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Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Weathersfield Township trustee caucus, 10 a.m., township administration building.
Problems slowed the process of getting voting results
Some poll workers in Mahoning County weren't properly trained. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT Problems
Myers gets seventh win on 3-hitter for Howland
Mooney completed its first unbeaten season in the Steel Valley Conference. SALEM -- Ali Myers
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Best of Seven Series-First Round Eastern Conference New
Village projects to update water tower, repave roads
The chief plans to increase patrols to make the high school's Prom Week safer. By SEAN BARRON
Minuteman leaders begin 12-city tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Leaders of the Minuteman Project began a cross-country tour Wednesday to seek
To maintain a watch, keep it running
Dear Heloise: I have six nice wristwatches and wear them according to the clothes I wear each day. I
Springfield clinches share of ICL crown with 10-1 win
Dane Dobson and John Houser backed Jeremy Savaet and Todd Kibby. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Dane Dobson had
CHARGED IN RETAIL THEFT
Charged in retail theft NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Niles woman is accused of stealing more than $500
Rapper's assistant killed
CINCINNATI (AP) -- A member of the entourage of best-selling rapper T.I. was killed and three others
Schools ordered to turn over tape
The ruling says the school district has three days to turn over the tape. By ED RUNYAN
SIGNATURE EVENT 24-hour fun
Cancer survivors will be among the thousands participating in Relay for Life this year at the
Moussaoui will spend rest of his life in prison
The daughter of one Sept. 11 victim said the terrorist deserves to rot in jail. ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Boats carry ashore remains of 113 killed in plane crash
Relatives waited to hear word about IDs on the bodies. SOCHI, Russia (AP) -- Boats laden with
"The Contender: Latin Warriors" (9:30 p.m., ESPN): Showcasing serious competition in the boxing ring, this reality show picks up where last season finished, as champion Sergio Mora returns to defend
"The Contender: Latin Warriors" (9:30 p.m., ESPN): Showcasing serious competition in the boxing
Man killed during standoff with police
LAKEWOOD, Ohio (AP) -- A man accused of firing shots from a house in this Cleveland suburb was found
Rural museum to open
Rural museum to open MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum will
Club to induct four new members in hall of fame
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Road Runners Club will induct four new members in its hall of fame at its
Study: Global warming alters wind
The huge wind covers more than half the circumference of the Earth. NEW YORK (AP) -- An important
Wachovia defending champion is struggling
The 43-year-old Fijian is suffering his longest drought in seven years. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association Daily Playoffs FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 22
Plan to down trees has officials worried
A spokesman says the natural-gas transportation company will be selective. COLUMBUS (AP) -- State
Liberalism loses an intellectual forefather
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- John Kenneth Galbraith, the Harvard economist who died last week in his 98th year, has
Favorite Brother Derek to start from outside
The perceived front-runner landed the No. 18 post position. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- His role as
Bucco helps Lakeview retain lead
LaBrae needed eight innings to squeak past Liberty and stay on top. BROOKFIELD -- Brittney Bucco
Distrust could shatter fragile relationship
Dear Annie: I am 45 years old, married for 15 years, with three children. Last summer, I discovered
Lawrence commissioners expect final audit in Felasco's offices today
Commissioners intend to contact their bonding company for repayment. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Place in the sun
Place in the sun A SUNBATHER stakes out a quiet spot in Ormond Beach, Fla. The city is just north
725 workers receive layoff notices
The union continues to try to place workers in a jobs bank. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS
Tween tale is simple, funny and loose
Jimmy Buffett plays a marine biology teacher and sings on the soundtrack. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO
POSTAL SERVICE 'Forever' stamp in proposals
The independent Postal Rate Commission has to approve the plan first. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Not just
Justice Thomas does not mince words
Opinion: Over the years, there have been a number of books written about Supreme Court Justice Clarence
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Wednesday's notes
Softball: Freshman Kristen McDonnell, who went 2-for-3, tied the Youngstown State single-season home
Gubernatorial race gets national focus
Blackwell is the first black candidate to be nominated as Ohio governor. COLUMBUS (AP) -- National
Activist's addendum to lawsuit alleges city charter is invalid
The city contends it has home rule powers. YOUNGSTOWN -- Maggy Lorenzi, a community activist and a
'MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3'
'MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 3' Grade: B. Director: J.J. Abrams. Running time: 2 hours 6 minutes.
if you go
IF YOU GO What: The Black Clouds and Underdogs Tour, featuring headliners Fall Out Boy with
"Grandma Marr," a portrait painted by Dawn Marr of Andover, won Best of Show at the Hoyt Institute's annual art show.
"Grandma Marr," a portrait painted by Dawn Marr of Andover, won Best of Show at the Hoyt Institute's
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Daily playoffs Saturday, April 29 Edmonton 3, Detroit 2 New Jersey 4,
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Ron and Kimmy DeFabio, Boardman, girl, May 1. Kirk and Roxanne
Ex-councilman indicted
TOLEDO (AP) -- A former city councilman who resigned effective this week was indicted Wednesday on
Oh no, not safe streets!
Opinion: Scripps Howard: Hardy readers who ventured deep enough into the Sunday New York Times to reach page
Ballet Western Reserve and Friends of Riverside Gardens present "Enchanted Evening in the Gardens," an elegant fund-raiser. It starts at 7 p.m. in Mill Creek MetroParks D.D. and Velma Davis Education
Ballet Western Reserve and Friends of Riverside Gardens present "Enchanted Evening in the Gardens,"
PGA Tour Statistics
PGA Tour Statistics ThroughApril oring Average 1 Phil Mickelson, 691. 2, ngh, 69.51. 3, Jim
UPCOMING CONCERTS | Ticket information
Loretta Lynn, 7 p.m., June 10, Blossom Music Center; tickets are $29.75, $39.75 and $64.75, and go
PREP ROUNDUP
PREP ROUNDUP Wednesday's tournament games SOFTBALL Division I Canfield 16, Warren Harding 0
Provisional votes to decide race
The final results could take a month. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER Randy Pope
Expo center to welcome international circus
NILES -- The International All Star Circus is coming to Eastwood Expo Center on Monday. Showtimes
Slaying of clerk brings shock, grief
The robbery is similar to one at Advanced Auto Parts on April 18. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Delgado homer is clincher for Mets
The Pirates (8-21) have scored three runs or fewer in 15 of their past 17 games. NEW YORK (AP) --
Hamilton scores 40, Pistons take series
The Pistons will face the winner of the Cleveland-Washington series. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) --
Governor's race offers Ohioans a clear choice
Opinion: Republicans in Ohio made history Tuesday by nominating a black candidate to be their standardbearer
MEDICARE Responses to benefit questions criticized
Problems were also found with the government's Web site. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal investigators
Local auto parts supplier's sales, profits down
Growing demand for commercial vehicles worldwide is expected to help. HOWLAND -- Stoneridge, a
Penguins tune up with 3-2 win over Kent
YSU plays UIC this weekend. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NILES -- The Youngstown
Fly Away With a Good Book is the theme of Right to Read Week at Warren's Emerson Elementary. On Wednesday, community volunteers read to pupils on the front lawn of the school. Warren Fire Chief Ken
Fly Away With a Good Book is the theme of Right to Read Week at Warren's Emerson Elementary. On
"AMERICAN HAUNTING": A family in the early 1800s is terrorized by a supernatural presence. With Sissy Spacek and Donald Sutherland.
"AMERICAN HAUNTING": A family in the early 1800s is terrorized by a supernatural presence. With
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Kevin L. Green, post release CCA for five years. State v.
Distributors to stop selling nondiet sodas
No sodas will be sold in elementary and middle schools. NEW YORK (AP) -- School soda pop machines
Singer will showcase talent on famed stage
A send-off show will be held Wednesday. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER
Apple refuses to increase the cost of music downloads
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Songs at Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes Music Store will remain 99 cents per
Group uses filings to delay hearing, official says
The city hopes to go to trial by June or July. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
City is looking up, expert says
'Things were bleak,' the expert said when he studied Youngstown in 1999. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
'Enchanted Evening' at Fellows gardens
The fundraiser will benefit the ballet and Fellows Riverside Gardens. By L. CROW VINDICATOR
Poor story and special effects hinder 'Promise'
By CHRIS HEWITT ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS "The Promise" is one of those Chinese adventure/romances
Mission Impossible: Third better than the second
The cast could have been smaller. By CHRIS HEWITT ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS One scene in
Arena Football League
Arena Football League NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA z-Dallas1220.857799621
Hearing on liquor license to be held
CANFIELD -- A hearing on the Canfield School District's objection to a liquor license for
HAPPY MOTHERS Satisfaction guaranteed
According to a Shopzilla survey conducted March 30 to April 3, 2006, among 1,283 respondents: Half
"I don't know what was harder, having our loved ones jerked away from us after we'd been told they were alive, told there was a minor miscommunication ... or having to tell our five children."
Opinion: "I don't know what was harder, having our loved ones jerked away from us after we'd been told they
Youngstown man charged with trafficking in drugs
Police will be looking for the second man in the car. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
War carousel keeps spinning
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- What a strange time this is in our nation's beautiful capital. The tulips have been
Judicial officer presides
Judge Krichbaum wants lawyers to have faith in his magistrate. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR
STROKE AWARENESS Events planned
St. Elizabeth Health Center's Stroke Center has planned several events during May, stroke awareness
House fire and car crash keep fire crew busy
STRUTHERS -- An Elm Street resident was injured in a house fire, and a Youngstown man was taken to
Both vulnerable. East deals.
Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH A 10 7 4 2 A K 7 J 7 6 J 10 WEST EAST Q 9 6 5
Court rules against legal-aid service
One justice called for a definitive test to assure 'only those licensed to practice law' can do so
School officials vote to refinance bonds
GIRARD -- School officials have voted to refinance $3,370,000 in school improvement bonds in an
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES FRIDAY 7 P.M. 1st--PACE, FMNW200PS, $2,000, 1 MI Masquerade's Model,J
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA May 4 1935 -- Omaha, ridden by Willis Saunders, wins
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL LINESCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION II RAVENNA 15, SALEM 3
Authorities end probe in Ala. mad-cow case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government has given up trying to track the origins of an Alabama cow
Vein trouble gives opponents fodder
Officials had problems finding a vein during the execution Tuesday. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Defense
Relay for Life scheduled
American Cancer Society has scheduled this year's Relay for Life to raise funds to support its
Pistons move on
Pistons move on Richard Hamilton had a playoff-career high 40 points Wednesday night and the
PERMITS ISSUED
PERMITS ISSUED Wedgewood Management LLC, dba Wedgewood Shell, 1704 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown
BASEBALL
BASEBALL National League FLORIDA MARLINS--Claimed OF Joe Borchard off waivers from the Seattle
Ducks oust Flames
Anaheim advances to play Colorado in the second round. ASSOCIATED PRESS CALGARY, Alberta --
Under GOP, the rich get richer -- rest stay the same
Opinion: By PAUL C. CAMPOS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Over the past generation, much mainstream economic
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Winning entries will go on exhibit
The display is in conjunction with the art center's spring open house. THE VINDICATOR NEW
Who helped us? Why are our soldiers dying in Iraq?
Opinion: Who helped us? Why are our soldiers dying in Iraq? EDITOR: When we were attacked on 9/11, there
Suicide bomber kills police, recruits
Sunni Arabs are urged to join the police and military by U.S. and Iraqi officials. BAGHDAD, Iraq
Passage of levies good news to schools
The Champion levy failure will trigger $800,000 in cuts. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
NEARING COMPLETION
NEARING COMPLETION The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay Bridge is coming together, finally Workers
Tiger's father did whale of a job
Jack Nicklaus relates to the bond shared by Tiger and Earl. By DOUG FERGUSON AP GOLF WRITER
Big money awaits at Sharon Speedway
There will be a $50,000 bonus to any driver taking The $50,000 Challenge. SPECIAL TO THE
A way to kick nasal spray habit
Q. I have been using a nasal spray like Afrin for at least six years. I cannot break this cycle of
First lady sees nothing wrong with singing anthem in Spanish
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Laura Bush has a knack for making it known when she doesn't agree with her
WASHINGTON Report: Feds can't help during flu pandemic
The plan doesn't address all issues of a possible pandemic. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush's
MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Devil Rays 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Alex Rodriguez snapped an 0-for-
Bonds claims he's OK with MLB snub
No celebration is being planned for after his 715th homer. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Barry Bonds doesn't
Morning Line
MORNING LINE 132nd Kentucky Derby Field for Saturday's 132nd Kentucky Derby, with post position,
Select presents to suit her unique lifestyle
What she likes to do best should be considered when buying a gift. By ANNA WALLNER and KRISTINA
Local Sports Digest
AREA Mooney wins tennis title YOUNGSTOWN -- Cardinal Mooney's boys tennis team defeated Warren
Company's president objects to construction of waterlines
Aqua Ohio Inc. says the county can better spend money elsewhere. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Money Leaders
Money Leaders AUTO RACING NASCAR Nextel Cup Through May 1 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 1394.
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Mothers will appreciate self-indulgent gifts
Good gifts for Mother's Day are available at a variety of prices. By HELEN MALANI SCRIPPS HOWARD
Murder-solicitation count added to 1 teen's charges
A message about the rampage plans appeared on the Web site MySpace.com. COLUMBUS, Kan. (AP) -- One
71 people applying to be township administrator
The position was advertised on several online sites. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Officials consider seeking help to pass sales tax
The commissioners didn't discuss putting the issue on the November ballot. By D.A. WILKINSON
House OKs lobbying, ethics bill
Some Republicans thought the bill wasn't strong enough. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A divided House passed
Quake prompts warnings
Quake prompts warnings NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga -- A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck early today near the
Book deal canceled
Book deal canceled NEW YORK -- A Harvard University sophomore's debut novel has been permanently
Cavs win it in overtime
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- LeBron James has done it many times before,
Musician goes solo but keeps his day job
The band is looking to reach a wider audience with larger shows. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
Today is Thursday, May 4, the 124th day of 2006. There are 241 days left in the year. On this date in 1945, during World War II, German forces in the Netherlands, Denmark and northwest Germany agree
Opinion: Today is Thursday, May 4, the 124th day of 2006. There are 241 days left in the year. On this date
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Fine-Tune." Independent filmmaker looking to cast and shoot locally. Audition 10 a.m.-4
Register early, provost advises
Student government is OK with the summer classes plan, an officer said. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown
Mahoning and Trumbull winners face challenges
Editorial: For all the talk of change that is heard every election season, voters in Mahoning and Trumbull
Courteny Cochran, 16, left, of Youngstown, and lauren Fekete, 15, of Canfield, rehearse "Dance of the Harebell Fairies." They will perform in Ballet Western Reserve's Enchanted Evening at the Gardens
Courteny Cochran, 16, left, of Youngstown, and lauren Fekete, 15, of Canfield, rehearse "Dance of