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TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge to decide on early release
The prosecutor wants the remainder of the sentence to be served. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Beaver Local 59, Chaney 56 Wilson 66, Rayen 61 (OT)
NEW CASTLE Officials OK archive center
Commissioners named members to several boards and commissions. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
Absentee ballots
Absentee ballots LISBON -- The Columbiana County Board of Elections reminds voters who wish to
WARREN Official discusses incorrect tax rate
Many changes are in the works for the city's income tax department. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Canfield man pleads to gambling charge
NILES -- A Canfield man charged with gambling after police raided a city house nearly a year ago has
NEW CASTLE Newest council member questions zoning ordinance
Council members plan to vote on fee increases for different city permits. By LAURE CIOFFI
POLICE BLOTTER Canfield, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD Jan. 1 Theft: A total of $8,000 worth of jewelry was
THE PRESIDENT'S POLITICAL POTSHOT
Opinion: THE PRESIDENT'S POLITICAL POTSHOT Washington Post: Like it or not, it seems we have entered the
School board reacts to report card
A new board member says school employees need to shape up or ship out. By RON COLE VINDICATOR
MERCER CO. Panel's pay goes to keep police
The city of Farrell and the Mercer County district attorney may also be able to help. By HAROLD
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.902.99 Banc One,.84,38.2938.39 Clear Channel, 52.00
Trumbull 911 equipment
Trumbull 911 equipment WARREN -- Trumbull County 911 is requesting an additional $209,000 from the
Feds serve notice to Trumbull County
Opinion: By publicly stating that the conviction of a Vienna Township contractor on a charge of bribing a
EAST PALESTINE Library set use record in 2001
Among the library's nearly 8,000 cardholders are 202 Mahoning County residents. By NANCY TULLIS
Rams hit century mark against Lowellville
Mineral Ridge went to 8-1 with the Inter-County League win. MINERAL RIDGE -- The Mineral Ridge
Moderelli appointed to Sharpsville council
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Guy Moderelli lost his re-election bid for his borough council seat in November,
Tigers avenge thumping
The Raiders entered the game ranked 14th in Ohio's Division III. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS
Changing times, hard choices
Opinion: A swimming pool has been a fixture at the downtown Youngstown YWCA and part of the association's
REPORT CARDS The lowest
SCHOOL STANDARDS DISTRICT MET East Cleveland 3 Cleveland 4 Columbus5 Dayton5 Toledo 5
CITY COUNCILS
CITY COUNCILS HUBBARD City council has approved its committee assignments for the year:
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Rep's aide berates advocates of split
Traficant's spokesman said local Democrats' complaints gave the GOP an easy choice. By DAVID
COLUMBIANA CO. Hearing is ordered for inmate
The county prosecutor said the hearing will exonerate county officials. By NORMAN LEIGH
JACKSON-MILTON Board plans to seek bond to build new school
The new building would replace the elementary and high schools. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
SEBRING No-room-for-error thriller won by Trojans in overtime
Joe Springer had the game-winner as Sebring improved to 8-0. By GARY HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
Officials to revoke credit cards
Commissioners will replace the credit cards with a reimbursement system. By BOB JACKSON
Foul line helps Wilson beats Rayen in overtime
The Tigers had two chances in the waning seconds of regulation. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Matthew and Melissa Landsberger, 48635 1/2 Pancake Clarkson Road, Rogers,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, 2759 Lipkey Road, North Jackson, will serve pasta
GREENVILLE Council to rework general fund budget
A wage freeze imposed in the original spending plan isn't going over so well with all the employees.
LOWELLVILLE Teachers file notice of intent to strike
A union spokeswoman said the district has improved its performance, but average pay remains below
Poland couple sues Columbiana, lifeguards
COLUMBIANA -- A Poland couple seeks money in court from the city of Columbiana on behalf of their
McNeese beefs up YSU's schedule
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ron Strollo, Youngstown State University's athletic director, made a lot of fans happy
Petro to be in town to discuss audit
YOUNGSTOWN -- State Auditor Jim Petro was to be in the city this afternoon to meet with Mahoning
YSU Program offers degrees to Cuyahoga students
The agreement expands the university's recruitment territory, says YSU's president. By RON COLE
LABRAE SCHOOLS Architect presents details on building
Groundbreaking for the new school is a little more than a year away. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
GIRLS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
CITY SERIES LeagueAll games Chaney2-04-5 Rayen1-06-4 Canton Timken1-12-9 Wilson0-30-11
GAIL WHITE A resolution fit for keeping comes from Web site
Along with the New Year come New Year's resolutions. The No. 1 resolution made by Americans this
FOP lacks confidence in mayor
The number of police on patrol has been reduced from four to two per shift, the FOP president says.
Dog bites woman
Dog bites woman YOUNGSTOWN -- A 27-year-old city woman was in stable condition in St. Elizabeth
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY McDonald Board of Education, reorganizational meeting, 6 p.m., regular meeting,
Speaking at meeting
Speaking at meeting Youngstown Councilman John Swierz, D-7th, will be the speaker at the 7 p.m.
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Defense works! Badger 7-1 after beating LaBrae
The Vikings were coming off a victory over previously undefeated Newton Falls. By DOUG CHAPIN
Trooper to be honored
Trooper to be honored MERCER, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania state trooper assigned to the Mercer Barracks
$103,000 in supplies planned for Trumbull to fight terrorists
The money can't be used to pay police and fire officers for training they could really use. By
Newton Falls wins again
Newton Falls wins again The Newton Falls basketball team withstood a furious fourth-quarter rally
MAHONING VALLEY Committee to evaluate projects for funding
Officials in Mahoning and Trumbull counties seek $16.8 million for projects. By IAN HILL
HUGHES MURDER TRIAL Shooting was accident, says defense attorney
YOUNGSTOWN -- Did Eugene McKinney die as a result of an unprovoked shooting, or was it because of
On tape, O'Nesti acknowledges kickbacks to Traficant, FBI says
The judge must rule on admissibility of the hearsay evidence. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
2 arrested in eatery robbery
AUSTINTOWN -- Police have arrested two men in connection with last week's gunpoint robbery at
Slippery Rock schools mourn students' deaths
Opinion: Slippery Rock schools mourn students' deaths EDITOR: We in the Slippery Rock Area School
Dems criticize bill delays
Republicans will need Democratic votes for an emergency clause. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
AREA
AREA Hubbard to host swimming event HUBBARD -- The fourth Valley Conference swimming and diving