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Patient care is principal concern in nurses strike
Opinion: Patient care is principal concern in nurses strike EDITOR: A letter printed in last Friday's
NEW CASTLE Missing ad sets council vote on borrowing
Council members approved a grant application that will pay for housing for victims of domestic
Date announced for Long-Parson wedding rite
Don and Judy Waltemire of Warren and Lana Parson of Austintown are revealing plans for the upcoming
Miss Hart to wed Dana Toro Jr. in June 22 rite
COLUMBIANA -- John and Donna Vansil, 153 Apache, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori
Diabetes growing as health problem
Diabetes growing as health problem Males with abdominal girth of more than 40 inches and women
Strike ends, wounds remain
An HMHP spokesman said the situation should be better once workers are back on the job. By IAN
TRUMBULL COUNTY Districts to vote on career center contract
The current pact, approved in 1997, runs out next year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
LEETONIA PARKS Frustrations take toll on board
Vandalism over the years has progressed from mischief to destruction. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
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Connectors link Cortland plant to the future
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The company pursues lines outside the automotive industry for growth.
CONGRESS Act would toughen import regulations
Tougher laws would apply to Mexico and Canada, despite the NAFTA. SHARON, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. Phil
MEMORIAL DAY Area events
Memorial Day weekend events, as provided by sponsoring communities: MAHONING COUNTY AUSTINTOWN
Promotion for trooper
Promotion for trooper CANFIELD -- A promotion was planned today in Columbus for Sgt. Rudy Zemelka
OHIO STATE 2001 schedule
September 8 -- AKRON 15 -- SAN DIEGO STATE 22 -- at UCLA 29 -- at Indiana October 6 --
WILMINGTON SCHOOLS Kids make a quilt as a pieceful gesture
Elementary pupils are piecing together memories for a nursing home resident. By ELLEN J. LIST
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County The following people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury:
THE FUTURE IS NOW Computers keep plant on track
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN An industry analyst and a Microsoft official praise Packard's new
MORE PREPS INSIDE
UChampion and Southington's softball teams advanced to regional finals in Division III and Div. IV,
A MASSIVE MESS AT THE FBI
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Lately, Americans may be wondering if the first letter in the FBI's acronym stands
Two Liberty robberies occur in the daytime
Two Liberty robberies occur in the daytime LIBERTY -- Police are investigating two robberies that
MAHONING COUNTY Ex-Campbell officer gets jail in assault
The judge sentenced Darkadakis to four years in jail, but he'll serve three months. By BOB JACKSON
YMCA plans open house for new director
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley YMCA has a new executive director. The agency's board of
KEEPING SAFE Crime prevention tips
Dan Valentine, a Salem Township constable and Beaver Township police officer, suggests residents and
GIRARD Firearms programs will target safety, liability
Trigger locks will be given away Tuesday and Wednesday. GIRARD -- Officials here have scheduled
WARREN WCI Steel reports latest loss in quarter
THE VINDICATOR/YOUNGSTOWN One official said the company faces a 'shallow, slow and quite lengthy'
SALEM TOWNSHIP Police warn residents of area thefts
One chief believes thieves are targeting homes and businesses in rural areas. By NANCY TULLIS
CONTRACT DETAILS What's included
Some of the key issues addressed in the new three-year agreement include: WAGES Old agreement:
OHIO EXPORTS Growth report
Businesses in Ohio exported more than $26 billion in goods in 2000, according to the Ohio Department
ARENA BOARD News and notes
The board overseeing the proposed downtown civic center handled these issues Thursday: Received a
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 11
Faculty can force students to lives of academic honesty
Opinion: Once again, college faculty are writhing over the paucity of decent research by their students, who
SHARPSVILLE Debate over Shenango consolidation heats up
Some say the five municipalities should remain as districts, forming a city with a population of a
LAWRENCE COUNTY District attorney to take on abuse
No extra manpower or money will be needed for the district attorney's office. By LAURE CIOFFI
Mechanics are hospitalized after accident in their garage
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police said two mechanics were injured when a truck they had repaired drove over
Lawrence County contractor to pay clients in paving fraud
HARRISBURG -- A Lawrence County paving contractor has been ordered to pay $18,000 in consumer
Officials urge board to build power plant
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- Supporters of a $600 million electric power
Traficant offers school-funds bill
The bill would allocate $500 million for poor schools for construction projects. By DAVID SKOLNICK
MERCER COUNTY Boy, 3, honored for 911 call
The director of the 911 center isn't sure whether tapes of the calls that brought criticism are
MAHONING COUNTY Courts to begin using video arraignment soon
The system will allow some suspects to be arraigned without leaving the jail. By BOB JACKSON
QUILTING What you need to know
THREE PARTS TO A PATCHWORK QUILT: Top patch layer: Is made of individual fabric shapes joined with
WEST MIDDLESEX Coach pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Richard Holzworth resigned as assistant coach. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU WEST
DIV. I REGIONAL TRACK & amp; FIELD A matter of inches: Vallos headed to state
The junior missed first place in the discus by 1 inch. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Officials to give raise to summer helpers
Officials to give raise to summer helpers NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County's summer help is
GAIL WHITE Bike-riding veterans find new ways to serve
As a child, I remember my Uncle John Bintrim coming home for Christmas in his Navy uniform. He
Officials dismiss assistant fire chief
Warren's safety-service director said filing of an EEOC complaint had no role in the termination of
Wife of Campbell schools chief faces court date in felony theft
BOARDMAN -- A part-time teacher's aide at Campbell Memorial High School, who is the wife of the
CORTLAND FACILITY
CORTLAND FACILITY Fast facts Details on Delphi Packard Electric Systems' recently renovated
YSU Trade event targets worldwide business
THE VINDICATOR/YOUNGSTOWN The event gave local business owners a chance to explore international
PENGUIN CLUB SALUTE Tressel ready for big test in the fall
The Buckeyes coach said his team made strides during spring practice. By BRIAN RICHESSON
Miss Anderson to wed Mr. Penn in June ceremony
YOUNGSTOWN -- Melvin and Mary Anderson of Youngstown announce the engagement of their daughter,
State's biennium budget retains secrecy clause
Opinion: Republican leaders in the Ohio General Assembly have sent a chilling message to the citizens of this
WARREN County recorders worry about plan
The president of the Ohio Recorders' Association has objections to the bill. By STEPHEN SIFF
MAHONING CO. Judges prohibit smoking in county courthouse
Judges still have the option of letting jurors and lawyers smoke in their offices. By BOB JACKSON
Courthouse renovations to begin
The work should begin in a few weeks. MERCER -- Commissioners hired a construction company for the
Local police gear up again for hot rod show
Officials do not expect many changes this year. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Negotiations stall for Forum Health, nurses
YOUNGSTOWN-- Talks between Forum Health officials and negotiators for the Youngstown General Duty
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Memorial Day
State, county and federal agencies and other businesses that will be closed Memorial Day, Monday,
STEEL INDUSTRY LTV gives warning on risk of closing
LTV is sending workers a letter that warns of a shutdown risk. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS YOUNGSTOWN --