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Newcomer gives incumbent Tsagaris a run for his money
Tsagaris was surprised at his slim margin of victory. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Woman sues doctor
Woman sues doctor WARREN -- A McMyler N.W. woman has filed a lawsuit in Trumbull County Common
Teams trying to take next step
Unfinished business. That's exactly what the baseball teams from Boardman and South Range high
CDs, games and jewelry are stolen in burglaries at 2 homes
YOUNGSTOWN -- Burglars stole more than $5,000 worth of CDs plus DVD movies, video games and jewelry
MDA plans 'lockup' event
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Eastern Ohio Muscular Dystrophy Association will issue more than 75 "arrest
TRACK Trumbull favorites get off to good start
Competition concludes on Thursday. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CORTLAND -- The
All but 2 tax levies strike out
Some officials think voter confusion and the state of the economy contributed to the defeat of most
TRUMBULL COUNTY Man spits at judge after being sentenced
The defendant, who acted as his own attorney, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. By PEGGY
Mayor Melfi costing taxpayers thousands
Opinion: Mayor Melfi costing taxpayers thousands EDITOR: And so goes the game in the city of Girard.
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Pony League (13-14) Struthers St. Anthony's 5, Canfield L. Calvin Jones 2 -- Steven
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Demetrios Papakirk, legal age, of 110 LaPorte Drive, Cranberry
Ryan proves experts wrong
An incumbent Democrat easily won the 6th Congressional District primary and will face a former
Music workshop
Music workshop CANFIELD -- "Music for the Non-Musical" is a workshop presented by the Ohio State
COMMISSIONER Ludt's motto brings victory
Incumbent David Ludt will be challenged in the fall by former Austintown Township trustee Jeffrey
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Ron Galbreath Basketball School -- for players in grades 4-12 will take place at Geneva
BOARDMAN St. E's breaks ground
Two building projects are in progress at the site. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
Voter turnout down
Voter turnout down YOUNGSTOWN -- Simply put, voter turnout was terrible Tuesday. Statewide,
MAHONING COUNTY Republican reform movement fails to capture control of party
Mark A. Hanni said he may support the re-election bid of the current Republican chairman. By DAVID
MAHONING COUNTY Audit: Sherlock violated policy on credit-card use
The audit questions if some of the commissioner's expenses were county-related. By DAVID SKOLNICK
BY THE NUMBERS Congressional districts
Breakdown of unofficial votes by county of the 17th District Democratic primary, and the 6th
A PROPER CAMPAIGN SILENCE
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Should a candidate for judge be allowed to tell voters which political party he
YOUNGSTOWN Copperweld weighs independent status
A sale or new plan of operation for LTV Copperweld is expected in the next four months. By DON
Cochran visits for YSU event
YOUNGSTOWN -- Former Youngstown State University President Leslie Cochran helped celebrate the
NEWTON FALLS Woman waives hearing
The defendant and her attorney declined to say why they waived her right to a preliminary hearing.
HUBBARD Greyhound attacks woman
An officer described the injuries as 'massive.' By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SOFTBALL Pancake sparkles, Spartans seal title
Behind Jennifer Pancake's two-hitter, Boardman clinched its fourth straight SVC championship. By
COLUMBIANA County recorder captures primary
The Republican victor says the current commissioner board erred in giving back property tax revenue.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Mental health group prepares for cuts
Voters passed most issues in Trumbull County. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
MERCER COUNTY Law group seeks to add 4th judge
The bar association endorsed its judiciary committee's unanimous recommendation. MERCER -- A
11TH DISTRICT APPEALS COURT Chagrin Falls lawyer wins 3-way race
A similarity in names hurt two women in the race, the candidates said. By STEPHEN SIFF
Payments approved in bankruptcy court for professional work done in the Phar-Mor case from Sept. 24
Payments approved in bankruptcy court for professional work done in the Phar-Mor case from Sept. 24
Football field to get upgrades
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Springfield High School sports fans will have new surroundings when the varsity
Cook gives Tsagaris a run for his money
Tsagaris was surprised at his slim margin of victory. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN Tired out? Collection set for rubber to burn
Sponsors say the project benefits everyone. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
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DIV. IV BASEBALL Western Reserve wins sectional opener, 6-5
Lowellville's Nick Getsy threw a one-hitter and the Rockets' offense was in high gear against
YOUNGSTOWN Diocese fares well in giving, drawing
The bishop said there is strong spiritual and financial support for the church. By D.A. WILKINSON
Salem man jailed in robbery attempt
CANTON -- A Salem man is being held in the Stark County Jail on charges relating to an attempted
Judge: Negative campaigning hurt opponent
Lisotto said his opponent's attack ads didn't sit well with voters. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Creditors, company near deal on Phar-Mor sale
As debate on the drug chain's future continues, $2.7 million in professional fees and expenses was
FARRELL Work set to begin on housing project
A new era is dawning in public housing here, speakers said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS Person brothers, Meek help Irish tie for title
Led by the three aces, Ursuline tied Austintown Fitch for the SVC title after being runner-up the
Columbiana sales tax failure will force cuts
Voters also defeated two school levies in the county. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Deadly fire was arson
Deadly fire was arson YOUNGSTOWN -- Fire that killed two little girls last Thursday at 33 E.
GAIL WHITE What's in a NAMI? Help with mental illness
When Jim and Kathleen Klasovsky's 14-year-old daughter, Natasha, started acting up in school and at
PA. PRIMARY Backers stump for Rendell
Supporters say Ed Rendell's opponent is distorting the former mayor's record. By LAURE CIOFFI
Ex-teacher guilty in chalk-throwing
Ex-teacher guilty in chalk-throwing EAST PALESTINE -- A former Salem schoolteacher was found
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Eastgate Regional Council of Governments technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.,
SHARON Former Supreme to sign autographs at hall of fame
The new director's strategy is to make the hall of fame come alive. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
NEW CASTLE Former death row inmate revels in freedom
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Spending six years behind bars
BOARDMAN Outdoor theater planned along 224
Concerts will start May 31 with Jan and Dean and The Kingsmen. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Novice wins nomination for 65th
Two incumbent Democrats say they want to meet the new residents of their districts before November.
Group is key to new home
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- "It's a chance to become a homeowner
BOARDMAN Maass to be honored as great communicator
BOARDMAN -- Herman Maass, retired plant manager of the Lordstown General Motors Assembly Plant, is