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LEADERS
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Road-salt usage
Road-salt usage RAVENNA -- Officials with the Ohio Department of Transportation's District 4,
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 2nd--Classic La (Rowland)3.202.402.20 Bartko (L.Gonzalez)3.603.20
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland:
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN April 21 Theft: A man in the 7500
NOTEBOOK From Churchill Downs
New owners, big plans: The new owners of Domestic Dispute have plans for the colt that go beyond
MERCER COUNTY Judicial candidates
Questionnaires were sent to the 126 members of the Mercer County Bar Association asking them to
SERVICES Michael Hartzell
SERVICES Michael Hartzell Funeral: 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley
GIANT EAGLE LPGA CLASSIC Ohio kind to defending champion
Mi Hyun Kim participated in the tournament's media day Monday at Squaw Creek. By PETE MOLLICA
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-3-0 Pick 4, 3-2-4-5 Buckeye 5, 4-7-16-
LAWRENCE COUNTY 4-H volunteers gear for auction
VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County 4-H volunteers are gathering
"Today, on the birthday of Saddam Hussein, let us start the democratic process for the children of
Opinion: "Today, on the birthday of Saddam Hussein, let us start the democratic process for the children of
HELOISE Top favorite kind of pasta with popular spaghetti sauce
Dear Heloise: Your column recently mentioned your mother's recipe for spaghetti sauce, but the
BOARDMAN Officials issue permit for new Sam's Club
Construction could begin at any time. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN
MERCER COUNTY Grocery store clerk gets 18 months of jail time for fraudulent refunds
A Farrell man is going to prison for preparing to distribute cocaine. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Day drawings: Pick 3, 9-6-7 Pick 4, 0-5-4-9 Night drawings: Pick 3:
YOUNGSTOWN Man receives probation in drug trafficking case
Prosecutors recommended probation because the man helped in other cases. By BOB JACKSON
BAZETTA Firing of police chief is illegal, lawyer says
The former chief plans to fight his termination. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) April 24 New Jersey 3, Tampa Bay
Joe Lane Memorial Rally in the Ridge
Joe Lane Memorial Rally in the Ridge Soap Box Derby Rally Results Saturday, April 26 Stock
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Division WLTPtsGFGA Columbus211743 Chicago102543 New
Lawyer indicted in run-in with state trooper
The original charge has a maximum 18-month prison sentence. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York205.800--z-8-2L-17-213-30-0
MAHONING COUNTY Tablack: Officials need to keep funding airport
The treasurer said commissioners need a long-range plan for airport funding. By BOB JACKSON
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
NATIONAL LEAGUE DIAMONDBACKS 7, MARLINS 1 FLORIDAARIZONA abrhbiabrhbi Pierre cf4110Cunsell
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS AUTO RACING NASCAR--Suspended driver Brian Rose indefinitely from its
She gets a kick out of karate
The 69-year-old doesn't accept excuses about why people don't take karate. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Spokesman says suspect was talking
At 18, the homicide suspect stole and torched his girlfriend's car. & lt;a
KENTUCKY DERBY Idaho is a home for this star colt
Buddy Gil's old Kentucky home is Hagerman, Idaho, where he was raised. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --
CORTLAND Changes in store next fall in the Lakewood district
Middle and high school pupils will ride the same bus next year. By VALERIE BANNER VINDICATOR
Police say the suspect may be trying to gather enough cash to go to Florida.
Police say the suspect may be trying to gather enough cash to go to Florida. By MARALINE KUBIK
INTERNET MUSIC Group sends warnings to file swappers
A recording industry trade association steps up efforts to stop downloading. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 10, Kansas City 9 Baltimore 7, Tampa Bay 4 Chicago
YOUNGSTOWN Charter panel faces deadline to suggest changes
A vote on city charter changes must be this November or November 2005. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
WARREN Slow sales force WCI to lay off 169
WARREN -- WCI Steel idled its hot strip mill and laid off 169 hourly employees this week because of
AROUND THE HORN Monday's games
Diamondbacks 7, Marlins 1 PHOENIX -- Junior Spivey went 3-for-5 with his first home run of the
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David T. Peruch, 33, of 1730 Sable Lane, Mount Prospect, Ill.,
Here are the projects the Ohio Department of Transportation is working on this week in Mahoning and
Here are the projects the Ohio Department of Transportation is working on this week in Mahoning and
BUCHEIT TRIAL Lawyer: Why was old wood offered for use?
The jury resumed deliberations today. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND --
Today is Wednesday, April 30, the 120th day of 2003. There are 245 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, April 30, the 120th day of 2003. There are 245 days left in the year. On this
Expansion planned at downtown center
Expansion planned at downtown center k DOWNTOWN Youngstown's redevelopment agency will propose an
Officers mourn one of their own
Single-officer patrols are commonplace in the city. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
YOUNGSTOWN OFFICER'S SLAYING Cabbies saw quick shooting
Police say the suspect may be trying to gather enough cash to go to Florida. By MARALINE KUBIK
Botanical name: Magnolia (liliiflora x stellata) cultivars include: "Ann," "Betty," "Jane,"
Botanical name: Magnolia (liliiflora x stellata) cultivars include: "Ann," "Betty," "Jane,"
SOCIAL SECURITY
Q: I am going to retire at age 62 in July of this year. I know there is an $11,520 limit on my
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL MONDAY'S SCORES Chaney 15, Rayen 1 Campbell 7, Wilson 0 Fitch 6, Mooney 5 Boardman
Warrant IDs Koliser in wounding
There is a bullet still lodged in Rowe's body, his father says. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
PGA TOUR STATISTICS
PGA TOUR STATISTICS Scoring Average 1, Tiger Woods, 68.47. 2, Mike Weir, 69.07. 3, Davis Love
PIAA Private school success at issue
In the last two seasons, private schools have won 13 of 16 state basketball titles. ASSOCIATED
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Eastgate Regional Council of Governments Technical Advisory committee, 10 a.m.,
Mill Creek board: Spare the trees, don't spoil the forest
Opinion: Mill Creek board: Spare the trees, don't spoil the forest EDITOR: Spare the ax. The other day
Workshop will benefit first-time home buyers
Workshop will benefit first-time home buyers A first-time home buyers workshop will take place
Sometimes it's easier to express one's own feelings using someone else's words. So, for the mother
Sometimes it's easier to express one's own feelings using someone else's words. So, for the mother
McDonald's Stanley strong
& lt;a href=mailto:scalzo@vindy.com & gt;By JOE SCALZO & lt;/a & gt; VINDICATOR
KO DRUGS HIGH SCHOOL BOXING 40 bouts Wednesday at Hubbard High gym
Director Chuck Nelson said the tournament has been beneficial. HUBBARD -- The first night of the
GAIL WHITE Reeve's Superman character runs deep, his wife says
"Life is not easy. No one ever promised that it would be. Life throws curve balls," says Dana Reeve,
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS York is impressed by Stanford's Kwame Harris
Owner John York said the big offensive lineman has intelligence and is special. By TOM WILLIAMS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Results of forest fire probe turned over to prosecutor
The prosecutor's office will determine whether to file charges in the matter. By NORMAN LEIGH
Goodwill Industries to hold banquet
BOARDMAN -- Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries will hold its annual awards banquet May 8 at Mr.
Icefall or camp? I'll take ladder
By DR. JASON FOUGHT SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Two weeks ago, Paul Giorgio, the leader of our
COLUMBUS Funding plan needs study, says chief of state schools
The House plan ties school attendance to state funding. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
BOARDMAN Nursing home workers plan to set up pickets
BOARDMAN -- Unionized workers at Beeghly Oaks Nursing Home on Market Street planned to set up
Valenzuela is back in the Derby
Patrick Valenzuela will continue on the comeback trail aboard Kafwain. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --
"There are not many people who have a bonding like [police officers] have. ... They're depending on
"There are not many people who have a bonding like [police officers] have. ... They're depending on
Berry, Michaelis earn student-athlete awards
One is a softball player, the other a distance runner. YOUNGSTOWN -- Junior Amanda Berry and
Former Pride player kept away
Bland is no longer allowed to assist at practices. BOARDMAN -- School officials say although a
4-H volunteers collect items for coming auction
NEW CASTLE, Pa., -- Lawrence County 4-H volunteers are gathering donated items for their upcoming
Dirty work, a dirty trick and a practically clean getaway perplex the protagonists of three new
Dirty work, a dirty trick and a practically clean getaway perplex the protagonists of three new
The next LeBron?
The next LeBron? Fifteen-year-old O.J. Mayo, who already is being compared with LeBron James, has
REVIEW | 'Random Family' Coming-of-age story takes place on mean streets of South Bronx
The characters have brutal, fast-paced lives. By PAULINE M. MILLARD ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
Animal-cruelty charges
Animal-cruelty charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested Lydia D. Mayfield, 31, of 625 W. LaClede Ave.
Valley winners in math competition
Valley winners in math competition CLEVELAND -- Pupils from the Mahoning Valley won top prizes in
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP Monday's games
76ers 96, Hornets 87 NEW ORLEANS -- Allen Iverson's 22 points were his lowest total in the series,
MERCER COUNTY Bar association members rate judicial candidates
County voters will elect two common pleas judges in one election. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Seven of the
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox They shouldn't live quite so close her family
Dear Annie: After graduating from college, I moved from Canada to the United States, where I met my
REGISTRATIONS 2003-04 school year
Following are dates and times for registration at the schools listed. In most cases, parents must
YOUNGSTOWN OFFICER'S SLAYING Cops keep heat on suspect
Police say the suspect may be trying to gather enough cash to go to Florida. By MARALINE KUBIK
Who makes the rules? It shouldn't be children
Opinion: Who makes the rules? It shouldn't be children EDITOR: This is in response to the writer who
Owner pleased
Owner pleased Nothing pleases San Francisco 49ers owner John York more than meeting intelligent,
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS
SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS Honors college admission LIBERTY -- Liberty High School senior Jennifer
PENNSYLVANIA Doctors shut offices in protest
Some Mercer County physicians plan to take part in the protest beginning Wednesday. STAFF/WIRE
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Youngstown Christian School, 4401 Southern Blvd., Youngstown, 2 to 7 p.m.
