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TRUMBULL COUNTY Police captain is accused of driving under influence
The captain was on duty and driving a cruiser when he crashed a police car. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
TRUMBULL COUNTY Man, lawyer debate prison deal in court
The defendant wanted the deal, but his lawyer got him more time to think about it. WARREN --
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY'S SCORES BASEBALL Ursuline 18, Chaney 0 Ursuline 20, Wilson 5 Fitch 5, Wondo (Wa.) 1
Charge dismissed against teen
Police officers said the boy cursed at them but did not make any threats. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Denying science, exploiting its benefits
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Denying science on the one hand while using the other to punch out the codes of the
Judge: Letters will make no difference
Three letters from an inmate led to several changes in the jail. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
WOMAN ARRESTED AGAIN
Woman arrested again AUSTINTOWN -- An Idlewood Road woman, already facing forgery charges, has
QUOTE/UNQUOTE
Quote/unquote "Arnold Schwarzenegger was my first Hollywood crush. I used to be attracted to
Much improved
The former Warren Harding and Ohio State standout did much better. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
PREP SOFTBALL Poland wins title again
The Bulldogs beat Akron Ellet 2-1 to win the Grand Strand Classic. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Allie
Midler: Low point for pop
Midler: Low point for pop SYDNEY, Australia -- Veteran diva Bette Midler labeled modern female pop
Back to Beck
By RICHARD CROMELIN LOS ANGELES TIMES DON'T LOOK NOW, BUT BECK IS BACK ON the street, and the
Tragic end to Schiavo story was written years ago
Opinion: Perhaps the most extraordinary thing about the tragic death Thursday of Theresa Marie Schindler
ZONING COMMISSION Move might make property easier to sell
The school has said a zoning change would make its property more marketable. By DENISE DICK
Judge sentences purse snatcher to 3 years in prison
YOUNGSTOWN -- Larry Burt of Youngstown will spend the next three years in prison for taking purses
HOW HE SEES IT March's true madness is the low graduation rates of the players
Opinion: By BRIAN GILMORE KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE The Big Dance should be renamed the Big Dunce. As many
'Con' goes to other side of life
Being personable is the key to getting what you want, says the series star. By TERRY MORROW
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet
Legal battle divided Valley residents, too
Residents expressed sympathy for the family of Terri Schiavo. YOUNGSTOWN -- The battle over
HELOISE Overload of keys? Set doors to use just one
Dear Heloise: I read a letter in your column about having too many keys. This prompted me to send in
BOXING Ohio Commission back in Youngstown
The commission director wants to create a tri-state boxing group. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Wedding plans announced for Miss Zapko
XBOARDMAN -- Announced by Richard and Karen Zapko of Boardman is the engagement of their daughter,
VISITORS BUREAU Citizens asked to call for funding
A lawsuit filed by the bureau is pending in common pleas court. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Bad physicians will be protected
Opinion: By MICHAEL J. SAKS KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE PHOENIX -- The best way to prevent medical malpractice
Perry-LaMont wedding planned in early August
XBOARDMAN -- Ron and Cindy Perry of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Ronda
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES Washington 102, Atlanta 99 Dallas 112, Boston 100 Orlando 108, Toronto 96
Commissioners are taking government to the people
Opinion: Commissioners are taking government to the people EDITOR: I recently attended a Mahoning County
Clarett works out for football scouts
Clarett works out for football scouts kFORMER OHIO STATE star Maurice Clarett, who unsuccessfully
MAHONING CO. Man, 23, indicted on charge of murder
The FBI listed one of those indicted as a 'Fugitive of the Week' last fall. YOUNGSTOWN -- A
MOVIE REVIEW This time, the romance comes almost literally out of left field
Kevin Costner's character has learned to accept his many limitations. By JAMI BERNARD NEW YORK
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--Purse $11,100, Claiming $5,000, 3 yo's & amp;
Today is Friday, April 1, the 91st day of 2005. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April
Opinion: Today is Friday, April 1, the 91st day of 2005. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April
Shunkwiler: 'Draft is like a crapshoot'
Nobody really knows just where or if Maurice Clarett will be drafted. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Park fees could be on chopping block
Republicans said they are seeking alternative ways to raise the needed funds. By MICHELE C. HLADIK
Bazetta's demands for water increasing
The sanitary engineer said people have resisted paying for water. BAZETTA -- The township is
Salem continues to gather ideas on promoting levy
SALEM -- More than 20 teachers, school board members and residents got together to brainstorm ways
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Eastwood Field in Niles -- has open dates for high school teams. For details, call Chris
LOTTERY RESULTS THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-1-2 Pick 4, 9-1-6-2 Rolling Cash 5: 6-7-18-27-31 Day
The wild blue wonder
Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: If this weren't so serious, it would be funny. The Pentagon has
YSU students to present research in Washington
The students found a water source for the university. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
PREP TRACK AND FIELD Ward Invitational draws quality field
Action will be held Saturday with 26 teams entered. EAST PALESTINE -- Several of the area's best
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners The county commissioners also handled these matters Thursday:
"We're in the race of our lives and we're not running fast enough."
Opinion: "We're in the race of our lives and we're not running fast enough." Joe Cirincione Of the
Spring Training Standings
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Toronto168.667 Los Angeles1811.621
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Jill Colaneri is bride-elect of Mark Gentile
XSTRUTHERS -- Announcement is being made by Ron and Jacci Colaneri, 165 Overlook Blvd., of the
Shootings leave 1 dead, 5 hurt since Sunday
One man was fired at twice within an hour. YOUNGSTOWN -- The tally since Sunday: one dead, five
DOWNTOWN City gets building deal done
The city sold the Wick Building for $125,000. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
INTELLIGENCE Report: U.S. was 'dead wrong'
The report called for changes beyond what Congress made in 2004. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Elections board plans funding suit
The board wants an additional $336,125; the commissioners say they don't have it. YOUNGSTOWN --
CATHOLIC CHURCH Bishop Tobin gets reassigned to R.I.
There is no timetable for naming Tobin's replacement. STAFF/WIRE REPORT YOUNGSTOWN -- Bishop
COURT Man says he did not assault ex-girlfriend
The defendant said the woman took his car and money. YOUNGSTOWN -- John J. Hohvart took the stand