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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Eleven advance to Fourth Degree
YOUNGSTOWN -- Eleven members from the Youngstown Bishop James W. Malone Assembly 826 of the Knights
Widening, flattening planned for small section of 422
PARKMAN -- A 1.6 mile stretch of U.S. Route 422 here that has been the site of numerous accidents
Lakeview High bands, majorettes win honors
Lakeview High bands, majorettes win honors CORTLAND -- The Lakeview High School Concert Band won
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XThe American Association of University Women Gourmet Group will meet at 1 p.m.
NILES SCHOOLS Board awards pact for project
The company that was awarded the contract offered the lowest of the eight bids for the project. By
LISBON Ex-trooper charged again in runaway case
The ex-trooper is completing a previous sentence following a conviction on the same charge. LISBON
CAMPBELL Drill prepares crews for real thing
Emergency crews practice reacting to simulations as if they actually happened. VINDICATOR STAFF
MCDONALD School board fills position for art teacher at Roosevelt
A board member will try to answer a parent's complaint about her daughter's inability to use the
Benefit car show
Benefit car show BUTLER, Pa. -- A car show benefiting Lifesteps Family Caring Fund is planned for
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Eagles' win over Sharon is bonus
Kennedy Christian's softball team ended its regular season 12-4 in the MCAC after going 4-12 last
Safety day for kids to feature free finger printing
AUSTINTOWN -- Dr. Michael P. Weaver, D.C., will have a health, safety and environmental awareness
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS Champion going to regional; Western Reserve eyes berth
ORWELL -- Stephanie Weaver scattered three hits, struck out eight and didn't walk a batter, as the
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John F. Bartoletti Jr., 30, of 127 Cleveland, Youngstown, and
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BABE RUTH 14s) Youngstown Sluggers finished in third place in the Stow 14-year old
Watt's one-hitter keys 'Cats
Niles' P.J. Rishel had a three-hitter in the 3-0 loss. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Payment for damage
Payment for damage SMITH -- Ohio Edison Co. has paid the township $2,000 to cover damage to Martin
YOUNGSTOWN Retired lieutenant colonel wins award for service
The military can't succeed in its role without support of the citizenry, said a top-ranking military
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Brewers (Sheets 4-2) at Pirates (Anderson 2-3). When: 7:05. Radio/TV: WKST-AM (1200), FOX
A NEW DIRECTION Youngstown State and the Midwestern Collegiate Conference
YSU and the MCC U Former MCC commissioner Daniel "Tucker" DiEdwardo (1989-92) served as both the
Memorial honors officers
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- The bravest act a police officer performs
YOUNGSTOWN Pharmacist gets two years' probation
The Canfield man is fighting a two-year suspension of his druggist's license. By BOB JACKSON
Fund for injured woman
Fund for injured woman STRUTHERS -- Representatives from Christ Community Church have set up a
Eagles Auxiliary 3298 to install officers
AUSTINTOWN -- Austintown Eagles 3298 will hold a joint installation of club and auxiliary officers
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GIRARD Board relaxes bid rules to spur work at school
To speed up carpeting and ventilation changes, the school board will advertise for bids for only one
County offices' phone-line outage tied to mix-up in bill arrangement
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- An apparent mix-up in handling an overdue
NEW CASTLE District to build road behind school
The board is looking for a new construction manager for its building project. By LAURE CIOFFI
CEREMONY List of officers
These Mahoning Valley officers were killed in the line of duty: Campbell Police Department
Ohio needs more from Bush energy proposals
Opinion: Yesterday President Bush unveiled his long awaited energy policy calling on the nation to "modernize
Summer wedding for Shari Cheff, Dennis Gonatas
STRUTHERS -- Shirley Cheff of Struthers is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Shari Joyce
COLUMBIANA Collapsed sewer line delays project
Street repairs are last on the list, the manager said. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
PREP TRACK Season-best jump moves Simpson on
The Warren Harding athlete won the long jump at the Division I district meet. By MARK W. MILLER
DIVISION I BASEBALL Boardman is district champion
The Spartans (22-5) drilled Shaker Heights, 10-3. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR CORESPONDENT
LISBON County phone-line outage tied to mix-up in billing
Commissioners said cash-flow problems caused the county to fall behind on payments. By NORMAN
Shootings injure 2 men
Shootings injure 2 men YOUNGSTOWN -- Separate shootings on the North Side late Thursday and early
ARMED FORCES Honorees
Other recipients of 2001 outstanding reservists, guardsmen and cadets' honors at Thursday's Armed
MAHONING VALLEY Memorial honors officers
Law enforcement officials gathered to remember Mahoning and Trumbull police officers who died in the
SHARON Chief seeks regulation of out-of-town solicitors
Requiring a five-day waiting period to get a solicitation permit would give police time to check out
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth James and Gracie Tubbs, 3175 Pine Hollow, Youngstown, boy, May 17. Eric and
2nd case names trustees as defendants
CANFIELD -- Monday's court hearing could be the last one for the CWORD lawsuit against the township
SHARON Standing to get a lot of bucks for their bang
The mayor believes filmmakers will be willing to pay to film the dropping of the bridge. SHARON,
District awaits new buildings
A concrete section from the current high school will become an archway at the new school. By PAUL
HOSPITAL STRIKES Officials hear issues in disputes
A Humility of Mary executive faced off against union leaders; the Forum Health chief executive
Legal issue delays plans for Packard
By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Packard Band trustees have hit a snag in
The arena board approved this six-month budget Thursday:
The arena board approved this six-month budget Thursday: Office rental: $1 (city-owned Wick
Kalin Freisen to be bride of Jeffrey Myers
NEWTON FALLS -- Edward and Sherry Freisen, 2730 W. River Road, are announcing the engagement of
By LAURIE M. FISHER
By LAURIE M. FISHER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Brendan Ellis grinned as he leaped into his
YOUNGSTOWN Arena board asks city for draft of contract
The board hopes to secure a management company for the project by August. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
SOFTBALL South Range repeats as Div. III district champ
Pitcher Jenn Toth was strong and Sam Hoover's home run was a catalyst. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR
Unknowns replaced by recognized teams
YSU's men's basketball coach John Robic expects attendance to improve. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
SOCRATES CAFE At events, philosophy's welcome
The author will bring his unique ideas to the Valley. By JENNINE ZELEZNIK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Brodeur suddenly 'good' again
PITTSBURGH -- So much for that shaky confidence problem the Pittsburgh Penguins were supposed to
Ross-Chiaberta vows planned for July 21
BOARDMAN -- Announcement of the engagement of Amy M. Ross, 138 N. Cadillac Drive, and Daniel A.
