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Traficant files appeal
Traficant files appeal CLEVELAND -- A notice of appeal has been filed by U.S. Rep. James A.
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
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
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
OHIO EDISON Manager resigned, company reports
The golf course owner was under the impression that Ohio Edison had authorized the discount, an
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Mark and Lori Casey, 1744 Island Drive, Youngstown, boy, June 27. Robert
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
MAHONING COUNTY Panel doles out $490,000 to Valley communities
One grant will help Sebring to revitalize its downtown. BY BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
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
Bored of recreation
Young people say the Youngstown area lacks things for them to do. By VALLERIE BANNER VINDICATOR
PHAR-MOR Bidder foresees jobs at Tamco
One Phar-Mor bidder said a judge's ruling jeopardizes its bid. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Inmates will move
The U.S. government pays nearly $70 a day for each federal inmate in the county jail. By BOB
Turnpike-fee changes
Turnpike-fee changes YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Turnpike Commission is restructuring its fee schedule
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
POWER RANKING
POWER RANKING U.S. Senate The YourCongress.com Web site also conducted a power ranking of
SANDLOT BASEBALL Astro Falcons, Express in Little 'b' title series
The two eliminated Becdir and Line Drive Academy in two straight games Thursday. STRUTHERS --
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens
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
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MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$12,300, mdn cl $7,500-$6,500, 3YO up, 5 1/2f. Tip's
Family groups applaud ruling
By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS -- Some school-choice advocates say the U.S.
VIENNA Airport loses federal grant
Mahoning County commissioners are questioning how county payments to the airport should be spent.
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
Out of nowhere
Out of nowhere Besides establishing himself as a heavy hitter, R.W. Eaks hasn't done much else of
Six are arraigned in trespassing case
STRUTHERS -- Six people were arraigned in municipal court on criminal trespassing charges after
AUSTINTOWN Lions, Lioness clubs celebrate anniversary
Both clubs also installed officers at the event. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Austintown Lions Club observed
DISTRIBUTION Who gets what
These communities received Community Development Block Grants: Poland: $65,000 for resurfacing and
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT *A story in Thursday's Vindicator misstated the amount of money Mahoning and
KELLEY INSKEEP JOSHUA SIMMS
KELLEY INSKEEP JOSHUA SIMMS BOARDMAN -- The gazebo at Boardman Township Park provided the setting
CANFIELD Board notes
The Canfield school board also handled these items: Approved a motion to pay a 15 percent increase
ON AREA DIAMONDS Baseball and softball
BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) Line Drive Academy 10, Sluggers 4 -- Grant Sevek cracked a double
YOUNGSTOWN Area men indicted on bank fraud charge
Authorities say 10 financial institutions lost nearly $250,000 in the fraud. YOUNGSTOWN -- A
Crash kills Poland man
Crash kills Poland man SPRINGFIELD -- A 33-year-old Poland man died after his car crashed late
Scrappers rained out; DH tonight
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Professional baseball is based on routine.
ICE ZONE Zoldan brings in hockey club
The team will compete in the Continental Elite Hockey League. By JOANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
Man is acquitted of stealing cigars
YOUNGSTOWN -- After a trial in municipal court, Judge Robert P. Milich acquitted a man accused of
FELICIA CLARK GREGORY BROWN
FELICIA CLARK GREGORY BROWN YOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Felicia Gebrene Clark, daughter of Mr.
MAHONING VALLEY Candidate favors tech-job push
The candidate said bringing high-tech jobs to Ohio is among her top priorities. By DAVID SKOLNICK
COLUMBIANA CO. Sales tax increase imposed
A group opposed to imposing the tax intends to undertake an effort to block collection. By NORMAN
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
LOCAL
LOCAL Express beat Murrysville 10-1 YOUNGSTOWN -- Justin Hedrick scattered eight hits and struck
GINA VARI BENJAMIN GEMMEL
GINA VARI BENJAMIN GEMMEL YOUNGSTOWN -- Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park was the
ABWA chapter names representative
WARREN -- A highlight of the June 4 meeting of Warren Charter Chapter of American Business Women's
YOUNGSTOWN Spending, contracts
The city's board of control handled these matters Thursday: Approved a development agreement
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
WARREN Review of shooting planned
Officer Ben Harrell, who was shot, was released from the hospital but is not yet back to his job.
Western Reserve worries about costs
By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BERLIN CENTER -- The Western Reserve Board of Education
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
MERCER COUNTY Officials alter plans for jail traffic
Commissioners approved bonds for two projects, one of which will create jobs. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
MAHONING COUNTY Officials to stump for tax
Hearings on renewing the sales tax generated little interest. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN \ Park board
The city's Park and Recreation Commission handled these items Thursday: Awarded a $3,300 contract
TEEN HEALTH
TEEN HEALTH Avoiding pregnancy A lot of people think that if a girl has sex during her period,
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
OTHER ACTION
Sharon Police Chief Thomas M. Burke wants to add a four-legged officer to the city police
CLASS LITTLE B PLAYOFFS
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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
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Bankruptcies/Chapter 7 Charlaunda D. Howard, aka Charlaunda D. Williams, 49 N.
GAME TIME Today
Who: Hudson Valley Renegades (5-4) at Scrappers (4-5). What: Doubleheader. When: 6 p.m. Radio:
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
Take time for your elders
Teenage life is far from easy and never slow. Every day during the school year, the average
BOARDMAN PARK Board unveils plans
Synthetic lumber made of recycled kitchen bags and recycled sawdust will be used in the Kids' Town
NESHANNOCK School board OKs solicitor
The board's president will step down Monday. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
YOUNGSTOWN Local educators debate voucher decision
The Supreme Court ruling could renew efforts to expand vouchers to other states and communities,
SHARON Redevelopment is still possible
City council voted to create an industrial development authority to go after funds for the
On ramp reopens
On ramp reopens CHAMPION -- The state Route 45 on ramp to state Route 5-82 east is open. The work
LEETONIA SCHOOLS New building almost finished
Teachers, counselors and school nurses will start school with a new contract and 3 percent raises.