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OHIO SCHOOLS Caravan calls for funding changes
Fourteen caravans and 5,000 supporters were to meet in Columbus today. By MARALINE KUBIK
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Official: Importation law inevitable
The White House is under pressure to allow lower-cost drugs to be imported. LOS ANGELES TIMES
IRAQI PRISONERS On Arab TV, Bush vows to punish POWs' abusers
The commander of U.S.-run prisons in Iraq apologized for the abuses. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President
Judge tells WCI Steel and bondholders to work on settlement
The bondholders argued that WCI didn't try very hard to find a buyer. & lt;a
TRUMBULL TRACK Tondo rallies to win
Her come-from-behind performance gave McDonald the win in the 4x800 relay. By JOE SCALZO
POWs of U.S. die Bush tries to curb furor over abuse
Under investigation are 35 cases of alleged abuse. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- Twenty-five
Council expected to OK new Marshall Street bridge
The city bought its second piece of property for the arena project. & lt;a
Ohioans give Bush a warm welcome
Ohioans give Bush a warm welcome k SUPPORTERS of President Bush filled a 10,000-seat arena to
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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MUSICIANS Recording artists settle royalty suit
Some record companies stopped making the required payments. NEW YORK (AP) -- Major recording
ANNIE'S MAILBOX Unsanitary cooking habit turns her off
Dear Annie: My husband and I invite a certain couple to visit at our vacation home for two weeks
MILITARY Mail delay is raising concerns about vote
A lawmaker is pressing for reform of the military mail system. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
News helicopter crashes on roof; reporter, two pilots are 'stable'
NEW YORK (AP) -- A reporter and two pilots aboard a news helicopter that spun out of control and
Paddling-case cop to appear in court
The police chief was secretly indicted by a grand jury. & lt;a
TOBY LIGHTMAN Debut CD garners attention for singer
Her music label is being cautious in marketing the rising star. By TOM MOON KNIGHT RIDDER
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 5 to
DIVISION II BASEBALL Yorty gets a win and a save as Lisbon advances in meet
Pitcher Jay Yorty saved his win in the Blue Devils' 13-9 victory over South Range. By JOHN BUTERA
K.O. DRUGS Hubbard boxers get four wins in tourney
Eagles heavyweight fighter Anthony Fidram is 2-0. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HUBBARD
HEALTH CARE Study of 5 countries finds strengths, flaws
The United States was in the middle on most health-care issues. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW
Shooting-death probe
Shooting-death probe NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City police say the shooting death of a Dayton man may be
LAWRENCE COUNTY Emergency chief to quit post
County commissioners are unsure how they will fill the position. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
How high will the blame go in abuse scandal?
Finger-pointing abounds, a senator said. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- The abuse of Iraqi
Landfill opponents to hire expert
HUBBARD -- A residents group plans to hire an environmental expert in its effort to stop a proposed
Ohio backers fill arena during Bush appearance
The state is a key battleground in the presidential election. CINCINNATI (AP) -- About 350
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials hire company to fix covered bridge
A Pittsburgh company was hired to handle computer security. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
THE FED Rate rise draws nearer, economists say
The timing will depend on employment and inflation. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The clock now is ticking to
Irizarry almost out of chances
The first time I met Louis Irizarry was in an Ursuline High classroom at the beginning of his senior
COLUMBIANA CO. Travel policy changes in offing
Other spending, including for the disadvantaged, is scrutinized more closely. By NORMAN LEIGH
MERCER COUNTY 21 facing charges of dealing in drugs
Officers will now target upper-level drug dealers. MERCER, Pa. -- Twenty-one people suspected of
MAHONING SCHOOLS Tax drive won't solve problem, officials say
Officials say they appreciate the county's efforts. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Local
MOST WANTED Treatment fugitive is captured
The woman has twice walked away from drug programs. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
We let John Kerry skip town without getting his specifics
Opinion: We let John Kerry skip town without getting his specifics EDITOR: Let's get something straight
Fava beans are a taste of spring
Each individual bean must be separated from its waxy skin. By JUDITH WEINRAUB WASHINGTON POST
NATIONAL LEAGUE Pettitte, Astros shut down Pirates again in 4-3 victory
The Houston left-hander allowed two hits in five innings. HOUSTON (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates
HOMELAND SECURITY Threat to LA mall was phony, FBI says
The caller was trying to get revenge on an ex-girlfriend, authorities said. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A
Trustees turn down request by developer for zoning change
There is no indication what the developer will do with the land. MINERAL RIDGE -- Neighbors got
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Probation violation has Irizarry confined to jail
The Ursuline graduate is being held without bond. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Suspended Ohio State tight end
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown officials look at how to spend tax funds
Trustees discussed the importance of township fire inspectors. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
MOVIES Sneaky ads provoke debate over ethics
The campaigns could hurt people seeking legitimate information, analysts say. KNIGHT RIDDER
MVSD Firm sues for final payment
The company is asking for payment, plus interest and attorney's fees. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
MAHONING COUNTY COURT Handyman pleads guilty to beating former employer
The assault began when the woman opened a door to let her dog come inside. By BOB JACKSON
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Travel policy changes in offing
Other spending, including for the disadvantaged, is scrutinized more closely. By NORMAN LEIGH
Warren makes $18,000 from tax on winnings
Warren makes $18,000 from tax on winnings WARREN -- City residents won more than $900,000 in
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Howland tops Harding behind Lewis
She pitched her second no-hitter of the year. HOWLAND -- Howland pitcher Barbie Lewis pitched her
Hayes puts on grand show
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CHAMPION -- Bottom-of-the-ninth-inning finales rarely
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity in Canfield City and Austintown: CANFIELD April 26 Theft: About
Humorous to humiliating -- that's mom
I can't do anything right. Just ask my kids. Gone are the days when my children would look up at
CYANIDE CASE Man gets 11 years in prison
His longtime companion was sentenced to almost five years. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS TYLER, Texas
HELOISE Use sought for leftover deviled egg filling
Dear Heloise: I'm a young mother and a new wife, just learning the tricks of the kitchen. My family
Better beer
Better beer Beer tastes best fresh -- aging is for wine, not brews. To preserve a beer's flavor,
CALIFORNIA Wildfire season gets early start
Witnesses said a man made sparks by dragging a large piece of steel. CORONA, Calif. (AP) -- As
Suspect sought in double homicide
About 11 shots were fired into the car at close range, police said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
DRUG OVERDOSE Inclusion on sex offender registry was factor in son's death, dad says
A plea deal was to keep his name off the list, but the youth violated probation. WEST BLOOMFIELD
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers
Genetic testing of embryos used to get 'savior babies'
Fertilized eggs are tested for antigens before they are placed in the womb. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Sweet smell of success as semester ends at YSU
Opinion: "Youngstown State is the best public university in Ohio and beyond to get an undergraduate
Lawmakers discuss tightening screenings for foster parents
A couple didn't disclose domestic problems in their application. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A criminal
Two in hospital after truck crash
WEATHERSFIELD -- Two men were taken to St. Elizabeth Health Center this morning after a tractor-
2 girls suspected in beating at dance
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) -- A 14-year-old girl was beaten unconscious by several other girls at a
SECTIONAL BASEBALL Vukovic's hit gives McDonald 3-2 win
The Blue Devils edged Jackson-Milton to advance in the Division IV tourney. McDONALD -- With two
Best Bets on TV Tonight
It's hard to keep up with all of Betty White's guest appearances, but she always seems suited to the
By ROGER BISPECK
By ROGER BISPECK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Delight Mom this Sunday with an unusual gift that the
Today is Wednesday, May 5, the 126th day of 2004. There are 240 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Wednesday, May 5, the 126th day of 2004. There are 240 days left in the year. On this date
OHIO HOUSE Boccieri returns from stint in Iraq
Boccieri hopes to be back in Ohio again before the November election. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
NHL PLAYOFFS
NHL PLAYOFFS Tuesday's games Flyers 3, Maple Leafs 2 (OT) TORONTO -- Jeremy Roenick scored his
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS Tuesday's games Heat 85, Hornets 77 MIAMI -- With the Heat running from the start
Prisoner-abuse whistleblower likes to help others, relative says
CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) -- A soldier who reportedly tipped off Army investigators to Iraqi war prisoner
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials to OK payment to visitors bureau
Auditors have not found big problems at the convention bureau, one official says. By STEPHEN SIFF
Maplewood Park project wins development grant from state
WARREN -- A $300,000 state grant will be used to fix houses and pave streets in the Maplewood Park
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PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL SCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION III Lisbon 13, South Range 9
RECIPE Rice noodle soup bears Thai-inspired flavors
CHICAGO TRIBUNE This satisfying Thai-inspired soup has been adapted from two sources: in Food and
CHILDREN'S HEALTH Rise noted in blood pressure
Officials are updating guidelines for treating hypertension in children. WASHINGTON POST The
Retired exec of bottler to become chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Coca-Cola Co. ended months of speculation over its next chairman and chief
QUICK FIX Ginger, soy sauce and cabbage merge flavors in unique salad
A layer of finely crushed peanuts completes the package. By RENEE SCHETTLER WASHINGTON POST
SOFTBALL Canfield posts 1-0 win over Ursuline
Mineral Ridge defeated South Range twice to move closer to a league title. YOUNGSTOWN -- Whitney
Robots in the sky
Opinion: Scripps Howard: There was a pivotal event in the history of aerial warfare recently at Edwards Air
Driver dies in crash
Driver dies in crash YOUNGSTOWN -- A one-car crash at 1:10 a.m. today on Interstate 680 at the
COMPANY EXPANSION ISG plans to buy maker of steel wire rod items
ISG is also in the process of acquiring Weirton Steel. CLEVELAND (AP) -- International Steel Group
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brent R. Montgomery, 41, McDonald, and Joulette A. D'Apolito,
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 20.49 20.55 Avalon Holdings,2.953.05 Bank
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials receive subpoenas in purchasing investigation
The county administrator would not say if he received a subpoena. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY
NBC Animated series is set for prime time
John Goodman is the voice of Larry the Lion. By LYNN ELBER ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES --
NATION More potent pot spurs a rise in dependence among adults
The increase was most notable among minorities. SCRIPPS HOWARD In a trend apparently caused by
HOW HE SEES IT Calls for military draft renew fairness debate
Opinion: By DAVID GREENBERG CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW YORK -- No idea excites self-styled reformers,
CLEVELAND Betancourt savior, mows down Manny
Boston scored four runs in the ninth, but came up short to lose its fifth straight. CLEVELAND (AP)
GM's oldest retiree honored at birthday party
GM's oldest retiree honored at birthday party DETROIT -- Ernest Pusey gets a birthday kiss from
2 plead innocent in 1999 drive-by homicide
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two city men pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges stemming from a 5-year-old murder
MAJESTIC ATHLETIC Family-owned company gets deal to outfit major leaguers
One pro equipment manager says Majestic's uniforms are top-quality. BANGOR, Pa. (AP) --
CALIFORNIA On mend, woman describes near-fatal attack by cougar
Nearby lay the body of a male cyclist the mountain lion killed. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER SANTA
Department's failure to pay for use of lab to be probed
The unpaid debt stretches back nearly two years. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Don't send money to Canada, police say
Six residents of the Valley have been cheated out of a total of $21,000. & lt;a
GEORGE WILL Deflecting doubters gets Bush off course
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Oh? Who? Appearing Friday in the Rose Garden with Canada's prime minister, President
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 4, Twins 3, 16 innings SEATTLE -- Randy Winn scored on Scott Spiezio's
SAFETY FORCES Warren officials review budget
Buying five new police cars per year would keep the fleet current, the chief said. By DENISE DICK
K.O. DRUGS BOXING Second-day results
UNDERCLASS DIVISION Bantamweights -- Zach Smith (Boardman) dec. Rick Wanamaker (Boardman)
'JUST FOR YOU' Richie album features younger generation
Lenny Kravitz is one of the singer's collaborators on the new album. LOS ANGELES TIMES "It feels
Coalition soldier killed in clash
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Clashes with Shiite militiamen loyal to a radical cleric left one coalition
REGULAR SEASON BASEBALL Lake rallies to topple Fitch, 9-8
Boardman outlasted Canton GlenOak, while Canfield and Poland won MAC games. AUSTINTOWN -- The Lake
Family members claim 15 cremated remains
TOLEDO (AP) -- Nearly half of the cremated remains of 33 people found at a funeral home have been
HOW THEY SEE IT It's time to call the GOP's bluff on gays
Opinion: By BRAD SEARS and ALAN HIRSCH LOS ANGELES TIMES Here's the latest Republican spin on
REGION
REGION CBS drama series delays featuring Handel's product CANFIELD -- Handel's Ice Cream wasn't
"His kids looked at the picture on television and said with the beard and all, it didn't look like
Opinion: "His kids looked at the picture on television and said with the beard and all, it didn't look like
ADOPTION Defrauded couple get 2nd chance
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (AP) -- A couple who were allegedly defrauded when they tried to adopt a baby
DINNER Cook baby spinach for a quick, easy pasta dish
By RENEE ENNA CHICAGO TRIBUNE Got an extra bag of baby spinach you bought for a salad but never
MAHONING VALLEY Teen gives a lesson in history
Ten students acted out the biographies of figures in Valley history. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Gynecologists back nonprescription sales
Under political pressure, the FDA asked for more details on use among teens. KNIGHT RIDDER
High schoolers share colorful story with kids
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER CANFIELD -- Two-year-old Danny Dellick of Boardman
VOTER REGISTRATION Elections board seeks probe
The group says it is committed to following the law. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Stefani: No Doubt plans no breakup
Stefani: No Doubt plans no breakup NEW YORK -- No worries: No Doubt isn't breaking up. "I
MIDDLE EAST Quartet supports Gaza pullback
The Palestinian observer to the U.N. was critical of the group's communiqu & eacute;. UNITED