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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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
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
NORMAN S. DRUBRAVCAK, 73
CHAMPION -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. William Church, for Norman S. Drubravcak, 73,
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,
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,
SHARON L. FERREBEE WAGAMAN, 59
WARREN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for Sharon L. Ferrebee
MARY M. LOGAN, 80
POLAND -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at McVean & amp; Hughes Funeral Home, and at 10
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
Slow economy forces layoffs at Thomas Steel
WARREN -- A slowing economy has forced Thomas Steel Strip to lay off about 65 workers. The layoffs
h14-month-old leaves hospital after recovery
h14-month-old leaves hospital after recovery EDMONTON, Alberta -- Lela Nordby holds her 14-
NEW CASTLE, PA. School janitor charged in burglary fired
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A custodian at George Washington Intermediate School has been dismissed over
ARMOND A. DEVINCENT, 69
NORTH LIMA -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Dominic Church for Armond A. DeVincent,
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
SETTLEMENTS
SETTLEMENTS To be paid Campbell will pay about $121,000 in claims for lawsuits settled last
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
36 from Valley file suit
36 from Valley file suit YOUNGSTOWN -- Thirty-six residents of Mahoning and Trumbull counties have
Seven Seventeen acquires credit union
WARREN -- Seven Seventeen Credit Union has acquired Gougler Credit Union of Kent. Gougler has
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
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
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
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
ELLA JEAN WIGGINS, 42
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Monday in Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., for
HELEN A. KUHN, 82
BEDFORD, Ind. -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in White Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church in
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 10
ORCUTT R. WARD, 84
ANDOVER -- Services were to be at 1 p.m. today in First Congregational Church of Wayne Township,
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
DEATH RECORD
DEATH RECORD PORTER, Willie, 82, of 540 W. Judson Ave., Youngstown (Mason). UGRIN, Rose, 94, of
FLORENCE K. FABER, 81
SHARON, Pa. -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Church for Florence K. Faber, 81, of
HELENE C. ALBRIGHT HELSEL, 49
BERLIN CENTER -- Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Austintown, for
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,
KIRK K. RUPP SR., 69
SOUTH PYMATUNING, Pa. -- Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home,
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
"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
WILLIAM A. MULLEN, 72
MASURY -- Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Madasz Funeral Home for William A. Mullen, 72, of 7858
MICHAEL HENRY ZILLINGER, 76
WARREN -- Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary Church, here for Michael Henry Zillinger,
Woman suing doctor faces drug charge
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NEWTON FALLS -- A 22-year-old Niles woman who filed
Tavern plans AIDS fund-raiser
WARREN -- An Easter fund-raiser is being planned to help people living with AIDS and for the
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
Bank finalizes merger
Farmers kept all Security's former branches and added a few employees. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
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
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.
Sale deadline unrealistic, expert says
Lawmakers urged laid-off steel workers to lobby state officials to support a financial package for
VIRGINIA I. STRAUB, 47
ROGERS -- Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Monday in Rogers Assembly of God Church, for Virginia
McKelvey's court date
McKelvey's court date BOARDMAN -- Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelvey is to appear in court
WILLIAM R. GOTT, 72
CAMPBELL -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Hungarian Presbyterian Church, Youngstown, for
FRANCES HLADON, 91
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Kubina-Yuhasz Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in
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
ARTS
ARTS 'Tetelestai' play set AUSTINTOWN -- St. Joseph Catholic Church will be host to the Passion
AT THE METROPLEX Technology show targets businesses
Free seminars for experts and the general business professional are an addition to the showcase.
CSC Insurance coverage to be cut
The federal judge said that employee benefits were subject to availabilty of funds, and the
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
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John L. Coriston, 51, of 526 Westgate Blvd., Austintown, and
INTERFAITH GATHERING Women celebrate selves, Passover
By LAURIE M. FISHER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Women of faith have celebrated their
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