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LAS VEGAS Campas is the toy De La Hoya thought he would be

Now, De La Hoya has some unfinished business with Shane Mosley. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Oscar De La Hoya


YOUNGSTOWN Vindicator staffers win Associated Press awards

The Vindicator received a third-place award for general excellence. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two Vindicator


Rep. Ryan right in grabbing for 'pork'

Opinion: Ever since he was sworn in as a member of Congress, Rep. Tim Ryan's disciples have had one


Construction update

Construction update YOUNGSTOWN -- The board of education approved the construction documents and


REUSE CENTERS Bargains galore, from roof to floor

The centers offer a wide range of building materials at thrift-store prices. By DAN NEPHIN


Biodiesel is a clean-burning alternative fuel made from animal fat or vegetable oil -- anything from

Biodiesel is a clean-burning alternative fuel made from animal fat or vegetable oil -- anything from


Franklin-Roth wedding to be in California

XCANFIELD -- The engagement of Joyce Franklin and Stephen Roth, both of San Rafael, Calif., is being


Plans for Tourism Day

Plans for Tourism Day YOUNGSTOWN -- To celebrate national tourism week, the Youngstown/Mahoning


Here's the clincher: Bush's hug

A Springfield High grad is an intelligence specialist aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. By WILLIAM


PREAKNESS 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) --


Look who's back. Dot-com stocks are rising again.

Look who's back. Dot-com stocks are rising again. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- After years of ridicule


YOUNGSTOWN Crowd honors Judge Jones as courthouse is named

One former lawmaker said the judge is an inspiration. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


PREP TRACK City Series, Trumbull meets this week

On Tuesday, the city meet is at Chaney and the Trumbull meet is at Lakeview. Several important


NBA PLAYOFFS Dallas series winner; McGrady's Magic out

The Mavericks eliminated the Trail Blazers and Detroit took care of Orlando. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Sunday's College Baseball Scores

Sunday's College Baseball Scores By The Associated Press EAST Amherst 8, Middlebury 7


ELECTION '03 Independent candidates for Nov. 4 election

These people filed nominating petitions to run as nonparty [also known as independent] candidates in


RUNNING Pina, Kortchaguina record fast times in Pittsburgh Marathon

Juan Camacho Pina will use the prize money to buy land for a home. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Juan Camacho


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Richard III and Christine Fubio, 5942 Stillson Place, Boardman, boy, May 5.


MAHONING VALLEY Home Builders Association sets its sights on moving

HBA needs more space to increase training. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO BOARDMAN -- The Home


YSU

YSU Men's basketball YOUNGSTOWN -- Junior Adam Baumann and sophomore Doug Underwood were named


Study ups seriousness of concussion

By MARTIN MILLER LOS ANGELES TIMES High school athletes who suffer concussions sometimes are


Senior Olympics

Senior Olympics YOUNGSTOWN -- The 2003 Bank One Senior Olympics of Northeast Ohio, presented by


NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) April 30 Sacramento 111, Utah 91, Sacramento wins


LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHPct. Fullmer Ana25831531.373 MRamirez Bos311162342.362


Golf cart dealership is on a roll

A Struthers businessman switches from auto brakes to 'people movers.' By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


CLEVELAND INDIANS

CLEVELAND INDIANS Today -- Texas, 1:05 p.m. Tuesday -- at Anaheim, 10:05 p.m. Wednesday -- at


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Andy' should not be living with her family

Dear Annie: My 14-year-old daughter entered high school last fall. Two months later, she became


WORLD CUP U.S. likely to be host of tourney

A decision about the tournament from September-October isn't a done deal. NEW YORK (AP) -- The


AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 2, Yankees 0 NEW YORK -- Barry Zito outdueled Roger Clemens in a


People lining route of Hartzell funeral procession made police officers proud

Opinion: People lining route of Hartzell funeral procession made police officers proud EDITOR: Each time


MAHONING COUNTY With new name, Canfield Metal stands on its own

The company is considering expansion to fuel growth. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO By DON


MENTAL HEALTH MONTH | Scheduled events

MENTAL HEALTH MONTH | Scheduled events


PRIMARY VOTING

PRIMARY VOTING Polls open till 7:30; independents file k TODAY is primary election day in Ohio.


ISG WARREN COKE PLANT Grateful workers make the most of second chance

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR WARREN -- Workers at the coke plant in Warren toil


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.962.05 Bank One,.84,37.0837.09 Clear Channel,


HUBBARD Police merger discussed

The city's chief says a combined station should be located downtown. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Daily Herald, Everett, Wash.

Daily Herald, Everett, Wash. ALL SMILES: Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Tracy Stuba, a Springfield


YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning jail will be avoided for Koliser

The prosecutor will seek an aggravated murder indictment Thursday. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


Botanical name: Lactuca sativa, "Bijou."

Botanical name: Lactuca sativa, "Bijou." Attributes: Bijou is the reddest of the red-leaved


COLUMBUS State board OKs YSU land purchase

The board also approved requests for KSU and two local school districts. By MICHELE C. HLADIK


BASKETBALL Iowa State's Eustachy faces appeal deadline

The athletic director has recommended the coach should be fired. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa


IRAQ United States to ask U.N. to lift sanctions

France and Russia are against lifting sanctions and have their own ideas. UNITED NATIONS (AP) --


Golf car dealership is on a roll

A Struthers businessman switches from auto brakes to 'people movers.' THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN,


Associated Press

Associated Press ANIMAL CHARITY: A U.S. soldier from North Carolina plays with a cheetah at


Amy Gladd to be bride of Kristian Scott

XCORTLAND -- Joseph and Pamela Gladd of Cortland are announcing the forthcoming marriage of their


Some scary pictures

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: It's sweet justice when attempts at censorship backfire and call attention to the


BOXING

BOXING YOUNGSTOWN GOLDEN GLOVES SATURDAY'S RESULTS JUNIOR OLYMPIANS 56 pounds--Alex Smith


REGION

REGION Bike show at GM plant raises funds for charity LORDSTOWN -- The seventh annual bike show


SEC: Continue freeze on assets of former exec

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Anticipating a federal judge's ruling this week on former HealthSouth chief


MINOR LEAGUES

MINOR LEAGUES TRIPLE A INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE North Division WLPct.GB Buffalo


POLICE COSTS A comparison

Here's a look at what it's costing Hubbard city and township residents to maintain their own police


Getting practice for a good cause

In top photo, Ellie, a 3-month-old quarterhourse, runs to keep up with her mother, Peanut, and owner


RETAILING Customization grabs notice

Customized products allow small retailers to succeed. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH Angie French likes


NATION Women left out of top careers

Study finds women are unprepared for high-status jobs. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Women are more educated


Jordan turned away by Wizards

Next stop for the ex-superstar will probably be the new Charlotte franchise. WASHINGTON (AP) --


BOXING Five Southside fighters capture Gloves victories

Charlie Fagan was presented with the Best Fighter Trophy. YOUNGSTOWN -- Five fighters representing


INDIANS Sabathia snaps winless skid

The Tribe's ace limited the Rangers to four hits in eight innings. CLEVELAND (AP) -- C.C.


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Concorde Lady8.205.804.20 Judgemental (D.Leeds)7.006.00 K D


MAHONING VALLEY Preparing for sum battle

The contest will air on ESPN on May 29. BY JOANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN


EASTERN LEAGUE Aeros win in 10 innings over Norwich

The Erie SeaWolves were pounded by Harrisburg, 10-1. ASSOCIATED PRESS NORWICH, Conn. -- Alex


NHL PLAYOFFS

NHL PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) April 24 New Jersey 3, Tampa Bay 0 Anaheim


MONDAY

MONDAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Senators at Flyers, Game 6. 7 p.m. (TNT) NBA


HERMITAGE PLANNERS Proposals shorten distance between buildings, street

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- A debate over a proposed 25-foot front yard setback for a Bob Evans restaurant


Dodgers, Roberts spill Bucs

Jeff D'Amico retired 16 straight batters before Los Angeles took charge. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dave


WEST NILE VIRUS Key to stopping disease spread: Eliminate standing water

Old tires, tarpaulins and swimming pools are prime breeding sites. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


YSU Softball second seed in tourney

The Penguins play Detroit Thursday in the Horizon League tournament. CHICAGO -- Youngstown State's


Arthritis programs

Arthritis programs YOUNGSTOWN -- The Arthritis Foundation offers free education programs from 7 to


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT A story Sunday on the funeral of a slain police officer incorrectly listed an


HELOISE Reader suggests trading address labels

Dear Heloise: This hint is for people who enjoy writing to friends, family or pen pals. Instead of


Salem driver of SUV that crashed is found guilty of two charges

SALEM -- The driver of a sport-utility vehicle involved in a weekend crash that critically injured


LEETONIA Hydrant replacements to improve water service

LEETONIA -- A fire hydrant replacement project is expected to improve water service on the village's


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York238.742--5-5L-210-513-30-0


SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 7, Anaheim 1 Texas 6, Cleveland 5 Tampa Bay 8,


PennDOT officials probe post-audit spending

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pennsylvania transportation officials are investigating how employees use state-


Hubbard, Canfield fighters lead way

Each school had four winners among the 34 matches held at Hubbard. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR


Park chapel to be site of Harnish, Makara wedding

XBOARDMAN -- Plans for their early summer wedding are being announced by Trisha Harnish and Jason


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 3, RANGERS 1 TEXASCLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi MYong 2b4110Lawton lf3100


HUBBARD Township, city police force consolidation discussed

The city's chief says a combined station should be located downtown. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Kowalski-Bonar engagement is announced

XCORTLAND -- Craig and Wendy Bonar, 376 Cherry Hill, are announcing the coming marriage of their


LOCAL

LOCAL Few voters expected at polls Tuesday k MAHONING Valley election officials are expecting


NHL Last three series can be won tonight

Minnesota, Philadelphia and Dallas have their backs to the wall. BURNABY, British Columbia (AP)


MAHONING VALLEY Health commission sets goals

The Valley commission's project will be one of eight across the country. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


Candidates file as independents

Three independents have filed to run for Warren mayor. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


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


BASEBALL

BASEBALL REGION Westminster 7-16, Carnegie Mellon 0-1 NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Kevin Culp, a


STANDINGS

STANDINGS CITY SERIES LeagueAll games Chaney4-018-4 Wilson2-23-11 Rayen0-40-8 STEEL


Span shut in Poland

U.S. Route 224 is closed in Poland while work begins on the replacement of Yellow Creek Bridge,


LORDSTOWN Jim Graham wins re-election as head of UAW Local 1112

LORDSTOWN -- Jim Graham has been re-elected president of United Auto Workers Local 1112 at the


Hit with baseball bat

Hit with baseball bat SALEM -- A city man said he was hit in the face with an aluminum baseball


Few voters head to Valley polls

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Voter turnout during the early hours


AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Glenellen Block Watch, 7 p.m., West Elementary School cafeteria. Ward councilman


SMOKE SIGNAL: Steam from cooling coke billows over coal piles at the International Steel Group plant

SMOKE SIGNAL: Steam from cooling coke billows over coal piles at the International Steel Group plant


Jamieson-Dion wedding is set for mid-summer

XAnnouncement of the engagement of Julie Jamieson and Matthew Dion, both of 39252 Nottingham,


WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO

WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-1-3 Pick 4, 3-4-5-3 Buckeye 5, 9-17-18-23-


AMERICAN LEAGUE Anaheim rallies from 5-2 deficit to defeat Indians

Brendan Donnelly had another scoreless relief effort for the Angels. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) --


SOUTH RANGE Board OKs pact with employees

NORTH LIMA -- The school board has approved a two-year contract with South Range schools'


EMPLOYMENT Tech jobs dwindle as companies outsource

Unfilled tech jobs fall by two-thirds as companies send work overseas. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Police to criminals: Don't try it here

Drug users and other criminals are moving into Boardman, an officer said. & lt;a


Ohio to educate public about disease

Last year, the state was third in the nation in West Nile cases and deaths. COLUMBUS (AP) -- With


Thomson-Fabrizio wedding planned for June 21

XHUBBARD -- Robert and Judi Thomson of 516 Wendemere Drive and Ralph and Linda Fabrizio of 545


Beaver Falls mulls regional police force

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) -- A western Pennsylvania town's plans to double or triple the cost of police


EMPLOYER ADVICE Bridging the gap to young workers

Consultant helps companies understand and appeal to Generation X. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL A


Lane closures announced

Lane closures announced Nightly lane closures for construction will occur between 8 p.m. and 6


PATRICIA VIVO, 72 Renowned speaker dies in Columbus

In 1995, Vivo received the Council of Peers Award of Excellence. YOUNGSTOWN -- Patricia Vivo, a


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Price's dismissal has Crimson Tide searching again

The 57-year-old Price was dismissed after a costly visit to a topless bar. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP)


School in its last year to hold open house

SEBRING -- Maple Ridge Elementary School in the West Branch Local School District will have an open


SHARON School district seeks to borrow $750,000

SHARON, Pa. -- Sharon City school officials have scheduled a school board meeting for 4 p.m.


JERRY NADEAU 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) --


Happy trails to you at the lake

A committee also wants to build other trails around the lake. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


BOARDMAN YMCA selects a director to run its new family-oriented facility

The 80,000-square-foot branch is expected to have about 12,000 members. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


COLUMBIANA CORNER My, what a big courtroom you have

Among the events slated for a recent Law Day observance by the Columbiana County Bar Association was


Missing student is found

Missing student is found HUBBARD -- A 20-year-old Youngstown State University student missing


EAST CLEVELAND Grassroots effort to give field a facelift is success

Shaw's low point came in 1995, when it had to forfeit a tournament game. EAST CLEVELAND (AP) --


COMMUNICATIONS RealNetworks seeks entertainment for cell phones

RealNetworks sees a huge potential market in providing content for cell phones. SEATTLE (AP) --


Army Corps warns Lake Erie will be shallower this year

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Boaters beware: Lake Erie is likely to have less water this summer. The U.S.


