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Stories published August 2, 2002

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INDICTMENTS Trumbull County

The grand jury indicted Kevin Jones Sr., 45, of Milton Street, Warren, Thursday on a felony count of


The 13-14-year-old team will open tournament play Saturday in Akron.

The 13-14-year-old team will open tournament play Saturday in Akron. By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR


Valley 'family' realizes racing isn't such a drag

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF Cars, drag racing and roots have formed an enduring bond


WARREN Power plant site cleanup hits snag

OEPA recommends the Mahoningside soil removal but can't order it, a spokeswoman said. By DENISE


Mansion founder wants to bring people home

A mansion is being used to teach home values. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR


BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth David and Tricia Guadnola, 9191 North Lima Road, #3B, Youngstown, girl, Aug. 1.


THE SILVER MIRROR Demolition crew clears property

Eastern Behavioral Health Center bought the property because it adjoins the center's headquarters.


MR. O'NEILL'S GAFFES

Opinion: Washington Post: On Fox News last Sunday, Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill declared that, by the


HOT RODS Struthers brothers are unique

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS -- Drag racing is great family fun for two sets


SHELLEY CURTIS WILLIAM NICKS

SHELLEY CURTIS WILLIAM NICKS YOUNGSTOWN -- Shelley Mae Curtis and William McKinley Nicks, both of


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ramon E. Lebron, 33, of 446 Tenney Ave., Campbell, and Aida L.


Stringer's death increases awareness

The memory of Korey Stringer will be engraved forever in the minds of the people he touched. The


HERMITAGE, PA. Former basketball coach won't get out of prison early

The prison term for the former coach ends Aug. 30, 2003. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU


Road to close

Road to close BOARDMAN -- As part of the South Avenue widening project, Walker Mill Road at South


The Vindicator/Glenn Luther

The Vindicator/Glenn Luther ALL SHOOK UP: Elvis impersonator Brian Brenner performs "Viva Las


Bomb brings anxiety home

The former student said she hates the idea that a place of peace and hope has been hit by hatred and


BOARDMAN Chief puts penalized policeman out again

The officer is on paid suspension pending a hearing on misconduct accusations. By JOHN W. GOODWIN


The 600-man question

Opinion: There is no easy answer to the question of what to do with 600 Al-Qaida and Taliban prisoners being


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XMill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet at 6 p.m.


GUITAR STYLES | NOTHING TO FRET ABOUT

Local rocker Leanne Binder can't understand why a girl's guitar can't be black and have a lightning


SHARON, PA. Rate increase hits natural gas users

National Fuel Gas also raised rates in May. SHARON, Pa. -- National Fuel Gas customers saw their


YOUNGSTOWN Defendant awaits judge's decision

Marvin Maxwell said an invisible 'messiah' tried to kill him by torching some toilet paper. By BOB


FAIR SCHEDULE | Events and times

The Columbiana County Fair is this week at the fairgrounds in Lisbon. Gate admission is $5, with


INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted Chawn M. Cloyd, 23, of Moore Street, Akron, on charges of


Recognizing good ice cream

A local ice cream parlor is gaining a national presence. By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Woman robbed, shot at

Woman robbed, shot at CAMPBELL -- Police are searching for a man who robbed a woman at gunpoint


SALEM City tackles new construction

One project aims to stop water leaks affecting city hall. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM


WARREN Program puts family time first

The club aims to build stronger families and a stronger community. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR


MICHELLE LODGE CHRISTOPHER LUKA

MICHELLE LODGE CHRISTOPHER LUKA YOUNGSTOWN -- Living in Boardman after a honeymoon at Las Vegas


Quota International holds convention

PITTSBURGH -- Quota International members from around the world met in Pittsburgh July 19-22 for the


BECKY SHER | Hype Here are some sure-fire ways to help summertime sitters

If you're spending your summer baby-sitting the neighbor's precious little tykes, you know that


YOUNGSTOWN Abuse case ends with hung jury

Jurors were deadlocked at 10-2 in favor of conviction. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ten jurors believed Larry


BOARDMAN POLICE Lt. John M. Rosensteel

Episodes of questionable conduct in the past two years cited by Police Chief Jeffrey Patterson


Visitors are welcome at fair's milking station

Fifty cows gave about 1,400 pounds of milk during a milking earlier this week. By NANCY TULLIS


LAWRENCE COUNTY Defendant confuses lawyers

The judge suggested setting up a conference call to ask the defendant what he wants to do. By


Angler snags an alligator in Beaver River

NEW BRIGHTON, Pa. (AP) -- After finding animals from the Amazon and the Everglades, some residents


Bishop Tobin does well in naming review panel

Opinion: The 13-member Diocesan Review Board on the Sexual Abuse of Minors appointed by Bishop Thomas J.


YOUNGSTOWN Seniors get help with medicines

The software is for a prescription assistance program for the elderly. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


WILKES-BARRE, PA. Judge in abortion case awaits more legal papers

John Stachokus, the father, won a temporary injunction. PHILADELPHIA -- In a case that has


Teens take time out from woes at home

'Walkaways' may be a better term than 'runaways' for some area teens. By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR


Do unto servers as you'd have them do unto you

Opinion: Do unto servers as you'd have them do unto you EDITOR: This letter is my response to your July


GM Zero interest spikes sales

Overall, GM's sales were up 24 percent in July, and its Lordstown-built Cavalier continued as a top


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JULIE KOVACS STEPHEN BASIC III

JULIE KOVACS STEPHEN BASIC III POLAND -- The marriage of Julie Lynn Kovacs and Dr. Stephen T.


YOUNGSTOWN Land records on Web

Mahoning County records go back only to 1985. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County residents' access to


DEANA DEPINTO MATTHEW MAY

DEANA DEPINTO MATTHEW MAY BOARDMAN -- The gazebo at Boardman Township Park provided the setting at


6TH DISTRICT Strickland, Halleck gear up for a competitive race

Both candidates plan to exploit the incumbent congressman's record. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


Threatening letter

Threatening letter LISBON -- The Columbiana County Sheriff's office is investigating a threatening


A spit personality:Inmate wears bag

Authorities say the man spit on a prison guard. YOUNGSTOWN -- The netting around Anthony Pace's


GAIL WHITE There is no excuse for poor customer service

Watch out, anyone who deals with the public! I'm not going to take poor service anymore! For


CAMPBELL Descendant of Poles heads Irish festival

This Valley transplant now runs one of the largest Irish fests in the country. By ROSA MERCADO


SHOW RESULTS | Winners

These are results reported from events Wednesday. GRAIN AND SEEDS Titan wheat: Kimberly