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Dunleavys mark 50th anniversary at dinner party
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. William Dunleavy, 12921 Springfield Road, where honored during a
YOUNGSTOWN If Phar-Mor buys chain, it will hire
Drug Emporium allows Phar-Mor to review its finances as Phar-Mor studies an offer. By DON SHILLING
LAWRENCE COUNTY Landfill plan tabled
The landfill would take in 2,000 tons of residual waste each day for 10 to 15 years. By LAURE
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
Indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Herman B. Jackson (a k a Richard Crenshaw), 23,
ELIZABETH ANN GULLETTE, 83
NILES -- Memorial services were April 7 at Canyon Crest Country Club in Vista, Calif., for Elizabeth
NHL PLAYOFFS Penguins vs. Capitals
Thursday Washington 1, Pittsburgh 0, Washington leads series 1-0 Saturday Pittsburgh at
Jemison-Knott wedding date to be June 9
CAMPBELL -- Plans for the spring wedding of their daughter, Alexis Jemison, and Albert Knott, both
JACK WOLLITZ Walleye make their moves
Walleyes are big in April, literally and figuratively, as local anglers set out in earnest to pursue
BERTHA ELIZABETH COLE, 60
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mount Zion Baptist Church for Bertha Elizabeth
HOWARD A. GWIN, 76
BESSEMER, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Cunningham Funeral Home for Howard A. Gwin,
ETC.
ETC. Holistic health offered at Farrell facility FARRELL, Pa. -- Primary Health Network and UPMC
Miss Diehl to wed James B. Cox in May ceremony
ELIDA -- Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Diehl, 3060 Hillville Road, announce the engagement of their daughter,
Shannon Lanier, 21, is a sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings. He
Shannon Lanier, 21, is a sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings. He
Gusty winds cause power outages
Gusty winds cause power outages YOUNGSTOWN -- About 15,000 people in Ashtabula, Trumbull,
MARY SCARMACK, 87
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at McGonigle Funeral Home, Sharon, for Mary
MAHONING COUNTY Grand jury indicts Pa. man
A New Castle, Pa., man accused of beating his ex-girlfriend and leaving her face down in a swamp in
GIRARD Mayor asks for audit to determine deficit
The cost of the justice center mushroomed by $2 million. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Official balks at action by OEPA on sewer lines
Three of the six homes not tied to the sewer line are vacant. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
GAIL WHITE 'Easter 2001': feeling faith in Ferrari form
For years, I have heard of the wonderful musical dramas that Emmanuel Ministries in Austintown
WARREN Donation allows for follow-up component
One goal is to show kids what the region has to offer so that they will want to stay here after they
FLORENCE ABEREGG, 85
NEWTON FALLS -- Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Borowski Funeral Home for Florence
Burkert-Davis engagement is announced
COLUMBIANA -- Announced by Joan and Nick Burkert, 3505 W. Garfield Road, is the engagement of their
AUSTINTOWN ZONING Stepping up enforcement
Violators have been good about fixing zoning problems, officials say. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
OMAR SPANO MACKEY, 84
WARREN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rossi & amp; Son Memorial Chapel for
Turgeon young guy, but is well-traveled
The Scrappers' new manager spent last season in Burlington, N.C. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
ISABELLE M. RAWCLIFFE, 95
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were held recently in Santa Clara, Calif., for Isabelle M. Rawcliffe, 95, of
NICHOLE GROVES BRIAN KOVACS
NICHOLE GROVES BRIAN KOVACS LAS VEGAS -- The wedding chapel at Treasure Island Hotel and Casino
Mothers of Twins chapter honors member at banquet
The group will serve as host for the state convention in June. BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown Mothers
NEW CASTLE Council approves contract
Council members were invited to a fireworks festival in Japan. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
EAST PALESTINE Top shot putters billed in Bulldog
Two athletes from Columbiana will compete against standouts from Mooney and Leetonia. EAST
Pharmacist to appeal license suspension
YOUNGSTOWN -- Pharmacist Richard Petrilla will pursue an appeal of his license suspension and fines.
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS Portage Summit Field And Stream Club: Spring Fishing Clinic and, Saturday,
Kozak-Sztary wedding plans are announced
YOUNGSTOWN -- Lydia and Alan Kozak, 7745 Amberwood Trail, are announcing plans for the coming
Area residents named in indictment
Area residents named in indictment CLEVELAND -- Several Youngstown-area residents are named by a
Best thing we got from China
Opinion: They're home That's what is most important. The 24 American men and women spent 11 days in
RICHARD D. JAMES, 71 Was radio executive, YSU professor
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Home for Richard D.
MICHAEL JOHN LUCAS, 93
AUSTINTOWN -- Michael John Lucas, 93, died Thursday morning in Omni Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Lucas
Couch's recovery pleasing to eye
BEREA -- Players might have been going through the motions in coach Butch Davis' new offense at
Niles couple to visit son
The Coursens were packing this morning for a trip to see their son. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
AMY MURWIN RICHARD GUMP
AMY MURWIN RICHARD GUMP BERLIN CENTER -- Richard Gump and his bride, the former Amy Murwin, have
GIRARD Mayor asks for audit
The cost of the justice center mushroomed by $2 million. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
WESTERN PA. Mercer fire officials issue warning to residents
Fire kept Mercer County departments busy Thursday. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
LEFEVER, Dorothy M., 82, of 2117 Garfield Road, New Springfield (Seederly-Mong & amp; Beck,
LEFEVER, Dorothy M., 82, of 2117 Garfield Road, New Springfield (Seederly-Mong & amp; Beck,
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XA meeting of Licensed Practical Nurses Association, Division 3, of Mahoning and
Drabisons are honored on anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Birch Hill Cabin in Mill Creek Park was the setting at 5 p.m. April 14 for a catered
YOUNGSTOWN Residents remark on route plans
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Residents got an update and voiced
KENT STATE Salem branch to get nursing program
Salem Community Hospital is offering financial help as part of the effort. By NORMAN LEIGH
WARREN County: Appeal sentence reversal
Lorraine was convicted in November 1986 of murder. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
KSU SALEM 'Jefferson's Children' co-author to speak about his experiences
The book began with a Monticello reunion photo, for which some Jefferson descendants refused to
Gubany-Wagner wedding planned for late spring
YOUNGSTOWN -- Donald and Carol Gubany, 1072 Colonial Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
MAHONING COUNTY Union at CSEA plans to challenge court order
Rejecting the fact finder's report allowed the union to strike, an official said. By BOB JACKSON
Federal estate tax helps to maintain democracy
Opinion: Federal estate tax helps to maintain democracy EDITOR: The proposal by President Bush to
SYLVESTER J. WILEY, 73
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Bartholomew Church for Sylvester J.
YOUNGSTOWN Murder case stalls
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains said he'll try again when he gets more evidence. By BOB
EARL M. SHUFFLEBARGER, 92
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were held recently in Florida for Earl M. Shufflebarger, 92, of Hollywood,
ANGELINE M. GUERRIERI, 80
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home, Boardman, and at 10
Lambert-Blake wedding is set for early May
Announcement is being made of the coming marriage of Charlotte Lambert, 269 Norwood Ave.,
VIRGINIA M. YERIAN, 89 Was recognized for volunteering
POLAND -- A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. May 20 in Poland Presbyterian Church for Virginia M.
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David W. Copperwheat, 27, of 1021 Trinity Ridge Road, #207,
BIRDING
BIRDING Feeder cleaning set A bird-feeder cleaning will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
VERONICA P. HYNNIMAN, 94
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Stanislaus Church, Sharon, for Veronica
Ciprianos celebrate 50th anniversary at Mass, dinner and open house
POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cipriano, 10314 South Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
JANE ANN COLUCCI, 69
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. Dominic Church for Jane Ann Colucci, 69, of
PLACE MATS Contest winners
Latoya Hubbard, Choffin Career Center Alternative School. Vishayla Stewart and Michael Peguero,
ROBERT L. BASH, 79
WARREN -- Private services were held at McFarland & amp; Son Funeral Home for Robert L. Bash,
YOUNGSTOWN Official seeks review of lead proposal
The proposed changes pose constitutional and due process questions. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
MERCER, PA. Plea reached in sex assault
Armand Brenneman reached a plea bargain with the attorney general's office. MERCER, Pa. -- A
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Matthew and Melanie Impton, 8215 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield, girl, April 12.
BRANDON MARQUISE PETE, 16
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were Thursday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for Brandon Marquise
MAHONING COUNTY Displaced voters' option is absentee
The board will have the voting location redistricting plan finished by June 1. By DAVID SKOLNICK
ODELL ROBINSON, 75
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Second Baptist Church for Odell Robinson,
MIKE BRAUN New 2001 hunting dates set
New dates for the 2001-2002 hunting and trapping seasons for Ohio and Pennsylvania were finalized
READING, ELECTRONICALLY Library patrons get hooked by e-books
Some Trumbull County libraries feature a new way to read your favorite authors. By SEAN BARRON
WARREN Hope remains at CSC deadline
Union officials think they've accomplished enough to persuade the judge to give CSC more time. By
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Springfield trips Boardman in 7th
Struthers rallied, then hung on to defeat Canfield. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Springfield High scored
DRUG EMPORIUM Up close
Details on Drug Emporium: Business: Discount drugstore chain. Stores: 131 across the country.
MAHONING COUNTY Officials to give license-fee funds to 1 shelter
Commissioners observed an unwritten rule that money stays in its own county. By BOB JACKSON
Earlys to observe 50th anniversary in North Carolina
OCALA, Fla. -- Mr. and Mrs. Nelson S. Early of Ocala, formerly of Poland, will be honored later this
LAURA R. DRUMMOND, 84
COLUMBIANA -- There will be private burial in Middleton Cemetery for Laura R. Drummond, 84, of 930
MAHONING COUNTY Officials to sell land along bicycle trail
People will be able to park cars and find water and restrooms at the facility. By BOB JACKSON
SOUTHINGTON Gazebo funding meeting planned
A committee is raising money to build a gazebo at the park. By MARY LEE THORNDIKE VINDICATOR
UNITED WAY Allocations
Shenango Valley Urban League: $95,000. Keystone Blind Association: $83,096. Salvation Army-
Petro issues finding for recovery
GIRARD -- State Auditor Jim Petro has issued a finding of $24,294 against the former municipal court
ROXANNA VANCE JAMES GAY
ROXANNA VANCE JAMES GAY BOARDMAN -- St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park was the
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Justice Department The U.S. Attorney's Office in Cleveland has filed a 17-count
MERCER COUNTY Officials approve issuance of bonds
The average property owner will pay about $24 more per year on the new debt. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
GETTING IT RIGHT
UThe first officer at the scene of a confrontation in North Lima between Floyd Mioni and police in
EDWARD JOHN STEFANE Sr., 70
SALEM -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Stark Memorial Funeral Home for Edward John Stefane
Mother's lawsuit heaps injustice upon injustice
Opinion: Michelle Sue Tharp, the Pennsylvania woman on death row for the murder by starvation of her 7-year-
Family: Image in home is the Virgin Mary
Family: Image in home is the Virgin Mary PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A family allowed hundreds of people to
SCOTT SHALAWAY Brown-headed cowbirds are stealthy nesters
Last year chipping sparrows returned to my yard on April first. On the 17th I found a nest with