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LOCAL
LOCAL Spartan golf tourney is Friday LIBERTY -- The 2002 Spartan Golf Invitational will be held
CANFIELD Fight prompts assault charge
CANFIELD -- A Canterbury Court man has been charged with assault after an altercation with a youth
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Amy Mullen, 305 E. Park Ave., Columbiana, girl, Aug. 19. Jeffrey and Aubrey Blews,
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Charlotte Benkner, 112, a resident at Glenellen Senior Suites & amp; Villas,
17TH DISTRICT Ryan steps up election campaign
The Democratic candidate for the 17th Congressional District seat made an appearance at numerous
Salem hires four new teachers for upcoming school year
SALEM -- The school board agreed Monday to hire four teachers. Tara Evans will teach special
AGENDA
AGENDA WEDNESDAY Weathersfield Board of Education, regular meeting, 7 p.m., high school library.
Sporting event tickets increase by $1
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- It will cost adults a bit more to attend Hickory High School sporting events this
LAWRENCE COUNTY Forum spreads the word about West Nile
State officials are treating some areas with large mosquito populations. By LAURE CIOFFI
ACLU plans an appeal on special election decision
The judge agreed that anyone elected in the old 17th district might never cast a vote in Congress.
"We know who these people are, and we're tracking them, and if it gets to a point where they're
"We know who these people are, and we're tracking them, and if it gets to a point where they're
Israel pulls soldiers out of Bethlehem
Israel pulls soldiers out of Bethlehem BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- Palestinian police were back on the
FOSTER FAMILY
Associated Press FURRY NEW FRIENDS: Lisa McElroy and her son, Wes, 8, handle a litter of kittens
CANFIELD Consideration of condos delayed
The development is contingent upon provision of a public water supply, a zoning official said. By
MAHONING COUNTY Woman's restrictions lessened
Mary Moore's case will be re-evaluated in six months. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Boardman woman who killed
Rape charge
Rape charge GIRARD -- A 20-year-old Vienna Township man remains in jail on a $50,000 bond on
NEW CASTLE Officials: Merger to boost system
The merger is being financed by $21 million from a health insurer. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Youngstown cannot afford to lose 7th District court
Opinion: No one in Youngstown City Hall should be surprised by last week's revelation that the Mahoning
SHARON School board fills principal vacancy
The district will forgive more than $1,000 in taxes on a house Habitat for Humanity plans to
Divorce workshop
Divorce workshop WARREN -- North-Mar Church, 3855 E. Market St., will sponsor a Divorce Recovery
COLD METAL PRODUCTS Union official probes reasons for plant closings
A union leader is suspicious that Cold Metal kept open a nonunion plant in Ohio. THE VINDICATOR,
BOARDMAN Schwebel teams up with kids magazine
Nickelodeon is putting an offer for a free magazine on bread wrappers. By DON SHILLING
Poland Township man awaits drug sentence after plea deal
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Poland Township man, who police say was part of a father-and-son suburban drug-
MAHONING COUNTY COURT Rape suspect pushes for dismissal
The suspect could get life if he's convicted of any of the rape counts. By BOB JACKSON
NORTHEAST OHIO Campaign gives rabies vaccine to wildlife
People are asked to keep pets inside or on leashes for at least a week after their area is baited.
BAND NIGHTS Making music
Several area high school bands have scheduled performances to show off their talents. Here's the
Wilmington band to be on 'West Wing'
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Wilmington Area High School band will get its first shot at Hollywood
Evil is afoot in Zimbabwe
Opinion: In the manner of all demagogues, Robert Mugabe, president of Zimbabwe, is doing his best to divert
AUSTINTOWN Man questioned in robberies at Tropitan Tanning Center
A Poland man told police he was in the area buying drugs. AUSTINTOWN -- A robber with a knife who
BROOKFIELD Valley View looks to reopen
The business could be open again as early as this weekend. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF
SHARON City faces a bleak financial outlook
It took years for the city to get into this predicament and it will take years to get out, the mayor
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School surveillance tapes lead to arrest of four teen-age girls
SALEM -- Police have arrested four teenage girls in connection with a break-in at Reilly Elementary.
LORDSTOWN Council celebrates GM choice
Officials will price ads to thank General Motors. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
MONDAY'S RESULTS
MONDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS GOLF POLAND 205, URSULINE 209 (At Countryside) Poland (3-0) -- Lindsy
REUNIONS
XBoardman High School Class of 1982 will hold a 20th-year reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Nov. 29 at
School district sued
School district sued LISBON -- A Wellsville man is suing Wellsville School District over an
TAMCO Ex-workers put little faith in Snyder's proposal
Former warehouse workers are finding it tough to find a good-paying job. THE VINDICATOR,
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Redistribution proposed for funds
East Liverpool's share drops dramatically under the proposal. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Surrender in slaying
Surrender in slaying YOUNGSTOWN -- Eugene Archer, 54, of Cohasset Drive surrendered to detectives
Vindicator seeks vets of war on terrorism
Vindicator seeks vets of war on terrorism YOUNGSTOWN -- The Vindicator is seeking military
COLUMBIANA SCHOOLS Board OKs income tax ballot issue
The income tax would generate about $1.2 million annually, the treasurer said. By NANCY TULLIS
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard C. Evans Sr., 20, of 1568 Shehy St., Youngstown, and
Concert in the Park
Concert in the Park The village of Lordstown sponsors its second Concert in the Park at 7 tonight.
COLUMBIANA Parking penalties grow higher
People leave cars parked on the street for days, and sometimes weeks, at a time. By NANCY TULLIS
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY When teen asks for help, God sends him home
Fire doesn't exactly shoot from Dave Kohout's fingertips, but he definitely gives off energy. Even
BLOCK GRANTS Mercer County
Mercer County municipalities will get more than $1.6 million in federal Community Development Block
Gains is with majority on foreclosure issue
Opinion: Gains is with majority on foreclosure issue EDITOR: The recent editorial criticizing Mahoning