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INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

The following people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury: Christopher D. Weimer, 23,

NEW CASTLE Group faxes fliers of girl to Texas

The girl's picture will also be placed on bulletin boards in Wal-Mart stores in Texas. By LAURE

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Eckman, 32, of 2384 Bedford Road, Lowellville, and

Cafaro will plead guilty to charge

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER LIBERTY -- John J. Cafaro admits he wined and dined

The indictment describes a greedy elected official who took kickbacks from staff members and goods

LEAH SHOAFF, 85

BROOKFIELD -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Baird Funeral Home, Greenville, Pa., for Leah

DeBartolo's gift to sports

Opinion: For many years, the DeBartolo name has been associated with philanthropic support of the Mahoning

CATHERINE JOHNSON, 73

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Monday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for

PREP SOFTBALL Western Reserve romps to win

The Blue Devils jumped on ICL opponent Jackson-Milton for six runs early. By BILL SULLIVAN

BAR ASSOCIATION Law Week winners

Here are winners of the Trumbull County Bar Association's Law Week Contest. All Trumbull County

Bristol High snaps Southington's streak

SOUTHINGTON -- Sarah Henry pitched a one-hitter, while Katie Leasure had three singles as the

PREP SUMMARIES &amp; amp; SCHEDULES

FRIDAY BASEBALL REGULAR SEASON Boardman 14, Mooney 7 Canfield 5, Warren Harding 1 Mineral

ROSIE H. FIGGINS, 53

FARRELL, Pa. -- Services will be at noon Wednesday in Cedar Avenue Church of God, 1045 Cedar Ave.,

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials set hearing to debate Perry Twp. annexation plan

The city says many septic systems in the area are failing. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

NILES Replica McKinley house back on track

Groundbreaking initially was expected next month. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

GRAEDONS People's Pharmacy Screen sunblock for side effects

Q. Can you tell me what to do about sunblock? I have become increasingly sensitive to the sun,

PITTSBURGH Area trio aims for Steel City marathon

The men met through business and started running about the same time. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

CLUB CALENDAR

ADVISORIES XChampion Parents Advisory will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the high school media

PROFILE

PROFILE J.J. Cafaro jName: John J. Cafaro Age: 49. Homes: Liberty and Chevy Chase, Md.

Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside Tod and Laurie Applegarth, 11481 Beard Road, New Springfield, girl, May 3.

MAHONING COUNTY Man sues estranged wife who shot him

The Boardman woman also has criminal charges pending from the shooting. By BOB JACKSON

Woodcarver will lead workshop

CLARION -- Woodcarver Debbie Barr of Distant, Pa., will lead a workshop titled "Carving Figurines,

Political dispute in Struthers turns personal on voice mail

The mayor said he made a mistake endorsing Orenic four years ago. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR

Traficant vows to fight

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- This time around, U.S. Rep. James A.

An Ohio congressman says that when a fellow House member goes astray it makes it difficult for the

STELLA THERESA SABOL. 79

CAMPBELL -- Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at the Wasko Funeral Home, here, and at 10 a.m. in

SOZON E. LYRAS, 74

CAMPBELL -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church for Sozon

Traficant's indictment is trouble for him and area

Opinion: Under almost any other circumstances, we would call for U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. to step

Summary of police activity:

Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN April 23 Arrest: A 27 year-old man was arrested at Market

SHARON Winner, Fla. company team up

Operations of the Florida company will be moved to Sharon. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS

FUND-RAISER The public is invited

The Trumbull County Cystic Fibrosis Chapter's 25th annual Fresh Air Charity Ball will be held:

ON CAMPUS College news and notes

MARIETTA Matt DeSalvo, junior pitcher from New Castle Union High, was named Ohio Athletic

JAMES L. ROBINSON, 24

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Rising Star Baptist Church for James L.

News brings mixed reaction from political colleagues

An Ohio congressman says that when a fellow House member goes astray it makes it difficult for the

County officials review bids for Damascus sewer project

YOUNGSTOWN -- A third round of bids for a sewer project in Damascus is being reviewed, and Mahoning

AUGUST J. VADINO, 68

GIRARD -- Memorial services will be later in Arkansas for August J. Vadino, 68, of Grubbs, Ark.,

GAME TIME Tonight

Who: Rockies (Cacon 0-0) at Pirates (Olivares 1-3). When: 7:05. Radio/TV: WKST-AM (1200), FOX

YOUNGSTOWN Road-rage case goes to jury

YOUNGSTOWN -- Jury deliberation will begin Monday in the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court trial of

MARTHA KAPUSTA, 81

TRANSFER, PA. -- Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday in Christ Lutheran Church, Sharon, Pa., for

Forum Health, union schedule talks

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The union president said the federal mediator has proposed moving the

DEATH RECORD

HOUK, Milan, 80, of 2419 Trussitt Ave., Youngstown (McVean & amp; Hughes). CLEARY, Edward,

LOVIE A. CRANE, 84

WARREN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Hall Funeral Home for Lovie A. Crane, 84, of 1926

LOIS H. SCOTT, 68

WARREN -- Services will be at noon Monday in Second Baptist Church for Lois H. Scott, 68, of 1926

COLUMBIANA Storyteller's puppets keep kids mesmerized

The local storyteller gives life to a menagerie of nearly 200 puppets. By NANCY TULLIS

MERCER COUNTY Committee to put funds toward study

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The Mercer County Industrial Development Authority has agreed to give the

PREP SOFTBALL Spartans give Rams first loss

Marissa Bartholomew's one-hitter and Boardman's 13 hits shattered Mineral Ridge. By JOHN KOVACH

DAVID A. EMERINE II, 32

WARREN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for David A. Emerine

VIOLA K. SEARFOSS, 84

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Church of Genesis, for Viola K.

Trumbull officials seek to hire replacement for county schools chief

Trumbull officials seek to hire replacement for county schools chief WARREN -- The governing board

6 plead innocent to drug charges

Three more were arrested this week as part of a drug probe. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Many express support for congressman

Many wouldn't talk; some know Traficant, others are fearful. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

LISBON Ex-worker in home gets probation

The man is banned from further work as a caregiver. LISBON -- A former group home worker will

GAME TIME Today

Who: Indians (Drew 0-1) at Devil Rays (Wilson 1-3). When: 4:15. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM (570), WPIC-AM

Employers, disabled benefit from program

Three area companies create jobs for disabled workers and receive thousands of dollars in free

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