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Eagle Heights applications
Eagle Heights applications YOUNGSTOWN -- Eagle Heights Academy will be accepting applications for
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Judge to rule on former aide's testimony
The congressman said that if the prosecution is allowed to use hearsay evidence, so should he. By
MAHONING COUNTY CCA chief settles suit involving ex-sheriff
Dr. Richard Billak, CCA's chief executive, said the settlement vindicates him and the agency.. By
DEJUTE CASE Judge tosses $2M count
The last-minute ruling is a setback to the Ohio attorney general's litigation plans, a spokesman
Nurses hit the streets
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- They are godsends to the city's
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XDianthus Chapter of American Business Women's Association will have a dinner and
The minister is eyeing developing part of Market Street.
The minister is eyeing developing part of Market Street. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION
HIRED, PROMOTED Mahoning County deputies
George L. Wallace Jr., 23, of Boardman. A 1997 graduate of Boardman High School; served four years
DISTRICT SWIMMING Three advance to state meet
Boardman's coach just happened to be the presenter who put a district medal around his son's neck.
Milosevic must answer for crimes against humanity
Opinion: Even with the mountains of evidence against him, former Yugoslav strongman Slobodan Milosevic
Gambling opposition
Gambling opposition YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Dr. D. Larry Kline, senior pastor of Trinity United
Changes at St. E's
Changes at St. E's YOUNGSTOWN -- Phase one of a two-phase emergency department renovation and
VFW members attend conference
TOLEDO -- Members of Youngstown VFW Post 4192 and its auxiliary attended the Department of Ohio
LENTEN SEASON Churches announce programs
SHARON, Pa. -- St. John's Episcopal Church, 226 W. State St. in Sharon, and The Episcopal Church of
NILES Police arrest escapee
The man also is accused of giving police a false name. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
YSU BASKETBALL Today's game
MEN Who: YSU (3-20, 1-12 Horizon League) vs. Butler (23-3, 10-3) When: Noon. Where: Hinkle
Church names priests accused of misconduct
Church names priests accused of misconduct MANCHESTER, N.H. -- In a growing scandal for the Roman
Why can't Avalon South Golf Course break even?
Opinion: A special performance audit of the Avalon South Golf Course, which is owned by the city of Warren,
The Vindicator/Glenn D. Luther
The Vindicator/Glenn D. Luther AVOIDING THE DEFENSE: Springfield's Dan Schuler, right, drives
Pros and cons
Pros and cons Everyone knows Fitch and Boardman are talking about leaving the Steel Valley
REV. DANIEL ROHAN Monasticism remains strong tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy
Monasticism began one Sunday morning in 270 A.D. in an Egyptian village. The Gospel reading was, "If
YOUNGSTOWN Teacher pleads in runaway case
The defendant's attorney said his client took in the runaway out of fear for her safety. By JoANNE
By 2010, nearly seven in 10 new jobs will be in health-care fields.
By 2010, nearly seven in 10 new jobs will be in health-care fields. Youngstown/Warren Regional
Americans Jonny Moseley (moguls) and Eric Bergoust (aerials) defend the gold medals they won in the
Americans Jonny Moseley (moguls) and Eric Bergoust (aerials) defend the gold medals they won in the
Group strikes up interest
The band's members range from two sixth-graders to a 78-year-old. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of
For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of
Woman critical after car hits guardrail
WARREN -- A woman in critical condition was flown from Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital to
United girls edge Crestview in TCL
HANOVERTON -- The United High girls basketball team outscored Crestview 13-5 in the fourth quarter
MERCER COUNTY Sharon has scare at The Rock
The Tigers tied with Grove City, which Sharon will play on Tuesday. BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
ON TELEVISION From Salt Lake City
TODAY (NBC) 1-6 p.m. -- Women's ice hockey (USA vs. Finland), biathlon (men's 12.5km pursuit,
Sneizik-Macias wedding is set for June 22
FOWLER -- Announcement is being made by Irene Sneizik, 2307 Warner Road, of the engagement of her
Robotics U.
Robotics U. Nearly a third of the 53 colleges nationwide offering a degree in robotics are in
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Poland pens perfect league finish
The Bulldogs won their 12th straight game and have not lost in 2002. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
Matthews-Feo engagement is announced
CLERMONT, Fla. -- Announcing their engagement are David Anthony Feo and Elizabeth Ann Matthews, both
Chasity Morrison, Gerald Bradford are engaged
STRUTHERS -- Charla and William Morrison of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their
LINE-UP Sunday's probable starters
AKRON ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY (15-2) Drew Joyce III, 5-9, junior, PG, 10 ppg. LeBron James, 6-7,
Laura Stoops to be May bride of Zachary Jacobs
Kathy Stoops of Youngstown and James Stoops of Port St. Lucie, Fla., are announcing the engagement
HERMITAGE Concerts, kids shows scheduled at Buhl Farm
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The F.H. Buhl Farm Trust and Columbia Theatre for the Arts will hold a series of
Jury deliberates in child-rape trial
WARREN -- The jury considering charges of rape, corruption of a minor and sexual battery against
NON-CONFERENCE Macali helps JFK subdue Campbell
The Eagles hit 18-of-22 free throws in the fourth quarter. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR
MCDONALD District newsletter explains move to TCTC
The superintendent says the district took what officials thought was the best of three alternatives.
