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Benedict reappoints officials of Vatican
The pontiff also seeks a softer image among the world's religions. VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope
NASCAR Team DEI to start stepping up pressure
Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he's stepped up his commitment. WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL FORT WORTH, Texas
PROFILE 'Idol' alumna is poised for a breakout year
By DONNA GEHRKE-WHITE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- Before there was Nadia,
Warren woman a winner
Warren woman a winner WARREN -- Amie D. McGee of Warren won $40,000 playing the Ohio Lottery
Outlook worse because of Bush
Opinion: By JOHN PASSACANTANDO KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- Yes, things have gotten worse over
Success feels great for goth band
Balancing chaos and rock perfection seems to be working. Replete with a dead girl in a coffin,
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES Warren Harding 9, Chaney 2 Fitch 6, Massillon
WHO PAYS? It's a question baffling to all who budget their nuptials
By LISA GUTIERREZ and JENEE OSTERHELDT KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Haydee Leon
FITNESS Junqueira and junk food? No way
The Champ Car driver said being in shape is essential to his success. ASSOCIATED PRESS The scene
ABWA chapter celebrates first year
BOARDMAN -- "Spring Fling" was the theme at a dinner held April 13 at Holiday Inn South as members
SAM MAYES At a glance
Height/weight: 6-foot-3, 350 pounds High School: Fitch (2000). College: Oklahoma State.
Cornering the market
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- A few years ago, when Marlin Jackson
PREP TRACK Mahoning County meet set Saturday
Boardman girls and Struthers boys will defend titles at Falcon Stadium. AUSTINTOWN -- The Boardman
Online animations
Online animations kSOME CELEBRITIES provide endless material for comedians. Now, online animations
New Castle accepting school board applications
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- New Castle Area School Board is accepting applications from individuals
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS XGourmet Group of the Youngstown Branch of the American Association of University
Sales tax opponent adopts new tack
The new, third petition will be ready for signatures by Tuesday. WARREN -- Thaddeus Price says his
Senate OKs war bill, but plan still faces hurdles
A battle over immigration and a Baghdad embassy awaits in the House. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON
There is cause for a celebration
Opinion: By K. LLOYD BILLINGSLEY KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE SAN FRANCISCO -- By 2050, the world will not be
Auditor focuses on fiscal forecast
Tablack wants a clear picture of the county's financial future by month's end. YOUNGSTOWN --
Despite injury, Mayes hoping to find an NFL home
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF It's hard to believe now, but when Sam Mayes was a Fitch
CONGRESS House OKs bill that would allow drilling in Alaskan wildlife refuge
The bill also would extend daylight-saving time by two months. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The
Melissa Ruffner to be July bride of Don Jones
XAUSTINTOWN -- Mel and Sandy Ruffner, 3050 Evelyn Road, are announcing the engagement of their
"I am no politician. I belong to no political group, no economic group, banking or financial. I'm a
Opinion: "I am no politician. I belong to no political group, no economic group, banking or financial. I'm a
& lt;B & gt;BALL, & lt;/B & gt;Ethel M., 80, of Petersburg; calling
& lt;B & gt;BALL, & lt;/B & gt;Ethel M., 80, of Petersburg; calling hours Sunday
PREP BASEBALL Fitch whips Jackson, 6-1
The Falcons are now 5-0 in the Federal League. MASSILLON -- The Fitch High baseball team improved
THE SHOW
THE SHOW EXHIBITORS Ted Suzelis, N.D., and Robin Suzelis: Small and Mighy Marketing Synthia
PREP SOFTBALL Springfield routs Jackson-Milton in ICL matchup
Christy Warren had a homer, triple and two doubles in the 12-2 win. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Christy
MONEY-SAVING TIPS
MONEY-SAVING TIPS Don't be afraid to make things yourself. Invitations, guest books and favors
Band holds onto roots
Group members acknowledge their pasts but rock toward their future. THE ERA OF THE SUPERGROUP HAS
New voting machines tested today
A state official said he didn't know when results of the test would be announced. MERCER, Pa. --
YSU annual dinner to honor educators' accomplishments
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University's Beeghly College of Education will hold its annual dinner
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Pre-primary reports Candidates and issue committees on the May 3 primary were required to file campaign finance reports on Thursday for activity between Jan. 1 and April 13. Only
MAHONING COUNTY YOUNGSTOWN MAYOR Sylvester D. Patton Jr. (D): Had, $6,482; contributions,
'Constitutional crisis' may be ahead for Senate
Republicans have considered changing a rule that would prevent judicial filibusters. KNIGHT RIDDER
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners' meeting The county commissioners handled these matters Thursday:
YSU SPRING FOOTBALL Penguins face test in scrimmage
The first and only jersey scrimmage of the spring is today at 3:30 p.m. By PETE MOLLICA
Trepac-Zaza plans at made known in Columbiana
XCOLUMBIANA -- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Trepac, 952 Fairfield School Road, are announcing the engagement
Mixing religion and politics
Opinion: The (Nashville) Tennessean: Sen. Bill Frist, the majority leader from Tennessee, is not the first
China's response to piracy was timely, but uninspiring
Opinion: China responded to U.S. complaints last week about the theft of intellectual property by sentencing
Note and card among items seized
It is not known if anything was written on the items taken by FBI agents. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Expo brings together users of many disciplines
Practitioners gather to offer glimpse of holistic healing. LIBERTY -- If you are a long-time
Family awarded $986,7740
Jurors were asked only to determine how much the victim's family should get. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Parenting beliefs changing
Q. The mother of two small children writes that when she takes them to indoor play areas she often
TELEVISION 'Joan of Arcadia' seeks divine intervention
The show has struggled with ratings, but its creator hopes CBS will pick it up for another season.
