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Tablack resigns to fill post in Florida
The Mahoning County Democratic Party will select an interim auditor. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County
CITY COUNCIL Hagan: Don't hire tax agency
Another mayoral candidate outlined his economic development plan. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Vote no on Aug. school levy, Girard resident recommends
Opinion: Vote no on Aug. school levy, Girard resident recommends EDITOR: I am writing this letter about
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27 -- Auto
LOCAL STORES TO CELEBRATE LATEST 'POTTER' RELEASE
Local stores to celebrate latest 'Potter' release Two area bookstores, Barnes & amp; Noble
ATHLETIC GROUPS
ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the high school weight room.
Suspicious activity
Suspicious activity YOUNGSTOWN -- A 12-year-old West Dennick Avenue boy and his mother contacted
Multiple charges get Sharon man 14 years
MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharon man will spend five to 14 years in prison for an episode last August that
Woman accused of hitting car
AUSTINTOWN -- A Woodhurst Drive woman faces charges of aggravated vehicular assault, accused of
WAR IN IRAQ
WAR IN IRAQ U.S. forces capture suicide bomber kIRAQI AND U.S. forces captured a suicide bomber
Nashua Bridge is out for repairs
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County officials closed the Nashua Bridge in Pulaski Township on
TRAVELING
TRAVELING Ohio Magic 16-younger team -- defeated the Ohio Jaguars 7-2 to win the annual College
Gov. Taft combats senator's requests
Dann wants to know when the governor knew about investment losses. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
Public TV: Last bastion of programs with class
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- When cable TV was just entering our lives 20 or 25 years ago, a lot of Americans
Youngstown city officials, merchants discuss issues
Business owners support the formation of a downtown merchants group. By AMBER HYLAND VINDICATOR
Deaf toddler run over on birthday
The driver was not impaired and police call it an accident. WARREN -- A 3-year-old deaf girl is in
Discovery's liftoff delay raises troubling issues
Opinion: The scrubbing of the launch of space shuttle Discovery on Wednesday is disappointing, disheartening
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty: July 6 Burglary: A woman came
SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL Mahoning Valley Panthers
A look at the Mahoning Valley Panthers, a semi-pro football team in the Ohio Valley Football League.
'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA' More than special effects
The remake of the 1978 series features similarities to today's political themes. By LYNN SMITH
GEORGE J. TABLACK
GEORGE J. TABLACK Career highlights Significant events during George J. Tablack's tenure as
Fight for Annie Lee fund-raiser set
CORTLAND -- The Inner Office, a medical transcription and health information management consulting
Players to pay for lost year
The National Hockey League officially reached a settlement with its players on Wednesday, a
Judge dismisses assault charge
By KANTELE FRANKO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Municipal court Judge Elizabeth A.
Support dwindles for terrorist action
A survey showed some support remains for using violence to defend Islam. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Today is Friday, July 15, the 196th day of 2005. There are 169 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, July 15, the 196th day of 2005. There are 169 days left in the year. On this date
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage applications Brian Roach, legal age, Beloit, Wis, and Mary Drummond,
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion Sammie and Michael Snyder, 168 Homestead Drive, Boardman,
Trustees elected at annual meeting
YOUNGSTOWN -- The 130th annual meeting of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society was held June 21,
Rail crossing to receive upgrade
WARREN -- CSX Transportation's Pine Avenue rail crossing by WCI Steel Inc. will be upgraded by this
Usher's summer camp helps out minority youths
Usher's summer camp helps out minority youths ATLANTA -- Usher, who began singing at age 6, has
Economic growth brings deficit reduction
Opinion: By JOSH BOLTEN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Earlier this week, I reported to the president and Congress
ALL EVENTS ARE AT YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, UNLESS NOTED.
