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Southeast Asia's critical test
Opinion: Baltimore Sun: The military junta strangling Myanmar has survived with a lot of help from its
Board votes to close Secrest Elementary
The closing will save $1.2 million, the treasurer said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
FIRE DISTRICT Salem panel rescinds actions by electorate
Council is trying to ward off a budget deficit. SALEM -- In a move putting it closer to abolishing
GEORGE F. WILL Less-than-perfect babies in harm's way
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- In Britain, as in Europe generally, abortion law has not been made by judges
YSU SPORTS
YSU SPORTS Tuesday's results SOFTBALL CLEVELAND -- The Youngstown State softball team (16-27,
More than 2,800 seized weapons meet a fiery demise
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Every gun has a story. Some melted
Visiting judge to hear opposition to emergency tax collections
WARREN -- A visiting judge in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court will hear a motion to prevent
Today is Wednesday, April 20, the 110th day of 2005. There are 255 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, April 20, the 110th day of 2005. There are 255 days left in the year. On this
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board Executive Committee,
CRIME Mayor takes aim at sex offenders
The mayor wants to embarrass sex offenders to get them to leave Youngstown. By DAVID SKOLNICK
JUNIOR OLYMPIC VOLLEYBALL
JUNIOR OLYMPIC VOLLEYBALL CLUB TOURNAMENTS Club Hollywood 14 team -- won the silver bracket at
REDEVELOPMENT Warren officials stress importance of having agencies locate downtown
Loss of agencies from downtown would devastate other businesses, a restaurateur said. WARREN --
Local man, Ratzinger met in '97
The two chatted about a book the local man was reading. CANFIELD -- Fred Scarsella, owner of
Penguins pound Toledo; league games on Horizon
Youngstown State put the game away with a five-run sixth inning. NILES -- Hits off the bat, and by
WINNING NUMBERS | April 16-22
OHIO Friday 4/22 Night drawings: Pick 3, Pick 4, Rolling Cash 5, Mega Millions, Mega Ball,
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES Campbell 11, Chaney 1 Mooney 13, Struthers 2
TRUDY RUBIN Islamist parties seeking a role
Opinion: Here is one of the most fascinating debates going on among Middle Eastern intellectuals: Should
Campbell drops Chaney; Mooney, Ursuline cruise
Kevin Drummond had two hits and two RBIs, and scored three runs for Mooney. CAMPBELL -- Lonnie
TUESDAY'S DRAWINGS
OHIO Multi-State Mega Millions: 5-6-14-42-47 Mega Ball: 3 Night drawings: Pick 3,
EDUCATION 10 Wilmington teachers take early retirement
The outgoing educators will get paid health insurance. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Wilmington Area
JO DEE MESSINA Looking for a singer who cares?
Tough times create cool songs. By JOHN HAYES SCRIPPS HOWARD Jo Dee Messina's "give-a-damn" is
County officials begin work on sewage pollution problem
The pollution gets into Mosquito Lake, Warren's water source. WARREN -- Trumbull County is
Liberty school board should know that no means no
Opinion: Liberty school board should know that no means no EDITOR: When is the Liberty Board of Education
hRemembering Waco
hRemembering Waco WACO, Texas -- David Hull rings a replica of the Liberty Bell for each of the
Poland remains unbeaten blanking Alliance, 5-0
The Bulldogs and Canfield share the Metro Athletic Conference top spot. ALLIANCE -- The Poland
"We will always celebrate those 168 lives and you'll be glad to know the city and the state have
Opinion: "We will always celebrate those 168 lives and you'll be glad to know the city and the state have
SUPERSWEET CORN TEMPTING TREAT from southern states
Grilled, it's great. Roasted, it's grand. You can even cook it up in the skillet. It's too early
CHILDREN SERVICES Banquet event to promote child safety
Congressman Ryan is the banquet's guest speaker. WARREN -- Trumbull County Children Services'
LOCAL
LOCAL Mayor hopes to oust sex offenders k MAYOR GEORGE M. MCKELVEY wants to prohibit registered
National assembly angry over U.S. soldier's actions
An Iraqi official said a soldier treated him badly at a checkpoint. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
HELOISE What's in a name? With paprika, not much
Dear Heloise: Can you please tell me what the difference is between sweet and regular paprika? I
BILLBOARD MESSAGE Our Lives Count spells out landfill problem for the city
An EPA study will determine the extent of the problem. WARREN -- A citizens group concerned about
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TELEVISION DVDs prove 'Lassie' was smart
The boy and his dog will be celebrated with 28 episodes on TV Land. By DIANE WERTS LONG ISLAND
MAC SOFTBALL Halfhill's doubles power Canfield
The Cardinals have won six straight in conference play. CANFIELD -- Scoring runs in each of the
Jury picked for trial of fatal police wreck
WARREN -- A jury has been seated to determine what amount of money Niles and Police Chief Bruce
TODAY
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
CRIME Chat-line call leads to theft by deception
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Gypsy Lane man talking on a chat line sponsored by Global Specialty Chat Lines told
Open enrollment to be OK'd
The district will eliminate about 10 classified positions. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF
HOW SHE SEES IT Embryo-rights movement starting to show
Opinion: By CAROL TOWARNICKY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The "Microscopic-Americans" rights movement has
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Marietta College Baseball Camp of Champs -- is returning to Pioneer Park this summer. Day
Black bear sightings on the rise in Liberty
Black bear sightings on the rise in Liberty LIBERTY -- A black bear has been spotted three times
'This is the work of the Holy Spirit'
Bishop Tobin said the quick selection speaks volumes about the man. YOUNGSTOWN -- The sadness that
Fund-raiser will benefit 4-year-old cancer patient
MINERAL RIDGE -- A benefit fund has been established to help pay the medical expenses of 4-year-old
GAMES 'Donkey' uses bongo beat
It's only the second game to take advantage of sounds. By VICTOR GODINEZ KNIGHT RIDDER
New pope's conservative roots inspire joy, uneasiness
Opinion: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger is the exception that makes the rule. Over the last two weeks, anyone who
Panel wants Masters building complex to be torn down
The CIC board will consider the recommendation next week. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF
Staph infection outbreak hits three inmates
The infection, often found in hospitals and prisons, can be fatal. MERCER, Pa. -- The County
Happy birthday to the Twinkie
It's the snack food we love to ridicule. And yet ... By CANDY SAGON WASHINGTON POST C'mon,
DAN K. THOMASSON Religion, politics are an incendiary mix
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The Senate struggle over George W. Bush's stalled judicial nominations has very little