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NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Hitting lessons -- for fall and college baseball. Steve Krivonak's next program
Old rail beds have value as bike and hike trails
Opinion: Old rail beds have value as bike and hike trails EDITOR: Warren residents and politicians who
HELPING HANDS Volunteering
VETERANS Book group forming The Boardman Barnes & amp; Noble bookstore's Military History
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. Third annual Watershed Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 18, Camp
SHARON Audit erodes support for proposed $6M loan
Adding to the city's long-term debt at this point might not be a good idea, some council members
MAHONING VALLEY Pupils to have school options
Federal law now permits pupils from underperforming schools to switch to other schools in their
FUNDS PLAN Sharon bond issue
The city is looking at borrowing about $6 million through the sale of bonds to refinance a loan and
Parents announce Dahman-Kester engagement
BOARDMAN -- Floyd and Charlotte Double, 134 Nevada Ave., announce the engagement of their daughter,
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM U Herman Harold "Chaim" Potok, 73: Novelist, scholar and rabbi. (Feb. 17, 1929- July
MERCER COUNTY | Road work Here are the projects the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be working on this week:
Georgetown Road: New Vernon Township: Paving. Harrisville Road: Pine Township: Crack sealing.
Kottar-Akers troth announced, wedding planned
YOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Amy Kathleen Kottar of Grove City, Ohio, and Michael Douglas Akers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ten years after Chet Bolender had an idea for a business, he was finally able to put
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ten years after Chet Bolender had an idea for a business, he was finally able to put
MARY JO NAGY | Pets Vacation options are numerous for animal care
It's vacation time. You and your family would like to take a weekend trip or travel for a week or
UNDERACHIEVERS
UNDERACHIEVERS Local schools Area schools on the state's latest list of underachieving schools:
SCOTT SHALAWAY August notes as summer nears end
As summer winds down, here are some recommendations, suggestions, and tips. As a law enforcement
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Annie's Report (J.Felix)8.005.203.60 Triple Appeal
Miss Riley to wed William Sloan IV in September rite
AUSTINTOWN -- Richard and Linda Riley of Austintown announce the late-summer wedding plans of their
RN degree completion
RN degree completion CANFIELD -- Malone College will have an information meeting for those
Amish country program
Amish country program KENT -- PBS Channels 45 and 49 will present "A Simple Life," a 90-minute
MAHONING VALLEY Educators ready for transfers from low-ranking schools
Federal law now permits pupils from underperforming schools to switch to other schools in their
JACK WOLLITZ BASS Masters Classic had something for everyone
This year's CITGO BASS Masters Classic fulfilled its billing as bass fishing's pre-eminent event
STAGE REVIEW SCT's 'Oz' is evening of pure magic
The spectacular costumes, beautiful music and special effects were totally enthralling to young and
Lisa Bukowski to be bride of Jeff England
LOWELLVILLE -- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bukowski of Lowellville announce the engagement of their
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Chief of staff is critical of federal government
Two congressional staffers will quit their posts on James Traficant's campaign committee. By DAVID
SWANSON | Keystoner A night to remember at the Ritz Sharpsville
Let's go back to the mid-1940s for a few minutes and dust off our brains a little. Oh yes, I know
Chinese girl found safe with relatives
Chinese girl found safe with relatives SAN FRANCISCO -- A 12-year-old Chinese girl missing for two
FAIR SCHEDULE Events and times
The 2002 Columbiana County Fair ends its run at the fairgrounds in Lisbon today. Gate admission is
CANFIELD Traficant's former office will be private no longer, official says
A staffer who tried to bar a reporter from the office kept insisting 'it's private.' By PATRICIA
OHIO CENTRAL Sugar Creek depot
2002 DATES May 4 through Oct. 26 Each trip is a one-hour narrated round trip returning you back
4-H ROUNDUP | Mercer County The annual Mercer County 4-H Roundup competition will be Wednesday through Saturday at the 4-H Park on U.S. Route 19, 1.5 miles north of Mercer. Admission is free, and
WEDNESDAY 9 a.m.: Rabbit show. 1 p.m.: Market goat show. 1:15 p.m.: Market sheep show. 6 p.m.:
MIKE BRAUN Migratory dates, blind lotteries set
Dove populations that have not changed since the advent of Ohio's dove season several years ago are
KEYSTONE CLIPS It's not as dry as you think
July in the Shenango Valley was a bit drier than normal, but the valley is still ahead of the
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Joe Hudak's coaching ride continues
ROCK HILL, S.C. -- If all goes well, Joe Hudak will coach his 1,000th collegiate baseball game
Hey Tribe, Martinez deserves call-up
Message to the Cleveland Indians: Give Victor Martinez a chance. Now is the time to see what your
Guerino-Polya engagement is announced
STRUTHERS -- Announcing plans for their coming wedding are Debra Lynn Guerino and Dale Thomas Polya,
Herbst-Edwards wedding planned for early autumn
