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Achievement tests for pupils start April 30

Pep rallies, poster contest and banners in the halls all sound like schools getting ready for the


Teens pitch in to show they care

YOUNGSTOWN — Many people driving or walking on some parts of the city’s South Side today


State finds flaws in training at Ytown facility

YOUNGSTOWN — Other than calling police and an ambulance, the staff at a North Side adult care


Dirt-bike rider hospitalized after accident

HANOVERTON — A 34-year-old Butler Township man was injured when he lost control of the dirt


Thunder Live/Thunder rolling

The third quarter of Saturday's game with the Cincinnati Jungle Kats was dominated by the Thunder.


ODOT official visits Warren on Monday

WARREN — Eric Czetli, new deputy director of Ohio Department of Transportation District 4,


Thunder Live/Dink and dunk

Perhaps because they are using a new quarterback, the Cincinnati's offense has all the imagination


Thunder Live/Good start

Before about 5,000 fans, the Thunder scored on their first two possessions to overcome Cincinnati's


Section of North Turner Road closed Monday

AUSTINTOWN — Beginning Monday, North Turner Road under Interstate 80 will be closed through


Traveling Vietnam memorial to be at Columbiana park

COLUMBIANA — The Moving Wall, a replica of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.,


Downtown Warren will go wireless

WARREN — Visitors to downtown Warren will soon be able to surf the Internet free of charge


Thunder Live/So far

Fifteen minutes to the opening kickoff of the Thunder-Jungle Kats game and about a quarter of the


Brookfield board rejects teachers' pact a second time

BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Board of Education failed for the second consecutive month to


New Castle fundraiser helps cancer research at UCLA center

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — JoAnn Esposito lived with unbearable, unexplainable pain for four years.


Motorists urged to use caution in Calcutta area

ST. CLAIR — Ohio Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use caution through the


Miami U. student killed by a freight train

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) — Five friends of a Miami University student killed by a freight train were


Jeff Gordon still seeks his elusive 76th victory

Tonight's race is at one of three tracks where he has never won. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- When Jeff


ARENAFOOTBALL2 April schedule

Friday, April 6 Mahoning Valley 64, Albany 59 Florida 54, Texas 13 Lubbock 26, Amarillo 61


Surgery to separate girls set for May in Cleveland

The larger of the two toddlers will also require a kidney transplant. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The


Board grants 3-year teaching contracts to two

The school board and the teachers union are in contract negotiations. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


Boardman's teams reign

The Spartans' boys and girls won Mahoning County track meet championships. By JOE SCALZO


Colorado student taken into custody after small explosion at high school

As of Friday, 35 to 40 school-based threats have been made, according to the FBI. COMBINED


'THE BEST DAMN THING'

'THE BEST DAMN THING' Avril Lavigne (RCA) Grade: B There's the tired sexist joke about men


After recall, trust is the goal

ConAgra is quiet about how it will bring peanut butter back to the market. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) --


Hubbard council: Rohrer pledges to take on mayor

Editorial: Ask former Hubbard City Councilman Douglas L. Rohrer why he is seeking an at-large council position


YSU NOTEBOOK

YSU NOTEBOOK Red-White spring game LeBron on hand: Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James and his


Some of the going rates for girls and guys getting ready for the high school prom:

Some of the going rates for girls and guys getting ready for the high school prom: FOR GIRLS


MiniPage Teacher's Guide

MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week's standards:


NAME CHANGE Seung-Hui Cho

When police and Virginia Tech officials released the name of the person responsible for the


The women keep this reality franchise going

Cattinesss, scheming and, of course, tearful rejection, are the main draws. By ERIN CARLSON


Cops: NASA shooter feared being fired

The 60-year-old man fatally shot another man and himself. HOUSTON (AP) -- The shooter in an


Last chance for reform

Opinion: President Bush has re-launched his drive to win passage of comprehensive immigration-law reform,


Rowan leads Red to 13-6 victory

The sophomore from LaBrae threw for 241 yards and a touchdown. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY | Honors convocation

