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CITY SERIES

CITY SERIES League All games Rayen5-012-4 Chaney3-25-11 Canton Timken2-23-13 Wilson0-61-16

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LOCAL

LOCAL Mooney HOF inductees named YOUNGSTOWN -- There will be 12 new inductees into the Cardinal

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Why a special prosecutor for Enron, but not Clinton?

Opinion: Why a special prosecutor for Enron, but not Clinton? EDITOR: I am amazed to read that you

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County government must fill key positions quickly

Opinion: Mahoning County government has been without a budget director for three years, and it could soon be

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STEEL INDUSTRY LTV plant deal postponed by customer's woe

Warren Coke Corp., an affiliate of Tonawanda Coke Corp. of Tonawanda, N.Y., had planned to buy the

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Ex-worker accused of taking cash

Ex-worker accused of taking cash NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A former New Castle Sanitation Authority

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EAST PALESTINE Work begins on park upgrade

More space is needed to increase the safety zone between the fireworks launch area and spectators,


Mamula considers Senate run

The county's recorder is the only announced candidate for the state Senate seat. By DAVID SKOLNICK


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Milliken seeks full auditor term

The auditor is seeking election as the county grapples with a financial crisis. By NORMAN LEIGH

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Air Force officer to speak in program

Air Force officer to speak in program VIENNA -- Chief Master Sgt. Cheryl D. Adams, command chief

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BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Mark and Lana Whitehead, 7320 Fairground Blvd., Canfield, boy, Jan. 29. Tim and

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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

FRIDAY Guilford Lake Ruritans, state Route 172 at Hanna Drive, will hold a fish dinner from 3:30

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SUPRI/REUTERS

SUPRI/REUTERS ABU BAKAR BASHIR: The Indonesian cleric is accused of having ties to Al Qaeda. Shown

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GAIL WHITE Members of this club are very down-to-earth

The Tri-County Metal Detecting Club has more depth than one might expect. Though it may seem that

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BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Great Lakes Regional -- for boys and girls will be held in Canton. Last year the event

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MAHONING VALLEY Data compare area wages with state

The data may be less accurate than in past years because 86 businesses refused to participate. By


BOARDMAN SCHOOLS Detached rooms raise concerns

Surveyed parents list safety as the top concern about the portable classrooms. By JOHN W. GOODWIN

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COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rex C. Smith, 39, of 2550 N. Pricetown Road, Diamond, and

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STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,3.153.27 Banc One,.84,36.5936.61 Clear Channel, 44.30

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Hubbard tops Liberty, 69-68

HUBBARD -- Jason Lenzi poured in 26 points and Anthony Smith 20 to lead Hubbard to a 69-68 victory

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DETROIT METRO AIRPORT New terminal will open soon

About 100 people a day will fly from the local airport to Detroit's new terminal. By STEPHEN SIFF


HOWLAND Trustees tap St. George for post

The new administrator will assume the job April 1. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Officers cleared, but not at work

The officers will remain under suspension and could face disciplinary action. By BOB JACKSON


TRUMBULL COUNTY School officials discuss career center options

Niles, which sends the most students to the center, wants to join the county facility instead. By


National Endowment for Arts head dies at 69

National Endowment for Arts head dies at 69 WASHINGTON -- Michael Hammond, a lifelong student of

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MAHONING COUNTY Ex-clerk for commission is up for elections board

The Democratic chairman wants the party's other elections board member to resign this summer. By


COMMANDMENT KEEPERS TEMPLE, 1331 BRIGHTON ST., YOUNGSTOWN, 9 TO 11 A.M. THURSDAY. BRING CONTAINERS AND IDENTIFICATION.

Food distribution notices are to be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before they are to be published.

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WHO MAKES WHAT Labor Department survey

Average hourly rates for selected jobs in the Mahoning Valley: Overall average: $16.17 White

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COLUMBUS Opponents attack predatory lending bill

The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Charles Blasdel of East Liverpool. By JEFF ORTEGA


MERCER COUNTY Drug charges lead to jail for area man

MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharon man received consecutive jail terms for selling cocaine to an informant.

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TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE LaBrae's balanced scoring keys win

The Vikings topped Lakeview to stay tied for second place in the TAC. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR

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GREENVILLE Forum will air borough finances

Borough officials said an auditors' report will give them a clearer picture of the debt they face.

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Traveling to national competition in Florida can be an expensive proposition.

Traveling to national competition in Florida can be an expensive proposition. By SUSAN BERLIN

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State treasurer will seek re-election

Joseph Deters said the Republican primary for attorney general would have been 'a $6 million


WARREN Official pushes for kids' golf program

A meeting will be set up in March so lawmakers can hear more about the program. WARREN -- A city

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Talented team

Talented team Illinois coach Bill Self credits Ohio State for its 11-2 record against ranked

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YSU's next president

Opinion: YSU's next president is uniquely qualified In selecting Dr. David Sweet of Cleveland to be the

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WCI losses surpass $100M

Company officials say sales might start to pick up in the second quarter. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


GOP newcomer seeks Congress seat

John Keytack calls himself 'Joe Everyman.' By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER WARREN


TRUMBULL COUNTY Case filings increase in municipal court

BLOOMFIELD -- A Bloomfield High School educator has resigned in the wake of accusations that several

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Privilege questioned

Privilege questioned CLEVELAND -- The government is calling "fallacious" Richard E. Detore's

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Judge won't issue ruling

The congressman filed four motions and the court approved one. CLEVELAND -- U.S. District Judge

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FARRELL GRANT Community development

Farrell intends to spend more than 25 percent of its 2002 federal Community Development Block Grant

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CHAMPION SCHOOLS Board seeks bids for stadium

NILES Municipal court The number of cases filed in the last three years:

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The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple

The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple GETTING STARTED: Jim Comonico works on the foundation of a new

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Rayen snaps losing streak

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Rayen High assistant principal Dan Smith had


Youngstown shooting leaves teen critical

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition today in St. Elizabeth Health Center after

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LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners head to court to get bills paid

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County commissioners


LOST, 54 MILES OF CANDY A DAY

Opinion: LOST, 54 MILES OF CANDY A DAY Los Angeles Times: First off, Canadians are swell neighbors. They

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YOUNGSTOWN Judge to rule on slay charge

One witness testified that he saw the defendant beat her child in the days before the baby's


UBy some measures, the Olympic Winter Games is the single largest security operation in American history - and perhaps a glimpse of the new standard of security in a post-Sept. 11 world. A8

I UAlthough Osama bin Laden's network may be on the run, top Bush administration officials caution

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HERMITAGE Agency on Aging to open new center

The geriatric health portion of the new building won't be open, but regular senior citizen programs


LAWRENCE COUNTY Firm hired in data dispute

County officials contend their consultant isn't being given information on the property tax


ATVs in illegal places

ATVs in illegal places GIRARD -- Mayor James Melfi is asking parents to make sure that if their

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Inflatable dome to raise ceiling

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR NILES -- The Eastwood Expo Center is being expanded


SHENANGO VALLEY Company works to clear up problems with tap water

Refrigerating drinking water could make it more palatable for those bothered by the taste, a company

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LIQUOR NEWS Permits, transfers

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications,

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Declining economy challenges welfare reform

Opinion: Democrats and Republicans were happily clapping each other and themselves on the back as they

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HUBBARD Kindergarten change upsets some parents

All-day, every-day school is better for beginning pupils, the superintendent said. By SUSAN BERLIN

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GETTING IT RIGHT

*Children between ages 7 and 14 who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities can enroll in an

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SHENANGO VALLEY Company works on water woes

SHARON, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Division of Consumers Pennsylvania Water Co. is taking steps to

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Officials punish building director

WARREN -- The city has suspended its head building department official for failing to maintain a

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Church decides to close doors of school at end of this year

The pastor tried unsuccessfully to unite three of the county's Christian schools. By PETER H.


COLUMBIANA CO. Unity, Salineville men face rape charges

The two cases are unrelated. LISBON -- A Columbiana County grand jury has handed up sex-related

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CLEVELAND Traficant files 3 motions for judge's ruling

CLEVELAND -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. filed three motions Tuesday in preparation for his

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