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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Parents announce Lisdell-Watkins engagement
XAUSTINTOWN -- Kevin Lisdell, 5458 W. Webb Road, and Roger and Georgetta Watkins, 50 S. Edgehill
Reserve edges South Range
The Blue Devils pushed across two runs to win the ICL game, 2-1. By RYAN JONES VINDICATOR
Breaking through to connect
Q. You state that it's always good to follow up. My problem is, I send my r & eacute;sum &
NORTH LIMA Pa. company acquires United Canning Corp.
Twelve cannery workers will retain their jobs under the new ownership. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Retired Judge Jones reminisces as naming of courthouse nears
The judge was born and worked near the federal courthouse location. & lt;a
MERCER COUNTY Housing authority's budget for the next year shrinks
The authority has been told that its federal subsidy will be cut by at least 10 percent. By HAROLD
Smidts honored at surprise event on anniversary
XNORTH LIMA -- A surprise celebration was held March 14 at the Elton Beard Log Cabin in Boardman
POST-WRECK DEBATE Is Talladega Superspeedway unfit for racing?
Recent pile-ups have some questioning whether NASCAR should continue there. By DAVID POOLE
MERCER CO. SCHOOLS Court OKs borrowing for districts
A third party will examine the budget for Sharon schools. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
LOTTERY RESULTS
SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 4-8-1 Pick 4, 2-3-4-0 Buckeye 5, 5-10-17-29-33
Lisa Silva and Arthur D. Speck will exchange vows at summer ceremony
XAnnouncement is being made of the engagement of Lisa Silva of San Angelo, Texas, and AG2 Arthur
Stylish new clocks decorate the home
Stylish new clocks decorate the home This is definitely not your grandfather's grandfather clock
STEEL INDUSTRY Union chief warns of dire future
Despite tariffs, leaders say steel industry faces dismal future, leaders say. WHEELING, W.Va. (AP)
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR WINSTON CUP Virginia 500 Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3 p.m.); Sunday,
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Chaney 15, Rayen 0 Ursuline 3, Fitch 2 Warren JFK 12, Kennedy
LAWRENCE COUNTY Group offers lessons in job seeking, civics
This year's group includes women. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa.
Some say 'cheers' to lowered DUI limit while others find fault
The threshold for legal intoxication will be lowered in a few months. & lt;a
Parents announce Speece-Taranto engagement
XThe engagement of Stephanie Speece, 4820 S. Duck Creek Road, North Jackson, and Thomas Taranto, 29
A father-son relationship
The former driver was asked to work with the young racer. ASSOCIATED PRESS Buddy Baker's heart
Study: Gas levels aren't likely to cause harm
LEAVITTSBURG -- Some residents might be exposed to hydrogen sulfide coming from their wells and into
SOUTHINGTON Couple, CPA face charges in fraud case
The couple used an inflated bank balance to pay creditors, authorities say. CLEVELAND -- A
Penguins' defense meets challenge
& lt;a href=mailto:mollica@vindy.com & gt;By PETE MOLLICA & lt;/a & gt; VINDICATOR
HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS. 2. "American Idol-Tuesday," Fox. 3.
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games
Celtics 87, Wizards 83 WASHINGTON -- Rookie J.R. Bremer scored 20 points on 8-for-11 shooting,
Program targets kids caught with alcohol
The program is not open to those who drink and drive. & lt;a href=mailto:tullis@vindy.com
Howland family awaits son's call
The last time they heard Erik's voice was the day before the war started. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
MAHONING VALLEY Officials check on use of hotel bed tax
The convention and visitors bureau boards have not reviewed the idea. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
Township has day for senior citizens
HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Mahoning Township supervisors have set Local Government Day for senior citizens
PENNSYLVANIA State keeps data on liquor buys
Opponents say what we drink is a private matter. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Do you remember what
PREP TRACK & amp; FIELD LEADERS
BOYS 4x800 relay -- McDonald, 8:47; East Palestine, 8:39.4; Salem, 8:43; Boardman, 8:50; Howland,
DIRECTV Lower cable costs predicted in Murdoch takeover
Murdoch could use DirecTV to launch interactive services in this country. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Rupert
INTERNET Book helps users add power to search engine
The tricks in 'Google Hacks' can make it easier to comb the Net. By FRANK BAJAK AP TECHNOLOGY
WINSTON CUP Schedule and winners
Feb. 16 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Michael Waltrip) Feb. 23 -- Subway 400, Rockingham,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Detective receives suspension over using county car on trip
The detective will lose 60 days' pay and must pay travel costs. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Michelle Christmas and Chris Jones to be married in park meeting house
XCANFIELD -- Announced by Debbie and John Christmas, 2862 S. Turner Road, are plans for the spring
PNC PARK Jenkins' return sparks Brewers past Bucs, 3-2
Aramis Ramirez is batting .194, but the Pirates aren't panicking yet. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Rookie
Hit-skip is a serious crime
Opinion: Once again, local tragedy -- this time the death of a Hubbard girl in a hit-skip accident -- has
AIR TRAVEL Supersonic Concorde to be grounded
The jets have been less than 20 percent full. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL For 34 years, the
Beth Anne Cebula, Ernest L. Purnsley Jr. to wed May 24 at St. Nicholas Church
XCAMPBELL -- Thomas and Lauretta Cebula, 512 Sycamore Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
REGION
REGION 3 to speak at meeting of real estate investors MINERAL RIDGE -- The Mahoning Valley Real
Man pleads innocent to raping 2 boys
WARREN -- A 36-year-old Cleveland Heights man has pleaded innocent to 53 counts of rape and one
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 9, Tigers 6 DETROIT -- Dee Brown hit his first career grand slam and
"I'm 49, but I never lived a single day. Only now will I start living."
Opinion: "I'm 49, but I never lived a single day. Only now will I start living." Yussuf Abed Kazim A
SPRING FOOTBALL Injuries mount for YSU program
An already-thin defensive line took another hit. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
TRUMBULL COUNTY Detective suspended for misuse of vehicle
The detective will lose 60 days' pay and must pay travel costs. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Vilardo-Gondol engagement is announced
XNORTH JACKSON -- Steve and Patti Gondol, 12139 Sandy Lane, announce the engagement of their son,
WARREN City grants abatement for plastics company
Council also OK'd a contract for running the baseball and softball leagues. By DENISE DICK
Ex-POW Jessica Lynch returns to U.S. for treatment of injuries
The private's family said she is in pain but in good spirits. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jessica Lynch,
with Gilbert W.R. Rucker III
with Gilbert W.R. Rucker III Age: 48. Residence: Warren. Hometown: Cleveland. Occupation:
Further discussion needed on Ohio's two-year budget
Opinion: The Ohio House of Representatives has passed a two-year operating budget that slashes funding for
His level best
& lt;a href=mailto:rgsmith@vindy.com & gt;By ROGER SMITH & lt;/a & gt; CITY HALL
MASTERS Soaked Augusta unpredictable
Rain postponed the first round until Friday. THE ORLANDO SENTINEL AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Balls will
It isn't water over the dam
Opinion: Early in his tenure, Girard Mayor James Melfi contacted an FBI agent for advice on how to deal with
Firearms simulator tests cops' judgment
'Bullets' are even fired back at the officers on the range. & lt;a