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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
BEATRICE M. TRIMBUR, 93 Was a teacher for Niles school system
NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holloway & amp; Son Funeral Home for Beatrice
PROFILE Glenn Schaft
Age: 41. Title: Assistant professor of music and director of percussion studies, Youngstown State
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown
A homicide on the North Side is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:
DEATH RECORD
DEATH RECORD MARSHALL, Arthur, 86, of 3304 Lewis-Seifert Road, Hubbard (Kelley-Robb). COPELAND,
DICK WEISS On file
Birth date: April 11, 1936, in Millersburg, Ohio. Education: Millersburg High, 1954; College of
YOUNGSTOWN Rules for loans aren't always in black and white
The minority loan program needs to be overhauled so it isn't open to interpretation, says one
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL S. Range captures win in Florida
Mooney, Boardman and Lakeview posted softball shutouts. COCOA BEACH, Fla. -- Bobby Miller
Application gets stuck in a mire of questions
Questions about JNH's location, back taxes and employees cloud the company's minority loan request.
NEW CASTLE All-star events begin Thursday
The featured event will be at 8 p.m. Friday, when the Ohio all-stars meet the Pennsylvania all-
SALEM Norfolk Southern to make temporary fixes to crossings
SALEM -- Work is expected to begin this spring to repair railroad crossings whose poor condition has
MERCER COUNTY Police seize cash hidden in 2 cars
Police seized nearly $60,000 in cash in two traffic stops. MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK Girls pole vault at hand in 2002
Conference and school records are in jeopardy this spring. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS
GREENE CO., OHIO Fowler man faces sex charge in sting
The arrest is part of a larger sting that since last year has netted 18 arrests. By AMANDA C.
NCAA TOURNEY SELECTION COMMITTEE Ex-YSU aide says process of picking teams is fair
Floyd Kerr defended the integrity of the system. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BATON
JOHN YAROSH Sr., 76
WOODWORTH -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Thompson Funeral Home, Boardman, for John Yarosh
Ecology program grant
Ecology program grant YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning Valley Northeast Ohio Camp Fire Council has been
GEORGE PIPENUR, 84 Was a Trumbull County deputy sheriff
IWARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home for George Pipenur, 84, of
TRACK AND FIELD Top returning athletes
BOYS DIVISION I (Best marks from 2001 in parentheses) Boardman: Rich Lepore, jr., 110 high
YOUNGSTOWN Grand jury indicts 10 in heroin ring
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Some bad news for suburbanites who
Lawyer contests finding
Lawyer contests finding LISBON -- A Warren attorney is appealing to the 7th District Court of
Second man faces charges in Sharon woman's rape
SHARON, Pa. -- Police have arrested a second man in the July 12 rape of a Spearman Avenue woman in
Always a 'kid at heart'
The retiring athletic director at Canfield High will be missed for more than his contribution to
ALICE GARRO, 95
NEWTON FALLS -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at James Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.
