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O'Neal's 37 leads Pacers past Nets

Indiana has a 2-1 edge in the series with New Jersey. ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine

ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Aaron's 499 Talladega, Ala. Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (FX, Noon); Sunday,

Workers approve flexible labor pact Company will emerge from bankruptcy

The new work rules will take time to work out, a union leader says. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

North-South vulnerable. West deals.

North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH 10 8 3 2 6 Q J 10 9 7 2 A 6 WEST EAST J

Flu season proves to be milder than usual

Some children with Type B Victoria flu had painfully inflamed calf muscles. ATLANTA (AP) -- This

Broussard's career-game leads Tribe to rout

He drove in eight runs with two homers in a 15-3 win over Boston. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ben Broussard

Grischow and Martino lead Struthers

Lowellville's Carla Blinsky set a school record for strikeouts. STRUTHERS -- Annie Grischow's

Work begins on Freedom Tower

Work begins on Freedom Tower NEW JERSEY Gov. John Corzine cheers on the start of construction of

27-state dragnet snares 9,037 of worst fugitives

Among those arrested were 1,102 sex offenders. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten years to the day after

Music, emotion will prevail at event

Musicians say the music will be good for the city. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- There will be one less

Seven Seventeen Credit Union reported three incorrect yields for its certificates of deposits, which were listed in Thursday's editions. The corrected numbers are 4.61 percent for 12 months, 4.58

Seven Seventeen Credit Union reported three incorrect yields for its certificates of deposits, which

Hints will eliminate offensive odors

Dear Readers: It just happens. You notice an awful smell coming from your kitchen sink. What's

MTV Movie Awards announces nominees

MTV Movie Awards announces nominees NEW YORK -- Comedies, frequently snubbed by award shows, will

Transitional pieces become popular ye ar-round fashions

Careful choices in spring can boost your wardrobe all year long. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS When

Lightning lose again

Lightning lose again Ray Emery stopped 30 shots and Martin Havlat scored for the fourth straight

"One of the reasons we stay vigilant is that these folks are nothing if not innovative. As more of

Opinion: "One of the reasons we stay vigilant is that these folks are nothing if not innovative. As more of

NASCAR SCHEDULE

NASCAR SCHEDULE Races and winners Feb. 19 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jimmie Johnson)

Senators take 3-1 advantage

Ottawa has Tampa Bay on the brink of elimination after the 5-2 victory. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- So

Volunteers remove trash from streams

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND -- For the sixth year, volunteers will gather

if you go

IF YOU GO Who: Aura When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.,

SNOOP DOGG BAILS OUT AFTER AIRPORT FRACAS

Snoop Dogg bails out after airport fracas LONDON -- Snoop Dogg was released on bail Thursday after

Immigration rally set

Immigration rally set CHICAGO -- From huge factories to small hotels, restaurants and

Daytime Emmys (8 p.m., ABC): Yes, there are actually TV shows on while most of us toil away at work.

Treasurer is hired by district

A school board member took exception at not being notified of a meeting. By TIM YOVICH

MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 7, Royals 3 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Johan Santana struck out 10 in eight

School hopes to encourage bookworms at 'buggy' event

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Taft Elementary School community is

DAN K. THOMASSON High gas prices become Bush's legacy

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- If the war in Iraq historically defines George Bush's presidency, the cost of energy

Candidates giving the Valley its due

The four gubernatorial candidates are campaigning in the Valley. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Sniper trials set to begin

Six of the homicides took place in Montgomery County. ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Maryland prosecutors

Lowellville's six-run rally in fourth inning sinks Wilson

Ursuline also battled from behind to defeat Springfield, 8-4. LOWELLVILLE -- Despite producing

Accident drives home a point

A medical director urges parents to pay attention. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Earnhardt Jr. doesn't feel he's famous, despite early success in career

The most popular driver on the Nextel Cup circuit says he's just one of the guys. By JIM BENTON

Yipes! Kerry's running for prez

Opinion: BOSTON -- I have long believed that any columnist who writes about a presidential election more than

NEOUCOM chief is set to speak

Eighteen women have been nominated for the Athena Award. YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Lois Margaret Nora,

AGENDA

Agenda Saturday Beaver Local Board of Education, special meeting, 8 a.m., conference room, 13093

Tribe Notes

TRIBE NOTES From Jacobs Field Welcome relief: Jason Davis' two scoreless innings of relief

Even top players tired of all the pre-draft talking

USC's Matt Leinart can't wait to get the selections under way. NEW YORK (AP) -- Two days before

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BELL, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;Arthur K., 67, of Salem; calling

& lt;B & gt;BELL, & lt;/B & gt;Arthur K., 67, of Salem; calling hours Tuesday from

AREA LEADERS | Track and field

BOYS 4x800 relay -- Boardman, 8:22.3; Salem, 8:24.8; Southington, 8:31.5; Fitch, 8:37.1; McDonald,

Call for new FEMA gets cool White House reaction

President Bush's Homeland Security adviser showed little enthusiasm. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hurricane

Fire destroys home; probe seeks cause

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a two-story

Bluebells herald advent of spring

Spring has sprung, and blue skies and bright sunshine proved to be the perfect combination for a

LaBrae's Gordon ready for college

She and the Vikings had a rough time Thursday against Champion, losing 10-0. By PETE MOLLICA

LIBERTY School board weighs task force's suggestions

Board members have discussed each suggestion. LIBERTY -- An alliance of parents, teachers,

Indictments

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County A grand jury declined to indict Edward Johnson on charges of

SCRIPPS HOWARD

Scripps Howard UPDATED: Although reminiscent of the once-popular leisure suit in styling, this

4 youths held in robbery

The getaway car was parked near the West Side business. YOUNGSTOWN -- Police captured Joseph

Arenas is assassin waiting to strike

Washington's point guard has yet to carry the Wizards. WASHINGTON (AP) -- See LeBron play well.

Traditional, classic dressing replaces sloppy look for spring

For men, the spring look is sophisticated but relaxed. SCRIPPS HOWARD Over the past few years

Board of Election officials see no trouble at polls

New scanners will be used for the first time. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON

Are waterways vital? You can bank on that

To enhance their learning experience, students from Chaney and Woodrow Wilson High Schools,

Not same old routine

When it's time for the big meet, the movie gets interesting. By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT RIDDER

8 answering points will share funds for enhanced 911 system

The origin of cellular 911 calls will be pinpointed automatically. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

The Vindicator

The Vindicator CRIME SCENE: The third apartment from the left on Griffith Street, Youngstown, is

Main Shiite cleric backs plan to disband militias

The top cleric told the prime minister to make security his main issue. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The

Tours of courthouse planned for pupils

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

Van Zandt has a way with hits: mob and rock

Amazingly, the actor who plays Silvio was a novice. NEW YORK (AP) -- Steven Van Zandt, who plays

BAND MEMBERS: Aura is made up of, from left, Paco Magallon, Travis Hatmaker, Miller, Chris Ochtyun and Dave Mauerman.

BAND MEMBERS: Aura is made up of, from left, Paco Magallon, Travis Hatmaker, Miller, Chris Ochtyun

SEVERANCE PAY| Youngstown The Youngstown Board of Control approved severance payments to six former employees at its Thursday meeting. Employees receive the payments for unused vacation time and pro-

$32,818 to Lucius Clinkscales, bailiff for municipal court. $15,182 to the family of the late

To make role believable, star endured pain, was good sport

Being a part of the movie wasn't as easy as Missy Peregrym thought it would be. By HANH NGUYEN

Lumber deal reached

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. announced a tentative agreement with Canada on Thursday to settle a long

Mayfield unable to explain plunge

After two unsuccessful years, he now has slid to 34th in points this season. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)

Today is Friday, April 28, the 118th day of 2006. There are 247 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Friday, April 28, the 118th day of 2006. There are 247 days left in the year. On this date

