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FARRELL Project director urges residents to help
Residents were urged to get involved, make their voices heard and be part of the solution. By
MERCER COUNTY COG seeks grants for safety agencies
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Mercer County Regional Council of
YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL Swierz's support of arena board costs him clout
The councilman lost his seat on three of the most significant committees, including a chairmanship.
The House of Love Cafe nourishes body and spirit
The cafe's music showcases new Christian recording artists. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN For city's at-risk students, Project Youth pays off
A student can earn up to $1,400 over two years for meeting a series of goals. By RON COLE
Duffy's decision
Duffy's decision Disappointed after he failed to make the cut last week in Hawaii, Duffy
EASTER Listing of services
The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of Palm
Fitch falters but doesn't fold
The Falcons scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to down Ursuline 68-61. AUSTINTOWN --
OHIO REDISTRICTING Plan merges parts of Akron, Valley
Two committee members from the Mahoning Valley voted against the changes. By JEFF ORTEGA
AKRON SVSM too much for undersized Potters
East Liverpool stayed close in the first half with the nationally-ranked Irish. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
Prayers for peace
Prayers for peace YOUNGSTOWN -- Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has asked all parishes and institutions of
Trumbull fair admission
Trumbull fair admission BAZETTA -- Adult admission to the Trumbull County Fair will be the same
A welcome problem: How to spend $7M?
'This is a sheer stroke of luck,' the treasurer said. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
Coffeehouse will serve as student meeting spot
A coffee shop is designed to meet a number of needs. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Marks sparks Boardman
The Spartan junior scored 19 points in a 71-65 win over Cardinal Mooney. By GREG GULAS
Early lead keys Badger conquest
The Braves bested Trumbull Athletic Conference rival Newton Falls. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR
Scranton minister, a native of Sharon, will speak at MLK Day ceremonies
MERCER, Pa. -- The Rev. Alphonse Allen Jr., a native of Sharon and pastor of Bethel AME Church in
PENNSYLVANIA New Castle scores 18th straight win
Hoover Gibson's second-half effort led the 'Canes past Pine-Richland. By ERIC POOLE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences arsonist to two years in prison
The judge scoffed at the arsonist's offer to make monthly restitution payments. By BOB JACKSON
NEW CASTLE Slaying case is sent to trial
Authorities have not decided if they will pursue the death penalty if Dennis Reed is convicted.
COG panel hears pitches for road and sewer funds
The final recommendations for funding will be made at a meeting Feb. 11. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
Official questions delays in completion of projects
The delay is preventing the state from funding some local projects, a state official said. By IAN
AREA YOUTH SOCCER RESULTS
AREA YOUTH SOCCER RESULTS VALLEY SPORTS CUP STANDINGS W-L-TPoints Under-11 Girls Division
TRUMBULL CO. Driver guilty of homicide
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A man who caused a fatal traffic crash
EASTER
EASTER Service listing The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the
Market Street fatality
Market Street fatality YOUNGSTOWN -- George Adkins, 32, of McGuffey Road died after crashing his
SEBRING SCHOOLS In event of strike, classes to go on
The superintendent urged parents with concerns to call him or building principals. By NANCY TULLIS
"We owe it to these public servants to get back as much of their money as we possibly can."
"We owe it to these public servants to get back as much of their money as we possibly can." Betty
REGION Officials: Watch out for head lice
Head lice has long been a problem in schools. YOUNGSTOWN -- 'Tis the time of year for head lice.
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Struthers defenses Canfield
The Wildcats captured the 61-45 contest with good defense in the final period. By BOB ROTH
FASHION Q & amp;A
Q. My niece is turning 21 at the end of the month. I was thinking of giving her a necklace with her
Officials rescind sales tax
They were faced with a referendum effort that could have blocked collections on the tax increase.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Subrenia English and Lamonte Jones, 1660 Wellington, Youngstown,
Senate must begin clearing backlog of judicial nominees
Opinion: Payback in politics is a way of life, but every life has a cycle and it is time for the Democrats
Springfield charges to victory over Rams
The defending Inter-County League champions are still unbeaten in league play. By JOE SCALZO
Despite an 11 % increase in the number of minority students at Youngstown State University this
Despite an 11 % increase in the number of minority students at Youngstown State University this
PANTS POINTERS Details make the difference
The "perfect pant" has eluded many women. But maybe women haven't been following the right clues.
