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AREA Mill Creek rink closes YOUNGSTOWN -- Mill Creek Park's outdoor ice rink has closed for the

Rescue is all in a day's work

The volunteer cop said he chose a law enforcement career to help people. By NANCY TULLIS

BOARDMAN St. Patrick's Day Parade to feature American theme

A large turnout is expected if there's good weather. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

NILES Prosecutor will not file charges in brawl

An investigation yielded no clear insights into the bar fight. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and DENISE

4th District impresses Pa.'s Hart

The 4th District used to stop at the Mercer County line. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

U.S. peacekeeper dies from gunshot wound

U.S. peacekeeper dies from gunshot wound PRISTINA, Yugoslavia -- An American peacekeeper has died

GETTING IT RIGHT

A story Thursday misidentified the location of a furniture warehouse proposed for Youngstown's South

Tribe outfielder injured

Tribe outfielder injured The Indians received a scare when rookie outfielder Alex Escobar strained

YOUNGSTOWN AIDS quilt will be displayed

Events are aimed at increasing AIDS awareness, particularly in the black church community.

Truck spills mail onto I-680

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mail headed from the city to Steubenville fell onto Interstate 680 when a strap

No foul play found in death of baby

YOUNGSTOWN -- The death of a 3-month-old baby boy at a residential day-care facility on the city's

Nursing home residents must be protected from harm

Opinion: An 18-month study by the Senate Special Committee on Aging's has revealed a frightening pattern of

BRACEVILLE Arsenic levels high in wells, officials say

A public waterline could be one solution to arsenic-laced wells. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

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TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments

A Trumbull County grand jury indicted 17 people, including three secretly. The identity of those

Girard fire chief begins

Girard fire chief begins GIRARD -- Fire Chief Kenneth Bornemiss began his duties Monday.

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3 pupils are arrested, 1 is cited at 4 schools

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police have arrested three Youngstown pupils and issued a misdemeanor citation to a

Applying for funding

Applying for funding WASHINGTON -- Local fire departments have until April 1 to apply for federal

GIRLS BASKETBALL Regional teams at a glance

DIVISION II Who: Howland (22-2) vs. Cleveland East Tech (21-1). When: Today, 6:15 p.m. Where:

Hindu-Muslim violence threatens subcontinent

Opinion: The blood of the innocents is once again flowing in the name of religion in India, but unlike past

TRAFICANT ON TRIAL

The congressman became annoyed when he couldn't pursue death plot questions. By PATRICIA MEADE

Abduction, rape case

Abduction, rape case LISBON -- A Columbiana County grand jury will determine whether to indict a

AUSTINTOWN 25-year-old man dies after he's pulled over

AUSTINTOWN -- A 25-year-old Austintown man died early this morning after he was pulled over by

REGION

REGION MAACO relocates, celebrates anniversary NILES -- MAAACO Auto Painting & amp;

LORDSTOWN Grant would aid expansion

More than half the jobs created would be available to low- to moderate-income people. THE

AREA BOXING Seven-bout show set March 16 in Warren

The professional event will feature John Bailey and Dean Nichols in an eight-round bout. WARREN --

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY U.S. DISTRICT COURT Bankruptcies/Chapter 7 Judy A. McClellan, 874 Plazaview

YOUNGSTOWN Arraignment in 1990 case leads to jail time for man

The man is accused in an 111/2-year-old drive-by shooting. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF

POLAND Students unveil vision of village

Some of the changes may come to fruition. JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND

NORTH JACKSON Campaign to pass bond levy begins

The levy would cost the owner of a $50,000 home about $157 a year. NORTH JACKSON -- With two

Penn State women lose

Penn State women lose Indiana guard Heather Cassady scored 21 points and Erin McGinnis added 17,

Judge sets bond for South Side man

Judge sets bond for South Side man YOUNGSTOWN -- A South Side man accused of attempting to kill a

Man charged after shootout with police

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 25-year-old city man is in jail on two counts of felonious assault on a police

SUPER NATIONALS Hot rods will end tour, start party in Canfield

An additional 3,000 cars will be in this year's event, thanks to the tour. By IAN HILL

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Erin Battista and Keith Lyons, 3435 Hudson Ave., Youngstown, boy, March 4. Robert

Mill Creek MetroParks officials have announced that the park ice rink is closed for the season.

HUBBARD City council

Highlights of Monday's city council meeting: Mayor George Praznik reported that work will begin

J. ROY BAREFOOT JR, 83 Valley businessman was officer at Wean

The former businessman also gave his time for community-related activities. By PAUL WHEATLEY

POLAND Police warn teens about party drugs

Officers investigate a report of a possible rape. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Again, Ursuline will try to hurdle tough Regina

After being routed by the Royals in recent years, the Irish have more hope of winning this time.

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Mid America Youth Basketball -- offers a summer tournament. For details, call (316)

MAHONING COUNTY GOP battles over candidate petitions

A hearing to hear protests and appeals is set for next week. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

WELLSVILLE Day-care provider pleads innocent

A baby in her care died several days after authorities said it was shaken. By NORMAN LEIGH

LIQUOR CONTROL Permits

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

SALEM SCHOOLS Through letter, board reprimands teacher

Officials told an instructor his actions were unacceptable. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

OHIO Kids get days off between proficiency tests

One teacher said the day-on, day-off testing schedule won't likely reduce the stress on children.

NEW CASTLE Woman faces theft and forgery charges

Checks totaling $22,968.74 were cashed from November 1997 to January 1999. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A

POLITICS Office seeker prepares for race

The Republican candidate met with the Youngstown mayor, who is considering a congressional bid as an

U.S. and allies end up in harsh ground battle

The war has just become even more perilous for U.S. troops in Afghanistan. COMBINED DISPATCHES

POLAND Police warn teens about drug called GHB being used locally

Officers investigate a report of a possible rape. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Girl Scouts respond to 9/11 with Hero Packs

Pop quiz: 1. Which cookie maker is second only to Nabisco in sales? 2. Whose cookie sales topped

Rep defends farm work

The congressman became annoyed when he couldn't pursue death plot questions. By PATRICIA MEADE

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