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YOUNGSTOWN Group: Traficant is a champion of small business

The congressman is among the top five Democratic supporters in the House of Representatives of small


Edwards-Edgar wedding date to be April 27

YOUNGSTOWN -- David and Patricia Edwards, 65 Redfern Drive, are announcing the engagement of their


WARREN City stalls on how to run Avalon

Golf is being played as usual while city officials ponder legal maneuvers. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


POLICE CALLS Boardman, Canfield

Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN Feb. 19 Arrest: A Youngstown man was arrested at the


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Hardrives Paving, which closed in 2000, did not legally reorganize as Rhino


Nancy Morrison, Thomas Steffora to be married

HUBBARD -- Sam and Mary Jane Morrison, 3185 Pothour Wheeler Road, are announcing plans for the


Miss Honeywell, Kevin Fetsko plan summer wedding

DAYTON -- Judy Honeywell of Dayton, formerly of Salem, is announcing the engagement of her daughter,


Volunteer firefighters sue man

LISBON -- Two volunteer firefighters are suing a Wellsville man, saying they were burned in a fire


Homeland security

Homeland security YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Emergency Management Agency is set to receive


DIVISION III BOYS DISTRCT Badger turns back JFK for first title since 1982

The Braves posted a 55-50 victory over the Eagles and now advance to regional play next week. By


YOUNGSTOWN Retired city supervisor wants to take his wisdom back to the streets, kids

The retired streets chief is headed to a second career helping inner-city kids understand life's


WARREN Officials hope to keep open former hospital

The issue will be discussed at a meeting Monday. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Kelly Kappler, James Hemrick to wed July 26

POLAND -- Ken and Cathy Kappler of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly


DIVISION IV BOYS DISTRICT Red-hot Giesy paces Bristol past Windham

The senior scored the Panthers' final 14 points in the 76-71 victory in the title game. By DOUG


HOSPITALS Crowds mean wait for rooms

If patients are admitted and there is no regular hospital room, a wait of 24 hours could happen.


Minors to the majors

By JUSTIN BROWN SPECIAL TO THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR SAN PEDRO DE MACORIS, Dominican


CLUB CALENDAR

CLASSES XNiles McKinley High School Class of 1937 will hold a luncheon June 29 at Alberini's


WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS XGirard Senior Citizens will sponsor a Chinese auction from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the


Miss Puskarcik, Daniel Mincks to wed in garden

CAMPBELL -- Plans for the summer wedding of Heather Puskarcik of Campbell and Daniel Mincks of


& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;BETTS & lt;/B & gt;, Betty

& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;BETTS & lt;/B & gt;, Betty Jean, 62, of Youngstown;


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Lawmaker say government has 'no principal evidence'

The FBI doesn't think it's worthwhile to record someone who may be suspicious and offer a staged


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Michael J. and Jennifer R. Haluska, 449 Westgate Blvd.,


YOUNGSTOWN Diocese revising its policy on abuse

The diocese's policy notes that state law requires professionals to report even suspicions of child


EAST PALESTINE 2 men face charges in carcass case

Police continue to investigate the illegal dumping of deer remains at the lake. By NANCY TULLIS


Man freed by DNA tests faces child sex charge

Man freed by DNA tests faces child sex charge ORLANDO Fla. -- The first inmate released from a


Miss McCullough, Chad Johnson set April 27 date

James and Linda McCullough, 713 Taylor St., Hubbard, and Ralph and Shirlee Johnson, 629 Wyoming


REVIEW Book illustrates Jesus' role in Islamic literature

A book shows how Jesus appeals to Muslims as an example of purity of heart. By THOMAS D' EVELYN


Food drive at theater

Food drive at theater NILES -- People who bring nonperishable food items to Regal Boulevard Center


Nun has 100th birthday

Nun has 100th birthday VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- Sister Mary Rose Scheetz, a sister of the Humility of


CAMPBELL Youngstown man charged after fight with police

It took several police officers to finally control the victim, who weighed about 140 pounds.


