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Stories published October 17, 2002

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WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS SOCCER DIVISION II Bristol 3, Badger 2 Warren JFK 2, Girard 0


VOLLEYBALL South Range rebounds, eliminates league rival

The Raiders and Mineral Ridge had split in the regular season. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR


WARREN Import duty rollback disappoints WCI officials

VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS WARREN -- A WCI Steel spokesman said company officials were


17TH DISTRICT DEBATE Candidates tout energy, experience

The two candidates also talked about their biggest regret. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


Canfield trustees' vote favors levies

CANFIELD -- Township trustees passed resolutions this week in support of two tax issues that


NEW CASTLE Retirement plan gets board's OK

The retirement package for the superintendent is generous. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE


49ERS Injuries in picture with Saints next

The most serious is safety Zack Bronson, who broke a bone in his foot after making an interception.


HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Weekend football

POLAND (6-2, 2-1) vs. CANFIELD (8-0, 4-0) Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Canfield High. Last


WARREN Volunteer will help those hit by Lili

The Warren woman will work with families to determine how the Red Cross can meet their needs. By


NILES Council to consider supporting SBC plan

Struthers council members are considering similar resolutions. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


17TH DISTRICT DEBATE Ryan touts his energy; Benjamin, experience

The two candidates also talked about their biggest regret. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


AT A GLANCE Council Items

Youngstown City Council handled these items Wednesday: Heard Porfirio Esparra Jr. of Jacobs Road


TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials want to clean mold rather than move from building

WARREN -- The Trumbull County Health Department officials have decided they would prefer to fix up


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth William and Sandra Ross, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 16. Jeffrey and Jayme


THE NUMBERS YSU vs. UNI

YSUUNI 4-2Record3-3 21.0Points scored21.5 17.5Points allowed28.0 289.8Total offense336.0


Ex-employee pleads innocent in bank theft

By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A 23-year-old former employee of First


YOUNGSTOWN City gives land for school, cuts tensions with board

The school board gets its two-story school, and the city is expecting the legal settlement it wants.


HIGHLIGHTS A war overview

The latest developments in the war on terrorism: INTELLIGENCE HEARINGS CIA Director George Tenet


LOCAL

LOCAL Chaney-Timken game at 7 YOUNGSTOWN -- Chaney's City Series football game against Canton


WARREN Ex-employee pleads innocent in bank theft

By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A 23-year-old former employee of First


HERMITAGE Ex-official enters plea

MERCER, Pa. -- A former Hermitage receiver of taxes has pleaded no contest to a charge of tax


WARREN Tax amnesty program continues

WARREN -- An amnesty program for delinquent city taxpayers runs through Dec. 15. Tom Gaffney,


POLICE CALLS Girard

Summary of police activity: GIRARD Oct. 12 Credit-card fraud: A man in the 10 block of


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Dream weaving gets us through the night

Last night, I had a dream so wacky, it may as well have been my husband's -- the king of obscure


SOCCER Defense key in Mooney victory

The Cardinals limited Newton Falls to three shots in a 6-0 tournament win. By JOHN KOVACH


SHARON Ex-newscaster to return ceremonial key of temple

The key is still in its original box provided by a former Sharon business. By HAROLD GWIN


YSU Students protest increases in tuition, president's salary

A university administrator said the demonstration illustrates changing times in American higher


COLUMBIANA Class observes commissioners

COLUMBIANA -- It was standing room only in the Columbiana County commissioners meeting room.


YOUNGSTOWN House-razing funds increased

The new funds should keep demolitions happening well into the winter. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


TOP 'DOG' Poland's Clayton has his eyes on the future

The Bulldog quarterback is weighing several Division I college offers. By BRIAN RICHESSON


TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury declines to indict deputy

The deputy sheriff still faces administrative action. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Stolen car found

Stolen car found YOUNGSTOWN -- A stolen 2002 Chevrolet Impala being monitored by OnStar, an in-


Whether to strike Iraq first is still debatable

Opinion: Whether to strike Iraq first is still debatable EDITOR: It is good that the president has


Strike in second day at Universal Rundle

Strike in second day at Universal Rundle NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Employees of Universal Rundle


Canfield council rezones area for funeral home, crematory

CANFIELD -- City council members rezoned an area on North Broad Street so Higgins-Reardon Funeral


GIRLS TENNIS | State tournament

When: Friday-Saturday. Matches begin at 9 a.m. Where: Stickney Tennis Center, Ohio State


YOUNGSTOWN Felon faces drug charge

The defendant owes fines from 1995, 1996, 1997 and 2001. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


Clothing drive seeks donations for children

Clothing drive seeks donations for children HUBBARD -- Donations are being accepted until Oct. 25


TOP 'DOG Poland's Clayton has eye on future

The Bulldog quarterback is weighing several Division I college offers. By BRIAN RICHESSON


FOOD AND CLOTHING

FOOD AND CLOTHING Friends House Chapel Church, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, 9-10 a.m. Friday.


YOUNGSTOWN City gives land for new school, reducing tensions with board

The school board gets its two-story school, and the city is expecting the legal settlement it wants.


SHENANGO VALLEY Industrial agency's loans get no takers

The organization has more than $700,000 in low-interest funds available. By HAROLD GWIN


DAMASCUS Sewer work contractor to be hired

Columbiana County is helping foot the bill because some of its residents are served by the project.


Foley finds inspiration from Stones' sources

Discovering her own style in the blues took some time. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR


NEW CASTLE SCHOOLS Board OKs retirement package for longtime superintendent

He'll work until Jan. 21 and then take a sabbatical until his formal retirement July 1. By LAURE


WARREN Credit union robber gets 15-year sentence

The defendant admitted his involvement in the February bank robbery of the Seven Seventeen Credit


Montgomery for auditor

Opinion: Various statewide polls have consistently shown Betty Montgomery, the Republican attorney general


IF YOU GO Sue Foley

With: Love Cake. When: 8 p.m. Wednesday. Where: The Cellar, 162 S. Bridge St., Struthers. Want


House-razing funds increased

The new funds should keep demolitions happening well into the winter. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


EAST PALESTINE SCHOOLS Teachers to discuss tentative contract

The new agreement came after 10 hours of negotiations. EAST PALESTINE -- Teachers were to meet


Clarett contemplates

Clarett contemplates Maurice Clarett said in this week's ESPN The Magazine that he is


YSU FOOTBALL N. Iowa defense has been porous

The loser of Saturday's game is almost certainly out of the running for a playoff berth. By PETE


DIV. II SOCCER Snyder and Kausits pace Ursuline win

CORTLAND -- Freshman Mariah Snyder and junior Jessica Kausits each scored a goal in the first half


TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indictments

Indicted by a Trumbull grand jury Wednesday were: Ranell Shamar Ziegler, 22, Commerce Street,


Pa. police probe abduction attempt

JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- State police are investigating what they called a case of attempted kidnapping in


Emergency squad grant

Emergency squad grant NEW MIDDLETOWN -- New Middletown Volunteer Fire and Emergency Squad has


VOLLEYBALL Poland, Southeast advance with ease

Fitch, Sebring, Bristol and Lakeview also posted sectional wins. BOARDMAN -- The Poland and


Group opposes industrial park

AUSTINTOWN -- Township residents who want to stop a zone change that would allow an industrial park


FOOTBALL STANDINGS & amp; SCHEDULE

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Petro brings track record to attorney general's race

Opinion: At a time when many citizens view government with a jaundiced eye and officeholders with suspicion,