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CELEBRITY VISITOR Here's to your health, Valley
Dick Schafrath, head of the Ohio Department of Health's Healthy Ohio, Healthy Communities campaign,
SALEM City nears approval of conflict measure
The state recommended several months ago that the city adopt such a measure. By NORMAN LEIGH
ANNA MOORE, 90
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thompson Funeral Home for Anna Moore, 90, of
Austintown must have more firefighters
Opinion: Austintown must have more firefighters EDITOR: In response to my letter by the Austintown part-
ATHELIUS LAMARK GREEN, 32
YOUNGSTOWN -- A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral
LONNIE MCQUEEN, 47
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Howard Funeral Home for Lonnie McQueen, 47, of
Play tells Anne Frank's haunting story
Christians risked their lives to save their Jewish friends. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
MARY VARGA, 78
BOARDMAN -- Private services were Thursday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home for Mary Varga, 78, of 92
JEAN C. EMILO, 83
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in
PREP BASEBALL Falcons on roll, win 8th straight
Fitch defeated Niles 4-0 in a regular season contest. AUSTINTOWN -- The Austintown Fitch High
MAHONING VALLEY Drivers seeking best deal for gas
Low gasoline supply is one factor driving fuel prices closer to the $2 range. By DON SHILLING and
May turns out to be a month of proclamations
WARREN -- If April is the cruelest month, May might be the busiest. In Trumbull County, May is
Struthers tightens MAC race with 3-1 win over Poland
By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT POLAND -- The Struthers High softball team had plenty to
INA T. SPAITE, 78 Owned Fosnaught City Radio & amp; TV
EAST LIVERPOOL -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in First United Presbyterian Church for Ina T.
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Russell Fields, 32, of 4551 Deer Creek Court, Austintown, and
HARRIETT H. KOSHEBA, 79
SHARON, Pa. -- Private services will be conducted for Harriett H. Kosheba, 79, of 111 Service Ave.,
ALFRED LEE HARMON, 60
WARREN -- Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Hall Funeral Home for Alfred Lee Harmon, 60, of 812
TRUMBULL CO. Ex-deputy indicted on two charges
The former deputy is scheduled to be arraigned on the felony charges May 11. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
MAHONING COUNTY Prosecution: It was road rage
The problems started on I-680 as both cars were headed for Boardman. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Hospitals form plan to help sick infants
Two competing hospitals work together so that sick babies can be treated locally during the strike.
MCDONALD STEEL Workers briefly walk off the job
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN At issue were safety concerns, a union official said. By DON SHILLING
HELEN L. DAILEY, 89
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Charles Church for Helen L. Dailey, 89, of 64
DAVID A. EMERINE II, 32
WARREN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Roberts-Clark Memorial Home for David A. Emerine
JOHN DIRGO, 78
FARRELL, Pa. -- Services will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home, Sharon,
GAIL WHITE Tell the world what's great about Youngstown
"What is great about Youngstown?" That is the question Dr. Willard R. Daggett, president of the
POLAND Indoor ball? Just to practice
The plans need approval from council. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND --
ESTELLE MARIE HARMAN, 96
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services were at 10:30 a.m. today in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Land is OK'd for center
The OSU Extension Service will take up most of the space in the building. By STEPHEN SIFF
As Holocaust survivors age, the arts continue to tell their story.
As Holocaust survivors age, the arts continue to tell their story. By D.A. WILKINSON
YOUNGSTOWN Catholic school chief to leave after 16 years
A search for an interim replacement will soon begin. By RON COLE VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
FORUM NURSES STRIKE | Day 4 Hospital care reassures mothers
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- LaDonna Merriman admits she was
FORUM NURSES STRIKE | Day 4 Care reassures mothers
Forum Health has hired replacement nurses through an employment agency. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
GIRARD Classes resume; pupils relocate
Crews transferred equipment from Girard Intermediate School to Tod Woods. By TIM YOVICH
AARON DEDRIC MCCLAIN, 23
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for Aaron
TRAFICANT INDICTED
The congressman said the investigation has not been good for his health. DAVID SKOLNICK
Goodwill to help Sojourner residents
YOUNGSTOWN -- Residents of Sojourner House, Mahoning County's program for battered people, will
ARENA BOARD Issues linger over purpose
Other questions remain before a site is chosen, a YSU professor says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
YOUNGSTOWN Limbian plans to run for municipal judge
The attorney said he isn't running in the Democratic primary because he didn't want to 'cut up the
YOUNGSTOWN Deli that sold beer, wine in dry district now seeks approval
The state liquor board did not realize the precinct was dry until last year. By DAVID SKOLNICK
SHARON Cousin testifies at hearing for suspect accused in rape
The witness said he didn't know the woman was unconscious when he raped her. By VIRGINIA ROSS
JOSEPH S. BRAUND, 82
SALEM -- Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Damascus Methodist Church for Joseph S. Braund, 82,
KAREN R. CLARK COUCH, 38
WARREN -- Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Mecca Community Church for Karen R. Clark
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN It's no Park Avenue, but he likes it
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- James Sutman Jr. knew he'd have parking
IDA MAE BRANDT, 89
NORTH LIMA -- Services were to be at 11 a.m. today at Davis Funeral Home, Youngstown, for Ida Mae
WILLIAM H. ARMSTRONG, 71
CAMPBELL -- A memorial service was Thursday at Brookfield Cemetery Chapel for William H. Armstrong,
Sentenced for rape
Sentenced for rape WARREN -- A 33-year-old Bon Air Street N.W. man, who has pleaded guilty to five
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Atty. David and Pamela Betras, 1491 Barbie Drive, Boardman, boy, May 3. Carl and
CAMPBELL Bond set at $3.5M in abduction
Police are looking for another suspect in the kidnapping case. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF
GOULARTE, Neal T., 32, of 1615 Fort Hood St., Killeen, Texas (Selby-Cole, Vienna).
