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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Insurance cost rises more than expected
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County is going to have to dig into its contingency fund to pay for
SCHEDULES Browns, Steelers & amp; 49ers
CLEVELAND BROWNS Sept. 8Kansas City1 p.m. Sept. 15Cincinnati1 p.m. Sept. 22at Tennessee1 p.m.
Traficant trial is lesson in politics
By TRISTAN ULA UPNEXT COLUMNIST Before you look away and read the section about being boy crazy,
Humane officer becomes deputy
LISBON -- The new Columbiana County humane officer also is the county's newest deputy. Sheriff
HERMITAGE STRIKE Graduation date reset
There could be time for a second work stoppage if nonbinding arbitration fails. By HAROLD GWIN
BOARDMAN Teen asks to be back on ballot
The primary is 11 days before the teen-ager turns 18 years old. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
PENNSYLVANIA Fish dates
TROUT STOCKINGS Start stop In-season AprilDecember In-season, Delayed harvest areas April
NAMES & amp; NUMBERS
NAMES & amp; NUMBERS Pittsburgh Pirates Projected Lineup CF Adrian Brown (.194 in eight
'Millionaire' contestant knew just when to quit
'Millionaire' contestant knew just when to quit YOUNGSTOWN -- Howland High School graduate and law
INDIANS TELEVISION SCHEDULE
(All games on Fox Sports Ohio unless noted) Sunday, March 31 -- at Angels, 8 p.m. (ESPN2)
LAWRENCE COUNTY State senator fights coroner nomination
The state senator said he will only vote for a qualified Democrat to fill the job. By LAURE CIOFFI
NILES Jan. death is ruled homicide
The woman's two children found her dead at the bottom of the basement stairs. By DENISE DICK
BOARDS OF EDUCATION
BOARDS OF EDUCATION BROOKFIELD U Announced that open enrollment registration will be April 4
Ohio has drug courts, doesn't need to weaken drug laws
Opinion: Paid petition circulators are hard at work in Ohio trying to put on the November ballot an amendment
MAHONING COUNTY Jury indicts 3 men in slayings
The grand jury also issued secret indictments for murder. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Grand jury action The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County
Agency receives grant for Internet classes
SALEM -- Senior citizens will be able to take classes on using the Internet thanks to aid from
TRUMBULL COUNTY Submissions due for photo contest
Entry forms are available at area businesses, libraries and organizations. WARREN -- Photo
MAHONING VALLEY Agency seeks funds for crisis training
The local task force must compete with agencies across the state for federal homeland security
Call it sole attraction One problem with having a lot of shoes is finding somewhere to store them.
By AMANDA SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Red pumps, brown loafers, pink platforms, navy flats,
Annual inspections
Annual inspections CANFIELD -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct the annual church bus
Ex-member of WRTA board is honored
YOUNGSTOWN --Trustees of the Western Reserve Transit Authority presented a "resolution of
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XEastern Ohio Pharmacists Association will meet at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lucianno's in
PIRATES TELEVISION SCHEDULE
(All games on Fox Sports Pittsburgh) Monday, April 1 -- at Mets, 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 -- at
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS A Men's and Women's Recreational Day will be April 20, at the Bieber Farm on Western
WARREN POLICE Officer turns down job before being sworn in
WARREN -- One of five police officers the city intended to hire has turned down the job. On
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James P. Nolfi, 29, of 15 Woodline Ave., Bessemer, Pa., and
PENNDOT Memorial to honor deceased workers
The name of a Mercer County PennDOT worker is on a traveling memorial to highway workers killed on
Group to join protest of war on terrorism
The war has permitted the United States to send its troops unchecked into any part of the world,
Columbus2100--3
Columbus2100--3 Vancouver1201--4 First Period--1, Vancouver, H.Sedin 13 (D.Sedin, Cassels),
WEST PITTSBURG Magnesium ignites at Remacor
Company officials are looking for a safe place to dispose of the magnesium. WEST PITTSBURG, Pa. --
YOUNGSTOWN City school wins honor
The board approved the retirements of two high school principals from Rayen and Chaney. By
WARREN Federal PBGC takes over CSC retirees' pensions
The two pension plans are underfunded by about $56 million. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
HOUSTON OPEN SCORES
HOUSTON OPEN SCORES At The Woodlands, Texas Yardage: 7,018; Par 72 (36-36) Jim Carter34-31--
Former contractor takes witness stand
The trial recessed for today. The congressman still plans to wrap up next week. By PATRICIA MEADE
GAIL WHITE The sun warms away even the darkest winters
It is the time of year for new beginnings. Spring is here as the dark, gray winter sky retreats
SEBRING Shelter will offer services locally
A counselor is in Sebring weekly and by appointment. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
MAHONING COUNTY Officials seek to renew TB levy
The Mahoning County Board of Health approved a 2002 budget of $4.1 million, up 4.3 percent over the
'Millionaire' contestant
'Millionaire' contestant YOUNGSTOWN -- Howland High School graduate and law student Jonathan
GIRARD CASE Lawyer faces lawsuit in school board flap
The attorney's lawsuit centers around the Girard Intermediate School. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
WARREN Woman is accused of lying, forgery to take trust money
WARREN -- A woman in charge of helping to oversee a severely disabled girl's trust fund is being
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Thomas and Julia Ryser, 2135 Thomas Road, Hubbard, girl, March 25. Richard and Amy
NILES SCHOOLS Official discusses financial situation
The new middle school will include a time capsule. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
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MIKE BRAUN Spend a day at a Pa. state hatchery
Ever wonder where Pennsylvania gets the fish it uses to stock its lakes and rivers? You can get a
LIBERTY BALANCE
Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: Civil liberties and the war on terrorism still are in an uneasy
NEW CASTLE Standouts meet in Rising Star hoops event
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Will another J.R. Bremer emerge from the 2002 Rising Star Basketball Classic? How
YOUNGSTOWN Arena project: a brisk agenda
Public input on the project may not be sought before developers are approached. By ROGER G. SMITH
LISBON Recovery Center breaks ground on facility for troubled women
Rent will be based on occupants' ability to pay. LISBON -- Groundbreaking took place this week for
Patton wrong to oppose concealed-carry law
Opinion: Patton wrong to oppose concealed-carry law EDITOR: Sylvester Patton's statements as printed in
MAHONING COUNTY Insurance cost keeps rising, officials say
Premiums increased less than 10 percent from the last insurance contract. By BOB JACKSON
JACK WOLLITZ Trout, walleye, crappie start off
Local anglers are breaking the ice on the 2002 fishing season, thanks to fat and feisty trout at
LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Teachers union to challenge state panel's cutting of 5 jobs
The cuts are expected to save about $229,000. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Former contractor takes witness stand
The trial recessed for today. The congressman still plans to wrap up next week. By PATRICIA MEADE
Now we know the reason for Cheney's intransigence
Opinion: Vice President Dick Cheney still won't make public the names of the individuals he met with as head
Pa. man sentenced in vehicular homicide
Pa. man sentenced in vehicular homicide LISBON -- A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to serve two
BASEBALL
OXFORD -- In a game that took three hours and 15 minutes to play, Youngstown State lost to Miami