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YSU MEN'S BASKETBALL Penguins fail to salvage final road game, losing to Detroit
Youngstown State went 0-15 away from Beeghly Center after Monday's 63-52 loss. VINDICATOR STAFF
Woman says she lost $3,400 in scam at mall
Woman says she lost $3,400 in scam at mall BOARDMAN -- A 21-year-old West Boulevard woman told
Dinner to honor official
Dinner to honor official GROVE CITY --The Mercer County Republican Party will honor former state
GIRLS SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Ridge, Crestview claim first-round Div. III wins
The Rams rallied past East Palestine 60-45, while Crestview edged Springfield. By JOHN KOVACH
Judge will run
Judge will run YOUNGSTOWN -- Judge R. Scott Krichbaum, a Poland Republican, has filed to run for
Charged with assault
Charged with assault GIRARD -- A 23-year-old Girard man is charged with aggravated vehicular
17TH DISTRICT Latell reacts to a run by Ryan
The only candidate to file for the 17th District seat questions the rookie state senator's
American showcase hits the ice
This country's passion for figure skating stems from our athletes' rare domination in a winter
ONE-ON-ONE | Reinaldo Sanchez Youngstown firefighter welcomes challenges
Q. Are you carrying on a family tradition of firefighters or are you the first? A. No, I'm the
No religion can dictate public school curriculum
Opinion: No religion can dictate public school curriculum EDITOR: I am in complete agreement with the
YOUNGSTOWN Provost Scanlon leaves with positive outlook for YSU
`By RON COLE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Come next week, Jim Scanlon trades the
Ex-staffer testifies she refused to give kickback
Traficant said he'll run in the 17th Congressional District, possibly as an independent. By
TRUMBULL COUNTY Psychological testing sought for teen in explosives case
The defense attorney says she believes her client should remain in the juvenile justice system. By
Fatal crash probed
Fatal crash probed MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police continue investigating a crash last
GIRARD Clerk of courts resigns; lips are sealed as to why
Girard's clerk of courts was being paid $46,000 a year. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Summer Dash (D Ross)5.603.603.00 I Am Sexy (R Green)4.805.20
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT * Ron Carcelli, who worked as a street foreman for Struthers Engineer's
DOCTORS AND DRUG COMPANIES
Opinion: DOCTORS AND DRUG COMPANIES Providence Journal: The Enron scandal has shown what can happen when
ON TV From Salt Lake City
TODAY (NBC) 4-5 p.m. -- Cross country skiing (men's and women's sprints). 8-11:30 p.m. --
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown
An extradition warrant out of New Jersey for Vincent S. Tharrington is the focus of Crime Stoppers
COLUMBIANA CORNER Prayer catches on
When newly elected Columbiana County Commissioner Sean Logan persuaded his peers, Jim Hoppel and
PENNSYLVANIA New Castle romps over Trinity, 85-54
The Red Hurricanes opened the WPIAL playoffs with a 30-3 run. By ERIC POOLE VINDICATOR
SALEM Council panel questions plan for city ambulance
City officials say that, overall, private ambulance companies are doing a satisfactory job. By
Libraries facing funding woes
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Libraries level the learning field,
ARKANSAS Wal-Mart is world's biggest company
For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, a service business is on top. CHRISTIAN
DIVISION II GIRLS SECTIONAL Hubbard knocks out unbeaten Southeast, 59-42
The Eagles will play Salem next. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUSTINTOWN -- The
Facing funding woes
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Libraries level the learning field,
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Line Drive Academy -- will conduct spring training specials Sundays into April.
