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Board seeks advice on Traficant candidacy
Board seeks advice on Traficant candidacy WARREN -- The Trumbull County Board of Elections has
YOUNGSTOWN Attorney apologizes for not appearing in court
The lawyer says he was screamed at by the judge's deputy. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
WARREN TOWNSHIP Meeting targets odor problem
More than 100 people attended the meeting to convey their concerns to state and federal officials.
QUANTUM LEAPS Group to celebrate and graduate
The students designed Friday's celebration. WARREN -- Students who participated in Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences woman for failing to report to jail
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A city woman will spend the next
VEX FEST 30 bands to play at free festival on Federal Plaza
The music begins at noon and continues until 1 a.m. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Laid-off teachers are on recall list
Several teachers are to be recalled in August. BY AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
NY-PENN LEAGUE Mahoning Valley wins to remain a game back
Brian Wright had three hits, including a home run, and four RBIs for the Scrappers. JAMESTOWN,
FARRELL, PA. Commission announces retirement of police chief
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU FARRELL, Pa. -- Police Chief Joseph Timko is calling it
Wreck kills 15-year-old; 3 others injured
DAMASCUS -- A West Branch High School student was killed and three others were taken to Salem
COLUMBIANA County officials reserve funds to return back to the state
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- The state has apportioned about $5.1 million
Will baseball really be missed?
Any second now, representatives for the major league baseball players union (with heavy, heavy
Health director: Use caution, but don't fear West Nile
New test results show for the first time that Mahoning County mosquitoes carry the West Nile virus.
Failure prompts weighing of options
The district will lose $123,000 annually. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA
Area youths sing in state fair's choir
YOUNGSTOWN -- Several area teenagers are singing in the 200-member All-Ohio State Fair Youth Choir
YOUNGSTOWN 7 pension plans sue bank over lost cash
The plaintiffs are asking for $1 million in punitive damages. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN
YSU Maass works to avoid a strike
The former Lordstown boss said chances of a settlement in the YSU talks are 'very good.' By RON
YOUNGSTOWN Judge finds man insane in hospital arson case
The Youngstown man will be sent to a psychiatric facility for treatment for schizophrenia. By BOB
LIQUOR BUSINESS Transfers, applications
Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and
LITTLE LEAGUE Boardman loses in semifinal
Poland's 9-10 baseball and softball teams are in the winner's brackets of the state tournaments.
Babe Ruth stars winning as a team
Saturday, the 13-year-old team begins play in the World Series in Louisiana. By BILL SULLIVAN
KOS SLAYING Witnesses are readied
Witnesses will identify the knife used in the killing, prosecutors say. By LAURE CIOFFI
GAIL WHITE VanSickle Foundation comes to the rescue
Having reared two children of her own, Sandy Armstrong of Austintown felt a calling to adopt
LAWRENCE COUNTY Property owners appeal assessment
The county is studying the numbers to determine if the reassessment is flawed. By LAURE CIOFFI
WITNESSES Kos murder trial
Christopher Thompson of Shetland Lane, Poland: To testify he heard Perry Ricciardi, William Monday
YOUNGSTOWN People unite to make neighborhood safe
Block watch groups from the city's 7th Ward organized this year's event. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
WEST NILE VIRUS
WEST NILE VIRUS Positive test results Trumbull County Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2001 2 birds, 0
NEWTON FALLS In recall, voters oust 2 officials
Voters say they were disgruntled with the behavior of city council. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
Vintage aircraft event
ALLIANCE -- Aircraft made in Middletown and Vandalia in the 1930s and 1940s will be on display this
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials got pacts for company
The switch to a different food vendor was done without competitive bids. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY
Maass works to head off a strike
The former Lordstown boss said chances of a settlement in the YSU talks are 'very good.' By RON
FARRELL Marchers 'take back the streets'
The organizer said some Sharon neighborhoods were having barbecues and turning on their lights to
BECKY SHER | Hype GameCube goes cordless
So, you've discovered the cord on your video-game controller is just a few inches too short. In a
Uniform company expands to store
An online uniform outsourcing service is helping the business attract larger companies as
MOSQUITO CONTROL What to do
Tips for controlling mosquitoes: Homeowners should remove standing water from their yards to
Marine Corps reunion
Marine Corps reunion YOUNGSTOWN -- Saturday is the reservation deadline for the 23rd annual Marine
Numbers show cases of infected birds and mosquito pools tested by the Ohio Department of Health. A
Numbers show cases of infected birds and mosquito pools tested by the Ohio Department of Health. A
Officials guided contracts to Acme
Mountaineer says it dropped Acme because its prices weren't competitive. By STEPHEN SIFF and
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Philip and Kelly Kilpatrick, 111 Brainard Drive, Youngstown, girl, Aug. 6. James
YOUNGSTOWN Festival time
What: 39th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. When: Thursday through Sunday. There will be a Mass
BOARDMAN Residents object to strip club boundary
The resolution has been approved with a 2-1 vote by trustees. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
The Vindicator
The Vindicator NEW VOTING: Dean Schultz, right, of North Lima instructs Sandy Bush of Beaver
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Hedrich, 33, of 510 Hyatt Ave., Campbell, and Tracy
BOARDMAN Club boundaries disturb residents
The resolution has been approved with a 2-1 vote by trustees. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Teams need 69 uniforms
The Little Raiders are trying to raise $10,350 so that every player out for the three teams has a
Drug tests: in our best interests
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a 5-4 ruling allowing schools to randomly drug-test all
YOUNGSTOWN Fest's organizer puts rhythm in planning
The annual event is marking its 39th year. By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN
Taking degree to new heights
YSU's newest degree offers a mix of academics and adventure. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION
U.S. Senate should have passed seniors' drug bill
Opinion: U.S. Senate should have passed seniors' drug bill EDITOR: Sens. Voinovich and DeWine have just
Lance Armstrong survives cancer and Tour de France
Opinion: In the world of competitive cycling, the color yellow is not suggestive of cowardice but rather
MAHONING VALLEY Health director: Use caution, but don't fear West Nile
New test results show for the first time that Mahoning County mosquitoes carry the West Nile virus.
BOWLING Chicase to compete in PWBA's Akron Open
Two bowling events are scheduled in coming days in the region. In Parma on Saturday and Sunday,
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BLOODY DAYS
Opinion: BLOODY DAYS Washington Post: The spate of terrorist attacks in Israel over the past few days,