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Postponement granted
Postponement granted CLEVELAND -- The sentencing of businessman J.J. Cafaro on a felony conviction
CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Resident seeks zoning change
The petitions list 241 signatures. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- Petitions
Does bell for pupils also toll for school?
The school has opened early; the new principal's attitude is that it won't be closed. By RON COLE
DEATH ROW CASE Appeals court awaits ruling on mental capacity
A prosecutor said the federal court's ruling was expected. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK | From Cafaro Field
New role: Coach Willie Aviles, acting manager Tuesday while Chris Bando helped with instruction at
Columbiana panel OKs various plans
COLUMBIANA -- Robert Schwartz, one of the owners of Whispering Pines Village, told the city planning
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Doctor diagnoses West Nile virus
None of her symptoms have kept her from work or tending her flowers. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
COLUMBUS Motion defends election decision
The state's legal filing avoids the fact that the governor is compelled to hold a special election,
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2002. There are 139 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2002. There are 139 days left in the year. On this
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Board OKs plan to seek bids involving Taft Elementary
The demolition of Taft and construction of the new West Elementary School are running into problems.
Christine Halls, Todd M. Hodge to wed Sept. 21
FONTANA, Calif. -- Sept. 21 has been chosen as the date for the wedding of Christine Halls and Todd
Trustees disagree over road project
Some local officials are concerned that the road poses a safety hazard. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
LOCAL
LOCAL Youngstown loses to Kennewick, Wa. ABBEVILLE, La. -- The team from Kennewick, Wa. scored
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Does first bell for pupils also toll for school?
The school has opened early; the new principal's attitude is that it won't be closed. By RON COLE
Birds test positive for virus in Lawrence Co.
County officials are waiting for test results on eight other dead birds. By LAURE CIOFFI
Former worker arrested
Former worker arrested SHARON, Pa. -- Police arrested a former employee of the Sheetz Inc. store
New car comes to Lordstown
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER LORDSTOWN -- The waiting is over, and this time,
YOUNGSTOWN Four establishments cited in tobacco sting
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County deputy sheriffs issued four citations during a sting operation
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Woman says doctor diagnosed her with West Nile virus
Her symptoms have not kept her from work or tending her flowers. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
WARREN Restaurant offers Net service
A few desktop computers will be installed in the fall. WARREN -- Internet connections are now
Hope abounds as pads debut
STRUTHERS -- Rick McFadden stood on the sidelines at Wildcat Stadium Tuesday taking in the football
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Womer Benjamin, guest stop in Valley
The visiting congressman said Benjamin could expect a committee assignment within a week of election
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER LORDSTOWN -- The waiting is over, and this time,
Three teams from Valley to ride in MS 150 Bike Tour
BEREA -- Three teams from the Mahoning Valley are scheduled to participate in the Multiple Sclerosis
Competency tests ordered for mom in child lock-out
YOUNGSTOWN -- A municipal court judge ordered a competency examination for a 28-year-old West Side
WARREN Developer vows to clean home construction site
The plan calls for 20 homes in the development that was started about four years ago. By DENISE
Promising McDougall rebounds
The former Athletics prospect should be in Akron by the weekend. By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA CO. Transsexual sues Salem company
The plaintiff is neither entirely female nor male, the federal lawsuit says. By BOB JACKSON
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES American League Cleveland 9, Tampa Bay 5 Minnesota 6, Baltimore 0 N.Y.
REGION Oral raccoon baiting is part of a five-state program
COLUMBUS -- A five-state oral raccoon vaccination baiting program, involving Ohio, Pennsylvania,
YOUNGSTOWN Victim's girlfriend says defendant fired the fatal shots
The shooting was preceded by a fight between the victim and two suspects, the witness said. By
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Jackson-Milton Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., elementary school, 14110 Mahoning
NEW CASTLE Mayor supports Rendell in race
Ed Rendell said he has a plan to revitalize small and midsize communities. By LAURE CIOFFI
LIBERTY Library wants feedback from area 'go-getters'
A meeting is scheduled for Sept. 14. LIBERTY -- The Liberty branch of the Warren-Trumbull County
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Joseph and Lynn Bartholomew, 4315 Timberbrook Drive, Canfield, boy, Aug.
SALEM Frog jump won't occur during fair
Holding the event at the same time as the county fair was a slip, a backer says. By NORMAN LEIGH
GAIL WHITE Serendipity, simplicity, soul and a Mission of Love
"I helped make the lives of 12 children in Nepal better today," I said as I walked into the
Parents announce Borland-Altier wedding plans
GIRARD -- Plans for the upcoming wedding of Beatrice Faye Borland and Marc David Altier, both of 546
WARREN ODE list drops 4 city schools
Some board members were angry that the ODE wouldn't notify the press of the change involving the
NICK ROBERTS | PROFILE Strong and not satisfied
YSU's junior offensive guard remembers watching the national championship game instead of getting a
Doctors most to blame for U.S. health care crisis
Opinion: Doctors most to blame for U.S. health care crisis EDITOR: I am writing in response to the Aug.
Associated Press
Associated Press WORKING TOGETHER: New farmer Brian Steffen, left, is renting 220 acres of land
What's a couple thousand computers between friends?
Opinion: Heaven help an American returning from overseas who forgets to declare to customs agents purchases
Lupu-Smesko engagement is announced
CANFIELD -- Announcing their engagement are Andrea Lupu and Dr. Mark Smesko, both of 4097
ENROLLMENT
ENROLLMENT Declining numbers Enrollment at Immaculate Conception School in Youngstown: Source:
OHIO EDUCATION Don't keep quiet about programs, librarians are told
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Want your children to read better and
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials to set bid plans for jail food
The county purchasing director also will seek bids for food for the juvenile detention center. By
Late rally not enough
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Someone is always watching. It is a
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert M. Clark, 43, of 2502 Walden Court, Youngstown, and
Route 164 closing
Route 164 closing NEW PHILADELPHIA -- State Route 164 between Lisbon and Gavers in Columbiana
TRUMBULL CO. Commissioners to set bid plans for food at jail
The county purchasing director also will seek bids for food for the juvenile detention center. By
JAMMERS 11, SCRAPPERS 7 Late rally not enough
Jamestown's 11-2 lead was too much to overcome. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
WARREN Trumbull 100 plan will highlight historical buildings
The company official suggested the Kinsman House be used as a restaurant or bed and breakfast. By
Drivers license dilemmas today and a generation ago
Opinion: How times change. Just 25 years ago, almost to the day, the state of Ohio established offices in
Sentencing postponed
Sentencing postponed CLEVELAND -- Today's sentencing of J.J. Cafaro on a felony conviction of