WRTA to ask voters for sales tax

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- With layoffs and service cuts imminent

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Stacey Lively, Salineville, girl, April 26. Jim and

There's a reason they're called 'political yard signs'

Opinion: With just a few days before Tuesday's primary, candidates are doing what they can to get their name

Program will alert parents

This program is for adults only and is sure to be an eye-opener. AUSTINTOWN -- Parents are getting

Bush reaches out to leaders of fuel nations

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Searching for energy supplies and allies against Iran, the Bush administration is

ECDI Office will fuel economic growth

This is the nonprofit organization's first expansion outside Columbus. By DEBORA SHAULIS

MAHONING COUNTY Library board preparing to build East site, renovate South branch

AUSTINTOWN -- The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County board of trustees has begun

Will prank lead to charges?

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- A joker who made a bat cave out of a dorm room, and three other students

Baseball Linescores

THURSDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES URSULINE 8, SPRINGFIELD 4 Springfield4000000--462

AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. Tejada Bal23921639.424 Jeter NYY20761831.408 VWells

Libby's charges stand, federal judge rules

A CIA officer's identity was leaked to the press. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal judge refused

McDowell has shot lead for PGA in New Orleans

Cristie Kerr holds a two-stroke lead after one round in the LPGA event. ASSSOCIATED PRESS NEW

Man arguing at ticket counter grabs gun and shoots officer

The patrolman is thankful to be alive, but the gunman is dead. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A man arguing

Kay needs to get her spending under control

Dear Annie: I have a good friend of 27 years who always has financial issues. "Kay" is married to a

Ford plans reality TV show

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- If singing, cooking and clothing design can sell as reality TV, why not

BASEBALL

BASEBALL BATTING ABHAVG. Andy Kisner, Leetonia3218.563 Aaron Cosma, Lisbon4926.531 Lucas

Bowyer is having strong rookie year

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- To gauge just how far Richard Childress Racing has come in its company-wide

Trial date is set for Pa. man

A status conference is set for June 13 in Akron. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU

It's important to protect children, provide libraries

Editorial: Protecting the next generation and nourishing the minds of all generations are obvious priorities

Fatal Fairfield crash

Fatal Fairfield crash FAIRFIELD -- Arthur K. Bell, 67, of Fairfield School Road, Columbiana, was

Freedom Tower construction begins after controversy

The skyscraper is scheduled to open in 2011. NEW YORK (AP) -- After months of disputes over the

Some seniors hit gap in coverage, doughnut hole

About 6.9 million Medicare users will hit the gap in coverage this year. WASHINGTON (AP) --

Anderson gets subpoenaed

He has refused to talk about Barry Bonds in the past. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SAN FRANCISCO --

Man arrested after shots fired at SUV

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- No one was injured in a

Council president wants policy for appointments

A spot is still vacant on the New Castle Area Transit Authority. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR

How did GOP lose its way?

Opinion: By CRAIG SHIRLEY WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The immigration reform debate has highlighted a

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. RIB TICKLER: I got an amusing

Mom says friend beat her baby

The mother said she had no photos of her son, just undeveloped film. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN

WINNERS | Art contest Mahoning County commissioners congratulated eight pupils Thursday as winners in the county Recycling &amp; amp; Reuse Division's annual Earth Day Placemat Contest. The

Award: $25 American Express gift card, all of which were donated by Dominion East Ohio; and a

Quite a fete for the feet awaits

Eleven dance numbers will be featured this year. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

5 arrested after complaints by neighbors

Police took caution to avoid syringes in the filthy house, the police chief said. By TIM YOVICH

Poland meet has 53 teams entered

Saturday's event has some of the state's and area's best athletes competing. POLAND -- John Jeren,

Funds granted for group home

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners awarded

NEW CITIZENS

NEW CITIZENS Mahoning County Eight people took the oath of allegiance to the United States as

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject to change. Bargain shows are in parentheses. Listings show theater, rating, running time and

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

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