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FARM SHOW More winners
Mercer and Lawrence County residents who won or placed in their respective categories were: Jeremy
CANFIELD -- Rachel Rodabaugh of Philadelphia and Nikolai Suvorov of Youngstown exchanged marriage
CANFIELD -- Rachel Rodabaugh of Philadelphia and Nikolai Suvorov of Youngstown exchanged marriage
Companies differ on how to handle employees' using cell phones for personal calls.
Companies differ on how to handle employees' using cell phones for personal calls.
Susan Bowles, Scott Greenwood to be married
ROGERS -- Joe and Kay Greenwood of Rogers are announcing the engagement of their son, 1st Lt. Scott
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball
No. 24 Boston College 81, Pittsburgh 57 PITTSBURGH -- Kim Makie scored 16 points and had 10
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS, SEASONS The Youngstown Power Squadron will hold a 5-week basic boating course starting
New Castle man scheduled to face trespass charges
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Charges against a 78-year-old Highland Avenue man were bound for court Friday by
Attorney's comments show elitist viewpoint
Opinion: Attorney's comments show elitist viewpoint EDITOR: In a Jan. 5, Vindicator article, Atty. David
Negative reports hurt Red Cross blood supplies
There were 5,000 first-time donors in the Northern Ohio Region in September. By WILLIAM K.
Meeting the famous can be a thrill
A chance encounter with Steve Doocy was a major high for the Wellsville woman. WELLSVILLE -- When
JACK WOLLITZ Take precautions on ice after warmer temps
Mild weather may have slushed its surface, but the eight-mile-long ice cube known as Mosquito Creek
CAREER PATHS
ENGINEERING YOUNGSTOWN -- Boltech, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of equipment for the metals
Florida aims to bring winter tourists back
Florida aims to bring winter tourists back Time was when Floridians (anyone who's lived there a
Downtown agency rebuilds its relationship with council
Council will give the CIC six months or so before evaluating its future. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
STRUTHERS -- Julie Gallo scored 10 of her team's 16 points in the third quarter to help Poland High
STRUTHERS -- Julie Gallo scored 10 of her team's 16 points in the third quarter to help Poland High
ELIZABETH CURTIS AARON NAVAS
ELIZABETH CURTIS AARON NAVAS YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Christine Church was the setting Dec. 29 as
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands CLEVELAND -- Twenty-one bands will compete in the second annual Battle of the
Here is what U.S. airline taxes and fees are used for, according to the FAA:
Here is what U.S. airline taxes and fees are used for, according to the FAA: DOMESTIC PASSENGER
HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING SCORES & amp; SCHEDULE
MAHONING VALLEY CONFERENCE VARSITY BOYS Jan. 9 results Warren Harding 2792, Cardinal Mooney 2652
Book tells how to color boldly
Book tells how to color boldly "Bold Colors for Modern Rooms" is not for wimps. Then again, maybe
GIRLS BASKETBALL Poland in easy win
The Bulldogs rolled past Struthers 49-29. STRUTHERS -- Julie Gallo scored 10 of her team's 16
CANFIELD HOCKEY Loss to Aurora is minor setback
The Cardinals still have five wins in their last eight games. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS
YSU
YSU Jen Perugini nationally ranked YOUNGSTOWN -- Freshman women's basketball player Jen Perugini
Dinner is held to mark Bennetts' 50th anniversary
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- A private dinner party being held today at Antone's Restaurant in Columbiana will
TRI-COUNTY TRY ... TRY... TRIUMPH!
By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER he leaders of most mahoning Valley school districts were
Be a Vindicator news contact
Be a Vindicator news contact If you have an e-mail address and would like to become a Vindicator
IN THE BOOTH: From left, Kevin Anderson, John Turturro and Brad Beyer play Frank Gifford, Howard
IN THE BOOTH: From left, Kevin Anderson, John Turturro and Brad Beyer play Frank Gifford, Howard
Discovering BALANCE
By CATHY SECKMAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT WELLSVILLE -- In this river community, where there are
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today -- Women's Basketball at Loyola-Chicago, 7 p.m. Thursday -- Women's
Boyer-Parker engagement is revealed
John Boyer of Englewood, Colo., and Elizabeth Bellas of Warren are revealing the engagement of their
Lodges to hold annual awards night
YOUNGSTOWN -- The three area Temple on the Hill lodges, Hillman, Youngstown and St. Alban's, will
Mahoning County officials under pressure to improve
Opinion: While we agree with Ohio Auditor Jim Petro that it would be impossible for Mahoning County
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Springfield High opened the second half by out-scoring McDonald 20-2 and went on
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Springfield High opened the second half by out-scoring McDonald 20-2 and went on
MERCER, LAWRENCE COUNTIES Beef exhibitors capture ribbons at Farm Show
Farmers from this end of the state took some top honors with their beef cattle. By HAROLD GWIN
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE GIRLS Krezeczowski stars in return
Ex-Niles player Marianne Krezeczowski, now with Howland, scored 26 points. By BRIAN RICHESSON
TRUMBULL COUNTY Keeping care close to home
Children services needs Niles volunteers for the neighborhood-based program. By STEPHEN SIFF
NBA ROUNDUP Saturday's games
Bulls 106, Lakers 104, OT CHICAGO -- In one of the most violent and stunning games of the NBA
Several airline carriers relax frequent flier rules
Under the usual rules, many business travelers who have cut back sharply on flying because of the
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Springfield Local 65, McDonald 30 South Range 87,
TRENDS Analysts predict travel patterns for coming year
Air travel to Europe may be an especially good deal. By JANE ENGLE LOS ANGELES TIMES What to
MAHONING VALLEY Howard Hanna to highlight real estate listings on show
YOUNGSTOWN -- Howard Hanna Real Estate Services will begin a weekly television show to highlight its
Jodi Schiraldi, Adam Frisicaro set wedding date
NORTH ROYALTON -- The engagement of Jodi Lynn Schiraldi and Adam Brian Frisicaro, both of 13326
Scrutiny of checked luggage will cause much longer lines
Beware of horrid lines at airports come Jan. 18 -- the date that airlines are required to increase
FICTION
FICTION 1. "Skipping Christmas" by John Grisham (Doubleday, $19.95) 2. "One Door Away from Heaven"
Garden guild holds installation
BOARDMAN -- Trudy Defino was installed as president of St. Michael Garden Guild of St. Michael
School board elects officers, sets meetings
School board elects officers, sets meetings GIRARD -- The board of education has elected Jamie R.
AREA LEGISLATORS
U.S. SENATORS OHIO George Voinovich, R, B34 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.
LIBERTY -- When people move out of this area, many of them comment on how spoiled Mahoning Valley
LIBERTY -- When people move out of this area, many of them comment on how spoiled Mahoning Valley
KENT STATE Museum exhibit examines home decor in four periods
KENT -- "Designing Domesticity: Decorating the American Home Since 1876" examines the trends and
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Simply Gary(Pantaleano)7.403.803.60 Noble Grinder(R
The Redmonds are honored for 50th anniversary
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Redmond of Greenville were honored Jan. 12 at a family dinner
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE South Range thumps J-M
Matt Kirk's 27 points highlighted the Raiders' 87-68 win, their fourth in the ICL. By GREG GULAS
WARREN FBI investigates city demolitions for which no bids were sought
The formal bidding process was skirted when the structures were declared to be an environmental
Anyone who has been laid off or is concerned that he might be should be taking some steps to protect
Anyone who has been laid off or is concerned that he might be should be taking some steps to protect
Backstreet Boys pay visit in TV special
Backstreet Boys pay visit in TV special BOSTON -- The country's best-known aardvark and one of its
MIKE BRAUN Experts say otters ought to be taken off list
The past 16 years have been good to lutra canadensis in Ohio. So good, in fact, that the state has
Hope House adds board members
YOUNGSTOWN -- Hope House Visitation Center Inc. has added three members to its board of directors:
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Summary xxx x x x x x x x x xxxxxxx x x x x x x x. "Eden Burning" is vintage Elizabeth
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Joe Thiel to speak at 'Fame event
Joe Thiel, a 2000 inductee into the Mercer County Hall of Fame and one of the top golf instructors
Albuquerque, A-to-Z
Albuquerque, A-to-Z The Official Albuquerque Guide and Vacation Planner starts with an A-to-Z list
Janet Moore to be bride of Thomas Melfo
BOARDMAN -- Announced by Anna Marie Melfo, 222 Reta Lane, is the engagement of her son, Thomas A.
Today is Sunday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2002. There are 352 days left in the year.
Opinion: Today is Sunday, Jan. 13, the 13th day of 2002. There are 352 days left in the year. On this date
Installation ceremony held by Al Koran Shrine at center
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS -- Officers who will head Al Koran Shrine during the coming season were installed
PROPERTY VALUES Lawrence County
New Castle: $86,867,040; down $1,026,040 ($40,636,780) Bessemer: $5,061,900; up $45,540 ($353,950)
Prose festival opens a new page for writers
Some writers said they find encouragement and camaraderie at the annual festivals. By NANCY TULLIS
SCOTT SHALAWAY Where the gulls are -- and why
Almost every year, shortly after Christmas, I get letters and e-mail sounding something like this:
STAGE REVIEW TNT tackles heartfelt subject in 'To Gillian'
Grief and its consequences are explored throughout the drama. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF
WASHINGTON Political experts take a closer look at Bush's link to chief of Enron
1. Is the CIC living up to its mission of a public-private partnership? Yes. Fifteen members of its
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
BOARDMAN -- Simon Roofing of Boardman has received a gold award in Plant Engineering magazine's 2001
WITH THE VETS | Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Jan. 13: TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard,
Golden Agers hold installation in December
AUSTINTOWN -- Officers who will head St. Joseph Golden Agers during the coming year were installed
Though economy is slow, books tell a different story
Sales of books are always brisk at Christmas, a local bookstore owner says. YOUNGSTOWN -- Comedian
NEW CASTLE, PA. Candidate outlines plan to stimulate economic growth
The Democratic gubernatorial hopeful said cities like New Castle would be among the beneficiaries.
Miss Bartoszek, Jason Madasz are engaged
Jennifer Bartoszek, daughter of Edward and Mary Bartoszek of Bay City, Mich., and Jason Madasz, son
WARREN FBI investigates demolitions for which no bids were sought
The formal bidding process was skirted when the structures were declared to be an environmental
YOUNGSTOWN Downtown agency rebuilds its relationship with council
Council will give the Community Improvement Corp. six months or so before evaluating its future.
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple
The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple SERENE: A swan and ducks float in Lake Julia at Buhl Farm park in
SHENANGO VALLEY Buhl Farm Trust official is optimistic deficit will be cut
A private fund-raising drive and other revenue sources have wiped out nearly 40 percent of the
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
COLLEGE SCORES & amp; SUMMARIES
MEN EAST Alderson-Broaddus 91, Wheeling Jesuit 76 American International 66, New Haven 63, OT
YSU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Today's game
WOMEN Who: YSU (5-8, 2-1) vs. Loyola-Chicago (7-7, 1-2). When: 2 p.m. Where: Gentile Center,
Miss Koehlinger, Sean Conway to be married
YOUNGSTOWN -- Bill and Judy Conway, 2660 Christine Lane, are announcing the engagement of their son,
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers N.C. Wyeth work joins Western collection
The year 2001 found many new works -- both historic and contemporary -- by some of America's best
FAST FACTS Otters
Otters can grow as large as three feet in length and Ohio otters typically weigh 20 to 25 pounds,
About colds, flu
About colds, flu The American Lung Association and two drug companies are offering a free copy of
State finishes performance audit
A councilwoman expressed concern about postponing budget-balancing. By MARALINE KUBIK
NHL ROUNDUP Saturday's other games
Blue Jackets 5, Blackhawks 4 COLUMBUS -- Mike Sillinger scored two goals and added an assist for
Mignonette Garden Club conducts installation at holiday dinner
CANFIELD -- The installation of officers for 2002 was a highlight of a holiday dinner and guest day
AIRLINES The cost of flight security: $10 per trip
Taxes and fees make up a hefty chunk of an airline ticket. By JANE ENGLE LOS ANGELES TIMES
Austintown man writes about paralysis
Austintown man writes about paralysis Austintown resident Richard J. Boyle Sr., 57, has written a
GIRLS MAC BASKETBALL Canfield rolls over Salem, 45-22
The Cardinals held Salem to just 28 percent shooting and 25 turnovers. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
Abbey was born Jan. 29, 1927 in Indiana, Pa., and lived most of his childhood in Home, Pa.
Abbey was born Jan. 29, 1927 in Indiana, Pa., and lived most of his childhood in Home, Pa. After
Way-out inns
Many find the incomparable view of Narragansett Bay and the romance of lighthouse keeping well worth
Jennifer Myers, Mark Cooley plan autumn wedding
HUBBARD -- Curtis and Dorothy Myers, 3796 Orchard Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
PUCO Phone help
A number of utility-related resources are now available through the toll-free information line of
White supremacists converge on Pa. city
White supremacists converge on Pa. city YORK, Pa. -- Witnesses reported minor confrontations in
Reception held to honor the Meads on their 50th wedding anniversary
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Dewey C. Mead, 375 Erskine Ave., were honored by friends and relatives as
Buhl Farm Trust official is optimistic deficit will be reduced
A private fund-raising drive and other revenue sources have wiped out nearly 40 percent of the
TOP 10 Service with a smile
The top 10 places to stay worldwide rated by service, according to the 2001 Readers' Choice Poll of
Republicans in Columbus need to hear from Valley
Opinion: If you're looking for a reason to care about congressional redistricting, which the Republican
JAMES DULLEY | Cutting your utility bills Storm window kits help reduce drafts, noise
Q. My windows are still in good shape, but it is chilly near them and the utility bills are high.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Slow growth figures are deceiving, official says
Leaders say they expect to see more industrial growth in next year's tax base. By LAURE CIOFFI
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Moschella gains 400th victory
The Spartans won 52-49 in overtime, after Ashlee Russo fouled out. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR