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It's time for taxpayers to act in school funding crisis
Opinion: It's time for taxpayers to act in school funding crisis EDITOR: Our legislators should resign,
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers
Parents announce Kelly-Gilliland wedding date
XHUBBARD -- The engagement of Jaime L. Kelly and Timothy J. Gilliland, both of 2144 Stiver St., and
COLUMBIANA COUNTY County projects receive more than $7.5M from the state
The school money is contingent on voters approving bonds for the local shares. COLUMBUS -- The
XThe 19th annual A & amp;P reunion will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Main Street
XThe 19th annual A & amp;P reunion will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Main Street Cafe,
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Michael and Ann Sefcik of Youngstown were married June 18, 1955. The wrong date
Announcement made for Milliken, Connolly wedding
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement is being made by Hugh and Fran Connolly, 112 Leah Ave., of the
NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes
Eagles: Philadelphia confirmed an ESPN report that they sent wide receiver Terrell Owens a letter
Sara McCaughtry to be bride of Jerry LaVecchia
XThe engagement of Sara McCaughtry and Jerry LaVecchia, both of 3102 Waterville Place, Charleston,
October wedding for Wendy Love, Scott Morrissey
XYOUNGSTOWN -- James and Paula Love, 5567 Cider Mill Crossing, are announcing the engagement and
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Visit to China affirms worries
The House member is leaning against running for the Senate next year. By DAVID SKOLNICK
HOW SHE SEES IT Cindy Sheehan: Talk to me, Mr. President
Opinion: By CINDY SHEEHAN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE I will never, ever forget the night of April 4, 2004,
90-year-old tricked, loses $1,840
AUSTINTOWN -- A 90-year-old Frederick Street woman was duped out of about $1,800 by a man and a
YOUNGSTOWN SLAYING Judge sets multimillion-dollar bonds for two of three suspects in murder
An assistant prosecutor said one defendant is the victim's neighbor. YOUNGSTOWN -- Multimillion-
CRIME STOPPERS Call for information: Help solve murder
YOUNGSTOWN -- Crime Stoppers is seeking information in an effort to solve a seven-year-old homicide
Associated Press
Associated Press EARLY SIX-POINTER: Pittsburgh Steelers' Ike Taylor, left, is followed by teammate
Couple say they were victims of car jacking
YOUNGSTOWN -- A West Evergreen Ave. couple who said they were the victims of an Aug. 5 car jacking
Fildes-Contreraz wedding to be in Elyria church
XPOLAND -- Announced by Dr. Mark D. and Mary Clare Fildes, 8661 Raintree Run, is the engagement of
Participants anticipating awards, music
The annual event is in its 52nd year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW CASTLE,
Community corn roast to follow parade
MECCA -- The sixth annual Mecca Community Corn Roast will take place Saturday at Mecca Community
Indonesian rebels begin disarmament
WASHINGTON POST JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesia signed a peace agreement Monday with separatist
OHIO SCHOOLS State report card gives room for improvement
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER COLUMBUS -- The state's latest school report cards show
Field's Astroturf to be in place for team's opener
Some red accents will join the black and gold on the field. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Reduce farm subsidies
Opinion: The Daily News, Longview, Wash.: Congressional leaders continue to resist President Bush's call this
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald Perry, 54, of 51 E. Avondale Ave., Youngstown, and
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP Administration-labor cooperation saves money
Township workers got educated about health insurance costs. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
'Wildfire' blazes a trail for ABC Family dramas
KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE ABC Family has picked up a second season of its drama "Wildfire," which has
Hollern to graduate with citizen award
YOUNGSTOWN -- Thomas R. Hollern, departing area president of National City Bank's Northeast Region,
COLLEGE Penguins injury roster growing
Seven players are not participating in training drills. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Benedis-Lehman wedding plans are announced
XSTREETSBORO -- Theresa M. Benedis and Frank J. Lehman, both of Streetsboro, are announcing their
Pens add LeClair
Pens add LeClair John LeClair signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.
COURT Quiet and composed, Costanzo pleads guilty to weapons charges
Police found a loaded gun tucked in front of her pants. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Aug. 7 Drug abuse:
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Engineers good fit for the presidency
Opinion: One of the reasons Asia has become the factory of the world is that, while Asian universities are
BERLIN RESERVOIR Fisherman reels in biggest catch yet
BY GAIL WHITE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER DEERFIELD -- On Aug. 7, Andy Henkel of Akron was on his
NAME THAT POOCH
NAME THAT POOCH With his wounds on the mend, a new home and owner, there is only one more obstacle
Man honored for serving community
The honoree was elected to council in 1961. NEWTON FALLS -- Village council took time Monday to
Gains: Loss of phones won't keep out staff
The prosecutor said his assistants aren't leaving unless ordered by a higher court. By ROGER G.
Man is charged with breaking and entering
BOARDMAN -- A 27-year-old Deer Path Drive man was charged with breaking and entering over the
LOCAL
LOCAL SteelHounds signing YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown SteelHounds have signed right wing Scott
Mahoning County judges should rescind pay hikes
Opinion: Three months ago, then Mahoning County Auditor George J. Tablack issued a warning about county
"We will reach every settler, just as we have planned."
Opinion: "We will reach every settler, just as we have planned." Maj. Gen. Dan Harel Israel's commander
Coordination ensures smooth college trip
Dear Readers: Debbie wrote via e-mail about her concern for the safety of her daughter, who will be
HOW HE SEES IT Cultural wars can't be won on the arguments
Opinion: By PAUL C. CAMPOS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE An old philosophical joke goes like this: The
Agenda
Agenda WEDNESDAY Weathersfield Board of Education, 7 p.m., high school library. Weathersfield
Autumn wedding for Lynn Johnson, Royce Van Dervort
XAUSTINTOWN -- The engagement of Dr. Lynn M. Johnson of Warren and Royce J. Van Dervort of Girard is
HOW HE SEES IT Keep the troops in Iraq and finish the victory
Opinion: By FREDERICK W. KAGAN LOS ANGELES TIMES Despite what you may have read, the military situation
HOW HE SEES IT U.S. needs Diplomatic Special Forces
Opinion: By TOM BROKAW WASHINGTON POST With Karen Hughes moving into the post of assistant secretary of
Access road reopens; bridges cut to 1 lane
Access road reopens; bridges cut to 1 lane YOUNGSTOWN -- Access from Indianola Avenue to the
Association honors president with award
WARREN -- Tom Begert-Clark of Warren was recently honored by the Ohio Association of Adult Day
Nonfaculty union rejects final offer
YSU will present a final contract offer Thursday to its faculty union. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Danielle Russell, John Trafficante announce troth
XBOARDMAN -- Announced by Danielle Ann Russell and John Thomas Trafficante, both of 7590 Hitchcock
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2005. There are 137 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2005. There are 137 days left in the year. On this date
NATION
NATION Negotiations could result in higher clothing prices WASHINGTON -- When U.S. and Chinese
Man shot, remains in critical condition
YOUNGSTOWN -- Anthony Anderson, 19, of Brooklyn Avenue was in critical condition Monday evening in
DEVELOPMENT 'Voices & amp; Choices' targets Valley
Organizers say citizens must act on a regional level to improve economic conditions. By ED RUNYAN
MUSIC Ohio-born O.A.R. returns for concert in Cleveland
The band has poured its heart into its new album, 'Stories of a Stranger.' By JOHN BENSON
Inside
Inside *Ohio State tailback Erik Haw knows it will take a lot to make people forget the trouble he
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers' six-game winning streak ends in extra innings
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers' six-game winning streak came to a halt Monday
Carrie Kreps and Ryan Cmil plan early fall wedding
XBOARDMAN -- The parents of Carrie Kreps, 811 Park Harbour Drive, and Ryan Cmil, 450 Garver Drive,
New Lube openings
New Lube openings k QUAKER Steak & amp; Lube has signed with a contract with Larry Salone to
Memo show Roberts supported school prayer
Memo show Roberts supported school prayer WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court nominee John Roberts showed
MOVIES 'Blair Witch' filmmakers finding a new life after breakout 'Project'
Fast forward to 2005: Hear the 'Blair' buzz -- a slight but steady background noise behind the five
DUE IN CLEVELAND: Members of O.A.R. include, from left,Benj Gershman, Richard On, Chris Culos, Marc
DUE IN CLEVELAND: Members of O.A.R. include, from left,Benj Gershman, Richard On, Chris Culos, Marc
IRAQI GOVERNMENT Officials extend deadline for work on constitution
Some politicians called for the government to be dissolved. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD,