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TRAFICANT CASE Motion objects to anonymous jury
The congressman wants jurors to be drawn from his district. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
COMMUNITY ACTION Transit raises rates, reduces services
The fare increase is the first by the agency in years. LISBON -- A nonprofit rural transit system
District to seek funds for technical upgrades
Farrell could have 90 percent of the project's cost covered by the fund. FARRELL, Pa. -- The
Brothers face charge
Brothers face charge BROOKFIELD -- Two Sharon brothers will return to court Thursday, charged with
BOARDMAN Officials take bird calls about crows
Sometimes the cause of large bird die-offs is never found. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1947 will meet for breakfast Wednesday at
Council won't challenge Census data
EAST PALESTINE -- City council has decided not to challenge the U.S. Census 2000 figures that leave
No get-out-of-jail-free card for Hubbard worker
Opinion: No get-out-of-jail-free card for Hubbard worker EDITOR: This letter is in response to an article
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John A. Cartwright, 37, of 701 Jones St., Hubbard, and Donna
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Holly Eaken and Jason Williams, 1897 Draper St., Warren, boy, Jan. 13. Gary and
MAHONING COUNTY Officials apply leftover funds to airport costs
The money comes from airport capital improvement funding left over from 2001. By BOB JACKSON
FARRELL SCHOOLS Acting principal will stay in post
Charles Sanitate has worked for more than 30 years in the district. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Parents announce Oliva-Whited engagement
The engagement of Kristen D. Oliva, 738 Beaver Ave., Girard, and Richard L. Whited II, 46 Ewing
AUSTINTOWN Trustees to check law on home rule
Trustees approved $5.7 million in temporary appropriations. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
TOUGHMAN Fighters are ready for tournament
WARREN -- A toughman and toughwoman boxing tournament will be held Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Campbell Association -- will have registration for Tee-Ball, Minor League and Little
TRUMBULL COUNTY Rapist to serve 5 years in prison
The defendant told the judge that he was sorry for his actions. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
ICE HOCKEY Canfield beats CVCA
The Cardinals have won six of their past nine games. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
CITY/SVC Bland's 23 powers Spartans
Boardman is 5-0 in the Steel Valley Conference; Rayen defeated Timken. AUSTINTOWN -- Amber Bland
COLUMBIANA CO. Hoppel to lead board
The county's gloomy financial outlook will be his priority. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
MAHONING VALLEY It's not on a fast track, but officials seek racing facility
Public money may be necessary to build the track. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE Lack of qualified running mates disheartens Democratic official
The Democratic state representative is challenging Republican J. Kenneth Blackwell for Ohio
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY The vast corporate conspiracy to drive you nuts
From a top-secret memo dated January 1981, found in a dusty, imaginary office, on the bottom floor
Champion beats Falls with game on 'line'
CHAMPION -- The Champion High girls basketball team scored 13 of its 15 overtime points at the foul
BOARDMAN Trustees maintain township police cars
The new trustee seated Monday wants a more prominent police presence in the northern part of the
TRAFICANT CASE Motion objects to secret jury
The congressman wants jurors to be drawn from his district. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
YOUNGSTOWN Trial begins for cops accused of robbery
The officers are not fired, but they aren't allowed to work and aren't being paid. By BOB JACKSON
OHIO State board approves request for YSU projects
Construction on the Bliss Hall project is scheduled to begin in late spring. By MICHELE C. HLADIK
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.90 3.09 Banc One,.84,38.3638.40 Clear Channel,
CHAMPION MIDDLE SCHOOL Program will work to develop character
The emphasis this month is on citizenship. CHAMPION -- Community Solutions Association will help
LAWRENCE COUNTY United way still strives to meet goal
The United Way hopes to fund programs for nonprofit agencies with this year's campaign. By LAURE
'Roots of Terrorism'
'Roots of Terrorism' YOUNGSTOWN -- Three members of the Youngstown State University faculty will
MVSD CASE DeJute asks judge to end suit before trial begins
The lawsuit contends the former board director improperly paid a Rhode Island company for work not
AUSTINTOWN SCHOOLS Board to put levy on ballot again
The bond issue would allow the school district to build a new junior high to replace Austintown
Violent, disruptive behavior has no place in youth sports
Opinion: A year and a half after Thomas Junta pummeled Michael Costin to death in the most unfortunate
YOUNGSTOWN Reardon has eye on state post
State Democratic officials will give the potential state treasurer candidate a fund-raising plan
CRAIG BEACH Councilman's vote being reviewed
Bob Richards acted as a voting member at the meeting. By TELA DURBIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
BOARDMAN Officials take bird calls over crows
Sometimes the cause of large bird die-offs is never found. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
One and done
One and done Lleyton Hewitt's first time as a No. 1 seed in a Grand Slam event will be one he'll
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE United rallies past E. Palestine
Michelle Foster and Alexis Thomas each scored 12 points for the Golden Eagles. By JOHN BUTERA
YOUNGSTOWN Redevelopment agency to ask city for $2.8M
Interest rates are low, but a bad financial forecast could hurt the city's credit rating and
CSC LTD. Future of property remains unclear
A CSC executive is advising laid-off workers to seek work elsewhere rather than wait for the mill to
MOUNT MORIAH F.B.H. CHURCH, 84 BRIGHT AVE., CAMPBELL, 5:30-6:30 P.M., WEDNESDAY. FOOD ONLY.
