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CUYAHOGA COUNTY Psychologist: Man charged in Case shooting is sane

Previous testimony said the defendant is delusional. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A psychologist testified

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WESTERN PA. Township bans politicking in government buildings

Supervisors also accepted a low bid for spring cleanup. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- There will be no

Tigers romp to 15-2 victory over Pirates

Detroit pounded out 21 hits and five homers, including two by Craig Monroe. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP)

Police look for man who attempted 9 kidnappings

A northeast Ohio town is on edge after attempted abductions. MASSILLON, Ohio (AP) -- A series of

STATE AUDITOR VISIT Betty Montgomery tells students to find balance

Some 162 students took part in Civic Day. STRUTHERS -- Ohio Auditor Betty Montgomery encouraged

SCHOOLS Push to renew millage begins

Voter approval could hinge on volunteers' efforts. CAMPBELL -- The campaign to win voter approval

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS Bonds is bitter after latest knee surgery

He blames the media for all his problems. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Leaning his head on a crutch

Today is Wednesday, March 23, the 82nd day of 2005. There are 283 days left in the year. On this

COURT Man gets probation for drug conviction

He could have received 11 years in prison. YOUNGSTOWN -- Alesio P. Guerrieri of Boardman is going

DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Demolition plans advance

The project could be done by late 2006. YOUNGSTOWN -- Another group of abandoned buildings in the

Who will profit from casino in Lordstown? The Shawnee

Opinion: Who will profit from casino in Lordstown? The Shawnee EDITOR: Those who favor the sale of 137

Extraordinary competition

Opinion: The Vindicator's 72nd Regional Spelling Bee gave a new definition to friendly competition. Not

JANE EISNER Forcing one definition of human life on us all

Opinion: When members of Congress and the president raced back to Washington over the weekend to intervene in

TRUMBULL COUNTY Fabricating facility to land abatement

Business would pay $100,000 to school board and $25,000 to township for 15 years. WARREN -- Warren

'X-FILES' SPINOFF 'Lone Gunmen' back in business on DVD

A new three-disc set includes the eerily prescient pilot episode. By KATE O'HARE ZAP2IT.COM

"I just got on the floor and called the cops. I was still just half-believing it."

Opinion: "I just got on the floor and called the cops. I was still just half-believing it." Diane Schwanz

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT Experts from elsewhere to aid in probe of police

One consultant is the past president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. WARREN

NFL MEETINGS Jets closer to 2010 Super Bowl bid

The team is trying to get the land in Manhattan to build a new stadium. KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) --

Winfrey to try poverty

Winfrey to try poverty CHICAGO -- American TV chat-show queen Oprah Winfrey is ditching the high

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KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She should let them deal with their problems

Dear Annie: I dated a 23-year-old man for about three months. We had so much fun together. There was

South Carolina, Georgetown win 2nd round NIT games

ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Carlos Powell scored 15 points and Brandon Wallace added a

SCHOOLS Retirement incentives get three-year extension

Deadline for early retirement registration is May 31. MCDONALD -- The board of education has

Injunction deadline set over deputy layoffs

Injunction deadline set over deputy layoffs YOUNGSTOWN -- An Akron federal judge has given lawyers

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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

MARK PATINKIN Vanilla cappuccino with the cha-ching

Opinion: I've long wondered what the typical casino slot-machine player is like, and finally, I think I found

TUESDAY'S DRAWINGS

OHIO Multi-State Mega Millions: 6-11-27-37-43 Mega Ball: 34 Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-9-0

Champion schools to have levy on Nov. ballot

CHAMPION -- The board of education will put a tax levy on the November ballot. Board President

MAHONING COUNTY Search is on to replace retiring director of JFS

The yearly salary for the job is between $75,000 and $85,000. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County

Senate rejects pay-as-you-go

Opinion: The U.S. Senate came within one vote of restoring some degree of fiscal sanity to the budget

Bay given clearance to resume training

The outfielder hopes to be ready for opening day. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Pittsburgh Pirates

FLOODING Girard to get $385K grant

The area contains eight older homes. GIRARD -- The city has received word that it will get a

CITY GOVERNMENT Vignon quits posts on council, panel

The ex-councilman didn't want Route 14 to become another U.S. Route 224. COLUMBIANA -- Donald L.

FAMILY TELEVISION Council's clout can save shows

Wholesome quality of two family programs are worth PTC's positive effort. By JONATHAN STORM

GAMBLING Voinovich, others unite in opposition

The effect on families is a main concern for casino opponents. COLUMBUS -- U.S. Sen. George V.

LABEL NO RULE regular 1-30-3-no rule or label or summary

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- Ohio State's balanced attack and aggressive defensive was more than enough

NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

State of the Browns: Romeo Crennel knows what he's facing as Cleveland coach. "We're starting from a

GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Wolfowitz odd fit for World Bank

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- When he met with a diverse group of journalists in his Pentagon office last week after

CLEVELAND INDIANS Sabathia hopes to be pitching by mid-April

The Tribe's left-hander is in the best shape of his career. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- C.C.

Scott to defend Players crown

The field has all of the top 50-ranked players competing. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Adam

2 men charged in theft of cash from church

WARREN -- Two city men charged with theft of cash from Blessed Sacrament Church were released on

PET CARE Love for Easter bunny grew into rescue shelter

The Bunny Lady didn't set out to be a rabbit rescuer. SCRIPPS HOWARD Pam Hood once did what she

'BATTLESTAR GALACTICA' Challenging times ahead for fans of show

More sophisticated and less predicatable, the new 'Galactica' is in fine company. By DAVE MASON

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY New CVB board Besides the county commissioners, these people have agreed to sit

HELOISE Computer file keeps recipes close at hand

Dear Heloise: For years, I have clipped recipes from newspapers and magazines, only to be unable to

EXHIBITION BASEBALL AT A GLANCE

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Toronto115.688 Los Angeles137.650 Tampa

Hundreds attend funeral

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A 16-year-old student who was fatally shot less than a block from his high school

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Utah's Bogut tops All-America team

The 7-foot sophomore from Australia was the leading vote-getter. ASSOCIATED PRESS Andrew Bogut

Tragic intervention

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Now and again, someone's life imitates death. Such is the tragic case of

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mollie Kessler School board of directors, 6:30 p.m., 118 E. Wood St., Youngstown.

MAHONING COUNTY Recorder to lay off half of his staff

The office will be open to record documents only four hours a day. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County

TOURISM CVB makes plans to set up Web site

The director said the Web site is crucial to promoting county attractions. YOUNGSTOWN -- The new

CAVALIERS So far, so good: Cleveland wins first game with interim coach

LeBron James scored 29 points as the Cavs beat the Pistons 91-76. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Interim coach

AUTO INDUSTRY GM, Ford may devise new health care pact

They seek a plan like Chrysler's to save millions of dollars. DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors

ON TOUR This week's golf events

PGA TOUR The Players Championship Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: TPC at

SCHOOLS Emergency millage may prove to be a tough sell

Seniors may be resistant, the steering committee hears. LIBERTY -- Persuading senior citizens and

MOVIES Films without film: Are we ready?

Hollywood studios embrace the new era of digital filmmaking, but theaters aren't so eager. By

HOW HE SEES IT Americans shouldn't tolerate killing Schiavo

Opinion: By now much has been written about the legal maneuvering and the political posturing prompted by the

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