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SHARON, FARRELL Brawl leads to ban
The decision disappointed the superintendent of the Farrell Area School District. By HAROLD GWIN
FEDERAL LEAGUE Making the move
Austintown Fitch and Boardman have discussed moving to the Federal League for at least five years.
17TH DISTRICT 3 candidates seek party endorsement
The Akron congressman will not seek the Trumbull Democratic endorsement. By DAVID SKOLNICK
POLICE BLOTTER Canfield city, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD March 5 Theft: Two juveniles were seen tampering with
SHARON Lower rental income cuts authority's budget
Razing Steel City Terrace will cut into the authority's revenue. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
LAWRENCE COUNTY Board reviews fee plan
The fee could make up for lost revenue when the county stops housing Mercer County's inmates. By
Boardman A.D. Jim Fox to retire, effective July
The announcement came as a surprise at Wednesday's special board meeting. By JOE SCALZO
YOUNGSTOWN Academic aid helps YSU keep students
The university has hired a new admissions director and is close to hiring an enrollment consultant.
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL J.J. Cafaro to discuss bribe
J.J. Cafaro lost $10 million in the laser-landing technology venture. By PATRICIA MEADE
BREAKDOWN
BREAKDOWN Housing authority The Mercer County Housing Authority will spend less next year than
AVALON SOUTH City votes to utilize its own lawyers
Warren's law director said he would have been happy to step aside. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward A. Koltonski, 22, of 118 Beechwood Drive, Youngstown,
Poland on brink of state berth
The Bulldogs played stellar defense to defeat Canton South, 55-42. By BRIAN RICHESSON
GIRARD Co-pilot reaches tentative deal
GIRARD -- The co-pilot of a chartered plane who reportedly caused a disturbance at Youngstown-Warren
SHARON SCHOOLS Officials ban some games with Farrell
The decision disappointed the superintendent of the Farrell Area School District. By HAROLD GWIN
LOWELLVILLE Village council adopts general fund budget
The mayor wants $75,000 in improvements at village hall. LOWELLVILLE -- Council has adopted a
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Sharpsville fills school board seat
Sharpsville fills school board seat SHARPSVILLE, Pa.-- A Sharon schoolteacher has been selected to
PIAA BOYS CLASS A Kennedy Catholic defenders foil Guilfoyle for quarterfinal date
The Golden Eagles will play Monessen Saturday for a berth in the Western final. By JOHN BUTERA
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Sand Rounder11.205.202.60 Southern Fame(W Case Jr)4.002.80
EAST PALESTINE Pupils salute veterans in community project
The pupils are collecting stories for a book about area veterans' achievements. EAST PALESTINE --
AVALON SOUTH City votes to use its own lawyers
Warren's law director said he would have been happy to step aside. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
E-MAILS
E-MAILS Last month, The Vindicator asked hundreds of its News Contacts this question: How has
Raffle to aid Mercer Co. retarded
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- They're calling it a playhouse, but the 8-by-8-foot structure the Arc of Mercer
NEW CASTLE Demolition nears for school project
Opponents are asking the demolition be delayed. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
MOVIE REVIEW
A cast of actors does a fine job with voiceovers. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Economic stimulus package was compassionate and wise
Opinion: There are those who say that the economic stimulus bill passed by Congress last week and signed by
SHARON School board to study renovation proposal
The district has already borrowed $29 million to renovate three buildings. By HAROLD GWIN
GM WORKERS Living for the moment
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER LIFE SINCE SEPT. 11 HAS BEEN LIKE A ride on a white-water
LORDSTOWN Regional winner has pen power
The eighth-grader is considering a career as a writer, but she has realistic expectations. By
Mugabe tries to kill democracy in Zimbabwe
Opinion: Not satisfied to arrest opposition leaders on trumped-up charges of treason, to shut down the free
Rape, kidnapping case
Rape, kidnapping case GIRARD -- Christopher Fenton, 24, of Crestview Avenue, Warren, has been
Man is arrested in theft of sandwich
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested a 26-year-old man who lives at the Rescue Mission and charged him with
