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CATHOLIC CHURCH Laity watch conference of bishops
Thursday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, or USCCB, gathers here in the sun-glazed buckle
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. DeVicchio, 36, of 759 Greenfield Drive, Boardman, and
Survey: Abusers deserve no mercy
As the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops readies to meet Thursday to consider a policy on the
FLAG DAY IN YOUNGSTOWN A banner effort
Youngstown residents plan to show off their colors and American pride Friday. By ROGER G. SMITH
Lionizing a loser promotes the wrong values
Opinion: From the celebrities who appeared to be in boxer Mike Tyson's corner before Saturday's heavyweight
Keeping the faith amid a crisis
Catholics are disappointed in the conduct of some priests, but their faith remains unshaken. By
Gas station robbed
Gas station robbed YOUNGSTOWN -- A man in sunglasses held a white rag over his mouth and told the
Guilty in traffic death
Guilty in traffic death WARREN -- A Hermitage, Pa., woman has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor
Keeping the faith
Catholics are disappointed in the conduct of some priests, but the scandal has not shaken their
Volunteer firefighters sponsor rummage sale
Volunteer firefighters sponsor rummage sale LAKE MILTON -- A rummage sale sponsored by Craig Beach
Kimberli Dillinger, Brian Swauger to exchange vows in early July
AUSTINTOWN -- Announcement is being made of plans for the upcoming wedding of Kimberli Dillinger and
YOUNGSTOWN Parks department faces budget crunch
The department has enough money for eight workers to cut tall grass at vacant homes. By ROGER G.
YOUNGSTOWN Arsonist is sentenced to 5 years in prison
The MLK Boulevard man isn't eligible for early release. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
LOCAL
LOCAL Boardman girls to run at N.C. State RALEIGH, N.C -- Brittany Durkin, Gina Mavrikis, Sarah
YOUNGSTOWN Suspect freed then returned to jail same day
The man was jailed after he tested positive for marijuana use. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
MAHONING VALLEY Study rates area poor for business
Some elected officials haven't focused on working in the best interests of the Valley, a regional
By ROGER G. SMITH
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mariae Brooks started hanging an American
NEW CASTLE, PA. City plans storm sewers for Balph Avenue area
City officials expect to award a contract for work on the Mercer Street sanitary sewer project. By
SURVEY Sexual abuse
Darlene Torday of Berlin Center, a non-Catholic: Any priest, past or future, caught abusing children
Holly Dragomir, Dan Wytko to marry July 27
MILTON TOWNSHIP -- Paul and Judy Wytko of Milton Township are announcing the engagement of their
MERCER COUNTY Regional police seek part-timers
The department accepted delivery of three new cruisers this week. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Why is another mental health court necessary?
Opinion: Why is another mental health court necessary? EDITOR: After reading two of Bob Jackson's
SVI Consolidation forum to be held Monday at Sharon auditorium
Concentrations of poverty, restricted housing and economic polarization are some of the issues to be
City works on reducing abuse of city cars
Opinion: Trying to get city employees to scale back the use of city cars for personal travel is only slightly
Young racers are all geared up
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Freddie Seitz has been gearing up for
Planners OK school's move
COLUMBIANA -- A New Waterford truck-driving school outgrowing its space there will move here in
GAIL WHITE Birthdays are occasion to celebrate family
Emilia "Millie" Sloan of Austintown celebrated her 70th birthday April 23. Carol Shannon of
MAHONING COUNTY State review affirms need to improve CSEA
The county could collect nearly $500,000 a month more in child support with better case management.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Judge mulls request to delay activating reassessment 1 year
A hearing will likely be scheduled before June 25. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
YOUNGSTOWN HMHP breaks ground on heart, vascular center
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners
Death reports false
Death reports false GREENVILLE, Pa. -- A Grove City man reported killed in a Saturday morning
Demolition to begin at area school
EAST PALESTINE -- Demolition of the 1912 portion of East Palestine Elementary School is to begin
WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP State doles out reimbursement
Five properties are scheduled for demolition. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MINERAL
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Jack Willison of Canfield and his 1959 Chevy received one of the Editor's Choice
WARREN Teachers, board approve agreement
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- The school board and teachers union have
MAHONING VALLEY Study rates area as poor for business
Some elected officials haven't focused on working in the best interests of the Valley, a regional
Engel-Johns engagement is announced
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Amy Engel and Jeremy Johns, both of 8398 Magnolia Ave., are announcing their
YOUNGSTOWN Man is shot to death on S. Side
This is the city's first homicide since a deadly double arson May 2. By PATRICIA MEADE
TRUMBULL COUNTY Howland chief tells of raid in December
The police chief said he issued the press release because he was told the search warrant was going
Tirpack-Ward wedding set for Aug. 17
BOARDMAN -- Ken and Marian Tirpack, 817 Trailwood Drive, are announcing plans for the forthcoming
LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief proposes building of a centralized station
Liberty's fire chief says the department is looking to buy a ladder truck next year. By TIM YOVICH
POLAND TOWNSHIP Trustees get bids for roads
The township has been unable to resolve a problem with a pager bill. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Stephanie DeVore, Patrick Buckley will be married July 20 in Wooster
WOOSTER -- Stephanie DeVore and Patrick Buckley, both of 1006 Oakhill, are planning a July 20
MVSD Board settles claims with building company
Gilbane Building Co. agreed to drop a $250,000 claim in return for the board's decision. By
BASEBALL Looking for family fun? Check out the Express
The team is expanding promotions and publicity to become more popular in the community. By JOHN
WARREN Noon in the Park series features musicians from the area
The program started in 1976. WARREN -- The 26th annual Noon in the Park series begins at noon
Miss D'Amico, Andrew D'Apolito to wed in August
Michele Lee D'Amico of Austintown and Andrew Carl D'Apolito of Youngstown are planning to be married
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SHARON, PA. Pickup crashes into church
The truck will be examined for mechanical problems, police said. SHARON, Pa. -- The Rev. John
SALEM Motorist fined after accident
The driver hit the library director while he was walking through an intersection. By NORMAN LEIGH
Angela Miller, Anthony Venable to wed Aug. 17
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announced by Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Miller Sr., 435 Mistletoe Ave., are plans for the
MAHONING VALLEY Probe leads to drug charges
The defendant was expected to appear in federal court later today. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Jaime Guzman to be bride of John Yohman
NORTH JACKSON -- James and Dorothy Guzman, 10427 New Road, are announcing the engagement of their
SCHEDULE Youngstown Express
Today -- Southern Ohio, 6 p.m. Thursday -- at Murrysville, 7 p.m. Saturday -- Lima, 1 p.m. (DH)
BEAUTY Q & amp;A
Q. We are about to renovate our bathroom. What kind of lighting is best for applying makeup? We have
Shelly Greenlee, Jerome McConnell to be married
BOARDMAN -- Shelly Greenlee and Jerome McConnell, both of Boardman, will be married July 6. The
FINDINGS
FINDINGS CSEA audit Key findings and recommendations included in a performance audit of the
WARREN Talented teen bands to try to Tune It Up
Concerts run Wednesday evenings in Courthouse Park beginning June 19. WARREN -- Young musicians
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials change tax-assessment ratio
The county millage rate will likely drop to about 4 mills. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Board of education approves renovation, construction plans
The Chaney auditorium will be renovated and an auditorium will be built at the new high school. By
MAHONING TOWNSHIP Officials plan to schedule meeting, public hearing on new waterline
Zoning regulations involving fireworks stores are to be made more specific. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Parents announce Zappia-Persohn engagement
The engagement of Tanya M. Zappia of Pulaski, Pa., and D. Michael Persohn of East Liverpool is
LEAVITTSBURG Community group plans health study
The hydrogen sulfide levels recorded have not exceeded what's deemed harmful by state officials.
NEWTON FALLS Council fails at chance to set recall election
Potential candidates have been unable to file petitions. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
2002 ROSTER Youngstown Express
NamePos.Yr.CollegeHometown Brad WhitmanInf.-OFJr.Elon (N.C.)Canfield Brad
IN JEOPARDY Park projects
The parks, projects and dollar values that face funding cuts because of the city budget crunch:
LIBERTY Regional director rages at UAW for ousting him
The former union director said the UAW's mandatory retirement policy is 'archaic, flagrantly
Drill shows strengths
Officials had trouble staying in touch with one another via radio. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
FORBES RANKINGS Best places
TOP 10 1. San Diego, Calif. 2. Santa Rosa, Calif. 3. Las Vegas 4. Ventura, Calif. 5.
Officials trying to identify woman found dead in ditch
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HOWLAND -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is trying