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MAHONING COUNTY COMMISSIONER Renewed credibility, development are top issues
The three differ on imposing a county sales tax. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Arms Museum project
Arms Museum project By August, the Arms Family Museum of Local History in Youngstown will be
By MARALINE KUBIK
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER COITSVILLE -- Kenny Kalasky isn't used to staying in
Fighting flooding
Fighting flooding BOARDMAN -- Township officials will reveal three design maps designed to address
WARREN Club owner hires a lawyer to fight city
Police stopped the 77 Soul owner for speed but didn't say how fast he was driving. By PEGGY
Summary of police activity in Canfield City and Austintown:
Summary of police activity in Canfield City and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Feb. 10
Report: Officers are going too far
A hearing will determine if the officers should face disciplinary charges. & lt;a
MAHONING COMMISSIONERS Candidates vow to restore trust and fiscal stability
None of the candidates would impose a county sales tax. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Plan: 6 new schools
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Six city schools that were going to
Clarett misses workouts
The Youngstown native and Warren Harding High graduate said he's not in shape for the combine.
U.S. CONGRESS 6th District
Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the two-year seat. An (*) denotes the
WARREN City considers requesting bids to maintain, reopen mausoleum
The mausoleum became the city's responsibility many years ago. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Aristide: I'll die for Haiti
Americans are being urged to leave Haiti. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- President Jean-Bertrand
YSU
YSU Softball INDIANAPOLIS -- After its record-breaking season and a second-place finish in 2003,
EPA Mahoning, Trumbull cited for violations
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency says Mahoning and Trumbull counties are in violation of air
Homicide ruling took 4 months, shook family
Donations are being accepted to pay for the boy's funeral. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
ATP MONEY LEADERS
ATP MONEY LEADERS Through Sunday 1. Roger Federer$919,547 2. Marat Safin$457,980 3. Andre
National City to buy Provident Financial Group
CLEVELAND (AP) -- National City Corp. announced Tuesday it plans to buy Provident Financial Group
Public forum on March 2 ballot
Public forum on March 2 ballot GIRARD -- A public forum on the 1-mill senior-citizen levy that
NHL ROUNDUP Monday's other games
Islanders 1, Kings 1 UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Arron Asham scored early in the third period and Rick
Plaza project set for March
The contractor wants to start as soon as possible. & lt;a href=mailto:rgsmith@vindy.com &
Lucas for clerk of courts in Trumbull County
Opinion: Every once in a while, the voters have an opportunity to return to office a politician of proven
McNally, Ditzler spend the most
Most of the money raised by candidates goes toward TV and radio advertising. & lt;a
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Pine Hill Jewel7.405.604.80 Laser Bomb(C Myrick)11.6016.60
BOARDMAN Police: Man assaulted trustee and her husband
Both men pleaded innocent in Struthers court. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
YSU men routed 81-61 by Raiders
The loss ended any hopes the team had of a home league tournament game. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE
WARREN Drawing will reward Project Linus donors
The blankets go to ill or traumatized children. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
GAIL WHITE For living donor, there's no question -- it was 'the right thing to do'
"Some things just seem like the right thing to do. This was one of those things," said Bob Osborn of
Gains has his failings, but case backlog isn't his fault
Opinion: Four years ago when we endorsed Paul Gains for a second term, we warned him that he would be under
COLUMBUS Board advises parole for man who killed wife
The victim's mother says Steven Masters is 'a master deceiver.' By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Arms Museum plans barrier-free project
All of the funding for the project comes from private sources. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
POLAND PARK Motion: Dogs must be on leash
Council plans to vote on the motion. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND --
New state law to provide cash for Crime Stoppers
The law takes effect April 5. & lt;a href=mailto:meade@vindy.com & gt;By PATRICIA MEADE
Earnhardt Jr. ready for next challenge -- Rockingham
It's one of the few tracks where he has not fared well. ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) -- After a whirlwind
Grand jury to hear 2 Internet-sting cases
The judge dropped importuning charges against both men. EAST PALESTINE -- Cases against two
CLARKS MILLS Cops suspect shots fired at truck are tied to 2 arrested teenagers
MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said they suspect a pickup truck hit by gunfire was the
Hopefuls to visit Mahoning Valley
They're coming to the area seeking support. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Poland Tri-T League -- will meet at the PCBA community center Wednesday at 8 p.m. For
WEIRTON, W.VA. Weirton Steel accepts ISG's buyout offer
About 10,000 retirees and family members will lose their health-care coverage. WEIRTON, W.Va. (AP)
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN A new building for Social Security?
Environmental factors could scuttle the plan. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
Man faces multiple charges in Pine Township burglary
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police arrested a Terrace Avenue man shortly after he was
AUSTINTOWN Bidding begins in Web auction
LightGov receives 6 percent of all sales. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN --
Winning finish
Winning finish Dale Earnhardt Jr. completed "a heck of week" at Daytona International Speedway by
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-5-5 Pick 4, 4-8-4-0 Buckeye 5, 18-22-
STRUTHERS Schools extend leader's contract
The board accepted donations of calculators, books and cassette tapes. By MARALINE KUBIK
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING District qualifiers
DIVISION I Austintown Fitch (13) Evan Leskovec, freshman, 103 (18-15, 4th) Brian Weidenthal,
NEXT WEEK
NEXT WEEK * Let your hair down on Fat Tuesday at the Salty Grog, 1203 Boardman-Poland Road,
Women's Heart Day to offer free testing
BOARDMAN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners and Vascular and Laboratory Services will offer Women's
Volunteer tax help
Volunteer tax help YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University business students are offering tax
MAHONING COUNTY Levies are key to keeping top ranking, districts say
In South Range, employees took a cut in health-care benefits. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Recorder
Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the four-year seat. An (*) denotes the
PUPILS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
PUPILS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Chamber orchestra honor BOARDMAN -- The Boardman High School Chamber
Associated Press
Associated Press HEARING THE VERDICT: Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas O'Brien, left, and his attorney
NHL STANDINGS
NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia311311578172132
U.S. CONGRESS | 14th District Five candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the two-year seat held by U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette, a Republican who has no opposition in his party's
ED JERSE Age: 45 Home: 54 E. 212th St., Euclid. Employment: State representative. Education:
NASCAR BUSCH HERSHEY'S KISSES 300 RESULTS
NASCAR BUSCH HERSHEY'S KISSES 300 RESULTS Monday At Daytona International Speedway Daytona
NOTHING FANCY: Young's Restaurant has room to seat exactly 33 people. It opens at 4:30 a.m., early
NOTHING FANCY: Young's Restaurant has room to seat exactly 33 people. It opens at 4:30 a.m., early
MAHONING COUNTY Former sheriff challenges incumbent Wellington
The incumbent says the crime rate has dropped because the jail is full. By PATRICIA MEADE
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Lisbon, Beaver seek school levies
Beaver officials want renewal of a five-year emergency levy. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
PHILADELPHIA Governor touts tax savings from slots plan
Gov. Ed Rendell hopes lawmakers will approve his combination proposal. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Gov.
"Our fight is for a better country ... We are fighting for the presidency, we're fighting for the
Opinion: "Our fight is for a better country ... We are fighting for the presidency, we're fighting for the
ENTERTAINMENT Disney buys Muppets characters, concluding long-standing quest
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kermit and Miss Piggy are joining Mickey and Minnie, capping a 14-year effort to
GROUND ROUND Valley outlets won't close
Company-owned restaurants were abruptly closed last week. THE VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Oil from tank leaks, spreads fire at house
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Fire of undetermined origin did an estimated $7,000 damage to a vacant house at
Flooding in Boardman: a developing problem
Opinion: Flooding in Boardman: a developing problem EDITOR: I was one of the many Boardman residents
Grand jury to get grandmother's case
& lt;a href=mailto:hill@vindy.com & gt;By IAN HILL & lt;/a & gt; VINDICATOR STAFF
The textile workers union abstained, and several other unions did not vote.
The textile workers union abstained, and several other unions did not vote. WASHINGTON (AP) --
STRUTHERS SCHOOLS
STRUTHERS SCHOOLS Recognition The Struthers school board recognized the following pupils for
Peakes, Hauger seek GOP nod for treasurer
YOUNGSTOWN -- Tyrone Peakes of Youngstown and Douglas C. Hauger of Boardman are running in the
AUSTINTOWN 2-year-old's death ruled a homicide
A temporary headstone for the boy's grave should be installed this week. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
Top seeds face high expectations
Boardman, Salem, West Branch, Ursuline and Lowellville are district favorites. & lt;a
NEW WATERFORD Man nabbed in Internet chat sting
The man drove five hours to meet a 15-year-old girl and was met instead by police. By NANCY TULLIS
Lion cub trial
Lion cub trial YOUNGSTOWN -- The trial in a civil lawsuit to determine ownership of a lion cub,
Fire burns barn; no people, animals hurt
DAMASCUS -- Firefighters are seeking the cause of a fire that destroyed a pole barn on the Jim
Snow tow ordinance
Snow tow ordinance SALEM -- City residents must get their vehicles off street-side parking spaces
MAHONING COUNTY Challenger looks to unseat Gains in prosecutor race
Both candidates have extensive prosecutorial experience. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
SALEM Officials put park levy on ballot
The department is getting less from the city's cash-strapped general fund. SALEM -- City voters
MAHONING COUNTY Undone autopsy reports cause stir
The autopsies are done, but they haven't been reduced to a final written report. By BOB JACKSON
WILMINGTON AREA School district joins counseling program
jThe school district joined a statewide campaign. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
REGION
REGION Farmers declares dividend CANFIELD -- Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a quarterly
BROOKFIELD Trustee: Interest in zoning panel is lacking
Only four residents at a meeting said they'd serve on the proposed commission. BROOKFIELD -- The
Jewish and Catholic leaders want people who see 'The Passion' to give their views.
Jewish and Catholic leaders want people who see 'The Passion' to give their views. By D.A.
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey3120.608--10-0W-1017-
COLUMBIANA COUNTY 2 men in chat stings set in court Thursday
Both men have the same court-appointed attorney. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU EAST
YSU's Underwood is player of the week
YSU's Underwood is player of the week Youngstown State junior guard Doug Underwood was named
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN'S SCORES MONDAY EAST Alderson-Broaddus 91, Glenville St. 72 Boston College 67, Seton Hall 63
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING Fellowship Church Food Pantry, 115 Frank St., Struthers, 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday.
Kodak -- it's not out of the picture
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Just when Eastman Kodak Co.'s destiny seems dimmer than an old-fashioned