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"The Godfather created the party, and he has always been about purpose."
"The Godfather created the party, and he has always been about purpose." Tom Joyner "Sky Show"
VOLLEYBALL Champion, Hubbard and Girard win, all 2-0 in TAC
Lee McLane, Tealle Hunkus and Erin Stevens keyed the Indians past Newton Falls 15-6, 15-6. NEWTON
POLICE CALLS Girard, Liberty, Hubbard
Summary of police activity: GIRARD Aug. 25 Assault: Two men reported another man struck them
YOUNGSTOWN Attorney general: MVSD case frustrating
The Republican state auditor candidate said she is struggling to raise money and interest for her
NEW CASTLE Steel museum sets preview
Artists from New York and Pittsburgh will display their work in the museum. By LAURE CIOFFI
Child abduction attempt
Child abduction attempt WARREN TOWNSHIP -- Police are searching for two men who attempted to
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
These people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Maria Eschevestre, 41, East
GAIL WHITE When angels (or people) knock, who will get the door?
They say two things never to talk about are politics and religion. I have learned how volatile at
Home buyer workshop
Home buyer workshop YOUNGSTOWN -- A free first-time home buyer workshop will be from 5:30 to 8:30
THURSDAY'S RESULTS
THURSDAY'S RESULTS BOYS GOLF JACKSON-MILTON 159, S. RANGE 170 (At Lakeside) Jackson-Milton
Man faces charges in hit-skip fatality
YOUNGSTOWN -- Charges of aggravated vehicular homicide and failure to stop after an accident have
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XAmerican Slovak Cultural Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Matthias
MAHONING COUNTY Deputies protest jail staff shortage
Deputies say it's a safety issue, but the sheriff says it's all about money. By BOB JACKSON
Park campaign's message was clear and consistent
Opinion: Park campaign's message was clear and consistent EDITOR: In response to the Aug. 11 letter to
WARREN FBI issues subpoena to city leaders
The city law director says he doesn't know why the FBI is seeking the information about Ohio Edison.
PREVIEW Hunkus returns to lead Girard
Behind ace Tealle Hunkus, the Indians are expected to contend for the TAC championship. By MARK W.
WARREN FBI issues subpoena to leaders
The city law director says he doesn't know why the FBI is seeking the information about Ohio Edison.
Special teams kept Golden Eagles in game
Clarion's secret weapons gave YSU a scare. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN --
WHAT'S SCHEDULED
WHAT'S SCHEDULED Public hearings Where and when Mahoning County sales tax hearings will be:
Rayen vs. Alliance
Rayen vs. Alliance When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Where: Stambaugh Stadium. Rayen (0-1) scouting
YOUNGSTOWN During Joyner show's local broadcast, fans get on up and get down for Brown
Woe to those who nod off while Tom Joyner is in the house. By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT
Patience, partying: Crowd camps out for show
An all-night sidewalk party heralded the Tom Joyner Sky Show. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Clarett, Tressel excellent as Valley's ambassadors
Opinion: The Mahoning Valley was on display last Saturday in Columbus, and for a change we weren't belittled
YOUNGSTOWN Death from swallowing cocaine sparks lawsuit
The family seeks $14 million in compensatory and punitive damages. YOUNGSTOWN -- The family of a
UP NEXT Winston Cup
The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule (winners in parentheses) and driver point standings: Feb. 17
MAHONING CO. Smoking ruling has little effect
The health commissioner does not believe the ruling will have much of an impact locally. By
YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL Ceremony to mark end of chamber restoration
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- City council members were at war over the
Patience, partying: Crowd camps out for radio show
An all-night sidewalk party heralded the Tom Joyner Sky Show. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
LIBERTY Key Bank robber will be caught, chief says
Getting information out to the public quickly is one big help in solving bank robberies. By TIM
FAIR SCHEDULE | Free daily events
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Steam show, Southeast Corner. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: spinning demo, Sheep Barn
HOW DANGEROUS IS EPHEDRA?
Opinion: HOW DANGEROUS IS EPHEDRA? Chicago Tribune: Need to lose some weight? Boost your energy? Improve
NFL PRESEASON
NFL PRESEASON Favorite Points Underdog NEW ORLEANS 3 Indianapolis NY JETS 5 Philadelphia
COACHING
COACHING Alliance High School -- is seeking qualified individuals for the head coaching positions
DOGFIGHTING Sleepy suspect pleads guilty
The South Garland Avenue man faces 18 months in prison for dogfighting. By BOB JACKSON
SOCCER DePaola gets both goals in Irish win
Sophomore Chris DePaola powered Ursuline to a 2-0 win over Warren JFK. STRUTHERS -- Sophomore
For 100 years, club united city, country
There are 74 4-H clubs in Mahoning County with a collective 1,237 members. By MARALINE KUBIK
MAHONING CO. Hearings to cover sales tax
Hearings will be in Poland Township, Campbell, Youngstown and Sebring. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
4-H queen exemplifies new face of farm group
The group has taught this teen about leadership and self-reliance. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
E. Palestine teachers, board continue talks
EAST PALESTINE -- City school district teachers are working without a contract as mediation sessions
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES American League Seattle 2, Minnesota 0 Toronto 7, N.Y. Yankees 4 Texas 9,
MAHONING COUNTY Public library looks at revised general budget
The library expects a reduction of $773,055 from state income tax collections. YOUNGSTOWN --
`Vending-machine area
`Vending-machine area YOUNGSTOWN -- The Western Reserve Transit Authority Board of Trustees
NEWTON FALLS City will save parts of project
The city would lose several other grants. NEWTON FALLS -- City council will salvage more than
TRAUMARAMA
TRAUMARAMA Sharing your most humiliating moments SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE School daze ... getting
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Attempted abduction
Attempted abduction CANFIELD -- Fair police and the Mahoning County Sheriff's Department are
YOUNGSTOWN Austintown man indicted in death of young woman
The Austintown man could also end up facing a sex-related charge later on. By BOB JACKSON
BETHEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, 3147 GLENWOOD AVE., YOUNGSTOWN, 9 TO 10 A.M. SATURDAY. FOOD ONLY, BRING CONTAINERS AND IDENTIFICATION.
Food distribution notices are to be submitted by 3 p.m. the day before they are to be published.
Club's umbrella project covered a lot of material
Adviser Karry Snyder's idea was to have all the girls make red, white and blue umbrellas, but the
BECKY SHER | Hype Celebrities support AIDS cause with style
If The Rock, Barry Bonds, Mandy Moore, Tony Hawk, the girls of Destiny's Child and "Real World"
LIBERTY Chief: We'll catch robber
Getting information out to the public quickly is one big help in solving bank robberies. By TIM
HERMITAGE Buhl Day set for Monday
Most of the activities are on Labor Day, but some sporting events get an early start. HERMITAGE,
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Saturday football
RAYEN vs. ALLIANCE When: 1 p.m. Where: Stambaugh Stadium. Rayen (0-1) scouting report:
FOOD Try a buffalo burger: You'll have no beef
Buffaloes are raised on a farm in Ellsworth Township. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Judge grants continuance in murder case
WARREN -- The competency hearing for a woman accused of aggravated murder in the death of her 6
NILES Board honors ex-president
By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NILES -- The family of Leonard Holloway, former
Mayor opens road
Mayor opens road NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- East Washington Street, from Apple Way to Kennedy Square, is
SHARON, PA. Bridge reports fail to satisfy
The contractor didn't provide enough technical details to satisfy county and state officials. By
EMILY A. STODDARD What's changed? Chivalry today goes both ways
He opens the door for you. He pulls out your chair and pays for everything. You may think one of two
YSU WINS SEASON OPENER Penguins struggle to defeat Clarion 27-14
The Vindicator/Jean Neice Teammates congratulate senior tailback P.J. Mays after his first of two
CROSS COUNTRY Maplewood meet to feature 23 schools
MECCA -- A field of 23 schools will compete in the Maplewood cross country meet Saturday, with the
DEBATES |17th Congressional District candidates Republican Ann Womer Benjamin and Democrat Timothy J. Ryan have agreed to participate in 12 debates. James A. Traficant Jr., an independent candidate,
Sept. 16, 8 a.m., Summit County Mayors' Association Candidate's Forum, Martin Center, University of