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Stories published April 9, 2001

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Fryman's grand slam was hit that was needed

The often-injured third baseman questioned his team's critics. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR


MARIE A. CAPELLA, 81

GIRARD -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at McClurkin Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. in St.


At this year's state swimming and diving tournaments in Canton, Canfield diving coach Nick Gavolas

At this year's state swimming and diving tournaments in Canton, Canfield diving coach Nick Gavolas


MAHONING COUNTY Agency workers go out on strike

Commissioners think the union violated a no-strike clause in its contract. By BOB JACKSON


YOUNGSTOWN Police surround duplex in effort to arrest suspect

The suspect had an ongoing feud with another teen who was found shot to death, police said. By


Jersey session difficult to grade

Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock views the team's annual jersey scrimmages as a break-


Indians infielder: You can trust me

John McDonald has the confidence to step in and play at any time. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR


JAMES M. LONGLEY, 83

MASURY -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in First Presbyterian Church, Sharon, for James M.


TYLER O'HALLORAN

TYLER O'HALLORAN School: Boardman. Grade: Junior. Positive influence: Coaches Carlo Cordon,


Jennifer Moretz, Mr. McGlothlin to wed next year

LAKE MILTON -- The engagement of Jennifer L. Moretz and Michael E. McGlothlin is being announced by


Judge orders Youngstown to pad police payroll

Opinion: The Youngstown Police Department is going to have two new captains, whether it needs them or not.


Wedding date set by Molly Reader, Michael Johnson

BOARDMAN -- Plans for the June wedding of Molly Lynn Reader and Michael Alan Johnson, both of 7770


GERMANY

Opinion: Frankfurter Allgemeine, Frankfurt, April 1: Once it became clear who would be moving into the White


PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Capitals

FIRST ROUND Thursday Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Pittsburgh at Washington,


Drese perseveres to win his second start in row for Tribe

The former Scrapper was inconsistent, but got help from Cleveland's offense. By BRIAN RICHESSON


DEATH RECORD

DEATH RECORD WOLF, Karl, 89, of 6340 Mahoning Ave., Warren (Hall). ROGER, Richard, 51, of 3036


MAHONING CSEA Judge ordersend to pickets

A hearing April 23 will determine if the judicial order remains in effect. By BOB JACKSON


MERILEE MILLIKEN BYERLY, 41

COLUMBIANA -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Centenary United Church, East Palestine, for


ALBERT J. REVELLA, 83 Owner-operator of Avon Oaks Ballroom

GIRARD -- Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Blackstone Funeral Home and 1 p.m. in St. Rose


Tribe's power surge is back

Continuing its hot start, Cleveland pounded Minnesota's Eric Milton for three home runs in a 9-5


If you can read this, you're part of a growing minority

Opinion: Reading test scores released last week by the U.S. Department of Education contained a double dose


Fryman's grand slam is hit Indians needed

The often-injured third baseman questioned his team's critics. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR


TRIBE NOTES From Jacobs Field

Sellout: Despite huge blocks of empty upperdeck seats down the first-base line and in the outfield,


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Vince and Tracy Colarossi, 472 W. Harvey St., Struthers, boy, April 6.


PROFILE Fred Mayhew

Age: 60. Hometown: Born in Youngstown, resides in Canfield. Occupation: Pastor, Trinity


VANCE A. HOFMANN, 90

CANFIELD -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield, for Vance A.


PENNSYLVANIA Pilot walks away from plane crash

The craft's landing gear became entangled in a 69,000-volt power line. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


JEAN ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, 75

NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in First Presbyterian Church here for Jean Elizabeth


PREPS Western Reserve finishes its rally

Girard scored late to defeat Warren JFK. BERLIN CENTER -- McDonald High's Dustin Rivera had 17


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Several possibilities exist for new leagues

Area and regional schools are looking into ways to form new relationships. By JOE SCALZO


Fans say hello to park and goodbye to hero

The fans were not the only ones moved by the pregame pageantry. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR


Siembida-Snyder wedding date to be May 19

LEETONIA -- Tom and Kathy Siembida, 41318 Miller Road, are announcing the engagement of their


AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Youngstown Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., 20 W. Wood St., Youngstown.


Theft at Prime Outlets

Theft at Prime Outlets GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said two employees of the


TEACHER TESTS

TEACHER TESTS How YSU rates The percentage of Youngstown State University education students


EDITH M. PATTON, 87

HARTFORD -- Services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Galloway-Onstott Funeral Home, Hartford, for Edith


LOWELLVILLE Many join in tornado cleanup

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. and BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS LOWELLVILLE -- As the sun


ETC.

ETC. Collection on display BRISTOL -- A collection of beautiful thimbles and other sewing items


HUBBARD Delays in finding contractor push back project

Mayor George Praznik says he had hoped the Myron Street waterline project would have been under way


CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown

A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Crime: March 8 shooting


Heavy rains flood buildings at YSU

Heavy rains flood buildings at YSU YOUNGSTOWN -- Heavy rains Friday and Saturday flooded several


LIBERTY Moves irritate union leader

A former Kent police chief has been named to fill the gap. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


HIGH SCHOOL Boardman softball team splits, runs record to 7-1

BOARDMAN -- Marissa Bartholomew had two singles and a double to lead Boardman past Chardon Notre


YOUNGSTOWN Official attempts to clarify lead plan

Real-estate agents fear mandatory abatement will follow if tests are required. By ROGER G. SMITH


PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE

LATE SATURDAY SOFTBALL LINESCORES BOARDMAN 10, CHARDON ND-CL 2 ND-CL1001000--270


JACK D. LUTHER, 74

HUBBARD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers, for


Man charged with trying to kill ex-girlfriend

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police have charged a New Castle man with robbing and trying


YOUNGSTOWN Workshop focuses on adult literacy

Many of the students want to learn how to read so they can pursue employment or get a college


Neither prayer's absence nor society to blame for problems affecting U.S.

Opinion: Neither prayer's absence nor society to blame for problems affecting U.S. EDITOR: With all the


GIRARD As custody battle continues, Asentes face contempt hearing

The boy is 4 years old now. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- The couple


COLUMBIANA Civil service group to form

Council is seeking applicants for the three-member commission. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM


MAHONING CO. Agency workers go out on strike

Commissioners think the union violated a no-strike clause in its contract. By BOB JACKSON


ANNA T. KUCEK, 79

NEWTON FALLS -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Church for Anna T. Kucek, 79, of


CERTIFICATION REPORT YSU education students make the grade on tests

The data must be released under a federal law aimed at making the nation's education schools more


ISAAC PHILLIP YOUNG, 23

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Lebanon United Presbyterian Church for


Japan to hold elections

Japan to hold elections TOKYO -- Japan's ruling party formally decided today to hold an election


EUGENE W. LALLEY, 74

EAST PALESTINE -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Van Dyke-Swaney Funeral Home for Eugene


YOUNGSTOWN Overhaul plan upsets county clerk

Vivo has files full of statistics, but no one has asked for them. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


BETTY J. FORSTER, 77

CHAMPION -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home, Warren, for Betty


"Pay attention to what is being offered you, and when what is being suggested in words or way of

Opinion: "Pay attention to what is being offered you, and when what is being suggested in words or way of


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Domestic relations Anita L. Doyle vs. Keith Doyle, divorce to both. Charles


COLUMBIANA CORNER Stop and think before you speak

At Columbiana Village Council last week, Councilman Robert Hum asked if the street department could