LOCAL

LOCAL
Valley servicemento be honored in D.C.
kTWO MAHONING VALLEY men who served in the Vietnam War and who died from noncombat injuries will be honored Monday at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
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Concert pianist rates region high
jNANCY ZIPAY DESALVO of Warren, an international concert pianist, rates the Mahoning and Shenango valleys as highly desirable places to live and work.
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SPORTS
Tribe tames Tigers
kCLEVELAND pitcher Fausto Carmona made an impressive debut Saturday, allowing one run in six innings to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 7-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Artist pursues dreamfor vocal hall of fame
kTONY BUTALA, lead singer for the Lettermen, hopes a mix of private and state grants, as well as the sales of the Vocal Group Hall of Fame's own products will give life to his dreams of a stronger museum and expanded venue for the hall of fame in Sharon.
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LIFE & amp;WORK
Imaginary friends
kA CHILD AND FAMILY psychologist argues that there's nothing wrong with young children having imaginary friends.
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BUSINESS
Peppers honor mom
kA WEATHERSFIELD Township man is honoring his mother with each jar of hot Hungarian peppers he markets and sells. The product, Granny's Cycle Hot Eaten Peppers, have sold well in the region.
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HOME
Hail asparagus
kASPARAGUS is one of the sturdiest perennials. For just 50 cents for bare-root plants, you can have fresh-picked asparagus for years.
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OPINION
Commissioner choicefor Trumbull County
kTHE VINDICATOR issues its endorsement today in the Democratic primary for Trumbull County commissioner.
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