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COLUMBIANA COUNTY New center for disabled is delayed
The dispute centers on whether the new facility must be equipped with a sprinkler system. By
Motion cites prison limits
The court has granted more time for an appeal to be filed. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
Bankruptcy reform bill stalls while filings skyrocket
Opinion: It's 2002 and the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2001 is still slowing working its way through Congress.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Disbarred lawyer faces two charges
The man represented a county woman in cases before two judges. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A former
Annual car cruise to benefit local boy
AUSTINTOWN -- The fourth annual Joshua Walker car cruise will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Emmanuel
Warren dealt with companies in investigation
WARREN -- The city has done business with two of the companies that are part of a county
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MAHONING COUNTY Judges redirect funding to save mediation service
Judges shifted 75 cents in court fees from other programs to help fund the dispute resolution
DEBATING THE DEFINITION OF 'POOR'
Opinion: DEBATING THE DEFINITION OF 'POOR' Chicago Tribune: When does a family fall into poverty? The
WASHINGTONVILLE Militia group leader sues council
Vos sought to join village government in fall 2001. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
BOARDMAN Trustees plan site cleanup
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Township trustees have taken the next step
Village hopes billboard catches developers' eyes
The village has more than 1,200 acres ready for business development. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Timothy and Michele Varso, 6764 Fox Crossing Court, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 24.
Review committee to interview developers
The finance director referred to three proposals as worth pursuing. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
COLUMBIANA Public library gets rolling on expansion
Adult and children's areas and the community room will be expanded. COLUMBIANA -- Columbiana
COLUMBIANA Howard Hanna buys Blasdell Properties
The company expects to announce development of a new golf course community in a month or two. THE
WESTERN PA. Highmark insurance seeks rate changes
Lawrence County subscribers will see the cost of their basic coverage triple. By HAROLD GWIN
DOWNTOWN Redevelopment agency
The Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp. board handled these items Tuesday: Talked
Team ready to tie loose ends
Justin Green is listed as the starting quarterback for the Southwest Missouri State game. By PETE
NEW CASTLE Council mulls buying building
City lawmakers discussed sidewalk construction and maintenance at their caucus session. NEW
YOUNGSTOWN Mugging suspects set for trial
Bond is set at $600,000 for each man. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
MERCER COUNTY Judge won't seek judicial retention
MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County Common Pleas Judge Michael J. Wherry won't be a candidate for judicial
POLAND Girl faces drug charges
A boy became ill after taking a prescription drug provided by the 14-year-old. POLAND -- A Poland
NEW CASTLE Cops find drug lab in garage
A man and a woman face multiple charges. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Authorities said a call to a domestic
Food bank gets grant
Food bank gets grant YOUNGSTOWN -- Second Harvest Foodbank received a $5,000 grant from the
LAWRENCE COUNTY Interim election board asks for amendments
The county commissioners usually serve as the election board. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Sweet sounds optimistic note in state of university address
Opinion: Although Youngstown State University is still reeling from the deep cuts in state funding, President
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Poll shows Ryan in the lead, Traficant in 3rd place
Ann Womer Benjamin's campaign manager is pleased with the poll results, even though she still trails
TRUMBULL COUNTY Supplies buyer gave to Altiere
Tony Delmont said he doesn't remember making donations to the sheriff's campaign. By STEPHEN SIFF
Trustees vote to boost salary, housing allowance for Sweet
Trustees noted that Sweet has helped increase enrollment and settle contract disputes. By IAN HILL
PREP PREVIEW Friday night football
WARREN HARDING (5-0) vs. URSULINE (3-2) Game time: 7:30 p.m. at Youngstown State University's
Company to acquire WASN-AM
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN YOUNGSTOWN -- Associated Radio has agreed to acquire WASN-AM 1330 radio
4 charged in YSU drug raid
One of the suspects allowed drugs to be sold from his apartment, an officer said. By PATRICIA
Recovery program for women planned
Recovery program for women planned YOUNGSTOWN -- The Woman to Woman program at Neil Kennedy
MAHONING COUNTY Planners favor zone change for business park
The commission also recommended changing the depth of commercial activity permitted on U.S. Route
YOUNGSTOWN 2-day seminar targets block-watch training
Crime tends to stay away from active block-watch areas, one officer said. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
Penalty for taunting and running: Eat dirt, sonny
Opinion: Penalty for taunting and running: Eat dirt, sonny EDITOR: On Sept. 10, I attended a varsity
Air freshener cost raises a stink
'Do we smell that bad?' asked county Prosecutor Dennis Watkins in a letter to commissioners. By
FOOTBALL TICKETS
FOOTBALL TICKETS Ursuline High School -- will sell advance tickets for its football game Friday
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Charters to cause loss for district
A ceremonial groundbreaking for Taft Elementary School will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 8. By PETER H.
POLAND Grant to aid volunteer firefighters
An Ohio senator sponsored the legislation to provide money to assist local fire departments.
SHARON Face-to-face meeting sought with bridge firm
Mercer County officials are still awaiting a complete report on the viaduct. SHARON, Pa. -- Mercer
LEAVITTSBURG Company sues over waste pact
Warren Recycling says the Connecticut company is in violation of the contract. LEAVITTSBURG -- A
Kiwanis club kicks off annual peanut sale
WARREN -- Warren Kiwanis Club has started its annual peanut sale. Proceeds support the club's
GAIL WHITE Hunger for happiness? To find it, help others
I believe it is one of the greatest ironies of life: The happiest people I know are those who
Masters Tuxedo advises customers that it is closing
YOUNGSTOWN -- Masters Tuxedo & amp; Dry Cleaning owners Mark and Delores Jacobson are closing
Boardman plans leaf collection
BOARDMAN -- Leaf collection will begin Oct. 15 and run through Dec. 6, said township Road
NILES Father charged in injury to son, 6
The mother said she gave custody of the boy to his father in July. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Quite a match
The Boardman duo finished third at state last season and wants more. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
Home burglarized
Home burglarized SHARON, Pa. -- Police said someone entered a home in the 100 block of Sherman
SOCCER Mooney wins thriller against Canfield, 6-5
Pat Walker scored three times for Mooney while Frank Turocy scored four for Canfield. By CHUCK