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Harsanye 50th marked by cruise and family event
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Alex W. Harsanye, 531 Moherman Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding
YOUNGSTOWN Cyclist to hit road for charity
The college student plans to pedal 100 miles a day to raise $50,000 for Special Olympics. By PETER
Kent-Severn nuptials are set for mid-July
Announcement is being made by Joseph and Rosemary Kent, 1864 Chapel Hill Drive, Youngstown, and John
HONORS
HONORS Dubos lauded John J. Dubos, son of John M. and Rosemary Dubos of Boardman, finished first
Last-ditch talks fail; workers strike St. E's
By RON COLE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Joe and Brenda Nyland's plan for Saturday was
JENNIFER LEWIS MATTHEW MARIANO
JENNIFER LEWIS MATTHEW MARIANO HUBBARD -- A reception was held at Willow Creek in Girard in honor
OHSAA makes right call
Heaven knows, we've taken our fair share of shots at the Ohio High School Athletic Association from
CURBSTONE COACHES Hall of Fame
William "Dibbie" DeAngelo (Contribution to sports) A graduate of The Rayen School, he was one of
Plea will bench major player in politics
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- J.J. Cafaro, the multimillionaire
RENEÉ KOLAT MATTHEW BROPHY
RENEÉ KOLAT MATTHEW BROPHY WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Rene & eacute; Kolat, daughter of Mr. and
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Heart &
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Heart & amp;
Cunninghams mark 50th at Lucianno's
CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Norman Cunningham of 22 Hood Drive celebrated their golden wedding
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Bata Shoe Museum Location: 327 Bloor St. West, Toronto. Admission (in Canadian money):
COURTS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Corey Telshaw, 29, of 3830 Main St., Mineral Ridge, and Pamela
STANDINGS Mahoning Valley Trap League
Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club473 Fish & amp; Game Club of Vienna469 New Middletown
HUBBARD Events to mark how city began
Hubbard's bicentennial celebration will be fun for all ages, the chairwoman promises. By TIM
Companies caught between the road and a high price
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Fuel price increases are hitting area
District's seat in Congress may be lost because of Traficant's indictment
Opinion: District's seat in Congress may be lost because of Traficant's indictment EDITOR: Bertram de
SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULES
SATURDAY BASEBALL Boardman 10, Ursuline 5 LINESCORE BOARDMAN 10, URSULINE 5
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
CANDIDATES Profiles
Three Democrats and two Republicans are vying for the post as Lawrence County sheriff. An *
Company opens plant
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER HOWLAND -- Dan
Driscoll-Bacon wedding to be at St. Columba
POLAND -- Announced by Nancy and Donald D. Driscoll Sr., 7235 N. Lima Road, is the engagement of
LAWRENCE COUNTY Judicial candidates
Three people are vying for a seat as Lawrence County's fourth judge. The position was created last
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beene celebrate golden anniversary at reception
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beene of 647 W. Heights Ave. were honored April 21 at a reception
LISBON Complex to house troubled women
State and federal grants are paying for most of the undertaking. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
Goists honored at family dinner for 60th jubilee
HUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Goist of Hubbard were honored May 12 at a family dinner at the
Events to mark how city began
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HUBBARD -- Nancy Praznik is not only the wife of Mayor
Hounding owners to follow the rules
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- John Klenec, deputy dog warden for Mahoning
HELPING HANDS Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency is the resource for volunteer recruitment, placement and management in the
LAWRENCE COUNTY Sheriff candidates plan new approach to job
Three Democrats and two Republicans are seeking nominations for the sheriff's race. By LAURE
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
PITTSBURGH PIRATES Today -- at Milwaukee, 2 p.m. Monday -- at Milwaukee, 1 p.m. Tuesday -- St.
WHAT'S DOING?
