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Stories published March 23, 2002

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TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Rep submits transcripts for defense

The congressman said witnesses lied or don't remember what they said to others. By PATRICIA MEADE


YOUNGSTOWN Teen gets prison in robbery, shooting

Two other suspects in the robbery already pleaded and were sentenced. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


2 police officers hurt in crash

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two police officers were slightly injured when a Mahoning County deputy sheriff ran a


BIRTHS

Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Joseph and Marcia Lytle, 4779 March Ave., Youngstown, girl, March


Man charged with murder held on bond

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 24-year-old South Side man is being held in lieu of $1 million bail after


Black American youth is topic of conference

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University Chapter of the NAACP and the Africana Studies Program are


GIRARD Committee members choose former mayor for council seat

Joseph Christopher, who garnered seven of the 13 votes, said a primary goal is bringing back laid-


TERRORIST ATTACKS Faith is foundation for rebuilding, Youngstown State professor says

Even nonbelievers turn to religious answers in times of trouble. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN Diplomats call for end to Cuba, U.S. animosity

The political climate in Cuba will not change after the death of Fidel Castro, a top Cuban diplomat


EASTER CHURCH SERVICES A listing of Holy Week services in the area.

BAPTIST Tabernacle Baptist Church, 707 Arlington St., Youngstown. Holy Thursday: Community


WASHINGTON Sen. DeWine and others push to end shortage of kids' vaccines

The lawmaker said five of nine vaccines recommended for children are in short supply. WASHINGTON


Looking to Mary in cycles of belief

By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR COLUMBIANA -- Mary, the mother of Jesus, is the


Softball teams loses to Rider

FAIRFAX, Va. -- Junior Zetta Dumkrieger collected two hits and drove in two runs in the Youngstown


HERMITAGE, PA. Teachers, board plan more talks

The state Department of Education said Friday will be the last day of the strike. By HAROLD GWIN


YOUNGSTOWN Man, 19, arrested in slaying of student

Police said the murder was the result of a robbery gone awry. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF


Theater performance

Theater performance CORTLAND -- The 34west Theater Company's production of "John, His Story,"


TEACHER BENEFITS Hermitage schools

Here are the current district costs and teacher benefits under the extended terms of the teacher


City drops felony charges in 1990 drive-by shooting

YOUNGSTOWN -- The city has dropped decade-old charges of felony assault and victim intimidation


Passion play

Passion play AUSTINTOWN -- Highway Tabernacle presents the 2002 Passion play "The Promise" with a


MAHONING COUNTY Bylaws changes bar Hanni from GOP post

Letters signed by the Republican chairman were sent to precinct committee candidates who support


GEM AWARD Mary Elaine Walton honored by alliance

CANFIELD -- Mary Elaine Walton received the Gavel Club's Gem of the Year Award from the Mahoning


WARREN Windfall will help city pay off some debts

Paying off the short-term debt would free up about $600,000 a year, officials say. By AMANDA C.


Internet auction includes Yates items

Internet auction includes Yates items HOUSTON -- A week after Andrea Yates was convicted of


COLUMBIANA Library officials eager for addition

Some 10,800 patrons visited the library in February. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


CYNTHIA RICKARD Uncertainty, danger mark renewal of world, humankind

Two days before Christmas, the governing body of the Bah & aacute;' & iacute;s of the United


Body identified

Body identified YOUNGSTOWN -- The body of a man found burned in Crandall Park is that of a 20-


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XWarren-Trumbull County Branch of the American Association of University Women will


RUNNING Roadrunners Club to induct 3 in HOF

Jim Fox, Art Joachim and Anthony Parish are set for induction into the Youngstown Roadrunners Club


YSU Relay for Life

YSU Relay for Life YOUNGSTOWN -- The American Cancer Society Relay for Life committee at


EAST LIVERPOOL Officials redesign plans for boat-launch project

This will mark the third time bids have been sought for the job. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


End of a Golden era

The Golden Eagles head coach hopes to see the start of a new era for the Kennedy Catholic High


YOUNGSTOWN Woman withdraws drug-charge pleas

YOUNGSTOWN -- A South Side woman accused of involuntary manslaughter in the drug overdose death of


SARAH A. CART In times of trouble, look to Easter's message

For a Christian, the greatest miracle is that Jesus Christ not only died for our sins, but on the


What's in a name? Now you'll know

Carrots, carats, karats. Confused? Take a look: UCarrots are orange, grow in the ground and are


Social workers to present awards

NILES -- Northeastern Ohio Region 4 of the National Association of Social Workers will hold its


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YOUNGSTOWN Man sentenced in stabbing death

The 56-year-old man was first diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1964. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


Poland basketball team gave it their best shot

Opinion: For the first time in 30 years, the boys basketball team of Poland Seminary High School made it to


TENNIS

TENNIS Nasdaq-100 Open Results Crandon Park, Miami Purse: Men, $3.575 million; Women, $2.86


RABBI KOLKO Deeper truth about Passover

Last year, one of my colleagues, Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Congregation in Los Angeles, Calif.,


YOUNGSTOWN DIOCESE 116 parishes to unite for Mass of Holy Chrism

The Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin at St. Columba


LISBON Former baby sitter sentenced

LISBON -- A former baby sitter was sentenced to six months in a corrections facility for endangering


Each day without progress, Middle East is closer to war

Opinion: It is becoming increasingly clear that there are elements on both the Palestinian and Israeli side


Christianity's Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter. But other religions are observing

Christianity's Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter. But other religions are observing


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES Atlanta 118, New York 89 Minnesota 95, Memphis 93 San Antonio 105, Dallas 102


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald D. Riccitelli, 23, of 515 Utah Ave., McDonald, and Kara