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Today is Wednesday, March 15, the 74th day of 2006. There are 291 days left in the year. This is the
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, March 15, the 74th day of 2006. There are 291 days left in the year. This is the
Police confiscate gaming machines
City police say the machines are games of chance, not skill. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
NIT ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games
Manhattan 80, Fairleigh Dickinson 77 NEW YORK -- Jason Wingate scored six points in the final
New movies put post-9/11 terrorism in spotlight
Are moviegoers ready to tackle contemporary terrorism? By JOE NEUMAIER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Edinburg waterline is ready for hookups
Supervisors will check with PennDOT on the condition of a township bridge. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
THURSDAY
THURSDAY Croatian Home will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the clubrooms at 3200
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Agreed to terms with Terry Francona, manager, on a two-
NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games
Heat 121, Jazz 83 MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade scored 19 of his 25 points in the first quarter as Miami
What if Greenspan teamed up with Dr. Phil?
Opinion: By KEVIN HORRIGAN ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH "Penguin Press ... said Tuesday that it won a bidding
Swiss chard can be tamed using some simple cooking techniques
By BILL DALEY CHICAGO TRIBUNE Admit it, chard is kinda scary. With its strong stems poking holes
Trustees expecting audit cost estimates
The cost of a performance audit depends on the scope. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Driver marvels at near-miss
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HOWLAND -- Deanna M. Teter-Maynard has been thanking
Write-in clear favorite in race for 6th District seat
His Democratic challengers dismiss the poll's results. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Official criticizes computer purchase
The controller implied a double standard exists. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Study: Treatment should start early
The study showed that early treatment won't halt progress of the condition. ATLANTA (AP) --
Don't let marinades be intimidating
Dear Heloise: Don't let marinades intimidate you. Why buy expensive bottled marinades when it's so
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Skeete's Bay (Whitney)6.404.403.60 Perfect Call
SAFETY FIRST
SAFETY FIRST Foods need to be heated to 140 degrees within 11/2 hours to prevent bacteria growth.
Most of fines money goes to police
Trustee Fred Bobovnyk voted against the measure. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES MAVERICKS 91, CAVALIERS 87 CLEVELAND (87) -- James 14-27 8-8 36, Gooden
Former lawyer's clients to get $86,000 from state security fund
COLUMBUS -- The state is giving more than $86,000 to 13 clients of former Mahoning County attorney
School weighs open-enrollment options
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LIBERTY -- School board members are weighing
"The Loop" (9:30 p.m., Fox): Laughs are at a premium in "The Loop," a hyperactive new sitcom about a young airline executive (Bret Harrison) and his slacker friends. Sadly, the show too often fails to
"The Loop" (9:30 p.m., Fox): Laughs are at a premium in "The Loop," a hyperactive new sitcom about a
Controversial player released by Eagles
Miami, Dallas and Kansas City reportedly have an interest in the wide receiver. PHILADELPHIA (AP)
Officials seek new bank for county funds
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Two Lawrence County
In searching for suspect, police find rifles, shotguns
A woman at the house said the firearms likely belong to her boyfriend. YOUNGSTOWN -- In their hunt
COLLEGE TENNIS
COLLEGE TENNIS Men Macalester 7, Westminster 2 Heidelberg 9, Westminster 0 -- The Titans are
Christian peace activists suffer in Iraq
Opinion: The death of "peace activist" Tom Fox, and the threatened execution of the three others held with
MIL doesn't realize how intrusive visits are
Dear Annie: My mother-in-law visits our area every year for five months at a time. She doesn't ask
Coroner seeks cause of death of infant
Coroner seeks cause of death of infant NILES -- The Trumbull County coroner's office is attempting
BOYS OHSAA DIVISION IV
BOYS OHSAA DIVISION IV Canton Fieldhouse Regional Tuesday's scores Windham 83, Mineral Ridge 74
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas610.857393316
DIVISION III
DIVISION III FIRST TEAM: Tyra Grant, Ursuline, 5-foot-11, senior, 30.8 points per game; Micki
Workshop will target young women in grades 6-12
YOUNGSTOWN -- Young women in grades six through 12 will get a look at career opportunities in
Rutgers holds off Penn State's rally
Former Kent State coach Gary Waters will coach at least one more game. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) --
2nd Hiram freshman dies after crash
CHAMPION -- Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Champion Christian Church, 151 Center St.
