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ITALY
Opinion: ITALY La Stampa, Turin, April 29: Italy must not underestimate the importance of containing and
Some scary pictures
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: It's sweet justice when attempts at censorship backfire and call attention to the
LOCAL
LOCAL Ricciardi sets state record BERLIN CENTER -- Anna Marie Ricciardi, a Western Reserve High
Give the money back
Opinion: Washington Post: The company directors and officers had a great deal going. They -- alone among
Injured driver still in wait-and-see mode
The effects from the Winston Cup driver's head and rib injuries isn't clear. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --
PREP BASEBALL Ford's homer beats Chaney
John Hay of Poland flirted with a no-hitter against Cardinal Mooney. YOUNGSTOWN -- Dan Ford hit a
KENTUCKY DERBY Gallop will be Empire Maker's ticket to ride
Sir Cherokee was scratched due to a fracture in his right rear leg. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Empire
NOTEBOOK From Churchill Downs
Mount caps comeback: Shane Sellers can't keep the smile off his face. The 36-year-old will ride Lone
BY THE NUMBERS Hospital report
Average total gain or loss margins for the three-year period, fiscal 2000-03, for Lawrence and
STAGE REVIEW Ladies make for hilarious 'Odd Couple'
The excellent ensemble cast gave a near-perfect performance. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune POPULAR SIGHT: A blacktip shark is one of the attractions at the John G.
Forum Health Northside
Forum Health Northside Don and Deana Girardi, 27 Placid Blvd., Austintown, girl, May 3. Dena and
WORTH A LOOK
CONTESTS XColumbiana County Buckeye Dairy Boosters will crown its 25th Dairy Princess at a 1:30
MAHONING COUNTY Have hazardous materials? Take them to the Green Team
The group has set up specific times for drop-offs. YOUNGSTOWN -- Almost every home has them -- old
Prayer service
Prayer service YOUNGSTOWN -- Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will have
CANFIELD VOLLEYBALL Vertanen signs with Hartford
Vertanen holds school career records for blocks and kills. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
PENNSYLVANIA Officials to revisit state bingo law
Some stores have let senior citizens play for free. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A growing number of
No prosecution
No prosecution Educators in 14 states cannot be criminally prosecuted for having consensual sex
The 69-year-old doesn't accept excuses about why people don't take karate.
The 69-year-old doesn't accept excuses about why people don't take karate. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
YSU Berry, Michaelis earn student-athlete awards
One is a softball player, the other a distance runner. YOUNGSTOWN -- Junior Amanda Berry and
Grant application seeks to add 201 acres to preserve
HOWLAND -- County and township officials are supporting a grant application that, if approved, would
Flower sale benefits adoption services
An array of flowers and plants will be available. HOWLAND -- Northeast Ohio Adoption Services will
BASIC GRADS
BASIC GRADS Air Force: Airman Stephanie M. Anderson (Youngstown Rayen School, '01), daughter of
Lions Club donation
Lions Club donation YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Lions Club has donated $6,800 to Goodwill to
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator FLOWER POWER: Janet Weller, left, and Gere Weller, co-chairwomen of
MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Free product coupon costs shoppers plenty
Coupon fraud and misredemption take many forms. At the recent conference of the Association of
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Joseph Guy
The FBI and Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force are asking the public to help find the
SUMMER MOVIE PREVIEW | PART TWO Thrills, chills, spills and ills
A summer too big for one preview. That's what we have this year. Here's Part Two of our rundown of
Heart to heart: First kiss
Heart to heart: First kiss SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE RUNNING PLAY "My boyfriend and I were hanging
Job and Family Services hopes to replace ramshackle building
The agency has little more than half the space it's supposed to have, a consultant says. By NORMAN
EVEREST JOURNAL | Ask Dr. Fought
Q. Where did you get your sense of humor? A. My mother was terribly uncoordinated and has
ALL-STAR GAME Players approve plan that rewards winning league
The All-Star Game outcome will decide home field in the World Series. NEW YORK (AP) -- The impact
Don't give up in a tough job market
If you are unemployed I have a question for you: How are your chances of getting a job? Second
PREP SOFTBALL Spartans clinch tie for SVC crown
Ursuline defeated Fitch to remain in contention for a share of the title. WARREN -- Boardman High
