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Cocaine trafficking case
Cocaine trafficking case AUSTINTOWN -- A Black Oak Lane man wanted on two charges of trafficking
HONESTY ABOUT SEX SLAVES
Opinion: Washington Post: The world is scarred by unspeakable abuses, but the sexual enslavement of children
Vocal Hall concert moves to Cafaro Field
Vocal Hall concert moves to Cafaro Field SHARON, Pa. -- The concert for this year's Vocal Group
River-pollution poster? It's a sign
The seventh-grader said her hope is that the poster will inspire all those who see it to do what
GIRLS SOFTBALL REGIONAL Bristol ousted by Cuyahoga Heights, 8-6
The Panthers blew an early 4-1 lead against the Redskins. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS
Seminar's focus is on psychiatry of sexual crimes
Speaker Dr. Phillip J. Resnick has given consultation or testimony in several high-profile cases,
LORDSTOWN Study: GM cars top industry average
GM's quality ranking among all automakers is third behind Toyota and Honda. THE VINDICATOR,
GIRARD SCHOOLS Expert talks of Shoaf, drug-abuse symptoms
The use of cocaine and Viagra as a cocktail has been in this area for about six months, an abuse
Revved and ready
A Boardman trustee said the township hasn't had problems with noise from the car cruise in past
Girl told by naked stranger to get into car
Girl told by naked stranger to get into car CHAMPION -- Police here and in Warren Township are
YOUNGSTOWN Murder defendant testifies
The West Warren Avenue man doesn't dispute that he killed Dan Wilkerson. By BOB JACKSON
Indicted Playa faces charge
The suspect allegedly had been in a bullet-riddled drug house. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutor keeps abreast of fraud case
The county prosecutor said he is not trying to control his assistant. By DAVID SKOLNICK
THE MENTALLY ILL Judge Maloney: Offer some help, not jail time
Two probate court judges will lead a seminar on how to deal with mentally ill people who break the
Band director deserves permanent recognition
Opinion: Band director deserves permanent recognition EDITOR: It was just a small article tucked in the
Woman waiting to breathe
Lori Schilling, diagnosed more than three years ago with a rare lung disease, is a candidate for a
GAIL WHITE Distant relatives thankful for 'double miracle'
"I would not be alive right now if it weren't for Cindy," says North Jackson's Nancy Mayor about
WARREN Council to decide on road repairs
Residents need to understand the legislation would be a short-term solution, some council members
EASTWOOD MALL Exhibit mixes art, sand crafts
Being bored at the beach is how one artist got into sand sculpting. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR
EASTER SEAL Carnival raises fun and funds
The Easter Seal carnival and band performances coincide with the Hot Rod Super Nationals this
THURSDAY'S RESULTS
THURSDAY'S RESULTS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION I At University of Akron Buchtel Field
STRUTHERS River-pollution poster? It's a sign
The seventh-grader said her hope is that the poster will inspire all those who see it to do what
FARRELL Hospital has new president
Revenue last year for UPMC Horizon reached $3.6 million. FARRELL, Pa. -- Dean W. Eckenrode has
LABRAE SCHOOLS Stench, alarms lead to pickets
The alarms sounded because intake tubes were plugged, not because of dangerous gas levels, a company
BOARDMAN Bull and Bear's outdoor stage raises concerns
Most are waiting to see how the theater will fit into the already congested landscape. By JOHN W.
ZIMOMRA CASE
ZIMOMRA CASE Reaction "Being in a drunken stupor, the girl caused the whole thing from the get-
Police probe report filed by mother
AUSTINTOWN -- A North Beacon Drive woman said a misunderstanding led her to file a report that
Judge sets Griffings' trial dates in dereliction of duty cases
WARREN -- Two city officials will soon go to trial on misdemeanor counts of dereliction of duty.
OHIO Battered steel industry shows signs of recovery
Steel employment in Ohio is down 25 percent from a year ago. THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN --
Judge sets Griffings' trial dates
WARREN -- Two city officials will soon go to trial on misdemeanor counts of dereliction of duty.
NEWTON FALLS Civil service panel restates overruling of cop's suspension
A civil service commission member said they found that the officer 'did nothing wrong.' By STEPHEN
Tyson's career a (joke) tragedy
David Remnick, now the editor of the New Yorker, once asked Muhammad Ali if Mike Tyson could have
QUALITY LEADERS Top ranked
CARS COMPACT 1. Toyota Corolla (tie) 1. Toyota Prius (tie) 3. Chevrolet Prizm ENTRY
Nature scavenger hunt set
Participants will learn positive facts about creatures that frighten some people. By NORMAN LEIGH
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Lori Hinchcliffe and Michael Canada, 330 Park Ave., McDonald, boy, May 29. Joseph
BOXING Buster Douglas part of Hanshaw's new team
Tony Hanshaw of Warren has a super-middleweight bout on July 16. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
Carnival raises fun and funds
The Easter Seal carnival and band performances coincide with the Hot Rod Super Nationals this
Soap Box Derby racers are revved
The 'super kids' look forward to the annual race and cheer one another on. COLUMBIANA --
MERCER COUNTY United Way campaign tops $1M in donations
Tim Jablon was named Volunteer of the Year for his efforts. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball
BASEBALL GABF BB Rooners 8-12, Ashtabula 2-1 -- Matt Colella scattered five hits and struck out
Civil service panel restates overruling of cop's suspension
A civil service commission member said they found that the officer 'did nothing wrong.' By STEPHEN
WARREN Quarterly figures show continued deficit
The company's troubles reflect a national steel crisis. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By CYNTHIA
YOUNGSTOWN Seminar's focus is on psychiatry of sexual crimes
Speaker Dr. Phillip J. Resnick has given consultation or testimony in several high-profile cases,
Councilman suggests change in committee meeting schedule
The evening meetings also would be more accessible to the public than those in the afternoon, a
UNITED WAY Allocations
Shenango Valley Urban League; $95,000. Keystone Blind Association: $78,941. Salvation Army,
LAWRENCE COUNTY 911 upgrade adds reliability to call routing
Lawrence County officials also plan to expand the 911 center. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
Boardman's 4x800 relay and Bland advance to state meet
The Spartans' 4x800 relay broke the own school record. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Brookfield cop is suspect in break-in
BROOKFIELD -- A veteran township police officer is a suspect in a break-in of a mobile home last
COCAINE ABUSE The symptoms
Here's what to look for: SYMPTOMS Euphoria, confidence, increased heart rate, increased blood
Prosecutor keeps abreast of fraud case
The county prosecutor said he is not trying to control his assistant. By DAVID SKOLNICK
YOUNGSTOWN Control board
The city's control board handled these contract and spending items Thursday: Contributed $50,000
Chaney's Widget among Division I track qualifiers
Boardman senior Brian Zorman broke his own school record in the pole vault and advanced to the
Council to decide on possible road repairs
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Council members are expected to decide next
WARREN POLICE Grant helps targeting underage drinking
The grant covers the costs of officers working in stores that sell alcohol. By DENISE DICK
911 upgrade adds reliability
Lawrence County officials also plan to expand the 911 center. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
Targeting underage drinking
The grant covers the costs of officers working in stores that sell alcohol. By DENISE DICK
YOUNGSTOWN Woman waiting to breathe
Lori Schilling, diagnosed more than three years ago with a rare lung disease, is a candidate for a
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Alexis Perez, 20, East Ravenwood
COLUMBIANA Soap Box Derby racers are revved
The 'super kids' look forward to the annual race and cheer one another on. COLUMBIANA --
WARREN POLICE Targeting underage drinking
The grant covers the costs of officers working in stores that sell alcohol. By DENISE DICK
COLUMBIANA CO. Nature scavenger hunt set
Participants will learn positive facts about creatures that frighten some people. By NORMAN LEIGH
United Way campaign tops $1M in donations
Tim Jablon was named Volunteer of the Year for his efforts. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
Spartans rally to beat Jackson
Boardman scored four runs in the sixth inning for a 4-2 victory and a spot in the regional title
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The Don Booth Co. of Jackson Township sponsored an appearance by The Carpet One
Schools should inspire, challenge
So one day, a student walks through the breezy doors of her haven of academia. As she drifts down
Eastern Kentucky politics scare voters and candidates
Opinion: And we thought the Mahoning Valley was bad. These days, local candidates may be throwing verbal