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Players: We like both courses
There's no chance of being bored by the Squaw Creek course, one player said. By BRIAN RICHESSON
MEDICATION NATION
Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Even if you don't have social anxiety disorder, persistent heartburn or
Local casino could bring the Valley back to life
Opinion: Local casino could bring the Valley back to life EDITOR: Why, oh why, do we have so many stupid
RR crossings request
RR crossings request COLUMBUS -- Ohio Rail Development Commission has asked the Public Utilities
LAKE MILTON Man arrested in theft of audio equipment
The Youngstown man confessed to vandalism and theft charges. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF
GAIL WHITE Pupil inspires teacher to take action for orphans
"I believe I am supposed to be teaching about life, not just subjects," said Dianna Rickard,
Beaver trustees
Beaver trustees NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township trustees will meet in special session at 7:30 a.m.
Parents announce Meredith-Smith engagement
Regina Noel Meredith, 214 Trumbull Ave., Girard, and Stanley Edward Smith III, 4046 Lanterman Road,
NILES MIDDLE SCHOOL District takes an alternative route
The new entrance will improve safety, the school board president said. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Official: No repeal for bond issue
Several minority advocacy organizations are putting on the pressure. By PETER H. MILLIKEN and
Green's putt rules
The Ohio native's 10-foot-putt on the 18th green netted her team the win. By PETE MOLLICA
Tammie Green has mixed feelings about the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic's move from Avalon Lakes Golf
Tammie Green has mixed feelings about the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic's move from Avalon Lakes Golf
LORDSTOWN 6 applicants seek position on board
The person selected would serve until the end of this year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Police ask for help in finding boy missing from Youngstown home
Police ask for help in finding boy missing from Youngstown home YOUNGSTOWN -- Anyone who sees
Oh, baby! Winner hits 252-yard drive
The amateur player said her strategy was to keep the ball in the fairway. By BRIAN RICHESSON
301 yards: Zedlitz is winner for third time
The LPGA golfer impressed herself with her longest drive. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
COLUMBIANA Artists register for Festival of the Arts
Organizers invite local artists to display their work at the festival. COLUMBIANA -- Nearly 300
DAMASCUS PROJECT Skip lower bid, officials suggest
Commissioners will have the final say on which contractor is hired. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Ann Wright and Eric Watt to be married
The engagement of Ann K. Wright and Eric T. Watt, both of Bowling Green, is announced by their
POLICE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER Canfield, Austintown Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY July 16
NATIONAL LASER TAG TOURNAMENT Playing up a storm
By JENNINE ZELEZNIK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Cool gray tendrils of fog snaked
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Brad and Kristen Sackella, 808A Woodfield Court, Boardman, girl, July 24.
Miss Zander, Jason Turos plan Sept. 8 wedding
WILLOUGHBY -- Pamela Zander and Jason Turos, both of 2215 River Road, are announcing plans for their
Richard's return sparks memories
She won the Phar-Mor in Youngstown event in 1991. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
REGION Heat fits kids' business to a tea
The intense heat helps businesses that specialize in keeping people cool. By PHIL NOVAK
CRAIG BEACH Village to handle ordinance violators
Deputies make five to 10 arrests and write about 12 traffic citations a month in the village. By
Judy-Kerr rite is planned for mid-September
AUSTINTOWN -- Robert and Jackelyn Judy, 163 Maple Leaf Drive, are announcing plans for the coming
Fall wedding for Kathy Janik, Chris Ignazio
BOARDMAN -- Plans for the autumn wedding of Kathy A. Janik, 27652-D Westchester Parkway, Westlake,
Spagnola shedding his 'title'
The Giant Eagle store owner says he's gotten better over the years. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Ameritech says service is improved
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN YOUNGSTOWN -- Ameritech, which was under siege a year ago because of
Grand jury to hear parents' case
If convicted of all the charges, each parent could face up to 61/2 years in prison. By PEGGY
The property committee of the Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp., the city's
The property committee of the Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp., the city's
Defense contracts face scrutiny from U.S. secretary
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER WEATHERSFIELD -- With millions of dollars in
GAME TIME Today
Who: Pirates (D. Williams 1-2) at Cubs (Lieber 12-5). When: 2:20 Radio: WBZY-AM (1280)
YOUNGSTOWN Ruling is for Hawks in lawsuit
The team owner had the right to terminate the contract of General Manager Marlee Juranovich. By
2 injured in crash
2 injured in crash GREENE -- A 34-year-old man is in serious condition today at Cleveland
'99 champion likes change, says she's in comfort zone
The past winner has relatives in the Akron and Pittsburgh areas. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
Criminals with long records must be dealt with harshly
Opinion: Judge Robert P. Milich may be right when he says that it's a "nightmare" dealing with the flood of
PITTSBURGH. Jury indicts woman in check fraud
PITTSBURGH -- A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted a Farrell, Pa., woman on charges she
LPGA NOTEBOOK Giant Eagle Classic
Lopez out: Nancy Lopez, a LPGA Hall of Fame member and the 1993 champion of the Giant Eagle LPGA
Dean-Scott wedding is set for Sept. 2
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Dean of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
SALEM Worker injured in explosion
Authorities aren't sure what triggered the blast, but they think it may have been an ignition device
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Petition seeks repeal of bond
Several minority advocacy organizations are putting on the pressure. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Linda Cunningham to be bride of Gregory Thomas
NEGLEY -- Announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham Jr. of Commerce Street of
Electricity demand soars to record
First Energy adopted strategies to increase power supply and reduce demand. YOUNGSTOWN -- First
Wellsville Sons of Italy set for festival
WELLSVILLE -- The Wellsville Sons of Italy fifth annual Italian Festival will be Aug. 2-4 at 327
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas F. Featsent, 47, of 1921 Birchtrace, Austintown, and
Teen-ager accuses man of raping her after AA meeting
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 17-year-old girl said she was raped by a 57-year-old Boardman man who drove her home
Council to probe link in liquor sales, crime
Council is split on whether or not to shut down the businesses. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
Putting money on the line
Packard is spending millions to upgrade local plants to improve quality and efficiency. By DON
NEW CASTLE Officials to decide fate of homes
The homes were put on sale by the city school district. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Parents announce Cooke-Whirrett engagement
The engagement of Amy Lynne Cook and James Michael Whirrett, both of 4934 E. Rockwell Road,
Man pleads no contest in drug case
CAMPBELL -- An Arizona man will spend 63 days in Mahoning County Jail after he pleaded no contest in
OUR GOOD COOKS This raw deal is tasty
The Youngstown man is committed to spreading the word about the benefits of a raw-food diet. By
LIBERTY Suspect in fight is arrested after trying to flee in cop car
The driver faces several charges, including fleeing from police. LIBERTY -- Police were searching
GIRARD Principal's lawyer threatens school board with legal action
The principal was the first administrator to alert parents of problems at the Intermediate School.
Officials ponder future service
The airline pays about $90,000 a year to the airport. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Council: Mayor fails to inform us
The mayor disputes council's complaints. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --
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Gearhart-Ferris engagement is announced
HUBBARD -- Karen and Gary Lee Gearhart, 3682 Creed Ave., announce the engagement of their daughter,
Markovich-Rose wedding is set for early September
POLAND -- Donald and Nancy Glista of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lori
Mandy Valentin, John Creatura to wed Sept. 21
Mandy Valentin of Boardman and John Creatura of Austintown are engaged. The bride-to-be is a
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NILES Truck bursts into flames at mall; no sign of arson
The explosion witnesses heard was probably a tire blowing up, a firefighter said. By PEGGY
Shoaf to become superintendent
Fourth- and fifth-graders will return to Tod Woods School until the intermediate school is finally