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EDWARD G. ALFREDO, 66
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Notre Dame Church for Edward G. Alfredo,
STEFANIA STELLMAR, 92
CAMPBELL -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wasko Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.
HELEN C. HERSHEY, 84
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Anstrom-Velker Funeral Home and at 10 a.m.
NEW WILMINGTON
NEW WILMINGTON Swimming season Borough council also approved these increases for the borough
YOUNGSTOWN Heroin has its brand loyalty
The prosecutor's office wants high bonds to ensure that the accused stay in jail. By PATRICIA
HERMITAGE No variance in sidewalk plan
\The 400-foot walk will end at a chain-link fence around a retention pond. By HAROLD GWIN
After two test runs this weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially open their season tonight in
After two test runs this weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially open their season tonight in
AUSTINTOWN Expanded medical park will have room to grow
The project is to be completed by the summer. AUSTINTOWN -- The expanded medical park on Ohltown
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge focuses on police chases
The case of a man involved in a high-speed chase in Champion will go to the grand jury. By AMANDA
ROLAND O. HALL, 82
LEETONIA -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home for Roland O. Hall,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Shut out of event, business sues East Liverpool schools
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A Hubbard music business has sued East
BOARDMAN Girl reports rape during movie trip
The girl said the attack took place in a van in the theater's parking lot. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
NORMA E. BURNS, 79 Was co-owner of Burns Farm Market
HUBBARD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home for Norma E. Burns, 79,
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY English Festival comes highly recommended
When Marge Ford was a little girl, she went to the library every other day and carried home a stack
MAHONING COUNTY Elections board lists changes in precincts
The board will eliminate about 40 more precincts in the county, primarily in Austintown and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William C. Spencer, 52, of 2617 Hunter Ave., Youngstown, and
EMMA IRENE KECK, 72
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Funeral Home, Leesburg, for Emma
One game, one loss for Tribe
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- The 2001 Cleveland Indians starting lineup
CLARK E. BRADEN, 93
GUSTAVUS -- Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kinsman Cemetery for Clark E.
YOUNGSTOWN Officers aim to clean up city -- literally
Organizers hope to continue the program through next year. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF
NEW WILMINGTON Cost to use pool goes up this year
It seems parking spaces for a local restaurant are being used by patrons of another business. By
RICHARD E. GALLAGHER, 74
WHEATLAND, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home,
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Pirates (Ritchie 0-0) at Reds (O. Fernandez 0-0). When: 7:05. Radio/TV: WWIZ-FM (103.9),
Lead abatement forum
Lead abatement forum YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's proposed new requirement that houses being sold
INDIANS NOTEBOOK From Jacobs Field
Injured: Five Indians are on the disabled list. Pitcher Jaret Wright is on the 15-day DL retroactive
RALPH L. MENOLD, 85
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Madasz Funeral Home in Brookfield for Ralph
Niles couple awaits word from son
Shawn Coursen is a cryptographer who has served 11 years in the Navy. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
ORVILLE E. KILLINGSWORTH, 77
WARREN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at F.E. Runner Funeral Home, Elkins, W.Va., for
YOUNGSTOWN Police report cases of animal cruelty
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- When police saw Zeriah L. Cheatham
Providence mayor faces racketeering charges
Providence mayor faces racketeering charges PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Mayor Vincent Cianci Jr., the
No primary in Leetonia
No primary in Leetonia LEETONIA -- There will be no primary election in Leetonia, because the race
IN DEFENSE OF FREE TRADE
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The first trade debate of the Bush administration is all about strategy and tactics
NEW CASTLE Ex-parking chief faces fraud charges
Police believe parking authority money was used to fund the former executive director's bar. By
Rep. English introduces bill to deal with campaign issues
WASHINGTON -- As debate on campaign finance reform moves to the House of Representatives, U.S. Rep.
KATHRYN E. TANNEHILL, 91
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in St.
SONDRA JEAN FUQUA, 61
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for
WILLIE H. GAVIN JR., 69
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Valley Baptist Church, Farrell, for Willie
DEATH RECORD
DEATH RECORD PATTERSON, Charles E., 71, of 151 E. Boston Ave., Youngstown (Fabrizio). ROSENTHAL,
HEROIN
HEROIN New York to Youngstown Several suspects were expected to be arraigned today in Mahoning
Fans say 'thank you' to Sandy Alomar
By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR SPORTS EDITOR CLEVELAND -- Sandy Alomar went hitless in his Chicago
REV. FRED DAYE JR., 74 Asst. pastor of Phillips Baptist Church
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were to be at noon today in Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church for
WARREN Bond is raised in baby case
The defendant entered a plea of innocent and declined to comment further. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
GETTING IT RIGHT
Humility of Mary Health Partners is sometimes forced to mandate overtime and does so when absolutely
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Southington hurler throws strikes
Brittney Campana registered 19 strikeouts in the Wildcats' 14-0 rout of Fairport. SOUTHINGTON --
Familiar faces at the Jake
Sandy Alomar of the Chicago White Sox gets a hug from Indians mascot Slider during pregame
Wells not fazed by flu or Tribe
CLEVELAND -- David Wells arrived at Jacobs Field Monday morning feeling the effects of a flu. He
THOMAS HUNSTON Jr., 93
EAST PALESTINE -- Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Burns Memorial Chapel in Glenview
CARL A. GENTILE Jr., 64
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church for Carl A.
