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Traficant is a patriot and a man of the people
Opinion: Traficant is a patriot and a man of the people EDITOR: Good people of Youngstown, do not let
LAWRENCE COUNTY Group to recommend form of government at special meeting
The commission appears to be leaning toward a council/manager form of government. By LAURE CIOFFI
YOUNGSTOWN Judge sets trial date for mother
The mother is accused of leaving her children and a pit bull in a home that was uninhabitable.
Jennifer Long, Sean Miller to wed Oct. 12
Announcing their engagement are Jennifer J. Long, 637 Syme St., Masury, and Sean J. Miller, 1873
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Amy Kotarski and Nick Santoro, 3735 Villa Rosa, Canfield, girl, July 30.
A close call for girl
A close call for girl AUSTINTOWN -- A 15-year-old Rhode Island Drive girl told police that a Penny
State patrol probes fatal car crash
State patrol probes fatal car crash BRISTOL -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a
YOUNGSTOWN Defendant testifies in sexual abuse case
Jurors were to resume deliberation this morning. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;ALLEN & lt;/B & gt;, Ethel
& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;ALLEN & lt;/B & gt;, Ethel L., 101, of Richmond,
Lawsuit is settled over jail injury
LISBON -- A former Columbiana County jail inmate has settled his lawsuit with the private company
NASCAR Blaney excited to race at Indy
He once dreamed of racing open-wheel cars at the famous oval. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- The Brickyard
CANFIELD SCHOOLS Board OKs new chief
The board wants to hire a business manager soon. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD
Projects at 2 parks nearing completion
HOWLAND -- Construction projects at two of the township's three parks are scheduled for completion
Parents announce Hughes and Christafano troth
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Richard and Patty Hughes, 10540 Unity Road, are announcing the engagement of their
WARREN 2 $500 scholarships honor former school psychologist
WARREN -- The Sandra Gaddis Scholarship was established this past school year to honor the memory of
NEW CASTLE, PA. Officials seek appraisal of county nursing home
Longtime election workers will be honored in August. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
FAIR SCHEDULE Events and times
For more information, call the fair office at (330) 424-5531. Today 3 p.m.: Youth day
LISBON Officials warn of telephone call scam
County residents contacted are advised to call authorities immediately. By NORMAN LEIGH
Police search for suspects
A police scanner was found inside the stolen truck. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
GIRARD Council appoints Wagner to fill seat
Careful planning and fiscal responsibility are the keys to recovery, the new councilman says. By
CANFIELD Rental chain reports profits have gone up
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The company has resumed its aggressive growth strategy, with plans to
WHEN PENSIONS PLUNGE
Opinion: San Francisco Chronicle: For millions of American workers, a company pension is a retirement
Nagy-Hickman engagement is made known
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS -- Kimberly M. Nagy and Casey A. Hickman, both of 1500 Vineyard Drive, are
Federal convict Traficant has shamed the Valley and must be rejected
Opinion: James A. Traficant Jr. is a federal prisoner today not because the FBI, the Justice Department and
YOUNGSTOWN LTV likely to extend Copperweld bidding
LTV has said it will sell its profit-making Copperweld division as an ongoing business. By CYNTHIA
October rite set for Miss Riley, Mark Cretella
LIBERTY -- Mary and Albert H. Riley Jr. of Liberty announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary
4-H king, queen serve as mentors
The first full day of the fair was muggy and overcast. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
YOUNGSTOWN CIC plan shows positive results
One business has finished the six-year lease-to-own deal, and another company next door is starting
Warren school board OKs chief's contract
WARREN -- Delighted, happy and very pleased were descriptions board members gave of their feelings
GIRLS LITTLE LEAGUE Canfield shuts out Kentucky in regional tournament game
JOPLIN, Mo. -- Canfield's 11-12 Little League girls fast pitch softball team shut out the Kentucky
Giant Eagle moved to June in 2003
The change was made with the hope of attracting the best possible field of players. By PETE
Colucci leads ex-rep's team
The lawyer once suggested the former congressman is bipolar. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
Pa. landowner deer licenses will be on sale through Friday
MERCER, Pa. -- Friday is the last day to buy a landowner antlerless deer license in Pennsylvania.
GAIL WHITE Grandpa's co-conspirators go on memory runs
I was swimming at the Firestone pool with the children once when, out of the corner of my eye, I
YOUNGSTOWN Accused changes mind, wants to change plea
Once the suspect got the green light to talk to the judge, he refused to stop. By BOB JACKSON
Lawsuit filed against Smith Twp. trustees
Lawsuit filed against Smith Twp. trustees YOUNGSTOWN -- Smith Township trustees are being sued in
'Signs' delivers a unique style
Some of the film's eccentricities may take getting used to, but it expertly builds tension. By
By PATRICIA MEADE
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- It was one hell of a wake-up call.
BOARDMAN Officer will face conduct hearing
A date for a hearing will be set within 15 days. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
YOUNGSTOWN Diocese sets up panel on sexual abuse
Church officials wanted advisers from all walks of life. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION
SHOW RESULTS Winners
These results were reported from various events. Junior fair booth judging was Tuesday morning.
Schnelle-Murphy engagement is announced
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- Richard and Susan Schnelle of Farmington Hills, are announcing the
Ride for Sight bicycle race set
Ride for Sight bicycle race set NEW WATERFORD -- The New Waterford Lions Club will sponsor its
NOT IN THE CARDS Plan's ready to go but lacks money to make it reality
The woman's original plan was to start a residential cleaning service. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
THE PEOPLE REACT
THE PEOPLE REACT The prison sentence The Vindicator asked hundreds of its News Contacts on
NEW CASTLE 16 to face subpoenas in Kos slaying trial
The mother of a man already convicted in the killing will be called as a prosecution witness. By
YSU Union leaders support faculty and employees
If there's a strike, students may have to cross picket lines to attend commencement. By RON COLE
MAHONING RIVER Officials seek public comment on dredging plans
By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER LIBERTY -- The public will have an opportunity to
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick J. Gaia Jr., 38, of 33 Jade Circle, Canfield, and
Work on intersection
Work on intersection NEW WATERFORD -- Work is expected to begin Aug. 12 on a $652,257 project to