YOUNGSTOWN - Nineteen Roman Catholic priests in the Youngstown diocese have been accused of sexually abusing children since 1950, none in the last 13 years and none now working in ministry, the bishop said Thursday.

The allegations involved about 2 percent of the 862 priests who have worked in the diocese over the past half-century, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin said in releasing details as part of a national report due Feb. 27 from Catholic bishops.

Tobin said four accused priests have died, four have left the priesthood, two have retired since leaving for other dioceses that had been alerted to the allegations, and eight retired. One allegation was unsubstantiated.

University says KKK fliers unwelcome

LOUISVILLE. - University of Louisville officials have organized a private forum for students and faculty to voice concerns after Ku Klux Klan fliers were found on campus.

Four Klan fliers have been found since Feb. 2, said U of L spokeswoman Rae Goldsmith.

U of L President James R. Ramsey said Klan representatives met with university officials on Wednesday and indicated that they plan to return to campus next week.

Indiana poor get more federal heating aid

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana will receive an additional $3.35 million in energy assistance money from the federal government to help low-income residents stay warm this winter.

The new aid comes in response to increases in home heating fuel prices and a colder-than-normal January in many states, state officials said Wednesday.

Families can apply at their local Community Action Agency. Contact information is available by calling (800) 622-4973.