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MCDONALD Apologies sought by village officials
The mayor and a councilman each think the other should resign. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
DISTRICT TEAMS AT A GLANCE
BEAVER LOCAL Head coach: Rich Wright, 4th year (22-10). 2000 record: 10-1. Key losses: Jamin
YOUNGSTOWN Complaint alleges man was in danger
The deputy was working the undercover litter detail in street clothes and driving a pickup truck.
YOUNGSTOWN Man dressed in black found shot to death
Police had been in the area about two hours earlier, investigating a report of shots fired. By
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark T. Dray, 35, of 4245 Stratford Road, Boardman, and Lisa
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
CANFIELD Head coach: Mike Pavlansky, 1st year 2000 record: 7-3, 4-1 MAC Key losses: Brian
Man with baseball bat attempts to rob women
Man with baseball bat attempts to rob women SHARON, Pa. -- Police in Sharon and Farrell are
Conference's running backs in position to gain attention
A bevy of backs could put some flair in the season. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
GIRARD FISCAL COMMISSION Officials offer 5 for state panel
The full oversight commission will have seven members. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
St. E's Safety Village
St. E's Safety Village CANFIELD -- The fifth annual Safety Village, sponsored by St. Elizabeth
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Few will watch an old clown sing a new tune
I once rode in Bozo's clown car. Oh, yeah, sure. NOW you're impressed with me. For those of you
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AT A GLANCE
NEW CASTLE Head coach: Gary Schooley (30-35). 2000 record: 5-5, 2-5 Parkway. Key loss: Nick
YOUNGSTOWN Judge to rule on equipment sale delay
CSC can make money if the union agrees to concessions, a potential buyer says. By DON SHILLING
WARREN Deputy says he foiled try
The deputy said he saw the inmate grab something from behind a pillar outside the courthouse. By
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ON THE AIR Radio broadcast schedule
AUG. 24 Chaney at Fitch -- WKBN-AM (570) Rayen vs. Ursuline at Stambaugh Stadium -- WNIO-AM
LOCAL ROUNDUP
Police investigate teen's allegations AUSTINTOWN -- Police are investigating a report that a 32-
'Grandpa Bill' is bound over to jury
'Grandpa Bill' is bound over to jury GIRARD -- A 71-year-old man known as "Grandpa Bill" has been
New agreement targets location of plant work
Union officials in Detroit stepped in to force GM to decide about Lordstown, a local leader said.
NILES Council will consider ward-boundary changes
U.S. Census figures show the city population dipped slightly between 1990 and 2000. By DENISE DICK
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown
Delores "Dee Dee" Donoghue, a missing person, is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown
SOUTHINGTON Kids to get acquainted with firefighting gear
New signs banning skating, biking and four-wheeling will go up at the gazebo park. By MARY LEE
Skill players returning to Hurricanes
NEW CASTLE -- The New Castle Red Hurricanes don't have many returning players, but what they have
SHARON, PA. Sewer fee increase to correct problems
Finding and eliminating surface water infiltration points will be a costly exercise. By HAROLD
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
AUSTINTOWN FITCH Head coach: Carl Pelini, 2nd year. 2000 record: 3-7, 1-3 SVC. Key losses: Tim
DECONSTRUCTING A & amp;F's SOFT PORN
Opinion: Providence Journal: Our relentlessly researching staff, working 24/7, recently procured a copy of
2001 OHSAA FOOTBALL REGIONS
DIVISION I (118) REGION 1 (30) Austintown Fitch Boardman Warren Harding Ashtabula Lakeside
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE South Range seems to have all the tools
Mineral Ridge also is considered a potential threat with 14 lettermen back. By JOHN KOVACH
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, 12:30 p.m.
House fires break out in Farrell, Sharon
SHARON, Pa. -- Firefighters in Farrell and Sharon battled separate house fires Wednesday. Farrell
LISBON Officials seek finances for county airport hangar
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- Growth at the Columbiana County Airport is
Searching for robber of gas station
Searching for robber of gas station BOARDMAN -- Police are looking for a man who robbed the
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Luke and Coren Sager, 1208 Highland Ave., New Castle, girl, Aug. 21 (Correction).
WARREN Council approves legislation to create position
By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- The city will soon be advertising for the
YOUNGSTOWN School district receives award
Youngstown schools created the report to help promote their bond issue to investors. By RON COLE
Pilot makes emergency landing
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Just days after receiving
Beatles exhibit to open at Vocal Hall
SHARON, Pa. -- The Vocal Group Hall of Fame & amp; Museum will open its Beatles Tribute Exhibit
MAHONING COUNTY Jail pay-for-stay remains on hold
A pay-for-stay revival in Mahoning County has been afloat since June 2000. By BOB JACKSON
Hearing to be held to discuss proposed phone regulations
YOUNGSTOWN -- A utility advocacy group will have a meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Youngstown city hall
TRUMBULL COUNTY Group buying to slash gas prices
The nature of the program may change next year. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Sharpsville looks to return to title form
Blue Devils coach Paul Piccirilli expects challenges from Wilmington and Kennedy Catholic. By BILL
Government: Beware of lies
The government is calling the congressman's motion 'wild' accusations. By PATRICIA MEADE
SHARON, PA. Business owners: Lane takes toll
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU SHARON, Pa. -- The city alleviated a traffic flow
YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL B & amp;O proposal, merger fail to make agenda
The city is considering allowing a communications tower to be built at Stambaugh golf course.
