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NIT ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

MEN South Carolina 65, Cincinnati 62 CINCINNATI -- Tre' Kelley's nine-point outburst early in


5-year levy size to hinge on cuts

School officials want an outside committee to review the finances. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Probe yields drugs, paraphernalia, cash, rifle

LAKE MILTON -- A six-month investigation by the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force resulted


PROFILE | Frankie Muniz Actor did more than stay alive

If there's anything to scream about for Muniz, it's finding the love of his life. By TERRY MORROW


National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.


NBA ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

Nets 86, Timberwolves 82 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Vince Carter and Richard Jefferson each scored


BY NANCY TULLIS

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER PULASKI, Pa. -- Go ahead. Have some coconut macaroons


Olmert stays firm on plan to withdraw

Olmert's plan follows that of ailing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Acting Prime


Surplus food

Surplus food Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Food


NCAA Men's Championships

NCAA Men's Championships At Atlanta 50 Freestyle 1, Cullen Jones, N. Carolina St., 19.18


Murray is money with game on line

He's already had two game-winning shots as Cleveland eyes the playoffs. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Flip


1 KILLED IN CRUISE SHIP FIRE

1 killed in cruise ship fire MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica -- A fire apparently started by a cigarette


Panel to help people get apprenticeships

Representatives of some area unions have been invited to the meeting. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Ohio BOYS BASKETBALL

Ohio BOYS BASKETBALL STATE SEMIFINALS THURSDAY'S RESULTS DIVISION III Cleve. VASJ 71,


Arena Football League

Arena Football League NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas710.875480378


VFW Post 3767 Auxiliary receives awards

YOUNGSTOWN -- A highlight of the Feb. 22 meeting of VFW Post 3767 Auxiliary was the presentation of


Driver gets an 'A' for diplomacy and tact

By MIKE HARRIS ASSOCIATED PRESS Bill Lester is everything that NASCAR could hope for in a


YSU

YSU Softball PITTSBURGH -- Despite two solid performances from the pitching staff and a 4-for-6


Think inside the box when spray painting

Dear Readers: Does a household project involve spray painting? Even though spray painting is quick


Investigation looks into peep holes found in walls at Trumbull agency

One restroom is used by staff; the other is used by staff and customers. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR


thursday's nba summaries

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES Nets 86, Timberwolves 82 MINNESOTA (82)--Davis 3-12 5-6 12, Garnett


Today is Friday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2006. There are 282 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Friday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2006. There are 282 days left in the year. On this date


SAT SCORING ERRORS Board takes hits for way officials handled mess

One score on the 2,400-point exam was off by 450 points. ASSOCIATED PRESS Another revelation


Danica Patrick is still at center of attention

She's now a veteran racer who is still searching for her first victory. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) --


Exhibit features work by three photographers

The photographers take different approaches to their art. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Cleveland to serve as backdrop for 'Spider-Man'

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Watch out for Spider-Man on the city's trademark Terminal Tower skyscraper. The


FLIP'S NO FLOP

Flip's no flop Flip Murray wasn't expected to help lead the Cavaliers into the playoffs when he


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James R. Johnstone, 25, of 45 Erskine Ave., Boardman, and


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Optioned INF Alejandro Machado to Pawtucket of the IL.


Children's hospital to get $20.6M gift

CLEVELAND (AP) -- An affiliated foundation whose only charitable cause is Rainbow Babies & amp;


Bribe taker has remarkably bad taste

Opinion: By PATT MORRISON LOS ANGELES TIMES It's not often you get a chance to mock a man's ethics and


North College Hill principal bans Ohio's Mr. Basketball

The junior did not make the trip with the team to Columbus. COLUMBUS (AP) -- O.J. Mayo, one of the


Music students to present recital Sunday

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present music students in a public recital


ATP-WTA Tour Nasdaq-100 Open

ATP-WTA Tour Nasdaq-100 Open At Key Biscayne, Fla. Singles--Men First Round Greg Rusedski,


Windham overwhelmed by Columbus Grove aces

South Webster and Villa Angela-St. Joseph also won semifinal games. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS --


FORMER 'WONDER YEARS' ACTOR TO BE A FATHER

Former 'Wonder Years' actor to be a father LOS ANGELES -- Fred Savage, perhaps best known for his


World Championships

World Championships At Calgary, Alberta Men Free Skate 1. Stephane Lambiel, Switz., 156.58


President Bush urges a civil discussion on the topic.

President Bush urges a civil discussion on the topic. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mexican-born Juan


Housing agency is out of business

Some are calling for a criminal probe into the group's activities. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


Bradley sunk by dunks: Memphis, Carney cruise

Carney scored 23 points as the Tigers ended Bradley's dreams 80-64. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) --


Duke, Redick upset by LSU

"Big Baby" Davis has the Tigers on the verge of the Final Four. ATLANTA (AP) -- No need for LSU


Benefit concert

Benefit concert AUSTINTOWN -- Rock For Kaleb, a benefit for 8-year-old Kaleb Stockton of


Girard pupils step back in time

Girard pupils step back in time PUPILS AT Girard Intermediate School took a 30-minute journey


Cost puts pupil ID card system on hold

The school board doesn't want to hire people to run the ID system. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Major Indoor Soccer League

Major Indoor Soccer League WLPct.GB x-St. Louis195.792-- x-Milwaukee178.6802 1/2


ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Food City 500 Bristol, Tenn. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3:30


South Range school board votes to call in improvement bonds

NORTH LIMA -- The South Range Board of Education is calling in the remainder of the district's


Penguins crush West Liberty 18-1

YSU had 21 hits, including eight for extra bases, in the home opener. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


County wants covered bridge work to resume

NEWTON FALLS -- Trumbull County will hire a lawyer to get the nearly $1 million renovation of the


"To me it shows how dangerously incompetent he is. 'Stay the course, mission accomplished, bring 'em

Opinion: "To me it shows how dangerously incompetent he is. 'Stay the course, mission accomplished, bring 'em


Council lifts ban on open burning

Council reduced the time required to retire for two police officers. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR


History presenter brings Harriet Tubman to life

The presentation was in honor of Women in History Month. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR


GRAPEFRUIT LEAGUE Thursday's games

Indians 1, Braves 1, 10 innings KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- John Thomson set aside questions about his


Deputies' doing transfers will add to cost, sheriff says

The sheriff said state law allows him to contract for the service. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR


Melting ice threatens coast cities

At the current warming rate, the Arctic will be 4 degrees higher by 2100. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Low-


The watchful eye is busy

Opinion: Dayton Daily News: Ohio is on a growing list of states that restrict where sex offenders are allowed


WHERE TO GO Fingerprinting

Electronic fingerprinting for civilians available at: MAHONING COUNTY District XI Area Agency on


Violence rages, but U.S. says it's confined

In a major military operation, forces captured 18 and found weapons caches. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Charges reduced; killer gets 10 years

The key witness has disappeared, the prosecutor's office said. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


A style all her own

The 'O.C.' star sees style as 'not being afraid to try new things.' By JESSICA YADEGARAN KNIGHT


East Ohio cuts April gas rates

East Ohio's rate is below what nonregulated gas marketers are charging. By DON SHILLING


Hearings to precede private sewer line projects

Property owners along Dobbins Road were assessed without input. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR


We'll learn how No. 127 made the jump to head of the class when everyone is under oath

Editorial: Various city officials have offered explanations as to why three applicants for the job of police


ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS Youngstown Branch of American Association of University Women will meet at 10 a.m.


ANNIE'S MAILBOX 'Chet' is rushing her into a relationship

Dear Annie: I have been seeing "Chet" for two months. I feel like he is rushing us. He has been over


MEN

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


BUS CRASH IN CHILE Victims lived, died together

The victims were part of a close-knit B'nai B'rith group on vacation. MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP)


Dellosso works to be featured in solo exhibition

SALEM -- Beginning Saturday and running through April 29, the Butler Institute of American Art Salem


'Sporadic' Woods seven back; Love, Furyk nab share of lead

Before shooting a 72, Tiger Woods was in California to visit his ailing father. PONTE VEDRA BEACH,


Bush team must develop plan for troop withdrawal

Opinion: Bush team must develop plan for troop withdrawal EDITOR: We have been in Iraq for three years


Civil War re-enactment group sets recruitment camp in W.Va.

CHESTER, W.Va. -- A Civil War re-enactment group will hold a boot camp for prospective members


NBA

NBA FavoritePointsUnderdog TORONTO5Minnesota Detroit31/2INDIANA PHILADELPHIA6Orlando


northfield rEsULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 13th--Stand Tall Mcgraw5.402.802.40 Russley Fame N


APPOINTEES Mahoning County CVB

Volunteers who will serve on the Mahoning County Convention & amp; Visitors Bureau and their


Fire damages house

Fire damages house YOUNGSTOWN -- A fire at 160 W. Boston Ave. probably started near the rear


Florida House passes bill to make high schoolers declare a major

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida House passed a bill Thursday that would make Florida the first


'South Park' creators kill off Chef character

Past dialogue was used to give voice to the character. NEW YORK (AP) -- Isaac Hayes' Chef


Hong Kong group hired to inspect cargo in Bahamas

A 1999 report noted the risk of smuggling by the same company. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In the


Katrina evacuees in third, fifth grades perform poorly in Texas exam

DALLAS (AP) -- Young Hurricane Katrina refugees living in Texas scored considerably worse on a


Performances worth hearing ... and seeing

Two compositions premiered at the performance. By JEROME K. STEPHENS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


New skipper stresses more consistent defense

Ex- Dodgers manager Jim Tracy emphasizes fundamentals. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Pittsburgh Pirates


Meeting tackles traffic jams on U.S. Route 224

One idea is an underpass beneath Market Street. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


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

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


Financier who stole $200 million gets 17 years in federal prison

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) -- A federal judge ordered a former financier Thursday to serve the same


Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH Q 10 5 3 A 10 9 4 7 Q 10 5 3 WEST EAST 8 4 J


& lt;B & gt;ASHMORE, & lt;/B & gt;Judith Ricks, of Zephyrhills,

& lt;B & gt;ASHMORE, & lt;/B & gt;Judith Ricks, of Zephyrhills, Fla.; Hodges Family


GM to close Cobalt plant for 1 week

A survey shows the Cobalt is exceeding quality expectations. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS


OTHER ACTION Handed up

A Mahoning County grand jury declined to indict Kathy Crescenzi on a charge of receiving stolen


Jameson eyes U.S. crown tonight

Eight Youngstown-area wrestlers are in the national tournament. PITTSBURGH -- Undefeated Tony


Students to seek changes in laws

Students from Champion and Kirtland were fatally injured in the crash. CHAMPION -- Students from


Woman faces accusation of pirating music

The RIAA works with Internet service providers to identify computer users. WARREN -- The music


YSU and its police negotiate contract

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University began contract negotiations with its police Thursday, but


West Sider is indicted on felony drug counts

One person is charged with taking funds from the United Way. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand


NCAA PREVIEW

NCAA PREVIEW Today's games NO. 1 VILLANOVA (27-4) vs. NO. 4 BOSTON COLLEGE (28-7) Time: 7:10


SCHEDULE | Nextel Cup

Feb. 19 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 26 -- Auto Club 500, Fontana,


Voices against violence sound off

Opinion: I recall her as a plump, upbeat middle-aged mom. I met her in India. She lived in a nice house and


NHL ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

Thrashers 6, Devils 5, OT ATLANTA -- Peter Bondra scored 1:03 into overtime to give Atlanta


Department ends fingerprinting service

The new technology is supposed to keep molesters away from kids. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


Moussaoui withheld the facts, former FBI agent says in court

Moussaoui is the only person in the United States charged in the Sept. 11 attacks. ALEXANDRIA, Va.


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Paul and Stephanie Campbell, Austintown,


Owner-driver has better start, so far

He has qualified for every race this year and is 19th in the points standings. By MIKE HARRIS


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Hubbard Board of Education, 5 p.m., 150 Hall Ave. XAGENDA runs daily. Items for


SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Cleveland158.652 Kansas City137.650 Los