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THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Truce Time (Gonzalez)9.404.802.40 Teresa's Omen
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William E. McCaughtry Jr., 38, of 511 W. Wood St.,
Armed robbery
Armed robbery BOARDMAN -- Township police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at 2
A WARNING SHOT AT HOME
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Imagine a population in which nine of every 10 people who tested positive for HIV,
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Veronica Benavidez and Shawn Cortez, 7030 Ruby Court, Youngstown, boy, July 31.
FRIDAY
Lakeview Board of Education, special session, 7 a.m., in the superintendent's office in the high
The Vindicator asked hundreds of its News Contacts to give their thoughts on the length of the
The Vindicator asked hundreds of its News Contacts to give their thoughts on the length of the
VALLEY FAMILY Twins fest stirs a big two-do
By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Sue Brandenstein can remember a time when
Top scorer becomes YSU's new assistant
Top scorer becomes YSU's new assistant Dorothy Collins, who is Youngstown State University's all-
HOGS
HOGS Grand champion: Josh Bardo. Reserve champion: Max Sharp. 220-225 pounds: Joel Smith, first;
Pope should step down after visit to homeland
Opinion: Reading the wire report on Pope John Paul II's visit Wednesday to Mexico City, it is clear that
SCHEDULE| Twins Days Festival
Twins and multiples are asked to register so they can be included in the official attendance count.
New Salem principal
New Salem principal SALEM -- The city school board named Judy Colbert of Austintown new principal
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Bruce and Kathy (Ragan) Folkerth of Athens, Ga., are announcing the birth of their second child, a
Missing 'welcome' signs
Opinion: Missing 'welcome' signs EDITOR: What has happened to the hospitality of our merchants on
MAHONING COUNTY 2 men get 7 years in restaurant holdup
The defendants had both worked at the Austintown restaurant they robbed. By BOB JACKSON
Judge orders immediate payment of $96K from kickbacks and bribes
A Columbus lawyer filed an appeal seeking Traficant's release on bond. By PATRICIA MEADE
YSU GM manager gives teens tips, glimpse of business world
The Lordstown plant manager urged the teenagers to 'diversify.' By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF
Byrom-Hickman wedding plans are announced
NILES -- Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Juliann Byrom and Wayne Hickman, both of 111
August rite set for Miss McCarty, Gregory Parillo
EASTON, Conn. -- J. Patrick and Judy McCarty, 135 Far Horizons Drive, announce the engagement of
Some tips on how not to respond to a house fire
Opinion: Some tips on how not to respond to a house fire EDITOR: Let me start out by saying that I am
MAHONING VALLEY Several people indicted in Cleveland
A woman was charged with engaging in sex acts with an inmate under her authority. YOUNGSTOWN -- A
FBI allowed its pets in Boston to get away with murder
Opinion: Two vicious hitmen were getting away with murder from the mid-1960s to the late-1980s in Boston --
Home Savings gives $20,000 to food bank
Home Savings gives $20,000 to food bank YOUNGSTOWN -- Second Harvest Foodbank is the recipient of
1Army Staff Sgt. Frank Ronghi of Niles is sentenced by a military court to life in prison without
1Army Staff Sgt. Frank Ronghi of Niles is sentenced by a military court to life in prison without
BOARDMAN Trustees revise rules for clubs
Adult businesses won't be allowed on U.S. Route 224 or Market Street. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Niles man charged with selling marijuana
Niles man charged with selling marijuana NILES -- A West Park Avenue man was to appear this
A man of some of the people, some of the time
Opinion: A man of some of the people, some of the time EDITOR: In the July 31 Vindicator, a letter writer
MAHONING COUNTY Another inmate released in error
The inmate will face old charges in municipal court. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
YOUNGSTOWN Utility rates set to go up
The proposed sewer rate increases are in addition to increases adopted earlier this year. By PETER
SALEM Hospital must pay to settle lawsuit
The lawsuit also named as a defendant a company the hospital used to provide emergency room
Osborn ignites Scrapper victory
He homered and tripled as the Scrappers toppled Aberdeen 5-1 at Cafaro Field. By BILL SULLIVAN
August wedding for Miss Cortese and Mr. Campana
YOUNGSTOWN -- Claire and Joseph Cortese of Youngstown are announcing plans for the summer wedding of
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Cafaro Field
Move up: Left-handed pitcher Carl Sadler, who pitched with the Scrappers in 1999-2000, made his
Youngstowners aren't Belmont Ave.'s problem
Opinion: Youngstowners aren't Belmont Ave.'s problem EDITOR: Former Mayor Pat Ungaro's remarks about
The milky way
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- With temperatures in the 90s and a bright sun
FAIR SCHEDULE | Events and times
The Columbiana County Fair is this week at the fairgrounds in Lisbon. Gate admission is $5, with
LOCAL
LOCAL Barrett event to preview season BOARDMAN -- The Boardman Lions Club will present the 34th
The reception honoring of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mazzarino of Struthers was held at Antone's Banquet
The reception honoring of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mazzarino of Struthers was held at Antone's Banquet
BOARDMAN Police probe girl's rape
No arrests have been made. BOARDMAN -- Police are investigating a report of a rape last week of a
Police probe shooting death of woman, 30
GIRARD -- Police are investigating the Wednesday night shooting death of a woman in her home.
