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FREE DAILY EVENTS
FREE DAILY EVENTS 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Steam show, Southeast Corner. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Spinning
2002 SCHEDULES
GATEWAY YOUNGSTOWN STATE Aug. 29 -- Clarion7:30 Sept. 7 -- McNeese St.7 Sept. 21 -- at Western
GIRARD Clock is ticking on dam money
The city's fiscal oversight commission could not muster enough votes to recommend the work. By TIM
YSU ROSTER
No.--NamePos.Ht.Wt.Yr.Hometown/Previous/High School 1--Jerald BurleyWR5-10170Sr.Fort Lauderdale,
Lindsay Taylor, Nicholas Froslear to wed in autumn
YOUNGSTOWN -- Wendy and Jeffrey E. Taylor, 8016 Spartan Drive, are announcing the engagement of
School board to foot bill of special election
School board to foot bill of special election COLUMBIANA -- The village board of education will
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners honor poll workers
Six Lawrence County women have worked more than 50 years at the polls. By LAURE CIOFFI
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE 2002 Schedule Thursday Clarion, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 McNeese State, 7 p.m.
'It's our duty to help'
The agency has received about 24 percent of this year's $3.3 million campaign goal. By WILLIAM K.
WASHINGTON Trade panel votes against tariffs on cold-rolled steel
The ruling was a blow for a Warren steel company that was one of seven steelmakers calling for the
A traffic tale: Leffingwell link
About four or five deputy sheriffs will help direct traffic at this year's fair. By IAN HILL
YSU makes changes for stadium security
There will be some new regulations for fans at the Penguins' opener Thursday against Clarion. By
GIRLS Top area players
Boardman -- Seniors Janeen Masternick, forward, Maggie Mills forward, Pam Prystash and Deanna
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials aim to zap problem by poisoning mosquito larvae
Attacking larvae is more effective than aerial spraying for the adult insects, officials say. By
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Playing YSU no easy task for Div. II Clarion
Eagles coach Malen Luke says his team is better than last year. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
SCHEDULE Notre Dame
Saturday--Maryland8 Sep. 7--Purdue1 Sep. 14--Michigan2:30 Sep. 21--at Michigan St.TBA Oct. 5
MAHONING COUNTY Man gets 8 years for pointing gun at officer
The defendant attributed his actions to alcohol abuse. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
YSU has success stories, but it needs support of the entire community
Opinion: YSU has success stories, but it needs support of the entire community EDITOR: The recent signing
Canfield Fair gives region a chance to honor America
Opinion: A lot has happened since last year's Canfield Fair, and while the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack
Weak owners will cave again
If we're wrong (and that will come as a shock to few), the Major League Baseball season will end
Brandie Butler to be bride of Robert Starr
NILES -- Sandra L. Butler of Niles is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Brandie Lane Butler
Trooper makes large drug bust
MERCER, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania State Trooper is credited with the seizure of cocaine with a street
SABATINE CASE Leaders' letters swayed judge
Sabatine sobbed as he expressed remorse at his sentencing. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY McDonald Board of Education, special meeting, 7:15 a.m., high school. Western
Youngstown board OKs a bid for school demolition
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Board of Education has awarded a $138,377 contract to William Pizzuto
YOUNGSTOWN City, school board to resolve issues
Council could help the school board while the lawsuit settlement is finalized. By ROGER G. SMITH
EAST PALESTINE Officials to vote on annexation and sale of land to company
The city will extend waterlines and sewer lines and streets to the new residential area. By NANCY
GATEWAY CONFERENCE OUTLOOK 2002 preview
Based on predicted order of finish. (Last year's records in parentheses): 1. Northern Iowa (11-3,
CANFIELD FAIR A traffic tale: Leffingwell link
About four or five deputy sheriffs will help direct traffic at this year's fair. By IAN HILL
NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Ex-Pa. trooper named new chief of police
The new chief is a former FBI agent. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
FASHION Q & amp;A
Q. I have several good blouses and sweater sets that I have been wearing to work with linen skirts
SOCCER PREVIEW Boardman, Canfield among Valley's best
Fitch and Boardman will battle for the boys Steel Valley title. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR
Monique Nattin, Bradley Slaven are engaged
YOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Monique Allyson Nattin, 4831 Forest Meadows Court, Cincinnati, and
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Talk-show host Tavis Smiley will not travel with the staff of the "Tom Joyner
Inmate sentenced for weapon charge
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Prosecutors said Ronnie Turney
TRUMBULL COUNTY Lawyer to review fireworks report
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HUBBARD -- The state fire marshal's office has conferred
SOUTHERN PARK MALL Official says teen dances are likely to continue
One mall official said the dances have been a great success. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
SOUTHERN PARK MALL Official: Teen dances likely to go on
One mall official said the dances have been a great success. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
JAMIE LEE, UNCOVERED
Opinion: JAMIE LEE, UNCOVERED Chicago Tribune: This may not rank with bra-burning or the Equal Rights
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Jennipher Carter and Jeromy Midovich, 1304 Deforest Road, Warren, boy, Aug. 27.
YOUNGSTOWN In the end, caboose is dream come true
The Ohio Central Railroad System and the Make-A-Wish Foundation gave Kurt Pilker the gift of a
CONFERENCE USA Louisville to use Chaney grad Floyd to return punts
The Cardinals senior excels at safety and has the most interceptions among current players. By
Local conjoined twins cannot be separated
Local conjoined twins cannot be separated BRISTOLVILLE (AP) -- Conjoined twin girls from this
GAIL WHITE Music, brotherhood bless fair's worship service
"May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, The sun shine warm upon
U.S. CONGRESS Trumbull elections board OKs Traficant's run in 17th District
As long as Traficant can prove 'an actual connection to the state,' his candidacy is legal, a
LORDSTOWN Council plans to grant tax deal to Taylor Steel
Niles officials wrote a letter to commissioners expressing their concerns about the move. THE
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew E. Yacobozzi, 32, of 4833 Westchester #104, Austintown,
CANFIELD Razor thief proves that he's a lot sharper than authorities
The thief took several hundred dollars' worth of razors. CANFIELD -- A man suspected of stealing
Police search for woman in fatal shooting
YOUNGSTOWN -- The search continued today for a woman named Joy who detectives want to question in
Authorities rule out robbery, accident in shooting death
WELLSVILLE -- Investigators have eliminated robbery and accident as factors in the death of Craig
YOUNGSTOWN Driver gets six-year term on assault, weapon charges
The chase started when someone in Mark Jones' car fired a gun toward police. By BOB JACKSON
Free ice cream treat
Free ice cream treat YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Community Food Center and Gleaners Food Bank are
Gateway title prescription for playoffs
Although defense is expected to be YSU's strength, the offensive line could be one of the best in
YOUNGSTOWN Meeting outlines drug plan
Similar prescription drug programs have been enacted in Maine and Hawaii. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
DEPTH CHART YSU vs. Clarion
Probable starters in caps: YSU OFFENSE LT -- (66) JOSH DAVIS, 6-5, 295, Jr.; (74) Dean Jewell,
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES American League N.Y. Yankees 6, Boston 0 Detroit 8, Cleveland 5 Minnesota 5,
TWO-DEEP YSU depth chart
Probable starters in caps: OFFENSE LT -- (66) JOSH DAVIS, 6-5, 295, Jr.; (74) Dean Jewell, 6-3,
TRUMBULL COUNTY | Grand jury
The following have been indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury: Arthur Clinkscale, 43, Arlington
POLAND Mother calls police after encounter
The boy's mother saw the man drive away as she was calling the police. POLAND -- Amid today's
COLUMBUS House speaker boots 3 in GOP
The House minority leader called the changes 'a drastic move' that signals real dissension in the
BOXING Richardson eyes 22nd victory
He will fight tonight in the Ringside National Boxing Tournament. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
FARRELL, PA. Reversion clause jeopardizes project
The federal government wants a change in the deed transferring the property from the city. By
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge reduces ex-cop's jail term
The judge also placed the former police officer on probation and suspended his license. By PEGGY