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Opinion: Washington Post: With a land mass similar to Maryland's, Equatorial Guinea has the fortune to be

Morrison declares for NBA draft

The Gonzaga All-American forward is expected to be a lottery pick. SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Gonzaga

Mirren is elevated to queen on screen

She plays the 16th-century queen in the two-part miniseries on HBO. PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- Helen

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ROCK Asleep returns to area's rowdy music fans

Is Youngstown ready for the band's album? The musicians think so. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Warren family sues East Ohio Gas Co.

WARREN -- A family whose home was damaged during a 2004 natural gas explosion has sued Dominion East

Cavs get No. 50 over Hawks

The 100-99 win gave the team 50 wins for just the fourth time in its history. CLEVELAND (AP) --

sports

SPORTS Mourning a loss in local athletics BOB DOVE, a Mahoning Valley football standout known as

Smith-Aleshire troth announced, wedding planned

MINERAL RIDGE -- The engagement of Crystal Lynn Smith and Justin Ryan Aleshire, both of 1310

'THE SENTINEL'

'THE SENTINEL' Grade: C Director: Clark Johnson. Running time: 1 hour 48 minutes. Rating:

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Trumbull County Board of Elections, special meeting, 9:30 a.m., board offices, 2947

British singer sneaks up chart without much hoopla

Her music is a cross between Nelly Furtado and Alanis Morissette. NEW YORK (AP) -- With all the

Bond set in 2 slayings

Bond set in 2 slayings YOUNGSTOWN -- Bond has been set at $1 million for Taurus L. Hearns, who is

Jackson-Milton school board

Jackson-Milton school board The regular meeting of the Jackson-Milton Board of Education scheduled

At forum, candidates answer questions

One candidate said commissioners should be willing to accept whatever cuts they impose on county

Sutherland acts like Douglas' heir

Superior performances make up for the lack of surprises in this thriller. By ROGER MOORE THE

Five houses on Baldwin Street likely to be last under project

The city has a moratorium on funding new projects. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER

Firefighters get raises in three-year contract

Lawmakers amend 3rd Ward zoning to decrease population density. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Hubbard:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Hubbard: LIBERTY April 11 Theft: A woman

Panelists discuss Muhammad cartoons

Freedom of speech and respect for others are the crux of the matter, panelists said. By LINDA M.

Struthers edges E. Liverpool

Campbell also won a Metro Athletic Conference game. STRUTHERS -- David Yash singled with two outs

AT A GLANCE \ Bob Dove

Date of Birth: Feb. 21, 1921, in Youngstown Position: End/defensive end High School: Youngstown

MELLOWDRONE Do you hear what they hear?

The band will play at Cedars Lounge on Saturday. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Pirates limited to two singles

Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter blanked the Bucs, 4-0. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Chris Carpenter always

Indians starting pitcher Jake Westbrook failed to protect a 7-3 lead.

Indians starting pitcher Jake Westbrook failed to protect a 7-3 lead. BALTIMORE (AP) -- If a

MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 4, Royals 0 CHICAGO -- Javier Vazquez didn't allow a hit until Doug

Teens, summer jobs and safety should go together

Opinion: Teens, summer jobs and safety should go together EDITOR: Summer is just around the corner. Soon

Living with alcoholic brings misery all around

Dear Annie: For 20 years, my alcoholic husband and I have been together. "Roy" is a good person,

Asleep comprises, from left, Larry Serb, Dave Ardale, Jon Dean, Jeremy Hanhold and Todd Kaden.

MRDD board names Devon superintendent

LISBON -- William A. Devon II has been named the new superintendent of the Columbiana County Board

Singer discusses porn, the music industry and Katrina

There's been backlash, but Kirk Franklin is sticking to his beliefs. NEW YORK (AP) -- A martyr.

Cops want Warren man who fled

LIBERTY -- Township police are looking for a Warren man who ran from police and eluded capture after

Security scare disrupts planes

ATLANTA (AP) -- Officials shut down all security checkpoints at the nation's busiest airport for

FB Edgerson steps into key position

Demetrius Ison's departure has created an opportunity for the transfer from South Carolina. By

Judicial candidates ink 'clean campaign' vow

An appellate court judge said he's already running a clean campaign. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

YSU wins $4,200 for recycling efforts

The university was credited with leading recycling efforts in Mahoning County. By HAROLD GWIN

'AMERICAN DREAMZ' Mean, funny, but not enough

The Paul Weitz-directed film is an ambitious satire of America today. By ROGER MOORE THE ORLANDO

