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MIKE BRAUN The fish you eat may be a fluke
When you go to a restaurant and order fish, do you ever wonder if you're really getting the scrod,
By MARALINE KUBIK
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN --Inviting audiences to relive fun-filled
Awesome awnings
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT With summer's heat right around the corner, now might
MTV show to feature local band's music
MTV show to feature local band's music YOUNGSTOWN -- An accessible sound and some favorable
MILITARY ACADEMY GRADS
MILITARY ACADEMY GRADS Air Force Cadets Ryan R. Spodar and Joel S. McKowan have graduated from the
Re-enactors battle to keep Civil War a lively subject
By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER A UNION SOLDIER LINES UP NEXT TO A Confederate soldier
MASURY That's what friends are for
Friends pulled together and are building an extra bedroom for the family of a young boy living with
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. Consumers Ohio Water Company Third Annual Bass Classic, July 13,
Alcohol remains top killer of American youth
Opinion: Alcohol remains top killer of American youth EDITOR: Alcohol-impaired driving is still the
Traficant's date with destiny nears
Opinion: Editor's note: On July 15, U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. of Poland, D-17th, is expected to appear
Re-enactors keep Civil War a lively subject
By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER A Union soldier lines up next to A Confederate soldier
BOOK REVIEW Inspiring paperback helps readers start cruisin' in life
A motivational book provides readers with inspirational, test-driven, roadworthy advice. By
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL In comparison, Ohio State was best for Irizarry
The Ursuline High senior is pleased with his decision to become a Buckeye. By JOE SCALZO
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Kingstar A(J Pantaleano)3.602.202.10 Lifes A Battle(W Case
PRO SOCCER ROUNDUP Saturday's games
MLS MetroStars 3, Columbus 2 COLUMBUS -- Steve Jolley scored the go-ahead goal minutes after
Men rob video store
Men rob video store HUBBARD -- City police are looking for two males who robbed West Coast Video
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner 'Lucky Lindy' enters Hall of Fame
"It's unbelievable the years you have coached. You have touched many people in a positive way over
Crews say goodbye to litter, hello to neat, trimmed grass
Volunteers blitzed a yard and had the work done and the litter cleaned up in 10 minutes. By ROGER
MARY JO NAGY | Pets Good intentions, bad situations
Once again we are reading news stories about people in the Youngstown area who have 20 or 30 or more
Youngstown native has film in world tour
The filmmaker said making the short film was a learn-as-you-go experience. By MILAN PAURICH
Bottle rocket suspected as cause of house fire
Bottle rocket suspected as cause of house fire POLAND -- Firefighters say a bottle rocket may have
Men's Golf Classic to tee off July 22
Longest-drive and hole-in-one contests are planned. SALEM -- The Columbiana County American Cancer
Volunteers take pride in the way Youngstown looks
Many of the roughly 300 downtown workers who donated their time don't even live in the city. By
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Insulating window films reduce heat and glare
Q. T he sun's heat and glare are uncomfortable coming through the windows and it is also fading my
The Vindicator
The Vindicator IN CHARGE: Columbiana Mayor Lowell Schloneger is serving as chairman of the 19th
FEATURED EVENTS
FEATURED EVENTS Who's performing Blossoms & amp; Buds Group of students performing
GAME TIME Today
Who: Scrappers (x-x) at Jamestown Jammers (x-x). When: 2:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Detroit 9, Boston 5 N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 3 Cleveland 4,
LISA KIRCHNER RON KASCHAK
LISA KIRCHNER RON KASCHAK YOUNGSTOWN -- Lisa Kirchner and Ron Kaschak, both of Austintown,
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes Pop Series presents a musical mix
From the Latin beat of Jos & eacute; Feliciano to the musical world of Broadway's crown prince
NEW YORK-PENN M.V.'s Wallace strong in 6-1 win
Shane Wallace pitched six innings as the Scrappers pulled away. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Shane Wallace
JENNIFER CLACKO JASON DURAN
JENNIFER CLACKO JASON DURAN CUPERTINO, Calif. -- Jennifer Clacko of Santa Rosa, Calif., became the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Harry Cotterman and Jamie Fellows, 2400 Wydesteel, Youngstown, girl, July
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Fordeley Music, 4922 Mahoning Ave., Champion, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MONDAY
What's in a name?
Fledgling makeup company Urban Decay and industry giant Revlon are locked in a legal battle over the
YOUNGSTOWN -- Sharon Rene & eacute; Hill-Staples, Atlanta, and Carl Wendell Robinson,
YOUNGSTOWN -- Sharon Rene & eacute; Hill-Staples, Atlanta, and Carl Wendell Robinson, Amherst,
Forum will key on organ donation
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ohioans can now sign up to be organ and tissue donors through the Ohio Donor Registry.
LISA CARUSO BRYAN LAROCCA
LISA CARUSO BRYAN LAROCCA AKRON -- Lisa M. Caruso and Bryan D. Larocca were married at 1:30 p.m.
By MILAN PAURICH
By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT "Samsara," an eight-minute film directed by Youngstown
National Register adds Lisbon house
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- A home constructed in 1838 is Columbiana
IN THE CUP Area holes in one
Rob Strawn of East Palestine made the first hole-in-one at the new Links at Firestone Farms Golf
Slovenefest to start Friday
SNPJ, Pa. -- SNPJ is a tiny town, but for three days it is transformed into a small city as the
GAME PLAYING Tip of the month
Perhaps the most complicated of all casino games is Pai Gow tiles, an Asian game played with 32
COLUMBIANA COUNTY National Register adds Lisbon house
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- A home constructed in 1838 is Columbiana
WITH THE VETS | Veterans meetings
TODAY Post 3307, VFW, 1351 Albert St., Youngstown, 2 p.m. Army & amp; Navy Garrison 1973,
RIVER WATCHERS Group plans trip down the Shenango
Even the industrial section of the Shenango River is wildlife-rich, the tour leader says. By PETER
JONELLE PERRY GEORGE LIPTAK
JONELLE PERRY GEORGE LIPTAK LOWELLVILLE -- Holy Rosary Church was the setting at 1 p.m. July 6 for
JESSIE ABEID BRENTON VRABEL
JESSIE ABEID BRENTON VRABEL LOWELLVILLE -- The marriage of Jessie Christine Abeid, 649 Matawan
JACK WOLLITZ Annual Bass Classic benefits local UW
Bass fishing's focus shifts Saturday to Evans Lake, the venue for the annual tournament benefiting
SALEM TOWNSHIP Frequent flooding puts a drain on fields, farmers
County officials are working to develop a plan to remove the blockages causing the flooding. By
'HARPS FOR SALE' A craftsman with pluck
By CATHY SECKMAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HEN 85-YEAR-OLD Clyde Coursin plays the harp, one
Frequent flooding puts drain on fields, farmers
County officials are working to develop a plan to remove the blockages causing the flooding. By
LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENTS
LITTLE LEAGUE TOURNAMENTS MASTER SCHEDULE Games at 6 p.m. unless noted BASEBALL Ages 11-12
ERIN NORD DAVID TOTO
ERIN NORD DAVID TOTO STRUTHERS -- Nuptial vows were exchanged at noon June 1 in the presence of
MCCONNELL'S MILL STATE PARK Summer schedule
The Old Mill at McConnell's Mill State Park, in Portersville, Pa., will be open seven days a week
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KATIE MCNABB MIKE NERY
KATIE MCNABB MIKE NERY DENVER -- The marriage of Katie McNabb and Mike Nery was solemnized by the
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
BOOKS The write stuff goes on sale at public library
Proceeds from an annual book sale will benefit programs not covered by the library budget.
Aviles is happy to be back after a season in Burlington
Willie Aviles was with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in the franchise's first two years of existence
HELPING HANDS | Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency, a United Way Agency, is a local resource for volunteer recruitment,
FEATURED EVENTS | Who's performing
BLOSSOMS & amp; BUDS Group of students performing musical dramatizations with song and dance.
It's time to revisit proposal for regional forensic center
Opinion: Seven years have passed since area law enforcement agencies responded with an enthusiastic "yes"
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS Today -- at Jamestown Monday -- at Jamestown Wednesday -- Vermont, 7
Pa. agriculture official to present check at fair
Pa. agriculture official to present check at fair MERCER, Pa. -- Sam Hayes, Pennsylvania Secretary
Red Cross plans events for Labor Day weekend
BURTON -- Runners and walkers are invited to the annual American Red Cross events at the Geauga
GRETCHEN BAAL KEVIN CHUEY
GRETCHEN BAAL KEVIN CHUEY YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception was held at St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church
America West pilots deserve to be grounded permanently
Opinion: The old sea chantey, "What do you do with a drunken sailor?" should be updated to accommodate the
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Graduates at Toledo Several area people have received their doctor of medicine degrees
On North Side, youths do bulk of work that residents cannot
The older women must find a way because there aren't very many younger families around anymore. By
LISA TAORMINA JASON DINGMAN
LISA TAORMINA JASON DINGMAN CANFIELD -- Exchanging marriage vows during a ceremony at 1:30 p.m.
POLICE CALLS Boardman, Poland
Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN June 24 Theft by deception: Police arrested a 45-year-old
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Collaboration pays off
Traditional events and new features will compete for the attention of thousands attending the
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE Idora Park musical turns into a roller coaster ride
Unwritten agreements have led to a dispute between the theater and a playwright. By MARALINE KUBIK
SHALYNN DEMAIN PAUL KELLER
SHALYNN DEMAIN PAUL KELLER BOARDMAN -- The Rev. Daniel Venglarik heard the exchange of marriage
'WELCOME TO THE BIG TIME' Losing title still hurts 'The Acorn'
Warren-area native Ernie Shavers had two good shots at being heavyweight champion of the world. By
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
YOUNGSTOWN -- Beth Finesilver, a buyer at Phar-Mor, was named a Buyer of the Year by Retail Pharmacy
AMY ROBINSON BRIAN JONES
AMY ROBINSON BRIAN JONES COLUMBUS -- St. Catharine Church was the setting at 2:30 p.m. June 1 as
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Offensive tackle from Austintown commits to play at Pitt
The 6-foot-5, 310-pounder has verbally committed to the Panthers, who play at Heinz Field. By JOE
KEYSTONE CLIPS Grant will trim trees, update airport setup
The New Castle Municipal Airport is receiving a grant to update its 25-year-old electrical system
JULIET CAPELLAS PATRICK JENNINGS
JULIET CAPELLAS PATRICK JENNINGS HOUSTON -- Juliet Elizabeth Capellas and Patrick Thomas Jennings
Three city neighborhoods took vastly different approaches to achieve the same goal.
Three city neighborhoods took vastly different approaches to achieve the same goal. By ROGER G.
SCRAPPERS, NEW YORK-PENN STATISTICS
SCRAPPERS STATISTICS BATTING Avg.ABRHHRRBI Ben Francisco.5502051101 Jeff Haase.3643361237
BOOK SIGNING
BOOK SIGNING At Barnes & amp; Noble Blasko will appear at Barnes & amp; Noble in
SANDLOTS Area Little Leaguers set for district play
Almost 50 baseball and softball teams hope to qualify for state tournament berths. VINDICATOR
CAREER MOVES
BANKING WARREN -- Second National Bank has named Kenneth Vesper as assistant vice president, loan
Marathon volunteers
Marathon volunteers YOUNGSTOWN -- The Arthritis Foundation will have two recruitment meetings for
HOW SHE SEES IT Finding a job not easy for many
Opinion: By SISTER ELAINE BERKOPEC SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The heading "Welfare should provide help
RUBENA ZIROUNIS DEMETRIOS PAPAKIRK
RUBENA ZIROUNIS DEMETRIOS PAPAKIRK YOUNGSTOWN -- Married at 3:30 p.m. May 26 at St. Nicholas Greek
ELIZABETH MATTHEWS DAVID FEO
ELIZABETH MATTHEWS DAVID FEO WINDERMERE, Fla. -- Mr. and Mrs. David Anthony Feo honeymooned on a
MOLLY GRIMM DOUGLAS LEE
MOLLY GRIMM DOUGLAS LEE CANFIELD -- A honeymoon in Hawaii followed the wedding of Molly Ann Grimm,