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BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Baseball School -- lessons on Monday evenings, beginning Oct. 28 through Nov. 18.
Fioritos mark 50th anniversary at dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fiorito of 2402 Chaney Circle were honored Oct. 19 at a dinner at
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY XGarden Gate will meet at 7:30 p.m. The program will be a snowman pillow, and hostess will
Identity crisis on the stage
A woman claims to be a survivor of the Titanic tragedy. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF
TRUMBULL COUNTY Janitorial supply bill drops by more than 95 percent
Commissioners are awaiting the results of an internal inventory. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN
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LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
COLUMBIANA -- Betty Belding, a sales person at Gallagher Realty in Columbiana, was awarded the
MIKE BRAUN DOW's Budzik plans to retire; area skeet shooters at World
Mike Budzik, chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, will step down
Carnival-glass bowl, Persian Medallion with Grape & amp; Cable exterior, marigold, 10 x
Carnival-glass bowl, Persian Medallion with Grape & amp; Cable exterior, marigold, 10 x 51/4
CHERI COLELLI THOMAS RUSSO
CHERI COLELLI THOMAS RUSSO UNIONTOWN -- The wedding of Cheri Angela Colelli, daughter of Thomas
SOCCER TOURNAMENTS Howland edges Niles to advance
The Tigers' 1-0 win will send them to the district tournament. HOWLAND -- Alissa Thomas scored the
City size, calls for service, response time and budgeting all are factors.
City size, calls for service, response time and budgeting all are factors. YOUNGSTOWN -- At first
REGION It's the same mold story health officials are hearing
If you spot mold, just get rid of it and the moisture causing it, health officials say. By TIM
HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL Writer takes offense to criticism of Wilson Fanfare: I am writing in response to
Buy a pumpkin and help the March of Dimes
BOARDMAN -- Build a paper pumpkin patch for the benefit of the March of Dimes Birth Defects
Austintown JWL to sponsor fund-raiser
Proceeds go toward the group's scholarship fund. MINERAL RIDGE -- Members of Austintown Junior
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Associated of School Employees Credit Union, 1690 S. Canfield Niles Road,
KRISTEN RILEY WILLIAM SLOAN IV
KRISTEN RILEY WILLIAM SLOAN IV YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Edward Noga officiated at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 14
50th Anniversary is celebrated by the Lippiatts
AUSTINTOWN -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lippiatt, 4291 Kerrybrook Drive,
WARREN City council considers dog-control ordinance
The ordinance was tabled last month to remove a provision for registration fees. By DENISE DICK
Tamco center shows signs it may reopen, Teamster says
AUSTINTOWN -- Five former Tamco distribution center workers are back on the job, repairing equipment
MERCER COUNTY Flu shots
Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Shenango Valley Senior Center, Hermitage. Oct. 30: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at
Police arrest woman accused of hitting sons
Police arrest woman accused of hitting sons YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested a 40-year-old East Side
Jazz concert scheduled
Jazz concert scheduled YOUNGSTOWN -- Percussionist-composer John Hollenbeck and his Claudia
GREENVILLE, PA. Moose to help raise bucks for Christmas
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- There's a moose loose in Greenville, and helping to name it will not only give
KELLY MEDVEC TOM SCOTT
KELLY MEDVEC TOM SCOTT BOARDMAN -- The gazebo at Boardman Township Park was the setting at 4:30
SOCCER PAIRINGS
BOYS DIVISION I Seeds: 1. Green. 2. Fitch. 3. GlenOak. 4. North Canton. Oct. 14 Canton
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Fastpitch hitting camp -- for girls of all ages is being offered on Tuesday and
Without tax increase, Youngstown is doomed
Opinion: EDITOR: A lot of people are assuming that passage of Youngstown 0.5 percent income tax will cause
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Hickory field will get facelift for spring
The Hickory High School softball field is going to have a new look. A joint venture by the City of
CRIME SOLVER
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County A kidnapping is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week:
YSU bested by Northern Iowa
Mackenzie Hoambrecker kicked five field goals as the Panthers stymied the Penguins 22-7. By PETE
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting 'Married' antiques have added usefulness, which adds to value
"Married" antiques are those that have two parts. One example might be a chest of drawers with a
Flash flood was quite a rush
A washout added a bit of adventure to this day. CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK, Utah -- Those of us
YOUNGSTOWN Rayen blanks Wilson to take second place in City Series
The Tigers scored three first-half touchdowns. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN
NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Brookfield Conservation Club, Oct. 28, 30, 31, Nov. 1. Pre-register by
FUNDRAISER Stambaugh Pillars to hold fashion show
Shopping sprees will be among the prizes. YOUNGSTOWN -- Support for the refurbishing and
YOUNGSTOWN All-Mozart opener to feature soloists
Two of Mozart's late works also will be performed. By ROBERT ROLLIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
MAHONING VALLEY Food-stamp eligibility awareness campaign
YOUNGSTOWN -- Second Harvest Foodbank of the Mahoning Valley is participating in a statewide food
GOOD SHEPHERD Building to give center room to meet demand
Gifts, grants and a lot of donations helped the center pay for the $55,000 project. By HAROLD GWIN
KELLY HOLMES A.J. YLONEN
KELLY HOLMES A.J. YLONEN YOUNGSTOWN -- Four Mile Run Christian Church provided the setting Sept.
Vice squad arrests 2 in city raids
YOUNGSTOWN -- City vice squad members made two arrests during search warrant raids on the North and
FUND DRIVE
FUND DRIVE Just the facts Facts about the 2002 United Way of Mercer County fall campaign:
GIRLS SOCCER PAIRINGS
GIRLS SOCCER PAIRINGS DIVISION I Seeds: 1. Poland. 2. North Canton Hoover. 3. Canfield. 4.
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
FOOTBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES Rayen 18, Wilson 0 SATURDAY'S SUMMARY RAYEN 18, WOODROW WILSON 0
Auction offers chance to find piece of history
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- Karen Alcott remembers visiting the Red
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Tanrestedandready10.004.603.20 Five Partners
Fire station grant
Fire station grant GREENVILLE, Pa. -- The Stoneboro Fire Department is receiving a $76,314
WITH THE VETS
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings Schedule for the week of Oct. 20: TODAY Memorial service at
LAWRENCE COUNTY Delay in property estimates not likely
Twenty-nine people have appealed their new values to common pleas court. By LAURE CIOFFI
Satcher to speak at NEOUCOM
Satcher to speak at NEOUCOM ROOTSTOWN -- Dr. David Satcher, who served as U.S. surgeon general
PREP FOOTBALL Harding outlasts Massillon, 31-27
The unbeaten Raiders were sparked by sophomore Mario Manningham, who scored four TDs. By JOE
Hanna jubilee celebrated during party and trip
CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hanna of Canfield were guests of honor during a party Oct. 13 at
REGIONAL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Armstrong runs to title
He led top-ranked Maplewood to the Division III regional championship. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA Patrolman to teach self-defense class to women
Women will discuss crime prevention and how to be prepared mentally and physically if crime occurs.
JENNIFER CORVINO JOHN HOUSE
JENNIFER CORVINO JOHN HOUSE BOARDMAN -- The wedding of Jennifer A. Corvino and John P. House, both
Youngstown makes tax plans
The tax would return police and fire to full staffing. Without it, 100 more layoffs loom, and
WINTER TRAVEL Some deals are no bargain
The fliers usually offer deals for as little as $299. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Event to help at-risk pupils
The events will span a three-day period. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
The following chart shows how members of Congress voted on key bills and amendments in the last
The following chart shows how members of Congress voted on key bills and amendments in the last
Symphony guild plans dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Symphony Guild will hold a gala champagne dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday
Mom accused in beating faces new charges
Mom accused in beating faces new charges LAGRANGE, Ind. -- The woman accused of beating her
REGIONAL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Zajac qualifies for state, again
The Cardinal Mooney senior ran to seventh place in the Division II regional meet. By JOE SCALZO
IN THE CUP! Area holes in one
Mike Vernars aced the third hole at Mill Creek North, using a 6-iron. Witnesses were Bert Keiber,
MICHELE CWYNAR CHRISTOPHER QUATTRO
MICHELE CWYNAR CHRISTOPHER QUATTRO LOWELLVILLE -- A honeymoon in the Bahamas followed the Sept. 28
SMALL COLLEGES Walsh pummels Taylor; Westminster wins, 13-10
Allegheny, Geneva, Grove City and Malone lost. NORTH CANTON -- Winston Woods threw four touchdown
Most smokers who have received multimillion-dollar awards from tobacco companies have yet to see any
Most smokers who have received multimillion-dollar awards from tobacco companies have yet to see any
GIRLS SECTIONAL SOCCER Sorice's free kick in OT lifts Canfield past Fitch
Grazia Sorice provided the Cardinals with a 1-0 win in a Division I sectional final. By CHUCK
Area legislative delegation has found winning formula
Opinion: Five months ago, state officials were projecting a $750 million general fund deficit for the next
LESLIE GAVALIER JONATHAN HUNTER
LESLIE GAVALIER JONATHAN HUNTER STRUTHERS -- The marriage of Leslie Michele Gavalier, Struthers,
Deleys honored at Mass, dinner for anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deley of New England Boulevard were honored Oct. 19 at a family
CAROLYN CARNIE CRAIG ABBRUZZESE
CAROLYN CARNIE CRAIG ABBRUZZESE YOUNGSTOWN -- Carolyn Ann Carnie of Powell and Craig Alan
The tax would return police and fire to full staffing. Without it, 100 more layoffs loom, and
The tax would return police and fire to full staffing. Without it, 100 more layoffs loom, and
SIDELIGHTS For all seniors
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 9273 High St. N.E., Warren, activities are as follows: ABC luncheon
YSU NOTEBOOK From Stambaugh Stadium
Not over yet: Despite the loss, the Penguins are still alive in the Gateway Conference standings. At
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTING YOUNGSTOWN -- Cohen & amp; Company, Certified Public Accountants, has promoted
PENNSYLVANIA Slippery Rock churns past Millersville in a quagmire
The Rock controlled the line of scrimmage in a steady rain to maul Millersville. By BILL ALBRIGHT
CARMEN POLICY
CARMEN POLICY Background President/CEO of Cleveland Browns, 1998-present. President/CEO of San
KIMBERLY PROTAIN THOMAS STRIMPLE
KIMBERLY PROTAIN THOMAS STRIMPLE YOUNGSTOWN -- The exchange of vows took place at 2:30 p.m. Sept.
KAMI KOSMO TIMOTHY BACON
KAMI KOSMO TIMOTHY BACON NEW SPRINGFIELD -- The Rev. Charles Chanay and Monsignor Peter Polando
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Phillip Fuzell
The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are asking the public to help find the
AMY MADDEN TIMOTHY KOMARA
AMY MADDEN TIMOTHY KOMARA YOUNGSTOWN -- Timothy Komara and his bride, the former Amy Yvette
MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Offers will help with holidays
Early in the fall I remind my regular readers and tell new readers how they can fill their holiday
Hoodoo heaven
Scenic byways traverse Bryce and Zion, but the best way to see the parks is on foot. By CATHY
DIVISION I SECTIONAL Poland topples Boardman, 2-1
The Bulldogs will face either third-seeded Canfield or unseeded Austintown Fitch in district play
Browns' Policy speaks to grads
Carmen Policy said he'll donate Browns tickets to the juvenile court every year. By BOB JACKSON
Ramseys mark 50th anniversary at dinner party
POLAND -- A family tribute highlighted a dinner party held Sept 15 at the Lockwood House in Boardman
MERCER COUNTY United Way donors are eligible for prizes
Give $52 to the United Way this year and get a shot at winning a new car or truck. By HAROLD GWIN
JENNIFER KRZANOWSKY ROBERT GERSHKOWITZ
JENNIFER KRZANOWSKY ROBERT GERSHKOWITZ GREENFORD -- A honeymoon to Zurich, Switzerland, followed
By DAVID SKOLNICK
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER BOARDMAN -- Mike Halleck is always campaigning.
What are the 'good guys' going to do with Korea, Syria and China?
Opinion: EDITOR: The morning news the other day brought the revelation that North Korea has an ongoing
JACK WOLLITZ A sad time of year for the area's anglers
Time for new beginnings -- that's the way I like to look at autumn. If I don't, this season would
Blue Jackets 4, Panthers 1
Blue Jackets 4, Panthers 1 COLUMBUS -- Andrew Cassels scored his first goal in a Columbus uniform
Long days on the campaign trail
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER SHALERSVILLE -- "Do I have black all over my eyes?"
Flu, pneumonia shots
Flu, pneumonia shots GREEN -- The Mahoning County District Board of Health will administer flu and
Damage from fire
Damage from fire NILES -- Fire struck a local business and attached residence, causing extensive
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY XRuth Shrine 64, White Shrine of Jerusalem, will hold a Halloween meeting at 7:30 p.m. at
KEYSTONE CLIPS Voters to decide $100M bond issue
More than 90 percent of Pennsylvania's communities are served by volunteer fire departments, and
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go Bryce Canyon information is available by calling (435) 834-5322 or by
Sweet gets Taft's cold shoulder
Opinion: Before the start of the Youngstown State University-Indiana State football game earlier this month
GOOD SHEPHERD
GOOD SHEPHERD Community help The Good Shepherd Center, a nonprofit agency formed by more than a
Ryan Runs with 'Road Force One'
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER WARREN -- Timothy J. Ryan is running late. After
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 2520 XPoland Chapter 2520, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at Poland Methodist Church. Guest
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
EAST Albany, N.Y. 44, Canisius 14 Alfred 10, Utica 0 Bentley 33, Pace 13 Bloomsburg 31,