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YOUNGSTOWN Assistant vacates fire office

He leaves the city job with mixed emotions. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

SHARON SCHOOLS Board votes to borrow extra funds

The board also approved a new budget calling for a 3-mill property tax increase. By HAROLD GWIN

NEWTON FALLS Council approves disputed contract

Council is to interview candidates to fill a vacancy. By KERRI ANN RICKARD BY VINDICATOR

LISBON Judges sue to force release

Without an assurance of adequate funding, the courts would be forced to shut down, their attorney

Vatican: Pope will visit Mexico, Guatemala

Vatican: Pope will visit Mexico, Guatemala VATICAN CITY -- Despite worries about his health, Pope

COLLEGE ATHLETES Area students

Malone John Jeren (Poland), a sophomore on the men's track team, was a member of the 4x800-meter

Cheaper tuition, better jobs found out of state

Opinion: Cheaper tuition, better jobs found out of state EDITOR: Recent reports in the local newspaper

Bishops didn't go far enough in addressing church crisis

Opinion: As they assembled Thursday for the start of their spring meeting in Dallas, Texas, American bishops

Woman reports assault

Woman reports assault YOUNGSTOWN -- A Broadway Avenue woman told police two females entered her

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. L. Jackson, 19, of 61 Thornton, Youngstown, and

YOUNGSTOWN Call center purchased

OSI kept all 120 former Exterra employees and is looking to hire more workers. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

2 teens face charges in concession-stand fire

2 teens face charges in concession-stand fire CORTLAND -- Two teenagers are expected to be charged

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Artist draws strength from her experiences

Chelle Davis is just 26, but she already knows quite a bit about life. She learned her lessons a

SOCCER Europeans believe sports in America are over-regulated

In contrast, Europeans have almost no intervention in sports. THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

NORTHERN OHIO Red Cross issues call for donors as supplies drop

Summer vacations and activities have reduced attendance at blood drives, the Red Cross says.

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Judges sue commissioners to force release of funding

Without an assurance of adequate funding, the courts would be forced to shut down, their attorney

ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball

BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) East Side Kiwanis 13, Commercial Neon 10 -- Matt Backes hit a three-

GAME TIME Today

Who: Athletics (Mulder 6-4) at Pirates (Fogg 7-4). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio/TV: WKST-AM (1200), Fox

Tobin backs 'severe' policy

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of the Catholic

BEATITUDE HOUSE Grad to help others turn lives around

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A few years ago Lelia Brady was a pregnant

MILTON TOWNSHIP Authorities investigate jawbone find

The coroner said he doubts there's foul play involved. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

MAHONING VALLEY State releases funds to help WCI Steel

The company could receive an additional $279,060, state officials said. By JEFF ORTEGA

Dollar General robbery

Dollar General robbery STRUTHERS -- Police think a robber hid inside the Dollar General store, 297

OHIO POLITICS Ryan, Latell get F's in disclosure

Most candidates, in and out of the Mahoning Valley, received A's from the reform group. By DAVID

Prostate screenings

Prostate screenings LISBON -- Columbiana County Health Department will offer prostate cancer

NASCAR WINSTON CUP LEADERS

NASCAR WINSTON CUP LEADERS Through Sunday Points 1, Sterling Marlin, 2,164. 2, Jimmie Johnson,

A DAY IN COURT -- FOR ALL

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Government's first duty is to protect its citizens, and keeping a terrorist from

FOOD

FOOD Mount Moriah F.B.H. Church, 84 Bright Ave., Campbell, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday. Food

AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Mathews Board of Education, 7 p.m., second floor, Cortland Bank Building, 4434

Americans learning how to spell football -- s-o-c-c-e-r

Opinion: In a stunning upset, the United States' national soccer team beat Mexico 2-0 in their World Cup

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Garrett and Melanie Connors, 4282 Lake Road, Youngstown, boy, June 17. James and

SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Falcon Park

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BASEBALL

BASEBALL Hiram College Camp --is set June 24-27 for players ages 8-14. Cost is $75 and covers all

Police arrest man accused of robbery

LIBERTY -- A 30-year-old Youngstown man charged with the Monday morning robbery of a Liberty bank is

MONDAY'S GAME

MONDAY'S GAME National League Milwaukee 5, Houston 2 TODAY'S GAMES Interleague Oakland

Man faces charge in beating wife, 16

CANFIELD -- A Fairground Boulevard man has been accused once again of beating his 16-year-old wife.

Block watch cleanup

Block watch cleanup YOUNGSTOWN -- The Bryn Mawr Block Watch on the East Side will have trash bins

Board of Elections pulls its OK on recall

Newton Falls will have 40 days to conduct an election after new recall petitions are filed. By

Judges authorize purchase of video arraignment system

The new system is expected to improve security involving county prisoners. By NORMAN LEIGH

Officials vote, appoint new superintendent

Dr. Donna M. DeBonis has served as supervisor of curriculum and instruction for the past decade.

AUSTINTOWN Appeals court upholds firing

The man's last day on the job was Thursday. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN --

SHARON Firefighters force way into burning house

The homeowners weren't home at the time of the fire. SHARON, Pa. -- City firefighters said

YOUNGSTOWN Callen to be honored

Callen is one of four people nationwide who will become Petra fellows this weekend. YOUNGSTOWN --

WASHINGTON Official: Traficant probe isn't moving fast enough

The congresswoman is not prepared to force the U.S. House to vote on the expulsion of U.S. Rep.

SHENANGO VALLEY Forum targets consolidation

One city may be better off than another, but 'this whole region is lagging,' speaker says. By

Who really won the Indy 500?

Who really won the Indy 500? Deciding whether Helio Castroneves or Paul Tracy won the Indianapolis

YOUNGSTOWN Phar-Mor execs, panel eye companies' bids

Choosing a lead bidder would start a process that would result in the sale of Phar-Mor stores. By

WARREN TMHA board: Reroute traffic to boost safety

The authority previously closed the Arnold Street entrance into Highland Terrace to improve safety.

Trista Onesti, Seth Greenfield set August date

YOUNGSTOWN -- Judith and Donald Onesti, 2026 Chestnut Hill Drive, are announcing the coming marriage

MAHONING VALLEY Ruling on door-to-door visits won't matter much, officials say

An Ohio town's law was challenged as unconstitutional by members of Jehovah's Witnesses.

GREENVILLE Petition asks parole board to keep killer of student in prison

Michael Pratt was wearing his murdered brother's jacket during the petition drive. By HAROLD GWIN

SHARON Group closes deal on theater

The foundation will hold several events to fund renovations. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

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