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LEETONIA SCHOOLS New building almost finished

Teachers, counselors and school nurses will start school with a new contract and 3 percent raises.

On ramp reopens

On ramp reopens CHAMPION -- The state Route 45 on ramp to state Route 5-82 east is open. The work

SHARON Redevelopment is still possible

City council voted to create an industrial development authority to go after funds for the

YOUNGSTOWN Local educators debate voucher decision

The Supreme Court ruling could renew efforts to expand vouchers to other states and communities,

NESHANNOCK School board OKs solicitor

The board's president will step down Monday. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

BOARDMAN PARK Board unveils plans

Synthetic lumber made of recycled kitchen bags and recycled sawdust will be used in the Kids' Town

Take time for your elders

Teenage life is far from easy and never slow. Every day during the school year, the average

Kiki Willis goes with the flow of soccer

You hear the grumblings about soccer. The critics say it's boring. There's not enough scoring. The

GAME TIME Today

Who: Hudson Valley Renegades (5-4) at Scrappers (4-5). What: Doubleheader. When: 6 p.m. Radio:

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Bankruptcies/Chapter 7 Charlaunda D. Howard, aka Charlaunda D. Williams, 49 N.

BECKY SHER | Hype Want a new look? Teen mag offers make-over contest

OK, so she's not your typical teen idol. But Kelly Osbourne has made a major splash as one of the

CLASS LITTLE B PLAYOFFS

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OTHER ACTION

Sharon Police Chief Thomas M. Burke wants to add a four-legged officer to the city police

CANFIELD SCHOOL BOARD Union chief responds to published letter

The board member wrote that residents shouldn't let personal issues distract them from acting in the

TEEN HEALTH

TEEN HEALTH Avoiding pregnancy A lot of people think that if a girl has sex during her period,

YOUNGSTOWN \ Park board

The city's Park and Recreation Commission handled these items Thursday: Awarded a $3,300 contract

MAHONING COUNTY Officials to stump for tax

Hearings on renewing the sales tax generated little interest. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

MERCER COUNTY Officials alter plans for jail traffic

Commissioners approved bonds for two projects, one of which will create jobs. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

MAHONING VALLEY Even babies can read, California researcher says

Turning off the TV and talking to children is a good start to teaching them to read, the researcher

Western Reserve worries about costs

By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BERLIN CENTER -- The Western Reserve Board of Education

WARREN Review of shooting planned

Officer Ben Harrell, who was shot, was released from the hospital but is not yet back to his job.

Exemptions undermining president's steel initiative

Opinion: First the good news about the tariffs on certain kinds of imported steel imposed in March by the

YOUNGSTOWN Spending, contracts

The city's board of control handled these matters Thursday: Approved a development agreement

ABWA chapter names representative

WARREN -- A highlight of the June 4 meeting of Warren Charter Chapter of American Business Women's

GINA VARI BENJAMIN GEMMEL

GINA VARI BENJAMIN GEMMEL YOUNGSTOWN -- Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park was the

LOCAL

LOCAL Express beat Murrysville 10-1 YOUNGSTOWN -- Justin Hedrick scattered eight hits and struck

Who owns the secret codes, the buyer or the seller?

Opinion: An Associated Press story the other day reported that independent garages across the country are

COLUMBIANA CO. Sales tax increase imposed

A group opposed to imposing the tax intends to undertake an effort to block collection. By NORMAN

MAHONING VALLEY Candidate favors tech-job push

The candidate said bringing high-tech jobs to Ohio is among her top priorities. By DAVID SKOLNICK

FELICIA CLARK GREGORY BROWN

FELICIA CLARK GREGORY BROWN YOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Felicia Gebrene Clark, daughter of Mr.

Man is acquitted of stealing cigars

YOUNGSTOWN -- After a trial in municipal court, Judge Robert P. Milich acquitted a man accused of

ICE ZONE Zoldan brings in hockey club

The team will compete in the Continental Elite Hockey League. By JOANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR

Scrappers rained out; DH tonight

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Professional baseball is based on routine.

Crash kills Poland man

Crash kills Poland man SPRINGFIELD -- A 33-year-old Poland man died after his car crashed late

YOUNGSTOWN Area men indicted on bank fraud charge

Authorities say 10 financial institutions lost nearly $250,000 in the fraud. YOUNGSTOWN -- A

ON AREA DIAMONDS Baseball and softball

BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) Line Drive Academy 10, Sluggers 4 -- Grant Sevek cracked a double

CANFIELD Board notes

The Canfield school board also handled these items: Approved a motion to pay a 15 percent increase

KELLEY INSKEEP JOSHUA SIMMS

KELLEY INSKEEP JOSHUA SIMMS BOARDMAN -- The gazebo at Boardman Township Park provided the setting

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT *A story in Thursday's Vindicator misstated the amount of money Mahoning and

DISTRIBUTION Who gets what

These communities received Community Development Block Grants: Poland: $65,000 for resurfacing and

AUSTINTOWN Lions, Lioness clubs celebrate anniversary

Both clubs also installed officers at the event. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Austintown Lions Club observed

Six are arraigned in trespassing case

STRUTHERS -- Six people were arraigned in municipal court on criminal trespassing charges after

Out of nowhere

Out of nowhere Besides establishing himself as a heavy hitter, R.W. Eaks hasn't done much else of

Poor corporate execs need to keep lavish lifestyle

Opinion: Poor corporate execs need to keep lavish lifestyle EDITOR: I read an article in The Vindicator

VIENNA Airport loses federal grant

Mahoning County commissioners are questioning how county payments to the airport should be spent.

Family groups applaud ruling

By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS -- Some school-choice advocates say the U.S.

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UNION TOWNSHIP Officials react to threat to halt buses

Supervisors approved a position to help the police chief. Trouble is, the chief didn't request help

CLUB CALENDAR

ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens

SANDLOT BASEBALL Astro Falcons, Express in Little 'b' title series

The two eliminated Becdir and Line Drive Academy in two straight games Thursday. STRUTHERS --

POWER RANKING

POWER RANKING U.S. Senate The YourCongress.com Web site also conducted a power ranking of

AVALON SOUTH Manager of utility quits over bills issue

The golf course owner was under the impression that Ohio Edison had authorized the discount, an

Turnpike-fee changes

Turnpike-fee changes YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Turnpike Commission is restructuring its fee schedule

MAHONING COUNTY Inmates will move

The U.S. government pays nearly $70 a day for each federal inmate in the county jail. By BOB

In program, children work on their crafts

PHAR-MOR Bidder foresees jobs at Tamco

One Phar-Mor bidder said a judge's ruling jeopardizes its bid. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

Bored of recreation

Young people say the Youngstown area lacks things for them to do. By VALLERIE BANNER VINDICATOR

WARREN Man gets 7 year term for role in infant's shooting

Relatives of the child told the judge before sentencing that Little was 'heartless.' By PEGGY

MAHONING COUNTY Panel doles out $490,000 to Valley communities

One grant will help Sebring to revitalize its downtown. BY BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

GAIL WHITE Strange phone phenomenon targets busy moms

I believe my telephone has a magnet in it. It is a magnet that attracts children. The force field

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Mark and Lori Casey, 1744 Island Drive, Youngstown, boy, June 27. Robert

OHIO EDISON Manager resigned, company reports

The golf course owner was under the impression that Ohio Edison had authorized the discount, an

MERCER COUNTY Judge sentences man in felony assault case

One of those sentenced broke into a home and stole firearms. MERCER, Pa. -- A Warren, Ohio, man

Web site ranks Traficant last in terms of power

This is the second straight year that the Mahoning Valley's congressman finished last. By DAVID

TRAFICANT CASE House ethics subcommittee report lists 10 violations by rep

The congressman plans to defend himself at the July 15 committee hearing. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Traficant files appeal

Traficant files appeal CLEVELAND -- A notice of appeal has been filed by U.S. Rep. James A.

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