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King's promises fail to end crisis

Maoists want communism, not a return to democracy. KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- A visibly


Township contract with cops disputed

The acting administrator and trustee chairwoman called it a typographical error. By DENISE DICK


Ursuline splits in St. Ursula tourney

The Irish lost to Columbus DeSales 2-1, but beat Magnificat 7-5. TOLEDO -- The Ursuline High


Marathons solidify marriage

The Cortland woman ran in a marathon 31/2 months after heart surgery. BY TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: Q 9 4 A 10 9 6 3 A J 6 2 8 The bidding has proceeded:


18-year-old faces charge in robbery of Warren store

Two 17-year-olds accused of being accomplices could be tried as adults. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR


Major League Baseball disputes financial analysis by Forbes

NEW YORK (AP) -- Major League Baseball objected to Forbes magazine's financial analysis of the


Grandpa's affection toward child concerns mom

Dear Annie: I am concerned about my father-in-law's behavior toward my 3-year-old daughter, his only


Mahoning County meet at Fitch today; Lakeview event also set

AUSTINTOWN -- Although some athletes are away from the area on spring break, the Mahoning County


Even before its release, film becomes cult classic

The movie's popularity is based mainly on its silly name. NEW YORK (AP) -- The buzz -- or hiss --


Dinner to raise funds for ill boy

YOUNGSTOWN -- A benefit dinner for the Owen A. Waller Benefit Fund is from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today at


Congressional retirement plans outpace all others

Cash balance plans are fine for the rest of Americans, but not for Congress. WASHINGTON (AP) --


NEXT UP | This week's schedule

YSU Today: Baseball at Wright State, 1 p.m.; Softball at Detroit, 1 p.m.; Women's tennis at


Detroit upends Oilers

Kirk Maltby scored in double OT as the Red Wings took a 1-0 series lead. DETROIT (AP) -- Kirk


Quick guards spark Spurs early

Sacramento was thoroughly out-rebounded and out-worked. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The San Antonio Spurs


VIDEO GAME REVIEWS

'LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: LEGEND' Platforms: Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayStation 2, PC. Genre:


NEWS SHOWS| Sunday topics

ABC's "This Week": Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif.; Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.; actress Gloria


St. Michael's is rejuvenated with expansion

A deliberate effort was made to recycle materials in the remodeling. By LINDA M. LINONIS


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA D.C. United30110103 Kansas City300962


Bedtime story takes on own life

Decades later, the author still tries to help kids. By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW


ST. MICHAEL CHURCH, GREENVILLE A brief history

In the rededication program booklet of March 25 for the church in Greenville, it was noted that "The


Threats to the future of Lordstown are real, an analyst says.

Threats to the future of Lordstown are real, an analyst says. LORDSTOWN -- Less than two years


Chacon, Matsui lead Yanks past O's; Blue Jays romp

Garret Anderson's four hits led the Angels past the Athletics, 5-4. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK --


Bloom projected as second-day pick

The Olympic skier is hoping for a chance to play professional football. DENVER (AP) -- The skis


Throngs turn out to greet Bill Gates

Vietnam is eager to expand in the high-tech sector. HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- Thousands of cheering


Harvick needs overtime for second straight win

He also had to battle several late cautions in the Busch Series race. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) --


Juggler's video is Internet sensation

The video clip was viewed about 20 million times in 40 days. PHOENIX (AP) -- It's just a man,


Mahoning county

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine


JACK WOLLITZ Mansky slowly gets hooked on major league fishing

It all came together for Dan Mansky 21 years ago when he caught a 5-pound largemouth bass at Evans


SUNNEGARDH TO MAKE CARNEGIE HALL DEBUT

Sunnegardh to make Carnegie Hall debut NEW YORK -- Soprano Erika Sunnegardh will make her Carnegie


There's science and there's nonsense

Opinion: By PATT MORRISON LOS ANGELES TIMES Once, it actually worked. About 30 years ago, science pointed


plans for musical canceled

Jewish leaders objected to the production at the former Nazi camp. WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- A former


Congress seeks more equitable distribution of money for patients

The South and rural areas get less help than urban centers, some activists say. WASHINGTON (AP) --


It pays to collaborate, mayor tells group

The city will spend more than $1 million repaving neighborhood streets. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Romanian Orthodox church gets parish priest

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Cosmin G. Antonescu has been assigned as a parish priest at Holy Trinity


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Larry E. Hightower, 38, of 27300 Seven-X- St. , Splendora,


Fightfest set for May 6 at Chevrolet Centre

Fighters from Niles, Boardman and Sharon are among those on the card. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE L.A. Angels 6, Minnesota 4 Baltimore 9, Cleveland 4 Detroit


NBA PREVIEW | First round playoffs

EASTERN CONFERENCE No. 4 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (50-32) vs. No. 5 WASHINGTON WIZARDS (42-40) Season


oming onto the assembly line at the brand-new General Motors plant shocked Mel Brinsey.

OMING ONTO THE ASSEMbly line at the brand-new General Motors plant shocked Mel Brinsey. "If I


KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE

Knight Ridder Tribune WORTH SEEKING: Vintage, silver-rhinestone beading adorns this $3,050 Lazaro


OHIO

OHIO Friday 4/21 Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-7-9 Pick 4, 3-3-4-8 Rolling Cash 5, 11-12-21-22-37


The builders selected Columbiana for a 355-unit housing development.

The builders selected Columbiana for a 355-unit housing development. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


REGION

REGION More than 50 exhibitors at weekend outdoor show JEFFERSON -- The 2006 Sport, Travel and


VICE PRESIDENT Alabama university hires former Hubbard resident

FLORENCE, Ala. -- David P. Shields Jr., formerly of Hubbard, has been named vice president for


Illegal immigrants nabbed

MERCER, Pa. -- Immigration officials took four undocumented immigrants from Mexico into custody


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& lt;B & gt;BAGNULL, & lt;/B & gt; Paul I., 92, of Youngstown; calling hours Sunday


So, when is it OK to drug the kids?

If an over-the-counter medicine calms the kid, is it good? By TYRA DAMM KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


hFatah gunmen watch during Gaza City protest

hFatah gunmen watch during Gaza City protest GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Above, Palestinian Fatah


Church's purpose campaign to kick off

EAST PALESTINE -- First United Presbyterian Church, 109 W. Rebecca St., will launch its 40 Days of


The risen Christ represents hope for us all

During the reign of the Communist Party of Russia in the Soviet Union, there was a great persecution


National Hockey League

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Friday, April 21 Ottawa 4, Tampa


Nepali police open fire on protesters marching toward royal palace

KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) -- Nepali security opened fire on tens of thousands of protesters marching


PLAYOFFS Friday's other games

Predators 4, Sharks 3 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Adam Hall scored the go-ahead goal at 12:06 of the third


The FBI should back off

Opinion: Kansas City Star: FBI agents waited until Jack Anderson was dead before trying to tamper with his


TODAY

TODAY 12:30 p.m. (FSN Pitt) College football: Pittsburgh Blue-Gold Spring Game. 1 p.m. (33) (5)


Man dies in pickup crash in Beaver County

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Adam Fraser, 27, of Grace Lane, Aliquippa, died when the pickup he was


Pinwheels help keep squirrels from planters

Dear Heloise: I have flower boxes around my patio, and at the beginning of spring, I noticed


March on Fla. Capitol shows furor over boot camp death

Protesters demanded the arrest of the guards. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Gov. Jeb Bush is facing a


Giants have bobblehead king

Their visiting clubhouse manager has more than 300 of the souvenirs. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Harvey


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Tri Uimet (Spieth)4.602.202.10 Money Card (Magrell)2.102.10


SCOUTS

SCOUTS Eagle award Bryan Setz, son of Gary and Janice Setz of Boardman, recently received his


Best-sellers take on the New Testament

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS DALLAS -- Christians filled churches this Easter season to celebrate the


Ohio's woes reflect the nation's

The public distrusts the country's major institutions, a Republican strategist says. CHICAGO


Both vulnerable. West deals.

Both vulnerable. West deals. NORTH 10 8 5 2 Q 8 3 A K K 10 9 3 WEST EAST K 6 4 3


He scattered five hits and struck out 13 in the 3-2 victory.

He scattered five hits and struck out 13 in the 3-2 victory. McDONALD -- McDonald High baseball


YSU students demonstrate concrete canoe, jigsaw bridge

Building a canoe out of concrete is just one of the engineering challenges. By HAROLD GWIN


Unions at Delphi file objections

The UAW said GM hasn't agreed to supplement workers' wages. DETROIT (AP) -- The United Auto


AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAM BATTING

AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAM BATTING ABRHHRRBIAvg Cleveland62110819623102.315 Toronto526901622687.307


Provitt MVP as Harding wins easily at Lakeview

CORTLAND -- The Warren Harding High boys track team scored 128 points to capture the team title


700s

700s Amron -- Bill Kirkpatrick (705) in Hively's Sportsman; Joe Wilkos (767) in Wednesday Seniors.


7 educators to receive Golden Apple Award

YOUNGSTOWN -- Seven educators from across the region have been named recipients of this year's


Warrior sprinter tunes up for state

Struthers' Eric Anderson repeated as hurdles champ. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Fuel addiction needs an 'enemy'

Opinion: While going through boxes during a move some years ago, I found Esso gasoline receipts from the '60s


SPORTS

SPORTS Cavaliers win playoff opener LEBRON JAMES scored a game-high 32 points and had 11


Brides find shops where dream dresses cost less

Consignment shops offer couture gowns at half their original prices. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Some new ideas for prevention in African area

Experts say condom use has not worked in southern Africa. CHICAGO TRIBUNE JOHANNESBURG, South


VETERANS

VETERANS Films to be shown History Channel documentaries, "First to Fight" and "Honor


Louis-Dreyfus breaks away from her 'Seinfeld' character

The actress is optimistic and realistic about her new show's success. NEW YORK (AP) -- When Julia


Elections board approves shelves for voting devices

The response from 17-year-olds has not been what officials had hoped. WARREN -- Trumbull County


Family returns home after mercury cleanup

WARREN -- A family displaced by mercury contamination got the green light from the U.S.


Podcast advice bridges gap

As people use the Web to find love, they need some helpful hints. By SUSAN CARPENTER LOS ANGELES


BOARD OF REGENTS Panel raises concerns

The regents chancellor is slated to run an online college created by the regents. COLUMBUS (AP) --


Museum plans its Spring Fling

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Children's Museum of the Valley will host its second annual Spring Fling event


Engineer puts an entertaining new spin on band's story

The author's favorite? Paul, the best man at his wedding. By SCOTT BAUER ASSOCIATED PRESS Just


Study: Minorities less likely to be screened

Researchers hope the survey can generate more targeted screening for minorities. KNIGHT RIDDER


Time will tell if inflation is around corner

Opinion: By EDWARD LOTTERMAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS I usually don't see inflation hiding behind every


NATION Livestock ID effort is concern

Small farmers are upset about expense and red tape. SCRIPPS HOWARD Ride a horse near someone's


Vindicator file photo

Opinion: Vindicator file photo SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO: Some prominent Youngstowners were at opening day in


BEST SELLERS

For the week ending April 15: FICTION 1. "Two Little Girls in Blue" Mary Higgins Clark (Simon


Shiite alliance agrees on nomination

The nominee has a reputation as an outspoken defender of the Shiite stance. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Brewers push HR button in fourth

The last team to hit five home runs in an inning was Minnesota in 1966. ASSOCIATED PRESS


No need to continue sham of a marriage

Dear Annie: I married "Alex" a year ago, and now he wants a divorce. I don't know why. Four months


Bush ties have little effect on run

William Binning of YSU thinks McKelvey has a shot to win a commissioner seat. ASSOCIATED PRESS


5 Detroit men to be tried in court

Some charges were dismissed for lack of evidence. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU


Starting to look like Vegas

I think it's important to live by certain codes. For instance, the immortal philosopher Slats


WORLD Data show major rise in terror attacks

Analysts switched to a dramatically broadened definition of what constitutes terrorism. KNIGHT


VACCINATIONS Rabies clinic

Mahoning County District Board of Health is sponsoring rabies vaccination clinics for dogs, cats and


YSU defense wins scrimmage

Their 64-63 win Saturday means they get back the red practice jerseys. By PETE MOLLICA


MARK O'CONNOR'S APPALACHIA WALTZ TRIO SHOWCASED THE HALL'S PURITY OF SOUND.

Mark O'Connor's Appalachia Waltz Trio showcased the hall's purity of sound. By LINDA M. LINONIS


Official: Adamov won't face U.S. trial

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Russia's former nuclear energy minister likely will never be tried in the United


Time is right to fly a kite

The rain held off Saturday and the winds were brisk, a perfect combination for those who just wanted


Morelli makes debut for Nittany Lions

He's been waiting two years for a shot at quarterback. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- The heavy rain


& lt;B & gt;BARBER, & lt;/B & gt; Nancy Lee, 75, of Canfield;

& lt;B & gt;BARBER, & lt;/B & gt; Nancy Lee, 75, of Canfield; Thompson Funeral Home


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace James and Carmelena Fleet, Boardman, boy, April 10.


2 local seminarians installed at St. Vincent

LATROBE, Pa. -- Two men from the Diocese of Youngstown were among 14 seminarians at St. Vincent


Leadership awards to go to 23 Valley teens

The award recognizes high school juniors and seniors. YOUNGSTOWN -- Twenty-three young people


Stampede leads to stumbles

Rushing video content to the Web has its drawbacks. By FRAZIER MOORE AP TELEVISION WRITER NEW


Firefighters battle South Side blazes

YOUNGSTOWN -- Citing safety concerns, a vacant two-story house at 16 E. Ravenwood Ave. found fully


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE April 26 At Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Okla. (ESPN), Jameel McCline, Clifton, N.J., vs.


Red Sox' Papelbon enjoys role

He's seven-for-seven since taking over as Boston's closer. BOSTON (AP) -- Is he Jon or Jonathan? A


Variety of activities available

The scenery at Arches National Park was stunning. By BETH J. HARPAZ ASSOCIATED PRESS MOAB,


NASCAR BUSCH-BASHA'S SUPERMARKETS 200 RESULTS

NASCAR Busch-Basha's Supermarkets 200 Results Eds: WILL be updated with earnings By The


Foreigner, Frampton, Beach Boys set for fair

CANFIELD -- Musical acts booked for the grandstand at the 2006 Canfield Fair include Foreigner and


BETHEL ELDERBERRIES

BETHEL ELDERBERRIES Bethel Elderberries will meet for lunch at noon Thursday at the church. A


AREA LEADERS | Track and field

BOYS 4x800 relay -- Boardman, 8:22.3; Salem, 8:24.8; McDonald, 8:42.1; Mooney, 8:46; West Branch,


At Yale, Hu says China will form democracy

Hu answered only those questions that had been submitted in writing. NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) --


Peralta delivers Tribe's 6-5 win

His three-run double in the seventh inning gave Cleveland a 6-3 lead over the Royals. KANSAS CITY,


There's joy and sorrow in coming home

Opinion: These past two weeks were great for my wife Jakyung and I. Living in Asia for almost eight months


