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Dems nominate Hagan in 60th-District contest
State Rep. Sylvester D. Patton Jr. of Youngstown was term-limited. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
Teacher involves families in pupils' creativity
Sandra Ciminero encourages her pupils to think like Leonardo da Vinci. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
Supporters offer up advice
Dear Annie: I want to respond to "Done," the never-married, 42-year-old academic woman who thinks
THIEVES WITH LONG ARMS
Thieves with long arms YOUNGSTOWN -- Banking transactions from Istanbul, Turkey, were fraudulently
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Warren Recreation Association -- is accepting teams. Call (330) 889-3233. Youngstown
Police union files charge of unfair-labor practice
A sick leave retirement buyback provision is at issue. COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Patrolmen's Benevolent
Director defends FBI in front of lawmakers
The bureau has tightened rules for dealing with informants, Mueller said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- FBI
Sabres thump Flyers to win series
The Sabres gained the Eastern semifinals for the first time in five years. ASSOCIATED PRESS
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND April 23 Vandalism: A
HOW HE SEES IT Cities will lose under Bush's budget
Opinion: This week or next, Members of Congress may again take up debate on the federal government's Fiscal
JACOBS FIELD Tribe celebrates C.C.'s return
Cleveland backed their ace pitcher with a 7-1 win over the White Sox. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Excuse
Baffert has three horses set Saturday
The famed trainer is seeking his fourth victory in the Run for the Roses. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --
Indians games too pricey, cable official tells council
COLUMBIANA -- Mayor Lowell Schloneger wants Columbiana area residents to know it's not council's
PREP ROUNDUP Tuesday's tournament games
BASEBALL Division II Wilson 12, Chaney 1 YOUNGSTOWN -- Victor Cardarelli's bases-loaded double
Warren school renewal, CSB levies are OK'd
Warren schools will be able to support the student programs, the superintendent says. By TIM
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS Through May 1 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 1394. 2, Matt Kenseth, 1373.
PREP BASEBALL South Range repels Jackson-Milton
The Bluejays rallied twice before the Raiders won it in the sixth inning. NORTH JACKSON -- The
FIRST LADY'S VISIT Teachers express concerns to Bush
Tests need to be rewritten for specific children, the teachers said. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Five
COMPLETE TABULATIONS: Unofficial voting results for races and issues on the ballot in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. A5
COMPLETE TABULATIONS: Unofficial voting results for races and issues on the ballot in Mahoning,
COLLEGE TRACK Liberty's White has top MAC sprint time
She recently ran an 11.58 100 meters for Bowling Green. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
PARAMOUNT THEATER Buyer visualizes performing-arts center in long-neglected historical building
The new owner plans to create a performance hall and movie theater. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Convict who brutalized woman to get resentencing hearing
WARREN -- A second Trumbull County convict will get a new sentencing hearing because of rulings in
Boy charged in rape of girl in Boardman
BOARDMAN -- A 14-year-old township boy was charged with raping a 14-year-old girl at a South Avenue
Historical highlights of the Paramount Theater:
Historical highlights of the Paramount Theater: 1918: Liberty Theater built after the Excelsior
PBA SENIOR TOUR CHILLICOTHE OPEN
PBA SENIOR TOUR CHILLICOTHE OPEN Tuesday At Chillicothe, Ohio ROUND OF 24 (Round of 32
Fugitive is caught in traffic arrest
Police said the fugitive ran because he'd seen his photo in the newspaper. YOUNGSTOWN -- "Fugitive
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston1511.577--4-6W-17-48-70-0 New
30TH NAHL ROBERTSON CUP Championship tournament
Here is the schedule for the 30th North American Hockey League Robertson Cup championship tournament
OHIO New state law requires clergy to report abuse
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov. Bob Taft signed into law Tuesday a bill that adds the state's clergy to
ROBERTSON CUP Phantoms hosts for NAHL banquet
The banquet will be a prelude to the league championship tournament. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning
Don't let asparagus intimidate you
Dear Readers: Many people consider asparagus a & quot;luxury & quot; vegetable, but it's
Dems, GOP unite to push renewal
The House is expected to OK the measure by Memorial Day. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bilingual interpreters
Shot by Vince Carter helps clinch victory
The Pacers are on the brink of elimination. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The Nets got great
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION II WILSON 12, CHANEY 1
Today is Wednesday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2006. There are 242 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2006. There are 242 days left in the year. On this date
Police investigate shooting death at East Side business
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are investigating the shooting death of a 52-year-old male employee of Auto
THE GO-GO'S Bassist loves music, touring
Kathy Valentine did her solo album with a little help from her friends. By JOHN BENSON
3 city men are held in robbery of women
Hotel employees reported the three men were trying to get into the locked lobby. BOARDMAN --
Construction to begin Monday
The project will benefit Brookfield, Vienna, Liberty and Hubbard townships. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 22
Write-in Wilson wins, will take on Blasdel
The Republican primary went to an East Liverpool state rep. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Winning Mega Millions ticket filed
CINCINNATI (AP) -- The winning ticket in a Mega Millions jackpot potentially worth $265 million was
Top Democrat says he is considering filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate's top Democrat on Tuesday said he is considering a filibuster of two
County to revise procedures for documenting expenses
MERCER, Pa. -- Procedures for documenting county employee travel expenses are being revised after
Commissioner wins decisively over ex-mayor
Ludt isn't taking his challenger in the November election lightly. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Thursday At Aladdin Resort, Las Vegas (ESPN), Sergio Mora,
HOW HE SEES IT There's no defense for this tort insanity
Opinion: By SEBASTIAN MALLABY WASHINGTON POST Team Bush could use some fresh domestic policy. Its talk of
Audit report finds against official
The D.A. does not expect to file any legal action against the commissioner. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Man charged with abusing grandson, 4
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) -- Authorities allege a man disciplined his grandson by rubbing the 4-year-old's
ELECTRONIC VOTING Minor glitches reported in Ohio
Machines in Cuyahoga County were not ready in time for poll opening. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Tardy
COLLEGE BASEBALL Mang emerges as a top pitcher in rookie season at Mercyhurst
The Fitch High graduate led the Lakers in earned run average with 1.45. By JOHN KOVACH
Leader repeats threat to Israel
Iran's war games were held early to try to intimidate the U.S. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's first
IRAQ President notes change in insurgents' war aims
The right government will end terrorism, the Iraqi president said. WASHINGTON POST BAGHDAD, Iraq
"The Family Stone": In her first major role since "Sex and the City," Sarah Jessica Parker leads the cast as an uptight businesswoman whose fianc & eacute;'s laid-back kinfolk take an
"The Family Stone": In her first major role since "Sex and the City," Sarah Jessica Parker leads the
Fuda likely winner among Democrats
The Niles councilman said voters told him that working cooperatively is important. By ED RUNYAN
CAL THOMAS Republicans are running on empty
Opinion: So it has come to this: A group of Senate Republicans has proposed $100 rebates to low-income people
Mexican president to sign drug decriminalization bill
Mexican president to sign drug decriminalization bill MEXICO CITY -- Mexican President Vicente Fox
Victim of hit-run plans to return to school
Annie Lee can communicate and move her wheelchair. HOWLAND -- Annie Lee, a 12-year-old girl left a
Taiwan diplomat to speak at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN -- David Tawei Lee, scholar, diplomat and currently Taiwan's representative to the United
HOW HE SEES IT Taliban issues warning to Afghanistan enemy
Opinion: By BORHAN YOUNUS INSTITUTE FOR WAR & amp; PEACE REPORTING ANDAR, Afghanistan -- The streets
Vindicator file photo, 1929
Vindicator file photo, 1929 STAR-STUDDED DEBUT: This file photo shows the former Liberty Theater
Duke continues to rule over Cubs
The young Pittsburgh pitcher stopped Chicago for the fourth time, 8-0. CHICAGO (AP) -- Zach Duke's
More scrutiny for author
More scrutiny for author BOSTON -- A Harvard sophomore's novel, pulled from the market last week
TRUDY RUBIN Iraq's new leader will face trying times
Opinion: Iraq finally has a prime minister-designate, Nouri Kamal al-Maliki, but what does that mean? His
Government plans to take control over other sectors
The government also plans to crack down on foreign timber companies. LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) --
GOP reaches agreement on extending tax cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Majority Republicans have reached agreement in principle on legislation to extend
Official confirms capture of terrorist
He was captured in Pakistan in November 2005. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- A top al-Qaida strategist
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Kathy Valentine. When: 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Where: Beachland Ballroom, 15711
Snowfall was a little less than average
The snowfall in March was considerably less than average for the month. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Best-selling author, television host dies
He was the host of 'Wall $treet Week' for 32 years. HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Louis Rukeyser, a
YSU NOTES Recent results
BASEBALL Rainout: Tuesday's baseball game between Youngstown State and Ohio University was
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 7, N.Y. Yankees 3 Detroit 3, Kansas City 2 Toronto 9,
BOXING K.O. Drugs tourney slated at Struthers
A record number of boxers will be competing beginning Thursday. STRUTHERS -- The 2006 K.O. Drugs
MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 10, Angels 3 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jason Kendall charged the mound and
Seniors win cash to use for college
Attentiveness and hard work are keys to academic success, scholars say. Seniors from high schools
WORLD GOLF RANKING
WORLD GOLF RANKING Through April 30 1. Tiger WoodsUSA17.33 2. Phil MickelsonUSA9.77 3.
High gasoline prices have a bright side
High gasoline prices have a bright side PRICES approaching $4 a gallon are listed at a Shell
Seasonal offering
Seasonal offering ORRVILLE -- Smith Dairy Products Company is offeringa new seasonal flavor,
COLLEGE GOLF YSU teams finish second at Horizon tournaments
Senior Nate Komsa led the Penguins to their best finish in the event. CARMEL, Ind. -- The
Problems with electronic machines cause several glitches and delays
Poll workers failed to close voting machines correctly, delaying results for hours. Changes in
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Friday, April 21 Ottawa 4, Tampa
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PREP TRACK Hiznay happy to be running again
The Poland senior had to work hard to overcome a serious injury. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS
Strickland moves on to face Blackwell in gubernatorial race
A Liberty state senator won the Democratic attorney general primary. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Contract is reached in the Salem schools
SALEM -- The Salem Board of Education and its nonteaching workers have agreed to a new four-year
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
BASEBALL PONY (13-14) Austintown Paper Center 10, Struthers Gridiron 0 -- Danny Costello pitched a
K.O. DRUGS HIGH SCHOOL BOXING Tournament schedule
UNDERCLASS DIVISION Flyweight: Sergio Cabrera (Sharon) vs. Justin Bennett (Harding)
Voters support levies in two school districts
Struthers officials hope levy passage will ease a fiscal emergency. YOUNGSTOWN -- School levies in
REGULAR SEASON SOFTBALL Bensing pitches Lakeview past Girard, 8-0
She had a two-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts in the TAC contest. CORTLAND -- Abbey Bensing pitched
PREP TRACK Rayen boys and girls win City titles
Chaney's Latalia Jones won the 100, 200 and 400 races. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Man gets 6 years for robbery, assault
WARREN -- A 22-year-old city man has pleaded guilty to three felony charges in a robbery and has
Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Jimmie R. and Debbi Jo Sanders, North Lima, girl,
Trapp gets another chance to claim 11th District seat
Mary Jane Trapp out-distanced her opponent by a large margin for the appellate seat. WARREN --
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH Q 6 4 2 A 3 J 6 4 K 6 4 2 WEST EAST K 3 A
TOLEDO MURDER CASE Difficulty finding vein delays killer's execution
Officials suspected the condemned man's longtime drug in the vein problem. LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP)
Errors, discrepancies delay results
Incomplete results indicated that voters were generous with issues. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
Democrats upbeat on chances in Nov.
Democrats can't count on Republican bashing alone to regain power, a spokesman said. By JEFF
Groups uniting push for slot machines
CLEVELAND (AP) -- A group that wants to put slot machines at Ohio's horse racetracks has decided to
U.N. reforms needed
Kansas City Star: A big reason the United Nations is so ineffective is its overly broad diffusion of
Franken is likely Dem pick for judge
Don't count Chris Sammarone out of future elections. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
District attorney wins amid shadow of Duke lacrosse case
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- The district attorney prosecuting two Duke University athletes on rape charges
NBA Playoffs
NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Best of Seven Series-First Round Eastern Conference
Stir up something special
Get out the whisk. Plan on spending some quality time this spring, in the kitchen. It's worth it.
High school boxing set
High school boxing set The 2006 K.O. Drugs Boxing Tournament begins Thursday at the Struthers
James' teammates not helping enough
His scoring average is more than the next three Cavaliers' averages combined. CLEVELAND (AP) --