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TRAFICANT CASE Judge refuses to delay trial
CLEVELAND -- U.S. District Judge Lesley Brooks Wells denied today a request by U.S. Rep. James A.
Impose tariff to protect American steel industry
Opinion: Impose tariff to protect American steel industry EDITOR: Right now, President Bush is deciding
YOUNGSTOWN Murder trial ends in plea bargain
The same deal was offered and rejected before the trial started, prosecutors said. By BOB JACKSON
PREP FOOTBALL Sebring hires Joe Lee as new coach
SEBRING -- The Sebring board of education Wednesday hired Joe Lee, a lifetime resident of the
YOUNGSTOWN Restoration work runs ahead of plan
Full restoration of council's quarters would be a rare opportunity to recapture history, an
East Chicago official speaks to Warren council
A WL Ross & amp; Co. representative calls LTV a world-class operation with great potential.
EAST PALESTINE Deer carcasses prompt investigation
ODNR has a team of investigators that probe suspected poaching cases. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
Port authority chief resigns from post
Port authority chief resigns from post VIENNA -- C. Dino Theofilos, chairman of the Western
Warren should hire lawyer to fight golf course lawsuit
Opinion: Given the claim by Tony Joy Jr., who leases the Avalon South Golf Course from the city of Warren,
COLUMBIANA CO. Deadline for bills looms
Commissioners are postponing a request to appoint a member to a humane society board. By NORMAN
WPIAL BASKETBALL New Castle gains final again
The unbeaten Red Hurricanes will face Uniontown in the AAAA title matchup. By ERIC POOLE
Better infant health requires birth defects registry
Opinion: With the March of Dimes reporting that Ohio has earned an "F" for its failure to establish a birth
YOUNGSTOWN Board questions signing of petitions
The nominating petitions of 56 precinct committee candidates, mostly Mark Hanni Republicans, were
YOUNGSTOWN Paper box thief pleads guilty
Some of the crimes occurred when the defendant was out on bond on theft charges. By JoANNE VIVIANO
SHARON Winner drops plan to develop old plant
Winner said he will continue with the environmental cleanup at the plant and lease space to
MAHONING COUNTY Lawyers praise Goldberg ruling
The county bar association president said lawyers must be held to a higher standard. By MICHELE C.
WARREN City council approves measure for LaBrae
Forming a JEDD with Warren Township is still an option. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
TRUMBULL COUNTY Annex attempt denied
A commissioner said the annexation was denied because the annexation hearing was not advertised
UNION TOWNSHIP Chief files grievance over 5-day suspension
The chief's attorney said he thinks the suspension is the result of politics. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
LIBERTY Shooting kills woman, wounds man
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LIBERTY -- One woman is dead and a man is hospitalized
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY XCol. Louis J. Campbell Post 3538, VFW, will hold a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at
Boardman is eliminated by East Liverpool
By TODD BELL VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CANTON -- After defeating Boardman High earlier this
LaBrae upset in Div. III
Brookfield rallied past the top-seeded Vikings, 59-57. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
Arbitrator to rule in cops' pact
WARREN -- An arbitrator will decide in about three weeks what is fair compensation for city patrol
Bidding farewell
Bidding farewell The Pittsburgh Steelers released fullback Jon Witman and backup offensive lineman
LIBERTY Cops seek suspect in shooting
The intersection was blocked off so the crime scene could be processed by investigators. By TIM
YOUNGSTOWN Ohio high court returns suit for wrongful death to trial level
A Youngstown mother sued the business and the security guard who shot her son. By MICHELE C.
YSU BASEBALL 2002 schedule
March 1 -- at Missouri 5 p.m. March 2 -- at Missouri 3 p.m. March 3 -- at Missouri 2 p.m. March 6 --
HORIZON BASKETBALL YSU's Perugini top newcomer
Jen Perugini led the Horizon League in rebounding. INDIANAPOLIS -- With Youngstown State entering
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball
No. 5 Oklahoma 75, No. 15 Texas Tech 56 NORMAN, Okla. -- Stacey Dales scored 14 of her 17 points
HORIZON LEAGUE YSU takes two-game optimism into meet
The Penguins finally have momentum entering Friday's game against UW-Green Bay. By PETE MOLLICA
YOUNGSTOWN Prepare for cuts, financial director warns
Cut those nonessential expenditures, the finance director advises. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Jennifer and Michael Oppenheimer, 1347 Lamplighter Lane, Fairborn, announce the birth of a son,
Kidney foundation selling carnations
Kidney foundation selling carnations Fresh green carnations will be sold for $1 each for St.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Reassessment notices bring many questions
Some property owners will receive new notices. County officials found some errors in the initial
Palmer wins Trumbull bee
CHAMPION -- Allyson Palmer of Joseph Badger Middle School won, and Marissa Gomes of Lordstown was
YOUNGSTOWN Teen gets 7-year sentence in death of 19-year-old
The teen said he fired only because he was being shot at. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Line Drive Academy -- will conduct spring training specials March 3, 10, 17, 24 and into
WARREN Council OKs plan for LaBrae
Forming a JEDD with Warren Township is still an option. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
The teens had been wrestling when an argument began.
