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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
SCOTT SHALAWAY Variety of bushytails make for a squirrely season
It's been a squirrely month here on the ridge. For the first time in 15 years both gray and fox
Schiers celebrate golden anniversary by renewing vows at Warren church
WARREN -- Mr. and Mrs. Leroy B. Schier of 804 Spring Pines Drive S.W. , celebrated their 50th
KATIE MANG Austintown Fitch High School
KATIE MANG Austintown Fitch High School AUSTINTOWN -- Katie Mang's dad and her fourth-grade
Relaxation proves to be best bet at spa
After a hard day at the slots, Mountaineer Race Track guests can relax at a new spa and fitness
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DAWN TAYLOR MATTHEW SCHWARTZ
DAWN TAYLOR MATTHEW SCHWARTZ YOUNGSTOWN -- Dawn Marie Taylor and Matthew Paul Schwartz, both of
Mayor becomes league leader
Fulkerson will lead the state organization for a year, focusing on local tax reform. By LAURE
CHRIS A. BARTHOLOW Salem High School
CHRIS A. BARTHOLOW Salem High School SALEM -- Chris A. Bartholow, who graduates from Salem High
LOCAL
LOCAL Writer's workshop Local author Susan Dexter will conduct "Where Writers Become Authors,"
NILES Council to act on MCI tax plan
The mayor and the school district couldn't reach an agreement, so an income tax split kicked in
AMBER JERVIS JOSHUA CROSS
AMBER JERVIS JOSHUA CROSS BROOKFIELD -- Amber Janel Jervis, 1036 Patricia Drive, Girard, and
TRUMBULL COUNTY Farmers grow glum about decreased crop prices
A crop report predicted good weather would help farmers produce near-record yields of corn and
CARRIE MARUCCI RYAN NICASTRO
CARRIE MARUCCI RYAN NICASTRO AUSTINTOWN -- Carrie Lynn Marucci, Hilliard, became the bride of Ryan
AUBREY BOWSER Salem High School
AUBREY BOWSER Salem High School SALEM -- "I'm going to major in oceanography," said Aubrey
After losing 2000 title game, Spartans set goal to win it all
Boardman reached its objective that was denied to them a year ago -- a state championship. By BILL
Police try again to coax children out of home
Police try again to coax children out of home GARFIELD BAY, Idaho -- Heartened by contact with
MICHELLE RINARD JOHN PIZZOLA
MICHELLE RINARD JOHN PIZZOLA YOUNGSTOWN -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church provided the setting
Clemson rockets discus to title
She's the first Maplewood girl to win an Ohio crown. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
KEYSTONE CLIPS Mercer County UW seeks volunteers
The United Way of Mercer County is looking for volunteers to aid its member agencies. Daniel Dilley
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Former Hornets honor O'Mahen
Call it a reunion, an old-fashioned get-together, or better yet, a somewhat organized bull session,
Third case of disease reported, this one in Stark County
All West Branch schools were closed last week and are to reopen Monday. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
JACK WOLLITZ Major transition time means fish may vanish
It's June and many anglers are wondering where the fish have gone. The sixth month of the year is
JULIE WILLIAMS | ROBERT SWAN
TOLEDO -- A honeymoon to Montego Bay, Jamaica, followed the May 12 wedding of Julie A. Williams,
Teen: Students don't take alcohol's effects seriously
New methods are needed to get the attention of teens about the dangers of drinking, a student leader
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MOST IMPROVED PUPIL Team effort leads to success
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN-- Last year, Carl "C.J." Jordan III received 23
STEPHANIE FREEMAN MICHAEL PYLYPIW
STEPHANIE FREEMAN MICHAEL PYLYPIW EDNEYVILLE, N.C. -- The Rev. Ladd Fields presided as Stephanie
DRUNKEN DRIVING Mother shares pain to warn teens of danger
A local mother says she may never be happy again because of the death of her daughter. By IAN HILL
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Muskingum wins after a heavy loss
NEW CONCORD -- Three Youngstown-area women on the Muskingum College softball team took part in a
COLUMBUS Public meeting to discuss statewide trail system
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will hold the first of a series of regional-
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Union Oil Co. of Arizona celluloid pocket calendar, 1921, image of auto pulling into station, blue
RESULTS
RESULTS Fishing tournament The second-annual Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way Bass Classic
MUSEUMS Area attractions
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Heart & amp;
NEW CASTLE Group will keep park nice
The foundation will raise money and find grants to pay for improvements at Cascade Park. By LAURE
AGENDA
MONDAY Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, board of trustees budget, finance and
Give blood for boxing
Give blood for boxing AUSTINTOWN -- "Real Tough Guys Give Blood" is the theme of a Red Cross blood
EBONY SAVAGE Farrell High School
EBONY SAVAGE Farrell High School FARRELL, Pa. -- "I definitely want to work in marketing," said
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County
A house burglary is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime: Burglary and theft.
