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By JOE SCALZO
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF Cachet Murray was getting ready for bed on June 8 when her
Bernie Allen, Ted Williams didn't agree
Allen said he sometimes didn't understand Williams' managerial decisions with the Senators. By
YSU Regents propose funds cut
By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University would be one
AUSTINTOWN Delay in fireworks prompts discussions
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- The Fourth of July committee here is set to
Shots fired at houses in Youngstown
Shots fired at houses in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN -- Two houses were fired at in separate shootings
Burkey-Cozart wedding plans are announced
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Paul and Patty Burkey, 63 Woodland Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
CIVIC CENTER City solicits project designs
Companies that want to build the center have until Aug. 12 to submit proposals. By DAVID SKOLNICK
KSU-TRUMBULL Computer lab assists people with disabilities
The lab includes software that will read what's on a computer screen to a blind person. By DENISE
COLUMBIANA CO. Business group backs Blasdel
The state chamber also endorsed four area Democrats for re-election. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Recall election set
Recall election set NEWTON FALLS -- City council has set Aug. 6 for a recall election for two city
CHARTER SCHOOLS Money movement Proportion of state aid to Ohio's eight largest urban public school districts transferred to charter schools in the 2001-02 school year, listed from highest to lowest:
DISTRICTSTATE AIDTO CHARTER SCHOOLSPERCENTAGE Dayton$94 million$19 million20% Cincinnati$139
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ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Babe Ruth (age 13) East Side Kiwanis came out on top in a best-of-three series against
Texas flood losses estimated at $1 billion
Texas flood losses estimated at $1 billion SAN ANTONIO -- Gov. Rick Perry said losses from a week
Jennifer Brown to be bride of Cosmo Iamurri
BOARDMAN -- The engagement of Jennifer Brown, 6989 Harrington Ave., and Cosmo Iamurri, 5053
Carabbia ruling to come today
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Parole Board was expected to announce today whether Ronald D. Carabbia has
Regents propose funds cut
By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University would be one
THINGS WE'D RATHER NOT KNOW
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Americans have long accepted that everything fun was likely to be immoral, illegal
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Niles League -- is accepting teams for all divisions. Games are played at Kennedy Park.
East Palestine festival accepting reservations
East Palestine festival accepting reservations EAST PALESTINE -- Organizers of the 18th annual
Astros take lead in 'B' series
Astros take lead in 'B' series John Hay went the route on a four-hitter as the Astro Falcons beat
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR Schedule
TONIGHT 6 p.m.: Junior Fair Style Show, Historical Stage 6-11 p.m.: Rides open 7 p.m.: Parade
UAW endorses state Sen. Ryan for U.S. Congress
The Democratic candidate is the third person to receive the union's endorsement this year for the
The schedule of events for the three-day celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Beloit
The schedule of events for the three-day celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Beloit
MEGA MILLIONS Lottery jackpot hits record $115 million
Most players let the computer pick the numbers for them. BY SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF
Foes of Yucca Mountain shift attention to transportation
Opinion: Opponents of a nuclear waste depository in Nevada have seized on the issue of homeland security and
Poor children should have opportunity to benefit from Catholic schools
Opinion: Poor children should have opportunity to benefit from Catholic schools EDITOR: I love the way
Group takes applications for help with electric bills
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Area Community Action Council is advising Mahoning County residents that
EDUCATION Charter likely to get OK
A new report shows charter schools have had a significant impact on the Youngstown public schools.
EAST PALESTINE Meeting set on plan for annual street fair
Legionnaires said most of the street fair revenue comes from amusement rides. By NANCY TULLIS
AUSTINTOWN Fireworks delay sparks discussions
A Colonial Fireworks employee had agreed to set off displays at four sites by himself on the
ON VIDEO: Adrien Brody, left, and Hilary Swank starred in Alcon Entertainment's "The Affair of the
ON VIDEO: Adrien Brody, left, and Hilary Swank starred in Alcon Entertainment's "The Affair of the
Charter likely to get OK
A new report shows charter schools have had a significant impact on the Youngstown public schools.
Welch-Phillips troth announced, wedding planned
GRANGER, Ind. -- The engagement of Lora Lee Welch and Mark Phillips, both of 20800 Homestead Road,
TRI-CITY RESULTS SUNDAY
TRI-CITY RESULTS SUNDAY SUPER SPRINTS (20 Laps): 1. Rod George, 2. Ed Lynch Jr., 3. Brian
Exotic-pet proposal available for review
The ordinance also includes several regulations for dog owners. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
SCRAPPERS Van Every hits 2 homers in win
The Scrappers are tied for first place after beating Jamestown. JAMESTOWN, NY -- Jonathan Van
LAWRENCE COUNTY Customers question fair market value
County commissioners want to delay reassessment for one year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
Our All-Stars want you to know they've done well outside of the athletic arena, too.
Our All-Stars want you to know they've done well outside of the athletic arena, too. CACHET
17TH DISTRICT UAW endorses state Sen. Ryan for U.S. Congress
The Democratic candidate is the third person to receive the union's endorsement this year for the
MAHONING COUNTY Police warn: Beware of driveway paving scam
Austintown police say the suspects may return this week to a local motel. By PATRICIA MEADE
BOARDMAN Suspect says he was framed
The defendant said he was set up by authorities for calling attention to corrupt activities. By
TRUMBULL Crime fight to cover four counties
The new four-county task force will meet with community focus groups each month to determine problem
Salem looks for pupil gains
A net loss of pupils also means less funding from the state. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
AGENDA
AGENDA WEDNESDAY Boardman Township Zoning Commssion, public hearing on the hiring of a planning
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Preserving the tasty traditions of Valley 'foodways'
"Potica," my mother corrected, saying it "Po-teetzah." "Povitica," my dad would repeat. It was
CLASS B LEAGUE
CLASS B LEAGUE MONDAY'S LINESCORE ASTRO FALCONS 7, LINE DRIVE 1 Astros0003220--780 Line
Multiples celebration set at garden center
Multiples celebration set at garden center YOUNGSTOWN -- A Celebration of Multiples -- The More
CANFIELD SCHOOLS Board to appeal order to rehire custodian
The attorney for the school board said the arbiter failed to rule on the appropriate issue in the
REUNIONS
XChaney High School January and June Classes of 1948 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Parents announce Texter-Callard engagement
GIRARD -- The engagement of Sharon Texter and Joseph Callard, both of 1041 N. Ward Ave., is being
HOMECOMING What's planned
Amusement rides and food and information booths will be open from 6 to 11 p.m. today through Friday
Police warn: Beware of driveway paving scam
Austintown police say the suspects may return this week to a local motel. By PATRICIA MEADE
Lottery jackpot hits record $115 million
Most players let the computer pick the numbers for them. BY SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF
Associated Press
Associated Press SHOPPING CEOS: Joe Pichler, left, chairman and CEO of Kroger Co., and A.G.
Woman pleads guilty to concealing baby's death
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- An Ellwood City woman accused of leaving her newborn son's body in a bag in the
Summary of police activity
Summary of police activity BOARDMAN July 1 Theft: A man in the 1300 block of St. Albans Drive
Hubbard officials plan 5K fun run
HUBBARD -- Hubbard Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a 5K fun run and walk July 21. The event
FARRELL, PA. Citizen of year awards to be given at event
The celebration begins tonight and runs through Saturday. FARRELL, Pa. -- Naming of the first
(First place finishers at league meet earn all-league honors)
(First place finishers at league meet earn all-league honors) City Series Brittany Robinson,