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Stories published June 4, 2002

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Fan's quest for grill ends in sweet victory

Wayne Mancino has a small office with a red awning on Market Street in Boardman. If you ever drive


Clemson 'cool' about chances

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF Christen Clemson thought about the question for a moment,


By TIM YOVICH

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- "We're going buggy on Squaw Creek Drive," Art


Cicadas Bug a Girard Neighborhood

Cicadas have infested the neighborhood, leaving homeowners busy sweeping up. By TIM YOVICH


NEWTON FALLS Council has yet to set special vote

Debate about filling an open council seat dominated village council's meeting. NEWTON FALLS --


Woman found dead at apartment

AUSTINTOWN -- Police and the Mahoning County Coroner's Office are investigating the case of a woman


YOUNGSTOWN Jury finds Shawn Greene guilty of murder

The South Sider will be sentenced Thursday to 18 years to life in prison. By BOB JACKSON


YOUNGSTOWN Traficant's voting record panned

Two Northeast Ohio congressmen received perfect scores from the lobbying group. By DAVID SKOLNICK


REUNIONS

XThe 80th Beight family reunion will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. June 16 at Hoffmaster Pavilion.


Indictment handed up

Indictment handed up CLEVELAND -- A federal grand jury has handed up an indictment in U.S.


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball

BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) Sluggers 5, Commercial Neon 2 -- Tyler Stanley, Calvin Clayton, and


LERNERVILLE SPEEDWAY

LERNERVILLE SPEEDWAY Sprint Feature 1. Rod George, Kittanning. 2. Ed Lynch Jr., Apollo. 3. Jamie


WARREN Pledged money will support events

Events such as Noon in the Park, Chalk on the Walk and Opening Night will continue. WARREN -- The


HOMELAND PROTECTION INC. Experts say radiation detectors are useless

If you hear a radiation detector alarm go off, it's too late, an expert said. NEW YORK (AP) -- A


YOUNGSTOWN Suspect sought in drive-by shooting

An eyewitness to the shooting said the South Side neighborhood is getting crazy. YOUNGSTOWN --


Agassi moves on

Agassi moves on For the second time in as many matches, Andre Agassi, the oldest player left in


Mercer County receives Pennsylvania housing grant

SHARON, Pa. -- Mercer County Community Action Agency has been awarded a $148,613 state grant to help


CICADAS Fast facts

Size: Adult cicadas tend to be large (about 1 to 2 inches), and most North American species have


GORDON JAMES CAREER CENTER School's out -- for good

The center will close today after 25 years. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Second chance to be civil

Opinion: Life offers so few second chances that it's a shame to pass one up. But the Newton Falls Civil


STATE QUALIFIERS

STATE QUALIFIERS Division III track & amp; field BOYS Columbiana: Derek Garrod (100,


Tod fund-raiser

Tod fund-raiser YOUNGSTOWN -- Sunday's Miracle Network Telethon raised more than $840,000,


YOUNGSTOWN Sex crime program offers tips

Law enforcement officials learn that the Internet is 'not just a world of make-believe.' By


Nursing home inspector resigns

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Board of Health accepted "with regret" the resignation of Nancy Potter,


SHARON School board to borrow additional $3 million

The bond issue will cost the average residential taxpayer about $30 more a year. By HAROLD GWIN


Father and son deemed 'significant suburban drug dealers'

STRUTHERS -- Officers have confiscated 20 ounces, or 1.25 pounds, of compressed powder cocaine, drug


WARREN Juvenile released from Youth Services

A ruling on the boy's case states that the court failed to make sure the boy's guardian was notified


BROOKFIELD Former officer charged with menacing

If convicted , the former police officer could receive up to seven months in jail and a $1,250 fine,


Drug and gun charges

Drug and gun charges YOUNGSTOWN -- A cracked windshield led to drug and gun charges against


CANFIELD The Hot Rod Super Nationals draws crowd topping 51,000

The sheriff's department had no accident calls at this year's event. CANFIELD -- Troopers from the


BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Daniel and Dana Phillips, 5162 Oakcrest Ave., Youngstown, boy, May 31 (correction).


CANFIELD Troopers write 156 tickets during Super Nats weekend

The patrol also made four DUI arrests and handled five car accidents. CANFIELD -- Troopers from


HUBBARD Sidewalk funding receives initial OK

Councilwoman Bonnie Viele asked for legislation concerning a travel policy. By TIM YOVICH


MINOR LEAGUES

MINOR LEAGUES TRIPLE A INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE North Division WLPct.GB Scranton


SANDLOT BASEBALL Riordan Sports gains 12-7 win over Lazart

Jeff Donston and Josh Pratt keyed Riordan Sports' attack in the Class B League. STRUTHERS -- Jeff


CANFIELD TWP. Sports center ruling delayed

The proposed complex is being promoted as one of the largest in the state. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


AUTO INDUSTRY Cavalier, Sunfire sales increase

GM sales were off 12 percent despite strong sales for the Cavalier. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS DETROIT


Grand jury gets case

Grand jury gets case WARREN -- A Trumbull County grand jury will soon decide if a 24-year-old


BASEBALL/SOFTBALL

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Liberty Township Baseball Association -- will hold an All-Star tournament for


WARREN Group courts kids for tennis

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A local group wants to see more inner-city


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Ciolli, 25, of 3480 Flo Lor Drive #2D, Youngstown,


MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES American League Detroit 7, Boston 6, 10 innings Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 1


NEW CASTLE Store operator in jail on drug charges

Issa Haddad will likely be deported after he serves his prison term. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;ABERNATHY & lt;/B & gt;,

& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;ABERNATHY & lt;/B & gt;, Cynthia Ellen, 96, of


EVERYBODY ELSE'S SPORT

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Any sport sounds stupid on paper. Sitting in a boat dangling a string in the


Revised budget narrows revenue-spending gap

The district is still looking at a 3-mill property tax increase. SHARON, Pa.-- The Sharon City


MERCER CO. MAN Inmate commits suicide in cell

The killer hanged himself between inmate bed checks, a prison spokeswoman said. By HAROLD GWIN