VACANCIES Positions open

Army: 1,360 active-duty chaplains. Total vacancies: 85 chaplains. The Army needs 200 to 300


WARREN Howland teen sentenced in assault on JFK freshman

Prosecutors said the senior Howland student assaulted a JFK freshman Nov. 13. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Cathleen Ewing to be bride of Ryan T. Pike

The engagement of Cathleen A. Ewing and Ryan T. Pike, both of 146 Court St., Columbiana, is


DIVISION IV BOYS DISTRICT Scarpitti seals Sebring victory

The Trojans' sophomore scored two baskets in the final 30 seconds for a 54-52 win over Mineral


FASHION Q & amp;A

Q. All my fashion magazines are showing lots of floral prints for spring. I just can't see wearing


NEW CASTLE Woman faces charges over pension money

The woman's children did not know their mother was receiving pension benefits. By LAURE CIOFFI


Salon-Marlin engagement is announced

Richard and Ronna Marlin of Liberty Township and Joel and Joann Salon of Shaker Heights are


POLAND Trustees OK 2 contracts for township workers

The contract is retroactive to January. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND


Skelley-Meier wedding to take place in Struthers

SALISBURY, Md. -- Former Youngstown residents, Bill and Kathy Skelley of Salisbury are announcing


EASTER Service listing

The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to the public in observance of Palm


Nichole Gavozzi, Mr. Goodspeed to marry April 20

Announcement is being made by Theodore Gavozzi, 5219 S. Saratoga Ave., Austintown, and Suzanne


Hungry minds and hungry bodies need to filled

Opinion: More than half a million Ohio children are hungry some of the time, of whom 100,000 are hungry much


Templin-Sell betrothal is made known

COLUMBIANA -- The engagement of Tiffany Templin, East Park Avenue, and Matthew Sell, Route 7, New


Cynthia McKee, Michael Martin are engaged

CANFIELD -- Michael and Susan McKee of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


WARREN City weighs paying for road work through residents' assessments

A majority of residents would have to agree to the assessment. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR


Ohio GOP leaders should heed Blackwell's advice

Opinion: A bill sponsored by state Sen. Dan Brady, a Cleveland Democrat, that would require political parties


Man is jailed on various drug charges

CAMPBELL -- Nick Mastoris Sr. is charged with four felony counts and three misdemeanors and is in


TRAFICANT ON TRIAL Lawmaker says government has 'no principal evidence'

The FBI doesn't think it's worthwhile to record someone who may be suspicious and offer a staged


WARREN City weighs paying for roads through assessing residents

A majority of residents would have to agree to the assessment. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR


HERMITAGE Thiel College to finance dorm with agency help

It won't be your typical college residence hall. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Mercer County Industrial


New museum exhibit is very colorful display

The crimson shade now is the center of attention in a fashion show in New York. NEW YORK -- In


Jennifer McNally to be bride of Casey Anderson

Plans for the upcoming marriage of Jennifer Marie McNally and Casey Lee Anderson, both of


YOUNGSTOWN Four arrested as result of drug raid on city's North Side

Investigators found cocaine and heroin in the residence. YOUNGSTOWN -- Four men were arrested on


SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL Lakeview -- girls fastpitch is hosting a ASA State Qualifier for 10u, 12u, and 14u teams.


Liberty is expected to also get a new fire chief Monday.

Liberty is expected to also get a new fire chief Monday. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


YOUNGSTOWN Man again admits he killed baby

The Magnolia Avenue man pleaded guilty once before, then changed his mind. By BOB JACKSON


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John T. Rohack, 33, of Bronx, N.Y., and Georgia D. Barker, 30,


LOCAL

LOCAL Mountaineer says no to Tyson-Lewis bout CHESTER, W.Va. -- After careful consideration of