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Mr. and Mrs. Mike Terlecki Jr. celebrate their golden anniversary
STRUTHERS -- A family gathering was held June 29 at Bobby D's in Youngstown in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
U.S. House can strike blow for honest politics by voting to expel Traficant -- now
Opinion: Add nonfeasance to Congressman James A. Traficant Jr.'s conviction on 10 federal criminal charges,
Carnahans celebrate anniversary during party held in Boardman
LIBERTY -- The 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Carnahan of Liberty was celebrated
BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER Petty and Heartbreakers score a hit with the hits
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers got down to the business of playing loud rock 'n' roll classics.
Laurie jubilee is celebrated at dinner party
MENTOR -- A dinner party was held June 22 at Mario Fazio's Restaurant in Willoughby Hills in
COURTS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Stephanie Ketchum, 1127 Hillcrest Road, Wellsville, and Shane
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Pauline Draper
Born: July 2, 1902, in Tibedauz, La. Residence: 437 Idora Ave., Youngstown. Married: Andrew Huff
REGION Program aims to start caring habits in kids
The program is designed to teach children good habits and reduce disruptive behavior in school.
LISA BOSNJAK STJEPAN JURATOVIC
LISA BOSNJAK STJEPAN JURATOVIC STRUTHERS -- St. Nicholas Church was the setting at noon June 29 as
Morrises mark 50th anniversary at dinner party
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. John J. Morris of 3842 Oran Drive were honored June 29 at a Mass at Holy
Bartender cited
Bartender cited YOUNGSTOWN -- A bartender was issued a citation for serving alcohol while the bar
KRISTAL MELI MICHAEL CODINA
KRISTAL MELI MICHAEL CODINA CINCINNATI -- The Rev. Dennet Juna officiated at 1:30 p.m. June 1 at
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes in one Walter Jacyszyn of Austintown scored a hole-in-one on the second
A FATHER'S GIFT
A FATHER'S GIFT A daughter's legacy Among the poems to be in the book Becky Foerster's dad is
MERCER COUNTY Produce coupons help seniors
Older county residents can get $20 worth of free fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets.
Calderones mark golden jubilee at family dinner
POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Armand Calderone, 6725 James St., were honored May 3 at a family dinner on
YSU A trio of new deans talks it up
The three are part of one of the biggest turnovers in academic leadership in the university's 94-
TINA KITCHEN DONALD LUCAS
TINA KITCHEN DONALD LUCAS YOUNGSTOWN -- Married at 2 p.m. June 8 at Alpha and Omega First Baptist
TIFFANY TEMPLIN MATTHEW SELL
TIFFANY TEMPLIN MATTHEW SELL NEW WATERFORD -- The marriage of Tiffany Templin, E. Park Ave.,
Family dinner party held to celebrate Smiths' 50th wedding anniversary
GIRARD -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith, Tibbetts Wick Road, was
DANIELLE WEISENBORN THOMAS MACABOBBY
DANIELLE WEISENBORN THOMAS MACABOBBY YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Danielle R. Weisenborn, Canton, and Dr.
STAGE LEFT PLAYERS Cast of 'Cabaret' struts its stuff
This risqu & eacute; musical is definitely for mature theatergoers. BY MARGARET NERY
CAREER MOVES
MANUFACTURING GARRETTSVILLE -- Amweld Building Products announces two additions to its national
Parachute jump planned
Parachute jump planned GREENVILLE, Pa. -- The Stefan Banic Parachute Foundation will have its
INFORMATION
INFORMATION On the Net www.nps.gov/sara www.TheNorthernCampaign.org www.fort-ticonderoga.org
STATE
STATE Ohio history published As Ohio prepares to celebrate its bicentennial in 2003, Andrew R.
SQUAK CREEK COUNTRY CLUB Special events big part of tourney week
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- The Giant Eagle LPGA Classic is a spectacular
Zimmermans' 50th observed at Greenford farm
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Zimmerman, 69 Buena Vista Ave., were honored by friends and relatives
CHERYL TUSINAC | P. BRIAN SMALDINO
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The wedding of Cheryl Anne Tusinac and Dr. P. Brian Smaldino took place at
SANDLOTS Express captures first in title series
Astro Falcons routed Rondinelli Tuxedo in Class B action. STRUTHERS -- Youngstown Express scored
REBECCA GRAY MATTHEW BAVUSO
REBECCA GRAY MATTHEW BAVUSO NASSAU, Bahamas -- Wedding vows were exchanged June 10 at St. Francis
Angels of Easter Seals installs officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Angels of Easter Seals installed officers at its regular meeting May 22 at the
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Hassell: Job of softball catcher is a challenge
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Don't tell Tami Hassell of Hubbard that being a softball catcher is easier than
Write to: Cook Forest State Park, P.O. Box 120, Cooksburg, PA 16217. Phone: (814) 744-8407.
Write to: Cook Forest State Park, P.O. Box 120, Cooksburg, PA 16217. Phone: (814) 744-8407. For
BOOKS: Bob Foerster examines a book of his daughter Becky's poems, which he found after she died. He
BOOKS: Bob Foerster examines a book of his daughter Becky's poems, which he found after she died. He
SWANSON | Keystoner Phillips' boxing stock climbs
Sharon heavyweight Willie Phillips certainly boosted his ring stock recently when he came up with a
LIGHTNING STRIKES Danger in a flash
An emergency management official is sending a new warning and shelter advisory to golf courses.
There are none so blind as apologists
Opinion: Let's not be na & iuml;ve about the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District lawsuit. Defendants Edward
STEPHANIE CARD MICHAEL PAXTON
STEPHANIE CARD MICHAEL PAXTON CANFIELD -- Old North Church of Canfield provided the setting June 1
BIRTHS
St. Joseph Health Center Trisha and Mark Schoonover, 6080 Thompson-Clark Road, Bristolville, boy,
Private school outclasses public, charter schools
Opinion: Private school outclasses public, charter schools EDITOR: DeAnna Hardwick's response to the
STRUTHERS -- Youngstown Express scored five times in the fifth inning to break open a 4-4 game to
STRUTHERS -- Youngstown Express scored five times in the fifth inning to break open a 4-4 game to
THE FLEETING, SOMETIMES DEADLY flash of lightning common in summer hit home Thursday for about 80
THE FLEETING, SOMETIMES DEADLY flash of lightning common in summer hit home Thursday for about 80
MELINDA ROSS CHRISTOPHER RAPPACH
MELINDA ROSS CHRISTOPHER RAPPACH BOARDMAN -- St. Charles Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. May
DIANE DICKERHOOF JOSEPH NOBILE
DIANE DICKERHOOF JOSEPH NOBILE LAS VEGAS -- The Little Church of the West was the setting at 5:45
The Heltons mark 50th at family event
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Helton, 5136 Pinecrest Ave., observed their 50th wedding
HOLIDAY EVENTS What's planned
Events scheduled next week related to Independence Day around the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, as
Brownlee Woods residents gather
Although they have some complaints, Brownlee Woods residents like living in the city. By PETER H.
HOWLAND Trustees scramble to probe closing of Ajax Magnethermic
Township trustees and county commissioners approved a 60 percent 10-year tax abatement for the
NICOLE LESSARD DARYLE YARAB
NICOLE LESSARD DARYLE YARAB POLAND -- Nicole Andrea Lessard and Daryle G. Yarab were married at
Hoopers mark anniversary at family cookout
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Hooper of 7060 West Blvd. were honored June 16 at Glenwood
MCDONALD Homecoming begins Wednesday
A 1-mile foot race precedes the start of the 69th homecoming. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of June 30: MONDAY Trumbull County Marine Corps League Detachment,
BRIDGET SCARSELLA DAN PEREZ
BRIDGET SCARSELLA DAN PEREZ YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception at the Grand Pavilion at Opus Twenty One in
Family holds celebration for McDaniels' 50th
STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Larry McDaniel, 26 Grandview Ave., where feted by family and friends as
McDonald Steel pact
McDonald Steel pact McDONALD -- United Steelworkers of America and International Brotherhood of
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Podiatry graduate Bradley A. Habuda has graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric
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Garden Forum holds flower show
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area held a flower show June 15 and 16 at
Alfords honored at family dinner for 50th jubilee
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. and Mrs. Jay Alford of 18 Lakewood Circle were honored June 28 at a family
Michelle Arbogast, Brian Gizzi plan Aug. 3 wedding
CANFIELD -- Announcement is being made by Phillip and Patricia Gizzi, 32 Pine Cone Drive, of the
Growing pains
Growing pains Mike Conroy is only 19 years old, but the Mahoning Valley Scrappers left-fielder is
Jennifer Allen, Mr. Peters plan summer wedding
VIENNA -- Donald and Mary Kay Allen, 5212 King Graves Road, announce the summer wedding plans of
Rose society announces show results
WARREN -- The Warren Rose Society held its 32nd annual rose show June 15 at the Eastwood Mall.
