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COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anton Montazeri, 31, of 4521 Deer Creek Court, Austintown, and
Salem cleanup sought
Salem cleanup sought SALEM -- Councilwoman Mary Lou Popa, D-1st, is asking city council's finance
WARREN State disciplinary hearing set for local lawyer
The panel could recommend a reprimand, suspension or disbarment. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
PREP VOLLEYBALL Chaney records sixth victory against Campbell Memorial
Fitch and Warren Harding each scored Steel Valley Conference wins. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jill Kocanyar had
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Veterans agency, commissioners settle suit
Commissioners promised more money this year. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON
WARREN Judge rejects motion filed by transsexual
Judge Swift denied the marriage license application last month. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
GIRARD Trial to oust members of school board begins
Witnesses testified they told the superintendent -- not board members -- of the situation. By
YSU
YSU Volleyball YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State hit .306 and swept St. Francis (Pa.) 30-16, 32-30,
YSU Officials OK pay raises, mull paying for shortfall
Kent State's president has donated $264,865 of her salary to scholarships. By IAN HILL
LAWRENCE COUNTY State requires plan for nursing home
Commissioners must come up with an administration plan because the administrator is ill. NEW
MERCER, PA. Senior citizens facility to offer 23 residences
The U.S. Department of Housing & amp; Urban Development is underwriting the cost of the
RMI Union to lawmakers: Block use of imports
Boeing is defending its use of Russian titanium, arguing it does not violate any restriction for
AUTO INDUSTRY Cavalier sales remain ahead of 2001 pace
Sales grew for some automakers in September, but GM suffered a double-digit sales drop. STAFF/WIRE
Challenger: Commissioner offered county job to get him out of November race
Incumbent Democratic candidate James Tsagaris denies the allegation. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN Griffin not envious of Clarett
The two-time Heisman Trophy winner may see his records surpassed by the sensational freshman running
YOUNGSTOWN Aquittal in case of shootout
The defense lawyers say their client didn't know he was dealing with cops. By PATRICIA MEADE
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Baseball School -- will offer semi-individual or group lessons for hitting and
YOUNGSTOWN Acquittal in case of shootout
The defense lawyers say their client didn't know he was dealing with cops. By PATRICIA MEADE
TRUMBULL COMMISSIONERS Candidate alleges offer to drop out of race
Incumbent Democratic candidate James Tsagaris denies the allegation. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
James leads South Range win
Western Reserve beat Lowellville in the ICL and Crestview improved to 11-0 in the TCL. NORTH LIMA
NEW CASTLE World summit guests note towns' similarities
Several other New Castles are undergoing downtown revitalization efforts, too. By LAURE CIOFFI
NILES Step-dancers compete at Irish culture festivals
About 900 dancers from the United States and Canada are expected at a Niles event. NILES -- Top
U.S. can't play 'Wild West' role in today's world
Opinion: U.S. can't play 'Wild West' role in today's world EDITOR: I am shocked and frightened by
Records expunged
Records expunged YOUNGSTOWN -- A judge approved a request Tuesday to expunge the records of two
YOUNGSTOWN County sales tax remains on ballot
Commissioners tabled three resolutions aimed at imposing the sales tax. By BOB JACKSON
BOXING Women's bout set for TV from Gund
The boxing show Dec. 6 from Gund Arena will mark a pair of milestones. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
Police probe shooting
Police probe shooting WARREN -- Police are investigating a shooting near Lynn Park on the city's
Miss Phillipson, Douglas Christy to be married
NILES -- Nov. 9 has been chosen for the wedding of Patricia Phillipson, 870 Frederick St., and
FABULOUS 20 AWARDS Leaders of the Mahoning Valley praise high-growth companies
A 4-year-old Boardman company was honored in each of the four award categories. By DON SHILLING
YOUNGSTOWN Judgment strikes blow to budget
The gravel remains an asset, but it's unclear if selling it would pay any judgment. By ROGER G.