Twenty-six faculty members and hundreds of students were honored last week at Youngstown State


New Castle fundraiser to help cancer research at UCLA

All money raised is going toward breast cancer research. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA


Hauler gets Mercer Co. recycling contract

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Mercer County Solid Waste Authority awarded a contract Friday for a private


Tape of Jordanian prince's interview seized

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) -- Jordanian authorities on Saturday confiscated a videotape of an Al-Jazeera


AT A GLANCE

AT A GLANCE Jamel Lee Age: 23 (10/21/83) Hometown: Cleveland Heights, OH Height/Weight:


New Castle man charged in death of woman

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A city man was charged with criminal homicide Friday in the death of a woman


Vindicator file photo

Opinion: Vindicator file photo LOYALTY DAY: Ed Hulme, center left, director of the Youngstown Bicentennial


EDs: UPDATES

EDs: UPDATES USTA-Easter Bowl Results By The Associated Press Thursday At Rancho Las Palmas


Youngstown schools make breakfast a priority

The city schools are now providing more than 3,600 free breakfasts daily. By HAROLD GWIN


LOCAL

LOCAL East Palestine Relays NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The East Palestine Relays will be held today at


After the mine closing

The closing has negative and positive effects, observers say. By ADRIENNE SABO and ASHLEY TATE


AROUND THE AF2 League news and notes

ArenaCup returns to Bossier-Shreveport: The ArenaCup, the championship game of af2, will have a


wednesday's late summaries

WEDNESDAY'S LATE SUMMARIES JAZZ 101, ROCKETS 91 HOUSTON (91)--Battier 1-1 0-0 2, Hayes 3-4 0-0


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Lindsey Smith and Ronnie Trimble, Youngstown, boy,


Push for Border Patrol hiring raises concerns about standards

Critics worry that there will be integrity problems with some recruits. ARTESIA, N.M. (AP) -- The


Sunday's Best Bets on TV

"The War At Home" (7 p.m., Fox): Dave and Vicky find out Hillary might not graduate because she's


'Secrets' will leave you laughing

The sketches come in rapid succession. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER


Tattooing seen as way to help identify bodies

Tattooing has been frowned upon in modern Iraqi society. LOS ANGELES TIMES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The


Needing answers to eternal questions

You're waiting for the other shoe to drop. You know the shoe I'm talking about -- the religion


ROUNDUP Friday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Yankees 6 BOSTON -- Alex Rodriguez hit two more homers, but Coco


Israeli troops kill 6 Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

NABLUS, West Bank (AP) -- Israeli troops killed six Palestinians, including a 17-year-old girl, in


& lt;B & gt;AMBROSE, & lt;/B & gt; Deborah Ague, 52, Casselberry,

& lt;B & gt;AMBROSE, & lt;/B & gt; Deborah Ague, 52, Casselberry, Fla.; visitation


This woman still loves her dirty job

Being away from her family is one of the hardest parts of the work. By KELLI S. COLE SPECIAL TO


Cavaliers spout fear of Wizards

Minus two All-Stars, Washington is limping into the playoffs. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cavaliers'


thistledown

THISTLEDOWN THURSDAY'S RESULTS 1st--P. P's to Follow 3.60 2.60 2.80 Big Shot in Town (Munaylla


Learn the lingo to communicate

Research shows modern Appalachian language is not so different after all. By JOHN CUTLIP


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James P. Welch III, 35, of Youngstown, and Holly L. Karlovic,


Farmers battle animal welfare

An official says donors should buy more land for conservation. NAIVASHA, Kenya (AP) -- For the


Children's story time

Children's story time BOARDMAN -- The following activities are planned this week at Barnes &


OHIO

OHIO Friday 4/20 Night drawings: Pick 3, 5-3-1 Pick 4, 7-9-7-0 Rolling Cash 5, 2-3-24-33-36 Mega


HELOISE Funny pet names chosen for cats and dogs

Dear Readers: Here is our second installment of unusual or funny pet names. The first column was so


Students to see live heart surgery

This is a show that takes reality programming to a whole new level. CANFIELD -- Students in the


