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JANET MAE SEWALL, 69
SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home for Janet Mae
Crew ruptures gas line in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Authorities said a work crew preparing a site for drilling a gas well in the 2700
TECH2001 Opportunity clicks amid slump
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Area companies showed off their high-tech abilities at a technology
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Pupils express feelings about the Holocaust
Delores Kirsch's pupils sit in neat rows, looking young and attentive. (I had forgotten how small
Curb work planned
Curb work planned CORTLAND -- City council met in special session Wednesday and approved seeking
GERALD P. GIBSON, 71
BROOKFIELD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Madasz Funeral Home for Gerald P. Gibson, 71,
Boy dies in accident
Boy dies in accident JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- State police said a 12-year-old Barberton, Ohio, boy was
YOUNGSTOWN Murder trial ends in hung jury
The mother of the victim said she is glad the defendant was not acquitted. By BOB JACKSON
AROUND THE NHL Wednesday's other games
Bruins 3, Sabres 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Jason Allison scored the eventual game-winner as the Boston
COLUMBIANA CountyMRDD levy is drafted
Money will be used to maintain and operate facilities for people with mental and physical
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Ashley Steele and Kevin Flesher, 232 Creed St., Struthers, girl, April 4. Jeffry
DR. WILLIAM R. JOHNSON, 69 Doctor at St. E's, chief deputy coroner
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Third Baptist Church for Dr. William R.
VIRGINIA G. EDWARDS, 86
HUBBARD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kelley-Robb Funeral Home for Virginia G. Edwards,
Rescuers honored
Rescuers honored YOUNGSTOWN -- City council honored Ronald Betters and Tom Yeager for fending off
EDITH L. KILPATRICK, 75
WARREN -- Services will be at 7 p.m. Friday at McFarland & amp; Son Funeral Home for Edith L.
YOUNGSTOWN Officials seek funds to fight suit
The city is optimistic that a settlement can be reached. YOUNGSTOWN -- City officials hope a
Parents should keep guns from homes for the sake of their children's lives
Opinion: Parents should keep guns from homes for the sake of their children's lives EDITOR: I read with
WOODROW SCOTT, 80
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services were to be at 10 a.m. today at Mason Funeral Home for Woodrow Scott,
YOUNGSTOWN Murder trial ends in deadlock
The mother of the victim is glad that the defendant was not acquitted. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
DRUG PROBE Niles man is among 9 indicted
A Valley man could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted of the offenses. CLEVELAND -- A
SACRIFICED TO A TAX PLAN
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Although the U.S. economy runs largely by itself, it is greatly influenced by
Meet Voinovich's rep
Meet Voinovich's rep YOUNGSTOWN -- Heather Marr, district representative for U.S. Sen. George V.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XDouglas and Shannon (Bonacker) Vilkinofsky of Parma, are announcing the birth of their second
KEEPING ORDER: A Chinese officer guards the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
KEEPING ORDER: A Chinese officer guards the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Festival gets the blues
By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- In its 23-year history, Youngstown State
THE VINDICATOR/YOUNGSTOWN
THE VINDICATOR/YOUNGSTOWN An acquisition would boost Phar-Mor's local operations, an official
Nation needs Saturday postal delivery service
Opinion: Since 1775, the United States Postal Service has been a constant in the life of this nation. It is
YOUNGSTOWN Mayor wants city to sell Wick Building
The last time the city tried to sell the building, the top proposal was $50,000. By DAVID SKOLNICK
POLICE CALLS Boardman, Poland
Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN March 27 Theft: A woman reportedly cashed 10 bad checks
YOUNGSTOWN Phar-Mor pursues purchase of chain
An acquisition would boost Phar-Mor's local operations, an official said. By DON SHILLING
JAMES L. FARRELL, 48
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church,
LILLIAN EILEEN HOTCHKISS, 77 Taught math, history at Howland High
NILES -- A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Gahanna Community Congregational Church,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Panel OKs sewer plan
Project THAW will continue for another month to help low-income families pay their high heating
IVOR W. WRIGHT, 95
MINERAL RIDGE -- A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Austintown Community Church for
NANCY COLLEEN CUEVAS, 52
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Friday in Cornersburg Baptist Church for Nancy
CARL GATTI, 83
CORNERSBURG -- Services will be at noon Friday at Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers for Carl Gatti,
MARY CEROLI LUCARELLI, 94
WARREN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rossi & amp; Son Memorial Chapel and
NILES Officials eye dog policy
Under the current city law, a dog is labeled vicious after it bites someone. By DENISE DICK
Tribe to retire '455' sellout streak mark
There will be a special celebration April 22 at Jacobs Field to honor the fans. By TOM WILLIAMS
COLUMBIANA Official to residents: Notify me of problems with sewer work
Debris during construction resulted in sewage backup in basements, the manager said. By NANCY
PAULINE LUCILLE CORNWELL, 61
DEERFIELD -- Services were to be at 11 a.m. today in the Mausoleum of Highland Memorial Park,
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians shell Eldred en route to 8-4 win
A bunch of RBI singles, Russell Branyan's two-run homer and Chuck Finley's pitching keyed Cleveland.
YOUNGSTOWN Man out on bond faces new charge
Moses' bond could be revoked or modified because of the new charge. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
ELKTON PRISON Warden of Elkton facility reassigned
The new warden will be here in about two months. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
China's president left this week for Latin America.
China's president left this week for Latin America. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
LEONA T. BLUE, 96
NILES -- Services will be at 8 p.m. today at Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge, for Leona T. Blue,
CORNELIA MARY REDINGER REAGGLE, 53 Owned Fifi's Beauty Salon for 34 years
SALEM -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul Church here for Cornelia Mary Redinger
EARNEST JOHN CORNWELL Jr., 46
HUBBARD -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home,
PHILIP J. MYERS, 72
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Fox Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in St.
JOHN STEPHEN BILLEY, 76
NILES -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Stephen Church for John Stephen Billey, 76, of 19
JAMES STEWART COPELAND, 66 Youngstown Fire Department captain
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Rising Star Baptist Church for James Stewart
WARREN 2nd official leaves IUE post at Delphi
WARREN -- The union at Delphi Packard Electric Systems has two new leaders after a second official
YOUNGSTOWN Local magazine editor opposes use of abandoned city buildings
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mark Peyko opposes a proposal to allow an Ohio State Penitentiary Special Response
TRUMBULL COUNTY Children Services honors clients
A national advocate of violence prevention in youth was to speak at the event. BY REBECCA SLOAN
FLORENCE D. BERARDO, 91
WARREN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Mary Church for Florence D. Berardo, 91, of
YOUNGSTOWN 3 face charges after shootout
All three of the Youngstown men have been charged with weapons violations. By PATRICIA MEADE
Woman's body is found
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Had Detective Sgt. Joe Datko not
DEATH RECORD
DEATH RECORD MARSZEWSKI, Joseph, 89, of 4780 Kirk Road, Austintown (Higgins-Reardon). BOBOVETZ,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David W. Agostinelli, 43, of 473 Ewing Road, Boardman, and
PAUL M. DAHMEN, 38
FOWLER -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Shafer-Winans & amp; Lamer Funeral Home,
Brookfield levy campaign faces fines from state
A candidate was also fined for failing to file reports. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR
POSTAL SERVICE Leaders to study impact of plan
Postal officials are not expected to close the Youngstown office. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
HOWLAND Officials issue report on duplex explosion
The explosion sent one man to the Akron Burn Center. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
WARREN Deal OKs baseball at Burbank Park
Under the deal, the fields at Burbank Park will be maintained by volunteers. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
COZETT BRYANT, 74
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for
M. THELMA WILSON ZINZ, 93
SALEM -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home for M. Thelma Wilson
A smooth route for jazz pioneers
Pieces of a Dream didn't intend to be a pioneer in the smooth jazz movement, James Lloyd says.
JOSEPH E. CHALFANT, 53
STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home, Somerset, Pa., for Joseph E.
By MILAN PAURICH
By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CLEVELAND -- Not all movie stars live in Beverly Hills
MARIA ALVAREZ TORRES, 81
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were conducted in San Miguel Church, Utuado, Puerto Rico, for Maria Alvarez
ETC.
ETC. Pancake breakfast GIRARD -- The Girard-Liberty Kiwanis will have an all-you-can-eat pancake
DAN MARCHIANTI (MARCHIONTE), 85
NILES -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Joseph Rossi Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in Our
WILLIAM P. LUTHER, 69
POLAND -- Private memorial services were Wednesday at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home here for
Fans' behavior needs work
What's a championship game without a riot? The culmination of the NCAA men's and women's
YOUNGSTOWN County and city officials mull foreclosure options
If foreclosure costs come down, the city could collect enough land to entice developers. By ROGER
"[Traficant] said he's working on it and that he would call back."
"[Traficant] said he's working on it and that he would call back." Susan Coursen Son is being
ATTY. EDWARD G. PTASZEK Sr., 77 Was Ashtabula prosecutor, magistrate
JEFFERSON -- A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ducro Funeral Home here for Atty.
GIANT EAGLE LPGA CLASSIC Squaw Creek facilities sparkle
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- Ladies professional golf has returned to Squaw
CHARLES CYCYK, 74
POLAND -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Clemente Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in St.
MAHONING COUNTY Schools get weather alert radios
YOUNGSTOWN -- More than 40,000 pupils and staff members at Mahoning County schools will have access
DREAMA F. ADAMS, 52
WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home for Dreama F. Adams, 52, of 1290
YOUNGSTOWN Penalty in death of baby awaited
Irrin Donley faces three to 10 years in prison. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
JAMES R. TREVATHAN, 50
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were Monday at Thompson, Hall & amp; Jordan Funeral Home, Cincinnati,
YOUNGSTOWN Phar-Mor sets sights on buying drugstore chain
An acquisition would boost Phar-Mor's local operations, an official said. By DON SHILLING
LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Cut position worries official
The consultant met with union representatives and both school principals. By DENISE DICK
MCDONALD Village council votes to trap raccoons
Council is considering increasing the speed limit from 25 mph to 35 mph on a part of Marshall Road.