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Casi hits for distance
The East Palestine graduate repeated as the long-drive contest winner. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
Behind the lobbying curtain
Opinion: Washington Post: Classically a good news story offers the unexpected: "Man bites dog." But when it
HELOISE Salt or vinegar doesn't do the trick anymore
Dear Heloise: Would you have a good tip on laundering red slacks, 98 percent cotton, so that the
Rock and ribs mix at Valley festival
Rock and ribs mix at Valley festival kHOT RIBS and hot rock 'n' roll mix at this weekend's
MAHONING TOWNSHIP, PA. Regional police force considered
Supervisors said they're considering erecting a new township building. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
HORSE RACING Spectacular Bid dies at 27, was a Triple Crown threat
A safety pin created an infection that hurt the horse's bid. UNADILLA, N.Y. (AP) -- Spectacular
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Seniors enjoy a golden afternoon
Independent seniors stop to smell the roses at Fellows Riverside Gardens. By JOHN SKENDALL
DETAILS Proposed gun ban
Features of legislation before Youngstown City Council to ban possession or sale of assault
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Actsposure (Tolentino)12.205.604.40 Arthel (T.Nguyen)6.004.60
COLLEGE SPORTS Gov. Warner wants mediation for ACC's proposed expansion
The NCAA said it has no authority to intervene in conference affiliations. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --
AUSTINTOWN Parma company buys most of Wedgewood Plaza
A portion of the longtime Austintown retail site sold for $2.8 million. THE VINDICATOR,
Stolen check charge
Stolen check charge YOUNGSTOWN -- When Donald J. Pratt tried to cash one of several checks stolen
LOCAL
LOCAL B. Dalton to open early BOARDMAN -- B. Dalton Bookstore in the Southern Park Mall will not
LOCAL CONNECTION Boardman's Kelly Cap hopes for more chances to play
The 1991 Spartans graduate has played in only one LPGA event this year. By PETE MOLLICA
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
2891612183660 INSTITUTIONDAYDAYMOSMOSMOSMOSMOS Associated SchoolNA NA 1.60 1.90 2.103.254.00
'THE SONG READER' | A review A finely tuned tale of hidden meanings
The story is narrated by a confused teenager. By THERESA M. HEGEL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER "The
OHIO Governor to present funds at KSU as a boost to high-tech research
Gov. Bob Taft was to visit northeast Ohio today to present $28.6 million to promote high-tech
YSU Gifts from alumni help Sweet top scholarship goal
YOUNGSTOWN -- A boost in giving by a handful of Youngstown State University alumni has helped
GIANT EAGLE LPGA CLASSIC Surging popularity surrounds Gulbis
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- A few minutes after I asked Natalie Gulbis to
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Paisley House says time has come to admit men
She's nearly 100, and it's the first time she's even looked at a man as more than just a casual
Area Soap Box Derby
Area Soap Box Derby YOUNGSTOWN -- The fourth annual Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby will be
TRUMBULL COUNTY Talks about septic woes continue
Better septic tanks won't satisfy the EPA. WARREN -- Officials from the Trumbull County Health
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
COLUMBUS State senate tries again to pass tort reform
The Ohio Supreme Court found two earlier attempts unconstitutional. STAFF/WIRE REPORT COLUMBUS
EAST LIVERPOOL High court reveals error on repayment
Most of the money at issue already has been repaid, a county official noted. By NORMAN LEIGH
EAST LIVERPOOL Pottery fest toasts history
The event celebrates the history of the pottery industry in the region. EAST LIVERPOOL -- The
ANNUAL STUDY World's millionaire ranks rose at slower pace in 2002
About 7 million people are millionaires. NEW YORK (AP) -- The ranks of the world's millionaires
GIRARD POLICE Computer plan forges network
Substations would be at the high school and multigenerational center. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Reunited Gin Blossoms are back in full bloom
The mellow Arizona rockers have gotten back together and are touring the country. By JOHN PATRICK
U.S. OPEN Mickelson seeks end to major drought
Phil Mickelson is 0-for-43 in major tournaments, but he's been so close. OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP)
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew R. Newman, 24, of 4131 Glenwood Ave., Apt. 64,
Delasin's shot nets win again in shootout
Dorothy Delasin and Jackie Gallagher-Smith bested a field of four other teams. By PETE MOLLICA
COLUMBIANA CO. East Palestine housing complex funding sought
Several projects throughout the county were awarded federal grant dollars. By NORMAN LEIGH
VIENNA AIRPORT BCI requests records of charter flights
BCI told officials the records are part of an ongoing probe. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF
Elderly man sought
Elderly man sought LIBERTY -- Police are asking for the public's help in locating 88-year-old
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Opponent named
Opponent named Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik has increased his workout intensity for a July 1 bout
NBA FINALS Nets seeking answer for Spurs, in danger of falling behind 3-1
No team ever has come back from a 3-1 deficit to win a Finals series. THE RECORD EAST
MORGANTOWN, W.VA. Weirton to lay off managers, cut wages
Management cuts show the union that everyone is sacrificing, the CEO says. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP)
LORDSTOWN Schools to use low-interest loan to help meet payrolls in July
Good interest rates will keep the costs of repaying the short-term loan low. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
NOTEBOOK From the U.S. Open
Off the tee: Tiger Woods doesn't expect to use his driver much this week at Olympia Fields because
LIBERTY BOE
LIBERTY BOE Also handled Tuesday Hired Jeffrey Walters Sr. as head coach for boys track at
GREENVILLE, PA. Citing noise concern, councilman requests meetings upstairs
A truck bay is being renovated so meetings will be handicapped-accessible. By LAURI GALENTINE
FLOWER OF THE WEEK
FLOWER OF THE WEEK Hybrid Columbine Botanical name: Aquilegia hybrids. Attributes: These very
Irwin is oldest player in U.S. Open field
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. -- Hale Irwin says whenever he gets excited, his
PGA TOUR STATISTICS
PGA TOUR STATISTICS Through June 9 Scoring Average 1, Tiger Woods, 68.44. 2, Mike Weir, 69.08.
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Casie Mayle, 12603 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Petersburg, girl, June 10. Jennifer
WARREN Mayor awaits data on landfill
Some residents think the city should listen to the experts. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
SUMMER FASHIONS Trademark lingerie looks heat things up
The inspiration comes from vintage ensembles. NEW YORK (AP) -- Yes, you do see satin, lace and
SKYDOME Blue Jays homers pummel Pirates
Carlos Delgado connected for his 20th in a 13-8 win. TORONTO (AP) -- Carlos Delgado is playing as
YOUNGSTOWN Strickland introduces flag bill
Strickland hopes Americans will look for 'Made in America' on all products. By DAVID SKOLNICK
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER STANDINGS Eastern Division WLTPtsGFGA MetroStars52217117 New
Bicycle safety program is set in Columbiana
COLUMBIANA -- Columbiana Auxiliary Police will conduct a bike safety program at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Today is Thursday, June 12th, the 163rd day of 2003. There are 202 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Thursday, June 12th, the 163rd day of 2003. There are 202 days left in the year. On this
BROWNS Quarterback derby workouts under way
Tim Couch and Kelly Holcomb have begun their open competition. BEREA (AP) -- Across the locker
Mooney selects Jack Berman as next girls basketball coach
YOUNGSTOWN -- Jack Berman, Roy Nard's long-time assistant coach, has been named the new girls
Sosa makes appeal, awaits decision
Sosa makes appeal, awaits decision Sammy Sosa is done talking. All he can do now is wait. Sosa
Reaping higher profits with lower costs
Amish make higher profits per acre than modern farmers. MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio (AP) -- Sometimes newer
Kids Count report
Kids Count report Ohio has improved in seven of 10 areas regarded as barometers of child well-
BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: David Somerville sings with The Diamonds, a doo-wop music group that was
BACK WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: David Somerville sings with The Diamonds, a doo-wop music group that was
School board OKs resignation, rehiring
COLUMBIANA -- The board of education approved the resignation of John Scardino, Joshua Dixon
Padres' lead vanishes as Tribe rallies to win
Cleveland improved to 9-2 at Jacobs Field since May 16. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Rookie Brandon Phillips
MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield police chief has warning for speeders
MINERAL RIDGE -- Joseph Consiglio, Weathersfield Township police chief, warned motorists that police
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, 12:30
PITTSBURGH Judge rules car crash was involuntary manslaughter
The defendant hid his medical condition to keep his driver's license. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A man who
YOUNGSTOWN Residents make fervent pleas for and against assault-gun ban
The hearing brought out raw emotions. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The
"We can't get too excited about launch. A Mars mission is all about landing. But we'll take our
Opinion: "We can't get too excited about launch. A Mars mission is all about landing. But we'll take our
RENOVATIONS
RENOVATIONS Sharon schools The Sharon school board opened bids on the renovation of a building
A Spring Wind
A Spring Wind Watch that hat wherever you are. That old spring wind might blow it far. The
OHIO State does better on kids' well-being
Progress, however, is threatened by the high cost of being poor. Ohio has improved in seven of 10
NATION
NATION Ex-workers sue Rent-Way ERIE, Pa. -- Rent-Way Inc. is accused of cutting corners by not
TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX--Recalled OF Aaron Rowand
NEW MIDDLETOWN School principal treats demerit-free pupils
The principal took on the role of chef as he cooked for the kids. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Search continues for stolen rig
The rig's driver abandoned the tanker at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN -- The search continued
MAHONING COUNTY Screening to reduce number of jail inmates
Nonviolent offenders will be recommended for release to await trial. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Spring rainfall
1946: 9.87 inches. 2003: 6.84 inches. 1989: 6.24 inches. 1947: 6.23 inches. 2002: 6.20
WARREN Death row inmates claim mental retardation
Inmates had until this week to file a claim if they believed they were mentally retarded. By PEGGY
CLASS B Ford powers Line Drive to 9-7 triumph
STRUTHERS -- Dan Ford went 4-for-4 with two RBIs as Line Drive Academy defeated Rondinelli Tuxedo
YOUNGSTOWN YMHA celebrates 70 years
It is the second-oldest public housing authority in the United States. YOUNGSTOWN -- To the left
WARREN SCHOOLS Option to preserve building delays vote
The board will talk to architects about the option. By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
New Wilmington to pay toward plant upgrade
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Borough council has agreed to pay $15,000 as its share to upgrade an AmpOhio
Best Bets/Hot Tickets
Best Bets/Hot Tickets FRIDAY * Go back to the turn of the 20th century with the cast of
YOUNGSTOWN Radio topic will be stalking
Stalkers don't always start out being violent, but that can change. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
BEST SELLERS Top rankings
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $24.95) 2. "The Devil Wears
NEW YORK (AP) -- Companies dived into the public market during the roaring '90s, when it was easy to
NEW YORK (AP) -- Companies dived into the public market during the roaring '90s, when it was easy to
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Discovery about dad has left her heartbroken
Dear Annie: I am the only daughter of two wonderful parents. I grew up worshiping my father and am
NHL Penguins need support for arena
The governor said the Penguins need governmental aid and self-investment. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
Van Gundy takes over as Rockets coach
The former Knicks coach replaces Rudy Tomjanovich. HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Rockets will
Associated Press
Associated Press OLD FRIENDS: New Jersey Nets' Anthony Johnson, left, greets San Antonio Spurs'
Winning Team: Campbell Black
Winning Team: Campbell Black Losing Team: Struthers St. Anthony's Score of Game: 10-2 Winning
SPRINGFIELD TWP. State board dismisses charge
The township will need a fill-in recycling coordinator. NEW SPRINGFIELD -- The State Employment
Police and Fire Games kick off this weekend
WARREN -- The Trumbull County Sheriff's Department and county firefighters will host the 26th annual
INSIDE THE ROPES Notes from Squaw Creek
Parking change: Due to the extremely wet conditions, the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic is changing the
NBA FINALS Scores and schedules
June 4: San Antonio 101, New Jersey 89 June 6: New Jersey 87, San Antonio 85 June 8: San Antonio
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.05 2.09 Bank One,.84,39.4039.41 Clear Channel,
Arrests made in four Knox Twp. burglaries
LISBON -- Two men were arrested and a third man is being sought in a string of business burglaries
ON AREA DIAMONDS
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball BASEBALL Tri-T COLT (ages 15-17) Columbiana
Philomena hasn't paid debt to the society he betrayed
Opinion: Philomena hasn't paid debt to the society he betrayed EDITOR: Convicted former prosecutor James
EMPLOYMENT Temp jobs open opportunities for permanent posts
Seeing temporary workers in action helps employers screen potential hires. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
COLUMBUS Hagan discusses putting drug bill in gambling issue
Hagan said he was approached by the horse- racing industry. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
Engelbreit's book offers words for gardeners
Engelbreit's book offers words for gardeners "Gardens are the result of a collaboration between
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials increase foster family fee
Dr. Frank Farone was named to the county airport authority board. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
YOUNGSTOWN -- Like many teenagers, Matt Sutton worked at a fast-food restaurant while he attended
YOUNGSTOWN -- Like many teenagers, Matt Sutton worked at a fast-food restaurant while he attended
CLEVELAND Possible season-ending surgery needed for Tribe slugger Burks
Hot-hitting Coco Crisp has been recalled to fill the designated hitter's spot. CLEVELAND (AP) --
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS WILD-CARD ROUND May 24 Georgia 49, Dallas 45 May 25
YOUNGSTOWN Radio show topic will be stalking
Stalkers don't always start out being violent, but that can change. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
BOXING Rico Cason will be Pavlik's opponent at Cafaro on July 1
The middleweight from Nashville is 16-7. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR NILES -- Youngstown
Specialty Hospital to open new unit, change name
YOUNGSTOWN -- Specialty Hospital of Mahoning Valley is opening a new campus in Warren and is
PREP SOFTBALL Pancake, Naumoff, Olive are selected first-team All-Ohio
Eleven area players were picked to the first team of the Northeast Ohio district. Boardman High
Officials choose design for $3.4M courthouse
Commissioners approved the $150,000 property purchase Wednesday. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
REGIONAL AIRPORT House stops loss of funding
Without the provision, the local airport would receive $150,000. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
'70s artists prove they can still pack the house
New artists sell more albums while old artists sell more concert tickets. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.
POTTERY FESTIVAL Schedule
The 36th annual Tri-State Pottery Festival runs from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today through Saturday.
WARREN Council to weigh pact for regulations revision
Paying the retainer would make the company's expertise accessible to the city. By DENISE DICK
LIBERTY Township receives $167,000 grant from state to combat flood woes
LIBERTY -- A 50-year-old flooding problem at Murray Hill Road and Fifth Avenue finally has a
MCDONALD State panel to hear mayor's complaint about village solicitor
Commission members will decide if the complaint deserves a full hearing. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS