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PULITZER PRIZES | A list of winners

The 2006 Pulitzer Prize winners, announced Monday: JOURNALISM: Public service: Two Prizes: The


Council delays sewer tap-in in Hubbard

HUBBARD -- City council decided at its meeting Monday to forgo offering a third reading on an


Council seeking bids to repave numerous streets

Rosewae Avenue improvement project should get under way by mid-May. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Summer wedding for Crystal Retort and Daniel Kane

BERLIN CENTER -- Bob and Fran Abercrombie, 7750 S. Duck Creek Road, are announcing plans for the


New motifs are designed for jewelry

NEW YORK (AP) -- Noted architect Frank Gehry collaborated with Tiffany & amp; Co. on a new


Village council makes changes to update zoning regulations

Some of the changes are minor. LORDSTOWN -- Village council has updated its zoning regulations.


Petro is the better choice for GOP bid for governor

Editorial: In the highly charged race for the Republican nomination for governor in the May 2 primary, Ohio


Grand jury issues indictments against Duke lacrosse players

DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- A grand jury issued sealed indictments Monday against two members of the Duke


Agenda

Agenda WEDNESDAY McDonald Village Council ,7 p.m., council chambers. The Brookfield "Save Our


Police investigate theft of ATM at BP station

NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson Township police hope to receive tips from motorists about a Saturday


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

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Penn St.'s Posluszny anxious to play again

The standout linebacker is recovering from a knee injury. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- All-American


Pujols only sees the ball and not the big picture

Pittsburgh scored its only run in the eighth on pinch-hitter Nate McLouth's RBI single. PITTSBURGH


Ex-Gov. Ryan convicted of fraud, racketeering

The ex-governor could get at least 20 years in prison at sentencing Aug. 4. CHICAGO (AP) -- Former


Handshake helped close the race gap

By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Major League Baseball celebrated "Jackie Robinson Day"


Perry pumped about 'D'

The senior cornerback can't wait for Saturday's jersey scrimmage. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


They can't put up a fence, so instead, it's potty time

Toilets and brushes make a statement in suburban Cincinnati. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A suburban couple


Crash tests

CRASH TESTS Best cars The top-ranked small cars in crash tests (using a scale of good,


fundraiser

FUNDRAISER The Vindicator/Jean Neice PLAYHOUSE BENEFIT: The Youngstown Playhouse will hold


BOSTON MARATHON

Boston Marathon Kenyans swept the Boston Marathon, but Americans were boasting of a breakthrough.


Format and funds are key issues, group says

The group suggested revamping the school calendar and hours, and de-emphasizing proficiency tests.


Cavs' drought is over: Playoff tickets sell out

It's been four years since a pro team in Cleveland has reached the postseason. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Ohio Dems join suit to fix school funding

The federal court is being asked to enforce a state court ruling on funding. By HAROLD GWIN


AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 10, TIGERS 2

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Bush, Cheney helped DeWine campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A GOP senator from Ohio who has emphasized his independence has used two major


American troops deserve first-class trip

Opinion: By RONNIE POLANECZKY PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS PHILADELPHIA -- When he went on his frequent


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

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NBA James sits as Cavs defeat Celtics, 93-88

Cleveland needs one more win to reach 50. BOSTON (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers continue to


Appeals court rejects woman's lawsuit

The next hearing in the Moadus lawsuit is set for May 17. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Suspicious bottle prompts dorm evacuation

FAIRBORN, Ohio (AP) -- A dormitory at Wright State University was evacuated Monday after the


Many black kids' tests left out of racial groups

About 40,000 pupils in Ohio aren't counted under racial categories. COLUMBUS (AP) -- LaTonya


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Man on trial in case of 5 counts of child rape

WARREN -- Testimony is under way in the trial of a Homewood Avenue Southeast man accused of five


Courtney is area's best in Boston Marathon

BOSTON -- S. Mark Courtney of Grove City, Pa., was the top finisher in the men's 50-59 age group at


A reunion banquet for Bloomfield High School alumni will be held at 7 p.m. May 6 in St. William

A reunion banquet for Bloomfield High School alumni will be held at 7 p.m. May 6 in St. William


Widow desperate for answers weighs private investigation

The Trumbull coroner suggested the lesser charges are a result of undisclosed evidence. By JOHN


SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 1, Cleveland 0 Tampa Bay 9, Kansas City 5 L.A. Angels


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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Leyland's Tiger tirade: 'We stunk'

Paul Byrd pitched seven solid innings to lead the Tribe to a 10-2 victory. DETROIT (AP) -- The


Rental inspection, zoning mix mulled

The move must be approved by council and the board of health. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR


NBA ROUNDUP \ Monday's other games

Spurs 115, Jazz 82 SAN ANTONIO -- Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and Tim Duncan added 16 to help


INSIDE \ ON C6

INSIDE \ On C6 Ohio State's Tyson Gentry, who seriously injured his neck during a practice last


GOLF

GOLF Women Westminster Eckles Invitational Team scores: 1. Allegheny 350. 2. Malone 382. 3.


Brown mulls run for office

He received the most votes in the 2003 Youngstown school board race. By DAVID SKOLNICK


White House chief hints at shake-up

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush's new chief of staff said Monday it was time to "refresh and re-


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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Medicare drug plan showing its benefits

Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: It certainly didn't help when the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare underestimated


A government study showed raloxifene was safer than tamoxifen.

A government study showed raloxifene was safer than tamoxifen. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A newer drug


Teen held in burglary, fire

Police said they recovered the ex-mayor's items from the boy's house. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


Ex-Illinois governor convicted of fraud

Ex-Illinois governor convicted of fraud FORMER Illinois Gov. George Ryan, above, was convicted of


Hedge fund tries to slow Delphi's plans

WASHINGTON (Dow Jones/AP) -- A hedge fund run by billionaire investor David Tepper launched a new


Man jailed in robbery; clerk tied up is his wife

Mrs. Ramsey said she would take a lie detector test. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF


FOCUS ON DRUG PLAN

Focus on drug plan A senior day, focusing on Medicare D new drug plan for Medicare beneficiaries,


"We gave him our best military advice and I think that's what we're obligated to do. If we don't do

Opinion: "We gave him our best military advice and I think that's what we're obligated to do. If we don't do


Spielberg to help design 2008 Olympic ceremonies

Spielberg to help design 2008 Olympic ceremonies BEIJING -- Steven Spielberg will join filmmaker


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Soldier comes home, must face battle he lost

Dear Annie: I'm an American soldier who fought in Iraq. I'm not writing about the battles over


ARENA LEAGUE STANDINGS

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Man beaten, robbed

Man beaten, robbed YOUNGSTOWN -- A 24-year-old Austintown man told police he was robbed and


BASEBALL MONDAY'S LINESCORES

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Hair extensions are fast-growing business

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The audience at the Paris fashion shows was impressed by miles of long


Man tried in death of boy alleged to be accomplice

Franklin also faces charges from a shooting spree last July on the East Side. By DEBORA SHAULIS


Cost of unpreparedness keeps growing

Opinion: By RALPH E. SHAFFER and R. WILLIAM ROBINSON HISTORY NEWS SERVICE Today's centennial of San


Injured player's condition unclear

Coach Jim Tressel urged Ohio State fans to send letters and cards to the hospital to Gentry's


China seeks friendship with Africa, despite U.S.

Opinion: By RAYMOND W. COPSON LOS ANGELES TIMES When President Bush meets with Chinese President Hu


Ursuline's Rohan a college prospect

The junior baseball player has drawn interest from colleges. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


Events to remember Holocaust scheduled

Each program will examine the lessons of the Holocaust. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Jewish Community


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Valot-Langford engagement is being announced

DIAMOND -- Announced by Kevin and Sally Valot, 3889 McClintocksburg Road, is the engagement of their


11-year-old passenger dies after van crash

The driver has a temporary permit. AUSTINTOWN -- The 11-year-old passenger in a minivan that


5 candidates file unrequired report

One Republican raised close to $600,000 in the 6th District race. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


Diane Sekerak to be bride of James Stevens Jr.

