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VIENNA Study of Kansas City racetrack inspires county commissioners
Negotiations won't begin with the racetrack developer until a second study is completed. By
PREP VOLLEYBALL Hubbard, Salem gear for district title match
Quakers coach Don Conser addressed -- or avoided addressing -- Hubbard's foreign exchange student.
Rockets set for opener
BOARDMAN --The Mahoning Valley Phantom Rockets will play the first of 25 regular-season games
RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS Company: Profits will dry up if aerospace slump continues
The company will idle its RMI titanium mill for about six weeks to help weather an expected drop in
Defendants often pose as siblings, prosecutor says
YOUNGSTOWN -- Assistant Mahoning County Prosecutor Ken Cardinal says criminals often pose as their
WARREN Grant for cleanup sought
An ordinance before city council would authorize filing the grant application. By DENISE DICK
HERMITAGE Cause of death is sought after girl collapses at school
Ashley Bryan had no history of serious illness and hadn't complained to school personnel that she
Stations adjust football gameplan
Have you ever sat down to watch a game on television only to turn on the TV to be disappointed that
YOUNGSTOWN Teenager arrested in slaying
A witness said the victim was shot when he bent over to hook up a video game. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 16-
Mayor trying to find solution to Universal-Rundle strike
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Striking Universal-Rundle employees are hoping the mayor of New Castle can help
GIRLS SOCCER Davis' goal clips Cards
A pass from Krista Ginnetti netted Poland a 2-1 win over Canfield in a district semifinal. By JOHN
A story in Monday's editions incorrectly identified a disease suffered by Mahoning County Deputy
A story in Monday's editions incorrectly identified a disease suffered by Mahoning County Deputy
DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL Windham, J-M to play for title
The top-seeded Bombers and unseeded Bluejays will settle the issue Thursday. By MARK W. MILLER
WARREN A budget hearing problem
The law director believes the mayor's invitation to all council members to attend the hearings makes
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night football
LOWELLVILLE (9-0, 6-0) vs. MCDONALD (3-6, 2-4) Game time: 7:30 p.m. at McDonald High. Last
Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and
Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and
FARRELL Church opposes variance
The church doesn't want an animal shelter located just a door away. FARRELL, Pa. -- The
TRUMBULL COUNTY Trustees: Expand water system
Consumers Water is offering a $4 million capital improvement investment for expansion of the current
MAHONING VALLEY ACS warns: Agencies sound alike
There are about 20 cancer organizations that solicit by mail, an ACS spokesman says. CANFIELD --
AVALON SOUTH City, Joy to try for settlement
The attorney representing the operator of the city-owned golf course says he is 'optimistic' a deal
PREP SOCCER JFK, Badger boys to battle in Division III
Howland's girls vaulted into the district title game after eliminating North Canton Hoover. MECCA
YSU FOOTBALL Heacock believes in team's chances
A lot of things still can happen, good and bad, for the Penguins. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Fleming House a success already, says one resident
Opinion: Fleming House a success already, says one resident EDITOR: I would like to take this opportunity
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Drs. Manu and Sangeetha Sethi, 6674 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield, girl, Oct. 21
Senior health fair set
Senior health fair set YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority will have a
MAHONING COUNTY Judge drops drug charges against doctor
An assistant prosecutor said he would not appeal the decision or refile charges. By JoANNE VIVIANO
The first place for trophies
The trophies will be cleaned and given new nameplates so they can be awarded at the end of the year.
School board moves on athletic facility
NEW WILMINGTON -- Plans are in the works to improve athletic facilities in the Wilmington Area
Rice, Christley stand out in court of appeals race
Opinion: Two of the five judgeships in the 11th District Court of Appeals will be featured on the Nov. 5
MAHONING DEPUTIES Carwash lands 5 in hot water
The investigation began about 11 months ago after a locker break-in. By PATRICIA MEADE
GREENVILLE UPMC presents remodeled ER
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- UPMC Horizon will have an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to show the public
TUESDAY'S RESULTS
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT DIVISION III Badger 2, Lordstown 0 Warren JFK 2,
Spirit parade planned
Spirit parade planned COLUMBIANA -- A community spirit parade organized by the Columbiana Support
Building praise for Traficant
The ex-congressman was the driving force behind the courthouse, U.S. Sen. George Voinovich said.
Taking donations
Taking donations VERNON -- Donations of canned and dry food items, good used clothing and clean
Kids' health screenings Friday in Boardman
Kids' health screenings Friday in Boardman BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning County Help Me Grow program is
AUSTINTOWN School cleared in bomb threats
The principal estimated that 40 percent of the pupils were absent today. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials: Despite repair grants, schools need more money
School officials will travel to Columbus to get details so work can begin in each district. By
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1 Carolina 4, N.Y. Islanders 1 Pittsburgh 3, Montreal
HUBBARD Official questions purifiers
The city's safety director said the problem has been solved. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
MEETING DIGEST Weathersfield, Liberty
Business handled Tuesday night by trustees: WEATHERSFIELD Trustees instructed the clerk to seeks
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Municipal courts ready for video plan
The system probably will start operating early next month. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
NEW CASTLE Mayor tries to end strike at city plant
The mayor wants workers to go back to work for a 'cooling-off' period. By LAURE CIOFFI
OHIO SENATE Seat held by Ryan draws interest
The decision on a replacement would rest with the Senate Democratic caucus. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Lakeview spikers are eliminated
JEFFERSON -- Notre Dame Cathedral Latin defeated Lakeview 15-13, 15-9 Tuesday in a Division II
STRUTHERS School will add wellness center
Letters of resignation were accepted from several school employees planning to retire. By MARALINE
MAHONING COUNTY Doing time for brother's crime leaves area man with questions
Marco Stevens' brother also served 10 days in jail for driving the car. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
MURDER TRIAL Convicted killer tells of jail-cell confession
The defendant's first conviction was overturned because the judge did not allow testimony from jail
STANDINGS Gateway Conference
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MR. BUSH CHANGES SIDES
Opinion: MR. BUSH CHANGES SIDES Washington Post: President Bush moved in the right direction Monday when he
MAHONING COUNTY Officials hope to avert cuts in funds from state
Mahoning County gets $12 million from the state each year. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF
WARREN Delphi Corp. realigns its operating sectors
A company realignment will help product development, Packard says. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
49ERS Saints game has some interesting occurrences
San Francisco coach Steve Mariucci wanted more time to mount a drive with the hope of forcing OT.
GAIL WHITE She conquered breast cancer 44 years ago
October is an important month for Irene Nock of Youngstown. On the 9th of the month she
AUSTINTOWN Strip club considers inviting residents
The township can't enforce the resolution unless it's approved by voters in November 2003. By IAN
YOUNGSTOWN Supermax guard faces theft charge
The corrections officer is free on $2,500 bond and is on paid medical leave. By PATRICIA MEADE
YOUNGSTOWN Economy will rebound, says analyst from Valley
Stocks are fairly valued now, which sets the stage for a market rally, he said. By DON SHILLING
NILES Christmas program seeks donations for kids
Boxes will be distributed beginning Saturday at the mall, and collected through November in
Cars wrecked: Was there a hole in one?
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 16-year-old boy's efforts to avoid police while driving a stolen 2003 Oldsmobile
RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS
RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS Fast facts Headquarters: 1000 Warren Avenue, Weathersfield Township
SLIPPERY ROCK Valentino's road has rocky start
The former Sharon High standout's path has taken him from Kent State to Slippery Rock. By BILL