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LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Board moves toward decision
The board gave a 3 percent increase to the career center principal for this school year. By DENISE
25 counts of rape
25 counts of rape YOUNGSTOWN -- A 40-year-old East Side man pleaded innocent to 25 counts of rape.
BABY SHOTS Vaccine supply runs short
Officials hope the problem will be resolved by spring. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Leewayne L. Rowe, 31, of 58 McClure, Struthers, and Candace M.
WARREN Auditor: Deck loses money
The city will pay off its contribution to the deck in two years, an official says. By AMANDA C.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge cuts sentence in hit-skip homicide
The Howland man has served two years and four months in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
GOLDBERG CASE Who reneged? Judge to decide
SEWER RATES New charges Monthly rates, per cubic foot of water used, for those on the city sewer
WARREN Concern over stench spreads
A meeting to address the stench will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
U.S. HOUSE Williams to seek 6th District seat
A local defense attorney is considering a run in the 17th Congressional District. By DAVID
Bush's policies evidence of fiscal irresponsibility
Opinion: Bush's policies evidence of fiscal irresponsibility EDITOR: I was always under the impression
YOUNGSTOWN Panel's recommendation: Suspend Cox's law license
Supreme Court justices will have the final word on Cox's disciplinary fate. By BOB JACKSON
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Recorder considers seeking GOP nod for commissioner
The county Republican Party would appoint a successor if an officeholder runs for a different post
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Poland 56, Chaney 50 Canton Timken 67, Rayen 48 Fitch
Council proposals target Avalon South course
WARREN -- City councilman Alford Novak, D-2nd, Bob Marchese, D-at large, and James "Doc" Pugh,
Cops: Fight turned into a shootout
FARRELL, Pa. -- Police say that what appears to be a gunbattle with shots being fired from two cars
TRAFICANT TRIAL Witness describes farm work
The congressman will travel to Florida with prosecutors next week to question a witness. By
NEW CASTLE Hospital seeks heroes for awards
Dinner proceeds help pay for free hospital care. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County residents can
UP CLOSE Matt Zuzic
Three best area divers? "Well, me and Jon [Donadee, also from Canfield], but there's really no one
Maluso, Noga to discuss proposed arena
Maluso, Noga to discuss proposed arena YOUNGSTOWN -- Two people who served on the recently
POLICE BLOTTER Canfield city, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD Feb. 14 K-9: The Canfield Police Department's K-9 dog
Pa. candidate supports tariffs
The speaker called for creating a state loan guarantee program to help steel companies fund plant
TRAFICANT TRIAL Ex-assistant takes the Fifth
The congressman will travel to Florida with prosecutors next week to question a witness. By
PREP BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch edges Canfield
The 45-42 loss left the Cards with their first sub-.500 season since the mid-'80s. By CHUCK
LAWRENCE COUNTY Reassessment
Preliminary notice of fair market value will be mailed to all Lawrence County property owners next
WARREN Auditor: Parking deck loses money
The city will pay off its contribution to the deck in two years, an official says. By AMANDA C.
HUBBARD TWP. Report: Blasting isn't to blame
Seventeen homeowners have complained about cracked walls. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Warren council to vote on utility extension
WARREN -- City council will soon vote on legislation to provide water and sewer service to a new
NEW CASTLE Residents to receive property valuations
People who disagree with the new values can appeal them through April. By LAURE CIOFFI
Taxpayers shouldn't provide chauffeur and aide during Traficant's trial in Cleveland
Opinion: There's a remarkable arrogance to the 17th District's congressman. At the very time that James A.
STRUTHERS SCHOOLS Board approves '02-'03 calendar
Construction of a high school is slightly ahead of schedule, the superintendent says. By PETER H.
Rogge, NBC put best foot forward
The things you can learn in mid-winter watching the networks of NBC: UTwenty-two years ago
Pa. trooper promoted
Pa. trooper promoted MERCER, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania State Police sergeant serving as supervisor of
Upshire, Klingensmith top scorers for Badger
Lakeview and Hubbard were also winners. The Eagles ended the regular season with a 9-11 record.
BOYS HOOPS Niles hits 17 3s, rolls to 15th
Tyler Spencer went 7-for-8 from long range for 21 points in the first half. By BRIAN RICHESSON
SCHEDULE Upcoming events
TODAY Alpine Skiing At Deer Valley Resort Women's Slalom, Noon. Biathlon At Soldier Hollow
YOUNGSTOWN Council to vote on rate rise to fund sewer-system fixes
The average household sewer bill of $32.87 a month would rise to $38.09 in 2006 and settle the suit.
CHAMPION Student enters plea of guilt
The defense attorney said her client could face up to a year in the state Department of Youth
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth John and Krista Reese, 330 Cranberry Run Drive, girl, Feb. 19. Jennifer Sontag and
YOUNGSTOWN State panel: Suspend Cox's license
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A state panel that oversees conduct
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Church, 250 Bridge St., Struthers, will be selling potato, cabbage and lekvar
Canfield's Matt Zuzic expects to contend for diving crown
There's 11 dives; the winner will be the one who executes them all. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
REGION
REGION Vindicator seeks stories from eBay ventures YOUNGSTOWN -- Are you making a living with
TAC BOYS Champion can't contain LaBrae
The Vikings stayed tied with Badger atop the conference standings. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
PREP SWIMMING State Championships
When: Thursday through Saturday. Where: C.T. Branin Natatorium, 1715 Harrison Ave. N.W., Canton.
GAIL WHITE They're Gold Star Mothers, and they'd rather not be
In 1918, the early days of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson acted upon a request made by the
EU sanctions won't assure fair elections in Zimbabwe
Opinion: Monday's decision by the European Union to impose economic and diplomatic sanctions on the southern
Former radical goes on trial in slaying
Former radical goes on trial in slaying ATLANTA -- A sheriff's deputy testified Tuesday that the
Hospital upgrades victim of crash
LISBON -- Terry L. Endsley, 36, of Newgarden Avenue, Salem, remains in Akron City Hospital, where he
Seasons winding down
Seasons winding down Youngstown State will play host to a basketball doubleheader Thursday night
ON TELEVISION From Salt Lake City
TODAY (NBC) 4-5 p.m. -- Biathlon (4x7.5km relay). 8-11:30 p.m. -- Alpine skiing (women's
Wooster beats Allegheny
WOOSTER -- The College of Wooster men's basketball team advanced to the North Coast Athletic
HUBBARD CITY COUNCIL
HUBBARD CITY COUNCIL USaw Auditor Michael C. Villano presented with a certificate of achievement
INSIDE/A3
INSIDE/A3 UPresident Bush saw the unfulfilled hope of a trans-Korean railway that dead ends in
FLAG FOOTBALL RESULTS
FLAG FOOTBALL RESULTS AT VALLEY SPORTS, STRUTHERS Sinergy 13, Kuruption 13 -- Chris Votino
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OHIO Turnpike workers union rejects state's report
Tollkeepers want protection from layoffs if automation is installed. NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio -- By a
CAMPBELL-STRUTHERS Red Devils step up to beat rival
Campbell prevailed despite leading scorer Terrell Harris being held to six points. By PAUL TRGOVAC
WESTERN PA. Sharon wins game for D-10's top seed
The Tigers and Grove City will begin the playoffs on Friday. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
FARRELL Klaric says he will run for Senate
Creating family-sustaining jobs is the major goal of his campaign. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA Officials to prepare specs, locate funding for firetruck
Council approved a one-year contract for mutual aid fire protection with Fairfield Township.
SWIMMING Rachael Feurtado splashes back from injury
The Mooney High senior has recovered from a broken kneecap and is in the state meet for the second
POST-ENRON PROGRESS
Opinion: POST-ENRON PROGRESS Washington Post: It's been about a month since Enron emerged as a full-blown
Authorities check report of gun threats
YOUNGSTOWN -- A girl who was to return to Kirkmere Elementary School today after a suspension
GIRLS DIVISION III Sterling hits 28, sparks Newton Falls to romp
The Tigers rolled to a 66-41 win over Garrettsville Garfield. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR
UP CLOSE Rachael Feurtado
Three best area swimmers: "Canfield's Meghan Linnelli, Boardman's Tyler O'Halloran, Warren Harding's
SALEM Sewer plant upgrade discussed
Council plans to meet tonight to vote on placing a parks levy renewal on the ballot. By NORMAN
Classy Ohno is back on ice
He displayed good sportsmanship after being knocked to the ground in the 1,000-meter race. Tonight,
SHARON Project to cause late start of school
Fund-raising groups will have to provide financial audits and a variety of other information before
Shots fired at house
Shots fired at house GIRARD -- An East Howard Street man told police someone fired several shots