Baker, Campesi rally Boardman past Irish
Chris Baker got the game-winning goal for a 2-1 decision, after Mike Campesi evened the score.
THE WINNERS Fabulous 20
INCREASE IN SALES Pinnacle: United Sales & amp; Distributors Harley-Davidson of Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN Jury to deliberate robbery, rape case
One defense lawyer said those who identified his client are either mistaken or lying. By BOB
MAHONING COUNTY CROSS COUNTRY Durkin winner of a run that was fun
Jackson-Milton junior Luke McCluggage cruised to the boys individual title. By JOE SCALZO
LABS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Opinion: LABS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Los Angeles Times: At a hearing two months after 9/11, Sen. Dianne
Parents announce Palmer-Maloney wedding plans
The engagement of Margaret Mae Palmer, 3700 Ninevah Road, Ashtabula, and Charles Anthony Maloney,
Hold on a minute: The U.S. is getting its titanium where?
Opinion: If James A. Traficant Jr. had not gotten himself convicted of bribery and drummed out of the U.S.
Masternick's milestone
The Boardman High senior needs 10 goals to reach 100 for her career. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR
SHARON Not pennies from heaven -- $2 bills from Winner rooftop
Money and discount certificates will rain down in Sharon. SHARON -- Businessman James E. Winner
TRUMBULL COUNTY Man gets 8 years for theft
He also faces charges in Mahoning County. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
Greenville library plans used-book sale
GREENVILLE -- Thousands of books will be on sale at the Friends of Greenville Area Public Library's
New Jersey voters do what Senate wouldn't
Opinion: Remember how the United States Senate refused to censure Democratic Sen. Robert Torricelli, D-New
SHENANGO SCHOOLS Judge to rule in firing dispute
The union contends the teacher was only praising his pupils. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
POLICE CALLS Canfield, Austintown
CANFIELD CITY Sept. 23 Theft: A Toro lawn mower and bag attachment valued at $503 were stolen
FIRESTONE PARK City to seek bids for fixes
COLUMBIANA -- City Manager Keith Chamberlin will seek bids for renovation of the restrooms at
AWARD WINNERS Fabulous 20
INCREASE IN SALES Pinnacle: United Sales & amp; Distributors Harley-Davidson of Youngstown
GETTING IT RIGHT
The wedding of Heather Jean Yaist and Charles Christopher Crissman will take place July 26, 2003.
WASHINGTONVILLE Council OKs lawyer fees to fight $32 million suit
The militia leader alleges village officials conspired to keep him from public office.
GAIL WHITE War re-enactments stir patriotism in students
On Sept. 20, 40 students from Chaney High School along with their teacher, Martin Murphy, headed to
MAHONING COUNTY Three make a deal in election fraud case
Two ex-candidates were fined $250 and placed on nonreporting probation. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Maplewood, McDonald win cross country titles
The Rockets' boys and Blue Devil's girls easily won the Trumbull County crowns. VINDICATOR STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN 2 men shot while standing on porch on Woodcrest Ave.
One victim was shot in the shoulder, and another has a bullet in his abdomen. YOUNGSTOWN -- "Lucky
Kiwanis division head
Kiwanis division head WARREN -- Jean Forbes, executive director of the Rebecca Williams Community
SHARON POLICE Official drops idea of merger
SHARON, Pa. -- City Council President Fred Hoffman said he's dropped the idea of launching a study
YSU 2002 raises
Here is the breakdown of the raises handed out at Youngstown State University this year: Faculty:
Pummeling opponents
By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HERE WAS NOTHIN' BUT LOVE for Big Pum and the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage request submitted again
Judge Swift denied the application last month. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Board OKs plans for two projects
Construction of the Chaney addition is set to begin next spring. YOUNGSTOWN -- The board of
YSU FOOTBALL Bracken: Defense improving
Mike Bracken, YSU's strong safety, said the Penguins' defense showed improvement in last week's 24-