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HOW HE SEES IT China must get serious about safety in coal mines
Opinion: By CECIL E. ROBERTS WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Last year more than 6,000 miners died in
WARREN POLICE Groups ask mayor to probe use of force
The safety service director intends to make sure the matter is completely investigated. WARREN --
UWM shoots down 'Bama
The Horizon League champions topped the Crimson Tide, 83-73. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT CLEVELAND
Weathersfield finances in good shape
MINERAL RIDGE -- The Weathersfield school district should be OK financially through the end of 2005
Today is Friday, March 18, the 77th day of 2005. There are 288 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, March 18, the 77th day of 2005. There are 288 days left in the year. On this date
DAN K. THOMASSON DeLay pays price for ignoring history
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- There are any number of cliches that fit House Republican leader Tom DeLay these days.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION Sts. Peter and Paul set to close in June
The school raised tuition to try to meet costs. WARREN -- A 49-year tradition of Catholic
Fisher-Kegley wedding will be late spring event
XEAST PALESTINE -- The engagement of Marsha K. Fisher, 320 Lyons Ave., and Thomas A. Kegley, 706
TELECOMMUNICATIONS Odd tones ring up sales for cell companies
Estimate: 40 million U.S. phones can download ring tones. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS HACKENSACK,
HOW HE SEES IT Look for 'Made in China' label on noodles
Opinion: By KEVIN HORRIGAN ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH My children discovered instant ramen noodles during
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Triple Play Baseball/Softball Training Center will be holding team camps for ages
Kids can read along with Cat in the Hat
Kids can read along with Cat in the Hat BOARDMAN -- In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, The Cat
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MEN'S BASKETBALL NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND At UD Arena Dayton Tuesday Oakland, Mich.
Businesswomen's chapter names woman of year
SHARON -- The Shenango Valley Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association named its
GEORGIE ANNE GEYER History of empires offers sobering lesson
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Historically, the glory of empires and the grandeur of world conquest -- whether for
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--Purse $10,700, Claiming $5,000, 3 yo's & amp;
MAHONING COUNTY Panel to push for passage of sales tax
The committee is seeking volunteers and donations. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Committee For Our Future has
STREETSCAPE Group to raise funds for city beautification
The group is also seeking volunteers for the June 4 event. YOUNGSTOWN -- A clean, beautiful and
May wedding set for Miss Miles, Chad Rachic
XThe engagement and coming marriage of Stephanie M. Miles, 3720 Maple Springs Drive, Canfield, and
MUSIC Feature-packed DualDiscs appealing
Studios hope CD/DVD combos persuade listeners to buy, not download. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK
"It will be a historic event because the Iraqi people will witness an elected parliament for the
Opinion: "It will be a historic event because the Iraqi people will witness an elected parliament for the
Pumping reminders on way for septic users
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County District Board of Health will begin mailing pumping reminders to
MIDEAST Palestinians to extend 'calm'
Militants demand stop to Israeli 'aggression' and release of all prisoners. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
U.S. SENATE Medicaid cuts killed in setback for Bush
The cutbacks could be revived in a budget compromise. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate voted Thursday
DISTRICT PROPOSAL Fire task force notes savings
The task force plans to meet Tuesday to refine its figures for a council meeting. SALEM -- The
NCAA BASKETBALL
NCAA BASKETBALL Thursday's other games No. 1 Illinois 67, Fairleigh Dickinson 55 INDIANAPOLIS
Why is Congress spending time on steroids in baseball?
Opinion: Why is Congress spending time on steroids in baseball? EDITOR: I have to take issue with the
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CITY GOVERNMENT Canfield wants to annex four acres it has bought
The move could get the city closer to annexing Red Gate Farm. CANFIELD -- The city is pursuing
HOCKEY Union unhappy with NHL offers
The league wants a cap, but did make some concessions. NEW YORK (AP) -- When the NHL canceled the
Woman killed, four children hurt in Columbus fire
YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Frederick M. Denny, a scholar in the field of Islamic studies from the University
INDIANAPOLIS Maxiell's all-around effort leads Cincinnati past Iowa
Kentucky's inside game was too much for Eastern Kentucky. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Cincinnati expects
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XGourmet Group of the American Association of University Women will meet at 1 p.m.
Traill-Lingo wedding plans are revealed
XPOLAND -- Announcement is being made by John and Rose Traill, 6284 Apache Lane, of the engagement
ST. PATRICK'S DAY Irish man, woman of the year named
Both honorees are active in the community. YOUNGSTOWN -- William Cleary and Patty O'Shaughnessy
McGwire won't say if he used steroids
McGwire won't say if he used steroids kRED SOX PITCHER Curt Schilling, above, listens at a Capitol
COURT 9 scheduled to appear on gambling charges
All of the charges are misdemeanors. AUSTINTOWN -- Nine people are to appear next month in
Nation needs ID theft law
Opinion: Providence Journal: For some time, Congress has refused to take meaningful action against the
AFGHANISTAN President Karzai delays elections amid glitches
Political jockeying is being blamed for yet another setback; other factors exist, too. WASHINGTON
PROBATE COURT Contempt motion filed against Judge Maloney
No hearing date on the motion has been set. YOUNGSTOWN -- A lawyer for National City Bank has
HOMICIDE Police: Shooting victim had a 'rough record'
Ollie Shuler, killed Wednesday, had been shot two times before. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ollie Shuler, shot
A quick and proper response
Opinion: Last week we editorialized in favor of the Commerce Department extending the Steel Import
NOTEBOOK From Wolstein Center
Much McCants: Ed McCants of Milwaukee scored in double figures for the 22nd straight game Thursday.
Leaders to bring books to class on Youngstown Community Day
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown STARS and Youngstown Reads Early AmeriCorps, in conjunction with the Neil
COMIC BOOKS 'Shojo manga' craze building
Japanese publishers have increased their presence in America. By SUSAN CARPENTER LOS ANGELES
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
The grand jury also indicted these people Thursday: Lowell Abbe, 62, and Carolyn Abbe, 51, both of
HOWLAND TRUSTEES Land zoned commercial along state Route 46
Township officials said there was very little opposition to the zone change. HOWLAND -- Applause
Feb. 12 -- x-Budweiser Shootout (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff
Feb. 12 -- x-Budweiser Shootout (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff
HELOISE Mesh shoe bag keeps shower supplies handy
Dear Heloise: I have had problems for years trying to organize the different shampoos, rinses, body
SKI LIMITED N.C. company acquires Valley business's name
Stock and supplies will be auctioned at 10 a.m. today. BOARDMAN -- The remains of what was once
THE WORKPLACE Computer solitaire debated
The issue is playing games on company or government time. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR In the
MAHONING COUNTY Grand jury indicts 2 on murder charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury returned indictments Thursday against a man and woman on
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners action County commissioners also handled these matters at
hCameron Diaz takes a road trip
hCameron Diaz takes a road trip SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE Cameron Diaz, 32, is hittin' the road as the
WHITE HOUSE McKelvey gets a dinner date with president
The mayor missed a chance to speak with Bush at a shamrock ceremony. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mayor George M.
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