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Stories published March 19, 2002

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The congressman sent money to J.J. Cafaro to pay for an Avanti after the FBI subpoenaed his

The congressman sent money to J.J. Cafaro to pay for an Avanti after the FBI subpoenaed his


YSU Finalists for dean positions to visit

YSU's stellar national reputation attracts top job applicants, one professor said. By RON COLE


CANFIELD 5 face drug charges

Police found a pipe, rolling papers and beer during some of the traffic stops. CANFIELD -- Two


Sharpsville school board to borrow funds

SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The Sharpsville Area School Board is borrowing $575,000 to finance new bleachers


A CLOSER LOOK The Fender family

ERIC FENDER Three best basketball players you've faced? Poland senior Jamie Dunn, "and the one


OTHER ACTION MCCTC board

In other action Monday, the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Board: Agreed to explore


'Atheist' license plate fuss stinks to high heaven

Opinion: When 10 Floridians notified the Florida Division of Motor Vehicles that they objected to the


WARREN Patient suit to move forward

The judge also ordered attorneys for both sides not to make any public statements about the


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Thiel 14-4, Westminster 5-10 GREENVILLE, Pa. -- In the opener, Tomcats first baseman


This year's spelling bee was a battle of champions

Opinion: They stood toe-to-toe for a half-hour, parrying word after word. One slipping here, the other


Columbiana school board fills vacancy

COLUMBIANA -- Columbiana Board of Education appointed Robert Rubicky to fill the board seat vacated


HUBBARD A third police station option

Concern centers on how to pay for a new station. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


ENGINEERING: Dr. Cynthia Hirtzel, physics professor and former provost at the State University of

ENGINEERING: Dr. Cynthia Hirtzel, physics professor and former provost at the State University of


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HERMITAGE SCHOOLTEACHERS If strike occurs, state law limits length

Because of the school calendar and state law, the work stoppage could only be about seven days. By


AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association Executive Committee, noon,


Is poverty inevitable in the Third World?

Opinion: Since World War II, the developed nations, led by the United States, have spent about $1 trillion to


BOARDMAN 2 men get jail in store robbery

One man is due in court April 15. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN --


NEWTON FALLS Mayor: I'll quit if my powers are cut

Proposed legislation would limit the mayor's voting to breaking council ties. NEWTON FALLS --


By SARA STEINDORF

By SARA STEINDORF THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR hen Pete Gaudet switched from coaching men's


SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES Orlando 105, Philadelphia 103 Indiana 85, Atlanta 68 New Jersey 87, Memphis 76


Salem officials adopt safety plan

SALEM -- The school board is taking steps to make district pupils and its school buildings safer.


YOUNGSTOWN 7 local Pagans face charges in N.Y. state brawl

The charges follow an attack on Hell's Angels.. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION Extra benefits coming for the Valley's jobless

About 200,000 Ohioans are expected to be eligible for extra jobless benefits. YOUNGSTOWN --


MAHONING COUNTY Center attracts more students

Few students apply for some demanding, but rewarding career programs. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


BADGER School district seeks site for new building

Two of the district's four schools are among 10 the state says are in the worst shape. By AMANDA


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Cafaro: I lied at Chance trial

The congressman says the multimillionaire is lying to stay out of jail. By PATRICIA MEADE


MAHONING COUNTY Ex-deputy takes case to court

The sheriff said he's waiting for proof of the disability before processing the application. By


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY 7TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE (Term beginning 2/10/03): Republican -- T.


Shooting reported

Shooting reported YOUNGSTOWN -- A 22-year-old man who was chased and fired upon by two men at his


MERCER COUNTY Woman testifies about shooting

The defendant ordered the victim to leave their home after learning he tried to date another woman,


DAMASCUS Rebuilt after fire, popular farm store plans open house

The new building has more retail space. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU DAMASCUS --


GETTING IT RIGHT

An auction will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Heartland Christian School in Columbiana. The


Trailer reporter stolen

Trailer reporter stolen SALEM -- A South Lincoln Avenue man told police someone stole his 48-foot-


RUNNING

RUNNING NILES TRACK BOOSTERS IDES OF MARCH 5K RUN NILES -- Here are the results of Sunday's


POLAND Fender family relives dream

The father of Eric and Chad was the point guard on Poland's last state basketball team. By JOE


YSU Finalists for dean positions will visit

YSU's stellar national reputation attracts top job applicants, one professor said. By RON COLE


Traficant a disgrace to the city, community

Opinion: Traficant a disgrace to the city, community EDITOR: When CNN "News Letter" aired "The man from


FARRELL Sharon Steel bankruptcy case comes to an end

In retrospect, shutting down the company was probably the right move, an attorney involved in the


Finalists in the national searches for three deans at YSU:

Finalists in the national searches for three deans at YSU: ENGINEERING: Dr. Cynthia Hirtzel,


BANKRUPTCY COURT Judge to close Sharon Steel case

In retrospect, shutting down the company was probably the right move, an attorney involved in the


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Cafaro describes boat scheme

The congressman says the multimillionaire is lying to stay out of jail. By PATRICIA MEADE


Preserving history

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- The faces of George Curl, Ralph Chuey and Ray


Forging pillars of peace

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN YOUNGSTOWN -- At a time when peace is on the minds of many Americans,


BOARDMAN PARK Levy would help fund rec center

School officials said they believe financial needs of the schools should be addressed first. By


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Scott and Shelley Richards, 235 Clearwater Cove N., Youngstown, girl, March 16.


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY YSU Greeks sponsor evening of entertainment

If you're used to seeing bad news about the college Greek system of fraternities and sororities,


SCOPE Senior Center opens up in Liberty

SCOPE Senior Center opens up in Liberty LIBERTY -- The SCOPE Senior Center opened here Monday on


The congressman says the multimillionaire is lying to stay out of jail.

The congressman says the multimillionaire is lying to stay out of jail. By PATRICIA MEADE


NEW CASTLE Burglar made himself comfortable, cops say

The suspect told police he was waiting in the house for them to leave the area. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --


LAWRENCE COUNTY Lawyers: Add jail time to man's drug sentence

The man's brother, who also faced drug charges, was deported. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County


TELEPHONE SCAM Calls to some area codes don't ring true, AT & amp;T warns

The scam works because phone numbers in the Caribbean look like numbers in this country.


NCAA Schedule

THURSDAY South Regional (At Lexington, Ky.) Duke (31-3) vs. Indiana (22-11), 7:38 p.m. Kent


COLUMBIANA CO. Rapist to receive sentence April 19

The victim found out her attacker's name through a prescription bottle in his car. By NORMAN LEIGH


7 women to be honored

7 women to be honored YOUNGSTOWN -- A program, "Women Sustaining the American Spirit" sponsored by


YSU's stellar national reputation attracts top job applicants, one professor said.

YSU's stellar national reputation attracts top job applicants, one professor said. By RON COLE


NEW CASTLE A plea to save historical homes

School officials plan to build a new campus-style school. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE


BOARDMAN PARK Master plan includes rec center

School officials said they believe financial needs of the schools should be addressed first. By