k THOUGH HE HASN'T changed the artistic direction of hip-hop, Nelly has developed a party-friendly

k THOUGH HE HASN'T changed the artistic direction of hip-hop, Nelly has developed a party-friendly style that quickly made him a mainstream national success. Nelly will celebrate his current headliner status in a concert Sunday night at Cafaro Field in Niles.
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Ray Charles cancels
kThe Ray Charles concert scheduled Sunday in Boardman has been canceled.
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LOCAL
Sweet chairs council
kYSU PRESIDENT David C. Sweet is the new chairman of the Inter-University Council of Ohio, an association representing the state's 13 public universities and two medical colleges.
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Jim Traficantfor president?
kFORMER U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. is being touted by a small group of fans as a Democratic nominee for the presidency in 2004.
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BUSINESS
Federal agency files discrimination suit
kA FEDERAL AGENCY is suing Quaker Manufacturing Corp. and Betz Job Service, both of Salem, alleging the companies had a business relationship in which they refused to hire women.
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SPORTS
Tressel on conduct
kWHILE DECLINING to address specific allegations of misconduct involving star player Maurice Clarett, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel says he may do more to emphasize academic responsibility within the football program.
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WEATHER
Partly cloudy
kPARTLY CLOUDY tonight. Lows in the mid-50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Partly cloudy Friday. Highs in the lower 80s.
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