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NBA Cavs name Silas to nurture LeBron
The former Hornets coach will be the Cleveland franchise's 15th mentor. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The
DAVID CONE Pitching great decides to retire
An ailing hip forced the veteran major leaguer to step away from the game. NEW YORK (AP) -- David
MIKE BRAUN New truck and bad luck
Fate can be very unkind when she sets her sights on a target. Dave Brown, the state game officer
HELPING HANDS
HELPING HANDS Volunteering Volunteer Services Agency, a United Way Agency, is a local resource
Local car dealers say large inventories would protect them against a strike.
Local car dealers say large inventories would protect them against a strike. By DON SHILLING
YOUNGSTOWN State board gives green light to fix up Federal Plaza
The money represents about 15 percent of the project cost. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
NASCAR Newman snares his fourth pole; Blaney sits 26th
Ryan Newman continues to build his reputation as the top driver on circuit. DOVER, Del. (AP) --
Howland 4x100 relay finally advances to state
The Tigers missed out last year and have been waiting for a second chance. By JOE SCALZO
ST. LOUIS Lofton, Suppan pad, snap streaks as Bucs prevail
The Pirates beat the Cardinals for their fourth win in the last five games. ST. LOUIS (AP) --
AROUND THE HORN Friday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 6, Twins 0 MINNEAPOLIS -- Joel Pineiro pitched a four-hitter and set a
TRACK AND FIELD Sprinter Fetuah has good chance to win state title
The Wilson standout again will run in the 200 and 400 dashes at state. & lt;a
Navratilova's opinions extend over golf, tennis
The tennis great applauded Annika Sorenstam. PARIS (AP) -- Serve up any topic for Martina
Maplewood gains regional showdown
ELYRIA -- Jake Abbott allowed five hits, striking out five, as the Maplewood High baseball team
PGA Perry rides streak into the Memorial
Vijay Singh declined to speak to reporters for the second straight day. DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) -- A
INDIANS Damaged shoulder shelves Bere again
Billy Traber has replaced the 32-year-old pitcher in the rotation. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indians
INDIANS Despite delays, C.C. gets victory
Tribe pitcher C.C. Sabathia remained unbeaten in his last eight starts. CLEVELAND (AP) -- C.C.
BASS CLASSIC The results
Nick Prvonozac was like a pinball Saturday morning on Evans Lake, bouncing around and scoring often
SCORING HIGH List of criteria
There are seven criteria to be named a "School of Promise" by the state Department of Education.
NOTEBOOK From the French Open
Young Americans: Vince Spadea fared better than any of his young American compatriots at the French
FRENCH OPEN Serena Williams rolls to shutout over Schett
Justine Henin-Hardenne and Amelie Mauresmo also scored straight-set wins. PARIS (AP) -- Serena
KEYSTONE CLIPS Ag office gives $4,865 to Union Twp. FFA
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is giving $4,865 to the Union Township area chapter of
Schools' health care group gets hearing date
MERCER, Pa. -- The hearing on a request for an injunction to prevent two school districts from
DIVISION II BASEBALL Poland dooms itself in regional defeat
Bulldog errors and a sporadic offense aided Canton Central Catholic's 8-3 win. By ROB MEYER
YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning officials mull racetrack role
County commissioners are weighing their options. & lt;a href=mailto:bjackson@vindy.com &
NEW YORK It's magic: Shrink the show, and watch audiences grow
By performing to audiences of 50, Steve Cohen can involve observers in his tricks. NEW YORK (AP)
WNBA ROUNDUP Saturday's other game
Fever 71, Mystics 60 INDIANAPOLIS -- Injuries cost Stephanie White a year of her career with the
MOTORSPORTS Nemechek wins third Busch pole of the year
It was the 17th Busch pole for the Winston Cup regular. DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Joe Nemechek added
Hot streak
Hot streak A grinder throughout his career, Kenny Perry is starting to make golf look awfully
ODOT plans meeting on Route 534 work
SOUTHINGTON -- Ohio Department of Transportation will conduct an open house public meeting from 5 to
NHL STANLEY CUP Mighty Ducks blank Devils in OT to tie series at 2
Pivotal Game 5 will be played Thursday in New Jersey. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Anaheim Mighty
HOMETOWN PROUD: Jo Jo Gumino, 16, of Newton Falls sings a rendition of "God Bless the USA" at the
HOMETOWN PROUD: Jo Jo Gumino, 16, of Newton Falls sings a rendition of "God Bless the USA" at the
Annual UW Bass Classic raises $15,000
Everybody was a winner at Saturday's 4th annual Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way Bass Classic
DIVISION III REGIONAL TRACK & amp; FIELD Area's top athletes ready to make a 'state'-ment
LaBrae's Laura Kreft qualified for state in three events. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Zambelli to receive Boy Scout award for years of providing fireworks shows
The award is for those who have contributed to youths. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
BELMONT STAKES Triple Crown fate awaiting for Funny Cide
Only 11 horses have ever gone on to win all three races. NEW YORK (AP) -- A safety pin derailed
One councilman views the long delay as a joke.
One councilman views the long delay as a joke. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HUBBARD
Next stop: state
Next stop: state kMANY DIVISION I high school track and field athletes from the area qualified
WASHINGTON Wizards dismiss Collins as coach
Doug Collins was fired three weeks after Michael Jordan was ousted. WASHINGTON (AP) -- First
Ursuline is state-bound
The Irish are regional champions with a 12-15 record. & lt;a href=mailto:scalzo@vindy.com
ADVANCED TRAINING
ADVANCED TRAINING Nuclear power course Navy Petty Officers 3rd Class Shaun M. Dickson
CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Tony Parker is young, so he will watch Kidd
His matchup against New Jersey's Jason Kidd will be one of the keys to the series. SAN ANTONIO
Seeking suspect
Seeking suspect YOUNGSTOWN -- City police were in pursuit of a suspect late Saturday in a stabbing
12 students will represent Ohio at competition
BELOIT -- Twelve students from the West Branch Local School District will represent Ohio at the
SCOTT SHALAWAY Baltimore orioles enjoy nectar, too
The cool, rainy weather we've had this spring has probably attracted more early season hummingbirds
Krichbaum strikes right note with sentencing of mugger
Opinion: Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court echoed the sentiments of all law-
MIDDLE EAST Arab leaders pledge work for harmony
The leaders called on Israel to also hold up its end of the peace plan. SHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt (AP)
G-8 SUMMIT World leaders promise unification in dealing with Iraq, other threats
President Bush left the summit early to meet with leaders in the Middle East. EVIAN, France (AP)
Polar Bears freeze Fitch in semifinals
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CANTON -- In his final high school baseball appearance,
Darlington Days to run through weekend
DARLINGTON, Pa. -- Activities at the annual Darlington Days in Darlington continue through Sunday.
MIDDLE EAST Bush: Don't let terrorism hinder peace
Bush is asking Arab leaders to back peace between Israel and the Palestinians. SHARM EL-SHEIK,
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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State awards building funds
The cost is estimated at $168 million with the state covering 81 percent. By DENISE DICK
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES DIVISION I Massillon Jackson 3, Austintown Fitch 1 DIVISION II
STANLEY CUP FINALS Time is running out for the Ducks
The Devils hold a 2-0 lead over the struggling Ducks entering Game 3 today. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP)
REGIONAL TRACK & amp; FIELD Liberty, West Branch earn championships
Girard sophomore Cachet Murray set Division II meet records in three events. VINDICATOR STAFF
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Angela Matheny and Larry Drake Jr., 6208 Steubenville Road, Amsterdam,
YOUNGSTOWN East Side's revival linked to new schools
The current East Middle School was built in 1925. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
Mercer County judge sentences three for thefts
MERCER, Pa. -- A Mercer man has received 18 months' probation for snatching a purse and punching the
Cuevas sails to 800 title in regional
The Boardman High senior has won all of her 800-meter races this year. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
VISITORS BUREAU Mahoning Co. awaits OK to take funds for airport
The visitors bureau will seek another opinion on the legality of the expenditure. By BOB JACKSON
Columbiana County agency to offer free blood tests for prostate cancer
LISBON -- June is prostate cancer awareness month, and men 50 or older can receive free PSA tests,
NBA FINALS Former ABA franchises meet for championship
The Nets and Spurs last met in the postseason in 1976. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- If the NBA wants to
GOLF Sorenstam's 10-under 62 sets course mark
Annika Sorenstam and Rosie Jones share three-stroke leads. ASSOCIATED PRESS AURORA, Ill. --
YOUNGSTOWN Grant will train administrators on establishing smaller schools
Research shows that small schools have fewer dropouts, higher graduation rates and less violence.
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Docket entries State Farm Fire & amp; Casualty vs. Hardrives Paving &
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION -- Hunter, trapper and bowhunt education, Ohio, call (800)
Dangerous crossing
Opinion: Washington Post: Like hurricanes or locust plagues, horrific tragedies on the U.S.-Mexico border
FISHING
FISHING Books & amp; Hooks events John Valk, a fly-fishing guide and fly shop owner from
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Titans open PAC schedule against champ
Except for the reversal of home and away dates, Westminster College's 2003 football schedule is
LORDSTOWN ASSEMBLY PLANT General Motors chooses name for Cavalier's replacement
The car will have a more upscale design, dealers say. & lt;a href=mailto:shilling@vindy.com
LAWRENCE COUNTY 14-year-old wins top prize in song-writing competition
The song was the first one the girl wrote, and she wrote it when she was 10. By LAURE CIOFFI
CELEBRATION: A cake helps sweeten the ceremony for John Shade, a Newton Falls native who re-enlisted
CELEBRATION: A cake helps sweeten the ceremony for John Shade, a Newton Falls native who re-enlisted
Bombing suspect's arrest poses problem for the U.S.
Opinion: If Eric Robert Rudolph, the Olympic Park bombing suspect, is a terrorist -- U.S. Attorney General
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL QuesTec System has umpires, players upset
The electronic eye ball-strike evaluation system is now in 13 ballparks. By GARY PETERSON KNIGHT
COLLEGES Miami, ACC move closer during visits to campus
The ACC commissioner said the Hurricanes may be a member in two weeks. CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) --
FORUM HEALTH Doctor's specialty: recruiting specialists
Tod's director finds ways to attract in-demand pediatricians to the Valley. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
LOCAL
LOCAL Group seeks participants in a tour of Finland ASHTABULA -- Members of the Finnish-American
COLLEGE BASEBALL Ohio St. trips Clemson
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Steve Caravati credits aggressive swinging for his recent hitting tear. Ohio
Coming home to re-enlist
The Newton Falls native joined the Air Force in 1988, after high school. By DENISE DICK
Boss rails
Boss rails New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner criticized baseball schedule makers and
MAHONING VALLEY State designates 5 area 'Schools of Promise'
Successful schools look at pupils as individuals. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
HARTFORD Sharon Speedway grandstand remains closed
The county building inspector is expected at the speedway Tuesday. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Promoter: Pavlik to fight at Cafaro
Promoter: Pavlik to fight at Cafaro Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik will take an undefeated record
ROAD WORK | Public comments
The Ohio Department of Transportation held public meetings in Austintown and Mineral Ridge so that
TELEMARKETING No-call list registration starts in July
Enforcement of the list will begin in October. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators are speeding
School board to meet
School board to meet LORDSTOWN -- The board of education will meet in special session at 6 p.m.