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YOUNGSTOWN Squire talks about plans
The attorney said there is too much blame-shifting and finger-pointing in Youngstown. By DAVID
TRUMBULL COUNTY Sewer plan for Liberty gets OK
The sanitary sewer project in Liberty Township will take up to a year to design. By TIM YOVICH
YOUNGSTOWN Woman faces sentencing in shooting death
The woman faces up to 13 years in prison at her sentencing in May. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Officials pledge help to curb dog violations
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County officials will pitch in to help rein in dogs running loose in
Memories of Viet Nam War still engender bitter discussion, opinions
Opinion: Memories of Viet Nam War still engender bitter discussion, opinions EDITOR: The debate over the
Schools' focus should be learning, not self-esteem
Opinion: Schools' focus should be learning, not self-esteem EDITOR: Today I heard a representative of the
YOUNGSTOWN New firefighters
Mayor George M. McKelvey was to swear in today these eight new Youngstown Fire Department
Youngstown State University will play host to a rare breed of horses.
By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Elegance, entertainment and a touch of
GIRARD Pupil comments
Pupils in Diane Budinsky's fifth-grade class have written letters to Mayor James Melfi, commenting
VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLS Poland arrest cites trafficking
Police said school officials have cooperated in the investigation, which continues. By JOHN W.
WARREN Lecturer to discuss 'Gone With the Wind' author
Although rarely studied in college courses, the classic novel still draws attention, the speaker
Bush must deal forcefully with Russia over Iran pact
Opinion: The Bush administration should view Monday's agreement by Russia to sell $7 billion worth of weapons
HELEN ELIZABETH HAMM, 87
NILES -- Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home for Helen Elizabeth
Court is host to Czech delegation
The delegation was interested in how to deal with large steel bankruptcies. By BOB JACKSON
Annual inspection of buses, ambulances
Annual inspection of buses, ambulances CANFIELD -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct its
ALICE D. BYER, 74
NEWTON FALLS -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church for Alice D. Byer, 74, of
State rejects application for tax break
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN WARREN -- The Ohio Department of Development has rejected a Warren
Pot smell fires up Canfield drug check
Rumors about the scope of the sweep got out of hand, said a school administrator. By STEPHEN SIFF
REGIONAL PRESBYTERIANS Vote defeats bid to bar same-sex rites by clergy
For a local Presbyterian official, the vote was just part of a larger debate. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
PREVIEW NCAA South Regional
Capsule look at teams in the NCAA South Regional (in order of seeding) : Michigan State Spartans
August-Mancini wedding date to be May 26
BOARDMAN -- Announced by Santi A. and Peggy August, 5521 Loretta Drive, is the engagement of their
JAMES A. VELLENTE, 79
MASURY -- Services will be at 10:25 a.m. Friday at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home, Sharon, and at
WARREN Water plant cleanup nears end
The U.S. EPA has completed cleanup of PCB-contaminated materials at the site. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Miss Wessenauer, Mr. Pettes plan May 5 wedding
COLUMBUS -- Debra J. Wessenauer and Elliot O. Pettes, both of 3228 Longspur Drive, are announcing
EVA MOORE, 66
SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at noon Friday in Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ,
MILDRED A. DeVETO, 87
HUBBARD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kelley-Robb Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. in St.
Justice Department must weed out FBI incompetence
Opinion: Even if not a single salient fact emerges from the 3,135 documents the FBI turned over to Timothy
HILLSVILLE, PA. Fifth-grader provides impetus for playground
Supervisors are supporting an effort to build a playground at the old Hillsville Elementary School.
NEW CASTLE Board approves final leg of new-school financing
District officials say they have scrapped attempts to save some of the homes marked for demolition.
