News for October 29, 2001 | Vindy Archives

Candidates for judge will again square off

The candidates have vied for a judge's post in the past. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

New item: Check it out yourself

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Grocery shoppers used to be asked,

YSU has tough road ahead

The Youngstown State football team really has its work cut out for itself the rest of this season.

Names, issues make BOE races interesting

The five-way, write-in battle for an unexpired term may be the most intriguing matchup. By RON

MILTON TOWNSHIP Trustees

Seven candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbent): AL R. BAKER Age: 72.

STRUTHERS SCHOOLS

All but two candidates have relatives within the district or running for election. By PAUL

WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS XNotre Dame Home and School Association will hold its annual "Wishes and Dreams" silent

SUPERMARKETS New item: Check it out yourself

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN After scanning the aisles, shoppers can scan their purchases. By DON

IN TUNE

IN TUNE With Steven Lewis Age: 43. Hometown: East Liverpool. Residence: Vienna.

Good gourd! | Jack-o'-lanterns are a familiar sight this time of year, but the enduring pumpkin is more than just an ugly face.

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU Pumpkin ravioli? American Indians had weed control,

CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown

Felony warrants for Michael Hahn are the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:

JOY GALATOCKY RYAN HENNESSY

JOY GALATOCKY RYAN HENNESSY NEGRIL, Jamaica -- Married Sept. 19 on the beach at Negril were Joy

Taft right to veto legislation supported by big tobacco

Opinion: It is disappointing to learn that local state representatives Anthony Latell, D-67th, and Sylvester

BIRTHS

BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH James and Jill Riccardo, 7411 W. Parkside, Boardman, girl, Oct. 27. Mark

ONE ON ONE | Steven Lewis On typical day, bank president covers all bases

You started out in accounting and switched to banking. Does that mean banking is more exciting than

FULL TERM

FULL TERM LOCK P. BEACHUM SR.* Age: 67; Home: 915 Colby St. Employment: Retired city schools

SHARON Board of education

Five candidates will vie for four school board seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: PAMELA CORINI*

NFL Week 7

Sunday's Games Baltimore 18, Jacksonville 17. Chicago 37, San Francisco 31, OT. Cincinnati 31,

STRUTHERS 1st Ward

Two candidates are running for one seat. An (*) denotes incumbent): ANTHONY R. PROTOPAPA JR.* (D)

Water will be off

Water will be off AUSTINTOWN -- Youngstown Water Department customers on Silica Road west of

MCDONALD | Board of education

Three candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: LADONNA J. LUNN Age: 40.

SHARON MAYOR Cleanup, finances rank as key issues

The two have differing approaches to city debt. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

2 men held in robbery of eatery in Pa.

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Two Youngstown men are in the Lawrence County Jail accused of robbing a Union

Many changes hinge on passage of bond

The bond issue would allow the school board to sell Austintown Middle School, which was built in

SOUTH RANGE School board

Eleven candidates are running for three seats. An (* )denotes incumbent: EDWIN M. BALLAS* Age:

Defense attorney and judge vie for postition on the municipal court

Both said they'd like to see a new or much-improved court facility. YOUNGSTOWN -- If re-elected,

A comprehensive look at the 2001 general election, which takes place Nov. 6.

A comprehensive look at the 2001 general election, which takes place Nov. 6. The guide provides

Juveniles face unruliness charges

Juveniles face unruliness charges WARREN -- Police arrested several juveniles on delinquency

SMITH TOWNSHIP Trustees

Seven candidates are running for two seats.. An (*) denotes incumbent: ROCHELLE BARNETT Age:

GIRARD SCHOOLS Voters to name school board amidst building woes

Lordstown voters will decide the fate of a levy. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF Ten

PICK YOUR FAVORITE: Parks says pumpkins make an economical and pleasing harvest display. His center

GIRARD | 4th Ward Council

Two candidates are running for one seat: DANIEL MOADUS Age: 55. Home: 113 Maple St. Employment:

CORTLAND City council race

Six candidates are running for four seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: MICHAEL L. HILLMAN Age: 28.

