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Feret's walk-off slam lifts Spartans over backyard rival

Boardman rallied in the seventh inning for a 5-1 win over Poland. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR

By MATT PEIKEN

By MATT PEIKEN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The members of Simple Plan had a simple goal -- copy

DEBATE: Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, left, fights agent Smith, played by Hugo Weaving, in the "The

Trade possible

Trade possible The owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers said a trade before the NBA draft is an

THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League ANAHEIM ANGELS--Activated RHP Aaron Sele from

PREP BASEBALL TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS

DIVISION I Host: Cene Park Seeds: 1. Boardman. 2. Austintown Fitch May 7 Howland 2,

NATIONAL LEAGUE Astros continue reversal by completing sweep of Bucs

Houston's winning streak is at seven after a 4-2 victory. HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros have

SCORES &amp; amp; SCHEDULE Horizon League Softball Tournament

At Cleveland State First Round YSU 8, Detroit 0 Illinois-Chicago 8, Cleveland State 2 Wright

TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Dissolutions filed Gregory P. Williams Jr. and Christina L. Williams. Jared A.

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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Doors on display

Doors on display YOUNGSTOWN -- Temple Ark Doors Project, by John Johnson of Murray Hill Fine

PGA WACHOVIA CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES

PGA WACHOVIA CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES Thursday At Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, N.C. Purse: $5.6

OAKLAND CENTER Former director is ready to move on

Through her grief, she found the resolve to change the course of her life. By DEBORA SHAULIS

HORIZON SOFTBALL Penguins sweep first two games

YSU plays Wright State today in a winner's bracket game. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

Meyer Lecture series

Meyer Lecture series BOARDMAN -- "To Everything There Is A Season: Sanctification of Time" is the

REGION Seat-belt laws strictly enforced

Beaver Township has one of the highest seat-belt usage rates . By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR

WORTH A LOOK

AUCTIONS XAnimal Welfare League of Trumbull County will hold a Chinese auction Sunday at the

WASHINGTON Ohio, Pa. lawmakers revive push for fetal-victim measure

The legislators received a letter of support from the family of Laci Peterson. By DAVID ENRICH

ADVICE Experts tell brides how to kiss and makeup

Hints help brides look radiant on her wedding day. SPECIAL TO VINDICATOR GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. --

Couples, Price shoot 66s for early Wachovia lead

Rosie Jones and Sophie Gustafson share the first-round Asahi lead. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE,

At heart of film is Christian story

'The Matrix' is a religious phenomenon. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Some of Hollywood's most

CLUB CALENDAR

SINGLES XSt. Rose Group for the Divorced and Separated will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the parish

By VALERIE BANNER

By VALERIE BANNER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Antonio Grassi is like a modern, hi-tech Cyrano de

EASY STREET PRODUCTIONS Musical about Will Rogers is one audience is sure to like

The show features sets and costumes from the original Broadway version. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

'RESCUING PATTY HEARST' | A review Haunting testament to a child's resilience

The author recalls her life with her mentally ill mother. By CAROLE GOLDBERG HARTFORD COURANT

LAWSUIT Claim: King made threats

Attorneys for Lennox Lewis filed a lawsuit seeking $385 million in damages. ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP file photo

AP file photo LONGTIME SENATOR DIES: U.S. Sen. Russell B. Long, D-La., shown here speaking in New

SOCCER EXHIBITION U.S. and Mexico play to 0-0 stalemate

Both clubs chose to play many of their younger players. HOUSTON (AP) -- There was no revenge for

Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside John and Tracy Lowen, 109 Howard Ave., Austintown, boy, May 9.

AMERICAN LEAGUE Anderson slams Cleveland for 7 RBIs

The Indians have lost nine straight games away from Jacobs Field. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Garret

In separate cases, 3 receive probation on various charges

MERCER, Pa. -- A Washington, Pa., woman has been placed on 10 years' probation for shoplifting.

HELOISE Simple hint keeps track of movies to rent

Dear Heloise: I read the hint recently about keeping track of rented movies. We also have a system

NILES POLICE Detectives follow clues in slayings into the past

An officer said investigating old homicide cases requires extra legwork. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

Week of deadly tornadoes brings back memories

Opinion: Last week was a week guaranteed to bring back memories in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, none of

MAHONING COUNTY Treasurer plans tax lien sale for properties

The county could collect part of the debt and wipe the rest off the books. By BOB JACKSON

HOLLYWOOD Actress Cloris Leachman cherishes her many motherly roles

The actress said she doesn't mind supporting roles. SCRIPPS HOWARD Cloris Leachman could be your

MODEL PERFORMER Secrets to success

She was a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and walked the runway for Victoria's Secret. Then she

INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE W.R. beats Springfield to finish in second place

Jake Zatchok fired a complete game two-hitter, striking out nine. By RYAN JONES VINDICATOR

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Driveway owner drove many to respond

Dear Annie: Never before have I been irritated enough to write an advice columnist until now.

RESULTS Land-use survey

Township residents have expressed their attitudes about land use in a survey completed a year ago:

Today is Monday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2003. There are 233 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2003. There are 233 days left in the year. On this date in

WARREN Joe Lowe Day at TCTC honors a 'caring person'

The student's good behavior is a reflection of his home life, a supervisor said. By DENISE DICK

"I think a lot of it came from beyond me and my capacity."

Opinion: "I think a lot of it came from beyond me and my capacity." Adventurer Aron Ralston On how

TERRY MATTINGLY A plea to stop e-mail lies

Did you know NASA scientists proved that God really made the sun stand still, just like it says in

HONORS Goodwill employees and businesses recognized

Awards for exceptional performance and support were presented. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Area

'THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA' | A review Nastiness, negativity are terribly unstylish

The novel is fiction but it mirrors the author's life. By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who's who? It's mom, uh, no ...

About 100 mother-daughter duos participated. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NILES --

Mike Piazza will give it a shot at first base

The floundering team needs help because of Mo Vaughn's knee injury. NEW YORK (AP) -- The easy part

AMERICAN LEAGUE Palmeiro hits 500th as Texas beats Tribe

The Rangers beat Cleveland 17-10 to snap a three-game loss streak. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Rafael

MINOR LEAGUES

MINOR LEAGUES TRIPLE A INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE Thursday's Games Ottawa 5, Columbus 1 Norfolk

NBA PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP Mavs rout Kings to tie series at 1

The Pistons beat Philadelphia in overtime for a 2-0 lead in the East. DALLAS (AP) -- With some

NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Monday New Jersey 97, Boston 93 San Antonio

'A.L.T.: A MEMOIR' | A review Fashion industry insider pays tribute to mentors

The book includes lively anecdotes of his glamorous life. By HOLLY HANSON KNIGHT RIDDER

This is the weekend that the road map is being unfolded

Opinion: This is an important weekend for the Middle East -- and for the prospect of world peace. A month

ALABAMA FOOTBALL Mike Shula makes first impression a good one

He's got an enthusiasm for the job -- and the required background. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Mike

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BASEBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION II Niles 11, Wilson 0 Mooney 7, Struthers 4

Members of the barbershop chorus continue to pass their love for music and singing on to their

DANIEL WEBSTER | Coins Mint will strike Lewis and Clark nickel

Thomas Jefferson will drop out of the hands of consumers beginning this year as a new nickel is in

HELOISE You can have a ball removing pet hair

Dear Heloise: I found a way to remove pet hair from my upholstered furniture. I bought some of that

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Neda Wina (Sanchez)9.606.002.80 Miesque's Prospect

GARDEN FORUM Events planned

Call Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, or Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, for reservations or

Drawn to the water

To some, it's a pure gift from nature, but others advise caution in using it. By NORMAN LEIGH

Michelin Web site

Michelin Web site Michelin, the century-old expert on European travel, has gone online in a big

NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in

Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator TO GO ON TOUR: John Singer Sargent's "Mrs. Knowles and Her Children" is

JOHN ROSEMOND | Parenting Drive this point home: no glasses, no car

Q. Our 16-year-old daughter needs to wear glasses in order to legally drive. It clearly says so on

Childress Racing picks up Steve Park for No. 30 car

Injured driver Jerry Nadeau's condition was upgraded to fair. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE, N.C.

ON AREA DIAMONDS

ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball Pony League Niles RP 7, Howland White 6 -- Anthony Capogreco's

AMERICAN LEAGUE

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3-year-old Wild spills Canucks in Game 7 to reach West Finals

Minnesota will meet Anaheim for a berth in the Stanley Cup Finals. VANCOUVER, British Columbia

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday each month, usually at Austintown Township

BUCKLE UP Zero tolerance Police agencies participating in the "Click It or Ticket" campaign, a national effort coordinated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As part of the

MAHONING COUNTY Austintown Township Beaver Township Boardman Township Campbell Ohio State

REVIEW Two views of civil rights struggle

An activist during the civil rights era and her daughter share the writing. By CATHERINE SHEA

Hike and bike path would be true to Volney Rogers' vision for Mill Creek Park

Opinion: Hike and bike path would be true to Volney Rogers' vision for Mill Creek Park EDITOR: I am

BUILDING PROJECT Contracts

The Neshannock school board has awarded contracts for the expansion and renovation of Neshannock

Inside

Inside * Cardinal Mooney weathered a comeback from Struthers in a Division II baseball tournament

ROLL CALL How they voted

HOUSE VOTES NANOTECHNOLOGY The House rejected an amendment Wednesday to the nanotechnology bill

PENN STATE Shenango campus tops goal with $4.3M

Renovations and scholarships are being financed through the campaign. SHARON, Pa. -- Penn State

CRIME SOLVER Mercer County

Vandalism is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime: Vandalism and criminal

NESHANNOCK SCHOOLS Cost of renovation less than estimated

The board adopted a tentative budget for next fiscal year. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR

NBA 2002-03 All-Defensive Team Voting

NBA 2002-03 All-Defensive Team Voting By The Associated Press (first-team votes in parentheses)

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Boardman High School -- coach Scott Knox will have a camp from June 10-July 3 for players

YOUNGSTOWN Officials move ahead on hiring assistant U.S. attorney

One priority will be prosecuting firearm violations under tougher federal law. WARREN -- A female

WINNING NUMBERS | May 2-9

OHIO Friday 5/9 Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-1-7 Pick 4, 7-2-8-4 Buckeye 5, 7-8-11-14-19 Mega

NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS May 2 New Jersey 2, Tampa Bay 1, 3OT, New

PROFILE | Dan Leonard Cardinals ace leads by example

Canfield's leading hitter and pitcher also excels in academics. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

TRUMBULL TRACK AND FIELD Champion's girls claim county title in last event

Howland ran away with the boys title. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CORTLAND -- After

Man dies in crash

Man dies in crash NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A man died when he crashed his car into a number of other

DAVE BARRY As Senate funds war, just who are the suckers?

It is time to sing about some unsung heroes of the recent war in Iraq. These heroes were not,

WARREN Group to conduct north-end cleanup

The third neighborhood cleanup is set for Saturday. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

THE BUTLERS Upcoming shows

THROUGH MAY 25 PASTEL SOCIETY OF AMERICA This exhibition, curated by New Jersey painter Gary

KENTUCKY DERBY Santos' corner maintains his innocence

The inquiry has put a damper on a celebration in New York. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Jose Santos

JORDAN

Opinion: JORDAN Jordan Times, Amman, May 6: With all the theories and plans -- some of them absurd -- being

INDY 500 Helio's bid for No. 3 begins on the pole

He's the first two-time defending champ to start in the pole position. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Helio

DOWNTOWN Group tries again for district

Supporters say a state-designated district downtown will spur development. By ROGER G. SMITH

Springing forward with football

Do you think high school football coaches would support spring practice in Ohio? Let Columbiana

Dispatchers unable to trace 911 cell-phone call

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A man who was kidnapped and later killed called 911 twice on his cell phone

TRIPLE CROWN Empire Maker to skip Preakness, will set sights on Belmont Stakes

There are just six confirmed entries in the Preakness field. ASSOCIATED PRESS The final

Members strive to improve the quality of life in their community.

Members strive to improve the quality of life in their community. BY MARGARET NERY VINDICATOR

Expedition expects a crowd at the top

Meeting a famous climber was certainly a highlight. By DR. JASON FOUGHT SPECIAL TO THE

Plant manager to receive YSU honorary doctorate

Midgley was promoted to Lordstown plant manager two years ago. YOUNGSTOWN -- Maureen E. Midgley of

Son honors mother posthumously

Son honors mother posthumously When Denny Yanke's mother, Dorothy, died in 1996, she left him more

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

WEDNESDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 9, Kansas City 6 Detroit 9, Baltimore 4 Minnesota

GROVE CITY Group has plans for a downtown revitalization

Government grant sources are expected to cover about half the cost. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

YSU

YSU Baseball YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior shortstop Ty Furino was named to the Version Academic second-

DUI checkpoint

DUI checkpoint NILES -- The Trumbull County DUI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint from

PREP SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS

DIVISION I Host: Boardman Seeds: 1. Boardman. 2. Howland. May 6 Canfield 10, Warren Harding

TODAY

TODAY 1 p.m. (FOXSP) Horse racing: The Meadows. 2 p.m. (ESPN) Women's golf: Asahi Ryokuken

AIDS: Ideology and disease

Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: By 1991, 15 percent of Uganda's population was carrying the virus that

GIRARD Chief arraigned on two charges

The chief's attorney says the charges are 'false and frivolous.' By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

ANNIE'S MAILBOX He's been the family joke for 53 years

Dear Annie: I'm a 53-year-old male. Last month, I was visiting relatives in another state. Around

Soybean consumption

Soybean consumption Ohio's poultry producers consume 90.7 million bushels of soybeans, 55 percent

SYD KRONISH | Stamps Holy insect control, bat fans! U.S. set is still available

How about a flying bat for a family pet? Not so strange when you consider that the much maligned

INDUCTION Junior women's league installs new officers

BOARDMAN -- The installation of officers and induction of new members highlighted a meeting held by

INDY 500 Race is on to determine which drivers get a ride

The official entry sheet lists just 30 driver-car combinations. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- One race has

Cancer survivors celebrate, remember

Some 1,000 people are marching in this year's Austintown relay. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

CAVS Gund: James will be the first choice

Cleveland and Denver have the most chances in the NBA lottery. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Even Cleveland

Today is Saturday, May 10, the 130th day of 2003. There are 235 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Saturday, May 10, the 130th day of 2003. There are 235 days left in the year. On this date

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