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

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Woman, man face drug charges

Felony drug charges will be filed if the liquid tests positive for heroin. YOUNGSTOWN -- A

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME ARCHIVES/COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

University of Notre Dame archives/College Football Hall of Fame BOB DOVE, ALL-AMERICAN: Bob Dove

NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games

Wizards 96, Pistons 80 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Caron Butler had 33 points and 12 rebounds as

Lawyer wants eye-fungus suit to be class action

MIAMI (AP) -- A Miami attorney is seeking class-action status for a lawsuit blaming Bausch &

Protesters march against paint maker

CLEVELAND (AP) -- About 125 protesters chanted during a peaceful march outside the annual Sherwin-

May wedding set by Tracy Shelton and Marcus Harris

YOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Tracy Monique Shelton, 2783 Preston Club, Columbus, a daughter of

Base runner off the bench lifts 'Dogs

Brooke Nulf scored the winning run from second base on an infield fly error. By JOHN KOVACH

Burning prohibition to take effect today in Lawrence County

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County residents are temporarily prohibited from outside burning.

Leone, Raketa new coaches at Mineral Ridge

MINERAL RIDGE -- The Weathersfield school board Wednesday hired Dominic Leone as head football coach

Mumps cases spread

Mumps cases spread DES MOINES, Iowa -- In the worst outbreak in nearly 20 years, mumps cases are

MUSIC From Russia comes the colorful musical spirit

A scholarship to study in the U.S. changed the singer's outlook. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Final Masterworks concert features guest piano soloist

The YSO's director has close ties to the program's works. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

With Brown, Dems have a contender for U.S. Senate

Editorial: U.S. Rep. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon, could easily have prefaced his answers to questions about health

Drop in annual deaths is biggest in 70 years

Life expectancy has inched up to 77.9 years. ATLANTA (AP) -- In what appears to be an amazing

Parliament session suggests filling of government post

Parliament members said they hope to elect a speaker. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD, Iraq --

THOMAS SOWELL Mexicans shouldn't decide U.S. policy

Opinion: One of the ways of trying to justify illegal immigration from an economic standpoint is to point out

MALL UPGRADE

MALL UPGRADE New & amp; improved The Eastwood Mall improvements include: Food court.

Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Bread and clothing

Records broken, but no playoffs

Columbus set records for winning and scoring, but still missed the playoffs. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The

Franklin modernizes gospel's sound

'The flavor didn't change, the soul changed,' the singer says of himself. By JOHN BENSON

China not a threat to American workers

Opinion: By SEBASTIAN MALLABY WASHINGTON POST This week's visit from Chinese President Hu Jintao will

Cherry Monroe (right) returns to the Mahoning Valley with a concert at Jillian's in Southern Park

Apologies to Hatcher

Apologies to Hatcher LONDON -- Britain's best-selling newspaper apologized Wednesday to "Desperate

McKelvey asks: Why interview now?

One finalist works for the county, and another is running for elected office. By DEBORA SHAULIS

Woman reports theft of intimate items

LIBERTY -- Township police are investigating a series of break-ins at a home, during which intimate

'The Dover' never forgot his roots

He was a two-time All-American at Notre Dame and played in the NFL. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Mediterranean diet cuts dementia risk in study

The research is the most convincing so far. NEW YORK (AP) -- A Mediterranean-style diet that

Legislators, hospital to brainstorm

Beeghly Oaks nursing home in Boardman may become a 50-bed hospital. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Police return confiscated guns to owners

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Under pressure from the National Rifle Association, police this week began

Mercury cleanup nearly finished

The EPA Superfund is paying for the cleanup. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

County to pay private lawyers to handle child killer's appeal

Hill refused to talk to his lawyer or answer questions during the hearing. By ED RUNYAN

Rove gives up policy role, and McClellan quits

The new chief of staff, Joshua Bolten, has moved quickly with changes. WASHINGTON (AP) -- White

Council wants details on project from YSU

City officials will meet with YSU to discuss the plan. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER

Vindicator Web site has Louie Free for free

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Vindicator's Web site and Louie B. Free have agreed on a partnership that will

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Patrick and Nicole Williams, Youngstown, boy, April 18. Kelly

Springsteen to tour in support of new album

NEW YORK (AP) -- Bruce Springsteen will tour with his new Seeger Sessions Band in support of his

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Into The Woods," Kent State University Trumbull Theatre, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W., Warren.