Food and clothing distribution notices are to be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before they are to be
CURBSTONE Conatser excited to be at Ohio St.
The former YSU coach has been busy with recruiting for the Buckeyes. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
LEETONIA Parents to get information about fourth-grade tests
The principal said 47 fourth-graders are at risk of not passing the reading portion of the test.
VFW post cited
VFW post cited NEWTON FALLS -- Newton Falls VFW Post 3332 at 433 Arlington Road, has been cited by
NEW MIDDLETOWN Council OKs advertising for bids
BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Village council has authorized
POLICE CALLS Canfield city, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY: Jan. 7 Shoplifting: A male suspect was caught at
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY Mathews Board of Education, 7 p.m., special executive session to evaluate the district
These actions were taken Monday night by area school boards and councils:
These actions were taken Monday night by area school boards and councils: VILLAGE COUNCIL LISBON
Woman's body found in river at E. Liverpool
EAST LIVERPOOL -- The county coroner must make a positive identification, but Capt. Norm Curtis of
Firefighters rescue South Side woman
YOUNGSTOWN -- If Monique Stubbins did not have her bedroom door closed when a fire started in her
GIRARD City assures seniors they will have rides
Council's finance committee plans to meet more often. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Kentucky's top court must protect Justin
Opinion: Rich and Cheryl Asente of Girard want the Kentucky Supreme Court to look at the "big picture" when
Hermitage denies zoning for garage
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Donald and Laura Shawley won't be able to build an 18-foot-by-22-foot unattached
Robbers hit station twice in four days
SANDY LAKE, Pa. -- McQuiston's Gas Station on U.S. Route 62 in Sandy Lake Township was the target of
YOUNGSTOWN Agency asks city for $2.8 million
Interest rates are low, but a bad financial forecast could hurt the city's credit rating and
A CLOSER LOOK Crystal Schuler
Staying poised: Schuler said she is an emotional player and sometimes gets frustrated on the court.
Nicole Kountz, Brian Matthews to wed in May
YOUNGSTOWN -- Nicole Marie Kountz and Brian Matthews, both of 106 N. Evanston Ave., are planning to
MERCER COUNTY Bell chimes in with 25 to lead Sharon's victory
The Tigers opened a big lead early against Wilmington. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
LOWELLVILLE Teachers approve of a 3-year contract
The union accepted a contract proposal after 18 hours of negotiations last weekend. By PAUL
COLUMBUS GOP reveals proposal on redistricting
Mahoning and Trumbull counties would each be represented by two congressmen under the GOP plan. By
Miss Costello, Gregory Colvin are engaged
PETERSBURG -- Sandra and Patrick Costello, 14385 Petersburg-Unity Road, are announcing the
They took it off, all off
Opinion: Bulgarian TV viewers aren't getting "The Naked Truth" anymore. The comely female newscasters who
Trumbull panel approves contract
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved a labor contract with the 169 unionized
CHAMPION Highly explosive device turns up in yard
ATF agents will help police determine how the explosive ended up in a residential area. By PEGGY
Schuler, Raiders dream of unbeaten season
At 10-0, South Range is enjoying one of the school's finest years on the court. By JOE SCALZO
YOUNGSTOWN Drug charges faced
Officials said they expect the value of seized assets to reach about $1 million. YOUNGSTOWN --
Compromise needed in the county courthouse
Opinion: When the recently released performance audit of Mahoning County government suggested that
Raiders roll past Mineral Ridge
South Range stayed unbeaten in the Inter-County League. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
NILES HM Steel works out payroll issue
The company employs 14 people, with plans to hire 59 others over three years. NILES -- A Hunter
Muggle shirt project
Muggle shirt project KINSMAN -- Harry Potter fans in grades two to seven can register for "Magical
Attacked by inmate
Attacked by inmate YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County deputy sheriff beaten by an inmate suffered