MARKETING Food industry begins targeting Hispanics

Food processors are slow in expanding selection for Hispanics, experts say. CHICAGO (AP) -- Aware


MAHONING VALLEY Low primary turnout expected

There are no interesting races to attract voters, election officials say. By DAVID SKOLNICK


U-turn on gas mileage

Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: If the federal government can pay for TV ads that link drug use to


Today is Tuesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2003. There are 239 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2003. There are 239 days left in the year. On this date in


MJ may buy in as partner with new team

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Michael Jordan is interested in a possible role with the Charlotte expansion


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Actress never tires of portraying Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson had only seven poems published in her lifetime. She was spirited and well-liked when


Fight champs

Fight champs Five fighters representing the Southside Boxing Club won championships Saturday night


BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 388 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, 12:30-5:30


BASEBALL SATURDAY LINESCORE WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY 11, MOONEY 5

BASEBALL SATURDAY LINESCORE WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY 11, MOONEY 5 W.R. Academy0101530--11133


CCA PRISON Settlement removes opening obstacle

Reopening and selling the prison remain equal options, the company said. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


The Vindicator

The Vindicator UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Work continues on the 80,000-square-foot YMCA facility on


First recipient of degree

First recipient of degree SALEM -- Kent State University Salem Campus will award the university's


WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Placed OF B.J. Surhoff


The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications


BOARDMAN Man can breathe easy now that sleep apnea is under control

Doctors said his oxygen level was so low it was a matter of life and death. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


COLLEGE ATHLETICS Miami (Fla.) explores moving to ACC

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Miami is exploring the possibility of moving to the Atlantic Coast


WEST NILE VIRUS Advice: Drain standing water

Old tires, tarpaulins and swimming pools are prime breeding sites. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


Carnegie Mellon U. hosts robot soccer

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Carnegie Mellon University didn't just host the first American Open of robot


PENNSYLVANIA Program makes college transfers easy

Students must meet requirements for the Academic Passport program. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Caryn Lange


Parents announce Brown-Lynn wedding plans

XWARREN -- Announcement of the engagement of Joanna Brown and Joseph Lynn, both of 3711 Tod Ave.


BOARDMAN Township police will get 2nd video surveillance unit

One camera already is in use. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN --


YOUNGSTOWN HIV-positive prostitute gets prison

The woman received the maximum term of five years for each count. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


Plan targets use of schools on election days

Parents say having polling sites in schools endangers pupils. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Some parents and


Horses protected by shots

A study showed the shots are 95 percent effective against the virus. BALTIMORE, Ohio (AP) -- Many


Tax cut trickery

Opinion: Washington Post: DANGER: GIMMICKS AHEAD. That's the warning sign that ought to be flashing as House


Flesch's 65 wins HP Classic

Grace Park and Tom Jenkins won LPGA and Champions Tour events. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW ORLEANS --


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Melvin C. Nelson, 71, of 3925 Roxbury Road, Erie, Pa., and


EAST PALESTINE City OKs streets, curbs in Leslie Run

BY VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT EAST PALESTINE -- City council has made another move


HP CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS

HP CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS Sunday Purse: $5 million At English Turn Golf and Country Club New


Jobs in retail

Jobs in retail Retailing accounts for about one in five American jobs and $500 billion in wages.


JOBS Most popular

WOMEN Secretaries, stenographers, typists. Bookkeepers. Sales supervisors and proprietors.


Extent of injury to Lakers' Fox more serious

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- The injury to Los Angeles Lakers forward Rick Fox's left foot is more


FACTS, PREVENTION West Nile virus

FACTS Most people who become infected with West Nile virus will have either no symptoms or only


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Richard and Elizabeth Zelanka, 4006 Lemoyne Ave., Youngstown, girl, May 2. Carrie


"It was scary. It felt like the house was twirling."

Opinion: "It was scary. It felt like the house was twirling." Charles Tholl A resident of Northmoor, Mo.,


Consumers should know where the food they buy is grown and processed

Opinion: Consumers should know where the food they buy is grown and processed EDITOR: The citizens of


Canfield spoils Poland's title celebration

& lt;a href=mailto:kovach@vindy.com & gt;By JOHN KOVACH & lt;/a & gt; VINDICATOR