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Psychologist seeks court action regarding suspension of license
WARREN -- A Trumbull County psychologist is appealing the suspension of his license and asking that
PHARMACEUTICALS Canada OKs cannabis pill as painkiller
Although the medication has some of the same ingredients as pot, users will not get high. TORONTO
CAL THOMAS Nation's capital gets a field of dreams
Opinion: "Triumphant Return" was the headline both Washington newspapers chose last week to announce the
A grim and compelling film illuminates final days of a tyrant
A sinking ship full of rats. By MARY F. POLS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Late in the movie
Trumbull commissioners alter sales tax resolution
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have amended their resolution for a criminal justice
School bus safety
Opinion: Washington Post: The horrifyingly mangled Arlington County, Va., school bus after its collision with
SCHOOLS Elementary principal plans to retire in July
The board will begin interviewing replacements in May. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Grant Center orientation taking reservations
YOUNGSTOWN -- Reservations are being taken for a Grant Center orientation program scheduled at 6:30
Rich countries ignoring health of poor children
Opinion: While the inability of the world's finance ministers and central bankers to find a solution to the
YSU
YSU Charity softball YOUNGSTOWN -- When the Youngstown State and Loyola (Chicago) softball teams
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ENERGY USE Agencies get funds for conservation program
A Mahoning County group received more than $1 million. YOUNGSTOWN -- Three area community action
AROUND THE HORN | Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Orioles 0 BALTIMORE -- David Wells allowed three hits in eight
HOW SHE SEES IT Will Europe accept Pope Benedict XVI?
Opinion: By ANNE APPLEBAUM WASHINGTON POST After the dust has settled -- after the processions are over
Kent St. to host concert
Kent St. to host concert KENT -- Kent State University will host the BFA Senior Dance Concert,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Costanzo to remain in custody
The attorney appeared in court looking disheveled. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
TRUMBULL COUNTY Residents want to put brakes on truck route
But the county doesn't have the power to keep big rigs off West Liberty. WARREN -- A Weathersfield
Benedict XVI vows to reach out to all faiths
Supporters see a man of conviction, but others fear the pontiff will be a divisive figure.
Sounds of summer
Sounds of summer k WARMER WEATHER makes some music fans long to hear hot musicians. Entertainment
MOVIE REVIEW Lowbrow, high-octaine 'Kung Fu' is a real kick
Director-star Stephen Chow revs up the chop sockey genre with outrageous humor and action. By
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TRACK AND FIELD COLUMBIANA COUNTY MEET GIRLS Team scores: 1. United 114, 2. (tie) Beaver
WINNING NUMBERS | April 16-22
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REGIONAL AIRPORT Officials study Akron's growth
With plenty of room for growth, airport officials are looking for ways to land more planes and
Catholic Church isn't a democracy -- thank God
Opinion: Catholic Church isn't a democracy -- thank God EDITOR: Many American Catholics (and nonCatholics
ROD PIAZZA Busy bluesman remains active on the road
The longtime blues artist will perform one show in Struthers. The life of a bluesman is not easy:
PREP TRACK United, Salem capture county crowns
The championship was United's first since the girls meet started in 1977. EAST LIVERPOOL -- The
Today is Thursday, April 21, the 111th day of 2005. There are 254 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Thursday, April 21, the 111th day of 2005. There are 254 days left in the year. On this
SCHOOLS Canfield employees to get 2% raise
The school board will buy two buses to bolster its aging fleet. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
YSU FOOTBALL Heacock awaiting answers
The Penguins are ahead of schedule, but many questions remain. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
HOW HE SEES IT Here's the truth about not-so-dirty dozen
Opinion: By JONATHAN TURLEY LOS ANGELES TIMES There were times last week that Senate Majority Leader Bill
You can have three kinds of fun from local theater groups (shows also at same time Saturday):
You can have three kinds of fun from local theater groups (shows also at same time Saturday):
Sarah Himes is fianc & eacute;e of Christopher Weiss
XDUBLIN -- Sarah Himes and Christopher Weiss, both of 7981 Abbeyshire Court, are announcing their
ANDREW YOUNG Ex-U.N. envoy has advice for nominee
He praised free enterprise during a speech at Youngstown State University. YOUNGSTOWN -- Former
ENGLISH FESTIVAL Love for literature draws pupils to YSU
About 3,000 from 165 schools will participate in the festival. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
NATION Law limits bankruptcy protections