Man, 71, faces sex-conduct charge
GIRARD -- A 71-year-old man known as "Grandpa Bill" has been bound over to the Trumbull County grand
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE AT A GLANCE
JACKSON-MILTON Head coach: Alan Mikovich, 1st year (succeeds George Tomaino). 2000 record: 3-5,
HOWLAND Artist's tunes groove throughout the area and beyond
By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HOWLAND -- To the area's casual music listeners,
GM LORDSTOWN Pact targets location of work
Union officials in Detroit stepped in to force GM to decide about Lordstown, a local leader said.
Set at safety: College queries have Smith on the defensive
The Hubbard running back said he has narrowed his college choices to two: Ohio State or Notre Dame.
Girard school board member deserves better
Opinion: EDITOR: All the facts pertaining to Girard's sick school problem and the subsequent actions taken,
Lessons were learned along Ursuline High's path to last year's Division IV state football
Lessons were learned along Ursuline High's path to last year's Division IV state football
SCRAPPERS Late rally rescues sloppy defense
Pitcher Todd Culp worked 22/3 shutout innings in relief to pick up the win. By JOE SCALZO
Council approves checking backgrounds
CANFIELD -- City council approved an ordinance Wednesday night requiring ice cream vendors to pass a
Phillips, Pavlansky challenged by change
Doug Phillips left Springfield for Salem; Mike Pavlansky was promoted at Canfield. By JOE SCALZO
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XChris and Barbra (Brown) Swope of Streetsboro are announcing the birth of their son, Declan
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Aug. 22.. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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The wheels on the van go round and round
Opinion: The Ohio Department of Education and the legislature's Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review have 90
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night football
CHANEY VS. FITCH When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Falcon Stadium, Austintown. Chaney scouting report:
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Brooklyn Cyclones (44-19) at Scrappers (20-41). When: 7:05. Radio: WBBW-AM (1240).
Sign-language classes
Sign-language classes YOUNGSTOWN -- Sign-language classes, ranging from children's to advanced
JOE LANE SPORTS COMPLEX Love for athletics motivates Lane to give to city he loves
The funeral operator's $500,000 gift led the way to Mineral Ridge High's new football stadium and
GIRARD SCHOOLS Judge: Lawsuit should be heard in state court
A hearing will be conducted Friday to determine if the school board should be prohibited from
Quality teams continue to keep league strong
Three conference teams won district titles, but, for the first time, none reached state. By BILL
WARREN Program is ranked nationally
Ohio earned 18 of the 28 awards given to vocational and technical high schools in the country. By
TOP AREA SENIORS Turning a recruiter's head
Name (school)SizeNote Running back Maurice Clarett (Harding)6-0, 231Ohio State recruit Evan
HERMITAGE ZONING Lawyer rethinks building plans
Design changes required by the city make the site less attractive, the owner said. By HAROLD GWIN
Struthers street foreman to retire under a cloud
The Struthers community leader cited health concerns as his reason for retirement. By DAVID
TOP PLAYERS College recruiters know where to go to find prospects
The Mahoning Valley is filled with talented players who will continue their careers after high
TRUMBULL COUNTY Group purchase to cut gas prices
The nature of the program may change next year. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
NESHANNOCK TOWNSHIP Officials OK ordinance for adult businesses
The ordinance is patterned after one in Pulaski Township, which has an adult bookstore. By
Poland man receives probation in drug case
The defendant had already checked in to a drug rehabilitation program. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Youngstown has a chance to prove naysayers wrong
Opinion: All eyes will be on the city of Youngstown this weekend as CityFest 2001 kicks off Friday, marking
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Inherit the Wind." Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St., Youngstown, (330)
CAMPBELL Police station receives first face-lift since 1972
Officials plan about $12,000 in renovations to the department this year. By PAUL WHEATLEY
RECOMMENDED Commission nominees
Mayor James Melfi and Leo Grimes, city council president, have provided the names of five men to
Panel: Change ward boundaries
GIRARD -- City council's development committee recommends that council change ward boundaries.
MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS AT A GLANCE
HICKORY Head coach: Phil Annarella, 4th year (15-15). 2000 record: 5-4, 1-2 Mercer County
Fox to broadcast area football games
YOUNGSTOWN -- Fox 17/62 will present the High School Football Game of the Week. The first game,
GIRARD SCHOOLS Judges: School lawsuits should go to state court
A hearing will be conducted Friday to determine if the school board should be prohibited from
THE JOE LANE SPORTS COMPLEX Mineral Ridge High School
What's new: Football field, 2,500-seat bleachers, drainage system, natural turf, eight-lane all-
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC AT A GLANCE
BROOKFIELD Head coach: Toby Gibson, 1st year. 2000 record: 1-9, 0-7 TAC. Key losses: B.J.
WELLSVILLE Auditor puts village in fiscal emergency
A financial planning and supervision commission will help bring stability to village finances. By
Two charged in crack cocaine raid
WARREN -- Authorities have confiscated more than $20,000 worth of crack cocaine. City police and
AUSTINTOWN Man awaiting trial indicted in girl's rape
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- A Fountain Square Drive man has been indicted
PAST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
CITY SERIES 2000 -- Chaney 1999 -- Chaney 1998 -- Chaney 1997 -- East 1996 -- Chaney
Columbiana's Garrod in everybody's scope
One of the Clippers' games will be televised. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
LORDSTOWN GM invites car buyers' feedback at plant
Car owners can give plant officials a ride to point out problems with their cars. By DON SHILLING
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE AT A GLANCE
COLUMBIANA Head coach: Bob Spaite, 8th year (44-29 at Columbiana; 57-62-4 in 12-year career).