MARLIN JACKSON At a glance
Height/weight: 6-foot-1, 198 pounds High school: Sharon (2001) College: Michigan Key stats:
Neshannock police to lease car, use money saved for computer
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Neshannock Township Police Department will lease rather than buy a new Ford
R. KELLY, JAY-Z Feuds mar stars' concert tour
The R & amp;B artist was accused in 2002 of distributing child pornography. By BRIAN KATES
HOW HE SEES IT U.S. shoots itself in the foot in Iraq
Opinion: By MAX BOOT LOS ANGELES TIMES Ever since Ronald Reagan proclaimed in his 1981 inaugural address
Hagan is big spender as May 3 primary nears
The state senator bought $40,000 worth of television and radio ad time. By DAVID SKOLNICK
PREP BASEBALL Struthers captures backyard battle, 7-5
The Wildcats defeated Campbell for their third win of the season. STRUTHERS -- When backyard
Veteran officer named as new superintendent
The new superintendent started his corrections career in Mercer. MERCER, Pa. -- Paul Stowitzky has
Thomas Arnoto, fianc & eacute;e planning July wedding
XWOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Andrea Hoffman, 3814 Del Mar Drive, is announcing her engagement and forthcoming
BASEBALL Injury sidelines Nomar
The Cubs shortstop has a ruptured tendon that could require surgery. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO --
Mariah's on top
Mariah's on top Rapper 50 Cent's six-week reign at the top of the nation's album sales charts was
'STORYTELLERS' Boss describes writing songs
The TV show lets artists tell how they created their music. By RICHARD HUFF NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
CANFIELD PICKUP
CANFIELD PICKUP Brush schedule The city will begin brush pickup in May. Brush should be placed
BASEBALL
BASEBALL REGION Mount Union 2-2, John Carroll 0-5 -- The Purple Raiders are 13-14-1, 4-6 Ohio
Many of county's problems are of its own making
Opinion: Many of county's problems are of its own making EDITOR: Federal courts have found that prisoners
Two accused of being hit men make first appearance since March
The two are charged in eight murders. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS NEW YORK -- Louis Eppolito and
Music teachers plan recital at Butler
Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present their students in recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at
TODAY
TODAY 10:30 a.m. (WKBN-AM 570) College football: Ohio State spring football report 1 p.m. (ESPN)
NFL gifts for the holidays
PITTSBURGH -- To most football fans in the Mahoning Valley, the days when the Cleveland Browns and
AREA'S TOP TRACK MARKS
BOYS 4x800 relay -- Salem, 8:11.5; Fitch, 8:20.2; Boardman, 8:22.5; Ursuline, 8:31; Mooney,
Don't use muriatic acid near stainless steel
Dear Heloise: Would you help alert consumers to a problem associated with using muriatic acid in a
LOTTERY RESULTS THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-6-9 Pick 4, 7-3-0-6 Rolling Cash 5: 4-7-20-23-39 Day
Today is Friday, April 22, the 112th day of 2005. There are 253 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, April 22, the 112th day of 2005. There are 253 days left in the year. On this date
Potatoes and propane are a combustible duo for these YSU students
Students learn that too much fuel can spoil a quality potato launching. YOUNGSTOWN -- Take a