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ONE FOR THE PATIENT

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Just when the anti-HMO movie "John Q" was well on its way to the bottom

STRUTHERS Ex-official indicted in bribery scheme

Ronald Carcelli will remain free while he awaits trial on charges of bribery and theft. By BOB

NEW CASTLE SCHOOLS Board OKs an increase in millage

One board member said the increase will pose a financial hardship to district residents. By LAURA

GERALD HENN Grant clears way for new building

Set to open in the fall of 2003, the new plant will decorate collectible plates and pottery. By

Workshop for parents offered

POLAND -- Dr. Robert C. Titzer, nationally known educator and researcher in the field of infant

Erica Weightman to be bride of Michael Peterson

Announcement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Erica Lynn Weightman, daughter of Earl and

St. John Knits logs 40 years in fashion

St. John Knits, a favorite recognizable uniform among affluent women, marks its 40th anniversary

CDBG GRANTS | Trumbull 2003 projects The Trumbull County Planning Commission outlined plans to spend $600,000 available in 2003 from the state Community Development Block Grant program at a public

$27,600 for HOME Emergency repair, a countywide program to fix homes in urgent need. $17,000 toward

Police union applauds efforts

COLUMBIANA -- The city police union applauds Councilman Don Leonard in his efforts to improve

2 firms offer to work together on Hermitage technical park

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Two local engineering and architectural firms are joining forces to do the design

TRACEY REUSCHER JAMES CORTESE

TRACEY REUSCHER JAMES CORTESE YOUNGSTOWN -- Monsignor Lawrence Fye officiated at 2:30 p.m. May 18

YOUNGSTOWN Honors banquet planned

Many of the honorees were selected because of the work they do with young people. YOUNGSTOWN --

MAHONING VALLEY Funds for cancer programs

Local residents made the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life a success, event organizers say.

MICHELE VENTURA JASON WODOGAZA

MICHELE VENTURA JASON WODOGAZA NILES -- Married at 3:30 p.m. May 18 at First Presbyterian Church

LOCAL

LOCAL Salem names Steffey as A.D. SALEM -- Greg Steffey of Massillon will be taking over as

WARREN DUI case goes to trial

The state Supreme Court ruled that prosecutors could bring up the defendant's prior DUI convictions.

YOUNGSTOWN Overturned conviction appealed by prosecutor

Warren Stanley's lawyer said he's confident they'll win again before the Ohio Supreme Court. By

COLUMBIANA CO. Panel: Budget troubles to grow

Monday's session was the first of two to be held this week. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Eric T. and Kristen N. McClish, 8472 Salem-Unity Road, Salem, boy, June 19

STRUTHERS Former official faces charges

Ronald Carcelli will remain free while he awaits trial on charges of bribery and theft. By BOB

GIRARD Mayor: Funding crisis is not over

The city still doesn't have the money to rehire laid-off workers. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR

MetroParks board reduces prices for golf, facility use

The board has the power to hire and fire employees and intervene in park matters. By IAN HILL

MERCER COUNTY Jail to have driveway on Route 258

The site expansion will end the debate over the use of Thompson Road as the main access to the new

Mahoning commissioners should reach out to voters

Opinion: It may well be that voters in Mahoning County "understand it by now," as county Administrator Gary

Inmate showed no suicide signs, chief says

CAMPBELL -- The inmate who hung himself with his pants in the city jail last week didn't exhibit any

REUNIONS

XCanfield High School Class of 1970 will hold a 50th birthday class reunion party at 6:30 p.m. July

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William T. Gaffney Jr., 26, of 160 E. Pine Lake Road, North

HOWLAND SCHOOLS Vo-tech students can stay at TCTC

In-house vocational programs have attracted many students. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Entertainment from an owner's manual

Owner's manual. Angle grinder -- tool for grinding metal. Bought at garage sale last weekend.

DEBRA BLASIMAN GUY MAGGIO

DEBRA BLASIMAN GUY MAGGIO NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Debra Sue Blasiman and Guy Victor Maggio exchanged

Parents announce Birkey-Uhlman wedding date

The engagement of Jennifer Lynne Birkey and Chad Michael Uhlman is being announced by their parents,

SHARON Columbia Theater's future is bright

Singer Tony Butala said he can't wait to be among the first performers to sing on the Columbia's

AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Girard Board of Health, 7 p.m., council chambers on second floor of city

MILL CREEK PARK Cost changes

The Mill Creek park board voted to reduce the cost of playing golf on the park course as well as

School board, teachers OK three-year contract

School board, teachers OK three-year contract CORTLAND -- Lakeview Board of Education has approved

STRUTHERS 2 face trial in railroad trespassing

An ATV got stuck on the tracks, delaying progress by four freight trains. STRUTHERS -- Judge James

City officials already are considering laying off workers because they are short on tax revenue.

Makeup stylists give cheap and chic tips

The B words, beauty and bargains, seldom end up on the same page in anyone's book. But this month's

Southern Baptist statements on Islam make matters worse

Opinion: In Africa, in Asia and in Europe, religious differences and antagonisms have been the basis of

2002 WORLD CUP

2002 WORLD CUP SEMIFINALS Today At Seoul, South Korea Germany 1, South Korea 0 Wednesday

Walking exotic animals

Walking exotic animals STRUTHERS -- Police are investigating the legality of walking exotic

BOARD OF EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAMPION Honored senior Ryan Petrick with a plaque for being undefeated in

YOUNGSTOWN Tension came before gunfire

The case is being tried before a judge, not a jury. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

CANFIELD School board meeting

The Canfield school board, which will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in the board meeting room, has started

GREENVILLE St. Paul Homes to spend $30 million on renovations

A new health center, expanded services and more apartments are on the list. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- St.

FARRELL Council OKs development plan

A state grant of $500,000 will help finance the project. FARRELL, Pa. -- City council has given

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17TH DISTRICT AFL-CIO endorses Ryan for congressional seat

The union has more than 1 million active and retired members. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Jill Ciccotelli, Sean McNally to exchange vows

Bill and Mary Jo Ciccotelli, 2160 Pleasant Valley Road, Liberty Township, and Jerome and Sandy

Rep. English backs Homeland Security

MERCER, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. Phil English of Erie, R-3rd, likes the idea of a cabinet-level Homeland

PUPPY LEMON LAW What it says

The Ohio Puppy Lemon Law will be modeled after the law in Pennsylvania, which says licensed kennels

Summary of police activity:

Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN June 16 Theft: A woman reported a decorative angel and a

MILL CREEK PARK Board promotes one of its own

The board will pay the former superintendent $24,863 in benefits. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK | From Cafaro Field

Momentum boost: The Scrappers won Sunday's game 4-3 on Andrew Baxter's RBI single in the bottom of

Problems never solved by running away from them

Opinion: Problems never solved by running away from them EDITOR: My letter is in response to a June 19

Retrial for doctor

Retrial for doctor LISBON -- A former St. Clair Township physician will be retried on a charge of

John Ficarro, Phar-Mor senior vice president, said it's too early to talk about the future of the

Frustration over puppy prompted push for bill

By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER UNTIL LAST WEEK, 9-MONTH-old Savannah was able to

Teens trespassing

Teens trespassing YOUNGSTOWN -- Reports of breaking glass and flying bricks sent police to the

Canfield break-in

Canfield break-in CANFIELD -- A break-in was discovered Monday at Fusco's Cutting Edge, 5183

YOUNGSTOWN Phar-Mor offers less, analyst says

Phar-Mor tried to compete by offering the lowest prices but wasn't large enough. By DON SHILLING

YOUNGSTOWN House is found unfit to live in

A 7-month-old bulldog was rescued from the dark and feces-filled basement. By PATRICIA MEADE

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