The teens had been wrestling when an argument began. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
YOUNGSTOWN Body found in river
Two teen-agers are in custody after the killing. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Board OKs energy conservation work
Full-day kindergarten will start at Seaborn Elementary next school year. By MARY SMITH
WARREN Golf course operator owes city, auditor says
A city councilman is encouraged that problems were brought to light. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Western Reserve defeated East Canton in the other sectional semifinal Wednesday.
Western Reserve defeated East Canton in the other sectional semifinal Wednesday. By TOM WILLIAMS
BOARDS OF EDUCATION
BOARDS OF EDUCATION GIRARD Highlights of Wednesday's meetings: * Accepted the consolidated
ALSO IN THE NEWS
ALSO IN THE NEWS War-related developments In other developments in the war on terrorism:
YOUNGSTOWN Citizens group seeks restitution
The playground project has continued despite the theft. By ROGER G. SMITH and JoANNE VIVIANO
"We're going to have a huge party this summer after she gets home."
"We're going to have a huge party this summer after she gets home." Lorie Barber Mother of baby
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Kelli Click and Paul Richards, 300 E. Federal St., Niles, boy, Feb. 26 (correction).
HORIZON LEAGUE All-star selections
MEN First Team Thomas Jackson, G, 5-9, Sr., Butler; Clay Tucker, F, 6-3, Jr., UW-Milwaukee;
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Liston L. Spann, 28, of 450 Almyra Ave., Youngstown, and
BOARDMAN South Ave. widening work starts
The project will be finished in mid-2003, the county engineer said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
YOUNGSTOWN Man loses bid to avoid execution
The high court said it's clear that the man was the leader of a band of robbers. By BOB JACKSON
SALEM Teacher makes a deal in assault
The agreement calls for community service and counseling. SALEM -- A former Salem schoolteacher
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT UA photo caption in Saturday's paper identified Alysha Parkhurst, 7, as a second-
BOARDMAN HIGH SCHOOL Officials take precautions after threat is found on wall
Uniformed township police officers will be walking the school's hallways today. BOARDMAN -- A
Boardman standout
Boardman standout Boardman High sophomore Amber Bland is one of the top basketball players in the
"The big, integrated companies are simply in long-term decline, no matter what happens."
"The big, integrated companies are simply in long-term decline, no matter what happens." Robert
STEEL INDUSTRY Judge approves the sale of LTV
WL Ross & amp; Co. has the money and management team needed to bring back the steel mills, an
ASHTABULA COUNTY Vocational program
Some fast facts about Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School: The school offers 22 full-day
Witness: Defendant was calm after dog attack
Witness: Defendant was calm after dog attack LOS ANGELES -- A witness in the dog mauling trial of
'CARNIVORE' EATS PRIVACY
Opinion: 'CARNIVORE' EATS PRIVACY Providence Journal: We are familiar with the warnings: There are
HOWLAND SCHOOLS Board looks north for JVS
The Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School offers 22 career programs, school officials say. By
STEEL INDUSTRY Analysts say cost of LTV is a bargain
The top bidder has the money and management team needed to bring back the steel mills, an expert
LEETONIA Board creates new position of principal
LEETONIA -- Elementary Principal Elizabeth Goerig will become principal of grades 5 through 8 and
WARREN
WARREN 2000 audit The state auditor's office has released the city's 2000 financial audit. It
REGION
REGION Free seminars offered on Internet matters YOUNGSTOWN -- Internet Data Management will be
SHARON Columbia theater board remains active
The board is willing to meet with others who have plans for restoring the theater. By HAROLD GWIN
Results of DNA tests
Results of DNA tests NILES -- Authorities say DNA tests show that semen thrown on women at
NEW MIDDLETOWN Spina bifida baby gets good prognosis after fetal surgery and an early birth
Her parents say they don't regret her fetal surgery despite the risk of prematurity. By WILLIAM K.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS AREA DIVISION I At Canton Civic Center East Liverpool 70,
Luncheon to be rescheduled
Luncheon to be rescheduled The Youngstown Black Educators luncheon scheduled for Saturday at
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
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Ungaro seeks post
Ungaro seeks post LIBERTY -- Former Youngstown Mayor Patrick J. Ungaro is vying to become Liberty
MERCER COUNTY Man faces prison in drug conviction
A couple of shoplifters caught at the outlet mall near Grove City also were sentenced. By MARY
Food bank plans move
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Second Harvest Foodbank of Mahoning
PA. TOURNAMENT Grove City and Sharon defeated
The Eagles lost to Villa Maria 56-47, while the Tigers were beaten by Mercyhurst Prep, 83-63. By
YOUNGSTOWN Revitalizing river corridor
The master plan will provide a guide for future development, says a corridor committee member. By
IN STEP WITH ... Amber Bland
Do you ever wish you had a more exciting last name? [Laughs] No. Do you get that a lot? Yeah.
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Collegiate Chip22.207.605.00 World Harmony(W Case