TRANSFER, PA. Electrical problem causes fire at home
No one was injured in the fire at the two-story structure that caused $350,000 damage. TRANSFER,
Technological changes add to library position
Technology has let librarians interact more with patrons. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF
Police to continue probe over dogs
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police who found one dead and three starving dogs at 1511 Parker St. Sunday afternoon
YSU FOOTBALL Better late than never for 'Hootin'
The traditional contact drill added some passion to the spring practices. By PETE MOLLICA
STRUTHERS Titans soccer event set at Valley Sports
This weekend's games will be played indoors and outside. STRUTHERS -- Ten former area high school
WARREN YWCA offers classes on variety of subjects
WARREN -- The YWCA at 375 N. Park Ave. will soon begin offering lectures and classes covering topics
LAWRENCE COUNTY Events to celebrate Italian heritage
Entertainers are coming from Reno, Nev., and Newark, N.J., for the celebration. By LAURE CIOFFI
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Frank and Margaret Kestner, 1712 Allison St., East Liverpool, girl, March
Warren man arrested in robbery
Warren man arrested in robbery HOWLAND -- A 31-year-old Warren man was arrested on charges of
NILES Officials tour schools to assess district need
A grant from the facilities commission is funding the bulk of the district's new middle school
State GOP leaders should handle budget with care
Opinion: Republican leaders in the Ohio House and Senate should temper their zeal for developing a spending
INFANT DAVID ALEXANDER DALEY
KINSMAN -- Private services will be at a later date for David Alexander Daley, son of James R. and
Police get warrant for dog owner
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police who found one dead and three starving dogs at 1511 Parker St. Sunday afternoon
SPACE SAVING INFORMATION Items to hold or to toss
HER KEEPERS Anything preppy -- shrunken polo tops, woven belts, stripes and checks. Anything
Boy, 6, hit by truck while crossing street
Boy, 6, hit by truck while crossing street EAST PALESTINE -- Mason Norman, 6, of 435 W. Martin
Future dismal for high school dropouts
Opinion: If by now, youngsters haven't gotten the message to stay in school, new census data should be
NEW WATERFORD Bleier inspires local man
The former Steelers fullback visited David Karpinski, the victim of a car accident. By BILL
Recorder wants to boot copier
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County recorder is
MAKING THE PICKS NCAA tourney committee
Karl Benson, Western Athletic Conference commissioner. Bob Bowlsby, Iowa athletic director. J.
Metal detectors key to stopping school violence
Opinion: Metal detectors key to stopping school violence EDITOR: "I'm rubber and you're glue. Whatever
Depth will be YSU's strength
After one week of spring practice, first-year head football coach Jon Heacock knows a little more
ROBERT E. HARVEY Sr., 68
SEBRING -- Memorial services will be at 8 p.m. today at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home for Robert E.
Abduction reported
Abduction reported AUSTINTOWN -- Police found a Girard woman chained and handcuffed Monday night
INFANT THOMAS MICHAEL WILDES
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were to be at 1 p.m. today at Thompson Funeral Home for Thomas Michael
RECALL Zapper toys
What: About 835,000 Zapper toys distributed by eight companies. Reason: The balloon tongues and
ONE-ON-ONE | Glenn Schaft Percussionist beats the drum for top-notch program
Q. A lot of what you've done here so far has to do with culture. What have you learned in your five
RUDY WATKINS, 82
AUSTINTOWN -- Private services will be Wednesday at Kinnick Funeral Home, Youngstown, for Rudy
LIBRARIES Shh! It's for your privacy
Most area library systems had a privacy policy in place before the change. YOUNGSTOWN -- If you
HEALTH ISSUES Events target minorities
Other health fairs are scheduled for Campbell and Warren. YOUNGSTOWN -- A liver-transplant
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Italian Celebration The Lawrence County Italian Celebration is planned for 7:30 a.m. to
LIQUOR CONTROL Transfers, applications
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
Survivor to speak
Survivor to speak CORTLAND -- Florence Roseman, a survivor of the torpedoing and sinking of the
HELEN R. DAVIS, 81
WARREN -- No services or calling hours are planned for Helen R. Davis, 81, of 1517 Clemmens Ave.
New Salem center
New Salem center SALEM -- Groundbreaking for a $9.5 million community center is expected in the
JORDAN
Opinion: The Jordan Times, Amman, March 26: Syria's move to ask the upcoming Arab League summit to reactivate
MAJOR MEETS High school track and field
APRIL 5 -- F.E. Cope Invitational (girls) at Salem Reilly Stadium, 4 p.m. 6 -- Ward Invitational
How the loan application for JNH Trucking, a scrap and demolition hauling business owned by Hasper
How the loan application for JNH Trucking, a scrap and demolition hauling business owned by Hasper
RONALD GENE COWAN, 61
NEWTON FALLS -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Borowski Memorial Home for Ronald Gene Cowan,
NILES State officials tour schools to assess district qualifications
A grant from the facilities commission is funding the bulk of the district's new middle school
ROSE UGRIN, 94
WARREN -- Services will be at 7 p.m. today at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for Rose Ugrin, 94, of 118