WARREN Report on alleged brutality done
The report is more than 100 pages, the chief says. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
KENTUCKY DERBY Gallop will be Empire Maker's ticket to ride
Sir Cherokee was scratched due to a fracture in his right rear leg. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Empire
KIT FOR EYES | Removing dark circles
Those dark, under-eye circles caused by studying for finals are an emergency that deserve attention.
GOLDEN GLOVES Pietrantonio rallies to decision Johnson
The Buckeye Elks fighter began his comeback in the middle of round two. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
Community joins in mourning loss
The funeral home's neighbors offered their driveways for parking. & lt;a
Classes resume in Weathersfield after precaution
There was a discussion with the CDC before schools were reopened. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
Detective Sgt. Millard Williams of Youngstown, one of the city police officers killed in the line of
Detective Sgt. Millard Williams of Youngstown, one of the city police officers killed in the line of
Boardman girls finish sixth at Eastlake relays
EASTLAKE -- The Boardman High girls track team finished sixth in Saturday's Eastlake North Ranger
RACE AND GENDER REPORT Women, minorities losing ground in college, pro sports
Employment averages are lower than two years ago. By STEVE WILSTEIN ASSOCIATED PRESS Women and
SOFTBALL Velk has no-hitter in J-M's 13th win of year
Canfield's Megan Turocy threw her eighth shutout. NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson-Milton senior Corey
LOTTERY Nuggets beat Cavs on guarantee
Denver won a draft tie-breaker against Cleveland. NEW YORK (AP) -- The odds always seem to be
NASCAR Winston Cup Leaders
NASCAR Winston Cup Leaders By The Associated Press April 27 Points 1, Matt Kenseth, 1,473.
COMPETITIONS | Local winners
Winners listed are as provided. JOBS FOR GRADUATES Six area students won top honors at the Jobs
Suspect has a history of weapons use, escape
Koliser's rap sheet includes drugs and assault. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
GIRARD | Monday's city council meeting
Council approved legislation to advertise for bids for this year's resurfacing program. Councilman
Three unions at United OK new contracts
CHICAGO (AP) -- Mechanics and baggage handlers for United Airlines approved new contracts this
NATION Grounded workers find it hard to cope in airline towns
Airline towns feel the pinch of industry woes. PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (AP) -- This tree-lined Atlanta
Associated Press
Associated Press EASTERN PA. PROTESTERS: Nurses protest at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington,
HOWLAND Teachers agree to suspend raises in support of pending school levy
This would be the first additional Howland levy since 1992. HOWLAND -- Teachers have agreed to
Classes resume in Weathersfield after SARS scare
There was a discussion with the CDC before schools were reopened. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN -- Dozens of area police officers were continuing a frenzied
WARREN Police finish report on alleged brutality
The report is more than 100 pages, the chief says. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
MAHONING VALLEY Pothole watch: under crews' control
The work to smooth area roads continues. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NBA Popovich is top coach, led Spurs to best record
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Gregg Popovich won the NBA Coach of the Year award Monday for leading the San
Young Iranians speak out
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Sometimes, the signs of impending social change are small but unmistakable.
Monthly siren testing
Monthly siren testing The Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of weather
Lack of funds will delay opening
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- Amid opposition from residents, a financially troubled amusement park that is
GM LORDSTOWN New car to roll into Valley after first model is built
Plant workers will give engineers feedback on the new car design. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE East Palestine stings title-seeking Rebels
The Bulldogs' 13-3 win slowed Crestview's march to a crown. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR
WARREN Prosecution: Judge should stay with case
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A judge should not have to remove himself
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Parker's 2-run hit rescues Fitch
Chaney defeated Rayen, while Boardman and Campbell Memorial also posted wins. AUSTINTOWN -- T.J.
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN A BWC wing for state office building?
CIC would build the addition on top of the neighboring parking lot. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
Mooney rallies past Fitch
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- When Gina Brunetti has the bat on her
YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences woman in illegal cough-syrup case
Another woman already had pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
NHL ROUNDUP Monday's games
Lightning 4, Devils 3 TAMPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay squandered a three-goal advantage, but Dave
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Poland's Hay fires two-hitter at Salem
Jonathan Habuda and Adam Wigley hit RBI doubles in the Bulldogs' 8-0 victory. By BOB ROTH
Memorial service will include Hartzell
YOUNGSTOWN -- Law enforcement officers in the city and Mahoning County on Tuesday were altering
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.711.84 Bank One,.84,36.2136.23 Clear Channel, 38.41
A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:
A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD April 21