FAVORITE SPAS Healthy escapes
Cal-a-Vie Spa & amp; Health Resort, Vista, Calif. (760-945-2055) Canyon Ranch in the
SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Getting the phases right makes me a little moonstruck
Did you ever say something and wonder why you ever let those words out of your mouth? I'm ashamed to
EASTER SEAL Angels install Geri Kosar as president for 2001-02
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- The Angels of Easter Seal met May 23 at the Youngstown Country Club for a lunch
Vernon Souders receives award
CINCINNATI -- The Valley of Youngstown Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry named
ESSENCE JONES SHAWN GRIFFIN
ESSENCE JONES SHAWN GRIFFIN AKRON -- The wedding of Essence Rosvonne Jones and Shawn Anthony
TRAVEL AGENTS So the customer is always right, eh?
Some travel agency customers are simply amazing. By RICHARD P. CARPENTER BOSTON GLOBE Liberty
Don't allow the popularity of scooters to overshadow the safety precautions.
Don't allow the popularity of scooters to overshadow the safety precautions. By VERONICA GORLEY
CANCER SOCIETY Golf outing is planned by police
HOWLAND -- A golf outing will be held June 22 at Avalon South Golf Course in Howland to raise funds
A week filled with tears and fears
The community in which I live lost two prized possessions last week. Jon Stauffer, 15-year-old
ON TV Appraisal show
Valley View Antique Mall in Brookfield is offering local collectors a chance to show off their
JENNY CRANE DAVID LUBINSKY
JENNY CRANE DAVID LUBINSKY CUYAHOGA FALLS -- The Church in the Falls provided the setting for the
Children leave home as stalemate ends
Children leave home as stalemate ends GARFIELD BAY, Idaho -- Five children left their isolated
CAREER PATHS
ADVERTISING YOUNGSTOWN -- Allison Heller of East Palestine has joined Van Fossan & amp;
It's worth much???
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER BROOKFIELD -- For years Harold and Kay Powell
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes Series presents three Broadway classics
Broadway revivals and one of the most distinguished musicals of all time come to Powers Auditorium
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Championship Dublin Coffman 6, Maumee 0 DIVISION II
SPEECH, DEBATE District winners
These students in the Northern Ohio National Forensic League district earned the right to compete at
LISA BERDIS ROBERT O'DONNELL
LISA BERDIS ROBERT O'DONNELL YOUNGSTOWN -- Lisa M. Berdis, 5669 Tulane Ave., Austintown, and
WHERE TO WRITE
Mike Braun, The Vindicator, P.O. Box 780, Youngstown, Ohio, 44503-0780, Online: braun@vindy.com
College, trade school, work, the military or welfare? Whatever seniors choose to do after high
College, trade school, work, the military or welfare? Whatever seniors choose to do after high
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of June 3: TODAY Post 12, ITAMS, 352 Calvin St., Youngstown, noon.
What do you want to do with the rest of your life? How did you make your decision? The Vindicator
What do you want to do with the rest of your life? How did you make your decision? The Vindicator
Farmers grow glum about decreased crop prices
A crop report predicted good weather would help farmers produce near-record yields of corn and
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS The Medina Count Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a
Bush aide details alleged vandalism
Bush aide details alleged vandalism WASHINGTON -- White House officials released a list Saturday
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be repairing various roads in the county this
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be repairing various roads in the county this
GREENVILLE Wanted: buyer for a bridge
The biggest expenses would be in dismantling, moving and refurbishing the span. By HAROLD GWIN
Dutko jubilee celebrated at family event
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Dutko, 8025 Aquadale Drive, were honored May 26 during a family
Baldelli jubilee celebrated at family dinner
STRUTHERS -- A family dinner June 2 at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman honored Mr. and Mrs. Ray J.
