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Judge Markus should have been removed from hearing MVSD cases a long time ago
Opinion: Would that Judge Richard M. Markus could get half as incensed about public officials who betray the
Van falls from hauler
Van falls from hauler YOUNGSTOWN -- No one was hurt when a motorist crashed into a van that fell
Car, pickup collide, leaving 1 man dead
Car, pickup collide, leaving 1 man dead HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police said Steve Gurrera, 84, of
SHARON City council restores job title, tax clerk position
The receiver of taxes said her office is falling behind in its paperwork and needs help. By HAROLD
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond S. Herman, 30, of 11312 Ellsworth Road, North Jackson,
CLUB CALENDAR
ADVISERS X4-H Saddle Horse Advisers will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ohio State University Trumbull
Meeting rescheduled
Meeting rescheduled NILES -- The board of education has changed its next meeting to March 20 in
YOUNGSTOWN Board rejects proposal for charter school
One board member called charter schools 'charlatan schools.' By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
WARREN Suit: City reneged on pact
The city law director said the suit wasn't unexpected. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and PEGGY SINKOVICH
Tribe returns
Tribe returns It's a new-look Cleveland Indians team: the payroll has been trimmed from $90
YSU SYMPOSIUM Arrogance of leaders often causes businesses to fail, speaker says
The speaker started his career at Youngstown Sheet & amp; Tube in the 1970s. By CYNTHIA
MAHONING COUNTY Officials OK purchase of new voting system
Youngstown, Struthers and Campbell will be the first to use the new equipment. By BOB JACKSON
NILES Retired principal gets honor
Board members forgave about $20,000 in delinquent taxes for the library board. By DENISE DICK
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES BEAVER The township trustees took the following action Thursday night:
UNITED BOARD OF EDUCATION Death of member shocks, saddens many
The retired Beaver educator was elected to the United school board in November. By NANCY TULLIS
WARREN Landfill smell can be treated, health official says
Levels of hydrogen sulfide at the site have been deemed harmless. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Ex-aide tells of efforts to aid Cafaro
The congressman's office was pushing the new technology developed by the aerospace company. By
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.933.05 Bank One, .84, 34.8034.85 Clear Channel,
WILLIAMSON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Symposium Series
March 27 -- Richard Boyatzis, professor and chair of the Department of Organizational Behavior at
HERMITAGE Officials: Too soon to seek $9.2M for plant
Officials said Sharon should wait to see if Upper Shenango Valley can halt its surface water
At the 2002 Winter Olympics
At the 2002 Winter Olympics UThe Russian and U.S. men's hockey teams meet in a semifinal game at
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, 8:30-10 a.m.
DIV. III GIRLS Tigers' uprising nets win
Newton Falls climbed out of a 10-point hole to tie the game in regulation, then spurted away to beat
GAIL WHITE Simple picture became a sanctuary in the fog
It was a Wednesday, and I was walking around in a dazed stupor. It was like my mind was in a thick
YOUNGSTOWN Park board
The city park board handled these issues Thursday: Approved a $33,000 contract for Tom Ciminelli
WOMEN'S HOOPS Viall sparkles to key 67-46 win over YSU
The Penguins couldn't stop Maria Viall and Wisconsin-Milwaukee's three scoring runs, as the Panthers
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--TROT, NW200PSCD, 2,000, 1 MI Sassy Charmer,R Miller;
E. Side man pleads innocent to 25 counts of child rape
YOUNGSTOWN -- A secret indictment accusing an East Side man of 25 counts of rape alleges that he
UNION TOWNSHIP Residents' queries heat up meeting
Much of the controversy centered on the decision to hire someone to supervise the police chief. By
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP DIVING Donadee, Reese are 12th for Canfield; Zuzic finishes 17th
Matt Zuzic fell 12 spots from his fifth-place showing in last year's state diving meet. By JOE
LTV STEEL Angelo: N.Y. firm has put in a bid for coke plant
One bidder wants the coke plants and three LTV steel mills, city official says. By PETER H.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL YSU finally jells to end 13-game slump
Ryan Patton surpassed 1,000 points as the Penguins ended the drought with a 69-55 win over
WWW.VINDY.COM
WWW.VINDY.COM UA list of candidates for Mahoning County precinct committee people will be posted
LAWRENCE COUNTY Web site to list property values
The Web site will give landowners a chance to compare property values. By LAURE CIOFFI
DIV. II GIRLS Salem, West Branch win tourney games at Fitch
The Quakers outlasted Hubbard in two overtimes on Alyson Cotter's goal, while the Warriors rolled
CAMPAIGN 2002 An advantage for Akron rep?
Only one Democratic challenger can match the political experience of Rep. Sawyer. By DAVID
YOUNGSTOWN Driver in crash faces multiple charges
The defendant spent a month in the hospital after the crash. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF
Teen faces charges in plot to kill dad
NESHANNOCK, Pa. -- A 16-year-old boy is in custody of Lawrence County juvenile authorities, accused
THE BUSH PLAN: KYOTO-LITE
Opinion: THE BUSH PLAN: KYOTO-LITE Chicago Tribune: Shortly after taking office, President Bush rejected
Concordia Chorus installs officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Sam McKinney of Salem was seated as president of Concordia Chorus when the
YOUNGSTOWN Shooting leaves YSU student 'critical' and on life support
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Youngstown State University student was in critical condition on life support at St.
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WARREN Suit alleges city reneged on pact
The city law director said the suit wasn't unexpected. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and PEGGY SINKOVICH
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Harold E. Mozingo,
Honored for wreath
Honored for wreath LORDSTOWN -- The Ohio Christmas Tree Association has awarded top honors in the
ON TELEVISION From Salt Lake City
TODAY (NBC) 4-5 p.m. -- Speed skating (10,000m). 8-11:30 p.m. -- Figure skating (champions
Right-wing propagandist unfairly assails Democrats
Opinion: Right-wing propagandist unfairly assails Democrats EDITOR: The writer of the Feb. 13 letter
LAWRENCE COUNTY STUDY To prosper, focus on I-79 corridor, consultant says
The study will be part of the county's plan for future economic development. By LAURE CIOFFI
DIV. III GIRLS Warren JFK doubles up on Grand Valley; Badger loses
Jenny Place became Badger's all-time leading scorer as she ended her career with 1,405 points. By
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Ex-aide says practices worried him
The congressman's ex-chief of staff said his boss was fun to be with and has a good heart. By
DISTRICT 10-AA BOYS Wilmington ousted from playoffs by Mercyhurst Prep
The Greyhounds end 8-17. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT SLIPPERY ROCK -- It was
CO. COUNTY 911 Consultant recommends four points for answering
Planners must determine how many answering points the 911 system will have and where they'll be
DAILY SCHEDULE Upcoming events
TODAY Alpine Skiing At Park City Mountain Resort Women's Giant Slalom, Noon. Bobsleigh At
Panel will devise course plan
City council's recently formed Avalon committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. By AMANDA C.
PRIMARY ELECTION Candidates and issues
Candidates, issues and questions on the May 7 primary election ballots. (an * denotes an incumbent)
YOUNGSTOWN Driver in fatal crash charged
The defendant spent a month in the hospital after the crash. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF
WARREN Man gets 3 years for fatal crash
The father and stepfather of the victim had asked the judge to impose the maximum sentence on the
INSIDE/A3
INSIDE/A3 UA listing of all primary election candidates and issues for Mahoning, Trumbull and
4 request appointment to fill vacancy
MERCER, Pa. -- Four people have asked Mercer County Common Pleas Court to appoint them to fill a
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT Final liquidation of CSC approaches
Most of the bankrupt steel mill was already liquidated at auction last October. By CYNTHIA
Commissioners face challengers in primary
Kenneth A. Carano is the only incumbent Ohio House member from the Valley to face primary
YOUNGSTOWN Ky. inmate indicted in 1981 murder
Authorities think the victim was killed in Canfield in April 1981, though his body was never
Congressman: Enron tape conflicts with testimony
Congressman: Enron tape conflicts with testimony WASHINGTON -- A videotape of a meeting at Enron
Butler Institute of American Art to be setting for student recital
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present a group of students in a free,
YOUNGSTOWN Ky. inmate indicted in 21-year-old murder
Authorities think the victim was killed in Canfield in April 1981, though his body was never
DIV. III GIRLS Sophomore leads Crestview in upset of South Range
Ursuline defeated Mineral Ridge. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HANOVERTON --
YOUNGSTOWN Federal officials tour empty private prison
The officials gave no indication of the government's plans. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
SALEM ROTARY Fellowships go to 3 past presidents
The recipients received plaques during a meeting. SALEM -- The Salem Rotary Club awarded Bryce W.
Christmas decorations must be removed from graves in St. Stephen Cemetery in Niles by March 15.
Christmas decorations must be removed from graves in St. Stephen Cemetery in Niles by March 15.