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GETTING IT RIGHT
UThe Youngstown Music Teachers' Association will present students in recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at
MERCER, PA. Jury awards $12.9M
The verdict is the largest personal injury award in the County. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Saad and Salimah Elamin, 748 Winona Drive, Youngstown, girl, April 24. Greg and
MAPLEWOOD SCHOOLS Ceremony will kick off construction
Asbestos abatement will begin this summer. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF MECCA
EVERETT JOHNSON JR., 71
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at noon Friday at Ed & amp; Don DeCarbo Mill Street Funeral
SURPLUS FOOD
Commandment Keepers Temple, 1331 Brighton St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to 11 a.m.
JEANNE L. JONES, 61
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services were today in St. Christine Church for Jeanne L. Jones, 61, of 3250
MANUFACTURING STUDY A few myths
MYTHS: A study by Cleveland State University says myths adversely affect how state and local
YOUNGSTOWN Schools struggle to make strides
The superintendent said he is confident that goals in the improvement plan will be met. By RON
WEATHERSFIELD RMI parent expects steady profit increase
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER WEATHERSFIELD -- RTI International Metals
Remaining CCA workers get termination notices
The mayor remains open to options to keep the prison operating without compromising public safety.
CLEVELAND Area contractor pleads innocent
The former city worker was released on $50,000 bond. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and PEGGY SINKOVICH
July wedding for Susan Martinko, Joseph Yager
YOUNGSTOWN -- Thomas and Georgieanna Martinko, 1311 Detroit Ave., are announcing the engagement of
WARREN SCHOOLS Treasurer to work 2 jobs until resignation date
The treasurer is resigning to take the same post in the Orange School District. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
LeAnn Lampley to be bride of Cornelius Laster
The engagement of LeAnn Doreen Lampley of 191 E. Judson Ave., Youngstown, and Cornelius Lamar Laster
Park to be site of teen dances
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Mayor Timothy Fulkerson is tired of hearing young people say there is nothing to
Library's new I-cards to offer book checkout, other benefits
Incentives are being offered for registering early. YOUNGSTOWN -- New library cards are coming to
Applause, Applause!
Applause, Applause! WARREN -- Sprint Yellow Pages honored three area pupils for their efforts with
GERTRUDE G. THURIK, 81
STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Kirila Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. in Holy
CAREER CENTER Consortium
The pact that comprises the consortium of the Gordon D. James Career Center expires in 2002.
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jose E. Garcia, 25, of 722 Steel St., Youngstown, and Megan M.
Angels shatter Indians' 6-game winning streak
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- When a baseball team riding a six-game
MAHONING VALLEY Personal income is below average, survey reveals
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-Warren and some smaller markets are holding Ohio back, a
EVELYN M. BRAZZON, 74
NEWTON FALLS -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Borowski Funeral Home for Evelyn M. Brazzon,
ASENTE CASE Appeal will go to high court
The boy was placed with the Girard couple when he was almost a year old. He is now 4. By DENISE
Many questions to be answered about plane crash
Opinion: With the United States and Peru at odds over the shooting down of a missionary airplane by a
Racing enthusiasts look for tips at clinic
By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- Dan Medvec knows Soap Box Derby racing.
McKelvey mulls options to keep prison operating
The mayor does not favor a mixed prison population. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
LORENZINA CHERICHETTI, 66
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Mary Church of Mary, Mother of Hope
Masseur rubs folks the right way -- for 50 years
Opinion: Masseur rubs folks the right way -- for 50 years EDITOR: In 1951, a young man from Florence,
NEW CASTLE Agency seeks more office space
The building lease expires in October 2002. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
Panel looks at setting jobs center deadline
Niles remains the only district that hasn't committed. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
JOE PAVLICHKO, 72
YOUNGSTOWN -- There will be no services or calling hours for Joe Pavlichko, 72, of 400 W. 43rd St.,
Gini Shew Travis Trotter are engaged
COLUMBIANA -- Harold and Millie Trotter, 12565 Cook Road, are announcing the engagement of their
HERMAN E. STEPHENSON, 77
PETERSBURG -- Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Seederly-Mong & amp; Beck Funeral Home,
HERMITAGE Panel chair pushes child care, kids' health
Michael Gruitza said he would tap the Department of Revenue for the funds. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The
POLAND TOWNSHIP Police: Street not a problem
One resident won't send any more petitions to council. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
CANFIELD SCHOOLS Forum set to hear bus ideas
Parents express the same concerns about the schedule. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
CROUSE, Margaret Zoa, 86, of 1137 W. South Range Road, North Lima (Seederly Mong & amp;
CROUSE, Margaret Zoa, 86, of 1137 W. South Range Road, North Lima (Seederly Mong & amp; Beck,
NINA B. LOVE, 90
WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home for Nina B. Love, 90, of 1760
WARREN Council to discuss details of tax job
A councilman said he's concerned about the legislation. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
MILTON S. KNEPPER, 78
WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for Milton S. Knepper,
Cruiser, car damaged
