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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
By IAN HILL
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER A SELF-DESCRIBED "GARDEN enthusiast," John Sliwa first came
9 to be arraigned
9 to be arraigned YOUNGSTOWN -- One woman and eight men arrested in three drug raids over the
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS XCrawford Area Scholarships Inc. will hold a live and silent auction from 11 a.m. to 3
6TH DISTRICT DEM PRIMARY Strickland faces D'Apolito, Brown
The new congressional district stretches more than 300 miles through 12 counties along the eastern
WARREN HOMICIDE Howland man is arrested in slaying
The victim's mother said she's pleased that an arrest has been made. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
OHIO In 6th District race, name ID plays big role
Two of the candidates are focusing their attention on the district's four upper counties. By DAVID
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Voters will decide school issues
East Liverpool schools would receive $52 million for building additions and renovations. By NANCY
SEVERE STORMS Tornado strikes in Stark County
Weather service officials will visit Mercer County, Pa., today to determine whether a tornado
OHIO HOUSE 65TH DISTRICT Two vie with newcomer
Experience is not a necessary qualification in the race. WARREN -- The 65th Ohio House Democratic
YOUNGSTOWN Dem Party will pick 7th Ward councilman
The candidates are known to those in the ward's community and political circles. By ROGER G. SMITH
GIRARD Man sets his site on helping city to recover
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- When Michael A. Costarella was done talking to
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Valley becomes a focus
The economic revitalization of the Mahoning Valley is a top priority for most of the congressional
PROFILES Aiming for the bench
ROBERT G. LISOTTO Age: 55. Home: Topaz Circle, Canfield. Employment: Mahoning County Common
TRUMBULL COUNTY Candidate profiles
JAMES G. TSAGARIS Age: 67. Home: North Road Northeast, Warren. Employment: Trumbull County
COURT OF APPEALS 11th District
COLLEEN MARY O'TOOLE Age: 41. Home: Grandridge Point, Concord. Employment: Self-employed
YSU Debate over faculty salaries reignites
Salaries for YSU's full professors fall slightly below the national average. By RON COLE
SOCIAL SECURITY
Q. I worked for the last 10 years and now have my 40 credits. Does this mean that I get the maximum
YOUNGSTOWN Despite move, Omega Door keeps a lock on customers
The local garage door company operates in five cities and wants to expand further. By DON SHILLING
Many reasons to vote for Boardman park bonds
Opinion: Many reasons to vote for Boardman park bonds EDITOR: Let me set the record straight on the
TRUMBULL COUNTY By the numbers
Total Sales tax Transfers1 expendituresrevenue 2002*$38.7 *$10.2 $5.5 2001$37.6 $10.2 $5
TRUMBULL COMMISSIONER RACE Tsagaris faces 'outspoken' opponent
The incumbent says he's running on his record. WARREN -- James G. Tsagaris, who came from
OHIO HOUSE 61st District Three candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the two-year seat:
RON BARNHART Age: 56. Home: 301 N. Bayshore Drive, Beaver. Employment: Planning administrator
Woman sentenced
Woman sentenced PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Cynthia Smith, 43, of Hamilton Avenue, Farrell, will spend the
REGIONAL AIRPORT Hiring of Columbus specialist wins over Mahoning officials
Mahoning commissioners hope the local air cargo facility will generate jobs. By BOB JACKSON
Mustangs to meet
Mustangs to meet BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley Mustangs, a regional group of the Mustang Club of
61ST DISTRICT Republicans vie to retake seat in the Ohio House
The winner of this race will face incumbent state Rep. John Boccieri in November. By IAN HILL
60TH DISTRICT Opponents again, Patton, McNally compete in race
Patton says he has a good relationship with Republicans; McNally says he doesn't waffle on the
COLUMBIANA CO. | Candidates' backgrounds
Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination. Four candidates are seeking the Republican
CHAMPION, BAZETTA Medics will be lauded for helping save lives
The awards ceremony will be May 16 in Columbus. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials: Rainy-day fund is nearly dry
Commissioners say they don't know what they will do about the county's financial situation. By
REGION
REGION Gordon Brothers rep will speak at meeting YOUNGSTOWN -- Fred Brunetti of Gordon Brothers
59TH DISTRICT 2 Dem candidates bet gambling would boost state revenue
The candidates agree on the need for gambling, but have different views on what else is needed to
