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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES Canton McKinley 4, Boardman 0 Fitch 1, North Canton
SOFTBALL Poland, Springfield post key league wins
Fitch pitcher Jen Purnell shut out Federal rival Perry. POLAND -- Jenna Susany and Jenna Medina
LANDSCAPING Liberty planting hope with flowers
The landscaping work is part of the township's plan to beautify the community. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup
Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27 -- Auto Club 500, Fontana,
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AREA'S TOP TRACK MARKS
BOYS 4x800 relay -- Salem, 8:11.5; Lordstown, 8:20; Fitch, 8:20.2; Boardman, 8:23.6; Ursuline,
Miami topples N. Jersey, 108-105
The Heat have a 3-0 lead in the series. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The ball bounced Vince
HOW SHE SEES IT Is America headed for a shortage of thinkers?
Opinion: By ROSABETH MOSS KANTER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Consumer confidence has fallen. The Dow has hit
TRUMBULL COUNTY Expert may evaluate 911 services
The consultant would be asked to look at several issues, including consolidation of services. By
Car break-ins reported
Car break-ins reported GIRARD -- Police are investigating four vehicle break-ins and the theft of
BOARD OF CONTROL Youngstown
The Youngstown Board of Control took the following action Thursday: Approved two change-order
Alliance downs Salem; Boardman defeated
ALLIANCE -- Jarin Heath struck out nine batters on Thursday, but the Salem High baseball team lost
From theater to funk, her background gives her music roots
A young singer, she's living her dream right now, touring with an alt-country favorite.
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners make final push for sales tax
The half-percent tax would bring in between $12 million and $14 million a year. AUSTINTOWN --
Amanda Odom, fianc & eacute; planning July 2 wedding
XCORTLAND -- Announcement is being made by James and Joanne Odom, 2525 Henn-Hyde Road, of the
HOW HE SEES IT U.S. policy on Cuba keeps families apart
Opinion: By CARLOS LAZO LOS ANGELES TIMES I joined the Army National Guard and proudly served as a combat
ED HINTON Thirst for more speed remains
You can't help wondering, every time you drive through the tunnel into Talladega (Ala.)
Charges filed after threat to judge
The defendant faces more than 11 years behind bars if convicted on all charges. YOUNGSTOWN -- A
Westminister to recognize honor students
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College will recognize its academic achievers at the Spring
BASKETBALL Despite 3-1 start, Wildcats fire coach/GM
Poor ticket sales are spurring cost-cutting measures for the new team. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
COURT Man jailed after being late for pretrial date
The South Side resident now faces more criminal charges. YOUNGSTOWN -- Donald Thompkins made two
Inspector files suit, claims discrimination
The inspector filed numerous grievances that were dismissed, the chief says. By PATRICIA MEADE
Megan McAtee, fianc & eacute; to be wed at St. Charles
XAnnouncement is being made of the engagement of Megan McAtee, 759 Golfview Ave., Boardman, a
Group to demonstrate voting machines
The training is necessary because local voters have not used the new system. MERCER, Pa. --
'XXX: STATE OF THE UNION' Ice Cube feels the heat
This hip-hop spectactular plays for fun, and that's all. By ROGER MOORE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Nobody likes the truth
Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan is a Republican conservative from
Driver's license suspended for life
YOUNGSTOWN -- Michael J. Campy will no longer be allowed to legally drive a vehicle once he gets out
BASEBALL Fitch's Oles no-hits Hoover
The Falcons lead the Federal League with a 6-0 record. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT NORTH CANTON --
'SIMPSONS' Homer's universe on display
Underneath all the bluster, Homer is really quite a shallow fellow. By DAVE MASON SCRIPPS HOWARD
Mid-June wedding set by Miss Alfano, David Stevens
XBOARDMAN -- Joseph and Eleanor Alfano, 761 Forestridge Drive, are announcing the engagement and
$34,000 thrown from car in chase
Suspected marijuana in the car was too big for the evidence locker, police said. By PATRICIA MEADE
"In the 21st Century, there can be no place for xenophobia, anti-Semitism or other forms of racial
Opinion: "In the 21st Century, there can be no place for xenophobia, anti-Semitism or other forms of racial
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of American Association of University Women will meet at 6
Clean grill racks by soaking them in ammonia
Dear Heloise: After pulling out the barbecue pit, I noticed that the racks had not been cleaned
Roush: Don't wait, put safety first
NASCAR's "engine of the future" won't be ready until 2008, Roush said. WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL
Miller-Womack wedding plans are revealed
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Major and Gloria Miller of Youngstown are announcing the engagement and coming
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dana D. Penson, 27, of 475 Alameda Ave., Youngstown, and
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A county grand jury also indicted these people: Miles B. Hogan, 41, Forest Ridge Drive, Boardman;
Jurors report problems at jail
The jail did not receive a good report card from the grand jury. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County
On March 19, 2005, The Vindicator reported the conviction and sentencing of Donna Butler in Mahoning
On March 19, 2005, The Vindicator reported the conviction and sentencing of Donna Butler in Mahoning
ENGLISH FESTIVAL Top competitors
The 27th annual Youngstown State University English Festival took place April 20-22 at Youngstown
Settlement could give park system money
The county's park system has five facilities in danger of closing. WARREN -- Trumbull County's
WORKERS' COMPENSATION Drug testing violates contract, union says
The mayor says the grievance will be denied. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Homeowners file applications for tax cuts
MERCER, Pa. -- Approximately 80 percent of Mercer County homeowners have filed applications for
MERCER COUNTY Bond sale OK'd to help refurbish foundry
The tax-free bonds make it less expensive for the company to borrow money. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer
Today is Friday, April 29, the 119th day of 2005. There are 246 days left in the year. On this date in 1945, during World War II, American soldiers liberate the Dachau concentration camp; the same
Opinion: Today is Friday, April 29, the 119th day of 2005. There are 246 days left in the year. On this date
Commissioners OK pair of new contracts
The county has sealed its toilet paper deal for six months. WARREN -- Two new contracts approved
TRACK AND FIELD Strongest field is expected in Poland
Many state contenders will be competing at the 10th Poland Invitational. POLAND -- Meet director
MAHONING COUNTY Attorney files class-action suit on behalf of flooding victims
Government negligence resulted in the problems, the suit says. YOUNGSTOWN -- Nearly 200 Mahoning
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Jhecho (Felix J.) 11.404.202.80 Mize (Bracho A.) 3.402.40
Actress gears up for action movie
The former baton-twirler stars in 'XXX: State of the Union.' By HENRY CABOT BECK NEW YORK DAILY
Baby-sitting course
Baby-sitting course BOARDMAN -- An American Red Cross Baby-sitting Training Course will be offered
Schools are important to the community and to students
Opinion: Schools are important to the community and to students EDITOR: I'm a freshman at Struthers High
Budget takes aim at entitlements
The agreement, seen as a victory for Republicans, also opened the door to oil drilling in the Arctic