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MCDONALD Council considers critter campaign
Village council passed a $4.1 million budget, which is about 9 percent higher than costs in 2000.
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Jason and Denise Boyles, 300 Rome Road, Youngstown, girl, March 21. Linton and
NILES Council adopts steel resolution
Girard and Mahoning and Trumbull county commissioners have passed similar legislation. By DENISE
POLICE CALLS Boardman
Summary of police activity: March 13 Criminal damage: About $100 in graffiti damage was reported
MARY TEPSICK, 82
HUBBARD -- Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Kelley-Robb Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. in St.
The challenge has been to maintain artistic integrity and autonomy while becoming wildly popular.
The challenge has been to maintain artistic integrity and autonomy while becoming wildly popular.
LAWRENCE A. STRUBLE JR., 63
CHAMPION -- Services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Orthodox Church for Lawrence A.
MCDONALD STEEL NLRB ruling: Two unions will represent workers
Employees rejected three previous attempts to form a union at the plant. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of March 21. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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Southington schools
Southington schools SOUTHINGTON -- Pupils and school board members will work together to construct
VIRGINIA REED, 89
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown, for
CAROL ANN STANEK, 58
HANOVERTON -- Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Hanoverton Christian Church, Market and
DEATH RECORD
ROWAN, Kennie P., 90, of 209 B Drive N. E., Warren (Hall). McCLINTOCK, Don F., 85, of 704 Sunset
BROOKFIELD Policy pleases school official
The board also approved supplemental contracts for some employees. BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield
CANFIELD Ban on banners enforced
Even a banner promoting a high school play won't fly here without special permission. By PETER H.
DOG LAWS
DOG LAWS Pennsylvania All dogs 3 months and older must be licensed. Licenses are issued by the
PREP PREVIEW PIAA state basketball championships
BOYS Who: Kennedy Christian (26-5) vs. Fairfield (18-14). What: Class A final. When: Friday, 3
NEW CASTLE Candidate's petitions questioned by board
The election board found several problems with one of the nominating petitions. By LAURE CIOFFI
SOUTHINGTON State trooper, Champion officer receive awards
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF SOUTHINGTON -- Awards were given to an Ohio State
VIENNA Port authority OKs pact with PR firm
An airport official expects the public relations firm to attract a variety of businesses. By DAVID
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Veterans march on with stories of black soldiers
When Herman Adams was a boy, his military heroes were Kit Carson, Daniel Boone and George Custer. He
TRUMBULL CO. Bonds to pay for farm center
Commissioners will seek a grant and loan for the Weathersfield Township Hilltop Area Sanitary Sewer
UNION TOWNSHIP Supervisors give final approval to development
A representative said the mud problem at the site is being addressed. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
HERMITAGE SCHOOLS Board's unanimous vote fills superintendent post
The assistant superintendent was the only applicant interviewed for the top post. By HAROLD GWIN
WARREN Attorney says access to inmate was prevented
The lawyer wants the charges against his client to be dismissed. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Builder, trapper outfox varmint
The builder didn't want to kill the fox, so he called in an expert to relocate it. By JOHN W.
MADELYN C. CRUM, 73
YOUNGSTOWN -- Private graveside services were March 2 in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc, Mich., for
Dynatek to debut in Busch series
WP motorsports of Youngstown is climbing from ARCA to the Busch Series in one season. By JOHN
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremy J. Waugh, 20, of 4608 Rhode Island Drive #2,
RUTH M. BYRD, 69
WARREN -- Services will be at noon Friday in North-Mar Christian & amp; Missionary Alliance
WASHINGTON LTV executive asks Congress to help U.S. steel industry
A coalition of congressmen called on President Bush to cut foreign steel imports. By CRAIG LINDER
MAHONING COUNTY Magistrate candidate field narrows to three applicants
Two of the finalists have prosecution backgrounds; the other is a civil attorney. By BOB JACKSON
THOMAS C. ALLSOPP SR., 73 Was one of the top archers in the U.S.
CANFIELD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Seederly-Mong & amp; Beck Funeral Home in
ROBERT L. EVANS Sr., 87
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home for Robert L. Evans Sr.,
WARREN Official: Study could delay Riverwalk project plans
The grants coordinator says original plans have been modified and will disturb the area's
REV. JAMES ZANNI, 39 Was associate pastor at St. Charles
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in St. Nicholas Church, Struthers, for the Rev.
UNION TOWNSHIP Other business
In other business Wednesday night, Union Township supervisors took these actions: Agreed to
Tentative settlement reached in torture case
Tentative settlement reached in torture case NEW YORK -- A tentative settlement has been reached
MARTHA L. FEDORCHAK, 63
POLAND -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home, Youngstown, and at 10
WARREN Officials to decide use of systems
Amber Alert is named after a 9-year-old Texas girl who was abducted and killed. By TIM YOVICH
Official discusses study's impact on Riverwalk project
The grants coordinator says original plans have been modified and will disturb the area's
LORDSTOWN GM Legionnaires' disease is focus of prevention
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN LORDSTOWN -- General Motors' Lordstown Assembly Plant has a long-
HERMITAGE SCHOOLS Superintendent is selected by unanimous vote
The assistant superintendent was the only applicant interviewed for the top post. By HAROLD GWIN
JOSEPH C. TURNER, 83
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for
LIBERTY Hijack survivor to tell of life now
The talk will be at a March 31 seminar in the MetroPlex. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF
PAUL G. SMITH Sr., 85
POLAND -- A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home, Poland,
JAMES D. ALBERTI, 85
YOUNGSTOWN -- Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. April 7 at Fuller Funeral Home, Pine Ridge Road,
COLUMBIANA CO. Officials approve deal for waterline
The sheriff's department is trying to secure funding to improve radio communications among deputies.
