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RETIRE THE ESTATE TAX -- NOW
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The House has voted to make permanent the $1.35 trillion, 10-year tax cut signed by
YOUNGSTOWN Bar snubs a judge in picking favorites
The judge, who quit the bar association two years ago, said he was not surprised by the vote. By
WEBBY AWARDS 49ers nab nomination
The site supplies player, staff and cheerleader profiles, photos, statistics and schedules. SANTA
17TH DISTRICT Ryan rejects request to release details of loan
A retired doctor filed a complaint about a contribution to Ryan's campaign. By DAVID SKOLNICK
NEWTON FALLS Sheriff's office probes cop's actions
The sheriff said the investigation should take about two weeks. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Democrats appoint Nittoli to replace Sweirz in 7th Ward
John A. Nittoli got 10 of 18 votes cast on the second ballot. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
HERMITAGE Rendell explains school funding plan at campaign stop
The gubernatorial candidate wants to borrow money to foster economic development programs. By
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SHARON Man kills himself in his car as police try to talk to him
Police say the event began as a domestic dispute. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
YOUNGSTOWN HUD cut leads to smaller CDA plan
Using federal money for demolition will require more paperwork. YOUNGSTOWN -- Community
WARREN Appeals continue for murderer of boy, 12
The defendant has been on death row since 1986. A 3-judge panel sentenced him to death. By PEGGY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials again shun risk pool in awarding insurance pact
The panel voted 2-1 to keep the same insurer. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
YOUNGSTOWN Dems pick Nittoli for council
John A. Nittoli got 10 of 18 votes cast on the second ballot. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
2Ronald Rich of Campbell, former Hartford police chief, pleads guilty to tax evasion in federal
2Ronald Rich of Campbell, former Hartford police chief, pleads guilty to tax evasion in federal
YOUNGSTOWN Motion seeks car's release
The car has two TV sets mounted in the headrests. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
WARREN SCHOOLS By going to school, 4th-graders win lunch at Avalon's Tall Oaks
This marks at least the fifth time a class at Alden earned the honor. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR CONTROL Permits, transfers Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor
PULASKI SLAYINGS Child's mother runs from stand in retrial
The judge allowed the jury to watch a tape of Herko's 1998 testimony. By LAURE CIOFFI
KIMBELL TRIAL Other testimony
Pictures of Thomas Dryfuse's hands taken shortly after police were called to the murder scene were
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Bar recommendations Mahoning County Bar Association polled its membership and
YOUNGSTOWN CITY TOURNAMENT
YOUNGSTOWN CITY TOURNAMENT (Current standings) Team Every Extreme3626 4 Ringers & amp;
WARREN Candid cameras trained on money
Cameras point to the safe door, in the lobby and sign-in area and to the cashiers at the water
Chaney's Smith No. 1 at Missouri
Brad Smith has discovered a whole new world at the University of Missouri. But don't think the 2001
Liberty seniors' friendship transcends politics
Two Liberty seniors showed that their differing positions on the Mideast conflict need not tear them
DIVISION III
DIVISION III Host: Cortland Seeds: 1. Newton Falls. 2. Maplewood. 3. Champion. May 8 Badger
AUSTINTOWN Court OKs claim of bias, not distress
Dina was hired as a full-time officer while police were appealing the decision. By IAN HILL
LONG-DISTANCE PHONE SERVICE Ameritech pushes to enter Ohio market
The company must first prove that it's sharing its lines with competitors. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
SHARON No cost to visit hall
SHARON, Pa. -- It's still free to get into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame & amp; Museum at 98 E.
POLICE CALLS Canfield, Austintown
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD April 24 Drug abuse: City police arrested a 43-year-old
Grants approved for water projects
Grants approved for water projects JAMESTOWN, Pa.-- Two municipal water system projects will get a
COLUMBIANA Residents oppose property rezoning
Residents don't want multifamily housing in their neighborhood. COLUMBIANA -- Residents of
NILES South side safety plans are in place
The contingency is to protect Niles' south side during bridge replacement. NILES -- Mayor Ralph A.
Grove City parents weekend will feature many events
A Sharon student has been elected junior spring queen this year. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Events at
Officials to inspect Struthers apartments
STRUTHERS -- On Friday city officials will inspect improvements made to the Spring Street
Youngstown State's offense slowed; Kent State takes advantage, 11-5
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- The Youngstown State baseball team didn't come
YOUNGSTOWN Man pleads innocent to voyeurism
The suspect was a part-time TV program technician, not a teacher. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Man sues companies over his wife's death
The woman was killed when a machine fell on her. LISBON -- An East Liverpool man is suing a Salem
SHARON Ignoring pleas, man kills self in car
A nearby school went into lockdown after the shooting. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
GAIL WHITE In a wave, Carrington South residents go surfing
The legs may stiffen and the arms grow weak, but when it comes to computers, you're never too old to
LORDSTOWN Board will lease center to TCTC
The center is expected to be filled with adult students in three years. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Man gets three-year sentence for newspaper coin-box thefts
The matter of roughly $20,000 in restitution will be considered later. By PATRICIA MEADE
Authorities evacuate homes after plant fire
Authorities evacuate homes after plant fire PEARLAND, Texas -- A series of explosions rocked a
Organ donation can turn sad occasion into blessing
Opinion: Organ donation can turn sad occasion into blessing EDITOR: I was pleased to see your in-depth
MAHONING COUNTY Prosecutor to hear election-fraud allegations
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of
Dispute over Viagra
Dispute over Viagra CANFIELD -- A domestic dispute began late Tuesday night when a wife found
YSU University hires new dean of engineering
There are only about six or seven female engineering deans in the country. YOUNGSTOWN --
Big fourth inning keys Canfield past Niles; Ridge beats Champion
CANFIELD -- Megan Turocy (7-6) fired a four-hitter and struck out 14 batters as the Canfield High
Friends of Fellows plan annual sale of spring plants
Friends of Fellows plan annual sale of spring plants YOUNGSTOWN -- Friends of Fellows Riverside
Waste district sells composting machines
Waste district sells composting machines WARREN -- The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management
SALEM Sale in future of company that plans to build plant
The deal is subject to federal regulations and is expected to take several months to close. By
Correction
Opinion: An editorial Monday on the city of Youngstown's hiring of a Canadian company to handle public input
In Mahoning County, say 'yes' to the schools
Opinion: When two of the most highly rated school districts in Ohio need to increase their operating revenue
Maple Leafs win
Maple Leafs win Alexander Mogilny scored twice as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New York
MAHONING COUNTY JAIL Inmate arrest shows flaw in work release
No one checks to see if the inmates actually go to work. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME