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Taft: Cutbacks were the only option left
YSU is implementing a hiring freeze in response to its $1 million cut. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | Top 25 roundup
No.1 Connecticut 78, West Virginia 58 HARTFORD, Conn. -- Jessica Moore scored a career-high 24
YSU Panel investigates use of computer for porn
Habat came to the university in 2000 as a special assistant to the president. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Loyola-Chicago knocks CSU out of Horizon tournament
ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO -- David Bailey's 23 points helped Loyola of Chicago overcome poor
TRUMBULL COUNTY Layoffs at top of meeting agenda
Some departments have put off layoffs. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Springfield looking to end tournament struggles
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SALEM -- This time, LeBron James isn't waiting in the
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Jason and Kelly Stropki, 331 Findlay Ave., Canfield, boy, Feb. 19. Edward and
HUBBARD Mayor makes a mistake that jeopardizes campaign
The mayor said he didn't know he couldn't use city workers to help his campaign. By STEPHEN SIFF
YOUNGSTOWN Telltale drip of car fluid leads to arrest of driver
The resident heard a loud crash and felt his house shake just before 2 a.m. YOUNGSTOWN --
MAHONING COUNTY Mix-up derails deputy's plea deal
The prosecutor says information was withheld by the sheriff, who denies it. By BOB JACKSON
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of March 5. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
2891612183660 INSTITUTIONDAYDAYMOSMOSMOSMOSMOS Associated School--1.752.002.253.504.50 Charter
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MEN'S BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES EAST Adelphi 52, Queens, N.Y. 49 Boston College 92,
Mahoning County needs all the financial help it can get
Opinion: Whether double bunking of inmates in the Mahoning County jail should have been instituted months ago
NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games
Senators 4, Maple Leafs 1 OTTAWA -- Radek Bonk, Mike Fisher, Karel Rachunek and Wade Redden scored
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.80 1.88 Bank One,.84,36.0636.08 Clear Channel,
GLOBAL ECONOMY Oil at $40 a barrel fails to raise concern among the experts
Oil prices would have to double to really hurt, economist says. HONG KONG (AP) -- Oil drives the
"We're ready if the president calls upon us."
"We're ready if the president calls upon us." Gen. Richard Myers Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Summary of police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
Summary of police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD March 3 Possible burglary:
YOUNGSTOWN Ex-bar owners get prison, probation for drug activity at South Avenue site
A third family member is to be sentenced next month. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Raptors 89, Wizards 86 WASHINGTON -- The Washington Wizards lost a game to Toronto and lost
MAHONING VALLEY SCHOOLS Districts fear impact of budget cuts
For many districts, funding cuts will push them further into the red. By MARALINE KUBIK
YOUNGSTOWN Grant offers hope for Westlake area
By DAVID SKOLNICK and ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS YOUNGSTOWN -- A nearly $20 million
SALEM TOWNSHIP Reward to be offered in covered-bridge fire
Authorities have no suspect in the fire that damaged the covered bridge. SALEM -- Authorities hope
BOYS DIVISION III Falls, Champion advance to final
The Tigers set a school record Tuesday with their 20th victory. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
WASHINGTON Deficit forecast spirals higher
Democrats continue to slam Bush's tax-cut plan. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush's budget would
Tigers' dought is over
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SALEM -- Rest, Springfield. Rest. You have the
BROOKFIELD Trustees plan to build fire station in Masury
Bad winter weather has held up picking the location for the station. BROOKFIELD -- Township
YOUNGSTOWN City council
City council handled these items Wednesday: Approved a $110 million balanced budget for 2003 that
Seized guns, drugs go up in smoke
The vice squad delivered 7,687 items to a local steel mill to burn. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Doctor-assisted suicide increases in Oregon
Doctor-assisted suicide increases in Oregon PORTLAND, Ore. -- Thirty-eight people in Oregon killed
'BB Gun' Beachy led first title team
Bonnie Beachy was in Struthers last summer attending a reunion when a guy walked up to her, smiled
YOUNGSTOWN Man sues over blood transfusion
Experimental testing found the blood was infectious. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH
Poland bests MAC rival Canfield
Poland bests MAC rival Canfield kIN A DIVISION II high school boys basketball tournament game, the
ATLANTA Coca-Cola executive receives bonus despite earnings slump
ATLANTA (AP) -- As Coca-Cola Co.'s earnings dropped and it laid off employees, Chairman Doug Daft
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES KNICKS 89, CAVALIERS 80 CLEVELAND (80) -- Boozer 5-10 2-2 12, Miles 5-9
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times CALM BEFORE THE STORM? U.S. soldiers from the First Marine Division at Camp
WASHINGTON Scientists brainstorm on hydrogen-powered cars
Priced at more than $1 million, the biggest challenge is cutting production costs. KNIGHT RIDDER
BECKY SHER | Hype Getting the fever for spring?
We've decided that spring is just too cool to last for only a few months. After all, great things
LOCAL
LOCAL Canfield's Vlajkovich leads Grove City GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Andy Vlajkovich, a senior on the
BOYS DIVISION II Lakeview drubs Harvey; Bengals next
The Bulldogs held the Red Raiders to 19 points in the first half. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
Cavs continue in doldrums
Cleveland's road losing streak on the road was extended to 11 games. NEW YORK (AP) -- If the New
Coyotes run wild in Pittsburgh
Phoenix beat the reeling Penguins, 4-1. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Maybe Sean Burke's playoff run will be
MEN'S BASKETBALL Georgia upends Florida
Jarvis Hayes' goal with 14 seconds gave Georgia an 82-81 win. ASSOCIATED PRESS ATHENS, Ga. --
Child-care providers to take first-aid course if law passes
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- An ordinance being considered by Lawrence County Commissioners would require
SALEM Businessman enters pleas of innocent to sex charges
Arthur Spack resigned as mayor of Summitville to concentrate on the case. LISBON -- Salem
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Swiss Attire7.203.402.40 Reference Mark (R.Zimmerman)2.802.20
GROVE CITY COLLEGE Economist appointed to board of trustees
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Noted economist Dr. Walter E. Williams has been named to the board of trustees at
TENSIONS OVER IRAQ Window is closing, experts say
Some military analysts say the war is likely to begin soon after Friday. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
FARRELL HOMICIDE 'Idol' singer has court date
Police said the suspect admitted striking the victim during an argument. FARRELL, Pa. -- An
YOUNGSTOWN YMHA gets in just as door starts to shut
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's housing authority barely sneaked in to grab nearly $20 million from a
AOL blocks record amount of spam e-mail
NEW YORK (AP) -- In a single 24-hour period Monday and Tuesday, America Online says it trashed a
Teen awaits sentence in fatal accident
Teen awaits sentence in fatal accident LISBON -- A Lisbon woman faces sentencing for aggravated
BOARDMAN Police suspect teens in car thefts
More than 30 cars have been stolen in the past two weeks. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
BOYS BASKETBALL James keys SVSM rout of Hoban
The Irish star scored 24 points in the 80-48 victory over the Knights. CANTON, Ohio (AP) --
ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK k OHIO GOV. BOB TAFT said the Republican Legislature's unwillingness to
ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK k OHIO GOV. BOB TAFT said the Republican Legislature's unwillingness to
Warriors top Salem to move on to final
West Branch held off a late surge from the Quakers. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
LOTTERY RESULTS
FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions: Mega Ball: Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-3-0 Pick 4, 4-4-9-0
PREVIEW | YSU women's basketball
WOMEN Who: Youngstown State (6-21, 3-13) vs. Butler (5-22, 3-13). When: 8 p.m. today. Where:
Associated Press
Associated Press AFTER THE VERDICT: Ricky Chavis is handcuffed after being found guilty of
INDIANS Trio set for battle at third base slot
Casey Blake, Greg LaRocca and Bill Selby all want the starting position. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP)
The Vindicator
The Vindicator NEW PORCHES: Many units in Westlake Terrace Apartments will come down as part of a
MAHONING VALLEY SCHOOLS Funding reductions
A look at funding cuts for the school districts in the 2002-2003 year. COLUMBIANA COUNTY
LAWRENCE COUNTY Voucher plan draws protests
The food voucher April 12 will include an Easter ham. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
PREVIEW | YSU basketball
WOMEN Who: Youngstown State (6-21, 3-13) vs. Butler (5-22, 3-13). When: 8 p.m. today. Where:
CANFIELD Trustee files objection over road-repair flap
A court ruling orders trustees to restore the road 'in good repair.' CANFIELD -- Township Trustee
Trustees interview police chief candidates
Trustees interview police chief candidates HOWLAND -- Township trustees hope to hire a new police
910th reserves head out for a year
The 910th is the lead C-130 airlift unit for NATO's Operation Joint Forge. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
MICROSOFT Online game is a hit for Xbox
The service signed up 350,000 people in three months. SEATTLE (AP) -- Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox
Perfect time for Penguins
YSU ended its 31-game road losing streak in the Horizon League tournament opener. VINDICATOR