WARREN -- Robert and Ann Sekerak, 2474 North Road, are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and has issued new permits.

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications


NBA

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President faces a Rumsfeld dilemma

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- There is no indication that President Bush has anything but the highest regard for


Events target community price

Getting people involved in their community fosters pride, officials said. By DENISE DICK


CROSBY REACHES MILESTONE

Crosby reaches milestone Sidney Crosby became the youngest player in NHL history to score 100


Police seeking leads to suspects in 3 shootings

Two of the injured are in a hospital intensive care unit. WARREN -- Police continue looking for


Retire winter bedding after spring cleaning

Proper cleaning and storage extends the life of comforters and blankets. WASHINGTON POST It may


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace SommerFlickner, Sharon, Pa., girl, April 14. Linda Watson,


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses April 20 At Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom, New York,


Public can sound off on Forum at forum

The city is concerned about access to health care if Forum scales back. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


CELEBRATION YSU to honor Shuba

Sixty years ago, Youngstown native George Shuba's handshake with Jackie Robinson symbolized the


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

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HIGHWAY SAFETY Cobalt rates top in front, back crash tests

STAFF/WIRE REPORTS The Chevrolet Cobalt wasn't the best but fared better than most small cars in


ROUNDUP Monday's other games

Capitals 6, Thrashers 4 WASHINGTON -- Rookie sensation Alex Ovechkin scored the tying goal and


TODAY

TODAY 6:40 p.m. (WBBW-AM 1240) Baseball: Cardinals at Pirates. 7 p.m. (OLN) NHL: Sabres at


Vikings remain on course in TAC

LaBrae rallied from a 2-0 deficit to upend Champion. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Ferree's 10 RBIs propel Fitch

Ursuline senior Ashley Koval just missed throwing a perfect game. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Kate


No surprise at the winner, but U.S. makes gain

No American man has won since 1983. BOSTON (AP) -- The Kenyan national anthem got its annual


LIBERTY MUTUAL LEGENDS OF GOLF

LIBERTY MUTUAL LEGENDS OF GOLF PAIRS SCORES Monday At Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa


While using the Internet, forward incoming calls to cell phone

Dear Heloise: I have a hint for dial-up Internet users who also have mobile phones. It is a way to


Administration restructuring in plan to cope with deficit

The board is expected to approve a list of possible teacher layoffs this month. By HAROLD GWIN


Seniors prepare for the SCOPE follies

A fun way to forget your troubles Four "brides" above are among about 50 area senior citizens


SUICIDE BOMBER STRIKES

Suicide bomber strikes TEL AVIV, Israel -- A Palestinian suicide bomber struck a packed fast-food


Cardboard is recycled, trustee says

MINERAL RIDGE -- Weatherfield Township Trustee Fred Bobovnyk says he made a mistake last week in


Former mayor raps request for new tax

The former mayor also criticized another of council's decisions. By ERIC GROSSO VINDICATOR


Gonda's 7 hits power sweep; JFK wins

Warren Harding won a league game while Fitch won in South Carolina. STRUTHERS -- Eddie Gonda had


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph P. Schesler, legal age, 2921 Brunswick Road,


Stepfather guilty of rape in use of syringe

The man got caught by the tougher state rape law he had campaigned for. AKRON (AP) -- An Ohio man


YSU

YSU Softball INDIANAPOLIS -- For the second time this season, freshman Kristen McDonnell was


Today in History

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, April 18, the 108th day of 2006. There are 257 days left in the year. On this date


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Let the people decide

Opinion: Let the people decide EDITOR: This letter is prompted by the article "Medical battle goes back


MLB ROUNDUP Monday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Mariners 6 BOSTON -- Mark Loretta hit a two-out, two-run homer in the