ONE ON ONE | Matthew A. Stefanak Health commissioner translates science into action
Who most influenced your life? My father [Matthew]. He is a guy I think about every day. He was in
U.S. CONGRESS 6th District
Three candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the two-year seat (* denotes incumbent):
11TH DISTRICT COURT Republican primary pits appellate candidates
Two judges will go head-to-head in November. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
MAHONING REPUBLICANS Group challenges established leadership
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- GOP Chairman Clarence Smith and the
OHIO HOUSE
OHIO HOUSE 60th District Two candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the two-year
STRUTHERS SCHOOLS Board OKs building contracts
The board also adopted an agreement with OAPSE Local 261, which represents classified workers. By
MAHONING COUNTY Attorney challenges Lisotto in common pleas court race
The challenger criticized the judge for a lagging docket. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
COMMISSIONER Democratic nomination
DAVID LUDT Age: 62. Home: Massachusetts Avenue, Poland. Employment: Mahoning County
OHIO HOUSE | 65th District
JOSEPH J. MELFI Age: 62. Home: Morris Avenue, Girard. Employment: Administrative assistant to
MAHONING COUNTY Voters will decide bond, tax levy issues
There are nine bond and levy issues on the election ballot. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
LISBON Mentors to aid abuse recovery
One of the volunteers' jobs will be helping one another maintain their recovery. By NORMAN LEIGH
NEW FACE: Donovan Patton will make his professional TV debut tonight with his role as Joe, the new
NEW FACE: Donovan Patton will make his professional TV debut tonight with his role as Joe, the new
U.S. CONGRESS 17th District
Six candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for the two-year seat (* denotes incumbent):
COLUMBIANA CORNER Inattention angers wife
A report at the Salem Police Department recently was captioned, "Distressed Female." The document
MAHONING COUNTY Incumbent commissioner, 2 others seek Dem nod
The winner will take on a former Austintown Township trustee in November. By BOB JACKSON
YOUNGSTOWN Panel to pick from 8 seeking 7th Ward seat
The candidates are known to those in the ward's community and political circles. By ROGER G. SMITH
WARREN SLAYING Police arrest local man in killing
The victim's mother said she's pleased that an arrest has been made. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
COLUMBIANA CO. COMMISSIONERS 3 veterans, 3 newcomers square off
Besides the incumbent commissioner, the county recorder and a village councilman are among those
ROAD WORK | This week
The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced the following traffic restrictions due to road
TRUMBULL COUNTY Issues, options
The following issues and options will appear on Tuesday's primary ballot: COUNTYWIDE Trumbull
LAWRENCE COUNTY Computer failure puts 911 off line
Half of the county's emergency answering system was still operating under backup mode this morning.
Girl Scouts plan parade
Girl Scouts plan parade NILES -- The Girl Scouts of Lake to River Council will celebrate the 90th
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Brenda Rowley, East Liverpool vs. Scott Rowley, 49769 Duke
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown
A felony warrant for John P. Wymer is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
INVESTING Experts say don't be fooled: Check net income and cash flow
Investors have to delve deeper before buying stocks. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH Want to know how
ON THE BALLOT | Columbiana County
Besides the countywide sales tax and several school district requests, voters will see these issues
YSU
YSU Baseball INDIANAPOLIS -- Youngstown State failed to score a run Sunday and dropped both ends
MILL CREEK METROPARKS | May schedule
Events scheduled in May at Mill Creek MetroParks' facilities. Thursday through Saturday: Spring
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WARREN MURDER Police arrest local man in killing
The victim's mother said she is pleased that an arrest has been made. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
with Matthew A. Stefanak
with Matthew A. Stefanak Age: 45. Hometown: Pulaski, Pa. Occupation: Health commissioner,
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Official sees wisdom in hiring administrator
An administrator would be useful in personnel matters, a commissioner said. By NORMAN LEIGH
Brotherly love abounds
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Question: When is a team considered a