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$11,000, cl $4,000-$4,000, 3YO up, 5f. Southern Tee,
The basics of joking around
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS JOKE-TELLING 101 Monica Wyche knows a few things about humor. While
HELOISE Response helped Jane become a Sol provider
Dear Readers: Here is a letter from Jane, one of my office assistants, who is now an iguana owner:
MICHAEL HARTZELL FUNERAL Nearly 2,000 pay respects to slain officer
Addressing his slain brother, Kevin Hartzell said: 'Duty has called you.' By ROGER G. SMITH
Golf cart dealership is on a roll
A Struthers businessman switches from auto brakes to 'people movers.' & lt;a
Scripps Howard
Scripps Howard JUST FOR MOM: Purse-sized and homemade, brag books filled with faces of loved ones
McDonald's Stanley strong
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BEAVER TWP. -- McDonald High sophomore Tyler Stanley had
Laser craft will catch your eye
Chromagem puts the dazzle in product packaging. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Now, more than ever, your vote is important
Opinion: Think about Tuesday's primary as a civics lesson for the recently freed people of Iraq, whose only
Rock-N-Roll Casino to open in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- The Mississippi Gaming Commission has approved site development for the $58
Police merger discussed
The city's chief says a combined station should be located downtown. & lt;a
IN FULL BLOOM: A dogwood, the state flower of Virginia, blossoms on the lawn of the Capitol
IN FULL BLOOM: A dogwood, the state flower of Virginia, blossoms on the lawn of the Capitol
BECKY SHER | Hype Stila deal: Hatbox with makeup
Far be it from us to pass up something in a cute package. Let's face it -- sometimes it IS what's on
VINDICATOR SURVEY Most kids say they don't get allowance
Most who get an allowance pull in $5 to $10 a week. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
BOXING De La Hoya fights to make millions
Even Oscar De La Hoya admits his opponent, Yory Boy Campas, is washed up. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Oscar
SHARON Report notes a 3-year loss for hospital
Sharon Regional had hefty cost increases in employee hospitalization benefits. By PETER H.
Nearly 2,000 pay respects to slain officer
Addressing his slain brother, Kevin Hartzell said: 'Duty has called you.' By ROGER G. SMITH
Open Hearth's new owner fires up kitchen, himself
An old steel workers' hangout gets a new life as a restaurant and banquet center. By CYNTHIA
NHL PLAYOFFS Thursday's game
Flyers 1, Senators 0 PHILADELPHIA -- Roman Cechmanek came through with another shutout in a
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES Boardman 12, Chaney 11 Salem 5, East Liverpool 4 Niles 9, Campbell
A U.S. deal with terrorists
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The Bush administration is looking for a quick fix, but this is one that could
NASCAR Like the fans, drivers enjoy racing at night
For almost all the competitors, it's a return to their short-track roots. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --
TOURNAMENT Clinic golf scramble is benefit
HOWLAND -- The Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic will sponsor a golf classic June 2 at the Avalon Lakes
Is LeBron the 'Air' to Nike's throne?
I got my first pair of Air Jordans in the sixth grade. They were Air Jordan Vs (still the best
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD Dog Shows In the dog show there alot of dogs. I like to watch the
TRUMBULL COUNTY \ Law Day winners
The winners in the 2003 Law Day contest. They received their award during the annual Law Day lunch
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS First round (Best of 7) Wednesday, April 30 Sacramento 111, Utah 91, Sacramento
MAHONING COUNTY Requests for anti-stalking orders are crowding out other civil cases
Judges said the courts are bogged down by a deluge of protection orders. By BOB JACKSON
Today is Saturday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2003. There are 242 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Saturday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2003. There are 242 days left in the year. On this date
NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP Thursday's games
Celtics 110, Pacers 90 BOSTON -- Paul Pierce had 27 points and eight rebounds and Antoine Walker
Tax cut trickery
Opinion: Washington Post: DANGER: GIMMICKS AHEAD. That's the warning sign that ought to be flashing as House
INDIANS Burks pleads for fan patience
He's not depressed by the team's slow start. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The season's second month has
NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in
Alabama coach to pay the price?
