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MRDD: Workshop wonders

This month marks MRDD Awareness. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Jason

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Distance may put close relationship out of reach

Dear Annie: Please help me deal with my self-centered mother. After my father died, Mom remarried

NCAA TOURNAMENT CLEVELAND REGIONAL

NCAA TOURNAMENT CLEVELAND REGIONAL First Round March 18 At Nashville, Tenn. North Carolina

Quick action spares lives in huge cyclone

Officials said they learned lessons from Hurricane Katrina. CAIRNS, Australia (AP) -- Metal roofs

Top-seeded Buckeyes romp

OSU rolled, 68-45, and faces Boston College next. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) -- Ohio State was too

HEALTH Unsafe imported items slip through the system

Some products from foreign countries contain poisonous substances. NEW YORK (AP) -- The poison

Connecticut holds off late rally by Wildcats

The top-seeded Huskies were pushed until the end of the game. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Advancing to

Luncheon, workshop to honor social workers

LIBERTY -- Karen Vadino, a Youngstown social worker, will present "Laughing: Just For The Health Of

Tagliabue to retire as commissioner of powerful league

Roger Goodell, the league's CEO, and Atlanta GM Rich McKay lead the candidates list. NEW YORK (AP)

BAY HILL RESULTS

BAY HILL RESULTS Sunday At Bay Hill Club and Lodge Orlando, Fla. Purse: $5.5 million

TRANSFERS

TRANSFERS Darla A. Miller dba McPub N Grub, 1666 Poland Ave., Youngstown, wine and certain

Q. Both vulnerable, you hold:

Q. Both vulnerable, you hold: A K Q 10 2 7 A K J 5 3 9 5 Partner opens the bidding with one

Try nail polish to keep backs of tack pins in their place

Dear Heloise: My daughter collects and wears a variety of tack pins, such as those sold at

Howland announces fixed natural-gas price

HOWLAND -- The township has announced a fixed price of $9.45 per thousand cubic feet of natural gas

NCAA WOMEN/STATE COLLEGE UConn starts slowly, then rolls past Coppin

Cleveland's Barbara Turner scored 23 points to lead the Huskies. ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE COLLEGE,

Flip Murray's strong fourth leads Cavaliers past Lakers

Kobe Bryant's 38 points weren't enough in Los Angeles' one-point loss. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Forget

U.S. SUPREME COURT Facing accusers at heart of case

A 2004 ruling ensured defendants' right to question accusers in court. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

Signs of life will protect homes from thieves

Dear Readers: Spring break is here, which means, for some of us, a much-needed spring vacation!

Are there movies in Valley's future?

These ambitious plans will take time to develop, one commissioner says. By DEBORA SHAULIS

Carmona excels during loss

The Yankees blanked the Indians, 2-0. ASSOCIATED PRESS TAMPA, Fla. -- Fausto Carmona's stock

Police arrest suspect in shooting of 2 men at housing complex

No one called police from the scene to report the shootings. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

IRAQ Bush is upbeat on war's progress

Representatives of Iraq's political parties established a Security Council. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

Artistic Expression: Tim O'Brien, 43, of Canfield colors a picture of Snoopy while on a break from work at the workshop. The workshop is part of the Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION: Tim O'Brien, 43, of Canfield colors a picture of Snoopy while on a break from

Columbiana County Common Pleas Court handles 3 sex-related cases

LISBON -- Three sex-related cases were handled or are being handled in Columbiana County Common

Charles and Camilla to tour Middle East, India

Charles and Camilla to tour Middle East, India LONDON -- Prince Charles and wife Camilla are to

YSU

YSU Baseball YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State's home opener, scheduled for today against Bowling

Marshalls Most Wanted

MARSHALS MOST WANTED Derrick D. Slocum The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the

GIRARD Officials study mayor's financial plan

Several things have to happen for the plan to work, city officials say. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

EXHIBITION BASEBALL AT A GLANCE

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Los Angeles116.647 Cleveland138.619

Penalty shot blanks Pens; Mellon Arena loses lights

The Blue Jackets lost, 4-3, to the Mighty Ducks. ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH -- Chad Kilger

These Patriots in middle of their own revolution

The school's basketball team has knocked off some biggies. FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) -- Don't know much

Web site to offer prices of surgeries

Health care costs could ease with better informed patients. DENVER (AP) -- As the Bush

Cyclone slams northeast coast area

Winds reached up to 180 mph, and 50,000 homes were without power. SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- A

Pros, cons of high-altitude life

The University of Kentucky has three 7-footers on campus. By AMY WILSON KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

CANFIELD

CANFIELD March 11 Drugs, drug paraphernalia: Police charged an 18-year-old Canfield man with

New space race: Companies vie to transport tourists

So far, three tourists have paid a reported $20 million each for a space trip. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

Drama in the theater lobby

Opinion: Drama in the theater lobby EDITOR: Recently I was at a movie theater and I saw two ladies who

"Prison Break" (8 p.m., Fox): Last fall, "Prison Break" arrested viewers with the saga of Lincoln

First year viewed as huge success around world

There are still plenty of kinks to be worked out before the next one in 2009. SAN DIEGO (AP) --

OSU, Pitt ousted from tournament

OSU, Pitt ousted from tournament OHIO STATE and Pittsburgh failed in their bids Sunday to advance

Lester gets learning experience at Atlanta

He was the first black driver to compete in 20 years. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Bill Lester was proud

U.S. wants new vote in Belarus election

MINSK, Belarus (AP) -- The United States called for a new vote and the European Union threatened

Districts seek ways to keep kids in school

An Indiana bill would require yearly reviews of student credits. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Stephan

Held without charges, man will go free

A federal appeals court ordered the Sri Lankan freed after four years. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- After

Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A 7 4 2 10 7 4 3 2 Q 6 A Q WEST EAST Q 10 5

Lawmakers debate vouchers, tax breaks in budget session

Schools in Youngstown would be affected if the eligibility expands. COLUMBUS (AP) -- An expansion

Heavy rains hit Texas

Heavy rains hit Texas DALLAS -- More than 5 inches of rain fell Sunday in parts of North Texas,

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas710.875480378

Buckeyes, Eagles set for rematch

The Buckeyes won the first meeting in overtime, 66-61. WEST LAFAYETTE. Ind. (AP) -- Jim Foster

Brookfield board making cuts that harm students

Opinion: Brookfield board making cuts that harm students EDITOR: After attending the Brookfield school

FIRST DAY OF SPRING BRINGS WINTRY WEATHER TO PLAINS

First day of spring brings wintry weather to Plains SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A powerful storm dumped

PIRATES Wilson's future still in question as season nears

After a career-best 2004 season, he finds himself on the team's bench this year. BRADENTON, Fla.

Hartford follows plan to the letter, beats Temple

The 11th-seeded Hawks won their first NCAA tournament game. ASSOCIATED PRESS TRENTON, N.J. --

Crucial games looming as regular season closes

BOARDMAN -- Though they are playing host to the North American Hockey League's Robertson Cup, the

Police: Troops executed 11

The U.S. military said the allegation against U.S. troops is 'highly unlikely.' KNIGHT RIDDER

'Small ball' takes on new meaning at some parks

Reducing seats to create demand is the goal for some struggling teams. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) --

IDES OF MARCH RESULTS AT NILES

Ides of March results At Niles Sunday 1 mile results PlaceAgeTime 1. Hunter Heinselman166:13

Landmark panel dies for lack of a second

Cortland residents will begin seeing a water rate increase in the June bill. By TIM YOVICH

Villanova repels No. 8 Arizona

The Wildcats' next test is fourth-seeded Boston College. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- With Rollie

Surplus food 3/22/06

Surplus food Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown. Food giveaway from 10

U.S. can ill afford to abandon Iraqis now

Opinion: By DONALD H. RUMSFELD WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Some have described the situation in Iraq as

VA-SJ routs Chanel for final four berth

Wheelersburg and Archbold also advanced to state. ASSOCIATED PRESS CANTON -- Ashen Ward scored

Agenda Wednesday March 22

Agenda Wednesday Campbell Charter Review Commission, 7, council chambers. Open to the public.

Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Struthers Committee for Better Education Levy, 6:30 p.m., Struthers Board of

"We attacked a country who never did anything to us."

"We attacked a country who never did anything to us." Al Zappala A Philadelphia resident and

Today is Tuesday, March 21, the 80th day of 2006. There are 285 days left in the year. On this date

The results reported for two spellers in Saturday's Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee were reversed.

Cooperative explains rate variations

NEWTON FALLS -- A representative from an electricity cooperative explained fluctuations in rates to

COLUMBUS -- The 2005-2006 Associated Press Division I boys All-Ohio high school basketball team,

SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES New Jersey 100, Dallas 89 Cleveland 96, L.A. Lakers 95 Atlanta 108, Orlando

$172M deal reached in insurance probe

DALLAS (AP) -- Zurich American Insurance Co. has agreed to pay nearly $172 million in a deal with

NCAA TOURNAMENT

NCAA TOURNAMENT OPENING ROUND Tuesday Monmouth, N.J. 71, Hampton 49 WASHINGTON REGIONAL

Is censure of Bush a realistic option?

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE Sen. Russ Feingold's call for the censure of President

2 decide to forgo flight school

Commissioner Tsagaris said he still wants to discuss a board reorganization. By ED RUNYAN

Who is really locked up in Gitmo?

Opinion: By TOM MALINOWSKI LOS ANGELES TIMES By now, just about every American ally in the world has said

When government is the answer

Opinion: By MOSHE ADLER LOS ANGELES TIMES The Pentagon's Defense Contract Audit Agency discovered that

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The Vindicator/William D. Lewis ART HONORS: Emilie Fritch, a fourth-grader at Champion Central

Video given as evidence of claims of U.S. shootings

In Cleveland on Monday, Bush explained his optimism about the war. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD,

NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Browns moves: Safety Chris Crocker was traded by the still-busy Cleveland Browns, who sent him to

SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES Miami 85, Chicago 84 Detroit 108, Charlotte 103 Denver 109, New Orleans 94

Man in Mahoning County Jail on weapons charges

YOUNGSTOWN -- A man who police said tossed a loaded handgun out of a car window on Fairgreen Avenue

Why Iran wants to talk

Opinion: Washington Post: It's easy to see the potential advantage to Iran of opening negotiations with the

5 receive awards for saving man's life

The group formed a human chain of survival. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Will casino businesses bring jobs?

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The three groups vying for the Pittsburgh slot machine license promise the casino

Tennessee, Parker dunk Army in tourney debut

Duke and George Washington also posted opening-round victories. ASSOCIATED PRESS NORFOLK, Va. --

U.S. still developing nuclear weapons

Opinion: By SANFORD GOTTLIEB BALTIMORE SUN Even as he was telling Iran not to produce nuclear weapons,

Foreign investments in U.S. continue to rise

Experts say efforts to limit foreign ownership could hurt our economy. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

Strangers in the Capitol

Opinion: Strangers in the Capitol Scripps Howard: Congress is such an overpowering presence in Washington

Battle goes on over law

Some are trying to add restrictions to a measure that would ease access. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A

BOYS ALL-STATE

Boys all-state The boys All-Ohio teams in Division I and Division II were announced Monday. C3.

13th-seeded Bradley stuns Pitt

The fifth-seeded Panthers were bounced, 72-66. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Bradley was all

BOYS PAIRINGS SET

Boys pairings set Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph routed Bedford Chanel to reach the Division

Report: GOP gave Blackwell funds

To override limits, donors gave money meant for Blackwell to local parties. CLEVELAND (AP) --

Meteorologist Koontz suffers a stroke

Meteorologist Koontz suffers a stroke YOUNGSTOWN -- WFMJ TV-21's weekend meteorologist was in

NBA

NBA FavoritePointsUnderdog Today WASHINGTON31/2New Jersey CHARLOTTE2Orlando Toronto1NEW

NCAA WOMEN'S ROUNDUP \ West Lafayette, Ind. games

Purdue 73, Missouri St. 52 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Aya Traore had 20 points and a career-high 11

Cheney attends event for candidate Blasdel

The event raised between $150,000 and $200,000. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER

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VICTORIAN PLAYERS Wacky spoof keeps up a hectic pace

The play pokes fun at British ladies' drama guilds. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT In

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey W. Bartlett, 58, of 9 D Hunters Woods Blvd., Canfield

East High School Class of January 1943 will hold its 63-year class reunion at 1 p.m. May 5 at

Pupils display their talent at Butler

Eighty young artists were honored at the show. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games

Nets 100, Mavericks 89 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Richard Jefferson scored 28 points as New Jersey

FDA bickers with cherry pickers

Health officials said science is the best source of information. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) --

EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey3728.569--6-4W-522-

Robotics team advances in competition

WARREN --The Warren G. Harding High School robotics team has qualified for regional competition

MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES PISTONS 91, HAWKS 84 ATLANTA (84) -- J.Smith 6-16 0-1 14, Harrington 10-

Marine Corps veteran among '06 inductees

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Tony Feldes, a retired Marine Corps

As U.S. aid dwindles, Spain picks up slack

Opinion: While the Bush administration is cutting back foreign aid to Latin America, Spain -- the "other"

President should put focus on Iraq

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- At this moment, one of the most dangerous since the Second World War, America's perils

Calendar photo revives memories of Korean War

The Coitsville man received the Purple Heart during his service in Korea. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Mayor asks for two staff posts

Council will also consider filling a job that has been vacant. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL

Intersection opens

Intersection opens HOWLAND -- Howland Wilson Road at state Route 82 in Howland Township is now

Jenkins receives 15 years to life

Most people convicted of murder spend 20 to 21 years in prison, a prosecutor said. By ED RUNYAN

Memphis can check one more off its list

The Tigers next face 13th-seeded Bradley. DALLAS (AP) -- The Memphis Tigers can check a few more

SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 96, LAKERS 95 L.A. LAKERS (95) -- Cook 2-6 0-0 4, Odom 9-15 5-7

TODAY

TODAY 3:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Arena football: "AFL Weekly." 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: NIT.

Angels for Animals partnership ties with dog neutering program

Mahoning will be only the sixth county in Ohio to launch such a program. By DEBORA SHAULIS

Flirtation is crossing the line

Dear Annie: I am a small-business owner and have been married for over 10 years. In the past few

Heating help application deadline extended

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The application deadline for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program has

Tar Heels knocked out early

George Mason upset North Carolina, 65-60. DAYTON (AP) -- Michigan State? Gone. Defending national

SUPREME COURT Latest decisions

Highlights of actions taken Monday by the Supreme Court. The justices: Refused to consider tossing

Mayor unveils proposal for rebuilding city

The mayor's plan counters unpopular proposals by a city panel and the state. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --

Penguins pump to improve

YOUNGSTOWN -- One of the reasons for the success of the Youngstown State football program has been

SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL Westminster College 7, Otterbein 2 -- Junior pitcher Jennifer Pancake (Boardman) recorded

To end senseless war, U.S. needs new strategy

Opinion: By Sen. EDWARD M. KENNEDY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Three years ago, we began the war in Iraq,

Army specialist tells his story

Surviving a blast in Iraq didn't bring down a 22-year-old's spirit. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- U.S. Army

ReadyAir reports filing Ch. 11 bankruptcy

The company was dissatisfied with the common pleas court's decision. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Court Activity

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Tammy McNee, 5039 Latta Road, East Palestine, vs.

Residents urged to attend session on electricity

The city's power cooperative wants to help residents conserve and better use electricity. By NANCY

Champion man gets 5 years in accident involving cyclist

Judge Kontos said the drunken driver's actions are similar to firing a gun into a crowd. By ED

Sizemore already penciled in at top

After a banner first year in the majors he'll lead off and play center field. WINTER HAVEN, Fla.

YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY Season to include guest conductors

The orchestra will unveil a new Steinway piano during the opening concert. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

ITALY

Opinion: ITALY Corriere della Sera, Milan, March 14: The last few decades, as well as featuring many

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Jeff and Amanda Howell, Austintown, girl, March 18.

Pittsnogle powers Mountaineers

The sixth seed moves on to play Texas in Atlanta. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Jerry West's teams

Plea agreement is back in place for city man

YOUNGSTOWN -- William Aponte's plea agreement is back in place now that he is cooperating with

We're another day older and deeper in debt -- do the math

Editorial: Nine trillion dollars. That's what Congress has approved as the new debt ceiling for the U.S.

The future is brighter for Buckeyes

They lose four starters, but have the nation's top recruiting class. COLUMBUS (AP) -- For a

PITTSBURGH Pitt's disappointing defeat follows surprising success

After overachieving all season, the Panthers underachieved in the tournament. PITTSBURGH -- Point

BASEBALL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Red Sox-Reds trade: Wily Mo Pena has amazing power, when he makes contact. Bronson Arroyo has shown

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church Camen Sylva Auxiliary, 626 Wick Ave., will hold a

Buckeyes bounced

DAYTON (AP) -- It's hard enough for John Thompson III to follow in the footsteps of his famous

Mount Notre Dame wallops Solon, 56-36

A freshman's strong game led the Cincinnati school to another title. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Kendall

Talks turn to GM's taking retiree costs

DETROIT FREE PRESS DETROIT -- Many of the thousands of Delphi Corp. workers who are expected to

Calmer Abrams leads Longhorns to Sweet 16

Texas dismissed North Carolina State, 75-54. DALLAS (AP) -- A.J. Abrams certainly got over those

Fortune drops out of Ohio House race

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The candidate who had the most

PIRATES Duckworth contends for a pitching berth

He pitched five scoreless innings in a 2-2 tie with Tampa Bay on Monday. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Just Me (Perez)34.6012.605.00 Lil' Joe (Parker)4.402.80

Christian earns spot on CHL all-star team

He is also one of six finalists for the league's MVP award to be named Friday. YOUNGSTOWN --

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Warren Recreation Association -- is accepting teams. Call (330) 889-3233. BB Rooners --

TRUMP, 3RD WIFE WELCOME BABY BOY

Trump, 3rd wife welcome baby boy NEW YORK -- Donald Trump has a new apprentice. Trump's wife,

ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games

Lightning 5, Islanders 2 TAMPA, Fla. -- Ruslan Fedotenko scored a tie-breaking goal midway through

Student government rejects fee

The issue of a fee for capital improvements could come up again in the fall. By HAROLD GWIN

Today is Monday, March 20, the 79th day of 2006. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives

Opinion: Today is Monday, March 20, the 79th day of 2006. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives

Area captain has big hopes for new gym

Renovations are 75 percent complete, the captain says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Fuller, Wallace, Jesko, Kershaw among choices

McKinley's Raymar Morgan and Dayton Dunbar's Daequan Cook grabbed the spotlight. VINDICATOR

Ursuline's Grant named to all-tournament team

Plain City's Lauren Prochaska was selected as Div. III's outstanding player. COLUMBUS (AP) --

NASCAR NEXTEL GOLDEN CORRAL 500

NASCAR NEXTEL GOLDEN CORRAL 500 Monday's results At Atlanta Motor Speedway Hampton, Ga. Lap

"This could be the beginning of a major breakthrough, ending more than 21/2 decades of estrangement

Opinion: "This could be the beginning of a major breakthrough, ending more than 21/2 decades of estrangement

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