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NILES Navy vet petitions to reinstate ex-Rep. Traficant to Congress

NILES -- A Niles woman has launched a petition drive in an attempt to overturn former U.S. Rep.

TRAFICANT CASE U.S.: 'New' evidence is same old song

The former congressman is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

Traficant case fuels effort to stop pensions of expelled lawmakers

Lawmakers would be reimbursed for the money they paid into the pension system, but that's it. By

Police warn about driveway-sealing con

Police warn about driveway-sealing con HUBBARD -- Police are warning residents to be on the

Girl testifies at trial that she was molested

The girl said she was lying when she recanted her story. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF

BERLIN CENTER Fear of mosquitoes that carry virus keeps family inside

The chance that a human will get West Nile Virus is low, a health department official said. By

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COLUMBIANA COUNTY Referendum try fails; tax stands

It may be well into 2003 before county finances return to normal, an official said. By NORMAN

ENON VALLEY, PA. Police, humane society find dead, sick animals

ENON VALLEY, Pa. -- The skeletal remains of numerous animals, along with injured and ill animals,

3 bystanders foil purse snatching

AUSTINTOWN -- A 62-year-old Youngstown woman told police that three men stopped the thief who stole

MARIE PESA RICHARD PEKKANEN

MARIE PESA RICHARD PEKKANEN NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The Rev. Nicholas Shori officiated at noon July 6 at

WARREN County considers employee buyout

The plan could save the county between $200,000 and $300,000 a year. WARREN -- Trumbull County

MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A 35-year-old Youngstown man accused of driving an SUV into a Boardman police officer in a grocery

GAME TIME Today

Who: Scrappers (20-18) at Williamsport Crosscutters (24-14). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM

ANGELA KOLASKOS RON BLINSKY

ANGELA KOLASKOS RON BLINSKY LOWELLVILLE -- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church was the setting at 2

New city rail crossings should ease frustration

Prefabricated concrete slabs that are level with the street will replace four bumpy railroad

Tenants secede from Niles association

The tenants say they have declared their independence. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

YOUNGSTOWN - The Youngstown Express collegiate baseball team clinched a spot in the league

JULIA KESSLER | JEREMY ROWBOTHAM

LANGHORNE, Pa. -- Married at 6:30 p.m. June 22 at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel were Julia Michele

YOUNGSTOWN Girl testifies at trial that she was molested

The girl said she was lying when she recanted her story. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF

HISTORY About the virus

Previously seen only in Africa, Asia and southern Europe, it first began appearing in North America

OHIO HIGHWAYS ODOT expects reduced funding

Funding changes will put new projects on hold, an official said. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR

Initial sermon set

Initial sermon set YOUNGSTOWN -- Dean M. Robinson, who has been ministering in music since he was

YOUNGSTOWN New rail crossings should ease frustration

Prefabricated concrete slabs that are level with the street will replace four bumpy railroad

Fear of mosquitoes that carry virus keeps family inside

The chance that a human will get West Nile Virus is low, a health department official said. By

COLUMBIANA CORNER Businesses seek decorum in park

Fed up with the racket, littering and periodic disturbances a group of young people is producing

There's no bum steers from 4-H award winners as county fair nears

Diablo and Petre got a little early exposure in preparation for the fair next week. By TRAVIS REED

Social Security doesn't need volatility of stock market

Opinion: The Bush administration has chosen the wrong time -- if ever there were a good time -- to restate

OHIO ROADS Conditions

A recent analysis of Ohio's roads in metropolitan areas rated interstates, state and national

CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown

Duaine McDowell is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Charges: Failure

MELANIE FLEECE MARK CARFOLO

MELANIE FLEECE MARK CARFOLO YOUNGSTOWN -- Melanie M. Fleece and Mark Anthony Carfolo accepted

YOUNGSTOWN Two cops lose jobs over code violations

A jury cleared the men of robbery, but they still faced internal discipline. By PATRICIA MEADE

CLUB CALENDAR

AUXILIARIES XFlora MacDonald Auxiliary 58 will meet for a Dutch treat lunch at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 3

FARRELL, PA. County weighs buying building instead of putting up a new one

The city has spent $18,000 getting a site ready. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

KATHLEEN WILEY KENNETH PELTZ JR.

