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MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick L. McConahy, 27, of 250 Wetmore Drive, Struthers, and
Ohio fails in study on funds for campaigns
Ohio fails in study on funds for campaigns Ohio is one of four states that permit political
Man is shot in robbery try at his house
FARRELL, Pa. -- Police said a Beechwood Avenue man was shot in the leg during an apparent attempted
YOUNGSTOWN Park board news
The city's park and recreation commission handled these items Thursday: Approved a cell phone
Charged in robbery
Charged in robbery LIBERTY -- Two 18-year-old Youngstown men are being held in the Thursday night
YOUNGSTOWN Carabbia can't enter county
The parole includes a provision that requires bimonthly check-ins. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend, another woman
FARRELL, Pa. -- Police arrested a man from Florence Street, Sharon, in attacks on two women.
WARREN Packard Music Hall revenues surpass $100,000 for first time
The hall recently obtained expanded food service and liquor licenses. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Rocket success no small feat
Andy Peterson and Lowellville are gaining respect. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
HERMITAGE City makes it a crime to fail to clear sidewalks of snow
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- If you live in the city and have a sidewalk, you'd better keep it clear of ice and
YOUNGSTOWN Group considers plans for an arts community
Planners compared the Youngstown project to the University Circle area in Cleveland. By D.A.
LAWRENCE COUNTY Group promotes philanthropy
The foundation already has four member funds with assets totaling about $5 million. By HAROLD GWIN
MAHONING COUNTY Leaders say they won't impose tax
Commissioners will make their final decision next week. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Worker to testify in Martha Stewart case
Worker to testify in Martha Stewart case NEW YORK -- An assistant at Merrill Lynch & amp; Co.
MASTERS TUXEDO Owner cites competition economy for shops' closing
Founded in 1949, the business will close for good Friday. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
Kara Saleman, Richard Burnett are engaged
CANFIELD -- Robert and Merceda Saleman of 3147 Paradise Lane are announcing the forthcoming marriage
MAHONING COUNTY 20 charged in manufacturing and trafficking of cocaine
The charges are the result of a two-year investigation. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
TCTC New site spurs growth
A hospitality management program is in the works. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Friday night football
LOWELLVILLE (5-0, 2-0) vs. SOUTH RANGE (3-2, 1-1) Game time: 7:30 p.m. at South Range High
Historical society vote
Historical society vote COITSVILLE -- The Coitsville Historical Society will have an emergency
Plan honors 9/11 victim
Plan honors 9/11 victim SHARON, Pa. -- City council wants to honor former city resident Rebecca
Plant cleanup cost increases
WARREN -- Mayor Hank Angelo told council members Wednesday that the Mahoningside Power Plant cleanup
Group considers plans for an arts community
Planners compared the Youngstown project to the University Circle area in Cleveland. By D.A.
War of words damages U.S.-German relations
Opinion: In the world of diplomacy, words are important, and some of the words that have been used in recent
YOUNGSTOWN Rape victim testifies on attack
The victim said the men took turns at her like kids sharing a water fountain. By BOB JACKSON
WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Review panel finds no misspending
The watchdog committee is satisfied with how an emergency levy is being used. By MARY SMITH
TRUMBULL COUNTY 2 union pacts get nod, nonunion raises OK'd
Deputies have been without a labor contract since October. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
GAIL WHITE Technology adds to the wonder of story time
The room was full as I made my way to a seat at the Leetonia Public Library. I was filled with
Citations issued
Citations issued COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Investigative Unit, a division of the Ohio Department of
Attorney arraigned
Attorney arraigned NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A former Pittsburgh attorney charged with practicing law
TRUMBULL COUNTY Couple couple sues man accused of vehicular assault
The Niles man faces two counts of felonious assault and other charges. WARREN -- A Girard couple
A nation under God does not pick fights
Opinion: A nation under God does not pick fights EDITOR: Rise up fellow Americans, we are one nation
If improvements are needed, city faces rise in sewer rates
Sharon has until next summer to come up with a plan to fix sanitary sewer problems. SHARON, Pa. --
Hindu mobs wound two Muslim men
Hindu mobs wound two Muslim men AHMADABAD, India -- Hindu nationalists held angry protest marches
YOUNGSTOWN Rape victima testifies
The victim said the men took turns at her like kids sharing a water fountain. By BOB JACKSON
Officials to buy food from state program
Jail officials say they're pleased to be using state purchasing. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN
M. Swiger loses bid for parole
WARREN -- The Ohio Parole Board rejected Michael Swiger's request for parole from prison, but he did
SHARON Council votes down police merger plan
The president of council said he still has the authority to initiate the study. By HAROLD GWIN
Miss Wenzel, Robert French to be married
BOARDMAN -- Edward and Beverly Wenzel, 183 Mayflower Drive, are announcing the forthcoming marriage
WARREN Proposal sparks debate
One of the sponsors called the legislation a starting point. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
TCTC New facility spurs growth
A hospitality management program is in the works. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Ellwood City honors ex-mayor
ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- Borough, state and national flags in front of the municipal building were to
Carabbia can't enter county
The parole includes a provision that requires bimonthly check-ins. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Deputy defends actions in chase
The matter is set for arbitration, but no hearing date has been set. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Owner cites competition economy for shops' closing
Founded in 1949, the business will close for good Friday. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By CYNTHIA
THURSDAY
Western Reserve Transit Authority Board of Trustees, 3 p.m., WRTA Board Room, 604 Mahoning Avenue,
A tour of bronze garden sculptures -- rain or shine --will benefit community theater
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU STANDING NEAR THE BRONZE sculpture of the late jazz
Search for man
Search for man WEATHERSFIELD -- Police are searching for a man who three boys said tried to abduct
HERMITAGE, PA. Officials raise rates on sewers
One resident proposed eliminating the annual per-capita tax to take the bite out of the sewer
YOUNGSTOWN Jury to decide hospital lawsuit
The twins' mother has been confined to a psychiatric facility since June 1998. By BOB JACKSON
Buchenic-Beebe engagement is announced
HUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Buchenic of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week GUILFORD LAKE -- In conjunction with Fire Prevention Week, Hanover Township
Consumers Ohio proposes public-private partnership
WARREN -- Consumers Ohio Water company plans to revise its last offer to take control of two areas
TAYLOR STEEL Trumbull Co. denies tax break
The decision may cause cutbacks, according to the company's statement. By STEPHEN SIFF
Foster parents group plans Oktoberfest raffle
Foster parents group plans Oktoberfest raffle CANFIELD -- The Foster Parent Association of
OHIO Poll has mixed news for Taft, Bush
The governor's job approval rating climbed in the latest statewide poll -- but so did his
YOUNGSTOWN Widow sues estate
Robert Sweeney's widow asks that a premarital agreement be declared void. YOUNGSTOWN -- The widow
WARREN POLICE State board: City was unfair with raises
The mayor has taken issue with a lawyer's characterization of the administration as being 'anti-
HOWLAND With $1.5 million, Project Love hits goal
The center moved to Howland-Wilson Road in 1969 and last expanded in 1982. HOWLAND -- Project
SHENANGO VALLEY Man makes history leading women's group
