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Ad-time buy reduces Traficant war chest
No 17th Congressional District resident has given more than $50 to the former congressman's
SVC Burgess still out of lineup
The highly-regarded senior safety will miss his fourth straight game with an injury. By BRIAN
55 years of recovery
By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Two recovering clients of the Neil
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Streetsboro ousts Springfield
The Tigers lost in the Div. III district final in three games. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR
Fire destroys Fennell Road home in Shenango Township
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the modular home of Robert and Kathy
HUBBARD -- A framed copy of a 1935 newspaper ad hanging on an office wall announces, "We Want 50
HUBBARD -- A framed copy of a 1935 newspaper ad hanging on an office wall announces, "We Want 50
Mooney boys reach Div. II regional tourney
Cardinal Mooney blanked Lakeview to win the district title, 4-0. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
NEW CASTLE Council stiffens rules for parking
Council is considering purchasing the former Hill, Barth & amp; King building. By LAURE
BOARDMAN Sam's plan worries grocers
The store has not filed any official documents on an expansion. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By
WARREN OEPA tells city to revoke license for landfill
The leader of a citizens group is taking a wait-and-see approach. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
DISTRICT FINAL VOLLEYBALL Jackson-Milton loses to Windham
By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT LISBON -- The Windham High volleyball team captured the
MAHONING COUNTY Defendants blame each other
An assistant prosecutor said several people saw the beating but did not try to help the woman. By
COLLEGE FOOTBALL YSU set for long trip to Macomb
The Penguins will meet Western Illinois Saturday in a big Gateway Conference game. By PETE MOLLICA
PREP FOOTBALL Irish coast to 42-6 victory
Ursuline built a 21-0 halftime lead against Rayen. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
COLUMBIANA CO. Historical bridge to be reassembled
Once this job is done, the county will eye restoration of another bridge. By NORMAN LEIGH
WARREN Hart says tariffs help steel
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN WARREN -- U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart, vice chairman of the Congressional
NEWTON FALLS SCHOOLS Negotiations go on as union files intent to strike
Employees have worked under their former agreement since June 30. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
CROSS COUNTRY Saturday's state meet
Where: Scioto Downs, Columbus. Race schedule: Boys-- 11:05 a.m. (Div. III); 11:50 (II); 12:35 p.m.
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Jon and Tracy Marsco, 218 Lowell Ave., Boardman, girl, Oct. 24. Daniele Crusan and
GAIL WHITE Horses carry the disabled beyond their limitations
Nearly 20 years ago, Karen Kanotz of Canfield was the director of a summer camp for children with
CITY MACHINE TECHNOLOGIES Fixing to thrive in tough times
A bad economy means good times for a Youngstown company that repairs industrial equipment. THE
GOLDBERG CASE Judge upholds all counts except one
Goldberg was indicted on 31 state counts last March. YOUNGSTOWN -- A visiting judge in Mahoning
DEPTH CHART | YSU vs. Northern Iowa
YSU OFFENSE LT -- (66) JOSH DAVIS, 6-5, 295, Jr.; (74) Dean Jewell, 6-3, 300, Soph. LG -- (77)
Candidates target differences in social issues
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- There should be no doubt that there
WASHINGTONVILLE Donation provides 2nd cruiser to police
The second car will save wear and tear on the department's newer vehicle, the chief said. By NANCY
Kiwanis Club to hold installation
CANFIELD -- The Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County will hold installation of officers Sunday at
FINANCE REPORTS Pre-general election
MAHONING COUNTY STATE SENATE, 33RD DISTRICT Robert F. Hagan* (D): Had, $9,367; contributions,
Cars burglarized
Cars burglarized CANFIELD -- Items were stolen sometime Thursday from unlocked cars at two homes
NEWTON FALLS SCHOOLS Negotiators schedule more contract talks
By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NEWTON FALLS -- Both sides of a contract dispute
MERCER COUNTY Humane Society to take animals
A humane society agent said the farm owner kicked her when she told him his animals would be taken.
YOUNGSTOWN AMVETS chief tours Ohio posts
The AMVETS national commander's Ohio tour included a stop at the Youngstown Veterans Affairs
COLUMBIANA CO. Rebuilt historical bridge to be put up
Once this job is done, the county will eye restoration of another bridge. By NORMAN LEIGH
MAHONING COUNTY Officials dedicate sewer plant
The new system protects Meander Reservoir from sewage pollution. ELLSWORTH -- Mahoning County
WARREN Verdict relieves auditor
The jury determined that watching water department money wasn't his job. By DENISE DICK and
YOUNGSTOWN Retrial results in same verdict
The defendant's first conviction had been overturned. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Cross country goes hi-tech
Being a part of the state cross country meet is sort of like being a member of the French army -- a
Taft has earned the support of Mahoning Valley voters
Opinion: Gov. Bob Taft has kept a most important pro-mise to the Mahoning Valley, and for that he deserves
Firefighter to raise money for spina bifida
AUSTINTOWN -- Austintown Firefighter John Fritz has donned 40 pounds of gear and plans to wear it
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XMill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will celebrate its
NORTH JACKSON Car dealer to start $500,000 expansion
The project will increase the size of the dealership's showroom and service department. THE
Neshannock board hires familiar face
By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NESHANNOCK, Pa. -- A former Neshannock School
More time for Saadey
More time for Saadey YOUNGSTOWN -- Russell J. Saadey, already serving 55 months in federal prison
MCDONALD School board OKs contract with 14 staff members
The pay increases are retroactive to Sept. 1. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT McDONALD
WARREN OEPA to city: Revoke license for landfill
The leader of a citizens group is taking a wait-and-see approach. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Ad-time buy cuts Traficant war chest
No 17th Congressional District resident has given more than $50 to the former congressman's
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games
WESTMINSTER (4-2, 2-1 PAC) vs. GROVE CITY (3-4, 2-2 PAC) Game time: 1:30 p.m. at Robert E. Thorn
CONSULT ON JUDGES
Opinion: CONSULT ON JUDGES Washington Post: Since 1994, no nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials consider selling property
The land was appraised at about $2 million. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
Legality of Family Store raises officials' questions
SHARON, Pa. -- City officials are questioning the legality of the Family Store opened by the
BOARDMAN Cops raid home in kid-porn probe
A Columbus-area pediatrician charged in the porn probe was ordered to stay away from children.
Judge adds 18 months to Saadey's prison time
Judge adds 18 months to Saadey's prison time YOUNGSTOWN -- Russell J. Saadey, already serving 55
Gatlins back Halleck
Gatlins back Halleck YOUNGSTOWN -- Country music group Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers
ELITE ICE HOCKEY Phantom Rockets play to 5-5 tie in opener
The Mahoning Valley team played before a capacity crowd at the Ice Zone. By GREG GULAS
MERCER COUNTY New communications system due
The new communications system will substantially reduce one district justice's phone bill. By MARY
SOCCER Fitch advances with victory in shootout
Gus Martinez scored on the final shot of a shoot-out to lift Fitch into the regional. By JOHN
FINANCIAL REPORTS Congressional campaigns
17TH DISTRICT Timothy J. Ryan (D) Previous balance: $146,760 Contributions: $45,192
GM orders Saturday production
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN LORDSTOWN -- General Motors has ordered production on another Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN Retrial in murder case results in same verdict
The defendant's first conviction had been overturned. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SHARON Despite opposition, council moves to rename city street
Families living on the street are opposed to the name change. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
Celebrity ball game has been canceled
Celebrity ball game has been canceled YOUNGSTOWN -- Sponsors have announced the cancellation of a
WINSTON CUP SCHEDULE
The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule (winners in parentheses): Feb. 17 -- Daytona 500, Daytona
Something has to change in Girard, and quickly
Opinion: Something has to change in Girard, and quickly EDITOR: Maybe it's time for the mayor of Girard
WARREN OEPA tells the city to revoke license for landfill
The leader of a citizens group is taking a wait-and-see approach. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these peopleThursday. One person was secretly indicted on two
VOLLEYBALL Hubbard challenged by Salem, but comes through
The Eagles haven't lost a game all season, but they had a close call against the Quakers in the