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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,
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
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