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Stories published October 23, 2002

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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


GOLF

GOLF (Women) Adidas Fall Invitational Teams: 1. Baylor 899, 2. Arkansas 900, 3. Missouri 904,


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.


AGENDA

AGENDA THURSDAY Canfield Board of Education, public information meeting on tax levy, 7 p.m.,


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

ConferenceAll Games WLPFPAWLPFPA W. Illinois311409261274138 W. Kentucky31754053196133 S.


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


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Indoor workouts -- will be available for players ages 14-17 from November through


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


NHL

NHL Favorite Goals Underdog NY RANGERS Even-1/2 Washington OTTAWA 1/2-1 Carolina Tampa


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


YSU

YSU Schnitkey breaks running mark TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Youngstown State sophomore Emily