LOWELLVILLE Council

Seven candidates are running for four seats. An (*) denotes incumbent): JAMES IUDICIANI SR. *

WARREN Bills would tackle abuse, neglect of domestic animals

A local senator has introduced a bill that would toughen Ohio's animal cruelty and neglect laws.

6 vie for 4 school board positions

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Three incumbents and three

LIBERTY For board of education

Six candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: PATTY LETTERA Age: 51.

Mayor hopes to get new people to work with on city council

Six people are running for four seats. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF CORTLAND

Lindy Paving gets Hermitage contract

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The company that got the contract to do the first phase of the project to widen

LEETONIA RACES Village council candidates

Five candidates are running for four seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: ALICE GRUBBS* Age: 38.

COLUMBIANA CO. Plan calls for use of inmates

Having inmates work in a publicly owned plant would help make them productive, an official said.

CANFIELD Candidates voice solutions BOE problems

Communication between the school board and residents is the biggest problem in the district, most

THE CANDIDATES | Who they are

Five candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: NANCY COPE* (R) Age: 53.

NILES Voters have final say in betting parlor issue

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- Trumbull County voters will be asked Nov. 6 to

BAZETTA Trustees

Seven candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: MITCH CALLAHAN Age: 48.

Mill Creek and its sister parks are vital community assets

Opinion: A Columbus Dispatch columnist writing about the Youngstown area a couple of weeks ago listed the

UNION TOWNSHIP Board of education

Five candidates are seeking four spots on the Union School Board. An (*) denotes incumbent: KAREN

POLAND SCHOOLS Technology, funding are key issues

Both incumbents are seeking re-election. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

ELLSWORTH TOWNSHIP | Trustees race

Three candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbent): DOUGLAS W. GEDRA* Age:

JACKSON-MILTON Board of education

Six candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent): BART MCGEE Age: 41.

GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMISSION Panel will look at different types of government

There are 31 people vying for the nine-member, nonpartisan committee. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

CANDIDATES | They are

Two attorneys are vying for a seat as the county's fourth judge. The position was created last

WARREN | Board of education candidates

Three candidates are running for the position. An (*) denotes incumbent ROBERT L. FAULKNER SR.*

WESTERN RESERVE Board of education

SUSANNE P. RANDALL* Age: 55. Home: 12071 Diehl Road, Ellsworth Township. Employment: Secretary,

Running for city council

Five candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: BECKY BURNS* Age: 46.

Council candidates bring varying experience levels

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City voters will have three

POSTSEASON SCHEDULE High school football

OHIO DIVISION I 7 p.m. Saturday Boardman (8-2) at Warren Harding (9-1). DIVISION II 7:30

SALEM COUNCIL-AT-LARGE Race features crowded field

One of the candidates formerly served as council president. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

WARREN Lone female candidate: Look past party lines

Niki Frenchko-Nagy is running for an at-large seat on city council. By AMANDA C. DAVIS

EAST PALESTINE ELECTIONS Board of education

Five candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: NANCY CLARK * Age: 50

CANDIDATES | Profiles

An (*) denotes incumbent: LARRY R. NORD* Age: 64. Home: 216 E. Fairfield Ave., New Castle.

Voters will choose a new judge for municipal court

The person chosen for the post will help guide the county's conversion to a new court system. By

Communications, hours factor in sheriff race

Both candidates tout their law enforcement experience. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

Only 2 council races have competition; rest unopposed

By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CAMPBELL -- Most of the offices here will be filled

HERMITAGE

HERMITAGE Commissioner Five candidates will vie for three commissioner seats in the Nov. 6

Levy would help to pay for upkeep of park trail

A park board member said the levy would cost the owner of a $50,000 home about $6 a year. By

BROOKFIELD Candidates favor zoning but await decision by the voters

For the third time since 1982, voters will be asked to weigh in on zoning. BROOKFIELD -- When they

CRAIG BEACH INCOME TAX Citizens group heads petition drive

The 1 percent tax would cost $250 a year for a resident earning $25,000. By JoANNE VIVIANO

For the board of education

Six candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: DANNY FERRY Age: 34. Home:

THE CANDIDATES | Profiles

Ten candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes an incumbent: THOMAS P. GRUMLEY Age:

Four seek two vacant trustee positions

Zoning is a big issue with the candidates. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

WEATHERSFIELD RACES For the board of education

Four candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: BRUCE E. BACAK* Age: 41.

