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Stories published June 5, 2002

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TRUMBULL COUNTY Party officials

The county's Democratic and Republican parties held their reorganizational meetings Tuesday at which


GROVE CITY, PA. Strawberry Festival begins Thursday

The festival will feature 10 musical acts over its four-day run. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Music -- from


AGENDA

AGENDA THURSDAY Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Technical Advisory Committee, 10 a.m.,


Bases juiced, as are players

Once upon a time, a report detailing how professional athletes cheat and abuse their bodies with


MAHONING VALLEY Census figures show an average rise of $10K in wages from '90

Gains in the Valley still don't match the salaries and home values in the Akron-Cleveland metro


Heart Walk kickoff

Heart Walk kickoff YOUNGSTOWN -- The 2002 Heart Children for Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana


WARREN Democratic vice chairman moves up in Tuesday's election

Trumbull Republicans re-elected their party chairman to another term. By DAVID SKOLNICK


YSU ENROLLMENT Going up

After more than a decade of significant declines, enrollment at Youngstown State University has


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Man found dead after missing work

AUSTINTOWN -- Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in his apartment


MAHONING COUNTY Judge seals documents in drug case

A prosecutor said public access to court documents would harm the reputations of people alleged to


YSU Enrollment keeps rising

It's the third consecutive semester that enrollment has increased. By RON COLE VINDICATOR


AREA

AREA Tiffany's offers heavyweight bout BOARDMAN -- Tiffany's Bar & amp; Grille in Club


WARREN Ex-cop receives jail time

The defense attorney said the sentence was 'very harsh' and he will try to get his client out of


Boardman cop is put on leave

BOARDMAN -- A member of the Boardman Police Department has been placed on administrative leave with


Road to close for race

Road to close for race AUSTINTOWN -- Norquest Boulevard from state Route 46 to the entrance of


Will Congress protect investors or swindlers?

Opinion: If Congress had any doubt that the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 requires


HERMITAGE Arbiters work on teachers contract

Any settlement proposed by the panel won't be binding on either party. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- A three-


Spot paving planned

Spot paving planned HOWLAND -- Ohio Department of Transportation crews will be spot paving state


WARREN Party gets votes of confidence

Trumbull Republicans re-elected their party chairman to another term. By DAVID SKOLNICK


YOUNGSTOWN Official: Collect lost funds

Council members and the finance director discussed revenue enhancements. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Tobin calls abuse policy 'effective'

The proposal is similar to the diocese's plan. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR


Dr. Mark Hostettler, medical director of the Alliance Community Hospital, left, and Nick Baird,

Dr. Mark Hostettler, medical director of the Alliance Community Hospital, left, and Nick Baird,


WARREN Niles woman's attorneys seek time in murder trial

WARREN -- Attorneys representing a Niles woman accused of killing her children 30 years ago asked a


CLASS B LEAGUE Propane extends winning streak; Becdir snaps slide

YSU recruit Kevin Libeg had a six-hitter in Line Drive's win over Livi and Rondinelli had 20 hits


Storms cause damage in Columbiana County

Storms cause damage in Columbiana County LEETONIA -- There were scattered reports of damage from a


TRAFICANT CASE Judge gives Bucci probation

The congressman has hired a lawyer and wants his sentencing to be delayed 60 days. By PATRICIA


AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball

BASEBALL Tri-T Pony (13-14) Struthers Gridiron 11, Boardman R & amp;J Trucking 2 -- Mike


BASEBALL DRAFT Mooney grad Bushey selected by Rockies

The former Cardinals star will play with Notre Dame in NCAA Tournament. SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The


AUSTINTOWN Police hunt killer who strangled a mother in her home

The victim's neighbors describe her as a good mother. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


GIRARD SCHOOLS Shoaf pleads innocent to felony charges

By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Facing felony charges has been "very


GM Lordstown makes case for new small-car models

Opinion: Add high-quality products to the other attributes of the General Motors' Lordstown assembly


YOUNGSTOWN Couple sentenced on drug convictions

The husband is going to prison. The wife was placed on probation. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


SALEM Rep explains funding law

Council members said they only want a fair share of local government funds. By NANCY TULLIS


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas R. McTigue, 22, of 3850 Triplie Ave., Suite 492, San


LORDSTOWN GM says decision is likely by Sept.

GM officials understand the delays are causing anxiety in the Mahoning Valley, a corporate spokesman


AUSTINTOWN Families encouraged to prepare for attack

Place in a bag what you need for up to 72 hours in a public shelter, the EMA director advised. By


WARREN Police charge 3 city workers

Two are charged with breaking and entering, and the third is charged with complicity. By DENISE


BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Niles McKinley High School -- is where the Red Dragons camp for fourth-sixth grade boys


COLLEGE NOTES Area students

BALDWIN WALLACE Tara Gruskiewicz and Nicole Drouhard, juniors on the outdoor track team from


MAHONING VALLEY Real estate merger to offer 'one-stop shopping'

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR WARREN -- Two local real


Judge Wells should throw the book at Traficant

Opinion: Judge Wells should throw the book at Traficant EDITOR: I have written to Judge Lesley Brooks


Boardman duo ready for Dayton

Weight men Evan Beard and Steve Vallos have fun while they compete. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


Summary of police activity:

Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN May 28 Theft: A woman reported her ATM/debit card was


In eBay case, police to seek informal resolution

ROGERS -- Police have decided not to file formal charges against a 13-year-old Beaver Local Middle


Commissioners don't choose Sugar's company for contract

WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners followed the advice of their lawyer and denied a $279,000


Campbell girl scares e-mail friend in hoax

CAMPBELL -- A concerned e-mail pal sent police to the home of a 15-year-old city girl who claimed


2 teen girls report threat by man

AUSTINTOWN -- Two teen-age girls reported a man pointed a gun at them and threatened to kill them as


GETTING IT RIGHT

AUSTINTOWN -- A traffic accident in which a 7-year-old girl was struck while riding her bicycle


PREP PREVIEW State softball

Who: Boardman (27-4) vs. Cincinnati Sycamore (16-10) What: Division I state semifinal. When:


GAIL WHITE If you want to teach a kid, get a kid to teach

How do you convince a classroom of fourth-graders that smoking is bad for them? A lesson from the


MINOR LEAGUES Scrappers stock begins to rise with baseball draft

The Class A short-season team gets most of its players from baseball's draft. By BRIAN RICHESSON


STATE TRACK QUALIFIERS Division I

BOYS Fitch: Davanzo Tate (200). Boardman: Steve Vallos (discus), Evan Beard (shot put, discus),


PRIORITY MAIL IS ANYTHING BUT

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: It's been a rough stretch for the U.S. Postal Service. The USPS has had to react to


GAME TIME Today

Who: Nets at Lakers When: 9 p.m. TV: NBC Channels 21, 3, 9 and 11


BOARDMAN SOFTBALL Eastwood's motto used by motivated Spartans

Cincinnati Sycamore is Thursday's opponent in the state semifinals. By BRIAN RICHESSON


BASEBALL Ex-Boardman star awaits pick

Nic Moga, undefeated pitcher for the College of Wooster this season, has professional hopes. By