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Stories published February 13, 2002

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

GERMANY'S 'LEGAL' KIDNAPPINGS

Opinion: GERMANY'S 'LEGAL' KIDNAPPINGS Providence Journal: One small, but startling, stumbling block to


Local couple take in disputed skating event

Greg and Alice Greenwood capped their six-day stay at the Games by watching the pairs competition.


WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Grove City locks up district playoff bid

The Eagles beat Slippery Rock, 57-40, in a Mercer County game. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR


CITY SERIES

CITY SERIES League All games Rayen6-015-5 Chaney3-36-13 Canton Timken3-35-15 Wilson0-62-18


OHIO State rep mulls 17th District seat

The Mahoning County GOP chairman is supporting a retired funeral director in the 6th Congressional


Judges to file petitions

Judges to file petitions YOUNGSTOWN -- Judges Joseph J. Vukovich and Cheryl L. Waite, both


GREENVILLE Council to seek state input on financial-aid eligibility

The financial problems led some residents to ask council to abandon the partially complete sports


First, public servants have an obligation to citizens

Opinion: First, public servants have an obligation to citizens EDITOR: Little gems of wisdom, from bygone


All-Star performance

All-Star performance Andre Miller had 22 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds, his third triple-


Columbiana panel OKs plan for development

Columbiana panel OKs plan for development COLUMBIANA -- The city planning commission approved a


UNITED WAY Extended campaign hits goal

The 61/2-month campaign raised $3,252,900, with 59 local businesses contributing for the first time.


FEDERAL LEAGUE SVC head hopes two don't go

Commissioner Mike Butch said the SVC wants to keep Austintown Fitch and Boardman. By JOE SCALZO


Commander of militia seeks office

LISBON -- The commander of an unorganized militia that operates in Columbiana County is running for


BOYS HOOPS Harding claims SVC title outright

The Raiders seem to be getting back on track. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


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& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;ADAMS, & lt;/B & gt; Ciaran Daniel, of Youngstown;


Coroner still not sure of victim's identity

NEGLEY -- It could be days before the badly burned body of a man found in the rubble of a weekend


MERCER CO. POLICE Fund request draws response

West Middlesex officials were quick to point out they have no more to give. By HAROLD GWIN


MAHONING COUNTY JUVENILE

MAHONING COUNTY JUVENILE COURT BASKETBALL LEAGUE Northside Tigers 55, the Wizards 20 -- Jabre


OHIO Farm bus bill poses challenge to law

The cost of state inspections adds up to a burden on Ohio farmers, one legislator said. By MICHELE


YOUNGSTOWN Legacy offers funds back to city schools

'We're team players,' the head of a charter school says in a plea for sponsorship. By RON COLE


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Mooney 62, Wilson 61 (2OT) Warren Harding 57, Fitch 44


'80 U.S. hockey team is symbol

While a grizzled veteran of the sports staff marveled when the 1980 U.S. hockey team lit the


Brookfield trustees put levy on ballot

Brookfield trustees put levy on ballot BROOKFIELD -- Voters will be asked to approve a 2-mill


CRAIG BEACH Worries build over rentals

The developer isn't sure if he can get tax credits needed to construct the houses. By IAN HILL


New York police hunt hit-and-run driver

New York police hunt hit-and-run driver NEW YORK -- Police searched today for the driver of a car


NEW CASTLE, PA. Judge rules against Adultland business

The township police chief initially denied the permits after visiting the business. By LAURE


GAIL WHITE Readers share their thoughts on love

Last week, I sent out a request asking for your advice on the elusive, fragile utopia known as love.


WARREN Lenders to pay CSC's lawyers for bankruptcy work

Sixteen CSC workers will be paid bonuses for collecting $29 million in accounts receivable after the


JACKSON-MILTON SCHOOLS Board discusses moving grades

The board agreed to place a $10.2 million, 27-year bond issue on the May ballot. By SEAN BARRON


LTV CORP. Retirees rally over benefits

Local retirees are planning a trip to Washington, D.C., to ask for federal help. THE VINDICATOR,


Kiwanis Club of Warren gives leadership money

Kiwanis Club of Warren gives leadership money WARREN -- Kiwanis Club of Warren has donated $250 to


DISTRICT ROUNDUP Williams' shot in OT nets Mooney win

The Cardinals' 62-61 victory over Wilson left both teams with 9-9 records. YOUNGSTOWN -- Rashad


HERMITAGE Lumpp to run again for Gruitza's seat

The challenger is critical of the incumbent's two-decade track record. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Jim Lumpp


DEJUTE CASE Judge to decide on summary judgment

The judge hearing the case expects to make a decision before the trial begins Tuesday. By DAVID


BADGER-LABRAE Braves tighten top spot in standings

Ryan Miller scored the go-ahead basket with under two minutes to play. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.903.00 Banc One,.84,36.5536.65 Clear Channel, 49.96


GRANT MONEY Area agencies

The Ohio Attorney General's Office gave $30,000 in grant money to four area agencies. The grants


YOUNGSTOWN School projects

The Youngstown Board of Education acted Tuesday to move along its $173 million facilities project.


