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CRIME SOLVER
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County The robbery of a shoe store is the focus of Mercer County Crime
YOUNGSTOWN -- When it comes to the funeral business, the Youngstown area has a rich tradition that
YOUNGSTOWN -- When it comes to the funeral business, the Youngstown area has a rich tradition that
Society holding wreath sale
MERCER, Pa. -- The Children's Aid Society of Mercer County Auxiliary is taking orders for fresh
CHANGES
CHANGES County rundown Aetna U.S. Healthcare offers its Medicare HMO plans in certain areas of
New CSB building is asset to agency and West End
Opinion: There are bright spots, both old and new, in the West Ed of downtown Youngstown. There's the
Aetna to end HMO Dec. 31
About 1,100 senior citizens use the Aetna HMO plan. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
CHRISTINE SENNETT RONALD DESKO
CHRISTINE SENNETT RONALD DESKO BOARDMAN -- The marriage of Christine Mary Sennett, 5331 Southern
MERCER Turn-of-century home to star in annual event
The courthouse rotunda is always crowded for the arrival of Santa Claus. MERCER, Pa. -- Tours of a
WORK AHEAD
WORK AHEAD Projects Road projects have been proposed to improve the flow of traffic around the
MEGAN GUNN ROBERT TEREK
MEGAN GUNN ROBERT TEREK CANFIELD -- Megan Elizabeth Gunn, a daughter of June and Sandy Gunn, 8580
SPEECH WINNERS Warren Harding High
Results from the Warren City Schools Foundation Speech Tournament on Saturday. TOP TEAMS
HONEYMOONS Attacks take their toll on venues
Mount Airy first opened in 1898. By RHODA AMON NEWSDAY Two of the nation's historic honeymoon
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Westminster Presbyterian Church, 119 Stadium Drive, Boardman, 1 to 7 p.m.
AREA COLLEGES Saturday's basketball games
MEN Mount Union 85, Rose-Hulman 72 ALLIANCE -- Todd Richards made 11 of 14 shots from the field
LOCAL
LOCAL Illustrator to appear for book signing Award winning illustrator and former area resident
Jacobsons are marking 50 years of marriage
YOUNGSTOWN -- LaRayne and Lucy Jacobson of Youngstown are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Port authority gets funds for new dock
To make the project more financially manageable, it's being split into phases. By NORMAN LEIGH
Ohio EPA schedules public forum on landfill
Ohio EPA schedules public forum on landfill SEBRING -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Junior Civic League to hold Cinderella Ball on Nov. 23
BOARDMAN -- The Junior Civic League will sponsor its 46th annual Cinderella Ball on Nov. 23 at Mr.
DIVISION I REGIONAL FINAL Harding derailed, 40-33
A key play by St. Ignatius late in the game proved to be the turning point. By JOE SCALZO
LORI BOLINA PAUL VAGNARELLI
LORI BOLINA PAUL VAGNARELLI YOUNGSTOWN -- Paul Raymond Vagnarelli and his bride, the former Lori
Martin's message
Martin's message Mark Martin believes drivers need to enjoy each victory because they never
CAREER PATHS
GOVERNMENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Two Youngstown natives have been named to new positions at the Public
LAWRENCE CO. Aetna to end HMO Dec. 31
About 1,100 senior citizens use the Aetna HMO plan. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
GETTING THERE
GETTING THERE Washington, D.C., is served by three major airports, Dulles International, Reagan
All is not magical at Walt Disney World
All is not magical at Walt Disney World It may be home to the Magic Kingdom, but Walt Disney World
MICHELLE MIHIN LOUIS MARINO
MICHELLE MIHIN LOUIS MARINO YOUNGSTOWN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged during a morning ceremony
Surprise card shower being planned to honor the Rev. and Mrs. Roy L. Orr
LILLIAN, Ala. -- A surprise card shower is being planned in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of
MELISSA RUTANA CHUCK FILEK
MELISSA RUTANA CHUCK FILEK BOARDMAN -- Melissa Rutana and Chuck Filek exchanged marriage vows Nov.
YSU NOTEBOOK From Stambaugh Stadium
Disappointing crowd: For the final home game of the season, the crowd was disappointing as just
Brunch planned for Easter Seals
Entrees from recipes in the Angels' cookbook will be featured . BOARDMAN -- Angels of Easter Seals
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Colaprete guides Johns Hopkins' pass defense to top
BALTIMORE, Md. -- Last year, the Johns Hopkins University football team did not make the top 25
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple READY TO GO: Bradley Jackson, 16, of Youngstown, waits to load up
Beth Curtis, Aar & oacute;n M. Navas Berrios to wed at St. Christine Church
CANFIELD -- Mark and Karen Curtis of 71 Laurel Hills Lane are announcing the engagement of their
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--A Charger Mouse(D Hawk)15.806.803.20 Dancer Prancer(W Case
CHRISTMAS IN VICTORIAN MERCER What's scheduled Christmas in Victorian Mercer will be held over the next two weekends. Highlights include:
FRIDAY 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Festival of Trees at H & amp; R Block building,102 N. Pitt St.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Line Drive Baseball/Softball Academy -- offers hitting, pitching and catching
TOURS Companies extend rescheduling policy
Some tour companies include the offer in their travel insurance. By JANE ENGLE LOS ANGELES TIMES
WOMEN'S HOOPS YSU falls in debut to BGSU
Cold shooting doomed the Penguins in a 71-61 setback to Bowling Green. By PETE MOLLICA
Critics call on endowment fund to help university through state cuts
The YSU Foundation should be doing more to help the university in difficult economic times, they
PIAA FOOTBALL 'Hounds' season is ended by Perry
Wilmington had no answer for powerful Perry Traditional Academy. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
Township prepares to revamp Belmont
Money will be sought to not only improve the corridor, but to beautify it. By TIM YOVICH
OFFICERS Masonic lodge to hold installation
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Masonic Lodge 615 will hold a closed installation ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
ROAD WORK
ROAD WORK Proposed improvements Liberty Township plans major improvements along its busiest
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
LORI POULOS MICHAEL PESA
LORI POULOS MICHAEL PESA ROME -- Santa Susanna Church was the setting Oct. 20 as Lori Ann Poulos,
Bellisari paints a sorry picture
Perhaps the funniest banner to come out of the NBA in the '70s was courtesy of a fan in the old
OHIO Sunday hunting
Current state law on Sunday hunting says: All legal game species may be pursued on Sundays during
HUNTING
HUNTING Deer rendezvous Dec. 2 The 16th annual Deer Hunter's Rendezvous will be held Dec. 2 at
TOURISM European countries feel effects of terrorist attacks in America
Shock waves from the terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon have reached Europe's shores,
The sky's the limit
The youths help with planning, navigation and flying. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Villa Maria health series
Villa Maria health series VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- EverGreen and Villa Maria Sister Services are
Calendar sale will provide pictorial view of the valley
Pictures of the Mahoning Valley taken by local photographers are featured. YOUNGSTOWN -- For the
Ellwood City Hospital to eliminate insurer
About 400 people would have to find new doctors if the insurance provider is dropped by the
JUST IN CASE Disaster supply basics
WATER Store water in plastic containers such as soft drink bottles. Avoid using containers that
NEW CASTLE Light display will help fund park play area
Proceeds from Christmas and Thanksgiving will be donated to area hospitals. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
VETERANS
VETERANS Free licenses COLUMBUS -- Ohio military veterans who are disabled or former prisoners
SCOTT SHALAWAY More does need to be hunted
I got my deer early this year. With my car. It was shortly before midnight, I was just a few miles
Seniors help YSU romp
Quarterback Jeff Ryan spearheaded the Penguins to a rout of Elon University on "Senior Day." By
JOHNSTON The forgotten house that's octagon
The owners haven't been able to verify rumors that their house was part of the Underground Railroad.
