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Reimbursed for trees
Reimbursed for trees CANFIELD -- Streamside landowners in the Mill Creek and Yellow Creek
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials look at inmate fee plan
Similar policies are in place in Mercer, Berks and Somerset counties. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
WARREN Officials take steps to comply with law
A resident complained that many of Warren's buildings are not up to code. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Bellagio casino tops pricey list
Bellagio casino tops pricey list The new Light nightclub at the Bellagio casino tops the Las Vegas
Are feds investigating latest bribery claims?
Opinion: A former paving contractor who has pleaded guilty to racketeering and is cooperating with the
"Reflections on 9/11: Six Months Later," a six-part series exploring thoughts of people in the
"Reflections on 9/11: Six Months Later," a six-part series exploring thoughts of people in the
Time to make Big Dance bigger
The strange saga of Butler University is Example A in today's lesson on college basketball, which
MELINDA HANZELY GEORGE WINSEN
MELINDA HANZELY GEORGE WINSEN BOARDMAN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 as Melinda
Miss Harrison to be June bride of Mr. Conklin
The engagement of Stephanie E. Harrison, a daughter of the Rev. Philip and Susan Harrison, 32
MEADVILLE, PA. Adult camp to improve technique
MEADVILLE, Pa. --The Band Camp for Adult Musicians, founded by John Fleming at Edinboro University
We asked to hear from a lot of you, and we did. Most everyone, it seems, is still feeling some
We asked to hear from a lot of you, and we did. Most everyone, it seems, is still feeling some
Don't try this
What not to do and why Eight things not to try on your own: Leather-topped tables and desks, or
LABEL
LABEL 2-54-3 BOLD // label and no rule Summary here and here and here. Then tehre is this part
Hendrickses feted at surprise party for anniversary
GREENFORD -- Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur E. Hendricks of Greenford were honored Feb. 16 at a surprise
You must go swim with the manatees
HOMOSASSA, Fla. -- It wasn't a time to worry about fingernails, so I dug right into the slimy algae
Samulkas honored at celebration for 50th jubilee
HUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. John Samulka of 33 School St. were honored Feb. 24 at a surprise party at
FEMALE PHILANTHROPY
FEMALE PHILANTHROPY Seven in 10 women business owners volunteer at least once a month. Thirty-
MAHONING VALLEY Leadership group schedules event
BOARDMAN -- Leadership Mahoning Valley is presenting a Community Trustee Leadership Development Day
Niki Stamos named Ohio's Junior Miss
MOUNT VERNON -- Niki Stamos, Mahoning County's Junior Miss, won the title of Ohio's Junior Miss and
SPELLING BEE
SPELLING BEE The volunteers The list of those participating Saturday in the 69th annual
MERCER COUNTY Officials await word on $7M grant
State regulations say the money can't just be shifted to another project. By HAROLD GWIN
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of March 10: TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard,
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES DIVISION I
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES DIVISION I Canton McKinley 71, East Liverpool 69 DIVISION II
BANKING
BANKING YOUNGSTOWN -- Mark A. Herron recently joined Sky Bank as community development officer. In
GAMBLING
GAMBLING Tip of the month Some poker games allow two winners. In such high-low games, the player
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Many hands involved in 'Primary Compass'
The completion of the 20-foot, five-ton stainless steel and glass wonder "Primary Compass," designed
Date chosen for Geyer-Kos spring wedding
YOUNGSTOWN -- Frank and Dorothy Kos, 255 Bouquet Ave., are revealing plans for the upcoming marriage
MERCER COUNTY Man sentenced for biting cop, fleeing
A Hermitage man will do time in prison for taking various items, including medical supplies, from a
ANGELA WALKER TERRELL BILLUPS
ANGELA WALKER TERRELL BILLUPS OCHO RIOS, Jamaica -- The wedding of Angela L. Walker and Terrell N.
Linette Heatherly, Bryan Bowser Jr. are engaged, to be married June 1
CANFIELD -- The engagement of Linette Heatherly, 21700 Inverness Drive, Plainfield, Ill., and Bryan
Inskeep-Simms engagement is announced
Announcement is being made of the engagement of Kelley Inskeep, daughter of Sharon Inskeep of Tulip
CRIME SOLVERS
CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County A car fire is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week:
TURKEY
TURKEY Calling contest The first annual Thundering Toms of Trumbull County National Wild Turkey
Wolfe-Taaffe engagement is revealed
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement of the engagement of Kristy Lynn Wolfe and James Andrew Taaffe, both of
Hart-Fullerman wedding plans are announced
The engagement of Erin Ann Hart, 2100 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, and William Joseph Fullerman Jr.,
McNamara Terminal has enclosed tram
McNamara Terminal has enclosed tram Detroit recently opened an innovative, $1.2 billion airport
Poland rallies in wild finish
The Bulldogs defeated Metro Conference rival Niles, 57-52. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
SCIENCE FAIR Award winners
Top winners in the Lake to River Science Fair at Youngstown State University. Pupils who received
ABWA Mill Creek Chapter honors member at dinner meeting
AUSTINTOWN -- Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women's Association selected Susan Billock
ANASTASIA GIONIS JOHN LAGOUTARIS
ANASTASIA GIONIS JOHN LAGOUTARIS ORLANDO, Fla. -- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church was the
FARRELL Agency proposes apartments for the severely mentally ill
The agency already has an option on the land and most of the finances lined up. By HAROLD GWIN
FITCH Speedy Federal vote is likely
One school official said he was both excited and nervous. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
WARREN Patients sought for suit
The attorney thinks there were about 7,734 patients at the hospital over the 22-month span. By
Miss Borawiec, William Scott to be married
Brenda Sue Borawiec of Bristolville and William Guy Scott of Cortland are engaged. The bride-elect
BUILDINGSALELEASE
BUILDINGSALELEASE First National Bank branch, 107 E. State St.$200,000$3,000/month First
Julia Buhl's generosity provided for Sharon
To create jobs during the Depression, Julia Buhl hired out-of-work men to make improvements at Buhl
Second teen-age girl missing in Oregon town
Second teen-age girl missing in Oregon town OREGON CITY, Ore. -- Authorities searched Saturday for
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Surge suppressor offers whole-house protection
Q. I plan to install a whole-house voltage surge suppressor in addition to the plug-in ones. My VCR,
BOARDMAN Forum Health to expand Beeghly facility
Beeghly Emergency and Immediate Care Services had 31,000 patient visits in 2001. BOARDMAN -- Forum
FEMALE-OWNED BUSINESSES
FEMALE-OWNED BUSINESSES Between 1997 and 2002 the number of female-owned businesses grew at twice
stripping paint
Helpful tips Stripping paint from furniture is a simple process but an awful job. Follow this
PA. GIRLS Blackhawk ends Sharon's season
By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT AMBRIDGE -- While many people were spending a beautiful
WOMEN'S ROUNDUP Saturday's games
Kent St. 73, Ball St. 59 CLEVELAND -- Jamie Rubis scored 16 of her 19 points in the second half as
LAKEVIEW SCHOOLS District will begin major renovations
Work is expected to begin in about two weeks on the $14.7 million renovation project. By LAURI
Mr. and Mrs. Hall honored at dinner marking their 25th anniversary
CHAMPION -- A dinner party was held Feb. 23 at Roby Lee's Banquet Center in Newton Falls in honor of
Glozer-Mihok wedding set for mid-June
BOARDMAN -- Daniel and Kathy Glozer, 347 Afton Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
MAC champs
MAC champs Kent State defeats Bowling Green for its third Mid-American Conference championship in
Officials to share views on government setup
Officials to share views on government setup NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Some Lawrence County elected
Visitors go wild over life in park
Visitors can view marine life from the observation deck or an underwater room. HOMOSASSA, Fla. --
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Anaheim63.667 Oakland64.600 Texas64.600
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TUESDAY American Red Cross Donor Center, 57 Westchester Drive, Austintown, noon to
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Cmon Sloopy Hangon3.002.402.10 Sun Trick(D Hawk)7.002.20
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
POLAND -- Robert J. Beardman, an agent with Gem-Young Insurance and Financial Services in Poland has
JOHN KOVACH | colleges Former Boardman star top scorer for Thiel
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- If A.H. Davis of Boardman can continue his point-making pace for the Thiel
Winner puts 9 properties up for sale
James E. Winner Jr. is selling off a few of his properties in hopes that someone else can develop
KEYSTONE CLIPS Veterans slated to get diplomas
Three World War II veterans who left Hickory High School to go to war before graduating will get
MIKE BRAUN Ranch offers clays clinic
The Grand Valley Hunting Ranch near Orwell will be offering a series of clinics this year geared
At Taylor it's out with the Olds and in with Kia
THE VINDICATOR By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR JEFF TAYLOR WAS IN NEED OF SOME
Teen stabbed in arm
Teen stabbed in arm YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are investigating the stabbing of a 15-year-old West
JACK WOLLITZ Anglers prep to jump-start season
Fishing still is in low gear around the area as winter makes its last gasps over northeast Ohio.
Cedar Key moves at slow, easy pace
CEDAR KEY, Fla. -- "I came here 24 years ago on a vacation," said the manager of the co-op art
Susanne Fulco to be married in early May
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS -- Announcing their engagement are Susanne Margaret Fulco and Dr. Robert Eric
South Range's trail of upsets turns cold with 18-5 record
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SALEM -- For 27 minutes, Cinderella stood toe-to-toe in
STAGE REVIEW 'The Diary of Anne Frank' is a tragic story of the Holocaust
The cast turned in a fine performance. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NILES --
SCOTT SHALAWAY Making nest boxes baffling
Tis the season to build, repair and clean nest boxes for cavity-nesters such as bluebirds,
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go GETTING THERE The Mark Twain House is at 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford,
YOUNGSTOWN They've got it down to a science
Rich Giles won the top prize in Saturday's Lake to River Science Day at YSU. By IAN HILL
Faith can't be spread by acting as 'God's Gestapo'
Opinion: Faith can't be spread by acting as 'God's Gestapo' EDITOR: This is in response to various
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Witmer mark 70th year of marriage at dinner
SALEM -- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Witmer were honored March 2 at a dinner for family and friends at Taste
Party in Niles marks Garlands' 50th anniversary
McDONALD -- A party was held March 3 at McMenamy's in Niles as a surprise celebration honoring Mr.
Does pupil have spelling bee's number?
This year, a new school will send a representative to the annual spelling bee. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
NOT REALLY A BOX; JUST TIDBITS OF INFO
THE FINISH TEST Before slathering anything all over a piece of furniture, determine what finish
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BB Rooners and Baseball -- Systems will conduct a three-day pitching clinic for boys 9-12
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS Gun show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23, 24, Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club, Quarry Road,
Nominees being sought for award
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Nominations are now being accepted for the 2002 Women of Distinction Awards.
BASIC GRADS
BASIC GRADS First step Several area residents have completed basic military training. They
AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, 7 p.m., township hall. Canfield Township trustees,
Grove City rallies; Kennedy Cath. cruises
PITTSBURGH -- After trailing 32-23 at halftime, the Grove City High girls basketball team rallied in
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside William and Karen Hartman, 366 Oakview Drive, Girard, boy, March
Miss Feraraccio, Mark Livosky to marry May 18
CAMPBELL -- Joseph and Shirley Feraraccio of 622 Dumont Ave. are announcing the engagement of their
Likovich: The only way we can let the terrorists win is if they get fear into our hearts. If it
Likovich: The only way we can let the terrorists win is if they get fear into our hearts. If it
PITTSBURGH -- After trailing 32-23 at halftime, the Grove City girls basketball team rallied in the
PITTSBURGH -- After trailing 32-23 at halftime, the Grove City girls basketball team rallied in the
PIAA GIRLS CLASS A Sharpsville falls in overtime
The Blue Darlings were out-scored by 10-2 in the extra session by Cameron County. By BILL ALBRIGHT
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SPORTING CLAYS Clinics and events
March 16, shooting clinic. March 20-24, law enforcement week. Law enforcement officers shoot at a
Wedding planned by Miss Geiger, Mr. Palumbo II
Plans for the upcoming marriage of Jill Geiger, 3776 Mercedes Place, Canfield, and Richard Palumbo
Warhol Museum to offer 'LP Show'
Warhol Museum to offer 'LP Show' PITTSBURGH -- The Andy Warhol Museum will present the exhibition
Youngstown is among 10 cities chosen for a unique, one-day membership event publicized on the Web
Youngstown is among 10 cities chosen for a unique, one-day membership event publicized on the Web
ADA REQUIREMENTS
ADA REQUIREMENTS How much it will cost Warren will spend upwards of $729, 000 over the next five
LAWRENCE COUNTY Kmart shoppers react to news of closing
Big Kmart is the second anchor store to close in the Field Club Commons Plaza. By LAURE CIOFFI
State must address minority children's achievement gap
Opinion: The recent release by the Ohio Department of Education of the ethnicity of proficiency test takers
COLUMBIANA Sewer assessment process to start
The manager hopes Southern Avenue extensions will qualify for CDBG funding. By NANCY TULLIS
Women's Health Fair
Women's Health Fair POLAND -- The Poland Junior Women's Club will have a Women's Health Fair from
Dems plan to endorse for 17th
In Mahoning County, the party's chairman said he will probably support incumbent Thomas C. Sawyer of
BOOK REVIEW 'Searching for Hassan' attempts to explain Iran
The book captures the ambivalence of a country that wants to be a part of the world, but apart from
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Thiel wins PAC mat title again
There's no doubt about it. Thiel College wrestlers have a lock on the Presidents' Athletic
Youngstown BPW sets brunch, fashion show
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- The Youngstown Business and Professional Women's Club will sponsor "Shades of
A picture of an early businesswoman
Lillian Jamison was the only female member of the Mercer Chamber of Commerce and later became its
Johnston seeks items for bicentennial display
Johnston seeks items for bicentennial display JOHNSTON -- The township bicentennial committee is
Putting evidence to the test
The congressman wants any and all wallets the contractor used, but he didn't say with or without
YSU
YSU Men's tennis BOARDMAN -- Youngstown State dropped a 7-0 decision to Wright State on Saturday
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN'S SCORES AMERICA EAST CONFERENCE Championship Boston University 66, Maine 40 ATLANTIC
Last week, The Vindicator asked hundreds of its News Contacts this question: Give us your thoughts
Last week, The Vindicator asked hundreds of its News Contacts this question: Give us your thoughts
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES DIVISION I Canton McKinley 71, East Liverpool 69 DIVISION II