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The attorney said the congressman talked in code while in Sinclair's car for fear of wiretaps by the
The attorney said the congressman talked in code while in Sinclair's car for fear of wiretaps by the
INCOME TAXES File by phone for fast refund
The TeleFile worksheets are sent to eligible filers. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Internal Revenue Service
STRUTHERS Hagan's re-election bid keeps mayor at home
Hagan's decision also caused the county recorder to drop out of the race. By DAVID SKOLNICK
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Line Drive Academy -- will conduct spring training specials February 17, 24, March 3-10,
COLUMBUS Ethanol plants approved
Ohio is in a prime location for ethanol production, a state official said. By MICHELE C. HLADIK
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA TOURNAMENT DIVISION I At Cambridge High School New
EMPLOYMENT Job forum focuses on minorities
Job seekers want to get in on the ground floor of a career opportunity. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
COACHES/SPOUSES
Here are a few pages from the stories of love. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--John T Bertn Me8.603.402.20 Speedy Torch(G Grismore)2.802.20
YSU Event focuses on blacks, Hispanics
The program also featured a segment on the role blacks have played in the community over the years.
REGIONAL COLLEGE BASKETBALL Bethany thwarts Thiel, is top seed for tourney
Mount Union tripped Marietta while Hiram was drilled by Wooster. BETHANY, W.Va. -- The Bethany
SWIMMING Favorites prepped for district meet
Area athletes are competing in 59 individual events and 14 relays. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
DISTRICT SWIM MEET QUALIFIERS
BOYS BOARDMAN Grant Brown, junior, 100 freestyle Brian Katz, sophomore, 100 butterfly Lee
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Judge stops to instruct rep
A former staffer said the congressman talked in code while in the staffer's car for fear of wiretaps
CANFIELD SCHOOLS Board prepares for levy battle
District residents can discuss the levy with school officials at a public forum March 14. By IAN
COLUMBIANA CO. Funds sought for job training
A public hearing in connection with a power plant proposal is set for April. By NORMAN LEIGH
NILES Voices of support for bus system
A disabled woman said public transportation would enable her to maintain her independence. By
TV SCHEDULE From Salt Lake City
TODAY (NBC) 4-5 p.m. -- Snowboard (women's parallel giant slalom). 8 p.m.-midnight -- Figure
YOUNGSTOWN Beating case sent to court
Two Sigma Phi fraternity brothers said one of the defendants has been falsely accused. By JoANNE
GIRARD Mayor finishes plan to get city out of debt
The Girard mayor says he despises tax and utility rate increases, but they're needed. By TIM
Jail introducing new feature to encourage inmate tips
WARREN -- Snitching has never been easier. The Trumbull County Jail is introducing a new feature
WARREN Golf course overseer comments
Council voted Wednesday to pay off the remainder of Tony Joy's loan. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
OHIO LEGISLATURE Panel reduces benefits in bill
Democrats on the Senate committee voted against the changes, and the governor also expressed his
Policeman puts out fire at middle school
AUSTINTOWN -- A police sergeant used a handheld fire extinguisher to put out a small fire at Frank
MAHONING CO. Several expected to seek office
The Democratic chairman and a former county commissioner candidate are poised to enter the race if
WINTER OLYMPICS Daily schedule
TODAY Alpine Skiing At Snowbasin Ski Area Women's Combined, Noon Cross-Country Skiing At
WARREN 4 indicted in credit union robbery
The stolen money has not been recovered, police said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
NILES Daughter: I'm not seeking revenge
The Masury woman doesn't know what to think about the charges against her mother. By DENISE DICK
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY A bundle of love from Jefferson Elementary
Today, I received a large manilla envelope of love letters -- return address: Jefferson Elementary
Ken Lay even takes the Fifth in a mealy-mouthed way
Opinion: It should come as no surprise that even in refusing to answer any questions the other day before the
DISTRICT Howland and Canfield tie for MAC championship title
Chaney, Mineral Ridge and Lowellville also closed the regular season with victories. HOWLAND --
BOARDMAN Tressel: Harding's Clarett will 'have to pay his dues'
Jim Tressel said Ohio State landed most of the recruits it went after. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
Decorations on graves
Decorations on graves YOUNGSTOWN -- The Diocese of Youngstown reminds the public that all
GIRARD Couple faces endangering charges; county takes custody of children
Two of the couple's children have died. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- A
MAHONING COUNTY After little opposition, board expects to put tax on ballot
Fewer than 25 people attended a public hearing Wednesday night in Greenford. By BOB JACKSON
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.853.00 Banc One,.84,36.5236.55 Clear Channel,
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE South Range captures 19th in tourney tuneup
The Raiders had little trouble dismissing Western Reserve. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
REGION 'Fireballs in the sky' suspected of being just a meteor shower
A federal agency told police similar sightings were reported throughout the region. By NORMAN
YSU BASKETBALL Today's games
WOMEN Who: YSU (11-13, 7-6) vs. UW-Green Bay (19-5, 13-0). When: 5:15 p.m. Where: Beeghly
GIRARD Asentes face Ky. court in custody case
The local couple vow not to give up the fight if they lose in Kentucky's high court. GIRARD --
District bans parking on driveway
SHARON, Pa. -- Parents accustomed to parking in the Sharon Middle-High School driveway to pick up
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XJack and Danielle (Garner) Reese of Dormagen, Germany, are announcing the birth of a son, Lucas
Bush offers alternatives to Kyoto accord
Bush offers alternatives to Kyoto accord WASHINGTON -- President Bush is proposing an array of tax
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING Friends House Chapel Church, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, 9 to 10 a.m.
NILES Tax policy reviewed
A performance audit found that 40 percent of businesses and individuals didn't file income taxes in
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Shelly Patterson and Arthur Adams, 3034 Fallehn Drive, Cortland, boy, Feb.
Next stop, state
Next stop, state Area swimmers and divers will compete in the district meet this weekend at
State will replace East Palestine span
EAST PALESTINE -- A long-awaited bridge replacement project in the city is on the Ohio Department of
Accident in Mercer kills 2 enlistees
MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police are still trying to determine the details of a multivehicle
Mother charged with child endangering
Mother charged with child endangering LIBERTY -- A Youngstown woman has been charged with multiple
Is Mr. Blackwell the weakest link?
KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Who's Mr. Blackwell?" asked Beyonce Knowles of Destiny's Child when she
GIRLS BASKETBALL West Branch is unable to solve North Canton Hoover's defense
The Warriors were thwarted by the No. 4-ranked Vikings' quick and aggressive defense that led a 64-
"We need truck drivers. We need laborers. You don't have to be a brain surgeon to carry a bundle of
"We need truck drivers. We need laborers. You don't have to be a brain surgeon to carry a bundle of
South county citizens fed up with Valley corruption
Opinion: South county citizens fed up with Valley corruption EDITOR: If anyone wants to know why the 17th
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Feb. 13. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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SHARON SCHOOLS Board will try to boost security
A better surveillance system would have helped identify those involved in a fight at a recent
A former staffer said the congressman talked in code while in the staffer's car for fear of wiretaps
A former staffer said the congressman talked in code while in the staffer's car for fear of wiretaps
SHARPSVILLE, PA. Bank drops fee on bills, officials say
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Borough officials said First National Bank of Pennsylvania has changed its mind
GIRARD SCHOOLS District expansion gets funds
The difficulty in disbursement arose because most of the work and improvements are already done.
COUNCIL
COUNCIL LOWELLVILLE U Approved the hiring of a full-time police officer, Michael Thornburg of
Severance request
Severance request YOUNGSTOWN -- The arena board is asking the city to make good on its severance
School boards should limit pay for meetings
Opinion: At a time when President George W. Bush is calling on all Americans to commit themselves to two
Austintown cops investigate thefts
AUSTINTOWN -- Township police charged a Youngstown man accused of stealing several Tylenol products
hTressel in town
hTressel in town Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel isn't ready to hand freshman running back
YOUNGSTOWN Goldberg's state trial postponed
Goldberg's lawyers want all 31 counts to be dismissed. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Man charged with fleeing from cops
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 23-year-old South Side man was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center with a broken
DNA test planned on fatal-fire victim
DNA test planned on fatal-fire victim NEGLEY -- Authorities will use DNA analysis to positively
GIRLS BASKETBALL Cardinal Mooney withstands Fitch's final flurry
Mooney's Aieshya Dixon and Fitch's Kim Buhro led their teams with 15 points apiece. By GARY
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MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Antwuan C. Washington, 22, of 1358 Kenneth St., Youngstown,
Governor's wife to honor volunteers
Couples find volunteering is more rewarding than they expected. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
"I never intended for this to happen. I still love my mom and care about my mom more than anyone
"I never intended for this to happen. I still love my mom and care about my mom more than anyone
BOARDMAN Amber Bland's 35 points power Spartans
The sophomore scored 22 points after halftime as Boardman (19-1) closed the regular season. By
MAHONING COUNTY After finding little opposition, board puts sales tax on ballot
Fewer than 25 people attended a public hearing Wednesday night in Greenford. By BOB JACKSON
CITY SERIES
CITY SERIES League All games Canton Timken4-111-6 Wilson4-29-9 Chaney2-47-10 Rayen1-43-12
Ted Turner talks about terrorists
Ted Turner talks about terrorists PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Media mogul Ted Turner says the Sept. 11
VALLEY SCHOOLS Big schools lament scheduling
Northeast Ohio's largest schools say they have problems finding opponents willing to play. By JOE