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AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Mill Creek Park board, 7 p.m., MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road,

YOUNGSTOWN Jury deliberates fate of ex-worker from Poland Twp.

On one form, Robert Swesey checked the 'married' box instead of the 'common law' box. By JoANNE

MAHONING COUNTY

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POLICE CALLS Canfield, Austintown

Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY July 4 Theft: A resident of the 100 block of

GIRARD Board chooses schools chief in 2-year pact

The new superintendent's contract contains no drug-testing clause. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Thanks, Granny, for all the fond memories

At my granny's house, the picture frames were adventures. If you removed the backs, you could peel

Man pleads innocent

Man pleads innocent AUSTINTOWN -- A South Raccoon Road man pleaded innocent to charges stemming

Miss Kamperman, Mr. Varley plan August wedding

BOARDMAN -- Announced by Gwen Smith of Boardman is the engagement of her daughter, Kimberly A.

OSHP LISBON POST Top trooper takes to heart 13 fatalities

The new post commander promised strict, firm but fair law enforcement. By NANCY TULLIS

NEW CASTLE Man to stand trial on murder charge

Authorities have not offered a motive for the shooting. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

WASHINGTON On 2nd day of hearing, rep predicts dismissal

By DAVID SKOLNICK and PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. James

LOCAL

LOCAL Panezich earns two wins and a second YPSILANTI, Mich. -- Nick Panezich, who will be a

Mahoning County needs second humane officer

Opinion: Mahoning County needs second humane officer EDITOR: I am writing this letter on behalf of the

ROUTE 82 Tanker overturns and spills chemical

Breathing xylene may cause dizziness and confusion. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Strudwick team wins Vindicator Pro-Am

Fittingly, the winning team included a representative from the sponsor. By PETE MOLLICA

The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple

The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple STILL STANDING: The flagpole at the Smoky Hollow memorial on the

NEW CASTLE Hit by transit authority bus, Park Avenue woman dies

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A woman trying to cross Jefferson Street died after being hit by a New Castle

Rail operation to begin soon

ROGERS -- A new railroad shipping enterprise that will employ more than a dozen people is expected

WEATHERSFIELD RTI reports profits of $3.5M for quarter

One official said RTI may see losses in the second half because of a still-sluggish aerospace

STATE ROUTE 82 Tractor-trailer overturns, spills flammable chemical

Breathing xylene may cause dizziness and confusion. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

REUNIONS

XThe Boland family will hold its 24th annual reunion at noon Aug. 18 at Fair Park in Canfield. Those

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth John and Michelle Delgarbino, 4563 East Drive, Youngstown, boy, July 15.

Jurors are selected in murder case

YOUNGSTOWN -- Lawyers will deliver opening arguments in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court arguments

Traficant dredges up same old, same old for Congress

Opinion: To hear the poor, old son-of-a-truck-driver congressman tell his sad story before the House

NEW CASTLE Girl's killer asks for life term

The state expects to receive a large number of requests from death row inmates under the new law.

ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball

Little League District Tournament (ages 11-12) Canfield 3, Hubbard 2 -- Dom Rich's single

17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Independents Traficant, Davis lag in campaign fund raising

The Republican candidate raised more than $120,000 toward her election campaign during the first

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Boardman Spartans Camp -- directed by Scott Knox for boys in grades 4-9 will be held at

YOUNGSTOWN Officials face a shortfall, plan layoffs

The city hopes to minimize the number of cuts in the police and fire departments. By DAVID

YOUNGSTOWN Golden String opens a courtyard for camp

The group's summer camp activities include arts and crafts and exercise to music. YOUNGSTOWN --

BAZETTA Not all is well after drilling

All the fish in the 21/2 acre pond have died in the past month, leaving an odor that is hard to

GAME TIME Tonight

Who: Scrappers (14-13) at Batavia Muckdogs (13-14). When: 7:05. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).