INDIANS LOSE TO RAYS

Indians lose to Rays Travis Hafner homered again, but the Indians dropped a 6-5 decision in Tampa


Community meeting

Community meeting YOUNGSTOWN -- Residents of the city's North Side are invited to a community


SCORES MEN

SCORES MEN Lowellville Mt. Carmel (Tanglewood) -- Low gross: Dan Bokesch 37, Rich Coppola 38, Mac


READERS SOUNDED OFF IN RECENT WEEKS ON THE NEW FOOTBALL TEAM, THE MAHONING VALLEY THUNDER. HERE'S A HANDFUL OF THE COMMENTS. GO TO VINDY.COM TO PARTICIPATE IN READER FORUMS.

Readers sounded off in recent weeks on the new football team, the Mahoning Valley Thunder. Here's a


FOOTBALL SUMMARY

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cycling

CYCLING Tour de Georgia Results Fourth Stage 27.8-mile time trial from Chickamauga, Ga., to


THE NUMBERS Red 13, White 6

White06--6 Red67--13 RED -- Brian Palmer FG 23 RED -- Palmer FG 36 RED -- Jabari Scott 63 pass


TILLMAN'S DEATH LED ARMY TO SEAL OFF INFORMATION

Tillman's death led Army to seal off information SAN FRANCISCO -- Within hours of Pat Tillman's


Is chocolate's boost worth excitement?

Q. A lot of press attention has been given recently to the benefits of dark chocolate for lowering


Equal Pay Day is a time to trim wage gap

Opinion: By Rep. CAROLYN MALONEY MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- The rites of spring bring warmer


Designer wants renovation to better show evolution

Specific plans for the project haven't been drawn up yet. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The designer of a


National Hockey League

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 11 Ottawa 6,


Randy Wolf fans 10, has key hit as Dodgers whip the Bucs, 10-2

Los Angeles improved its best record in baseball at 12-5, winning eight of its last 10. LOS


Here are some tips on enjoying next boxes

Cavity-nesting birds that use nest boxes are late this year, but who can blame them? It's just been


NASCAR-Nextel Cup

NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP SUBWAY FRESH FIT 500 LINEUP After Thursday qualifying At Avondale, Ariz.


State finds flaws in training at facility

A man accused of murder at the North Side group home had refused to take antipsychotic medicine.


Warren seeks firm to create comprehensive plan

Warren is soliciting five firms for a comprehensive plan, the first in 47 years. By TIM YOVICH


Rogue diggers help themselves to treasure

There is big antiquities trade in the country that has a third of its work force without jobs.


On Earth Day, some conservation tips

Running the faucet can waste two gallons of water a minute. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Happy Earth


BASEBALL LINESCORES BOARDMAN 6, CANFIELD 3

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ROUNDUP Saturday's games

Bulls 96, Heat 91 CHICAGO -- Luol Deng scored 33 points, Ben Gordon and Andres Nocioni each hit


Coal mine widows prove powerful in lobbyist roles

The women are committed to getting stronger laws in place. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Claudia Cole


What caused the 2006 Sago mine disaster that killed 12?

WHAT CAUSED THE 2006 SAGO MINE DISASTER THAT KILLED 12? Numerous theories have been offered: *


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD


Hardy's two homers lift Brewers past Astros, 6-4

ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE -- J.J. Hardy hit two homers and drove in three runs as the Milwaukee


Today is Saturday, April 21, the 111th day of 2007. There are 254 days left in the year. On this date in 1789, John Adams is sworn in as the first vice president of the United States.

Opinion: Today is Saturday, April 21, the 111th day of 2007. There are 254 days left in the year. On this


The city council chairman was the fourth in a row in that post to be assassinated.

