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WHAT THEY DID
WHAT THEY DID Before and after Brainchild Bill Bodine: A Wilson High School graduate, Bodine
Ex-Airman recalls challenges of life and war combat
The pilot said he almost died four times on his last mission. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR STAFF
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Robert Moser Robert J. Moser, a graduate of Poland Seminary High School, received his
STAGE REVIEW 'True West' makes true mess in bringing brothers together
The two main actors will switch roles in next weekend's performances. By GARRY L. CLARK
CLASS B BASEBALL Express edges Rondinelli on wild pitch in eighth
Scott Taylor scored the winning run after Express had rallied for three in the seventh to tie the
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Wolf sanctuary seeks fencing so public will be able to visit
The organization also is seeking volunteers. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON --
KORN'S COMING: The rock band Korn, which draws its influences from hip-hop and death metal, will
KORN'S COMING: The rock band Korn, which draws its influences from hip-hop and death metal, will
JAMES DULLEY | Cutting your utility bills Whole-house fan cools with fresh air, costs less
Q. On mild evenings, I open windows to get some fresh, cool air into my house. Would using a whole-
Veteran recalls 'forgotten battle' of Chosin Reservoir
The ex-Youngstown resident is quoted in a book about the Korean War, 'In Mortal Combat, 1950-1953,'
Women's health studies
Women's health studies PITTSBURGH -- Two physician research groups at Magee-Women's Hospital
YOUNGSTOWN Fireworks store takes off in Pennsylvania
B.J. Alan says it is ready to compete with the new store just across the state line. By DON
Executive's bumpy ride at YSU comes to an end
A top administrator for more than two decades, G.L. Mears retires this week. By RON COLE
Victory margin is target of BCS
Mike Tranghese, the commissioner of the Big East Conference and new coordinator of the Bowl
Route 18 access roads
Route 18 access roads HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The $13.5 million widening project on Pa. Route 18 will
'70s rockers reunite for benefit concert
The beat goes on for sons of two Brainchild members. The teens have formed their own band and will
City takes advantage of grants for fixups
The mayor of the cash-strapped city especially likes gifts that require no local match. By TIM
SOCCER ROUNDUP Saturday's games
MLS MetroStars 1, Fire 0 NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Rodrigo Faria scored in the 81st minute to lead New
ORLANDO, FLA. Transplant Games unite recipients, donor families
The event is designed to showcase the success stories of organ transplantation. By SHERRI L.
HOCKING HILLS For great views, go take a hike
Take your time, wear good walking shoes, and enjoy a visit to some of Ohio's most scenic
YOUNGSTOWN Demolition of school set to begin
Last year, Vindicator readers named Washington school among the area's biggest eyesores. By ROGER
BRIAN RICHESSON Taking a chance on his dream
Talk about a wake-up call. Sean Manfredonia received one earlier this year, and he's sure glad he
LAWRENCE COUNTY Future is uncertain for nursing home
County commissioners worry that Hill View will be a drain on taxpayers. By LAURE CIOFFI
At festival, Paisley will replace Gilman
At festival, Paisley will replace Gilman NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Billy Gilman is out and Brad Paisley
HAUTHOR RECOMMENDS 'DEER-O-SCAPING' YARDS
Keeping deer out of the garden involves more than just spraying a little repellent around. It
Calpins feted at dinner party on anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- The banquet center at the Holiday Inn in Boardman was the setting June 21 for a dinner
NICOLE KOUNTZ BRIAN MATTHEWS
NICOLE KOUNTZ BRIAN MATTHEWS YOUNGSTOWN -- Cornersburg Baptist Church was the setting May 25 for
Friends conduct safari in gardens
The event is planned as a benefit for Fellows Riverside Gardens and its endowment fund. YOUNGSTOWN
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of June 23: TODAY Post 6488, VFW, 2065 Coitsville-Hubbard Road,
MELISSA CARTWRIGHT MARK WOLSONOVICH
MELISSA CARTWRIGHT MARK WOLSONOVICH YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Columba Cathedral was the setting at noon
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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NANCY DOHERTY SAMUEL MANGIN
NANCY DOHERTY SAMUEL MANGIN YOUNGSTOWN -- Nancy Diane Doherty, daughter of Trish and John Doherty,
IN LOVE IN LOWELLVILLE The price is right for a unique site
Many couples married at the gazebo have no connection to Lowellville, the mayor said, but have
AVALON INN 'Comfortable elegance'
Renovations and special rate packages are helping the Avalon Inn and Resort compete with newer
Justice for Raymond Fife and other victims delayed
Opinion: In seeking to further justice by declaring the execution of mentally retarded persons
Williotts feted at reception for 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Tony Williott of 1913 Palo Verde Drive were honored June 21 at a Mass at
Surprise celebration honors the Korbs on anniversary
HUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. David Korb of Hubbard were guests of honor during a reception June 8 at
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Knittel are honored for their 65th wedding anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Knittel of Park Vista Retirement Community celebrated their 65th
Scramble planned as benefit for hearing and speech center
HOWLAND -- A charity golf classic will be held July 29 at Avalon Lakes Golf Course for the benefit
Family dinner held in honor of Udovich 50th
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Udovich, 5241 Calla Road, were honored during a family dinner
PAMELA KOVACH JASON GALITSKY
PAMELA KOVACH JASON GALITSKY ERIE, Pa. -- Nuptial vows were exchanged during a 7 p.m. ceremony May
Reels will be honored for 60th anniversary
CANFIELD -- Family gatherings are being planned to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reel of 5575 Kirk Road
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
NILES -- Nine employees from the MCI Call Center in Niles will be traveling to Atlantis Paradise
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Brainchild reunion When: 8 p.m. Saturday. Where: Yankee Lake Ballroom, state Route
The Garmans feted for 50th during reception
CAMPBELL -- Retired Col. and Mrs. Maurice C. Garman, 528 Sycamore Drive, were guests of honor during
KIMBERLY ROTAR MARK DEVICCHIO
KIMBERLY ROTAR MARK DEVICCHIO YOUNGSTOWN -- Naples, Fla., was the honeymoon destination of Mark
Hocking Hills offering chalet lodges
LOGAN -- Large groups visiting Hocking Hills now can stay at Old Man's Cave Chalets. Chalets
Korean War memorial
Korean War memorial AUSTINTOWN -- Korean War Veterans of the Mahoning Valley Chapter 137 will have
It may be a long-shot, but it's one the area must take
Opinion: As Congress continues to work on President George W. Bush's proposal to create a Department of
The Worleys observe 60 years of marriage
LEETONIA -- Mr. and Mrs. R. Eugene Worley of Leetonia observed their 60th wedding anniversary May
Welcome to Valley politics, Dr. Sweet
Opinion: In the movie "The Natural," when Roy Hobbs, played by superstar Robert Redford, finally takes his
COMPANY PROFILE Avalon Inn and Resort
Tracing the history of Avalon Inn and Resort in Howland, the Mahoning Valley's only full-service
AMANDA SWEGAN ADAM SHREVE
AMANDA SWEGAN ADAM SHREVE KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. -- The beach at Kill Devil Hills provided the
HILL VIEW MANOR
HILL VIEW MANOR Nursing home chronology 1926: Constructed as the Lawrence County Poor Farm.
Family gathering observes Klims' golden jubilee
SPRINGFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Paul Klim of 3623 Madrid St., formerly of Youngstown, were honored June
BOBBIE JO STALLMAN
BOBBIE JO STALLMAN ANIELLO INFANTE AUSTINTOWN -- The exchange of nuptial vows took place during
Packard Museum to present car show
Packard Museum to present car show WARREN -- The National Packard Museum's 13th annual car show,
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
The Stempaks will observe 50th on June 28
NEWTON FALLS -- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stempak, 727 Park Ave., will observe their golden wedding
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS Today -- Batavia, 2 p.m. Monday -- Auburn, 7 p.m. Tuesday -- Auburn,
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner 15 schools now have Perpetual Plaques
The Mercer County Hall of Fame's Perpetual Plaque Project was several years in the making. Today,
Felicitares hold fund-raising banquet at civic center
SHARON, Pa. -- The Felicitares of the Ruth Mitchell Tucker Girls' Youth Department, Deborah Grand
AAA members get Cedar Point deals
AAA members get Cedar Point deals INDEPENDENCE -- AAA members can save on Sunday-only and any-day
Canfield board on right track to push excellence
Opinion: Canfield board on right track to push excellence EDITOR: The Canfield School District has
PASSPORTS
PASSPORTS Fast facts WHERE TO GET THEM Mahoning County: Clerk of Courts (South Side Annex),
KEYSTONE CLIPS Group plans dream of a fund-raiser
They're calling it "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and though it shares the name of a play by William
Men's Garden Club awards scholarship
BOARDMAN -- The Men's Garden Club of Youngstown held a casserole dinner June 5 at Boardman Township
CAL THOMAS Radical recruiting in America's prisons
Opinion: The mail brings a letter from a self-identified African-American prison inmate (several of the same
ROAD WORK Area projects
Here are the projects the Ohio Department of Transportation is working on this week: MAHONING
Scrappers suffer 9-4 loss
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers' winning ways
ERIN METZINGER BRIAN VONDRAN
ERIN METZINGER BRIAN VONDRAN YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception in the Stambaugh Auditorium ballroom
CAREER PATHS
TRAINING YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association has announced two new
PROMOTIONS
PROMOTIONS Brothers and captains AUSTINTOWN -- Two Austintown brothers, Daniel and Douglas
AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, 7 p.m., township building, 82 Ohltown Road, regular
Woman hurt in crash after being abducted
Woman hurt in crash after being abducted YOUNGSTOWN -- Police said they arrested a 49-year-old
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball
BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) Belleria Pizza 12, Central Optical 8 -- Joey D'Amato pitched the win.
AMY NOGAY ROBERT VAN ALMEN
AMY NOGAY ROBERT VAN ALMEN SHARON, Pa. -- First Presbyterian Church provided the setting as Amy
MARY KOSCAK GARY PFEFFER
MARY KOSCAK GARY PFEFFER CARNEGIE, Pa. -- Mary Katherine Koscak, 2814 Leona Lane, Moon Township,
Italian fest offers everything
Today, the celebration of Italian culture will feature live musical entertainment. By LAURA
Barn on 4th of July
A retired seaman and his artistic wife have big plans for an old dairy barn. By STEPHEN SIFF
HERMITAGE, PA. Banked road throws curve at businesses
Parking lots are now several feet lower from the road's edge. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
Panama Canal cruise
Panama Canal cruise NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College Department of Alumni Affairs is
HOCKING HILLS SITES
HOCKING HILLS SITES The Old Man's Cave complex: Includes the cave; upper and lower falls; a large,
Medical ethics to be discussed
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Thiel College will conduct the second seminar in a three-part series aimed at
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MAHONING VALLEY Passport fees will rise this summer
The last passport fee adjustment was four years ago, and prices went down. By BOB JACKSON
SUMMER ART Valley Arts Guild
The Valley Arts Guild, 10 Vine Ave., Sharon, has scheduled its 2002 summer program for children. The
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Program looks at area wildlife
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Children ages 6 to 8 are invited to participate in the Environmental Discovery
Merediths mark 65th anniversary at family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- A family dinner was held June 5 at the Red Lobster in Boardman in celebration of the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Monique Hugley and Marcus Thomas, 1259 Palmyra, Warren, two girls, June 21.
B.J. Alan gets national contract
A building expansion or relocation might be in the company's future. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
SANDRA PISANO JOHN CASHBAUGH
SANDRA PISANO JOHN CASHBAUGH YOUNGSTOWN -- Sandra Pisano and John Cashbaugh, both of 1780 Sequoya
PROFILE | Jessica Andrews Optimistic spirit lifts singer above competition
Touring with Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood and Faith Hill sharpened the teen's skills. By KRISTIN
GIRARD City takes advantage of grants
The mayor of the cash-strapped city especially likes gifts that require no local match. By TIM
NIKI WALLACE PAUL MAUCH
NIKI WALLACE PAUL MAUCH YOUNGSTOWN -- Fellows Riverside Gardens at Mill Creek Park provided the