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Pupils take action in school levy drive
Pupils take action in school levy drive A GROUP of Struthers Middle School pupils is playing a
Powers to display children's winning art
YOUNGSTOWN -- Artwork from an art contest for children in grades four through eight will be
Helio Castroneves reverses fortune for Honda Grand Prix victory
Scott Dixon was second and Tony Kanaan finished in third. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Spiderman
Pamela Anderson bashes Canadian seal hunt
Pamela Anderson bashes Canadian seal hunt HALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- Pamela Anderson is renewing
MLS ROUNDUP | Sunday's games
United 2, Red Bulls 2 WASHINGTON -- D.C. United rallied with second-half goals from Alecko
You can't believe everything you hear on television
TV's quick cures and fad diets may be dangerously misleading, one study says. LOS ANGELES TIMES
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Thiel College 2-5, Grove City 6-4 -- Jerry Ott's RBI single to centerfield gave the
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 101, BOBCATS 97 CLEVELAND (101) -- James 13-24 7-9 35, Gooden
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA Kansas City100331 New England100310 D.C.
Violence leaves at least 50 people dead
Six U.S. soldiers and airmen were reported dead, the military said. WASHINGTON POST BAGHDAD,
Bulldogs and Blue Devils split
East Palestine won 8-7 and Western Reserve won 4-3. EAST PALESTINE -- The East Palestine and
THE MATCHUP \ UCLA vs. Florida
History: This is as different as it can get. UCLA is looking to extend its record with a 12th
Plagiarism found in engineering theses
A former student had alerted officials about suspected plagiarism in 2004. ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- A
John Paul remembered
John Paul remembered VATICAN CITY -- St. Peter's Square twinkled with the lights of tens of
A clean computer will stay in better running condition
Dear Readers: Since many of us spend a lot of time at computers, they do get dirty from all that
Mistie Williams leads Duke to blowout win
LSU's Seimone Augustus was shut out in the first half. By JIMMY GOLEN ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday McDonald council safety meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Parks & amp; Buildings at 7 p.m.;
Maryland ousts top seed, 81-70
The Terrapins found a way to again defeat North Carolina. BOSTON (AP) -- Maryland is playing for
CONFERENCE What's offered
A three-day symposium "Beyond Numbers, Beyond Names: The Experience of Holocaust Victims" is under
Report: GM to sell major stake in GMAC
Report: GM to sell major stake in GMAC General Motors Corp. was expected to announce today that it
Man buys doughnuts then robs Schwebel's
AUSTINTOWN -- A man got away with an undisclosed amount of cash from the Schwebel's Bakery &
Experts: Usage can affect cancer therapy
The research targeted the type that accounts for the majority of lung cancers. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Starr wins fourth at Kroger 250
He held the lead through eight restarts over the final 121 laps. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- David
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf x-New Jersey4428.611--10-0W-
CAVS CLOSER TO CLINCHING HOME COURT
Cavs closer to clinching home court A 101-97 win over the Bobcats Sunday reduced Cleveland's magic
MAHONING DEMS
MAHONING DEMS Proposed changes In addition to restoring endorsements, Mahoning Democratic
Fire damages vacant house
YOUNGSTOWN -- Fire damaged a vacant house on the city's South Side. Firefighters received a call
Court hires 2 to handle civil cases
In 2005, almost 4,800 new civil cases were filed. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NHL ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games
Red Wings 3, Wild 2 ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Detroit's top-ranked power play vastly outplayed
EPA: New landfill rules to arrive
AKRON (AP) -- New rules that tighten restrictions on where construction debris landfills can operate
Man gets prison for sex assaults
CINCINNATI (AP) -- A judge sentenced a man accused in a string of sexual assaults to 24 years in
Devils rally to stab Pens in overtime
Pittsburgh blew an early 2-0 lead. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- In a matter of minutes, the New Jersey
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES Cleveland 106, Miami 99 Chicago 100, Boston 94 Milwaukee 96, Indiana 89 San
Donations increase for memorial to King in Washington, D.C.
ATLANTA (AP) -- Donations for a planned memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Washington
'I finally feel like I am alive again,' Carroll says
The journalist was reunited with her family Sunday. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BOSTON -- As Jill
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: 8 7 3 K Q 7 6 2 Q J 7 3 5
NASCAR-DIRECTV 500 Results
NASCAR-DIRECTV 500 RESULTS Sunday At Martinsville Speedway Martinsville, Va. Lap length:
Precinct panel likely to OK endorsing candidates
The change would restore power to the party, Democratic officials say. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Webb astounds Nabisco gallery
Her eagle on No. 18 set up her playoff victory. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (AP) -- Karrie Webb was so
Pupils take pride in promoting levy
'Got Pride?' Struthers Middle School pupils say they do. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF
SATURDAY'S SUMMARIES BASEBALL WARREN JFK 16, MINERAL RIDGE 7
SATURDAY'S SUMMARIES BASEBALL WARREN JFK 16, MINERAL RIDGE 7 Mineral Ridge0200500--732 Warren
Universities cut costs for non-Ohio students
Youngstown State University is one of the schools involved. AKRON (AP) -- Attending the University
Two rising political stars
Opinion: Two rising political stars EDITOR: It is time we sit back and take notice of the two young
Sankofa project's event will honor Mrs. King
Sankofa project's event will honor Mrs. King YOUNGSTOWN -- The Sankofa project will have a tribute
Nap time for ethics
Opinion: Washington Post: Rep. Robert Ney, R-Ohio, has been implicated in accepting lavish trips and other
Giants' Lowry agrees to four-year contract
San Francisco's No. 3 starter is guaranteed at least $9.25 million. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN
Trustees consider community college
If proved viable, the trustees want the school to be running within two years. By HAROLD GWIN
Nation has moved on from Schiavo
Opinion: BOSTON -- Whoever thought that Terri Schiavo would rest in peace? A year after her death, her
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints U.S. Bank National Assoc. vs. James Mitchell, foreclosure.
