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Meeting councilman
Meeting councilman WARREN -- Councilman John Homlitas, D-3rd, will meet with 3rd Ward residents at
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Sakara, 37, of 2309 Bellfield, Youngstown, and Deborah
LIBERTY Schools will get resource officer
The new officer will work to make the schools better and safer. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
UP NEXT Winston Cup
The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule (winners in parentheses) and driver point standings: Feb. 17
Quiet opening
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- The idea is to make couples feel
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games
WESTMINSTER (2-1, 0-0 PAC) vs. WASH. & amp; JEFFERSON (2-1, 1-0 PAC) Game time: 2 p.m. at
YOUNGSTOWN Mayor, official square off over tax
The mayor is 'absolutely convinced' that the chamber won't endorse the income tax. By ROGER G.
YOUNGSTOWN Jailed man: Robber stole what I owed aunt
The victim said her nephew had time to repay her before he was shot. By JoANNE VIVIANO
ROUNDUP Liberty defeats Newton Falls
Laura Kellow, Ami Markowitz and Sunny Smallwood ignited the Leopards to their sixth win.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Babies slain, expert says
The expert said she thinks three of the children died because of asphyxia. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
BOARDMAN FBI retiree reviews his career
The imprisoned mob boss wished the retiring agent well. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
BANNED IN HONG KONG
Opinion: BANNED IN HONG KONG Washington Post: When Hong Kong came under Chinese rule five years ago, some
SHENANGO VALLEY Merger-study cities urge Wheatland not to waver
The mayor isn't pleased with the study's progress. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
TEEN HEALTH
TEEN HEALTH What causes inflammation? TEENGROWTH.COM Q. What's an inflammation and what causes
LANDFILL PROPOSAL County answers Lordstown suit
Lafarge and the Ohio EPA have yet to file responses to the lawsuit. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Indoor workouts -- are offered for players ages 14-17 from November through January.
Beware of those wanting to 'reform' Social Security
Opinion: Beware of those wanting to 'reform' Social Security EDITOR: Pete Dupont's article on Social
COLUMBIANA Seeking funds for athletic complex
The track is open to the community, if walkers' shoes are correct. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
TENNIS Peretti-Berry win three sectional matches
Canfield's Rachel McGowan and Renee Lesne advanced to the quarterfinals. MASSILLON -- Gina Peretti
Teachers back Dems
Teachers back Dems COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Federation of Teachers, which represents more than 20,000
GM, DELPHI Keeping eyes on supply
The West Coast port shutdown has two Valley plants making contingency plans. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Justyn R. Young, 18, Fairgreen Ave., Youngstown, attempted murder and felonious assault.
Justyn R. Young, 18, Fairgreen Ave., Youngstown, attempted murder and felonious assault. Dennis L.
WARREN 2 charged in contract kickbacks
After an initial cash payment, false invoices were funneled through another company to pay the
YOUNGSTOWN Resignation puts charitable trust in bind
The trust makes donations to educational and nonprofit organizations and hospitals in Mahoning
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL THURSDAY'S SUMMARY FLORIDA ST 48, CLEMSON 31 Clemson141070--31 Florida St.7211010--
SVC Boardman clinches tie for crown
The Spartans swept the regular season series with Fitch. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
TOP TIMES Area cross country
BOYS Mark Montgomery, East Liverpool15:54 Luke McCluggage, Jackson-Milton16:03 Danny Simpson,
MINERAL RIDGE Schools lose officer due to lack of funding
MINERAL RIDGE -- The new school year started without one familiar face in Weathersfield Local
STAGE REVIEW 'Overtime' at YSU gives Shakespeare a sequel
The comedy takes up where 'Merchant of Venice' leaves off with very funny results. By GARRY L.
Event at YSU brings cancer survivors, supporters together
Above, sisters Nancy Crobley, left, and Betty Byram, both of North Jackson, carry a banner during
WARREN Judge refuses to drop charge against Griffing
The judge had dismissed the dereliction of duty charge against the water department manager.