'NON CAMPUS MENTIS' Book puts student bloopers in a class by themselves
The author says there's no way he could make up the entries. WASHINGTON POST Anders Henriksson
Pa. attorney general ends Shipley probe
There was insufficient evidence to support any criminal charges. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Forty-eight percent of executives surveyed said Tuesday was their employees' most-productive day of
Forty-eight percent of executives surveyed said Tuesday was their employees' most-productive day of
Business leads list
Business leads list Twenty percent of all bachelor's degrees awarded in 1999-2000 were in business
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Randy L. McCartney, 37, of 229 S. Beverly, Austintown, and
Easing of tensions positive step in India-Pakistan fight
Opinion: Old hatreds die hard, especially when the cause of the hate is deeply rooted in religion. That is
Multifaith day set
Multifaith day set YOUNGSTOWN -- "Faith in the Face of Crisis: Religion After Sept. 11" is the
SPEECH WINNERS Canfield Kiwanis
Results from the Canfield Kiwanis Speech and Debate Tournament. Sixteen teams competed: TOP TEAMS
CLUB CALENDAR
ADVISERS X4-H Saddle Horse Advisers will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ohio State University Trumbull
Goldberg's lawyer files appeal of contempt-of-court conviction
Goldberg's civil rights were violated in the contempt hearing, his lawyer says. By BOB JACKSON
LaBrae rallies in fourth to down Girard, 66-57
LEAVITTSBURG -- Behind 49-46 at the end of three quarters, LaBrae outscored Girard 20-8 in the final
HIGHER LEARNING? A few examples
Among the college bloopers collected by Anders Henriksson: "The Germans took the by-pass around
COMMITTEES
COMMITTEES New assignments New committee assignments for city council members Artis Gillam Sr.,
South Range beats W.R. to stay close in ICL race
McDonald pulled away from Mathews; Jackson-Milton prevailed. BERLIN CENTER -- South Range kept in
PENNSYLVANIA George Junior Republic outlasts Sharon, 79-69
The Eagles outscored Sharon 18-8 in the final period to record the victory. By BILL ALBRIGHT
Late bucket lifts Lordstown past ASJP, 52-50
LORDSTOWN -- Emily Freudenrich grabbed an offensive rebound in the paint and scored a basket with
TOP PROJECTS
TOP PROJECTS State funding Listed below are the 10 Mahoning and Trumbull county projects that
11 church members accused of abuse
11 church members accused of abuse ATLANTA -- The pastor and 10 members of an Atlanta church
WARREN Man gets 18 years to life for slaying
The defense attorney said her client feared the murder victim. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Road blocked off because of gas leak
NORTH LIMA -- An underground natural gas leak at a sanitary sewer installation site forced Beaver
MAHONING COUNTY Program targets kids
The program promotes healthy lifestyles among pupils and school staff, too. By BOB JACKSON
LEAD | Initial class
Lock Beachum Jr., president and CEO, Patterquise. Tracy Briden, Greenwood Market Motor Co. John
LAWRENCE COUNTY Man found guilty of lesser charges
A sentencing date has not been set for Corey Kradel. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
SALEM AREA HUMANE SOCIETY In the doghouse, but not sitting still
There are now two groups in the area seeking to build an animal shelter. By NORMAN LEIGH
MAHONING COUNTY Drawing the line at a split district
Commissioner Ed Reese said a lawsuit could be filed against the state of Ohio. By BOB JACKSON
UNION TOWNSHIP Officials hire police officer
Supervisors fielded questions from a standing-room-only crowd By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Somalis seek boycott of 'Black Hawk Down'
Somalis seek boycott of 'Black Hawk Down' MINNEAPOLIS -- Local Somali leaders called Thursday for
Girard science students develop a land lab
Girard science students develop a land lab GIRARD -- Junior and senior science students at Girard
Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the earth.
Yet God my King is from of old, working salvation in the earth. Psalm 74:7
ONE COMMUNICATIONS Trumbull Internet company acquires competitor
The buy expands the company's market area into Masury, Brookfield and western Pennsylvania. WARREN
BOARDMAN Police arrest six in connection with vehicle break-ins
Police are still investigating the thefts. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NILES FBI honors police chief for role in sting
The chief wore a device to record his conversations with two men who tried to bribe him. By DENISE
Respiratory care association honors Case Western manager
AUSTINTOWN -- Teresa Volsko, cystic fibrosis care manager at Case Western Reserve University's
WARREN POLICE Contract arbitration hearing to continue
An arbitrator will make a binding decision at the end of the hearing. WARREN -- The second half of
TRAFICANT CASE U.S.: Tape and statements explain reasons for probe
One of the congressman's longtime friends has pleaded innocent to perjury. By PATRICIA MEADE
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Canton Timken 78, Chaney 64 Warren Harding 69, Can. McKinley 59