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Stories published April 30, 2001

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

MAHONING VALLEY Foster parents open their hearts

Last year, 161 children were placed in foster homes in Trumbull County, officials said. By PEGGY


Bridge closed for repair

Bridge closed for repair MERCER, Pa. -- Porter Road Bridge on state Route 4006 (Porter Road) has


DORIS A. DeFOREST, 88 Taught in several area school districts

BRACEVILLE -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Braceville Christian Church for Doris A.


VICKIE RAE DRESCHER, 36

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home in Niles for Vickie


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason P. Krpicak 24, of 60 Washington Blvd., #6, Boardman and


COLUMBIANA CORNER Pupils from Sebring have a capital time

A group of pupils from Sebring schools' F.A. Cares program were among more than 800 people


Two strong candidates vie for Girard council president

Opinion: These are interesting times in the city of Girard. Just in recent weeks, it's become apparent that


CHARLES W. TEAMER, 47

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church for Charles W.


Funds for sewer work

Funds for sewer work WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners received a $1.24 million grant and a


Correction

Opinion: An editorial in the April 6 editions used an incorrect date for the shootings at Kent State


APPRECIATION

APPRECIATION Foster parenting Local events in observance of Foster Parent Appreciation Month:


NEWTON FALLS Charter amendments

Voters in Newton Falls will vote to accept or reject 19 charter amendments that appear on the May 8


HUBBARD SCHOOLS Officials stress need for levy

Whether or not the layoff plan is carried out depends on a variety of factors. By TIM YOVICH


MILDRED VIOLA FOSTER, 94

LISBON -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home for Mildred Viola


ETHEL M. TOOTHMAN, 85

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mill Creek Hill Cemetery,


PAULINE A. PETROVICH, 83

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wasko Funeral Home in Campbell and at 11


SUE SHAFFER GOLD, 57

NORTH BENTON -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Temple Israel, Canton, for Sue Shaffer


PROFILE

PROFILE Gary Frost Personal: Lives in Coitsville with his wife of 22 years, Lynette Bentley


COLUMBIANA Library seeks funds for expansion

Some 350 people visit the library daily, the director said. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM


ONE-ON-ONE | Pete Lucic Professional wrestler has an arresting personality

Q. What made you decide to become a professional wrestler? A. I have always loved professional


CHRIS FITZGERALD, 24 Owned 2 entertainment businesses

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were to be at noon today at Howard Funeral Home for Chris Fitzgerald, 24, of


GRACE RUDESILL LOMBARDO, 79

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Lucy Church of St. Vincent de Paul


THE SERIES Penguins vs. Sabres

April 26 Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 0 Saturday Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 1, Pittsburgh leads series 2-0


State should hasten power plant approval

Opinion: Despite the assurances from deregulation proponents in Ohio that what is going on in California


ELIZABETH R. HAWKINS, 78

NILES -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Stephen Church for Elizabeth R. Hawkins, 78, of


EARL JOE GARDNER, 64

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Ed & amp; Don DeCarbo Mill Street


Hubbard politicians not doing best for residents

Opinion: Hubbard politicians not doing best for residents EDITOR: When good people sit back and do


NILES POLICE 33-year career comes to an end

An errand to pay a light bill turned into a career change for the Niles detective. By DENISE DICK


GEORGIA B. BRISTER, 75

WARREN -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home for Georgia B. Brister, 75,


SMITH TOWNSHIP K-9 team sniffs out crimes big and small

No crime is too small for this officer. By STEPHANIE UJHELYI VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT SMITH --


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Jessica Simms, 4205 Kirk Road, Columbiana, boy, April 27. Lawrence and


CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown

Evette Rosa I. Garcia is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week: Charge:


POLAND SCHOOLS Voices of support for levy renewal

Residents say the district deserves support. By JOHN W. GOODWIN Jr. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


VFW council to honor World War II veterans

VFW council to honor World War II veterans BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning County VFW Council will


AUSTINTOWN FITCH 2-month probe brings arrests of four people

The principal said students are discouraged from using illegal substances by the school's anti-drug


REGION

REGION Cboss gets contract with South Carolina BOARDMAN -- Cboss Internet has been awarded a


"Consistency in care is incredibly important in the first five years."

"Consistency in care is incredibly important in the first five years." Karen Wert Director of


TRUMBULL COUNTY Amish schools differ, but basics stay the same

Amish children can also attend area public schools if their parents wish. By REBECCA SLOAN


YSU Controversy dogs election

The disqualified candidate was organizing a sit-in. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER


DORIS L. MCKNIGHT, 72

LORDSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Lordstown Christian Church for Doris L.


BRITAIN

Opinion: The Times, London, April 20: The Bush administration had, until this week, demonstrated a deep


YSU to honor two top athletes

Thursday evening at the Chestnut Room in Kilcawley Center, Youngstown State University will award


ETC.

ETC. Prayer requests aloft COLUMBIANA -- Heartland Christian School will participate in the


WORTH A LOOK

BINGO/CARD PARTIES XNiles SCOPE Senior Center will sponsor its annual card and bingo party from


PEOPLE

PEOPLE Weaver doesn't battle her age NEW YORK -- Despite Hollywood's obsession with youth,


DR. LAWRENCE L. MAGGIANO, 81 Medical director at GM Lordstown

HOWLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Living Lord Lutheran Church for Dr. Lawrence L.