The city council chairman was the fourth in a row in that post to be assassinated. BAGHDAD (AP) --


Bills for electricity skyrocket

BENTON, Ill. (AP) -- This wasn't supposed to happen with deregulation. Electric bills were supposed


BENEFIT OUTING

BENEFIT OUTING Special to The Vindicator/Mark Stahl WORTH DRIVING FOR: Admiring the Jaguar to


Teen girls go all out for prom

It's not unusual for girls to spend 500 to 600 on a prom dress, a local saleswoman says. By


Team scores and schedules

THUNDER March 31 -- Tri-Cities, 48-40 April 6 -- at Albany, 65-59 April 14 -- bye Saturday --


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Polanco Det1563824.381 VGuerrero LAA1344516.364 Mauer


Tradition of tartan grew from event in 1745

This is a brief history of the Kirkin' of the Tartan provided by Becky Bodden, choir director of


Authority plans to update airport

The authority will seek donations to help pay for airport improvements. By D.A. WILKINSON


Extra preparation for ACT

Extra preparation for ACT BOARDMAN -- Students preparing for the ACT college admission test can


Sweep is sweet for Phantom phenoms

Mahoning Valley beat Team USA, 6-2, to advance to the Robertson Cup in Alaska. By GREG GULAS


Should Mahoning County join the Appalachian region?

Local leaders seem leery of joining the Appalachian Regional Commission. By SARAH SOLE SPECIAL


Nicholas-Essad July 7 wedding to be in Campbell

Announcement is being made of the engagement of Dawn M. Nicholas of Campbell and Michael G. Essad


Union's sick leave demand would drive jobs overseas

Opinion: Union's sick leave demand would drive jobs overseas EDITOR: I read with disgust last Sunday's


Speedy Thunder receivers do damage against Cincinnati

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- The Cincinnati Jungle Kats' inability to


Meeting with officials

Meeting with officials Eric Czetli, new deputy director of Ohio Department of Transportation


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA Chicago101421 New York101430 New


Gunman kills hostage, himself at space center

The building contains communications and tracking systems for the space shuttle. HOUSTON (AP) -- A


Traveling Vietnam memorial to be at park

COLUMBIANA -- The Moving Wall, a replica of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will


TONIGHT'S GAME

TONIGHT'S GAME Mahoning Valley Thunder vs. Cincinnati Jungle Kats Where: Chevrolet Centre


Top treatment for your pets

There are some important requirements for taking a pet with you. HONOLULU (AP) -- For years,


Penguins turnaround has fans looking ahead

Sidney Crosby's scoring title plus a promised new arena have created much optimism. PITTSBURGH


BASEBALL LINESCORES HARDING 13, CHANEY 0

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Playhouse will bring art to life

Area personalities will portray figures previously seen only in paintings. YOUNGSTOWN -- Figures


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 5, Toronto 3 N.Y. Yankees 8, Cleveland 6 Minnesota


Spider-Man musical coming to Broadway

Spider-Man musical coming to Broadway NEW YORK -- Spider-Man is swinging his way to the Great


Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,


Officials to present 1st grant from fund

The recipient program teaches children about the dangers of tobacco. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Board of


A tattoo that's more than just skin deep

Opinion: The dictionary describes a tattoo in the following manner, "to puncture [the skin] with a needle and


AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 4, DEVIL RAYS 3

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Tower becomes historic landmark

Price Tower was originally designed to be an apartment building in Manhattan. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP)


BETHEL ELDERBERRIES

BETHEL ELDERBERRIES A meeting of Bethel Elderberries will be held at noon Thursday. After lunch,


CAVS READY FOR WIZARDS

Cavs ready for Wizards The Cavaliers' motto for this year's playoffs is: "Rise Up!" Perhaps a more


Mistakes lead to 9-3 loss for YSU

The Penguins committed four errors against Wright State. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


On paper, Wizards no match for Cavs

LeBron James seems likely to have his way with undermanned Washington. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Nervous


BASEBALL

Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League NY METSEven-6Atlanta CHICAGO CUBS6-7St. Louis


Hillary: Bill will have big role in another Clinton White House

Sen. Clinton pointed out her husband's popularity around the world. MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) --


Shenango Trail hike set for Saturday

MERCER, Pa. -- The annual Shenango Trail Spring Hike is set for 1 p.m. Saturday. The event is


DOM LEONE WRITING COMPETITION Youngstown State University

Grades 1-3 CARTOONS First: Lexy Herman, St. Charles. FICTION First: Anna Sracic, St.