Stone stays in Cuba to do some research
Stone stays in Cuba to do some research HAVANA -- Oliver Stone is in Cuba to research a possible
Stephanie Card, Michael Paxton to wed June 1
AUSTINTOWN -- Nancy and Harley Card of 2553 N. Redgate Lane are announcing the engagement of their
Rev. Terry Bolds: Senior Pastor at Rising Star Baptist Church in Youngstown
Rev. Terry Bolds: Senior Pastor at Rising Star Baptist Church in Youngstown
GOP women seat officers for 2002
AUSTINTOWN -- The installation of officers who will head Mahoning County Republican Women's Club
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Ursuline gets revenge with win over Fitch
Irish senior Marc Palermo keyed the Irish during the fourth quarter. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
YOUNGSTOWN Birds leave resident in a messy situation
At least one resident uses an umbrella for protection. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
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COLUMBIANA CO. Officials to vote on ballot measure
Service reductions and layoffs are in store if more revenue can't be produced, a commissioner says.
Age: 40. Pastor: Rising Star Baptist Church. Personal: Married to Alycia Stroughn Bolds and is the
Age: 40. Pastor: Rising Star Baptist Church. Personal: Married to Alycia Stroughn Bolds and is the
Patton to file petitions
Patton to file petitions YOUNGSTOWN -- State Rep. Sylvester D. Patton Jr., a Youngstown Democrat,
FREESTYLE AERIALS At a glance
Format: Aerials is the event at which you'll find about 16,000 jaws drop every time a skier flies
YOUNGSTOWN YSU makes 3 appointments in effort to increase enrollment
A veteran of YSU's athletics department is now helping recruit transfer students. YOUNGSTOWN --
EASTER Service listing
The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of Palm
RHONDA EL-AZEEM SAEEDA A. GHANI Sacrifice shows devotion to God
Eid Ul-Adha is a festival that is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijja, a month in the Islamic lunar
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES AREA Beaver Local 55, Chaney 46 Cleveland St. Joseph 74,
YOUNGSTOWN Mooney fades to Boardman
The Cardinals were outscored 42-23 in the second half. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Boardman High basketball
All-day kindergarten proves very popular
Educators say youngsters who spend more classroom hours in kindergarten have an advantage later.
YOUNGSTOWN Wilson runs past Wellsville
Carlton Sims keyed the Redmen during the decisive third quarter. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
EAST PALESTINE State police sort complaints from Ford dealer closing
A Ford Motor Co. spokeswoman said the company will work with the dealer and customers to solve
SCHEDULE Winter Olympics
TODAY Alpine Skiing At Snowbasin Ski Area Men's Super G, Noon Biathlon At Soldier Hollow
Parents announce Buckshaw-Joyce wedding plans
Plans for the upcoming marriage of Abbie ViAnne Buckshaw, 1 N. Main St., Columbiana, and Jerry D.
YOUNGSTOWN Rising Star will install pastor
By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Finally, the Rev. Terry S. Bolds will
LTV CORP. Judge OKs bonuses for some officials
One union official called the plan 'a travesty.' By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Petitions fail to include enough valid addresses
The candidate will need to circulate new petitions. LISBON -- Columbiana County commissioner
EVENTS
EVENTS Purim celebrations YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning Valley's Jewish community will have a ball
EXPLOSIVES CASE Attorney: Student sorry for actions
The Champion High student is being held in the juvenile detention center over the weekend. By
YOUNGSTOWN Teen wants to be tried as adult
She cannot opt for a jury trial at the juvenile court level. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Craig and Juanita Coggins, 3504 Maple Spring Drive, Canfield, girl, Feb.
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.903.05 Banc One, .84,36.1536.17 Clear Channel, 49.33
NEW CASTLE Man gets jail sentence, probation in plea deal
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A New Castle man pleaded guilty to recklessly endangering another person in
PREP SPORTS Pros and cons for move to Federal
There are arguments to both sides of a move by Fitch and Boardman to a new league. By JOE SCALZO
By BRIAN RICHESSON
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF LeBron James has helped put the Akron St. Vincent-St.
Miss Loosemore, Tim Pappagallo to wed June 8
YOUNGSTOWN -- Jennifer Loosemore and Tim Pappagallo, both of 2733 Newbern Circle, have chosen June 8
COLUMBUS Patrol's trooper of year works from Lisbon Post
Trooper Metz excels in all performance areas, his post commander says. COLUMBUS -- Trooper Kenneth
CUMBERLAND COLLEGE
CUMBERLAND COLLEGE Korey Howard of Youngstown, a freshman at Cumberland in Williamsburg, Ky.,
CEREMONIES County auxiliary installs officers
MINERAL RIDGE -- The installation of officers for the 2002 season was a highlight of a meeting held
GIRARD Asentes await ruling from Ky. high court
An appeals court sided with the Girard couple, setting the stage for Friday's hearing. By DENISE
COVER STORY: Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary junior standout LeBron James has garnered national attention
COVER STORY: Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary junior standout LeBron James has garnered national attention
Retirees group gives Traficant worst rating for voting record
Two congressmen wanting to represent the Mahoning Valley received 100 percent voting ratings from