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Even with RMI lockout, RTI turns a profit again
A lump-sum, $9.1 million payment from Boeing turned red into black. & lt;a
Lowellville picks court personnel
LOWELLVILLE -- Village council appointed James E. Lanzo to serve as prosecutor and Carol Flora to
KENTUCKY DERBY Action This Day running with jinx
No particular horse has dominated the prep races leading up to the Derby. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --
Check nets violators of tobacco-vending law
Clerks from two tobacco vendors were cited for selling to minors. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Union at Niles schools is ready to vote on pact
The board will meet Thursday to approve a financial recovery plan. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Will buildings end up in proposed park?
Private donations would be needed to move the buildings. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
ON TOUR This week's pro golf events
PGA TOUR HP Classic of New Orleans Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: English Turn Golf &
SCHOOLS Board reduces staff by 21
The departures are expected to save the district several million dollars. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
METS-DODGERS Piazza matches Fisk's homer record
The New York catcher hit his 351st home run. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mike Piazza matched Carlton
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians win in 10th on Casey Blake's hit
Cleveland rallied for four runs in the 10th to post an 11-7 win over Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) -- The
Navy vet honored for heroism goes on trial for armed robbery
The defense says depression and medication led to an addled state of mind. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) --
Play will mark desegregation decision
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University and the city schools will sponsor a free debut
Group blasts lawmakers for paid trip to India
Legislators say the House Ethics Committee approved the trip. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- American
Police: Man used car in jealous rage
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Police said a borough man used his car to try to run down his ex-girlfriend's new
TRUMBULL COUNTY Adult club faces tax review
The club would not be required to pay a room tax. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
Three to speak at Westminster lectures
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College is offering three separate lectures May 6. Ron Freeman,
Williams hits for cycle for Bears
Kurt Williams also drove in the deciding run for Leetonia in a 14-13 win. LEETONIA -- Kurt
U.N. envoy sets May deadline for choosing Iraqi government
Many questions asked by the U.N. Security Council could not be answered. UNITED NATIONS (AP) --
Kunkle, Fidram, Marvin win KO Drugs openers
West Middlesex High's Josh Fette used the best body punching. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
Council to weigh raise pact
Council has until May 26 to vote on the contract. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Indians win in 10th on Casey Blake's hit
Cleveland rallied for four runs in the 10th to post an 11-7 win over Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) -- The
Crash on Route 224 in Boardman involves 10 cars, no bad injuries
BOARDMAN -- Ten cars were involved in a series of crashes that began at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday on U.S.
Sweet touts the benefits of partnerships
The school president also announced four new faculty positions. & lt;a
North-South vulnerable. North deals.
North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x 10 6 5 4 u A 4 v Q J 10 9 5 w A K WEST EAST
Toddler found alive 30 hours after accident
The father was alive for as long as 15 hours, the coroner said. CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) -- An 18-
WEIGHING IN K.O. Drugs boxing results
Underclass Division Featherweights: Kyle Kunkle (Canfield) dec. over William Rios (Campbell)
House panel approves bill that creates tailgating lots
A vote on the bill by the full House could come next week. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
Bush prepares for appearance before panel investigating 9/11
LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- President Bush plans to do most of the talking when he and Vice
Pa. state House candidate found dead on primary election day
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) -- A candidate for the state House of Representatives was shot in the neck and
"We've got to win the people back. This is what insurgency is all about."
Opinion: "We've got to win the people back. This is what insurgency is all about." Col. Steve Lanza
Lemon cuts richness of cream sauce
By DEBORAH S. HARTZ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS I really like the sprightly taste of lemon. Not
You can't beat navel oranges
The flavorful fruit makes a great chicken glaze. By CINDY McNATT KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Western Reserve's Harmon pitches two-hit, 4-0 win
The Blue Devils beat South Range for their 10th triumph. NORTH LIMA -- Katie Harmon pitched a
Opera based on 'Springer' show to debut on Broadway next year
The show will open first in San Francisco. NEW YORK (AP) -- "Jerry Springer -- The Opera" is
Retailers oppose attempt to slow Chinese imports
Steep 'antidumping' penalties will hurt sales, they say. HIGH POINT, N.C. (AP) -- "Blame China"
Canfield man receives 4 years for fatal crash
The victim was returning from a Christmastime visit to her husband's grave. By ROGER G. SMITH
Hassell's 2-way play leads 'Wolves to win
Trenton Hassell provided offense and defense for Minnesota against Denver. DENVER (AP) -- Trenton
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Essay contest will tap into children's dreams
The winners of an essay contest for pupils will be announced May 5. YOUNGSTOWN -- An essay contest
Most say integration has improved the quality of education for blacks
'People like the idea of racially mixed schools,' says one author. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 11, WHITE SOX 7, 10 innings CLEVELANDCHICAGO abrhbiabrhbi Lawton
Local agencies offer advice on new drug cards
Seniors in the Mahoning Valley can begin enrolling Monday. Local senior citizen advocates urge
He was red in the face but pretty in pink
"The garbage collector called this morning," I said hesitantly to my husband. "Oooh," he moaned
Orange marvel
Orange marvel kNAVEL ORANGES are without peer, the best of the eating oranges. They also make a
Signing Winslow will be a challenge
He wants big bucks, and his agent is known for driving a hard bargain. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Choosing
Sharon predicts trouble if withdrawal is rejected
Hamas took responsibility for a blast that wounded four Israeli soldiers. JERUSALEM (AP) --
Liberty board imposes caps on extracurricular fees
The district has received more than 200 applications in its open-enrollment program. By HOLLY A.
