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GRADUATES Leadership program The first Leadership Education and Development Class of 2002 graduated Oct. 16 at Squaw Creek Country Club, Vienna. The 19 graduates were presented by John Donchess,
John Cournan, principal, Packer Thomas. Diane Davis, director of communication, Warren School
YOUNGSTOWN In rape case, 2 teens each get 100+ years
The judge called the victim a remarkable and impressive person. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
FINGERHUT SLAYING Murder trial gets under way
The defendant and the victim's ex-wife were lovers, a defense lawyer said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
CORTLAND Mother thanks 2 rescuers
Two paramedics were among the people who had a hand in saving the child's life. By WILLIAM K.
WICK NEIGHBORS Panels present ideas
A planning expert said change must come from neighborhoods and not city hall. By D.A. WILKINSON
YOUNGSTOWN In rape case, judge sentences two teens to 100+ years each
The judge called the victim a remarkable and impressive person. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS SOCCER DIVISION II Hubbard 2, Warren JFK 0 Champion 3, Mooney 0
Womer Benjamin discusses options for Valley's economy
The candidate promised to promote tax benefits available to new businesses locating in the Valley.
Officials take action to rid city of abandoned vehicles
Tow away the junk vehicles before winter, a councilman urges. YOUNGSTOWN -- City council wants to
FOOTBALL STANDINGS, SCHEDULE
CITY SERIES ConferenceAll games WLPtsOPWLPtsOP Chaney30135663280115 Rayen21484845168230
TRICK OR TREAT Halloween events List of trick-or-treat hours as submitted to The Vindicator:
ALL COUNTIES Giant Eagle stores will have their annual Monster Madness from noon-5 p.m. Saturday
DIV. III VOLLEYBALL Girard returns to the Sweet 16
Senior standout Tealle Hunkus said it has been a team effort. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
STATE RACES Taft-Hagan debate focuses on education
Hagan said the governor has failed higher education in his four years. Taft said he plans to
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY When it comes to gardening, I have a brown belt
The people in my neighborhood aren't "lawn crazy." It's as likely you'll see them walking the dog or
GIRLS DISTRICT SOCCER Hubbard blanks Warren JFK
Hubbard will try for its fourth straight district title Saturday against Champion. By BILL
Math lesson: Expert talks about funds
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER N EXPERT ON school funding issues and
"In all my time, I've never seen a crime so vicious or so evil or so unforgivable. As I listened to
"In all my time, I've never seen a crime so vicious or so evil or so unforgivable. As I listened to
NEWTON FALLS Judge delays move to kill manager's contract
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- An ordinance rescinding the Newton Falls
LEETONIA Schools to fall after football
The state will pay for demolition of the old school buildings. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
HUBBARD Water woes frustrate couple
The family says a new well will cost them nearly $3,000. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
GUTS AND IMMIGRATION REFORM
Opinion: GUTS AND IMMIGRATION REFORM Chicago Tribune: It's impossible to predict with certainty what could
UNIVERSAL-RUNDLE Union representative says strike will continue
The union will not agree to a 30-day cooling-off period proposed by the mayor. By LAURE CIOFFI
Salem council panel plans street project for east side
SALEM -- A city council committee will recommend to the entire panel that the city undertake a
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night football
FITCH (6-3, 2-1) vs. WARREN HARDING (9-0, 3-0) Game time: 7:30 p.m. at Mollenkopf Stadium, Warren.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Career center offers software to libraries
LISBON -- Area libraries are being offered free computer software their patrons can use to explore
YOUNGSTOWN Council will rule on Gillam's tuition
Late legislation clearing the expenditure never made it onto council's last agenda. By ROGER G.
HERMITAGE Petition against study grows
City officials said they have no intention of quitting the study now. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Townships ask board to weigh water plan
Consumers Ohio Water Co. would operate and maintain county-owned waterlines. By STEPHEN SIFF
UNIVERSAL-RUNDLE Union stands by its strike action
The union will not agree to a 30-day cooling-off period proposed by the mayor. By LAURE CIOFFI
Deliberations begin in murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court jury started deliberations Wednesday afternoon in
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James A. Melone, 31, of 7349 Eisenhower Drive #3, Boardman,
Government grows strong when it lets the sunshine in
Opinion: Warren Mayor Hank Angelo doesn't want the press -- and by extension the public -- to attend city
STRUTHERS Trials set for 2 suspects in home damage
The men are accused of damaging cars. STRUTHERS -- Judge James R. Lanzo of municipal court here
GIRARD SCHOOLS Official issues a freeze on spending
The forecast assumes no major tax revenue losses from plant closings. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Next warden at Elkton prison comes from Leavenworth
ELKTON -- An associate warden at the U.S. Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., will become the next
Robbery case
Robbery case NILES -- A Warren couple charged in an Oct. 11 convenience store robbery have been
HUBBARD Water woes irk couple
The family says a new well will cost them nearly $3,000. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
A strong House delegation
Opinion: A strong House delegation Mahoning County voters have an opportunity to strengthen the region's
CAL THOMAS Why has the sniper eluded capture?
Opinion: I don't mean to second-guess law enforcement (or maybe I do), but if I run a red light in my
SOCCER
SOCCER Tri-County Sports in Struthers -- is forming indoor leagues. For registration details, call
WARREN Council OKs abatements, honors 2 city firefighters
Both firefighters spent a month in the hospital after the fire. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Charged with murder
Charged with murder YOUNGSTOWN -- A murder charge has been filed against Durrell Jones, 16, of
THE NUMBERS YSU vs. WIU
YSUWIU 4-3Record6-1 19.0Points scored39.1 18.1Points allowed19.7 282.9Total offense423.7
Buckeyes' young guns
Buckeyes' young guns Ohio State is 8-0 heading into Saturday's showdown with No. 18 Penn State,
DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL FINAL This time, Fitch isn't denied
Boardman beat the Falcons twice during the regular season. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
POLICE CALLS Boardman, Poland
Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN Oct. 14 Criminal damaging: A "No Parking" sign was
YOUNGSTOWN Gillam wants colleagues to rule on paying tuition
Late legislation clearing the expenditure never made it onto council's last agenda. By ROGER G.
Ask not why she stayed, ask how you can help
Opinion: Ask not why she stayed, ask how you can help EDITOR: As we mark October as Domestic Violence
Coroner: Pupil died as a result of 'natural disease'
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Preliminary autopsy results didn't determine the cause of death of a Hermitage
YSU FOOTBALL Youthful opponent is growing quickly
Even with 15 underclassmen starting, Western Illinois leads the Gateway. By PETE MOLLICA
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XAndrew and Amy (Anderson) Sheppard of Orlando, Fla., are announcing the birth of their first child,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Deputy's forced leave is over
The deputy says he is happy to be back to work. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL (Women) Slippery Rock 24-30-30-30, Grove City 30-20-15-20 -- The Rock is 15-13 and
SHARON Winner grand prize will be mink coat
There's no giveaway this weekend. It's been moved to Nov. 2. SHARON, Pa. -- The grand prize in the
Candidate to speak at Green Party rally
Candidate to speak at Green Party rally NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Green Party candidate for the