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MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles W. Tepsic, 25, of 4538 Nantucket Drive, No. 12,

Plans for buildings revised

The district must come up with $4 million. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER

Hafner's bat sizzling

The designated hitter leads the American League with four homers. CLEVELAND (AP) -- As Travis

BROWNS Garcia says he'll try to be assertive

The QB doesn't want a lack of on-field communication to be a problem. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

Cool as a cucumber

Cool as a cucumber This Chillzanne server from The Pampered Chef contains a freezable insert that

BILLBOARD HITS

HOT DANCE MUSIC -- CLUB PLAY 1. "Save My Soul," Kristine W. Tommy Boy Silver Label. 2. "Truly,"

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Cell phone enabled her husband to have affair

Dear Annie: I am curious how many people have discovered their spouse having a long-distance affair

WEST NILE VIRUS Expert gives advice on warding off mosquitoes

Cover exposed skin as much as possible when mosquitoes are active. LISBON -- Downpours, it seems,

MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Does your supermarket give you gas?

With the price of gasoline skyrocketing, I envy the lucky shoppers who are getting free gas from

OHIO Meningitis measure approved

Colleges wouldn't have to pay for the vaccinations. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

"A civil society, a peaceful society can't grow with people who are willing to kill in order to stop

Opinion: "A civil society, a peaceful society can't grow with people who are willing to kill in order to stop

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INDIANS Hafner's bat sizzling

The designated hitter leads the American League with four homers. CLEVELAND (AP) -- As Travis

Dream job with Reba turns out to be scam

Dream job with Reba turns out to be scam LANCASTER, Calif. -- A woman who allegedly posed as Reba

EASTWOOD EXPO FRACAS Millersburg man pleads to lesser charges in melee

Preliminary hearings for others charged in the near-riot are set for next week. By SHERRI L.

OKLAHOMA QB looking for healthier season

The Sooners showed a willingness to devote more time to involuntary drills. THE DAILY OKLAHOMAN

Accidents killed 6 over weekend of Easter in Pa.

HARRISBURG -- Six people were killed and 206 others were injured in 484 crashes investigated by

ANGELS FOR ANIMALS Judge orders permit to build crematory

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A court ruling has cleared the way

Bush vows to remain on course

During difficult questions, he often lapsed into awkward pauses. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON --

Teen found competent to stand trial

The defense accepted the finding of competency. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

Greenville council passes motion to increase budget

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- A budget increase will save the borough money, says Councilman David P.

No Policy, no Wolf; personnel man departs

The part-timer lasted three months in an 18-month agreement. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ron Wolf resigned

LAW ENFORCEMENT Marshals raid wrong house

The parents were at work with the family dog, a German shepherd. By PATRICIA MEADE and IAN HILL

COASTAL AREAS People and imperiled plover conflict over beach property

Bird lovers and beach lovers clash. PACIFIC CITY, Ore. (AP) -- Doug Olson has never seen the snowy

Girl found alive with dead mom

Mother and daughter were reported missing April 4. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A 5-year-old girl found in

Scapegoat search produces many

Who is ultimately responsible for intelligence failures before Sept. 11, 2001? CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Medical specialists tackle heavy problem of obesity

Family practitioners can't always deal with the problems. HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) -- When Milton Martin

Doctors seek cure for crisis

The Mahoning Valley has lost 30 doctors to high insurance costs. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR

Warren still works on park gun ban

A months-old bill for legal services also is expected to come up at tonight's meeting. By DENISE

Bonds takes aim at Babe

The ex-Pirate will tie the Yankees legend with 53 more blasts. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SAN

AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's games

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 12, Royals 5 CHICAGO -- Paul Konerko hit a three-run homer to help

Cemeteries adjust to diversity

Burial sites are allowing more grave offerings and hosting a variety of rites. KNIGHT RIDDER

CITY COUNCIL Girard mayor: There's no money to hire inspector

The new service director says he's done making zoning inspections. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

LPGA Schwebel will sponsor '04 Long Drive Contest

Giant Eagle Classic events are set July 12-18. VIENNA -- The Giant Eagle LPGA Classic announced

HEADS UP Soaring sales reflect Americans' love of hats

Hats are popular with all age groups. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The young are bringing hats

PENN STATE FOOTBALL Springfield's Smolko, receivers taste hard work

Joe Paterno says the Nittany Lions' receiving corps was horrible in 2003. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)

