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FATHER ANDREW GALL Jesus talks to us through the miracle of the Holy Fire

The miracle of the Holy Fire, a ceremony that bewilders the souls of Christians, takes place in the


MAHONING COUNTY Bomb remains found in lot in Struthers to be examined

The object, wrapped in duct tape, was the size of a one-pound can of coffee. By MARALINE KUBIK


CAMPUS NOTES

CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY The university's Chapter 143 of the


181 soldiers are due home after Iraq duty

181 soldiers are due home after Iraq duty Some 181 soldiers from the 99th Regional Readiness


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE ROYALS 3, INDIANS 1 CLEVELANDKANSAS CITY abrhbiabrhbi Blliard 2b3000Berroa


COLLECTION Show features famous designer's favorite fashions

Highly influential designer has always been ahead of her time. LONDON (AP) -- Vivienne Westwood,


SAFETY Firefighters try to get detectors in every home

The program continues as long as there are detectors to give away. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


Today is Good Friday, April 9, the 100th day of 2004. There are 266 days left in the year. On his

Today is Good Friday, April 9, the 100th day of 2004. There are 266 days left in the year. On his


Remembering genocide and global indifference

Opinion: In Rwanda this week, the nation is remembering the most horrific and shameful chapter in its


Griffey's homer helps Cincinnati pull into first place in NL Central

The Reds are 3-1 for the first time since 1997. CINCINNATI (AP) -- With the game down to its last


PROPHET Jews leave door open for Elijah

DALLAS MORNING NEWS At every Passover Seder, Elijah's the one with the special wine goblet. At


CYNTHIA MCKINNEY Voters are unlikely to forget nasty remarks after 9/11 attacks

Bush's friends would profit from the terrorism, the congresswoman said. STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. (AP)


WRITERS

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


MASTERS Saying goodbye: Arnie misses cut

Justin Rose remains atop the leaderboard at 6-under. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- The King said goodbye.


TRUMBULL COUNTY Police continue probe of shooting Friday outside Eastwood Expo bar

NILES -- Police continued investigating witnesses and suspects from a shooting after a local rap


YSU Professor's removal was not proper, union papers say

The woman who said she was harassed is no longer a YSU student. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


FINANCE REPORTS Post-primary campaigns

Post-primary campaign finance reports, which cover activity from Feb. 12 to April 2, were filed


SUPPLY AND DEMAND Prices worry steel users

Amusement parks are among customers pinched by rising steel prices. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Soaring


ABC: "This Week" -- Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine; Richard Perle, former assistant defense secretary.

ABC: "This Week" -- Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine; Richard Perle, former assistant defense secretary.


YSU BASEBALL Late-inning collapse dooms Penguins in Horizon League debut

Cleveland State scored four runs in the 12th inning to win 5-3. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


RACKIN' UP FOR A CURE Pool shooters raise money for research

The event already met the $4,350 goal organizers set. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


The following pupils were declared winners during the 29th annual regional History Day event for

The following pupils were declared winners during the 29th annual regional History Day event for


HELOISE Diapers quickly absorb house-training accidents

Dear Heloise: It was taking a while to house-train my puppy -- he had so many accidents. Paper


SPRING FOOTBALL Following the plan: Penguins improve on offense

Injuries are still taking a toll on the offensive line. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

FRIDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL BOARDMAN 4, POLAND 3 Poland2000100--381 Boardman1000102--443


Bruins 2, Canadiens 1

Bruins 2, Canadiens 1 BOSTON -- Patrice Bergeron scored 1:26 into overtime to give Boston a


ANNIE'S MAILBOX Stepdaughter's mother challenges their rules

Dear Annie: I have raised my 17-year-old stepdaughter since she was 6 years old. "Heather" visits


HOW HE SEES IT How to achieve victory in Iraq

Opinion: By T.X. HAMMES WASHINGTON POST Over the past nine months, the conflict in Iraq has emerged as an


BUSCH SERIES Truex smashes record -- and car

Bobby Hamilton Jr. will be at the front in today's race. GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Martin Truex


NEW RELEASES DVD and video

The Matrix Revolutions (Warner Bros, 03) VHS; $29.95 DVD. 129 mins. The epic cyber-trilogy is


FOOTBALL Northcutt files case with NFL

The wide receiver's agent claims the Browns did not bargain in good faith. ASSOCIATED PRESS Wide


AROUND THE HORN | Friday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 10, Red Sox 5 BOSTON -- The Toronto Blue Jays went ahead with three


YSU Subpanel backs local firm for college's internal audit

The firm is the university's former external auditor. YOUNGSTOWN -- The audit subcommittee of the


Today is Saturday, April 10, the 101st day of 2004. There are 265 days left in the year. On this

Today is Saturday, April 10, the 101st day of 2004. There are 265 days left in the year. On this


ROCK MUSIC TV on the Radio zaps boundaries

The unique sound is what it is, so take it or leave it. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS AUSTIN, Texas


MASTERS NOTEBOOK From Augusta National

Heated Haas: Talk about being in a rut. Still angry after he didn't get a favorable ruling when


FOOTBALL Stoops family to be honored by foundation

The Ron Stoops Assistant Coach of the Year award will be presented to his son. By BRIAN RICHESSON


