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WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. The coming week is National Wildlife Refuge Week with special events
Traficant can't win, but he can hurt Ryan
Opinion: There are no coincidences in politics, which is why two major developments last week in the 17th
JANINE ZINZ JEFFERY BROWN
JANINE ZINZ JEFFERY BROWN NORTH LIMA -- A honeymoon to St. Lucia followed the Sept. 7 wedding of
MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Check out the first place poetry winner
It is my great pleasure to present to my readers the winner of the First Prize in the 22nd Annual
LIMELIGHT
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements YOUNGSTOWN -- Bill Kelly, Youngstown vice president and market
Three teams each earn one victory
NEWTON FALLS -- Ashley Low had 13 kills and six blocks while Stacy Shire had 28 assists for the
NANBPW plans annual event to raise funds for scholarships
WARREN -- The Youngstown-Warren Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and
MAHONING VALLEY Actress with local ties to attend film's opening here
By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Tania Raymonde is as surprised as anyone else that her
Garlands to mark 50th anniversary in Las Vegas
HUDSON, Fla. -- The 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Garland of Hudson, formerly of
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
PAPERWEIGHT: Union Porcelain Works operated in Greenpoint, N.Y., from 1848 to 1900. This 3-inch-high
2 from area to appear in 'Caesar' at Indiana
2 from area to appear in 'Caesar' at Indiana The Youngstown connection is doubly strong in a
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Effective patio warmers use radiant heat design
Q. I enjoy using my deck and patio in the chilly fall weather, but my electric space heater does not
Canfield braces for budget cuts
Passing a levy is an 'economically sound choice,' the superintendent says. By IAN HILL
LISA MCCLINTOCK NICHOLAS LEWIS
LISA MCCLINTOCK NICHOLAS LEWIS YOUNGSTOWN -- Lisa A. McClintock and Nicholas J. Lewis exchanged
FORUMS
FORUMS Tuesday: 7 p.m. at C.H. Campbell Elementary School on Moreland Drive. Oct. 22: 7 p.m. at
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Accusations of steroids spoil fight
I'm not one to fork out those extra bucks for a television sports extravaganza. However, a bunch of
HONORS
HONORS Lamplighter Award Pat Vivo of Boardman recently received the Lamplighter Award from the
PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONF. Stern's pick helps Titans top Bethany
Westminster rallied for a 23-20 victory. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW
CSA Accomplishments
In its short existence, Community Solutions Association in Warren has accomplished many things,
This time in Sharon it was green without black and blue
Most participants were pleased with the calmer atmosphere at this week's Winner giveaway. By JOHN
MAHONING VALLEY LIBRARIES Forums allow voters to voice concerns
State library officials are seeking exception if the concealed-carry weapons bill is passed. By
WITH THE VETS | Meetings for the week of Oct. 13
TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard, 2 p.m. Post 504, American Legion, 2065
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY St. Rose Catholic Church, 48 E. Main St., Girard, 1 to 6 p.m. TUESDAY
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket entries Janet Ciabattoni vs. Debra Battison, settled. Katherine A.
Gambling addict takes steps to recovery
The Youngstown woman is the only person in the state so far to enter the gambling addiction program.
Stepan jubilee is observed during picnic
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Stepan, 175 Erskine Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding
ANDREA BAKES THOMAS BEIL
ANDREA BAKES THOMAS BEIL GIRARD -- Honeymooning in Ochos Rios, Jamaica, are Thomas R. Beil, 1030
Christmas gift registry
Christmas gift registry WARREN -- Catholic Charities will conduct its annual registration for
CROSS COUNTRY J-M ace runs his best race
Luke McCluggage won by eight seconds in the Division III district meet. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
J-M ace runs his best race
Luke McCluggage won by eight seconds in the Division III district meet. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
Excelling in the arts
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LORDSTOWN -- Chris Rapinz, 12, has been singing ever
LAWRENCE COUNTY Fight continues against virus
The woman infected with West Nile virus in Lawrence County is improving. By LAURE CIOFFI
Manning only legitimate choice in Trumbull County
Opinion: We begin this editorial on the commissioner's race in Trumbull County with a personal message to
MIKE BRAUN Road projects' effects on wetlands concern birders, others
Two road projects that have the potential to affect a section of wetland in the Mosquito Creek area
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL OHSAA classes -- to become a registered high school official will begin Tuesday at
VETERANS
VETERANS Beirut memorial STRUTHERS -- The Tri-State Marine Corps League will conduct a memorial
LEGISLATIVE FORUMS Planned itinerary
MONDAY 7 p.m Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. Candidates seeking election to Ohio's 33rd Senate
Forums allow voters to voice concerns
State library officials are seeking exception if the concealed-carry weapons bill is passed. By
New windows can cut utility bills and improve the look of a home.
