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NHL ROUNDUP | Monday's games
Blue Jackets 3, Predators 1 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Manny Malhotra, Jason Chimera and Mark Hartigan
Ticket Price List
Ticket Price List NEW YORK (AP) -- Listed are the average ticket prices and fan cost index for
SOPHOMORE JOAKIM NOAH WAS NAMED MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER AS FLORIDA WON ITS FIRST TITLE.
Sophomore Joakim Noah was named Most Outstanding Player as Florida won its first title.
Korn makes arena Centre of attention
The show drew fans from across the tri-state region. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT
Debut downer: Ab strain sends Sabathia to DL
A formal announcement will be made before today's game in Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) -- Cleveland ace
Southwest Ohio suffers extensive storm damage
ASSOCIATED PRESS Strong storms ripped the roof and chimney from a home, forced an apartment
18-year-old Warren man suffers pistol-whipping
WARREN -- An 18-year-old city man refused hospital treatment after he was shot at and pistol-whipped
Lawmakers encourage employee input
Valley congressmen want to meet with Forum Health officials. YOUNGSTOWN -- In a letter to Dr.
Announcement of Mead-Foster troth is made
The engagement of Kim Marie Mead, a daughter of Robert and Lorrie Mead, all of Greenford, and Dana
Track
Track (Women) PITTSBURGH --Grove City competed in the West Penn Championships and finished 14th
NETWORK NEWS NBC expects to lose Couric to CBS post
Meredith Vieira has reportedly been offered the job to replace her on 'Today.' WASHINGTON POST
No one benefits from Bush censure
Opinion: It's a close call whether Sen. Russell Feingold's proposal to censure President Bush has attracted
AMERICAN LEAGUE RED SOX 7, RANGERS 3
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MLB ROUNDUP | Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Rangers 3 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Curt Schilling looked a lot like his
Pastor's wallet taken
Pastor's wallet taken YOUNGSTOWN -- A female pastor at the Salvation Army building on Fruit Street
Pharmacist types drug's purpose on labels
Dear Heloise: I read a hint from a reader who said she asks her pharmacist to type the purpose of
Arena Football League
Arena Football League NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas820.800582463
Nursing-class demand growing
The university doesn't have the staff to handle all of the additional students. By HAROLD GWIN
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TEMPE, ARIZ. (AP) -- AT FIRST GLANCE, IT MIGHT BE HARD TO UNDERSTAND WHY HERB SENDEK WOULD LEAVE NORTH CAROLINA STATE TO TAKE OVER ARIZONA STATE'S MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM.
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- At first glance, it might be hard to understand why Herb Sendek would leave
CALIFORNIA Paper's probe reveals hundreds duped into registering with Republican Party
The secretary of state is looking into the possibility of fraud charges. ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Today is Tuesday, April 4, the 94th day of 2006. There are 271 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, April 4, the 94th day of 2006. There are 271 days left in the year. On this date
Associated Press
Associated Press DAMAGE: The inside of a Cincinnati apartment is exposed after a wall and part of
NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders
NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders Through April 2 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 933. 2, Mark Martin, 874.
Chaney's Brad Smith ready, waiting
The standout quarterback from Missouri is expected to be drafted. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
Trustees point to regionalization to keep costs down
Trustees believe regionalization is a way to keep costs down. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR
The Grateful Dead and a missing head...
The Grateful Dead and a missing head SONOMA, Calif. -- The long, strange trip continues for Jerry
9 U.S. deaths bring total for April to 13
Officials in his own Shiite bloc are calling for the prime minister to quit. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)
Jury says Moussaoui is eligible for execution
Now the jury will decide whether he deserves the death penalty. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- He was
Joakim Noah was selected the tournament's most outstanding player.
