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COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher R. Rappach, 24, of 720 Sable Court, Youngstown,
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens
BASEBALL ROUNDUP Kyle Buck throws no-hitter as West Branch wins 14th
He registered six strikeouts against Carrollton and gained his sixth win .. CARROLLTON -- Kyle
YOUNGSTOWN FATAL FIRE Testing continues for accelerant
Homicide detectives and a crime lab officer were sent to the fire scene. By PATRICIA MEADE
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES HUBBARD U Received a state Issue II grant to reconstruct and widen Lincoln
RYAN CAMPAIGN Panel receives another complaint
The former congressional candidate says the federal agency should investigate Ryan's campaign
YOUNGSTOWN Game teaches about Sept. 11
The game is being sold to raise funds for the YMCA, NAACP and victims of the terrorist attacks. By
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Goettsch, Crummey earn top honors as student-athletes
Recognition of the pair highlighted the 15th annual Academic Awards banquet. By PETE MOLLICA
2 local students among 18 state essay finalists
2 local students among 18 state essay finalists COLUMBUS -- Melissa Browne of David Anderson High
GAME TIME Today
Who: Rangers (Davis 2-2) at Indians (Baez 2-2). When: 7:05 p.m. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM (570), Fox
SPRINTERS COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER Mutual motivation
Tjawonkher Davis and Rob Massucci make each other better as sprinters for Warren Harding. By JOE
TRUMBULL COUNTY Heavy storms cause flooding
Some parts of the city saw more than 2 inches of rain. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Harding creating workable league
It's been 51 days since the Boardman and Austintown boards of education voted to leave the Steel
Seat-belt program
Seat-belt program LIBERTY -- Township police will increase traffic enforcement, especially those
Cameron ties record
Cameron ties record Mike Cameron until now recognized for his Gold Glove and being part of the
TRUMBULL CO. Heavy storms cause flooding
Some parts of the city saw more than 2 inches of rain. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Mutual motivation
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF WARREN -- A year ago, Tjawonkher Davis was a much
VFW Triangle Post 2799 installs slate
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- The VFW Triangle Post 2799 held installation of new officers May 21 at the post
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Robert and Nicole Accordino, 2403 San Pedro Drive, Youngstown, girl, May 2. Forum
YO-MAH-0 Member of area chapter to head Ohio Division, IAAP
The new president has been active at the local level since 1991. CINCINNATI -- The Ohio Division,
MENTAL HEALTH'S CRYING NEED
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: It's rare for a president to give a speech on mental health. But it's wise. On
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners honor Duzzny's years of service
Duzzny said the nature of disasters has changed in the past two decades. By BOB JACKSON
BOARDMAN PARK Campaign complaint
These statements made by Boardman Citizens for Responsible Taxation are the focus of a complaint
CANFIELD Men who beat cows get sentence deadline
The judge had recommended that the men serve their sentences caring for or cleaning up after
A new festival on the block
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A Jud Zaar might sound bizarre, but it makes
WARREN Brookfield man is sentenced for sex offense
The defendant is the father of the man who was convicted of throwing semen. WARREN -- A 62-year-
YOUNGSTOWN Woman awaits coroner's ruling after victim dies
The woman's felonious assault charge could be upgraded. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
ABWA chapter marks 47th, honors woman of the year
CANFIELD -- Cathy Lou Pokrivnak was honored as "Woman of the Year" by Youngstown Charter Chapter of
YOUNGSTOWN Man pleads guilty to trafficking
The Champion man will be sentenced after co-defendants' cases are finished. By BOB JACKSON
HUBBARD Marconi Lodge faces gambling citation
Liquor agents seized gambling materials and cash at the club. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Group seeks programs to keep kids off streets
The solution to youth violence: positive youth programs. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
HUBBARD Marconi Lounge faces citation over gambling
Liquor agents seized gambling materials and cash at the club. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
TRAFICANT CASE U.S. files response against requests
The government says the congressman has raised no new issues. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
Something special
2 local students among 18 state essay finalists COLUMBUS -- Melissa Browne of David Anderson High
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Donald Lockett VFW Post 6488, auxiliary hold joint installation
YOUNGSTOWN -- A joint installation took place May 20 for officers of Donald Lockett Veterans of
MERCER, PA. Man will serve time for break-in case
Damage at the dealership exceeded $5,000. MERCER, Pa. -- A local man will spend up to five years
WARREN Drug probe results in three arrests
Agents were pursuing a search warrant today to open a confiscated safe. WARREN -- Officers and
COLUMBIANA Author's advice: Read and rewrite
A writer of children's books visited pupils at Joshua Dixon Elementary. By NANCY TULLIS
Parole employee charged with DUI
AUSTINTOWN -- A pretrial hearing has been set for an Ohio Adult Parole Board employee who was found
YOUNGSTOWN Control board
The city's board of control approved these contracts and spending items Thursday: A credit card
ABWA Warren Charter Chapter members honor Herron as associate of the year
WARREN -- A highlight of the April 2 meeting of the Warren Charter Chapter of the American Business
Wreck kills one, injures two
DAMASCUS -- A Struthers woman was killed and two Youngstown-area women injured in a two-vehicle
CANFIELD Police seek man who fled twice
The man ran out of an off-duty officer's home before he could be arrested. CANFIELD -- Police here
Basketball star to speak at Jewish event
YOUNGSTOWN -- College basketball star Tamir Goodman will be the keynote speaker at the annual
McGlynn's double leads Austintown to win
AUSTINTOWN -- Shannon McGlynn hit a two-run double in the top of the sixth inning to break a 4-4 tie
COLUMBIANA CO. Personal tactic helps push tax
Commissioners have spent time talking directly to voters. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
YOUNGSTOWN Deal is struck for suspect's car
The car will be sold to pay for LaTawon Townsend's defense in a murder case. By BOB JACKSON
Block watch meeting
Block watch meeting YOUNGSTOWN -- The Lansingville Block Watch will have a meeting at 7 p.m.
Austintown man admits taking items, police say
AUSTINTOWN -- Police said an Edgehill Avenue man told them Thursday that he took several musical
NEW CASTLE Jury's still out in retrial over Pulaski slayings
The defense tried to shift the blame to the victim's husband during closing arguments. By LAURE
MAHONING COUNTY Stabbing victim speaks to judge
The man who pleaded guilty in the stabbings received the maximum sentence from the judge. By BOB
Toastmasters club members win series of speech contests
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mike Gerrick of Warren and Miki Thomas of Youngstown, members of Youngstown Executive
YOUNGSTOWN New police chief promotes a zero-tolerance approach
Traffic enforcement will be enhanced and computers installed in police cars. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Crestview wins TCL share
Crestview wins TCL share It was hard to pick a hero for the Crestview High baseball team, after
YOUNGSTOWN North Star Steel officials reveal little on possible sale
The local plant manager said Lone Star would be a good match, but he likes some other prospects,
Continue educational progress in Girard
Opinion: Continue educational progress in Girard EDITOR: The citizens of Girard have a critical decision
BOARDMAN PARK Officials name group in complaint
The park director says he doesn't think the campaign has been jeopardized. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.