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Do we have to live with the scum?
Opinion: "One's residence is the place one goes when one intends to return home." That's the standard used by
UNITED WAY Restaurants to raise cash for charities
Proceeds from the certificate sales will benefit 99 health and human care agencies funded by United
Commemorating 9/11
Commemorating 9/11 MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County Historical Society will commemorate the events
STACIE CIFERNO MICHAEL GANCARZ
STACIE CIFERNO MICHAEL GANCARZ YOUNGSTOWN -- The exchange of nuptial vows took place Aug. 18 in
LAKE MICHIGAN Car ferry cuts miles and stress
Consider a ferry trip across Lake Michigan as a relaxing alternative to fighting big city traffic.
KRISTEN LUFF BRUCE PARKER
KRISTEN LUFF BRUCE PARKER AKRON -- Bruce W. Parker and his bride, the former Kristen Ann Luff,
JOANNE GOIST JAMES MCKERNAN
JOANNE GOIST JAMES MCKERNAN GIRARD -- James A. McKernan and his bride, the former Joanne Goist,
MAHONING VALLEY
MAHONING VALLEY Rich and poor The Associated Press used a statistical formula to measure the
LOU WEST
LOU WEST Coaching file 1977 -- Arizona, graduate assistant. 1979-80 -- Arizona Western Junior
AMY POGANY GREGORY TIBOLLA
AMY POGANY GREGORY TIBOLLA BOARDMAN -- United in marriage during a 1:30 p.m. ceremony Aug. 10 at
STEFANI RIMMEL MICHAEL LOEFFLER
STEFANI RIMMEL MICHAEL LOEFFLER AUSTINTOWN -- Stefani Anne Rimmel and Michael Edward Loeffler were
IF YOU GO Flight 93 site
The easiest route to the site of the Flight 93 memorial: Take Ohio Turnpike and then Pennsylvania
JAMIE LEWIS CURTIS SMITH
JAMIE LEWIS CURTIS SMITH PETERSBURG -- Jamie Lynn Lewis and Curtis Matthew Smith, both of 7716
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Photo Crown(H Filion)6.002.803.20 Rubdown(L Clabaugh)2.202.60
LOCAL VICTIMS
These people with ties to the Mahoning and Shenango valleys are among the nearly 3,000 people
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Girard wins three, pads skein to nine
The Indians defeated Canfield, Springfield and Lisbon to continue undefeated. GIRARD -- The Girard
SCOTT SHALAWAY Why monarch is king of the butterflies
As darkness fell over the mountains of central Mexico on Jan. 11 earlier this year, a huge, moist
MARIA SALTSMAN SHAUN ROBINSON
MARIA SALTSMAN SHAUN ROBINSON LOWELLVILLE -- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church was the setting at
JULIE GREER FRANK ANTALOCY
JULIE GREER FRANK ANTALOCY CANFIELD -- The Rev. Terry Hazel presided as Julie Dawn Greer of
SCRAPPERS STATISTICS
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KATHY EARNHART | The Butlers Photos capture transcendence of Paris
At The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown and at the museum's branches in Salem and
ANGELA MILLER ANTHONY VENABLE
ANGELA MILLER ANTHONY VENABLE CAMPBELL -- Gospel Temple Baptist Church was the setting at 3 p.m.
JAIME HUNT RICHARD WATKINS
JAIME HUNT RICHARD WATKINS BOARDMAN -- Jaime L. Hunt, a daughter of the Rev. Jerry and Marcia
CAREER PATHS
BANKING CANFIELD -- James E. Wilson has joined Sky Bank as manager of the Canfield financial
BOYS SOCCER Tigers beat Champion; Mooney wins
HOWLAND -- Elliot Lonsdale and Neil Clagett scored goals Saturday to give the Howland High boys
Man tries to scam employee at diner
COITSVILLE -- Township police are looking for a Youngstown man suspected of trying to scam a worker
The Cowboys jumped out to a 21-0 lead.