KATHLEEN WILEY KENNETH PELTZ JR. CAMPBELL -- Married at 1:30 p.m. June 29 at St. Joseph the

MICHELLE BRANDT ERIC LANG JR.

MICHELLE BRANDT ERIC LANG JR. GLENVIEW, Ill. -- Living at 4300 W. Lake Ave. following a honeymoon

COLUMBIANA There's no bum steer from 4-H award winners

Diablo and Petre got a little early exposure in preparation for the fair next week. By TRAVIS REED

Chalk on the Walk winners announced

WARREN -- More than 800 people participated in the Chalk on the Walk event in which participants

NILES Tenants secede from association

The tenants say they have declared their independence. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Governor makes right call on special election issue

Opinion: Gov. Bob Taft has earned the Mahoning Valley's appreciation for deciding that a special election to

Line Drive Academy ousted by Canadian club in regional

CINCINNATI -- Line Drive Academy of the Youngstown Little b league lost 9-0 to the Ontario Blue Jays

Landfill owner wants Hermitage to take it

Some city officials say it's not an offer Hermitage should accept. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

Trumbull considers buyout

The plan could save the county between $200,000 and $300,000 a year. WARREN -- Trumbull County

Police arrest 4 at nightspot

AUSTINTOWN -- Three visits by police to a nightspot resulted in the arrests of four people. They

Two Youngstown cops lose jobs

A jury cleared the men of robbery, but they still faced internal discipline. By PATRICIA MEADE

Summary of police activity:

Summary of police activity: GIRARD July 20 Auto theft: A 1987 Olds Cutlass Cierra was stolen

BOARDMAN Author looks at aftermath of bloody WW II battle

A Web site allows Tarawa veterans to add their stories, creating a 'living book.' By WILLIAM K.

Rep urges Taft to call election

WASHINGTON -- Citing the Constitution, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Toledo, D-9th, is urging Gov. Bob

BEREA Miller shows up for Browns' first practice

Although he wants a new contract, the linebacker decided to focus on football. By JOE SCALZO

GETTING IT RIGHT

Cold Metal Products operates seven plants and employs about 130 in the Mahoning Valley. An incorrect

Heritage Day to offer displays, entertainment

Heritage Day to offer displays, entertainment NILES -- The annual Heritage Day hosted by the

LIBERTY Trying to stop sexual abuse

The counselor helps sexual abusers in order to make a difference. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

New Hope principal

New Hope principal YOUNGSTOWN -- Janice Vitullo of Austintown has been appointed principal of New

BASS FISHING CONTEST Jay Yelas builds commanding lead entering final round of world meet

The Texan leads David Walker of Tennessee by more than 9 pounds. By JACK WOLLITZ SPECIAL TO THE

Prisoner escapes

Prisoner escapes EAST LIVERPOOL -- A man who fled from a Columbiana County deputy sheriff remains

EQUINE MASSAGE AND ACUPRESSURE Rubbing horses the right way

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU JUST BEFORE ECHO DELL ROAD disappears into the woods

NILES Pieces of school's history discovered

Some of the items will be framed and displayed. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES

Miller shows for first Browns drills

Although he wants a new contract, the linebacker decided to focus on football. By JOE SCALZO

Dog shows are coming to Canfield Fairgrounds

Dog shows are coming to Canfield Fairgrounds CANFIELD -- The Steel Valley Cluster dog shows are

HERMITAGE, PA. Landfill's owner wants city to take it

Some city officials say it's not an offer Hermitage should accept. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

Man listed as critical after drive-by shooting

Man listed as critical after drive-by shooting YOUNGSTOWN -- Steven Solis sat on his porch to

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael L. Semond, 33, of 2306 Renwick Drive, Poland, and

LOCAL

LOCAL Express headed to the playoffs YOUNGSTOWN -- For the third time in four seasons, the

Referendum try fails; Columbiana tax stands

It may be well into 2003 before county finances return to normal, an official said. By NORMAN

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