All events are at Youngstown State University, unless noted. July 29 Tennis and track (field
Amid accusations, Felasco is at work
Commissioners say they can't remove an elected official. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
AMY MANSFIELD NOAH SNIDERMAN
AMY MANSFIELD NOAH SNIDERMAN XYOUNGSTOWN -- The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 4
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 12, Tigers 9 DETROIT -- Matt Stairs hit two home runs, including a grand
Candy is dandy
'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' is nice enough but often feels dehumanized. By DESSON
WHO'S WHO
WHO'S WHO 'Battlestar Galactica' COMMANDER WILLIAM ADAMA The simmering commander of Battlestar
Green Team comes up against hefty questions
A materials recovery facility is included in the county's updated solid waste plan. YOUNGSTOWN --
"The man's 63. He's going to die in jail. How much sterner could you get?"
Opinion: "The man's 63. He's going to die in jail. How much sterner could you get?" Gino Cavallo An MCI
Penn-Ohio, Champion, MTC post victories
WARREN -- With a three-run third inning, Penn-Ohio held off a late rally by Bazetta-Cortland
Ohio Senior Olympics begin here July 29
YOUNGSTOWN -- The 2005 Ohio Senior Olympics will be in the area from July 29 through Aug. 8. The
MOSQUITO DAM Police patrol area for lewd behavior
The chief said the indecent exposure acts were taking place in the afternoon. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Boiler workers refurbishing locomotive
The locomotive moved to the Canfield Fairgrounds in 1985. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Stay safe by checking your car lights, brakes, tires
Dear Heloise: I recently moved to Arkansas and was very surprised to learn that regular auto
SARAH HIMES CHRISTOPHER WEISS
SARAH HIMES CHRISTOPHER WEISS XDUBLIN, Ohio -- Marriage vows were exchanged June 11 at Indian Run
Chinese want wheels
Opinion: Scripps Howard: The judgmental cliche "America's love affair with the automobile" implies a national
Viagra ads are about sex, not medicine
Opinion: BOSTON -- You have to say that the drug companies asked for it. I mean really asked for it.
European governments look to balance security, privacy
The recent bombings have heightened security throughout the EU. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE SteelHounds sign veteran wing
Shawn Mamane is the latest addition to the Youngstown roster. YOUNGSTOWN -- The SteelHounds
MAHONING COUNTY Man indicted on charges involving minors
The state patrol investigated after a tip from YSU police. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand
CHAPTER 11 Facing mounting debts of $23M, Percy Squire files for bankruptcy
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- A Columbus attorney with strong ties
Steel company selects new VP
Walsh has worked in the steel industry since 1975. WARREN -- James F. Walsh has been named vice
Feline fever rages on
By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA -- Felines from all over Trumbull County lay in
Daily dose of lip gloss is finishing touch
NEW YORK (AP) -- How many women actually finish a tube of lip gloss, down to that very last glob of
THE NOMINATIONS
THE NOMINATIONS Major categories Outstanding comedy series: "Arrested Development" (Fox);
2 permits bring $37M in construction
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- Two permits issued Thursday moved the
HEATHER KRYGOWSKI JOHN ROSZCZYK
HEATHER KRYGOWSKI JOHN ROSZCZYK XPOLAND -- Living in Portland, Ore., after honeymooning on the
Mental status of killer is key to new hearing
The death row prisoner is a good talker and malingerer, the state says. WARREN -- Ohio death row
Academy's old ways die hard
HBO leads all networks in Emmy nominations. By RICK PORTER ZAP2IT.COM "Desperate Housewives"
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INDICTMENTS A grand jury indicted these people Thursday:
Robert P. Pass, 19, addresses on Omar Drive, Struthers, and Southern Boulevard, Youngstown; heroin
WOODLAND PLACE Court reverses decision against loan
The county controller says the nursing home may not even need the loan now. MERCER, Pa. -- The
Failed shuttle sensor still mystery to NASA officials
Engineers hope to have the problem solved soon to make the July 31 deadline. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Youngstown woman installed as state president in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI -- Donna Russo of Youngstown was elected and installed as president of the State of Ohio
Schilling loses in relief to Yanks
The Red Sox star gave up a two-run homer to Alex Rodriguez in the ninth. BOSTON (AP) -- There was