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Stories published September 22, 2002

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Bada bing, Y'town makes it to the top

Opinion: Let's not get all cranky over Youngstown's being included in last Sunday's season opener of the HBO


KEYSTONE CLIPS Program teaches how to compost

Penn State Cooperative Extension is looking for Mercer County residents interested in learning the


FUND-RAISER Junior League plans Bargain Bonanza

This year's event will feature a health fair. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Junior League of Youngstown will


VOLLEYBALL Mroski is MVP as Hubbard wins title, stays undefeated

The Eagles posted three wins in the Hubbard Volleyball Classic and now are 14-0. HUBBARD -- Katy


Surprise dinner party is held to honor the Barton 40th wedding anniversary

STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. William Barton, 254 Como St., were honored during a surprise dinner party


DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN The first look at a grand vision

One developer sees an arena, conference center, hotel and village of shops and restaurants in the


PREP SOCCER Fitch's Harris scores late goal as Falcons remain undefeated

Four different players scored for Champion in a win over Niles. AUSTINTOWN -- Dina Harris scored a


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 53, Wilson 0 Rayen 30, Canton Timken 0


GRAEDONS | The People's Pharmacy To comb out nits from lice, think pink

Q. I am going crazy looking for nits. My 8-year-old daughter caught lice at school, and we are


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Educator Stoner deserves recognition

Nobody lives forever although the majority of us may believe that's the case. On Sept. 7, Keith


EVENT

EVENT Elite runners will vie YOUNGSTOWN -- Boston Marathon great Bill Rodgers and other elite


Brown jubilee to be celeb rated during party

CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brown, 8891 W. Western Reserve Road, will be guests of honor during


Apples are yummy but ugly

The high spring temperatures we enjoyed smashed Hartford's apple crop. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting All shook up: Fans love fun salt & amp; pepper shakers

Collecting is fun, and there are many humorous antiques and collectibles. One category that has


Sopranos put hit on Youngstown.

Sopranos put hit on Youngstown. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- You can add


State grants to help improve, protect watersheds

SHARON, Pa. -- Mercer and Lawrence counties will get more than $600,000 in state grants to improve


YOUNGSTOWN Event to aid in fight against breast cancer

The race is the organization's largest fund-raiser. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


APPLES

APPLES Types and uses Here's a glance at apples, their taste and texture, and uses: Cortland:


SCOTT SHALAWAY Snags prove life after death

If you've ever wondered about life after death, try planting a snag in your backyard. Snags, what


BASIC GRADS

BASIC GRADS Air Force: Reserve Airman Brandon J. Miller (Greenville, Pa., High School, '01), son


Width matters as much as depth

The soil surrounding the hole should be loosened, a shrub expert said. What's the biggest mistake


CORTLAND Lakeview beats Poland to win Blue-White title

Canfield finished 1-2. CORTLAND -- Megan Taylor had 13 assists, 13 points, 12 digs and eight kills


CONCERT REVIEW Toby Keith throws party for Pittsburgh

Toby Keith thanked the crowd for being part of the largest country concert ever in the Steel City.


AREA SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER TODAY -- SS.Mary and Joseph School outing at Lakeside Golf Course in Lake Milton. Four-


EverGreen plays host to harvest celebration

EverGreen plays host to harvest celebration VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- EverGreen and Land Management plan


Delta Sigma Theta to sponsor dinner

BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will sponsor "A


ROAD WORK Mercer County, Pa.

Interstate 80, westbound mile posts 19 to 15: Pavement testing. Carlton Road east of state Route


YOUNGSTOWN Police layoffs begin to show

The city laid off 11 police officers and 15 firefighters in August. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


Man found dead

Man found dead YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are investigating the death of a man who was found shot in the


MAHONING COUNTY Voters get lesson at rock and poll event

The county's 1,200 poll workers will be trained to use the system. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


PROFILE Bill Rodgers

Bill Rodgers' first international success came in the 1975 World Cross Country Championships in


The most popular evergreen shrub in the Mahoning Valley is the rhododendron.

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT If how to best landscape your back yard has got you


Snyder's can ease the pain of Phar-Mor Inc.'s closing

Opinion: When Snyder's Drug Stores of Minnesota withdrew from negotiations for the purchase of the assets of


MUSEUMS | Area attractions

Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Who's the Fairest


The development team and their roles, according to the Landmark Organization's proposal to the city:

The development team and their roles, according to the Landmark Organization's proposal to the city:


PROJECTIONS

PROJECTIONS Likely events, attendance Types of events, number of dates and total attendance


NFL

NFL Favorite Points Underdog MIAMI 6 Ny Jets MINNESOTA 6 Carolina NEW ENGLAND 91/2


HONORS

HONORS Chief fire officer Assistant Chief Gary D. Jordan of Niceville, Fla., formerly of


CRUISING IN STYLE

CRUISING IN STYLE Fall trips GRAND LADY RIVERBOAT Based near Grand Rapids, carries 150 people


CATTRON GROUP

CATTRON GROUP Company facts A closer look at Cattron Group and its operating units: Founded:


CLEANING UP Jail janitorial expenses

Here are 2001 expenses for maintenance and janitorial supplies for some county jails in Northeast


The Pollanders guests of honor during reception

CAMPBELL -- Mr. and Mrs. John Pollander, 581 Coitsville Road, were guests of honor during a


Bake sale benefit

Bake sale benefit NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The annual auction, flea market and bake sale for the New


JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Effective skylight tubes help let the sunshine in

Q. My kitchen and a hallway are dark and I would like to add some natural lighting. Skylights are


GAME TIME Today

Who: Cubs (Al. Benes 2-1) at Pirates (Benson 8-6) When: 1:35 p.m. Radio: WKST-AM (1200).


MARY JANE WOLFORD | JAMES THOMAS

TSERJAS, N.M. -- Mary Jane Wolford and James Matthew Thomas exchanged marriage vows during a


LIMELIGHT

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements COLUMBIANA -- Terry Davidson, a sales representative for


CANFIELD Participants of car rally to find 9 sites

CANFIELD -- Ohio State University's Mahoning County Extension Office is organizing a "Horticultu-


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason H. Cook, 26, of 1544 Maplewood, Warren, and Juanita L.


MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper It pays to know your grocery prices

Are the dollar stores a good source for grocery bargains? That is the question asked by Francis


YOUNGSTOWN STATE

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today -- Women's golf at Ball State Invitational; Volleyball at Buffalo, 11 a.m.;


Kings honored for anniversary at surprise party

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard King, 275 Coitsville-Hubbard Road, were the guests of honor Sept.


Sarvers to mark golden jubilee at dinner party

LUTZ, Fla. -- Former area residents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sarver Sr. of 1344 Edgewater Court will


TRUMBULL JAIL County foots higher bill for supplies, records show

A jail official was shocked to learn the county was paying $8 a can for glass cleaner. By STEPHEN


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Anthony and Michele Cretella, 610 E. Marshall Road, McDonald, boy, Friday. Thomas


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Poland teen injured in shooting

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Poland teen was in stable condition in St. Elizabeth Health Center Saturday night


Tsaknis 50th is observed on family vacation

BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Tsaknis of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary


WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Teacher's effort to teach archaeology provided world with startling news

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU SHARON, Pa. -- Dr. James M. Adovasio had no idea the dig


"Adolphe." "The Story of Adele H." star Isabelle Adjani returns to the screen in another period

"Adolphe." "The Story of Adele H." star Isabelle Adjani returns to the screen in another period


Free bus transportation to Voinovich Park in Cleveland requires a reservation. Call Humility of Mary

Free bus transportation to Voinovich Park in Cleveland requires a reservation. Call Humility of Mary


By BOB JACKSON

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- It's 8 o'clock on a muggy Wednesday


Beating victim awaits payment

A $1 million settlement is being contested in court by James Goins' court-appointed attorney. By


MEREDYTH MANNING JOHN RAY

MEREDYTH MANNING JOHN RAY YOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Meredyth Patrice Manning and John Paul Ray


BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Grove City College, Physical Learning Center, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MONDAY


MEADOWCROFT

MEADOWCROFT Museum operation Meadowcroft Rockshelter, located on Albert Miller's farm in


Dinner is held in observance of Davies jubilee

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davies, 3365 Myrwood Lane, were guests of honor during a dinner


Rodney Toth wins at garden show

YOUNGSTOWN -- Rodney Toth earned 34 points and took top honors at the Men's Garden Club of


SHARPSVILLE, PA. Cattron fuels company growth with technology

A longtime local company ventures into new areas, such as wireless Internet connections. By DON


Crop yields are expected to be low, ag experts say

Agriculture experts say the drought will force some farmers to sell out. By NANCY TULLIS


Vacation spot is exotic yet near

At a lighthouse in Ontonagon, Mich., I found a Youngstown connection. By JON BAKER VINDICATOR


INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Lowellville 5-0 after 41-6 victory

The Rockets contained Mustangs to minus-27 yards in the first half en route to a 41-6 win. By JOE


PREP CROSS COUNTRY Cardinal Mooney wins Malone Invitational

The Cardinals won the boys Division III title and placed second in the girls race. VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN For resident, Y was never a question

When Eileen Kinnard graduated from YSU, her professor handed her a note telling her she was his best


AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, 7 p.m., township administration building, 82 Ohltown


We mustn't forget, we're at war with terrorists

Opinion: We mustn't forget, we're at war with terrorists EDITOR: Have we lost sight of the fact we are in


CAREER PATHS

BANKING BOARDMAN -- Rocky Page has joined the staff of First Place Bank as a regional sales


JACK WOLLITZ Lesson learned: Take nothing for granted

Just when you think you've solved most of the puzzles of angling, the fish offer up a curve ball.


GOLF

GOLF MOUNT UNION INVITATIONAL Teams 1. Otterbein371 2. Mount Union393 3. Malone397


SHENANGO VALLEY Legacy benefits groups

Two area organizations got $1,000 each from the Ben Franklin Fund this year. By LAURE CIOFFI


WITH THE VETS | Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of Sept. 22: TODAY Post 6488, VFW, 2065 Coitsville-Hubbard Road,


Target hits mark with workers

The majority owner of the plaza said he expects traffic to double when the store opens Oct. 13.


In 2002, 203,500 American women and 1,500 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. What is a

In 2002, 203,500 American women and 1,500 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. What is a


MIKE BRAUN MVTL still on target

In1974, a group of area shot-gunners got together and started what has become -- at least


28th peace race slated Oct. 6 at Mill Creek

Some of the world's greatest runners have participated over the race's 27-year history. YOUNGSTOWN


Kiowa poet will speak at college

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Scott Momaday, American Indian scholar, poet and Pulitzer Prize winning


MASONIC GROUP Temple on the Hill holds installation

International and state officers conducted the induction. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jack Fay was installed as


CITY SERIES McElroy scores 4 to power Chaney

The Cowboys scored on their first four possessions, and led Wilson 40-0 at the half. By BOB ROTH


Weathering eye surgery

By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Open any newspaper or magazine and you can find


NEW CASTLE SRU will build center geared to help people

A temporary community center is expected to open sometime before November. By LAURE CIOFFI


PREPS

PREPS Area has top players at some major colleges Fanfare: The Mahoning Valley has an array of


YSU

YSU Soccer YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State was handed a 2-0 setback by UW-Milwaukee Friday in a


PENNSYLVANIA

PENNSYLVANIA 56 counties exhaust deer allocations HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Game Commission