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Kirk Franklin with Mary Mary. When: 7 p.m. Monday. Where: Chevrolet Centre,

Mortality rate causes angst

Only one country has a worse rate in deaths during childbirth. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) --

Miss Burkepile to be bride of Jason Kolenich

XThe engagement of Elizabeth Ann Burkepile, 48 S. Portland Ave., Youngstown, and Jason A. Kolenich,

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BOB DOVE \ Area reaction

Reaction to the death of Bob Dove: Joe Malmisur, former YSU athletic director: "The people most

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Financial link found for experts and meds

All of those in work groups on mood disorders had links to drug companies. WASHINGTON POST Every

Reader sings the praises of chocolate for health benefits

Q. I've got a comment about the dark chocolate controversy on whether it is irresponsible to

Symphony Chorus to present concert

Symphony Chorus to present concert YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Symphony Chorus' spring concert

Insurance bill more than doubles because of flood damage in '04

Workers have cleared 133 tons of debris from streams throughout the county. By D.A. WILKINSON

MUSIC Valley native in Miranda Sound sounds off about his hometown

Experiences from the area have been turned into the band's songs. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Chris and Suzanne (Stephenson) Conti of Bainbridge are announcing the birth of their third child, a

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (9 p.m., CBS): Danger apparently gets a little too close for

Allason-Dunn wedding date to be May 28

XPlans for the coming marriage of Jessica Lynn Allason and Daniel Thomas Dunn, both of Lascassas,

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. World Golf Hall of Fame selects Larry Nelson

He joins the late Henry Picard and Vijay Singh, who deferred his induction last year. By DOUG

Police arrest 2 on drug charges after East Side standoff

YOUNGSTOWN -- Acting on a tip, police and ATF agents arrested two men on drug charges and

POPULATION TREND Americans move out of cities in droves

Florida, Arizona and Nevada attracted the most new residents. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans are

Jackson convicted of raping girl, 12

The defendant could get sentenced to life in prison. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Buckeyes hold draft for Scarlet-Gray test

The annual spring contest will take place Saturday afternoon at Ohio Stadium. COLUMBUS (AP) -- If

Building: $25 M; impact: priceless

About half the cost will be raised in YSU's Centennial Campaign. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

Crisis grows as forces kill 4 protesters

Security forces have killed 10 Nepalis since April 6. KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Nepal's crisis grew

PENGUINS WIN FOURTH STRAIGHT

Penguins win fourth straight YSU's Chris Dennis struck out nine in five shutout innings to lift

School board OKs notices of job cuts

Bus drivers will be hard-hit by job cuts if the levies fail. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF

Explosion rocks the capital near U.S. Embassy

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A large explosion thought to have been caused by a rocket shook the

DRUG PLAN Senators seek sign-up extension

The administration has extended the enrollment period for low-income people. WASHINGTON (AP) --

2005-06 season among worst in team's history

A season that started with so much promise finished as the league's worst. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremy J. Grant, 25, of 425 W. Wilson St., Struthers, and

"If Japan pushes ahead ... we will react sternly to it in accordance with international and domestic

Opinion: "If Japan pushes ahead ... we will react sternly to it in accordance with international and domestic

Hints for some old tips get an update

Dear Readers: Over time, many hints need to be updated because fabrics, cleaning products and

Earliest snake fossil apparently had legs

The creature rarely used its two small rear legs, scientists said. NEW YORK (AP) -- A fossil find

Levy campaigns use political tactics

Volunteers contact friends and neighbors and ask them to vote for the levies. COLUMBUS (AP) --

Penguins topple Malone, 5-2, for fourth straight victory

Chris Dennis pitched five strong innings and Brandon Caipen had three hits. By PAUL TRGOVAC

GUANTANAMO BAY United States releases first list of detainees

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- The U.S. government released the first list of detainees held at the

Remodeling project to create a new look

A 350-seat food court highlights the upcoming mall renovation. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

School board approves revised financial forecast

Finances are good now, but the district could face a deficit in 2009. By MARY R. SMITH

Clark sparks Salem's 6-5 victory

Jessie Dillon and Bridget Savat also powered the Quakers' offense. SALEM -- Jessie Dillon tripled

Commissioners returning indoor racetrack funding

Commissioners also authorized money for renovation of the board of elections office. WARREN --

March totals show a loss

March was expected to be a strong month for the center. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER

Killings spark debate on online registry

One argument is that the listings punish people who pose little risk. NEW YORK (AP) -- The

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