Cookers can create many dishes
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MEXICAN-STYLE PORK STEW 5 pounds boneless, country-style pork ribs,
AT A GLANCE Division III state semifinals
Who: Ursuline vs. Sugarcreek Garaway Game time: 6 p.m. Thursday at Ohio State's Value City Arena.
Cavs go cold in fourth in 91-87 loss to Dallas
Cleveland blew a 19-point third quarter lead. DALLAS (AP) -- On the night Avery Johnson moved into
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Howland condominium project canceled
WARREN -- The Trumbull County Planning Commission learned Tuesday that a Howland Township
Killers ask judge to toss ex-manager's lawsuit
Killers ask judge to toss ex-manager's lawsuit LAS VEGAS -- The Killers and their lawyer-manager
KSU, OU team to offer programs
The program will target nontraditional adult students. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Grant co-player of year; Tondo first-teamer
Ursuline's Sean Durkin was named Division III coach of the year. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORT
Tony Delmont pays restitution in purchasing scam probe
By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Tony Delmont, central figure in the Trumbull
Both vulnerable. North deals.
Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH A 9 8 J 10 6 5 2 A 10 2 K 8 WEST EAST K 7 5 3
PHILADELPHIA Akron tops Chaney-less Temple
The Zips won their first career postseason game in the school's Division I era. PHILADELPHIA (AP)
So now they tell us the truth
Opinion: By CLARK KENT ERVIN WASHINGTON POST The recent debate over the takeover of operations at key
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND March 7 Assault: A woman
Team USA is placed in precarious position
The Americans play a must-win game against Mexico on Thursday. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The poor
Nation will bear the high cost of staying the course
Opinion: Nation will bear the high cost of staying the course EDITOR: Now that the war in Iraq is nearing
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND At Dayton Tuesday Monmouth, N.J. 71, Hampton 49 SUMMARY
Former banker questions county loan
A prosecutor asked the owner of the company to explain his felony conviction. By ED RUNYAN
AT-RISK DAMS
AT-RISK DAMS In Ohio Ohio dams on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers list of the nation's 60 most
City clears last hurdle in school project
The new Harding baseball field is expected to open this spring. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
FIGHT SCHEDULE
FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses March 16 At Madison Square Garden, New York, John
THE SECTARIAN VIOLENCE IS COMPLICATING TALKS TO ESTABLISH A PERMANENT GOVERNMENT.
The sectarian violence is complicating talks to establish a permanent government. BAGHDAD, Iraq
SOUTH KOREA TO RESUME IMPORTS OF U.S. BEEF
South Korea to resume imports of U.S. beef A South Korean employee, above, sets out packs of
Farewell, Gale Norton
Opinion: Washington Post: She was, according to President Bush, "a strong advocate for the wise use and
NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games
Hurricanes 5, Rangers 3 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Doug Weight scored two goals and Carolina set franchise
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott C. Heeter, 29, of 833 Hollywood N.E., Warren, and April
CAVS GIVE ONE AWAY
Cavs give one away LeBron James had 36 points and 12 rebounds but the Cleveland Cavaliers blew a
Associated Press
Associated Press CAUGHT IN RAID: Palestinian prisoners sit on the ground in front of Israeli
Judge to order release of data
It's part of an effort to revive a law to shield children from pornography. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)
TODAY
TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: NIT. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College basketball: NIT. 7:45 p.m.
The first sign that dangers of deficits are seen as real
Editorial: At least some members of President Bush's Cabinet seem to be coming to the realization that they do
Volunteers needed for Youth Day
Area youth take on projects for nonprofit social service agencies. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
"Good Night, and Good Luck": George Clooney wore his politics on his sleeve last year, coming away with a supporting-actor Academy Award for the oil-industry thriller "Syriana" and six Oscar
"Good Night, and Good Luck": George Clooney wore his politics on his sleeve last year, coming away
NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes
Browns: Free agent linebacker Willie McGinest, cut by New England last week in a salary cap move,
Kennedy Catholic in western semis
Despite a 50-45 win, the coach was bothered by his team's lack of offensive rebounding on free
GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games
Blue Jays (ss) 11, Indians (ss) 5 WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Josh Towers now wishes he would have
Raid ignites attacks on foreigners
Militants attacked offices linked to the U.S. and Europe. JERICHO, West Bank (AP) -- Israeli
Large flood poses major risk
The dam holds back 40 billion gallons of water on the Tuscarawas River. DOVER, Ohio (AP) -- The
Sharon High advances to quarterfinal
The Tigers defeated Shady Side, 63-56, as Janine McDonald scored 17. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
Mystery on 'Mars' is about to pick up
One of the show's stars had a tough time when another star left. ZAP2IT.COM Jason Dohring is
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Cleveland115.688 Los Angeles85.615 Kansas
AP file photo; January 2005
AP file photo; January 2005 DANGEROUS DAM: The Dover Dam holds back floodwater caused by
Group to receive ideas on future look of township
Market Street and its intersection with U.S. Route 224 are in the study plan. By DENISE DICK
MRDD to pay for audit by state
The MRDD board will buy four new buses. AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation
Official: Teen didn't die of natural causes
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS TAMPA, Fla. -- Martin Lee Anderson, the 14-year-old boy seen on a
Deadline to complete installation of paper-trail component looms
Election workers will be 'pressed and stressed,' the board vice chairman said. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Al-Qaida plot foiled, official says
The official said 421 recruits were to storm embassies in Baghdad. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Security
A soup fit for St. Patrick
By ROBIN MATHER JENKINS CHICAGO TRIBUNE Cabbage and potatoes seem natural to give a nod to St.
Bradshaw bares his body in movie
Looks aren't a concern for the former Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback. NEW YORK (AP) -- Pssst.
Judge bans key witnesses
Testimony from the barred witnesses was about half of the government's case. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP)
Boone needs better season
Unlike last year, if the third baseman struggles again offensively, Cleveland has someone to take
Polk wins it for Butler, 53-52
The Horizon League's player of the year helped beat Miami (Ohio). INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Brandon
Beaver trustees appoint 2 to board
NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township trustees made two new appointments Tuesday to the indemnity board that
GOP falling short of promises of federal spending restraint
The Senate must vote on allowing the debt to grow by $781 billion to avoid default. WASHINGTON
Christian closing in on goal-scoring title
He has already been named one of the six finalists for the league's MVP. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
Companies that owe back taxes win contracts
The unpaid taxes include corporate income, personal income and payroll. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Fugitive sought in rape of child found in Alabama
POLAND -- Representatives of the U.S. Marshal's Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested a
State inspector general to probe problems with housing rehab
The township is trying to rectify the problems. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU
Garaway doesn't look at background
The team's strength is defense; the Pirates hold opposing teams to 25 points per game. By JOE
ON THE FAIRWAYS | This week's pro golf events
PGA TOUR Bay Hill Invitational Orlando, Fla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Bay Hill Club and
Monmouth's reward: Villanova
The Hawks hadn't come close to winning any of their three previous NCAA appearances. DAYTON (AP)
Thirsty waterfowl
Thirsty waterfowl DUCKS drink out of a gutter in Central Park in Bakersfield, Calif. Temperatures
Allan Ray's eye much better
He suffered a scary injury against Pittsburgh. VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) -- Here's a sight for a sore
FBI document raises questions on surveillance
Federal officials insist that the efforts are legal. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- An
Proposed cuts would save $8.5M
A proposal for a new tax levy could be forthcoming as soon as November. By HAROLD GWIN
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey3428.548--5-5W-219-
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES Indiana 97, Orlando 83 Denver 108, New York 96 Milwaukee 88, Atlanta 87 New
New Schwebel's bread
New Schwebel's bread YOUNGSTOWN -- Beginning Monday, Schwebel Baking Company will offer Whole
Mount Lebanon is ousted by New Castle, 53-43
The Hurricanes corrected a problem when they stopped layups via penetration. By BILL ALBRIGHT
FDA to identify research projects
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators, working with patients, academics and pharmaceutical
Milosevic had access to drugs
Officials say he intentionally took drugs that undermined his medicine. THE HAGUE, Netherlands
Premier: Lifting up poor will build nation's economy
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BEIJING -- China's fate depends on lifting some 750 million rural people