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In district and D.C., some Traficant employees resign
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- With no legislation coming out of
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
YOUNGSTOWN Teenager drowns in pool at party
There were about 20 young people present when the drowning occurred. YOUNGSTOWN -- A youth group
Pittsburgh airport gets tower award
IMPERIAL, Pa. (AP) -- A record that includes few flight delays and no runway accidents has earned
Congressman files paperwork naming lawyer for sentencing
CLEVELAND -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. filed the required paperwork with the U.S. District
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
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
LOWELLVILLE Ed Starr 50 Walt Bodine 49 Ron Comerford 49 George Laure 49 Tim Mann49 Larry
LOWELLVILLE Ed Starr 50 Walt Bodine 49 Ron Comerford 49 George Laure 49 Tim Mann49 Larry
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
Traffic stop ends in charges for man
POLAND -- A routine traffic stop in the township landed a Youngstown man in police custody.
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
PUBLIC VS. CHARTER The numbers
Percentage of children in the Youngstown public schools passing the state proficiency tests,
TRANSFER, PA. School officials reduce budget
Officials have been able to cut about $400,000 out of the spending plan. By HAROLD GWIN
Commander takes same job at new post
The Warren post has 16 troopers and Lisbon has 12. LISBON -- Lt. George C. Williams, commander of
Premium products get a leg up with women
Forget the pink disposables. Millions of women have disposed of them and turned to premium shaving
Couple to open Petland store in Boardman
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN BOARDMAN -- A Youngstown couple that operates Petland stores in Akron
Pavlik's fight is stepping-stone
His fight tonight may set the stage for an ESPN-televised bout in Youngstown By JOHN KOVACH
New owners hope remodeled B & amp;O becomes a favorite stop
The mayor insisted on a deal featuring no city money and guaranteed investments. By ROGER G. SMITH
Novosel-Falleti troth announced, wedding planned
LIBERTY -- Dr. Edward and Colleen Novosel, 1980 Twin Oaks Drive, are announcing the engagement of
Amateur-radio testing
Amateur-radio testing NORTH JACKSON -- Tests for amateur-radio licenses will be given Saturday at
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
TEEN HEALTH What causes stretch marks?
TEENSHEALTH.ORG Your skin is usually fairly elastic, but when you grow or gain weight really
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER BOARDMAN -- An
LAKE ERIE Overview
Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes in volume (116 cubic miles) and is exposed to the
MAHONING COUNTY No voters go to tax hearing
There will be another public hearing next week. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
Incumbent defends donations to party office
The state treasurer said he did nothing illegal regarding contributions to his campaign. By DAVID
PROFICIENCY TESTS Scores follow state trend
Eagle Heights scored well above Legacy Academy, but the public schools bested both. By RON COLE
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
TEEN PREGNANCY Risky futures
When the topic of pregnancy comes up, most young people think, 'That won't happen to me.' By
MIKE BRAUN Lake Erie dead zone prompts research
Scientists and researchers will be gathering information this summer in an attempt to find out why
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XGourmet Group of the American Association of University Women will meet at noon
4 felony drug counts
4 felony drug counts AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning County deputy sheriffs arrested a Youngstown woman on
WARREN | Street resurfacing
The city has announced the streets to be resurfaced this year using $795,000 in motor vehicle
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
Daughters of American Revolution chapter conducts induction ceremony
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Daughters of American Revolution, Mahoning Chapter, conducted an installation
CAMPS
CAMPS runINSPIRED -- is a summer camp for junior high and high school cross country runners who
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
Veteran recalls aid from Airmen
One of the Tuskegee Airmen will be the featured speaker at an upcoming VFW banquet in Girard. By
NILES SCHOOLS Tax renewal to be on ballot
Fifth-grade transfers must have passed the fourth-grade reading exam. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR
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.
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
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Helen Bond, 726 E. Wood St., #1, Lowellville, boy, June 20. Albert and Dena Boyd,
Players worth paying to see
Now that the sign "Plenty of good seats still available" is being displayed at almost every game at
Professional engineers elect officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Officers and directors who will head Mahoning Valley Society of Professional Engineers
GIRARD SCHOOLS Interim chief rejects probe idea
Girard's interim school superintendent says he's not trained to conduct an investigation. By TIM
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
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.
BULLIES
BULLIES More information This information was given by Lynne Hurdle-Price and Dr. Janet Patti
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS Lakes Tournament Trail: Berlin today, (330) 825-5702 or www.geocities.com/lakestrail
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
NILES Officials: We'll address sewer-line concerns
A grant would provide money for sewer improvements. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
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
Medical assistants install leaders
BOARDMAN -- Officers for 2002-03 were installed when Tri-County Chapter of Medical Assistants held
LAWRENCE COUNTY Residents to receive property notices
The county will convene a third property appeals board. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Cancer Society holds Relay for Life event
Cancer Society holds Relay for Life event LISBON -- The American Cancer Society is set to kick off
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
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
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
NEW OFFICERS Junior League installs slate, honors members at dinner
Awards for volunteerism were presented also. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Junior League of Youngstown
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
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.
YOUNGSTOWN Woman gets jail time for theft
The woman stole more than $485,000 from her employer. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
CLASS B BASEBALL Livi clicks for 13-0 victory
Youngstown Express defeated Youngstown Propane. STRUTHERS -- Livi Steel unleashed a 15-hit attack
Genealogical society marks 30th year
HUBBARD -- The Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society met June 17 at The Gallery
SHANE WALLACE By the numbers
YEARCLUBWLERA 1999Burlington155.25 2000Columbus222.82 2001Kinston1021.61 Totals1392.90
WARREN Program aims to stop bullies
More than 100 teachers, counselors and child-care workers gathered for the workshop. By ROSA
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
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
GAME TIME Today
Who: Rangers (Rogers 7-4) at Pirates (K. Wells 8-3). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio/TV: WKST-AM (1200),
Webb undaunted
Webb undaunted Not even the Blue Angels, practicing for an air show, could shatter the
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
LOCAL
LOCAL Express win 2-1 CANTON -- The Youngstown Express collegiate baseball team beat previously
BETTER DAYS: Dan Love, left, plant manager of Magnetech Industrial Services on Bev Road, and Loren
BETTER DAYS: Dan Love, left, plant manager of Magnetech Industrial Services on Bev Road, and Loren
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
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Tri-T PONY Boardman Mayo & amp; Associates 8, Poland Spartan Chevy 4 -- Winning pitcher Joe
Fired deputy files lawsuit
Sheriff Wellington said the firing was justified, but a lawsuit argues otherwise. By BOB JACKSON
HMHP moves workers to IBM building
HMHP moves workers to IBM building YOUNGSTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners moved 90 patient
YOUNGSTOWN New owners hope remodeled B & amp;O becomes a favorite stop
The mayor insisted on a deal featuring no city money and guaranteed investments. By ROGER G. SMITH
SATURDAY -- 1:30 P.M.
1st--$12,500, alc, 3YO up (NW1 6MX), 1mi. Pyrite Angel, wt. 116; Brother Darcy, wt. 116; Market
Solo Parents & amp; Singles seats slate
BOARDMAN -- An installation dinner for Youngstown Solo Parents & amp; Singles was held June 6
MAHONING COUNTY Fired deputy files lawsuit
Sheriff Wellington said the firing was justified, but a lawsuit argues otherwise. By BOB JACKSON
CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Zoning board OKs variance for sports facility
An adjacent landowner will consult with others before deciding whether to appeal. By PETER H.
MCDONALD School levy to be renewed
The board will have a garage sale featuring old high school furniture. McDONALD -- The board of
CUBA'S TWO PETITIONS
Opinion: Washington Post: When feeling threatened, Fidel Castro has a stock response: Order the Cuban people
Kuwaiti is charged
The prosecutor said she doesn't understand why federal agents don't want to detain the suspect. By
Judge gives 'artful thief' jail time and house arrest
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. Dennis DiMartino said his
YOUNGSTOWN New finance chief was obvious choice, McKelvey believes
McKelvey called Bozanich's knowledge of Youngstown finances unmatched inside or outside city hall.