Joakim Noah was selected the tournament's most outstanding player. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Game,
City to pay for police at 2 patriotic parades
Some council members had wanted to work out an agreement with the vets. By ERIC GROSSO
Madonna sets world tour for this summer
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Material Girl/Mom will embark on a world tour this summer. Madonna will open
Guilty plea nets man 4 years in Niles shooting
WARREN -- A 38-year-old Elm Road Northeast man accepted a plea bargain and was sentenced to four
STANDING ROOM ONLY: Fans crowd the railing to get a closer look at heavy-metal band Korn. A
STANDING ROOM ONLY: Fans crowd the railing to get a closer look at heavy-metal band Korn. A
Top films to be sold online via Movielink
Some new films will be sold online the same day they are available on DVD. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Parking fee missed in charges for tickets
February was incorrectly projected to be a profitable month for the center. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Bianco's 7th-inning hit caps Niles' 5-run rally
Struthers rallied with four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Salem. NILES --
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1966 will hold a reunion on Aug. 26. Anyone not notified and
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1966 will hold a reunion on Aug. 26. Anyone not notified and
Justices refuse to hear case of detainee
Jose Padilla's appeal was rejected because it's now irrelevant, the court said. KNIGHT RIDDER
PBA Great Lakes Classic Standings
PBA Great Lakes Classic Standings At Wyoming, Mich. Championship Round 1. Patrick Allen,
New jail receives rating of 100% for compliance
Even the inmates had nothing bad to say about the new jail. MERCER, Pa. -- The new Mercer County
At least 27 killed by storms that devoured buildings
Dozens of people were hospitalized, many in critical condition. NEWBERN, Tenn. (AP) -- Tornadoes
Democrats alter rules, endorse Dann, Strickland in primary
The chairwoman said the amendments will strengthen the party. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF
He's not No. 1, but he may be best
The Ohio State linebacker could be the most complete player in this year's draft. By RICK GOSSELIN
Maryland back in the spotlight
The Terrapins will play Duke for tonight's national title BOSTON (AP) -- During Maryland's last
"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe": Audiences' love affair with British fantasy continues with this vivid blockbuster adaptation of the C.S. Lewis adventure about a
"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe": Audiences' love affair with
Murder suspect denies charges, is jailed
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The man accused in the fatal shooting
kids choice awards
KIDS CHOICE AWARDS Winners Winners from the Nickelodeon 19th annual Kids Choice Awards, which
Augusta National barely recognizable to players
Brandt Jobe couldn't believe the changes. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Brandt Jobe recognized the drive
U.S. industries and workers don't get protection they deserve from unfair trade
Opinion: U.S. industries and workers don't get protection they deserve from unfair trade EDITOR: A little
Florida basking in first national championship
Gators prevent Bruins from winning a school-record 12th national title. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- First
City firefighters worry about arsons
YOUNGSTOWN -- Firefighters were kept busy over the weekend with deliberately set fires and one
"Our members have been working seven days a week without a day off and have worked for three years
Opinion: "Our members have been working seven days a week without a day off and have worked for three years
Soggy, groggy opener: Sox drop Indians, 10-4
Jim Thome homered as Chicago picked up where it left off after last year's title. CHICAGO (AP) --
Health evaluation to be done by clinic
The wait is not going to go on indefinitely, a prosecutor says. WARREN -- Tony Delmont, the
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA Kansas City100331 New England100310 D.C.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:
HOW HE SEES IT Democrats spilt on immigration, too
Opinion: By PETER A. BROWN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE The conventional wisdom that immigration reform splits
Trustees: Budget was basis for firing
The lock on the administrator's office door was changed over the weekend. By DENISE DICK
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The Fraternal Order of Eagles recently made a $15,000 donation to the Austintown
New program targets child sex abuse
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- People living in Lawrence
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers
Fast-food, snack ads on BET scrutinized
A spokesman said BET targets ages 18 to 34, not children. CHICAGO (AP) -- There are far more ads
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Jaclyn Reed and Jason Toutin, Campbell, girl, March 30
Alcohol-detecting bracelets bought
By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS -- Mahoning County Juvenile Court is one of
Improper stock buy reported
Blackwell said all the shares were sold at a loss, the last batch on Monday. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Man faces trespassing charge
GIRARD -- A city man will be due in Girard Municipal Court to face misdemeanor charges of disorderly
Florida defeats UCLA to win 1st NCAA title
Florida defeats UCLA to win 1st NCAA title FLORIDA won its first national NCAA college basketball
ON BUSINESS | B5
ON BUSINESS | B5 General Motors Corp., desperate for cash to pay for buyouts and plant closings,
7 bladders rebuilt in laboratory
A researcher said tissue rebuilding may solve the organ-donor problem. BOSTON (AP) -- The once-
"Pepper Dennis" - Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
"Pepper Dennis" (9 p.m., the WB): Rebecca Romijn jumps from feature films to prime time in "Pepper
YSU is not being served by the absence of veep
Editorial: It's bad enough that John Habat, YSU's $148,000-a-year vice president for administration and finance
Dog discovers body of woman near creek
GAHANNA, Ohio (AP) -- A dog out for a walk with its owners discovered human remains buried at the
Bausch & amp; Lomb Championships
Bausch & amp; Lomb Championships At Amelia Island, Fla. Purse: $600,000 (Tier II)
Donation will make home drug tests available
The kits will be offered to township residents at no cost. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Lafayette's loss is YSU's gain
The Penguins' new defensive line coach is excited about the team's potential. By PETE MOLLICA
HOW SHE SEES IT Soldier's mom encounters wall of silence
Opinion: By SUE DIAZ CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR "That day in December." That's what I called it the other
Wife's emotional limbo just leads to misery
Dear Annie: For the last few years, I have suspected that my husband, "Charlie," is having an affair
MONDAY'S LINESCORES BASEBALL
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SUMMARY Florida 73, UCLA 57
FLORIDA (33-6) -- Brewer 4-12 1-3 11, Noah 7-9 2-2 16, Horford 5-8 4-5 14, Green 1-9 0-1 2,
Hughes cleared to play; James honored -- again
Forward Luke Jackson also resumed practice. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cavaliers guard Larry Hughes could
GOOD NEWS FOR CAVS
Good news for Cavs Larry Hughes could be back in the Cavaliers' lineup tonight for the first time
May wedding set by Miss Kostecky and Mr. Weible
MASURY -- The engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Kostecky, 1323 Bedford Road, and Charles Weible
Audience to help pick beauty finalists
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The Miss America pageant will broadcast a seven-episode reality show-
Delphi's goal is accord, CEO says
Delphi wants to keep negotiating 'until we have a deal,' the CEO said. By DON SHILLING
3,000 pupils to participate at annual English Festival
Participants must read books on the festival reading list before competing. YOUNGSTOWN -- Nearly
BASEBALL
BASEBALL National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES--Signed Dave Littlefield, general manager, to a one-
Today in History
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, April 4, the 94th day of 2006. There are 271 days left in the year. On this date
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew R. Wymer, 24, of 59 Woodland Drive, New Middletown,
h17 people survive crash of military cargo plane
h17 people survive crash of military cargo plane DOVER, Del. -- A huge military cargo plane
Speaking Frank-ly: Nets on the way up
New Jersey can set a franchise record for consecutive wins. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Nobody
Becker-Dennison wedding planned for July in Poland
NORTH LIMA -- Richard and Bernadine Becker, 1715 E. Middletown Road, are announcing the engagement
A law by any other name ...
Opinion: Washington Post: It's grade school stuff: To become law, a bill must pass both houses of Congress in
Cleanup of cemeteries planned
Cleanup of cemeteries planned Hartford Township trustees request the removal of decorations from
May wedding set by April Wade, Daniel Berndt
MINERAL RIDGE -- The engagement of April Michelle Wade, 118 Weathersfield Drive, Durham, N.C., and
Lakeview earns 1st TAC win
Girard beat Brookfield for its first win of the season. CORTLAND -- Kailynn Cerny and fifth-inning
If you can say 'bling,' you've said a mouthful
There are perils involved, dentists warn. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The hip-hop culture is sinking its
Cortland : Rule to curb debate is revoked
Vehicle gas tanks are being emptied by thieves drilling holes in them. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
YSU Junior Hilbish named Pitched of the week
YSU Softball INDIANAPOLIS -- Youngstown State junior Tricia Hilbish was named Horizon League
Brewers play the spoiler in debut
Milwaukee beat the Bucs in Jim Tracy's first game as Pittsburgh's manager. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- At
Both vulnerable. East deals.
Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH 8 7 4 Q 8 7 8 7 3 8 6 5 2 WEST EAST 9 5 3 K J