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Paint the town clean and watch pride grow

Opinion: The decision of Sheriff Randall A. Wellington to put inmates from the misdemeanant jail to work

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ALTA L. LAVELLE, 87 Owner, operator of Alta's Restaurant

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shafer-Winans & amp; Lamer Funeral Home

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NORMAN S. DRUBRAVCAK, 73

CHAMPION -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. William Church, for Norman S. Drubravcak, 73,

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TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles mayor, officials will seek input involving transportation plan

The local money would be used as a match to seek state and federal dollars. By DENISE DICK


NILES Sex charges pending in Fla. for Warren man

The Elm Street man is accused of jumping into the river to elude officers after a traffic stop. By


VIRGINIA ZITO, 87

NILES -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Peter Rossi & amp; Son Memorial Chapel, Warren,

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CSC Workers lose their benefits

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN Laid off workers had been receiving benefits under their union


INFANT THOMAS MICHAEL WILDES

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Thompson Funeral Home for Thomas Michael Wildes,

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SHARON L. FERREBEE WAGAMAN, 59

WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for Sharon L. Ferrebee

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MARY M. LOGAN, 80

POLAND -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at McVean & amp; Hughes Funeral Home, and at 10

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Clock shop owner has hands on his time

We are to set our clocks ahead before we go to bed tonight. AUSTINTOWN -- What's most noticeable

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Slow economy forces layoffs at Thomas Steel

WARREN -- A slowing economy has forced Thomas Steel Strip to lay off about 65 workers. The layoffs

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h14-month-old leaves hospital after recovery

h14-month-old leaves hospital after recovery EDMONTON, Alberta -- Lela Nordby holds her 14-

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NEW CASTLE, PA. School janitor charged in burglary fired

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A custodian at George Washington Intermediate School has been dismissed over

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ARMOND A. DEVINCENT, 69

NORTH LIMA -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Dominic Church for Armond A. DeVincent,

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GIRARD City seeks grant to repair houses

Girard's elderly and people who are disabled will receive special consideration for the grant money.


When times are tough, arbiter makes 'em tougher

Opinion: Imagine a city that is virtually bankrupt. It has closed most of its fire houses. It has cut back

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SETTLEMENTS

SETTLEMENTS To be paid Campbell will pay about $121,000 in claims for lawsuits settled last

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LOIS LOUISE CHORPENNING OWEN, 74 Involved with choir, 4-H; was a teacher

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Goble Funeral Home, Clarion, Pa., for Lois

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36 from Valley file suit

36 from Valley file suit YOUNGSTOWN -- Thirty-six residents of Mahoning and Trumbull counties have

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Seven Seventeen acquires credit union

WARREN -- Seven Seventeen Credit Union has acquired Gougler Credit Union of Kent. Gougler has

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LAWRENCE COUNTY Credit union will have open membership

A new, larger building is being built on West State Street in Union Township. By LAURE CIOFFI


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT U Michael Moss, 21 of Canfield, was one of two survivors of a Coast Guard boating

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WARREN Lawyer says FBI found favorable evidence

The judge will decide April 13 whether to grant the request for a new trial. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


CLYDE WILLIAM HULBERT, 76 Owned Clyde Hulbert Florists; involved in Rotary, community

HUBBARD -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home, for Clyde William

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MAHONING VALLEY Calendar gives taxpayers an extra day

Those who wait until the last minute to file their income taxes do so because they forget or owe

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CSC Workers to lose benefits

Ending of health care benefits will be devastating, a union leader says. By DON SHILLING


SHENANGO VALLEY Judge sentences ex-teacher

The sentence will be served at a halfway house followed by in-house detention. By HAROLD GWIN


GEORGE E. LYRAS, 76

CAMPBELL -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church for George

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ELLA JEAN WIGGINS, 42

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Monday in Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., for

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HELEN A. KUHN, 82

BEDFORD, Ind. -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in White Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church in

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CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 10

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ORCUTT R. WARD, 84

ANDOVER -- Services were to be at 1 p.m. today in First Congregational Church of Wayne Township,

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MARY LOUISE QUINBY, 90 Taught at Wilmington Area Schools

