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HOW THEY SEE IT Credibility gap in Congress must be closed
Opinion: By JOEL HEFLEY and ALAN B. MOLLOHAN WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- In the last Congress, we were
Phoenix enters rehab
Phoenix enters rehab NEW YORK -- Joaquin Phoenix saw the signs and has decided to get some help
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Yankees 5 BOSTON -- Jason Varitek had a homer and a two-run triple to
Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day Area comic book shops will join with thousands of shops around the world to
Republicans should think before dismantling filibuster
Opinion: To hear the rhetoric, one would think that President Bush has been blocked at every turn in getting
Woman reports shooting
Woman reports shooting WARREN -- A Wallace Street Southeast woman sitting in her bedroom had a
NASA Space shuttle's external tank aces pre-launch test
Discovery is scheduled to blast off no earlier than May 15. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- NASA
Warden resigns amid problems
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Lawrence County jail warden has resigned. The county prison board, at its
NBA Cavs' playoff hopes fading
Cleveland lost a home contest to the New York Knicks, 95-89. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A promising season
Firsthand learning
Firsthand learning k NEARLY 30 students from several area high schools are experiencing the world
LOTTERY RESULTS THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-6-3 Pick 4, 7-2-5-8 Rolling Cash 5: 5-6-7-17-38 Day
PREP BASEBALL Gruver helps Fitch to 8-3 win
Struthers, Niles and Salem won non-league contests. AUSTINTOWN -- Freshman pitcher Steve Gruver
MERCER COUNTY Commissioners mull actions over machines
Mercer County had to start over after its Unilect machines were decertified. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer
MEDICAID State leader orders review of program
The agency did a similar study of the child support system a few years ago. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman Township Park District Board of Park Commissioners', 7:30 a.m., Park
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty:
GIRARD April 10 Theft: A man reported his cellular phone stolen from his residence in the 100
Yo-Mah-O banquet planned at Antone's
BOARDMAN -- Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will
Lytle hired as facilities manager for new county jail
The opening for a manager at the jail was not advertised. MERCER, Pa. -- Michael Lytle was hired
Boardman 7, Canton McKinley 2
Boardman 7, Canton McKinley 2 BOARDMAN -- Boardman pounded out 16 hits, including three by Mallory
Mayors speak out against budget cuts
The cuts mean fewer state dollars to communities in Ohio. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
INVESTIGATION Toddler's leg injury leads to police probe
The 2-year-old suffered a spiral fracture while at a preschool. YOUNGSTOWN -- A toddler's broken
NEXTEL CUP Sadler out to prove 2004 success no fluke
He was never better than 20th before qualifying for 10-car chase last year. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)
Here's what township trustees did at their meeting this week:
Here's what township trustees did at their meeting this week: Awarded a contract to low bidder
PREP TRACK Poland girls ready for Bulldog meet
Fourteen girls teams and 12 boys teams are entered in Saturday's event. EAST PALESTINE -- The
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Cultural habits raise threat of bird flu
Cockfighting is suspected of spreading the highly lethal virus. WASHINGTON POST CHIANG RAI,
MetroParks panel warns of facility closings, cutbacks
The parks will maintain basic operations as long as possible, the board said. WARREN -- The
YSU FOOTBALL Brown: We'll be stronger up front
The Ursuline grad says defense won't get pushed around this year. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Yanks' Sheffield scuffles with Boston fans
BOSTON (AP) -- The New York Yankees got into another scuffle with fans on a testy night at Fenway
DAN K. THOMASSON GOP's threat to court will backfire
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Those who are shocked at the ideological vitriol spewed at the judiciary these days in
Panel considers suits over missed genetic disorders
A handful of states allow so-called 'wrongful birth' claims brought by parents. COLUMBUS (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Other items County commissioners also handled or discussed these matters:
ACCESSORIES Toss that brooch -- bangles are spring's bling
NEW YORK (AP) -- The laundry list of spring trends include wedge heels, long or chunky necklaces,
Woman pleads not guilty to retaliation
The defendant was allowed to post 10 percent of $250,000 bond. YOUNGSTOWN -- A trial date was set
ARIZONA Hot-air balloon hits mountain kills man; local couple injured
STAFF/WIRE REPORT MARANA, Ariz. -- A hot-air balloon crashed near here killing one man and
Women's Golf
Women's Golf YOUNGSTOWN -- The YSU women's golf team will play host to the six-team YSU Spring
CMT AWARDS Show became barometer of where country has gone
From Big and Rich to the Heart/Gretchen Wilson collaboration, the show rocked. By TERRY MORROW
Doran-Kolat is named member of year
BOARDMAN -- Clare Doran-Kolat of Boardman was named Woman of the Year at the March 15 meeting of
RATE YOUR SLACK FACTOR Seniors, here's a test you don't have to study for
By BRIDGET MAYER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Attention seniors: It's the last semester of high
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XO-My-O Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will hold its monthly
SPORTS COLLECTIBLES Despite scandal, market for keepsakes stays juiced
TOLEDO (AP) -- Sellers of baseball cards and autographs say the sport's steroids scandal hasn't hurt
AREA'S TOP TRACK MARKS
BOYS 4x800 relay -- Salem 8:22.5; Boardman, 8:22.5; Fitch, 8:23.6; McDonald, 8:37.5; West Branch,
OTHER INDICTMENTS
OTHER INDICTMENTS A grand jury also indicted these people Thursday: Kelly Ann Marks, 32,
ROCK 'N' ROLL GUIDE Who is that guy Zimmy?
Music novices now can learn why 'Rock Snobs' refer to Bob Dylan as Zimmy By Eric R. Danton
FAITH EVANS Artist opens up in new album, with the backing of new label
The CD combines soul elements with contemporary R & amp;B and pop flourishes. By JIM FARBER
TOURISM Trumbull leaders amend hotel tax
Bids would be sought if an outside agency for tourism is the way to go. WARREN -- The money to
Today is Friday, April 15, the 105th day of 2005. There are 260 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, April 15, the 105th day of 2005. There are 260 days left in the year. On this date
TENNIS Venus upset by No. 25 Golovin
The No. 4 seed blamed the loss on being exhausted. CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Defending champion
TCL SOFTBALL Columbiana struggles to win over E. Palestine
The unbeaten Clippers had to hold off East Palestine for their 10th win. EAST PALESTINE -- Despite
STRIP-SEARCHES Warren police reopen one case
It is not known if all the strip-search cases are being reopened. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
WINNING NUMBERS | April 9-15
OHIO Friday 4/15 Night drawings: Pick 3, Pick 4, Rolling Cash 5, Mega Millions, Mega Ball,
TRUMBULL COUNTY State pulls psychologist's license for rules violations
Dr. Douglas C. Darnall could be suspended for up to two years. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
HIV-POSITIVE SINGER I have no secrets, Erasure's Bell says
One of the first openly gay pop stars discusses his health on eve of tour By JIM FARBER NEW YORK
PREP BASEBALL Seven-run inning keeps Howland undefeated
Tigers (7-0) erupt in fourth inning to beat Campbell Memorial, 10-7. CAMPBELL -- During their
"Anybody who says they don't mind their taxes is lying. I definitely put them off until the last
Opinion: "Anybody who says they don't mind their taxes is lying. I definitely put them off until the last
MAHONING COUNTY Grand jury indicts 2 on rape, other charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a Youngstown man on 10 counts of rape and a
AREA COLLEGE RESULTS
AREA COLLEGE RESULTS BASEBALL Baldwin-Wallace 21, Hiram 6 GOLF Thiel Invitational -- Grove
NASCAR Rudd not ready for retirement
He's 37th in the standings, but he blames that mostly on bad luck. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- With
TRUMBULL COUNTY Law secures state funds; mayors cry foul
Two mayors believe Warren got extra state money as part of a ploy to keep Randy Law in office. By
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CSEA Agreement saves jobs, closes office on Fridays
The CSEA office will not be open on Fridays until July. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County
HOW HE SEES IT Chumps at the pumps?
Opinion: By BEN LIEBERMAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION Gasoline is already more than $2.20 per gallon and
SCHEDULE \ Nextel Cup
Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27 -- Auto Club 500, Fontana,
Sunny days put a spring in the Valley
Farmers are planting their crops earlier than usual. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Cora's single ignites Tribe past Chicago
His hit sparked the 3-run, sixth inning rally that led to the 8-6 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Alex
Sons of Italy lodge seats new officers
CAMPBELL -- Sons of Italy Lodge 2720 of Campbell installed a new slate of officers for the 2005-07
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Snyder named new head coach at Marshall
The former Ohio State and YSU assistant replaces Bob Pruett, who retired. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP)
TRUMBULL COMMISSION County approves plant purchase
The sewer project could be back on track for next year. WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners
MUSIC Concert ticket prices are coming down
Last year's average price: $52.39; this year, costs could drop 30 percent. By PHYLLIS FURMAN NEW
Officials working to settle bridge dispute
MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County officials are still trying to settle the stalemated Oakland Avenue
Battle for Iraq being waged with pens and swords
Mosul saw a surge in violence beginning last November. MOSUL, Iraq (AP) -- It's just spray-painted
Experiment tests how pampered rats react
A YSU team is seeing how comfort affects laboratory rats. YOUNGSTOWN -- Life as a laboratory rat
CIVIL-RIGHTS TRIAL Budd found guilty of all charges
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- Unlike Michael Budd's cliffhanger
HELOISE Preserve laminate floors with proper cleaning
Dear Readers: With the rising popularity of laminate flooring, a frequently asked question is how to
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES Fitch 8, Canton McKinley 3 Massillon Perry 4,
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Marietta College Baseball Camp of Champs -- is returning to Pioneer Park this summer. Day
HOW HE SEES IT One step forward, two steps back
Opinion: By KEVIN P. GALLAGHER PROVIDENCE JOURNAL MEDFORD, Mass. -- Endorsed last year by President Bush