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Stories published March 27, 2002

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

YSU

YSU Weather cancels all sports YOUNGSTOWN -- Poor weather conditions forced the postponement of


Semen case delayed

Semen case delayed WARREN -- Municipal Judge Terry Ivanchak postponed a hearing Tuesday for a man


Wells will probably deny sanction bid, experts say

Traficant is probably trying to get himself held in contempt to gain the jury's sympathy, said one


DIABETES ALERT A chronic illness

Today is American Diabetes Alert Day. Diabetes is a disorder characterized by high levels of glucose


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Larry E. Frondorf Jr., 24, of 168 Kenmore, Youngstown, and


SALEM Council expected to pass general budget

The budget sets aside $1.3 million for capital improvements. SALEM -- City council is expected to


Europe responds to trade policy with political attack

Opinion: The European Union is responding to clearly justified tariffs instituted by President Bush to


WARREN Upton group seeking members

The house is considered a National Historic Landmark. WARREN -- The Harriet Taylor Upton


Distraught, man threatens to jump

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania state constable pulled a man to safety who was threatening to jump


Will this night be different from all other nights?

Opinion: At sundown this evening, Jews around the world will begin their observance of Passover, the holiday


Murphy returns to his roots

I can't help but be intrigued by Ursuline High's hiring of football coach Daniel Murphy. When it


SOCIAL SECURITY Q & amp;A

Q. When were the highest and lowest cost-of-living adjustments? A. The highest cost-of-living


HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Al Beach Classic team rosters

GIRLS White Lori Patrone, Mooney. Cathie Walsh, Ursuline. Nicole Vlajkovich, Canfield. Kim


CANFIELD SCHOOLS Board votes to cut budget by $1 million

If the levy does not pass, an additional $1.6 million will need to be cut from the budget, officials


BOARDMAN Police, drug officers seize 103 pounds of marijuana

Investigators believe three men may have sold marijuana in the area since at least December. By


GIRARD Mayor: Official has held up plan

Councilman Joseph Lambert told the commission that council will probably approve the fiscal plan in


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Judge admonishes rep over hearsay evidence

Angered by the judge's decisions, the congressman dared the judge to put him in jail. By PATRICIA


MAHONING CO. 7 celebrate being free from drugs

Graduates of the drug court are from 19 to 52 years old. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF


Public Health Day to be held at Oakhill

Public Health Day to be held at Oakhill YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown City Health District will


YOUNGSTOWN YSU labor relations program halts, causing disappointment

YSU management demanded that the unions remove an administrator's name from a suggestion. The unions


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& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;BAER, & lt;/B & gt; Robert D., 77, of Boardman;


Boogieing for bucks: Pupils to raise funds in dance-a-thon

EAST PALESTINE -- East Palestine Middle School pupils hope to raise money as they dance the night


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Rosalyn Walker and Brian Blystone, 17412 Lakewood Ave., Lake Milton, girl, March 26.


Author will present leadership seminar

YOUNGSTOWN -- Richard E. Boyatzis, co-author of "Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional


Kindergarten readiness varies with each child

Opinion: Kindergarten readiness varies with each child EDITOR: All public schools in our area have pre-


HEALTH EDUCATION Lecture series

The Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon is offering several lectures as part of its health education


YOUNGSTOWN Woman's ministry outgrows her home

The North Side woman is pleading for a building where she can conduct her ever-expanding ministry.


SPRING FOOTBALL Penguins find indoor time is beneficial

Snowy field conditions postponed Tuesday's outdoor practice. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS


BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL North American Youth -- will have a tournament for boys and girls in grades 5-12 at St.


HERMITAGE SCHOOLS Striking teachers must pay for insurance, board says

No progress was made in the first negotiating session held since the strike began. By HAROLD GWIN


YOUNGSTOWN Employee unions accuse YSU of setting back labor relations

A university spokesman characterized the move as a postponement, not a withdrawal. By RON COLE


LIBERTY Officials plan library groundbreaking

The library branch has been in Liberty Plaza since 1998. LIBERTY -- Ground will be broken this


AGENDA

AGENDA MARCH 28 Youngstown Board of Education regular meeting, 7 p.m., 20 West Wood St. Open


ACTIONS TAKEN Weathersfield school board

The Weathersfield Local Board of Education met Monday and: Increased the salary of school


INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL

INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS AT VALLEY SPORTS IN STRUTHERS Playboyz12-1


911 SERVICE Lawrence County risks losing funding over noncompliance

The state could hold back nearly $800,000 from the county if Ellwood City doesn't comply. By LAURE


WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Board: Alternatives to TCTC were studied

The citizens were concerned about the new 2-mill levy the district will have to pay. By MARY R.


Deputy sheriff cited in crash

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Deputy Sheriff Patrick J. Mondora was cited for failing to obey a


SPEAK UP The writing is on the wall

Here are some other suggestions by Chris Casson Madden to use words, text or calligraphy to enhance


MAHONING COUNTY Suit alleges mold caused Sick Building Syndrome

The county board of health told Compass West to replace the carpet that covers the water stains.


Plan adds creek access

ELKTON -- Beaver Creek State Park officials are working on a deal that will provide improved access


Tax rise still an option

The state is struggling to rebound from the recession, the governor said. By DAVID SKOLNICK


MAHONING CO. Reduced 2002 budget approved

Officials want to trim an additional 5 percent to 6 percent off the budget for next year. By BOB


SEC CHIEF'S BLIND EYE

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: How's this for odd timing in the post-Enron era? At the same moment the Justice


YOUNGSTOWN Wick-Pollock Inn feud to be decided by court

The hotel has sat vacant for 31/2 years. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN --


Trustees fulfilled pledge to support home rule

Opinion: Trustees fulfilled pledge to support home rule EDITOR: I am writing in response to a recent


GAIL WHITE TCI workers make Ohio Reads a success story

When Gov. Taft began his Ohio Reads initiative two years ago, his hope was that local businessmen


Suspect is held

Suspect is held YOUNGSTOWN -- A 41-year-old Columbus woman is being held in lieu of $500,000 bail


YOUNGSTOWN Residents respond to shooting at house

The woman has lived in the East Side home for more than 50 years. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


GETTING IT RIGHT

Dr. Victor F. Wan-Tatah is a professor in Youngstown State University's department of philosophy and


Man has two wives, authorities say

Man has two wives, authorities say MERCER, Pa. -- Shawn P. Law has a problem with the law