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CLEVELAND Traficant: I don't know if I'll testify

Prosecutors said their last witnesses could be called as early as the end of the week. By PATRICIA

MAHONING TWP. Officials seeking bids for roofing

Soon-to-begin paving on 224 should be done by August. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

Seeking a new trial

Seeking a new trial YOUNGSTOWN -- An attorney for convicted killer Melvin Hughes has asked the 7th

NEW CASTLE Reassessment cuts tax share

A cut in federal funding will affect police battle against drug trafficking. By LAURE CIOFFI

Weathersfield makes zoning decisions

MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Township trustees Tuesday upheld decisions from the township's zoning

WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Discussion of TCTC brings out criticism

While the district will pay less for vocational education, the savings will be eaten up by other

CLEVELAND Traficant affidavit accuses FBI agent

Prosecutors said their last witnesses could be called as early as the end of the week. By PATRICIA

AUSTINTOWN A sad farewell to fount of joy

Leonard Kirtz School was closed to show respect for the relationship between Randy Hartwig, his

YSU

YSU Baseball team downs Marshall HUNTINGTON. W. Va. -- The Youngstown State baseball team jumped

YOUNGSTOWN Agreement lets Legacy operate

Legacy will have to find a new sponsor for next school year. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION

COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND At Dayton Tuesday Siena 81, Alcorn State 77 TUESDAY'S

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Eric and Tara Kalina, 4461 S. Pricetown Road, Berlin Center, girl, March

MEN'S TENNIS

MEN'S TENNIS Salve Regina 9, Westminster 0 -- the Titans are 1-2 COLLEGE BASEBALL Tuesday's

64TH CITY TOURNAMENT

(At McKinley Lanes) Team event Marks the Spot3580 Flower Alternative3503 Ross, Inc.3418

STATE PROJECTS Mahoning and Trumbull counties

Here are the road and bridge projects in Mahoning and Trumbull counties that the Ohio Department of

YOUNGSTOWN Judge sets date for Goldberg trial

The trial date will be a moot point if the judge dismisses the charges. By BOB JACKSON

Hubble, Hubble -- toil, but little trouble

Opinion: Talk about on-site repair. A crew of seven American astronauts have succeeded in bringing one of the

By D.A. WILKINSON

By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR COLUMBIANA -- Peace comes naturally in this quiet

NEW CASTLE Pupils request water park

Council is considering water fountains in a planned city park. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- They may have

LISBON Men sue over asbestos illnesses

Among other things, the men claim that the companies are at fault for failing to warn them of the

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Hopewell sends Blackhawk home

The Vikings (19-9) never panicked as they battled back for the 57-53 win. By BILL ALBRIGHT

BOYS REGIONAL Loudonville to give Badger next test

The Braves will be playing in their first regional since 1982. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT At the

Fitch leaving SVC, votes to join Federal

The Austintown school board voted unanimously to join the new league in 2003. By JOE SCALZO

YOUNGSTOWN Panel looks at tax-break deals

Companies don't say they're in a downturn just to get out of hiring, a city official said. By

PIAA CLASS A Kennedy in familiar territory

Confident that his players could score, the Golden Eagles coach stressed defense. By BILL ALBRIGHT

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Salma A. Emeeshat, 38, of 2597 Canfield Road, Youngstown, and

Howland rejects zoning change

Howland rejects zoning change HOWLAND -- Township trustees have rejected a proposed zone change

BOARDMAN Two drug cases yield different outcomes

The case against a third man who faces drug charges is pending. BOARDMAN -- Two men arrested here

COLUMBIANA CO. Foster care is ordered

Authorities are still investigating the 2000 death of the infant's half-brother. By NORMAN LEIGH

YOUNGSTOWN Jurors convict two in robberies

Each defendant was acquitted on one felonious assault count. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

WARREN Mayor tries to save Riverside Square

The mayor said a new zoning classification could restrict objectionable businesses. By AMANDA C.

BOARDMAN Trustees honor boy who reported fire

The township contracted with the county prosecutor's office for legal counsel.. JOHN W. GOODWIN

NESHANNOCK Schools chief plans to leave

A replacement probably won't be in place until July. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

NEW CASTLE Court lets man back into county center

The man's attorney said he will seek to make the injunction permanent. By LAURE CIOFFI

MERCER CO. Police study job stress program

The program would give safety force members the opportunity to discuss their feelings in a

Horseman's event

Horseman's event CANFIELD -- Mahoning County 4-H Saddle Horse Committee's 13th annual Horseman's

Spikers' season never ends

YOUNGSTOWN -- For most area high school sports observers, volleyball is a fall sport played before

"You make it look like I'm just some stumbling, bumbling, fumbling football player who played

BCT JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE

BCT JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE Results Red 8.5, Orange 4 Purple 8, White 2.5 Dark Blue 7.5, Light

Planning officials OK request for parking

Planning officials OK request for parking COLUMBIANA -- The city planning commission approved

Drug suspension

Drug suspension AUSTINTOWN -- A sophomore at Fitch High School was suspended for 10 days Tuesday

GREENVILLE Transfer OK'd for liquor license

Nothing has changed since the last audit report. By LAURI GALENTINE VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

DIV. III BOYS REGIONAL Poland contends with flu bug

The Bulldogs play Canton South tonight at the Canton Civic Center. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

HOWLAND Cops find bag of stolen money

Police said more than $13,000 was found in a garbage bag. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

GETTING IT RIGHT

St. Mary Church in Mineral Ridge will not be sponsoring a card party Sunday. The wrong day was

BOARDMAN Teens check out pizza at the library

The program is designed to bring young people to the library. JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

Every monster has defenders, whatever his (or her) crime

Opinion: Every once in a while a story comes along that truly horrifies. A young gay man is crucified on a

SEVEN SEVENTEEN Credit union is now open to all

Officials expect the change to eventually boost membership growth to 10 percent a year. By CYNTHIA

CLARION McGee diving to new heights

To make All-American, a diver must finish in the top eight at the national event. By JOHN KOVACH

CANDIDATES Pennsylvania primary election

Tuesday was the last day for candidates in Pennsylvania's May 21 primary to file nominating

YOUNGSTOWN Homeless man charged with begging

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested a homeless man who has a 23-page police record Tuesday evening after

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA DIVISION IV At Canton Memorial Fieldhouse Bristol 64,

GAIL WHITE Photography and teaching? It all adds up

In Karen Borkes' sixth-grade math class at Howland Middle School, 1+1 = pictures worth a thousand

CLEVELAND Traficant: I'm ready with my defense

Prosecutors said their last witnesses could be called as early as the end of the week. By PATRICIA

BRISTOL Burglary victim's patience pays off

The victim held the intruder at gunpoint and ordered him to call 911. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

YOUNGSTOWN Board OKs design for school

The new East Middle School will likely be adjacent to North Elementary. YOUNGSTOWN -- The board of

Federal grand jury indicts six area men

CLEVELAND -- Five Youngstown men and one Liberty man have been indicted by a federal grand jury in

Canfield schools need kindergarten, not levy

Opinion: Canfield schools need kindergarten, not levy EDITOR: A 6.9 mill levy? Give me a break!

BRACEVILLE Planners seek taxes for hotel venture

Other businesses in the area would like to connect to a sewer line. WARREN -- The Trumbull County

King's 37 lifts Bristol into finale

The Panthers scored a 64-50 win over Sebring and are one win from the state tournament. By BRIAN

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