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PET PRODUCTS
PET PRODUCTS What's new Among the thousands of wares on display at a recent American Pet
FARRELL Woman to move project after council's decision
The city also was challenged for giving a proposed playground site to a planned private apartment
SALEM SCHOOLS Board fills positions for 2 new programs
The yearbook staff is asking the school board for funding help. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Apartment owner's trial
Apartment owner's trial STRUTHERS -- A trial has been set for Kim Stocker, owner of the Spring
NEW CASTLE. Rep. LaGrotta seeks extended calling area
A 1997 study showed there weren't enough calls to surrounding communities to warrant extending local
Lawmaker apologizes for comments in May
The councilwoman said a group of clergymen insisted a public apology was needed. FARRELL, Pa. --
REGION Delphi, new GM supplier are granted state loans
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Each plant is expected to employ about 180 people. YOUNGSTOWN --
WARREN Panel aims to boost music hall income
The city is to decide whether it will help to fund the music hall for the rest of the year. By
YOUNGSTOWN Apartment building will be demolished
The city will work with private and nonprofit developers on a new building. By ROGER G. SMITH
NORTH LIMA Officers wound fugitive
The 44-year-old fugitive is wanted in other states on various charges. NORTH LIMA -- Peter James
NORTH LIMA Shootout leaves fugitive injured
The 44-year-old fugitive is wanted in other states on various charges. NORTH LIMA -- Peter James
Board releases money for projects
COLUMBUS -- The State Controlling Board approved the release of $196,565 to the state Department of
TRUMBULL COUNTY 2 inmates walk away from work-release jobs
An inmate incompetent to stand trial was mistakenly released from the jail, officials said. By
Roklyn DePerro, D.S. Turner Jr. to wed Nov. 3
CANFIELD -- Dr. and Mrs. Michael P. DePerro Jr., 3987 Fairway Drive, are announcing the coming
A BIGOT WHO TAUGHT US TOLERANCE
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The death Thursday of actor Carroll O'Connor, 76, marked a milestone for Americans
CANFIELD Teacher has meningitis
Only one out of every 1,000 people infected with the virus develops the disease. By IAN HILL
HUBBARD School board appoints new superintendent
In other business, the school district treasurer suggested using any reserve funds to meet possible
WARREN Meeting addresses racial divide
At Monday's community breakfast, Warren's police chief noted he wants city officers to complete a
BOARDMAN Fireworks debris strikes woman, family's property
A township woman was treated for minor injuries after stray debris burned her arm. By JOHN W.
LOWELLVILLE Mayor, council debate waste issue
The mayor wants the village and its residents to be more fully compensated for BFI's ammonia
WW Heating chills Alltel; Astro's defeat Rondinelli
STRUTHERS -- Chris Russo and Sean Weyant homered and each had two hits Monday as WW Heating beat
MERCER COUNTY Legislature passes bill to sell land for jail site
The new jail has a price of $17 million and would house 266 prisoners. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Diamonds from war-torn Africa no one's best friend
Opinion: Two members of Congress from Ohio are lending their voices to the growing chorus in Washington
14-year-olds injured after crashing car
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 14-year-old East Boston Avenue boy who crashed a 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier into a tree
Jackson-Milton pupils' meal prices to rise
NORTH JACKSON -- The cost of breakfast and lunch in Jackson-Milton schools will be going up next
Commission names interim fire chief
Commission names interim fire chief WARREN -- The Warren Civil Service Commission certified
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Scrappers (1-6) at Brooklyn Cyclones (4-3). When: 7:05. Radio: WBBW-AM (1240).
Scouts will be prepared for fun
The 75th anniversary of Canfield's Boy Scout troop -- the second-oldest in Mahoning County -- will
AGENDA
AGENDA WEDNESDAY Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association executive committee, noon, 9 W.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Educational Service Center selects new superintendent
The new superintendent will be paid $95,000. By AMANDA DAVIS and STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel Weimer, 30, Kent, and Georgia Tambais, 38, of 1024
Trustees OK Austintown budget plan
AUSTINTOWN -- Township trustees have approved their proposed budget for 2002. The budget, approved
SHARON PennDOT works to reopen freeway damaged in blast
State Street Bridge downtown will be closed to pedestrians during the Small Ships Revue. SHARON,
GIRARD Lawmakers to postpone pay raises
Mayor James Melfi nixed management increases. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD
NEOUCOM Estate gift lets medical school add position
The medical school's public health chairman will help local health departments track infectious
Man isn't charged in raccoon shooting
CANFIELD -- The city attorney has decided not to charge a South Broad Street man for shooting a
LEETONIA Chief explains staff problem
The chief is rotating some road patrolmen to fill dispatching shifts. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
"We liked some of his ideas. We liked what he did in Girard. The superintendent of the Educational
"We liked some of his ideas. We liked what he did in Girard. The superintendent of the Educational
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Babe Ruth (age 14-15) Youngstown Express 15, Astro Falcons 4 -- Mike Eliseo singled
NEW CASTLE Couple seeks reduced bail in dead baby case
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Defense attorneys for an Ellwood
REUNIONS
XThe 59th annual reunion of Boardman Pioneers will be held from noon to 4 p.m. July 15 at the
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Kim Maine of Canfield was not dancing at the time she was interviewed for an
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Thompson-Jones wedding to be held in Indiana
WESTGATE, IOWA -- Announced by William and Connie Thompson of Westgate, are plans for the autumn
Man dies in car crash
Man dies in car crash GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Hempfield Township police said a Greenville man died when
Officials find burglary after fire is doused
BOARDMAN -- Officials suspect a weekend house fire may have been deliberately set to cover up a
Carol Valensi to marry Tim Zieroff in July ceremony at Swanton church
Plans for the approaching marriage of Carol Valensi and Tim Zieroff, both of 2121 Longport Drive,
Manufacturer to relocate facility
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN COITSVILLE -- A Coitsville company is relocating a 13,000-square-foot
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Ronald and Andrea Bunofsky, 1166 S. Albright-McKay Road, Hubbard, boy, June
Anderson-Birt wedding plans are announced
BOARDMAN -- Paul R. and Janice Harper, 6758 West Blvd., are announcing plans for the forthcoming
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY GED grads give eloquent speeches of elation
In June, many accolades go to high school graduates -- as well they should. But recently, about 50
HERMITAGE Ex-coach admits sex with 3 students
The district attorney accepted the plea arrangement because Votino admitted responsibility and the
NEGLEY County OKs landfill, but with conditions
Two of the conditions involve protection of residential water wells. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
LORDSTOWN Officials euthanize wandering wild bear
The animal was captured twice in a residential area and exhibited no fear of humans, a state
CPR block watch
CPR block watch YOUNGSTOWN -- The CPR block watch will feature the topic of "What's Happening With
Community pride program to begin
GIRARD -- A committee of city workers hopes to begin a community pride program early in July. "We