Alabama coach to pay the price? Iowa State's Larry Eustachy isn't the only college coach in hot
BASEBALL
BASEBALL FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League CHICAGO CUBSEven-6Colorado Ny Mets6-7MILWAUKEE
Muslims demonstrate over Kenya's new constitution
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) -- On the eve of a conference to fine-tune Kenya's new constitution, several
CEDAR POINT Hair-raising thrill
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER OP THRILL DRAGSTER, Cedar Point's newest roller
WARREN Trial over money left to Leon-Games is set
Attorneys said they would talk to a magistrate to try to resolve the matter. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Streets closed for funeral procession
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police will close certain streets today for the funeral procession of Patrolman
Female YSU student is reported missing
Female YSU student is reported missing HUBBARD -- A 20-year-old Youngstown State University
HOLOGRAMS AS ART
Viewers may walk on the life-size images of people trapped beneath the floor. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES XITAM Post 3 Auxiliary will hold a mother-daughter banquet at 6 p.m. May 14 at
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE SOFTBALL Champion derails Newton Falls' title run
The teams are tied for first place with three games remaining. By ROBERT J. FUSCO VINDICATOR
Epsilon Mu Omega chapter wins awards
AKRON -- Epsilon Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. won three awards during the
CHICAGO
'Wild Reef' presents the environment of Apo Island in the Philippines. CHICAGO (AP) -- You start
NBA AWARDS Arenas selected as most improved
He's still motivated by a draft snub two years ago. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Golden State Warriors
ROAD PROJECTS
ROAD PROJECTS Here are the projects the Ohio Department of Transportation is working on this week
VFW auxiliary holds election of officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- The election of officers for 2003-2004 was held by the Donald Lockett VFW Post 6488
HELOISE Hint helps avoid missing your must-see TV shows
Dear Heloise: This hint can be done either once a week or once each day, whichever is more
Five Southside fighters capture Gloves victories
Charlie Fagan was presented with the Best Fighter Trophy. YOUNGSTOWN -- Five fighters representing
GOLF Rookie Sadakata shoots round of 64 to share HP Classic lead
The LPGA's inaugural Michelob Light Open had a three-way tie. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS --
Several programs are planned for McConnell's Mill, Moraine
PORTERSVILLE, Pa. -- Hikes, history and getting back to nature will be the themes of programs
WARREN Teen pleads guilty in hotel melee
The judge also ordered the teenager to attend an anger-management class. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Investigating house fire
Investigating house fire SALEM -- Investigators are seeking the cause of a house fire that caused
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Parents are making their admiration conditional
Dear Annie: What do you think of parents who teach their 3-year-old child to memorize, and repeat,
ALABAMA FOOTBALL Price to answer for visit to topless club
He ran up a hefty bill and could lose his job as a result. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Mike Price
MARY JO NAGY | Pets Tick talk, flea for all: the rub on itchy skin
Common summer pet skin afflictions need your attention. Here are some helpful hints, many
She gets a kick out of karate
The 69-year-old doesn't accept excuses about why people don't take karate. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Associated Press
Associated Press NOTABLE GUEST: Itzhak Perlman makes a surprise appearance at a gathering in
Sabathia snaps winless skid
The Tribe's ace limited the Rangers to four hits in eight innings. CLEVELAND (AP) -- C.C.
"The battle of Iraq is one victory in a war on terror that began on Sept. 11, 2001, and still goes
Opinion: "The battle of Iraq is one victory in a war on terror that began on Sept. 11, 2001, and still goes
Homemade brag books make a great gift for a great mother
The small books are ideal for mothers or grandmothers to carry in a purse. SCRIPPS HOWARD
COMPETITIONS Local winners
Winners listed are as provided. Honorable mentions are not included. DOM LEONE WRITING Nearly
STAGE REVIEW 'Dearly Departed' offers a lively spoof
This production proves that funerals are not always deadly serious. By MARGARET NERY VINDICATOR
TIPS FROM HAPPY PEOPLE
TIPS FROM HAPPY PEOPLE Don't be afraid to take a chance. -- Monica Wyche, 33 Adopt a pet. --
FOOTWEAR Custom-made boots charm customers with artistry and fit
Not only are handmade cowboy boots comfortable, they're fun to wear. SCRIPPS HOWARD Jeff and
Horses protected by shots
A study showed the shots are 95 percent effective against the virus. BALTIMORE, Ohio (AP) -- Many
IOWA STATE Eustachy isn't going out quietly
An associate coach was also suspended for alledgly making threats. AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Larry
TRUMBULL COUNTY United Way honors volunteers, notes accomplishments
The new fund-raising chairman plans to expand on last year's goals. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
WASHINGTON Fears put a damper on foreign travel
Wars, SARS and terrorism are causing Americans to put off trips. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tom Rich
ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS | Westminster College
Westminster College in New Wilmington honored academic achievers at its Spring Honors Convocation on
SS UNITED STATES Enthusiasts celebrate purchase of superliner
The ship set a trans-Atlantic speed record on its 1952 maiden voyage. NEWSDAY News that
How members of Congress voted on key bills and amendments in the last week:
How members of Congress voted on key bills and amendments in the last week: HOUSE Disabilities
Funny Cide's pre-race timetable will be same
He'll be shipped from his home stable three days before the Preakness. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --
Liaison and a big headache
By Dr. JASON FOUGHT SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR As we sit around and wait for good weather, here
NEW CASTLE Veterans groups buy rifles for Scouts
The veterans groups are sending telephone calling cards to troops overseas. By NANCY TULLIS
Softball second seed in tourney
The Penguins play Detroit Thursday in the Horizon League tournament. CHICAGO -- Youngstown State's
CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, New Wilmington, Pa. Senior chemistry major Amanda Fond of Hubbard won the
Vindicator staffers win Associated Press awards
The Vindicator received a third-place award for general excellence. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two Vindicator
The Vindicator
The Vindicator A LAST SALUTE: Officers salute as pallbearers carry the coffin of slain Youngstown
Italian Fest events open for applications
Italian Fest events open for applications CANFIELD -- The annual Greater Youngstown Italian Fest
Today is Monday, May 5, the 125th day of 2003. There are 240 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, May 5, the 125th day of 2003. There are 240 days left in the year. On this date in
ABWA Warren chapter celebrates anniversary, honors associate
Three charter members also received recognition. WARREN -- The 46th anniversary of the founding of
ADVICE Quick fixes treat beauty emergencies
There is no reason to sweat those cosmetic catastrophes. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- There is
2010 forum broadcast
2010 forum broadcast YOUNGSTOWN -- "2010 Moving Ahead: A Forum for Reporting Progress," a live
Medical society and alliance honor Kathy Dwinnels as 'gem'
CANFIELD -- Kathy Dwinnels received the Gem of the Year award during a meeting March 28 of the
AROUND THE HORN | Thursday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 5, Tigers 2 Orioles 6, Tigers 4 DETROIT -- Jay Gibbons broke up Mike
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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REGISTRATION 2003-04 school year
Following are dates and times for registration at the school listed. In most cases, parents must
NATIONAL LEAGUE Bucs complete 3-game sweep of Padres, 5-2
Jack Wilson's three-run homer was the big hit for Pittsburgh. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Whatever was wrong
WINNING NUMBERS | April 26-May 2
OHIO Friday 5/2 Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-0-0 Pick 4, 1-3-6-8 Buckeye 5, 9-15-26-35-37 Mega
PIAA Private school success at issue
In the last two seasons, private schools have won 13 of 16 state basketball titles. ASSOCIATED
Advice: Drain standing water
Old tires, tarpaulins and swimming pools are prime breeding sites. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
NASW holds annual recognition banquet
NILES -- The National Association of Social Workers' annual recognition banquet was held April 25 in