New overtime regulations face dispute in the House
The new regulations are set to take effect in August. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In the election-year
Police charge 12-year-old boy in strangling death of girl, 8
CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) -- Police say a 12-year-old boy used his hands to strangle a third-grader who
Man in child-porn tape pleads guilty
CINCINNATI (AP) -- A television news program playing in the background of a child porn video led
Fifth BCS game gets an airing
How to implement the proposal was the focus of the discussion. PHOENIX (AP) -- A proposal for
KOBE BRYANT Decision due on testimony
More arguments were expected on the relevance of the alleged victim's sexual history. EAGLE, Colo.
Pittsburgh protests Patriot Act
The city is the 296th U.S. community to pass such a resolution, the ACLU said. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Fowler's top cop is set to testify for grand jury
An administrative hearing has been continued. & lt;a href=mailto:sinkovich@vindy.com &
LOTTERY RESULTS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-6-8 Pick 4, 1-5-4-2 Buckeye 5, 15-24-32-36-37 Mega Millions, 1
GYMNASTICS
GYMNASTICS NEOGL championships (At Avon Lake) Level 4-10 year old: Nikia Boyk 1st vault, 3rd
Panel chooses judge for bankruptcy court
The attorney from Solon plans to move to the Mahoning Valley. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Sweet touts the benefits of partnerships
The school president also announced four new faculty positions. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
30-minute Prince concert special to be broadcast by five networks
NEW YORK (AP) -- Get ready for five channels of Prince. MTV, MTV2, BET, VH1 and VH1 Classic will
Today is Wednesday, April 28, the 119th day of 2004. There are 247 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, April 28, the 119th day of 2004. There are 247 days left in the year. On this
Coach Paterno's son beats former PSU linebacker
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The son of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno survived a crowded primary
PADDLING CASE Fowler's top cop is set to testify for grand jury
An administrative hearing has been continued. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Golden prose
Golden prose The 50th anniversary edition of M.F.K. Fisher's "The Art of Eating" (Wiley, $21.95)
Pa. primary reaffirms expectation
The state's 19 electoral votes constitute the fifth-largest prize in November. PHILADELPHIA (AP)
Weather halts Pirates again in Pittsburgh
Tuesday's postponement was the second in the current 10-game homestand. By TOM WILLIAMS
Her husband has decided he doesn't like sister-in-law
Dear Annie: I am a 60-year-old woman and have been married for 42 years. My problem is my husband,
HELOISE Funnel cake recipe is repeated
Dear Heloise: There was a simple recipe for funnel cakes that you printed, and now I've lost it. It
Kerry's visit to the Valley shows need for full debate
Opinion: President Bush and his certain Democratic challenger, U.S. Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, will
More straight couples forgo marriage, register as partners
And some are boycotting marriage as a way of standing up for gay rights. CHICAGO (AP) -- As same-
YSU | Progress and plans
The development of new master's degrees in computer information sciences, science education and
POLANSKI CHOOSES LEAD FOR 'OLIVER' REMAKE
Polanski chooses lead for 'Oliver' remake PARIS -- Roman Polanski has found the young lead for his
Despite sickness, Moeller delivers
Ailing Chad Moeller hit for the cycle, and Bill Hall's homer beat the Reds. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Chad
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& lt;B & gt;ANGLIN, & lt;/B & gt;Ester, 79, of Youngstown; arrangements pending;
Wreck claims another teen driver despite crackdown on speeders
The airborne car hit a tree, and the driver was killed. OXFORD, Ohio (AP) -- A third student from
Hayslett's move to center bolsters O-line
The senior is happy to help the team with his move from nose tackle to center. By PETE MOLLICA
Janus reaches $225M settlement in case of improper trading
DENVER (AP) -- Janus Capital Group is paying more than $225 million as part of a multimillion-dollar
Is East Liverpool a campaign snapshot?
