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Stories published July 24, 2001

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

REUNIONS

XBoland family 23rd annual reunion will be held at noon Aug. 19 at Fair Park in Canfield. Those


YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN AIRPORT

YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN AIRPORT USAirways to cut out local flights


TRUMBULL CO. SHERIFF With all arguments in, wait is on

The appeals judges are expected to take about two months on a ruling. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Advocate stays aggressive on behalf of the blind

Mike Nicol has blue-tinted sunglasses, slicked-back hair that drops below his ears, a blue-and-white


WARREN Probe follows allegations against new school official

James Russo maintains he did nothing wrong. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


LIBERTY Doctor: Good came of having cancer

A brush with death helped her realize the importance of life, love and friendship. By MARALINE


NY-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers' comeback falls short

Mahoning Valley scored four runs in the bottom of the ninth, but still lost, 13-12. By BILL


God creates souls, not research scientists

Opinion: God creates souls, not research scientists EDITOR: Once again Cal Thomas addresses an issue,


Youngstown Express reaches Ohio finale

NEWARK -- The 14-year-old Youngstown Babe Ruth League All-Star baseball team qualified for the state


NEW CASTLE SCHOOLS Council to vote on changes

Construction could be delayed another year if a decision isn't made quickly. By LAURE CIOFFI


Yearbooks open the past

Yearbooks from a longtime local club have found a place in the archives of the Ohio Historical


"It teaches you what is important in life. It added to my soul."

"It teaches you what is important in life. It added to my soul." Dr. Jerri Nielsen


THE VINDICATOR PRO-AM Final Results

(LPGA pro listed first) MEN'S DIVISION 52.4 -- Minny Yeo, Ken Maceyko, Tom Ankrom, Jim Junk, Ken


SEWICKLEY, PA. Cold Metal Products reports loss for 4th straight quarter

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN SEWICKLEY, Pa. -- Cold Metal Products said it lost $482,000 in its most


COLLEGE BASKETBALL YSU women face tough road

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State women's basketball team will encounter a demanding nonconference


Forum Health to hire nurses

More nurses will be needed to meet terms of a new agreement banning mandatory overtime. By CYNTHIA


Power-hungry public makes Ohio Edison sweat the heat

The heat wave is pushing the electric utility beyond its limits. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth John and Dana Matisi, 48 Christian Ave., Hubbard, boy, July 23. Ronald and Tina


FARRELL Sewer plan to be updated

The city must apply for the permit by Aug. 31. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORESPONDENT


Rock-throwing incident

Rock-throwing incident NORTH LIMA -- Police said this morning that seven youths will likely be


Junior golf tourney set for Aug. 8

The 2001 Junior Golf Tournament at Borland Golf Center for boys and girls ages 8-18 will be held


End of nurses strike doesn't solve underlying problem

Opinion: An 81-day strike by Forum Health nurses came to an end Friday with everyone pledging to put the


Man dies after hitting head in pool

LEETONIA -- Traditional music, dance, food and folk tales of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will be


TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles man sentenced to prison in rape case

The victim requested the maximum term be given. WARREN -- A 20-year-old Niles man has been


Mercer County panel OKs plans for jail construction

MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County Prison Board has approved preliminary plans for the new county


IMMIGRATION IMPROVEMENTS

Opinion: Washington Post: The Supreme Court, at the end of its term last month, handed down two important


GIRARD Escapee from court surrenders

The man, who had been on probation for theft charges, came to court Monday afternoon. By DENISE


MAHONING VALLEY Packard commits to new plant

The state had already approved a $5 million loan for the project. WARREN -- Delphi Packard


NOTES From Cafaro Field

Dog tired: Team mascot "Scrappy" celebrated a birthday in the 93-degree heat Sunday. Inside, Cory


Religious studies registration begins

Religious studies registration begins GIRARD -- Registration is under way for kindergarten through


Poland advances in state tournament

TALLMADGE -- The Poland 11-12 softball team scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning Monday


Salem board gives Brobeck a raise

SALEM -- Schools Superintendent Dr. David Brobeck is receiving a pay raise after a favorable annual


Cap ready for return

A volunteer 10 years ago, the Boardman native will compete at Squaw Creek. By PETE MOLLICA


ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK FESTIVAL Food, music and wine are festival's main draws

The festival runs Wednesday through Sunday. By JENNINE ZELEZNIK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Woman is unidentified

Woman is unidentified AUSTINTOWN -- A woman who told police she is from New York was arrested


YOUNGSTOWN Lack of witnesses, pending appeals stall murder trial

The prosecutor and defense attorney each have appeals pending in the case. By BOB JACKSON


Jazz & amp; Wine Festival

Jazz & amp; Wine Festival NILES -- The 6th annual Mahoning Valley Jazz & amp; Wine


LPGA NOTEBOOK Giant Eagle Classic

Champion arrives: Dorothy Delasin, the defending champion of the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic, arrived


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& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;BONHAM & lt;/B & gt;, Robert W., 82, of Austintown;


HUBBARD Board handles changes in staff

The superintendent is looking for a new football field scoreboard. By SUSAN BERLIN VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN Judges discuss handling of loud-music cases

One judge questioned the reliability of clerk of court records, calling the records atrocious. By


BANKING Second Bancorp expands its reach

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The local bank says the deal shows it is committed to growing in


LADY PENGUINS 2001 schedule

Nov. 17 -- Bowling Green, 7 p.m. Nov. 24 -- Kent State, 7 p.m. Nov. 28 -- at Akron, 7 p.m. Dec. 1


Marshals assist in search for fugitives

Inmates used a ladder made from a gurney to scale the fence. ELKTON -- Authorities continue their


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket entries Christopher J. Strawderman vs. David J. Venerose Jr., settled and


AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Girard Board of Health, 7 p.m., council chambers. Weathersfield Board of


Rookie first baseman has all the write stuff

Rickie Morton foresees a future in writing, not baseball. By KATIE BALESTRA VINDICATOR STAFF


CCL Container, employees have pact

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Negotiations between CCL Container Corp. and its


MAHONING VALLEY Complaints prompt HBA to expel 2

These are the third and fourth companies to be expelled by the HBA this year. AUSTINTOWN -- The


Four youths charged in vandalism at school

CAMPBELL -- Four Campbell boys are being held without bond in the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice


SQUAW CREEK Becka back after breaking ankle

The area golf pro took a break from teaching to compete in this year's tournament. By PETE MOLLICA


Counsel won't assist Traficant

The General Counsel's office stopped its assistance of the indicted congressman when he invoked his


Minny Yeo leads team to big win

The South Korean credited her teammates after victory in The Vindicator Pro-Am. By PETE MOLLICA


Residents scared, puzzled by weekend fires

By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WEST FARMINGTON -- Residents


2 U.S.-based scholars convicted of spying

2 U.S.-based scholars convicted of spying BEIJING -- Two U.S. residents were convicted today of


RECALL

RECALL High chairs What: About 325,000 Peg Perego high chairs. Reason: When the seat is