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KENTUCKY DERBY The Cliff's Edge tabbed favorite over Smarty Jones
Smarty Jones still might be the people's choice because of his humble background. LOUISVILLE, Ky.
Court finds no basis for suit over voting
CINCINNATI (AP) -- A federal appeals court turned away a lawsuit Wednesday by people whose
ONLINE AUCTION Wedding dress modeled on eBay by divorced man fetches $3,850
DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- When a man in Seattle found his ex-wife's wedding gown and decided
DVD RELEASES Horror movies' classic trio featured in multifilm sets
The 'Legacy' DVDs feature one Dracula film making its disc debut. By TERRY LAWSON KNIGHT RIDDER
THE VALLEYS Classical, choral shows abound
The Shenango Valley Chorale will perform with two student groups. An abundance of classical and
'FRASIER' Dr. Crane will retire after 20 years on air
The series will show its last fresh episode at 9 p.m. May 11. It will run for an hour. NEW YORK
AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago erupts on Tribe bullpen
Cleveland wasted a four-run lead in the ninth inning. CHICAGO (AP) -- Ozzie Guillen's first month
FUEL Pa. and W.Va. officials investigate reports of contaminated gasoline
KNOX, Pa. (AP) -- Sandy Myers' 2003 Hyundai Sonata was towed twice before mechanics found
Public debates police merger
Some people want the issue to be put on the ballot as a referendum. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Chaney sweeps City Series title for 15th straight year
The Cowboys had 17 hits to beat Wilson for a 4-0 league record. YOUNGSTOWN -- For the 15th
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Q. Please tell me what happened to Shandi, the 10th girl to be eliminated from America's "Next Top
Q. Please tell me what happened to Shandi, the 10th girl to be eliminated from America's "Next Top
Today is Thursday, April 29, the 120th day of 2004. There are 246 days left in the year. On this
Today is Thursday, April 29, the 120th day of 2004. There are 246 days left in the year. On this
'COLONIAL HOUSE' Despite hard conditions, former servant misses village
Her bad language got her tied to a stake in the cornfield for several hours. By GAIL SHISTER
SEXUAL ASSAULT Date rape and drugs
Alcohol is the main drug used in date-rape crimes, but several others are frequently abused. They
A nation sets a bad example establishing lawless enclaves
Opinion: Unless the Supreme Court of the United States says otherwise, the Bush administration has created a
'Shopaholic' novels focus on life of glamor
Maybe it's an aftermath of "Sex and the City." But the shallow glamorous life of New York
STATE LEGISLATURE House expected to vote on motorsports measure
The cost for developing the proposed racetrack would be $300 million. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
HONORING VETERANS World War II memorial opens with visit from schoolchildren
It will be dedicated Memorial Day weekend. COMBINED DISPATCHES WASHINGTON -- A national monument
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .46 20.77 20.87 Avalon Holdings,3.003.15 Bank
A year later, Youngstown remembers loss of officer
Opinion: A year later, Youngstown remembers loss of officer EDITOR: On this day, the Youngstown
Newton Falls school board lays off 13
The layoffs will take effect July 1. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NEWTON
COUNTRY HOME Owner: It's like a reunion
The hot tub is scheduled to be inspected Monday. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH
MAHONING COUNTY A sad day for patrons as Lowellville library closes
The North Lima branch will close today. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY Mayor rejects measures on changing pay
Council OK'd legislation to assess property owners for unpaid sewer bills. By MARALINE KUBIK
'OSAMA' Story of girl disguised as boy gives Taliban further scorn
Movies were banned under the repressive regime. By TERRY LAWSON KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Red Cross chapter sets Red and White Ball
The black-tie event will benefit local programs. LIBERTY -- Walter J. "Buzz" Pishkur will be the
Lohan, Waters click again in teen comedy 'Mean Girls'
A handful of 'Saturday Night Live' cast members play key roles. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR
Bush's bus tour will stop in 4 Ohio cities
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush's bus tour in the Midwest next week will include stops at four
SCHOOLS Boardman board, staff sign pact
The three-year contract will be retroactive to June 2003. BOARDMAN -- Nonteaching staff members in
Extended tours of duty will make recruiting difficult
Opinion: Detroit Free Press: The upsurge in violence in Iraq, plus the departure of forces from Spain, the
WILD ANIMALS Experts to discuss cougars' return to eastern U.S.
Few people have evidence of having seen a mountain lion. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- For the true
Illinois woman who killed her kids seeks clemency
Illinois woman who killed her kids seeks clemency DWIGHT, Ill. -- Debra Gindorf has spent the past
NFL As Couch, Packers sort out contract, Favre still focused
Green Bay re-signed back-up quarterback Doug Pederson. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Brett Favre doesn't
CABLE COMPANY Comcast withdraws bid for Disney
Comcast instead will go ahead with a $1 billion stock repurchase program. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --
Last episode will pack in guest stars
ZAP2IT.COM There may be a wedding in store for the series finale of "Frasier" -- but not
HOW SHE SEES IT Despite bad news from Iraq, Bush's poll numbers rising
Opinion: By MARSHA MERCER MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- The news from Iraq keeps getting
PADDLING INVESTIGATION Grand jury hears Fowler chief
The police chief says he has nothing to hide. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Want to transfer pupils to Youngstown?
Want to transfer pupils to Youngstown? YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown city schools will have an
Ongoing
Ongoing ART Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: "Ralph Goings: Four
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Credit-card abuse continues
The GAO says there is weak oversight and a lack of strict disciplinary action. WASHINGTON POST
GOLF Nicklaus doubts playing future
Time and his own high standards have gotten the best of the Golden Bear. TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (AP)
DALE EARNHARDT Family says film contains mistakes
ESPN producers don't have family support for a film on Dale Earnhardt. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, Devil Rays 0 BOSTON -- Curt Schilling pitched his best game with
CLEVELAND Benedictine football standouts charged with murder
Raymond Williams and Jon Huddleston have been jailed on the charges. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Two high
JANIS IAN Folk singer's talent shines in her latest, 'Billie's Bones'
Her new CD blends her talent in blues, folk, jazz and country. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR
Military band registration
Military band registration WARREN -- Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday for band pupils
PALEONTOLOGY Study shows different growth rate in Neanderthals, modern humans
Some researchers aren't so quick to agree. ASSOCIATED PRESS If you think your kids grow up fast,
'20/20' Adoption show gets personal
Five couples vie to adopt a teen's baby in this episode. By DAVID BIANCULLI NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XFrank and Amy (Brandenstein) Piganelli of Henderson, Nev., are announcing the birth of a son,
Every day the children practice math skills, counting things such as coconuts.
Every day the children practice math skills, counting things such as coconuts. By MARALINE KUBIK
'Nightline' to feature roll call of Iraq war dead
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ted Koppel will devote the entire half-hour of "Nightline" Friday to reading names
PRESCRIPTIONS Medco settles allegations of deceptions by 20 states
Now Medco will also call patients first, and patients can usually refuse. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- In
SUPREME COURT Case tests right to detain
The hearing looked at the detention of two Americans called 'enemy combatants.' LOS ANGELES TIMES
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Daughter-in-law chose to upgrade cruise cabin without their consent
Dear Annie: My wife and I are going on an Alaskan cruise. We offered to pay the cost of the cruise
"If Bush says something really foolish, that could be a negative. But I doubt very much that that's
Opinion: "If Bush says something really foolish, that could be a negative. But I doubt very much that that's
Post Positions
Post Positions Field for Saturday's 130th Kentucky Derby, with post position, horse's name,
LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE State presents check for efforts
The state is trying to raise the profile of the labor-management effort. By HAROLD GWIN
There's no big deal about 48
Today, I turned 48, and I just want to ask you one thing. So what? Turning 48 doesn't mean
Bradley blasts Indians organization in magazine
The former Indian said Eric Wedge has no credentials to be manager. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Outfielder
Attempted homicide
Attempted homicide HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police have charged a Sharon woman with attempted homicide
RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS CEO predicts profit amid rough year
A union leader says an RTI competitor's stock is a better performer. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES New selection formula develops
Four processes are being considered, and computers will remain. PHOENIX (AP) -- Computers will
NFL Maddox expects to stay as Steelers' starting QB
Tommy Maddox is confident of his role after meeting with Bill Cowher. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A cooled-
CONTRACTS School officials, 2 unions prepare for negotiations
School and union representatives are considering interest-based bargaining. By NANCY TULLIS
Bell restoration
Bell restoration MINERAL RIDGE -- A bell given to Mineral Ridge schools by the Church of Christ,
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Canned pumpkin helps relieve doggie diarrhea
Q. You have written that coconut is helpful to combat diarrhea in dogs as well as in humans. I
MILLENNIUM PARK Lawrence Co. officials OK plan, proposal
A public hearing on the matter is set for May 11. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
DERBY NOTEBOOK From Churchill Downs
Castledale draws popular post: Castledale trainer Jeff Mullins arrived in Louisville on Wednesday
MOVIE REVIEW Lead actors carry lightweight 'Laws' with no trouble
There are no surprises in this formulaic romantic romp. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR
NBA PLAYOFFS Travel-logged Bryant leads L.A.
The Lakers ousted Houston in the first round and will meet San Antonio next. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene At the heart of the city is Core, for nightlife with a pulse
Go ahead. Try to look from the outside in at Core, the new dance club at West Federal and Phelps
HOW HE SEES IT Let's vote the old-fashioned way
Opinion: By ZEV CHAFETS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS On Monday, John Kerry visited Palm Beach, Fla. -- the scene
Karr is sharp for Champion
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF HUBBARD -- Thanks to a strong performance by sophomore
LAWRENCE COUNTY Lawsuit filed over Hill View irks LaGrotta
The legislator calls the lawsuit a 'sick joke.' By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE Study links military to ALS risk
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL SAN FRANCISCO -- A large new study has found a puzzling link between
CAL THOMAS John Kerry has a Catholic problem
Opinion: John Kerry made a familiar statement about abortion last week. Bill Clinton said it before him. Many
SENIORS' HEALTH Wine, coffee extend life span, study says
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL SAN FRANCISCO -- If you live for fine wine and rich coffee, you may
Insidiously sublime or insanely silly
Insidiously sublime or insanely silly k YOU'LL find both this summer at the movies, as the various
Mondesi, Fogg spark Bucs to 4-2 triumph over Astros
Raul Mondesi's two-run double in the eighth won the game for the Pirates. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
YSU FOOTBALL Brown is the top 'draft' choice for second time
The White team preferred defense to open the spring game draft. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
CANFIELD Hazardous materials drop-off set
Oil-based paint will be accepted, but water-based paint will not. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
MERCER COUNTY Church gets renewed OK for new site
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU HERMITAGE, Pa. -- City commissioners have again approved
OHIO Former Lisbon teacher receives federal prison term for child porn
CDs seized from the man's home showed children involved in sexual activity. COLUMBUS -- A former
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
YSU ROSTERS Red-White spring game
RED TEAM Defensive line: Justin Scholes, Jamal Lee, Leon Edwards, Justin Martin. Linebackers:
Gunshots strike police vehicle near filming of J-Kwon video
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Four shots struck a police van earlier this week near where teenage rapper J-Kwon
ELLEN GOODMAN Reality of Iraq war hidden from view
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- There was a time when the Pentagon worried about passing a national exam on war. It
SEPT. 11 PROBE Cheney, Bush face questions
The panel wanted a separate meeting with the president and vice president. WASHINGTON (AP) --
WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Board: If voters pass levy, limited busing will return
The district's superintendent will go to the top Niles schools post. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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'LEAVE IT TO BEAVER' Actor is proud to be tied to show
Jerry Mathers said he's sorry for actors associated with shows that aren't as good. By GLENN
PREP SOFTBALL Ursuline clinches share of first Steel Valley title
The Irish can win it outright by beating Warren JFK on Monday. YOUNGSTOWN -- Maureen Cearfoss
NETWORK TELEVISION Studios give special attention to film ads during May sweeps
One ad features a 10-minute look at the new 'Harry Potter' film. By LISA DE MORAES WASHINGTON
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MILLENNIUM PARK Officials OK plan, proposal
A public hearing on the matter is set for May 11. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
MAHONING COUNTY Charges add up in three courts
The Niles event triggered a probation violation hearing in common pleas court. By PATRICIA MEADE
Report: Sex tape features 'Baywatch' babe Nolin
Report: Sex tape features 'Baywatch' babe Nolin NEW YORK -- Paris who? There's a new celebrity sex
Sakic's goal in overtime gives Avalanche a 1-0 win and hope
Colorado stayed alive in the series against the Sharks with its first win. DENVER (AP) -- The
CRIME Victims advocate says alcohol is No. 1 drug used in sex assaults
The lecture dealt with date-rape prevention and resources to help victims. By SEAN BARRON
CONGRESS House ends marriage penalty tax
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House delivered the first in a series of election-year bills designed to
Photos depict abuses of Iraqis by American troops.
Photos depict abuses of Iraqis by American troops. FALLUJAH, Iraq (AP) -- All U.S. Marine forces
MERCER COUNTY Judge orders woman to pay back $20,000
Ten lawbreakers were either jailed or put on probation. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
SHENANGO TWP. Public debates police merger
Some people want the issue to be put on the ballot as a referendum. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
HELOISE Tied-on TV schedule never is lost
Dear Heloise: Every week when we receive our television guide, I take the paper and punch a hole
PUBLIC HEALTH Figures reveal even more are at risk from diabetes
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Millions more Americans than previously thought have signs of what could later
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown man pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter
Police said the men argued over a debt for living expenses. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
SHENANGO VALLEY Unemployment in counties falls
The jobless rate dropped nearly one-half of a percentage point in March in Mercer County. The
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Janis Ian When: 8 p.m. Friday. Where: Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent Tickets:
FAN ATTRACTION Sci-fi museum is set to open in Seattle
The museum also contains the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. By BILL HUTCHENS TACOMA NEWS TRIBUNE
SOCCER Pope nets U.S. a 1-0 victory
The United States defeated Mexico for the sixth time in eight meetings. DALLAS (AP) -- Eddie Pope
Band's songs draw from the darkness
The group says that pain can inspire people to accomplish great things. By CHELSEA J. CARTER