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AROUND THE HORN | Monday's other games

NATIONAL LEAGUE Giants 5, Astros 4 HOUSTON -- Say hey, Willie. Barry is about to catch you.

SYMPHONY FUND-RAISER Tour offers visit to six churches

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Sts. Cyril & amp; Methodius Church is

Prep baseball preview

Prep baseball preview Wayne Zetts can't bring himself to look at any reminder of Campbell

Miss Cox to wed Daniel Thomas III in October rite

XAmanda Sue Cox, 770 Morris Road, Kent, and Daniel Thomas III, 333 W. Salem St., Columbiana, are

HISTORY CHANNEL Panelists counter JFK, LBJ theory

The network was criticized for the show implicating Johnson. NEW YORK (AP) -- In response to an

YSU FOOTBALL Starting jobs are there to be taken

Many positions are open and there is a lot of competition for them. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

HELOISE Web site lets you search for specific breed

Dear Heloise: Here's a wonderful Web site I found that lets you search for a specific species or

Niles women share a common thread

Niles women share a common thread k THE MEMBERS of the Niles Silver Thimbles are like a sorority

MARINO'S ITALIAN CAFE

Austintown caf & eacute; owners are crafting a new image for the eatery once known mainly for

NILES EXPO CENTER Eastwood Mall complex to host three new festivals

A promoter will try to create the world's largest bowl of spaghetti. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

Jail time in Arizona canceled for Ross

Jail time in Arizona canceled for Ross TUCSON, Ariz. -- Diana Ross, who served her sentence for an

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD March 28 Theft:

PADDLING CASES Lawyer: Chief will be cleared

The chief used corporal punishment only in limited cases, his lawyer says. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Volunteers sought to clean up park

Volunteers sought to clean up park SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Celebrate Earth Week by pitching in at

NATIONAL REGISTER Historic status sought for Mill Creek Park

The application is for all of the park north of U.S. Route 224, except Fellows. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mill

MORNING-AFTER PILL Study fuels debate over contraception

It meets all the criteria for over-the-counter use but is being held up by morality. PITTSBURGH

EDUCATION Sharpsville board, teachers to try once more at mediation

The teachers union president said the two sides are close to an agreement. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The

TRUMBULL COUNTY Mayor proposes income-tax increase

The income-tax issue would be placed on the November ballot. & lt;a

TRUMBULL COUNTY Cop is disciplined for holding licenses

The suspension is without pay and is set to begin April 12, the chief said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Nader fails to qualify for Ore. presidential ballot

Nader fails to qualify for Ore. presidential ballot PORTLAND, Ore. -- Of all states, Ralph Nader

HEPATITIS OUTBREAK No cause found in onion probe

A fourth person who ate at the restaurant has died. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Food and Drug

LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers

JULIE HASKELL MARK CLINE

JULIE HASKELL MARK CLINE XGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas -- Julie Haskell of Irving, Texas, and Mark Cline

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David E. Sigman, 59, of 9665 12th St., North Benton, and Lisa

The Hammonds celebrate 50th anniversary

XNORTH BENTON -- Mr. and Mrs. John Hammond, 19095 N. Benton W. Road, observed their 50th wedding

MASTERS Several Aussies are solid contenders

But Greg Norman is not among them. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- This year, an Aussie might finally don the

BEST SELLERS Top rankings

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $24.95). 2. "The Five People

FOOTWEAR 'Sock-er' moms will kick up their heels style

Sexy tootsie toppers range from thongs and tubes to fishnet footsies . KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

REUNIONS

XChaney High School January and June Classes of 1948 will meet at 1 p.m. April 13 for lunch at

Thursday's results from the 26th annual Youngstown State University English Festival:

Thursday's results from the 26th annual Youngstown State University English Festival: NOT-SO-

TRUMBULL COUNTY Fire at Econo Lodge prompts more than 50 guests to evacuate

Econo Lodge guests were calm as they left the smoke-filled motel. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

Today is Saturday, April 3, the 94th day of 2004. There are 272 days left in the year. A reminder:

SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news

SPANISH LANGUAGE STAR CAST: Silvana Arias, star of the Spanish-language television network

Protecting civil servants

Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: Using career employees at the U.S. Treasury to calculate the potential

BROADWAY Entertainer Sean Combs gets his day in the 'Sun'

Some are not thrilled that the rapper got the role. NEW YORK (AP) -- A day of long rehearsals for

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XMill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet at 6 p.m.

Justin Zwick, Troy Smith share QB duty

Coach Jim Tressel has enjoyed the baby steps of his young players. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Justin Zwick

AMERICAN LEAGUE Bullpen fails first test; Indians squander 4-0 lead to Minnesota

C.C. Sabathia pitched seven solid innings, with nothing to show for it. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- C.C.

Miss Fedorchak to be July bride of Mr. Cardillo

XJack and Laura MacCartney, 235 Brainard Drive, Boardman, and Gerald and Cheri Fedorchak, 6626

Greiners mark 50th anniversary at family dinner

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. John Greiner Sr., 549 Pierce Drive, celebrated their 50th wedding

Carin Gresh, Christopher White set wedding date

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Carin Ann Gresh and Christopher Scott White, both of 1621 W. Hampton Drive, announce

NASCAR Labonte claims second straight pole at Texas Speedway

Now he'd like to follow it with a win in his home state. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Bobby Labonte

FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. troops battled Iraqi guerrillas today on the edges of Fallujah, which

COLUMBIANA CO. Route 45 restricted

Route 11 has experienced mudslides as well. SALEM -- Traffic is restricted until further notice on

BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x 9 8 6 5 2 u A 2 v 8 6 5 w A K 6 WEST EAST

MURDER CASE Trustees OK fee payments

The car was held since June 2002. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN --

ZONING Building projects total $5M

A $2.5 million to $3 million Hummer dealership is planned. AUSTINTOWN -- The value of construction

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Spring brings the kids -- and memories -- out in full force

This was a long winter, and an unusual one because all the kids hid indoors. For my neighborhood,

Parents announce Cicchillo-Moritz wedding plans

XBOARDMAN -- Michael and Phyllis Cicchillo, 2319 Hunters Ridge, are announcing the engagement of

WOMEN'S HOOPS Final teams have variety

UConn, Tennessee, LSU and Minnesota have advanced to New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- From the

PERFORMANCE AUDIT Niles schools implement fiscal measures

Officials said some of the auditor's suggestions can't be discussed publicly. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

Lisa J. Vigorito, Curtis Stein plan September rite

XNILES -- Lisa J. Vigorito and Curtis Stein, both of 723 Ann St., have chosen Sept. 18 as their

REGION

REGION Flea markets planned at Trumbull fairgrounds CORTLAND -- Two business partners are making

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE | National Hockey League

FIRST ROUND (BEST-OF-7) Eastern Conference Tampa Bay vs. N.Y. Islanders Thursday: at Tampa Bay,

Common thread links Niles Silver Thimbles

The group is a modern version of the 18th-century sewing circle. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Charlotte Moreland, 1350 Quinn St., Youngstown, girl, April 2. Jessica

SPRING GOBBLERS Tips for young hunters

Tips for taking a child turkey hunting: Get children involved in different aspects of hunting that

IRAQ Bush downplays increased violence as transfer nears

The president has stuck to his schedule, including campaign fund raising. WASHINGTON POST

MOVIE REVIEW 'Johnson Family Vacation': a big disaster

The film is mean-spirited and just not funny. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

HORSE RACING Wimbledon favored in Santa Anita race

The Louisiana Derby winner will also be a Kentucky Derby contender. ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- By his

HOCKEY Lowly Penguins optimistic

They finished last in the standings, but could get the first pick in the draft. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

ROUNDUP

ROUNDUP Friday's other games Senators 3, Flyers 1 PHILADELPHIA -- Zdeno Chara had a goal and

Residents need to be heard about septage concerns

Opinion: Residents need to be heard about septage concerns EDITOR: Recently our community of North

DEVELOPMENT City council opposes proposals for housing

One zone change proposal will have two more readings. By MIKE VAN CLEAVE VINDICATOR

Pirates support Wells

Salomon Torres and Jose Mesa preserved a late lead against Philadelphia in a 2-1 victory. By TOM

By PETE MOLLICA

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- It was obvious from the opening of

Man pleads guilty after obscene calls

HERMITAGE, Pa. (AP) -- A man has pleaded guilty to a charge he made obscene phone calls to a woman

Svatos' first two goals help sink Blue Jackets

Marek Svatos was playing his first game for the Avalanche since last October. COLUMBUS (AP) --

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Two from St. Joseph's grab top honors from The Associated Press

Jameer Nelson was player of the year, and Phil Martelli coach of the year. SAN ANTONIO (AP) --

NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS Sewing guild

Local chapters of the American Sewing Guild are: Austintown Stitch and Share: Meets at 10 a.m. the

BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE TWINS 7, INDIANS 4 11 innings CLEVELANDMINNESOTA abrhbiabrhbi Lawton

NATION Automakers' incentives lead to rising sales and sinking profits

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS DETROIT -- Despite lackluster sales in January and February, automakers

White House won't answer questions about Medicare

Opinion: When did President Bush find out that the Medicare prescription-drug program he strongly lobbied

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Scott Womer The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BASKETBALL FRANK BUBBA MEMORIAL SUMMARIES BOYS MAHONING 116, TRUMBULL 110 TRUMBULL -- Tyson

CONCEALED CARRY Sheriffs expect lines to be long

Those who show proof of imminent danger may get an emergency license. & lt;a

MONDAY'S DRAWINGS

MONDAY'S DRAWINGS Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-5-5 Pick 4, 0-7-7-1 Buckeye 5, 15-19-29-

Don't be a prisoner of the past

By JEFF HERRING KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "We are products of our past but we don't have to be

MANSLAUGHTER CASE City man pleads guilty

The case was set for trial, but ended in a plea. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM Dukes of Dixieland bring fun to town

The show was relaxed and laid back, yet the music was first class. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

FINAL FOUR Big men in the limelight for Connecticut and Duke

Emeka Okafor and Shelden Williams will battle each other in the paint. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Bill

YSU

YSU Baseball YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State's doubleheader with Binghamton today has been

CURBSTONE COACHES Ursuline, W. Branch eye games

The defending girls basketball champions have a two-year contract in place. By BRIAN RICHESSON

DEBRA WEBBER VINCENT HALKO

DEBRA WEBBER VINCENT HALKO XSARASOTA, Fla. -- Nuptial vows were exchanged during a 3 p.m. ceremony

Outstanding Okafor caps off solid career

The senior was named Most Outstanding Player for the tournament. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Emeka Okafor

If not for the cold temperatures and snow in the forecast, it would seem like baseball season. That

Today is Tuesday, April 6, the 97th day of 2004. There are 269 days left in the year. On this date

Apartment residents escape fire that kills cat

Apartment residents escape fire that kills cat YOUNGSTOWN -- All the residents at 410 Circle Apt.

RABBI SIMEON KOLKO Images of Passover balance joy, sadness

As I prepare for the upcoming Passover festival, there are several images associated with this

In the final two

In the final two kFINAL FOUR action Saturday saw Georgia Tech and Connecticut eke out wins to

Owner rewards skipper, G.M. by extending their contracts

Dave Littlefield and Lloyd McClendon have Kevin McClatchy's backing. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR

"It's all based on human relations. We'll live and die by it. We want the population to cast the

Komara-Clay wedding to be in park gardens

XAUSTINTOWN --The engagement of Rebecca Ann Komara, 9662 Cherry Tree Drive, Strongsville, and Jack

AUSTINTOWN MOLESTATION Teen gets 3 years for sex abuse of children

The 17-year-old gave a short apology to his victims' parents. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

EXHIBITION BASEBALL AT A GLANCE

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Minnesota2010.667 Seattle1610.615

OHIO Saturday night drawings:

OHIO Saturday night drawings: Pick 3, 6-6-2 Pick 4, 2-7-0-0 Buckeye 5, 8-13-16-27-30 Super

Church suspends official

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The United Church of Christ has suspended its top state official with pay after

DAMIEN RICE Rising Irish singer-songwriter makes his own luck in the U.S.

Rice sings what he wants to sing and is selling out 3,000-seat venues. By DAVID BAUDER

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Hanoverton council weighs police levy

The levy would cost the owner of a $40,000 home $12.06 per year. By SUE DROTLEFF VINDICATOR

BOXING Another Richardson joins pro ranks

Durrell Richardson will make his pro boxing debut Thursday at Mountaineer. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

WAL-MART SUPERCENTER Planners delay subdivision vote

The commission wants to see if Wal-Mart first gets some zoning variances. By HAROLD GWIN

TRUMBULL COUNTY Company files lawsuit against Avalon South

WARREN -- A company that leased golf carts and other equipment to Avalon South Management Inc. has

THE STABLES: Joslyn Joseph of California is one of the students taking riding lessons at Little

One murder or two?

Opinion: Washington Post: President Bush has signed a bill making it a federal crime to kill or hurt a fetus

Girard officials to blame for hard line by the state

Opinion: Neither Girard Mayor James J. Melfi nor members of city council can claim surprise at the Ohio

'READER OF GENTLEMEN'S MAIL' | A review Biography brings iconic spy to life

Herbert O. Yardley made a career out of tapping foreign communications. By SCOTT SHANE BALTIMORE

Morgan-Pitzer wedding to be in Canfield church

XCANFIELD -- Barry and Linda Morgan, 10 Jade Circle, are revealing plans for the wedding of their

PREP ROUNDUP Mooney pitchers combine for gem

Jackson-Milton won a slugfest with Lowellville. YOUNGSTOWN -- Stephanie Grimaldi and Colleen

Gagliano-Larson wedding plans are announced

XLIBERTY -- Announced by Dan and Connie Gagliano of Liberty Township is the engagement of their

DAVE BARRY Getting married? Forget the bullets and butterflies

It's wedding season again. You can tell because the average bridal magazine currently weighs more

Stacie Fowler to be bride of John Lesicko

XThe parents of Stacie Fowler, 3551 Darbyshire Drive, Canfield, and John Lesicko, 47 S. Anderson

MAHONING VALLEY 'No guns allowed' is sign of times as law takes effect

Ohioans for Concealed Carry is selling 'no guns -- no money' cards. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Today Oklahoma State (31-3) vs. Georgia Tech (27-9), 6:07 p.m. Duke (31-5) vs.

NATION Possible carcinogen in fries, other foods raises some concern

California's Proposition 65 has led to public notices on potential dangers. LOS ANGELES TIMES

Kruckas-Brindle Oct. 16 wedding to be in Kentucky

XAnnounced by former Boardman residents, William E. Brindle of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Lynn Payne of

During lockout, RTI execs got raises, documents show

A union leader called the raises 'morally wrong' in light of the RMI lockout. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

GREATER OHIO Group's aim: Slam brakes on sprawl

By ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Critics of sprawl -- the spreading out of people and

FINAL FOUR NOTEBOOK From San Antonio

Tenacious defense: Georgia Tech players called their 38 percent shooting effort an "off night." "I

PRO FOOTBALL Clarett impresses scouts

He and two other players met privately with pro scouts in Columbus. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Maurice

Bradley's spot now between Crisp and Escobar

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) -- Milton Bradley may still technically be on the team, but he's not part of the

Tawnya Miller to be bride of Daniel Morgan

XFOWLER -- June 26 has been chosen as the wedding day of Tawnya Miller and Daniel Morgan, both of

SPRING STYLES Six fresh, feminine fashions featured on must-have list

Colors draw attention to clothing and eyes this season. BALTIMORE SUN Ah, it's spring and the

Field-goal flurry nothing new as all-stars open up

Boardman's Jay Davis had 24 points and 15 rebounds as Mahoning won 116-110. By ERIC HAMILTON

JENNIFER GIANSANTE MICHAEL YOUNG

JENNIFER GIANSANTE MICHAEL YOUNG XYOUNGSTOWN -- St. Columba Cathedral was the setting March 6 for

Man found guilty of public indecency

YOUNGSTOWN -- Willie J. Bland, 42, of Boardman has been found guilty of public indecency and will be

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Michael and Tianna Murphy, 4362 Lyntz Road, Warren, boy, April 5. Sean and Michele

ENGLISH FESTIVAL Friday's winners

Results from the 26th annual Youngstown State University English Festival: Not-So-Trivial-Pursuit

"There really are no good options for the military in this situation."

