All-star action

All-star action
kMARK AIKENS of Austintown Fitch gets a rebound under the basket at the 34th Al Beach all-star game in Boardman. The event featured the region's best high school boys and girls basketball players.
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ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA
So tell us, whatmakes you laugh?
kOBVIOUSLY, April Fools' Day isn't the only time we appreciate humor. But it is a time for heightened anticipation. So tell us: What makes you laugh?
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LOCAL
Seeking the top spot
k A LISTING of applicants for Columbiana Schools superintendent shows that several are administrators or teachers in the Mahoning Valley.
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Literature lovers
kABOUT 3,000 pupils from 165 middle and high schools are converging on Youngstown State University this week for the 26th annual English Festival.
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EVENTS
The hunt is on --for Easter eggs
kEASTER EGG HUNTS abound in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys over the next two weeks. Chart your course with today's listing.
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OPINION
Girard, Liberty setthe pace for change
kCOMMUNITIES in the region ought to follow the lead of Girard and Liberty and begin discussions on how to consolidate some services, a Vindicator editorial argues.
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WEATHER
Still more rain
kCOOL with rain likely tonight. Low 36. Chance of showers Friday. High 46. Low Friday night 38.
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