AL CENTRAL Double trouble defeats Tribe

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Jimmy Gobble made baseball history by simply throwing an inside fastball to


MAHONING COUNTY Programs remember victims of Holocaust

The theme for this year focuses on the fate of children. YOUNGSTOWN -- A variety of Holocaust


GM LORDSTOWN Mayor: Supplier to bring new jobs

Lordstown tried to land the plant but didn't have a big enough building. By DON SHILLING


Lewis classic performed

Lewis classic performed WARREN -- Champion Presbyterian Church, 4997 Mahoning N.W., will present a


Utility council needs power

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Congress and First Energy Corp., the Ohio utility largely at fault in last


BOSTON MARATHON YSU graduate trains for a meaninful race

Jeannie Nelson will run the Boston Marathon for her cancer-stricken nephew. By JOHN KOVACH


Cleveland eliminated from postseason race

Miami used a 29-8 run in the second half to win 106-91. MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James got his points,


LABEL

LABEL Commissioner paid wife $10,000 to run campaign A candidate for coroner used donations to


TRUMBULL COUNTY Goal is for people to own homes

A councilman agrees that homeownership should be a priority. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


PENNSYLVANIA City considers its options for part of old Lamor Road

The old road could provide access to a proposed trail through the ravine. By HAROLD GWIN


HISTORICAL SOCIETY Niles group's plant sale faces space limitations

Renovations at the greenhouse are limiting storage space for the plants. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


CHAIN STORES Golfsmith drives for retailing dominance

Golfsmith hopes to be to golf what Best Buy is to electronics. DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- As


Best Bets on TV Tonight

Both AMC and TCM are devoting much of the day to some classic westerns. John Wayne stars in "The


BOYER CANDY CO. Confectioner predicts a sweeter future as company recovers from family dispute

Back from the brink, Boyer Candy sees a sweet future. ALTOONA, Pa. (AP) -- Boyer Candy Co., the


Milliron tosses short no-hitter

HANOVERTON -- Salem High baseball player Travis Milliron pitched a no-hitter Friday as the Quakers


KENTUCKY DERBY Surprising season coming into focus

Today's final round of major preps will sort out the Derby picture. By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP


MUSIC Janet Jackson's new album debuts at only No. 2 on charts

NEW YORK (AP) -- Janet Jackson is now suffering from a sales malfunction. Her new album, "Damita


LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Mega Millions: 2-8-10-11-23 Mega Ball: 40 Night drawings: Pick 3: 0-4-5 Pick 4:


HOW THEY SEE IT Get more political bang for 3 bucks

Opinion: By J. KENNETH BLACKWELL and VIC FAZIO LOS ANGELES TIMES The first question on your Form 1040


& lt;B & gt;BATOR, & lt;/B & gt; Justine, 84, of Warren; calling

& lt;B & gt;BATOR, & lt;/B & gt; Justine, 84, of Warren; calling hours Tuesday from


'The Passion' sparks dialogue, churches say

Churches see a new openness in discussing faith. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR


SECURITY Airport plans major change

A centralized security checkpoint in one terminal is a factor in the plan. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Rock singer pleads no contest to battery

Rock singer pleads no contest to battery DAYTON, Nev. -- A day after a misdemeanor battery case


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Baba Gonzo (Martinez)2.202.102.10 Crafty Crypto (Centeno)


THE VALLEYS Extension agent offers aid with sports-field care

Infield dirt erosion can affect the course of a baseball, Dave Goerig noted. By NANCY TULLIS


WAR IN IRAQ Soldier, driver killed in convoy

At least 646 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq since March 2003. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Two U.S.


REGION

REGION Restaurant-lounge offers wireless Internet BOARDMAN -- TJ's Restaurant and Lounge at the


By PETE MOLLICA

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State football team's


Friday's other games

Friday's other games Wizards 83, 76ers 80 PHILADELPHIA -- Gilbert Arenas sank a 3-pointer as


LENORE SKENAZY There's no wisdom in these pearls

Opinion: Children are special. Agreed. Precious? Absolutely. Little miracles whose every step, baby step,


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XThe Licensed Practical Nurse Association, Division 3 of Mahoning and Trumbull


POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS Valley hip-hop band starts fund for scholarships

The amount of the two scholarships has yet to be determined. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


In Horizon opener, YSU falls to CSU

In Horizon opener, YSU falls to CSU k THE YOUNGSTOWN STATE baseball team opened Horizon League


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Div.WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Tampa Bay32.600--z-3-2W-13-20-00-0 New


ON THE MEND: The slow road to recovery has led me back to The Vindicator's main office after nearly

Opinion: ON THE MEND: The slow road to recovery has led me back to The Vindicator's main office after nearly


STANDINGS

STANDINGS CITY SERIES League All games Chaney1-02-1 Wilson0-00-2 Rayen0-10-2 STEEL


Woman enjoys fruits of her loom

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AS A YOUNG GIRL LEARNING TO braid rugs under her


A candidate for coroner used donations to pay back a loan to himself.

A candidate for coroner used donations to pay back a loan to himself. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


MAHONING COUNTY Country club discrimination ruling upheld

The country club has 14 days to appeal the ruling to a judge. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR