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Clinton must come clean about pardons -- publicly
Opinion: We're heartened that former President Bill Clinton has turned down an invitation from U.S. Sen.
Project talk on hold
Project talk on hold NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Details of a downtown infrastructure project being done in
Students at KSUTC seek probe
A local congressman has asked for a federal inquiry. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Brink's vision comes to fruition
SALEM -- Throughout 22 straight victories, the Springfield High boys basketball team has resembled
Officials to change property tax ratio
MERCER, Pa. -- County commissioners said they plan to change the county property tax assessment
WARREN Manager in hot water over missing money
The special audit covering April 2000 has not been made public yet. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
PREP PREVIEW Girls basketball
Who: Leetonia (18-5) vs. Norwalk St. Paul (19-4). What: Division IV regional semifinal. When: 8
MARGARET L. HOWELLS, 98
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, for Margaret L.
EASTER Making the message count: Clergy prepare holiday sermons
The clergy find new ways to bring the Easter message to life for churchgoers. By D.A. WILKINSON
Canfield's defense frustrates Walsh
The Cardinals' 68-23 win put them one game from the state's final four. By TOM WILLIAMS
NEW CASTLE School project sparks concerns
School officials outlined plans to show that the project complies with city zoning laws. By LAURE
SOUTH SIDE BEATINGS Authorities: Suspect beat the system once
Without independent evidence, the state had no case against Goins the last time. By BOB JACKSON
Ballroom loss
Ballroom loss YOUNGSTOWN -- The loss is estimated at $500,000 in Monday's fire that destroyed the
YOUNGSTOWN Court building quietly turns 90
The courthouse's golden anniversary also had passed without notice. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
MARY REIGLE YURJEVICH, 70
NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home for Mary Reigle
The next-door neighbor happened to be on his porch when the shooting started.
The next-door neighbor happened to be on his porch when the shooting started. By PATRICIA MEADE
EDWARD L. KULNIS, 83
FARRELL, Pa. -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Our Lady of Fatima Church, Farrell, for
DOMINIC J. CEROLI SR., 78
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown
REV. MATIC Orthodox church celebrates Lazarus
Today, the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates the resurrection of Lazarus. The Lord Jesus Christ
WARREN Man receives two life terms for murders
Family members of the murder victims asked the judge to give the defendant the maximum sentence.
YOUNGSTOWN Cop suspects date-rape drugs in sex cases
The commander of the Crisis Intervention Unit warns women who think men they're drinking with are
PEOPLE
PEOPLE Novitiate begins VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- Sister Barbara Heming began her novitiate with the
Sunrise cantata
Sunrise cantata YOUNGSTOWN -- The adult choir at Smith Corners United Methodist Church will
DIVISION III Tigers 22-0; St. V-M is next
Springfield rolled past Waterloo to set up the much-anticipated district final. By BRIAN RICHESSON
GHB
GHB Comes in liquid, powder and tablets and when mixed with alcohol makes it even more dangerous.
TheVindicator
TheVindicator HOLIDAY SERVICE LISTINGS The Vindicator will run a listing of area services
DONALD E. PAULEY, 70
NEWTON FALLS -- A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Marlboro Christian Church,
Boardman zones out Howland
A slow-down offense took Howland out of its rhythm, then Ashlee Russo took over. By PETE MOLLICA
MAHONING VALLEY CATHOLICS Church to initiate hundreds at Vigil
Adults who will be converted have been attending classes at parishes around the Valley. By LAURIE
GAIL WHITE Write a letter to the incredible kid in your life
Have any absolutely incredible kids in your life? On March 15, the Camp Fire Boys and Girls of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Elections board puts name back on ballot
The director says her staff was in error by accepting petitions with too many signatures. By TIM
NILES CASE Soccer player denies assault
A hearing has been set for April 12 for the Niles youth. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
DAVID BAR, 42
WARREN -- Services will be at a later date for David Bar, 42, of Seattle, formerly of Warren, who
The Vindicator/Jason Kaye
The Vindicator/Jason Kaye SHARPENING SKILLS: Youngstown firefighter Jimmy Drummond checks his
PROSECUTING RAPE IN WARTIME
Opinion: Providence Journal: For centuries, rape during wartime has inspired little more than shrugs. But
CHAMPION Improvement project set to begin in April
Owners of junk cars will have 30 days to remove them from their property or face court citations.
COURTHOUSE Fast facts
Mahoning County commissioners paid $247,000 for the property to build the courthouse in January
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth James and Kimberly Pitzer, 2892 Spring Meadow Circle, Austintown, girl, March 6.
LUCILE P. DAMA, 82
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home, Boardman, for Lucile
INTERNET Judge orders Napster to block access to copyrighted songs
Napster has more than 67.5 million registered users. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SAN FRANCISCO -- A
MENINGOCOCCAL OUTBREAK Families dispute tie between students
Authorities have suggested that the disease could have been passed through sharing a water bottle at
PRIMARY ELECTION Mercer County
Candidates who filed for municipal races in Mercer County for the May 15 primary election ballots.
"You need to make an informed choice whether you are comfortable with these companies sharing,
"You need to make an informed choice whether you are comfortable with these companies sharing,
NEWTON FALLS Student to tour Europe as member of band
His selection comes after a test of ability and character. NEWTON FALLS -- Dennis A. Hawkins Jr.,
TOMMY A. CAMPBELL, 60
ANDOVER -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, Andover, for Tommy A.
Rescuers practice rope tricks at heights
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Firefighter Jimmy Drummond likes
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Salem plans fight to edge E. Liverpool as largest city
Two councilmen are urging the utilities commission to move forward with a construction project. By
WASHINGTON Action sought against Traficant
Traficant is 'an immediate eye-catcher,' his spokesman said. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
RISKY BUSINESS: Drummond rappels from a ladder truck during the demonstration. The team specializes
RISKY BUSINESS: Drummond rappels from a ladder truck during the demonstration. The team specializes
RAYMOND L. MCDONALD, 72
MERCER, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home in Sharpsville
Trickle-down doesn't work, pay debt first
Opinion: Trickle-down doesn't work, pay debt first EDITOR: I was deeply disappointed by President George
A DOSE OF SUCCESS Owner opens 2nd pharmacy
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Business is booming in Austintown, so the couple is expanding into
COLUMBIANA Police chief seeks funds for new full-time officer
The department could reduce overtime by adding one full-time officer, the chief said. By NANCY
GETTING IT RIGHT
On Feb. 14, The Vindicator mistakenly reported that Christopher Lapinski, Canfield, was one of two
PERSONAL INFORMATION If protecting privacy is a concern, then don't throw away your rights
Companies may sell information such as income and Social Security numbers unless customers act on
RABBI KOLKO Passover means rebirth, hope
The various names for the festival of Passover provide insight into its larger significance and
JACK CHANTEMERLE (MERLE), 75 Businessman co-owned photo stores
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Private services will be Thursday for Jack Chantemerle (Merle), 75, of 61 Stone
2 officers suspended for firing guns
COLUMBIANA -- Police have suspended two volunteer auxiliary police officers after they admitted
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Trumbull Career and Technical Center Board of Education, 7 p.m., 528 Educational
MARY M. SWOGGER, 91
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Kelley-Robb Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. in
YOUNGSTOWN Humility of Mary helps parents with day care
Discounts will be available at several area day-care facilities. YOUNGSTOWN -- The cost of day
PASSOVER
PASSOVER OHEV TZEDEK-SHAAREI TORAH CONGREGATION, 5245 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown.. Today: Shabbat
YOUNGSTOWN Council to go over budget for upgrades
The street and park departments will get the largest shares of the budget. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
MAHONING VALLEY YSU expands courses in technology
The university is hoping the additions will boost the high-tech education of the local work force.
GARY G. VIVOLO, 43
FARRELL, Pa. -- Private services will be at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home, Sharon, for Gary G.
ANNA M. GELETY, 87
FARRELL, Pa. -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Leipheimer-Tomon Funeral Home and at 9:30
THELMA CHRISTINA PLACE, 91
SALEM -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stark Memorial Funeral Home for Thelma Christina
Inspector general must widen investigation of ODJFS
Opinion: With Gov. Bob Taft announcing that he accepted responsibility for what went wrong in the state's
NILES Tax break OK'd for HM Steel; plant will hire 49 workers
Council also passed legislation to send a portion of MCI income tax to Howland schools. By DENISE
EDWARD S. MCCULLOUGH, 43
LISBON -- Services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home for Edward S.
GOLDIE MAY SITLER, 86
NEW WATERFORD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Warrick-Kummer Funeral Home, Columbiana,
JUNIOR L. JUSTICE, 71
YOUNGSTOWN -- A memorial service will be at a later date for Junior L. Justice, 71, of 36 Early
MILDRED D. DEININGER, 93
MEADVILLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home, Hubbard, for