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A higher percentage
A higher percentage Among the Asian and Pacific Island population in America, 51 percent of men
AMERICAN LEAGUE Clemens stuck on 299 as Yanks pull out 10-9 win in 17 innings
The New York pitcher left with an 8-6 lead, but the bullpen couldn't hold it. DETROIT (AP) --
Federation holds recognition luncheon
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- The Youngstown Area Federation of Women's Clubs held its annual recognition
Miss Kryszak, Joe Catheline set wedding date
XNORTH AURORA, Ill. -- The engagement of Amanda Kryszak and Joe Catheline, both of 142 Lilac Lane,
PITTSBURGH Man gets sentence of 30 years for conspiring to sell cocaine
PITTSBURGH -- A New Castle man was sentenced in federal court to 30 years in prison and five years'
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Graduate: It's time to spread your wings and fly
This is a love letter to my son. Maybe the words are similar to ones you're thinking about your
NASCAR Newman holds off Jeff Gordon to win MBNA 400
The second-year driver won despite losing the power steering on his car. DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Ryan
VIENNA In light of air base, just how important is airport funding?
The air base may face an opportunity for growth. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
LORDSTOWN ASSEMBLY PLANT General Motors chooses name for Cavalier's replacement
The car will have a more upscale design, dealers say. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO By DON
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
Crestwood ends Poland's season, 7-3
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AKRON -- Coach Reid Lamport stood in front of the
LONGTIME TEAM: Sam Jacon, left, and Phil Adams of Lord Chesterfield Tailors in downtown Warren have
LONGTIME TEAM: Sam Jacon, left, and Phil Adams of Lord Chesterfield Tailors in downtown Warren have
HELOISE Office staff should receive patience from patients
Dear Heloise: I would like to respond to the reader who doesn't like waiting more than an hour for
FLIGHT: 100 YEARS N.C. visits will feel Wright in summer
Across the state, communities plan their own tributes to powered flight. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
4th Ward
4th Ward These are the 4th Ward properties on the city's demolition list and their projected
MRDD Garage sale will benefit the retarded
AUSTINTOWN -- The annual garage sale of the Mahoning County Council for Retarded Citizens will be
BOARDMAN Thieves steal pickup, driving away with couple's trust and Boardman couple's trust
Police are looking for the two men who took the vehicle. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
WHEATLAND TUBE STRIKE Company rejects union's insurance suggestion
The Teamsters' fund isn't accepting new members, the company said. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Probate Court Will of Steve J. Sawaska: estate to sister, Rose Fiegert. Real
AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 11, Red Sox 8 TORONTO -- Roy Halladay won his seventh straight start
NBA FINALS Jackson's saga provides intriguing series subplot
The San Antonio shooting guard once was a pro basketball vagabond. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- One thing
WESTERN PA. Investigation of dumped booze may lead to fine
MEYERSDALE, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania environmental officials are considering levying fines and other
Perry captures Memorial by 2 over Lee Janzen
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) -- Kenny Perry releases tension by stomping on the accelerator in his dragster and
These gifts are fit for workouts
By LISA LIDDANE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Most women are so busy taking care of everyone else that
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown CANFIELD May 25 Criminal trespass: The
Don't forget to back up your body
By NANCY COLE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS If training your back takes a back seat in your training,
Friends of Boardman Library schedules picnic luncheon, installation of officers
BOARDMAN -- Friends of Boardman Library will meet June 9 in the community room at the library. A
SUNDAY'S RESULTS
SUNDAY'S RESULTS REGIONAL BASEBALL DIVISION III LINESCORE ELYRIA CATHOLIC 5, CAMPBELL 4
WARREN Ryan seeks tax credit for low-income parents
The congressman says the tax-cut plan is unfair. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
NEW YORK SEC has issued notice of inquiry into transactions, IBM announces
NEW YORK (AP) -- Federal regulators are investigating how technology giant IBM Corp. booked revenue
Associated Press
Associated Press A BETTER WAY TO LEARN? Sixth-grader Edie Jones, 11, said she likes the switch to
CLASS B LEAGUE McKee's 5-for-5 hitting gives Rondinelli big lift
Dave Yost's five-inning two-hitter helped Astro Falcons' shutout win over Roth Brothers. STRUTHERS
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Club Med villages offer all-inclusive vacations
Club Med villages offer all-inclusive vacations The "bar beads" are gone for good, but the Club
ERIE, PA. Hopes rest on civic center
Projections show the center losing money for the first five years. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- With
PACKING Chic travel wear has come a long way
The line gives new meaning to 'packing light.' KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS DETROIT -- Her name
"When elephants fight, the whole forest trembles."
Opinion: "When elephants fight, the whole forest trembles." Pascal Couchepin Swiss president,
About a half-dozen Youngstown State students took turns standing sentry at the shanty outside
About a half-dozen Youngstown State students took turns standing sentry at the shanty outside
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Center staffers to attend conference
Graduates said workplace mentors had a significant impact on their careers. LISBON -- About a
DIV. III TRACK Runner Pykare thinks 'if only'
The former Maplewood runner now at Akron won three state track titles. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
DIV. III BASEBALL Campbell falls, 5-4, in 11 innings
The Red Devils lost to Elyria Catholic in a game that started Friday. By BILL SULLIVAN
YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning officials mull racetrack role
County commissioners are weighing their options. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
Devils hope to regroup, rebuild lead against Mighty Ducks tonight
New Jersey's 2-0 lead in the finals was cut to 2-1 by the Mighty Ducks Saturday. ANAHEIM, Calif.
SCORING HIGH List of criteria
There are seven criteria to be named a "School of Promise" by the state Department of Education.
YOUNGSTOWN Ungaro praises benefits of 711
The new highway is a pathway to progress, the former mayor says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
MEMORIAL SCORES
MEMORIAL SCORES At Dublin, Ohio Kenny Perry, $900,000--275 Lee Janzen, $540,000--277 Mike
6th Ward
6th Ward These are the 6th Ward properties on the city's demolition list and their projected
NASCAR WINSTON CUP
NASCAR WINSTON CUP MBNA ARMED FORCES FAMILY 400 At Dover, Del. Lap length: 1-mile oval
Giving of herself, literally
By MARGARET NERY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER April 16 was one of the most important days in the
Sweet win for Irish
Sweet win for Irish k YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline's John Metzinger celebrates Monday's 5-3 win over Elyria
Marlin angered by Jeff Gordon's clip of his car
DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon had an eventful Sunday at Dover International Speedway, where he
REGISTRATION 2003-04
Lakeview Local School District -- For grades kindergarten through 12 out-of-district tuition pupils:
2 men charged after chase
2 men charged after chase AUSTINTOWN -- Township police charged two men who were fleeing Liberty
NATION Grocery stores compete to draw Hispanic dollars
Local grocers are expanding ethnic selections too, an industry expert said. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
FRENCH OPEN NOTEBOOK From Roland Garros
Money talks: Serena Williams has won more than $11 million playing tennis. Money, however, has not
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Tussle may only be excuse to distance themselves
Dear Annie: During our last family get-together, two of the young cousins got into a tussle. The
CHAMPIONS TOUR Ahern goes wire-to-wire to take Music City title by four strokes
He didn't take any chances with the water on the 17th hole this year. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Jim
CLEVELAND Red Cross issues a call for blood donors in northern Ohio
CLEVELAND -- Northern Ohio is facing a blood shortage emergency, according to the American Red Cross
Gray skies over Austintown
Opinion: Gray skies over Austintown EDITOR: Kudos to Ian Hill and The Vindicator editors for exposing the
CART Jourdain breezes to first victory
He led 233 of the 250 laps of the Milwaukee Mile. WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) -- Every time one of Bobby
The Vindicator
The Vindicator FAMILIAR LANDMARK: The Lord Chesterfield Tailors sign has hung in downtown Warren
Today is Tuesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2003. There are 211 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2003. There are 211 days left in the year. On this date
EAST PALESTINE Contracts to be set
EAST PALESTINE -- The board of education will award contracts for $7 million in improvements to the
COLLEGE BASEBALL Ohio State rallies past Auburn; Southwest Missouri State next
The Buckeyes scored 25 runs in three regional games. AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Ohio State coach Bob
SURPLUS CLOTHING
SURPLUS CLOTHING Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Amy Graban to be bride of Denis Crawford
XLOWELLVILLE -- The engagement of Amy Graban, 2511 Acorn Drive, Kokomo, Ind., and Denis Crawford,
BELMONT STAKES 'Cide' has few rivals for bid
The Belmont Stakes field for Saturday may be smaller than last year's NEW YORK (AP) -- Empire
Parents announce Miles-Jones troth, wedding plans
XMcDONALD -- The engagement of Allyson Marie Miles, 709 Florida Ave., and James Richard Jones, 930
WCI STEEL Security guards threaten to picket
The union wants to meet with company officials to discuss the layoff plan. THE VINDICATOR,
Bosox decide to peddle Chen; lefty thought he was doing OK
ASSOCIATED PRESS The Boston Red Sox have designated left-handed pitcher Bruce Chen for assignment.
