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DIV. IV GIRLS Western Reserve, Lowellville prevail
The two winners advanced to play in Saturday games at Liberty High. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
PREP AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA TOURNAMENT DIVISION I At Alliance High School
MVSD Engineer: With ice gone at reservoir, water's taste, odor should improve
YSU will continue to study problems at the reservoir. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Royal Fin(B Miller)5.403.002.60 Easter West(D Hawk)2.802.40
CANFIELD TWP. Line for water being installed
Developers aren't required to have trustees' approval to install utility lines in the right of way.
LORDSTOWN Life's not always clear sailing, but go for it, speaker urges
The South Carolina resident set his sights on the sea when he received a sailing trip as a 16th
MAHONING VALLEY Traficant to run as an independent
A Republican state legislator from Aurora is running for the 17th Congressional District seat. By
WARREN Members named to mull ideas for Avalon
The three-person committee will meet often, its chairman said. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
BOARDS OF EDUCATION
BOARDS OF EDUCATION BROOKFIELD UDiscussed the possibility of installing an all-purpose floor in
SCORECARD The environment The League of Conservation Voters, a pro-environmental organization with Democratic leanings, issued its annual National Environmental Scorecard. Here are the results:
HOUSE MEMBERS James A. Traficant Jr. (D): 14 percent Thomas C. Sawyer (D): 100 percent Sherrod
MAKEUP Q & amp;A
Q. How do I know if my makeup is still good? A. Cosmetics aren't required by law to have
Magic show planned
Magic show planned AUSTINTOWN -- A magic show will be held at 2 p.m. March 3 at Austintown Middle
Man shot in abdomen
Man shot in abdomen LIBERTY -- A 24-year-old Youngstown man was shot Wednesday evening. Robert
Burglary suspects captured, charged
AUSTINTOWN -- Two men accused of burglary were arrested here Wednesday evening after a chase with
TRUMBULL COUNTY Fiorenzo withdraws request for expungement
The former county engineer is living in Florida. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
HUBBARD Be more prudent about overtime, council urges department heads
The city paid more than $200,000 in overtime last year. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
LTV Group to keep plant up, pending bid outcome
LTV will meet with bidders Wednesday to discuss their attempts to buy LTV plants. STAFF/WIRE
COLUMBUS Experts warn farmers of bioterrorism threats
The speaker said he thinks farmers are ahead of the security game. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Sales tax will be on ballot this May
The increase is necessary to help avoid an economic emergency, a commissioner said. By NORMAN
A former chief of staff called work done by staffers on the congressman's houseboat 'team building.'
A former chief of staff called work done by staffers on the congressman's houseboat 'team building.'
YOUNGSTOWN Man faces possible jail time for confrontation with official
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 44-year-old city man accused of assaulting city schools Superintendent Benjamin
NOTRE DAME Bushey eyes strong finish, shot at draft
The Mooney grad is eyeing another solid baseball season, which he hopes will land him a pro
DAILY SCHEDULE Upcoming events
THURSDAY Alpine Skiing Park City Mountain Resort Men's Giant Slalom, Noon. Cross-Country
DIV. I GIRLS Boardman pulls away for victory
Behind Amber Bland's 22 points and 10 rebounds, the Spartans sailed past Perry. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
"I don't have time to do anything. I don't have time to blow my nose. ... This trial may not be over
"I don't have time to do anything. I don't have time to blow my nose. ... This trial may not be over
Yucca Mountain depository is the ultimate NIMBY
Opinion: We can understand that the people of Nevada are less than enthusiastic about the plan to use Yucca
Man decries denial of request to speak
Council restricted access to a system used to spread messages to block watches. YOUNGSTOWN --
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, 12:30
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YOUNGSTOWN Cocaine test sends woman to prison
The sentence was reduced to make her eligible for shock probation sooner. By BOB JACKSON
LAWRENCE COUNTY District attorney reorganizes
The overall number of assistant district attorneys will decrease this year. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- An
Chaney girls thump Field
AUSTINTOWN -- Sumya McElroy scored 16 points and Tara Mshar added 12 points, as Chaney routed Field
DIV. III GIRLS Brookfield on top; Maplewood edged
By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT ANDOVER -- Brookfield got just enough offense --
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Sarah Rice and Ray Boggs, 62 1/2 Beechwood Drive, Youngstown, boy, Feb. 20. John
ON TELEVISION From Salt Lake City
TODAY (NBC) 4-5 p.m. -- Cross country skiing (women's 4x5km relay). 8 p.m.-midnight -- Figure
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Feb. 20. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
2891612183660 INSTITUTIONDAYDAYMOSMOSMOSMOSMOS Associated School--2.632.893.143.613.92
BEAVER LOCAL Voters to decide on levy in May
The board is considering a bond issue for the May 2003 ballot. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
REMOVING THE TARNISH ON SKATING
Opinion: REMOVING THE TARNISH ON SKATING Chicago Tribune: Early in the uproar over the outcome of the
DIV. II GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Howland overwhelms Rayen in debut
In its tournament opener, Howland shot the ball well and played strong defense. By JOE SCALZO
REGION
REGION Employees to work overtime at GM plant LORDSTOWN -- General Motors' Lordstown Assembly
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Willow Spice(Pantaleano)7.003.202.60 Glorys Potential(W
Kindergarten proving worth in and out of classroom
Opinion: Parents who remain concerned that all-day kindergartens will overtax their children should find
YOUNGSTOWN Mother, 18, to be tried as an adult
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- An 18-year-old East Side woman accused
TRUMBULL COUNTY Brookfield man guilty of 5 child-sex counts
The 62-year-old man will be sentenced after a background check. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
INSIDE
INSIDE Jim Traficant will run for re-election as an independent. B1 The congressman tied for the
SALEM Ordinance limits adult businesses
Fees, licensing and location are among the items addressed in the measure. By NORMAN LEIGH
Leetonia taking bids for building construction
Leetonia taking bids for building construction LEETONIA -- Village officials are accepting bids
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY My reply to Internet smut spam: Can it
Sluttygirl@-aol.com wrote me again. Subject line, "Do you remember me?" There's another e-mail from
MAC bests ACC
MAC bests ACC Ohio University treated it like a trip of a lifetime. North Carolina was its
Former top aide tells of meeting with Soviets
Richards said the FBI warned him that a Soviet embassy official was really a KGB agent. CLEVELAND
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.93 3.05 Bank One,.84,34.7134.78 Clear Channel, 47.03
BOARDMAN Printer-publisher moves into a new office on Foxwood
A new one-story layout will improve operations for a local printing and publishing company. By
YOUNGSTOWN Council OKs sewer-rate increase
Members asked public works officials to work more closely with them. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James A. Seratt, 35, of 425 Andrea Drive, Finley, and Robin L.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Mangino considers run for House
Time may be running out for Democratic contenders. Election petitions are due by March 12. By
NEW CASTLE Sweep nets drug arrests
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A drug sweep in Lawrence County has netted several people accused of distributing
Tanning industry won't admit dangers to public
Opinion: Tanning industry won't admit dangers to public EDITOR: The tanning bed industry has left the
UNION TOWNSHIP Recount of votes for supervisor keeps election-night winner in job
A write-in candidate and his lawyer thought the hand count would show a much closer race. By LAURE
WESTERN PA. Sharon drops 55-53 verdict to Grove City
The Tigers will meet Corry Saturday at Westminster in the first round of the District 10-AAA
Patient found at motel
Patient found at motel YOUNGSTOWN -- Someone helped a lost Alzheimer's patient who had walked away
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Michael and Kelly (Walker) Pollander of Xenia are announcing the birth of their second child, a son,
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
Four have filed petitions to run in primary for 6th District seat
A Mahoning County commissioner is not entering the congressional race, and a former Columbiana
YSU BASKETBALL Today's games
WOMEN Who: Youngstown State (11-14, 7-7 Horizon League) vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee (19-6, 13-1).
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments
A grand jury has indicted the following: Donyea M. Stubbs, 28, Oriole Place, Warren, misdemeanor
COLUMBUS State lawmakers pass bill to expand DNA collection
The bill's sponsor wants to represent the Youngstown-Warren area in Congress. By JEFF ORTEGA
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials approve sewer project
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF CHAMPION -- Neighboring Liberty and Girard
Group gives rep a low score on environmental voting
The Mahoning Valley congressman's score is even worse than his results in the group's previous
OTHER BUSINESS At a glance
City council also handled these items Wednesday: Talked about reviewing taxi license regulations.
COITSVILLE Ex-official files suit over loss of positions
The lawsuit contends a trustee threatened the former assistant chief's job. COITSVILLE -- A former
Witness: Work on boat was to build morale
Current and former staff members who labored at the horse farm are on the witness list. By