MAHONING COUNTY Judge dismisses lawsuit
The judge said some claims were frivolous and others were filed too late. By BOB JACKSON
North Korean spy operation gives new meaning to 'evil'
Opinion: Whether Korea is part of an "axis of evil" will be a matter of some debate for a while. The Bush
WARREN Judge again refuses to drop charge against city auditor
The judge had dismissed the dereliction of duty charge against the water department manager.
SHARON School board refinances loan
SHARON, Pa. -- The city school district will save $252,920 in interest costs by refinancing a 1998
Groups seek to buy Hermitage building
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The city has received two proposals for the sale and development of its municipal
POOL 18 area teams qualify to play in state tournament in June
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR CALCUTTA -- In early September in the East Liverpool Motor Lodge, 18
WARREN Tsagaris opposes collection location
A Geauga commissioner said two collections per county, per year isn't enough. By DENISE DICK
LISBON 2 wolves remain free
+The missing animals are timber wolves, but a sanctuary spokesman said they will not approach
MAHONING COUNTY Judge drops lawsuit over deputy's firing
The deputy was asking for more than $2 million in damages from Major Budd. By BOB JACKSON
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TRUMBULL COUNTY 3 babies victims of murder, not SIDS, pathologist says
The forensic expert said she thinks three of the children died because of asphyxia. By PEGGY
MAHONING COUNTY Acquitted man files lawsuit
The suit says Newell Spann's civil rights were violated by police. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Burglars damage building
Police say the intruders spent hours in the building. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
INDICTMENTS | Mahoning and Trumbull counties
MAHONING These people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Remona D. Graham,
POLAND Aerial truck will return soon, says fire official
The truck was taken out of service to repair a failed gasket. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
RMI Boeing answers appeal: We'll follow the law
The aircraft maker said it buys 85 percent of the titanium it uses from domestic suppliers. By
Police: Woman used tree switch to beat boy
Police: Woman used tree switch to beat boy YOUNGSTOWN -- A 10-year-old boy who got F's on his
GIRARD Police give attorney list of guns
The Warren Township man's lawyer plans to sell the guns and give his client the money. By SHERRI
CLEVELAND Goldberg CPA faces 9 charges
If convicted, the accountant faces up to eight years in prison and $450,000 fine. By PATRICIA
BECKY SHER | Hype Stamp on these journals
Your journal knows everything: How you secretly practice your Oscar acceptance speech in front of
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Patrick and Marla Guerrier, 1339 Pheasant Court, Boardman, boy, Oct. 3. Edward and
YOUNGSTOWN Spending items
The city's board of control approved these spending items and contracts Thursday: Paying Glen
DEPTH CHART | YSU vs. ISU
YSU OFFENSE LT -- (66) JOSH DAVIS, 6-5, 295, Jr.; (74) Dean Jewell, 6-3, 300, Soph. LG -- (77)
PREP SOCCER Canfield boys win MAC title for third consecutive season
Poland, Chaney and Fitch posted victories in other action. SALEM -- For the third consecutive
Youngstown's CCA receives high marks in state survey
Opinion: Earlier this year, the Justice Department's Bureau of Justice Statistics released the findings of
VOLLEYBALL Ridge hands Springfield its first ICL loss
Senior Dariana Casado had nine kills and three aces. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Perry Township man indicted in assault
Perry Township man indicted in assault LISBON -- A 39-year-old Perry Township man has been
CROSS COUNTRY Sim Earich among meets Saturday
The Tri-County League and Metro Athletic Conference also have meets. BAZETTA -- Starting Saturday,
COLD METAL Workers explore buyout
The steel processor brings back 13 workers in Indianapolis as it tries to reach a new labor
SVC VOLLEYBALL Boardman clinches tie for crown
The Spartans swept the regular season series with Fitch. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
GAIL WHITE Kids' journals are astoundingly unpredictable
Since first grade, my children have kept a daily journal at school, writing on a prompt the teacher
LAWRENCE COUNTY Company to oversee nursing home
A dedication for the courthouse clock tower is planned for Monday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
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