FARRELL City must buy homes for project
The project focuses on the expansion of Hillside Industrial Park. FARRELL, Pa. -- The residents of
Physics Olympics
Physics Olympics YOUNGSTOWN -- Three hundred pupils from 25 area schools will bombard Beeghly
CASE AVENUE
CASE AVENUE Recommendations Sharon school directors got their first look Wednesday at a wish
THE VALLEYS The power to inform in emergency
Officials, power companies and the National Weather Service are devising ways to issue alerts for
Teams give best efforts in robotics
Aside from the robot's performance, each team prepares a five-minute oral presentation of its
Officials back Sunshine's project
An award from AAA notes the city had no pedestrian deaths in 2000. WARREN -- Council voted 9-1 on
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commission still reviews tax breaks
Commissioners will discuss the issue with legal counsel. LISBON -- Columbiana County commissioners
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Announcement is being made by Brian and Renee Sylvester of Columbus of the birth of their second
Manufacturer is sued over worker's death
LISBON -- A dump-trailer manufacturer is being sued overi an accident that killed a man in
INSIDE Prep basketball
WEDNESDAY'S SCORES BOYS DIVISION II Poland 55, Canton South 42. PIAA CLASS AAAA New Castle
Pupil's mother threatened teacher, police reports say
YOUNGSTOWN -- The mother of a first-grade pupil at Sheridan School, 3321 Hudson Ave., barged into a
POWER OF THE PEN Regional tournament
Grade 7 Contestant Results: Jeff Bednar, Edison-Perry Pfeiffer Middle School, Massillon. Lindsay
Americans shouldn't be taken in by Bush's rhetoric
Opinion: Americans shouldn't be taken in by Bush's rhetoric EDITOR: Are we losing the war on terrorism?
Name: Jan Wright
Name: Jan Wright Age: 46. Residence: Youngstown. Job: Operator in the trim department.
PIAA BOYS QUAD-A New Castle advances to western semifinal
The Red Hurricanes defeated State College 68-56 and will meet Mt. Lebanon next. By BILL ALBRIGHT
WARREN Council OKs plan to change zoning
One owner said his building still might close. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL FIRST ROUND Today At St. Louis Kentucky (20-9) vs.
Plea in Valium case
Plea in Valium case AUSTINTOWN -- A Cavalcade Drive woman who was found with 17 pills of diazepam,
EAST PALESTINE High school will crown Sweetheart queen Friday
Sweetheart events help fund activities such as the junior prom and the senior class trip to
PIAA GIRLS Grove City reaches AAA western semis
The Eagles defeated Punxsutawney 55-33 Wednesday. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
YSU Sweet seeks to increase tuition 8.9%
The proposed increase would help offset state funding cuts. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
YOUNGSTOWN Charter school suit settled
A lawsuit had challenged the South Side school's right to operate. By RON COLE VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Warren man sentenced in robbery case
The judge said during sentencing that the defendant has shown no genuine remorse. WARREN -- A 28-
YOUNGSTOWN Forum assists Nigerian hospital
The doctor helped found a medical center in Nigeria. YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Uchenna Nwosu spent a
Boardman board OKs move to Federal League
The Spartans will leave the SVC after the 2002-03 school year. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officers arrest 5 in narcotics raid
NILES -- Agents from the Niles police narcotics unit, Trumbull County Drug Task Force and the
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY With luck, group will preserve Irish heritage
"Being Irish," said Kaye Smith, "is like being a magnet. Everyone knows someone who is Irish or
YSU trustees approve plans for rec center
'Students are hungry for this,' a student told trustees about the recreation center. By RON COLE
Body is found burned
Body is found burned YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are trying to identify a man whose badly burned body was
WARREN City council OKs plan for zone change
One owner said his building still might close. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
The state auditor's office has made observations and suggestions in a performance audit conducted
The state auditor's office has made observations and suggestions in a performance audit conducted
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA DIVISION II At Canton Civic Center Poland 55, Canton