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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Valley students to get second chance at SATs
Harding's principal said the retest actually may benefit some students. By RON COLE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN End is near for arena board
Council will likely deliver the final blow Wednesday. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
AVOIDING INJURY Lowering the odds
Hate getting injured? Sports medicine practitioners say you can lower the odds that injury will
WARREN Dentist faces drug charges
He allegedly wrote 30 prescriptions for OxyContin for one patient over 18 months. By PEGGY
YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline gets fourth straight win with a 57-48 victory over Rayen
The Irish have as many wins as in all of their 2000-2001 campaign. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
'THE JAMBAR' AT 70 Ink's in their blood
Alumni who worked for 'The Jambar' remember how it helped shape their futures. By JoANNE VIVIANO
CALENDAR Religious dates
Dec. 25 is, of course, Christmas. But there are other holy days and special events this month,
Justice traded to Athletics
Justice traded to Athletics The David Justice era is over for the New York Mets, who traded him
Children around the world have a right to protection
Opinion: Last year, a court in France convicted a Frenchman of rape and sentenced him to seven years in
PEACE Religious views
"On earth peace, good will toward men," is a phrase from the Bible's description of the birth of
Washintonville council members to stay on
Two council members will appoint the other four in January. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
SISTER RUTHMARY POWERS Living for peace in a world of war
It is the Christmas season again. Many of us are preoccupied with cards, decorating, gifts and
MAHONING VALLEY 50 years of spreading the Word
A Youngstown man has been distributing Bibles with the Gideons for half a century. By D.A.
Videotape of bin Laden implicates Saudi Arabia
Opinion: While Osama bin Laden's admitted involvement in the Sept. 11 bloody terrorist attacks in the United
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Eagles Auxiliary 3298, Austintown, will meet Tuesday at the aerie. Members should take
Turnpike's E-ZPass covers entire road
Turnpike's E-ZPass covers entire road SHARON, Pa. -- Beginning today, motorists using the
YO. SCHOOL BOARD Buzzacco won't appeal recount
A recount upholds the victory of David Engler over James E. Roberts for a two-year seat on the
INSIDE/A3
INSIDE/A3 UA man suspected of sending fake anthrax letters to abortion clinics nationwide says he
HOW IT STARTED
HOW IT STARTED What's in the name? THE FOUNDER The Jambar was founded by R. Burke Lyden, a
POLICE BLOTTER Boardman
Summary of police activity: Dec. 2 Auto theft: A 1988 Buick Park Avenue was stolen from the 7000
YSU PREVIEW Sunday's game
Who: Women (2-5) vs. Robert Morris (0-4). When: 2 p.m. Where: Sewall Center, Moon Township, Pa.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Matthew 5:9
TRUMBULL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Federal funds hinge on acceptance of plan
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- The federal government giveth and the federal
Write-in won't appeal recount
A recount upholds the victory of David Engler over James E. Roberts for a two-year seat on the
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple GIDEON: Youngstown businessman David D. Davis, known as D.D. Davis,
CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY Kristin Leigh McDonald of Austintown has accepted membership in the
Nearly a fifth of the men's apparel sold from 1994 through 2000 was sold at mall stores in
Nearly a fifth of the men's apparel sold from 1994 through 2000 was sold at mall stores in
Attacks spurred study of religions
By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- 'Tis the season for the reappearance
TV ad campaign draws fire at black college
TV ad campaign draws fire at black college BALTIMORE -- A public relations firm hired to promote
WASHINGTONVILLE Council members will remain in office
Two council members will appoint the other four in January. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
Task force studies safety in schools
Drug use among teen-agers is another problem that schools need to address, one official says. By
Columbiana sheriff finds budget tight
The sheriff had wanted to hire five employees and replace four aging cruisers next year. By NORMAN
MERCER COUNTY Court allows rise in property taxes
The sale of three county-owned lots was approved. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
AUSTINTOWN Club manager misses hearing, faces charge
The club's attorney said he was not told of the trial date for the noise violation. By IAN HILL
NILES 62, CHANEY 51
NILES 62, CHANEY 51 CHANEY (3-2) -- Roy Austin 7-3-17, Matt Lobaugh 3-0-8, Chris Childers 3-5-13,
Falcons wing to win
Fitch gave Wilson its first loss, 77-57. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUSTINTOWN --
Charter schools on rise
Charter schools on rise The number of charter schools nationwide has grown from 36 in 1993 to
NEW CASTLE Hurricanes go outside to defeat Erie Central
New Castle displayed a hot-hand in the 70-60 win. By ERIC POOLE VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW
RABBI SIMEON KOLKO Insights into war and peace
Golda Meir, the distinguished Jewish leader and former prime minister of Israel, once said the
Club manager faces charge
The club's attorney said he was not told of the trial date for the noise violation. By IAN HILL
First sermons set
First sermons set YOUNGSTOWN -- Three ministers will preach their first sermons at Union Baptist
Niles dominates late to defeat Chaney
After closing to within two points, the Cowboys went cold in the 62-51 loss. By PETE MOLLICA
HOLIDAYS | Service listing
Area congregations will have a variety of services today through Jan. 7 to celebrate the holidays.
A picture of a jambar underlines the name of each edition of the student newspaper.
A picture of a jambar underlines the name of each edition of the student newspaper.
Lemieux remains sidelined
Lemieux remains sidelined Mario Lemieux isn't any closer to returning to the ice than he was a
YOUNGSTOWN Young Cardinals roll over Struthers with 64-51 victory
Mooney sophomore Jeff Hehr contributed 17 points. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Court allows rise in Mercer taxes
The sale of three county-owned lots was approved. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
FRIDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Niles 62, Chaney 51 Ursuline 57, Rayen 48 Fitch 77,
SALEM With pressure on, Boardman starts quick, beats Salem
The Spartans grabbed a 20-10 first quarter lead in the 68-55 victory. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
MERCER COUNTY West Middlesex pulls a win
Hickory is adjusting to some growing pains. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Trumbull transit funds hinge on acceptance of plan
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- The federal government giveth and the federal
Sacred landmarks being inventoried
Youngstown's oldest church made a statewide preservation group's Top 10 list of endangered sites.
Foundation contributes grant to New Hope
Foundation contributes grant to New Hope YOUNGSTOWN -- New Hope Academy has received a $7,500
FINANCE REPORTS Post election
Area candidates' financial activity from Oct. 2 to Dec. 7 for the Nov. 6 general election. Friday
hWhereabouts sought of 2 missing teens
hWhereabouts sought of 2 missing teens AUSTINTOWN -- Police are looking for a two girls who
CHARACTERISTICS Safe schools
Schools that are successful with the Columbus-based Education Council's safe school audit have these
Warren dentist faces charges
He allegedly wrote 30 prescriptions for OxyContin for one patient over 18 months. By PEGGY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Task force studies safety in schools
Drug use among teen-agers is another problem that schools need to address, one official says. By
COLUMBUS Experts: Family involvement is crucial during middle school
Structure is needed for pupils in the middle years, one group says. COLUMBUS -- Education doesn't
CHAMPION Tigers' practice makes perfect
Newton Falls shot well from the free-throw line. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
STEEL INDUSTRY Deadline looms for buyout of North Star division
The prospective buyer has until midnight today to finalize the deal. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
ICL Fourth-quarter flourish buoys Bluejays
Western Reserve turned the ball over on its final two possessions in the 74-68 loss. By BRIAN