MILDRED K. MARCELLA, 82 Was former owner of Hi-Spot Tavern
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Camillus Church for Mildred K.
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Robert and Christine Price, Poland, girl, April 1. Sam and Janet Motsko, 612
Needs of school district
Needs of school district NORTH JACKSON -- The facilities needs of the Jackson-Milton schools will
Bresko among runners set for HOF induction April 21
YOUNGSTOWN -- When Tom Bresko isn't running around his office in Mill Creek Park performing his
MCKINLEY HEIGHTS Fire at Miracle Motors damages building, cars
The owner came out of retirement last September to reopen his business. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
JUD CARLOCK, 80
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were March 29 at Cranstons of Wickford Funeral Home, North Kingstown, R.I.,
ANNA L. HUTKO, 79
POLAND -- Services were to be at 11 a.m. today in St. Charles Church for Anna L. Hutko, 79, of 335
MAHONING, SHENANGO VALLEYS Survey to determine what businesses need
The study will pinpoint the needs of employers in a five-county region encompassing Ohio and
LORDSTOWN Resident pushes plan for exteriors of buildings
A proposed exterior maintenance code died in the planning commission two years ago. By PETER H.
HERMITAGE Planning panel: Ease restrictions
The original version might be unable to withstand a court challenge, the commission said. By
TECH PREP STUDENT SHOWCASE Wired to the future Getting a jump start on careers
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Penn Care Medical Products of Niles now has an
ARTHUR R. MARSHALL, 86 Member of 2 old-timer halls of fame
HUBBARD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in First Presbyterian Church here for Arthur R.
CHRISTINE M. MINOTTI, 81 Was co-owner of Cafe 83 for 40 years
HOWLAND -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Peter Rossi & amp; Son Memorial Chapel and
YOUNGSTOWN AIDS clinic to get new life
The clinic should cost the city little since the Ursuline sisters ministry will run it and cover the
JOHN ALBERT YURCHO SR., 72
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were to be at 11 a.m. today at Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home,
JOHN HNAT, 89
STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wasko Funeral Home, Campbell, and at 9 a.m.
DORIS J. TARR, 70
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Davis Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. in St.
YOUNGSTOWN Tour of duty: Architects assess work to be done on 12 schools
From the boiler room to the roof, architects got a close look at the school district's looming
FUGITIVE OF WEEK Jauwan Lontell Tate
The FBI and the Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown are asking the public to help them find this
MARY S. NAGY, 84
NILES -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen Church for Mary S. Nagy, 84, of 502
A chilly opening day for Tribe New park, hopes for Pirates
Opinion: If baseball were golf, the Cleveland Indians would be asking for a Mulligan -- another shot at a
PATTERSON, Charles E., 71, of 151 E. Boston Ave., Youngstown (Fabrizio).
PATTERSON, Charles E., 71, of 151 E. Boston Ave., Youngstown (Fabrizio). ROSENTHAL, Sara, 87, of
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP On the agenda
The Bazetta Township trustees handled these matters during their meeting Monday: Heard Police
China should release U.S. crew and plane
Opinion: At this writing, the response of Chinese authorities to the emergency landing of a U.S. Navy
Man pleads guilty to murder of two
Porterfield may get a half-century or more in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
CURBSTONE COACHES YSU baseball seeks players with character
Assistant coach Dan Stricko pinch-hit for Mike Florak. By GEORGE WELKER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Gonzalez allows fans to forget Manny
It was the long-ball hitter's 37th two-homer game. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
MICHAEL RAY OAKMAN, 44
NILES -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home for Michael Ray Oakman,
Make justice 'restorative' to achieve proper results
Opinion: Make justice 'restorative' to achieve proper results EDITOR: In response to the recent letter,
WELLSVILLE New high school is open
Voters laid the financial foundation in 1997 with a $1.7 million bond issue. By NANCY TULLIS
By NORMAN LEIGH
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA -- This winter's harsh weather has delayed
TRUMBULL COUNTY Meetings to address music hall's future
Meetings have been called for community leaders and those who have a stake in the hall's future.
CORTLAND Council will seek bids on street, curb projects
Cortland won't become a member of the Warren-Trumbull Home Consortium. CORTLAND -- Council will
CHARLES E. PATTERSON, 71
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fabrizio Funeral Home for Charles E.
Woman, child die of injuries from crash
Woman, child die of injuries from crash WARREN -- A 36-year-old Garfield Heights woman and her 1
HAZEL B. WAGNES, 93
SALEM -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ickes Funeral Home for Hazel B. Wagnes, 93, of