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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
COLUMBIANA CO. Unity, Salineville men face rape charges
The two cases are unrelated. LISBON -- A Columbiana County grand jury has handed up sex-related
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.
Officials punish building director
WARREN -- The city has suspended its head building department official for failing to maintain a
SHENANGO VALLEY Company works on water woes
SHARON, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Division of Consumers Pennsylvania Water Co. is taking steps to
GETTING IT RIGHT
*Children between ages 7 and 14 who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities can enroll in an
HUBBARD Kindergarten change upsets some parents
All-day, every-day school is better for beginning pupils, the superintendent said. By SUSAN BERLIN
Declining economy challenges welfare reform
Opinion: Democrats and Republicans were happily clapping each other and themselves on the back as they
LIQUOR NEWS Permits, transfers
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications,
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
Inflatable dome to raise ceiling
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR NILES -- The Eastwood Expo Center is being expanded
ATVs in illegal places
ATVs in illegal places GIRARD -- Mayor James Melfi is asking parents to make sure that if their
LAWRENCE COUNTY Firm hired in data dispute
County officials contend their consultant isn't being given information on the property tax
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
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
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
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
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners head to court to get bills paid
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County commissioners
Youngstown shooting leaves teen critical
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 17-year-old boy is in critical condition today in St. Elizabeth Health Center after
Rayen snaps losing streak
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Rayen High assistant principal Dan Smith had
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple GETTING STARTED: Jim Comonico works on the foundation of a new
CHAMPION SCHOOLS Board seeks bids for stadium
NILES Municipal court The number of cases filed in the last three years:
FARRELL GRANT Community development
Farrell intends to spend more than 25 percent of its 2002 federal Community Development Block Grant
Judge won't issue ruling
The congressman filed four motions and the court approved one. CLEVELAND -- U.S. District Judge
Privilege questioned
Privilege questioned CLEVELAND -- The government is calling "fallacious" Richard E. Detore's
TRUMBULL COUNTY Case filings increase in municipal court
BLOOMFIELD -- A Bloomfield High School educator has resigned in the wake of accusations that several
GOP newcomer seeks Congress seat
John Keytack calls himself 'Joe Everyman.' By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER WARREN
WCI losses surpass $100M
Company officials say sales might start to pick up in the second quarter. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
YSU's next president
Opinion: YSU's next president is uniquely qualified In selecting Dr. David Sweet of Cleveland to be the
Talented team
Talented team Illinois coach Bill Self credits Ohio State for its 11-2 record against ranked
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
State treasurer will seek re-election
Joseph Deters said the Republican primary for attorney general would have been 'a $6 million
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
GREENVILLE Forum will air borough finances
Borough officials said an auditors' report will give them a clearer picture of the debt they face.
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
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.
COLUMBUS Opponents attack predatory lending bill
The bill was sponsored by state Rep. Charles Blasdel of East Liverpool. By JEFF ORTEGA
WHO MAKES WHAT Labor Department survey
Average hourly rates for selected jobs in the Mahoning Valley: Overall average: $16.17 White
Officers cleared, but not at work
The officers will remain under suspension and could face disciplinary action. By BOB JACKSON
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.
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
National Endowment for Arts head dies at 69
National Endowment for Arts head dies at 69 WASHINGTON -- Michael Hammond, a lifelong student of
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
HOWLAND Trustees tap St. George for post
The new administrator will assume the job April 1. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
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
Hubbard tops Liberty, 69-68
HUBBARD -- Jason Lenzi poured in 26 points and Anthony Smith 20 to lead Hubbard to a 69-68 victory
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,3.153.27 Banc One,.84,36.5936.61 Clear Channel, 44.30
BOARDMAN SCHOOLS Detached rooms raise concerns
Surveyed parents list safety as the top concern about the portable classrooms. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
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
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Great Lakes Regional -- for boys and girls will be held in Canton. Last year the event
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
SUPRI/REUTERS
SUPRI/REUTERS ABU BAKAR BASHIR: The Indonesian cleric is accused of having ties to Al Qaeda. Shown
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Guilford Lake Ruritans, state Route 172 at Hanna Drive, will hold a fish dinner from 3:30
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Mark and Lana Whitehead, 7320 Fairground Blvd., Canfield, boy, Jan. 29. Tim and
Air Force officer to speak in program
Air Force officer to speak in program VIENNA -- Chief Master Sgt. Cheryl D. Adams, command chief
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Milliken seeks full auditor term
The auditor is seeking election as the county grapples with a financial crisis. By NORMAN LEIGH
Mamula considers Senate run
The county's recorder is the only announced candidate for the state Senate seat. By DAVID SKOLNICK
EAST PALESTINE Work begins on park upgrade
More space is needed to increase the safety zone between the fireworks launch area and spectators,
Ex-worker accused of taking cash
Ex-worker accused of taking cash NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A former New Castle Sanitation Authority
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
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
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
LOCAL
LOCAL Mooney HOF inductees named YOUNGSTOWN -- There will be 12 new inductees into the Cardinal
CITY SERIES
CITY SERIES League All games Rayen5-012-4 Chaney3-25-11 Canton Timken2-23-13 Wilson0-61-16