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McKelvey suggests involving Traficant
The congressman is willing to get involved in the talks, his spokesman said, but only if both sides
MAHONING COUNTY Elections board OKs redistricting
The board will have a hearing Aug. 14 to consider a complaint about the eligibility of a Youngstown
Miccos honored at surprise party for anniversary
STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Tony Micco, 426 W. Omar Ave., were the guests of honor June 3 at a
IRL SUNTRUST 250 LINEUP
IRL SUNTRUST 250 LINEUP After Friday qualifying; race today At Richmond International Raceway
WAY OF LIFE Christian Web entrepreneur enjoys gift of giving baskets
Cindy Shakley's business offers a variety of themed and personalized gift baskets. By D.A.
Local vocalist
Local vocalist YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown vocalist Adam Luciano now performs with Sounds of Glory
Linnens honored at dinner for 50th anniversary
HUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Linnen, 262 Westview Ave., were the guests of honor at a dinner party
HOWLAND 4th of July celebration -- with a new twist
The fire department trailer features a fire and tornado presentation. By STEPHEN SIFF
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT UThe seizure of property by law enforcement officials from a home and warehouses
Woman sentenced for embezzlement
YOUNGSTOWN -- A judge sentenced a 43-year-old Youngstown woman who embezzled $43,637 from her
A continuing series
A continuing series Last month: A three-day Vindicator series outlined reader attitudes on blight,
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES XFlora MacDonald Auxiliary will meet at 11:45 a.m. July 7 at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Coopers' 50th is celebrated at center, gardens
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cooper, 1829 Overlook Ave., who were married May 26, 1951, were
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ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Babe Ruth (ages 14-15) East Side Kiwanis 7-2, Rondinelli Tuxedo 4-4 -- Matt Guerrieri had a double
8 arrested in sting plead innocent
The defendants are all free on bonds and will be back in court July 11. By PATRICIA MEADE
Agency to probe alleged brutality
The mayor said the city and police department will have no part in the investigation once BCI takes
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Pirates (D. Williams 1-0) at Expos (Vazquez 6-9). When: 7:05. Radio/TV: WBZY-AM (1280), FOX
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
The following people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury: Patrick R. Tobin, 22, North
Rodkey-Colonna wedding to be Oct. 20 in Vermont
STOWE, Vt., -- Plans are being revealed for the upcoming marriage of Theresa Rodkey and John Colonna
CONSOLIDATION Mahoning precincts
Canfield city: 12 to 10. Canfield Township: 10 to 8. Campbell: 18 to 13. Austintown: 61 to 49.
NORTHEAST OHIO Dominion plans to cut bills for most gas users
The average customer would save $31 a month. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR
League elects YSU professor president
YOUNGSTOWN -- The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown recently elected Anne York of
Pentagon: Officer falsified Osprey records
Pentagon: Officer falsified Osprey records WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon has concluded that the
Votino deserves prison for illegal, immoral behavior
Opinion: We have to ask what kind of man entrusted with the well-being of 370 young people as a dean of
Golf fund-raiser
Golf fund-raiser BOARDMAN -- A miniature golf fund-raiser for heart transplant patient George
COLUMBUS Supporters push concealed-gun bill
A person would have to be at least 21 to apply for a permit to carry a concealed firearm, the bill
The number of bachelor's degrees awarded in electrical engineering in the United States declined
The number of bachelor's degrees awarded in electrical engineering in the United States declined
A SECOND ISSUE ON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF A TOWNSHIP ADULT BUSINESS ORDINANCE IS STILL PENDING.
A second issue on the constitutionality of a township adult business ordinance is still pending.
DAMASCUS YSU professor leads solemn task at cemetery site
Unmarked graves in a Quaker cemetery are being moved to make way for a church expansion. By
ON-THE-JOB LEARNING Teachers go into the workplace to better help their students
Teachers and businesses are collaborating on educating the work force of the future. By VERONICA
KNOWING HOME Where to go
The following locations will stamp passports for the Mahoning Cultural Collaborative program:
YSU Environmental health director recommends vaccinating students
Those living in dorms are at high risk of contracting infectious disease because of close quarters,
Associated Press
Associated Press ENDANGERED SITE: The historic Senator Theatre in Baltimore flashes its brilliant
Toastmasters 408 inducts officers
AUSTINTOWN -- Ken Shellito of Warren was inducted as president of Youngstown Executive Toastmasters
Anniversaries of sisters and husbands represent 160 years of marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Paskey of 255 Neff Drive, Canfield, Mr. and Mrs. John Zelina of 1810 Wingate
COLUMBUS Smoking bill goes to House
The bill, which passed in the Senate, would make banning smoking a responsibility of elected
Forum steps up recruiting effort
No hiring will take place until the 61-day-old nurses strike ends, a Forum official said. By
Woman accused of dumping baby is released on bail
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A 19-year-old woman accused of dumping the body of her newborn son in the woods
WW Heating keeps playoff race tight
Rondinelli held off Goldsteins. STRUTHERS -- Upsets continue to shake up the Class B League
MISSION possible
Congregation members went to a foreign land to help people who are far from their homeland. By
Forum Health Northside
Forum Health Northside Frank and Carol Curtis, 676 Cathy Ann Drive, Boardman, girl, June 20.
SCHEDULE Bible school
Fairview United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles. Theme: Way to Go! Good Neighborhood
City cracking down on housing code violators
Opinion: The city of Youngstown is going on the offensive to punish property owners who have shown a
HOLIDAY EVENTS What's planned
Events scheduled for the Independence Day holiday week, as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
MVSD EPA calls for plant upgrades
You must make sure enough qualified people are on the job to keep the water safe, the EPA also told
Burleys mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burley, 907 Pearson Circle, observed their golden wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hayes mark 50th anniversary at reception
BESSEMER, Pa. -- Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hayes of Bessemer celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Area collaborative works to promote cultural diversity
A new program gives Mahoning Valley residents another reason to explore the area's culture and
Alison M. Bush, Kevin I. Huff plan Sept. 15 wedding
YOUNGSTOWN -- Plans for the late summer wedding of Alison Marie Bush and Kevin Isaac Huff, both of
In garden, neighborhood plants seeds of pride
A 7th Ward coalition leader wants to offer other neighborhoods help in creating their own gardens.
FIREWORKS
FIREWORKS Safety tips Tips for a safe Fourth of July from The National Council on Fireworks
Women's day speaker
Women's day speaker YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Flonerra Harris, associate minister at New Bethel
UNITED LOCAL SCHOOLS New contract with teachers
Effective date: Sept. 1 Length of contract: 3 years Current starting salary: $23,879 Current
FOURTH OF JULY Warning: Be careful with fireworks
It is illegal in Ohio to use anything more powerful than trick or novelty fireworks, and
EDUCATION Cyberspace school finishes first year, with mixed reviews
Ohio's first online charter school got off to a rocky start. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
Local dancers on show
Local dancers on show YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown's Judy Conti Dancers tapped their way into the