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Two receive jail sentences for stealing
MERCER, Pa. -- An area man who earlier this year pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property has
OFFICERS Fran Wilson elected president of Trumbull County LWV
WARREN -- Fran Wilson was elected president of the League of Women Voters of Trumbull County during
Ohioans reap benefit of public health advances
Opinion: Not since the 1950s when the development of the Salk, and later Sabin, polio vaccines had citizens
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth James and Lacey Maass, 6361 E. Harvest Ridge, Youngstown, twins: girl and boy, June
Department has a history of problems
Missing money and employee problems are not new to the department. By AMANDA DAVIS VINDICATOR
SOUTHERN LOCAL SCHOOLS Project plans await state OK
The district has yet to find a buyer for one of the buildings that's to be vacated. By NORMAN
COURTHOUSE
COURTHOUSE Renovations Courthouse improvements will include: Performing major repairs on the
POLAND Pet waste law passes
It is now mandatory for pet owners to properly dispose of animal waste when walking their pets.
Water passed tests
Water passed tests YOUNGSTOWN -- No violations of contaminant levels were found last year in the
YMHA Agency honors program graduates
The program helps people meet their goals for housing, jobs and education. By IAN HILL
SURVIVOR Shenango Valley
Sharon Regional Health System is sponsoring a weeklong personal fitness program called Shenango
Pennsylvania turtles are out searching for nesting sites
Seeing Pennsylvania's turtles on the road is not uncommon this time of year as they look for
NEWTON FALLS SCHOOLS Board, officials discuss building, renovations
The building project is in the earliest stages of planning. By JENNINE ZELEZNIK VINDICATOR
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ARENA BOARD News and notes
The board overseeing the proposed downtown civic center project handled these issues Thursday:
HERMITAGE Shenango Valley Survivor will test the fittest for fun, health
The program will challenge mind and body. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- They're calling it Shenango Valley
NURSES STRIKE Hagan: Criticism of Forum 'had the desired effect'
Hospital officials criticized the lawmaker for announcing a boycott without hearing their side of
Family copes with violence and death
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- As members of the Scott family talked
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS The Medina County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a
YOUNGSTOWN Miscue at jail brings 3-day suspension
The sheriff's department has started second-party checks to ensure that no more inmates are released
Genealogical society to install officers
AUSTINTOWN -- The Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet at 7:30 p.m.
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Bowdish, 18, of 17470 Lakewood, Lake Milton, and Mona
Workers will be union members
Of the municipal court's 28 full-time employees, 20 will become union members. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Youngstown ASWA holds election
YOUNGSTOWN -- Elaine Scheel of Columbiana was elected president for 2001-02 when the Youngstown
Benefit carwash set
Benefit carwash set BOARDMAN -- A carwash Saturday at the Holiday Inn will benefit the charity
WASHINGTON House OKs steel provision
The amendment is a step in the right direction to help the troubled steel industry, the congressman
STEP TOWARD LIMITING EXECUTIONS
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Monday to overturn the death sentence of John
JACK WOLLITZ Biggest catch was United Way's
Stories filled the air around the Pine Lake social hall last Saturday like bees in an apple orchard.
SCOTT SHALAWAY Welcome to the big city, Mr Bear!
Last month I wrote a column about Baltimore orioles and suggested they could be attracted with grape
Windham man's Blazer stolen, found in pond
Windham man's Blazer stolen, found in pond WARREN -- A 23-year-old Windham man told police he was
Institutions taking precautions against the spread of microbes
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU Health concerns over the recent meningococcal disease
MIKE BRAUN Ohio's sportsmen gave DOW a hand
When Gov. Bob Taft signed the state budget for 2002-2003 last week, he vindicated the scores of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials mull purchase of 4 defibrillators
The automated machines have vocal instructions for users, commissioners say. By STEPHEN SIFF
HERMITAGE Officials to consider changes in zoning
A study group has been formed to determine if some change is advisable. By HAROLD GWIN
MERCER COUNTY Courthouse to improve inside and out
Funding will come from a $34 million bond issue. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
BOARDMAN DeBartolo creates new division
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The Boardman Holiday Inn will be used as a model for future growth.
GAIL WHITE His music matured with the help of children
"Welcome to the Nutshell," Chip Richter of Columbiana said as I walked into his studio.
World of Reading at Newton Falls library
World of Reading at Newton Falls library NEWTON FALLS -- Beginning Tuesday, pupils in grades 7-12
Hot line clears up confusion
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS "Doesn't hurt." With those words, Salem High School sophomore Andy Place summed
YOUNGSTOWN School board sues church over building
The proposed sale of the building two years ago was never finalized, the board's attorney said.
Apartment fire
Apartment fire HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Television and audio equipment may have been the source of a fire
WARREN City will hire new workers
The city is still on a shoestring budget, the mayor says, and will not use new tax dollars to hire
Water department chief faced discipline before
A probe is being handled by city police and an unidentified\ law enforcement agency. By AMANDA C.
BOARDMAN DeBartolo creates a new division
The Boardman Holiday Inn will be used as a model for future growth. BOARDMAN -- Eddie DeBartolo's
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
Indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury: Eric D. Repass, 34, Jackson Center, Pa.; possession of
Chief makes racial sensitivity a priority in his department
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Township Police Chief Jeffrey
Phillies, Cubs are top NL surprises
The arrival of interleague play signals the completion of the first third of the Major League
Democrats have a chance to prove critics wrong
Opinion: Now that they're in the majority in the United States Senate, Democrats can either show the American
Outbreak pulls at counties' purse strings
An emergency official said it's the same scenario as a tornado or bad chemical spill. By BOB
SPECIAL AUDIT
SPECIAL AUDIT Water department The state performed a special audit of the city's water
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DOW officer makes rare turtle discovery
Trumbull County's wildlife officer trapped an animal that wasn't supposed to exist here. SPECIAL
RECALL Dell batteries
What: About 284,000 batteries used in Dell notebook-style personal computers. Reason: The
NURSES STRIKE Hagan calls for Forum boycott if no deal by Monday
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN YOUNGSTOWN -- Forum Health's failure to settle with striking registered