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MAHONING COUNTY Deputy gets 15-day suspension over threatening call to agency
The city prosecutor has decided no criminal charge should be brought against the deputy. By
Police kill 2 wild dogs on East Side after neighbors' complaints
Police kill 2 wild dogs on East Side after neighbors' complaints YOUNGSTOWN -- After dog wardens
OXYCONTIN CASES Trumbull County
Those arraigned Monday on drug charges relating to the illegal sale and use of the prescription drug
Office-closings plan draws protest group
Many opposed to the plan fear it means a loss of personal service and long waits on the telephone.
LEONARD G. BARANACK, 64
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown,
WARREN Man convicted of shooting is sentenced to prison term
During sentencing, the judge noted that this is not the first time the 75-year-old man had been
YOUNGSTOWN Leader says city can't afford Idora cleanup
The church is taking steps to raise the money for the cleanup, its lawyer said. By ROGER G. SMITH
Small, and proud of it
By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER S.N.P.J., Pa. -- It's an out-of-the-way borough with a
Law enforcement has new drug to worry about
Opinion: The prescription painkiller OxyContin has been called the "new heroin," and if the experiences of
RUTH G. DINGLEDY, 89
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Boardman-Canfield
FRANCIS V. PETERS, 88
WARREN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Crown Hill Burial Park Chapel, Vienna, for Francis
HAROLD ROBERT METZLER, 86
HOWLAND -- Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at McFarland & amp; Son Funeral Home,
MERCER COUNTY Sharon man charged with swindling elderly
Authorities said victims were from Mercer and Lawrence counties and, possibly, Ohio. By VIRGINIA
AUSTINTOWN Trustees approve tax abatement
The plant is moving because it needs more space, a company official said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
EDNA L. SALMINEN, 89
HOWLAND -- Services will be at noon Thursday at Hall Funeral Home, Warren, for Edna L. Salminen, 89,
Stray dogs slaughter chickens on East Side farm
The dog warden said money from people who buy dog licenses pays for services rendered to all
KENNETH P. REILLY, 88
HUBBARD -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Robert Church, Euclid, Ohio, for Kenneth P.
HAROLD L. KUHN, 71
NILES -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Robert P. McDermott Funeral Home for Harold L.
Holley McElroy to be bride of Mr. Richardson
YOUNGSTOWN -- Johnny and DeLoise McElroy, 445 Woodside Ave., and Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Clinkscales,
Perhaps new manager can turn GM plant around
Opinion: Perhaps new manager can turn GM plant around EDITOR: Did the GM Lordstown assembly plant lose $9
WARREN Recycling company gets OK for expansion from Ohio EPA
Warren Recycling must still secure a federal permit before beginning the project. WARREN -- A
Lawrence Co. sees growth in areas
Some officials say population increases aren't accurate. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
YOUNSTOWN Ursulines, health officials cooperate to open HIV clinic
The clinic at Tod Children's Hospital closed due to budget cuts. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Class of 1948 will meet for lunch at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Country Kitchen in
URSULINE SISTERS History of service
The Ursuline Sisters ministry has offered numerous services to people infected with the HIV\AIDS:
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Boys basketball
Who: Girard (17-6) vs. Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph (13-11). What: Division III regional
MARY S. GARCIA, 90
AUSTINTOWN -- Services were at 10 a.m. today at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in St.
GLEN M. BECK, 84
NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge, for Glen M.
Tattoo shop sued
Tattoo shop sued YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman who says her legs were burned while she was getting a
NILES Health board considers letting nurses join union
One of the nurses said job security is her main motivator in wanting to join the union. By DENISE
DOROTHY B. OGDEN, 88
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home for Dorothy B.
Girard takes a stand for American steel
Fire Chief Daniel Merwin will be retiring, effective Saturday. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
New leadership at ODJFS hopes to still troubled waters
Opinion: With the promise that no Ohio employment services office will be closed until a nearby one-stop
Bova-Commarata wedding plans are announced
YOUNGSTOWN -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Michelle L. Bova, a daughter of George and Carol
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Donald and Michelle Zarbaugh, 2347 Ohltown-McDonald Road, McDonald, boy, March 11.
Input requested on Warren cable
WARREN -- City residents are being asked for input about the community's cable TV needs. Members
TRUMBULL CO. Sheriff expects more arrests in illegal sales of pills
An attorney representing some of the defendants said many of those arrested in a recent raid have
NORTH BEAVER TOWNSHIP Don't let plan ruin wetlands, citizens group tells officials
A public hearing is set for 7:30 p.m. March 22 to consider the company's request. By LAURE CIOFFI
Cause of death released in castration case
MERCER -- The Harrisville man authorities said was castrated earlier this year died of asphyxiation
MAHONING VALLEY Official: Jobless to still get help
Job counseling services will still be available after employment offices close. By BOB JACKSON
LOIS A. KEE, 76
STRUTHERS -- A memorial service was to be at 11 a.m. today in Gates-Fourth United Methodist Church,
Police kill 2 wild dogs after complaints
Police kill 2 wild dogs after complaints YOUNGSTOWN -- After dog wardens and the county humane
COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCHEDULE & amp; POLLS
MEN'S BASKETBALL NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND Today At University of Dayton Arena
PREVIEW NCAA Midwest Regional
Capsule look at teams in the NCAA Midwest Regional (in order of seeding): Illinois Fighting Illini
BEATRICE L. PETERSON, 69
BRISTOLVILLE -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hall Funeral Home, Warren, for Beatrice L.
DOMINIC A. CASACCIA, 86
FARRELL, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Adalbert Church for Dominic A. Casaccia,
BONNIE BELLE MADISON, 27
NEW CASTLE -- Private services will be later for Bonnie Belle Madison, 27, of 5 N. Greenwood Ave.,
AGENDA
AGENDA WEDNESDAY Newton Falls Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., Room 101, high school, 907 Milton
Ann Farnella, Frederick Bennett to wed in April
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bennett of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their son,
EAST PALESTINE Bidding for trash pickup voted down
One councilwoman said the garbage hauling issue generated more phone calls to her than any other.
WARREN Delphi Packard aims for growth in switch-making
Delphi Packard is reviewing all business lines to see which ones should be sold. By DON SHILLING
SHIRLEY MAE TOWNES, 46
WARREN -- Services will be at noon Wednesday in House of Prayer United Holy Church for Shirley Mae
Religious freedom First Amendment guarantee
Opinion: Religious freedom First Amendment guarantee EDITOR: A recent Vindicator letter would have this
BESS CHAWENSON, 83
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Itts Memorial Chapel at El Emeth Granada
KENNETH J. DUECASTER, 41
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Kelley-Robb Funeral Home, Hubbard, for Kenneth
JEROME E. GITSCHIER, 58
WELLSVILLE -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Roberts Funeral Home, Wellsville, for Jerome E.
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY With neighbors' generosity, tragedy becomes blessing
My daughter Hannah took a competency test recently and had to answer, "What was your most memorable
WILLIAM DESPORT, 67
WARREN -- Private services will be Wednesday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for William Desport, 67,
When life seems like forever
Opinion: Remember when you were 14 and Christmas or your birthday or the last day of school was a month away?
JOHNNY NIEHORSTER, 40
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Church for JohnnyNiehorster, 40, of
RUTH MAE VANESKAY, 72
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Charles
HELEN R. McLOSKEY, 89
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Good Hope Lutheran Church, North Lima, for
RALPH FRANCIS JOHNSTON, 48
SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and at
LEORA M. MECHLING, 85 Co-owned Leesburg store in the 1950s
LEESBURG, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wetzler Funeral Home, Bellefonte, Pa., for
KATHRYN H. CAROTHERS, 90
HOWLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home, Warren, for Kathryn
DORATHYE DRUSCHEL KENNEDY, 82
MOUNT JACKSON, Pa. -- Services will be at 9 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home, New Wilmington, for
AUDREY A. LOMBARDI, 69
FARRELL, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for Audrey A.