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FIRE DISTRICT PLAN Merger group studies stations

All full-time Salem firefighters would lose their jobs if the fire district plan is adopted. SALEM

ANDRES OPPENHEIMER China has advice for Cuba on reforms

Opinion: BEIJING -- The People's Republic of China's prestigious National Academy of Sciences is offering a

MAHONING VALLEY Museum adds items from war on terror

The museum boasts about 36,000 items from the U.S. wars. CANFIELD -- The first display from the

'BLIND JUSTICE' New Bochco show lacks complexity

The drama is about a detective who struggles to adjust after losing his ability to see. By HAL

With flag, former history teacher promotes Philly's brotherly love

Brenda Exon works with inner-city youths, too. By JULIE STOIBER PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Truex hangs on to post victory in Mexico

A planned early pit stop and a lucky yellow flag aided the win. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- NASCAR's first

Italian writer disputes account

Giuliana Sgrena says she may have been a target of U.S. shooting. ROME (AP) -- Left-wing

AT A GLANCE Top 10 for the Derby

1. Afleet Alex (Tim Ritchey, trainer; John Velazquez, jockey): Jeremy Rose was aboard for Mountain

VIDEO GAME 'Resident Evil' franchise gets great new game

Be prepared to be frightened. By PHIL VILLARREAL KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Resident Evil 4."

Raising awareness about HIV and AIDS

The black community urges a more open discussion about causes and prevention. YOUNGSTOWN --

UW-Milwaukee rolls past Loyola to final

The Panthers will play Detroit for the league's NCAA berth on Tuesday. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Joah

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FINDINGS| At a glance

The certified public accounting firm of Packer Thomas conducted audits of YSU's payroll, general

Annie's Mailbox Counseling suggested for rape victim

Dear Annie: Recently, my 13-year-old daughter, "Ellie," told me she was raped two years ago by a boy

BASEBALL Schmidt voices opinion

He says it's not steroids, but the parks, bats and balls make the difference. FORT MYERS, Fla.

YOUNGSTOWN -- The recipe for the pirogis at St. Stanislaus Church is flour, potatoes, cheese,

SCIENCE Finding a crafty solution

With crochet needle and stiff synthetic yarn, a mathematician accomplishes the seemingly impossible.

GOLF ROUNDUP Sorenstam winner in her first LPGA Tour event of year

The top player in women's golf shot a final-round 68 and won by three shots. ASSOCIATED PRESS

MUSICAL REVIEW There's lots to like in 'Scoundrels'

Top-flight cast complements David Yazbeck's appealing score. By PETER MARKS WASHINGTON POST

NBA Miami keeps Heat on Cavs

Cleveland's sixth loss in a row made it a happy birthday for Shaq. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The big

Tribe's top prospect out until June with bad elbow

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- Pitcher Adam Miller, regarded as the Cleveland Indians' top prospect,

GAMBLING Court could revoke Pa. slot-machine law

Slot supporters and stakeholders are anxious over the pending court test. HARRISBURG (AP) --

BIG TEN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Minnesota edges past Ohio State

The Golden Gophers rallied in overtime to advance to the finals. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Janel

YSU Audit recommends improved supervision

A late report resulted in a $10,500 penalty to YSU. YOUNGSTOWN -- Independent audits of Youngstown

Court overstepped in ruling out execution of 17-year-olds

Opinion: To paraphrase another social battle cry, the execution of juveniles in the United States should be

BOXING Koval drops decision in Germany

The Austintown fighter lost to Alexander Dimitrenko in 10 rounds. LEVERKUSEN, KUPPERSTEG, GERMANY

TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball

No. 5 Tennessee 67, No. 1 LSU 65 GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Tennessee coach Pat Summitt moved within a

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x-10 9 8 7 u-7 5 4 v-A 6 5 2 w-8 4 Partner opens the

3-year-olds have good pre-Derby showings

Afleet Alex and Declan's Moon are No. 1 and 2 after weekend racing. HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) --

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Appeals court allows execution to proceed

William H. Smith now is scheduled to die Tuesday for a 1987 rape and murder. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A

HELOISE It pays to keep tabs on sale items at the checkout

Dear Heloise: The past few times I've gone shopping, some items on sale did not ring up as

Funds needed to keep river paddleboat afloat

The Muskingum County attraction would have its 30th anniversary next year. ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP)

By AMY BERTRAND

By AMY BERTRAND KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ST. LOUIS -- Somewhere between taking the kids to

WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS XThe ninth annual community auction, sponsored by Heartland Christian School, 28

OSU upsets Illinois

OSU upsets Illinois kOHIO STATE'S Terence Dials, above, a former Boardman High standout, attempts

Sabathia gets scratched

It's still too early to tell if the Tribe's pitcher will miss any more time. ASSOCIATED PRESS

HOW HE SEES IT Today's high schools still living in the past

Opinion: By BILL GATES LOS ANGELES TIMES Our high schools are obsolete. By obsolete, I don't just mean

W.D. PACKARD BAND Disney tunes to liven annual kids concert

Limited funding for field trips has clouded the program's future. WARREN -- How do you get 2,000

NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games

Kings 100, Pistons 85 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Mike Bibby had 19 points and 11 assists, Kenny Thomas

Today is Monday, March 7, the 66th day of 2005. There are 299 days left in the year. On this date in

MEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP North Carolina bedevils Duke

Marvin Williams' three-point play capped No. 2 Tar Heels' late 11-0 run. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. --

Croatia extends U.S. Davis Cup frustration

America, which hasn't won since 1995, fell short when Andy Roddick lost Sunday. CARSON, Calif.

MICHAEL JACKSON TRIAL Attorney says accuser's family preyed on famous

The lawyer said the family sought money from several celebrities. SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) --

RECREATION Snow kiting becoming windsurfing in winter

Basic equipment totals about $300. AKRON (AP) -- Flying a kite isn't just for summer anymore.

PA. PRISONS Elderly population continues to grow

Lawmakers are debating whether elderly prisoners should remain locked up. SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) --

ISRAEL

ISRAEL Ha'aretz, Tel Aviv, Mar. 2: The fall of the Lebanese government in the wake of mass protest

Doctor appeals drugs/sex conviction

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A doctor convicted of trading prescription painkillers for sex with patients is

25 inducted into military Hall of Valor

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The late actor James Stewart and 24 other veterans were inducted into the Hall of

Kip Wells will miss next start

The Pittsburgh pitcher has some stiffness in his right elbow. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Kip Wells will

'SIDEWAYS' Movie gives wine industry boost

The film has made a cultural impact in other ways. By GREG MORAGO HARTFORD COURANT "Sideways"

Ex-convict wins Dem panel post

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A former Pittsburgh councilman who served a prison term for a federal corruption

OHIO

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Board of Elections convinced its on the right track

Opinion: Board of Elections convinced its on the right track EDITOR: The Vindicator's March 1 editorial

"Certainly, there is no place like home."

"Certainly, there is no place like home." Martha Stewart After being released from federal

Fire causes little damage at Boardman home

Fire causes little damage at Boardman home BOARDMAN -- Fire and police investigators are checking

COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN'S SCORES SUNDAY SOUTH Florida 53, Kentucky 52 Florida St. 68, Virginia 63 North Carolina

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Detroit301.000 Boston31.750 Tampa Bay31.750

CLEVELAND INTERNATIONAL RECORDS Man fights Sony over Meat Loaf's music

Steve Popovich says his company's label should have been on millions of records. CLEVELAND (AP) --

MORTGAGE FRAUD No new legal help for home buyers

Three years after a scandal, Kentucky and Ohio still haven't beefed up protection. CINCINNATI (AP)

PREP BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL PAIRINGS DIVISION I At University of Toledo Solon (24-0) vs. Tol. Scott

CARL LEUBSDORF Bureaucracy won't defeat terrorism

Opinion: The selection of John Negroponte as the first national intelligence director is the latest sign that

EASTERN PA. Two dead after small plane crash

The twin-engine aircraft was found in a field. COATESVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- A small plane crashed near

Wheldon cruises to opening victory

A late eight-car crash kept him from running away from the field. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) --

Gabor settles injury suit against driver for $2M

Gabor settles injury suit against driver for $2M LOS ANGELES -- Zsa Zsa Gabor, who was seriously

Buckeye surprise

COLUMBUS (AP) -- For the first time this season Illinois has to bounce back from a loss. Ohio

INDIANS Ludwick has much to prove in camp

He's spent more time in the training room than the batters box in three years. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.

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