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Seven Glory concert
Seven Glory concert GREENFORD -- Seven Glory will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at Greenford Christian
Glitter to appeal sentence
Glitter to appeal sentence HANOI, Vietnam -- Gary Glitter has decided to appeal his three-year
Bridges to show YSU colors
The bridge colors and fence design will incorporate YSU themes. YOUNGSTOWN -- The refurbished
EXTRA PATROLS IN AUSTINTOWN
Extra patrols in Austintown Austintown Police will have extra patrols on the roads today because
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven M. Powell, 25, of 6321 Saint Andrews Ave., Apt. 34,
FCC proposes $3.9M in fines
CBS has 30 days to appeal the FCC's proposed fine. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government is renewing
Alder is powered by star Prochaska
The Pioneers defeated Castalia Margaretta, 63-52, to get another crack at Ursuline. COLUMBUS --
NCAA/ATLANTA REGIONAL West Virginia staggers into tournament
Southern Illinois is fourth in the nation in scoring defense. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- No one
References to wins out
DAYTON (AP) -- Ohio State must erase references to all regular season games in addition to NCAA
Nominees
NOMINEES CMT awards The nominations for Country Music Television's Music Awards: Music Video
Thursday's Sports Transactions
Thursday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND
Large-scale offensive targets insurgents
It was the biggest air offensive since April 2003. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- In a well-publicized show
Spiritual songs shine as nominees
Don't forget the humorous songs, like 'Honky Tonk Badonkadonk.' NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Country
Hot-shooting Harvey takes Quakers out of tournament
Salem lost 63-58 in the Division II regional semifinal to finish with a 20-4 record. By PETE
On the SidE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. ONE OF MANY: U.S. Rep. Melissa
Long Beach race could be driver's final Champ start
He's leaving his options open for the upcoming season. By MIKE HARRIS ASSOCIATED PRESS Jimmy
City cited 5 times in audit for 2004
The finance director says the city is working to improve its operations. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Judge to decide if lawsuit goes forward
The prosecutor said the civil suit could jeopardize the murder investigation. By D.A. WILKINSON
Universe experienced sudden expansion
The universe is estimated to be 13.7 billion years old. ASSOCIATED PRESS By the faint cosmic
Court orders judgment of contempt reversed
The case has been returned to common pleas court. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 19 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 26 -- Auto
East Canton reaches title game behind Sharp's 31 points
Berlin Hiland defeated Fort Loramie, 49-47. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Caitlin Sharp scored 31 points, Katy
Reward offered for information leading to killer of chained dog
The dog was shot twice. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU FARRELL, Pa. -- A
Reds 7, Pirates 2
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Brandon Claussen gave up two runs in four innings, and Adam Dunn hit his second
BOARDMAN Police pact
Trustees and members of the patrol union approved a three-year agreement, running through Dec. 31,
Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League WLPct.GB x-St. Louis175.773-- Milwaukee158.6522 1/2
Agreement to alter signs
Three signs are enough, the planning director said. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
"They need to go back. It's their job. It's their life. It means a lot of families putting food on the table."
Opinion: "They need to go back. It's their job. It's their life. It means a lot of families putting food on
Irish survive in semifinal
Tiffani Miller's rebounding and offense in the final 1:30 were crucial contributions for
Divorc & eacute;e is taking advantage of their hospitality
Dear Annie: Last year, after a bitter divorce, my husband's sister and her children moved in with
Changes at plant worry workers
Many are concerned that having fewer workers will make their jobs difficult. By ED RUNYAN
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W. should have paid attention to daddy
Opinion: Iraq never attacked Israel, nor did it unleash chemical and biological weapons against invading
House bill strips laws governing food safety
Opinion: By HAROLD MEYERSON WASHINGTON POST Last week, even as Congress with great fanfare was protecting
PBA Tour Ace Hardware Championship
PBA Tour Ace Hardware Championship At Taylor, Mich. (First session, seven-game pinfall) 1,
if you go
IF YOU GO Who: Ten Count Fall with Via Transit, Made in Canada and The Rydells. When: Saturday.
Kahle-Miskell wedding to be in Upper Arlington
BUCYRUS -- Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Beth Kahle, 2058 Tamarin Drive, Columbus, and
TCL Open Scores
TCL Open Scores By The Associated Press Thursday At Yalong Bay Golf Club Sanya, China
Voters in this town are loyal to the end
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (AP) -- Voters in the town of Bisbee stuck by their incumbent city councilman --
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMARIES
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMARIES Heat 107, Celtics 104 BOSTON (104)--Pierce 12-26 6-9 34, Gomes 5-7 1-2
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS Licensed Practical Nurses Association, Division 3, of Mahoning and Trumbull counties
Senate passes spending plan
The House will likely oppose the additional spending in the plan. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate on
Furniture dents in carpet disappear
Dear Readers: Furniture dents make your carpet look bad, but fortunately there are several easy ways
Devils beat Penguins; Fleury stops 21 shots
The Pittsburgh goalie's play couldn't overcome his team's anemic offense. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.
ABWA selects Woman of the Year
FARRELL, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association
Is it a shamrock or just a sham?
The legend is that St. Patrick used the three leaves to represent the Trinity. DUBLIN, Ireland
Lowe's team not hurting in Knaus absence
Darian Grubb has taken over as crew chief and led the team to two wins. By MIKE HARRIS
Missing teen sought
Missing teen sought YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are asking for the public's help in finding Yesenia
BOYS OHSAA DIVISION I
BOYS OHSAA DIVISION I Akron Regional At University of Akron Thursday Solon 72, Mentor 65
Hartings reworks contract to help Steelers with salary cap
Pittsburgh has all but two starters under contract. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers center
Commissioners to appoint 9 members
To survive, the old CVB must find a funding source. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners' actions
In other business, the county commissioners: Approved a resolution that directs county dog warden
NHL ROUNDUP | Thursday's other games
Rangers 5, Capitals 4 NEW YORK -- Jaromir Jagr snapped a third-period tie with his NHL-leading
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Optioned RHP Kazuhito Tadano to Buffalo of the IL
Air Force shot down by Illinois, 78-69
UCLA was a big winner over Belmont, 78-44. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO -- The critics were
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's game
Heat 107, Celtics 104 MIAMI -- Accustomed to comebacks, Miami staged its most improbable rally
Sheridan school put on list for closings
Kirkmere, Wiliamson and Southside Upper schools will get the kids. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Project manager: Financing's in place
Every new school has a contingency fund, the project manager said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Bay Hill Scores
Bay Hill Scores At Orlando, Fla. Purse: $5.5 million Yardage: 7,267 ; Par: 72 First Round
Ms. Basketball felt lot of pressure
The Pirates tried to wear down Tyra Grant. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBUS --
Report on housing probe expected Monday
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A report detailing the findings of an investigation into the Lawrence County
NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes
49ers: San Francisco re-signed linebacker Brandon Moore, receiver Jason McAddley and safety Kris
Both vulnerable. North deals.
Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH K 10 3 4 3 2 Q A J 10 8 3 2 WEST EAST 9 6 5
Chamber campaign to support Delphi workers
WARREN -- The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber will introduce its "Keep the Connection" campaign
Phantoms have incentive at Zone
Mahoning Valley is fighting for home-ice advantage. BOARDMAN -- One team has secured a playoff
Softball
Softball Kissimmee, Fla. -- Westminster lost to Messiah College, 3-2 (8 innings) and William
Federal grant use by police causes deviation
The city is permitted to deviate from civil service rules, an official says. By PATRICIA MEADE
Boat club holds dinner-dance, installation
CANFIELD -- An annual Commodore's Dinner and Dance was held by Lake Milton Boat Club on March 11 at
Kent meets Pitt in rematch of 2002 tourney
The Panthers' Carl Krauser didn't play in that game, won by Kent State. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP)
Two jail inmates indicted in attack on deputy sheriff
A man also has been indicted in the city's first murder of the year. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two Mahoning
DAVIS CUP TENNIS
DAVIS CUP TENNIS (At Boardman Tennis Center) Poland B & amp;L 21, Canfield Srs 15
Well-being of Iraqis justifies the war
Opinion: By TIM KANE HERITAGE FOUNDATION Is the war in Iraq worth it? Skeptics are confident the answer
Parents announce date for DeChellis, Flamisch wedding
Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Linda DeChellis and Todd Flamisch are being announced by their
NOTEBOOK | From Value City Arena
Up next: Ursuline (22-4) will meet Plain City Jonathan Alder (25-2) in the state final at 2 p.m. on
Turmeric was spice of life for this porky pet
Q. My pet potbellied pig (Bradford) was down for six weeks with a disk problem in his back. We tried
USA LOSES TO MEXICO
USA loses to Mexico Mexico beat Roger Clemens and the United States 2-1, eliminating the Americans
Wedding planned by JoAnn Vogrin and Robert Weber
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Plans for the forthcoming marriage of JoAnn Vogrin, 7723 Micawber Road, Warren, and
When habitual drunks drive, tragic results are inevitable
Editorial: The death of two young people in a senseless head-on collision is a tragedy. When the driver of the
Police get 4% raises in contract
The pact calls for the cops to pay a contribution toward health care. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Boston College needs 2OT for win over Pacific
No. 12 Montana overcame a sizable height disadvantage to upset No. 5 Nevada. ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Cup Biathlon Results
World Cup Biathlon Results By The Associated Press At Kontiolahti, Finland Thursday (penalty
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
Contractor change orders studied
The city is negotiating with two or three contractors. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Courtney Shivers and Marcus Rutledge, Youngstown, boy,
Last July, four armed East Side men who shot at officers and eluded a dragnet for six hours were
Last July, four armed East Side men who shot at officers and eluded a dragnet for six hours were
Matta knows Davidson is tough
The senior-laden Buckeyes haven't been shooting well. DAYTON (AP) -- The Ohio State Buckeyes have
Tennessee avoids big upset when Lofton's goal finds the basket
Winthrop was on the losing end of a 63-61 outcome. ASSOCIATED PRESS GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Dane
Could loss to Mexico be end for Clemens?
Team USA's elimination was a stunner. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Rog er Clemens was a loser in what
Pop punk band has high energy
A CD release party is scheduled for Saturday. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Watch
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND
MEN NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND At Dayton Tuesday Monmouth, N.J. 71, Hampton 49 WASHINGTON
BY HANH NGUYEN
By HANH NGUYEN ZAP2IT.COM AND KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MANDA BYNES MAY BE A self-described
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Golden Corral 500 Hampton, Ga. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 7
Probe to determine if Halliburton provided unsafe water to troops
The manager's report was incomplete and inaccurate, the company said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
Ursuline to play for state title
Ursuline to play for state title URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL'S Tiffani Miller, left, and Christina Danko
SURPLUS FOOD 03/18
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, food giveaway from 10 to 11
Rumors of death were greatly exaggerated
William E. Yeagley says he is not dead, no matter what Social Security says. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE
SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Cleveland126.667 Los Angeles96.600
2 people held in market theft
YOUNGSTOWN -- What started out as a simple retail theft at a grocery store ended up with more
LIKE MOMMY, LIKE BABY AT THE SAN DIEGO ZOO
Like mommy, like baby at the San Diego Zoo SAN DIEGO -- Jessica, a 25-year-old Western lowland
Clean up property, trustees tell owner
The owner's trial on animal cruelty charges is pending. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Today is Friday, March 17, the 76th day of 2006. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Today is Friday, March 17, the 76th day of 2006. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
NIT Creighton ruins Akron's invitation
The Zips finished 23-10. ASSOCIATED PRESS OMAHA, Neb. -- Anthony Tolliver scored 18 points and
Wisconsin-Milwaukee upsets Oklahoma in first round, 82-74
The Horizon League champions pulled off their third shocker in two years. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP)
McKelvey puts self in no-lose situation
Opinion: In his application for the Mahoning County administrator position, ex-Youngstown Mayor George
Man fails to show up for court appearance
The man failed to make a court appearance. By JOHN W GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Bookstore's inventory is meant to please customers
Opinion: Bookstore's inventory is meant to please customers EDITOR: The library would like to take this
YOUNGSTOWN Audit suggestions
A state audit of the city's finances includes 17 recommendations to improve its operations. Some of
Experts stress importance of counseling for victims
Many evacuees are experiencing depression and recurrent nightmares. CHICAGO (AP) -- When William
Manager, son charged in McDonald's theft
AUSTINTOWN -- A manager at a McDonald's on North Niles-Canfield Road and her son are charged in the
Officials go over plan for project
Some property owners are worried the city will exercise eminent domain. By NANCY TULLIS
Best Bets on TV Tonight
"Dr. Who" (9 p.m., Sci Fi Channel): The Time Lord has entered a new age. Christopher Eccleston
NCAA ROUNDUP | Other Jacksonville games
Florida 76, South Alabama 50 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Florida's latest attempt to survive the first
GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE ROUNDUP | Thursday's games
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Cliff Lee, an 18-game winner for Cleveland last season, was roughed up for