Project closes area state park for the season
COLUMBUS -- A campground that draws about 40,000 people each year will be closed for the entire 2001
GEORGE HERMAN WOOLENSACK, 57
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Davidson-Becker Funeral Home, Struthers, for
MARY VULETICH, 75
LOWELLVILLE -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home for Mary
ANN R. LAMONT, 84
WARREN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Pius X Church for Ann R. Lamont, 84, of 1320
BARBARA B. GEAR, 76 Owned, operated area doughnut shops
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home in Boardman
AMATEUR SPORTS: A BAD BET
Opinion: Washington Post: Nine years ago, Congress banned legalized betting on almost all amateur athletics
JOSEPH M. HRICHUS, 73
AUSTINTOWN -- There are no services or calling hours for Joseph M. Hrichus, 73, of Austinwoods
Miss Carlisle, Darien Ballinger to be married
Lemar Carlisle of Boston and Diane Carlisle of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Rainbow Rentals to begin wider-reaching ad campaign
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN CANFIELD -- Rainbow Rentals said it is launching a new television
NEW SCHOOL
NEW SCHOOL Reconfigurations Struthers School District will alter the number of grades in each
BUTLER, PA. Hearing is set in castration death
The castration was performed at the couple's mobile home. BUTLER, Pa. -- A preliminary hearing
WARREN Council votes 6-3 for ban on body piercing
A councilwoman plans to go forward with legislation to regulate body piercing. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
JOHN KMETZ, 84
CAMPBELL -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Wasko Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St. Michael
OLIVER HAROLD MARTIN, 72
NILES -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Powers Memorial Baptist Church, Hopewell, Va., for
HELEN ZEHER, 95
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. today at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in
WARREN COUNCIL
WARREN COUNCIL Agenda City council also handled these matters Wednesday: Honored city
SALEM Officer warns of date rape
Limiting alcohol use can reduce the risk of assault and other social hazards, a KSU policewoman
Parents announce Loewit-Simpson wedding plans
BOARDMAN -- Barbara and Dale Loewit and Thomas and Kathy Simpson, all of Boardman, are announcing
MAHONING COUNTY Sewage system repairs done
The project was completed for much less than the estimated cost, officials said. By BOB JACKSON
Parents announce Wetzel-Wolfe engagement
BOARDMAN -- Ron and Ilona Wetzel, 8202 Maramont Drive, announce the engagement of their daughter,
Cancer-screening bill in Ohio Senate merits support
Opinion: Ohio is now in a minority, one of 24 states that do not require insurance companies to provide
Bradley-Doyle wedding is set for mid-May
BOARDMAN -- Howard and Martha Bradley, 760 Beech Ave., are announcing plans for the forthcoming
RONALD D. INFANTE, 62
NILES -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Joseph Rossi Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. in Our Lady
Injury to Morgan takes toll on Girard
The senior had his nose broken in the first minute of the game. By GEORGE WELKER VINDICATOR
CHARLES Q. MARTIN, 80
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home,
Date is chosen for Weiss-Hupp rites in Canfield
CANFIELD -- Plans for the spring wedding of their daughter, Keri K. Weiss, and Chad I. Hupp, both of
EILENE K. HAVRILA, 69
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Kinnick Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in Holy
TRUMBULL COUNTY Blackwell wants say in court case
The state's chief elections officer said he should be allowed to intervene. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
ROBIN M. YOUSKO, 48
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kirila Funeral Home, Struthers, for Robin M.
Osberg-Johnson engagement is made known
NORTH LIMA -- Carl and Carol Osberg, 203 Nila Drive, are announcing plans for the coming marriage of
WINNERS
WINNERS Robotics competition Winners of the Northeast Ohio Robotics Competition at Youngstown
ANNIE R. ALLEN, 78
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Mount Gilead Baptist Church for Annie R. Allen, 78,
MATTIE C. SCIPPIO, 90
WARREN -- Services will be at noon Friday at Sibley-Murray Funeral Home for Mattie C. Scippio, 90,
STRUTHERS Council hears complaint from colleague over letter
The letter concerns a council meeting that one member did not attend. STRUTHERS -- Councilman
SHAWN PATRICK LENART, 25
CORTLAND -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shafer-Winans & amp; Lamer Funeral Home for
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Johnny T. Robbins Jr., 41, of 150 Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown
MILDRED KOHUT, 82
POLAND -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John Lutheran Church, Youngstown, for
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Man to be sentenced for raping 9-year-old
If the judge accepts the plea deal, a 15-year prison term would be imposed. By NORMAN LEIGH
POLAND TOWNSHIP Landfill plan sparks concern
Dirty roads and money distribution top the concerns residents have. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
DOUGLAS W. HALLAS, 26
WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for Douglas W. Hallas,
AGENDA
AGENDA FRIDAY Weathersfield Board of Education, 6 p.m., special meeting to award bids for the
Karen Martinko, David Lehtinen to wed in late spring
POLAND -- Stephen and Helen Martinko of Knollwood Avenue are announcing the engagement of their
WILLIAM E. NICHOLS Sr., 78
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Fox Funeral Home for William E. Nichols Sr., 78, of
SHARON Authorities: Suspect had another victim in scam
Authorities believe the suspect used the victims' money to gamble at an off-track betting facility
Chaney starts fast, fades
J.K. Brooks of Warrensville Heights scored 36 points. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
BLANCHE E. NELSON, 79
ANDOVER -- Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Cherry Valley Cemetery for Blanche E.
REV. ALLEN D. CAYTEN, 75 Was a minister at Truth Tabernacle
NILES -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Apostolic Pentecostal Church, DeForest Road, Warren,
Workshop on Smithsonian
Workshop on Smithsonian CAMPBELL -- Teachers and history buffs can tap into the Smithsonian's
LIBERTY Coroner rules man's death as homicide
LIBERTY -- Trumbull County Coroner's Office has ruled homicide in the death Tuesday of a 25-year-old
WARREN Suspect awaits penalty in husband, wife killing
Sentence deliberations are due Monday, court officials said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Judge refuses inmate's request for jail
YOUNGSTOWN -- Frederick Harris stood before a judge Wednesday and practically begged to be put in
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
David and Connie (Rondao) Partain, who are stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque,
AN OIL BATTLE BEST LEFT UNFOUGHT
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The Bush administration first sought to link searching for oil in the Arctic
MITTIE B. BRYANT PHILLIPS, 78
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Friday at Mason Funeral Home for Mittie B. Bryant Phillips,
Students' robots compete
YOUNGSTOWN -- Big robots, little robots, colorful robots and even smoking robots filled the Beeghly
Linville-Ludwig engagement is announced
CORTLAND -- The engagement of Kristin Noel Linville and Dr. Michael Alan Ludwig, both of Columbus,
TRUMBULL COUNTY New purchasing director was appraiser for auditor
County officials created the position last month. WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners hired
SALEM Tiger talk? Well, sort of
Owners want the facility to be among the largest of its kind in the nation. By NANCY TULLIS
NEW SPRINGFIELD After major search, little girl is found safe
Everyone at the scene was celebrating after a worrisome story had a happy ending. By PETER H.
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Noble Strike2.402.102.10 Sun Glare (W Case Jr)2.102.10 R
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials agree to use $1M from debt fund
The loan will help the county financially until sales tax revenue arrives in full force. By NORMAN
NEW CASTLE Murder trial centers on respect issue
Attorneys say the men had an ongoing feud over $40. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
St. Nick's will be site of 4 kindergartens
STRUTHERS -- Four kindergarten classes will be taught in the basement of St. Nicholas Church next
Prokay-Newman wedding plans are announced
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Mrs. Kathleen D. Prokay of Charlotte is announcing the engagement of her
DIVISION II Lakeview falls to Canton South
The Bulldogs' first regional appearance in 39 years ended in a 51-35 loss. By BRIAN RICHESSON
YANOWITZ, Irwin M., 75, of 1244 Yahres Road, Sharon (Sample-O'Donnell)
YANOWITZ, Irwin M., 75, of 1244 Yahres Road, Sharon (Sample-O'Donnell) LEWTON, Orin Perlee, 99, of
HENRIETTE BUTLER MacVANE, 72
YOUNGSTOWN -- Private services will be at a later date in Maine for Henriette Butler MacVane, 72, of
TRUMBULL CO. COMMISSIONERS Senior citizen drug plan receives funding
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Relief from prescriptions costs appears to be
Fear of dog
Fear of dog YOUNGSTOWN -- A report of a man afraid to come down from the roof of a car because of