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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
From junk heap to dream car
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER LORDSTOWN -- A 19-year-old cancer patient's wish will
SHARPSVILLE Fire chief believes damage was caused by a tornado
The chief said there was a quarter-mile strip of devastation through a stretch of woods.
TRUMBULL CO. Taxpayers would partly fund racetrack
The county could make back its money in five to 10 years, an official says. By STEPHEN SIFF
YOUNGSTOWN Mother of murdered man asks for tough sentence
Two men are still awaiting trial on murder charges. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Faculty opens debate on partner benefits
An open forum on the issue is to be scheduled. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN
SALEM Bells being installed to guard curbs
The devices are designed to protect property from wayward trucks. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN \ Parks and recreation
The city parks and recreation commission handled these items Thursday: Agreed to let Eagle Heights
TRUMBULL CO. Mosquito pools test positive
The mosquitoes that tested positive are primarily bird feeders and pose little risk to people and
YOUNGSTOWN Mother of murder suspect testifies before grand jury
Prosecutors granted the woman immunity from criminal prosecution. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Struck by van, woman dies
Struck by van, woman dies YOUNGSTOWN -- Cheri Rockney, 48, of Kenmore Court, Austintown, was
ICL VS. TCL Peterson brothers run past Rebels
Lowellville took a 33-7 lead in a rout of Crestview. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
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WARREN City vows to get rid of Imperial Motel
The issue will be before the city board of health next week. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
YOUNGSTOWN Judge denies man's request for new trial
One of the jurors said one thing in an affidavit and the opposite in the courtroom. By BOB JACKSON
LEETONIA Street crews tackle work before school year starts
An official said traffic patterns on the village's north side will change when school opens. By
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK | From Cafaro Field
Progress slowed: Because of the strong storms that moved through the area before the game, the first
BECKY SHER | Hype Body spray: This one's a guy thing
Apparently, it isn't enough just to spray deodorant under your arms. Well, not if the makers of Axe
NEW CASTLE Council to vote on burning ban
People with permits will be allowed to burn until the permits expire. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Candidates gather at Democratic picnic
The attorney general candidate says television advertising is overrated. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Second man faces drug charges after police search apartment
AUSTINTOWN -- A Niles man wanted on several warrants for drug crimes turned himself in Thursday to
COLUMBIANA Council seeks to put a limit on use of portable outhouses
Council said a year is too long for portable outhouses to be at one site. COLUMBIANA -- City
TRUMBULL COUNTY Man free on bond in vehicle attack
The defendant is charged with attempted murder and felonious assault. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Hermitage police officers will patrol Shenango Dam
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- City police officers will soon be providing security patrols around the Shenango
TRUMBULL CO. Mosquito pools test positive for virus
The mosquitoes that tested positive are primarily bird feeders and pose little risk to people and
Weather postpones filming of NBC drama
VOLANT, Pa. -- Hundreds of extras planning to spend today filming NBC's "West Wing" will have to
SCHEDULE Winston Cup
The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule (winners in parentheses) and driver point standings: Feb. 17
YOUNGSTOWN Man's trial ends in verdict of innocence
The defendant said he didn't have $3,500 to pay a lawyer. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
YOUNGSTOWN HHMP wins coveted status
HMHP officials say the accomplishments will improve their ability to retain and attract employees.
Park Vista residents catch up with families at Internet Cafe
A class will instruct residents on how to get online. By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
ABWA chapter awards scholarship
WARREN -- The presentation of a scholarship was a highlight of a meeting of Warren Charter Chapter,
FOOTBALL McDonald comes back to stun Leetonia, 30-29
The Blue Devils rallied from a 20-0 first half deficit. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
YOUNGSTOWN Lawyer hopes next stop for client is drug court
The first case was dismissed because the defendant was in rehab. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
WARREN City switches two employees
Officials will decide the next step after Sept. 20. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners OK annexation proposal
The county will share the cost of a study to explore sewer fixes in Hanoverton and the surrounding
YOUNGSTOWN Officials look at past for tax push
Commissioner Sherlock said the tax campaign should mirror past successful ones. By BOB JACKSON
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Cardinals (32-30) at Scrappers (37-26). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).
District attorney wants public to get the best police service
SHARON, Pa. -- James Epstein, Mercer County district attorney, said a merger of Sharon and Southwest
MAHONING VALLEY Green-space projects get funding
The grant money is awarded regionally through a formula. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
YOUNGSTOWN Man sues state troopers over highway shooting
The lawsuit says Harton was running away when troopers shot him. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Inside
Inside The Indians and Pirates lost again Thursday night. Cleveland was dominated by Oakland's
Police seek robber
Police seek robber WARREN -- Police are searching for a man who robbed two delivery service men
WILD-CARD RACE New York-Penn League
WLPct.GB Williamsport3725.597 Scrappers3726.5871/2 Brooklyn3626.5811 New Jersey3230.5165
THE REPARATIONS SCAM
Opinion: THE REPARATIONS SCAM Providence Journal: This drive for slavery reparations -- targeting companies
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Cardinal rule
Canfield took a 14-0 lead en route to a 31-14 win over the Tigers. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
THURSDAY'S RESULTS
THURSDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL SUMMARIES CANFIELD 31, RAYEN 14 Rayen0068--14 Canfield147100--31
'WISE GIRL' 'Sopranos' star shares disasters, triumphs
The actress's desire to get revenge on an ex-boyfriend by losing a few pounds led to a serious
SHARON Council to study suggested merger
Sharon's mayor adamantly opposes a merger. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU HERMITAGE,
Police and fire protection outrank luxury items
Opinion: Police and fire protection outrank luxury items EDITOR: When a community lacks a strong safety
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$21,700, mdn spl wt, 2YO, 5f. Provoked, 118;
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES XEast High Alumni will meet for breakfast at 8 a.m. Thursday at Smaldino's Restaurant.
Stressing success
By VALERIE BANNER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HE BEST OF THE CLASS OF 2003 ARE READY. For years,
GM's decision strengthens ties between Valley, state
Opinion: Five years ago, Chrysler Corp. announced that it was keeping Jeep production in Toledo and would
YSU to honor freshmen
YSU to honor freshmen YOUNGSTOWN -- More than 600 freshman recipients of Youngstown State
Student shuffle
Parents and pupils at Bennett, Taft and Harding elementary schools prepare for the switch. By RON
GAIL WHITE Enjoying the sweet sound of silence
Our 4-year-old walked in the house after swimming at the public pool with his dad. There was a
SCRAPPERS Peavey's six RBIs portend ability
The former USC player's two-run double to the left-field wall broke a 2-2 tie in the fifth inning.
Suspenders are holding their own
On the media watch, GQ magazine's style guru scores one for the braces. It's not just about Larry
Trustees are examining their options for public water system expansion.
Trustees are examining their options for public water system expansion. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
YOUNGSTOWN \ Control board
The city's board of control -- the mayor, law director and finance director -- handled these items
YOUNGSTOWN YSU mulls how to fund raises
YSU's president doesn't think increased tuition will affect enrollment as long as the university
MERCER COUNTY Panel will decide how to use funds
A commissioner denied that the county is holding up the Oakland Avenue viaduct project. BY MARY
Pa.'s AFL-CIO backs Rendell for governor
HARRISBURG (AP) -- The state AFL-CIO endorsed former Philadelphia Mayor Edward G. Rendell for
Mike Cochran's OSU job pumps him up
The Girard native serves as the top assistant to Ohio State's strength coach. By GARY HOUSTEAU
WAR ON TERRORISM Security, surveillance, Sept. 11 scenes
The latest developments in the war on terrorism: AIRLINE SECURITY Federal agents arrested at
YOUNGSTOWN Nuisancehouse destroyed
The city is planning to document nuisance homes more quickly and knock them down. By ROGER G.
YOUNGSTOWN Smith gets prison time for contract scheme
Sentencing is next week for the contractor who bribed a congressman. By PATRICIA MEADE
Friday night lights on again
What is it about high school football that piques our interest? Is it the dedication of young
ELECTION ROUNDUP Davis bows out of race
Two cities are seeking income-tax increases. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas J. Lewis, 25, of 1964 Bancroft Ave., Poland, and Lisa