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Traficant a remnant of area's bad old days
Opinion: Traficant a remnant of area's bad old days EDITOR: I have been most interested in the Traficant
PATRICIA MEADE As his own lawyer, Traficant blew it
Unlike most savvy politicians, Jim Traficant misjudged his audience. The 17th District congressman
TRAFICANT CASE Rep tests the wind in D.C.
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Depending on the political climate in
Minority leader has the last laugh
Opinion: As Congressman-cum-convicted felon James A. Traficant Jr. would put it, "Payback's a female dog."
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NICOLE KOPNICKY RYAN HIVELY
NICOLE KOPNICKY RYAN HIVELY LOWELLVILLE -- Nicole Marie Kopnicky of Struthers became the bride of
SHARON, PA. Fixing parking deck to be costly, report says
Vehicle weight restrictions will soon be in place for the upper deck. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
PENN STATE Shenango alumni fund-raiser offers cool treats for sale
The ice cream sale helps to fund scholarships. SHARON, Pa. -- The Penn State Shenango Alumni
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
CANFIELD -- John Morvay, owner of J.D. Morvay Insurance and Financial Services in Canfield, has
Congressman is in for drastic change in lifestyle
The congressman could be giving interviews from prison by July. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
'MILLDUST AND ROSES' Growing up in Mingo
A college professor writes about his boyhood in an Ohio Valley mill town. By JON BAKER
YSU Flagpole and garden will memorialize 9/11
VETERANS Teen advocate to speak LAKE MILTON -- Nikki Mendicino, 13, known as the "world's
Radford-Hall wedding date to be June 15
YOUNGSTOWN --Mr. and Mrs. James Evener, 112 E. Montrose St., are announcing the engagement of their
GIRLS TRACK Boardman is dominant again at East Palestine
Amber Bland and Monica Cuevas broke meet records. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
GROVE CITY COLLEGE Amway chief to address grads
Diplomas are to be awarded to approximately 555 seniors. GROVE CITY , Pa. --Dick DeVos, president
Parents announce Meyers-Mistovich engagement
The engagement of Kerri Lynn Meyers, 28655 S.W. Ashland Loop, Wilsonville, Ore., and Brian James
Amy Jo Chambers, Mr. Carrier plan summer wedding
CAMPBELL -- Michael and Bonita Chambers, 25 Regent St., announce the engagement of their daughter,
Jewish community to join rally in D.C.
YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of the local Jewish community plan to join supporters of Israel and the
Jewish organizations plan workshops for women
YOUNGSTOWN -- Workshops and exhibits focusing on "Mind, Body, Spirit" will be the focus of the 2002
Homeowners should consider several factors before settling on the type, color, grain and gauge of the siding.
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT iding. It is perhaps the most crucial design element
'Be prepared' is good motto
Opinion: In a day of evolving terrorism, in would be imprudent to take an it-can't-happen-here attitude.
'BONE HOUSE' Seeking answers to a death, maid learns about herself
A surprise ending and an enthralling story provide the elements for a good read. By THERESA HEGEL
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Dennison Gallery displays Segal's 'Steelmakers'
In 1978, artist George Segal was commissioned to create a monumental sculpture for Youngstown. The
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
NEW CASTLE, PA. Center has 20-year growth history
Lawrence County took over the emergency dispatching center in spring 1998. By LAURE CIOFFI
Miss Kolaskos to be bride of Ron Blinsky
AUSTINTOWN -- Dorothy Kolaskos, 4574 Woodhurst Drive, announces the engagement of her daughter,
Frequent flier plan is out of this world
Frequent flier plan is out of this world US Airways has come up with the ultimate destination for
Salem man is injured
Salem man is injured HANOVERTON -- A 54-year-old Salem man was in serious condition Saturday night
Federal Plaza hearing
Federal Plaza hearing YOUNGSTOWN -- The city planning commission will have a public hearing
SCOTT SHALAWAY Turkey vultures, not buzzards
Several turkey vultures circle overhead, no doubt searching for one of the many dead deer that dot
Richard Lewis wants us to know: He's here for a show
Talk about a change -- neurotic comedian Richard Lewis stopped going to therapy a few months ago
A rally for the Valley
A rally for the Valley SHARON, Pa. -- Shenango Valley Initiative is sponsoring a celebration of
Parents announce Kirchner-Kaschak wedding plans
AUSTINTOWN -- Robert and Kathy Kirchner, 3901 Edinburg Drive, and Rich and Janice Kaschak, 4646
Laurine Sarisky, William Sperry to be married
Laurine E. Sarisky of Parma, formerly of Youngstown, and William A. Sperry of North Royalton are
CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE CINCINNATI -- Karen Bankston, a Youngstown native, has been named vice president of
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner NCAA championship game a little boring
National Championship? By whose standards? It was a good thing that Maryland and Indiana met in
PNC PARK Fogg 'mist-ifies' Cubs as Bucs snap skid
The Pirates pitcher won his second straight game. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Shalynn DeMain and Paul Keller to marry July 5
BOARDMAN -- Frank and Tootie DeMain of Hunters Ridge are announcing the engagement of their
Angels for Animals plans annual sale
CANFIELD -- Angels for Animals will hold its eighth annual Gigantic Garage Sale next weekend at the
This a three-day series that examines the effects of the recession on Ohio and how the state is
This a three-day series that examines the effects of the recession on Ohio and how the state is
NEW CASTLE Feinstein will pay tribute to classic American songs
The Pittsburgh Symphony Pops will perform for the first half of the event. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County
I-79: Patching south of I-80. District Road: Patching from U.S. Route 19 to Pa. Route 845. Route
BERLIN CENTER Runners 1-2, key triumph in meet
Kevin Stonestreet and Jason Corman led McDonald to the boys title in the Western Reserve
NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Notable poet to present talk, be honored at Westminster
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College will be host of a two-day celebration for Jon
Getting to know the neighbors
Those living in the rural parts of the new 6th Congressional District fear the Youngstown area will
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go The Memorial Marine Museum is at 1071 Walnut Boulevard, Ashtabula.
SWITCH RATES
SWITCH RATES Electric suppliers Only three of eight electric utilities in Ohio have had
MERCER Grant provides lawyer
The program's goal is break the binds that tie victims to their abusers. MERCER, Pa. -- Victims
JACK WOLLITZ Tending to the little details can mean bigger fish
The key to bigger walleyes for Dennis Sharrone is paying attention to the little things and working
Doreen J. Trevis, Peter J. Miller to be wed in St. Nicholas Church
Plans for their forthcoming marriage are being announced by Doreen J. Trevis, 1625 Park Place Drive,
Rebecca Ostheimer, Michael Madsen plan May wedding in Youngstown
Plans for the spring wedding of Rebecca Ostheimer of Denton, Texas, a daughter of Richard and Carol
WHAT'S YOUR REQUEST?
WHAT'S YOUR REQUEST? Osmond songs Hits from Donny Osmond's career include the following: 1971
GLORIA KOLLING GEORGE POZEGA
GLORIA KOLLING GEORGE POZEGA WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The wedding of Gloria Carol Kolling, 1390
YOUNGSTOWN Officials set up youth sports program
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Area Community Action Council is taking registrations for this year's
Reed-Nedostup wedding to be held in Georgia
CANFIELD -- Announced by Larry and Cathy Constance-Lushinsky, 9728 Lisbon Road, is the engagement of
Miss Sebastiani, Eric Folsom to wed May 25
BOARDMAN -- Daniel and Beatrice Sebastiani of Boardman announce the engagement of their daughter,
Rescuing homeowners from predatory loans
The program, available only in Ohio, New York and Arizona, may help some avoid foreclosure. By
17TH DISTRICT Candidates discuss key issues
Some of the candidates talked about Youngstown State University's being a focal point for Valley
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of April 14: TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard,
ANNUAL EVENT Historical society plans tea
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Austintown Historical Society. AUSTINTOWN -- An annual
Klingensmith, Kutsko wedding planned for June
YOUNGSTOWN -- An early summer wedding is planned by Kelly Klingensmith and Christopher Kutsko, both
Miss Lipkovich, Jed Detelich troth announced
Myshel Marie Lipkovich, Raccoon Road, Austintown, and Jed Michael Detelich, Addison Road, Masury,
OHSAA releases football numbers
The Ohio High School Athletic Association has released enrollment figures for the 2002-03 school
Miss Williamson, Michael White plan My nuptials
SAN FRANCISCO -- Tessa Williamson and Michael P. White, both of San Francisco, are engaged. The
Samantha Bond, Alex Witte plan June 8 wedding
MANSFIELD -- Anthony and Elizabeth Webster, 392 Opal Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
HUNTING SEASONS 2002-2003 Ohio and Pennsylvania
OHIO Doves, ducks, geese, coots, mergansers: Hunting days and bag limits will be set within a
BIRDS
BIRDS Cleaning day set Wild Birds Unlimited in Boardman will hold a birdfeeder cleaning day from
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials begin cutbacks to cover budget shortfall
Layoffs already are occurring and more are expected. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
TRACK Husband and wife produce champs
Diane Neighbarger and Tom Neigbarger directed Lakeview and Champion, respectively, to titles at the
Cartwright and Wolsonovich rite set for June 15 at St. Columba Cathedral
Melissa Cartwright, 284 Port Augustine Circle, Ocoee, Fla., and Mark E. Wolsonovich, 270 Belhaven
Will Traficant do the right thing for the 17th District?
Opinion: Mr. Traficant, have you no shame? A jury of 10 women and two men has found you guilty of 10
Garage fire damage
Garage fire damage NILES -- A fire on Lafayette Avenue destroyed two cars and a garage, causing
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Tri-T baseball and softball -- will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Poland
Red and White Ball proceeds to benefit local programs
Henry P. Nemenz is serving as honorary chairman of the black-tie event. LIBERTY -- The Mahoning
Brandt-Lang wedding to be held in Illinois
YOUNGSTOWN -- Eric Sr. and Sandra Lang, 2387 Chaney Circle, are announcing plans for the upcoming
GIRARD Board to help raise rec funds
Girard has $53,000 set aside this year for park and recreation activities. By TIM YOVICH
BOXING Commings in draw; Whittaker gains TKO
Roland Commings' fight was stopped after he suffered a cut above his left eye due to an accidental
TRUMBULL COUNTY Defense attorneys create group to share information
Attorneys from the surrounding area are invited to the group's first meeting. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Older, wiser Osmond still has 'Puppy Love'
Although part of his Powers Auditorium show will be structured, Donny Osmond includes improvisation,
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TUESDAY American Red Cross Austintown Donor Center, 57 Westchester Drive, noon to 7
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD EAST PALESTINE INVITATIONAL (At Reid Stadium) Team scoring: 1. Boardman
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Shajehan Haywood The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force
AREA BOWLING SCORES
700 SETS A-Plus Family -- Joe Steiner (727) in Don's Auto-A-Plus-Storm; Daryl Moses (702) in
Reed-Cummings wedding to be in early summer
AUSTINTOWN -- Announced by Thomas and Sandra Reed, 4232 Nottingham Ave., are plans for the early
Men's fitness event
Men's fitness event AUSTINTOWN -- "Men's Fitness at Work & amp; Play" is the focus of a men's
NFL DRAFT Only the No. 1 selection is certain
After the expansion Houston Texans make quarterback David Carr the No. 1 pick, the rest of the
June date set for Pushay-Joyce wedding vows
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Announcement is being made by Bob and Fran Pushay of New Springfield of the
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Michael Feinstein With: Pittsburgh Pops. When: 8 p.m. Wednesday. Where: Scottish
YOUNGSTOWN East eighth-graders feast on books
The school district hopes to expand the literacy initiative to all eighth-graders. By RON COLE
Jonelle Perry, George Liptak are engaged
LOWELLVILLE -- Robert and Barbara Perry, 457 N. Heights Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
KEYSTONE CLIPS Center presents book fair
The new Quinby Street Resource Center, 335 Quinby St., Sharon, will sponsor a book fair from 11 a.m.
MIKE BRAUN Game laws change for Ohio, Pa. hunters
Significant changes in hunting rules and regulations for Ohio and Pennsylvania hunters were approved
By MIKE BRAUN
By MIKE BRAUN VINDICATOR OUTDOORS EDITOR On the opening day of Pennsylvania's 2002 trout season,
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Canfield's Schutz powers Bearcats' offense
CINCINNATI -- A positive change in attitude has resulted in a positive change in performance by Brad
Pirates get in gear with clutch hitting
Brian Giles, Aramis Ramirez and Craig Wilson each had timely hits. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
Lifestyle for maverick rep is headed for drastic change
The congressman could be giving interviews from prison by July. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Marine museum, B & amp;B are fun to see
A small maritime museum near Ashtabula harbor lets visitor discover the history and industrial
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Half-log home kits offer flexibility and efficiency
Q. I have thought about building a contemporary log-home kit myself or using a builder. I am
YOUNGSTOWN SLAYING Teen returns to juvenile center
The girl had been in an Oklahoma facility since October. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF
NO HOLDS BARRED Bobish trains for title defense
He played football at Mount Union for two years. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
NBA ROUNDUP Saturday's other games
Mavericks 116, SuperSonics 99 SEATTLE -- Michael Finley scored 29 points and Nick Van Exel added
OHIO UTILITIES How much choice are electric users really offered?
Ohio Edison customers have one other choice -- an offer of a 3.5 percent discount on electricity
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS A Men's and Women's Recreational Day originally scheduled April 20, in Canfield has been