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Stories published January 3, 2002
Government seeks anonymity for jury
Federal prosecutors have proposed a list of questions to ask potential jurors. By PATRICIA MEADE
SALEM Budget error to be fixed
The city will take bids later this month for improvements to East State Street. By NORMAN LEIGH
BEATING CASE Victim to testify on tape
Prosecutors are concerned about the man's fragile health. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
CAMPBELL Council to interview applicants for vacancy
Council has 30 days to appoint a new member. CAMPBELL -- Four people have applied so far to
AUSTINTOWN Two face charges in separate reports of domestic violence
AUSTINTOWN -- Police arrested a South Edgehill Avenue boy and a Chadwick Lane woman Wednesday, after
LIBERTY Trustees approve pay raise for officers
The contract allows for an insurance committee to contain costs, the administrator said. By TIM
SHARON POLICE City's captain of dectectives named acting police chief
SHARON, Pa. -- Tom Burke won't officially take over as police chief until Mayor-elect David O. Ryan
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GIRLS BASKETBALL Warriors register seventh victory
West Branch ran its winning steak to five games by defeating Salem. By GARY HOUSTEAU
CANFIELD Judge defends Boak decision
The judge acknowledged that he knows the councilman, but only on a casual basis. By DAVID SKOLNICK
STANLEY E. PETERSON Former FBI agent, chief of police dies of cancer
An FBI investigation of the former agent resulted in no charges. YOUNGSTOWN -- Stanley E.
Fire labeled arson
Fire labeled arson CAMPBELL -- The state fire marshal's office has attributed a New Year's Day
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Davene Lovaglio and Casey Urban, 465 Dakota Ave., McDonald, girl,
LAWRENCE COUNTY The firing of chief is upheld
The former police chief said he will appeal the decision. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
NILES Sworn in, council assigns committees for next 2 years
NILES -- Law Director J. Terrence Dull swore in Richard Bullock as city treasurer Wednesday. Bullock
Studios pack DVDs full of added special features
Some DVDs have more than eight hours of extra material, but how much is too much? By J. FREEDOM du
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
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OSU the best of the Big 10's poor bowl showings
Opinion: In their 31-28 loss to South Carolina, at least the Ohio State University Buckeyes didn't totally
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HERMITAGE $10,000 worth of jewelry stolen from mall location
The intruders smashed open all the glass jewelry cases in the store. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard H. Mullen, 26, of 5097 E. Middletown Road, New
REGION
REGION FirstEnergy enters deal with supermarket chain AKRON -- FirstEnergy Solutions Corp., a
PENNSYLVANIA Grove City jars Sharon in OT
The Eagles scored their ninth win with an all-around team effort. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
GIRARD SCHOOLS Court clears path for trial of board
Board officials say they do not know if they will appeal the case to the state Supreme Court. By
STRUTHERS Plan sets deadline to repair complex
By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER STRUTHERS -- Steel worker Scott Nevel sees the Spring
Maennerchor to celebrate anniversary with open house
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Maennerchor, 831 Mahoning Ave., will have an open house from 3-9 p.m.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Christopher and Ellen Oliva of Plainview, N.Y., are announcing the birth of their first child, a
2 men escape after robbing Antone's in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN -- Two men robbed Antone's restaurant on Mahoning Avenue on Wednesday night while
WARREN Judge denies DeJute's motion to dismiss
The former MVSD director's trial has been postponed to Feb. 19. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Euro is more than money, it's a call for European unity
Opinion: There are more Europeans today buying and selling things with a single currency than there are
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY A historic look through a cracked crystal ball
Tucked inside a coat pocket is my pink Gypsy Madame prediction card, wrinkled from years of casual
Mayor, 19, takes oath
Mayor, 19, takes oath MERCER, Pa. -- A recent Mercer High School graduate who may be the nation's
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STRUTHERS Council committee appointments
Danny Thomas Jr., city council president, has made these committee appointments for the 2002-2003
First look at Horizon hurts
Wisconsin-Milwaukee guard Ronnie Jones had 33 points as the Panthers outplayed Youngstown State.
Entrants to eat, race for charity
SHARON, Pa. -- More than 300 people are expected to participate in the annual Frostbite Foodtaste
TRAFICANT CASE U.S. opposes separate trial for Detore
The government intends to call Jane Garvey, FAA administrator, as a witness. By PATRICIA MEADE
Man goes on trial in beating death
Man goes on trial in beating death BOSTON -- Prosecutors have asked a judge for permission to show
Groundhog Day security increased
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) -- When Phil pops his head out of his hole Feb. 2 to tell people whether or
LORDSTOWN School officials explore options for career center
Niles, which sends the most students to the James center, rejected the new contract last month. By
BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS
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YWCA Fate of pool to be decided
Swimming pool revenues don't even cover lifeguards' wages. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN 2 die in Market Street crash; police cite speed and alcohol
The city recorded 10 traffic fatalities last year. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
Board to decide pool's fate
Swimming pool revenues don't even cover lifeguards' wages. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Baseball School -- will offer group hitting lessons on Monday evenings through Jan.
SISMAN SLAYING Batcho enters a deal for plea
The state's case was crippled by the loss of the mob gunman's prior courtroom testimony. By BOB
CANFIELD Judge: Putting Boak in office is public's will
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER CANFIELD -- Judge Robert G. Lisotto said his
MEN'S BASKETBALL
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Technology lab for disabled
The local need for such a facility is huge, the campus dean says. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
RETURN WITH A FURY
RETURN WITH A FURY All Lamond Murray wanted was to get back into the lineup. Instead, he scored
Congress should insist on airline responsibility
Opinion: Congress should insist on airline responsibility EDITOR: Several weeks ago I attended a family
Famous families gather in Aspen
Famous families gather in Aspen ASPEN, Colo. -- Maybe it's the times we live in or maybe