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MAHONING COUNTY Vote expected today on airport funds
Two commissioners favor an effort to market the airport, but one is against it. By BOB JACKSON
MEDINA Youth admits soccer game assault
The case will be transferred to Trumbull County Juvenile Court. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
SOFTBALL Jurkovic finds perfection
With help from her defense, the Lakeview pitcher shut down Liberty. CORTLAND -- Jessica Jurkovic
SHARON SCHOOLS Recycling efforts add up
Selling salvage has produced enough money for a multipurpose tractor. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
A. BRUCE WINFORD, 49
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in New Bethel Baptist Church for A. Bruce
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William J. McAllister, 26, of 4801 Glenwood Ave., Boardman,
ANDREW KOHUT, 87
FARRELL, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Stephen J. Sherman Funeral Home, Hermitage,
DALE M. REX, 70
WARREN -- Private graveside services will be Friday for Dale M. Rex, 70, of Rootstown, formerly of
AMISH BUGGIES Safety suggestions
Here are ways for motorists and Amish buggy drivers to avoid trouble: BUGGIES Use white, silver,
Study: Rural life is linked to longevity
CHICAGO TRIBUNE Since the turn of the century, most people have left farms to settle in big
MARY ANNE LADIGO, 56 Supervised oncology nursing at St. E's
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, for Mary Anne
HARRIET M. CLARK, 78
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home for Harriet
LAWRENCE COUNTY Services for retarded lacking, parents say
Lawrence County has about 300 people on waiting lists for services. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY BASEBALL Games at 4:30 p.m. unless noted Chaney vs. Rayen at Rocky Ridge, 4:45 p.m.
YOUNGSTOWN Man gets prison in stabbing death
The fight started because a man was hitting on the victim's girlfriend in a bar. By BOB JACKSON
MERCER COUNTY Service center bids lower than estimates
Programs will be temporarily relocated in a nearby five-bedroom apartment. By HAROLD GWIN
WILLIAM A. WYNN, 80
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be later for William A. Wynn, 80, of Mount Pleasant, S.C.,
RYAN CHRISTOPHER PAVLIK, 27
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home in Hubbard for Ryan
Sweetening the workplace
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The founder of Cheryl & amp;Co. turned a family cookie recipe into
GM LORDSTOWN State-aid plan is nearly done
The union said it appears likely that GM and the state will agree on a financing package. By DON
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XSteven and Kelly (Owens) Lubert of Grove City are announcing the birth of a son, Sebastian Todd,
VEVA I. FRAZIER, 63
ANDOVER -- A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Baumgardner Funeral Home here for Veva I.
CSC Program extends aid for workers
The program provides training funds and extends unemployment benefits for workers hurt by imports.
DOWNTOWN Council gathers ideas for building
City council members disagreed on what to do with the Wick Building. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
JOHN F. WISOR, 47
NILES -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sinchak & amp; Sons Funeral Home for John F.
LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Staff cutbacks concern parents
One parent collected nearly 300 signatures from residents opposed to eliminating the school nurse's
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY YSU program for retirees -- something to CROW about
Who says camp -- or for that matter, college -- is for kids? Certainly not Phyllis Huggins,
Boardman High orchestras win honors at competition
BOARDMAN -- The Boardman High School symphony, chamber and classical orchestras have won top honors
VIRGINIA R. MURPHY, 82
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home, Carlisle, Pa., for
WARREN Council mulls managers' pact
The pact would cost the city $216,000 over three years. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
EDITH H. WHIGHTSIL, 87
WARREN -- Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Crown Hill Burial Park, Vienna, for Edith
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Leonard's pitching tames Poland, 9-2
Josh Dripps and Nick Guerrieri powered Canfield with back-to-back homers. By JOHN BUTERA
YMHA Board lowers goal for unit vacancies
The director calls the number of vacancies a mixed blessing. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SAMUEL M. ARMSTRONG Jr., 71
WARREN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for Samuel M.
Annex plan is questioned by council
YOUNGSTOWN -- City council members talked Wednesday about city-owned downtown buildings, including
Accused in abduction, fugitive surrenders
Accused in abduction, fugitive surrenders ROLLINS, Mont. -- A man accused of abducting a Nebraska
PA. WATERLINES Grant to help utility project
A study will determine the number nf residents eligible for water grants. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
MAHONING VALLEY Hard work pays off: 8 schools boost test scores, win grants
Winning elementary schools receive $25,000, and high schools get $50,000. By RON COLE VINDICATOR
YSU FOOTBALL Players handle new roles on special teams
A scrimmage allowed coaches to test the versatility of different players. By PETE MOLLICA
XDRUMMOND, Laura R., 84, of 930 E. Park Ave., Columbiana (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen, Salem).
XDRUMMOND, Laura R., 84, of 930 E. Park Ave., Columbiana (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen, Salem).
