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Mercer County gets 10 recreational grants
MERCER, Pa. -- The state has approved 10 recreational grants totaling nearly $350,000 to aid park,
DIVISION II Chatman hurdles his way to 2 finals
The Ursuline senior qualified for today's finals in the 110 and 300 hurdles at the Division II state
DIVISION I Harding enjoys good day
Treymayne Warfield plus the 4x100 and 4x400 relays qualified for today's Division I finals. By
Insurance change means end of hospital boards
A three-member board was appointed to take over responsibilities. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
New rescue truck stands tall, offers all
The new truck was put into service right away after recent thunderstorms. By JoANNE VIVIANO
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Listings
Wickliffe Christian Church, 3939 Potomac Ave., Austintown. Theme: God's Great Gallery: Exploring
Ricciardi is state champ
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF DAYTON -- There is a wound on Anna Marie Ricciardi's left
Lori Schmalzried, Mark Mikulka set date for Aug. 3
GIRARD -- Jim and Pam Schmalzried, 720 Churchill Road, are announcing the engagement of their
Kristi Powell, Mr. McGivern to be married
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement is being made by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Powell, 3899 Timber Lane, of the
Suspect in drug dealing released after posting bail
STRUTHERS -- The younger half of what police call a father-and-son suburban drug dealing team was
MVSD Official: Water quality is fine
The agency's chief engineer says the water is safe to drink. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Second-half tax bills mailed earlier this year
Second-half tax bills mailed earlier this year YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Treasurer's
HERMITAGE Man charged in burglaries
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- When the owner of Kilgore's Sales & amp; Service noticed that money was
Man goes from hero to felon in seven months
The MLK Boulevard man is likely to get four years in prison when he's sentenced. By BOB JACKSON
Retirees will go to Canada to buy prescription medicines
SHARON, Pa. -- A busload of retirees from Mercer and other nearby counties will journey to Hamilton,
YOUNGSTOWN Man changes mind, pleads guilty
A trial in February ended with jurors deadlocked at 11-1 in favor of conviction. By BOB JACKSON
More bad news on Ohio education
Opinion: A report from the U.S. Bureau of the Census released Monday should be required reading for those
Maplewood rallies
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF DAYTON -- The Maplewood High 4x800 boys relay doesn't
DIVISION I TRACK Bland learns 'lesson' failing to retain her title
The Boardman sophomore is determined to learn a lesson from not repeating as state high jump champ.
Repec's hits power Line Drive to victory
STRUTHERS -- Matt Repec had two hits, one a double, as Line Drive Academy defeated Roth Brothers 7-2
Ponigar-Toto wedding plans are completed
Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Carri Lyn Ponigar and James Henry Toto, both of Worthington,
Giles leads Bucs
Giles leads Bucs Brian Giles hit a three-run double in the fifth inning to lead the Pittsburgh
MERCER COUNTY Authority will help company, agency
American Cap plans to expand its Wheatland operation, and Community Counseling Center wants to
NEW CASTLE Fighting county on tax delay
Officials say the reassessment was fair and the appeals process will take care of any problems. By
MARRIAGE Institution likely to remain a fixture
Some couples are taking their time before making a commitment. ST. LOUIS -- Love and marriage --
Ellen Knight, Matthew Rarick are engaged
AUSTINTOWN -- The engagement of Ellen Knight and Matthew Rarick, both of 4514 Woodridge Drive, is
Balko-Komlanc wedding to be held in August
Plans have been completed for the upcoming marriage of Kelli Marie Balko, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Here are the road projects the Ohio and Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation are planning to
Here are the road projects the Ohio and Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation are planning to
Stalker used mail, Internet to terrorize
Erik Bowker could get up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced later this year. By BOB
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XAlliance Area Retired Teachers Association will meet for lunch at noon June 21 at
Associated Press
Associated Press LEARNING GOOD MANNERS: Ann Marie Sabath discusses proper and improper ways to
Judge to decide whether test for police will be given again
The promotional exam consists of 125 multiple choice questions, city officials said. By PEGGY
LAWRENCE COUNTY Area businessman to face trial in scam involving scrap tires
Another victim paid more than $94,000 for scrap tires. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Tennessee man thought
Davis loses union endorsement
The UAW leadership felt Warren Davis broke his word about running for regional director, a union
Man waives preliminary hearing
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The last person accused in a suspected cocaine ring has waived his right to a
COLUMBIANA CO. Workers get raises in contract
The director said the contract covers 96 employees in a wide range of pay levels and jobs. By
McDonald police chief found dead
McDONALD -- Police Chief Alan R. DeLuga was found dead Friday in his home. The Trumbull County
Theater sale appears likely
The Columbia Theatre Inc. board of directors wants the money upfront in cash. By HAROLD GWIN
PROFICIENCY TESTS
PROFICIENCY TESTS Latest results Percentage of fourth- and sixth-graders who passed all sections
Maplewood's Clemson shatters record in discus
The Maplewood senior fired the discus 157-1 to eclipse the previous Division III state record of
MERCER COUNTY Authority sues Winner over fees
A suggestion to submit the dispute to binding arbitration wasn't acceptable, the authority's
Palestine talk
Palestine talk McDONALD -- The Rev. Andrew Bush will speak of the challenge of deeper engagement
Cutting supply line addresses only one part of the problem
Opinion: The seizure of cocaine estimated to have a "conservative" street value of $2.4 million and the
Boy pleads innocent to raping 4 children
Boy pleads innocent to raping 4 children YOUNGSTOWN -- A 13-year-old Campbell boy has pleaded
CLEVELAND Man to pay for faking tax papers
Restitution to banks will likely be $68,000, prosecutor says. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
Legal secretaries award scholarships
The Trumbull County Legal Secretaries Association is announcing winners of the 2002-03 Margaret G.
In Valley, 91% pass Ohio reading test
Canfield posted the highest scores on the fourth- and sixth-grade proficiency tests. By RON COLE
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Miles B. Hogan, 38, of 2104 Russell, Youngstown, and Mary J.
Pan Am families: Libya must meet demands
Pan Am families: Libya must meet demands WASHINGTON -- Families of Pan Am 103 victims said Friday
Man pleads innocent in 21-year-old murder case
The suspect was ordered held without bond pending a trial this summer. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
DIV. II TRACK Murray sets 200 mark at state
Girard's freshman advanced in three events to today's finals. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
HOW AREA STATE QUALIFIERS FARED
DIVISION I FTQ: Failed to qualify; ATF: Advanced to finals BOYS Fitch: Davanzo Tate (200,
Christian concert
Christian concert BOARDMAN -- Boardman Christian Church will be host for a free Christian concert