SPECIAL EVENTS The Medina Count Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will host a
Book signing
Book signing BOARDMAN -- Alison Leslie Gold will sign copies of her book, "Anne Frank Remembered:
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of May 13: TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard, 2
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY XL.B. Circle, Past Matrons of Miriam Circle, OES, will meet at noon at Austin Manor with
FUND-RAISER Struthers Rotary Club schedules golf outing
The Struthers Rec Center Youth Organization will be among the club projects to benefit from the
MIKE BRAUN Programs that help waterfowl need aid
There is legislation brewing in the U.S. Congress that bears watching by, and possibly some
RECALL Dehumidifiers
What: About 100,000 Goldstar, General Electric and Sears Kenmore portable dehumidifiers manufactured
Lewis-Gesacion engagement is announced
TAMPA, Fla. -- Gary and Marilyn Lewis of Tampa, formerly of Boardman, are announcing the engagement
BEST SELLERS Top rankings
The authors maintain that few Germans resisted the regime, however, because they were seduced by the
YOUNGSTOWN Last-ditch talks fail; workers strike St. E's
Strikes at the Mahoning Valley's two largest health care systems have put nearly 1,700 workers on
3 health screenings
3 health screenings STRUTHERS -- Three health screenings will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fortnightly VI to hold installation
HUBBARD -- Members of Fortnightly VI Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Jane
REFERENDUMS
REFERENDUMS State ballot questions QUESTION 1: "Shall the Constitution of Pennsylvania be
Mercer County agency plans sale
Funds will provide services and programs throughout the county communities. MERCER, Pa. -- The
A Mother's Day Prayer
Opinion: Because most Americans observe the Sabbath on Sundays, it is no wonder that Mother's Day is
CAREER PATHS
RESTAURANTS YOUNGSTOWN -- Betty J. Marshall, a Youngstown native, has been appointed chief
Kaylin Shimmin, 3, above, celebrates with her mother, Michele, in the Mother's Day Look-Alike
Kaylin Shimmin, 3, above, celebrates with her mother, Michele, in the Mother's Day Look-Alike
J.J. CAFARO | Analysis Plea will bench major player in game of politics
The Valley's heavy hitter in Washington is stepping back from the political spotlight. By DAVID
Nicalek-DeSantis wedding is set for July 14
STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Nicalek Sr., 178 Parkway St., are announcing the engagement of
UPMC plans to honor 14 nurses at event
UPMC plans to honor 14 nurses at event CLARK, Pa. -- UPMC will honor 14 nurses for their
SWEEP Spartans bash top teams
Boardman defeated two state-ranked squads. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BOARDMAN --
Holderman-Lazar wedding plans are announced
STRUTHERS -- Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Holderman, 212 Poland Ave., are announcing plans for the upcoming
EASTER SEAL Golf classic scheduled to tee off on June 18
A variety of prizes will be available to participants. WARREN -- The 2001 Easter Seal Golf Classic
VETERANS
VETERANS Recognition luncheon The annual Armed Forces recognition luncheon, sponsored by the
GETTING IN TOUCH
GETTING IN TOUCH More information The Northwest Territories government can be reached at (867)
Induction ceremony held by TOPS
McDONALD -- The installation of officers for McDonald TOPS Chapter took place during the
Smith-Tarajack wedding to be held in Michigan
POLAND --Announced by Paulette Tarajack, 41 Orchard Drive, are plans for the upcoming marriage of
KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Video artist Viola's exhibit opens
An exhibition by Bill Viola, the world's foremost video artist, opens today and continues through
PENNSYLVANIA 2 state issues on ballot
Voters should look for the questions at the top of their election ballots. By HAROLD GWIN
AUSTINTOWN Teamwork, leadership displayed by youth
St. Anne's Church was host to the League of Champions flag football tournament. By BILL SULLIVAN
Shaker Square is better than ever
The face-lift has been completed, the bandages are off, and the patient is more beautiful than ever.