BLOOD DRIVES
MONDAY Farmington VFW Post 7200, state Route 534, 1 to 7 p.m. Mesopotamia Township Hall, state
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer BOARDMAN -- Mark A. Moyad of the University of Michigan Medical Center will
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Summa cum laude David A. Williamson of Austintown received his doctor of chiropractic
GOLF BENEFIT ACS has tourney to fund research
The Tri-County Ladies Golf Tournament honors cancer survivors. By VERONICA GORLEY VINDICATOR
CREAM OF WHEAT History
Created in 1893 by Tom Amidon, the head miller at Diamond Milling Co., a small flour mill in Grand
MARY JO NAGY | Pets Animal shelter needs volunteers
What would be the one thing that Angels for Animals would like to have more of? It would be
HOW HE SEES IT No simple solution to plagiarism
Opinion: The Vindicator's recent editorial "Faculty can force students to live lives of academic honesty"
MINNEAPOLIS Plant that makes Cream of Wheat to be shut down
A corporate takeover led to the closing of the 74-year-old food plant. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR
PREMIERE OF 'SWORDFISH' Director from Niles swims in calm seas
The rumor that Halle Berry was paid an extra $500,000 to appear topless in the film isn't true, the
Youngstown State bracing for tough economic times
Opinion: When Ohio's higher education flagship, Ohio State University, makes it known that its faculty and
STAGE REVIEW Plot makes for mayhem in 'Black Comedy'
By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Peter Shaffer's farce, "Black
MIKE BRAUN Local woman to attend special outdoor workshop
Suzie Bieber of Canfield has been fishing for most of her 33 years, from bluegills in local ponds to
Spartans rule Division I
By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF ASHLAND -- What traits define a championship softball
JENNIFER PAVELKO RIGEL ARIZA
JENNIFER PAVELKO RIGEL ARIZA YOUNGSTOWN -- Honeymooning in Paris are Mr. and Mrs. Rigel Ariza, who
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butler Gallery restoration in progress
The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown is undergoing a major restoration of its
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
WARREN -- Joe Terzigni, owner of Do-Cut Sales and Service in Warren, was awarded a two-year lease on
GRADUATION
GRADUATION West Point CONNELSVILLE -- Richard Carl Pifer graduated Saturday from the United
BOARDMAN Shedding sales, appliance shop focuses on service
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR BOARDMAN -- A small Maytag dealer that boldly moved
Team effort leads to success
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN-- Last year, Carl "C.J." Jordan III received 23
Wanted: buyer for a bridge
The biggest expenses would be in dismantling, moving and refurbishing the span. By HAROLD GWIN
Ondrusko jubilee marked by trip to Atlantic City
POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. John Ondrusko, 7528 Lee Run Road, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
LATE FRIDAY BOXSCORES
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Everyone can't climb every mountain, but we all dream
Opinion: Mountains have long provided the poet and the songwriter with a metaphor for overcoming great
CHESTER, W.VA. Mountaineer: racing to the top
By STEPHANIE UJHELYI VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CHESTER, W.Va. -- A new convention center is on
BETH CLARK Jackson-Milton High School
BETH CLARK Jackson-Milton High School NORTH JACKSON -- A valedictorian at Jackson-Milton High
Parental guidance: Support, not control
Students should find a field they're passionate about and make that their goal, a guidance counselor
HAROLD NORRIS Austintown Fitch High School
HAROLD NORRIS Austintown Fitch High School AUSTINTOWN -- Harold Norris will go after his dream
COURTS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Harold J. Hott, 53, of 4606 Burkey Road, Youngstown, and Linda
Canine Companions
Canine Companions HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Penn-Ohio chapter of Canine Companions for Independence