The pain of bankruptcy
Opinion: Recently, Congress took action to tighten federal bankruptcy law to make it more difficult for
MAKING PROGRESS Grant winners
Seven Mahoning Valley elementary schools and one high school will receive state grants for improved
YSU Theme at symposium to be Judaism, Holocaust
The keynote speaker for the event is the top negotiator for the United States in the Israeli-
Planned Parenthood provides needed care
Opinion: Planned Parenthood provides needed care EDITOR: As a former member of the board of Planned
2 Newton Falls men arrested in robbery of Milton couple
LAKE MILTON -- Milton Township police have arrested two Newton Falls men suspected of beating and
Pulaski group seeks more ideas for park
NEW BEDFORD, Pa. -- Planners of a new community park in Pulaski Township say they need more public
Tips to prevent scams
Tips to prevent scams YOUNGSTOWN -- The North Side Citizens' Coalition will hear about consumer
Window theft reported
Window theft reported SHARON, Pa. -- Police reported the theft of a pair of stained-glass windows
JACKSON-MILTON Official: School needed
About a dozen people showed up Wednesday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NORTH
CLASSIE MAE NORRIS, 62
SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Wilbert L. Shannon Funeral Home in Wheatland,
HUBBARD Raising funds in long run
Money from pledges will help to fund scholarships. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
GOLF Some birds aren't par for course
Whether they were natural sounds or tapes during the Masters, the species were finally right,
New Mexico oil rig blows out, injuring 3
New Mexico oil rig blows out, injuring 3 CARLSBAD, N.M. -- An oil rig blew out this morning,
YSU FOOTBALL Punter relaxed, working
Kosta Karapetsas didn't have a good season last year. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
JACQUELIN JOHNSON, 51
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for
Suspect in shooting turns himself in
YOUNGSTOWN -- Chaz Bunch turned himself in to his probation officer late this morning at the
GERALD J. PADULA, 58
WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home in Jacksonville Beach,
REV. BARBARA J. ANDERSON, 52 Founding member of Crossroad Church
NILES -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at McDermott Memorial Home for the Rev. Barbara J.
ASENTE ADOPTION Judge asks for advice
The judge did not address a contempt of court complaint filed against the Girard couple. By TIM
Niles family eagerly awaits reunion
The couple said their son sounded tired during a call. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
JOSEPH R. KAPP, 74 Was a doctor in Struthers in the 1950s
CAMPBELL -- Services were March 23 in New Life Christian Center, Celina, Ohio, for Dr. Joseph R.
MAHONING VALLEY Montgomery speaks of ex-officials' trials
The attorney general was in Trumbull County speaking about protecting the rights of senior citizens.
SYMPOSIUM
SYMPOSIUM Judaic/Holocaust Studies All events will be in Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: POLAND April 4 Auto damage: A driver backed into a Chevy Cavalier
A scout from Minerva High was sitting in the press box at the Division II district final between
A scout from Minerva High was sitting in the press box at the Division II district final between
JACKSON-MILTON School is needed
About a dozen people showed up Wednesday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NORTH
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Wayne and Erika Cornelius, 1301 Valley View, Youngstown, boy, April 11. Tim and
GRACE NAYSMITH, 97
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ed & amp; Don DeCarbo Northside
Warren company buys Goldberg properties
Warren company buys Goldberg properties WARREN -- The property occupied by Cole Bros. Dodge at
TRUMBULL COUNTY Support sought for public bus service
Since the shut down of TACT, Trumbull is the largest county in the state without its own bus
CHARLES A. CORBETT SR., 85
SALEM -- Private family services will be held for Charles A. Corbett Sr., 85, of 278 Crosby, Akron,
ELEANOR AKINS, 91
NORTH JACKSON -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, for Eleanor
WARREN COUNCIL On the agenda
City council handled matters including these at Wednesday's meeting: Agreed to allow Warren Rescue
JOSEPH R.W. BLANCHE, 81
JEFFERSON -- Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. today in First Congregational United Church of
Haste could make waste with court reorganization
Opinion: Given the questions that have been raised by Mahoning County Administrator Gary Kubic and the
COLUMBIANA CO. Gas pipeline builders seek cooperation
Landowners will be notified within 30 days of a crew's arrival, a spokesman said. By NANCY TULLIS
MAHONING COUNTY Emergency list to show who has special needs
The health information will help emergency personnel if there is a crisis. By BOB JACKSON
MARK A. KROMKA, 47
FARRELL, Pa. -- Memorial services will be at a later date for Mark A. Kromka, 47, of Orville,
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Reimbursement rate rises for foster care
Many foster parents are forced to dig into their own pockets to meet expenses. By NORMAN LEIGH
LIBERTY Fill-in police chief won't shy from action
Ronald Heineking described some of his officers as 'apprehensive'. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Court upholds state action in Altiere election case
An attorney representing the sheriff declined to comment on the ruling. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
DRUMMOND, Laura R., 84, of 930 E. Park Ave., Columbiana (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen, Salem).
DRUMMOND, Laura R., 84, of 930 E. Park Ave., Columbiana (Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen, Salem). YERIAN,
SYBIL UNDERTAJLO, 69
MINERAL RIDGE -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home here for Sybil
WARREN Lentine agrees to delay in trial
The woman is being held in jail under $100,000 bond. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
THE SERIES Penguins vs. Capitals
Today Pittsburgh at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Pittsburgh at Washington, 1 p.m. Monday
PHILLIP EUGENE ADAMS, 50
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home