Grassy green tops appear as spring fashions

Black and white are back, and grassy green is the new color for spring fashions. KNIGHT RIDDER


Girl, 10, charged with evidence tampering

SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) -- A 10-year-old girl has been charged with evidence tampering after authorities


APRIL

APRIL 28 -- YSU Football Alumni Outing at Oak Tree Country Club in West Middlesex. For


Bush revels in nature with muddy bike ride in California mountains

LAS POSADAS STATE FOREST, Calif. (AP) -- President Bush marked Earth Day with a lung-busting


NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA PLAYOFFS Cavaliers vs. Wizards Today: at Cleveland, 3 p.m. Tuesday: at Cleveland, 7 p.m.


Players prefer instant games

Instant games account for more than 50 percent of lottery sales in Ohio. By MARY ELLEN PELLEGRINI


Presbyterian Church to cut more jobs at HQ

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) plans to cut jobs at its headquarters for


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston116.647--5-5L-26-45-20-0


SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT

Sobriety checkpoint NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania State Police will conduct a sobriety


U.S. POLITICS Dems aim to bring change

Howard Dean said the party needs to reach a consensus. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS NEW ORLEANS --


Sorenstam fires 64, leads by 1

ASSOCIATED PRESS STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. -- Defending champion Annika Sorenstam shot an 8-under 64 on


DAYTON Moraine workers vote to ratify pact

The plant's future was put into question in February. DAYTON (AP) -- Workers at General Motors


IN THE CUP | Area holes in one

Ken Thomas of Canfield aced Diamondback's 110-yard No. 8 hole using a pitching wedge. A witness to


'SILENT HILL'

'SILENT HILL' Grade: C- Director: Christophe Gans Rating: R (gore, violence, language)


The 28th annual Youngstown State University English Festival took place April 5-7 at Youngstown

The 28th annual Youngstown State University English Festival took place April 5-7 at Youngstown


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The address of the former Woodside Hospital property the Mahoning County Board of


PENN STATE SHENANGO Group's quilt to help build scholarship

The handiwork of a group of students will be raffled off to fund a scholarship. SHARON, Pa. --


Struthers edges past Campbell

Brittany Bovo scattered five hits in the 4-1 victory for the Wildcats. STRUTHERS -- The Struthers


Pirates lose in Houston

Pirates lose in Houston Morgan Ensberg homered in his franchise-record sixth straight game,


Man with headache had 12 nails in his skull

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon man who went to a hospital complaining of a headache was found to


PGA-Houston Open

PGA-HOUSTON OPEN Saturday Redstone Golf Club, The Tournament Course Humble, Texas Purse:


Hearing on Felasco's fate is postponed

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A hearing to determine whether Gary Felasco can keep his seat on the Lawrence


'Stangs' Mackall perfect in win

Fitch defeated Canfield in the Myrtle Beach Hawaiian Tropic tournament. SOUTHINGTON -- Mathews


Velazquez injured, will miss the Derby

The veteran jockey suffered a broken shoulder blade in a fall at the track. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) --


White gets Walk of Fame star

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- This time, it was Vanna White's turn to spell out a name -- her own. The


Republican woes make Democrats optimistic

Republicans are facing a huge challenge, the state GOP chairman says. COLUMBUS (AP) -- In Ohio,


Replica of Jamestown ship to tour 6 ports

At each of the six port stops, a costumed interpreter will talk to visitors. WILLIAMSBURG, Va.


Astros' Rodriguez rolls again

Zach Duke fell to 1-2 and Jason Bay homered. HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston Astros pitcher Wandy


Woman donates $3 million to small-town symphony

The symphony was founded in 1989. GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (AP) -- A philanthropist who wanted a small


Appleby leader in delayed event

Sung Ah Yim charged to the top with a 64 in the LPGA event. ASSOCIATED PRESS HUMBLE, Texas --


Veteran Spartans roll, 10-0

Senior Armani Johnson led the way going 4-for-4 against GlenOak. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


Slots operators face challenges in finding workers for parlors

One question is how far employees would be willing to drive to their jobs. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The


CBS Acting carries 'Night'

The movie stars Oscar-winner Marcia Gay Harden. By HAL BOEDEKER THE ORLANDO SENTINEL When her


THEATER REVIEW 34west delivers with 'Waiting for Joshua'

The play's messages are appropriate for people of all faiths. By L. CROW VINDICATOR


Police find guns, cash and drugs in raid

WARREN -- Police said charges are to be filed at a later date after drug raids at two residences on


Devils pummel Rangers; Avalanche stun Stars

New York's Jaromir Jagr left the game with an injury. ASSOCIATED PRESS EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. --


Year-round resort

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) -- The bow of the Titanic rears above the spray of waves, the fatal iceberg jammed


Beloved Disciple offers hope for bright future

Two skylights direct natural light to the altar. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR


Park will get grant

This marks the third state grant the park received for improvements in its west quadrant. By


2 area schools get technology grants

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two area schools have been awarded a total of nearly $40,000 in eTech Ohio grants to


Promotional products firm considers $4M investment

More than 240 jobs would be created in three years. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


TEEN LITERATURE Novels to widen appeal

The idea is to appeal to preteen girls and young women. NEW YORK (AP) -- It was love at first


Smuggling people for profit is open enterprise

Sneaking illegal immigrants into the U.S. is a $10 billion-a-year industry. MEXICO CITY (AP) --


COLLEGES 2 are elected to board of trustees

WARREN -- Two Warren businessmen have been elected to the board of trustees of the Ohio Foundation


CIA employee fired over leak to press

CIA Director Porter Goss announced the firing. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a highly unusual move, the


NBA PLAYOFF

NBA PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE Detroit vs. Milwaukee Sunday, April


Kentucky woman is crowned Miss USA

BALTIMORE (AP) -- Miss Kentucky was crowned Miss USA in the 55th annual pageant Friday night. Tara


Barnes & amp;Noble plans a variety of events

Barnes & amp;Noble plans a variety of events BOARDMAN -- The following events are planned at


NEW ORLEANS Voters stream to makeshift polls

The mayoral election is seen as crucial to the future of the damaged city. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A


STATS REQUESTED

STATS REQUESTED Baseball & amp; softball The Vindicator will begin publishing area leaders


The queen turns 80

The queen turns 80 kBRITAIN'S Queen Elizabeth II meets the public during a walk to celebrate her


"Too Hot to Handle" (7 p.m., HBO): On the subject of planet survival, HBO presents its own

"Too Hot to Handle" (7 p.m., HBO): On the subject of planet survival, HBO presents its own


Family meals are sacred too

It's hard to hold a proper Southern Baptist dinner on the grounds without someone bringing a lemon


Making move is good idea

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Q. My grandpa lives in a nursing home. We signed him up for a Medicare


FRIDAY'S RESULTS

FRIDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES BOARDMAN 10, CANTON GLENOAK 0 GlenOak00000--031


Police say filth put children in danger

The family's water had been shut off. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN --


YSU

YSU Softball DETROIT -- Senior Tiffany Patteson became Youngstown State's all-time hits leader


Letter carriers to collect items for food banks

Letter carriers will collect food donations May 13 as they deliver mail. YOUNGSTOWN -- Local


Busch's desert folly in the past

He qualified seventh for tonight's race. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Kurt Busch left the desert last


Castroneves rolls at Indy Japan 300

He crossed the finish line over six seconds ahead of Dan Wheldon. MOTEGI, Japan (AP) -- Helio


'LEFT BEHIND' TO BE SHOWN

'Left Behind' to be shown AUSTINTOWN -- Austintown Baptist Church, 1180 S. Raccoon Road, will


