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Tim Ryan: Blind leading the blind
Opinion: Could it be his knowledge of workers' pensions and retirement benefits? After all, he does spew one-
YSU president's raise is extravagant, untimely
Opinion: Wasn't it Dr. David Sweet, president of Youngstown State University, who not too long ago urged the
MIKE BRAUN Radicals bear vigilance
The more I hear about the antics of the anti-hunting set, the more I just shake my head and wonder
Getting there and taking everything in
To get a better idea of the canyon's scope, try a 'flightseeing' trip. WILLIAMS, Ariz. -- Grand
You can't miss it
By CATHY SECKMAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Getting dropped into the middle of Grand Canyon
GAME TIME Today
Who: Royals (May 4-10) at Indians (R. Rodriguez 2-2) When: 1:05 p.m. Radio: WKBN-AM (570).
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Struthers balances attack in 32-6 win over Wilson
STRUTHERS -- The Struthers High football team scored all of its points in the first half of a 32-6
MELISSA KODASH DALE HAWKINS
MELISSA KODASH DALE HAWKINS BOARDMAN -- The wedding of Melissa Kodash and Dale Hawkins took place
GARDEN FORUM Trips planned
Call Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, or Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, for reservations or
Wilson jubilee is celebrated at series of events
POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Wilson, 8046 N. Lima Road, were guests of honor at a series of
JENNIFER MITCHELL FRED LEWIS III
JENNIFER MITCHELL FRED LEWIS III BOARDMAN -- Jennifer Mitchell, a daughter of Judith and Mike
WITH THE VETS | Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Sept. 29: TODAY Steel Valley Chapter 13, American Ex-Prisoners
LIBRARY SCHEDULES | October
YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY "Be a Survivor -- Worst Case Scenario" for grades 7-12 at 6
KEYSTONE CLIPS A good use for unused vehicles
The city of Hermitage wants to discard its unused vehicles. City Manager Gary Hinkson brought the
MILL CREEK METROPARKS October calendar
Oct. 1: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Daffodils: Planning for Spring Bloom. It is time to put daffodil bulbs to bed
EVANNA NEOPOLITAN KIRK NAGY
EVANNA NEOPOLITAN KIRK NAGY NORTH LIMA -- Evanna Carmelina Neopolitan and Kirk William Nagy were
SVC FOOTBALL Streaks crumble with Fitch's win
Davanzo Tate's block of an extra-point kick preserved the win over Mooney. By TOM WILLIAMS
STEPHANIE ZACKASEE KEITH COLOVOS
STEPHANIE ZACKASEE KEITH COLOVOS CAMPBELL -- The Rev. Victor Romza officiated as Stephanie
YSU Exposition targets fitness, wellness
There will be free health screenings and fitness activity demonstrations at the Fitness and Wellness
JOANNE VIVIANO Glimmers of light pierce darkness of cancer
As I lay staring into the darkness, I saw the faint figure of my father move across the Connecticut
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go A good place to start looking for information on the Grand Canyon is at
CAREER PATHS
FINANCE BOARDMAN -- Eric Martin of North Lima has been appointed branch manager and a registered
ALISON MCCARTY GREGORY PARILLO
ALISON MCCARTY GREGORY PARILLO BOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Parillo accepted
TIFFANY SLAVIN NICHOLAS WALTON II
TIFFANY SLAVIN NICHOLAS WALTON II YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception at The Butler Institute of American
Still a square? Safety's improved
Don't worry about being speared by glass raining from the ceiling. Those who wish to stick with
MERCER COUNTY | Sentence court
Seven people were sentenced recently in Mercer County Common Pleas Court: Elrico Jones, 28,
PREP CROSS COUNTRY South Range runners make it twice as nice
The Raiders won the boys and girls races at the Western Reserve meet. BERLIN CENTER -- The South
ERIN DOMER BARRY GROMADA
ERIN DOMER BARRY GROMADA YOUNGSTOWN -- Erin Colleen Domer and Barry Anthony Gromada were united in
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Sargent Olson (J.Stokes)6.203.402.80 Five Partners
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Rajinder Singh Malhi vs. Paul Revere Life Insurance, money.