Program provides incentives to youths
About half of the participants just want to help, the pastor said. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
New Ohio wildlife officer is named for Carroll County
Dan Shroyer has been named as the new state wildlife officer for Carroll County. Shroyer had been
By DON SHILLING
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- There's no way to tell if the diamond
Various stars to narrate 'Rocky'
Various stars to narrate 'Rocky' What do Jerry Springer, Sally Jessy Raphael, Penn and Teller,
YSU FOUNDATION
YSU FOUNDATION Dollars and cents The value of the Youngstown State University Foundation
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Nov. 18: MONDAY United Veterans Council, at VFW 93, 2912 South
Annual event planned at the Butler
Free fine art appraisals will highlight the show. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Butler Institute of American
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS, SEASONS WLFA Turkey Shoot: In an effort to raise funds to help remove Ohio's restrictive
SENIORS TOURS Groups take the fear out of travel
Tours are reassuring and protective, leaving nothing to chance. By RHODA AMON NEWSDAY In the
Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Lisko celebrate their silver anniversary
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Lisko of 490 Garden Valley Drive were honored Oct. 27 at a Mass
JAMES DULLEY | Cutting your utility bills Bay windows are efficient, easy to install
Q. I want to give my living room a more open feel, but my budget is limited. I saw some reasonably
Kanas celebrate 50th anniversary at reception
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kana of 2936 Eddie St. were honored Oct. 28 at a party at the
Holiday entertainment
Holiday entertainment YOUNGSTOWN -- The holiday spirit will fill Lanterman's Mill during an "Olde
Drug, weapons arrests
Drug, weapons arrests NILES -- Agents of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have
Job seekers often face the dilemma of whether to keep searching after a promising job interview.
Job seekers often face the dilemma of whether to keep searching after a promising job interview.
SUNSET: An Afghan refugee stands on the rooftop of a house in Islamabad, Pakistan, waiting for the
SUNSET: An Afghan refugee stands on the rooftop of a house in Islamabad, Pakistan, waiting for the
Royal Seniors meet, choose officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Royal Seniors met Nov. 6 at St. Nicholas Activity Center, Shady Run Road, for
CLEVELAND ST. IGNATIUS 40, WARREN HARDING 33
CLEVELAND ST. IGNATIUS 40, WARREN HARDING 33 St. Ignatius771412--40 Harding21066--33 IGNATIUS
JACK WOLLITZ Even pros can have bad days
All anglers experience tough days on the water and usually we blame them on a perceived lack of fish
TRUMBULL COUNTY Complaints aired about dog warden
Several police departments agree: The county dog warden is hard to catch. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
SURVIVING A DISASTER People, get ready...
Stop worrying about terrorist attacks and do something constructive -- pack up an emergency supply
Play it safe
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT his year when Amanda Stanek of Hermitage decorates
HERMITAGE Run set for Buhl Farm Thursday
The Shenango Conservancy is holding its 5K Gobble Wobble race at 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day in Buhl
WARREN Officials form plan for beltway
Plans for a highway to circle Warren go back decades. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Delight in the night sky
Grab your pencils again to mark your celestial calendars -- this time for Friday. On that evening
Mr. and John Hrinak celebrate 60th anniversary during dinner
STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. John Hrinak, 116 Rockyledge Drive, were honored Nov. 17 at the Holiday Inn
Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Humes honored at 60th anniversary celebration
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Humes of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Nov. 17
PENNSYLVANIA Rochester ends Farrell's season
The Steelers couldn't convert a third-period opportunity and Rochester took advantage. By TOM
Books helps owners find perfect cat mate
Whether for fun or for information, 'Cat Astrology' has something for the cat lover. By JULIE A.
New features for US Airways program
New features for US Airways program US Airways recently added two new features to its frequent-
Tax designation means nothing without reforms
One school district has ruled out the tax reform plan but another is still looking at it. By
KEYSTONE CLIPS Holiday tree lighting planned in Farrell
The city of Farrell will hold its annual holiday tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Nov. 28 at the
Burns: Holes in line biggest I've ever seen
The backup tailback said the offensive line was opening huge holes against Elon. By PETE MOLLICA
MIKE BRAUN Modifying Sunday hunting in Ohio
Sunday hunting was introduced into Ohio three years ago, but according to one state organization,
HOUSE VOTES
HOUSE VOTES Appropriations The House approved a conference report Tuesday appropriating funds
'GEOLOGY' Second science history digs deep
Winchester also wrote the 1998 best seller 'The Professor and the Madman.' By ROB STOUT SPECIAL
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner After losing 3 aces, the Titans rebuild
When a college basketball coach loses three of his front-line players to graduation, that's one
Foxes closing in on Ohio's charter school henhouse
Opinion: The state of Ohio is bleeding red ink from nearly every artery, but the State Board of Education is
Valley sits in danger zone between 2 nuclear plants
Facilities in Mahoning and Trumbull counties would be used for shelter if an evacuation of the
Police and firefighters true American heroes
Opinion: Police and firefighters true American heroes EDITOR: We are responding to a letter of Nov. 15.
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--A Charger Mouse(D Hawk)15.806.803.20 Dancer Prancer(W Case