SUNDAY

SUNDAY 1 p.m. (21) (3) (11) NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Oilers at Red Wings, Game 2. 1 p.m. (27)


PGA TOUR-SHELL HOUSTON OPEN

PGA TOUR-SHELL HOUSTON OPEN Friday The Tournament Course At Redstone Golf Club Humble, Texas


Executive producers to leave 'Gilmore Girls'

NEW YORK (AP) -- The popular WB series "Gilmore Girls" will have to continue without the husband-


NBA PLAYOFFS James, Cavs ready for next level

They'll face the Wizards today in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference series. CLEVELAND (AP) --


2 men arrested in plot to attack strategic sites

ATLANTA (AP) -- A 21-year-old Georgia Tech student and another man traveled to Canada to meet with


softball

SOFTBALL Washington and Jefferson 8, Grove City 0 -- Grove City is 8-12-1, 0-5 in the Presidents'


5 suspects in plot threat are held

RIVERTON, Kan. (AP) -- Five teenagers suspected of plotting a shooting rampage at their high school


Neighbors unite to keep crime at bay

Block watches can help police fight crime. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


New prime minister vows to quickly build government

The prime minister has 30 days to assemble a Cabinet. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The Shiite hard-liner


NOTEBOOK | Cavs vs. Wizards

Making history: At 21 years, 113 days old, Cleveland's LeBron James became the second-youngest


Bush selling Iraq with the wrong pitch

Opinion: By MICHAEL R. ADAMSON HISTORY NEWS SERVICE President Bush likes to tell his usually hand-picked


fugitive of the week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Dennis R. Townsend The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is


Americans turn to bold flavors in a variety of worldly cuisines

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE If people really are what they eat, we are becoming a nation of hotties.


FISCHER PRODUCTIONS TV's fishing show hosts prefer to drop a line into Utah river

Eastmann revealed that he's never got a big tarpon. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS PARK CITY, Utah --


'Silent Hill' is creepy but pointless

The film is based on a video-game series. By CHRIS VOGNAR DALLAS MORNING NEWS "Silent Hill"


Cleveland airport hires new director

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The city hired the No. 2 executive of the airport serving Baltimore and Washington


Displaced residents return to city to cast their ballots

The voters wanted to be sure their opinions are heard. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Their journey began at


WOODY ALLEN DUMPS PARIS AS THE SITE FOR NEXT MOVIE

Woody Allen dumps Paris as the site for next movie PARIS -- France's film commission is


Public-safety department urges caution in work zones

YOUNGSTOWN -- According to Ohio Department of Public Safety statistics, 6,389 crashes occurred in


Landlords are told old law still stands

Those not in compliance could face misdemeanor charges. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF


SHENANDOAH RIVER Drinking water put at risk

The Shenandoah flows into the Potomac, water supply for Washington. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON


Program to help former inmates

State grants will pay for the program. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW


2006 NFL DRAFT ORDER

2006 NFL DRAFT ORDER First Round 1. Houston Texans. 2. New Orleans Saints. 3. Tennessee Titans.


Contract is likely to be ratified, most members of union say

Earlier this week, workers elected a new local president. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


YSU HONORS CONVOCATION Award winners

Twenty-five faculty members and hundreds of students were honored April 18 at Youngstown State


NUMBERS At a glance

Average wages, tips and benefits for casino industry employees in 2004: Colorado: $27,310


THURSDAY

THURSDAY Questors will meet for a noon luncheon at 4290 Adeer Drive. A program about Wales will be


New city court won't happen, judge says

The city offered to refurbish a downtown building for a temporary courthouse. By DAVID SKOLNICK


SCOTT SHALAWAY Birds battling reflection in windows create messes

Gary Courtney of Bridgeport, W.Va., speaks for many when he writes, "I have a problem. For the past


hVillagers evacuate over threat from volcano

hVillagers evacuate over threat from volcano MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia -- More than 100 villagers


GARDEN FORUM Upcoming activities

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