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YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences woman to probation in burglary

The woman must continue counseling for her drug addiction while on probation. By BOB JACKSON

AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball &amp; amp; softball

BASEBALL Babe Ruth League (14-15) Sluggers 9, Belleria Pizza 8 -- Greg Sansone's two-run single

Bridge offers hope to draw industries

The project site stretches from Youngstown through Campbell and Struthers. By BOB JACKSON

SHARON Former mayor's Flag Day legacy goes on

About 125 people turned out for the 15th annual ceremony on the steps of city hall. By HAROLD GWIN

Richard Oliver, 46, of Bryant Avenue: Another pretrial hearing has been set for June 24 in Judge

Court frees convicted murderer

It's a tragic example of a breakdown in the criminal justice system, a judge said. By BOB JACKSON

Electricity theft

Electricity theft POLAND -- A township man is accused of stealing electricity from a neighbor.

ALL-STARS Ohio High School Softball Coaches Association

ALL-STATE Division I First Team Tricia Lilley, North Canton Hoover, infield; Kelly Murphy,

NICOLE ZACCONE FRANK LANGLEY

NICOLE ZACCONE FRANK LANGLEY YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Langley have returned from a

GETTING IT RIGHT

The "Sunset at the Farm" program at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm in Canfield will be Sept. 14, not

MAHONING VALLEY Women join trip on road to cure for cancer

Three other area women are participating to show their appreciation for not having to face the

Judge clears sale of atomic memorabilia

Judge clears sale of atomic memorabilia SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge brushed aside the

Colorado: up in flames

Opinion: As the largest forest fire in Colorado history continues to burn, the rampant destruction caused by

District VFW Auxiliary holds installation

STRUTHERS -- Members of the District 8 VFW Auxiliary met June 2 at Louis J. Campbell VFW 3538 hall

Cop accused of abduction has a history

The officer on leave was forced to undergo an evaluation last year to determine if he was fit for

AREA TRACK &amp; amp; FIELD LEADERS

2002 FINAL LIST BOYS 4x800-meter relay -- Maplewood, 7:55.7; McDonald, 8:06.7; Salem, 8:09.9;

MICHELLE MOFFITT JAMES SMITH

MICHELLE MOFFITT JAMES SMITH LOWELLVILLE -- Michelle R. Moffitt, daughter of Raymond and Patricia

YOUNGSTOWN Campaign reports show power of incumbents to raise money

A Republican judge raised $73,715, including contributions from Democrats, while his opponent raised

YOUNGSTOWN Burial mistake prompts lawsuit

The family wants a jury to decide if the diocese inflicted emotional distress. By SHERRI L.

BOARDMAN Cop accused of abduction has a history

The officer on leave was forced to undergo an evaluation last year to determine if he was fit for

Mahoning County

The following were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Richard V. Villanueva, 19,

Area dioceses address money issues for priests

Benefits for priests vary from diocese to diocese. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR

Man seeks holiday season giving 3 cheers for red, white and blue

The Youngstown residents want to create a patriotic season of three holidays. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Hubbard High -- boys basketball camp will be held July 22-26 at the Hubbard gym. The

Eagles Auxiliary 3298 seats slate

AUSTINTOWN -- Installation of officers for Eagles Auxiliary 3298 was held June 1 at the aerie on

East Liverpool man dies after crash

EAST LIVERPOOL -- The Lisbon post of the Ohio State Highway patrol is investigating a fatal car

Canfield teen arrested

Canfield teen arrested CANFIELD -- A Glenview Drive teen was arrested Friday after he told police

NILES Drug suspect has more troubles

The Covington, Ohio, man could be sentenced to 20 years to life if convicted. By DENISE DICK

Women join trip on road to cancer cure

Three other area women are participating to show their appreciation for not having to face the

Survey touts best celebrity hairstyles

Celebrities still wield influence over hairstyle direction. So expect to see Halle Berry spikes and

NICOLE DAMIANO ROBERT ZABEL

NICOLE DAMIANO ROBERT ZABEL YOUNGSTOWN -- Nicole Lynn Damiano, daughter of Frank and Debbie

Pet adoption program set

Donations aid in finding homes and saving animals. YOUNGSTOWN -- The first pet adoption program

Burial mistake prompts suit

The family wants a jury to decide if the diocese inflicted emotional distress. By SHERRI L.

Strip mine to become landfill

LISBON -- A strip mine behind the Forest Lanes bowling alley on U.S. Route 30 will soon become a

MELISSA HICKS ROBERT LISTE

MELISSA HICKS ROBERT LISTE HUBBARD -- The wedding of Melissa Hicks and Robert Liste took place May

INDICTMENTS

INDICTMENTS Trumbull County Indicted Friday by the Trumbull County grand jury: Antoine T.

ALL-OHIO SOFTBALL Nine area girls receive coaches honors

VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT Nine area softball players received all-Ohio honors by the state coaches

YOUNGSTOWN Deficit isn't as bad as they say, but city still wants to rein it in

The projected 2002 deficit remains about $2.5 million. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER

YOUNGSTOWN Group seeks holiday trilogy giving 3 cheers for red, white and blue

The Youngstown residents want to create a patriotic season of three holidays. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

Mahoning Valley's ranking shameful and worrisome

Opinion: Every Mahoning Valley resident who has bemoaned Congressman James A. Traficant Jr.'s felony

ON CAMPUS College news and notes

Mount Union Leann Neiman and Angela Centofanti, both of Boardman High, and Ashley Ault of Mineral

YSU

YSU Athletes honored YOUNGSTOWN -- Three Youngstown State University student-athletes have been

MOTORSPORTS Mercer hosts national event today

The biggest dirt midget car event in the East is set to begin at 7 p.m. MERCER, Pa -- Mercer

LEADERBOARD Second round

THE LEADER Tiger Woods67-68--135-5 THE FOLLOWER Padraig Harrington70-68--138-2 THE OTHERS

Local composer fights cancer, honors memory of mother with CDs

The music store owner and composer lost his mother 14 years ago to breast cancer. By DENISE DICK

17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Candidates hold first public forum

Editor's note: This is an abbreviated version of an article that ran in the late edition Friday.

TRUMBULL COUNTY To bee sure, village has a lot in store for fairgoers

The 16th annual spelling bee will be July 11. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA

BOARDMAN Lawn order: growing problem

The zoning inspector said this has been a record year for complaints. By JoANNE VIVIANO

Area dioceses address money issues for clergy

Benefits for priests vary from diocese to diocese. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR

Pastor plans to retire

Pastor plans to retire YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Reese M. Wills will retire as the chaplain and

YOUNGSTOWN Court frees convicted murderer, blames prosecutors

It's a tragic example of a breakdown in the criminal justice system, a judge said. By BOB JACKSON

Officials try to keep lawn order, but a problem keeps growing

The zoning inspector said this has been a record year for complaints. By JoANNE VIVIANO

MAHONING COUNTY Bridge offers hope to draw industries

The project site stretches from Youngstown through Campbell and Struthers. By BOB JACKSON

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XColumbiana-Mahoning County Beekeepers Association will hold a Get Acquainted meeting

WW II veteran gets diploma

Hill was recognized by the Masons for founding High Twelve Club 720. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Composer honors memory of mother with CDs

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF CHAMPION -- Frank Fordeley wants to save other women

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