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WOMEN'S FORUM Focus shifts from Bush
The president's name was barely mentioned. YOUNGSTOWN -- It was billed as a forum about the Bush
NCAA ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Hoosiers return coach: Mike Davis will remain as Indiana's basketball coach for next season. The
PGA TOUR STATISTICS
PGA TOUR STATISTICS Through March 20 Scoring Average 1, Phil Mickelson, 68.71. 2, Tiger Woods,
EASTER TRADITIONS Celebrate by putting a twist on the tried and true
Add a touch of the unexpected to mark the rebirth of spirit and spring. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
NCAA MEN'S ROUND OF 16 Mountaineers keep their hopes alive
West Virginia and Villanova are the only Big East teams still alive. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) --
NBA Silas fired as Cavaliers coach
He's helped LeBron James, but the team has still struggled. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Paul Silas was hired
STEROIDS Preps' usage expects to rise
The recent baseball scandal will only lead more youths to get involved. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Steroid
TODAY
TODAY 1 p.m. (ESPN) Exhibition baseball: Braves vs. Mets. 3 p.m. (FSN Ohio) College basketball:
BASEBALL
BASEBALL REGION Westminster 15, Principia 6 -- Freshman Jake Zatchok of Berlin Center pitched
MAHONING COUNTY Insurance to pay fees from suit
Last bill for jail monitoring was $114,000, records show. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County's
NBA ROUNDUP \ Monday's games
Knicks 88, Spurs 75 NEW YORK -- Malik Rose knocked down a pair of 18-foot jumpers to complete a
Melissa Rushing is fiancee of Lawrence Greene
XMINERAL RIDGE -- Melissa Ann Rushing and Lawrence Robert Greene, 1766 Arbor Drive, are announcing
Report accuses Russia of crimes in Chechnya
Human Rights Watch says the abuses are crimes against humanity. MOSCOW (AP) -- Widespread
FOOD WEDNESDAY
FOOD WEDNESDAY Grace Lutheran Food Pantry, Grant at Walnut streets, East Palestine, 9:30 to 11
Wells still Bucs' main concern
His raw skills are impressive, but he's had only one winning season. DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- The
Little girls are going for accessories in a big way
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS It has been a few years since "Sex and the City" set off a wave of faux
Rice ups ante on N. Korea nukes
She raises the possibility of sanctions if talks don't resume soon. BEIJING (AP) -- Raising the
"We have heard very moving accounts of people close to Terri that she is, indeed, very much alive."
Opinion: "We have heard very moving accounts of people close to Terri that she is, indeed, very much alive."
Director says he feels he attained goals for orchestra, community
The director says improvements have been evident in all areas. YOUNGSTOWN -- When Isaiah Jackson
Brown, Yankees record 6-2 victory over Indians
The Blue Jays outlasted the Pirates 6-5. ASSOCIATED PRESS TAMPA, Fla. -- Kevin Brown had the
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Ravens match offer sheet for Taylor: Baltimore matched the one-year, $3 million offer sheet running
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Before last weekend, Wisconsin-Milwaukee was best known for being the school where
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Before last weekend, Wisconsin-Milwaukee was best known for being the school where
KYRGYZSTAN Election unrest rocks former Soviet republic
Opposition takes control of second-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. OSH, Kyrgyzstan (AP) -- Thousands
Fraud charges, penalty settled
$510 million settlement paves the way to resume the deal with Comcast. NEW YORK (AP) -- Closing a
Environmental impasse
Opinion: Washington Post: In 1970, the Clean Air Act was supported by liberal Democrats and conservative
New director named to drug agency
YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. Thomas M. Vasvari is the new executive director of Addiction Programs of
Rachel Romito, Mr. Mirto plan July wedding
XAnnouncement of the engagement of Rachel Romito, 2970 Vollmer Drive, Youngstown, and Michael Mirto,
MAHONING COURT Man pleads guilty to raping girl
The sexual assaults took place behind a Boardman pizza shop. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Boardman man faces
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES Toronto 105, Cleveland 98 Phoenix 97, Memphis 91 New Jersey 94, Indiana 85
Valley's volunteers to be feted
YOUNGSTOWN --The Volunteer Services Agency Inc. and the Youngstown/Mahoning Valley Volunteer
Judge seems cool to argument to re-insert tube
The case landed in federal court after Congress passed a law. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Armed with a new
GM seeks white-collar cuts
The struggling automaker turns to buyouts, attrition to reduce work force. NEW YORK (AP) --
Man faces assault charge
Man faces assault charge AUSTINTOWN -- A Calloway Circle man was charged with felonious assault
U.S. unit kills 26 insurgents, most since Fallujah battle
About 50 militants opened fire on the Kentucky Guard unit. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. soldiers,
HELOISE Pay-stub bookmark invites identity theft
Dear Heloise: I saw a letter in your column about someone finding a credit-card receipt in a book at
Is missing Pa. trucker an amnesiac in Miami?
His truck was found Wednesday; the amnesia victim showed up Friday. CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) --
Catholics shouldn't be quiet while schools are closed
Opinion: Catholics shouldn't be quiet while schools are closed EDITOR: As his explanation as to why
WINNING NUMBERS | March 19-25
OHIO Friday 2/25 Night drawings: Pick 3, Pick 4, Rolling Cash 5, Mega Millions, Mega Ball,
Amanda Malie, Mr. Scrocco plan family ceremony
XBOARDMAN -- The engagement of Amanda Malie, 1363 No. 1 Redtail Hawk Drive, to Frank Scrocco Jr.,
DANNY HILL CASE Hearing to resume on killer's mentality
A prosecutor expects the hearing to last about three days. WARREN -- A hearing for convicted
Deal made on second West Bank town
Israel and the Palestinians agreed on the handover of Tulkarem. TULKAREM, West Bank (AP) --
YOUNGSTOWN HOMICIDE Police seek suspect in shooting death
The gunman drove away in a flashy car, police said. YOUNGSTOWN -- A crime of passion led 23-year-
If he's king, she's queen
When Charles becomes king, Camilla would be queen, unless the laws change. LONDON (AP) -- In the
Meridian Services seeks nominees for its board
YOUNGSTOWN -- Meridian Services Inc., a private, nonprofit behavioral health-care organization, is
AUSTINTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL Change sought in school zoning
There's no potential buyer lined up, the board president says. AUSTINTOWN -- The school board
LOTTERY RESULTS MONDAY'S DRAWINGS Ohio
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-5-2 Pick 4, 3-3-5-5 Rolling Cash 5: 15-19-25-35-38 Day
BONNIE ERBE GOP abandons states' rights principle
Opinion: The next time you hear a Republican who voted in favor of the "Prolong the Schiavo" misery bill
Sky Group announces earnings expectations
BOWLING GREEN -- Sky Financial Group Inc. has announced that it expects earnings for the first
POLICE BLOTTER
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield. CANFIELD CITY March 16 Suspicious Bottle:
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Human rights support weakening
Opinion: Bad news on the human rights front: Both in Latin America and in Washington, there are dangerous
Annan trying to deflect attention from scandals
Opinion: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan's release of a report Sunday calling for the most
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Police issue murder arrest warrant for Warren man nicknamed 'C-Dog'
WARREN -- Police have issued a murder arrest warrant for a 22-year-old city man in connection with
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
COLLEGE BASKETBALL N.I.T. GEORGETOWN 8 CS Fullerton SOUTH CAROLINA 51/2 Nevada-LV
BOXING Chavez will end retirement to take on Robinson May 28
The 42-year-old fighter couldn't resist the lure of one more paycheck. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Julio
Interest rates likely to continue upward
Policy-makers are trying to keep inflation reined in. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal Reserve policy-
He was more concerned over blowing tournament titles the past two weeks.
He was more concerned over blowing tournament titles the past two weeks. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.
YSU BASKETBALL Penguins screening applicants
Youngstown State hopes to have a new men's coach on board by early April. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ron
Women on force: a look back
Two detective sergeants are compiling the history of YPD women. YOUNGSTOWN -- It appears Annas
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP Trustees OK bid for tax abatement
Declining property values concern some residents. HUBBARD -- Over the next several years, the
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Toronto115.688 Los Angeles137.650 Tampa
Today is Tuesday, March 22, the 81st day of 2005. There are 284 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, March 22, the 81st day of 2005. There are 284 days left in the year. On this date
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board Public Relations
MINNESOTA Rampage leaves 10 dead
The gunman is suspected of killing his grandparents at their home and six people at his school
North-South vulnerable and 60. South deals.
North-South vulnerable and 60. South deals. NORTH x A 10 9 8 4 u Void v Q 10 6 4 w Q 7 6 3
Fans, critics get look at latest next big things
Nobody knows which of these new artists might stand a chance. By GREG KOT CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Putting trucks back on track so they can return to Iraq
The company refurbished trucks damaged in war in Iraq within 120 days for 2nd tour. OSHKOSH, Wis.
Fire, blast from molten steel injure 10 at complex
The accident happened at a huge steel operation in Dearborn, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- Spilled
Vanderbilt's last shot beats Wichita State
Corey Smith scored as time expired for a 65-63 win. ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Corey
HOW SHE SEES IT Medical tourism: growth industry in India
Opinion: By MICHELE MITCHELL PROVIDENCE JOURNAL I got in a fight with a monkey in northern India
hTornadoes kill at least 37
hTornadoes kill at least 37 GAIBANDHA, Bangladesh -- Two tornadoes tore through northern
Officials mull decision of decreasing the odds
Lottery officials say games could become tougher to drive up size of jackpots. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Summitt one victory away
The Tennessee coach can become the winningest NCAA coach in history. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Pat
NFL MEETINGS Owners, union still battling over money
Commissioner Paul Tagliabue says talks are currently at a "dead end." KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) --
The women of YPD
The women of YPD k TWO DETECTIVE sergeants on the Youngstown Police Department are compiling the
NCAA ROUNDUP \ Women's tournament
Michigan State 61, Southern California 59 MINNEAPOLIS -- Rene Haynes saved top-seeded Michigan
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Needs to know if he's comparing her performance
Dear Annie: This letter is for the men in your reading audience. I have been married to "Buddy" for
MAHONING COUNTY Crawford to retire from post
Commissioners will begin a search for a new director. YOUNGSTOWN -- Delores Crawford, executive
HOW HE SEES IT Overreaching by court would justify changes
Opinion: By ED FEULNER HERITAGE FOUNDATION It's time for some changes at the Supreme Court. How about
TRUMBULL COUNTY Costanzo enters no plea in weapons case
She is not allowed to be on North Road between East Market and Route 422. HOWLAND -- A long-time
MAHONING COUNTY JAIL Lawyers want to halt layoffs for 140 deputies
Sheriff says jail's population must reduce to 290 from 590. YOUNGSTOWN -- Akron lawyers who won a