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Delphi Packard names new line executive

WARREN -- Delphi Packard Electric Systems has named Paul Miller as business line executive for

Police arrest man after traffic stop

AUSTINTOWN -- Police arrested an East Liverpool man this morning after they found a loaded handgun,

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL The Mahoning Valley Eagles -- spring basketball club will hold tryouts at Hubbard High

YOUNGSTOWN South Sider faces new charge as unregistered sex offender

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 43-year-old South Side man who was arrested over the weekend on two 1990 felony

Public officials mentioned by Sabatine deny taking money

Sferra says he wouldn't know the paving contractor if he walked in the room. VINDICATOR STAFF

CANFIELD Council OKs fines, daytime curfew

The ordinance raises the starting point for overweight truck fines from $25 to $80. CANFIELD --

What changed kids' TV

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER teel trolley diners, hula hoops and "Howdy Doody":

AREA

AREA Armour aces hole in Florida ORLANDO, Fla. -- Ron Armour of Youngstown aced the par 3, 129-

SOUTH AVENUE WIDENING Retailers: We're open for business

Construction crews will attempt to minimize any inconveniences. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

WARREN WCI racks up sixth loss in a row

There's one bright spot: Orders were up 85 percent. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS

Court of Appeals belongs in downtown Youngstown

Opinion: As Mahoning County commissioners try to figure out what to do about the 7th District Court of

TRUMBULL COUNTY Board taps out revolving loan fund

County commissioners also approved a tax abatement for a Howland steel mill. By STEPHEN SIFF

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Shawn Blount and Diija Alston-Blount, 901 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown, boy,

Local schools get Federal League offer

Boardman and Austintown Fitch have to notify league officials by March 28. By JOE SCALZO

OSU seeks redemption

OSU seeks redemption A typical Ohio State season under Jim O'Brien has followed a familiar

CAMPBELL Officers, suspect struggle for gun

Officers had bite wounds, were doused with pepper spray and received other injuries during the

Plea in murder case

Plea in murder case NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Dennis Reed, 30, accused of killing his estranged

MAHONING COUNTY Civil deputy status revoked for staffer

Traficanti is the second Traficant staffer to have his civil deputy commission revoked by the

LEETONIA Village officials seek residents to join planning commission

Officials are trying to decide what to do with the former Sky Bank building. By NANCY TULLIS

STEEL TARIFFS Bush's plan pleases Duferco

The company relies heavily on imported steel slabs to make its hot- and cold-rolled products. By

YOUNGSTOWN ATMs in area will switch to STAR

The ATM switch will give MAC customers twice as much access to their money. THE VINDICATOR By

LIBERTY Big Lots stores will consolidate

The new store will occupy space left vacant two years ago when a large grocery store relocated.

BROOKFIELD ODNR allows blasting to go on at quarry

The Youngstown company has amended its plan. BROOKFIELD -- The Ohio Department of Natural

NEW CASTLE Official touts plan for countywide authority

The council of governments is working to explain the idea to the municipalities. By LAURE CIOFFI

Shooting suspect is indicted

If convicted of the charges, the 24-year-old could face the death penalty. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Hall sparks Rams past W. Reserve

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT STRUTHERS -- A young fan who asked Malachi Hall for

STATISTICS In Mahoning Valley

Poverty-related statistics for Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties: Children who received

OHIO AAA campaign targets seat-belt use for kids

Fifty-six percent of the more than 8,100 children under age 15 who died in vehicle crashes in 2000

YOUNGSTOWN City police investigate South Side robberies

Police responded to two armed robberies and a drive-by shooting and made two drug arrests.

Commissioners revoke credit cards

County workers will have to put travel charges on their personal credit card and seek reimbursement.

TRUMBULL COUNTY Board taps out loan fund

County commissioners also approved a tax abatement for a Howland steel mill. WARREN -- Trumbull

MAHONING CO. Montgomery backs Smith

The state auditor candidate is finishing a bus trip around the state to kick off her campaign. By

Police, agents arrest man on warrant

CAMPBELL -- A combined force of police officers and federal agents located and arrested a 64-year-

"They [prosecutors] know now they're up against an attorney. I may not have a degree, but they're up

Columbiana board denies petition protest

The loser in the dispute says he's weighing an appeal. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

Austintown sweep

Austintown sweep AUSTINTOWN -- The Mahoning County Sheriff's Department will have a traffic

Safety, service positions temporarily combined

The mayor said he'd appoint someone to the position by year's end. NILES -- Safety Director Donald

WCI racks up sixth loss in a row

There's one bright spot: Orders were up 85 percent. THE VINDICATOR By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

MAHONING VALLEY Drop in food stamp use puzzling

The working poor did not get the help feeding their families that is readily available. By WILLIAM

Have you seen this girl?

Have you seen this girl? YOUNGSTOWN -- The police department's juvenile division is seeking the

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith P. Grzyb, 31, of 339 Melrose Ave., Youngstown, and

Warren extends protest period

The city's fire chief, off sick for nearly a year, has made his retirement official. By AMANDA C.

12 hostages freed after botched robbery

12 hostages freed after botched robbery VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. -- Twelve employees were freed before

Alomar says Indians lied

Alomar says Indians lied "They lied to me. That's it. As simple as that," says Mets second baseman

FEDERAL LEAGUE 2 schools get offers to join circuit

Boardman and Austintown Fitch have to notify league officials by March 28. By JOE SCALZO

POLICE CALLS Liberty, Girard

Summary of police activity: LIBERTY Feb. 19 Arrest: Two Warren men, ages 52 and 43, were

Niles wants another shot against Poland

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- No offense to Struthers, but Niles senior Dave

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COLUMBIANA CO. Board denies petition protest

The loser in the dispute says he's weighing an appeal. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

Candidate withdraws

Candidate withdraws WARREN -- The sole Republican candidate for Trumbull County commissioner has

Niles road work contracts awarded

NILES -- The city's board of control awarded contracts for two road projects. At a meeting

YOUNGSTOWN City council makes changes in positions

The 6th ward councilman will announce in two weeks whether he will take the council president seat.

Shooting suspect indicted

If convicted of the charges, the 24-year-old could face the death penalty. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Contractor tells of bribes

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES DIVISION I At Canton Civic Center Canton McKinley 67,

Regina again ends Ursuline's season

For the third time in four years, the Irish lost in the regionals to the Royals. By BRIAN

SHARON Olsen takes over as AWARE director

The agency has had an interim director since a walkout by most of its staff in August. SHARON, Pa.

OTHER ITEMS City council

Youngstown Council handled these items Wednesday: Heard Rodney Lewis Sr., a city police officer,

Retailers open for business

Construction crews will attempt to minimize any inconveniences. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

Trumbull panel to offer Niles land-use plan

NILES -- The Trumbull County Planning Commission director will prepare a proposal for a land-use

FDA'S WEAKNESS

Opinion: St. Petersburg Times: Until the interim appointment of Dr. Lester Crawford last week, the Food and

President Bush responded correctly to unfair steel trade

Opinion: Europe, Russia, China, Japan and South Korea are squealing already about President Bush's measured

WARREN City's civil service panel extends protest period

The city's fire chief, off sick for nearly a year, has made his retirement official. By AMANDA C.

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

John and Judy (Petretich) Klein of Grandville are announcing the birth of their third son, Steffan

ODNR allows blasting to resume

The Youngstown company has amended its plan. BROOKFIELD -- The Ohio Department of Natural

Fire destroys Unity Township home

UNITY -- More than 40 firefighters from five departments responded to a fire that destroyed the home

NILES City board awards contracts to companies for road work

NILES -- The city's board of control awarded contracts for two road projects. At a meeting

WARREN WCI racks up sixth loss in row

There's one bright spot: Orders were up 85 percent. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Uncertainty clouds brother's death in Vietnam

Thirty-six years ago, on a cloudy November day, Liberty resident Tony Gutierrez opened the door to

CIVIC CENTER Work to be done

Services that Compass Facility Management is to provide the city in its civic center project:

Public schools no place for imposed theocracy

Opinion: Public schools no place for imposed theocracy EDITOR: It is interesting to read that in the most

CIVIC CENTER Board signs contract

The consultant should take the project from concept to groundbreaking in four to six months, the

YOUNGSTOWN CIVIC CENTER Board to sign pact with consultant

The consultant will help the city decide the project's parameters and seek proposals from private

Victims testify about beatings, robberies

All three victims reported being struck in the head and left bloodied. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Contractor tells of bribes

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.

COLUMBIANA CO. Engineer tries to get grant

The county would also like to fix a dangerous intersection. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

COUNCILS

COUNCILS MCDONALD U Approved an ordinance creating funds for future Marshall Road waterlines and

Witnesses testify congressman used his influence to do favors

The head of a Youngstown halfway house said the congressman is the only politician to ever call him

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Pine Drive Ceasar 10.406.403.20 Anastasia Lazer (J

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