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Parents offer their praise for Sept. 11 film

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER David Beamer said

King is veteran of four seasons

The Champion High graduate will begin his fifth season with the Penguins. By PETE MOLLICA

For reader, papaya pills bring relief from heartburn

Q. I frequently have heartburn and finally found a wonderful remedy: papaya pills. Every time I have

City seeks funds from company

The mayor hopes a deal can get done by Friday. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN

Replacing crosspipe

Replacing crosspipe The Trumbull County Engineer's office says Wakefield Creek Road about 1,300

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: Andre Watts in recital. When: Saturday Where: Ford Family Recital Hall, 230 W.

Dinner-dance to feature big-band orchestra

THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN -- A dinner-dance featuring Ron Chick's Friends, a 22-man big-band

Though somber, movie gives a sense of triumph

Despite knowing the ending, the film is still suspenseful. By ROBERT W. BUTLER KANSAS CITY STAR

Both vulnerable. East deals.

Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH 10 9 6 3 J 7 5 A K Q 8 5 A WEST EAST K 5 A Q

WATCHED DELIVERY STING

Watched delivery sting NEW WATERFORD -- Village Police Chief Dan Hauter said he got to watch via

Forum is overstating its projected loss amount, a union official says.

Forum is overstating its projected loss amount, a union official says. By DAVID SKOLNICK and

POWERS SHOW PREVIEW Broadway hit tells love story

The song-and-dance musical is set in the Roaring Twenties. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Devils take 3-0 series lead

New Jersey jumped out early and blanked the Rangers, 3-0. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Patrik

Springfield's Houser has three-hitter in 8-1 victory

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Senior John Houser pitched a three-hitter and struck out 11 as Springfield High

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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State panel recommends an increase in classrooms

A full report on the district's needs should be done by May. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR

Mr. Employer: Americans will work, if you pay them

Opinion: Mr. Employer: Americans will work, if you pay them EDITOR: Having spent the last several weeks

Is lynch law governing Duke rape case?

Opinion: People who were not within 1,000 miles of Duke University have already taken sides in the case of a

Officials, restaurateur discuss sewer line

Authority member Don Hanni wanted to have the legal discussion in open session. By ED RUNYAN

"Let God not allow this to be repeated, let God not make our grandsons relive this."

Opinion: "Let God not allow this to be repeated, let God not make our grandsons relive this." Valentyna

AGENDA FRIDAY

AGENDA FRIDAY Youngstown Academy of Excellence board meeting, 1:30 p.m., at the school, 1408

House GOP to vote on lobbying bill

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WASHINGTON -- House Republican leaders plan a vote on a lobbying reform

Port authority approves plan to give land to 3 companies

Allied Erecting and Dismantling would become Youngstown's first foreign trade zone. By ED RUNYAN

WESTMINSTER BOOK SALE Recipients of funds

Proceeds from the 50th annual used book sale at Westminster Presbyterian Church are donated to:

AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Fine-Tune." Independent filmmaker looking to cast and shoot locally. Audition 10 a.m.-4

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'R.V.'

'R.V.' Grade: B. Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. Running time: 1 hour, 42 minutes. Rating:

Guyer paces Mooney to SVC lead

She had three hits and several defensive plays in a 4-0 win over JFK. YOUNGSTOWN -- Laura Guyer

System can treat Delmont

Officials anticipate no problems with Delmont's medical needs. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

City seeks extension of services for tenants

Mahoning Valley Hospital also is negotiating an agreement for maintenance services at Oakhill. By

Crowds go buy the book(s)

By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BOARDMAN -- Want to play a little more like Tiger Woods?