What's happening to America's boys?
Opinion: By LEONARD SAX WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The romantic comedy "Failure to Launch," which
MUSIC After Britain, Hard-Fi takes America
Its sound has been compared to The Clash. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Isolation is
Augusta got even longer
It now becomes the second-longest course for a major at 7,445 yards. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Phil
UCLA, Florida collide for title
Tonight's opponents, UCLA and Florida, are divergent programs. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- UCLA had Bill
Stewart wins battle and DirectTV crown
He won by more than a second over Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Tony
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& lt;B & gt;BAYUS, & lt;/B & gt;Helen M., 84, of Youngstown; calling hours Tuesday
Bruins' defense too much for LSU
UCLA's 59-45 victory put it one win away from its 12th national title. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The
NBA ROUNDUP
NBA ROUNDUP Sunday's other games Pistons 109, Suns 102 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chauncey Billups
34west actors strike audience's funny bone
The play is a comic retelling of Peter and Andrew's encounters with Jesus. By L. CROW
GOLF ROUNDUP Sunday's other events
BellSouth Classic DULUTH, Ga. -- Phil Mickelson completed a wire-to-wire victory, closing with a
FROM ENGLAND: Hard-Fi is, from left, Kai Stephens, Steve Kemp, Ross Phillips and Richard Archer.
FROM ENGLAND: Hard-Fi is, from left, Kai Stephens, Steve Kemp, Ross Phillips and Richard Archer.
Wright State's 11-3 win snaps long losing skid
The Penguins couldn't extend their four-game winning streak. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
MOUNTAINEER Results
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Valentine (Rini)10.004.803.40 Tarp Rocks (Marcial)30.6014.60
PGA-BELLSOUTH CLASSIC
PGA-BELLSOUTH CLASSIC Sunday At TPC at Sugarloaf Duluth, Ga. Purse: $5.3 million Yardage:
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Kansas City1810.643 Cleveland2012.625 Los
Common sense not so common
Opinion: It is almost a given in Washington life that administrations will be accused of suppressing or
Here's a clue: moo
A recent study was an exercise in bias, some sports drink makers complained. By JANET CROMLEY
McCune being readied
It is still over a month away but things are rolling into place for the 2006 Horizon League softball
Baseball whiffs, scandal surges
The timing of the investigation reeks of too little, too late. NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball relies on
Today is Monday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2006. There are 272 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2006. There are 272 days left in the year. On this date in
ART WORKSHOP Turning trash into some treasures
Special to The Vindicator/Nick Mays Akron artist Bret Hines conducts a "Trash to Treasures"
Dear Annie: I recently had to register my daughter for her upcoming school year and am again left
Dear Annie: I recently had to register my daughter for her upcoming school year and am again left
New politics emerge on both sides of the Israeli border
Editorial: Israel has a new dominant political party, which is committed to withdrawing from some of the Jewish
Windy City celebrates, seeks cover
The world champions basked in cheers, then dodged raindrops. CHICAGO (AP) -- Fans cheered as soon
EVENTS SCHEDULE Struthers levy campaign
Members of the eighth-grade advanced English language arts class are waging a campaign for passage
JAPAN
Opinion: JAPAN Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokyo, March 27: The Ground, Air and Maritime self-defense forces will be
ITALIAN FEST Seeking participants
Organizers of the 2006 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, which will be July 28-30 at the Canfield
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Jasmine Jeter, Youngstown, boy, April 2.
NASCAR ROUNDUP News and notes
Martin incurs Hamlin's ire: Mark Martin has a reputation for being one of the cleanest drivers in
The NCAA Basketball Championship (9 p.m., CBS): Thanks to the exploits of feisty upstarts such as
The NCAA Basketball Championship (9 p.m., CBS): Thanks to the exploits of feisty upstarts such as
Lecture targets victims' ordeals
The victims' diverse backgrounds mean different experiences during the Holocaust. By SEAN BARRON
NBA James hits 35 as Cavaliers win eighth straight, 101-97
LeBron hit five clutch free throws down the stretch against the Bobcats. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
Bush will throw out first pitch today
It marks the third straight year Bush will throw a pitch before an opener. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Gaps
Teens need funds for seminar
The students also are to visit Capitol Hill and tour Howard University. YOUNGSTOWN -- Twelve teens
MAGISTRATES
MAGISTRATES Common pleas court The trial court magistrates, their years of service, annual
"We don't want people sneaking into our country that are going to do jobs Americans won't do."
Opinion: "We don't want people sneaking into our country that are going to do jobs Americans won't do."
By NANCY TULLIS
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER GREENFORD -- If you can grow a giant pumpkin, you can