It's report card time
Opinion: Washington Post: Spring is testing time in the public schools, and this year the tests are being
YWCA to offer program for kids during summer
YWCA to offer program for kids during summer YOUNGSTOWN -- Young Women's Christian Association of
MAHONING VALLEY State designates 5 area 'Schools of Promise'
Successful schools look at pupils as individuals. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
Miss McMahon to wed Mr. Bean in October rite
XRIO GRANDE, N.J. -- Alvin and Peggy Samberg, 232 Maurice Blvd., are announcing the engagement of
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune DECORATIVE: Paper napkins are being discarded in favor of more decorative
NEW YORK Chapel near attack site chronicles 9/11 events
St. Paul's Chapel became a haven for those working at ground zero. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS NEW
STATE TRACK | Division III qualifiers
BOYS Jackson-Milton: Luke McCluggage (1600) McDonald: Mike Dickson (300 hurdles); Kevin
YOUNGSTOWN Man charged with leaving accident scene
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police charged William C. Pietz, 25, of East Delason Avenue with driving under
NBA Larry Brown will coach Pistons
This will be the long-time coach's seventh stop on the NBA trail. DETROIT (AP) -- Joe Dumars and
NCAA BASEBALL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
Florida St. 13, South Alabama 5 Florida St. 12, South Alabama 2 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Stephen Drew
Fitch band sweeps several categories at Fiesta-Val
AUSTINTOWN -- The Fitch High School band took home the top award during a recent trip. At the May
Some flight-related events scheduled for cities in North Carolina this summer:
Some flight-related events scheduled for cities in North Carolina this summer: THROUGH JUNE 20
NEW CASTLE SCHOOLS Impact of staff cuts studied
A former student donated $85,000 to the district for a computer lab. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
WNBA ROUNDUP Sunday's games
Liberty 70, Mystics 57 NEW YORK -- Tamika Whitmore had 21 points and 13 rebounds as New York
NATIONAL LEAGUE Renteria's two-run single in seventh leads Cardinals to 5-4 win over Bucs
The Pirates lost for only the second time in seven games. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Albert Pujols, Jim
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS
NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS (Best-of-7) New Jersey vs. Anaheim May 27 New Jersey 3, Anaheim 0
YOUNGSTOWN City man faces menacing charge
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police charged Thomas R. Clark, 35, of Woodside Avenue with aggravated menacing after
REUNIONS
XChaney High School Class of 1958 will hold its 45th reunion Aug. 2. Graduates who have not been
7th Ward
7th Ward These are the 7th Ward properties on the city's demolition list and their projected
SHARPSVILLE Fire marshal to inspect damage to former school
A charter school is to open there in the fall. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- A state police fire marshal was
EAST LIVERPOOL Fund division isn't legal, suit brought by city says
East Liverpool wants the court to impose a previous funding arrangement. By NORMAN LEIGH
2nd Ward
2nd Ward These are the 2nd Ward properties on the city's demolition list and their projected
Only one Williams remains
Only one Williams remains Venus Williams lost to 18-year-old Vera Zvonareva in the fourth round of
Garden club plans pond and garden tour
East Liverpool-Calcutta Area Garden Club has scheduled a Pond and Garden Tour of seven landscaped
3 high schools win awards for seat-belt use
Three high schools have won awards in the seat-belt campaign sponsored by Mahoning Safe Communities
Police report details on arrest of Diana Ross
Police report details on arrest of Diana Ross TUCSON, Ariz. -- Singer Diana Ross said she was
YOUNGSTOWN Mother charged in fatal van crash
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 31-year-old woman has been charged with vehicular homicide and other charges in a
GRADUATES
Bachelor's degrees, unless otherwise noted; majors are listed if provided. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH
WARREN Area father and son to report to jail Tuesday
The FBI is still asking contractors to come forward with information. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
YOUNGSTOWN Woman pleads innocent in crash that killed her 5-year-old son
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 31-year-old woman charged with vehicular homicide and other charges in a May 25
WARREN Father, son must report to jail Tuesday
The FBI is still asking contractors to come forward with information. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
SALEM Driver loses control of her car, smashes into fire department
SALEM -- An 88-year-old woman escaped injury but was cited after her car went out of control, struck
MEMPHIS, TENN. To slash costs, FedEx cuts thousands of jobs
Job cuts will save the company at least $150 million a year. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- FedEx Corp.
5th Ward
5th Ward These are the 5th Ward properties on the city's demolition list and their projected
TOURNAMENT AHA to sponsor fifth annual benefit scramble
A variety of prizes will be available to participants. HOWLAND -- The Mahoning, Columbiana and
RESEARCH Aging baby boomers increase demand for beauty products attributed to aging
NEW YORK (AP) -- Beauty is a $160 billion-a-year global industry, and for some, it's worth the
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
Agassi enjoys winning feeling
He gained the French Open quarterfinals for the fourth time in the last five years. PARIS (AP) --
JOHN R. BUTZ, 77 Owner of flower shop dies unexpectedly
The John R. 'Jack' Butz Humanitarian Award was started in 2001. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
FRENCH OPEN Venus Williams upended
Russian Vera Zvonareva beat the American in three sets. PARIS (AP) -- Venus Williams stroked yet
WARREN Notre Dame receives grant, improves fitness program
Notre Dame in Warren was the only Catholic school in the country to get the grant. By DENISE DICK
1st Ward
1st Ward These are the 1st Ward properties on the city's demolition list and their projected
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.97 1.99 Bank One,.84,37.3737.39 Clear Channel,
NBA Cavaliers will name Paul Silas as coach
Cleveland will make the announcement at a press conference today. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland
LPGA TOUR Sorenstam breezes to three-shot win
She made bogeys on her last two holes to make things close. AURORA, Ill. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam
IDAHO Single-gender classes getting an A+
Elective courses -- such as art, band and homeroom -- remain mixed. KIMBERLY, Idaho (AP) -- Mr.
3rd Ward
3rd Ward These are the 3rd Ward properties on the city's demolition list and their projected