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Stories published June 13, 2002

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

YOUNGSTOWN Commission questions plan to replace deck

The board wants a parking lot plan that addresses three issues. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


ZIMOMRA CASE Officer's attorney fears bias from coverage by the press

Sgt. James Zimomra is accused of assaulting two people during an arrest. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Jail crowding

Jail crowding WARREN -- County officials are asking the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and


COLUMBIANA CO. Official: Cut back on travel amid crisis

The commissioners hired an outside law firm to represent them in a lawsuit filed by the Columbiana


YOUNGSTOWN Citizens Corps panel meets for first time

The local council appears to be the first one in Ohio. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE


Though the singer begins her last tour Friday, she plans to stay busy by pursuing acting roles.

Though the singer begins her last tour Friday, she plans to stay busy by pursuing acting roles. By


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball

BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) Sluggers 7, Line Drive Academy 2 -- Sluggers handed Line Drive its


Noise polluter has earned quiet time in county jail

Opinion: Jamar A. Jones, who has been cited six times for violating the city of Youngstown's noise ordinance,


YOUNGSTOWN POLICE Traffic unit to assist patrol cars

YOUNGSTOWN -- Deployment of afternoon shift traffic and juvenile units in recent weeks is designed


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YOUNGSTOWN Accused were in court before

Two of the eight men are not in custody, according to jail officials. By PATRICIA MEADE


BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Valley Sports in Struthers -- is accepting registrations for Dom Daltorio basketball


MOVIE REVIEW 'Scooby-Doo' flick should be buried

The movie's scenarists should have spent more time writing a plot and less on the less-than-special


SHARON School board delays vote on bond issue

The search is down to six candidates, and the board hopes to make an appointment by July 1. By


Man arrested, dog killed during search

AUSTINTOWN -- Police killed a pit bull and arrested a Carnegie Avenue man on a charge of heroin


SITES

SITES Alliance Community Outreach Program, 2051 Niles Road S.E., Howland, (330) 369-1441; Antioch


TRUMBULL COUNTY Political watchdogs convene

The group plans to meet again in July. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL BUREAU HOWLAND --


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Cher What: "Living Proof Farewell Tour" With: Cyndi Lauper When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday


New noise resolution best for Boardman residents

Opinion: New noise resolution best for Boardman residents EDITOR: The June 7 letter criticizing the


LAWRENCE COUNTY Former commissioner files lawsuit against three on board

The county asked that the lawsuit be dismissed because county commissioners do not set salaries.


NEW CASTLE Board mulls school options

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The school district is


YOUNGSTOWN Homicide victim was wanted in assault

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Two days before Marquell L. McClain


LOCAL

LOCAL Rooners in tourney TROY -- B.B. Rooners, the Mahoning Valley team of the Greater Akron


DRAFT

DRAFT Committee proposal Provisions of an ad hoc committee proposal being considered by the U.S.


MVSD State objects to deal

The attorney general says she will not approve the settlement. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


Wolf sanctuary benefits

Wolf sanctuary benefits Fund-raising events for the Richard E. Flauto Wolf Sanctuary will be this


COLUMBIANA Board OKs workers' contract

The two-year contract is effective July 1. COLUMBIANA -- The Columbiana board of education


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Charles and Grace McMonagle of Honolulu are announcing the birth of their second child, a daughter,


CANFIELD SCHOOLS Official to begin talks with East Liverpool

Hiscox says he is considering several options. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD --


Brawl brings charges against another adult

Brawl brings charges against another adult SHARON, Pa. -- A second adult has been charged in the


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY The rewards of being a Special Olympics 'hugger'

My teens both belong to Boardman High School's Key Club. Key Clubs are terrific organizations


Proposed national policy is weak, say heads of 2 dioceses in valleys

Two bishops in the region think zero tolerance should mean zero tolerance. By D.A. WILKINSON


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Joseph and Jennifer Gallo, 6372 Tara Drive, Youngstown, boy, June 12. Lee


Fulfilling dreams

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER LORDSTOWN -- From $2,000 to $20,000 in three years,


LERNEVILLE SPEEDWAY

LERNEVILLE SPEEDWAY RACING RESULTS (Sarver, Pa.) Bluebird School Bus Feature -- 1. Bob Egley,


FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL MVCA's JACK ARVIN CLASSIC RED 16, WHITE 8 Red0808--16 White0800--8 RED -- Brad


YOUNGSTOWN Historical society will unveil portrait at annual event

The portrait was recently repaired. YOUNGSTOWN -- The first showing of an 1821 portrait of Dr.


WARREN Motorist is sentenced to 3 years

The defendant apologized to the victim's family. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


SHARPSVILLE, PA. Council votes to take property

The borough wants the land for a bus passenger comfort station shelter and a parking lot. By


CLASS B BASEBALL Rondinelli edges past Roth, 7-6

STRUTHERS -- Rondinelli snapped a 4-4 tie as it scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning


MAHONING COUNTY Former chairmen advise new Dem leader

One former chairman told the new leader not to get involved in economic development; another gave


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Pace, 31, of 432 Auburndale Ave., Youngstown,


ROOTSTOWN NEOUCOM chooses first woman president

NEOUCOM's new president has degrees in medicine, law and business administration. By RON COLE


Electing an Afghan leader hasn't been a pretty process

Opinion: Watching the construction of a government in Afghanistan is something akin to watching sausage being


HMHP to erect center

YOUNGSTOWN -- There may be more joint ventures between Humility of Mary Health Partners and its


East Liverpool leader sues

Richard Wolf's lawsuit claims that the school board did not inform him of the time and place of


CLASS B LEAGUE

CLASS B LEAGUE RIORDAN'S SPORTS 11, BECDIR 3 Becdir20001--355 Riordans20108--1192 Jay Yorty,


ARTHUR GOLDSTONE Furniture chairman: a loyal leader

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Goldsteins' chairman expected perfection but gave loyalty. By DON


GREENVILLE, PA. Council to seek needed funds

One official said it could be up to eight weeks before any funds are given to the borough. By


WARREN Council OKs plan for work on roads

Some residents are concerned parks aren't being maintained. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


GREENVILLE, PA. Brother of victim opposesparole

Michael Swiger has served 12 years of a 21-to-53-year sentence. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


ROBERT SWEENEY, 72 Auto dealer known nationally

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Time magazine named him a finalist for its 1997 Quality Dealer Award.


Road will be closed for Soap Box Derby

Road will be closed for Soap Box Derby YOUNGSTOWN -- Fifth Avenue will be closed between Grant and


A MATTER OF SECURITY

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: There is constant tension between the concepts of America, land of the free,


WOMEN LEADERS | Medical schools

Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, Portland University of Missouri School of


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS Austintown, Canfield Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY June 3 Dog


Train hits truck

Train hits truck GIRARD -- A Youngstown truck driver was injured Wednesday evening when his


REGIONAL AIRPORT Carrier's pullout spurs talk of cuts

Private, military and charter planes continue to use the Vienna facility. By STEPHEN SIFF