The Cowboys jumped out to a 21-0 lead. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN --
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Sept. 8: TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard,
HONORS
HONORS Dentist being honored Dr. Ralph E. Snelson of Warren will receive the 2002 Ohio Dental
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner 'I think I'll pick up my bat and ball and head for home'
Well, the stench has subsided a little but the residue will linger for some time. The Major League
GIRLS SOCCER Boardman rallies to get past Niles, 2-0; Fitch ties GlenOak
Three different players scored goals to help Canfield win 5-0 over Lakeview. BOARDMAN -- After a
KELLI BALKO JOSEPH KOMLANC
KELLI BALKO JOSEPH KOMLANC WARREN -- The exchange of vows took place during a 1:30 p.m. ceremony
OSU Flashes arrive, Buckeyes thrive
Ohio State is 17-1 versus teams representing the Mid American Conference. By GARY HOUSTEAU
COMPOST TIPS Using SoilSoup
Here's a secret from savvy gardeners who know how to get even more from compost without all the hard
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 7, Toronto 2 Anaheim 6, Baltimore 3 N.Y. Yankees 8,
PROGRAMS
PROGRAMS Butler Institute of American Art Address: 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown. Hours: Open 11
'FARTHER THAN ANY MAN' Cook's true story fascinates
Although primarily a biography, this book is an engrossing, historically accurate adventure story.
WARREN Snubbed by parade, Benjamin holds rally
The Republican candidate was joined by union members who lost their jobs when Cold Metal Products
GIRLS SOCCER Poland ends drought vs. Eagles
The Bulldogs called it their biggest win of the season. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
MODERN LIVING Garage door ins and outs
All automatic garage doors made after 1993 have photoelectric eyes, a safety mechanism that causes a
FUTURITY SHOW Official quarter-horse show set for Canfield Fairgrounds Sept. 27-29
CANFIELD -- The Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Futurity Show, a show approved by the American Quarter
PHOTO EXHIBITS AT THE BUTLER Sept. 11, in perspective
By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- An unidentified New York police officer and
JESSICA MADASZ CHRISTOPHER CARUSO
JESSICA MADASZ CHRISTOPHER CARUSO BOARDMAN -- Jessica Lauren Madasz and Christopher P. Caruso,
JACK WOLLITZ Water's perfect for catching fish in Ohio creeks
Deep dark green continues to wash the tree tops and daytime highs remain in the 80s throughout
2 men report being robbed and shot at
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two Austintown men who went to the Westlake Terrace housing complex to smoke a "blunt"
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John C. Ritzler, 42, of 2230 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, and
SALEM East State Street project nears end
Nearly 2,000 feet of road is being widened as part of the project. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
Families say hearts will never be whole
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER On Sept. 11, John Koborie will do something he does
Above, Nykolas LaRew, 4, gets to play with his dad, Sgt. Corey LaRew, of the Ohio National Guard, at
Above, Nykolas LaRew, 4, gets to play with his dad, Sgt. Corey LaRew, of the Ohio National Guard, at
JENNIFER ALLEN THOMAS PETERS
JENNIFER ALLEN THOMAS PETERS VIENNA -- Married at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at St. Vincent De Paul Church
GAME TIME Today
Who: Marlins (Pavano 3-10) at Pirates (Meadows 1-4) When: 1:35 p.m. Radio: WKST-AM (1200)
BOYS SOCCER Tigers top Champion; Mooney wins
HOWLAND -- Elliot Lonsdale and Neil Clagett scored goals Saturday to give the Howland High boys
KEYSTONE CLIPS Agriculture education loans forgiven under program
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is accepting applications for the Agriculture
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Potato preparer had appeal to 19th century housewife
In the last part of the 19th century, inventors turned to making life easier for the housewife.
Founders knew dangers of mixing religion and politics; why doesn't Cal?
