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YOUNGSTOWN New finance chief was obvious choice, McKelvey believes

McKelvey called Bozanich's knowledge of Youngstown finances unmatched inside or outside city hall.

Judge gives 'artful thief' jail time and house arrest

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. Dennis DiMartino said his

Kuwaiti is charged

The prosecutor said she doesn't understand why federal agents don't want to detain the suspect. By

CUBA'S TWO PETITIONS

Opinion: Washington Post: When feeling threatened, Fidel Castro has a stock response: Order the Cuban people

MCDONALD School levy to be renewed

The board will have a garage sale featuring old high school furniture. McDONALD -- The board of

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Zoning board OKs variance for sports facility

An adjacent landowner will consult with others before deciding whether to appeal. By PETER H.

MAHONING COUNTY Fired deputy files lawsuit

Sheriff Wellington said the firing was justified, but a lawsuit argues otherwise. By BOB JACKSON

SAFETY

SAFETY Teens Afloat program The BoatU.S. Foundation has launched a "Teens Afloat" Program to

Solo Parents &amp; amp; Singles seats slate

BOARDMAN -- An installation dinner for Youngstown Solo Parents & amp; Singles was held June 6

SATURDAY -- 1:30 P.M.

1st--$12,500, alc, 3YO up (NW1 6MX), 1mi. Pyrite Angel, wt. 116; Brother Darcy, wt. 116; Market

YOUNGSTOWN New owners hope remodeled B &amp; amp;O becomes a favorite stop

The mayor insisted on a deal featuring no city money and guaranteed investments. By ROGER G. SMITH

HMHP moves workers to IBM building

HMHP moves workers to IBM building YOUNGSTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners moved 90 patient

Fired deputy files lawsuit

Sheriff Wellington said the firing was justified, but a lawsuit argues otherwise. By BOB JACKSON

ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball

Tri-T PONY Boardman Mayo & amp; Associates 8, Poland Spartan Chevy 4 -- Winning pitcher Joe

Scrappers try to halt skid tonight at home

Mahoning Valley lost its third straight Thursday to Auburn 7-1 and will play host to Batavia at

BETTER DAYS: Dan Love, left, plant manager of Magnetech Industrial Services on Bev Road, and Loren

LOCAL

LOCAL Express win 2-1 CANTON -- The Youngstown Express collegiate baseball team beat previously

GAIL WHITE Kindness and other lessons of the lemonade stand

God bless everyone who has ever stopped at a lemonade stand! I believe there is a special place in

Webb undaunted

Webb undaunted Not even the Blue Angels, practicing for an air show, could shatter the

GAME TIME Today

Who: Rangers (Rogers 7-4) at Pirates (K. Wells 8-3). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio/TV: WKST-AM (1200),

YOUNGSTOWN Woman gets jail time for theft

The woman stole more than $485,000 from her employer. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

CONGRESSMAN'S STAFF In district and D.C., some Traficant employees resign

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- With no legislation coming out of

JACK WOLLITZ Time stood still in bass zone

In an unusual occurrence that failed to catch the news media's attention last Sunday, time stood

WARREN Program aims to stop bullies

More than 100 teachers, counselors and child-care workers gathered for the workshop. By ROSA

SHANE WALLACE By the numbers

YEARCLUBWLERA 1999Burlington155.25 2000Columbus222.82 2001Kinston1021.61 Totals1392.90

Genealogical society marks 30th year

HUBBARD -- The Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society met June 17 at The Gallery

CLASS B BASEBALL Livi clicks for 13-0 victory

Youngstown Express defeated Youngstown Propane. STRUTHERS -- Livi Steel unleashed a 15-hit attack

MAHONING COUNTY New mental health board president sets goals, plans merger

Hudson said the merger of the two mental health agencies will reduce costs and expand services.

OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Commander takes same job at new post

The Warren post has 16 troopers and Lisbon has 12. LISBON -- Lt. George C. Williams, commander of

NEW OFFICERS Junior League installs slate, honors members at dinner

Awards for volunteerism were presented also. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Junior League of Youngstown

WARREN Fife: Low-IQ ruling will drag out case

A low IQ could end up saving the life of the man convicted of killing a 12-year-old Valley boy. By

Mutual aid pact: friends indeed for friends in need

Opinion: Congratulations to nearly all of Mahoning County's cities, townships and villages for ratifying a

SCOTT SHALAWAY King coal has more than an economic price

Coal mining is a big, controversial business. If we want electricity, we've got to burn coal, but it

Cancer Society holds Relay for Life event

Cancer Society holds Relay for Life event LISBON -- The American Cancer Society is set to kick off

LAWRENCE COUNTY Residents to receive property notices

The county will convene a third property appeals board. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

Medical assistants install leaders

BOARDMAN -- Officers for 2002-03 were installed when Tri-County Chapter of Medical Assistants held

Youngstown's money crunch requires tempered response

Opinion: Now isn't the time for the police union in the city of Youngstown to be warning of dire consequences

NILES Officials: We'll address sewer-line concerns

A grant would provide money for sewer improvements. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Real estate transfers Richard T. Tracy Sr. to Robert Hetzel et al, Milton

Task force raids home; man to face charges

WARREN -- An Ohio Avenue man was to be charged this morning in municipal court after agents from the

WHAT'S DOING?

EVENTS Lakes Tournament Trail: Berlin today, (330) 825-5702 or www.geocities.com/lakestrail

BULLIES

BULLIES More information This information was given by Lynne Hurdle-Price and Dr. Janet Patti

Mayor: Safety forces likely will face layoffs

It will be hard not to touch the safety forces when making layoffs, the mayor said. By ROGER G.

STATE TREASURER'S RACE Incumbent defends donations to party office

The state treasurer said he did nothing illegal regarding contributions to his campaign. By DAVID

GIRARD SCHOOLS Interim chief rejects probe idea

Girard's interim school superintendent says he's not trained to conduct an investigation. By TIM

Professional engineers elect officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- Officers and directors who will head Mahoning Valley Society of Professional Engineers

Players worth paying to see

Now that the sign "Plenty of good seats still available" is being displayed at almost every game at

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Helen Bond, 726 E. Wood St., #1, Lowellville, boy, June 20. Albert and Dena Boyd,

Miss Murrill, James Tsikouris to be married

The engagement of Shelly R. Murrill of Carlsbad, N.M., and James P. Tsikouris of Lubbock, Texas, is

MAHONING VALLEY Man gets jail time in burglaries

One judge sentenced the man to four years for the burglaries; the other judge gave him one year.

NILES SCHOOLS Tax renewal to be on ballot

Fifth-grade transfers must have passed the fourth-grade reading exam. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR

Veteran recalls aid from Airmen

One of the Tuskegee Airmen will be the featured speaker at an upcoming VFW banquet in Girard. By

Repaving of 38 streets to begin in mid-August

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Work will start soon to resurface parts of 38

CAMPS

CAMPS runINSPIRED -- is a summer camp for junior high and high school cross country runners who

Incumbent defends donations to party office

The state treasurer said he did nothing illegal regarding contributions to his campaign. By DAVID

Daughters of American Revolution chapter conducts induction ceremony

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Daughters of American Revolution, Mahoning Chapter, conducted an installation

BESSEMER PLANT To cut back on emissions, Essroc installs dust collector

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN BESSEMER, Pa. -- Essroc Cement Co. has installed $4 million worth of

WARREN | Street resurfacing

The city has announced the streets to be resurfaced this year using $795,000 in motor vehicle

4 felony drug counts

4 felony drug counts AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning County deputy sheriffs arrested a Youngstown woman on

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XGourmet Group of the American Association of University Women will meet at noon

MIKE BRAUN Lake Erie dead zone prompts research

Scientists and researchers will be gathering information this summer in an attempt to find out why

TEEN PREGNANCY Risky futures

When the topic of pregnancy comes up, most young people think, 'That won't happen to me.' By

Jesse can't take the heat

Opinion: When push came to shove, Jesse Ventura decided to run from the ring. The wrestler turned talk show

PROFICIENCY TESTS Scores follow state trend

Eagle Heights scored well above Legacy Academy, but the public schools bested both. By RON COLE

MAHONING COUNTY No voters go to tax hearing

There will be another public hearing next week. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

LAKE ERIE Overview

Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes in volume (116 cubic miles) and is exposed to the

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER BOARDMAN -- An

TEEN HEALTH What causes stretch marks?

TEENSHEALTH.ORG Your skin is usually fairly elastic, but when you grow or gain weight really

Kelley Kurtz to be installed as Mill Creek Chapter president

CANFIELD -- Kelley Kurtz will be installed as president of Mill Creek Chapter of the American

Amateur-radio testing

Amateur-radio testing NORTH JACKSON -- Tests for amateur-radio licenses will be given Saturday at

Novosel-Falleti troth announced, wedding planned

LIBERTY -- Dr. Edward and Colleen Novosel, 1980 Twin Oaks Drive, are announcing the engagement of

New owners hope remodeled B &amp; amp;O becomes a favorite stop

The mayor insisted on a deal featuring no city money and guaranteed investments. By ROGER G. SMITH

Pavlik's fight is stepping-stone

His fight tonight may set the stage for an ESPN-televised bout in Youngstown By JOHN KOVACH

Couple to open Petland store in Boardman

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN BOARDMAN -- A Youngstown couple that operates Petland stores in Akron

Premium products get a leg up with women

Forget the pink disposables. Millions of women have disposed of them and turned to premium shaving

Commander takes same job at new post

The Warren post has 16 troopers and Lisbon has 12. LISBON -- Lt. George C. Williams, commander of

TRANSFER, PA. School officials reduce budget

Officials have been able to cut about $400,000 out of the spending plan. By HAROLD GWIN

PUBLIC VS. CHARTER The numbers

Percentage of children in the Youngstown public schools passing the state proficiency tests,

JUST THE FACTS Teen pregnancy

Each year, almost 1 million teen-agers -- 10 percent of all women age 15 to 19, and 19 percent of

Traffic stop ends in charges for man

POLAND -- A routine traffic stop in the township landed a Youngstown man in police custody.

Congress needs push to pass Social Security bills

Opinion: Congress needs push to pass Social Security bills EDITOR: For the past 10 years I have earnestly

LOWELLVILLE Ed Starr 50 Walt Bodine 49 Ron Comerford 49 George Laure 49 Tim Mann49 Larry

WORLD WAR II Veteran recalls aid from Airmen

One of the Tuskegee Airmen will be the featured speaker at an upcoming VFW banquet in Girard. By

SCRAPPERS HOME OPENER Wallace is working way back up ladder

Tonight's starter was 10-2 with Kinston in 2001 before elbow surgery ended his year. By BRIAN

Congressman files paperwork naming lawyer for sentencing

CLEVELAND -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. filed the required paperwork with the U.S. District

Pittsburgh airport gets tower award

IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) -- A record that includes few flight delays and no runway accidents has earned

YOUNGSTOWN Teenager drowns in pool at party

There were about 20 young people present when the drowning occurred. YOUNGSTOWN -- A youth group

Judge sentences Poland man in pandering case

WARREN -- A Poland man must spend 30 days in Trumbull County Jail and five years on probation after

In district and D.C., some Traficant employees resign

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- With no legislation coming out of

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