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OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Drs. Christopher and Christine Pelic of Mount Pleasant, S.C., formerly of Poland and Canfield,
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Forever Plaid." Carnation City Players, at Firehouse Theater, 450 E. Market, Alliance,
EASTWOOD MALL Unexpected detour fails to deter teen band Exit 14
By JENNINE ZELEZNIK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- The gazebo was empty. Instead of young
LESS YOUTH CRIME, MORE FEAR
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Although strict discipline helps to keep the peace in the nation's schools, the
Investigation continues in bomb scare
YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Secret Service officials said an investigation into a bomb scare Monday night at
Scrappers set pace for season
Players were given an introduction to the type of training they'll receive at Mahoning Valley.
WARREN COUNCIL Agenda
Held off voting on legislation banning the use of cell phones by motorists in a moving car in the
YOUNGSTOWN Montgomery discusses death penalty, schools
An Ohio death row inmate is more likely to die of old age than be executed, the attorney general
LISBON MRDD requests buying building
Officials agreed to replace the air-conditioning unit at a county department. By NORMAN LEIGH
Officials act on sewer project
Commissioners will vote today on whether to bail out the sinking project. By BOB JACKSON
Date announced for Dixie-Millin summer wedding
Davina Joy Dixie, 2122 Robbins Lane, Niles, a daughter of Arthur and Mary Dixie, 423 Clearmount
WARREN Dispute puts jobs for youths on hold
Summer help from youths would not compromise union jobs, the city says. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Dead pilot's abandoned car found in Centennial Park
SALEM -- A clue in the search for information of a Harrison County man's death was discovered in the
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SCRAPPERS Gay assumes leadership role
He's currently making a comeback after two off-season surgeries have slowed him down. By BRIAN
CSU standout Lillash excited to begin pro career
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Keith Lillash is no stranger to Cafaro
Woman charged with Net fraud misses hearing
AUSTINTOWN -- A Leetonia woman charged with stealing more than $13,000 through the Internet auction
LIBERTY Casino Restaurant to take no chances
Through gaming, not gambling, those who can't afford to go to Las Vegas or Atlantic City will get a
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Richard and Dawn Valley, 6723 Finland, Austintown, girl, June 13. Monalisa Mohn
Gazebo chosen for Green-Noel July wedding
YOUNGSTOWN -- Plans for the July wedding of Jennifer Green and Todd Noel, both of 7400 West Blvd.,
Nations must ratify U.N. treaty on child soldiers
Opinion: Say "minesweeper" to most people, and they would probably think of naval vessels especially
ROSTERS West Penn All-Star Game
SOUTH Dave Black, 5-11, 205, fb/lb, Union Area Eugene Hilton, 5-11, 155, qb/db, Union Area
BOARD OF CONTROL Youngstown
The Youngstown Board of Control took the following action today: Gave severance pay to four police
STATE AUDIT Warren Water Department
Here are some weaknesses outlined in a special state audit that was to be released today: Office
Steel processor banks on upswing
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The project is the second expansion in about a year for United Steel
DISEASE OUTBREAK Hospital releases patient
If anything had gone differently, Christin Van Camp would not be here today, doctor says. By
PAVING Howland Township Howland Township trustees have awarded a contract to Diorio Paving of Hubbard to rebuild 10 catchbasins and resurface the following roads this summer. An additional 1.5 miles,
Roseway Avenue from Surrey Road to North End Hightree Avenue from Deforest to Ravenwood Ridge Road
Governor names new YSU trustees
YOUNGSTOWN -- Gov. Bob Taft appointed an attorney and a student to the Youngstown State University
SHARON Budget OK; grade plan will wait
The board will wait to vote on a policy that would require students participating in activities to
Benefit for the blind features Brass Taxi
Benefit for the blind features Brass Taxi WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Brass Taxi, a self-described
Telling Alma's tale
The screenwriter is proud of her upbringing in Youngstown. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR
GETTING IT RIGHT
On Monday, Youngstown State University's budget committee voted to recommend increasing tuition, not
New playground to be constructed
New playground to be constructed YOUNGSTOWN -- Caritas Communities, a partnership of Catholic
Israelis, not Palestinians are Holy Land aggressors
Opinion: Israelis, not Palestinians are Holy Land aggressors EDITOR: I am writing in response to a
Audit hints about scam
The mayor said the audit contains very serious allegations. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
New Middletown council OKs hiring of officer
New Middletown council OKs hiring of officer NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Village council approved hiring
WARREN Board hires new schools business chief
The new director has experience with school business operations. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
SHARPSVILLE Police merger study sought
Maintaining or improving services while controlling costs is the study target. By HAROLD GWIN
With volunteers' help, girls shelter to reopen
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU EAST PALESTINE -- Thanks partly to volunteer labor,
LTV CORP. Creditors panel joins pact talks
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Talks between the union and company were to resume today. By DON
LIBERTY Girard considers old high school
The idea is to have the old high school serve as a backup if the school doesn't reopen on time. By
Brookfield man convicted, awaits sentencing for bigamy
MERCER, Pa. -- An admitted bigamist from Brookfield could face up to two years in prison and a fine
SURPLUS FOOD
Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m. Friday. Bring
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Student mediator makes the most of bad situations
It's summer break for Evangelina Figueroa after a very good sixth-grade year at Sheridan Elementary
NILES OEPA questions remain
The state recommended that the city's plant chief do the job. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Kimberly Howell and Scott Hynes to wed Aug. 4
The engagement of Kimberly Howell, daughter of Walter and Diane Howell of 13 Cherokee Drive, Girard,
Parents announce Mitchell-Blasko engagement
The engagement of Laura Kay Mitchell, 190 Carter Circle, Boardman, and Brian Joseph Blasko, 24
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Peter E. Houk, 34, of 2937 Bainbridge, Youngstown, and
INTERNET Phar-Mor forms partnership for online store
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Phar-Mor's online store is running
YOUNGSTOWN Parks projects
Youngstown Park and Recreation Department capital improvement projects completed since last June:
YOUNGSTOWN Panel recommends city seek proposals for towing
The members also discussed mandating annual taxicab safety inspections. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
TRUMBULL WATER Officials OK jump in rates
Increases will range from just over a half-percent to about 1.3 percent. By STEPHEN SIFF
Plans to go high tech
Youngstown needs to be brought into the high-tech age now, one official says. By DON SHILLING
Elbel-Corbett wedding planned for early July
HUBBARD -- Announced by Nancy Wittenauer, 47 Vida Ave., and Pete Elbel 1415 Collar-Price Road, is
WARREN City will get input on new tax position
A committee will draft a job description and recommend other changes. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
LOWELLVILLE Village budget faces $40,000 shortfall
The projected reduction in tax collection is being attributed to loss of industry in the village.
EAST LIVERPOOL Sheriff's office investigates East Liverpool bridge jumper
The man survived the jump with only scrapes and bruises. EAST LIVERPOOL -- East Liverpool City
LAWRENCE COUNTY Prison in search of woman to act as full-time manager
The money saved in union differentials would pay for the post. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
YOUNGSTOWN Late ex-mayor is praised
Jack C. Hunter devoted his life to helping others, those at his funeral said. By DAVID SKOLNICK
YOUNGSTOWN Woman: Shakoor 'wanted me to lie'
The woman sold her blood to send Shakoor money but said she won't lie for him. By BOB JACKSON
Alpine Springs announces acquisition
YOUNGSTOWN -- Alpine Natural Springs of New Waterford has acquired Wheeler Spring Water Co. of
GIRARD Council plans to discuss pay raise for police chief
Councilman Joseph Manente said the chief is not being singled out. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
HOWLAND Trustees hire company to probe calculation of fire, police levies
The amount generated by the departments' levies dropped about $10,000 last year. HOWLAND --
Trial request denied
Trial request denied YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County Common Pleas Court judge has denied a request
BOARDMAN Shooting prompts equipment upgrade
The shooting showed officials a potentially weak spot in officer protection. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
YOUNGSTOWN Longtime teacher leaves her mark on pupils, families
By LAURIE FISHER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Marsha Fader always asks, "What is best
Warner Realty attempts to get decree reversed
Warner Realty attempts to get decree reversed WARREN -- Warner Realty, no address listed, has
Anna Manofsky, Jason Wallace to be married
WARREN -- The engagement of Anna Marie Manofsky, daughter of Raymond and Diane Manofsky of Warren,
NEW CASTLE Hope for public housing tenants
A similar project in Farrell received a $9 million federal grant. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
A place to play
By ASHLEY POWERS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Printed in crisp white letters on a blue
Jack C. Hunter, 1930-2001
Opinion: If Jack C. Hunter found it hard to believe that he had won the 1969 election for mayor of