Indictment alleges Traficant promoted product for favors
Cafaro's company gave the congressman money for improvements to Traficant's houseboat and later to
SCOTT SHALAWAY Orioles offer color, song and pest control
The cardinal-sized bird was only 10 yards away, but it was backlit so even with binoculars I
BLOOD DRIVES
MONDAY Struthers Presbyterian Church, 110 Poland Ave., Struthers, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY
Retired barber reports being beaten, robbed
Retired barber reports being beaten, robbed YOUNGSTOWN-- A 72-year-old retired barber was beaten
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Fusco is named to college hall
Nice guys finish first! Retired Westminster College football coach Dr. Joseph B. Fusco has been
SECTIONAL TENNIS All in the family: Howland prevails
Brothers Kevin and Ryan Trapp delivered Howland its first sectional doubles tennis title in 23
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes U.S. composers get spotlight
American composers have left their mark in musical literature with an outstanding collection of
FARRELL City council
There are five candidates running in the May 15 primary for the Democratic nomination for four city
LAWRENCE COUNTY Candidates for judge stress their experience
The position was created last year to ease backlogs in the court system. By LAURE CIOFFI
STAGE REVIEW TNT visits the '50s with 'The Taffetas'
An air of nostalgia filled the theater for an evening of light music and close harmonies. By GARRY
CONGRESS Votes this week
How local legislators voted this past week: HOUSE BUDGET Budget Conference Report (Resolution
DISTRICT JUSTICE Lawrence County
Two candidates are seeking the six-year term for the District Justice 3-04 which serves Neshannock,
SHARON SHANKS | The Cosmos Want to see Mercury? Just look to the west
I've sometimes wondered which came first: the planet or the god. We teach that the five planets we
By REBECCA SLOAN
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Summer's almost here, and it won't be long before
FAONEO ball honors officers
LIBERTY -- The Filipino-American Organization of Northeastern Ohio celebrated its 14th anniversary
Open house scheduled for municipal building
Open house scheduled for municipal building HERMITAGE -- Hermitage city officials are ready to
KEYSTONE CLIPS Edinboro plans annual Highland hoopla
Can you play the bagpipe or do a highland dance? If so, Edinboro, Pa., is the place for you to be
BOARDMAN SWEEP Spartans bash top teams
Boardman defeated two state-ranked squads. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BOARDMAN --
Eagles 213 Auxiliary to seat slate
YOUNGSTOWN -- A joint installation of officers will be held at 6 p.m. May 19 by the Fraternal Order
JACK WOLLITZ Ebb and flow of water life: Eat -- or be eaten
This is the time of year that a lot of aquatic dramas are played out around the perimeters of area
JAMES DULLEY Cutting your utility bills Solar heating kits are popular, effective
Q. I want more months of use from my swimming pool, and I enjoy really warm water. The cost to
DiLullo-Barker wedding date is made known
YOUNGSTOWN -- A late-spring wedding is being planned by Francine DiLullo of Youngstown, a daughter
BIRTHS
SALEM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Heather Earl, 1065 Newgarden Ave., Salem, boy, May 11 Warren and Donna
CONTROLLER Mercer County
Two Republicans and one Democrat are vying for the office of Mercer County Controller being vacated
MAHONING COUNTY State investigators probe building inspection office
Mahoning County will make changes to the building department soon. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Mulinix is invited to Reds' pre-draft tryout
ALLIANCE -- Rick Mulinix of Beloit meets all of the requirements for becoming a professional
Problems still plaguing building inspection office
Opinion: Is it unreasonable to expect a government agency to get its act together in eight months? We think
Jackson-Wright engagement is made known
YOUNGSTOWN -- Announcing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Joyce Jackson and Eric Wright, both
AGENDA
MONDAY Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp., 3 p.m., 4th Floor, Commerce Building,
Motorist killed in crash
CANFIELD -- A motorist was killed near Ellsworth on Saturday morning when his minivan collided with
Wedding planned by Tracy Stacy, Matthew Niemla
CORTLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stacy, 201 Robbie Run, are announcing the engagement of their
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Dumpy Beach27.8011.202.80 Kentucky Tross(D Ward)4.202.40