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CLEVELAND Traficant faces judge, sentencing
The federal judge denied a second motion for a new trial for the former congressman. By PATRICIA
HERMITAGE Top school official gets pay increase
The superintendent and board secretary also received one-time payments for work on a new contract.
America at its best
Opinion: America at its best EDITOR: Somerset County, Pa., provided another incident to show the world
Teenage boy arrested
Teenage boy arrested CAMPBELL -- Police arrested a 16-year-old Summit Drive boy about 6:30 p.m.
Trial dates set for former Calcutta doctor
Trial dates set for former Calcutta doctor LISBON -- Two trials are set in December for a former
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Gasser-Giltner engagement is announced
Announcement is being made of the engagement of Angela J. Gasser, 1131 Tall Grass Circle, Stow, and
If Gains has a better idea he should share it with us
Opinion: Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul "I can't file state charges" Gains is at it again -- but this time
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY A teacher-pupil bond extends 68 years
Betty Miller of St. Clairsville had a first-grade schoolteacher she admired immensely. Last week,
NEW CASTLE Telemarketing firm shuts down local office
The company says a severe reduction in calling hours forced the closing. By LAURE CIOFFI
YOUNGSTOWN 2 fired cops petition to get jobs back
The two officers could file another lawsuit if the arbitration is unsuccessful. By BOB JACKSON
JOURNEY OF HOPE Cross-country bicyclists make short educational stop in Niles
A team of cyclists is promoting awareness of disabilities. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Boil order issued
Boil order issued NORTH JACKSON -- Area residents who live west of the Meander Reservoir,
Dawn Seinkner, Mr. DeDonato plan September rite
YOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Dawn Marie Seinkner and Christopher Anthony DeDonato, both of
Rescue of miners is powerful saga of hope, determination
Opinion: Every once in a while a story comes along just at the time America seems to need it most. Such a
Dzurenko-Yelic engagement is made known
COLUMBIANA -- Michael Dzurenko of Columbiana is announcing the engagement of his daughter, Mary Kay
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Big inning keys Scrappers rally
Mahoning Valley scored four runs in the fourth inning to top Williamsport. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. --
REUNIONS
XA combined Bates-Betts family reunion will be held Saturday at State Line United Methodist Church,
Double standard in police, fire discipline
Opinion: Double standard in police, fire discipline EDITOR: I read with great interest the article on
WARREN TOWNSHIP Thieves steal ATM from Country Fair
The suspects didn't get away with the cash, because police saw them leaving. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
GAME TIME Wednesday
Who: Aberdeen (16-25) at Scrappers (22-19). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).
YOUNGSTOWN Faculty contract talks turn profane; strike looms
YSU plans to conduct commencement and open classes, even if there is a strike. By RON COLE
Fire by vandalism
Fire by vandalism YOUNGSTOWN -- A 36-year-old North Side woman was awakened today after a mattress
NEW CASTLE Arson destroys 3 vacant houses that were slated for demolition
Another arson was reported on Franklin Avenue. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Three vacant houses destroyed by
SCHEDULE Columbiana County Fair
The Columbiana County Fair is this week at the fairgrounds in Lisbon. Gate admission is $5 with
Miss Kotheimer, Mario DiFalco to wed in August
SAN FRANCISCO -- The engagement of Jennifer Lee Kotheimer and Mario Norman DiFalco, both of 1327
Traficant says he could handle legislative duties from prison
He said he may even be nominated to run for president. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
49ers' jet-setter
49ers' jet-setter After spending the early years of his football life in outposts like San Jose
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Allen Grunthaner, 33, of 106 Oak Leaf Drive, West Middlesex,
FARRELL Directors reject bid to reduce tax rise
FARRELL, Pa.-- Three Farrell school directors felt some of the additional state subsidy funds
Miss Zackasee to be bride of Keith A. Colovos
CAMPBELL -- Kimberly and Stephen Zackasee, 487 Tenney Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
Christina Carroll, Frank Pezzano Jr. to wed Sept. 21
COLUMBUS -- Announcing plans for their coming wedding are Christina Marie Carroll and Frank Pezzano
Howland had role in rescue
A piece of equipment it lent to the effort will be placed in a museum. HOWLAND -- A cable used to
Thunderstorms cause local power outages
Ohio Edison expected power to be restored by noon today to 100 customers still without electricity
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Robert and Jacquelyn Duncan, 96 Harvey St., Struthers, boy, July 27. Dr.
MCDONALD School board places levy on Nov. 5 ballot
The board is in contract negotiations with personnel. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Vehicle break-ins
Vehicle break-ins NILES -- Several vehicle break-ins have been reported along three streets in a
Oregon residents told to be ready to evacuate
Oregon residents told to be ready to evacuate SELMA, Ore. -- Two wildfires charring almost 90,000
TRUMBULL COUNTY Children's center gets boost from Kiwanis
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- In keeping with their priority of helping
WARREN Judge sentences man in bank theft
The defendant originally had faced one count of theft and three counts of forgery. WARREN -- A
Fair chugs out of station
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU IT'S APPROPRIATE THAT THE Columbiana County fair office
WARREN Man gets 7 years for attack
Police said the defendant attacked his wife with a steel fireplace poker. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
WARREN -- Five Second National Bank employees were recognized for outstanding sales and customer
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A Youngstown woman accused of pawning stolen jewelry was incorrectly identified
SANDLOTS Canfield advances; Boardman captures state title
The Canfield All-Stars routed Rapid City 12-0 in Monday's regional game. By CODY THORN
Trial dates set for former Calcutta doctor
Trial dates set for former Calcutta doctor LISBON -- Two trials are set in December for a former
Scrappers safe financially despite Palisades debt
The company has fallen behind on payments at its South Bend, Ind., affiliate. By BRIAN RICHESSON
Native of the Valley finds reward in searching through WTC debris
'It was the most rewarding thing I have ever done,' the YSU graduate said about searching for
LEAVITTSBURG Health officials seek to clear the air on landfill concerns
Health experts are assessing the level of hydrogen sulfide in the area, and its effects on health.
SHARON SPEEDWAY POINTS LEADERS
SHARON SPEEDWAY POINTS LEADERS Sprint Cars Mike Kekich, Hermitage, Pa., 915; Jarod Larson, Rock
In humor, there is healing
By ROSA MERCADO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Cancer isn't something to laugh about. But
STRUTHERS Neighbors feud; 3 people arrested
STRUTHERS -- Ongoing problems between neighbors at 133, 140 and 144 Narcissa Street brought police
A GOOD JOB FOR A NEW INS
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Somewhere, the fuse on the next terrorist strike against the United States
LEE WILKOFF JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
LEE WILKOFF JUNIOR TOURNAMENT Friday Squaw Creek Country Club Boys 16-18 No. 1 Tee 7:30 --
YOUNGSTOWN Traficant: I can do the job from prison
He said he may even be nominated to run for president. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF