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KENT STATE GRADUATE At 80, she pursues art for her sake
The former teacher says 'artistic unrest' prompted her to return to class as a student. By AMANDA
Sewer system is recommended for Winona septic problems
SALEM -- Columbiana County commissioners expect to decide in the next few weeks what sort of sewer
Speece throws gem
The Western Reserve pitcher didn't know she threw a no-hitter against Leetonia. By BILL SULLIVAN
COLUMBIANA CO. Student faces threat charge
The boy believed he was being picked on, a prosecutor said. LISBON -- A Beaver Local High School
SECTIONAL BASEBALL Canfield's early rally holds off Salem in Div. II tournament
The Cardinals scored five times in the first inning and then held on for a 7-5 win. By JOHN BUTERA
ELLWOOD CITY, PA. Robbery suspects arrested
Preliminary hearings are scheduled for Wednesday. ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- Police say they have
DIV. II Cormell rescues Wildcats at end
Struthers was down to its final out when the team rallied for a tournament win. By PAUL TRGOVAC
FOWLER Family dog attacks toddler
The young boy has several large bites on his back but is resting comfortably. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
MERCER Man who fought police is sentenced
Another man will be jailed for writing checks on another person's account. MERCER, Pa. -- A
WARREN Two fire stations to reopen
Five firefighters will be back on the job at the beginning of the week. WARREN -- Two fire
MAHONING VALLEY Train to carry toxic waste
Emergency management personnel will be notified 24 hours in advance. By STEPHEN SIFF
MAHONING COUNTY Officials offer help to keep GM
A tax abatement is out, but commissioners can help with infrastructure money. By BOB JACKSON
TOURNAMENT SOFTBALL Champion gets 10th straight win
LaBrae and Jackson-Milton also posted tournament victories. CHAMPION -- The Champion High softball
WARREN Chief lays down the law at hot spot
One neighbor said he is harassed every time he goes outside. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and AMANDA DAVIS
Premature tax cuts bad news for states
Opinion: The difficulties faced by a number of states -- including Ohio -- whose legislatures cut taxes in
COLUMBIANA Principal interviews continue
Staff, parents and students are involved in interviewing principal candidates. By NANCY TULLIS
LAWRENCE COUNTY Defender's office to get extra attorney
Court mandates have led to an increase in trials. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior
YOUNGSTOWN Goodwill honors program graduates
Training is tailored to the needs of each Goodwill client, the program's marketing director says.
REGULAR SEASON BASEBALL Ursuline edges South Range, 7-6
The Irish scored the winning run on Steve Stroney's single in the seventh. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
FEC seeks explanation for campaign repayments
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John H. Benson, 31, of 7367 West Blvd., #6, Boardman, and
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Devil Rays (Rekar 0-0) at Indians (Finley 3-2). When: 7:05. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM (570), WPIC-
Orenic's election defeat speaks well of Struthers
Opinion: Michael Orenic has resigned as president of Struthers City Council in the wake of his defeat in
DIVISION II BASEBALL Poland's Nastase beats Chaney
The Bulldogs pitcher allowed just four hits in a 9-1 complete game victory. By BRIAN RICHESSON
HERMITAGE Ruling due on motion in demolition of house
The house may be gone, but the legal battle goes on. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Commonwealth Court could
East Palestine boys, girls dominate Tri-County
EAST PALESTINE -- The East Palestine High boys and girls won Tri-County League championships
GIRARD SCHOOL More pupils return to class
The board president says Prospect Elementary School is just about back on track. By TIM YOVICH
Forum Health Care paying strike breakers, not nurses
Opinion: Forum Health Care paying strike breakers, not nurses EDITOR: I am a teacher and lifetime
MERCER COUNTY Officials open bids for building
One of two bids received for providing small buses has to be reviewed to see if it can be considered
BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH REICH
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The search for a nominee for assistant secretary of state for Western hemisphere
CCA will hold scholarship luncheon
BOARDMAN -- The Catholic Collegiate Association will hold its scholarship luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
WAITING TABLES, SAVING A LIFE Taking quick action
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- Close to the end of her busy Sunday afternoon
TRAFICANT CASE Answering the charges
The congressman's spokesman in Washington, D.C., said his boss still intends to be his own lawyer.
Neshannock school plan has no tax increase
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Taxes would not be increased in a $12 million spending plan introduced for the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials mull action against trailer park
The owner of the trailer park says he's doing what's necessary to make everybody happy. By AMANDA
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
BASEBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES DIVISION II TOURNAMENT Poland 9, Chaney 1 Canfield 7, Salem 5
Man beaten in robbery
Man beaten in robbery YOUNGSTOWN -- A 75-year-old man robbed of $20 and severely beaten with a
AUSTINTOWN Police arrest 3 theft suspects after chase
The chase ended at Compass West apartments. AUSTINTOWN -- Three area men are charged with theft
Sharpsville grant use is mulled
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The borough is wasting no time mapping out plans to use a $7,400 grant to combat
Canfield doubles teams advance to Division I district tournament
MASSILLON -- Two Canfield High doubles teams advanced to the Division I district tournament
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County These people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury:
MOVING ON Pittsburgh Penguins
Thursday Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 2, OT, Pittsburgh wins series 4-3 CONFERENCE FINALS Penguins
3 plead innocent in Fitch drug case
AUSTINTOWN -- Two more Austintown residents and a Canfield resident have pleaded innocent to charges
LAWRENCE COUNTY Political, labor leaders back Bob Casey Jr. for governor
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County's political and labor leaders turned out in full-force to make an
Raiders runner on the clock
Kim Nemergut isn't sweating just yet. The South Range High senior and defending Division III state
ANNUAL AWARDS Goodwill Industries Inc.
Employee of the Year: John Gimbel. Graduates of the Year: Robert Volsko, Dan Wallack and Jeff
VFW Post 6488, auxiliary to seat leaders
YOUNGSTOWN -- Donald Lockett VFW Post 6488 and its auxiliary will hold a joint installation of
MILL CREEK PARK Lower millage set for levy
The 1.75-mill levy would maintain current facilities, but wouldn't allow big projects, park board
MAHONING COUNTY Forum deals with losses
Officials are looking for ways to cut costs and raise revenue. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN Expert on character education discusses youths, civil behavior
Schools have a proper role in teaching the guiding principles of civil behavior, speaker says. By
SALEM Officials expect road, utility work to delay Wal-Mart
One official said it makes sense to tie into new water and sewer lines. By NORMAN LEIGH
YOUNGSTOWN Arena board wants meeting
Arena board members have plenty to say to Youngstown City Council members. By ROGER G. SMITH
Summer recreation
Summer recreation HOWLAND -- Registration has begun for Howland Township's summer recreation
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial
Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Christopher and Jennifer Clancy, 205 Wae Trail, Cortland, girl, May
NEW CASTLE Council takes out $1.9M bond issue for city project
City officials agreed to extend tax exempt status on 34 acres to 2013. By LAURE CIOFFI
PA. MUSEUM Display adds tune by Rep. Gruitza
The lawmaker says this is his second favorite song. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- It's a little known fact
SOFTBALL Boardman, Poland clinch league titles
Fitch and Canfield shut out conference opponents. BOARDMAN -- The road to the Steel Valley
LIBERTY School honors mentors for tutoring in reading
Reading mentors range from middle-school pupils to people in their 80s. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
McDonald school board awards construction contracts
McDONALD -- The board of education awarded contracts Thursday for site and foundation work for the
By DAVID SKOLNICK
By DAVID SKOLNICK AND PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS YOUNGSTOWN -- Despite concerns
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WARREN CSC hires firm to prepare for liquidation
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWNThe Chicago company will also help the troubled steel mill collect some
Amateur radio day set
Amateur radio day set YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown ITT Technical Institute will conduct an amateur
GAIL WHITE Teaching compassion through C.H.R.I.S.T.I.E.
There is no better story as we near Mother's Day than that of a mother and 525 children. Charn