Opinion: Founders knew dangers of mixing religion and politics; why doesn't Cal? EDITOR: The argument in
Maintenance
Tune-up time Fall is the perfect time of year for a garage door tune-up. Most garage door
VENANGO COUNTY, PA. River Romp offers activities for all
The three-day event is centered on the Allegheny River in Venango County, Pa. By LAURI GALENTINE
LORI SCHMALZRIED MARK MIKULKA
LORI SCHMALZRIED MARK MIKULKA WARREN -- Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mikulka honeymooned in Myrtle Beach,
REGIONAL AIRPORT Search goes on for airline
Two airlines have been approached about coming here. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TUESDAY American Red Cross Austintown Donor Center, 57 Westchester Drive, noon to 7
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commission considers redevelopment agency
The authority would have clout that county government doesn't. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
TRUMBULL COUNTY Income disparities don't faze planners
There will always be rich and poor, county planners say. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Youth leadership
Youth leadership YOUNGSTOWN -- Applications for the Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley Class of 2003
MIKE BRAUN Father, daughter pass along knowledge
Those who come to the Western Reserve Fish & amp; Game Club on West Third Street in Niles to
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Vinyl fence looks like wood but needs no maintenance
Q. I want to install a fence as a windbreak and for more security. Wood looks great, but it requires
YOUNGSTOWN Sheriff to revisit South Korea
To ensure recognition, some refer to Korea as the 'M*A*S*H' war. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Couple escapes injury after small-plane crash
Couple escapes injury after small-plane crash HARTFORD -- A husband and wife walked away unharmed
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Photo Crown(H Filion)6.002.803.20 Rubdown(L Clabaugh)2.202.60
AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S SCORES BOYS SOCCER Mooney 7, Wilmington 1 Badger 5, Warren Harding 1 Howland 2,
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Duane R. Harris
The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are asking the public to help find the
Funds for hospital
Funds for hospital YOUNGSTOWN -- Tod Children's Hospital received $24,000 in state lawsuit
Faces that have looks that are made to last
Here's what is considered a final word on who is and who isn't a candidate for a makeover.
MOLLY RIZZI DONALD BELOSIC JR.
MOLLY RIZZI DONALD BELOSIC JR. BOARDMAN -- Molly Malone Rizzi, a daughter of Richard and Betse
Those darn Doubledays, and other final thoughts
Blame those Auburn Doubledays. Or give them credit. They simply would not be denied. The season's
STANDINGS
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AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, 7 p.m., township administration building, 82 Ohltown
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Niles grad West gets defensive at Toledo
TOLEDO -- Lou West certainly knows his way around the collegiate football coaching circuit. And the
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Sandy Valley beats Southington, 20-9
SOUTHINGTON -- Although Thad James rushed for 102 yards on 22 carries Saturday, Sandy Valley
YOUNGSTOWN 3 face charges of trafficking in cocaine
One man was arrested after tossing suspected drugs out his car window. YOUNGSTOWN -- City police
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. Women in the Outdoors event, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21, sponsored
Art appreciation series
Art appreciation series NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Enroll now for a new round of art appreciation
YOUNGSTOWN Police charge 2 in death of dogs
Six dead dogs were in the home; one was outside. Two dogs and a cat were starving. YOUNGSTOWN --
KARRIE MYERS GREGORY DUTKO
KARRIE MYERS GREGORY DUTKO AUSTINTOWN -- Monsignor George Appleyard officiated at 5:30 p.m. Aug.
Call center is unscathed, despite WorldCom woes
Morale is high and business is booming, according to the director of the Niles facility. By
VETERANS
VETERANS Patriots Day BESSEMER, Pa. -- VFW Post 267 and its Ladies Auxiliary will conduct a
NEW YORK CITY ON 9/11 'Little did I know: Our lives would never be the same'
The former Hubbard resident prayed and worried as the horrors of her workday in New York unfolded.
Valley's interfaith activities increase since 9/11 attacks
Area religions see more interaction and deeper faith. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION
Boardman rallies for 2-0 win over Niles
BOARDMAN -- After a scoreless first half, senior Janeen Masternick and junior Lauren Callahan scored
Liberty Township police seek Bank One robber
Liberty Township police seek Bank One robber LIBERTY -- Township police are seeking a man who
What kids can teach us about fair play
The National Football League, in partnership with the National PTA, is sponsoring "Fair Play Day"
LOCAL
LOCAL Women's books The New Book Group/Women in Print will select books by or about women at a
Beeghly's appointment is good news for YSU
Opinion: It has been six years since the Mahoning Valley was represented on the Ohio Board of Regents and in