Cruiser, car damaged BOARDMAN -- Two cars, one a Youngstown cruiser, were damaged between 7:30
JOHN MELNICK, 81
BOARDMAN -- Services were to be today in Good Hope Lutheran Church, here, for John Melnick, 81, of
SALEM State highway patrol probes school bus crash
Seven children were examined and released from the hospital. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Board postpones open enrollment policy
GIRARD -- The board of education has postponed open enrollment until it has more information. The
INJURY Fryman still not ready
He fielded some ground balls Tuesday, but he can't throw or hit yet. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
NAOMI G. HUTCHESON, 78
LISBON -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home for Naomi G. Hutcheson,
POLICE CALLS Austintown
Summary of police activity: April 16 Theft from auto: The license plates were stolen from a
AUSTINTOWN Commission opposes Rte. 46 zoning
Zoning still could be changed by the township trustees. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
CLEVELAND Vienna-based contractor pleads innocent to federal charges
The former city worker was released on $50,000 bond. By AMANDA C. DAVIS and PEGGY SINKOVICH
COLUMBIANA CO. Company resets date for power plant
There is a continuing need for electric generation in Ohio, a company argues. By NORMAN LEIGH
Agency updates home-repair list
The list won't solve the city's housing woes, director said. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SEMIFINALS Penguins vs. Sabres
Thursday Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. Saturday Pittsburgh at Buffalo, 3 p.m. April 30
Lauren Donatelli, Clarke Seyler to wed July 14
LOWELLVILLE -- Announced by Jerome and Roberta Donatelli, 500 Queisner Ave., are plans for the
MERCER COUNTY Judge orders Farrell man to prison in Sharon robbery
In another case, a sex offender received one to two years in prison. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
RICHARD C. DAVIDSON, 78
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Davis Funeral Home for Richard C. Davidson, 78,
SUSAN JEANNETTE ORR, 82
STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 6 tonight at Terry A. Cunningham Funeral Home, Bessemer, for Susan
MURIEL E. YOUNG, 79
MINERAL RIDGE -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge, for Muriel
Youngstown can't afford to lose private prison
Opinion: To those people who still second-guess the wisdom of the city of Youngstown's making a bid for a
JOHN POPOVICH, 85
MASURY -- Services were at the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, for John Popovich, 85, formerly of 8137
INSIDE/A10
INSIDE/A10 U Remaining CCA prison employees received a 60-day termination notice today. Mayor
Leader says construction must include minorities
The leadership on minority and female inclusion must come from the board, the speaker said. By
TRUMBULL COUNTY Liberty man pleads guilty to 19 sex offenses
The defense attorney hopes his client will receive probation. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Miss Jordan, John Getchey to be married
POLAND -- John and Kathy Getchey, 1316 Meadow Lane, announce the engagement of their son, John
ANNA C. DREER, 94
KINSMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Baumgardner Funeral Home here for Anna C. Dreer,
NOTEBOOK From Jacobs Field
Not his night: Indians center fielder Kenny Lofton has enjoyed better games than Tuesday's. In the
ELDER ABUSE What to watch for
Unexplained cuts, welts, bruises, burns and other trauma. Certain repeated injuries, such as
LORDSTOWN Schools oversight panel approves GM tax break
A five-year, 10.2-mill levy for the school district will be on the May 8 ballot. By DENISE DICK
ORGAN DONATIONS SAVE LIVES
Opinion: Philadelphia Daily News: U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson has launched a
YOUNGSTOWN Mayor talks about arena
If a private developer does not come forward, the city should scale back the project, the mayor
DONALD A. DEHOFF, 73
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McGonigle Funeral Home, Sharon, for Donald
NEW CASTLE Concreteplant will get city loan
City officials say they expect as many as 35 jobs. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
SHIRLEY K. LEHTO, 73
WARREN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Hall Funeral Home for Shirley K. Lehto, 73, of 1951
LEETONIA Sewage project gets EPA approval
All but $33,000 for the nearly $1 million project came from grants. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
RICHARD E. HEAKIN, 79
LEAVITTSBURG -- A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home in Warren for
GAIL WHITE For this pianist, a Steinway is the only way
When I first heard of Joe Augustine, I learned that he was a pianist who would only play a Steinway
FURY DALLACROCE, 86
SHARON, Pa. -- Private services will be conducted later for Fury Dallacroce, 86, of 771 Spencer
Browns choose to build defense
Come on Browns fans. The irony can't be lost on many of you. Isn't it funny, now that a new
YOUNGSTOWN 2 men, 3 women hurt in 3 stabbing attacks
Two of the stabbings were related to domestic disturbances. YOUNGSTOWN -- In attacks late Tuesday
WARREN District court overturns dismissal
The court said the judge should not have considered the statute of limitations. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
JUDITH E. NITCH, 56 Taught at Youngstown Christian School
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home for Judith E. Nitch,
SANDRA L. FORDHAM, 52
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at noon Friday in Third Baptist Church for Sandra L. Fordham, 52, of
GIRARD SCHOOLS Parents: Pupils' symptoms persist
The school board president says he was unaware of the magnitude of the problem. By TIM YOVICH
GIRARD SCHOOLS Parents to board: Pupils continue with sickness
The school board president says he was unaware of the magnitude of the problem. By TIM YOVICH
Contracts approved
Contracts approved SOUTHINGTON -- The board of education approved elementary Principal Cheryl