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POLAND TOWNSHIP Cops nab teens in house burglary
Police are still investigating other burglaries. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Guilty plea in sex case
Guilty plea in sex case YOUNGSTOWN -- A 20-year-old man faces one to five years in jail after
GAME TIME Friday
Who: Marlins (Tejera 8-6) at Pirates (Benson 6-6) When: 7:05 p.m. Radio/TV: WKST-AM (1200), Fox
MORE CHARITY, LESS OVERHEAD
Opinion: MORE CHARITY, LESS OVERHEAD Los Angeles Times: Somewhere along the road, the fund-raising run for
COLUMBIANA Sewer plant upgrades hinge on grant
The improved plant will meet state standards and permit growth. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
LAWRENCE COUNTY More work urged in battle against West Nile virus
A new regional code enforcement office should be operational by January. By LAURE CIOFFI
COMMUNITY THEATER PREVIEW Playwrights, area debuts mark upcoming season
Had enough of politics? Two community theater groups are betting you haven't. By DEBORA SHAULIS
Diaz solid in rehab stint at Cafaro
The Indians catcher went 5-for-13 with five RBIs in three games. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Question about contractor holds up work on waterline
One county commissioner said he needed to discuss the situation with the parties and officials
Judge: Couple only at hearing
The couple paid the $44 fee for a marriage license, but the request is pending. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Neighborhood cleanup
Neighborhood cleanup WARREN -- N.E.E.D., or North End Environmental Development, will have its
ELLWOOD CITY, PA. Police file more charges in shooting in Wayne Twp.
A fourth person also has been charged. ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- State police have filed additional
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NILES Officials give answers to residents' complaints
Police say they plan to step up patrols in the South Cedar Street neighborhood. NILES --
STANDINGS & amp; SCHEDULE | High school football
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YOUNGSTOWN Man set for trial dies of wounds
The victim had been set for a jury trial next month in common pleas court. By PATRICIA MEADE
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Three called back to work for sheriff
The employees' return will enable the department to catch up on sheriff's sales. LISBON -- Two
YOUNGSTOWN Block grants to drop 12%
The committee wants more information before talking about repaying $36,000 in federal funds. By
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: Aug. 26 Assault: A man reported being shoved in the back after he
To retire, or not to retire
Opinion: Elected officials in the state of Ohio who want to retire after decades of loyal service, should
WARREN Police to file charges in man's death
The suspect was paroled in mid-March. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Indians (R. Rodriguez 1-1) at White Sox (Glover 7-6) When: 8:05 p.m. Radio/TV: WKBN-AM
MAHONING COUNTY Two deputy sheriffs face job suspensions for unrelated violations
A deputy who taunted an inmate received a one-day suspension. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
TRUMBULL COUNTY Workers begin program to kill mosquitoes to stop virus
Complaints about mosquito breeding ponds have been flooding the health department. By STEPHEN SIFF
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Michael and Megan (Defendis) Fleming of Macedonia are announcing the birth of their first child, a
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Cafaro Field
Finding their focus: The Scrappers didn't allow their 10-8 loss in 10 innings late Tuesday night
CANFIELD SCHOOLS Officials to launch levy campaign
A financial review committee will be formed to issue reports to the community. CANFIELD -- School
Pa. holiday fatalities
Pa. holiday fatalities HARRISBURG -- State police said 18 people were killed on Pennsylvania
Man arrested after cops find 16 guns in car
Man arrested after cops find 16 guns in car WASHINGTON -- Police Chief Charles Ramsey says a man
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Todd D. Reid, 34, of 4016 Sunset Drive, Boardman, and Tessie
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night football
CHANEY VS. BOARDMAN When: 7:30. Where: Boardman Spartan Stadium. Last meeting: Boardman's Andy
Prosecutor Watkins steps in to halt questionable dealings
Opinion: Even if two companies doing business with Trumbull County government weren't the targets of an
AT A GLANCE | AFC team previews
NORTH Baltimore Ravens (10-6) Last year: Coming off Super Bowl win, made it to second round of
Taft, Hagan fight close battle
The Democratic challenger said he expects to win big in the Mahoning Valley. By DAVID SKOLNICK
LEETONIA Parking's OK on section of Columbia
Volunteers are needed Saturday to clean up Wick Park. LEETONIA -- Motorists can now park on the
NOTICES
NOTICES BASKETBALL Lakeview Youth Basketball Assn. -- signups will be Sept. 14 & amp; Sept.
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY At Oak Hill Cemetery, history is carved in stone
I remember driving with my children through the rolling hills of Oak Hill Cemetery south of downtown
Eagles soar
Eagles soar The United High volleyball team improved its record to 5-1 with a non-conference
WARREN Labor group won't let candidate join parade
Only endorsed candidates can march, the group told the Republican candidate for Congress.
Turnpike traffic
Turnpike traffic PITTSBURGH -- Traffic on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the Allegheny River will
A's streak at 20
A's streak at 20 The seemingly unstoppable Oakland Athletics set an AL record with their 20th
Scrappers win, miss playoffs
Auburn's extra-inning win over Batavia gives the Doubledays the Pinckney Ddivision title. By
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Five seek position on elections board
Nearly half a dozen people have expressed interest in the post so far. By NORMAN LEIGH
If sewer rates go up, all should have to pay
Opinion: If sewer rates go up, all should have to pay EDITOR: Why is it that Youngstown's sewer rates
CARNATION CITY PLAYERS
CARNATION CITY PLAYERS Shows: "Nunsense Jamboree," musical, Sept. 27-Oct. 13; "Annie Get Your
SCHEDULE
Sep. 8 Kansas City1 p.m. Sep. 15 Cincinnati1 p.m. Sep. 22 at Tennessee1 p.m. Sep. 29at Pittsburgh1
Cold Metal's closing forces city to make cuts in budget
Abolition of the city health department is being considered as a cost-cutting move. By PETER H.
YOUNGSTOWN Trucker's bond in stabbing stays
The man continued to drive in Ohio even after he knew authorities were investigating him. By
CANFIELD SCHOOL BOARD Member threatens to sue over hiring
One board member expressed her feelings on the business manager's contract by ripping apart a stack
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Brian and Heather Cunningham, 962 Gary Ave., Girard, girl, Sept.
Spartans' 'Shakespeare' pens prose on big plays
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- Rob Perryman stood in the middle of the