HELOISE Wooden spoons last longer when seasoned

Dear Heloise: From time to time, you have printed a hint on how to season wooden cooking spoons,

Indians ponder spring move

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians are considering whether to move their spring

SKELETON MYSTERY YSU's anthropology work is like 'CSI' but cheaper

The landlord says a 'freaky string of events' led to discovery of a man's remains. By PATRICIA

BOOTLEGGING Man pleads guilty in piracy case

The videos were distributed in advance to Academy Awards voters. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An Illinois

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BASEBALL HAWAIIAN TROPIC II TOURNAMENT (at Myrtle Beach, S.C.) FITCH 7, SULLIVAN SOUTH 2

HOW HE SEES IT Black Americans and the GOP

Opinion: By ROBERT ZELNICK HOOVER INSTITUTION Each time I see the black community preparing to vote

NBA Hawks' Sura penalized for miss

The guard intentionally missed a layup to get a triple-double. ATLANTA (AP) -- Bob Sura didn't

'60 MINUTES' Lack of disclaimer counts against show

By DAVID BAUDER ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Blindsided by a controversy over its corporate ties

A bride, a groom and a saw

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Here's the lovely couple, holding hands, full to overflowing with warm love and

CAMPAIGN 2004 Survey: Kerry is seen as aloof

Union focus groups didn't blame Bush for the economy but had some doubts. WASHINGTON (AP) --

Cooks regard spices, ingredients with pride

With or without beans of one kind or another, each region has a specialty. By KATHIE SMITH

ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Mavericks 110, Grizzlies 103 DALLAS -- Rookie Marquis Daniels continued his recent roll with 30

Man held in assault is hit with more charges

SHARON, Pa. -- Police said a man arrested in an assault on a 28-year-old city woman found himself in

Rain, sleet and snow take South by surprise

ASSOCIATED PRESS At this time of year, Gerald White is used to selling plant seeds and other

POLICE CALLS

XXSummary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN April 5 Criminal damage: A man

INVESTIGATION Jackson faces new claims of child abuse

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Detectives are investigating a new allegation of child abuse against pop star

AMERICAN LEAGUE Francona decides Martinez will miss big Yankees series

Tuesday's rainout didn't change the Boston skipper's plans. BOSTON (AP) -- Pedro Martinez will

BASEBALL STANDINGS

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston43.571--4-3W-22-12-20-0 Tampa

Hearings scheduled on project

Residents complained about trucks from the landfill. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

ON TOUR This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR MCI Heritage Hilton Head Island, S.C. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Harbour Town

LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-3-3 Pick 4, 5-4-9-7 Buckeye 5, 2-11-28-29-32 Mega Millions, 13-

Today is Wednesday, April 14, the 105th day of 2004. There are 261 days left in the year. On On

Emotions aside, Durbin thrives

CLEVELAND -- Imagine that you're a starting pitcher for a Major League Baseball team. You're a

YSU Governor names two to trustees board

Gov. Bob Taft announced the appointments Tuesday. COLUMBUS -- The head of a philanthropic

Critics: DNA test is racial profiling

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- The police department's decision to test the DNA of hundreds of black

NFL DRAFT Gallery's family heads to Big Apple for celebration

The name of the Iowa offensive lineman is expected to be called early. IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) --

Bridging a gap in the region's road system

Bridging a gap in the region's road system Sparks fly as a worker from Great Lakes Construction

YSU's anthropology work is like 'CSI' but cheaper

The landlord says a 'freaky string of events' led to discovery of a man's remains. By PATRICIA

GAIL WHITE Area women find order in their lives -- and others' homes

What do you call it when someone comes into your home and rearranges your furniture, pictures and

NEW YORK Swimmer Phelps is Sullivan winner

LeBron James and Diana Taurasi were runners-up for the best-amateur award. NEW YORK (AP) --

Let state answer questions on Angelo's campaign fund

Opinion: Trumbull County Commissioner Joseph Angelo's name surfaced over the weekend in all-too familiar

Firefight strains truce in Fallujah

Iraqis are still trying to negotiate a resolution. FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. warplanes and

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Officer, fire chief hailed for rescue

Safety personnel at the trustee meeting attended to a man who collapsed. By MARY SMITH

LIQUOR LICENSES

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

HOW HE SEES IT The big lie about AIDS

Opinion: By JAMES K. GLASSMAN SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Few actions by President Bush have infuriated

Colorado's Barnett grilled on recruiting

A 2001 party triggered a lawsuit against the university. BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) -- Insisting the

NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday's playoff games

Bruins 4, Canadiens 3 MONTREAL -- The Boston Bruins can thank Glen Murray and Alex Kovalev for

NATION

NATION U.S. government reports deficit in first half of year WASHINGTON -- The government

Today is Tuesday, April 13, the 104th day of 2004. There are 262 days left in the year. On this date

WEIRTON STEEL Auction is over, but board must still review offers

One source called the creditors' offer 'significantly higher' than ISG's. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

YSU FOOTBALL Defense needs a quick rebound

The Penguins flopped as defenders in Jon Heacock's third season. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

Former scientologist must pay for criticizing church

Former scientologist must pay for criticizing church SAN FRANCISCO -- A former scientologist has

NL EAST Phils not panicking despite 1-6 launch

Philadelphia is expected to edge Atlanta for the division title. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Struggle at

Oliver Stone documentary looks for and finds Fidel

Stone's first attempt at profiling Castro was more about himself. By FRAZIER MOORE ASSOCIATED

SAN DIEGO Mickelson like kid again; only jacket is his toy

The Masters winner says things will be hectic, but his life won't change. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Back

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NHL EAST Penalty-killing concerns Flyers

New Jersey scored three powerplay goals in the Game 3 victory. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The

BROWNS No Policy, no Wolf; personnel man departs

The part-timer lasted three months in an 18-month agreement. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ron Wolf resigned

HOW HE SEES IT We're losing the personal edge in Iraq

Opinion: By MAX BOOT SPECIAL TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES On April 9, 2003, Baghdad fell far faster than most

Members of New York band Walkmen are proud to be loud

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Walkmen, the New York band that swiped its moniker from Sony's portable music

Canfield officials raise questions about comp costs

Township employees will attend a meeting about safety and drug abuse. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR

FOOD

FOOD Good and healthful k ALTHOUGH it often seems that food has to be boring to be good for you,

RECIPES Baking is easy with little time invested

By JOY E. ZACHARIA SOUTHERN LIVING Most folks are too busy for from-scratch baking, especially

OFFICES Some indoor plants pose health hazard

Plants that are dead or too wet release dangerous spores, an expert said. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL

HEALTH Pneumonia increases likelihood of death after recovery, study says

During the three-year test period, 125 of 366 patients in the study died. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Kevin and Cheryl Cornelius, 168 Rhoda Ave., Youngstown, girl, April 13. Rudolph

Shenango's addition of cop will add to cost of services

The township has added a fifth full-time officer to its roster. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

Sisters weigh return to units

BROOKFIELD, Wis. (AP) -- The sisters of a National Guard member killed in Iraq say they must weigh

NORTHEAST OHIO Clarett to take job with builder

The field rep is going into construction management. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS

Search for other life intensifies

Venus and three of Jupiter's moons are receiving a lot of attention. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

School desegregation has promise to fill, panel says

School district lines are a barrier to racial balance, a panelist says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

HOW HE SEES IT Force in Iraq is only choice to end mother of all insurgencies

Opinion: By ZEV CHAFETS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS One year ago, U.S. soldiers helped a crowd of Iraqis tear

BASKETBALL UConn's Gordon to skip senior year for NBA

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- Connecticut guard Ben Gordon is forgoing his senior year and making

FORUM HEALTH Hospital workers ratify new contract with raises

Forum will continue to pay all of the workers' health care premiums. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY and

BOEING CO. Former exec plans plea on conspiracy charge, records say

Boeing fired the executive and said it is cooperating with the investigation. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP)

Woman, 18, charged in police chase

A Struthers police car was damaged in the chase. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

CUBA Companies move to sell goods from U.S.

Cuban officials expect to buy more than $100 million in U.S. farm products. HAVANA (AP) -- Moving

Israeli prime minister seeks Bush's approval

Sharon doesn't want Palestinian refugees returned to Israel. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Israeli Prime

NCAA RECRUITING Task force eyes policy changes

Written rules on alcohol are expected. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- An NCAA task force on recruiting will

Warrant out for mother

The toddler has been missing since January. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Is the global economy really all that bad for U.S.?

Opinion: Is the global economy really all that bad for U.S.? EDITOR: Let me see if I understand the

Farmington development plans receive commission's approval

Commercial development is also planned. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --

RECORDING INDUSTRY U.S. music sales continue to rebound from slump

Decreased sales forced companies to restructure and lay off employees. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Online

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