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JOHN DEMICHELA, 83
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Christine Church for John DeMichela, 83, of
JEANNETTE R. TOWNSEND, 87
HUBBARD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kelley-Robb Funeral Home for Jeannette R. Townsend,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joel A. Perez, 28, of 706 Pasadena Ave., Youngstown, and Lydia
SUE JEREK YURICH, 89
POLAND -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Davidson-Becker Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in
Bush backs Annan for second U.N. term
Bush backs Annan for second U.N. term WASHINGTON -- President Bush endorsed Kofi Annan's bid
WARREN Slave's life story touches students
They are part of a youth group that is raising money to buy a headstone for the man's grave. By
PIAA STATE FINAL Eagles' goal: 1 for thumb
Kennedy Christian easily defeated Fairfield 87-45 for its fourth staight Class A title. By BRIAN
YOUNGSTOWN Jury convicts man of murder, again
Cuthbertson had previously pleaded guilty to the same charge and received the same sentence. By
NATHAN L. KRONER, 86
WARREN -- Graveside services were Friday at Beth Israel Cemetery for Nathan L. Kroner, 86, of
PATSY J. FUSCO, 88
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Ed & amp; Don DeCarbo Mill Street
DEATH RECORD
GIAMPAPA, Rose, 78, of 340 Ridge Road, Newton Falls (Borowski). MILLER, Elouise K., 77, of 43604
Culinary arts team takes top honor
CANFIELD-- The Mahoning County Career & amp; Technical Center senior culinary arts team will
TRACK AND FIELD Bob Curry elected to OHSAA Hall of Fame as track official
The retired sportswriter for The Vindicator has been an official for more than 30 years. LEETONIA
MAHONING COUNTY Prosecution of jail-assault case puzzles lawyer
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The lawyer who represents Mark A.
Tiffany Evans to be bride of James Skowronski
Announcement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Tiffany Evans, a daughter of Miki Evans of
YOUNGSTOWN True Hero Award given
The award recognizes area residents who work to improve the quality of life in the Mahoning Valley.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officers form tactical squads, increase patrols
Troopers and deputies patrol in different places and at different times each month. By NANCY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Worley sentenced to life in prison
The judge said the defendant received more mercy than was given the victims. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Miss Tsvetkoff, Michael Dominic are engaged
CANFIELD -- Thomas S. and Carol J. Tsvetkoff, 200 Saw Mill Run Drive, are announcing the coming
Walter-Luther wedding to be in Middlefield
NILES -- A late-spring wedding is planned by Kimberly Walter, 2864 S. Main St., and Brian Luther of
The average dairy cow produces 5 gallons of milk a day.
The average dairy cow produces 5 gallons of milk a day. National Milk Producers Federation
Dangerous chases demand strong laws, strict courts
Opinion: There has been an epidemic of police chases in the Mahoning Valley, two with tragic results. In
WILMINGTON AREA How to reach school district
Administrators said they expect the correct phone number to be listed in the new telephone books.
CAMPBELL POLICE Census & amp; staffing
While Campbell's population has decreased since the 1990 census, the number of calls to police has
Hard work pays off for Eagles standout
Senior Keenan Christiansen has been working hard ever since his junior high days. By BRIAN
MICHAEL A. SERRECCHIO, 71
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Sacred Heart Church for Michael A. Serrecchio,
MASURY WATER CO. Rate increase
Water customers will see an increase in the water bills with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP Woman arrested in baby's death
The woman is to be arraigned today, officials said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
LAWRENCE COUNTY Justice candidate removed from ballot
A judge struck 42 signatures from the nominating petitions of the challenger. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
SALLY L. QUINN, 64
POLAND -- Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home here for Sally L.
JOSEPHINE BUFFONE, 80
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in St.
BUTLER, PA. Expert's unavailability delays castration suspect's hearing
Family members are planning a private memorial service for James Felbaum. By LAURE CIOFFI
Ginger Skelton and Robert Macali are planning May 19 wedding
NILES -- Announcing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Ginger K. Skelton and Robert S. Macali,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Masury Water rate to be reviewed
The relationship between two water companies remains an issue. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
CALLIE LYNN MCNEAL, 49
FARRELL, Pa. -- Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday at Temple Beth Israel Cemetery in
Titan Equestrian team hosts annual horse show Sunday
NEW WILMINGTON -- The Westminster College Equestrian Team will play host to its Annual Spring
FARMINGTON TOWNSHIP Census shows boost in population
Nearby Mesopotamia also experienced a significant population increase. BY REBECCA SLOAN
CAMPBELL POLICE Population drop concerns chief
The mayor says a charter guideline on police hiring was used to fight nepotism and wasteful
EAST LIVERPOOL Incinerator passes environmental test
The company is calling on the federal government to reform an ombudsman program. By NORMAN LEIGH
MAHONING COUNTY Local steel-use plan interests others, commissioner says
Mahoning County's community grant program is also getting attention, a commissioner said. By BOB
REV. ANDREW KOLITSOS Like Mary, we must listen for God's Word
The recent tragedy of the U.S. submarine's sinking the Japanese fishing vessel upon the submarine's
WEST BRANCH Officials' excitement builds over new schools
SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home for Naomi Jean
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Rebecca Mixon and Robert Levin, 1491 Maplecrest Drive, Austintown,
U.S. HOUSE English to head steel caucus
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN The caucus wants to see what kind of help it will get from the Bush
Miss Kay to wed Mr. Edgington in Girard church
GIRARD -- The engagement of Michele C. Kay and Timothy J. Edgington, both of 840 Broadway Ave.,
Jennifer Blockinger, Terry Deuley II to be married at St. Brendan Church
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement is being made by Gary and Nancy Blockinger, 717 Birch Hill Drive, of the
NEW CASTLE Officials: Let's move ahead on high school plan
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City school officials say they
Miss Lanterman to be June bride of Brian Panigall
HUBBARD -- Announced by Thomas and Mary Lanterman is the engagement of their daughter, Kristin
STRUTHERS Documents wanted in federal probe
The Struthers investigation appears to be an offshoot of a federal probe of Traficant. By DAVID
As stocks slip, slide away, what happens to economy?
Opinion: With the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing just above 9,500 Friday, investors -- who may well
ANDREA C. KRAMER, 57
SOUTHINGTON -- Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Southington United Methodist Church for Andrea
COLLEGE SCORES, SUMMARIES AND SCHEDULE
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL At First Union Center Philadelphia Regional Semifinals
STRUTHERS School foundation raises funds to promote educational excellence
The education boosters program was modeled after a Poland foundation. By PAUL WHEATLEY
PEOPLE
PEOPLE Breakfast speaker YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Robert A. Stauffer, regional director for the
Bridge coming down
Bridge coming down SHARON, Pa. -- The 65-year-old Oakland Avenue Viaduct, which spans the Shenango
MILL CREEK METROPARKS April calendar
April 1: 2 p.m. April Fools' Walk. Fun with facts about nature along the hiking trail. Meet at Ford
To raise funds, hair's a really good idea
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- It started out as a challenge to
DELLA O. ANZIVINO, 96
BOARDMAN -- Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Calvary Cemetery, New Philadelphia, for
Town meeting set
Town meeting set YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Elizabeth Health Center is the site for a national town
YOUNGSTOWN Officials to honor black leader
The woman who guided the 'Little Rock Nine' also published the only black-owned newspaper in
BRETT A. SPOONER, 49
SALEM -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Stark Memorial Funeral Home for Brett A. Spooner, 49,
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XMill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet at 6 p.m.
GLENNA PEARLY CARPENTER, 89 Ran the Bloomfield Livestock Auction
NORTH BLOOMFIELD -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at McFarland & amp; Son Funeral Home,
Kennedy boys win big
The Shenango Valley high school pulverized its competition 87-45 to win its fourth straight state
WARREN Study eyes ripple effect of shutdown at CSC Ltd.
Warren's mayor called the community impact report 'overly optimistic.' By CYNTHIA VINARSKY