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Smith Funeral Home, here, for Mary

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DEATH RECORD

DEATH RECORD PORTER, Willie, 82, of 540 W. Judson Ave., Youngstown (Mason). UGRIN, Rose, 94, of

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FLORENCE K. FABER, 81

SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church for Florence K. Faber, 81, of

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BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Stephanie Brown and Samuel Buxton, 1682 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, boy,

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INTERFAITH GATHERING Women celebrate selves, Passover

By LAURIE M. FISHER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Women of faith have celebrated their

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HELENE C. ALBRIGHT HELSEL, 49

BERLIN CENTER -- Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown, for

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BOARDMAN Blackwell explains decision on Altiere

The secretary of state said the sheriff's campaign finance report controversy is 'an integrity


PETER R. DEFIORE, 83

BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home for Peter R. DeFiore,

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KIRK K. RUPP SR., 69

SOUTH PYMATUNING, Pa. -- Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home,

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MAHONING COUNTY Jury indicts man in rape

The 24-year-old defendant was put on probation three times within six months, beginning in November


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Don't get violent over pipeline, officials urge area landowners

Pipeline opponents and the sheriff are seeking legal advice about property rights. By NANCY TULLIS


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John L. Coriston, 51, of 526 Westgate Blvd., Austintown, and

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"Reluctantly, the court must overrule the motion of the debtor for emergency use of cash

"Reluctantly, the court must overrule the motion of the debtor for emergency use of cash

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REV. DANIEL ROHAN Last Supper, exodus linked

"Now the feast of unleavened bread drew near, which is the Passover. [In Greek, Pascha] And he sent

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CSC Insurance coverage to be cut

The federal judge said that employee benefits were subject to availabilty of funds, and the


WILLIAM A. MULLEN, 72

MASURY -- Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Madasz Funeral Home for William A. Mullen, 72, of 7858

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MICHAEL HENRY ZILLINGER, 76

WARREN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary Church, here for Michael Henry Zillinger,

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Woman suing doctor faces drug charge

By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NEWTON FALLS -- A 22-year-old Niles woman who filed


ARTS

ARTS 'Tetelestai' play set AUSTINTOWN -- St. Joseph Catholic Church will be host to the Passion

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Tavern plans AIDS fund-raiser

WARREN -- An Easter fund-raiser is being planned to help people living with AIDS and for the

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YOUNGSTOWN Three school board members expect to seek re-election

A former board member said he is considering another run. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION


Don't get violent over pipeline, officials urge area landowners

Pipeline opponents and the sheriff are seeking legal advice about property rights. By NANCY TULLIS


Bank finalizes merger

Farmers kept all Security's former branches and added a few employees. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


SHARON, PA. Officials determine fire's cause

Neighbors rescued a cat and firefighters were able to save a pet rabbit from the smoke-filled house.

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Sale deadline unrealistic, expert says

Lawmakers urged laid-off steel workers to lobby state officials to support a financial package for


McKelvey's court date

McKelvey's court date BOARDMAN -- Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelvey is to appear in court

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VIRGINIA I. STRAUB, 47

ROGERS -- Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Rogers Assembly of God Church, for Virginia

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WILLIAM R. GOTT, 72

CAMPBELL -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Hungarian Presbyterian Church, Youngstown, for

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FRANCES HLADON, 91

YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in

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CAMPBELL Lawsuits threaten city budget

City officials will pursue delinquent taxes to bring in more revenue. By PAUL WHEATLEY


Blackwell explains decision on Altiere

The secretary of state said the sheriff's campaign finance report controversy is 'an integrity


MAHONING COUNTY Elderly victim of beating files a lawsuit

The elderly man wants one of the teens' trust fund to be frozen until the suit is settled. By BOB


AT THE METROPLEX Technology show targets businesses

Free seminars for experts and the general business professional are an addition to the showcase.


ALTIERE, Candace M., 46, of 398 Brooklyn St., Sharon (McGonigle, Sharon).

ALTIERE, Candace M., 46, of 398 Brooklyn St., Sharon (McGonigle, Sharon). WARNER, George, 89, of

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