Opinion: By DANTE CHINNI CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR EAST LIVERPOOL -- The United States of America, circa
La. House OKs bill outlawing 'hog-dog' event
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- After watching grainy video images of dogs clamping their jaws onto
In Musiq, there is always a story to be told
The artist considers himself a soul singer. By AL HUNTER JR. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
MICHIGAN Mall imposes curfew to limit youth presence
Some mall workers say the throngs of teens scare off customers. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
YSU FOOTBALL Hayslett's move to center bolsters O-line
The senior is happy to help the team with his move from nose tackle to center. By PETE MOLLICA
Existing-home sales rise 5.7% in March
Mortgage rates averaging a low 5.45 percent are powering home sales. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Home
More than 100 militants killed in Thailand fighting
More than 100 militants killed in Thailand fighting PATTANI, Thailand -- Scores of teenage
Justices question merits of case
Two groups are suing for access to records of a Cheney-led task force. WASHINGTON POST
Sainato routs his opponent; Drobac wins
Lawrence election officials dealt with computer problems and human error. & lt;a
Flames edge Red Wings to take 2-1 lead in series
Tampa Bay outlasted the Canadiens in overtime for a 3-0 series lead. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) --
Chief's brothers win bid for rental
The lowest bids were $20,000 less than the last offer. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com
Indian Gaming Act: Haste makes waste
Opinion: Arnie's looking for big bucks from California tribes. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was put
STEELERS Maddox, Cowher have key meeting
Tommy Maddox is unhappy with the team's use of a first-round draft pick. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- An
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas E. Murphy, 54, of 61 Oxford St., Campbell, and Laura M.
Specter's narrow victory gives Dem candidate hope
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- After barely beating back a conservative challenge, Sen. Arlen Specter now
Sisters of slain soldier decide not to return to combat duty
State officials and service members urged the sisters not to return. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
Forces pound Sunnis
FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) -- Iraqi police moved into the streets of the besieged city of Fallujah today
Study: Marrieds not unhappy with shift work
The graduate students' study disproved their hypothesis. SCRIPPS HOWARD Research by a
Raid follows fatal attack in Syria
Authorities said Tuesday's blast and gunbattle were carried out by terrorists. DAMASCUS, Syria
Board reduces staff by 21
The departures are expected to save the district several million dollars. & lt;a
Signal to cellphone firms
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Millions of Americans can no doubt sympathize with the parent whose cellphone
Bobcats pounce on shivering Penguins
YSU managed nine hits, but couldn't get the big hits when they were needed. & lt;a
Pesto pork chops, couscous get fresh flavors
By LINDA GASSENHEIMER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Saut & eacute;ed pork chops in a pesto sauce
Exit plan for Iraq will take years
Opinion: By JOHN C. BERSIA ORLANDO SENTINEL In the early days of the U.S.-led intervention in Iraq, war
HEALTH Study: Cholesterol levels change with seasons
The participants' levels peaked in January, when temperatures were lowest. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL
Incoming fire chief vows to tackle racial tensions
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The man who will be Cleveland's first black fire chief says one of his top
Kerry touts renewal of funds for cities
A Bush campaign official says Kerry's promise of 10 million jobs is unrealistic. By ROGER G. SMITH
At 40, Wawa chain continues to grow by expanding offerings
The chain with the Indian name meets ever-growing competition head-on. FOLSOM, Pa. (AP) -- A
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 10, Athletics 8 NEW YORK -- Pinch-hitter Ruben Sierra delivered a go-
Mushroom curry works its magic
By RENEE ENNA CHICAGO TRIBUNE On a recent trip to New York, a meal at a small Soho restaurant
Action This Day running with jinx
No particular horse has dominated the prep races leading up to the Derby. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --
Show chronicles publisher Luce's vision
Henry Luce founded Time, Life, Fortune and Sports Illustrated magazines. By FRAZIER MOORE
BROWNS Signing Winslow will be a challenge
He wants big bucks, and his agent is known for driving a hard bargain. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Choosing
Trustees to offer 3% raises
One trustee said the township needs to pave its roads before giving raises. & lt;a
TODAY
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
Owls, humans get eyeful of one another
Owls, humans get eyeful of one another Three members of the Harris family of Boardman -- from
Ban on release of photos: Is it political?
Opinion: By MARY SANCHEZ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS A flag-draped coffin elicits one immediate response:
In case you're interested, here's a new liver dish
By DONNA PIERCE CHICAGO TRIBUNE Back away from this recipe if you're not a fan of liver and
Girard police chief thanks community for its support
Opinion: Girard police chief thanks community for its support EDITOR: I have served under 10 mayors,
Adult club faces tax review
The club would not be required to pay a room tax, officials said. & lt;a
ST. ELIZABETH
St. Elizabeth Mark and Kelly Shaffer, 51 Glacier Ave., Youngstown, boy, April 27. Jason and
CAMPAIGN 2004 Kerry touts renewal of funds for cities
A Bush campaign official says Kerry's promise of 10 million jobs is unrealistic. By ROGER G. SMITH
Variety gives soy distinct advantage
How do we love soy? Let's count the ways. By ELLEN KANNER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS April is
Prescription-drug credit will save state millions
The credit will allow PACE to waive some $6 co-pays. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Pennsylvania's
NORTH KOREA U.S. to raise estimate of suspected weapons
A new North Korean program will be operational by 2007, officials have said. WASHINGTON POST
Bucs, OK; Indians, no way!
As the second-best sports month of the year winds down (with the World Series and the NFL, October
JAMES BLOOD ULMER Every style shows the blues
His work as a musician pays the rent, and that's what counts. By CAIN BURDEAU ASSOCIATED PRESS