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VFW 3307, auxiliary install officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- A joint installation of officers was held by VFW Post 3307 and its auxiliary May 26 at

WASHINGTON Traficant still has voice on the Hill

More submissions by the convicted congressman into the official Congressional Record are

GAIL WHITE Luckily, the West was too wild for this family

"We're heading out West," my husband announced after dinner one evening. Immediately, my body

STAGE REVIEW 'Long Day's Journey' brings on the night

The Victorian Players take the audience through a family's harrowing summer day in 1912. By GARRY

VFW post holds installation ceremony

AUSTINTOWN -- The installation of officers for the 2002-2003 season was on the agenda when members

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Wayne Martin, 20, East Lucius Avenue,

VFW council auxiliary members hold installation of officers at Sebring post

SEBRING -- Mahoning County Council Auxiliary to the VFW held the election and installation of

YOUNGSTOWN Raids sever N.Y. cocaine link

The cocaine seized has a 'conservative' street value of $2.4 million, DEA agent says. By PATRICIA

Student press lacks freedom

Wanted: Responsible high school student who possesses strong leadership qualities. Willing to work

Indictments shut down S. Side crack marketplace

Customers came from Boardman, Canfield and Poland, police said. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

MAHONING COUNTY Grant applications

Eleven Mahoning County communities submitted applications for federal Community Development Block

MAHONING COUNTY 2 plead guilty to robbery at restaurant

Sentencing for the two men is set for July 31. By DAVID SKOLNICk VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

A classic in the making?

A classic in the making? There's something scary about Lennox Lewis' heavyweight title bout with

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Hitting lessons -- Steve Krivonak's hitting program will begin June 10th. Small groups

Breaking barriers at work

Thursday's speakers argued that labor-management partnerships could save some dying companies. By

Ex-cop convicted of trespassing and menacing

BROOKFIELD -- A former township police officer has been convicted of misdemeanor charges of menacing

SHENANGO VALLEY Consolidation idea is not done deal, leader says

Residents of the five municipalities are invited to attend the committee meetings to express their

Animal cruelty charge dismissed against man

Animal cruelty charge dismissed against man YOUNGSTOWN -- Charges of animal cruelty and improper

No rape charges will be filed in case

CANFIELD -- No charges will be filed in the alleged rape of a male 19-year-old special needs student

AUSTINTOWN Cops say a party preceded slaying

A detective is attempting to talk to the partygoers today. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

YOUNGSTOWN YWCA Offficers and awards

The YWCA of Youngstown installed officers and board members and issued honors during its annual

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Janet Griffin, 4626 Fitzgerald, Youngstown, boy, June 6. Shawn and Sheila Algaier,

COLUMBIANA CO. Treasurer appreciates postage funds

The treasurer's office will have postage for second-half real estate tax bills. By NANCY TULLIS

DIVISION I SOFTBALL Spartans done in by missed chances

A controversial call in the 11th inning took a run off the board in Boardman's 1-0 loss to

Competent for trial

Competent for trial WARREN -- A Youngstown man has been found competent to stand trial in the

Welcome Wagon officers are inducted

ELLSWORTH -- The Welcome Wagon of Canfield held an installation ceremony and a brunch May 18 at

Spartans done in by missed chances

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF ASHLAND -- It wasn't supposed to end this way. That's

Junior Seton installs new leaders

ELLSWORTH -- Members of Junior Seton ended the season with a luncheon and installation of officers

WARREN RAID FBI: Money believed to be from gambling

Many neighbors said they hadn't seen any suspicious activity at the home. By DENISE DICK and

One bad apple doesn't justify mass drug tests

Opinion: EDITOR: As executive director of the Ohio Association of Public School Employees, I wanted to take

BOARDMAN Police await test results, more facts in man's death

John K. Ruble Sr. was killed as he attempted to stop a man who stole his wife's purse. BOARDMAN --

CITY VEHICLES Regulations

Details on the regulations now governing the use of city vehicles: The mayor has full discretion

COLUMBIANA CO. Treasurer appreciates money for postage

The treasurer's office will have postage for second-half real estate tax bills. By NANCY TULLIS

BOARDMAN Cop placed on leave during probe

No charges have been filed against the police officer in the abduction of a woman Sunday morning.

HOWLAND Rehab center raises funds for expansion

Construction for the expansion could begin in 2003. HOWLAND -- Children's Rehabilitation Center

George isn't at all curious about a rock star's opinion of mining -- good for him

Opinion: Over the years, members of the Senate of the United States have learned that the easiest way to pack

Pink concert canceled

xxxxx PITTSBURGH -- The Pink concert, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. today at the Amphitheatre at Station

OFFICERS Canfield Jr. Women's League holds installation ceremony

Committee heads and project chairmen were listed and past presidents acknowledged. CANFIELD -- An

LOCAL

LOCAL Scrappers seek P.A. announcer NILES -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will hold tryouts for

ASWA chapter seats officers during meeting in Howland

HOWLAND -- Youngstown Chapter of the American Society of Women Accountants will install officers for

YOUNGSTOWN Man gets his 6th music citation

Police were leaving a call on the North Side when they heard the loud music. By PATRICIA MEADE

Marissa couldn't help Spartans

ASHLAND -- Through 12 innings of twists and turns, Marissa Bartholomew could only sit and watch.

LAWRENCE CO. PROPERTY Officials to set tax ratio at 100%

The county wants to delay reassessment for a year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU

JERRY MCGEE | PROFILE Plugging away, but struggling on tour

The East Palestine native isn't having fun these days. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

GAME TIME Today

Who: Mets (Leiter 5-5) at Indians (Baez 5-4). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM (570), Fox

NORTH STAR STEEL Buyer confirms plan to keep tube mill running

Plant officials expect to release details on the employees' new wage and benefit package by month's

WARREN Owner wants to raze old house

One city resident believes the house should be preserved as a piece of downtown history. By DENISE

Youngstown makes a bid for high-tech companies

Opinion: While we remain convinced that the city of Youngstown would have benefited to a greater extent had

TRUMBULL FAIR Rising country band to play

The July event will open with two days of harness racing. By AMY HOUSLEY and STEPHEN SIFF

Parenting program

Parenting program LIBERTY -- Humility of Mary Health Partners is offering "It's a Family Affair:

SECURITY VS. LIBERTY

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Figuring out the rights of detained illegal immigrants in the wake of Sept. 11 has

Patrolman talks woman out of bridge jump

Patrolman talks woman out of bridge jump SALEM -- Police closed the West State Street railroad

BECKY SHER | Hype New ideas in fries and fragrance

Fab fragrance Once you've finished painting your nails with After Hours, and lining your eyes with

PEACE COUNCIL Local group opposes war

The group pledged to resist 'endless war' and erosion of civil liberties. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

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