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT INTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE corner, and if your home
Video games are adding topless female characters and racy scripts as they try to keep the interest
Video games are adding topless female characters and racy scripts as they try to keep the interest
OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Mount Union rolls Heidelberg
The Purple Raiders routed Heidelberg to remain unbeaten, and next will face undefeated John Carroll.
A classy collection of cinematic gems
By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT After the mass insanity of last month's Toronto
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting If it's got a logo on it, someone's looking for it
There are many collectors of old advertising -- signs, figures, cans, bottles, giveaways, grocery-
West Park Travel ends ties to Mark Travel Corp.
CLEVELAND -- West Park Travel of Cleveland has ended its eight-year business relationship with Mark
CRIME SOLVER
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County A series of thefts from motor vehicles in the West Hill area of
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KENDA ERKARD ROBERT PICKARD JR.
KENDA ERKARD ROBERT PICKARD JR. CANFIELD -- Kenda Erkard and Robert D. Pickard Jr. were married at
MICHELLE DAHMAN BRIAN KESTER
MICHELLE DAHMAN BRIAN KESTER CANFIELD -- Married Sept. 7 at First Free Methodist Church were
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Checkups keep an old furnace running like new
Q. My furnace is old, but it still seems to heat well. My budget is tight, so I need to keep my
Business group to honor leaders
LIBERTY -- Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley will recognize seven local business and community
STACIE DAVIS JASON RAMSDALE
STACIE DAVIS JASON RAMSDALE BOARDMAN -- First Covenant Church was the setting at 3 p.m. Sept. 14
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Mario Barnett The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Noble anniversary observed Oct. 12 at country club
BERLIN CENTER -- A reception was held Oct. 12 at Diamond Back Country Club in Ellsworth in
Nearly run over
Nearly run over YOUNGSTOWN -- A 31-year-old Florence Avenue man told police he was nearly run
Booths feted at reception on anniversary
BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. James Booth, 6626 Applewood Blvd., celebrated their 50th wedding
ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING YOUNGSTOWN -- Jack Scott has been named president of Parsons Infrastructure &
KIMBERLY MCKINNEY JOHN GARCHAR
KIMBERLY MCKINNEY JOHN GARCHAR YOUNGSTOWN -- Kimberly McKinney of Salem and John Garchar, 4911
SYZAR NET
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR POLAND -- David Syphard knows when he gains the trust
TOP 10 International hotels
The top international city hotels, from the 21st annual reader survey of Andrew Harper's Hideaway
hFinding good uses for some old stuff
"Salvage Style for Outdoor Living" (Rodale Press, $27.95), written by Moira and Nicholas Hankinson,
CANFIELD SCHOOLS District braces for cuts in budget
Passing a levy is an 'economically sound choice,' the superintendent says. By IAN HILL
A place to excel in the arts The Arts/EXCEL program lets 175 pupils fine-tune their talents in art, music, dance and drama.
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LORDSTOWN -- Chris Rapinz, 12, has been singing ever
SCOTT SHALAWAY Project FeederWatch targets West Nile virus
West Nile virus continues to make headlines. As of Oct. 8, the U.S. human case count stood at 2,768,
YOUNGSTOWN OCCHA marks 30th with awards dinner
The keynote speaker is a former Youngstown City Schools administrator. BOARDMAN -- Organizacion
DEANNA VERNON JASON STEWART
DEANNA VERNON JASON STEWART YOUNGSTOWN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 7 as
CANTON Harding wallops McKinley
Next up for the unbeaten Raiders is a visit from Massillon. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
SALEM COMMUNITY THEATRE 'Dr. Jekyll' fits tone of the season
A certain zing that was missing hopefully will be brought out in future performances. By GARRY L.
FARRELL, PA. County agency on aging wants to sell former center
FARRELL, Pa.-- Mercer County Area Agency on Aging Inc. wants to sell its former senior citizen
Fashion show, luncheon set by Animal Welfare League
HOWLAND -- The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County will hold its 19th annual fashion show and
Warren probe targets failure to pay taxes
Salespeople who spend more than 12 days a year in Warren are required to pay the city's 2 percent
SHARON, PA. The green without the black and blue
Most participants were pleased with the calmer atmosphere at this week's Winner giveaway. By JOHN
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES American League Tuesday: Minnesota 2, Anaheim 1 Wednesday: Anaheim
Judge says case is not affected by gag order
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County juvenile judge says
YOUNGSTOWN -- Julie Klacik set out to buy a sewing machine to make stadium cushions, but she ended
YOUNGSTOWN -- Julie Klacik set out to buy a sewing machine to make stadium cushions, but she ended
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--A Walkinthepark2.402.102.10 Sand Village Star(W Case
GOP fall dinner
GOP fall dinner NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Lawrence County Republican Party's fall dinner is Oct. 23
ANDREA LUPU MARK SMESKO
ANDREA LUPU MARK SMESKO YOUNGSTOWN -- United in marriage Sept. 14 at St. Brendan Church were
KATHY EARNHART | The Butlers October exhibitions offer variety of art for public view
The Butler Institute of American Art and its branches are offering a variety of shows by artists of
Thome's deal talks will be delicate
The news from Cleveland Saturday was both exciting and disturbing. Jim Thome, who is eligible for
Appeasement can be more costly in long run
Opinion: Appeasement can be more costly in long run EDITOR: In the debate about a possible preemptive
KEYSTONE CLIPS Veteran license plates available for motorcycles
Armed forces veterans in Pennsylvania have had a variety of "veteran" vehicle license plates they
Girard provides bags for fall leaf collection
Girard provides bags for fall leaf collection GIRARD -- Residents are required to use paper lawn
GAMBLING SIGNS | What to look for
Compulsive gambling behavior is identified by at least four of these diagnostic criteria:
TRUMBULL UNITED WAY CSA offers a variety of services
The newly merged agency is just one of more than 25 relying on funding from United Way of Trumbull
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Crestview 7, Minerva 0 Badger 5, Ashtabula Edgewood 0 CROSS
Put-In-Bay shuttle boat heads to N.Y.
SANDUSKY -- A ferry boat from Lake Erie will spend the winter providing service in New York City.
JACK WOLLITZ Aggressive fish prepare for winter
Anglers who tested the water last week found the fish are responding to the cooler temperatures with
Lewis anniversary celebrated during dinner party, trip
WARREN -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis of Warren was celebrated Sept. 21
SHERYL HALLORAN CRAIG SHEVCHIK
SHERYL HALLORAN CRAIG SHEVCHIK YOUNGSTOWN -- Living at 113 Bashforth Drive, Jeannette, Pa., after
ERIKA KNEEN MATTHEW HARTINGS
ERIKA KNEEN MATTHEW HARTINGS CANFIELD -- Erika Jane Kneen, 724 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago,
GARDEN FORUM Trips planned
Call Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, or Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, for reservations or
STAGE REVIEW Playhouse's 'Deathtrap' is nasty fun
This whodunit is a play any dramatist would die for. By MARGARET NERY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NICOLE SIKORA GREGORY JASINSKI
NICOLE SIKORA GREGORY JASINSKI NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Nicole Lynn Sikora and Gregory Robert Jasinski,