TV SCHEDULE From Salt Lake City

TODAY (NBC) 4-5 p.m. -- Biathlon (men's 10km sprint) 8-11:30 p.m. -- Alpine skiing (men's


Skating judges take a fall

Opinion: If the Super Bowl were decided the way pairs figure skating is decided at the Olympics, the St.


MAHONING TOWNSHIP Area officials plan to join COG study

The study will determine needs and contributions of each municipality, then those municipalities


TRUMBULL COUNTY Howland and Cortland will be outdoor lab sites

Officials say they're eager to expand the program. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


ICL-TCL BOYS Springfield, Ridge, McDonald, Mathews win with room to spare

Sebring held off an upset bid by Crestview for a victory in the Tri-County League. BERLIN CENTER


The government's first witness testified that Traficant told him he couldn't live on a congressional

The government's first witness testified that Traficant told him he couldn't live on a congressional


East Palestine school razing nears

EAST PALESTINE -- School officials were to open bids at noon today for the demolition of the former


MERCER COUNTY POLICE Officials respond to quest for funds

West Middlesex officials were quick to point out they have no more to give. By HAROLD GWIN


NEW CASTLE Planning a place for professionals

Anyone building in the new professional park would qualify for a five-year city tax abatement. By


Poland girls edge Salem, 67-66, for 14th triumph of season

SALEM -- Poland High senior Julie Gallo scored 22 points as the Bulldogs edged Salem 67-66 in a


SALEM Board to hear complaints about sewer project

At issue is how much affected residents will pay for a sewer system planned to alleviate a pollution


LAWRENCE COUNTY Modifying homes for the disabled

County commissioners decided against taking the county controller to court. By LAURE CIOFFI


YOUNGSTOWN 6 people plead to vice counts

One prostitute must perform community service work to pay fines. YOUNGSTOWN -- Five women and a


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Austintown Community Baseball -- will hold boys and girls registrations from 1 p.m. to 4


REGION

REGION First Niles Financial reports lower earnings NILES -- First Niles Financial, the holding


WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Administrator offers praise for incoming chief

Reminder: Don't park on certain streets when it snows. MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony J. Platt, 23, of 3894 Indian Run Drive, Canfield, and


WARREN School panel weighs proposed park board

The proposal would spare Avalon South from paying property tax. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


Warren mulls naming street after Stringer

WARREN -- The city is considering renaming Southwest Boulevard after Korey Stringer. Council was


MAC/TAC Struthers turns back Howland for 10th win

Nick Leiter and Jim Franceschelli each canned four foul shots to clinch the conquest. STRUTHERS --


Buses used for agriculture are different from commercial buses and should be treated differently,

Buses used for agriculture are different from commercial buses and should be treated differently,


BOYS BASKETBALL Marks scores 20 in Boardman's win

The Spartans scored the first eight points and beat Ursuline 74-58. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR


Grandma of baby who OD'd will face drug sentencing

YOUNGSTOWN -- The South Side grandmother of a baby who died of a suspected drug overdose while in


Mahoning County inmates should pay for their stay

Opinion: If Ohio Auditor Jim Petro thinks it's a good idea, then so do we. After all, Petro has gobs of


TRUMBULL COUNTY Woman: I didn't kill my children

Friends and several family members say they believe the woman is innocent. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


TRUMBULL COUNTY Prosecutor opposes expungement for Fiorenzo

A hearing is scheduled for next month to determine if the former county engineer's record should be


YOUNGSTOWN Phar-Mor reports quarter losses

Sales were down 16 percent at Phar-Mor stores that remain open. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY A fish buffet will be sponsored by St. Matthias Infant Jesus of Prague Guild from 4 to 7


LIBERTY SCOPE center to open

LIBERTY -- Liberty SCOPE Center will open March 18 for senior citizen programs. Township trustees


SCHEDULE Today and Thursday

TODAY Alpine Skiing At Snowbasin Ski Area Men's Combined, Noon Biathlon At Soldier Hollow


UNION TOWNSHIP Police superintendent to be hired

Retired police officers are expected to apply for the new post. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Powell keys Newton Falls victory

The Tigers forced 27 turnovers by Lakeview which was without its point guard in the lineup. By BOB


THURSDAY

Weathersfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m., township administration building. United


WARREN HARDING Tribe VP tells kids to be persistent

Bob DiBiasio told Warren Harding students to persevere in quest of their goals. By BRIAN RICHESSON


YOUNGSTOWN Judge grants early release in rage case

The woman must complete an anger management course while on probation. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


Both Geneva College teams lose to Point Park in AMC

WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. -- Dimitar Simovski and Marco Sanders combined for 41 points as Point Park College


TRAFICANT TRIAL Jurors to hear opening remarks

The congressman was expected to argue today that a juror was selected whom he intended to strike.


CLEVELAND Traficant to jurors: U.S. has targeted me

The congressman was expected to argue today that a juror was selected whom he intended to strike.


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