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Stories published March 26, 2002

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

LTV STEEL Loss of health insurance worries widows, retirees

Thousands of LTV widows have so little income that they can't afford to pay for insurance, one


NCAA TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP Women's college basketball

Connecticut 85, Old Dominion 64 MILWAUKEE -- Sue Bird and the unbeaten Connecticut Huskies bounced


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Julio A. Diaz, 29, of 319 S. Jackson St., Youngstown, and Aida


YOUNGSTOWN Teens face suit from beating victim

One of the defendants has a trust account that could be used to pay a judgment against him. By BOB


YOUNGSTOWN Planner to help city, university work together

Hunter Morrison left Cleveland's planning department after his wife, Jane Campbell, became mayor.


How much more insane would Yates have to be?

Opinion: How much more insane would Yates have to be? EDITOR: While thinking about the outcome of the


YOUNGSTOWN What to do if you're in a car crash

Wait for the police to arrive, an insurance expert says. But there's more to it than that.


WARREN Alumni to be inducted into hall of fame

The founder wanted to honor graduates accomplished in their fields, not sports. By AMANDA C. DAVIS


REUNIONS

XEast High Alumni breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday at Smaldino's Restaurant in North Lima.


NEW CASTLE, PA. Official awaits ruling

An attorney said only crimes involving dishonesty should keep people from public office. By LAURE


YOUNGSTOWN Man held in child sex cases

He has denied the charges to a Mahoning County Sheriff's Department investigator. By JoANNE


Snowstorm disrupts Hermitage bargaining

Snowstorm disrupts Hermitage bargaining HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The snowstorm that dropped about 6


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Product labels: Don't say they didn't warn you

I drag a FROZEN pizza out of the grocery bag and decide it's dinner. I flip it over to look for


UThe caption for this photograph that ran on page A4 of Sunday's city edition was incorrect. The

UThe caption for this photograph that ran on page A4 of Sunday's city edition was incorrect. The


Ursuline picks Murphy as new football coach

Ursuline picks Murphy as new football coach Daniel Murphy has been hired as the new head football


WHAT TO DO

WHAT TO DO Accident information If you are in an accident, try to remain calm. Turn on your


Weather forces YSU to 'Holler' elsewhere

The Penguins find other ways to continue their spring instruction. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR


"It really doesn't matter what option you give them. They can't afford it."

"It really doesn't matter what option you give them. They can't afford it." Bill Harrison WCI


MAHONING COUNTY Court starts using video

The video arraignment system is simple, efficient and safe, a judge said. By BOB JACKSON


FARRELL, PA. City buys three lots

Mercer County wants to replace an antiquated office now located in Hermitage. FARRELL, Pa. -- The


WARREN Park to honor women

The park, on city hall property, will include a garden. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


CANFIELD Trustees back school levy

The school board is expected to pass two budgets for next year at tonight's meeting. By IAN HILL


Insurer presents award to Greenville paramedic

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Donald Holsten of Greenville has been recognized for his work in emergency


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St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Crystal Wright and Greg Carlini, 1947 Bancroft Ave., Youngstown, girl, March 23.


Warren gives names of new safety personnel

Warren gives names of new safety personnel WARREN -- City officials have released the names of


Cops again raid suspected crack house

WARREN -- Despite repeated raids, the illicit drug business from one northwest Warren home continues


YOUNGSTOWN Planner to aid city and YSU

Hunter Morrison left Cleveland's planning department after his wife, Jane Campbell, became mayor.


Youngstown man, 19, held in slaying of YSU student

Phone records and several witnesses implicate the suspect, an assistant city prosecutor said. By


Hint of a thaw between North and South Korea

Opinion: Like Arctic permafrost, the relationship between North and South Korea has continued to be frigid


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Testimony conflicts with Cafaro's details

The welder said he planned to make trailers for USAG. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


Crash kills 81-year-old

Crash kills 81-year-old NORTH JACKSON -- An 81-year-old man died in a three-vehicle crash caused


YOUNGSTOWN Accused says she didn't know gun was loaded

The woman admitted the shooting after first telling police she was not there when it occurred,


FLAG FOOTBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL Valley Sports -- 4-on-4 outdoor spring league is now registering teams. Call Frank


Woman pleads guilty to federal charges

PITTSBURGH -- Anita Ward, 28, of North Cascade Street, New Castle, has pleaded guilty to federal


Clinic on ponds set

Clinic on ponds set CANFIELD -- The Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District and Mill


'Zero' can add up to less than nothing in 'zero tolerance'

Opinion: When an honor student faces expulsion and charges in juvenile court for helping his grandmother move


GIRARD LAKES People express interest in property

A councilman said Girard Lakes is of no value to the city. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


YOUNGSTOWN Woman faces murder charge in man's death

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police say a woman who threatened her boyfriend with "marry me by Easter or else" is


CHAMPION Book urges acceptance of different people

After losing her job, the author started the book about a quadriplegic teen. By DENISE DICK


LEETONIA Company prepares for plant startup

General Extrusions has so far hired about a dozen employees. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By NANCY


BOARDMAN Man hospitalized after police standoff

Police seized a loaded handgun and several knives from the home. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR


COLUMBIANA CO. Officials: Cast bell earlier

The county also will celebrate its 200th birthday next year. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM


YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE MAHONING COUNTY JUVENULE COURT Wizards 62, B & amp;G Club 46 -- Nick


Inside

Inside See how each of the Final Four women's basketball teams advanced in their games Monday


YOUNGSTOWN Candidate seeks local recognition

The only way to understand the needs of people in the new district is to spend time with them, a


WARREN Idea: Promote downtown businesses

Warren must look 10 to 15 years ahead for a total revitalization effort to work, the head of WRAP


CAREERS WOMAN Another nurse named Florence

By JON BAKER VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER When Florence Kissinger was a teen-ager working for the


City sets aside chief's severance pay

EAST PALESTINE -- With the retirement of Fire Chief Merle Stewart in October, Connie Robinson, city


STEEL INDUSTRY Buyer of LTV Steel plants forms a new company

The new owner expects to close the sale by April 15. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR


Jury deliberates in trial of Springer show guest

Jury deliberates in trial of Springer show guest SARASOTA, Fla. -- Jurors began deliberating


FOOD

FOOD Commandment Keepers Temple, 1331 Brighton St., Youngstown, 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Food


YSU

YSU Penguins postpone Niagara game NILES -- Youngstown State's baseball game against Niagara at


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Witnesses criticize construction quality

A member of the congressman's staff said the farmhouse addition looked like a 'do-it-yourself