ReadyAir's failure to repay loan leads to lawsuit

WARREN -- A financial backer of ReadyAir has sued the company and its owner, Robert Moosally, over

Overnight visit with co-workers upsets girlfriend

Dear Annie: For more than a year, I've been involved in a serious relationship with "Dane," a

THISTLEDOWN entries

THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES FRIDAY -- 1:05 P.M. 2nd--Distance: 5 1/2 Furlongs Surface: Dirt Fillies and

Weekly Ohio fishing report

Weekly Ohio fishing report COLUMBUS --provided by Ohio's Division of Wildlife of Natural

Appeals court stays jail term in Hiscox case

LISBON -- The 7th District Court of Appeals temporarily stayed a 30-day jail term Monday for former

Ordinance passes; center will open for activities

Vicious dogs would have to be contained, registered and insured. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

HORNS OF HAPPINESS With band's music, dance or space out

The upcoming tour features a minimalist approach. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Why

Pistons topple Bucks for 2-0 lead in series

Tayshaun Prince and Chauncey Billups led the way in a 109-98 win. ASSOCIATED PRESS AUBURN HILLS,

Minkus decides to start changing its sound

The band will focus on recording the music and then decide how to play it live. By JOHN BENSON

BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX--Claimed RHP Eduardo Sierra off waivers from the

ON THE FAIRWAYS This week's events

PGA TOUR Zurich Classic of New Orleans Schedule: Today-Sunday Course: English Turn Golf &

Local districts not to blame for school funding dilemma

Editorial: Gov. Bob Taft and members of the Ohio General Assembly should be made to stand outside polling

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian A. Gulu, 29, of 3990 Hopkins Road, Youngstown, and Julie

Time for next chapter in Smith's football story

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF HUBBARD -- About a decade ago, Hubbard High football coach

Chorale plans spring concert

SHARON, Pa. -- "Made in America" might be the theme of the Shenango Valley Chorale's spring concert,

Vindicator questions private meeting

A public hearing was held on an annexation from Bazetta to Cortland. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

BASEBALL LINESCORES WEDNESDAY'S GAMES FITCH 14, MOONEY 3

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Tours of courthouse planned for pupils

Essay contest winners will be honored at a luncheon. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Bar Association

Boycott could backfire, cost support, U.S. lobbyists say

Mexicans are targeting American stores and chain restaurants. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- U.S. lobbyists

'Dateline NBC' to air episodes about pedophile sting operations

NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC has scheduled four hours of "Dateline NBC" episodes about its sting operations

Board aims to offset natural-gas costs

As with other businesses, the MVSD's natural-gas bill has doubled. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

British Soccer Scores

British Soccer Scores (Home teams listed first) England Premier League West Ham 1, Liverpool

ROCK MUSIC Group has Youngstown flavor

Creative freedom matters more to this band than money does. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

MLB ROUNDUP | Wednesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 6, Rangers 4, 10 innings ARLINGTON, Texas -- Kevin Mench hit a grand

Study: Supplements do not reduce risk during pregnancy

ASSOCIATED PRESS A disappointing new study found that vitamin C and E supplements given to healthy

Wilson supporters get write-in tips for voting

The congressional candidate missed the event because of a car problem. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Haywood got James' attention

The Wizards center's hard foul on LeBron James set the pace in Game 2. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Brendan

ANTHONY SMITH | At a glance

Height/weight: 6-0, 190 High school: Hubbard College: Syracuse. Will earn a bachelor's degree in

Publisher rebuffs apology

Publisher rebuffs apology NEW YORK -- Teenage author Kaavya Viswanathan has acknowledged taking

Indians knuckle up to Red Sox

The Tribe got to knuckleballer Tim Wakefield in a 7-1 victory. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS

Pujols leads Cards past Pirates, 4-3

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Albert Pujols prevented Jason Isringhausen's latest failure from hurting the St.

Volunteers to help remove trash from Poland streams

Five tires and 130 bags of trash were removed from the streams last year. By DENISE DICK

MUSIC Switched returns with Midwest tour

The band fell into a kind of obscurity in 2002. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT A few

National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association Daily Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 22

Bedra's 4-for-4 aids YSU in split

The Penguins beat Ohio 8-6 in the opener, but dropped the nightcap, 4-2. By PETE MOLLICA

Pledge to participate: future of extracurriculars

The new pledge should be in use next school year. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Local

LOCAL Open meetings from now on? JUST BECAUSE it's always been done that way does not make it

"The Office" (9:30 p.m., NBC): In tonight's episode, nosy Dwight launches a ludicrous full-scale

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Christopher and Selena Phillips, Boardman, boy, April

Judge dismisses cases against dispatcher

NEWTON FALLS -- The case against an emergency dispatcher charged with faking a police officer's

YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY SOCIETY Famed pianist Watts chose pianos for Ford, Powers

His musical education began at age 4. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER

S. America can learn from Hu's visit to U.S.

Opinion: When Chinese President Hu Jintao visited the United States last week, his first stop was not the

PISTONS WIN GAME 2

Pistons win Game 2 Tayshaun Prince and Chauncey Billups led the Detroit Pistons over the Milwaukee

Man pleads guilty in shooting

Rowe said he doesn't recall what went wrong the night he shot an acquaintance. By DEBORA SHAULIS

Hints will solve garment problems in an emergency

Dear Readers: When you are traveling or on the go, sometimes things happen to the clothes you are

Beamer's parents, Valley natives, offer their praise for Sept. 11 film

By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER David Beamer said the story of United Flight

Wednesday's Sports Transactions

Wednesday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League TEXAS

Who will replace 'Duke' in California?

Opinion: SAN DIEGO -- The baroque process of picking a replacement for jailed Republican Rep. Randy "Duke"

'UNITED 93'

'UNITED 93' Grade: A-. Director: Paul Greengrass. Rating: R for language, and some intense

Fitch pounds out 18 hits in 14-3 win

The Falcons improved to 12-3 with the win against Cardinal Mooney. STRUTHERS -- Greg McGlynn

U.S. leaders express optimism

Support for the U.S. being involved in Iraq has dropped. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Success in forming

More teen boys are breaking the fashion rules

That basic 'prom penguin' look becomes pass & eacute; as clothing choices increase. NEW YORK

Do-it-yourself balcony repair project saves school district $9,000

McDONALD -- School board president Robert Jones Jr. and members of his family repaired the balcony

School board stresses need for levy renewals

A teacher wanted to know what the board will cut if levies fail. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR

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Federal funds aid land study

Officials expect a consultant will visit every township. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

On area stages this weekend:

On area stages this weekend: "Lost in Yonkers," by the Stage Left Players, 8 p.m., at the

Kids steal the show in film

The film tells inner-city youngsters they should embrace intelligence. By ROBERT W. BUTLER

Spain's wake-up call

Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: In the highly competitive global economy, the old ways aren't always the best.

Convinced of link, man reports dog's poisoning

Commercial grade rat poison and a bucket were seized by police. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

Tour de Romandie Results

Tour de Romandie Results At Payerne, Switzerland First Stage 105 miles from Geneva to Lausanne

The Sources

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

NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Steelers: Safety Mike Logan re-signed for one season. Wide receiver Sean Morey and linebacker Arnold

Arsonist is sentenced to 4 years in prison

YOUNGSTOWN -- Matthew J. Pupio has been sentenced to four years in prison for aggravated arson in a

Arena Football League

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America needs to invest in a new Manhattan project

Opinion: By CLIFFORD D. MAY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE A hundred years ago, Americans could use

Deadly virus spreads to 45 countries

The strand has spread to wild birds that can carry the virus long distances. UNITED NATIONS (AP)

National Golden Gloves Results

National Golden Gloves Results At Omaha, Neb. Preliminaries (All weights in pounds) 119

CONCERN FOR PATIENTS: Chrissy Heineman, who works for Valley Counseling, said during a public meeting in city council chambers that Forum Health officials would put people at risk if they shut down

CONCERN FOR PATIENTS: Chrissy Heineman, who works for Valley Counseling, said during a public

Volunteers decide how much various programs will receive of the $2,805,000 raised by the 2005 Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way campaign, except for the $690,423 that goes for United Way

Volunteers decide how much various programs will receive of the $2,805,000 raised by the 2005

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