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Stories published March 24, 2001

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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


Do not be silent, O God of my praise.

Do not be silent, O God of my praise. Psalm 109:1


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