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Film commission seeks $150,000 budget

The film commission is running out of money and may shut down. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR

Former Patriot rejoins coach

Cleveland signed veteran linebacker Willie McGinest to a three-year deal. BEREA (AP) -- After 12

Airport Inn restaurant seeking sewer line tie-in

Members wondered if the restaurant might relocate on airport property. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

VIKTOR SCHRECKENGOST Exhibition pays tribute to icon's 100th birthday

Forty of the exhibit sites are in Ohio. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT Almost everyone has seen the

Trustees approve contracts for police, firefighter unions

AUSTINTOWN -- The township has contract agreements with its police and firefighter unions.

Man sentenced to death for raping, killing girl

Smith apologized for his actions during a hearing last month. SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) -- A former

Amonte Jr. takes over as trainer

He's the new trainer for Paraneck Stable which includes a Derby favorite. NEW YORK (AP) -- Frank

NBC 'Heist': It's all about a dance

The pilot's director also directed 'Mr. & amp; Mrs. Smith.' LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The detective

HERE THEY ARE: GRITS is made up of Stacy Jones, a k a "Coffee," left, and Teron Carter, a k a

NIT ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games

Notre Dame 79, Vanderbilt 68 SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Torin Francis had 23 points and 11 rebounds and

Group sets deadline for division of jail space

The working group is to have its report before a federal judge by May 1. By DEBORA SHAULIS

Chicago winner; Calder clinches

Rick Nash and Jody Shelley also scored for Columbus. CHICAGO (AP) -- Kyle Calder broke a tie with

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, Road Department union negotiations, 10:30 a.m., 3475

Sesame Street generation dominates NSC

Opinion: By DAFNA LINZER WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- They headed off to college as the Berlin Wall was

School board to replace risky bleachers in gym

Officials agreed to let the district handle marketing and recruitment for a cyber school. By

Crosby, Armstrong make winning pair

The two rookies have been instrumental in Pittsburgh's two straight wins. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

Officials: Pride is an issue

Officials hope voters will take pride in the county government. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

Annan refuses to pay legal fees for accused

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Secretary-General Kofi Annan rejected an internal appeals board's ruling that

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Tyra is the tops: Grant named Ms. Basketball

The Ursuline standout is the first area girl to ever receive the honor. By JOHN BASSETTI

Cuts, changes planned to save $1.1M

The state will now look at the district's fiscal plan. By ERIC GROSSO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Clemens might be pitching in last game

The 43-year-old right-hander can still do the job as well as anyone around. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)

Packard band concert

Packard band concert WARREN -- The W.D. Packard Concert Band will present "Charms and Marches and

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason D. Jones, 26, of 15787 Middletown Road, Beloit, and

Part-time workers are hired

The interim clerk wants the job on a permanent basis. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER

Groups recommend guidelines on programming for parents

A new system from TiVo helps parents screen out shows. LOS ANGELES TIMES Television watchdogs of

PLAYERS OF YEAR Ms. Basketball

2006 -- Tyra Grant, Ursuline, 5-foot-11, senior. Averaged 30.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.7 steals,

Inspired by bliss, troubles

"Ireland is rich in literature that understands a soul's yearnings, and dancing that understands a

U.S. buyer will take control in ports deal

The House voted 377-38 against having DP World running any U.S. ports. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Dubai-

Farrell girls beaten by defending state champs

The careers of Dierica Blackwell, Jessica Robinson, Jessica Clayton and Alissa Williams are over.

School board seeks bids for addition

LOWELLVILLE -- Lowellville Board of Education is seeking bids for an addition to the athletic locker

'V FOR VENDETTA'

'V FOR VENDETTA' Grade: C. Running time: 133 minutes. Rating: R for strong violence and some

Defining conflict in Iraq proves difficult for some

An author sees the conflict as a revolution. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Deep within the Pentagon,

Authority members put stock in school

Three members said there's no conflict if financial interests are disclosed. By ED RUNYAN

Performing arts finally get in on the act with new theaters

Better facilities mean better performances, instructors say. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (AP) -- The

Lester tries to land spot in Atlanta

If successful he would be the first black driver in 20 years to do so. ATLANTA (AP) -- Bill Lester

Serving up hip-hop, message

The duo's music has been featured on several MTV shows. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Wait until later if you need new shoes

Dear Readers: Have you bought shoes early in the day that felt tight when you put them on later that

Spring cleaning of cemeteries

Spring cleaning of cemeteries Weathersfield Township cemeteries will be cleaned starting April 1.

AID GROUP SUSPENDS SOME TSUNAMI RELIEF

Aid group suspends some tsunami relief JAKARTA, Indonesia -- International aid group Oxfam has

Hafner's career keeps climbing toward top

The Tribe's slugger still doesn't get the star treatment from fans. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) --

House leaders seek limits on political groups

Groups on both political sides would be affected WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Republicans launched an

Line-item veto is open to challenge

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- In spite of President Bush's almost unprecedented reluctance to use the veto power

Man says house cleaners stole several items

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police said a Glen Oaks Drive man intended to pay his house cleaner with two

Dixons both gain berths in tourneys

Pitt coach Jamie is in for the third time, while sister Maggie is in with Army. By NANCY ARMOUR

FEMA trailers are worry for start of storm season

Some have urged FEMA to move trailers that are in danger areas. KILN, Miss. (AP) -- On a satellite

MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND

MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND At Dayton Tuesday Monmouth, N.J. 71, Hampton 49 WASHINGTON

if you go

IF YOU GO What: The Dem Tennessee Bwoys Tour, featuring headliners GRITS with Pettidee, comedian

Teachers are brainwashing students

Opinion: Gov. Bill Owens of Colorado has cut through the cant about "free speech" and come to the defense of

The Sources

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

BW3, Stambaugh Building, downtown Youngstown, (330) 744-2999, outdoor party in a tent. A local radio station will be there with giveaways and games.

BW3, Stambaugh Building, downtown Youngstown, (330) 744-2999, outdoor party in a tent. A local radio

House allows restrictions on access to permits

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio House voted Wednesday to allow restrictions on reporters' access to the

WEEKEND SALES| Girl Scout cookies

Girls Scouts of Lake to River Council will sell cookies this weekend at various locations in

AUSTINTOWN School board

The school board also handled these matters: Heard a complaint from Gail Blevins, a seventh-grade

Lenders to own new company

The reorganized WCI will be independent for a long time, its president said. By DON SHILLING

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Designed the Jazz Bowl, one of the most celebrated icons of the Art Deco era.

NCAA Basketball Tournament (noon, CBS): College hoop fans, get those brackets filled in. March Madness breaks out big time today as the NCAA Basketball Tournament begins with a wall-to-wall slate of

NCAA Basketball Tournament (noon, CBS): College hoop fans, get those brackets filled in. March

Tennessee's Pearl hoping to get Vols back on right track

With a 21-7 record some have questioned the Vols No. 2 seeding. GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- It's hard

President nominates new FDA commissioner

Two senators threatened to put a hold on the nomination. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush on

Gunman kills 2 diners and self, wounds 2 in Denny's restaurant

PISMO BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- A man armed with two handguns opened fire inside a Denny's restaurant

Saddam calls on Iraqis to fight Americans

Saddam finished reading his speech after the session was closed. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Saddam

Blasdel's check for property taxes bounces, getting Dems' criticism

A Democratic candidate's business had to pay a delinquent tax bill in 1997. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Judge sends weapons, drug case to grand jury

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Lexington Avenue man has been bound over to the grand jury on charges of carrying a

AUDITIONS\ Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Seussical [The Musical]," "Romeo & amp; Juliet," "Urinetown," "Streakin'" and

BOYS OHSAA DIVISION I

BOYS OHSAA DIVISION I Akron Regional At University of Akron Wednesday Canton McKinley 75,

SALES TAX Town hall meetings

A list of meetings hosted by chambers of commerce on Columbiana County's bid for a 0.5 percent sales

Great minds, and silly ones, compete on new ABC show

The winning contestant could see his idea become a household item. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Who knew we

Bad back postpones concert for Pavarotti

NEW YORK (AP) -- Luciano Pavarotti has postponed an upcoming concert in Brazil because of a painful

"The British have seen it before on their TV advertising, and I don't think a lot has changed --

Opinion: "The British have seen it before on their TV advertising, and I don't think a lot has changed --

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Tammy Bollard, Youngstown, boy, March 14. Paul and Nicole

Indians' Hafner primed for stardom

Indians' Hafner primed for stardom HE'S BARELY recognized on the streets of Cleveland, where his

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Cleveland125.706 Los Angeles95.643

Nuclear deal with India would be good for the U.S.

Opinion: Nuclear deal with India would be good for the U.S. EDITOR: Congress should approve the landmark

NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's games

Knicks 121, Hawks 117, 2OT NEW YORK -- Nate Robinson scored five of his 18 points in the second

Older singles find dates (and maybe love) online

Dating sites have started catering to older members. NEW YORK (AP) -- Susan Gladstone's moment

Counterfeit billion-dollar bank notes seized

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal authorities investigating a man who smuggled money into the country have

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;ALESI, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;Betty Ruth, 83, of Salem; calling

& lt;B & gt;ALESI, & lt;/B & gt;Betty Ruth, 83, of Salem; calling hours Friday from

Criminal justice review panel still won't lift veil of secrecy

Editorial: There was a meeting Tuesday of the committee charged with finding out why Mahoning County's criminal

Karen Delmont gets 5 years of probation

Violating the court's terms would bring about one year in prison. WARREN -- Karen Delmont of

GEORGE SHUBA By the numbers

The 81-year-old Youngstown native, whose nickname was "Shotgun," was signed in 1944 by the Brooklyn

COMEDY Appeal of Seinfeld? It isn't for nothing

His universal comedy still makes us laugh, and he's still at the top of his game. By JOHN BENSON

Youngstown Early College receives grant

YOUNGSTOWN -- Chase bank has given Youngstown Early College a $10,000 grant to help fund various

RAISING FUNDS FOR TRIP TO CHINA: The Youngstown Connection, a Broadway-style song-and-dance troupe

WBC ROUNDUP Wednesday's game

Cuba 4, Puerto Rico 3 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Cuba had two close calls go against it late in the

NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Seahawks: The NFC champions re-signed Rocky Bernard, who led them in sacks this season. Bernard had

Forum Health Women &amp; amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Kelly and Michael Burke, Boardman, girl, March 12.

Residents want firefighters to be local

One councilman said he pays $200 a year in taxes for police and fire protection. By NANCY TULLIS

PENGUINS' ROOKIE TANDEM

Penguins' rookie tandem Sidney Crosby isn't the only rookie on the Pittsburgh Penguins turning

Free program will focus on awareness, prevention

Tell-tale signs of methamphetamine usage will be among the topics. YOUNGSTOWN -- The United

NHL ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games

Flyers 4, Panthers 0 SUNRISE, Fla. -- Robert Esche made 27 saves to get his first shutout of the

Retired player shares history

Shuba hit a pinch-hit home run in the 1953 World Series. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR

Matisyahu tops list

An all-events pass is $50. CLEVELAND -- The CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest, the five-day music festival

Americans receive deficient health care

Patients received only 55 percent of recommended steps for top-quality care. BOSTON (AP) --

Killer appeals mental retardation ruling

WARREN -- Danny Lee Hill has appealed last month's Trumbull County Common Pleas Court ruling that

Coast Guard search is now recovery effort

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (AP) -- The Coast Guard called off its search Tuesday for three University of

Stapp sues over video

Stapp sues over video LOS ANGELES -- Scott Stapp is suing in an effort to stop a California

SURPLUS FOOD/CLOTHING 3/17

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

MUSIC Country series features top acts

PITTSBURGH -- The 2006 Nissan Titan Country Megaticket program music subscription series will

"Broadway! The Star Spangled Celebration," a revue that salutes the song and dance of Broadway's

Council to mull state health plan

Lawmakers introduced a zone change to make way for a toy-train shop. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

A tale of two halves

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CANTON -- Ursuline High controlled the tempo for most of

The South has 13 of the 20 fastest-growing counties.

The South has 13 of the 20 fastest-growing counties. WASHINGTON (AP) -- America's fastest growing

Green ice will welcome SteelHounds opponents

The minor-league hockey team will honor St. Patrick's Day. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown

GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ROUNDUP Wednesday's games

Indians 4, Blue Jays 3 DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Jake Westbrook tuned up for the regular season with four

Study: Drugs work better than psychotherapy

Doctors recommend long-term drug therapy. BOSTON (AP) -- For elderly people who suffer bouts of

RICHARD BUTLER Former Psychedelic Furs singer plans to release a solo album

After the Psychedelic Furs disbanded, he indulged his love of art. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Sony forced to delay PlayStation 3 release

The gaming system will hit store shelves in time for Christmas. TOKYO (AP) -- Sony will put off

Design review board to discuss Chase Bank signs

The discrepancies likely stem from a misunderstanding, a planner said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

Santos battles for spot on Bucs' rotation

There are six pitchers competing for the two open positions. FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Victor

Ursuline Irish eyes smiling for teams

The staff and students thanked God for the teams' successes this year. YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Patrick's

Pretentious 'Vendetta' fails to sustain its momentum

Natalie Portman stars in this futuristic tale of a repressive regime. By DAVID GERMAIN AP MOVIE

Priest must give OK to put meat on menu

Catholics must ask for the green light to eat meat on Friday. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR

Husband spends time with Internet porn

Dear Annie: I have been married for 32 years, and lately, my 62-year-old husband has been on the

Bill to redirect Robins money

Money to study a lodge at Mosquito Lake would be matched by local dollars. By JEFF ORTEGA

Keeping flame alive

Opinion: By HENRY MARK HOLZER KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE NEW YORK -- In the 14-plus years that Associate

Today is Thursday, March 16, the 75th day of 2006. There are 290 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, March 16, the 75th day of 2006. There are 290 days left in the year. On this date

Plan will use building fees to fix up city

There's no better time than the present, the councilman said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

Extra training is 'if' -- official

LISBON -- Columbiana County Commissioner Gary Williams said Wednesday that Salem's fear of paying

Progress in smoking war

Opinion: Washington Post: The numbers are dramatic -- and encouraging. Americans smoked fewer cigarettes last

The dog was found near an abandoned trailer.

The dog was found near an abandoned trailer. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU

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