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WARREN Pupils learn in mock trial
The superintendent said the course also helps students learn problem-solving. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Beaver County officials say pupils' threats are no joke
The school building houses grades six through 12. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Auto Mall co-owner: Car titles are coming
Investigators want car buyers to provide information and return dealer plates. By NANCY TULLIS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Board given time in Altiere's case
The Trumbull County elections board now has until March 16 to issue a response to the appeals court.
CHILD CARE Bill targets felons' aid
There are an estimated 50,000 low-income and welfare families who receive state-subsidized child
COUNCIL Other action
City council also handled these issues Wednesday: Approved a resolution supporting CHOICE Homes in
NATIONAL POLITICS Doubling TV time, Traficant airs his views
TV viewers got 'their Traficant fill' on two shows, his spokesman said. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Paul Hickson, vice president of Community Bus Services, did not develop an attachable arm that keeps children from wandering into a bus driver's blind spot; he decided to use the attachable arms on
Verifiable errors, omissions and clarifications are handled here. If you believe the information in
JANETTA VAUGHN, 77
AUSTINTOWN -- Graveside services were Wednesday in Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown, for Janetta
YOUNGSTOWN YSU alters tuition rates
YSU will promote the new tuition rates in its push to increase enrollment. By RON COLE
ANN M. PRATT CUCITRONE, 78
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Vitus Church for Ann M. Pratt
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Tonya Silva and William Felger, 321 Quincy Ave., Columbiana, boy, March 6.
YOUNGSTOWN 2 patients file lawsuits against dialysis center
The center closed for more than a month after patients got sick in August. By BOB JACKSON
RICHARD A. CARCELLI, 45
STRUTHERS -- Memorial services will be at noon Saturday in Christ Lutheran Church here for Richard
CATHERINE SHEVETZ, 82
STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Kirila Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Holy
CATHERINE R. PASQUALE, 77
CANFIELD -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Kinnick Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in St.
PEOPLE
PEOPLE Was 'Gladiator' Crowe a kidnap target? LOS ANGELES -- The FBI is investigating a plot to
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ohio Pairings
DIVISION I At Wright St. University, Dayton Championship: Cin. Mother of Mercy (20-4) vs.
MARY FRANCES MEDICUS, 81
BOARDMAN -- Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. James Catholic Church, North
RICHARD C. FENSTERMAKER, 84
NEWTON FALLS -- Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in First Christian Church for Richard
YOUNGSTOWN Judge reimposes sentence
The judge said he'll consider early release for a man who kept fines he was supposed to turn over to
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Unclaimed funds buy new cruisers
A consultant will develop plans and estimates for restoration of a historical landmark. By NORMAN
ANDY FERKO, 86
CHAMPION -- Services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Orthodox Church for Andy Ferko,
ELIZABETH L. GURA, 82 Elementary school teacher in Struthers
STRUTHERS -- Private services were Wednesday at St. John's Cemetery Chapel, Coitsville, for
ALEXANDER M. BROWN, 89
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Thompson Funeral Home for Alexander M. Brown, 89,
ADA L. MacBLAIN, 82
SALEM -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eells-Leggett Funeral Home for Ada L. MacBlain, 82,
Guidance on Lordstown staff cuts to come this month
LORDSTOWN -- The administration will make recommendations for school district staff cuts later this
MAHONING COUNTY Drug court's aim: break addiction cycle
The court is under the supervision of Judge Theresa Dellick. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary A. Evans, 23, of 1494 E. South Range Road, North Lima,
THEODORE M. TAIFALIDAKIS, 57
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were conducted Wednesday at Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church for
NILES Council OKs restroom restoration resolution
Construction on a project to alleviate erosion on Mill Creek Drive is expected to start by late
STANLEY P. SHIMINSKY, 82
STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Clemente Funeral Home for Stanley P. Shiminsky,
Ramseys reach settlement with tabloid
Ramseys reach settlement with tabloid BOULDER, Colo. -- John and Patsy Ramsey have settled a
Discovery blasts off with space station crew
Discovery blasts off with space station crew CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery
MANUEL MORALES, 80
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were Wednesday at Manolin Funeral Home, Puerto Rico, for Manuel Morales, 80,
JUDGE JOSEPH EDWARD MAHONEY, 77 Retired from 11th District appeals court
ASHTABULA -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mother of Sorrows Church, Ashtabula, for retired
INFANT EMMA NICOLE POSSAGE
LISBON -- Private services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lisbon Cemetery Chapel for Emma Nicole
Indictments provide inside look at city's crime problem
Opinion: If you want to know why crime is so rampant in the city of Youngstown and why some neighborhoods
YOUNGSTOWN Asbestos poses risk; Idora owner liable
The asbestos poses no health hazard as long as it stays wet, an asbestos coordinator said. By D.A.
CANFIELD Area grad plays key role in new heart procedure
Dr. Pompili did clinical tests on an alternative to heart bypass surgery. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
JIMMIE E. SHAFFER Jr., 46
WILLIAMSFIELD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Baumgardner Funeral Home, Andover, for
Campbell safety
Campbell safety CAMPBELL -- The police department is stocking up on equipment to help outfit a
MARY DeETTA STITLE, 78
LORDSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Borowski Memorial Home, Newton Falls, for Mary
Dr. KEITH J. SMEDI, 44 Sports psychologist for NYC Marathon
WARREN -- Private services were conducted in Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church for Dr.
PHILLIP PEZZUTO Jr., 70
POLAND -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland, and at 10:30
SHIRLEY A. RIDLING, 65
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Seederly-Mong & amp; Beck Funeral
LORDSTOWN SCHOOLS Guidance on staff cuts is to come this month
Cuts already made include overtime and supplies. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Stifling defense stellar for Irish
Ursuline was more successful than anyone at stopping both of Akron Manchester's stars. By GEORGE
Housing grant
Housing grant WARREN -- The city has received $2,761,000 in federal grant money for housing
Game moved to Beeghly Center
Game moved to Beeghly Center Because of a huge demand for tickets, Friday's Division III district
Church presents class on flowers
WARREN -- The public is invited to a program on plants and flowers at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at First
GLADYS K. SIEMBIDA, 84
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Wasko Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.
LIQUOR CONTROL
LIQUOR CONTROL Permits The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor
YSU Tuition talk
Annual tuition will go down slightly for freshmen and associate degree students but up for
DAVID A. McMURRAY, 62
NORTH LIMA -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Good Hope Lutheran Church, Market Street, for
Charged in assault
Charged in assault WARREN -- A 22-year-old city man has been arrested on a charge of felonious
YOUNGSTOWN Budget disappoints city street official
The street superintendent asked for $650,000 more than he got. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
HELEN LUCILLE WITHERS, 88
POLAND -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Poland United Methodist Church for Helen Lucille
STATE SUBSIDIES Proposed restrictions
Criminal homicide. Aggravated indecent assault. Harassment and stalking. Kidnapping.
MARION CHANCY FRENCH, 80 Was owner-operator of French's Mill
ASHTABULA -- Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in First United Methodist Church, Andover, for Marion
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Pundits dish it out on political radio show
Convictions run deep at the "Commentary Cafe," an out-of-the way diner that serves no food and lots
Lay cultural degeneration at the feet of the greedy
Opinion: Lay cultural degeneration at the feet of the greedy EDITOR: I remember when anyone could walk
GEORGE J. FROMMELT, 78
CANFIELD -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church, Austintown, for George J.
DIALYSIS CASE
DIALYSIS CASE At a glance A look back at the events involving the Physicians Dialysis Center of
AROUND THE NBA Wednesday's other games
76ers 102, Nets 94 PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson had 38 points, including 14 in the fourth
LOUKIA KOUMIS, 80
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church for Loukia
JOSEPH FICOCELLI, 89 Managed Sunshine City Pops Orchestra
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at E. Dale Gunter Funeral Home & amp;
GEORGE WAYMON WATKINS, 70
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Friday at Howard Funeral Home for George Waymon Watkins, 70,
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES FRIDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--PACE, FMNW1000L6, 2,000, 1 MI Cam Luv,D Ward; Ky
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,3.41 3.60 Banc One,.84,36.5836.60 Clear Channel,
MAHONING COUNTY Ohio justice sees progress against court system corruption
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County is making significant
H. MAX WILCOX, 72
BROOKFIELD -- There will be no services or calling hours for H. Max Wilcox, 72, of 197 Brook Drive,
RICHARD N. ROEDER, 40
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, for Richard N.
JOHN W. McCANN, 78 Was member of Sharon zoning board
SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church, Sharon, for John W.
BARNYARD BUDDIES Country comes to the city
By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Beverly Converse gave a talk and
ADOPTIONS
Michael and Lori (Pavlak) Bray of Westerville announce the adoption of a daughter, Mckenzie Ann, who
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners meeting to feature YSU president
Commissioners plan to work with other leaders to forge progress in the county. YOUNGSTOWN --
BOYS BASKETBALL Friday's showdown
Who: Springfield (22-0) vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (21-1). What: Division III district final.
Injured woman dies
Injured woman dies LISBON -- An East Palestine woman injured Monday in an automobile accident has