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Aberdeen Ironbirds (16-26) at Scrappers (23-19). When: 7:05. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).
CANFIELD Rental chain reports profits have gone up
The company has resumed its aggressive growth strategy, with plans to open 12 stores this year.
LIBERTY Municipal leaders see benefits of dredging Mahoning River
The dredging cost isn't as formidable as it sounds, the CASTLO director said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Wright-Voorhies betrothal is made known
The coming marriage of Dr. Jeana Wright and Dr. Scott Voorhies is being announced by their parents,
HERMITAGE, PA. Officials open bids on park work
A walking trail and restrooms are major components of the project. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Transfer of cash to run airport likely to be last
The money is left over from last year's allocation for capital improvements. By BOB JACKSON
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Independent baseball team -- looking for players ages 14-17 to play in late
AUSTINTOWN | Court cases
Several people recently appeared before Judge David D'Apolito in Mahoning County Court in
NEW BRIGHTON, PA. Authorities warn of gator in Beaver River
NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. (AP) -- There haven't been any vegetarian piranhas spotted this summer, but
COLUMBIANA CO. Judges consider federal loan
No sales tax or county general fund money will be used to pay for the new courthouse. By NORMAN
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners OK 10-year abatement
The panel also approved an agreement to sell used items on the Internet. WARREN -- Trumbull County
Third in a series on the 2002 Hall of Fame inductees.
Third in a series on the 2002 Hall of Fame inductees.
Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, 12:30 p.m. Friday. Food and clothing. Bring containers and identification.
Food and clothing distribution notices are to be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before they are to be
ENON VALLEY, PA. Woman faces 22 citations in case of animal cruelty
More than 36 animals were found on the property. ENON VALLEY, Pa. -- An Enon Valley woman faces 22
Canfield police nab teenager with weapon
CANFIELD -- A Village Boulevard teen accused of approaching police with a knife that looks like a
Elizabeth Brown to be bride of William Sweeney
The engagement of Elizabeth Ann Brown, 21215 Mastick Road, Fairview Park, and Dr. William Sweeney
PHAR-MOR WORKERS Giant Eagle hires Tamco laborers
About 107 former Phar-Mor pharmacy employees are already working at Giant Eagle stores. By CYNTHIA
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY When elegant living meets truck driver's son ...
I just had a great thought -- what if former Congressman Traficant and Martha Stewart could both be
TRAFICANT CASE Colucci's no-show irks judge
The lawyer has until Tuesday to explain what happened. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
Dem candidates will appear at fair
LISBON -- A Democrat Candidates Night is set for 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Friday at the Columbiana County
LAWRENCE COUNTY Ex-coach sues over dismissal
The former coach contends he learned of his dismissal in a local newspaper. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
"I think it's something worth exploring. I think the opportunities are substantial. I support the
"I think it's something worth exploring. I think the opportunities are substantial. I support the
WARREN Drug sale, assault net man 4 years
Defense attorneys said their client did not know the men shooting at his vehicle were cops. By
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Howland softball team wins state
EDINBURG -- The Howland Lady Tigers 9-10-year-old fastpitch softball team won the Ohio Girls
YOUNGSTOWN THERMAL EPA faults steam-heat company
Environmental regulators say the allegation is based on smokestack-emissions testing performed in