Veterans group bestows award
Veterans group bestows award YOUNGSTOWN -- The Vindicator is the winner of the 2002 Norman H. Dohn
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Holy Family Catholic Church, 2729 Center Road, Poland, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. St.
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
YOUNGSTOWN -- Misa Billet, a senior staff coordinator at the Callos Companies, has earned the
Twenty Mercer County farmers markets, representing more than 40 vendors, are participating in this
Twenty Mercer County farmers markets, representing more than 40 vendors, are participating in this
LIGHTNING Golfers' safety
Question asked of golfers at Mill Creek Park: How confident are you that the golf courses you play
AUTOMOBILES Poll: Customers rank low rental prices as key
Increasingly, renters are booking their cars through the Internet. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- In
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
RARE FIND: The "Love" head vase is rare and expensive. This one sold recently for $1,800.
SCOTT SHALAWAY Birding at the beach opens a new list of species
A summer trip to the beach brings a well earned opportunity to rest and relax. It also brings a
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Jamal Finley
The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public to help find the
WARREN Family events planned for the Fourth of July
The rock band Soul of One will perform a free concert during the festivities. By DENISE DICK
Garwigs feted at several events for anniversary
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Myron E. Garwig, 482 Annawan Lane, celebrated their 50th wedding
BRANDY ZEMBOWER JOHN TOMORY
BRANDY ZEMBOWER JOHN TOMORY BOARDMAN -- A honeymoon to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic
Stevensons feted at celebration for golden jubilee
HUBBARD -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stevenson of 617 Sunset Drive was
The Cragels celebrating 50 years of marriage
DUNDEE, Fla. -- A late-June family dinner party was held in celebration of the 50th wedding
MILL CREEK METROPARKS Events schedule
Activities scheduled in July: Tuesday: Summer Flowers, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Make a flower arrangement
KEYSTONE CLIPS Stake your claim to long-lost loot
If you think the state of Pennsylvania may be holding onto some of your money or other assets, a
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Other than a stint with a famous rock 'n' roll band, food service has been a
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Other than a stint with a famous rock 'n' roll band, food service has been a
STRUTHERS Team beats a path to victims
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER STRUTHERS -- Three days into this summer's school
STRUTHERS HIGH Reunion to gather all grads of school
The all-alumni reunion may be held every five years, said Tina Morell, class of '78 and one of the
MetroStars win
MetroStars win Mamadou Diallo scored his sixth goal in five games with the MetroStars on Saturday
VETERANS
VETERANS Man of the Year in Ohio VIENNA -- Retired Air Force Col. Dr. Jack Ventling of Poland
Associated Press
Associated Press RAISINS GALORE: Richard Garabedian, Raisin Administrative Committee chairman,
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Couple has high hopes for Hub
The new owners plan to give the landmark restaurant and its menu a face-lift, but they'll keep some
MUSEUMS Area attractions
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Far From Home:
MERCER COUNTY Road work
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will do the following road repairs this week:
LIGHTNING STRIKES
An emergency management official is sending a new warning and shelter advisory to golf courses.
Containment systems give dogs room to roam without using fences or chains. Here's what you need to know before buying one.
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Nobody likes a pooch on the loose. Not the
DELPHI PACKARD Local plants help drive the future of auto innnovation
Packard is powering the latest developments in automotive technology. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Ospreys making a comeback
Before man nearly wiped out a number of wildlife species in Ohio such as bald eagles, deer, wild
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Hot water dispenser offers great convenience
Q. My husband and I are coffee and tea drinkers and enjoy cooking. I thought a sink-mounted hot
Biro-Hankins wedding set for early August
John and Janet Biro of Niles and Linda and Les Benson of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of
Becky's book
By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT GREENFORD -- Rebecca Foerster was riding in a speeding
LIBRARY SCHEDULES | July
YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY "Animals on Parade." Stories, games and craft for children at 10
Shapiro bets his career on deals
Ask an Indians fan the difference between Mark Shapiro and the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and he
SATURDAY'S LINESCORES
SATURDAY'S LINESCORES CLASS B ASTRO FALCONS 10, RONDINELLI TUXEDO 2 Rondinelli00002--231
YSU A trio of new deans talk it up
The three are part of one of the biggest turnovers in academic leadership in the university's 94-