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Penguins lose again as Flyers keep home-ice hopes alive
It's simple for Philadelphia: Win out and get the No. 3 seed. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Though they
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald J. Poulakos III, 29, of 7646 W. Parkside Drive,
Potatoes offer health benefits
Potatoes for health: Eating a raw potato each day, skin and all, aids digestion. Eat a raw potato
County officials to hold talks on landfill purchase
One commissioner wants to negotiate fees for the county. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF
Love and marriage
Opinion: Buffalo (N.Y.) News: The refrain echoes from pulpit to parishioner, from megaphone to protester,
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas920.818628491
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A clue was inadvertently omitted from the crossword puzzle that appeared in
Shiite rivalry complicates talks in Iraq
The prime minister has refused to step down. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A bitter rivalry between two
Uranium enrichment announced
The Bush administration said the claims 'show that Iran is moving in the wrong direction.' TEHRAN,
DUKE LACROSSE D.A. promises: 'This case isn't going away'
Mike Nifong has faced criticism from both sides. DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Standing before a mostly
Austintown trustees OK contract with dispatchers
AUSTINTOWN -- Trustees have approved a contract with the township's dispatchers. The trustees
Chaney's Koontz tosses four-hitter
Uniontown Lake beat Boardman, 5-1, and Campbell was a 22-11 winner. YOUNGSTOWN -- Tara Koontz
Niles tops Salem, moves to 10-1
SALEM -- Kyle Pitts had two hits and two RBIs Tuesday as the Niles High baseball team defeated
Seven pupils killed in rocket attack
The Taliban denied responsibility for the attack. ASADABAD, Afghanistan (AP) -- A rocket exploded
Heavy hitters overwhelm Seattle
The Tribe won their sixth straight for their best start since 2002. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Journey's
Gas prices increase as summer nears
Gas prices increase as summer nears FRANK JASINSKI pumps gas in Philadelphia. Gasoline prices are
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Warren Recreation Association -- is accepting teams. Call (330) 889-3233. Youngstown
The holiday centerpiece
Food expert Sheila Lukins serves up ham hints to make a winning Easter celebration. DES MOINES,
GOP could lose Hispanic evangelicals
Opinion: By WILLIAM McKENZIE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Bill Frist and Dennis Hastert should paste these numbers
AROUND THE NBA | Tuesday's games
Spurs 104, SuperSonics 95 SAN ANTONIO -- Tony Parker had 27 points and nine assists, and the San
Officials look at replacing building
HILLSVILLE, Pa.-- Mahoning Township supervisors have agreed to seek funding for a new township
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Guaranteed Aga (Pereira)14.606.603.80 Yankee Trail
Identity theft running rampant, report says
A new study says identity theft fraud hit 3 percent of U.S. households in 2004. SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
THURSDAYCroatian Home St. George Lodge 66 will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the
THURSDAYCroatian Home St. George Lodge 66 will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the
Judge issues indictments in 2004 Madrid bombings
Judge issues indictments in 2004 Madrid bombings MADRID, Spain -- A Spanish judge issued the first
The winners of Monday's Country Music Television awards:
The winners of Monday's Country Music Television awards: Music Video of the Year: "Better Life,"
'Friendly Trapper' gives the all-clear
Rain on Easter Sunday means rain on the following seven Sundays, he said. By NANCY TULLIS
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB y-New
Suspects surrender in Jewish man's death
PARIS (AP) -- Two key suspects in the brutal killing of a young Jewish man in France have turned
Silvestri, Sikora power Spartans
Lowellville's Vince Simon had a five-inning one-hitter in his first start. BOARDMAN -- Dom
North-South vulnerable. North deals.
North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH 9 8 2 8 3 8 4 A Q 9 8 4 3 WEST EAST A
Science isn't infallible
Opinion: Science isn't infallible EDITOR: Modern scientists tend to extol the purity of science and
Will jobs follow the applications?
The fire and police chiefs would like to have additional personnel. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
YSU rules out forming forensic science center
Residents signed petitions protesting the proposal. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
Easter prompts gospel of unbelief
Opinion: It happens twice a year, at Christmas and Easter. The news-weeklies sometimes carry cover stories.
