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Stories published April 13, 2001

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

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