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POLICE CALLS Girard, Liberty, Hubbard

Summary of police activity: GIRARD July 1 Theft: A man reported someone stole his bicycle


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David D. Turner, 45, of 6321 St. Andrews #29, Canfield, and


Powwow highlights traditions

By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- There are some who consider dancing to be


Failed bid for seat leaves debt

The outgoing congressman's campaign is about $35,000 in debt. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


GAME TIME Tonight

Who: Scrappers (10-8) at Jamestown (10-7). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).


17TH DISTRICT Failed bid for seat leaves debt

The outgoing congressman's campaign is about $35,000 in debt. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


Water main repairs

Water main repairs AUSTINTOWN -- Water service will be shut off Monday from 9 a.m. to about 1 p.m.


ERNIE BROWN A big change at the half-century mark

This column is dedicated to two significant milestones in my life -- I'm leaving the city of my


GRADUATES

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHARLOTTE Boardman -- Travis J. Woods, history. JOHN CARROLL


GETTING IT RIGHT

It was incorrectly stated in a June 28 article that ITT Technical Institute in Youngstown is


Police standoff closes California highway

Police standoff closes California highway PALO ALTO, Calif. -- A man led police on a 100 mph


Al-Qaida fighters add to instability in Kashmir

Opinion: The presence of large numbers of terrorists with ties to Osama bin Laden anywhere in the world would


Local veterans retire flags with decorum and honor

At left, John P. Brown III of Boardman retires an American flag in the only acceptable manner: He


Big Brothers, Big Sisters to hold picnic

CANFIELD -- Big Brothers and Big Sisters will have a volunteer recruitment picnic at 1 p.m. next


Man arrested, turned over to Niles police

NILES -- A Mineral Ridge man was arrested in Austintown, then turned over to the Niles Police


RACING NASCAR, Soap Box Derby team to unite American traditions

The new relationship will benefit both acclaimed racing organizations. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR


REGISTERED SKEET SHOOT Firecracker Open, July 4

NameCityClass Score TitleDOUBLES SKEET EVENT Rich CameronSharon, Pa.AA98 CHJames Murphy Canton


Washington Post

Washington Post UNDER CONSTRUCTION: The tower, or rajagopuram, which is under construction, will


Noisy nights are still an issue

One couple said they are looking for a little less noise at night. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


STRUTHERS Line Drive defeats Youngstown Express

STRUTHERS -- Line Drive upended Youngstown Express 11-4 Friday to win its best-of-three Class B


Bishop to speak

Bishop to speak BOARDMAN -- Bishop John Michael Botean, of the Romanian Byzantine Catholic Diocese


Deputy sheriffs investigate death

BRACEVILLE -- The Trumbull County Sheriff's Department is continuing to investigate the shooting


Ex-teammate says Williams was great hitter, great person

Floyd Baker lived in the same apartment complex in Boston. By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR SPORTS EDITOR


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Deans appointed

Deans appointed YOUNGSTOWN -- Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has appointed priests as deans in their


AREA

AREA Zanic honored BEAVER FALLS, Pa. -- Van Zanic, Geneva College sports information director


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XAlliance Area Retired Teachers Association will meet for lunch at noon July 19 at


FOOTBALL Ursuline's Irizarry picks Ohio State

VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN -- Louis Irizarry, a senior tight end at Ursuline High, has


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Health center plans opening

The center offers services such as diabetes management, dental, hearing and speech, pediatrics and


AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball

Tri-T Pony (ages 13-14) Salem VFW 18, Austintown Optimist 8 -- Ben Miller went 3-for-3 with a home


YOUNGSTOWN Man gets 60 days in county jail

While in jail, the defendant has a summer full of court cases. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


Austintown man injured in shooting

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 29-year-old Austintown man was treated at Forum Health Northside Medical Center for


LISTINGS | Vacation Bible School

Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Boardman. Theme: Son Canyon River Adventure.


AP file photo, 1999

AP file photo, 1999 FAREWELL TO A LEGEND: Hall of Famer Ted Williams, baseball's last .400 hitter,


ODOT schedules meeting to discuss Route 46 project

MINERAL RIDGE -- The Ohio Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 5 p.m. to 7


Army Navy Auxiliary 29 represented at annual encampment in Hudson

YOUNGSTOWN -- Army Navy Auxiliary 29 was represented by Nancy Weimer, president, and Patricia Baun


ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Craftsman Srinivasan Porooran works on the small details on an image of Varaga,

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Craftsman Srinivasan Porooran works on the small details on an image of Varaga,


BABE RUTH LEAGUE Semifinals kick off Monday

Four teams will square off in two best-of-three series. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Babe Ruth


BOARDMAN Noisy nights are still an issue

One couple said they are looking for a little less noise at night. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


PEW SURVEY Pastor's reactions

The Rev. Susan Cox-Johnson of Broadway United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Mo., didn't read too


Lions club holds installation announces committee heads

A member was recognized for outstanding volunteer service. HOWLAND -- The installation of officers


MiniPage Teacher's Guide

MiniPage Teacher's Guide MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards.


YOUNGSTOWN Officers in schools fill need for positive influence

Probation officers in all city high schools and one middle school see students on a daily basis.


Man gets 60 days in county jail

While in jail, the defendant has a summer full of court cases. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


75th anniversary

75th anniversary WARREN -- St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 2220 Reeves Road, is making plans


Forgive the Red Cross and donate blood

Opinion: Blood supplies in Northeast Ohio and around the nation are in critically short supply. While


WARREN Health center plans opening

The center offers services such as diabetes management, dental, hearing and speech, pediatrics and


CLASS B PLAYOFFS

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Highlights of the life and career of baseball superstar Ted Williams:

Highlights of the life and career of baseball superstar Ted Williams: EARLY YEARS Born Aug. 30,


FAST FACTS The Yiddish language

Yiddish is considered a language of fusion, with German its primary influence. About 82 percent of


YOUTH BOWLING National tournament to take place July 15-17

GREENDALE, Wisc. -- Young American Bowling Alliance members from around the world will compete for


Officers in schools fill need for positive influence

Probation officers in all city high schools and one middle school see students on a daily basis.


Crews try to stay on track to fix crossings

Crews work on one set of tracks at a time so that train traffic can be maintained. By NORMAN


DONEGAL, PA. Offramps will close at busy interchange

The exit is heavily traveled by skiers and white-water rafters. DONEGAL, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania


SALEM Crews try to stay on track to fix crossings

Crews work on one set of tracks at a time so that train traffic can be maintained. By NORMAN