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. LAWRENCE COUNTY DUCKS UNLIMITED: The Lewis Class Shoot, 50 Sporting
EAST PALESTINE Home for girls thanks community for help
Fund-raising events will start soon to help pay for upkeep. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
To retire well, save money
How much money do you need to save for retirement? That's always been a tricky question. And now,
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
NILES -- William E. Phillips Sr., chairman and chief executive of Niles Expanded Metals, has been
PREP VOLLEYBALL West Branch doubles up the City
Austintown Fitch won the Olmsted Falls Invitational. BELOIT -- The West Branch High volleyball
Former Campbell graduate pens 'Guide to Surviving Life'
By GARRY CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER "Guide to Surviving Life " by Myron J. Kukla (Lockport
NCAA DIVISION III Westminster tops Allegheny
Scott Froelich scored two touchdowns in the Titans' 24-13 victory. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Four receive degrees Four Youngstown men recently received their doctor of osteopathic
RANDOLPH Research reveals stops on Underground RR
Local historians are still working to identify homes and people that played a role in the
WARREN School panel reviews construction plans
The 14 architectural firms that have submitted proposals will be whittled to three. By DENISE DICK
TRUMBULL COUNTY Report urged vendor switch
One county commissioner said he did not see the year-old analysis until last week. By STEPHEN SIFF
Finalist for ethics award
The owner says he did nothing out of the ordinary to win international recognition for business
JENNIFER MERRIMAN KENNETH SABOL
JENNIFER MERRIMAN KENNETH SABOL STRUTHERS -- A reception was held Aug. 24 at The Embassy in
SCOTT SHALAWAY Waxwings, Kinglets among many fall delights
For about two weeks a large flock of cedar waxwings has gathered each morning in the highest
McCabes honored at reception for 50th anniversary
CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. John McCabe of Shields Road were honored Sept. 22 at a reception at
High Twelve Clubs hold convention
NAPOLEON -- The High Twelve Clubs of the State Association of Ohio held its 53rd annual convention
YSU THEATER Students savor insight of actor Aidan Quinn
Although he works with students a few times a year, this was the first time Quinn had the
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Shower filters decrease exposure to chlorine
Q. I've read about negative health effects of chlorine in hot shower water. I saw some water-saving
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Medicus is a leader at Edinboro
EDINBORO, Pa. -- Amy Medicus of Austintown has developed into a leader in more ways than one during
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Sharpsville golfers on top of their game
Not once this season but twice. That adds up to a real plus for Coach Jim Colley and his Sharpsville
By JoANNE VIVIANO
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER T'S NOT QUITE 7 A.M., AND THE discussion focuses on
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7668 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
HALLOWEEN Happenings
A rundown of planned Halloween festivities: MAHONING COUNTY Halloween at the Morley: 6-8 p.m.
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are asking the public to help find the
A BEAR'S POEM
A BEAR'S POEM The Burden Bear Ministry offers this poem with each bear delivered: I'm not a very
She is one of about 30 men and women who make the bears to be passed along to patients with life-
She is one of about 30 men and women who make the bears to be passed along to patients with life-
YOUNGSTOWN -- Bill Rodgers, who will run in next Sunday's 28th annual Peace Race, also will make a
YOUNGSTOWN -- Bill Rodgers, who will run in next Sunday's 28th annual Peace Race, also will make a
Civil War Encampment
Civil War Encampment CANFIELD -- A Civil War Encampment will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct.
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CAMPBELL Alumni pay last visit to school
Members and friends of the class of '54 told memories of the building, which will be torn down next
MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Poems garner competition honors
It is my great pleasure to present to my readers the winners of the 22nd Annual Supermarket Shopper
Parents announce Davis and Ewing engagement
ELLSWORTH -- The engagement of Sandy Marie Davis and Roger William Ewing, both of 8303 Knauf Road,
AFGHANISTAN Despite problems, many welcome peace
A former Valley resident finds cheer amid the rubble in Afghanistan. By MARK BAKER SPECIAL TO
Immaculate Heart Seniors hold installation of officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- The installation of officers who will head Immaculate Heart of Mary Senior Citizens
Accident injures man
Accident injures man HOWLAND -- A Stow man was in critical condition in St. Elizabeth Health
SATURDAY'S SCORES
SATURDAY'S SCORES FOOTBALL AREA Struthers 32, Wilson 6 Austintown Fitch 17, Cardinal Mooney
Huber develops into Titans' leader
The Newton Falls High graduate won the starting job at quarterback this year. By BILL ALBRIGHT
Peace Award banquet
Peace Award banquet YOUNGSTOWN -- The annual Peace Award banquet, presented by the Mayor's Task
KAREN JOHNS RICHARD EVANS
KAREN JOHNS RICHARD EVANS YOUNGSTOWN -- Simon Road Church of God was the setting at 2:30 p.m. Aug.
RYAN PAPA CHARLES DILLON
RYAN PAPA CHARLES DILLON POLAND -- Holy Family Church was the setting at 5 p.m. Aug. 23 for the
Goff-Piersol wedding to be held in park
AUSTINTOWN -- Plans for their approaching marriage are being announced by Darlene Goff and Terrence
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Jearra Oates, 644 Cohasset Drive, girl, Sept. 28. Tawnya
TOTALLY TUBULAR The new shape of skylights
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT ay the word skylight, and most people will picture a
HISTORICAL PLAQUE
HISTORICAL PLAQUE Text On May 8, 1847, the citizens of Randolph defended John and Harriet, two
FLU SHOTS | Locations
UMahoning County Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown: Friday, 10 a.m. to noon; Oct. 14, 2 to
JENNIFER VASKO BRIAN HIXSON
JENNIFER VASKO BRIAN HIXSON AUSTINTOWN -- Married at 2 p.m. Aug. 24 at St. Joseph Church were
Sharper-Gibson engagement is announced
The engagement of Natasha Joyce Sharper, 943 Woodford Ave., Youngstown, and Christopher Gibson, 442
Federation sets scholarship benefit
BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown Area Federation of Women's Clubs will sponsor its annual scholarship
National Parks Pass is quite a deal
Nearly every national park, monument and recreation area charges a fee for entry, and fees can add
MARY SCOTT LONNY LEARN
MARY SCOTT LONNY LEARN MINERAL RIDGE -- The Rev. Ron Maurer officiated at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at the
A story in Saturday's paper incorrectly listed the date for an open house at a CHOICE home at 930
A story in Saturday's paper incorrectly listed the date for an open house at a CHOICE home at 930
JACK WOLLITZ Little clues offer the big picture
Every angler's day on the water is an experience with a microcosm. Even small lakes and rivers are
AREA GOLF SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 5-6 -- Mill Creek Park Golf Championships at Mill Creek Golf Course, 36-holes. (330) 740-
GIRLS SOCCER Taryn Carlson's free kick goal lifts Poland
The Bulldogs rallied from a 2-1 deficit to beat Boardman. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS
Writing a parking ticket at a death scene is cold
Opinion: Writing a parking ticket at a death scene is cold EDITOR: On Sept. 9, I received a call that my
Fire department grants
Fire department grants NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded more
BOATING
BOATING Education program The Mosquito Lake Power Squadron will host Boat Smart a boating safety
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S SCORES FOOTBALL AREA Struthers 32, Wilson 6 Austintown Fitch 17, Cardinal Mooney
'Nite at the Ice Zone'
'Nite at the Ice Zone' BOARDMAN -- On Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m., the local chapter of the Mother's Hope
AFGHANISTAN Despite problems, peace welcome
A former Valley resident finds cheer amid the rubble in Afghanistan. By MARK BAKER SPECIAL TO