Niles defeats Salem
Niles defeats Salem Kyle Pitts had two hits and two RBIs Tuesday as the Niles High baseball team
Exacting techniques
With so many options, who would believe that eggs are easy to handle? Eggs are extremely
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK | Area teams at a glance
BOYS BOARDMAN Coach: Dave Pavlansky (7th year). 2005 record: 9-3, 4-3 FL. Lettermen lost: Jim
LITERACY INITIATIVE
LITERACY INITIATIVE The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Hearing it from the top From left, Erik
PREP SOFTBALL Area teams at a glance
GROVE CITY Coach: Sue Greaves, second season, 14-6. 2005 record: 14-6. Players lost to graduation:
SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL Geneva 4-8, Walsh 1-7 -- The sweep improves the Golden Tornadoes to 20-12. Ashley Archer
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL | Area teams at a glance
BROOKFIELD League: Trumbull Athletic Conference. Coach: Shawn Hammond, first year. 2005 record:
Parents file suit in crash
Johnny Mitchell also faces criminal charges as a result of the crash. YOUNGSTOWN -- Parents of two
Local players help lead CSU past Penguins
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Cleveland State's baseball team came to
Prescription drug plan is 'good deal,' Bush says
Enrollment seminars are being held across the country. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- President Bush,
Residents ask for help with controlling traffic
The planning commission opposes a provision of the state's new Jobs Ready Sites Program. By ED
Executive warns of deeper cutbacks
The mayor is concerned that city officials have not been made privy to Forum's plans. By WILLIAM
MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Blue Jays 3 BOSTON -- Josh Beckett held Toronto to three hits in
Haschenburger, Landis wedding to be at Mill Creek
XNEW SPRINGFIELD -- Alvin and Mariann Haschenburger, 2506 E. South Range Road, are announcing plans
Card's last flight with Bush
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) -- The road to the White House begins in Iowa. And Iowa was an ending of
Coppola-Sandusky wedding planned for early in July
XSTRUTHERS -- Allison Coppola and Samuel Sandusky, both of 7th Street, are engaged and announcing
AGENDA
Agenda THURSDAY Austintown Township Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing, 7 p.m., 82 Ohltown
Talk of Iran airstrike is eerily familiar
Opinion: "This is like deja vu all over again," Yogi Berra supposedly said. Those words sum up my feelings
Reinhart's single lifts Mineral Ridge to win
Allie Patton helped Poland blank Champion, 5-0. MINERAL RIDGE -- Heather Reinhart had two hits,
Notebook keeps mom's recipes in one place
Dear Heloise: It was great to meet you at the Network Power/Texas (25th anniversary dinner in San
June 10 chosen for McCarthy, Speer wedding
CANFIELD -- The engagement of Colleen McCarthy, 238 Collins Ave., Columbus, and Brian Speer, 2597
ABA urges Bush to follow the law
Opinion: By LINDA P. CAMPBELL KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS You might be forgiven for not hearing much about
Parents announce Forsythe-Leslie wedding plans
XThe engagement of Melissa Renee Forsythe and Jimmy Daniel Leslie III is announced by their parents,
Change order's OK will end haggling
The center's total cost, estimated at $45 million, should be known shortly. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Congressional compromise on immigration is vital
Editorial: Senators say that when they return to Washington after their two-week Easter recess they will get
IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION Leaders oppose felony prosecution
In a recent poll, only 20 percent of respondents favored felony prosecution. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Worst start in 51 years averted
Ryan Doumit hit one of Pittsburgh's four homers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A familiar start for the Los
Hubbard police find ammunition at school
HUBBARD -- City police are investigating a report of ammunition found in a restroom at the high
If uncle can't find reason to attend wedding, don't
Dear Annie: My 60-year-old niece, "Louise," is being married for the first time. She lives out of
911 center threat denied
911 center threat denied YOUNGSTOWN -- Jaismin A. Morris told municipal Judge Robert A. Douglas
City man is arraigned on weapons charge
YOUNGSTOWN -- Richard E. White Jr., wanted on warrants by three different courts, was arraigned
Grendell criticizes Montgomery's views
He also says the GOP chair is trying to intimidate him to get him out of the race. By DAVID
Mayor proposes acquistion of land off U.S. Route 422
The intent is to improve city residents' quality of life. GIRARD -- Mayor James Melfi has a plan
Soft-drink companies face suit from parents
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two soft-drink companies were sued Tuesday by parents complaining that there
NBC defends act as public service
The network thought the company that helped with the sting should get paid. NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC
AROUND THE NHL | Tuesday's other games
Devils 4, Hurricanes 3 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Brian Gionta scored a power-play goal 28 seconds into
Dallas sets team record with 52nd win of season
Columbus is 0-10 all-time in Dallas. DALLAS (AP) -- Jason Arnott had an early power-play goal and
Wedding planned by Lauryn Gray, Matthew Byrdy
BELLBROOK -- Dr. and Mrs. Scott Gray of Bellbrook are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
TODAY
TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) Baseball. 7 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NBA: "Cavaliers Fast Break." 7 p.m. (FSN Pitt)
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Amanda McIntyre and Joseph Court, girl, April 10. Cassie
"Lost" (9 p.m., ABC): So far, we don't know all that much about Rose and Bernard on "Lost," but
"Lost" (9 p.m., ABC): So far, we don't know all that much about Rose and Bernard on "Lost," but
Big fifth inning guides Hubbard past Struthers
Brett Dutton had three hits to lead Girard past Badger. HUBBARD -- An eight-run fifth inning
Nicole Edwards to be bride of Dennis Jervis
BROOKFIELD -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Nicole Danielle Edwards and Dennis James Jervis,
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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So far, 130 GM employees take buyout offer as meetings go on
The midnight shift at the fab plant will keep one-third of its workers. By DON SHILLING
Penguins: Capri plan best for city and team
Two of the three casino companies want the most qualified to get the license. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Rumsfeld responds to critics
President Bush has rejected calls for the defense secretary to step down. WASHINGTON (AP) --
A summary of police calls in the city of Canfield and in Austintown:
A summary of police calls in the city of Canfield and in Austintown: CANFIELD April 1 Drug
Parents announce date for Kuthy, Flere wedding
XAndrew and Catherine Kuthy, 5425 Argonne Drive, Austintown, and Raymond and Ruth Flere, 720
Easy meals unscrambled
Eggs are the basis for many a delicious dining experience. Of all the ways you can prepare eggs,
WTA TOUR FAMILY CIRCLE CUP
WTA TOUR FAMILY CIRCLE CUP Tuesday At The Family Circle Tennis Center Charleston, S.C.
Today is Wednesday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2006. There are 263 days left in the year. The Jewish
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2006. There are 263 days left in the year. The Jewish
Sister of shooting victim tries to cope with shock
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Korey R. James promised his sister
Jury awards $9M in Vioxx lawsuit
The drug was pulled off the market in 2004. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- A jury awarded $9 million
Info on ambulance response times sought
The safety director said the ambulance call plan was ill conceived. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
"We are America, a nation of immigrants seeking a better life."
Opinion: "We are America, a nation of immigrants seeking a better life." Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony
BEAVER TOWNSHIP | Meeting
At a meeting Tuesday, Beaver Township trustees: Approved a two-year lease with landlord Joe Dickey
Sometimes decorating is just a kit away
Want to get arty? Here's your chance. By HOLLY E. THOMAS and MICHELLE THOMAS WASHINGTON POST
& lt;B & gt;AUGUSTINE, & lt;/B & gt; Melya Delino, 89, of Penn Yan,
& lt;B & gt;AUGUSTINE, & lt;/B & gt; Melya Delino, 89, of Penn Yan, N.Y., formerly
Howland trustees approve change in zoning for building of pharmacy
HOWLAND -- The second time around, township trustees approved a zone change request to allow for the
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA x-N.Y.
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago White Sox 5, Detroit 3 Baltimore 6, Tampa Bay 3 L.A.
Interim treasurer 'going home'
The Harding band will go to Hawaii in November. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
State BOE revokes licenses of two former area teachers
By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Board of Education has revoked
Suicide bomber kills 41 at prayer service
Two Sunni Muslim clerics were killed in the attack. KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) -- A suicide attacker
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA Kansas City200652 D.C. United101442 New
Bottom of lineup gives Lakeview boost in win
Liberty's Kacey Kurtz cooled Brookfield in the seventh inning in an 8-7 victory. CORTLAND -- The
Senators push for electronic filing
The government won't get involved in tax preparation, the treasury secretary said. WASHINGTON (AP)