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FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 1. Trumbull County Jail Corrections Officers Michael Battee and Charles Parks are placed
WCI STEEL Foes of trade policies rally
Steel supporters want President Bush to maintain tariffs on imported steel. By DON SHILLING
STRUTHERS
STRUTHERS The Vindicator/William D. Lewis WAITING IT OUT: Jon VandenBosch of Austintown, a 24-
Chief: Mayor asked to gas club
The mayor and other officials denied the statement was made. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
"I believe there is money. I believe there are ways we can cut without cutting jobs."
"I believe there is money. I believe there are ways we can cut without cutting jobs." Lisa Oles
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES HAWKS 90, HORNETS 80 NEW ORLEANS (80) -- Lynch 1-5 0-2 3, Brown 4-8 0-0
Exit the classroom, enter the woods
Exit the classroom, enter the woods k THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL in Youngstown offers a new
The Vindicator
The Vindicator CELEBRATION: Lisa Oles, left, and Michael Creatore exchange high-fives outside
GAIL WHITE The world opens up when the video games are closed
It's official. My husband and I are "the meanest parents in the world." This distinction was
BCS Finally, Trojans getting their due
USC has moved up to No. 2 behind Oklahoma. ASSOCIATED PRESS Miami's first regular-season loss in
BROOKFIELD Fire station cost exceeds officials' expectations
The fire chief thought another building would cost about $160,000. BROOKFIELD -- The extra
Indians sign pitchers
Indians sign pitchers The Cleveland Indians signed three pitchers, but aren't counting on any of
"Everyone knows someone who was killed. Why us?"
Opinion: "Everyone knows someone who was killed. Why us?" Lebeh Muktar Whose village, which lies 45 miles
After talks fail, union at Astro Shapes strikes
Strikers want a larger raises and job protection language. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY and DON SHILLING
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Bill and Kelli Katsadas, 220 Misty Wood Court, Struthers, boy, Nov. 4. Samualand
Oles wins trustee seat, tries to reverse layoffs
In Canfield Township, incumbent trustee Paul Moracco kept his seat. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
YSU AWARDS Players of the week
MVR Offense: Kyle Smith, 6-0, 163, Sophomore wide receiverfrom San Diego, Calif. MVR Defense: Nate
LAWRENCE COUNTY Horse breeders like the plans for racetrack
Breeders said the proposed one-mile track would be better for their horses. By LAURE CIOFFI
Penguins' season streak in jeopardy
The team has not had a losing season since 1995. & lt;a href=mailto:mollica@vindy.com &
Congress shouldn't stand by as Clean Air Act is gutted
Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: Contradicting its name and its mission, the Environmental Protection Agency
YSU OPPONENTS How they fared
Edinboro (7-2) beat Kuntztown 56-3; next, vs. California, Pa., Saturday. Slippery Rock (4-5) beat
NBA ROUNDUP Monday's games
Knicks 75, Magic 68 ORLANDO, Fla. -- New York held Orlando to a franchise-low 25 percent shooting,
HUBBARD Generator snafu irks finance panel's leader
City council's utilities chairman is also angered by the latest utility bills. By TIM YOVICH
Several races remain in the air
The Struthers council president says a recount won't change the outcome. By DAVID SKOLNICK
AWARDS Smith leader of offense for YSU
The sophomore wide receiver caught seven passes for 142 yards and a TD. By PETE MOLLICA
YOUNGSTOWN Food company gets package of incentives
The investment total is unusually high for the city small-business initiative. By ROGER G. SMITH
Columbiana County 911 gets a boost from public
An administrator will be hired to set up and run the new emergency system. By NORMAN LEIGH
One area of agreement
One area of agreement YOUNGSTOWN -- Democrats running for Youngstown City Council as well as
STRUTHERS Police arrest teen in assault with a bat
STRUTHERS -- Police arrested a Struthers teen Tuesday, accusing him of beating an 18-year-old man
MARCH
MARCH 2. More than 600 people gather at Corner House Christian Church in Hubbard and Yankee Lake
Let Matthew Shepard rest
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Matthew Shepard died an unimaginably horrific death, lashed to a wooden fence in
Intentional safety sets up winning points for Patriots
Tom Brady passed for the winning TD in the final 30 seconds. DENVER (AP) -- A shrewd coaching
Fortune to vacate 6th Ward seat for council presidency
Voters elected three new council members. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Planner: Delay in process allows more time to get job done right
The planning process is 'on the verge of coming together,' an official said. & lt;a
COLUMBIANA CO. 2 groups to go back to court
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- A legal dispute between two similarly named
Man suffocated by truck
Man suffocated by truck GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Fillmore Basham Jr., 58, of 152 Perrine Road died when
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
The first-year coach wants his team to play with more passion on defense. ASSOCIATED PRESS ON A
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.35 2.50 Bank One,.84,42.9642.98 Clear
When the system fails, the children suffer
Opinion: There is something wrong with a system that allows -- no, encourages -- a couple to adopt six or
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Baseball School -- will have a fall hitting camp this month and in December. For
Group recalls fallen troops
University staff read the names of YSU-related soldiers who died in service. & lt;a
THE UNITED STATES OF EVENTS
THE UNITED STATES OF EVENTS Where to go and what to do Following are picks for the festivals,
CLEVELAND BROWNS Holcomb to start at QB Sunday against Chiefs
BEREA (AP) -- Quarterback Kelly Holcomb will return to the Cleveland Browns' starting lineup this
County voters turn down $20.6M Beaver bond issue
One middle school classroom is a converted closet. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Pa. family endures pain in death of soldier, mother
The family was planning a double funeral for the soldier and his mother. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
AROUND THE HORN Baseball news
Trade: All-Star closer Billy Wagner was traded from the cost-cutting Houston Astros to the
Resilient Blue Devils ready for tough test
They will battle Dalton, which defeated Columbiana last week. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Nachen (L.Gonzalez)21.408.403.80 Speak of the Devil (H.Villa-
Taft blames uncertainty for Issue 1 defeat
Backers of the issue said the proposal was a key to jump-starting the state. By JEFF ORTEGA
BOARDMAN Inspector to trustee: Fix alarm notification
Fire department officials say they should receive the first call. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
By JoANNE VIVIANO
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Ben Cart's voice came from the other
NHL ROUNDUP | Monday's games
Islanders 6, Senators 3 UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Jason Wiemer scored from center ice in New York's
Valley voters ignore reality of region's economic future
Opinion: We doubt a census story that ran Wednesday would have changed many minds had it appeared before
TOP 10
TOP 10 Good sports The best college sports towns, from Sports Illustrated on Campus: Madison,
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers
Voters in Mahoning Co. snub school tax issues
The only countywide tax issue on the ballot was approved. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Microsoft reward program targets viruses
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Microsoft Corp. is creating a $5 million reward program to help law enforcement
MAY
MAY 1. Martin L. Koliser Jr., accused of killing Youngstown Patrolman Michael Hartzell, could be
Brobeck blames criminal probe for failure of Salem school levy
Officials say the levy is needed to keep the district from spiraling into a deficit. By NORMAN
STRUTHERS Union at Astro Shapes sets up picket lines
STRUTHERS -- Unionized workers at Astro Shapes set up picket lines early today at the plant on Main
Fiction-writing workshop
Fiction-writing workshop HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Local author Susan Dexter will hold a fiction-writing
APRIL
APRIL 1. With costs rising and sales tax and other income stagnant, 33 Mahoning County employees
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Patrons of Beaver Valley Mall Chi-Chi's are at risk
LISBON -- Columbiana County Health Commissioner Robert Morehead is advising anyone who ate at the
WASHINGTON Don't resume implant sales, panel head says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a highly unusual move, the chairman of a government advisory panel that
EAST TROY, Wis. (AP) -- People come to Mark Zinniker's farm for milk they can't find in any grocery
EAST TROY, Wis. (AP) -- People come to Mark Zinniker's farm for milk they can't find in any grocery
MAHONING COUNTY TRIAL Defense: Shooting was matter of self-defense
The jurors heard opening statements Tuesday. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
ASTRO SHAPES Union sets up picket lines at plant
The company said it based its proposal on what local competitors are offering. STRUTHERS --
Bags for leaf collection
Bags for leaf collection LIBERTY -- The township still has paper bags available for the annual
HELOISE Suggestions offered to spice up deviled eggs
Dear Friends: In a recent column, we asked readers to send in unusual techniques they use to spice
Sister act
Sister act Serena and Venus Williams, each sidelined with injuries since July, plan to return to
EX-PRUDENTIAL SECURITIES Brokers accused in mutual fund scandal
The probe suggests misconduct by some mutual fund company employees. BOSTON (AP) -- The growing
WAR ON TERRORISM Copter crash kills 6 U.S. soldiers
One soldier died and six were wounded in an attack on a U.S. convoy in Mosul. COMBINED DISPATCHES
TENNIS Venus and Serena Williams plan return to tour in January
The last time the sisters played was when they faced each other in July. SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP)
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tribe signs Wohlers, Bere, Lee to minor league deals
None of the three are expected to make much of an impact next season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The
Child endangering charge
Child endangering charge YOUNGSTOWN -- Bond was set in municipal court at $10,000 cash or surety
THE ECONOMY Report: Job cuts surged in October
The automotive industry was hardest hit, followed by the retail sector. NEW YORK (AP) -- Job cuts
Incoming mayors in 3 towns look to lead in new directions
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER Sebring, Craig Beach, Lowellville and Struthers
HERMITAGE Giant Eagle receives the OK for shop, gas
A vacant restaurant will be razed to make way for the gas pumps and shop. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Giant
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2003. There are 56 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Nov. 5, the 309th day of 2003. There are 56 days left in the year. On this date
NFL Steelers optimistic despite 2-6 mark
Hines Ward thinks the team can turn around and still win the AFC North. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- With a
JANUARY
JANUARY 1. Torrence Respress, 33, of Moody Avenue, New Castle, is fatally shot in the 100 block of
Falcons set for return trip
Three seniors remember what it was like the last time Fitch played in Dayton. By JOE SCALZO
No-alcohol rule sobers tailgaters
The president of YSU's student government body said students are 'outraged.' & lt;a
JUNE
JUNE 1. Some 177 registered nurses strike East Liverpool City Hospital over mandatory overtime,
LIVING STUDY: Ben Cart, a seventh-grader at the Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, examines a
LIVING STUDY: Ben Cart, a seventh-grader at the Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, examines a
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Rattay glows at QB, but Garcia will start if healthy
Jeff Rattay played well while replacing injured Jeff Garcia. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- The San
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from
WARREN Pupils get needle pricks
At least five pupils reported being poked with the needle. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
KOLISER CASE Next decision: life or death?
Former cellmates of the man who killed a police officer could be witnesses. By BOB JACKSON
LISBON Man dies in a collision with tractor
The man was driving with the headlights off, witnesses said. LISBON -- A Sebring man is dead after
NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes
Panthers: Receiver Steve Smith apologized for his costly personal foul for kicking a Houston player
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-7-5 Pick 4, 6-9-3-6 Buckeye 5, 4-6-7
STATE VOLLEYBALL
STATE VOLLEYBALL Area qualifiers Since the state volleyball tournament began in 1975, no area
EASTERN MICHIGAN Woodruff is fourth coach to be fired
Jeff Woodruff compiled a 9-34 record in four seasons, including 1-8 this year. YPSILANTI, Mich.
DOWN AND OUSTED Voters reject taxes and incumbents
Bond issues to build new schools passed in Austintown and Warren. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
CORTLAND Action is delayed on sewer dispute
More decorative snowflakes are planned for downtown Cortland. CORTLAND -- City council has
REGION
REGION Howland administrator to speak at meeting LIBERTY -- Darlene St. George, Howland Township
YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN As for educated young, area shows a great loss
Only 1.1 percent of local residents are young, single and college-educated. By JoANNE VIVIANO
LOCAL
LOCAL Fiction-writing workshop HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Local author Susan Dexter will hold a fiction-
ANNIE'S MAILBOX Dad doesn't want girls to stay home alone
Dear Annie: Our daughter, "Ellie," and her best friend, "Cindy," are both 15. Cindy lives just down
NEW WILMINGTON Reserve cash will balance the budget
A part-time police officer has been hired for full time. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Youngstown gets '4 new voices' for school board
Two incumbents running for re-election fared poorly. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
MAHONING COUNTY Judge issues sentence in manslaughter case
The man spent more than six years in a psychiatric institution instead of jail. By BOB JACKSON
Columbiana EMS levy passes, relieving department's chief
The revenue will be used for operations and capital improvements. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
BOWLING GREEN National TV audience to witness MAC QBs
BG's Josh Harris and Miami's Ben Roethlisberger are pro prospects. TOLEDO BLADE BOWLING GREEN --
STRIP-SEARCHES Review by independent attorney is slated for Warren investigation
The mayor supports the law director's decision. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF