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TRAFICANT CASE Filing seeks maximum sentence
The government says the congressman deserves the highest sentence available. By PATRICIA MEADE
YOUNGSTOWN Pipe mill workers await word on sale
LTV expects to pick a successful bidder for its Copperweld unit by July 31. THE VINDICATOR,
Officials back plan for sale
Commissioners want to keep Phar-Mor a vital part of the local economy. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
All-Star Game shows what's wrong with baseball
Opinion: At any Little League game worth its salt, running out of pitchers is not an option. When the kids
New zoning ordinance
New zoning ordinance HOWLAND -- Township trustees have approved a zoning ordinance that will allow
YOUNGSTOWN Judge: Teen will go to trial
The judge ruled that Brandon Moore's right to a speedy trial was not violated. By BOB JACKSON
WHEATLAND, PA. Council to study takeover of land
The mayor said he will try to get a state environmental representative to meet with council. By
INSTALLATION Yo-Mah-O chapter seats new officers
The new president has belonged to the IAAP for 15 years. BOARDMAN -- Barbara Sofranec was
WARREN Law director aims to settle Avalon South suit by fall
The auditor said the golf course operator has deposited the June rental check in a bank. By PEGGY
BECKY SHER | Hype Something new from Starbucks
Just when you thought Starbucks couldn't possibly come up with anything new (how many ways are there
TEEN HEALTH
TEEN HEALTH What is cellulite? TEENSHEALTH.ORG Cellulite, the lumpy substance resembling
Michael Shaffer installed as Rotary club president
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- Michael F. Shaffer was installed as president of the Rotary Club of Youngstown
Former officer is given probation
The sheriff was asked by township police in April to investigate allegations that the officer broke
Area baseball players cited their parents and siblings as being driving influences in their careers.
Area baseball players cited their parents and siblings as being driving influences in their careers.
SUV driver goes from hospital to jail
Police are awaiting test results before saying what substance was found on the driver. By DENISE
BROOKFIELD Former officer is given probation
The sheriff was asked by township police in April to investigate allegations that the officer broke
SHARON School district will receive extra funds
SHARON, Pa. -- The city school district is getting $135,337 more than it anticipated in state basic
Valley funeral home expands to suburbs
A longtime Youngstown funeral home now has two locations. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By DON
A treasure in the trash
A treasure in the trash STRUTHERS -- A Grimm Heights Avenue man found a surprise on his porch
SNEAK PEEK
SNEAK PEEK Finding the perfect page-turner SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE The stuff you really gotta read
TRUMBULL COUNTY SUV driver goes from hospital to jail
Police are awaiting test results before saying what substance was found on the driver. By DENISE
MAHONING COUNTY Man gets prison term for sex with girl, 13
It didn't matter that the girl consented to having sex. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
INDICTMENTS Trumbull County
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted the following: John P. Kellar, 26, Woodglen, Warren,
AUSTINTOWN Youngstown man held in assault case
The suspect said an argument over marijuana prompted the fight in a hotel guest room. AUSTINTOWN
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TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR Sheep and goat results
The following are members of the county's only 4-H sheep club, Best Shepherds 4-H Club: NOVICE
BOARDMAN Trustees uneasy about proposal for new store
According to the prosecutor's office, Ambiance is within its rights to open shop here. By JOHN W.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will have a
Community of campers
Camping at the fairgrounds is more convenient than traveling back and forth. By AMY HOUSLEY
GREENVILLE, PA. Dems to spotlight woes of economy
The local senator said the visit is a political ploy. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
MANTLE TOURNAMENT Astro Falcons rally past Boys of Summer, 7-6
Youngstown Express shut out NDCL and Line Drive Academy beat Twinsburg. STRUTHERS -- Three local
By JOHN KOVACH
By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF POLAND -- Originally, Shane Davis never wanted to be a
Judge questions Traficant's filings
Judge questions Traficant's filings CLEVELAND -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. now has a
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Dawn Bates, 471 Georgetown St., Sharpsville, Pa., boy, July 11. Scott and Jennifer
COLUMBIANA COUNTY West Nile virus found in 3 birds
The virus is a public health concern because mosquitoes carrying it can infect humans. By NORMAN
MERCER, PA. Man seeks a new trial, high court rejects appeal
Ronald L. Fuller is serving a life sentence without parole for the murder of Jeremy Farrand.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Authorities discuss flooding problem
The state is advising that federal authorities be contacted. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Allen stuck in no-win situation
Mahoning Valley wasted a strong start by pitcher Blake Allen in a 5-3 loss to Vermont. By PETE
More, more, more: Events, food and rides draw a crowd
BAZETTA -- Cool, pleasant weather and exciting grandstand attractions have contributed to an
Three local teams advance in Mantle
Three local teams advance in Mantle Three local teams advanced while two remain in the loser's
TRAFICANT CASE First charged, contractor awaits fate
Some of those who cooperated are eligible for house arrest. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR 4-H goat results MARKET GOAT Grand champion: Stefanie Duda Reserve
YSU Leaders bemoan state's college fund system
The faculty union president is miffed by what he calls a violation of the press blackout on contract
Kids' Coalition Picnic
Kids' Coalition Picnic NORTH JACKSON -- The Jackson Township Police Department is having its third
It's just spoiled milk
It's just spoiled milk YOUNGSTOWN -- A plastic milk jug first suspected of being a drain cleaner
Snyder's to keep 6 stores running
Tamco workers needed only 45 minutes to unanimously accept the contract proposal from Snyder's. By
CHAMPION ODOT schedules event to discuss Rte. 45 project
The proposal would widen Route 45 in several areas. CHAMPION -- The Ohio Department of
First charged, contractor awaits fate
Some of those who cooperated are eligible for house arrest. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$10,900, cl $4,000-$4,000, 3YO up, 51/2f. Best From
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners review budget, bills
Dwindling jail revenues could affect the entire county budget. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
NOTICES
NOTICES SOFTBALL Silver Park in Alliance -- is where a USSSA co-ed tournament for Class D and
2 hospitalized after collision
2 hospitalized after collision LEETONIA -- Two Columbiana women were in stable condition at area
Trustees uneasy about proposal for new store
According to the prosecutor's office, Ambiance is within its rights to open shop here. By JOHN W.
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: George F. Datino, 42,
PHAR-MOR Snyder's to keep 6 stores running
Tamco workers needed only 45 minutes to unanimously accept the contract proposal from Snyder's. By
STILL GUNNING FOR IRAQ
Opinion: Toronto Globe and Mail: It was hardly coincidental that the leak last week of detailed U.S. military
TRUMBULL COUNTY SUV driver held on $1 million bond
Police are awaiting test results before saying what substance was found on the driver. By DENISE
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Diabetes doesn't slow Irish's Graves
The Ursuline senior running back likely will attend North Carolina next fall. By JOE SCALZO
Congress must stop giving away America
Opinion: Congress must stop giving away America EDITOR: Last week, Sen. Arlen Specter had a town
Zimbabwe's president gives his people a death sentence
Opinion: Up to 6 million Zimbabweans, most of them black, face starvation, but it's not because Mother Nature