Salem officer, Perry settle

LISBON -- A Salem police officer has settled his civil lawsuit against Perry Township in connection

SHARPSVILLE SCHOOLS Most of boost in state subsidy to go to district's debt service

The school board members disagreed on how the rest of the money should be spent. By HAROLD GWIN

Authorities investigate child left home alone

Authorities investigate child left home alone LIBERTY -- Township police and Trumbull County

GIANT EAGLE LPGA CLASSIC Casi's long drives not enough

The recent East Palestine High graduate shot 80 in the qualifying tournament. By PETE MOLLICA

WARREN New cardiac center to open at hospital

TMH's is an extension of the Heart Hospital at Forum Health's Northside Medical Center. WARREN

Sharon school board votes on supervisor of curriculum

SHARON, Pa. -- Elementary Principal Michael Calla is now the supervisor of curriculum and

CORTLAND Gas leak forces people out of homes

A second natural gas line was damaged this morning in Braceville. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN-WARREN Commissioner has plans to help regional airport

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Northwest Airlines plans to end flights out of the facility Sept. 8.

WHERE IT WENT

WHERE IT WENT Sharon state subsidy The Sharon City School Board voted unanimously Monday to

Class AA semifinal decided tonight

YOUNGSTOWN -- Pal Joey's/New Affair will play Roth Brothers in the Class AA baseball playoffs

Law: Dorm students must be vaccinated

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Students planning to attend college in Pennsylvania this fall must be vaccinated

YOUNGSTOWN Judge: Man is guilty in murder

The defendant had claimed the shooting was an accident. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF

Veteran recruits help to care for aging memorial

A veteran is looking for some support from the community to preserve the 'sacred ground.' By

NOTEBOOK | From Squaw Creek Country Club

Trumbull Clinic: The Trumbull Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Clinic for seniors and physically-

MARTY D. SANTILLO

MARTY D. SANTILLO New superintendent Age: 58 Home: Macedonia. Moving to the area. 1999-2002:

YSU Mediator called as talks fail

Salary increases for administrators have been temporarily frozen. By RON COLE VINDICATOR

Sherick-Sellers engagement is made known

CANFIELD -- Announcement is being made by Bill and Naomi Sherick, 3386 Western Reserve Road, of the

Guido-Miller wedding date to be Sept. 21

CORTLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guido, 221 Wae Trail, are announcing the engagement of their

NEW CASTLE Attempting to cross street, woman dies after bus hits her

Firefighters were called to help lift the bus off the victim. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A woman trying to

Views on child support welcome

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services is accepting public comment on recommendations to be

FINAL SCORES | Vindicator Pro-am

54.80 -- Suzanne Strudwick, Jim Ford, Lisa Apato Ford, Carl Paglia, Ted Suffolk. 55.00 -- Angela

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL After 9-3 loss, Scrappers hit road for six-game trip

Batavia snapped Mahoning Valley's two-game winning streak at Cafaro Field. By BRIAN RICHESSON

August wedding is planned for Erica Thomas

Plans are being announced for the upcoming marriage of Erica L. Thomas, 4363 Timberbrook Drive,

YOUNGSTOWN Counselor:Drug court loses some

Treatment for an addiction does not guarantee lifelong recovery. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR

Today is Tuesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2002. There are 168 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2002. There are 168 days left in the year. On this date

WASHINGTON On hearing's 2nd day, rep predicts expulsion

By DAVID ENRICH STATES NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. told a

How did he do? Experts give mixed reviews on performance

His emotional appeal to panel members may be his most positive influence throughout the hearings,

Two rookie players in field

Hilary Homeyer and Giulia Sergas gained the two open berths, while Alexandra Casi of East Palestine

YSU trustees board

YSU trustees board YOUNGSTOWN -- Gov. Bob Taft has appointed Salem Mayor Larry DeJane to a nine-

By DAVID SKOLNICK

By DAVID SKOLNICK and PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. James

SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK | From Cafaro Field

Transactions: Third baseman/catcher Brad Guglielmelli and first baseman Sean Manfredonia of the

LAKE MILTON Seabees provide free labor for first phase of park project

No local tax dollars will be spent building the trail. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

HUBBARD City council

Highlights of Monday's city council meeting: Council suspended the second and third readings and

District mulls spending

District mulls spending NEW WILMINGTON -- The Wilmington Area School District is looking into ways

Tara E. Watkins to be bride of Mr. Mowery

NILES -- Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Watkins of 189 Cassandra Drive are announcing the engagement of their

FINANCIAL REPORTS Congressional campaigns Financial activity for April 18 to June 30 for congressmen and congressional candidates. Because of rounding, not all figures are exact.

17TH DISTRICT Timothy J. Ryan [won Democratic primary] Previous balance: $26,396 Contributions:

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