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Stories published October 4, 2002

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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


GAME TIME Saturday

Who: Penn State at Wisconsin. When: 3:30 p.m. TV: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4).


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