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CLEVELAND Traficant's motion denied in short order
The congressman filed his motion a scant three days before the scheduled hearing. By PATRICIA
GAIL WHITE Ice Zone team takes dreams to competition
Emily Slaven, a 12-year-old strawberry blonde from Poland, glides around on her skates at the Ice
Weighing the costs
Opinion: The value of a missile defense system to the United States is a matter of debate, but some sort of
AUSTINTOWN Officials: Kids tried to make a bomb
Nearly 80 residents across Mahoning and Trumbull counties received critical care for poisonings in
By ASHLEY POWERS
By ASHLEY POWERS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Their faces smeared in deep gray cream,
Laura Falgiani, Jordan Benware are engaged
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. -- The engagement of Laura Marie Falgiani and Jordan Benware is being announced
NILES Waterline installation completed in city
A Youngstown company is the contractor for the $2 million project. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
AUSTINTOWN Stun gun quells standoff
AUSTINTOWN -- A 24-year-old Kirk Road man kept police at bay for 21/2 hours early today by holding a
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Soul food
Soul food Alligator Soul Chipotle Mayo, from Alligator Soul restaurant in Washington state, will
BEGINNING TOUR: Senegalese singer-songwriter Youssou N'Dour smiles during an interview in Dakar,
BEGINNING TOUR: Senegalese singer-songwriter Youssou N'Dour smiles during an interview in Dakar,
LAWRENCE COUNTY Salary board
Lawrence County salary board members met Tuesday and agreed to: Create two lieutenant positions in
LOWELLVILLE School work set to begin
The future of the old high school is uncertain. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
PERFORMING ARTS Area groups join up and take their PLACES!
Local theaters are collaborating to get their act together. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Boy burns face, arm
Boy burns face, arm LIBERTY -- A 15-year-old Louise Lane boy was treated at Forum Health Tod
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott J. Suchora, 29, of 6344 Navajo Place, Poland, and Stacey
TROY, MICH. Quarterly earnings dip for Delphi Automotive
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN A company official attributed the drop to a decline in automobile
JAPAN AND THE PAST IT DENIES
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The movie "Pearl Harbor" has revived attention in America on the Japanese surprise
POISONED Whom to call
The telephone number to call if someone has been exposed to poisonous materials: Central Ohio
NEW CASTLE Man held without bond in shooting
The shooting may have been the result of a fistfight that happened Saturday, witnesses said.
WARREN Son gets jail time for attack on father
The man also received five years' probation. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SALEM City council turns down zoning recommendation
Area residents lobbied against the rezoning. SALEM -- Complying with the wishes of many residents,
Jacquelyn Ready, Mr. Evrard plan Sept. 1 wedding
COLUMBIANA -- Charles and Joan Ready of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
EAST LIVERPOOL Fire kills one after failed rescue
The assistant fire chief said the man was afraid to get on the ladder. By NORMAN LEIGH
Girard board receives one bid for removal of school carpet
GIRARD -- A Cleveland-area company is the only bidder seeking to remove carpeting from the troubled
Board approves placing levy on Nov. ballot
SOUTHINGTON -- The school board approved Tuesday putting a three-year, $200,000 emergency levy on
AUSTINTOWN Poison scare raises concern
Nearly 80 residents across Mahoning and Trumbull counties received critical care for poisonings in
AUSTINTOWN Family from New Jersey seeks answers in slaying
Police are looking for a man driving a white semi with a blue 'z' on the side. By IAN HILL
SCRAPPERS NOTES From the road
Third sweep: The four-game sweep by the Crosscutters was the third of the season against the
CCL CONTAINER Strike hinges on workers' contract vote
The company told workers its most recent contract proposal would be the final offer, a union
OHIO State aims to keep track of growing bear population
There have been more than 50 bear sightings in Northeast Ohio so far this year. By MIKE BRAUN
CANFIELD Hiscox will recommend Pitzulo not return as JV coach
Sam Pitzulo thinks more than 100 of his supporters will be at tonight's meeting. By IAN HILL
Andrews-Martin rite is set for early September
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announcing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Tamara Monique Andrews and Brian
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT UThe grandmother of the DiLullo quintuplets of Dayton was incorrectly identified
The following were indicted openly by the Trumbull County grand jury Tuesday. The grand jury also
The following were indicted openly by the Trumbull County grand jury Tuesday. The grand jury also
NEW CASTLE I Care Community Garden blooms
Two vacant county-owned lots were donated for the project. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Summer honors
Course offerings for the first session of Youngstown State University's Summer Honors Institute, and
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m. in the post office building's senior citizens
BUILDING PROJECT At a glance
Groundbreaking on a K-12 campus in Lowellville was scheduled today on the corner of Cooper Avenue
Commission hires firm to redesign clocktower
Commission hires firm to redesign clocktower NEW CASTLE -- Lawrence County commissioners hired
TRUMBULL COUNTY Renovations to begin at Warren library
WARREN -- Work will begin July 30 to renovate the ceiling and improve lighting on the second floor
Garage sale planned
Garage sale planned YOUNGSTOWN -- Crime Stoppers will have a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
O'Dea-Fienga nuptials are set for Sept. 23
Announcement is being made of the engagement of Jennifer Marie O'Dea of New Middletown and Benjamin
Osborn-Remias engagement is announced
The Rev. and Mrs. John Osborn of Middletown and David and Lynda Remias, 106 Steel Ave., Girard, are
Lake to River Council plans annual Fore Girls Golf Classic
Each participant in the third annual fund-raiser will receive a prize. BROOKFIELD -- Girl Scouts
OUR GOOD COOKS Her talent had many teachers
This Struthers grandmother credits many people from throughout her life with teaching her the
Tracy DiPasqua, Domenic DiNello to be married
POLAND -- An autumn wedding is planned by Tracy Lynn DiPasqua, 8590 Chesterton Drive, and Dr.
RON STROLLO On file
Age: 31. Education: Certified public accountant (1996); bachelor's degree in accounting,
YOUNGSTOWN School to be bigger all around
The high school will have two gyms, larger classrooms and a combined cafeteria-auditorium. By RON
Lordi moved to prison in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN -- Frank A. Lordi, the former Mahoning County commissioner convicted of theft in office,
LAWRENCE CO. Businesses owe county $400,000 in back taxes
The county treasurer wants to hire an attorney to check on delinquent taxpayers. By LAURE CIOFFI
MAHONING DEMOCRATS Party endorsement plan taps winners' salaries
The Democrats' precinct committee members will meet in September to consider the proposal. By
Terri Van Gorder to be bride of Eric Z. Toto
CLIFTON, Va. -- Retired Army Maj. and Mrs. Delbert L. Van Gorder, 6119 Mountain Springs Lane,
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Athletic future secure with naming of Strollo as AD
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- As the search continued, Ron Strollo
NEW HIGH SCHOOL Highlights Features of Youngstown's new high school:
32 regular classrooms. Eight science classrooms. Two computer classrooms. 19 special education
AUDIT RESULTS
AUDIT RESULTS What was found Citations listed in the state audit of Mahoning County include:
Boy burns his face, arm in explosive mishap
Boy burns his face, arm in explosive mishap LIBERTY -- A 15-year-old Louise Lane boy was treated
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers swept by Williamsport
Starting pitcher Victor Kleine gave up three runs in the first five innings. By BILL ALBRIGHT
Associated Press
Associated Press REAL LOVE? John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones, center, and Julia Roberts star in
MAHONING COUNTY State's audit lists 10 minor citations
The audit of the county's financial books did not call for any findings for recovery or list any
NEWTON FALLS Thermatex to close plant; CSC troubles listed as factor
The company said it had been searching for a buyer since March. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
Strollo receives strong support
YOUNGSTOWN -- As happy as Youngstown State University coaches are for newly-named Athletic Director