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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
SCORECARD Small business The Small Business Survival Committee, a Republican-leaning small business advocacy group, released its annual scorecard of how members of Congress voted on key small business
HOUSE MEMBERS James A. Traficant Jr. (D): 83 percent Thomas C. Sawyer (D): 0 percent Sherrod
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
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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
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