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General Motors CEO says strike is bad idea

GM has plans for a lot more restructuring, the chairman said. DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp.

THURSDAY

THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a

Officials waive penalties for low-income seniors

The Bush administration opposes extending the deadline for everyone. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Soldier husband expresses doubts

Dear Annie: I am a 21-year-old mother-to-be, and my husband and I are currently separated by our

Measure restricts protests at military funerals

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House voted Tuesday to restrict demonstrations at military funerals, a

MLB ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 14, Yankees 3 NEW YORK -- Josh Beckett walked off the mound at Yankee

Christian youth event features Ray McElroy

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Increase the Peace committee is inviting all pupils in seventh through 12th grades

TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games

BASEBALL (DIVISION II) Canfield 12, Wilson 1 YOUNGSTOWN -- C.J. Morris had three hits and two

Cavs respond too late, but show they can play against Pistons

Detroit's 97-91 win Tuesday was better than the series' first night. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) --

Officials mull issues about how jail is run

City residents already support the jail through taxes, a municipal judge says. By DEBORA SHAULIS

BASEBALL LINESCORES TUESDAY TOURNAMENT CANFIELD 12, WILSON 1

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TRACK AND FIELD Lakeview High boys, girls sweep TAC championships

Liberty's Fitzgerald Edwards was involved in three wins. CORTLAND -- The Lakeview High boys and

The board took the following action Tuesday:

The board took the following action Tuesday: Approved $25,070 for liability insurance for the

Warner plans to use peer-to-peer method

The company is looking to fight piracy of its product. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Warner Bros. will

Domestic relations judge for 24 years

There was no talking in Judge Leskovyansky's court, a colleague recalls. YOUNGSTOWN -- He was

It's fresh, it's simple, it's pefect for mother

Easy as pie? You're kidding. This is easier. ASSOCIATED PRESS HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Looking to

Bill would give mourners a buffer zone

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER State Rep. John Boccieri, an Air Force Reserve

A LOOK AHEAD

A look ahead A preview of the eight teams in the Horizon League softball tournament, which begins

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Saturday, April 22

At A Glance | Horizon League softball tournament

A look at the teams in the Horizon League softball tournament, in order of seeding: NO. 1

Loan for ball tourney expected to strike out

One commissioner said financial information for the loan isn't strong enough. By ED RUNYAN

'Judge Joe Brown' features local woman, man

VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT Two Youngstowners will settle their dispute on a Thursday episode of

WTA TOUR QATAR TELECOM GERMAN OPEN

WTA TOUR QATAR TELECOM GERMAN OPEN Tuesday At LTTC Rot-Weiss Berlin Purse: $1.34 million

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Surrender All (Brinkley)10.604.802.80 Daddy Dick

State audit faults asset records

A special education director had to pay the district $237. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

CIA nominee addresses concerns from lawmakers

CIA nominee addresses concerns from lawmakers WASHINGTON -- President Bush's CIA nominee, Gen.

"How much longer will the blood of the innocent men, women and children be spilled on the streets,

Opinion: "How much longer will the blood of the innocent men, women and children be spilled on the streets,

Hey fans, Scrappers' ticket prices will stay the same

Ticket prices for the Scrappers' eighth season will range from $5 to $8. By JOHN BASSETTI

Bonds' early at-bats don't amount to much

The 41-year-old returned to the Giants' lineup for the opener of a series against the Chicago Cubs.

Kennedy has loyal electorate

Opinion: Unlikely that many of his fellow members of Congress envy Rep. Patrick Kennedy, the young -- 38 --

Officials to discuss Leedsworld tax abatement

A county planner says he's pretty sure Leedsworld has decided on Warren. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Furnace upgrade to begin

The new furnace will reduce fuel use by 37.5 percent per ton produced. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

IUE lawyer: We aren't the UAW

Union and company lawyers argued about Delphi's labor contracts. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

Fourteen Mahoning County school districts offer lunches for free or a reduced rate, and many provide free breakfasts for their pupils. The number of elementary, junior high and high school pupils who

Fourteen Mahoning County school districts offer lunches for free or a reduced rate, and many provide

Letter shows extent of the rift between United States, Iran

U.S. officials dismissed the Iranian president's letter. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR ISTANBUL,

CROSS-COUNTRY TREK Journey coming to an end

The obese man said he was naive about how long the trip would take. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

Militants agree to end violence

The U.S. agreed to support a humanitarian aid program for Palestinians. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP)

BASEBALL Keller, O'Brien spark Boardman's 4-3 win

Howland, Western Reserve and Springfield won league contests. BOARDMAN -- Corey Keller had the big

WHO DOESN'T LOVE A FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE?

