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Austintown trustees need a better track record to get support for home rule
Opinion: Austintown trustees need a better track record to get support for home rule EDITOR: I am taken
Consensus: Set up Palestinian state to end fight
Local Jews, Arabs part ways on how to end the violence. LIBERTY -- The local Jewish and Arab
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Jennifer Phillips and Robb C. Arent, 3720 Oakview Drive, Girard, boy, March
LIBERTY Township chooses fire chief
Liberty's new fire chief comes from a position in which he supervises 10 firefighters in Youngstown.
Son tied mom to rails of her bed, police say
Son tied mom to rails of her bed, police say YOUNGSTOWN -- A 62-year-old South Side woman suffered
WARREN Official: Hiring can't be rushed
The city has already taken steps to hire six new officers. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
GREENVILLE, PA. Attorney general names officer in harassment case
One of the complainants in the case had filed a sexual harassment complaint against the officer five
AT A GLANCE NCAA Tournament
THURSDAY'S SCORES EAST REGIONAL At St. Louis Kentucky 83, Valparaiso 68 Tulsa 71, Marquette
March madness invades Poland
All that is left now is 32 minutes of blood, sweat and tears. All that is left now is one simple
Regional strategy to be used to plan growth
The concept lets municipalities reject what they don't want. MERCER -- Mercer County is in a
SALEM Blackwell speaks at GOP dinner
The party draws its philosophic roots from two of the greatest documents in American history, the
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL FIRST ROUND Thursday At St. Louis Kentucky 83, Valparaiso 68
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES Charlotte 100, Utah 82 New York 113, Sacramento 96 San Antonio 91, Chicago 86
CAMP FIRE USA Letter-writing day to uplift kids
About 600 million letters have been sent since the project began six years ago. YOUNGSTOWN --
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GIRARD SCHOOLS Attorneys: Suit usurps the voters
The school board believes removal of elected officials is 'not favored in the law.' By PEGGY
MAHONING COUNTY Grand jury indicts man in 2 murders
Both victims are believed to have been killed because they owed money for drugs. By BOB JACKSON
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
Indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Kalvin Franklin Jr., 21, Mabel Street,
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Tickets for children 12 and under are $2.50 each for the Bunny Breakfast March 23
BOARDMAN TWP. Residents attend seminar on crime
Severely punishing burglars is a high priority, an assistant prosecutor said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
With what color should terrorist visas be coded?
Opinion: It was an irony in the worst possible taste. But more significantly, the announcement that the
LEETONIA Village officials launch Web site
The developing site will eventually include updated photos and a calendar featuring community
MAHONING VALLEY Officials honor top volunteerfor efforts
The North Lima woman said she doesn't need awards; she just wants to focus on her goal of helping
Armed robbery at mall
Armed robbery at mall NILES -- Police are investigation the robbery of a West Farmington woman
GAIL WHITE A twist on old saying: like father, like husband
My husband was born the day after St. Patrick's Day. For obvious reasons, his name is Patrick. My
McKinley weary of independence
Expanded football playoffs have changed the thinking at Canton's largest school. By JOE SCALZO
WEEKEND Preps
BOYS TODAY DIVISION IV At Canton Field House Strasburg-Franklin vs. Bristol, 7:30 p.m. PIAA
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Judge freezes funds in stock sale case
A hearing on the matter is set for early April. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Schools consider grant
Schools consider grant YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown City Schools is considering applying for about
YOUNGSTOWN Alabama company sells local homes in online auctions
Many of the buyers on the online auctions are investors looking for properties to fix up. By DON
IN THE AREA On the block
Area homes being auctioned by AMSauctions.com and the required minimum bid: Youngstown: 853 W.
YOUNGSTOWN Program educates on crash results
The program is not usually open to the public. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH REPORTER
Home burglarized
Home burglarized SALEM -- More than $2,000 in cash was taken from a home on the 800 block of
Traficant uses radio show to vent about trial
The congressman said some of his former staffers who testified against him are 'vindictive.' By
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XColumbiana-Mahoning County Beekeepers Association will have a covered dish dinner at
MAHONING COUNTY Officials OK contracts for tire, battery disposal
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County commissioners
TRUMBULL COUNTY Endorsed, Latell puts out offer to other candidates
The two other candidates have no plans to pull out of the race. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Two women assault cop at bus station
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County deputy sheriff was assaulted by two women at the Western Reserve
BOARDS OF EDUCATION
BOARDS OF EDUCATION MCDONALD UApproved Thursday a new policy for admission of students who
TRAFICANT TRIAL Rep received many favors, witness says
The congressman, who intends to call three of his staff members as witnesses, can begin his defense
WARREN Audit finds high rate of disease
A state performance audit also found that there's not enough community involvement in the budget
Police: Victim was strangled before fire
YOUNGSTOWN -- A man whose body was found near a burned-out car in a Crandall Park ravine was
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Poland Community baseball Center -- on Sheridan Road is where Tri-T League will meet
LAWRENCE COUNTY Addressing an issue of safety
Some communities are refusing to change duplicate street names. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
YSU Ex-chief at GM aids pact talks
YSU hopes the former Lordstown leader will smooth labor relations on campus. By RON COLE
Ulster Project seeks host families for teen students
YOUNGSTOWN -- Families with teens are wanted as hosts for teen students from Northern Ireland this
YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL Workers restore chambers
History is being preserved in a city hall restoration project. YOUNGSTOWN -- City council chambers
Closing loophole in Ohio's child rape law is important
Opinion: We understand that the business of writing laws is a complicated one, and sometimes one thing or
State H.O.G. rally coming to Erie
ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- The city will play host to thousands of Harley-Davidson motorcyclists when the
By IAN HILL
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NEITHER SNOW NOR RAIN NOR terrorist attack nor anthrax are
WARREN SAFETY FORCES Official: Hiring can't be rushed
The city is undertaking the process to hire police officers and firefighters soon. By AMANDA C.
Badger loses, 66-40
Bill Bogan said this year's success has awakened community spirit. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
Fund-raiser to feature 2 Steelers, benefit Hubbard cancer patient
HUBBARD -- A fund-raising event for cancer patient Denise Sonnenlitter will be from 6 to 11 p.m.
MAHONING COUNTY Deputy files suit after job transfer
The woman says she was disciplined for a romantic relationship with a former deputy who is now
Man charged with rape in molestations
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 24-year-old homeless man faces more than 35 counts of rape and hundreds of counts of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Reggie R. Kittell, 27, of 2642 Hunter Ave., #4, Youngstown,
MICHAEL DURKIN
MICHAEL DURKIN Through the years Age: 43 Residence: Boardman 1976: Graduated from Cardinal
Missing teen's guardian faces charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 39-year-old guardian of a missing 16-year-old boy faces 28 counts of child
YOUNGSTOWN Stray bullet injures boy, 12, in 1 of 3 shootings reported
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 12-year-old boy has been injured by a stray bullet in one of three separate city
TRUMBULL DEMOCRATS Endorsed, Latell puts out offer to other candidates
The two other candidates have no plans to pull out of the race. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Animal cruelty verdict upheld
An appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court could be the next step in the 1999 case. By BOB JACKSON
MAHONING GOP Petition challenges dropped
The board authorized an investigation into the candidacy of every Hanni candidate. By DAVID