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GAS SUPPLIERS
GAS SUPPLIERS Should you switch? Before switching to a different natural gas provider, there are
SALEM Outage leaves many in the dark
This is the second time this week that city residents have been without electricity. By NORMAN
YOUNGSTOWN More money needed for plans
The state and school board could consider demolishing East Middle School. By RON COLE VINDICATOR
When fighting crime is a picnic
The National Night Out included a picnic, performances by clowns and acrobats, and a parade. By
SHAKER WOODS Festival schedule
AUG. 11 Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.: Get Out and Push, bluegrass music on the Meeting House Stage.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials to end dispute, get bridge work on track
Bridge design and engineering work is expected to resume sometime in the next three weeks. By
Music was provided by disc jockey Larry Jensen during Community Days/Night Out in New Middletown on Tuesday. His name was incorrectly spelled in an earlier story.
Verifiable errors, omissions and clarifications are handled here. If you believe the information in
CANFIELD Arraignment set for 3 teens charged with attacking cows
The cow caper stunned a family that has occupied a Detwiler Road farm for five generations. By
Stabbing adds to troubles at bar
The city's efforts to close Smokey Joe's are on hold pending a decision by the appeals court. By
Video arraignment set
Video arraignment set WARREN -- A 45-year-old Riverview Northwest woman accused of domestic
NEW CASTLE City tries to recoup money lent to hotel
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City officials have hired an
MAHONING COUNTY Officials seek to dissolve court order regarding jail
The sheriff's department has met all the conditions of the court order. By BOB JACKSON
Board to discuss levy type, amount
Two commission members said they would favor a 6-mill rather than 7-mill levy. By DENISE DICK
Man charged with vehicular assault, DUI
YOUNGSTOWN -- Daniel J. Harris, whose car struck two women July 29 as they walked across Glenwood
A haunting message
A haunting message AUSTINTOWN -- Nine months after his cousin was killed in an auto accident, a
CRIME STOPPERS
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown A felony warrant for David W. Blasens is the focus of Crime
HEALTH CARE English advocates rights bill
Consumers would be able to sue their insurance carriers under terms of the proposal. By HAROLD
A few precautions about food safety can ensure that your picnic is a delight.
A few precautions about food safety can ensure that your picnic is a delight. By MARGARET NERY
Extreme Sports show
Extreme Sports show HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Mall will have an Extreme Sports show
YOUNGSTOWN City plans to use grant for new rescue truck
Until late Monday, the city was faced with making its most used firetruck last another five years.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Consumers file complaints over purchase of bad gasoline
Testing gasoline quality is being eyed as an effort to protect consumers. By NORMAN LEIGH
WARREN City officials continue to debate tax position
Lawmakers are considering a sliding pay scale based on education and experience. WARREN -- City
YOUNGSTOWN COURT Woman ordered to forfeit $12,000
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Heidi Phillis had two options: Bring
FIRM GROUND AT THE HAGUE
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: With the conviction last week of Radislav Krstic, a Bosnian Serb former general,
FIND IT ONLNE
For those who enjoy the little luxuries in life, a perfect picnic menu may include something as
Youngstown extends pool season
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The park department's pools were to close
Board mulls bond issue to pay for library addition
Voters in the school district authorized the bond issue in May. COLUMBIANA -- The city school
SCHEDULE Bible school
First Christian Church, 562 Wick Ave., and Richard Brown Memorial United Methodist Church, 1205 Elm
Judge redefines religion
Opinion: U.S. District Judge Charles Brieant sees religion everywhere he looks. Just two years ago, he made
COLUMBIANA Festival celebrates the Shaker work ethic
The annual Shaker Woods Festival also celebrates family and fine craftsmanship. By VERONICA GORLEY
AUSTINTOWN Officials strike deal with Shell
The offer would be available in about 17,800 township households. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Drug dealer gets 5 years' probation
Getting caught ended up being good for Scott Semer, his lawyer said. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Group to provide 880 food boxes
Group to provide 880 food boxes YOUNGSTOWN -- Feed the Children, a nonprofit organization that
YOUNGSTOWN Man who withdrew guilty plea is convicted
A judge could sentence Antonio Griffin to 13 years in prison Thursday. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Police: Heroin batch is deadly
A third victim who police believe bought heroin in Youngstown died in Greenville Regional Hospital,
Canfield loses to Tallmadge in tournament
TALLMADGE -- If the Canfield 9-10 Little League baseball team is to win the Ohio tournament title,
Reopening is set for Belmont bridge
NILES -- The Belmont Avenue bridge over the Mahoning River will reopen Thursday. A ribbon-cutting
New Castle firefighters battle two blazes
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City firefighters battled blazes at two houses. Firefighters said a blaze at a
Financial crisis grips Girard
A seven-member commission will control the city's finances. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Immersed in belief
Full-immersion baptism symbolizes a new life for people who have given their allegiance to Christ.
Why the special treatment?
Opinion: New York City's boast about having one of the toughest drunken driving laws in the country is being
Woman is facing charges after shooting in Warren
WARREN -- A 19-year-old city woman was arrested Tuesday on a secret indictment. Tiona L. Jones of
MAHONING COUNTY Lordi's request is denied
The judge said the ex-commissioner's refusal to accept responsibility will keep him in prison. By
League defends member's actions
The mayor placed two 911 telephone calls. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
The second annual Curry Place Block Watch block party will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday on Curry
The second annual Curry Place Block Watch block party will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday on Curry
The fair ended Sunday.
The fair ended Sunday. Llama Obstacle Class: First: Tiffany Wolf of Lisbon. Second: Tabatha
U.S. should accelerate land mine phase out
Opinion: When the Clinton administration declined to sign the treaty banning land mines nearly four years
HOW HOT WAS IT? By the numbers
High temperature ranges by the weeks in Youngstown since city swimming pools opened (normal highs
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Clock ticking down on Tribe
The Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners departed Cleveland early Tuesday as two teams in
Board of education hires legal counsel
One board member said she's against spending money that doesn't help the children. By TIM YOVICH
GAIL WHITE Children bring joy and sadness, flying ever farther
My baby is turning 3. Those of you who are mothers will completely understand the wellspring of
OUR GOOD COOKS Enjoying the fruits of a vegan diet
Cutting animal products from her diet helped her lose 50 pounds, a Youngstown woman says. By SARAH
4 injured in horse and buggy crash
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said they don't know what caused a horse to bolt,
Scrappers' 7th inning rally falls short in loss to Auburn
AUBURN, N.Y. -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning
Canada could teach U.S. much about health care
Opinion: Canada could teach U.S. much about health care EDITOR: Once again Canada has passed us by in the
LAKE COUNTY State analyzes horses' blood for W. Nile virus
Trumbull County health officials have sent dead blue jays to Columbus for tests. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
Diving pooch takes the plunge
Thomas the diving dog amazes his pool pals in Columbiana. By VERONICA GORLEY VINDICATOR STAFF
J-BODY BASH Enthusiasts to take town by storm
This marks the third year for the event at Lordstown. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
AUSTINTOWN Township officials strike deal with Shell
The offer would be available in about 17,800 households. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN CIC approves fences for problem spots
Originally, downtown officials thought barricades might have to cover a good portion of Federal