Judge rebukes council for city's condition
The city doesn't hold accountable those who fail to pay taxes or follow the law, the common pleas
FRANK JOHN REICHART, 76
SHARPSVILLE, PA. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Sacred Heart Church, Sharon, for Frank
ELIZABETH L. MURANSKY, 80
STRUTHERS -- Services will be at 8 a.m. Saturday at Kirila Funeral Home and at 8:30 a.m. in St.
FLORENCE C. ZABOTSKY, 87
GIRARD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in St. Rose of Lima Church, Youngstown, for Florence C.
KATHLEEN LEONE ALEXANDER, 52
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Christine Church for Kathleen Leone
MARY LOUISE MCCUTCHEON, 59
SALEM -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Paul Catholic Church for Mary Louise McCutcheon,
DERMATOLOGY Article gives hints for eliminating skin blemishes
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Skin blemishes do not occur arbitrarily. New York dermatologist
Yes, money talks, and it's up to the voters to listen
Opinion: While we recognize that the enormous amount of money that has been pouring into political campaigns
SYLVIA ESTULIN, 85
YOUNGSTOWN -- Graveside services were to be at 11 a.m. today at Ohev Tzedek Cemetery for Sylvia
STUDY'S FINDINGS Warren Riverwalk
Alex Bobersky of the city's Community Development department released a study that shows "findings
EDWARD JOSEPH KOCH, 81
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Bartholomew's Church for Edward Joseph
LOUISIANA Slots will go in at racetrack
Gaming officials wanted to be sure Edward DeBartolo Jr. was not involved before approving the slots.
NEW CASTLE Chamber event brings school officials, students and parents together
This marked the first time the organization had invited students to one of its events. By VIRGINIA
3 face federal charges of counterfeiting
PITTSBURGH -- Two Lawrence County men and an Armstrong County woman were indicted Wednesday in U.S.
DYNATEK-WP MOTORSPORTS Youngstown in the picture
A LOOK AT DYNATEK Dynatek Telecommunications Services is a Youngstown-based company owned by
BESSIE MAY STUART, 80
SALEM -- Private services were Monday afternoon at Burns Memorial Chapel at Glenview Cemetery, East
Man faces charges in shooting
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police say an ongoing neighborhood dispute led a 21-year-old
Port authority OKs pact with PR firm
An airport official expects the public relations firm to attract a variety of businesses. By DAVID
Poland High School taking right tack on drugs
Opinion: In its cooperation with local law enforcement officials, the Poland School District could not have
HIGH SCHOOL Frey named Canfield athletic director
Canfield's mayor will succeed Richard Weiss, who has served for 31 years. CANFIELD -- Lee Frey,
CAROLYN S. CHOJNACKI, 57 Was special ed teacher in Hubbard
CORTLAND -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Robert Catholic Church for Carolyn S.
Grand jury indictments
Grand jury indictments CLEVELAND -- A federal grand jury has indicted two men on bank robbery
COG members give up their voting rights
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Four municipal members of the Mercer County Regional Council of Governments have
Mayor blasts paper for coverage
The mayor and a councilman criticized the newspaper for Sunday's story. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
JESSIE HINES LEONARD, 67
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in New Bethel Baptist Church, Youngstown, for Jessie
ROBERT GARCAR Sr., 68 Teacher, coach at Chaney for 25 years
AUSTINTOWN -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown, and at
Deputies will keep watch on East Side
Youngstown's police chief said it's fine with him if deputies patrol a section of the city. By
ROWAN, Kennie P., 90, of 209 B Drive N. E., Warren (Hall).
ROWAN, Kennie P., 90, of 209 B Drive N. E., Warren (Hall). McCLINTOCK, Don F., 85, of 704 Sunset
CAROLINE BLANK, 87
WARREN -- There are no services or calling hours for Caroline Blank, 87, of 202 Washington Square,
Authority to get loan for sewer project
HARRISBURG -- The North Beaver Township Municipal Authority was approved for a low-interest loan and
Attempted-theft charge
Attempted-theft charge HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police said they caught a Stoneboro man in the act of
Retreat for girls
Retreat for girls YOUNGSTOWN -- The Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic's Woman to Woman program will
OTHER ACTION
OTHER ACTION Youngstown council City council handled these items Wednesday: Appropriated
POLAND 4 students face drug charges
School officials have cited the attitude of zero tolerance in the district. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Russ and Heather (Kuty) Backus of Cincinnati are announcing the birth of their twin sons, Joseph
HELEN M. KAZIMER, 88
NEWTON FALLS -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Borowski Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St.
Golden Eagles' girls get to final
Both Kennedy Christian basketball teams will play for Pennsylvania's state titles. By BRIAN
LAWRENCE COUNTY Unlicensed dogs cost owners who get caught
Dog owners who don't have the $6 to $8 licenses face fines up to $300. By LAURE CIOFFI
Pizzarelli, McGovern to perform
The jazz-pop guitarist-singer is slowly gaining recognition, but the rise to the top is steep. By