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WARREN POLICE Latest brutality claim brings feds' attention

U.S. Justice department officials will meet with city officials April 4. WARREN -- Allegations of


FIRE DISTRICT Task force continues research

The meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday evening. SALEM -- The debate on the feasibility and


NIT ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Virginia Tech 60, Temple 50 BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech spoiled John Chaney's return to the


STEROIDS Giambi doesn't have to testify

The Yankees star was excused from appearing at Thursday's hearing. NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Giambi


HOW SHE SEES IT Bolton is ideal candidate for U.N. post

Opinion: By ANNE APPLEBAUM WASHINGTON POST For the record, let me begin by repeating a few quotes from


MAHONING COUNTY Raid nets cash, dice and tables

No criminal charges have been filed. AUSTINTOWN -- Police and liquor enforcement agents seized


YSU

YSU Softball ORLANDO, Fla. -- Junior Tiffany Patteson went 5-for-7 with two doubles and a triple


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to


COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND TUESDAY At UD Arena, Dayton Oakland, Mich. 79, Alabama A


CONTESTS Eight artistic pupils honored in fire safety poster program

Police are working with other departments to prevent crimes. BOARDMAN -- Several pupils won recent


Female soldiers furious at girlie show

The show wasn't so 'purrfect' for female forces in Iraq. SACRAMENTO BEE Sharon Kibiloski is in


Defense big key to Illini success

No. 1 Illinois has held five of its last six opponents under 60 points. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- If


Sheriff's department should get more credit than it does

Opinion: Sheriff's department should get more credit than it does EDITOR: I feel compelled to write this


TRUMBULL COUNTY Racetrack study cost going up

The county is looking for large space and parking for two merging agencies. WARREN -- Trumbull


WEEKEND EVENT Enhancing homes and gardens the focus at Austintown center

Antiques and collectibles will be appraised for free. AUSTINTOWN -- The Greater Youngstown Home


CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE Study finds above-average pay at YSU

A union official questions the employment study's accuracy. YOUNGSTOWN -- A study commissioned by


It's Easter, E. European style, at Ukrainian Egg Festival

SHARON, Pa. -- The 16th annual Ukrainian Egg Festival will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Billy's


SCHOOLS Board meeting ends in abrupt adjournment

The board agreed to work with the Ohio School Boards Association to find a new superintendent.


PLAY-IN GAME Oakland has date against N. Carolina in 1st round

The Grizzlies knocked off Alabama A & amp;M to get a shot at the No. 1 seed. DAYTON (AP) --


PIRATES White trying for spot with Bucs

The 36-year-old pitcher is hoping to land a bullpen spot. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Rick White would


DEFENSE DEPARTMENT Nine-member panel picked to decide fates of U.S. military bases

The commission will draw up a list of targeted sites. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- The


TUESDAY'S DRAWINGS

OHIO Mega Millions: 8-14-15-22-31 Mega Ball: 13 Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-1-6 Pick 4,


VIDEO GAME 'Shadow' proves winner on PSP2

summary headline here summary here By CHRIS CAMPBELL SCRIPPS HOWARD "Shadow of Rome."


Today is Wednesday, March 16, the 75th day of 2005. There are 290 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, March 16, the 75th day of 2005. There are 290 days left in the year. On this


Agency offers aid to Columbiana families

LISBON -- If your family of three makes less than $32,180 a year, a Columbiana County agency has


HOW THEY SEE IT Stewart well positioned to do 'good' for others

Opinion: By EDWIN MEESE III and KNUT ROSTAD HERITAGE FOUNDATION Dear Martha, Welcome home and


Teens to be charged

Teens to be charged AUSTINTOWN -- Two 17-year-olds were to be charged in Mahoning County Juvenile


A basic American freedom is being threatened

Opinion: By IRWIN GRATZ MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING NETWORK If you have ever scanned a listing of arrests


PREP BASKETBALL Beedle first-team All-Ohio

The senior guard landed a spot on the Division IV all-state team. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS


MAHONING CO. MRDD Agency to consider layoffs

Budget cuts will affect MRDD agencies all over Ohio. YOUNGSTOWN -- Changes in federal


TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials expected to OK budget for 2005

A commissioner no longer believes a quarter-percent tax would be enough. WARREN -- The $32 million


WINNING NUMBERS | March 12-18

OHIO Friday 3/18 Night drawings: Pick 3, Pick 4, Buckeye 5, Mega Millions, Mega Ball, Day


ASIAN TRIP U.S. warns China on military

Rice delivered a firm stand, yet remains open to talks. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS NEW DELHI --


Kennedy in final

CLARION, Pa. -- Kennedy Catholic junior center David Jackson was all-but-unstoppable for most of


Color your Easter with festive brunch

Color your Easter with festive brunch kCOLORING EGGS and preparing a festive brunch are enjoyable


NFL Browns sign free agent LB Matt Stewart

Former No. 1 pick Courtney Brown is being wooed by the Redskins. ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND --


VILLAGE COUNCIL Library options discussed

Money for decorative lights may be diverted for the library project. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- An ad hoc


SCHOOLS Boardman board approves raises for 5 staff members

The new contracts run through 2008. BOARDMAN -- School board members have unanimously approved new


GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Bolton's selection cause for concern

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The appointment of John Bolton to be American ambassador to the United Nations struck


HOW THEY SEE IT \ Open government Public access to government under attack

Opinion: By LAMAR SMITH SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE The open exchange of information between government


ST. PATRICK'S DAY Mayor's plans for holiday include Bush

This will be the mayor's second visit to the White House. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mayor George M. McKelvey's


Salem woman wins car in pet program

SALEM -- Nikki Adamson of Salem won the 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 given away as part of the Salem Humane


SOCIAL SECURITY Greenspan: Congress should consider cuts in benefits, raising retirement age

The Fed chairman urged caution on raising payroll taxes. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON --


OHIO House OKs bill to study region as heritage area

The bill died in the U.S. Senate last year. YOUNGSTOWN -- The U.S. House approved a bill to have


Man falls to death from Market Street bridge

The car's vanity license plates are GUITAR9, the name of a record company. YOUNGSTOWN -- He parked


HELOISE Variations for iced-tea lovers

Dear Readers: Here in South Texas, iced tea is a favorite beverage all year long, so I polled


hMiracle baby turns 1

hMiracle baby turns 1 ATLANTA -- Nonnie Hawkins holds her grandson, Emmanuel Hawkins, at their


SCHOOLS Salem administrators start work on eliminating 20-plus teachers

Officials may look at a neighborhood school concept. SALEM -- School administrators have begun the


ENTERTAINMENT Carey's ready to rest -- sort of

Another TV show last fall, a hit film this spring. Whose retirement is it, anyway? By GEORGE M.


Fighting spies in cyberspace

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Think you're the only person looking at your bank account on your computer


Fewer smokers is good news for Ohio; it could get better

Opinion: Ohio has had its troubles of late, and so good news of any kind is welcome. Last week there was