The Hermitage man is the first male to lead the local ABWA. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
WARREN Trumbull Relays for Life are tops
The Warren and Boardman events usually rank first and second in the state. WARREN -- Trumbull
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY For this group, childhood friendship lasts a lifetime
Dorothy Loveland has a beautiful old black and white photo of children awaiting confirmation in
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Metropolitan Baptist Church, 351 W. Rayen Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XAnnounced by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Guidos (Marianne Barry) of Ashburn, Va., is the birth of their
POLAND SCHOOLS Treasurer discusses finances
The district's state allocation to general funds was reduced by about $183,000 this fiscal year, the
YOUNGSTOWN Mich. man who confessed to killing gets out of jail
Prosecutors had agreed to take no position on a request for early release. By BOB JACKSON
OHIO SUPREME COURT Lt. Gov. Maureen O'Connor vows philosophical shift
The current Supreme Court is anti-business, the lieutenant governor contends. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Good advice for bad times
Opinion: Good advice for bad times EDITOR: After the horrific September 11th tragedy, most of us
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YOUNGSTOWN Trial opens for 3 men in kidnapping, rape
The victim memorized her attackers' license plate. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
THE USES OF AMERICAN POWER
Opinion: THE USES OF AMERICAN POWER Chicago Tribune: The Sept. 11 attacks mean that George W. Bush will
TAYLOR STEEL Trumbull denies tax abatement
The decision may cause cutbacks, according to the company's statement. By STEPHEN SIFF
YOUNGSTOWN 2-year-old boy drowns in tub
YOUNGSTOWN -- A handicapped 2-year-old boy drowned in the bathtub Thursday afternoon at his South
COLUMBIANA COUNTY 1% sales-tax revenue exceeds expectations
Commissioners used part of the additional funds to pay off a court settlement. By NORMAN LEIGH
LOCAL
LOCAL United's old bricks available for pick-up HANOVERTON -- Old paving bricks from the stadium
Man sentenced for drug possession
LIBERTY -- Former businessman Michael Kish has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for narcotics
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Revenue from 1% sales tax exceeds forecasts
Commissioners used part of the additional funds to pay off a court settlement. By NORMAN LEIGH
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP TAC winning skein for Hubbard at 144
Sophomore Brittany Hines had 17 points and 29 assists to lead Rayen against Campbell. HUBBARD --
New office for Justice Fagley
MERCER, Pa. -- A new office is being readied for District Justice William Fagley of Greenville and
POLICE CALLS Girard, Liberty, Hubbard
Summary of police activity: GIRARD Sept. 19 Criminal damaging/threats: Police arrested a Niles
YOUNGSTOWN Widow files suit vs. estate
Robert Sweeney's widow asks that a premarital agreement be declared void. YOUNGSTOWN -- The widow
COLUMBIANA Residents discuss 1% tax proposal
Students fear they will lose their competitive edge. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Police recover pills taken in burglary
STRUTHERS -- Police recovered a bag of stolen pills after an employee of the Family Dollar Store,
GIRARD Officials discuss lake dam repair
A citizens committee urges dam repair and construction of a water treatment plant. By PETER H.
MERCER COUNTY Officials hit snag on jail fee
The county prison board will have to meet to find a new way to collect a fee from inmates. By MARY
SOCCER ROUNDUP Humphrey nets 4 in Liberty win
Lakeview, Girard and Hubbard also posted victories. MECCA -- Brittny Humphrey had four goals to
TRUMBULL CO. JAIL Officials to buy food from state program
Jail officials say they're pleased to be using state purchasing. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN
SALEM Waterworth Memorial's skate park will be closed
Complaints about patrons' behavior prompted the decision to close the facility. By NORMAN LEIGH
Robbers rough up man and his sister
Robbers rough up man and his sister YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mistletoe Avenue man, 75, and his sister, 79,
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Pomegranates pack power, recent research suggests
Q. I read your summary of the cardiovascular health benefits of pomegranate juice, and couldn't
2 Colombian men face deportation
MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said two Colombian men face deportation for traffic
Elizabeth Baker, Erik Revak to be married Oct. 26
MIDDLEFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Baker of Middlefield are announcing the engagement of their
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LISBON Family Recovery Center to dedicate women's facility
The facility also features a day-care center. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON
1% sales-tax revenue exceeds expectations
Commissioners used part of the additional funds to pay off a court settlement. By NORMAN LEIGH