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Rep defends farm work
The congressman became annoyed when he couldn't pursue death plot questions. By PATRICIA MEADE
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
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
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
POLITICS Office seeker prepares for race
The Republican candidate met with the Youngstown mayor, who is considering a congressional bid as an
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
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.
SALEM SCHOOLS Through letter, board reprimands teacher
Officials told an instructor his actions were unacceptable. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
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
LIQUOR CONTROL Permits
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
WELLSVILLE Day-care provider pleads innocent
A baby in her care died several days after authorities said it was shaken. By NORMAN LEIGH
MAHONING COUNTY GOP battles over candidate petitions
A hearing to hear protests and appeals is set for next week. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Mid America Youth Basketball -- offers a summer tournament. For details, call (316)
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.
POLAND Police warn teens about party drugs
Officers investigate a report of a possible rape. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
HUBBARD City council
Highlights of Monday's city council meeting: Mayor George Praznik reported that work will begin
Mill Creek MetroParks officials have announced that the park ice rink is closed for the season.
Mill Creek MetroParks officials have announced that the park ice rink is closed for the season.
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Erin Battista and Keith Lyons, 3435 Hudson Ave., Youngstown, boy, March 4. Robert
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
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
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
Penn State women lose
Penn State women lose Indiana guard Heather Cassady scored 21 points and Erin McGinnis added 17,
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
POLAND Students unveil vision of village
Some of the changes may come to fruition. JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND
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
MAHONING COUNTY
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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 --
LORDSTOWN Grant would aid expansion
More than half the jobs created would be available to low- to moderate-income people. THE
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
Abduction, rape case
Abduction, rape case LISBON -- A Columbiana County grand jury will determine whether to indict a
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL
The congressman became annoyed when he couldn't pursue death plot questions. By PATRICIA MEADE
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
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:
Applying for funding
Applying for funding WASHINGTON -- Local fire departments have until April 1 to apply for federal
3 pupils are arrested, 1 is cited at 4 schools
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police have arrested three Youngstown pupils and issued a misdemeanor citation to a
Girard fire chief begins
Girard fire chief begins GIRARD -- Fire Chief Kenneth Bornemiss began his duties Monday.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments
A Trumbull County grand jury indicted 17 people, including three secretly. The identity of those
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BRACEVILLE Arsenic levels high in wells, officials say
A public waterline could be one solution to arsenic-laced wells. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
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
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
Truck spills mail onto I-680
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mail headed from the city to Steubenville fell onto Interstate 680 when a strap
YOUNGSTOWN AIDS quilt will be displayed
Events are aimed at increasing AIDS awareness, particularly in the black church community.
Tribe outfielder injured
Tribe outfielder injured The Indians received a scare when rookie outfielder Alex Escobar strained
GETTING IT RIGHT
A story Thursday misidentified the location of a furniture warehouse proposed for Youngstown's South
U.S. peacekeeper dies from gunshot wound
U.S. peacekeeper dies from gunshot wound PRISTINA, Yugoslavia -- An American peacekeeper has died
4th District impresses Pa.'s Hart
The 4th District used to stop at the Mercer County line. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
NILES Prosecutor will not file charges in brawl
An investigation yielded no clear insights into the bar fight. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and DENISE
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
Rescue is all in a day's work
The volunteer cop said he chose a law enforcement career to help people. By NANCY TULLIS
AREA
AREA Mill Creek rink closes YOUNGSTOWN -- Mill Creek Park's outdoor ice rink has closed for the