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Got a favorite April Fool's prank?
Have you ever pulled a great April Fool's joke or been on the other end of one by a prankster? If
Well-mannered robber hits CVS store
YOUNGSTOWN — A man with apparently good manners took $124 during a robbery at the CVS store on
SteelHounds announce playoff schedule
The Youngstown SteelHounds announced their first-round playoff series against the Colorado Eagles.
Hundreds offer condolences for fallen soldier
FOWLER — Although attending the calling hours of Army Sgt. Robert Carr, killed March 13 in
Canfield nears start of flood prevention work
CANFIELD — The township is getting closer to starting work on a flood aversion project that a
Minority employment at YSU rises
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University faculty and staff are looking a bit more diverse
Hubbard downtown revitalization nears completion
HUBBARD — Revitalization projects for the downtown area are near completion with city
HIV/AIDS cases on rise in Mahoning, Trumbull
YOUNGSTOWN — Local and state health officials say the casual attitude toward unprotected sex
Columbiana veterinarian has rare practice
HOMEWORTH — When Dan Dickerhoof graduated from veterinary school in 1993, he was one of about
New bishop is leader in global disaster relief
“Dynamic, active, smart and caring” describes Bishop George V. Murry in the words of Ken
Greeks celebrate in Warren
WARREN — Being 91 years old has done little to break Tom P. Vouvounas’   stride.
Graduation may not be in cards for some seniors
<span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 13px">COLUMBUS (AP) _ Educators worry thousands of
More coyote sightings in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) _ Coyote sightings have moved beyond Ohio's rural areas and into suburbia, state
GARDEN FORUM Upcoming activities
Call Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, or Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, for reservations or
Bryant uses unfair label as his motivation for 50
Kobe Bryant will try to extend his 50-point streak to five games tonight. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP)
Gently used items to be sold at Angels fundraiser
An upscale couture collection of clothing and accessories will be available at two-day event.
Wedding-gown sizes cause brides to have fits
The quirky sizing system is being altered to reduce emotional trauma. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW
Jury awards 600,000 to estate of foster child
The foster father who stabbed the child five times got three years in prison. NORWALK, Ohio (AP)
MERGING, CLUSTERING AND CLOSING CHURCHES ARE CHOICES THE NEW BISHOP WILL HAVE TO CONSIDER.
Merging, clustering and closing churches are choices the new bishop will have to consider. By
Woman in serious condition after stray shot
YOUNGSTOWN -- A city woman was reported in serious condition Saturday evening at St. Elizabeth
Firefighters battle Mercer kitchen fire
MERCER, Pa. -- Four fire departments battled a blaze in a kitchen in a three-unit apartment building
After futility, two drivers in the show
A.J. Allmendinger and Jeremy Mayfield finally qualified for a race at NASCAR's top level. BRISTOL,
Warren, Girard robotics teams help win 1st place
WARREN -- An alliance of teams from Warren G. Harding High School, Girard High School and Erie, Pa.,
Penguins win, 2-1, on Staal's fluke goal
Jordan Staal scored the 'monkey-puck' goal despite not trying to shoot the puck. PITTSBURGH (AP)
Former victim serves others
Experience with cancer helped to put her on a national committee. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Mahoning Valley Dream House
If ever there was a dream house in the Mahoning Valley that held the best of everything, this is it.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Players or teams -- interested in playing in the Youngstown Class AA League or the Tri-
National City Corp. named Ted Schmidt its head of corporate banking for a five-county region encompassing Youngstown and the Ohio Valley. The Canfield resident had been senior vice president and
National City Corp. named Ted Schmidt its head of corporate banking for a five-county region
Tougher dogs and looser law tend to aggravate a problem
Editorial: The "dog days of summer" refers to those lazy, hazy days, when any self-respecting dog is content to
'WE WERE DEAD BEFORE THE SHIP EVEN SANK'
'WE WERE DEAD BEFORE THE SHIP EVEN SANK' Modest Mouse (Epic) Grade: C- With quaint titles,
Riffle-Mangan wedding plans are announced
WARREN -- Plans for the spring wedding of Jessica Lynn Riffle and Jonathan Paul Mangan, both of 1008
Tar Heels and Hoyas spark '82 memories
Today's winner advances to Saturday's Final Four gathering in Atlanta. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)
Ducks' little Porter set to show Gators
The diminutive freshman is setting an Oregon record with 108 3-point goals. ST. LOUIS (AP) --
Candidates focus on health care
Some of the candidates said a tax increase would be necessary to pay for health care. LAS VEGAS
Team gives OSU 2nd chance at national title in '07
The Buckeyes played one of their best games of the season Saturday. SAN ANTONIO -- Like their
'TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 07'
'TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 07' (EA Sports) for Wii Genre: Sports; Rating: E Grade: B- "Wii Golf"
Vindicator offers new Sunday shopping inserts
Readers in select markets of The Vindicator will be greeted today with new shopping inserts on
Tips on creating your floral fantasy on a budget
Bride's dabbling in do-it-yourself flowers should not try to do too much. ASSOCIATED PRESS It's
Take a horseback ride on the Santa Fe Trail
The organizer expects to have 100 teams. LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Rob Phillips still remembers his
Tod family sees a future with new children's hospital
Opinion: EDITOR: Following the announcement by Forum Health of its intent to consolidate Tod Children's
Brauns observe 50th anniversary at surprise dinner
BAZETTA -- Howland Community Church was the setting March 23 for a surprise dinner held in honor of
Assault charges
Assault charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Police charged John Platt, 42, of 97 E. Florida Ave., with three
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A Senior Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown. Speaking on the homestead exemption, real estate taxes,
A Senior Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Family
Notes, quotes &amp; amp; anecdotes
A few weeks ago, I was standing outside a Barberton High School locker room, interviewing a teary-
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE (All events at 4:30 p.m. unless noted) MONDAY BASEBALL Chaney vs. Niles at Waddell
What a difference a public job makes
Opinion: "I thought there was no comparison between us based on experience and sta-ture. I think people are
Words win out over love and war Douglas L. Wilson won prize in 1999 -- also for a book about President Lincoln.
By LINDA WHEELER SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST Judges for the prestigious Lincoln Prize had a
Sunday's Best Bets on TV
"Planet Earth" (8 p.m., Discovery Channel): It's billed as the ultimate portrait of our planet.
Hotels slip in extra fees
The best advice: Read the fine print or ask about fees ahead of time. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
Jeb Bush snubbed for honor
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Former Gov. Jeb Bush was snubbed for an honorary degree at the University
NEXT UP \ This week's events
YSU Today -- Softball at Miami (Ohio), noon; Men's and women's track & amp; field hosts "Run
EGG HUNTS Easter fun
Area Easter egg hunts and other holiday related activities as submitted to The Vindicator:
Union organizers work to revive the movement
The Democratic majority in Congress offers hope for labor unions. CINCINNATI (AP) -- On a frigid
Couple accused of trying to sell baby for cash, SUV
Couple accused of trying to sell baby for cash, SUV OWENSBORO, Ky. -- A couple are charged with
At least 47 die in attacks in Iraq
Saturday was the seventh-deadliest day since a security crackdown started Feb. 14. BAGHDAD (AP) --
Church members say they will carry out planned protest
'Robbie knows ... that God is not punishing our country,' the fallen soldier's mother said.
Feren confident Hiram improved
HIRAM -- After coaching the Hiram College women's basketball team for the past five seasons,
COMMERCIAL INTERTECHCommercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at Sam Camens Center
COMMERCIAL INTERTECHCommercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at Sam Camens Center
VETERANS
VETERANS Combat-related problems LANHAM, Md. -- AMVETS, a veterans service organization that
Artist's unique work put finishing touch on condo
The artist doesn't allow the homeowners to watch her as she plies her skills. By AMANDA C. DAVIS
Tiger shoots 68 to stretch lead
He's four shots ahead and has never lost when leading by more than one after 54 holes. MIAMI (AP)
Georgia woman guilty of murdering boyfriend
The woman is already in prison for life for killing her husband in 1995. DALTON, Ga. (AP) -- A
Juniors offered college courses
The course is designed to help students get a higher education. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
NORTHEAST OHIO Stolen ice show tickets break burglary ring
Altogether, 29 communities were victimized in the burglaries. KIRTLAND, Ohio (AP) -- After two of
Mom seems oblivious to 'Kirby's' shady past
Dear Annie: My 59-year-old mother has been dating "Kirby" for four years. The problem is, Mom
Buckeyes headed to the Final Four
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Greg Oden wasn't going to let foul trouble stop him, not with a chance to take
Man out on bail held in homicide
The victim's in-laws said the suspect threatened them to try to find out where she lived. NEW YORK
COLUMBIANA CLASSES | Dual credit
Classes and times offered for dual high school and college credits. Lisbon High School Math:
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints National City Corp. v. James H. Van Juffel Jr. et al, cognovit.
Brando's estate sues over easy chair's name
Brando's estate sues over easy chair's name LOS ANGELES -- Representatives of Marlon Brando's
Dollars and scents
Beyond the products, Keith Ainsley also hosts a popular hunting show. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
COLLEGE RESULTS
COLLEGE RESULTS WATER POLO Women Grove City 11, Washington & amp; Jefferson 5 -- Freshman
Monti anniversary is occasion for renewal of vows
AUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Valentino Monti, 55 Kleber Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding
Twins joined at head slated for separation at Cleveland hospital
The 3-year-old girls from Italy are joined at the head. DALLAS (AP) -- Doctors are planning an
Sciortino's law degree qualifies him to be auditor
Opinion: Sciortino's law degree qualifies him to be auditor EDITOR: In his March 11 column, Bert DeSouza
CHRISTEN RHODES DAVID MACHAK
CHRISTEN RHODES DAVID MACHAK FIESOLE, Italy -- Chiesa SS. Crocifisso di Fontelucente in Fiesole
Iman anniversary is celebrated at Disney World
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. C. Donald Iman of Port St.
Mouse escapes with Maine man's dentures
WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) -- Never underestimate a mouse's determination. There's a mouse in Bill
TUESDAY
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY Ivy League members will meet at 12:30 p.m. for a trash and treasure sale. Jean Varner
Zidian-Weeks engagement is being announced
CANFIELD -- The engagement of Kelly Marie Zidian, 6115 Abbotts Bridge Road, Deluth, Ga., and Ronald
Plenty of junior wrestlers grappling for state honors
The Junior Olympic athletes are age 14 and younger. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. -- Next weekend, the Junior
Consider time when investing
It's time to think about rebalancing your investment portfolio. Correction: That's portfolios --
UNITED NATIONS Security Council approves sanctions against Iran
The restrictions include banning Iranian arms exports. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. Security
Federal study to use creatine
The company that makes the supplement has just 10 employees. SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS SAN JOSE,
INSIDE
INSIDE Carl Edwards held off teammate Matt Kenseth over the final dozen laps to win the Busch
U.S. ambassador leaves Iraq for position at U.N.
BAGHDAD (AP) -- On his first day as U.S. ambassador, Zalmay Khalilzad said al-Qaida in Iraq and
INTERNATIONAL European Union marking 50 years
The nations are divided over renewal of the constitutional treaty. BERLIN (AP) -- German
Rutgers bounces Duke by one; Bowling Green is ousted by Arizona State
The top-seeded Blue Devils finish 32-2. ASSOCIATED PRESS GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Duke's free-throw
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Kinsman Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., township garage, 6380 state Route 87.
Mahoning county
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
Kipnis serves up some flash, but theses are bit thin
On some topics, Kipnis brings in too many Freudian references. By SUSAN CAMPBELL HARTFORD
SUPER CONDO By the numbers
The 1 million condominium owned by Joe and Nanette Soltesiz is located on lake-front property in
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
BELOIT -- Roger Greenawalt, owner of Sweet Meadow Farm Drainage in Beloit, was among 12 national
Response from Bishop Murry
Bishop George V. Murry says he will spend the first year in the Youngstown Diocese listening to and
Foundation takes grant applications
YOUNGSTOWN -- The International Institute Foundation is accepting grant applications for the 2007
Off-duty OSHP officer comes to rescue of injured driver
Opinion: Off-duty OSHP officer comes to rescue of injured driver EDITOR: On Jan. 17 I was in a very bad
Pope's warning alludes to declining birth rates
Fertility rates have been declining for decades in many European nations. VATICAN CITY (AP) --
We have met the terrorists, and they aren't us
Opinion: EDITOR: I'm writing in response to the letter last Sunday in which Humility of Mary nuns from
Phantoms roar at finish for 5-4 shootout victory
BOARDMAN -- Dustin Cloutier connected on the final shot of Saturday's shootout to give the Mahoning
Regional Business Digest
REGION HMHP ad campaign has 'everyday heroes' YOUNGSTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners has
DUNBAR BEATS UPPER SANDUSKY
Dunbar beats Upper Sandusky Dayton Dunbar repeated as Division II state champion, edging Jon
Chamber's chief proposes a push for consolidation
Editorial: Tom Humphries could not have chosen a better time to talk about consolidation of school districts
Suit factory borrows Toyota's methods
The team and the union were asked to embrace the Japanese concept of continuous improvement. NEW
Couple face charges after drug sting
NEW WATERFORD -- A couple face charges after a drug sting involving marijuana with a street value of
Kitchen gadgets heat up housewares show
Silicone products are among this year's hottest items. They look more like rubber toys than
Shortened scoresheet names are maddening
I got a real problem with computerized scoresheets that truncate names. Let's put you in my spot.
Fleming-Glass troth announced, wedding in June
BOARDMAN -- Jeffrey and Rosemary Fleming, 218 Waggman Circle, are announcing the engagement of their
Reception held in Canfield for Stryffeler 50th
CANFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stryffeler, 24 Fairground Blvd., celebrated their 50th wedding
Both vulnerable. East deals.
Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH J 8 6 A 10 7 5 2 9 7 J 9 4 WEST EAST Q 9 2 10
'Wait Until Dark' builds suspense
The play premiered on Broadway in 1966. By STEPHANIE UJHELYI VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT SALEM
Jocelyn Bezeredi to be bride of Gerald Mariotti
Walt and Jayne Bezeredi of Salem and Alex and Kay Mariotti of Canfield are announcing the engagement
Grandparents hop states to see grandkids born
DEFIANCE, Ohio (AP) -- Craig and Gayle Rutter managed to make it into the delivery rooms to see
Second chance works in Edwards' favor in Bristol
The Busch Series points leader was in front for 147 laps. BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) -- Carl Edwards held
Famed pianist, cellist will perform at recital
Famed pianist, cellist will perform at recital SALEM -- Pianist Donna Lee and cellist Keith
Red and White Ball to be black-tie event
Proceeds will fund vital services for families in the Mahoning Valley. LIBERTY -- The Mahoning
Brunch at church held for Davis 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN -- A brunch was held Feb. 25 at Grace Lutheran Church in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William
Organization offers trees, shrubs for sale
CORTLAND -- Trumbull County master gardeners of the Ohio State University Extension Office are
Thomas-Busico engagement is being announced
CANFIELD -- Announcement is being made of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Lesley Thomas and
Goodall in Chicago for chimpanzees talk
CHICAGO (AP) -- Jane Goodall, the world's best-known observer of chimpanzee behavior, watched the
Sharon's Harris joins elite list of athletes
Through the years, Sharon High has produced a number of tremendous athletes. Standouts like Bobby
Law, not testimony, to decide case in north-central Pa. town, Hazleton
Residents said the crackdown on illegal immigrants was a response to violent crime. SCRANTON, Pa.
Family dinner held in celebration of Scahills' jubilee
SALEM -- The home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scahill, 2310 Oak St., was the setting March 7 as family
Drumming program
Drumming program YOUNGSTOWN - The Power of Drumming, Rhythm to Heal, to Learn and Balance Emotions
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending March 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Nineteen Minutes" by Jodi Picoult (Atria) 2. "Daddy's Girl" by Lisa
'Sleep driving' issue caused by Ambien concerns reader
Q. Why don't they take Ambien off the market? I spoke to a friend who drove 20 miles at 7:30 in the
Former treasurer requests parole
A decision will be made two to three weeks after the ex-treasurer meets with the parole board. By
15 captured Britons confessed violating territory, Iran claims
An Iranian official accused Britain of trying to cover up an incursion. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Devastated to learn of Krystal's duplicity after the truth about her baby was