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Stories published June 19, 2002

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COLUMBIANA Council discusses police's concerns

One councilman suggested the law director not seek reappointment. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR


Woman faces charges in shooting

YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman accused of shooting her brother-in-law is scheduled to appear in court later


NEW CASTLE Commissioners consider options for nursing home

Hill View Manor's population is dropping, commissioners said. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


GAME TIME Today

Who: Mariners (Garcia 9-4) at Reds (Dessens 4-3). When: 7:10 p.m. TV: ESPN.


YOUNGSTOWN Canfield teen charged in city, county courts

A Youngstown teen continued to follow the car after he had been shown a handgun and a baseball bat,


Express is beaten, 3-2, by Columbus

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Columbus All Americans used an early 3-0 lead Tuesday to beat the Youngstown


Maria Dinard, James McCartin set wedding date

Maria Dinard of Liberty Township and James V. McCartin, 1002 Leslie Lane, Girard, are engaged. The


Kristy Kompanik to be bride of Sam Mosolino Jr.

HOUSTON -- Announcing their engagement are Kristy Lee Kompanik and Sam Joseph Mosolino Jr., both of


GIRARD Proposed income-tax increase divides oversight committee

The city doesn't have enough voter trust to seek a five-year tax rise, a councilwoman says. By TIM


COLUMBUS -- Ashley Ault of Mineral Ridge High School and Lindsay Byer of Southington, a pair of

COLUMBUS -- Ashley Ault of Mineral Ridge High School and Lindsay Byer of Southington, a pair of


Ronghi gets promoted to McDonald police chief

Ronghi gets promoted to McDonald police chief McDONALD -- Louis Ronghi was sworn in Tuesday as the


GAIL WHITE Five graduates share lifelong friendships

High school seniors across the Valley are tossing their caps and clutching diplomas, looking forward


Offense slumbers; Scrappers stumble

Mahoning Valley managed just four hits in a season-opening loss to Auburn. By BRIAN RICHESSON


BOARDMAN American Paper goes up for sale

A $7 million investment in printing presses boosted profitability by 15 percent. THE VINDICATOR,


SALARY RANGES Hermitage

Teacher salaries will be going up in each year of a new three-year contract ratified Tuesday. A


COLUMBIANA Girl, 5, killed in tractor accident

COLUMBIANA -- A 5-year-old Fairfield Township girl is dead after being run over by a lawn tractor


WARREN Murderer gets two life terms in prison

The defendant and one victim were clients of a vocational rehabilitation program for which the other


CLASS B BASEBALL Academy narrows gap on Propane

Matt Repec hit his third homer in two games for Line Drive. STRUTHERS -- Line Drive Academy moved


Amy Nussbaum, Dirk Craib to wed in September

GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Dr. Daniel A. and Beverly Nussbaum of Gaithersburg, Md., announce the


YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors ask high court to keep man jailed

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County prosecutors will ask


SALEM Officials hoping to trim the cost of sewage plant

The project could end up costing about $1 million. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


McGee-Wagner wedding date is announced

Ben and Ardelia McGee, 522 W. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, and Larry and Carol Wagner, 26442


Man, 57, accused of tire-slashing

BOARDMAN -- Mahoning County deputy sheriffs and township police arrested a 57-year-old Warren man


WARREN City auditor seeks charges' dismissal

Two brothers' cases are being tried before a visiting judge. WARREN -- The city auditor is asking


YOUNGSTOWN Gun charge for Saadey

The Austintown man could get a 10-year prison term and be ordered to pay a $250,000 fine. By DAVID


Fire ruled intentional

Fire ruled intentional YOUNGSTOWN -- A fire official has ruled that an early morning blaze Monday


WARREN Official: Results show stench isn't a health hazard

The leader of a citizens group remains concerned. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Fires break out at 3 Mercer locations

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Firefighters across Mercer County were kept busy with three fires reported


HERMITAGE SCHOOLS Teachers union, board ratify 3-year contract

The contract dispute went to a strike, then to nonbinding arbitration before a settlement was


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TRUMBULL COUNTY Special forces team honored for actions during standoff

The deputy was shot in the leg in a three-hour standoff. WARREN -- The Hartford Optimists Club


COLUMBUS Bill bars contract bids by convicted bribers

The proposal would allow authorities to stop public funds from going to those convicted of breaking


17th District voters have opportunity for change

Opinion: 17th District voters have opportunity for change EDITOR: The 17th Congressional District has a


Miss Peachock, John Moenich are engaged

BOARDMAN -- Carl and Barbara Peachock of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


New Castle schools budget still has $1.9 million deficit

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- It's unlikely that the city school budget will be balanced when school board


YOUNGSTOWN Former GOP candidate turns himself in to police

The man lost an Austintown precinct committee race by one vote. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


GM's Lordstown plant continues to impress

Opinion: It isn't simply the fact that productivity at General Motors Corp.'s Lordstown assembly plant


Two new players, two new careers

AUBURN, N.Y. -- It can't be this easy, can it? Sure, Brian Wright and Shaun Larkin compiled some


Sharick-Doukakis engagement is made known

AUSTINTOWN -- John D. Sharick, 5249 Saratoga Ave., is announcing the engagement of his daughter,


SCOTT SHALAWAY Box turtles do everything real-l-l-l-l sl-l-low-w-w

While mowing a trail through the bluebird meadow this week, I found a female box turtle digging a


LIQUOR PERMIT TRANSFERS AND APPLICATIONS

Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and


GETTING IT RIGHT

Poet Laura Zarconi of Youngstown is working on a screenplay with solo singer Justin Downing, and a


Buckeye 5 winner claims $100,000

Buckeye 5 winner claims $100,000 NEW MIDDLETOWN -- A Linford Lane resident has claimed her


AGENDA

AGENDA THURSDAY Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board, 5:30 p.m., ADAS board


YOUNGSTOWN Youth sports program keeps boredom at bay

Families have the chance to see what NYSP is all about. By KATIE-NELL SCANLON VINDICATOR STAFF


BIRTHS

Forum Health Northside Gary and Tracey Carkido, 546 Illinois Ave., McDonald, boy, June 19.


YOUNGSTOWN Incentives bring some savings, but city still projects a deficit

The projected deficit means 40 or more layoffs if revenues don't improve. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


OxyContin: the news only gets worse

Opinion: As of Nov. 1, 2001, the Drug Enforcement Administration had received autopsy reports from 31 states


MAKING MARRIAGES WORK

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: President Bush wants Congress to set aside $300 million in the welfare reform law


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas M. Shodd Jr., 27, of 27 Como St., Struthers, and Lynn


Local emergency response agencies tested their reactions to a mock disaster.

Local emergency response agencies tested their reactions to a mock disaster. By Travis Reed


Trustees award project to Girard company

Trustees award project to Girard company BOARDMAN -- Township trustees awarded the Maple Avenue


YSU

YSU Schnitkey to run in Calif. YOUNGSTOWN -- Freshman Emily Schnitkey will represent Youngstown


Leetonia water alert

Leetonia water alert LEETONIA -- Leetonia water customers are under an order to boil drinking


MAHONING RIVER Dredge project excites activist

Environmentalists say the WCI project could be a model for a larger river cleanup project. By