New partnership good for YSU and industry
Opinion: A new associate's degree program in technical studies developed by Youngstown State University and
GIRARD COURT Annual report
Highlights of the Girard Municipal Court's 2000 annual report filed by Judge Michael A. Bernard:
SCHEDULE Winter Olympics
TODAY Bobsleigh At Utah Olympic Park Two-Women, 6:30 p.m. Cross-Country Skiing At Soldier
COLUMBIANA Legion back on schedule
Members hope to add a banquet hall to the new building. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.933.05 Banc One,.84,35.3235.36 Clear Channel, 48.75
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN REGION Marcus Thomas plans new headquarters BEACHWOOD -- Marcus
HORIZON LEAGUE Penguins fail to salvage final road game, losing to Detroit
Youngstown State is 0-15 away from Beeghly Center after Monday's 63-52 loss. VINDICATOR STAFF
17TH DISTRICT Latell reacts to Ryan run
The only candidate to file for the 17th District seat questions the rookie state senator's
Winner take almost all
Winner take almost all A Big Ten title is so close the Ohio State Buckeyes can almost reach out
James & amp; Weaver has a new boss
THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN -- The name is the same, but James & amp; Weaver Office
Ruling expected on use of hearsay evidence
Over the weekend, the jury may have wondered why the congressman owed the IRS so much money. By
MAHONING COUNTY Officials to tout addict programs
A summit of county officials and others is scheduled for later this year. By BOB JACKSON
2 Hubbard teens seriously hurt in Hermitage crash
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police said two Hubbard teen-age girls were seriously injured when the car in
Soap stars coming
Soap stars coming NILES -- The 2002 Mahoning Valley Home and Garden Show will offer both home and
TRUMBULL COUNTY Official seeks way to help with bills
Natural-gas companies have blamed colder than normal temperatures and a natural-gas shortage. By
Official seeks way to help with bills
Natural-gas companies have blamed colder than normal temperatures and a natural-gas shortage. By
PROFILE Reinaldo "Ray" Sanchez
Age: 50 Hometown: Youngstown Occupation: Youngstown Fire Department since 1976; captain at No. 1
THE TRIMMINGS Impress guests with details
Have a basket or a drawer with toiletries guests might have forgotten, like toothbrush and
Injured firefighters are all recovering
Injured firefighters are all recovering YOUNGSTOWN -- Three firefighters injured Saturday at a
NEW WILMINGTON Hart to run again for 4th District seat
She is the only Republican seeking the nomination. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart
GIRLS DIVISION II TOURNAMENT Salem continues dominance of Niles
AUSTINTOWN -- Salem High continued its dominance over Niles. Alyson Cotter scored 17 points to
MERCER COUNTY Women settle lawsuit involving harassment
Mercer County paid out $57,500 to resolve sexual harassment claims. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
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Cutline for library photo: The Vindicator COMPUTER LIBRARY: Visitors to the Youngstown Public
REUNIONS
John F Kennedy Class of 1972 will hold its 30th reunion the weekend of July 4. Contact Anna
COLUMBIANA School levy OK'd for May ballot
The board is seeking a new member. COLUMBIANA -- The Columbiana school board approved placement of
GIRARD Income from tickets drops
Traffic cases decreased in Girard Municipal Court. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Teacher's passion for music inspires students
Twice in my life I have talked to someone who loved their vocation --- not liked it, loved it. Two
MCDONALD Local grad serves in AmeriCorps
The national service program is for 18- to 24-year-olds and targets communities in need. By DENISE
SOUTH RANGE School sees increase as a problem
Committees will be developed to study the district's space problems. By NANCY BAILEY VINDICATOR
WINTER OLYMPICS Artist with Valley roots branches out
The Olympics stage designer also helped to create an entire Star Trek Enterprise replica in Las
GIRARD Leatherworks trial is delayed
GIRARD -- The 11th District Court of Appeals has delayed indefinitely a trial to determine the
GIRLS SECTIONAL Hubbard knocks out unbeaten Southeast
The Eagles will play Salem next. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUSTINTOWN -- The
Programming a promising future
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- LaKendra Evans knows that computer
In-service meeting
In-service meeting WARREN -- Mathews Board of Education will have a special board member-
McNeil sparks JFK's triumph
The senior came off the bench to help the Eagles open up a huge lead. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR
Pa. governor's wife to attend area benefit
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Kathy Schweiker, Pennsylvania's first lady, will join the Mercer County Unit of
SURPLUS FOOD
Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food only, 10 a.m. to noon
COLUMBIANA School board approves levy for primary ballot
The board is seeking a new member. COLUMBIANA -- The Columbiana village board of education
Bush's trip could bolster his worldwide standing
Opinion: As President Bush spends this week meeting with leaders in Japan, South Korea and China and
Crash overturns vehicle, injuring six
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Six people were hurt when the vehicle they were riding in flipped over and slid
Ticket revenue declines
Traffic cases decreased by more than 18 percent in Girard Municipal Court. By TIM YOVICH
3 face attempted homicide charges
SHARON, Pa. -- Three Warren, Ohio, men face attempted homicide charges after shots were fired from a
Highlights thus far in the racketeering trial of U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.
Highlights thus far in the racketeering trial of U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. U R. Allen
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Is unlisted and private office a misuse of taxpayer money?
The hideaway office in Canfield isn't listed anywhere, but taxpayers pay the rent. By PATRICIA