Who doesn't love a fresh strawberry pie? By GWEN SCHOEN SCRIPPS HOWARD There is more than one

Writers may get more jail time than others

Two San Francisco Chronicle writers say they are not going to talk. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Five

Board renews contract

ESC is renting space at the former Gordon James Career Center. HOWLAND -- The Trumbull County

2 people suffer injuries in home invasion

The man alleged to be a home intruder is in critical condition after being shot. By TIM YOVICH

High technology having profound effect on Ireland

Opinion: By PETER VAN STORY PROVIDENCE JOURNAL DUBLIN, Ireland -- To say that my arrival in Ireland, in

Strickland proposes college tuition help

The candidate wants the state to contribute to college savings accounts. By DAVID SKOLNICK

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY \ Lucille M. Hermes

Born: May 10, 1906, in Fargo, N.D. Address: Lived in Youngstown until moving to Blackburn Home in

Canfield regroups behind Bettura, 8-1

Liz Maher and Jenna Medina combined to pitch a no-hitter for Poland's 7-0 win. CANFIELD -- One day

Lucrative pacts mean upgrade

RTI's Airbus contract could generate $800 million in revenue in 10 years. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Security Council to give Iran choice between incentives, sanctions

Despite the offer, a strong message still needs to be sent, a U.S. official said. UNITED NATIONS

BASEBALL

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

"America's Next Top Model" (8 p.m., UPN): The four remaining contenders on "America's Next Top

Energy crisis has been building for years

Opinion: By JIM WRIGHT KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS When President Carter called the energy crisis of l979 a

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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SCHEDULE NAHL Robertson Cup

TODAY Game 1 -- Cleveland vs. Bozeman, 2 p.m. Game 2 -- Southern Minnesota vs. Texas, 7:30 p.m.

Officials want SS numbers off documents

Legislators sent the governor a measure to remove Social Security numbers. By ED RUNYAN

Relay for Life starts Friday

About 145 teams with 10 to 15 members each are expected to participate. By DENISE DICK

TODAY

TODAY 2 p.m. (STO) (WKBN-AM 570) Baseball: Indians at Royals. 4:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) "NBA Action."

Police: Felon had gun

Police: Felon had gun YOUNGSTOWN -- A gun was found in the car of a man on probation for robbery

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: May 3 Theft: A man in the 6900 block of

AMERICAN LEAGUE ROYALS 10, INDIANS 7

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Lessons from mother are remembered in hearty dish

Fresh foods always have an allure all their own. By JOE GRAY CHICAGO TRIBUNE My Italian-born

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Joshua and Katie Soltis, Youngstown, boy, May 8. Brent and

Date for hearing on PUD has been changed

CANFIELD -- The meeting date has been changed for a public hearing on a controversial planned unit

Puerto Rican residents deserve better than they got

Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: When a partial government shutdown in the United States more than 10 years ago

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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HOMELAND SECURITY Scientists work on scanners to detect nuclear weapons

One of the obstacles is preventing false alarms. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE The recent cancellation

Salem's tourism board gets reorganized

SALEM -- Councilman Justin Palmer will retool a proposed ordinance to clarify the duties of the

A hard-working, loyal coach is treated badly in LaBrae

Opinion: A hard-working, loyal coach is treated badly in LaBrae EDITOR: I am writing to express my

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Duane B. Weingartner III, 21, of 7059 West Blvd. #195,

AMERICAN LEAGUE

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Band does its own thing

Singer Matt Shadow says his band wants a career like Iron Maiden's. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Griffith quits for Lake Co. job

BOARDMAN -- Christina M. Griffith, deputy administrator since 2004 and acting administrator since

Deadline to file for Medicare prescription program should be extended

Editorial: The Medicare prescription drug program was flawed from its inception. Key portions were designed to

34 bouts are on tap in K.O. Drugs meet

There will be 29 high schools represented at Struthers Fieldhouse. STRUTHERS -- The K.O. Drugs

Assistant in zoning gets suspended

Trustees voted unanimously for the suspension. AUSTINTOWN -- The township's assistant zoning

POLITICAL CHALLENGE: Fitch senior Nathan Hudzik questions Strickland about funding new education programs.

POLITICAL CHALLENGE: Fitch senior Nathan Hudzik questions Strickland about funding new education

Pupils use land lab as learning center

Kids will be visiting the land lab the rest of this month. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Avenged Sevenfold and Coheed & amp; Cambria with 18 Visions. When: 7 p.m.

Today is Wednesday, May 10, the 130th day of 2006. There are 235 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, May 10, the 130th day of 2006. There are 235 days left in the year. On this date

ON THE CARD | K.O. Drugs tournament schedule

UNDERCLASS DIVISION Featherweight -- Drew Duff (Canfield) vs. Jordan Johnson (Fitch) Super

Tiger settles over yacht

Tiger settles over yacht FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Tiger Woods has settled a privacy-rights lawsuit

Taking steps to keep your freezer operating

Dear Readers: When you bring frozen food home from the supermarket, it's important to make sure your

School officials' help needed to end area children's hunger

Some 82 percent of city students qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. By SEAN BARRON

Board increases size for 5 schools

The program is still more than $7 million below original estimates. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Friday, April 21 Ottawa 4, Tampa

Lupul's four goals power Ducks

The Avalanche lost at home to fall behind 3-0 in their series. DENVER (AP) -- Even though Ilya

School remains closed after part of ceiling collapsed

The district had to test for asbestos before repairs could begin. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR

$250,000 state grant to be used to build materials recovery facility

The county hopes to receive fees on recyclable materials collected here. By DEBORA SHAULIS

LOCAL

LOCAL PAC baseball WASHINGTON, Pa. -- Washington & amp; Jefferson College will play host to

Proposal to split Iraq is a problem

Opinion: On Monday, a proposal for ending the chaos in Iraq was put forward by Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr.,

TRACK &amp; amp; FIELD

TRACK & amp; FIELD Ohio State Invitational Westminster College highlights -- Senior Adam

Getting most out of visiting family

Getting most out of visiting family JOHN ROSE of Canton fishes in Boulder Creek near Boulder,

GOP reaches agreement on tax cuts

The tax rate reductions benefit the wealthy, Democrats argued. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans in

FOREST SERVICE Migrant firefighters present safety risks

Contractors with better safety records are becoming frustrated. SACRAMENTO BEE As bright orange

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career & amp; Technical Center Board of Education, 7 p.m., board

Attorney doesn't show for hearing

The complaint was filed by a Trumbull County Probate Court judge. By MICHELE C. HLADIK

NBA PLAYOFFS

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Civil service panel meeting

Civil service panel meeting Boardman Township Civil Service Commission meets at 8:30 a.m. today in

Star witness describes how money was moved

The deputy treasurer said Felasco threatened to fire her if she didn't help steal. By LAURE CIOFFI

Officials address fears from bird flu movie

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Health officials from California to New York were taking steps Tuesday night

Spectator gets jail time for speaking to jurors

The other spectators were warned by the judge. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU

IRAQ Bomber targets women, children

A 10-year-old boy was found beheaded along with eight other victims. WASHINGTON POST BAGHDAD,

TELEVISION 6 series will be leaving the air

'The West Wing' and 'Will & amp; Grace' are two of the shows saying goodbye. By MIKE DUFFY

Snell and relievers blank D'backs, 3-0

The second-season pitcher continued his recent stretch of solid pitching.PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Maybe it

On Mother's Day, love is message

If a Mother's Day card is nice, where does a book rank? By JOAN BRUNSKILL ASSOCIATED PRESS

Both vulnerable. South deals.

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&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BATES, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt; Edward A., 80, of Warren; calling

& lt;B & gt;BATES, & lt;/B & gt; Edward A., 80, of Warren; calling hours Thursday

Vandals damage vehicles, buildings

AUSTINTOWN -- Vandals have damaged vehicle windows and buildings at various locations in the

ON THE FAIRWAYS | This week's pro golf events

"PGA TOUR Byron Nelson Championship Irving, Texas Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Courses: TPC Four

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