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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mega-attention needed for nanotechnology
Opinion: The announcement that a Michigan firm associated with the University of Michigan's Center for
Mooney ties Boardman to win first SVC crown
Ken "Kiki" Willis scored for the Cardinals in a 1-1 tie, as they won the SVC title with a 3-0-1
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Niles goes to air to top 'Cats
Steve Mientkiewicz hit several passes, and was backed by a strong defense and some breaks. By JOE
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Pietro's goal lifts Canfield past Irish
Given another chance, Matt Pietro punched in a goal to give the Cardinals a 2-1 win over Ursuline.
YOUNGSTOWN Protests fail to alter site of school
City school officials said student safety is a top reason for changing the proposed site. By RON
Miss Pagnotta, Mr. Lucarielli to wed Nov. 10
HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Nick and Jane Pagnotta, state Route 224, are announcing the engagement of their
YSU braces for state funding cut
Layoffs might loom for Ohio universities. By RON COLE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN --
Melissa Sugar to be bride of Michael DiCioccio
Announcement is being made by Harry Sugar, 27 Riverside Drive, Poland, and Robert and Deborah
THE SERIES Yankees-Athletics
Wednesday Oakland 5, New York 3. Thursday Oakland 2, New York 0, Oakland leads series 2-0.
ELKTON Authorities continue search for man who escaped Tuesday
The escapee's family and friends live near Youngstown. ELKTON -- U.S. marshals searching for
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials balk at paying to move telephone switch from old jail
The telephone switch routes calls to other government center buildings. By LAURE CIOFFI
Beyond the BLIGHT
Beyond the BLIGHT A continuing series Series: A three-day Vindicator series in May outlined
TWO-DEEP CHART YSU vs. Southwest Missouri State
YOUNGSTOWN STATE OFFENSE LT (73) -- Pat Crummey (6-4, 285, Sr.); (66) -- Josh Davis (6-5, 280,
Officials investigate blaze at Tire and Lube
Officials investigate blaze at Tire and Lube LISBON -- Fire officials are investigating the cause
CANFIELD Board mulls fair building
Board members have 60 days to decide if they want to move on with the coliseum project. By IAN
MERCER Director quits post
The ex-director has retained a lawyer, but doesn't know if he will pursue legal action. By MARY
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XWilliam Penn Association, Branch 28, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Country Kitchen
MAHONING VALLEY MVEDC honors Warren insurance agent
Gene Rossi was honored as the Mahoning Valley Person of the Year. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
GENE ROSSI Businessman honored
Details on the Mahoning Valley Person of the Year: Title: Chief executive of Rossi Insurance
Police investigate sale of tickets for a bogus group
Tickets were sold throughout the township. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
AUSTINTOWN Police arrest 2 drivers stopped on other causes
Police said a woman's boyfriend identified her and that a dog found drugs in a man's car.
AUSTINTOWN Toddler wanders onto road, almost gets struck by car
The theft of newspaper vending machines continued in the township. AUSTINTOWN -- A 2-year-old girl
YOUNGSTOWN Churches pledge help in litter cleanup
Most churches are on main streets where litter cleanup gives visitors a good first impression of the
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Salem claims its 16th straight championship
Lauren Teal led the Quakers past Poland for a 9-1 league record. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Michael and Stacey Kilbourne, 55 S. Maryland Ave., Youngstown, boy, Oct. 10.
YOUNGSTOWN Vice squad officers make 5 drug arrests
One man also had three outstanding warrants. YOUNGSTOWN -- City vice squad officers made five drug
FIRE SAFETY Home fires
State Fire Marshal Robert Rielage is asking residents to "Cover Your Bases & amp; Strike Out
INCOME TAX REVIEW Recommendations
State Auditor Jim Petro released an audit of the city for 2000 including a review of the city's
COURAGE IN PAKISTAN
Opinion: Orange County Register: Much has been made of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's unequivocal
Airport response to threats goes undisputed at forum
Officials say they had no plan for an event such as Sept. 11. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
Local man wins Buckeye 5
BOARDMAN -- A retired township man will have a little more disposable income to work with after
YOUNGSTOWN Grandmother of baby says she suspects fall
The grandmother said no one harmed the child. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Man charged with pointing gun at woman in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN -- A 35-year-old Salem man was arrested Thursday night after a woman told police he
Authorities continue search for man who escaped Tuesday
The escapee's family and friends live near Youngstown. ELKTON -- U.S. marshals searching for
War memorial to be dedicated
War memorial to be dedicated NILES -- A memorial to Korean War veterans will be dedicated in a
GAIL WHITE On some dreary days, a good grump is unavoidable
I am having one of those days. It is one of those days when I just don't feel right. I am
Chorale plans memorial for attack victims
SHARON, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Chorale will present Faure's "Requiem" Sunday in memory of
Vindicator poll voters favor casino, not arena
One Web site voter said the governor is ignoring the Youngstown area. YOUNGSTOWN -- Vindicator Web
Letter from Nigeria seeking help is old scam
A Hubbard couple recognized the letter as a fraud immediately. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
THURSDAY'S HOCKEY SCORES
THURSDAY'S HOCKEY SCORES MIDWEST Michigan St. 5, Lake Superior St. 0 Union, N.Y. 2, Notre Dame
CANFIELD Trustees lose waterline suit
A local developer isn't sure if the ruling has any effect on the waterline project. By IAN HILL
Civic center project finalists say building design is first
Each company talked about ways to avoid sticking the city with any financial shortfalls. By ROGER
Jeri Konwerski, Michael Anderson to be married
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Jeri Lyn Konwerski and Michael Anderson,
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INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury. Five people were
YOUNGSTOWN Man charged in carjacking, theft
In a separate case, police are investigating damage at a rental property. YOUNGSTOWN -- Kenneth
Refining the Art of revenge
There are some days you can't seem to forget. Take January 28, 2001 for instance. I was working
Airport's response to threats goes undisputed at forum
Officials say they had no plan for an event such as Sept. 11. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
SHARON NLRB says hospital punished unionizers
The hospital will get a chance to argue its case in a Jan. 8 hearing. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Cross country postseason warm-up kicks off Saturday
BAZETTA -- In four weeks the state cross country meet will be held at Scioto Downs in Columbus.
DEA chief speaks, praises drug court
Hutchinson said the war against terrorists is indirectly also against drug traffickers. By BOB
LORDSTOWN Change in hiring irks union at GM
Some workers have to pass a test to be hired, but others don't, the union said. By DON SHILLING
WARREN Fired water worker disputes allegations
The city says it's cracking down on abuse of sick leave. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
President sees the light on secret government
Opinion: The September 11 terrorist attacks on America, which claimed the lives of thousands of innocent men,
Niles tax directordisputes points in state review
About 40 percent of businesses and individuals didn't file income tax returns last year. By DENISE
BOARDMAN Police investigate sale of tickets for a bogus group
Tickets were sold throughout the township. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
PREP VOLLEYBALL Hubbard wraps up another TAC title
Boardman and Girard set school records for number of wins in a season -- 19 and 16, respectively.
FARRELL 2 charged, suspended after blast
The two students accused in the mischief have been placed in a juvenile detention center. By
Pastor Alford is right to oppose gambling
Opinion: Pastor Alford is right to oppose gambling EDITOR: Although the majority of the local clergy are
THE SERIES NL Division Series
CARDINALS VS. DIAMONDBACKS Tuesday Arizona 1, St. Louis 0. Wednesday St. Louis 4, Arizona 1,
FOOTBALL SUMMARY
FOOTBALL SUMMARY NILES 14, STRUTHERS 7 Niles7007--14 Struthers0070--7 NILES -- Eric Ashburn,
LIQUOR CONTROL
Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and
THE SERIES Indians-Mariners
Tuesday Cleveland 5, Seattle 0. Thursday Seattle 5, Cleveland 1, series tied 1-1. Saturday
HOWLAND Land owners try to rezone for more use
The county planning commission recommended against one of the requests. HOWLAND -- Property owners
AT A GLANCE Sim Earich Meet
Schedule: A junior high open boys run is scheduled for 9 a.m. followed by a junior high girls team
Ex-judge exposes the dirty details
One or both defendants had the option of taking the witness stand today. By PATRICIA MEADE
LOCAL
LOCAL Cap at 112th DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Taiwan's Candie Kung shot a 1-under 71 to take a one-
PREP TENNIS Peretti-Berry going to state meet again
Mooney's Sarah Lyras and a West Branch doubles team also earned berths. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORTS
MAHONING COUNTY Annexation's OK puts county, trustees at odds
A shopping center, motel and homes are planned for the land, officials have said. By BOB JACKSON
Bracelets show a common thread of support
Ground zero workers wear the colors of their grief, their country and names of McDonald children who
NILES Tax director disputes points in review
About 40 percent of businesses and individuals didn't file income tax returns last year. By DENISE
Fine-art auction
Fine-art auction WARREN -- The Healing Garden at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital, 1350 E.
THE SERIES Astros vs. Braves
Tuesday Atlanta 7, Houston 4. Wednesday Atlanta 1, Houston 0, Atlanta leads series 2-0.
Associated Press
Associated Press STANDING GUARD: A helmeted riot police officer stands guard during a
Man gets sentence
Man gets sentence CLEVELAND -- A 41-year-old Poland man has been sentenced to 30 days in federal
Niles goes to air to top 'Cats
Steve Mientkiewicz hit several passes, and was backed by a strong defense and some breaks. By JOE
Fired water worker disputes allegations
The city says it's cracking down on abuse of sick leave. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL