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COLUMBIANA CO. Police slated to honor cops who stand out
A group will honor two chiefs who retired in September. LISBON -- The Ohio Valley Law Enforcement
Signs confiscated
Signs confiscated GIRARD -- City police have confiscated 51 political signs because they were
GASTRIC BYPASS | PART III Santiago's new life
At 385 pounds, Louie Santiago missed out on a lot of things. One thing he didn't want to miss was
GETTING IT RIGHT
Raymond and Carolynn Tomory live at 21014 Tenada Ave., Chugiak, Alaska. Their address was wrong in
WARREN Man who complained of police brutality pleads guilty
The defendant could receive up to 21/2 years in prison, an assistant county prosecutor says. By
WARREN Council acts on spas, dogs
Vicious-dog legislation could include a list of breeds. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
SUPPORT GROUP
SUPPORT GROUP A support group for those who have had or are considering weight-loss surgery meets
FOOD AND CLOTHING
Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food only, 10 a.m. to noon
Furor erupts over mail paid for by state Dems
There is nothing wrong with the Ohio Democratic Party's bulk mailing policy for candidates,
NEWTON FALLS Council OKs start of project
Council did not set a date to fill the vacancy. NEWTON FALLS -- City council voted 3-1 to set in
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP Fitch upsets Stow 3-1 in Division I sectional tourney
Brianna Ozias pitched a four-hitter for the Falcons against the second-seeded Bulldogs. STOW --
Fires take toll on lives
Last year, arson in the city caused $1.3 million damage in 178 residential fires. PATRICIA
17TH DISTRICT Independent runs throw a wrench into the race
The inclusion of the two independent candidates in the race could boost the chances of the
East Palestine driver pinned in wreckage
East Palestine driver pinned in wreckage DARLINGTON, Pa. -- An East Palestine man suffered only
NEW WILMINGTON Council alters pool's rules
The mayor continues working on a plan to reduce the large piles of horse manure left on borough
AWARENESS WEEK Youngstown Fire Department
While the number of structure arsons remains about the same each year, vehicle arsons have gone
Residency rule restricts quality of applicant pool
Opinion: Residency rule restricts quality of applicant pool EDITOR: The residency rule for Youngstown is
SHARON SPEEDWAY
SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY'S RESULTS Sprints: 1. Ed Lynch. Jr. 2. Mike Lutz. 3. Jarod Larson.
Miss Pogacnik, Mr. Helsel set wedding date
BOARDMAN -- Robert and MaryLou Pogacnik, 356 Afton Ave., and Robert and Linda Helsel, 1268 Valley
Miss Gratzmiller, Mr. Hilbun to be married July 20
CORTLAND -- Announced by James and Linda Hilbun, 133 N. Colonial Drive, are plans for the
PREP RESULTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION III Mooney 3, East Palestine 2 Springfield 13, United 3 Cardinal
COMPETING FOR CASH In the running
Eight local groups are seeking state money to pay for conservation projects: Mahoning River
MINERAL RIDGE Some object to sewer line
Plans to run a sanitary sewer line along St. Mary Drive have been approved by the state. By TIM
REUNIONS
XBoardman High School Class of 1972 will hold a 30-year reunion Nov. 30 at the Holiday Inn,
MADD ANNIVERSARY Success measured in lives
The local MADD chapter is celebrating its 20th anniversary. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF
Miss Mast to wed Marshall Baird in August rite
MILLERSBURG -- Ben and Laura Mast, 3149 state Route 39, are announcing the engagement of their
ATHLETIC TRAINING
ATHLETIC TRAINING Valley Sports in Struthers -- offers speed training, jump stretch, power
DIVISION III BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Springfield romps in sectional game
The Tigers cruised to a 13-3 win over United to advance against Campbell. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
Fires take a toll on many
Last year, arson in Youngstown caused $1.3 million damage in 178 residential fires. PATRICIA
Abeid-Vrabel wedding date to be June 1
CAMPBELL -- Gary and Cheryl Abeid, 649 Matawan Drive, are revealing plans for the forthcoming
MAHONING COMMON PLEAS COURT Judge candidate files complaint over Lisotto's ad
Franken lodged the complaint even though it was too late to pull the ad before the election. By
Jennifer Lockshaw to be bride at July 13 nuptials
Announcement of the engagement of Jennifer Elizabeth Lockshaw of Poland and Andrew Buonavolonta of
SCHOOL BOARDS
SCHOOL BOARDS WARREN The city school board and the union representing its teachers have reached
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Ronald and Gina Price, 2111 Oakwood St., Girard, boy, May 5. Paul and Teri Sines,
MAHONING VALLEY Group is choosing conservation ideas to get state funds
This is the first year that Clean Ohio Conservation Fund money is available. By IAN HILL
CURBSTONE COACHES Boxing judge gives insight on system
Veteran judge Tom Miller explained just how a boxing match is scored. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
SILENCING LIBERIA'S VOICES
Opinion: Washington Post: Charles Taylor wears the title of president, but he still can't shake his warlord
Wedding planned by Nicole Landry, Richard Younger
GILBERT, Ariz. -- Plans for their approaching marriage are being announced by Nicole Landry and
MAHONING COUNTY Judge to rule on revoking bond
James Dimuzio was named in another assault complaint last month, this one in Austintown. By BOB
Today
Today Abu Bakar Bashir runs an Islamic boarding school at which students are taught that going to
Man charged after wife is found injured
CANFIELD -- A 24-year-old Fairground Boulevard man was arrested by city police on domestic violence
Erin D. Selbe, D.R. Mowry II to wed July 13
EAST LIVERPOOL -- Dennis and Carole Selbe, 1725 Annesley Road, are announcing the engagement of
YOUNGSTOWN Losses keep mounting at struggling Phar-Mor
Phar-Mor lost $7.9 million from operations and spent $3.9 million on reorganization expenses. By
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Potter's Wheel helps women shape their lives
Tilly is from the Dominican Republic. She has long, straight hair and dark eyes. She spent 10 years
BANKING INDUSTRY Home Savings to branch into Cleveland area
The new location will help bridge the gap between the thrift's Youngstown-area branches and its
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Judge keeps man jailed in fatal Knox shooting
The defendant pleaded innocent to the charges. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON
CANFIELD Trustees plan to press for Gibson Road work
Two of the trustees say the project is needed to improve safety on the road. By IAN HILL
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric K. Wainwright, 24, of 563 Redondo, Youngstown, and Angela
Shots fired at car
Shots fired at car YOUNGSTOWN -- More than 20 rounds were fired at a 1992 Lexus in which two
PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP Wilson outlasts Rayen for 16-10 City victory
Poland blanked Ursuline 7-0 for its 12th win of the season. YOUNGSTOWN -- Juawan Gray and Donald
YOUNGSTOWN Man gets jail in '98 shooting
The sentencing was delayed because of another case. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
MAHONING VALLEY Group aims to unify education boosters
The no-name group hopes to raise the region's low education levels. By RON COLE VINDICATOR
NEW CASTLE Business looks for help in considering a move
Council will also consider change orders for downtown street work. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A business
YOUNGSTOWN Mail carriers to collect food for the hungry
The amount of food collected has dropped from a high of 113 tons in 1998 to 86 tons in 2001.
DIVISION III BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Mooney edges East Palestine 3-2
Ed Bartolec pithed a four-hitter in the tournament opener against the Bulldogs. By JOHN BUTERA
AUSTINTOWN Suit seeks to return student
The teen was back in class at the Adams Alternative School, pending an appeal. By IAN HILL
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Traficant seeks to halt proceedings in his case
Traficant seeks to halt proceedings in his case CLEVELAND -- U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. of