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POLICE BLOTTER Poland, Boardman, Canfield
Summary of police activity: POLAND April 17 Criminal damage/burglary: Someone forced their way
MAHONING COUNTY Mistaken release of inmate leaves judge dumbfounded
The judge ordered the sheriff into his chambers to discuss the mistake. By DAVID SKOLNICK
JAMES A. MAPES, 70 Was teacher, coach at Howland High
HUBBARD -- Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home for James A.
VELMA A. MAY, 83 Was co-founder of Hummel Gift Shop
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in New Springfield Church of God for Velma
MAHONING COUNTY Mistaken release of inmate by sheriff's department leaves judge dumbfounded
The judge ordered the sheriff into his chambers to discuss the mistake. By DAVID SKOLNICK
KEEPING TIME Byo's bios
Donald W. Byo's remembrances of Youngstown Symphony Orchestra conductors for whom he has played:
PREP FOOTBALL Mikovich takes charge as J-M football coach
The long-time Chaney assistant is ready to rebuild the Bluejays program. By BRIAN RICHESSON
Bus wreck nets driver citation
SALEM -- A city school district bus driver was cited after her bus hit another school bus in Portage
WARREN COUNCIL Agenda
City council handled matters including these at Wednesday's meeting: Introduced legislation to
YOUNGSTOWN Speakers zero in on hate crimes
Keeping track of statistics is a problem because some states do not document such crimes. By SEAN
YSU Labor summit seeks to get at root of trouble
The labor summit grew out of increasing employee tensions on campus. By RON COLE VINDICATOR
MATILDA RICHARDS, 85
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church,
MAYORAL RACE Publisher picks up ballot petitions
YOUNGSTOWN -- The mayoral race in Youngstown might see more competition, as a local businessman is
SURPLUS FOOD
Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m. Friday. Recipients
EMELIA CONTICELLI PRUENT, 78 Publisher of Harrison News Herald
FARRELL, Pa. -- Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Fatima Church for Emelia
Niles honors man who was detained
The mayor gave the Navy man a plaque, honoring him for heroism and patriotism. By DENISE DICK
ARENA HEARING
ARENA HEARING Other thoughts Other comments about the proposed downtown arena: Council should
YOUNGSTOWN Woman charged in homicide
A municipal judge set the woman's bond at $1.8 million on five charges. By PATRICIA MEADE
DIPLOMATIC ORDEAL Niles honors Navy man freed by China
The mayor gave the Navy man a plaque, honoring him for heroism and patriotism. By DENISE DICK
STRUTHERS Fiery truck wreck causes mess, shuts down Bridge Street bridge
STRUTHERS -- The Bridge Street bridge over the Mahoning River was closed more than 12 hours
Clubs to plant flowers
Clubs to plant flowers WARREN -- The Kiwanis and Rotary clubs of Warren will kick off their first
MARGARET ZOA CROUSE, 86 Owned, operated Crouse Mill of N. Lima
NORTH LIMA -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Olivet United Church of Christ for
ENDORSEMENTS Labor speaks
Trumbull County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, has endorsed the following candidates in the May 8
Youngstown suited this musician just fine. He saw no reason to move.
Youngstown suited this musician just fine. He saw no reason to move. By DEBORA SHAULIS
RUTH LOUISE MOYERS, 71
CORTLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Cortland Church of the Nazarene for Ruth Louise
COLUMBIANA CO. Consultant to advise on 911 service
East Liverpool area residents have somewhere new to go for social services aid. By NORMAN LEIGH
HUBBARD SCHOOLS Many meet to discuss levy, layoffs
Fiscal watch or fiscal emergency looms if the levy fails. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
HARLAND LEE MARSHALL, 51
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Niles, for
YOUNGSTOWN Purse strings tighten at YSU
YSU and Ohio's other public universities keep a sharp eye on budget moves in Columbus. By RON COLE
SHARON Director denies charges
Shayen George called the charges 'garbage' and predicted he will be cleared. By HAROLD GWIN
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Video conference links high school seniors, state legislators
Legislators fielded questions from students at five video sites. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
Abused children become adults who abuse kids
Opinion: Abused children become adults who abuse kids EDITOR: I read the editorial in The Vindicator's
ANTHONY M. RUSSO, 81
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Christine Church for Anthony M. Russo, 81,
Arraigned in stabbing
Arraigned in stabbing YOUNGSTOWN -- Thomas Gross, 21, of Audubon Street has been charged in the
DR. HAROLD J. HASSEL, 78 Anesthesiologist at Forum Health
BROOKFIELD -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Madasz Funeral Home for Dr. Harold J. Hassel, 78,
YOUNGSTOWN Leaders air opinions on civic center
Project officials were glad to hear support from leaders in Youngstown's suburbs. By ROGER G.
Hermitage job search expands
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The school board is expanding its search for a Hickory High School principal.
THOMAS J. MASON, 53
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Memorial services were April 16 in Woodbridge, Conn., for Thomas J. Mason, 53, of
MARY A. CARBY, 77
WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Peter Rossi & amp; Son Memorial Chapel for
CLASSROOM IN THE WOODS Students go WILD
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND -- Several dozen Poland Seminary High
AGENDA
FRIDAY Boardman Board of Education, 9 a.m., public meeting to review the use of federal funds in
City's share of funds
City's share of funds YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's 2001 share from the Mahoning County Community
MARION L. ALTHEIDE, 84
LIBERTY -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown, for
MINERAL RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Upgrades requested for sports complex
The board is being asked to consider allocating more funds to the new stadium. By MARY SMITH
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Indictments
A Columbiana County grand jury has indicted the following: James Turner, 27, E. Fifth St., East
NEVILLE C. DIETZEL, 68
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, for Neville C.
YOUNGSTOWN Oakland, ballet team for musical
'Cinderalla' combines the music and lyrics of Rodgers and Hammerstein with humorous dialogue. By
YOUNGSTOWN U.S. government should buy NOCC, Taft urges
The governor said a new car line for GM Lordstown is his top economic priority. By DAVID SKOLNICK
FILIPPINA MEMO, 104
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Vitus Church for Filippina Memo, 104,
Girl allowed to use sign language on bus
Girl allowed to use sign language on bus BRANCHBURG, N.J. -- A hearing-impaired girl who was
WARREN Council rejects contract
The union will not issue a 10-day strike notice at this time, WMA's president said. By AMANDA C.
FASHION Q & amp;A
Q. I attended an international festival recently and was intrigued by a hair ornament that some of
THEODORE J. OBERMAN, 85
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, and at 9 a.m.
VICTIMS RIGHTS Where to go for help
Ohio Coalition on Sexual Assault. Provides advocacy, crisis intervention and other services. Call
WASHINGTON Ohio secretary of state offers ideas for election reform
Some at the hearing said more than new technology and money is needed. By DAVID PHINNEY STATES
THE EMERGENCY FREIGHT TRAIN
Opinion: Washington Post: Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Joe Allbaugh suggested this week that
YOUNGSTOWN Woman charged in killing of man found in burned car
A municipal judge set the woman's bond at $1.8 million on five charges. By PATRICIA MEADE
HERMITAGE McConnell Road opening is opposed by residents
Increased traffic and the safety of residents and their children are major concerns. By HAROLD
OHIO HOUSE Bill would change rules on unclaimed funds
Unclaimed funds belong to their owners and not the state, the legislator says. By DAVID SKOLNICK
OSTIE L. BROWN, 83
COLUMBIANA -- A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, in Jerusalem Lutheran Church
Authorities search for New Castle girl
Authorities search for New Castle girl NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Police are searching for a 13-year-old
WARREN Riverview Apartments to get extra police officer for safety
The officer will work from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL SCHOOL
SIBLEY, Josephine, 92, of Danridge Burgundi Manor, Youngstown (Sibley-Murray, Warren).
SIBLEY, Josephine, 92, of Danridge Burgundi Manor, Youngstown (Sibley-Murray, Warren). JONES,
Second fire damages house; blaze is considered suspicious
SHARON, Pa. -- Another fire of suspicious origin damaged a vacant house at 281 E. Silver St. early
WALTER J. MASLUK, 69
YOUNGSTOWN -- A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Calvary Cemetery here for Walter J.
NESHANNOCK TWP. Roads will be repaired after storm damage
Officials said that despite being weakened by recent heavy rains, Cunningham Road is still safe to
ANNA M. SCHAFER, 91
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Davis Funeral Home for Anna M. Schafer, 91, of
NYSE RTI will ring opening bell
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER WEATHERSFIELD -- Members of RTI International
MARY A. FRECH, 94
BOARDMAN -- Private services were Wednesday at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland for Mary A.
HARRY L. WRIGHT JR., 89
MERCER, Pa. -- A family memorial service will be at 8:30 p.m. Friday at R. Cunningham Funeral Home,
CLARK R. AMSDEN, 76
WARREN -- Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Peter Rossi & amp; Son Memorial Chapel
Gas, oil well drilling ordinance introduced
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- City commissioners introduced an ordinance Wednesday designed to regulate gas and
SVC/CITY SERIES Larosa powers Mooney with second career no-hitter
Boardman remains a half-game ahead of the Cardinals after an 8-5 victory over Harding. YOUNGSTOWN
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Walking on a brisk day awakens imagination
It's 11 a.m. on the coldest spring day I've ever known. My car is broken (cash is tight), and I