News for April 18, 2001 | Vindy Archives

NEW CASTLE Reactions to bomb threats examined

One man was left in the building still working, unaware of the bomb threat or evacuation. By LAURE

Gotti uses wheelchair as cancer spreads

Gotti uses wheelchair as cancer spreads NEW YORK -- Convicted mob boss John Gotti is in the

SOUTHINGTON SCHOOLS 'Zula Patrol' to premiere in area

The educational program will be introduced next week at Southington schools. By AMANDA C. DAVIS

Board to acquire bonds

Board to acquire bonds STRUTHERS -- The board of education agreed Tuesday to acquire $46,000 in

MIRIAM L. KUCK, 87 Taught for Howland, Badger schools

KINSMAN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in State Line United Methodist Church, West State Road,

BERLIN CENTER New liver, new lease on life

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BERLIN CENTER -- Matthew Kuebler wore No. 13 on his

PEOPLE

PEOPLE Manheim, the mom NEW YORK -- Actress Camryn Manheim loves being a mother. "It's the

Strollo associate seeks new trial

Riddle was convicted for his role in the shootings of two lawyers and a mob associate. By BOB

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Shawn and Heather Hevener, 119 Wildwood Drive, Youngstown, boy, April 17. Adrienne

Maybe they should have put a roof on PNC Park. The Pirates' game against the Houston Astros was

Council considers proposal for seniors housing complex

A downtown businessman expressed concern about the practice of closing the street in front of his

GM pickup owners to get settlement notices

LOS ANGELES TIMES Ending years of legal stalemate, General Motors Corp. said it will begin mailing

ROBERT F. SIRWELL, 37 Owned custom painting business

AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Robert

BOARDMAN Board studies center

The trend is for youth facilities and senior citizens centers to be in one community building. By

YOUNGSTOWN Planning board

The city planning board did the following on Tuesday: Talked about a proposal to change the city's

ATTY. NATHAN SCHWEBEL, 91 Was a revenue officer for the IRS

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Itts Memorial Chapel at El Emeth Granada Cemetery

COLUMBIANA Council approves hiring of officer

The village will become a city April 29. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA --

DOROTHY E. BRADBURY, 95

NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Robert P. McDermott Memorial Home for Mrs. Dorothy E.

Future of band shelter unclear

Police say the four teens suspected have not been in trouble with the law before. By LAURE CIOFFI

MEN'S BASKETBALL YSU gets recruit from Steubenville

Coach John Robic hopes Brian Radakovich can strengthen the post. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown

New form eases zoning law requests

MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Township trustees approved a new form Tuesday for making

YOUNGSTOWN Pretend cop is found guilty

Police have another constable case pending for two men who did security work at a lounge on Oak Hill

DAVID WINFIELD MILLER, 62

EDINBURG, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Edinburg-Hillville United Methodist Church

Sheriff: Jail is closed to nonviolent offenders

Sheriff: Jail is closed to nonviolent offenders WARREN -- The Trumbull County Jail is closed to

PHYLLIS NEMETH, 79

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. Saturday

UNITED SCHOOLS During meeting, parents criticize administration

The principal confirmed the national organization has three concerns about the local chapter. By

CORTLAND Dispute goes on over suit

The law firm has billed the city $3,940 for work on the suit. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

CREATIVE AMBIGUITY OVER TAIWAN

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The confrontation between the United States and China over the American

WILLIE MAE MAYFIELD, 71

WARREN -- Services will be at noon Friday in New Jerusalem Fellowship Church, for Willie Mae

JOHN MOLENT, 76

SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Flynn Funeral Home, Hermitage, for John

MERCER COUNTY Group to seek funds for merger study

Proposals are also being requested for a study of a cooperative sewer system. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

FRANCIS DAWSON, 90

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 5 p.m. today in Immaculate Conception Church for Francis Dawson,

WALTER A. JONES, 77

BOARDMAN -- Services were at 11 a.m. today at Davis Funeral Home for Walter A. Jones, 77, of 776

Junior-fair classes

Junior-fair classes BAZETTA -- Trumbull County Junior Fair members and their parents will have

VERONICA L. SMITH, 94

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Fox Funeral Home for Veronica L. Smith, 94, of

DR. HARRY CLAY PRY, 90 Retired Westminster College professor

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First United Methodist

VIENNA Airport enlists consultants for promotion

VIENNA -- Consultants helping the expansion efforts at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport say the

Woman arrested in attack against female motorist

SHARON, Pa. -- Police arrested one woman and said they will arrest a second in an attack on a female

Cutting Saturday mail not as easy as it sounds

Opinion: Cutting Saturday mail not as easy as it sounds EDITOR The Postal Service recently stated to the

U.N. should stop exploitation of war-torn African nations

Opinion: Congo in central Africa is rich in diamonds, gold, copper, cobalt, coltan -- a natural alloy used to

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. Ervin, 25, of 133 Washington Blvd., Youngstown, and

ALLAN ROCCO TIROTTA, 48 Former Lowellville councilman, policeman

LOWELLVILLE -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home for Allan

PERRY A. VENTRESCO, 85 Owned Tel-Star Restaurant and Lounge

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in

WARREN Bowling to aid tax campaign

WARREN -- City police officers and firefighters campaigning for a proposed 0.5 percent income-tax

MARATHONS Longest games

MINOR LEAGUE 32 innings -- Pawtucket vs. Rochester (International League). Begun April 18, 1981,

Hospitals negotiate contracts

The Forum pact expires May 1, and Teamsters at St. Elizabeth's face a May 9 deadline. By CYNTHIA

BERLIN CENTER Bond, hearing set for burglary suspect

A shotgun blast aimed at the fleeing suspect's car tire missed. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN Ex-youth worker arrested in assault

The sheriff fired the corporal after a hearing concluded he violated 16 departmental rules. By

CHARLES E. THOMAS SR., 70

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Baird Funeral Home for Charles E. Thomas Sr.,

SALLIE TALBERT, 86

MASURY -- Services will be at noon Monday in Ruth AME Zion Church, Sharon, for Sallie Talbert, 86,

STRUTHERS In 2002, Aut Mori Grotto Circus will move to a tent at stadium

Events linked to the circus help raise about $19,000 for the Struthers Band Boosters. By PAUL

FUGITIVE OF WEEK Robert Charles McCrae III

The FBI and Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown are asking the public to help them find this

JEANETTE L. MILLER RIEHL, 71

NILES -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge, for Jeanette L.

SARA B. HAZLETT, 80

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Harold W. Stevenson Funeral Home, Sharon,

GAIL WHITE Writer examines how Italians treated Jews

Mary Doria Russell is a self-proclaimed & quot;recovering academic & quot; turned fiction

Two facing charges in Ohio, Pa.

BROOKFIELD -- Two Pennsylvania men accused of leading police on a high-speed chase last Friday are

YOUNGSTOWN Panel: Use surplus for housing demolition

Council hasn't decided what to do with the rest of the surplus. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

GEORGE D. WHITMAN, 76

MASURY -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Washington Funeral Home, Farrell, for George D.

JOHN P. JURENOVICH, 72 Active in Mercer Co. Housing Authority

SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony Church for John P. Jurenovich, 72,

MARY BARNES, 82

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and at 10

FARRELL, SHARON Area considered for Weed and Seed

The program can provide money for everything from beefed-up law enforcement to employment training.

YOUNGSTOWN Judges assigned in cases for Lisotto, Philomena

The first decision for the judge in the Lisotto probe will be whether to appoint a special

CATHERINE M. BELLISH, 94

VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. James Church, New Bedford,

17TH DISTRICT Dems: Do not endorse

Several said they opposed the endorsement policy because they don't trust party leadership. By

GIRARD City to fight delays in lawsuit

Ohio Leather Works' new legal counsel says he'll pursue a settlement. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

POLICE CALLS Austintown, Canfield

Summary of police activity: CANFIELD VILLAGE April 9 Driving offense: Police arrested a 55-

SHARON SCHOOLS New study policy OK'd

The new student handbook is still being revised but may be ready for a board vote in May. By

THE SERIES Penguins vs. Capitals

April 12 Washington 1, Pittsburgh 0 April 14 Pittsburgh 2, Washington 1 Monday Pittsburgh

AWARENESS MONTH Scheduled events

Here are some events marking National Organ and Tissue Donation Month: Today: Serving a "Slice of

FAST FACTS Organ donation

Did you know … Fifteen people will die today because a compatible organ will not become available?

AGENDA

AGENDA THURSDAY Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County trustees, 3 p.m., Cunningham-

Hey, Ohio, a deal's a deal

Opinion: To even suggest that Ohio might not come up with the money to provide promised $500 scholarships to

Labor dispute continues over layoff of workers

Jobs have been abolished, but some CSEA workers have been moved to other agencies. By BOB JACKSON

ELLEN V. JONES, 92

ANDOVER -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, Andover, for Ellen V.

WILLIAMS, Margaret H., 73, of 912 Wallis Ave., Farrell (Shannon, Wheatland).

WILLIAMS, Margaret H., 73, of 912 Wallis Ave., Farrell (Shannon, Wheatland). HOSEY, Leroy, 78, of

Rekstis directs defense

Jon Heacock's successor as defensive coordinator is on the lookout for new leaders. By PETE

EARTH DAY EVENTS What's happening

MAHONING COUNTY Creek Day at Poland Woods, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Poland Woods. Activities

YOUNGSTOWN Survivor of sinking recalls his flight from persecution

The Struma, the freighter that was torpedoed while carrying Jewish passengers from Romania, had sunk

Meeting with students

Meeting with students SHARON, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. Phil English of Erie, R-21st, will conduct a town

Tigers on prowl to find coach

In the words of Springfield High principal Dan Simcox, the Tigers are "getting ready to roll."

Vindy.com for April 18, 2001

Featured Stories

Stories published April 18, 2001