SCHOLARSHIPS

Here's a list of scholarships available for college and college-bound students. Carnation City


MOUNTAINEER Results

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Athena's Crown (Oro)6.804.203.00 Jennifer's Prayer


Family of killer on campus says it's a living nightmare

Everyone who knew Seung-Hui Cho was disturbed by his refusal to talk. COMBINED DISPATCHES


Pitching in to show they care

The kids got a chance to do a little good in the neighborhood. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


Visnick-Jutte wedding to be early in July

EAST PALESTINE -- William and Jody Visnick, 553 W. Martin St., are announcing the engagement of


Devastating relationship doomed from the start

Dear Annie: My best friend, "Tiffany," is in an emotional rut. She is seeing a married man and is


Drug agency chief resigns

The board expects to hire a new executive director by late May. YOUNGSTOWN -- David L. Schaffer


78-year-old woman lands plane in field when engine stops

NEW MELLE, Mo. (AP) -- A grandmother of five was flying her small plane cross-country when the


Boardman kid wins national creativity award

Kindergarten through fifth-graders from across the country submitted contest entries. By DENISE


AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAM BATTING

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Hafner powers Indians to win with two-run homer, RBI single

The designated hitter's big game helped Cleveland defeat Tampa Bay, 4-3. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)


PGA TOUR-ZURICH CLASSIC

PGA TOUR-ZURICH CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS Saturday At TPC Louisiana Avondale, La. Purse: 6.1


Lineman from the Valley looks to make difference

Learning the af2 rules has been enjoyable for the former YSU player. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


PGA Tour-Zurich Classic of New Orleans

PGA Tour-Zurich Classic of New Orleans At Avondale, La. Purse: 6.1 million Kyle Reifers32-32


Tribe falls to Devil Rays, 6-5, as Seo ends slump

Pitcher Jae Seo snapped a personal 13-game winless streak in halting Indians. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.


Offices in Florida fall behind on loan goals

The loan market in Florida has softened, while competition has increased. By DON SHILLING


Board refuses again to OK pact with teachers

A board member said the district can't afford teacher pay raises. By ERIC GROSSO VINDICATOR


We should heed the lessons of Columbine

Opinion: By MARC FISHER WASHINGTON POST Every day, every hour, more people come forward who knew that


Buying a home? Adjust to conditions

I toured Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood recently with a friend who is house-hunting.


Volcano offerings nixed

Volcano offerings nixed HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii -- Rangers at Hawaii Volcanoes


NEXT UP \ This week's events

YSU Today -- Baseball vs. Wright State, Eastwood Field, 1 p.m.; Softball at Butler, noon; Men's


Home burglarized

Home burglarized VOLANT, Pa. -- Guns, cash and golf clubs were taken from a Plain Grove-North


Local newspapers gave the other side of story

Reporters told different stories of Sago tragedy, depending on location and needs of the community.


Anointing of the sick

Anointing of the sick COLUMBIANA -- St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St., will host an anointing of


HOW TO PREPARE

HOWTO PREPARE Advice Local school teachers offer these tips to help pupils getting ready to


Block party will feature rapper Kurtis Blow

Block party will feature rapper Kurtis Blow YOUNGSTOWN -- Artists and vendors are being sought for


During time of tragedy, churches fill a big void

Offering assistance during and after the Sago disaster had some challenging times, pastors say. By


THUNDER VS. JUNGLE KATS | Depth charts

THUNDER OFFENSE QB -- (9) Glenn Gauntt; (7) Mike Schneider WR -- (2) Chris Archie; (1) Maurice


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Obatahyay A. Bey, 37, of 2378 Cranwood Drive S. W., Warren,


Music director plans programs new for Valley

The symphony society's director predicts there will be dancing in the aisles. By GUY D'ASTOLFO


In 'Crossroads,' Cain plays grieving man

One scene in particular was tough for the actor to shoot. By KATHY BLUMENSTOCK WASHINGTON POST


CENTER STAGE Datish ready to make final jump to NFL

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF On November 20, 2004, just minutes before the start of the


NOTEBOOK \ NASCAR

Stewart still considering retirement: Tony Stewart made headlines when he said he was "ready to


GOP stands to lose Ohio

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- In the last 24 elections, since 1912, winners of the presidency won a plurality of


Strickland leaving his imprint on the Valley

Opinion: If the whispers turn out to be true, and there are strong indications that they will, an elder


HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION -- Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.


Tuned out: Where have all the whistlers gone?

These days, it seems to be more about keeping the music inside your head rather than letting it out.


Military puts up walls in Baghdad

At least two insurgent groups are battling al-Qaida outside Baghdad, U.S. commanders said.


Five Mercer County girls named all-state

The best of the best! The basketball gods smiled on Mercer County girls basketball this season


Former Penguin patrols field The former All-American linebacker is getting a second chance to play football.

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF FTER MIKE STANEC OF AUSTINTOWN helped the Youngstown


Red Sox conquer Yanks again, 7-5

Pitcher Josh Beckett overcame a rocky start to improve his record to 4-0. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Friends and families gather in memorials to slain students

Hundreds attended the services to remember the fallen students. EVANS, Ga. (AP) -- About 100


PREP BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ Saturday's games

Howland 15, Liberty 0 HOWLAND -- Senior Anthony Mann pitched the first no-hitter of his career,


VINDICATOR FILE PHOTO/ROBERT K. YOSAY

Vindicator file photo/Robert K. Yosay READY FOR NFL DRAFT: Former Howland and Ohio State standout


Roethlisberger not missing Cowher

The fourth-year quarterback is embracing Mike Tomlin's philosophy. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Bill Cowher


Evangelicals shake things up in country known for its reserve

The official Church of England says less than 10 percent of members attend church regularly.


Bonds' blast, Zito's zeroes key Giants

Cubs pitcher Jason Marquis shut out his former team over seven innings. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN


TUESDAY

TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic


YSU

YSU Softball swept INDIANAPOLIS -- Youngstown State was held to seven hits -- two in game one


ROUNDUP

ROUNDUP Friday's games Sabres 4, Islanders 3 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Ryan Miller's blind glove save


700s

700s Amron -- J.D. Bossone (767) in Window World/Casper Welding; Dan Fishel (776), John Ray (731)


ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE NATIONAL CONFERENCE Eastern Division WLTPctPFPA Dallas7001.000427306


TMH to host dinner, awards ceremony

HOWLAND -- Trumbull Memorial Hospital will host the 2007 Trumbull County Emergency Medical Service


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Phantoms vs. U.S. National Team Tuesday: Phantoms 2, U.S. Team 1 Friday: Phantoms 3,


City officials to use Volney Rogers Junior High School pupils' demographic work as guide

YOUNGSTOWN -- Work done by a group of junior high school pupils on the demographics of 30 city parks


Salem boys win title as records fall at East Palestine Relays meet

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Seven records were set at the East Palestine Relays Friday at Springfield High


HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Mary Theresa Luzar

Born: April 27, 1907, in Pittsburgh. Parents: A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bisada, Polish


Dow gets close to 13,000 mark

Expect the Dow to continue to rally, an analyst says. NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street bounded higher


COLLEGES | How to choose

HOW TO CHOOSE WISELY When it comes to choosing the right college to attend, Laura Hammond, editor


TODAY

TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Asian Open. 10 a.m. (NFL Net) NFL Europa: Rhein at Amsterdam. 10:30


Phantoms overcome 2-0 deficit for 2-0 edge

A win tonight would send Mahoning Valley to the NAHL Championship Series in Alaska. By JOHN


choking death

CHOKING DEATH Record of aggression James R. DiCioccio, 50, was admitted to the adult care


Opera opens hall

The one-act comic operas are perfect for those who are new to the art form, says the director. By


Workers find miners' bodies

BARTON, Md. (AP) -- Workers on Friday found the bodies of two miners trapped when a wall section


Will new deals lure?

HONOLULU (AP) -- Visitors to Hawaii are paying record-high hotel rates despite a sharp drop in hotel


At least one groom got to fish on his honeymoon

This is a tale of two brides. They were married in April, 30 years apart. As implausible as this


AREA HOPEFULS This week, the Vindicator profiles four other area athletes who have a chance of being selected in this weekend's NFL Draft:

MONDAY Steve Vallos, Wake Forest. After redshirting his first year with the Demon Deacons, the


BY THE NUMBERS | Thunder vs. Jungle Kats

THUNDERCINCINNATI af2 rk.stataf2 rk.stat Scoring offense756.02237.5 Scoring


NHL ROUNDUP | Saturday's games

Red Wings 5, Flames 1 DETROIT -- Daniel Cleary converted the first successful penalty shot in


Beagle's du o, Bel Duetto, to perform

Dancers and a backing band complete the package. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT


AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA By The Associated Press April 20 1912 -- Fenway Park


Cricket World Cup Score

Cricket World Cup Score By The Associated Press Thursday At Bridgetown, Barbados West


Tarantino, Coens, Van Sant seek prize

Michael Moore is bringing 'Sicko,' about health care in the U.S. By ANGELA DOLAND ASSOCIATED


American Conference

American Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div Con Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 0 0 1.000


MAY

MAY 4 -- Tri-State PBA event at Tam O'Shanter Golf Course in Hermitage, Pa. 5 -- West Branch


TOUR DE GEORGIA

TOUR DE GEORGIA Friday's results Fifth Stage 106.9-mile stage from Dalton, Ga., to Brasstown


'COMMAND & amp; CONQUER 3: TIBERIUM WARS'

'COMMAND & amp; CONQUER 3: TIBERIUM WARS' (EA Games) forPC and Xbox 360 Genre: Strategy;


JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS (at Boardman Tennis Center) Scores: Dark Blue 9 1/2, Maroon 1 1/2. Ruby 7


NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-SUBWAY

NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-SUBWAY FRESH FIT 500 After Thursday qualifying; race today At Phoenix


Double dipping costs Alli his job with Dann

No resignation letter is in the former sergeant's personnel file. By PATRICIA MEADE and DAVID


Community property grows

One retailer said the move will give his store a major-market look. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


Groceries getting greener

Grocery chains are installing new technology to cut energy use. LOVELAND, Ohio (AP) -- Grocery


Achievement tests' impact on pupils is great

Doing well on state achievement tests is important for Ohio schools. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Mining above ground suits strip mining men

An Ohio coal miner says he would never mine coal the way his brothers do in West Virginia. By


Cadets rave about JROTC

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Volunteers struggle to keep charity alive

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GOP chooses deputy party chief

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Koehnlein helps YSU stop slide vs. Raiders

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Are royalties worth risk, MVSD board wonders

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EBay spokesman: Killer bought clips for gun

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Awards presented by Masons

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Mountain people find media sometimes unfair

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Youngstown man sent to prison for 10 years for rape

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Hit-run driver hurts walker, causes crash at Greenville crossing

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Study links new virus to stillbirths

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Parents announce date for Barnes, Testa wedding

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James Carroll named Distinguished Professor

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Ray and Janie Cebula will enter Westminster 'hall' together

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Careless handling of gasoline could ruin your summer; here are some tips

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UMW study confirms suspicions of many in mining community

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At YSU, producer's film shares lessons

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Clerk's mistake leads to winning Powerball ticket

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Buckeyes trio stake claim for the NBA

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Coach excited by the fan turnout at inaugural game in Chevy Centre

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Parents already know 'Fiona' has become a handful

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Harding teams excel at Liberty

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Bazetta dad charged in gun theft

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YSU personnel to speak on WFMJ-TV show

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Communicating underground proves difficult for mining outfits

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Cancer centers honored

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Bishop Hughes will return for Mooney's 50th

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Woman had right to nurse, panel says

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College students promote a cause on spring break

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Man fleeing cops drowns in moat at Mo. casino

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Cerny has 30 years in dual roles

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