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TRAFICANT CASE Is rep getting help of lawyer?
Atty. Mark Colucci declined to comment about the latest Traficant motion. By PATRICIA MEADE
Suspected drugs
Suspected drugs YOUNGSTOWN -- An assistant principal at East Middle School turned over nine rocks
Raglan-Route 46 changes get nods
HOWLAND -- Changes to an Ohio Department of Transformation project to move the Raglan Drive
EDUCATION 11 Columbiana County high schools to vie in Academic Challenge
A champion will emerge after about six hours of 25-question rounds. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Mr Morris27.805.604.20 Willow Spice(J Pantaleano)4.203.20
REGION Workers at Indalex threaten to strike
REGION Workers at Indalex threaten to strike GIRARD -- About 400 workers are threatening to go on
Tax help for seniors
Tax help for seniors EAST PALESTINE -- Senior citizens can receive free assistance in preparing
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XDavid and Amy (Klein) Modic of Fairview Park are announcing the birth of their first child, a son,
COLUMBUS Resolution backs character programs
State funding for character education was slashed in the budget. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
The pastor tried unsuccessfully to unite three of the county's Christian schools.
The pastor tried unsuccessfully to unite three of the county's Christian schools. By PETER H.
MERCER COUNTY Man gets prison for traffic deaths
The driver told police he was unfamiliar with Millbrook Road and was having difficulty seeing in
Doctor slated to speak to medical assistants
Doctor slated to speak to medical assistants YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. J. Ray Bernat of Advanced
WARREN Council closes Avalon meeting
Findings for recovery against Avalon are part of the 2001 state audit. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Hermitage soldier suffers injury in chopper crash in Afghanistan
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU HERMITAGE, Pa. -- A Hermitage soldier serving with his
Encouraging character development
Encouraging character development "Character" development programs for youths and others would be
CUTTING COSTS Recommendations
The state auditor's office made 40 recommendations to reduce costs and increase revenue. They
Family Service Agency names CEO
YOUNGSTOWN -- David E. Arnold was named president and chief executive officer of Family Service
KENSINGTON Pollution brings cleanup order
A committee is taking on the job of developing a program for the handling of garbage and
PREP RESULTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Salem 52, Howland 48 Canfield 54, Poland 49 Niles 54,
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY As Art fights cancer, he can't rest insured
Over the holidays, I finally got to meet a young man I'd been writing about for a year -- Art
In audit, problems targeted
The state audit draws attention to Girard's deficient management practices. By TIM YOVICH
YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences gang members
The two-year prison terms were recommended in a plea agreement. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Newest Pirate
Newest Pirate Pokey Reese wanted out of Cincinnati and wasn't all that excited about playing in
Disabled adults at mercy of inadequate system
Opinion: Disabled adults at mercy of inadequate system EDITOR: Any one of us on any given day can either
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Kanagy, 37, of 12450 Malmsberry Road, Beloit, and
6TH DISTRICT Congressman says he will serve the area well
The congressman said most questions from Valley residents have been about his positions on the steel
18 people struck by car at Los Angeles school
18 people struck by car at Los Angeles school LOS ANGELES -- A 65-year-old woman trying to pick
The Vindicator
The Vindicator FATE UNDECIDED: The future of the LTV Coke Plant on Main Avenue S.W. in Warren was
Man presents plans for sports complex
NILES -- Council members expect to learn within a week if it's legal to lease property in Waddell
WARREN Police to use Taser guns
Police said the Taser gives officers a 'less-than-lethal option' when it comes to disarming a
State of the Union address set the bar high -- very high
Opinion: President Bush's State of the Union message had something for just about everyone and was
DiDonato named minority leader
Valley legislators praised the incoming minority leader for his interest in local issues. By DAVID
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Little progress in minority hiring irks group
A union leader says he's no longer sure how realistic the hiring goals are. By RON COLE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Maplewood beats Bristol by 10
The Rockets' Christen Clemson had 27 points. In Niles, Stacia Ray broke a school record with 12
CANFIELD State education officials to check school district's finances
The next public forum to discuss the levy will be Feb. 7 in Cornersburg. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
FRIDAY Feb. 1
Public forum to discuss plans to construct homes in Craig Beach for families earning less than
State pushes for Flask lawsuit
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio attorney general's office is
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Tim and Karen Wensel, 6685 Struthers Road, Poland, boy, Jan. 30.
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL There will be a meeting -- at 2 p.m. Saturday in the old South Fieldhouse for anyone
Suspect had no lawyer at questioning, mom says
The suspect's mother said police initially told her that her son was only a witness. By LAURE
KENT STATE ACTIVITIES Revisiting the issue of racism
A list of scheduled Black History Month activities in February at Kent State University's main
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of today. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances aren't
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Man faces assault and theft charges
CANFIELD -- A Youngstown man was arrested Wednesday evening after a fight with a Giant Eagle
WEATHERSFIELD Schools to join TCTC
The district plans to have informational meetings to explain the changes in cost By MARY SMITH
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,3.103.25 Banc One,.84,36.9637.05 Clear Channel, 45.75
LTV Workers weigh employment options
A judge approved selling the Warren coke plant if a potential buyer finds someone to buy the coke.
CHAMPION School board meeting
The board this week: Approved revisions in the elementary promotion policy though fourth grade: To
Council weighs deal in sewer system suit
The city has already spent almost $700,000 in legal fees in its defense. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Embezzlement case
Embezzlement case YOUNGSTOWN -- Sallie J. Jones, 48, whose mailing address is Perkins Jones Road,
East Side resident is shot in the back
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 19-year-old East Side man was taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center after being shot
Man to face charges in December beating
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police have arrested a 23-year-old East Side man accused of a December beating during
MAHONING COUNTY Taking of tickets prompts censure
The panel received 50 letters from judges, attorneys and members of the community supporting Judge
WARREN City leaders seek funds from state
The state capital budget may be delayed several months, officials say. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Salem spills Howland, keeps title hopes alive
Behind balanced scoring, the Quakers' 52-48 win created a log jam among the top four teams. By
Canfield gets back in race
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CANFIELD -- Let's not mince words. There was one way to
BOARDMAN Stolen phone leads to arrests of 3 men
The men will be arraigned this evening in Boardman area court. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
FAREWELL, SAUDI ARABIA
Opinion: FAREWELL, SAUDI ARABIA Chicago Tribune: Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., did the nation a service the
OLYMPICS Columbiana neighbors put in their two-tenths
David Rice and neighbor Linda Wise were torchbearers. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Council closes meeting over Avalon issue
Findings for recovery against Avalon are part of the 2001 state audit. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
POLICE BLOTTER Canfield, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD Jan. 23 Theft: A portable compact-disc player was
Lawyer says he has aided defense
The congressman also filed a $250 million civil lawsuit against the government. By PATRICIA MEADE