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DIANE C. SAYLOR, 50
NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home for Diane C. Saylor, 50,
Amber Williams, James Tarantine to be married
JOHNSTOWN -- Hope E. Caudill, 35 S. Kasson St., is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Amber
CAREER PATHS
ARTIST PROMOTION NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tommy Volinchak, a Youngstown native, has been hired as an
Live free or die
Opinion: Local judges and defense attorneys who insist that accused murderers deserve low bails, would have a
Noise investigated
Noise investigated HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Mercer County officials investigated a rash of reports
JACK WOLLITZ Walleye, crappie wait in wings
Isn't it beautiful, that open water on the region's reservoirs?. The ice is gone, save for a bit
Lisa M. Berdis, Robert O'Donnell to marry May 12
AUSTINTOWN -- Steve R. and Nancy M. Berdis, 5669 Tulane Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
Niles couple keeps a vigil
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- A tattered American flag decorates the front
Julia Steiner, Leonard Carbone to wed June 9
Julia Steiner, 90 E. Bridge St., Berea, and Leonard Carbone, 1040 W. Tuscarawas Ave., Barberton,
YOUNGSTOWN Arena queries to go in writing
The city will start tapping into the arena's funding. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
POLAND Teens get anti-drug schooling
High school students learned about the consequences of drug abuse. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
TRUMBULL CO. Proposed rates raise questions
Trumbull County continues to fight a proposed water-rate increase. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
DIVISION III GIRLS Regina shows power, tops JFK
By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT ROOTSTOWN -- Simone Redd and Ari Moore each scored 18
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Passing of McGuire and Pinch reason for reflection
Some guys you meet only once and they are a friend for life. That was my impression of a chance
LAWRENCE COUNTY Sewage updates discussed
Businesses want a good quality of life for their workers, so having clean water is vital to economic
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS For information on basic boat safety courses (mandatory for those born
Hatching some good ideas
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown is developing one of the
PREPS
PREPS Letter unfair in criticism Fanfare: As the topic of a letter published last week, I feel
LEETONIA Students to record history of village
The students want people to visit Leetonia and residents to know more about their town. LEETONIA
Victim's family can never forget brutal murder
Opinion: Victim's family can never forget brutal murder EDITOR: We are the grandparents of Shannon Kos
GIRLS DIVISION I Howland will face Boardman in regional
Howland finished the game with a 10-2 run. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT PERRY --
BOATING
BOATING A six-class, safe boating course will start March 9 sponsored by the Mosquito Lake Power
YOUNGSTOWN Budget surplus plan worries finance chief
Such a thin margin also would rile state auditors, banks and bond agencies. By ROGER G. SMITH
MERCER Officials work on tax issue
More than 5,000 county taxpayers are affected by the court ruling. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
JENNIFER DAPRILE GREGORY CAMPBELL
JENNIFER DAPRILE GREGORY CAMPBELL BOARDMAN -- Jennifer Lynn Daprile and Gregory Scott Campbell,
AGNES RICE CURC, 92
LIBERTY -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Herbert R. King Jr. Funeral Home in Allison Park,
CSC STEEL Court OKs auction plans
Liquidation plans have begun, but the company still believes a buyer is waiting in the wings. By
60th anniversary of McCoys marked at dinner party
YOUNGSTOWN -- The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCoy, 139 E. Auburndale Ave., was
LOUISE M. VOGUS, 92
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at noon Monday at J. Bradley McGonigle Memorial Home here for
Valley should rally forces in bid for 'zone' funding
Opinion: Forget about the third time being a charm, or the federal government owing a debt to the Mahoning
Ursuline doesn't let history repeat, wins title this time
After losing last year's Div. III district final to Mooney, Ursuline reigned this time against
CRIME SOLVER
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County The theft of leaded glass windows is the focus of Mercer County Crime
BOYS DIVISION I Carlson leads Boardman into district tournament
He played his best game as a Boardman Spartan, coach Dan Gorski said. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
Pollard gets attention for his talent
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Scot Pollard gets a lot of attention for his Pebbles Flintstone ponytail and
Asthma talks
Asthma talks YOUNGSTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners' "Talk With a Doc" series will focus
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Two Bingham paintings on exhibit
Now on loan to The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown are works by the well-known
By ROB STOUT
By ROB STOUT SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Let's be frank, 99 percent of adolescent males who pick
AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY Vienna Township Trustees, 7 p.m., town hall, Youngstown-Kingsville Road Northeast.
Luc-Barone engagement is made known
Announcement is being made by Matthew L. Luc, 4854 Milligan Road, Lowellville, Mary Lou Luc, 75
HIGH SCHOOLS 3 teams from area place high in tourney
Fitch, Boardman and Mooney placed in the top five in the state speech event. By PAUL WHEATLEY
Museum has glass display
WARREN -- A collection of Depression-era glassware will be displayed through mid-April at the
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Added to kitchen, thermal mass boosts efficiency
Q. We are remodeling our kitchen. When cooking, it always seems to be warmer than the rest of the
Tiffin gets two-for-one with Frankford
The freshman from Girard helped Tiffin qualify for two national NAIA tournaments. By JOHN KOVACH
NATION
NATION Mob author Peter DeVico gives a primer on organized crime, such as mob lingo and trivia.
COLLEGE SCORES & amp; SUMMARIES
MEN OHIO Big Ten Ohio St. 93, Penn St. 87 Conference USA Cincinnati 75, DePaul 62 Mid-
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go Fares for the eight-night Columbia Queen voyage, including 18 shore
Plans for the annual Packard Car Show are under way. The three-day July event will be at the
Plans for the annual Packard Car Show are under way. The three-day July event will be at the
VETERANS
VETERANS POW/MIA flag Korean War Veterans Mahoning Valley Chapter 137 dedicated and raised a
FRED Y. McLURE, 92 Principal at New Castle Senior High
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Epworth United Methodist Church for Fred
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
CHAMPION - James Williams, owner of Williams Photography in Champion, has been invited to speak at
HOWARD G. HUXSAW, 84
CANFIELD -- Services will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Lane Funeral Home, Canfield Chapel, for Howard G.
Program offers chance of a lifetime
Nonprofit housing developers give low-income families a chance for homeownership. By MARALINE
DAVID ALLAN COOK, 35
SALEM -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home in Austintown for David Allan
SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Astrobiologists agog over meteorite crystals
More evidence for ancient life on Mars has some astronomers scrambling for their microscopes, not
MARY JO NAGY | Pets Privilege brings responsibility
With the recent news of dog attacks in the Youngstown area, it is important to remind people about
Concern over water monopoly leaves officials with questions
Trumbull County continues to fight a proposed water-rate increase. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
WILLIAM H. RISHER, 88
CORTLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Shafer-Winans & amp; Lamer Funeral Home
EAST PALESTINE Census recheck to start with calls
Losing city status would mean a loss in funds the city receives. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
LEETONIA Oakdale Cemetery considers building public mausoleum
Oakdale Cemetery will have a mausoleum if there is a need, one board member said. By NANCY TULLIS
ANGELA FERRERI BRAD QUEAR
ANGELA FERRERI BRAD QUEAR NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Angela Marie Ferreri, daughter of Jack and Josa
FUND-RAISER Angels of Easter Seal plans fashion show
Local media personalities will be featured as models for the annual event. BOARDMAN -- The Angels
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes Outreach programs keep students involved
Youngstown Symphony Society educational outreach programs are not limited to in-school performances
Spartans overturn Pups
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF ALLIANCE -- Ahead 36-30 with 10 minutes to play, the
Growing stronger
The seven technology companies located in the Youngstown Business Incubator in downtown Youngstown:
KEYSTONE CLIPS Report ends on happy note
Mercer County Commissioner Gene Brenneman didn't think the Rev. Ralph F. Newell's monthly report on
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John J. Field, 38, of 110 Elm St. #1, Struthers, and Karen C.
MIKE BRAUN Wolf hybrids find their sanctuary
Just because an animal is at the top of the food chain doesn't mean it can't be abused. An 80-acre
HELEN L. CAFARO, 82
GIRARD -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph the Provider Church, for Helen L.
CONFERENCE ROUNDUP Mid-Con women's tournament
Oakland 76, Valparaiso 68 Senior Beth Zeone poured in 31 points, including six clutch free throws
Senior citizens hold installation during meeting
YOUNGSTOWN -- An installation ceremony was on the agenda when members of Mount Carmel Senior
MELISSA PUPA MICHAEL CROWN
MELISSA PUPA MICHAEL CROWN YOUNGSTOWN -- Melissa Ann Pupa and Michael Kenneth Crown were married
DIV. IV BOYS Rockets Subdued by 'Cats
Maplewood's season was ended by Mogadore. By SAL MARINO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MIDDLEFIELD
SCOTT SHALAWAY Mange mites: Animal nightmare
March can be a deceiving time of year. Day time temperatures can flirt with 70 degrees, but
JOHN ANTHONY NYAKO, 44
WARREN -- Private services were Saturday at Hall Funeral Home for John Anthony Nyako, 44, of 10
WARREN Packard museum making plans for annual car show
A 1941 limousine used by Elizabeth Gilmer Packard will be unveiled at the event. By AMANDA C.
Moderalli-O'Hara wedding is set for May 19
AUSTINTOWN -- Announcement of the engagement of Amy Christine Moderalli and Scott Patrick O'Hara,
STACIE MIGLIOZZI CARMINE DELLIQUADRI IV
STACIE MIGLIOZZI CARMINE DELLIQUADRI IV NILES -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting
Workers OK contract
Workers OK contract YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of the professional unit of Service Employees
TEACHERS
TEACHERS Salaries, unionized schools Average salary of full-time Catholic elementary school
WARREN Judge reverses death sentence
The attorney general's office has 30 days to decide to appeal the ruling. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Energy forum
Energy forum YOUNGSTOWN -- State Rep. Sylvester Patton, of Youngstown, D-64th, will have a forum
In 1999, Washington committed $3.8 billion in federal grants and other assistance to 15 urban and
Opinion: In 1999, Washington committed $3.8 billion in federal grants and other assistance to 15 urban and
DIV. III BOYS BASKETBALL Akron St. V-M flies by United, 99-42
The nationally ranked Irish will play Lisbon on Monday in a district semifinal. By BRIAN RICHESSON
EVENTS Coming up
March 24: First Bass; Youngstown Symphony Orchestra; Isaiah Jackson, conductor; Gary Karr, guest
McCABE, Raymond F., 85, of Glenview Manor Nursing Home, formerly of West Blvd., Boardman (Fox).
McCABE, Raymond F., 85, of Glenview Manor Nursing Home, formerly of West Blvd., Boardman (Fox).
EDITH A. KALE, 74
BERLIN CENTER -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Moriah Lutheran Church for Edith A.
DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN More teachers join Catholic schools union
Forty-two percent of the diocese's teachers have become members of the union. By RON COLE
HIGH SCHOOLS Fitch, Boardman, Mooney place 2-4 in state speech tournament
Local students battled schools statewide in 12 categories. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF
Waste district sets tire-collection date
Waste district sets tire-collection date WARREN -- The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District has
Recovery continues after horrific accident
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER HERMITAGE, Pa. -- CSC Ltd. steel worker Bob
YOUNGSTOWN Female letter carrier led way
Some say every person is still not given equal opportunity to all jobs at the local post office.
The Matricardis are honored at family dinner
POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. John Matricardi of Poland were the guests of honor Feb. 4 at a family dinner
STATE SPEECH WINNERS At Boardman High
Results from the Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament held at Boardman High School.
PREP ROUNDUP Saturday's scores
GIRLS DISTRICT FINALS Division I at Alliance Boardman 52, Canton McKinley 41 Division I at
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Roney Returns4.002.402.10 Gold Bandit(S Schillaci)2.402.10
POLICE CALLS Austintown and Canfield
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD March 27 Warrant: A 22-year-old Boardman man was
HELPING HANDS Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency is the resource for volunteer recruitment, placement and management for
BOYS DIVISION I Boardman moves on
Cold shooting doomed the Falcons. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CANTON -- Steel
BARBARA LOVAS HALL, 60
LORDSTOWN -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel for
Traffic will be maintained on the Shenango Valley Freeway during the project.
Traffic will be maintained on the Shenango Valley Freeway during the project. By HAROLD GWIN
Lisa Vavrinak and Zan Saavedra to exchange vows in early spring
COLUMBUS -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Lisa P. Vavrinak and Zan N. Saavedra, both of
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meetings for the week of March 4: TODAY District 8, VFW and Auxiliary, VFW Post 3767, 710 W.
MERCER Forced, attorney discloses depression
His client in this case was given permission to hire a new attorney. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
INFANT EDWARD WILLIAM KREMPASKY
WARREN -- Private services were Saturday at Peter Rossi & amp; Son Memorial Chapel for Edward
BOARDMAN Division II boys games are heart-stopping
While one game went to overtime, the other was decided in the final seconds. By TOM WILLIAMS
GETTING IT RIGHT
The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer's new office at 842 Youngstown Kingsville Road was previously
Family fun at Brady's Run
CHIPPEWA - Around and around they go, and no one needs to stop until they're satisfied. Hundreds
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Schubert and Bethany PAC punch
BETHANY, W. Va. -- When a basketball player has the versatility to score from anywhere on the court,
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Gaelic Society names Gael of the Year
STRUTHERS -- Dick McBride of Austintown was honored March 3 at a dinner dance at The Elm Tree in
ANTOINETTE LONG, 90
NEW CASTLE -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Vitus Church for Antoinette Long, 90, of
DOROTHY MAE MORT, 86
POLAND -- There are no services or calling hours for Dorothy Mae Mort, 86, of 30 College St.,
Witmers' 69th anniversary to be observed
SALEM -- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Witmer of Roller Road were honored March 3 at a family dinner party at
MID-CONTINENT CONFERENCE YSU makes quick exit from tourney
The Penguins were out of the game early against Oral Roberts in the opening-round game. By PETE
GIRLS DIVISION IV Cold shooting dooms Southington
Leetonia reeled off a 20-0 run to end the game, scoring 15 points over about the final 2 minutes.
PAUL E. LENNOX, 80
NEW BEDFORD, Pa. -- Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Barnstone Ministries, here, for
PENNSYLVANIA Property tax, rent rebate clinics are set
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- State Rep. Dick Stevenson of Grove City, R-8th, will conduct three Property
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Delores Baker, 1271 Erie Street, East Liverpool, vs. Terry
JOHN J. CLUNE Jr., 72
MERCER, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home, Sharon, for
ESTHER ELIZABETH HARDISKY, 84
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Smith Funeral Home, 1788 Perry
AUSTINTOWN Developer proposes big subdivision
The project will include a clubhouse and pool. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Valorie Jennings and Dennis James to be married May 19 in Las Vegas
SHELBYVILLE, Ky. -- Anna Ryan of Shelbyville is announcing the coming marriage of her daughter,
Defense delivers for Canfield win
The Cardinals listened to coach Pat Pavlansky's instructions, and stymied Niles. By GEORGE WELKER