YSU SPORTS Conference change to be official
Concerns over travel costs and low attendance at games in the Mid-Continent Conference led
Howland tops Struthers 2-1 in 12 innings
HOWLAND -- It wasn't an expected outcome for Struthers High senior pitcher Tina Palumbo -- not after
CANFIELD Group files suit over road project
The suit says the trustees tried to stop annexation by improving a road. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Task force probe pleases selectee
The first step the appointee will take is to meet with local authorities to assess the case's
Catherine Enders to be June bride of Jeffrey Carlton
COVINA, Calif. -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Enders, 21172 Cloverland Drive, are announcing the engagement
CAMPBELL Toxic-spill drill prepares crews for the real thing
Emergency crews practice reacting to simulations as if they actually happened. VINDICATOR STAFF
GAIL WHITE 'Party van' has become a member of the family
We bought a pop-up camper two years ago. It was a used, 1980s version. "The biggest pop-up ever
PARKMAN Widening, flattening planned for 1.6 mile section of U.S. 422
The road changes projected will take two summers and will cost an estimated $5.5 million. PARKMAN
RAINBOW RENTALS After down year, chain foresees brighter days
Past profit levels should return by the end of this year, a company official says. By DON SHILLING
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins play lethargic in 3-0 loss
New Jersey has regained home-ice advantage. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF PITTSBURGH
Gordon-Deaner wedding planned at Canfield church
CANFIELD -- Announced by Ron and Florence Gordon, 410 Chatsworth Lane, are plans for the upcoming
Forum Health fails to show up for negotiations
By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Striking nurses at Forum Health were
Ursuline tennis players qualify for state
MASSILLON -- Ursuline High's Donald Person has qualified for the Division II state tournament in
TRANSIT Shenango Valley
The Shenango Valley Shuttle Service is planning nearly $500,000 worth of passenger amenity
AUTO INDUSTRY Lordstown cars get better
Foreign vehicles top U.S. vehicles in quality. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS LORDSTOWN -- Cars produced
St. Michael Altar Guild installs leaders
CANFIELD -- St. Michael Altar Guild of St. Michael Church held installation of officers for 2001-02
WP Motorsports has entry in ARCA event set Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN -- After three top-five finishes in its last three races in April and May, the WP
Conference to deal with work, industry
YOUNGSTOWN -- Steel workers from Gary, Ind., and Baltimore whose writings are part of a new steel
CONCERT Piano competition winners to present recital on Sunday
Winning selections will be reprised during a public performance. YOUNGSTOWN -- An awards recital
MERCER Absentee ballots appear to change election outcome
Officials say that after the count of the absentee ballots, the incumbent won the election by one
Becker-Shogren wedding plans are revealed
NORTH LIMA -- Richard and Bernadine Becker, 1715 E. Middletown Road, are announcing the forthcoming
Conference change to be official
YOUNGSTOWN -- A new era in Youngstown State University athletics will dawn July 1, when the school
U.S. CONGRESS Panel OKs Traficant amendment
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The House Rules Committee is
DIVISION II BASEBALL Poland ends Cards' run
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS -- Poland High baseball coach Steve Rohan
Top seeds advance
Mineral Ridge and Southington will play for the Division IV district softball championship. By
WARREN Legal issue delays plans for Packard
Can the music hall operate without the city's help? That's what officials are working toward. By
Pamela Freeze, Michael Kavali plan summer rite
POLAND -- David and Patricia Freeze of Poland are announcing plans for the forthcoming marriage of
Officials hear issues in disputes
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- A hospital executive says
Welsh club sets installation ceremony
ELLSWORTH -- Officers who will head the Calon Lan Welsh Club in the coming season will be installed