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BUTLER, PA. County commissioner returns illegal campaign contributions
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) -- A Butler County commissioner has returned $2,500 in illegal campaign
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY March sales decline for cars built at Lordstown plant
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS LORDSTOWN -- Sales of cars made at the Lordstown Assembly Plant declined last
MAHONING COUNTY Financial squeeze forces 33 layoffs
Commissioners said state budget cuts will probably force more local layoffs. By BOB JACKSON
COLLEGE SOFTBALL Good offense helps Penguins pummel sluggish Colonials
YSU had 21 hits to sweep the doubleheader against Robert Morris. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Two in, two to go
Two in, two to go Tennessee and Duke advanced to the Women's Final Four Monday night. The final
Lakeview school district begins trimming budget
CORTLAND -- Emotions ran high Monday as students pleaded with the Lakeview Board of Education to
NILES McKinley document found on eBay
The local library has the 1901 police mug shot of the assassin. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
SALEM Council OKs work on Cunningham Road
A council committee recommended buying two new firetrucks. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
NHL Philadelphia closer to division lead with 6-1 rout of Penguins
Pittsburgh lost to the Flyers for the fourth time in the last 17 days. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Just
SHARON E. State St. pharmacy robbed; Logan Ave. man is assaulted
A Logan Avenue man is accused of injuring his former landlord with a knife. SHARON, Pa. -- Police
Domino effect is designed in food
The design incorporated about 5,000 of the 10,000 food items collected. By DENISE DICK
MAHONING ELECTIONS BOARD High bidder gets kit contract
The board will pay more than $9,000 for the kits. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Four Spartans cope with their busy schedules
Free time is a luxury for Brian Katz, Katie Leone, Jeremy DeLorenzo and Mike Bestic. By TOM
Why are we still talking about the lead problem?
Opinion: We should have known better, but when it comes to the safety of children, hope does spring eternal
YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL Write-ins ineligible to run in primary
The two can run in the November general election. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Car strikes 3 girls in Hubbard, killing one
HUBBARD -- One girl is dead and two others were in St. Elizabeth Health Center Friday night after
Tennessee, Duke first to Final Four
The Lady Vols routed Villanova and the Blue Devils defeated Texas Tech. ASSOCIATED PRESS
PITTSBURGH Howland courted by UCLA, his 'dream job'
He later talked to his current players, but no one is saying what was discussed. PITTSBURGH (AP)
FIRST PLACE Key merger figure retires from bank
He will remain on the board of directors. WARREN -- Jeff Francis, one of the driving forces behind
High school dash athletes exceed speed limit in 2003
Sprinters look to be the focus of the new season. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Trustees, police reach agreement on contract
The pact is retroactive to the first of the year. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
War poses patriotic quandary
Businesses owners question how they should use patriotism in ads. ASSOCIATED PRESS Cindi
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES New Jersey 6, N.Y. Islanders 0 Edmonton 4, Chicago 4, tie Anaheim 3, Vancouver
Youth center opens its doors to teens throughout the Valley
The center offers sports, Internet access, camping and other activities. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
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Major meets
APRIL Friday -- F.E. Cope (girls) Invitational at Salem Reilly Stadium, 4 p.m. Saturday -- Ward
Pit bull bites child
Pit bull bites child WARREN -- Parents of a 4-year-old girl told police their daughter was bitten
INDICTMENTS Columbiana County
A Columbiana County grand jury has indicted the following: Christopher Giles, 27, South Lane,
NEW CASTLE POLICE Chief to start retirement
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Police Chief Victor Cubellis will spend Wednesday, the first full day of his
Cities need the protection
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: President Bush emphasized the need for homeland security Monday during a visit to
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners exclude subsidies for 3 venues
The visitors bureau finally has a new director. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
HUBBARD Township trustees seek $1.1 million grant for sewers in Maplewood Park
First, sanitary sewers and then home construction, a township trustee says. By TIM YOVICH
JOHNSTON TWP. Ohio BCI probes police
A Niles officer is carrying out the administrative duties of police chief. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
YSU FOOTBALL Thiessen solidifies defensive backfield
He is one of three regulars returning for the Penguins. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Mooney makes most of chances
The Cardinals used their aggressiveness to top Chaney, 9-2. By ROBERT J. FUSCO VINDICATOR STAFF
NBA ROUNDUP | Monday's games
Nets 110, Rockets 86 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Richard Jefferson had 30 points, 11 assists and 10
UCLA courts Pitt coach
UCLA courts Pitt coach Pittsburgh coach Ben Howland met with UCLA officials, then with his own
Zoning department notifies trustee of property violations
Officials suspect the problems will be rectified soon. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
Area athletes to watch
Area athletes to watch BOYS Chaney -- Cameron Widget, senior, long jump, high jump; Richard
LAKEVIEW SCHOOLS District begins trimming costs
High school should provide opportunities, not take them away, a student said. By VALERIE BANNER
YANKEES Victory overshadowed by Jeter's injury
The shortstop dislocated his shoulder in a violent collision at third base. TORONTO (AP) -- The
MARQUETTE One loss motivates freshman
Steve Novak's high school career ended on a sour note. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Steve Novak has a long
NEW CASTLE Crane boom breaks free in transit
The swinging boom knocked down poles and power lines. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Police are investigating
YOUNGSTOWN East Side residents on crime: Enough!
East Side patrols will be beefed up, the lieutenant promised. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Support from Valley
Support from Valley k ANN DITULLIO of Boardman is showing her support for the troops by making and
Woman cited after crash
Woman cited after crash YOUNGSTOWN -- After a crash Tuesday afternoon at Mahoning Avenue and Steel
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Devil Rays 6, Red Sox 4 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carl Crawford hit a three-run
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-6-8 Pick 4, 8-0-5-6 Buckeye 5, 3-29-32-
YOUNGSTOWN Rape case will hinge on question of consent
Both the accused and the victim are expected to testify. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Gibson Road work to begin soon
CANFIELD -- Work is set to begin this summer on the controversial Gibson Road improvement project,
Parks supervisor found guilty of sex offense
The defendant had two councilmen testify as character witnesses. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
MASTERS Policy that banned some former winners rescinded
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus talked to Augusta chairman Hootie Johnson. ASSOCIATED PRESS In a
ROUNDUP Monday's other games
Bruins 2, Lightning 2 BOSTON -- Boston's Steve Shields made a key save in overtime to preserve the
Cachet Murray and Amber Bland lead area sprinters for this season
Cachet Murray and Amber Bland top a list of strong state candidates. By MARK W. MILLER
FINAL FOUR 'Nickandkirk' key Jayhawks' run
The duo has helped lead Kansas to back-to-back Final Four appearances. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --
SOUTHWEST OF BAGHDAD: U.S. controls airport
U.S. forces seized the Baghdad airport today in an all-night tank and infantry assault, securing a
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tribe almost pitcher perfect in win over Orioles
Brian Anderson threw eight shutout innings in Cleveland's 3-0 victory. BALTIMORE (AP) -- If first
NEWTON FALLS Funding will help refurbish bridge
The proposed work is not the first major renovation for the 172-year-old structure. By SHERRI L.
COLUMBUS House seeks major changes for colleges
Democrats say they have been told nothing of the plan. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Mileage requirements for trucks increased
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS DETROIT -- Automakers will be forced to make their sport-utility
Germy geraniums call for quarantine
The disease is not expected to affect the supply of geraniums for consumers. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Four Spartans copy with their busy schedules
Free time is a luxury for Brian Katz, Katie Leone, Jeremy DeLorenzo and Mike Bestic. By TOM
YSU Official:No porn found in probe
John Habat has been exonerated of any wrongdoing. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
2 Pennsylvania women arrested on drug charges
2 Pennsylvania women arrested on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Police responding to a possible drug
Associated Press
Associated Press NOT SELLING: Cindi Runowski stands in the patriotic corner of her antique shop in
TRUMBULL COUNTY Citizens prepare to patrol
Those involved in the citizens video patrol will have guidelines to follow. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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TRUMBULL COUNTY Jury selection continues in case of accused officer
If convicted, the Newton Falls police officer faces up to five years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH