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YSU FOOTBALL Roberts welcomes shift
He began his college career at fullback, but is now a tight end. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD April 12 Identity theft: A
YSU Speaker discusses FDR, knowledge of Holocaust
The speaker talked of the connection between Prescott Bush and the Nazis. By JoANNE VIVIANO
"We don't want to have historians look back and say, 'OK, you won the war on terrorism but you lost
"We don't want to have historians look back and say, 'OK, you won the war on terrorism but you lost
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HEALTH Researchers protect mice from disease
An underchallenged immune system produces too few T cells, researchers say. SCRIPPS HOWARD In
For primary, Specter spent $7M in 3 months
Another candidate's spokesman said Specter knows he's in trouble. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Seeking to
Songwriters Hall of Fame to award Stevie Wonder
Songwriters Hall of Fame to award Stevie Wonder NEW YORK -- Stevie Wonder has been selected as
Family pursues project
The owners are asking the public to send letters of support to the state. By LAURE CIOFFI
MASSACHUSETTS Gay unions face battle
BOSTON (AP) -- Gov. Mitt Romney's latest attempt to block gay marriages places the debate back with
SOUTH AFRICA Discovery turns up old jewelry
The beads were made from a type of mollusk's shells. WASHINGTON (AP) -- About 75,000 years ago,
JACKSON-MILTON SCHOOLS Board gives 2nd reading to renewal levy issue
Signs will promote open enrollment in the district. NORTH JACKSON -- The Jackson-Milton Board of
WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Zoning board denies 2 requests
The company's proposal was to build 17 four-plexes on the property. MINERAL RIDGE -- The
Dear Jim:
Opinion: Dear Jim: My, where has the time gone? Can you believe it's been more than two years since your
SCHOOLS Educator returns -- now as chief
HUBBARD -- After being welcomed back to the Hubbard School District Thursday night, the new
Russians, other foreigners leave in fear
About 40 foreigners have been taken hostage in Iraq. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Saddam
TRUMBULL COUNTY OEA seeks dues from teachers in Weathersfield
WARREN -- The Ohio Education Association wants a judge to order the Weathersfield Teachers
Super-sized medicine cabinets store it all
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Traditional medicine cabinets are almost always too small. Cram in your
AL CENTRAL Radke, Twins blank Indians
Minnesota took two of three games from the Tribe, again. CLEVELAND (AP) -- For most of his career,
Leader cites flexibility, diplomacy to end standoff
Troop rotation is expected soon. NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- An Iraqi leader said he saw "flexibility" on
FARM FRESH Youths run like deer to get these caps
The popular John Deere hats aren't for down on the farm anymore. SCRIPPS HOWARD John Deere
AROUND THE OVALS Motorsports news
Japanese IRL driver excited: Kosuke Matsuura feels right at home this week, racing in the IRL event
CELEBRATION Historical society to mark its silver anniversary
The event will be held at the Niles Masonic Temple. NILES -- Harold Bailey, also known as "The
CONCERT NEWS | What's on, what's off
Life without Tiffany: Pop vocalist Tiffany, who was to sing next Thursday at Nick's Fat City in
ANIMAL CONTROL Texas county offers wild-hog bounty
Texas has between 1.5 million and 2 million feral hogs, more than any state. KNIGHT RIDDER
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& lt;B & gt;AMICONE & lt;/B & gt;, John G., 91, of Canfield; arrangements pending;
House sought to help women who break law
The Sankofa House would be much more than a halfway house or shelter. SHARON, Pa. -- The city
ROUNDUP | Thursday's other games
Canadiens 5, Bruins 1 BOSTON -- Saku Koivu had a goal and two assists, and Jose Theodore made 43
'Punisher' is a guilty pleasure
Another comic-book character on the big screen? You bet. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR
Bush nominee must pay attention to this region
Opinion: If our editorial Sunday on President Bush's nominee for assistant commerce secretary for
OSU FOOTBALL Running game must improve
That's where much of the Buckeyes' focus lies this spring. COLUMBUS (AP) -- While most of Buckeye
CAMPAIGNS Delegate hopefuls dumped
A majority of the 17th District's delegate candidates were removed by Kerry. By DAVID SKOLNICK
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday:
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Tunisia Sahara Hareez, 29,
CAVALIERS James brought respect back to Cleveland
LeBron James exceeded expectations as the Cavaliers doubled their win total. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The
Unrest divides U.S., allies
President Bush welcomes Prime Minister Tony Blair to Washington today. COMBINED DISPATCHES Two
PC GAME REVIEW Upcoming 'Warcraft' is worth the wait
The game, to be released this summer, is not intimidating. By VICTOR GODINEZ DALLAS MORNING NEWS
SAVING HISTORY Workers are needed for rescuing coastal fort
The doctor who set the broken leg of Lincoln's assassin did his time here. ORLANDO SENTINEL DRY
Unit speeds up decontamination
The tent can be inflated in three minutes. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
REVIEW 'Hansel and Gretel' fairy tale becomes captivating opera
This children's opera proved make-believe is often more entertaining than reality. By MARGARET
HOW HE SEES IT It's not always possible to know
By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE When President Bush was asked at Tuesday night's
PREP SOFTBALL East Palestine edges Lisbon in 7th
Kaili Gehring led Mineral Ridge past Warren JFK. EAST PALESTINE -- Jenessa Greenawalt had two hits
Democracy on the edge
Opinion: Seattle Times: The frustration of democracy in Hong Kong is an ominous event. That former British
TRUMBULL COUNTY Logging snag leaves mess for residents
Townships can't regulate logging because of state law. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Candidates use own funds
The 14th District incumbent has $685,062 in his campaign war chest. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Woman pleads guilty in kidnapping, assault
WARREN -- A Youngstown woman has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and felonious assault for her role in
NBC For The Donald, Bill fits the bill on 'Apprentice'
The new employee has won what Trump says is the 'dream job of a lifetime.' NEW YORK (AP) -- When
NEWS CONFERENCE State senators promote Ohio Jobs Protection Bill
Senators asked Gov. Taft to issue an order to help protect Ohio's jobs. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 6, Royals 5, 10 innings CHICAGO -- Magglio Ordonez hit a one-out home
At Jellybeans, politics not big deal with NASCAR Dads
Racing fans at the bar were interested primarily in racing. By TIM BLANGGER THE MORNING CALL
YSU Relay for Life season to kick off with 24-hour event at Beeghly
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life season begins today and Saturday at Youngstown State
TRUMBULL COUNTY Inmate on death row seeks new defenders
The prosecutor called Hill's argument 'a farce.' WARREN -- Death-row inmate Danny Lee Hill asked
MERCER COUNTY 911 Wheatland, W. Middlesex lack emergency phones
One official said he might have a solution for the two municipalities. FARRELL, Pa. -- Most Mercer
Today is Friday, April 16, the 107th day of 2004. There are 259 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, April 16, the 107th day of 2004. There are 259 days left in the year. On this date
NRA begins news company to promote its positions
NRA begins news company to promote its positions WASHINGTON -- The National Rifle Association is
WB Sitcom is perfect fit for McEntire
An executive said the role is perfect for a strong woman like the singer. By BRIDGET BYRNE FOR
Charges changed for 5 juveniles, 3 adults
YOUNGSTOWN -- Five juvenules were arrested on charges of breaking and entering, possession of drug
Delegate hopefuls dumped
A majority of the 17th District's delegate candidates were removed by Kerry. By DAVID SKOLNICK
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-1-5 Pick 4, 4-2-9-9 Buckeye 5, 5-6-9
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XWilliam Penn Association, Branch 28, of Youngstown, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at
CITY COUNCIL District zoned for porn
Penn State got permission for major changes to a campus street crossing. By HAROLD GWIN
'KILL BILL' Tales differ on why Beatty was replaced
David Carradine said Beatty may have suggested him for the role of Bill. ZAP2IT.COM LOS ANGELES
Saunders brothers made an impact
The Saunders brothers, both quite involved in West Side sports, died 36 days apart recently. Pat
NBA Playoffs could be final hurrah for these Lakers
The future of coach Phil Jackson and guard Kobe Bryant are uncertain. By CHRIS SHERIDAN
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremy T. Moorhead, 25, of 6335 Arbor Way, Elkridge, Md., and
Cubs batter Fogg in Chicago win(d)
With a steady wind blowing out, the Cubs homered four times off Josh Fogg. CHICAGO (AP) -- Michael
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Advance Auto Parts 500 Martinsville, Va. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed
POLITICAL ANALYSIS Backing Sharon risks alienation
Bush's closer alliance with Israel will gain Jewish votes in pivotal states. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
WEST BRANCH Summer school hires done
Summer school will be offered for physical education and driver's education. By JoANN JONES
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MAHONING COUNTY Shooters going to prison
The victims did not want to testify in court. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
WEATHER
WEATHER 70s on Saturday kTONIGHT, partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy.
NEW HOMETOWN: U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette, R-14th, whose district includes seven northern
Opinion: NEW HOMETOWN: U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette, R-14th, whose district includes seven northern
MEDICATIONS U.S. government, researchers vow to fight counterfeiters
Making fake prescription drugs is quite profitable, an official says. BALTIMORE (AP) -- For two
HOW HE SEES IT Situation in Iraq is far from hopeless
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE The situation in Iraq is clearly perilous, but not
WCI STEEL Union, company reach a tentative agreement
The contract must be approved by the union and the bankruptcy court. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
FASHION Q & amp;A
Q: I'm a college student on a tight budget, but I'm not a jeans and T-shirt girl: My typical outfit
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Her stepson's obsession with little girls is troubling
Dear Annie: I am very concerned that my stepson is a pedophile in progress. "Warren" is nearly 15
Charges against couple dismissed
CANFIELD -- A judge has dismissed charges stemming from a confrontation between a lieutenant at the
ORDINANCES Council to revisit proposal on dogs
Some of the issues will be researched by the law director. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS CIA's 1995 report warned of terror attacks in U.S.
In 1997, a warning about Osama bin Laden led the CIA report. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Six years before
DISTRICT SOFTBALL Poland clinches tourney title
Ursuline is 8-0 for the first time in school history. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- The Poland High
WEST VIRGINIA Weirton Steel board picks buyout offer from ISG
ISG says its offer for Weirton Steel had more cash value. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Weirton Steel
2004 NFL SCHEDULES
Arizona Cardinals Sept. 12--at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Sept. 19--New England, 4:15 p.m. Sept. 26--at
Local leaders tout link to Italy
It's 'a win-win partnership' for the cities and universities, YSU's provost said. & lt;a
ANNIVERSARY Baseball takes time to honor Robinson
Celebrations were held at every ball park. NEW YORK (AP) -- Mahlon Duckett remembers being a bit
GOLF ROUNDUP Winds exact toll on Heritage field
Scores soared on the Harbour Town Golf Links at Hilton Head. ASSOCIATED PRESS HILTON HEAD
SISTER CITIES Local leaders tout link to Italy
It's 'a win-win partnership' for the cities and universities, YSU's provost said. By PETER H.
HOW SHE SEES IT U.S. needs to improve its image abroad
Opinion: By JILL A. SCHUKER SPECIAL TO NEWSDAY Perhaps no issue is more jarring to America's self image
OHIO State Republicans at work on combination tax
The tax would be based on sales and business property and payroll. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
HARTFORD Blaney spends off-time at Sharon Speedway
The NASCAR veteran would rather be behind the wheel full-time. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR
Most Valley residents aren't better off than 4 years ago
Opinion: Most Valley residents aren't better off than 4 years ago EDITOR: While some people in the Valley
In first quarter, Delphi earnings experience a drop
Earnings at Delphi Corp. fell in the first quarter as the auto parts maker paid for restructuring
THOMAS SOWELL Thoughts about different issues
Opinion: A reader has suggested that elections be held April 16 -- the day after we pay our income taxes.
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AL SANTOS Actor finds laughs playing chauffeur in WB's 'The Help'
The 28-year-old was a model before getting into acting. By TERRY MORROW SCRIPPS HOWARD Al
PREP BASEBALL Gruszecki keys Bears' TCL win; Clippers rally
Girard improved to 4-1 by beating Campbell, while Chaney defeated Warren JFK. SEBRING -- Leetonia
CONGRESS Campaign finance reports
17TH DISTRICT TIM RYAN*# (D) Previous balance: $105,961 Contributions: $57,150 Expenditures:
SCHEDULE | NBA playoffs
FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Indiana vs. Boston Saturday: at Indiana, 2 p.m. April
BEDFORD DOWNS Family pursues project
The owners are asking the public to send letters of support to the state. By LAURE CIOFFI
GAIL WHITE Wear that crown of gray with pride -- you earned it, one point at a time
I couldn't believe my eyes! The light was shining on the back of my husband's head the other day.
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Poll: Bush loses lead at colleges
The general population is more concerned about the economy than the war. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO
Economy is on a roll
Low interest rates have given consumers more cash to spend. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Led by
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
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