THE CANDIDATES | Their background

Six candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: DEVIN WITT Age: 26.

5 challenge 2 incumbents for seats on school board

The school district met only 14 of the state's 27 proficiency standards last year. By PAUL

WEST BRANCH Board of education

Four candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: KEITH MARTIG* Age: 53.

WARDS | The races

Contested races are in the 6th and 7th wards. An (*) denotes incumbents: 6TH WARD HELEN RUCKER

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Controlling development remains key issue in race for trustees seats

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- Controlling development is the main issue in the

HUBBARD Schools push for levies for operating money

A state takeover looms if the levies fail. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HUBBARD --

COLUMBIANA CORNER Legislators OK bill to rename road for war hero

A bill to rename a section of state Route 7 in Columbiana County after a Vietnam War hero is

THE FOUR CANDIDATES | Who they are

There are two Democrats and two Republicans seeking two spots. An (*) denotes incumbent: JOHN

COUNCIL-AT-LARGE | The candidates

Four candidates are vying for three positions. An (*) denotes incumbents: ROBERT MARCHESE (D)*

YOUNGSTOWN Old steel eyesore to keep standing

A top eyesore will remain despite city and state efforts to demolish and improve the industrial

HOWLAND TOWNSHIP 6 vie for 2 seats in trustee race

HOWLAND -- Last year, William B. Jobe caused a political stir. Now, the man whose complaints held

GREENVILLE Mayor

The Nov. 6 mayoral race pits a two-term incumbent against a political newcomer who is the leader of

Growth-control is issue for trustee candidates

City growth needs to slow until infrastructure can catch up, candidates said. By NANCY TULLIS

SOUTHINGTON TWP. Trustees

Three candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes an incumbent: DANIEL L. TIETZ Age:

COLUMBIANA CO. Recycling plan calls for use of inmates

Having inmates work in a publicly owned plant would help make them productive, an official said.

School board race draws interest of 5

Future funding is a key issue with most of the candidates. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

Trustee hopefuls vie for 2- and 4- year seats

Township residents will fill three positions. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN

GREENVILLE Council

Borough voters will be filling two two-year seats, and four four-year seats on borough council this

GOSHEN TOWNSHIP \Trustees race

Three candidates are running for two seats (an * denotes incumbent): ROBERT D. SPENCER* Age: 51;

BOARDMAN 6 seek 2 trustee seats

Both incumbents are looking to control traffic. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

PERRY TOWNSHIP Trustee race

Four candidates are running for two seats. An (*) indicates incumbent: LARRY PARKER* Age: 63.

Annan's role in Rwanda a betrayal of the innocent

Opinion: Annan's role in Rwanda a betrayal of the innocent EDITOR: Your "uplifting" article, buried in a

For borough council

DEMOCRATS GARY "GUS" GRANDY Age: 47. Home: 614 S. Eighth St. Employment: Sharpsville Area

MANDY VALENTIN JOHN CREATURA

MANDY VALENTIN JOHN CREATURA BOARDMAN -- Mandy L. Valentin of Youngstown became the bride of John

NESHANNOCK TOWNSHIP | Board of supervisors

Two candidates are running for one seat. An (*) indicates incumbent: CHARLES FARRIS Age: 69.

CRAIG BEACH Council race

Eight candidates are running for four seats. An (*) denotes incumbent): CATHY BRAHAM Age: 52.

SHARPSVILLE RACES Candidates for school board

FILED AS REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS DONNA MURRAY Age: 70. Home: 1603 Hall Ave., Sharpsville.

LORDSTOWN Village Council

Seven candidates are running for four seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: RICHARD BIGGS* (D) Age:

YOUNGSTOWN Work begins on clinic addition

The VA's portion of the cost will be $1 million. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Managing growth is a key concern in council race

Several candidates cited a desire to maintain Columbiana's small-town atmosphere. By NANCY TULLIS

EUGENE GALLO*

EUGENE GALLO* Age: 48. Home: 75 North St. Employment: Executive director of Eastern Ohio

MRDD board wants voters to renew operating levy

The levy accounts for a significant portion of the agency's annual budget. SALEM -- Columbiana

COITSVILLE Trustees

Four candidates are running for two seats, An (*) denotes an incumbent: WALTER P. AVDEY Age: 63

WORLD SERIES Yankees vs. Diamondbacks

Saturday: Arizona 9, New York 1. Sunday: Arizona 4, New York 0, Arizona leads series 2-0.

Trustee candidates face slew of issues

An incumbent explained his position on a $5 license plate fee and hiring an administrator. By TIM

Newcomers face off in controller race

Both candidates have accounting backgrounds but neither has political experience. By HAROLD GWIN

Halloween is peak season for pumpkin sales. The native vegetable is not only carved, and sometimes

WARREN TOWNSHIP Trustees

Six candidates are running for two positions. An (*) denotes incumbents: KAY ANDERSON* Age: 54.

SCHOOL BOARD RACES

CINDY ROTTENBORN Age: 53. Home: 925 Home Circle. Employment: Senior library assistant, Kent State

THE CANDIDATES | Background information

Six candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: FRED GRAPPY* Age: 72.

COUNCIL | Opposed races

PRESIDENT Two candidates are running for one seat. An (*) denotes incumbent): ROBERT P. YANKLE.*

WEEKEND LEADERS High school football

RUSHING J.D. Powers, East Palestine, 333 yards, 31 carries, 2 TDs. Mike Palumbo, Lowellville,

CHAMPION Trustees

Seven candidates are running for four seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: JOSEPH AMABELI* Age:

HOWLAND SCHOOLS | Board of election candidates

Four candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: RAYMOND TISONE* Age:

IN THE RUNNING | Who they are

Four candidates are running for two seats. An (* ) denotes incumbent: JOHN P. SCHMIDT* Age: 62.

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP | Trustees race

Four candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbents: JEFFREY WHITAKER Age: 48.

COLUMBIANA Board of education

Four candidates are running for three full-term seats. No one filed for an unexpired term. An (*)

MAPLEWOOD | Candidates for the board of education

Six candidates are running for 3 positions. An * denotes incumbent: DAVID STEWART* Age: 47.

THE CANDIDATES

ROBERT A. DOUGLAS JR.* (D) Age: 61. Home: 2313 Selma Ave. Employment: Judge, Youngstown Municipal

MAHONING COUNTY Educational Service Center

Voters will be asked to elect four candidates, three to full terms and one to a two-year unexpired

31 CANDIDATES | The profiles

There are 31 people vying for nine spots on the county government study commission, which will

WASHINGTONVILLE Four council seats attract no interest

The only candidate to file will become mayor next week. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

GREEN TOWNSHIP Trustees race

Five candidates are running for two seats An (*) denotes incumbent): BEVERLY K. FISHER Age:

COMMON PLEAS COURT Voters to decide on judge's retention

Both the county bar and chiefs of police associations have endorsed him. By HAROLD GWIN

THE CONTENDERS | Vying for posts

Six candidates are running for two seats. An (* ) denotes incumbent: RICHARD E. ORWIG* Age: 75.

School board race

Four candidates are running for three seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: JAMES CANNELL* Age: 58.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Trustees

Seven candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbent): DON MARRIE Age: 43. Home:

AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Poland Village Council meets with Poland Recreational Foundation and Poland

MERCER COUNTY Freshman commissioner is asked to resign

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County Commissioners Gene

For township trustee

Five candidates are running for two seats. An (*) denotes incumbent: FRED BOBOVNYK* Age: 65.

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