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announced by Mrs. Gertrud Cronk, 833 E. Florida Ave., is the engagement of her
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Adjusting temperature in problem rooms
Q. We have a problem keeping everyone comfortable. Some rooms are always too warm (especially on the
CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE AUSTINTOWN -- Marla Sferra has joined Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement
BIG BEAVER, PA. The sound of speed: first a roar, then a gripe
Neighbors want sound barriers to be erected to help muffle the noise. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Mechanical banks: a good investment
Mechanical banks were made to encourage children to save their pennies. Today, it would seem they
MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Smart shoppers stock up and save money
Dear Martin: My Albertson's had a display of Campbell's Baked Beans. They were advertised at four
NEW-YORK PENN LEAGUE Scrappers rout Jamestown, 9-1
Mahoning Valley won its sixth straight and remained tied for first place. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- A
SCRAPPERS STATISTICS
THROUGH FRIDAY'S GAMES BATTING ABRHHRRBIAVG. Kenton Myers, c102401.400 Ben Francisco,
Jacquelyn Fabek to be married in mid-October
CANFIELD -- Richard and Judi Banna, 31 Meadow Court, are announcing the engagement of their
Morford deserves a quick and fair review of charges
Opinion: Fairness demands that the Justice Department expeditiously investigate allegations of prosecutorial
Zombies given new life in film
A local filmmaker is looking for a fresh approach to a genre he admits is a little hokey. By
If there's a strike at YSU, students won't just wait
Opinion: EDITOR, This is concerning YSU overall, including the strike that looms. I am going into my fourth
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR For the love of llamas
Llamas communicate by humming and can eat poison ivy with no ill effects. By NANCY TULLIS
State cuts, small raises plague faculty at YSU
Opinion: EDITOR: I picked up last Sunday's paper and was so pleased to see that The Vindicator had entered
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes Broadway series: Come for songs
Subscription tickets to the 2002-03 Broadway Series, sponsored by the Youngstown Symphony Society in
HOLMES COUNTY Charm abounds in farm country
An Amish stronghold, the county is also known as Little Switzerland. By REBECCA SLOAN
BLOOD DRIVES
MONDAY St. Joseph Church, 4565 New Road, Austintown, 1 to 6 p.m. Farmington VFW Post 7200,
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Aug. 4: TODAY Post 3307, VFW, 1351 Albert St., Youngstown, 2
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Ray and Susan Butcher, 315 Meadowbrook Ave. S.E., Warren,
JANET FORREST GLENN CADMAN
JANET FORREST GLENN CADMAN CANFIELD -- The Rev. Dr. George Lee officiated at 3:30 p.m. July 6 at
BIG BEAVER, PA. Track noise causes a fuss
Neighbors want sound barriers to be erected to help muffle the noise. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
HALL OF FAME NOTEBOOK | From Canton
Buffalo pride: Jim Kelly seemed to be everywhere at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
LAKESIDE GOLF COURSE Father and son share ace experience on same hole
Ryan Pisella and Mike Harmicar have both aced the No. 6 hole. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR
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h Gangland auction
h Gangland auction APALACHIN, N.Y. -- James Ferguson of North Carolina makes the winning $18,000
BOARDMAN An artist sculpts an ideal career
The artist's work will be displayed at an art festival in Colorado. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Speedy Stewart
Speedy Stewart Tony Stewart broke the track qualifying record Saturday to win the pole for the
Wedding planned by Miss Sandine, Mr. Mlynowski
CLEVELAND -- Plans for their upcoming marriage are being revealed by Marcie Ann Sandine and V.
YOUNGSTOWN Murder suspect says he has alibi
Police say evidence found on Hogan's car links the vehicle to the homicide. By JoANNE VIVIANO
SUGAR CREEK, OHIO A railroad tour through Amish farms
A smoke-belching steam engine takes passengers through the heart of Amish country in Ohio. SUGAR
SANDLOTS Canfield girls in regional title game
The 11-12 team will meet Indiana today at 2 p.m. for a trip to the World Series. JOPLIN, Mo. --
VALERIE COPANIC JEFFREY MEYERS
VALERIE COPANIC JEFFREY MEYERS MINERAL RIDGE -- Valerie Ann Copanic, 217 Pennsylvania Ave.,
TIP OF THE MONTH
TIP OF THE MONTH Video poker A style of video poker -- an electronic five-card-draw poker game
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
SALEM Owners prod frogs to get a jump on the competition
Warning: Don't jump to conclusions. Read this entire story. By TRAVIS REED VINDICATOR STAFF
LAURIE MAGEE EDWARD REPKO
LAURIE MAGEE EDWARD REPKO NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged July 13 at St. Paul the
Disrupting commencement at YSU is bad strategy
Opinion: This past week, the president of the union for classified personnel at Youngstown State University
Detailed and durable: These parts fill the bill
The company specializes in making plastic vehicle parts that look like wood, leather, metal --
Planning water spot is hard work
You should keep several tips in mind when putting in a pond. utting in a garden pond is hard work.
A shot heard round the world
Opinion: "There is a statutory presumption that you should go to prison. In light of your conduct -- and the