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YSU With rise in tuition, officials expect students to use loan fund
What are you going to do?' one YSU student said about the tuition increase. By RON COLE
YSU FOOTBALL Heacock satisfied as players begin to hit
Wintry weather has canceled most of the Penguins' spring practices. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Budget is tight, mayor says
Budget challenges must be dealt with this year, Mayor McKelvey said. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott E. Ward, 30, of 466 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, and
TENNIS
TENNIS ALLEGHENY COLLEGE 7, HIRAM 0 Singles -- Gabe Higgs-Horwell (A) def. Neil Donovan, 6-0,
Child endangering
Child endangering GIRARD -- Christine Colbert, 28, of Forest View Drive, Youngstown, has been
INTERLEAGUE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JUNE 7 N.Y. Mets at Cleveland (n) Arizona at Boston (n) Colorado at Toronto (n) Los
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials to study insurance plans
The law requires counties provide medical care for inmates. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
COUNTY GOVERNMENT Trumbull offices have to make do with flat budget
The convention and visitors bureau lost a director's post. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Trumbull claims MVCA boys win behind Banks
The Warren Harding standout was named the MVP in the 95-85 win over Mahoning County stars. By BILL
LAWRENCE COUNTY Inmate charged with trying to get victim to change story
The inmate planned to file a large lawsuit and give the money to his victim, prosecutors say. NEW
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Tax increase proposal on May ballot draws some support and opposition
The increase would mean about $3 million more a year for the county. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
Breaking ground for YMCA
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Officials of the YMCA and Humility of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge orders house to be sold at auction
The owner did not contest the action, an assistant prosecutor said. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Freshman star Moore quits Penguins
The university won't release him from his scholarship. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Wallstreet Classic4.203.002.40 Academic(J
GIRARD Options concerning pupils weighed
An architect favors shifting Prospect Elementary School pupils out of the building during
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Judge rebukes rep for his remarks
The congressman says he destroyed an audiotape to protect his witness. By PATRICIA MEADE
INSIDE More college hoops
Pages C3-4 Kent State coach Stan Heath toured the University of Arkansas on Tuesday and
BOARDMAN PROJECT Breaking ground for YMCA
Controversy swirls around plans to bring two similar facilities to the township. By JOHN W.
YOUNGSTOWN Teens replace government officials for day
The council-president-for-a-day had to face a press grilling after the session. By ROGER G. SMITH
Sentenced to 26 years for child sex
LISBON -- A Wellsville man will spend the next 26 years in prison for committing 53 sex-related
WARREN Howland man pleads innocent in bank theft
The man went on to work at another bank. WARREN -- A Howland man accused of stealing more than
LORDSTOWN Union, GM agree on plans for plant
The next step is sending the new car proposal to the GM board of directors. By DON SHILLING
LAWRENCE COUNTY Disbarred New Castle lawyer must hand over pending cases
This is the second time the attorney has been disbarred by the state Supreme Court. NEW CASTLE,
OSCAR REMICK, 69 Retired president of Westminster College dies
Word of his illness reached Westminster last month. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- It will be Oscar
CAMPBELL
CAMPBELL City council passed a $6.45 million emergency budget for the year ending Dec. 31, 2002.
MAHONING VALLEY Mother charged in girl's death
The woman told police her daughter was being abused and she wanted to send the girl to a 'better
EAST PALESTINE Baseball fields planned in park
Proceeds from harvesting timber will fund a surveying plan. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL MVCA GAME SUMMARIES GIRLS WHITE 59, RED 48 RED -- Jenny Place 5-2-13, Christen
WARREN Six firefighters, five police officers join safety force ranks
A sixth police officer will be sworn in during a ceremony in May. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
YSU Labor relations are poor, union official reports
Five months before contracts expire, YSU union leaders vent about relations with the administration.
No recovery findings in Sebring schools audit
No recovery findings in Sebring schools audit SEBRING -- An independent audit of
Lecture series presents British correspondent
Lecture series presents British correspondent WARREN -- A British royal family correspondent is
ON B8: The president of the union representing YSU classified employees says labor relations at the
ON B8: The president of the union representing YSU classified employees says labor relations at the
OSCAR REMICK, 69 Retired college president dies
Word of Oscar Remick's illness reached Westminster last month. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- It will be
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XThe birth of their first child is being announced by Christy and Michael Necko of Massillon. Their
Council's safety panel hears ideas to stop rising violence in the city
Feuds between extended families, not gangs, are the root of many recent killings, one man said. By
Bayus owes Canfield residents an explanation
Opinion: Two out of the three members of the Canfield Township trustees have gone on record in support of a
Tax abatement for Concord's owners
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN WARREN -- The new owners of Concord Steel in Warren will pay only 25
Israel should not give up land promised in Bible
Opinion: Israel should not give up land promised in Bible EDITOR: A March 17 Associated Press article
ANDERSEN PARTNERS MUST DECIDE
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: On March 14, Chicago-based Andersen, the accounting giant, was indicted on one
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& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;BEST & lt;/B & gt;, Dennis Ray, 49, of Youngstown;
YOUNGSTOWN Police arrest 4 youths in home burglaries
Four boys were arrested in two separate burglaries. YOUNGSTOWN -- City police arrested an 11-year-
Lordstown worker's lawsuit alleges racial, sexual bias
WARREN -- A tool and die worker at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant is suing GM and the
WARREN 6 firefighters, 5 police officers join ranks
A sixth police officer will be sworn in during a ceremony in May. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Dance professor spends life sharing her talent
Each Sunday at Grandma's house in Chicago was like Ted Mack's Amateur Hour for Chris Cobb. The
NEW CASTLE Trial date expected to be set in burglaries at residences
Another preliminary hearing is planned for April 5 on other burglary charges. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A
Poland's Gallo leads girls
She paced Mahoning All-Stars to a 59-48 win over Trumbull County. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR
MAHONING VALLEY Official: MVSD still needs improvements
Water rates might have to go up to pay for capital improvements that are still needed. By DENISE
WARREN Thomas Steel Strip being hurt by tariffs
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR WARREN -- Tariffs
Crews to sweep streets
Crews to sweep streets LOWELLVILLE -- Village maintenance crews will sweep the streets, weather
Area group to join demonstration for the creation of Palestinian state
A coalition chairman said President Bush 'isn't moving fast enough.' By D.A. WILKINSON
HERMITAGE SCHOOLS On the last day of strike, teachers won't be picketing
June 5 was to be graduation day for seniors but it will be delayed as a result of the strike. By
WARREN Sale of Anthem stock is stalled
Council held off voting on legislation to change the name of Avalon South Golf Course. By AMANDA
YOUNGSTOWN WYTV-33 expects no impact in bankruptcy
Plans to install transmitters and new digital equipment are proof that the station is doing business
HERMITAGE State to help fund traffic study
Changes in speed limit or even the addition of a traffic light have been suggested. By HAROLD GWIN
U.S. should not let Pakistani tribal leaders call the shots
Opinion: Two newspaper reports this week aptly demonstrate the challenges confronting the United States in
PULASKI, PA. Store owner awaits ruling on licenses
The adult bookstore owner says business is booming, and he has complied with the law. By LAURE
MVCA Contests
3-point shooting (most made in 60 seconds) Girls -- Emily Andrews, Howland (11), Lynle Cornell,
WARREN Officials report progress in race relations talks
The U.S. Justice Department has been part of discussions. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
YOUNGSTOWN STATE BASKETBALL Freshman standout Moore quits Penguins
The university won't release him from his scholarship. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
GIRARD | Zoning issues
The city's engineering and zoning department is reminding people to comply with three issues: All
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Defense likely to finish next week
The congressman says he destroyed an audiotape to protect his witness. By PATRICIA MEADE
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Congressman is coming to end of witness list
Traficant has at least two more staffers he said he intended to call. By PATRICIA MEADE