GOULARTE, Neal T., 32, of 1615 Fort Hood St., Killeen, Texas (Selby-Cole, Vienna). FIGGINS, Rosie
Cowboys roll behind pitching
Chaney also jumped out to a 4-0 first inning lead against Mooney. BY JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
DEATH RECORD
GOULARTE, Neal T., 32, of 1615 Fort Hood St., Killeen, Texas (Selby-Cole, Vienna). FIGGINS, Rosie
YOUNGSTOWN Catholic schools superintendent takes same position in Chicago
Youngstown's bishop said a search for a new superintendent will begin soon. By RON COLE
NEW CASTLE Father keeps looking for girl
An apartment complex manager believes she saw the 13-year-old girl April 26 in San Antonio, Texas.
Fitch students arrested
Fitch students arrested AUSTINTOWN -- Two more high school students have been arrested as part of
Weight control for kids
Weight control for kids YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Elizabeth Health Center will offer Camp Slimdown, a
YOUNGSTOWN School planners get student input
Architects hope to break ground on the new high school and the expansion of Chaney in August 2002.
New stadium, same old Pirates
PITTSBURGH -- If the Pittsburgh Pirates don't sell another ticket this season, they still are
ISAAC FENDERSON, 62
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Black & amp; Phillips Funeral Home for
MARY FUSCO, 97
BOARDMAN -- Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. in
QUESTIONS ANSWERED, QUEST ENDS Missing no more
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- After 34 years of uncertainty, the remains of
YOUNGSTOWN Robber gets 18 years in prison
One assailant had a shotgun barrel pointed at the victim's face. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Fire destroys company
Fire destroys company GREENVILLE, Pa. -- An area steel products company was destroyed by fire
SHIRLEY J. SCOTT-MCRAE, 67
YOUNGSTOWN -- A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mason Funeral Home for Shirley J.
BOARDMAN Zoning board denies request for after-the-fact variance
The owners have 30 days to appeal the ruling. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Douglas deserves chance to prove his capabilities
Opinion: We should know better than to expect miracles when it comes to government, but even the most
YOUNGSTOWN Board of control
Severance of $1,536 for Gwendolyn Lane, a police clerk, who retired Feb. 2. Buying two used cars
MINERAL RIDGE At Soap Box Derby rally race, youths can expect fast track
MINERAL RIDGE -- The Mahoning Valley will have its first Soap Box Derby rally race Saturday and
JOHN HENRY GRACE SR., 75
YOUNGSTOWN -- Services will be at noon Saturday at Black & amp; Phillips funeral Home for John
WILLIAM J. CHRISLIP, 81
AUSTINTOWN -- Private services were today at Rossi Bros. Funeral Home for William J. Chrislip, 81,
Former chief files appeal of board's firing him
An attorney says the decision to remove the fire chief from office is an 'abuse of discretion.' By
JOHN FAMOR, 85
GIRARD -- Services were this morning at McClurkin Funeral Home for John Famor, 85, of 325 Iowa Ave.,
ABOVE THE REST
ABOVE THE REST County seniors Columbiana County Educational Service Center recognized high
SALEM Speaker to kids: Go past success
Not everyone can be a first-round draft pick, but everyone can make a difference in someone's life,
GIRARD SCHOOLS Officials address parents' concerns
A letter from the city health department says there's no reason to keep Prospect Elementary School
A POOR CHOICE FOR DRUG CZAR
Opinion: St. Petersburg Times: The man President Bush reportedly has chosen to head the Office of National
Diligence brings results
Police would like to see punishment at the end of the line for those who sell alcohol to underage
INDICTMENTS Grand jury's decisions
The Trumbull County grand jury also indicted the following people on charges as listed Thursday in
THOMAS R. SHEPHERD JR., 39
WARREN -- Services will be at noon Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge, for Thomas R.