"There really are no good options for the military in this situation." Michael Clarke Defense

MAHONING VALLEY Church reaches out to average people

By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR NORTH LIMA -- The Rev. Steven Fortenberry has an

HOW HE SEES IT Taking another bad turn in Iraq

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE The approaching June 30 deadline for handing over power

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BABLE, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;Bruce Eric, 46, of Columbiana;

& lt;B & gt;BABLE, & lt;/B & gt;Bruce Eric, 46, of Columbiana; calling hours

NCAA WOMEN UConn looking to make history with 3rd straight championship

It could also become the first school to sweep the men's and women's titles. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --

PULITZERS Toledo Blade wins prize for Vietnam report

The New York Times, which had won a record seven Pultizers in 2002, got one. NEW YORK (AP) -- The

2004 PREVIEW Tribe facing crucial April

The Indians started 7-20 in the first month of last season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jacobs Field turns

FAMILY BUSINESS Birdwell britches rule at the beaches

The company's old-fashioned way of doing business has contributed to its longevity. LOS ANGELES

DISASTER Quake rocks Afghanistan near border with Pakistan

There are casualties, but the details are few. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A powerful earthquake

NBA Guard Jeff McInnis returns for Cleveland tonight, but is he too late?

The Cavs trail Boston by 21/2 games for the final playoff spot. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jeff McInnis

TRUDY RUBIN Training of Iraqi forces is crucial

Opinion: I got an e-mail at 3:05 a.m. on Thursday from my Iraqi translator in Baghdad. He was distraught.

BASEBALL

BASEBALL BB Rooners --traveling team for 16-18-year-old boys has an opening for the summer.

MAHONING COUNTY Man charged with assault after police cars are rammed

Police said they recovered marijuana and crack from the streets. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Columbus man was

Here's a lovely book that will let your mind wander

By MICHAEL PAKENHAM BALTIMORE SUN "The Great Pretenders: The True Stories Behind Famous

A creative hobby

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER LOWELLVILLE -- Need a tacks shelter? Bill Augustine

Ohio shootings suspect pleads innocent

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The man charged with a series of highway shootings around central Ohio pleaded

COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND Florida A & amp;M 72, Lehigh 57 EAST RUTHERFORD REGIONAL

Kimberli Crowl, Mr. Rescineto to wed July 24

XAUSTINTOWN -- Kimberli Ann Crowl and Nicholas L. Rescineto, both of 3820 Elmwood Ave., are

PIRATES NOTEBOOK From PNC Park

Openers: In 118 seasons, the Pirates are 63-55 in openers, with 49 wins coming on the road. They are

PRO SOCCER Adu, 14, set for his MLS debut

He'll become the youngest athlete in a major American league since 1887. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Freddy

AUTOS New Mustang drives Ford's revival hopes

The fifth generation of the classic goes on sale this fall. DETROIT (AP) -- A look at Ford Motor

SPRING TRAINING Indians power past Detroit

Pittsburgh dropped a 4-3 decision to the Minnesota Twins. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKELAND, Fla. -- Now

Parents announce Fisher and Flood nuptial plans

XDonald and Benita Fisher, 141 Rocky Ledge Drive, Struthers, are announcing the engagement of their

The Penguins are coming off their first losing season since 1995. So coach Jon Heacock and his team,

FASTING Going without to reach peace within

Fasting is gaining adherents in many faiths. SCRIPPS HOWARD Jesus fasted for 40 days alone in

Generation Xers go for old-time games

KNIGHT RIDDER If you want to impress friends with how totally cool you are, invite them over for

Parents announce Szuch-Sandy engagement

XThe engagement of Holly L. Szuch, 4 Eagle Pointe Drive, Cortland, and William A. Sandy III, 3482

MAJOR LEAGUE PREVIEW National League West

Arizona Diamondbacks 2003: 84-78, 3rd place. Manager: Bob Brenly (fourth season). He's Here:

SCHOOLS District to raise ranking

The 90 additional pupils were absorbed with no additional staff. By MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR

AGNES MARTINKO Unforgettable stigmata of Therese Neumann

A strange phenomenon has occurred to certain individuals as the wounds of Christ's crucifixion have

MAHONING COUNTY Officials to unveil 20/20 plan

The plan shows how some goals can be reached with and without home rule. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR

Hall of 'CSI' has no hopes for new spinoffs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- "CSI" already has one spinoff in Miami, and there's another one planned for New

STABLES SITE: Little Neshannock Stables is adjacent to Westminster College on Fayette-New Wilmington

WRITERS

WRITERS Religion columns The Vindicator is seeking columns from area religious leaders or people

Here are Holy Week services at area churches.

