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NHL ROUNDUP Saturday's other games

Red Wings 2, Avalanche 0 DENVER -- The rivalry between Detroit and Colorado took an ugly turn when

HUBBARD Investing losses lead to changes

An internal audit is being called successful. An external audit by a CPA is next. By TIM YOVICH

Here's the verdict: We're exhausted!

The press corps will be glad when the trial is over. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER

RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Marin to speak at tourney banquet

Those of you who never witnessed Jack Marin in action on the basketball court missed out on a real

YSU

YSU Penguin pitchers baffle Akron NILES -- Six Youngstown State pitchers combined to allow four

Votaw-Laughner engagement is revealed

SALEM -- Alan and Darlene Votaw of 13041 W. South Range Road are announcing the engagement of their

FUGITIVES OF THE WEEK The Moores

The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public to help find the

NCAA should give MAC more respect

NCAA should give MAC more respect Fanfare: Now that my Kent State Golden Flashes have advanced

Paper boy becomes money man in NFL

Youngstown native Dominic Corsell oversees the salary cap for the 49ers. By TOM WILLIAMS

SCOTT SHALAWAY The mole story about curious ridges

Certain phenomena, at certain times of year, generate a spate of mail and phone calls. The latest

HANDICAP PARKING Police officers say people frequently abuse permits

The fines can be stiff if you are caught parking in an area reserved for the handicapped.

65TH DISTRICT Voters discuss candidate names, not issues

Issues are not a priority with some of the voters in the race for the 65th House seat in Trumbull

Laurie Kragness to be bride of Ryan L. Saul

Announcement is being made by Jan Kragness of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Ray Kragness of Littleton,

WHAT'S DOING?

EVENTS A Men's and Women's Recreational Day will be April 20, at the Bieber Farm on Western

KEYSTONE CLIPS River group plans cleanup

The Shenango River Watchers will hold its first cleanup of the year April 6, concentrating on an

June wedding set by Miss Wimer, Mr. Popovich

Plans for the early summer wedding of Laura A. Wimer and Stevan Popovich, both of 3896 Wyndham Ridge

Gordon James center closing shows need for new thinking

Opinion: At first glance, it seemed that members of the Howland Board of Education got carried away in trying

YOUNGSTOWN Police department adds social worker to its staff

By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- It began in 2000 as a call by more than

PESTERED BY PESTS Getting bugged?

Roaches are hard to eliminate, and they will eat just about anything in your house. By REBECCA

Guard heads off on new mission

The 838th Military Police Company, based in Austintown, leaves for Fort Dix, N.J., on Monday. By

Rafeedie-Haar wedding set for early December

YOUNGSTOWN -- Husam and Salwa Rafeedie, 108 Manchester Ave., are announcing the engagement of their

Nogay-VanAlmen wedding plans are revealed

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Announcement of the engagement of Amy M. Nogay and Robert J. VanAlmen, both of

MERCER, PA. Teen-age mayor to discuss movies on Oscar telecast

The Mercer mayor will be sharing television time with the likes of Mikhail Gorbachev and Donald

PENNSYLVANIA Bear tips

Mark Ternent, a Pennsylvania Game Commission black bear biologist, offered three suggestions to keep

TMH pre-med program

TMH pre-med program WARREN -- Forum Health's Trumbull Memorial Hospital offers a summer

Loree-Cummings troth announced by their parents

The engagement of Michele Kathleen Loree, a daughter of Kathleen and Stephen Loree, 3943 Risher

HERMITAGE Firefighters seek funds for truck

The fire department has already raised half the cost of the new pumper. By HAROLD GWIN

Reporter's 'notebook' overstepped boundaries

Opinion: Reporter's 'notebook' overstepped boundaries EDITOR: Let me make it clear that I am anything but

LIMELIGHT | Awards, achievements

SHARON -- Winner Advertising has won gold and silver awards from the Akron Club Printing House

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Angels for Animals

Angels for Animals GREENFORD -- Angels for Animals Officer Dan Lewis and canine officer Barkley

A voice for all women

By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER WARREN -- If Kay Fisher had been alive during Harriet

NFL No rest for 49er brass who administer cap

Salary cap concerns keep San Francisco executives busy during the off-season. By TOM WILLIAMS

PROMOTIONS | HONORS

PROMOTIONS | HONORS Falfas becomes master sergeant VIENNA -- Air Force Master Sgt. John A.

MLS ROUNDUP Saturday's games

Fire 2, Columbus 0 COLUMBUS -- Columbus defender Chad McCarty scored an own goal and Josh Wolff

Parents announce Kortes-Medvec wedding plans

The engagement of Christine Kortes, 476 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, and Daniel Medvec, 260 Elm

DiLullo-Canter engagement is announced

STRUTHERS -- Donald and Marie DiLullo, 5745 Clingan Road, are announcing the engagement of their

KATIN SHIELDS BRANDON MILLER

KATIN SHIELDS BRANDON MILLER NEGRIL, Jamaica -- The Caves Resort was the setting at sunset Feb. 16

BEAUTY PAGEANT If you go

What: Beauty pageant featuring male political, business and community leaders from Lawrence County.

Miss Notareschi to be bride of Matthew Colla

Announcement of the engagement of Jennifer Notareschi, 5851/2 Maplewood St., Struthers, and Matthew

Parents announce Cross-Perdue engagement

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Waymond N. Cross Sr., 289 Mumford Circle, are announcing the engagement

Janine Zinz to be bride of Jeffery Brown

The engagement of Janine R. Zinz and Jeffery D. Brown, both of Adenlee, Fairfax, Va., is being

LAWRENCE COUNTY It may be a drag, but it's for a good cause

Contestants must dress in drag and perform in a talent competition. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

Golden Flashes have the right stuff

While we waited for the rest of the country to embrace the Cinderella run to the Elite Eight by Kent

Rudnicki 50th anniversary is celebrated

AUSTINTOWN -- A dinner party was held March 23 at Theodore's in Mineral Ridge to honor Mr. and Mrs.

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Richard and Christina Marshall, 15134 Berlin Station Road, Berlin Center, boy, March

BOATING

BOATING Title craft anywhere COLUMBUS -- Many Ohio boaters will now find it easier to obtain

LOCAL

LOCAL Antiquarian Book Fair CUYAHOGA FALLS -- The Akron Antiquarian Book Fair will be held

LEADERS

LEADERS Women through the ages Hatshepsut, queen of Egypt, 15th century B.C.:Pharaoh of Egypt

SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. Watershed symposium is set

The event will focus on treating runoff from abandoned mines. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- The Slippery

What's best age to start school?

With kindergarten more demanding than ever, some educators recommend younger children wait a year

Animal Welfare League to hold fund-raiser

Animal Welfare League to hold fund-raiser WARREN -- The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County

TRAFICANT TRIAL A case of no horse sense?

The prosecution presented its case. Now it's the congressman's turn. By PATRICIA MEADE

AMY SMITH JAMES DEMARCO

AMY SMITH JAMES DEMARCO YOUNGSTOWN -- Amy Lynn Smith and James Joseph DeMarco were married at 1

Impact of trash is focus of youth art contest

Impact of trash is focus of youth art contest NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Lawrence County Chapter of PA

Amnesty: a bad idea -- again

Opinion: President Bush is being prevailed upon to issue another immigration amnesty, as a gesture of good

JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Improved training helps Trimbur earn swim honors

CLARION, Pa. -- A specialized weight-training program, coupled with a personal dedication to

CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County

The burglary of a bar is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime: Burglary and

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the

K'Nex, the popular children's construction toy, took off after it was rejected by Mattel and Hasbro.

NEW CASTLE Officials fear end of funds for public housing patrols

Officials say that regular patrol officers will have to do the duty formerly done by officers paid

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

NCAA TOURNAMENT EAST REGIONAL Semifinals At Raleigh, N.C. Saturday South Carolina 79, Drake

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Dragoon(B Miller)9.003.605.40 Magic Marker N(W Case

ADVERTISING

ADVERTISING CANFIELD -- Innis Maggiore Group, an advertising and public relations firm, has

ROLLING STOCK Hermitage VFD

The Hermitage Volunteer Fire Department maintains 14 pieces of rolling stock in three stations. The

Women played key roles in Trumbull County's history

Some were leaders in their fields. WARREN -- Trumbull County has a wealth of women who've helped

GORDON D. JAMES CAREER CENTER Founder decries school's closing

The career center operates on tuition per student, while property owners in TCTC districts pay an

JACK WOLLITZ Local tips for pros comes into question

An interesting Internet dialogue has been percolating recently on the topic of whether it is fair

JAMES DULLEY Cutting utility bills Possibilities are endless for greenhouse kits

Q. I want a small, relatively inexpensive do-it-yourself greenhouse kit for growing plants. I need

NEW MIDDLETOWN Names in book let vets begin a new chapter

Linked forever by a single moment on a Vietnamese battlefield, two men find each other again, 30

YOUNGSTOWN Domestic-related caseload

The Youngstown Police Department Crisis Intervention Unit handles thousands of cases each year.

NBA ROUNDUP Saturday's games

Hawks 112, Bulls 96 ATLANTA -- Jason Terry scored 23 points and matched a career-high with 13

McKenna-Orofino wedding is set for July 13

YOUNGSTOWN -- Elizabeth and Joseph Orofino, 1747 Ridgelawn Ave., are announcing the engagement of

AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, 7 p.m., township hall, 82 Ohltown Road, Austintown.

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Moore, 36, of 1012 Summit St., New Castle, and Jaime

KINDERGARTEN Cutoff dates

June 1: Indiana. July 1: Missouri. Aug. 1: Ohio (optional) Aug. 15: Alaska. Aug. 31:

MIKE BRAUN Avoiding run-ins: the bear essentials

Pennsylvania game officials are cautioning state residents to be aware of one of the Keystone

Conway-Slanina wedding is set for early June

VIENNA TOWNSHIP -- Rich and Gloria Conway, 5430 Smith-Stewart Road, are announcing the engagement of

Coppola- Clyde wedding date to be June 22

STRUTHERS -- Richard and Carole Coppola, 158 Grimm Heights Ave., are announcing the engagement of

COLUMBIANA CO. Chamber survey reveals concerns

Affordable utilities and a lack of qualified workers are among the concerns. By NORMAN LEIGH

Public safety demands a concealed carry law

Opinion: Public safety demands a concealed carry law EDITOR: If the 9-11 tragedy has shown America

MAHONING VALLEY Auto dealers lure buyers via the Web

Many people find the car they want without setting foot on a sales lot. By DON SHILLING

Gretchen Baal, Kevin Chuey to wed May 25

Announcement is being made of the coming marriage of Gretchen Baal, 6509 Marsol Road, Mayfield

Allison Balciar to be bride of Jarred Finney

CANFIELD -- Announcement is being made by Diane and Paul Balciar, 96 Oak Tree Drive, of the

DIANE RICH ROBERT CISZEWSKI JR.

DIANE RICH ROBERT CISZEWSKI JR. CAMPBELL -- Diane Lucia Rich and Robert J. Ciszewski Jr. were

SHARON DOVALA JAMES DITATA

SHARON DOVALA JAMES DITATA YOUNGSTOWN -- The Chapel of Friendly Bells provided the setting for the

Yo-Mah-O Chapter plans April event

BOARDMAN -- Yo-Mah-O chapter, International Association of Administrative Professionals, is inviting

ABC correspondent to speak at campus event

SHARON, Pa. -- Ann Compton, chief Washington correspondent for ABC News, will present the fourth

Wedding planned by Miss McClain, Louis Galich

POLAND -- William and Agatha VanBrocklin, 21 Fieldstone Drive, are announcing the engagement of

INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go The visitor center and the two historical buildings are open from 9 a.m.

'DAUGHTER OF IRELAND' Second book takes readers back to ancient, mystical time

The book by a former Youngstown Vindicator columnist combines prose, poetry, history and myth. By

Bats and mice are bigger problems

Since it is illegal to kill bats, they must be removed from a home. They might not have six legs,

Parents announce plans for wedding of Miss Krantz, Mr. Neuenschwander

MASSILLON -- Joan and David Krantz, 2315 Carlyle St., are revealing plans for the summer wedding of

ESPIONAGE Risking his life for cash: a look at an American spy

New book tells the life story of Robert Hanssen, the seemingly normal American turned double agent.

Miss Lucarell, James Jackson set wedding date

The engagement of Danielle Marie Lucarell of Canfield and James Richard Jackson of Struthers is

Who's Who plans fund-raising event

MINERAL RIDGE -- Who's Who of Youngstown Direct Rent Program will sponsor its annual fund-raiser and

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7668 Glenwood Ave., Boardman, 11 a.m. to 4

Pamela Ferreri, C.J. Dailey plan June 15 rite

NEWTON FALLS -- Pamela Ferreri and C.J. Dailey, both of 14450 County Line Road, are announcing their

Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Far From Home:

JLY plans brunch, style show

Proceeds will support community service projects. BOARDMAN -- Mr. Anthony's will be the setting

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