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MAGOFFIN INN A great deal for a great price
You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot for a quick getaway. By JEFF SCHOCH VINDICATOR STAFF
Rotary Club to hold annual golf scramble
HUBBARD -- The Struthers Rotary Club will hold its 15th annual golf outing June 7 at Pine Lake Golf
GIRARD Schools chief resigns abruptly
A resignation letter cites personal reasons for Shoaf's sudden departure. By BOB JACKSON
POLLYANNA FARIA PAUL WEDRA
POLLYANNA FARIA PAUL WEDRA PHOENIX -- Pollyanna Faria and Paul Wedra, both of 6058 W. Audrey Lane,
NEW CASTLE Cascade will go to dogs for a day
Television personalities and area officials will judge the pet contests. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- There
Donofrio 50th is celebrated at family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- Retired Judge and Mrs. Joseph Donofrio, 1236 Cherokee Drive, celebrated their 50th
JACK WOLLITZ Smaller is better for panfish
Crappie fishing has been improving in recent weeks as water temperatures continue to inch upward
KELLY JO SNYDER JAMES GUERRIERO JR.
KELLY JO SNYDER JAMES GUERRIERO JR. BOARDMAN -- Kelly Jo Snyder, daughter of Alex and Kathy
GUEST ROOMS
GUEST ROOMS Five options Five rooms are available for overnight guests of The Magoffin Inn. Here
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Church of the Beloved Disciple, North Broad St., Grove City, Pa., 1 to 6
Honored by NAMI
Honored by NAMI POLAND -- Carol Nolan Hetherington of Bethany, Okla., formerly of Poland, was
NATIONALITY DAYS Schedule
A partial listing of entertainment scheduled for Nationality Days in Ambridge, Pa. All entertainment
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Francisco Bermudez The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task
Shenango Conservancy offers canoe trip
SHARON, Pa. -- For those wishing to experience a leisurely, scenic and out-of-the-ordinary
KEYSTONE CLIPS Free guide to Pa. fairs now available
Free copies of the 2002 Pennsylvania Fairs Guide are now available from the Greenville and Vernon
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Art blooms in a variety of exhibits
Spring has brought a burst of new exhibitions at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commission wants input on study
The panel must decide by July if a change in government is needed. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS Lakes Tournament Trail: Berlin June 23, Mosquito July 14, Berlin again on Aug. 11 and
DAWN PECCHIO JASON ROBERTS
DAWN PECCHIO JASON ROBERTS YOUNGSTOWN -- Dawn Michelle Pecchio, 245 Summit St., East Canton, and
Warner mall to open by Oct. 31
Several years ago, part of the building collapsed. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
BENEFIT School alumni association plans scholarship golf outing
Golfers will scramble to raise funds for scholarships. HUBBARD -- Deer Creek Golf Course has been
JENNIFER NOTARESCHI MATTHEW COLLA
JENNIFER NOTARESCHI MATTHEW COLLA NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The Rev. Nicholas Shori officiated at 2 p.m.
'RAISING HEALTHY, CONFIDENT AND SUCCESSFUL GIRLS' Sportscaster Storm espouses participation
"Go Girl! Raising Healthy, Confident and Successful Girls through Sports" (Sourcebooks, $16.95, May
MAHONING COUNTY Policemen will honor good work
The awards will be given during a luncheon Wednesday at Alberini's Restaurant. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Mohneys observe silver anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. David Mohney of 25 S. Maryland Ave. were honored May 11 at a reception at
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Kevin and Patricia Kelley, 139 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown,
Block Watch meeting
Block Watch meeting YOUNGSTOWN -- "Choosing a security alarm system for your home or small
Directions from Youngstown area: Take I-80 east to U.S. Route 19 at Exit 15. Turn left onto Route
Directions from Youngstown area: Take I-80 east to U.S. Route 19 at Exit 15. Turn left onto Route
RELAYS FOR LIFE Area dates and locations
Here are the dates and locations for upcoming American Cancer Society Relays for Life in Mahoning,
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go Directions: Take Ohio Turnpike East to Pennsylvania Turnpike. Exit at
NANCY MORRISON TOM STEFFORA
NANCY MORRISON TOM STEFFORA ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. -- Married in an outdoor ceremony at the Cypress
TIME LINE American Message Centers
1946 -- Company began as Telephone Secretary Co. in Sharon, an in-home business. Owner Catherine
AMBRIDGE, PA. 37th Nationality Days Festival celebrates variety of ethnicities
There will be music, food, a craft bazaar and activities for children. By TERRI BOGOLEA GALLAGHER
CHRISTINE WALLACE DANIEL MERCER
CHRISTINE WALLACE DANIEL MERCER NILES -- The wedding of Christine L. Wallace and Daniel J. Mercer
MARNEE CSEJTEY MICHAEL SWEENEY
MARNEE CSEJTEY MICHAEL SWEENEY YOUNGSTOWN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged by Marnee Marie Csejtey,
QUOTABLE
QUOTABLE Wick Neighbors Here's what members of the Wick Neighbors project have to say about the
Move from Boardman into the city reawakened community ambience
By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- H. William Lawson moved from Boardman
A core group of gang members once terrorized the neighborhood, a city cop said.
A core group of gang members once terrorized the neighborhood, a city cop said. By PATRICIA MEADE
By JOHN PATRICK GATTA
By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Course of Nature may be one of the only bands
SCOTT SHALAWAY Vireos' tune gives them away
My office sits above the garage at the bottom of the driveway. As I walk 150 feet to work each
MAHONING COUNTY Officials: Backlog will be resolved
County officials are looking for new technology to help them store official documents. By BOB
Fry anniversary marked May 5 in park gardens
BOARDMAN -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Leo W. Fry, 406 Brookfield Ave., was
NEW YORK ART TOUR Butler Institute
Join Dr. Louis Zona, director of the Butler Institute of American Art, and others who love art for a
HEATHER BURKHART WILLIAM OYLER
HEATHER BURKHART WILLIAM OYLER LAS VEGAS -- Heather L. Burkhart and William C. Oyler, both of 240
JEANETTE THOMPSON RANDALL KNAPP
JEANETTE THOMPSON RANDALL KNAPP YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Columba Cathedral provided the setting April 6
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& lt;P & gt; & lt;B & gt;ARBOGAST & lt;/B & gt;, Robert Eugene, 74, of Palo
Haustoviches honored for 50th at surprise party
YOUNGSTOWN -- A surprise party was held May 11 at Cipriano's Restaurant in Ravenna in celebration of
CAREER PATHS
LAW AKRON -- Atty. David J. Hrina of Canfield, a staff attorney with the law firm of Buckingham,
Webers honored at surprise party for anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weber of Youngstown were the guests of honor at a surprise party
YOUNGSTOWN Wick Neighbors' plan to revitalize Smoky Hollow likely to spread
A group wants to bring new life to the city by reviving an older neighborhood. By D.A. WILKINSON
MAHONING VALLEY Relay participants take steps to defeat cancer
Many participants say they're honoring a friend or family member who died of cancer. By IAN HILL
MIKE BRAUN Gillies Gear wants to clothe anglers, and everyone else
If you are a fly angler worth your salt, then you know that there are some good trout and steelhead
BESSEMER, PA. New VFW post is chartered
The organization is family oriented and provides comradeship for its members. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
GRAEDONS | People's Pharmacy Watch dosage of baking soda
Q. I want to warn people about using baking soda to treat heartburn and indigestion. Although there
Marshes honored on anniversary at dinner party
STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marsh, 592 W. Omar St., were guests of honor at a family dinner
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Concrete houses offer strength and versatility
Q. We are planning to build an efficient new house. We are considering one made primarily of
Carnegie features artworks of glass
Who would have thought Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia would inspire fine art displayed in a
Photo courtesy of Louis Adams
Photo courtesy of Louis Adams SMOKY HOLLOW: In this photo taken in the 1950s, Susan Steiner stands
LAWRENCE COUNTY
LAWRENCE COUNTY Study commission Five hearings to gauge public perception of Lawrence County's
HEALTH CARE Rising premium costs squeeze small businesses
Health-care costs have jumped 20 percent for Ohio small businesses. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Thanks to single mothers, single father can succeed
Opinion: Thanks to single mothers, single father can succeed EDITOR: On Mother's Day, a plethora of
By LAURE CIOFFI
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Only a few times in Mary
Episode II best "Star Wars" movie since "Empire Strikes Back"
By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT This time, The Force is with George Lucas. After the
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Chief resident Dr. Lisa L. Stephens, a 2000 graduate of NEOUCOM, was recently appointed
VETERANS
VETERANS Grave decorations YOUNGSTOWN -- Families of veterans are reminded that flag holders