Here are Holy Week services at area churches. BAPTIST Calvary Baptist Church, 1463 Shields Road,

FRIDAY'S OTHER GAMES

Hawks 95, Magic 87 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Bob Sura scored 32 points to help the Atlanta Hawks overcame a

GOLF Sorenstam back in the groove after 68 in Office Depot tourney

She held a one-shot lead over Jill McGill and Meg Mallon. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES -- Annika

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Her decision centers around Mom's quality of life

Dear Annie: Recently, my 85-year-old mother had a biopsy done, and the doctors want to remove her

PROJECT CHALKBOARD Rally to focus on school funding

The effort culminates next month in Columbus. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

LAW ENFORCEMENT Training of police begins

The mayor hopes another training session will begin next month. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

Redd keys Bucks past Cavs

Cleveland was held to a season-low nine points in the fourth quarter. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Michael

GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT Taft names director of Appalachia office

The new director was a regional economic development representative. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

VSA | Helping out

SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES Angels for Animals: Volunteers are needed on April 23-25 at the Canfield

Oklahoma St., Georgia Tech prepare for rough semifinal

The Cowboys' frontcourt defenders have been compared to football linemen. SAN ANTONIO (AP) --

Retired carrier to be sunk off Florida coast

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- The retired aircraft carrier USS Oriskany will be sunk off the Florida coast

911 INSTRUCTIONS Skipping mouth-to-mouth for chest compression

Experts say people are reluctant to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) --

Passion play offered

Passion play offered NILES -- First Christian Church of Niles, 33 N. Arlington Ave., will present

TRUMBULL COUNTY Man pleads guilty to evidence tampering

Moments after the plea the judge sentenced the man to three years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

BASEBALL STANDINGS

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Baltimore101.000--z-1-0W-11-00-00-0

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Big Red One(A Merriman)3.402.602.20 Pearl's Secretary(R

Building projects require seeing long-term effects

Opinion: Building projects require seeing long-term effects EDITOR: During the groundbreaking for the

Parents announce Perez and Thomas engagement

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Jaime and Maria Perez, 1676 Weston Ave., are announcing the engagement of their

NORTHERN MEXICO Death toll in floods climbs to 31

Soldiers were sent to the area to search for bodies and to begin cleaning up. PIEDRAS NEGRAS,

AMANDA WOODYARD CLINTON DOUGLASS

AMANDA WOODYARD CLINTON DOUGLASS XCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Skylight Chapel aboard the cruise

HONORED Kiwanis member recognized at conference in Columbus

COLUMBUS -- A local area resident was recognized during the mid-year conference of Ohio District of

PRESIDENTIAL RACE Kerry criticizes decision to eliminate steel tariffs

The Bush campaign says Kerry doesn't really have a position on steel. WASHINGTON (AP) --

NHL Blue Jackets fizzle in 4th season

They had the second-worst season in the history of the franchise. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Many NHL teams

HELOISE Homemade baking mix lasts up to three months

Dear Heloise: I have a friend who lives in Mozambique, Africa, and runs a hunting concession with

MAHONING COUNTY Local defense lawyers share expertise

The group examines issues pending in local courts and shares trial strategies. By BOB JACKSON

PASSOVER Tambourine plays a role in the observance

Sing "Miriam's Song" as part the seder ritual. By Kathy Antoniotti KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

Penguins turn back charging Thrashers

Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk scored his 40th goal of the year in the final seconds. ATLANTA (AP) --

HOW HE SEES IT Schools should focus on boys -- now

Opinion: By PETER A. BROWN ORLANDO SENTINEL My 12-year-old daughter insists girls are smarter than boys,

NCAA No Conn-test: Huskies cruise

Emeka Okafor's double-double guided UConn past Georgia Tech, 82-73. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Dominating

Pirates 7, Twins 4

Pirates 7, Twins 4 BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Hours after learning he'd won a spot in Pittsburgh's

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