Creditors could make $1 billion to $4 billion over five years. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Fabian-Koby vows to be exchanged in Lowellville
XPOLAND -- The parents of Monica Fabian and Robert Koby are announcing the couple's engagement and
ICE SKATING SHOW Championship couple to perform
BOARDMAN -- Two-time Olympian and former world figure skating champion Yuka Sato will highlight this
Teacher charged with DUI after hitting bus
AUSTINTOWN -- An elementary school teacher has been charged with DUI and placed on paid
Scott-Brian vows to be exchanged at St. Patrick
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement is being made by William and JoAnn Scott, 4013 Bob-O-Link Drive, of the
hAIDS Awareness Day
hAIDS Awareness Day HARTFORD, Conn. -- Ryan Melvin and Sarah Holtz of Bridgeport, Conn., join
Auditor praises request for equal contributions
The county has no consistent policy on health-care contributions by employees. YOUNGSTOWN --
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XTom and Noel Morelli of Towson, Md., are announcing the birth of their first child, a son, Matthew
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Caller One(Smith)72.0033.609.00 Cinderella's Faith(J
'Wicked' to appear in Pittsburgh next year for PNC Broadway
PITTSBURGH -- The Tony Award winner "Wicked" makes its Pittsburgh premiere next year at the Benedum
MURDER State parole board denies Poling's bid for freedom
Her accomplice is out of jail and off parole. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
HARAMBEE YOUTH Dances will display culture and clothing
Numerous African dances will be on tap. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN --
ILLUSIONIST Copperfield to mystify audiences in Cleveland
The magician says he draws inspiration from the silver screen. David Copperfield has made the
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
LAW ENFORCEMENT Smile! Wherever you are, you just might be on candid cop camera
More and more lawmakers say the devices put states on the wrong road. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Janecko's fifth book covers Ursuline history
The book covers the Irish from 1932-2004. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUSTINTOWN --
SUPERVISORS MEETING Sewer rates on the rise in Union Township
The $17 quarterly increase is the town's first since 1976. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Union Township
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Soaking your feet in cornmeal bath can stop fungus
Q. You have responded to many questions about curing toenail fungus with home remedies, but here's
Julian-Partain vows to be spoken at St. Rose Church
XThe engagement of Nichole Ann Julian and Brian Paul Partain, both of Girard, is being announced by
AREA COLLEGE RESULTS
AREA COLLEGE RESULTS BASEBALL Penn State Behrend 10, Grove City 5 -- Freshman Michael Busin
Motorcycle crash kills Austintown man
Motorcycle crash kills Austintown man YOUNGSTOWN -- Jose Lopez, 54, of Burkey Road, Austintown,
WEATHERSFIELD Board OKs academy program
The pro-levy committee wants to light up the night. MINERAL RIDGE -- The Weathersfield school
YSU Company interested in Wick Pollock Inn
YSU will have to lower its tuition increase. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY Two titles won't fly with state AG
Traficanti had offered to do administrator's job while the county worked on its budget problems.
Early June nuptials announced for Miss Budin, fianc & eacute;
XNORTH JACKSON -- James Sr. and Bonnie Pittman, 11588 Silica Road, are announcing the engagement of
Deputy is violating policy, sheriff says
Kim Marciano has been off work since she was injured on the job in February. YOUNGSTOWN -- A
Want to co-host with Springer? Here's a chance
Want to co-host with Springer? Here's a chance NEW YORK -- If it's been your dream to preside over
MOVIE REVIEW | 'The Interpreter' Film has high-profile stars, lackluster script
Part of the movie was filmed at the United Nations. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL "The
STATE TAXES Bill gives extension to Guard troops, reservists
The measure would expand the provision now given only to those in Operation Iraqi Freedom. By JEFF
"I think conservative Catholics are going to love him. Liberal Catholics hoping for change are going
Opinion: "I think conservative Catholics are going to love him. Liberal Catholics hoping for change are going
MOVIE REVIEW Rambling 'Rose' loses way
The movie begins with intrigue, but it develops into silliness. By DESSON THOMSON WASHINGTON
U.S. cardinals try to soften pope's image in America
Some say Benedict is a difficult man. LOS ANGELES TIMES ROME -- Several U.S. cardinals here
HELOISE Baking soda makes great facial scrub
Dear Heloise: I read your article about the many uses of baking soda. I also found a great use for
HOW HE SEES IT Fears of U.S. power spurring China
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The nationalist fervor evident in the anti-Japanese
APPEAL Court rules against Judge Maloney
The probate judge appointed a lawyer to appeal to the Supreme Court. YOUNGSTOWN -- The 7th