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Sunday's NBA Playoff Boxes
Sunday's NBA Playoff Boxes By The Associated Press At Los Angeles SAN ANTONIO (95) Bowen
State tax board supports local funding formula
LISBON -- The Ohio Tax Appeals Board has upheld a Columbiana County panel's formula for the annual
Associated Press
Associated Press ALL BY HIMSELF: David Pottruck, the CEO of Charles Schwab Corp., fields questions
HELOISE Remove unsightly yellow from fingernails
Dear Heloise: I understand that you are an expert when it comes to household hints. I was wondering
REGION
REGION Master Park owner opens store for folding bicycles BOARDMAN -- Moon Park, owner of Master
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.00 2.05 Bank One,.84,37.2537.27 Clear Channel, 39.92
CART GERMAN 500
CART GERMAN 500 Sunday At EuroSpeedway Lausitz Lausitz, Germany Lap length: 2.023-mile
WACHOVIA CHAMPIONSHIP
WACHOVIA CHAMPIONSHIP Sunday At Quail Hollow Club Charlotte, N.C. Purse: $5.6 million
LISBON By a 4-2 vote, council decides to fire village administrator
Council gave no reason for terminating the administrator's contract. By SUE DROTLEFF VINDICATOR
The South at its height
From its historical public squares to its stately architecture, this old but lively city maintains
Boardman holds off Harding to win sectional crown
The Spartans jumped out to a 4-0 lead before winning 5-4. & lt;a href=mailto:kovach@vindy.com
TV, radio shows will share progress with the people
There will be pressure to produce regular, measurable achievements. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
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
YOUNGSTOWN 2010 TV, radio shows to share progress
There will be pressure to produce regular, measurable achievements. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
REUNIONS
XDick Moran Snack Shop 50s and 60s reunion will include the following events: a buffet dinner at 6
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES American League N.Y. Yankees 5, Oakland 2 Tampa Bay 3, Detroit 1 Boston 6,
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
NILES POLICE Detectives follow clues in slayings into the past
An officer said investigating old homicide cases requires extra legwork. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Officer's report says chief taunted and shoved him
The chief denies he was intoxicated and tried to punch an officer. & lt;a
YOUNGSTOWN Speaker: Honor our forces
The speaker once taught Junior ROTC at The Rayen School. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF
Recent police activity in Canfield and Austintown:
Recent police activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May 5 Drug
Senate debate on tax cuts puts Voinovich in spotlight
Opinion: Ohio Sen. George V. Voinovich wears his "deficit hawk" label as a badge of honor, which it is. But
PHILADELPHIA Despite Section 8 voucher program, many lack healthy living conditions
The supply of subsidized units is not keeping up with the demand. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- More needy
WARREN WCI wants to restructure expenses to reverse losses
The Valley steelmaker reported losses of $17.5 million in the past six months. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
TODAY
TODAY 3 p.m. (ESPN) Golf: Hootie & amp; the Blowfish Pro-Am. 7 p.m. (FOXSP) (WKST-AM 1200)
Breakthrough win
Breakthrough win Rosie Jones stopped a string of 17 straight tour wins by foreign-born players,
Champion track opens for walkers and joggers
Champion track opens for walkers and joggers CHAMPION -- The high school's all-weather track is
Slumping Ramirez benched
He's hitting only .222 with 1 homer and 12 RBIs. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Aramis Ramirez spent most of
Senators playing with poise
Ottawa needed overtime to grab a 1-0 series lead over New Jersey. OTTAWA (AP) -- The Ottawa
COLUMBUS Valley native gets key post with transportation office
He has worked for ODOT for 17 years. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER CAMPBELL --
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) May 5 New Jersey 97, Boston 93 San Antonio
Remembering fallen officers
The ceremony honored a city policeman who was killed two weeks ago. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
NATIONAL TREND Lawmakers consider selling naming rights
The National Park Service already has hundreds of partnerships with private businesses. BOSTON
YANKEES Derek Jeter ready to return to lineup
The shortstop expects to play Tuesday against the Anaheim Angels. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Derek
OLYMPICS Iraqi athletes suffered under Saddam Hussein's rule
They were imprisoned and tortured for poor performances. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Two years ago,
Funny Cide to start from No. 9 position
Only two horses have ever won from that post, the last one in 1971. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Funny Cide
Raising a family in Niles is all it's quacked up to be
A local Speedway has a dozen eggs, but they're not for sale. & lt;a
COLUMBIANA CO. Man goes on trial in girl's death
The remaining defendant is trying to have key evidence banned from his trial. By NORMAN LEIGH
FREE FLOWING: Water pours from a pipe inserted into a spring along Arch Street in Salem. The spring
FREE FLOWING: Water pours from a pipe inserted into a spring along Arch Street in Salem. The spring
MAHONING VALLEY Gas prices rise as oil production slows down
Prices increased about 25 cents a gallon at some area stations. THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN --
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Hallie's Danzigjet23.407.605.80 Shelby's too Smart
FUND-RAISER Golf outing June 20 to benefit LifeBanc
The event is limited to 128 golfers who will play at Pine Lakes Golf Course. HUBBARD -- Pine Lakes
AIRPORT Sherlock still has questions
The tourism board chief said a second meeting with commissioners is moot. By BOB JACKSON
BWC is coming, official pledges
Downtown redevelopment officials are working out the details. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
Lakers, Mavericks and 76ers all even semifinal series, 2-2
Phil Jackson missed his first post-season game in 13 seaons. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES --
Lisbon schools chief decries plan for attendance-based state aid
LISBON -- Lisbon School Superintendent Charles McShane spoke out against a plan to base state aid to
KENTUCKY DERBY Jockey meets with stewards at Churchill
No decision was announced. Jockey Jose Santos had no comment after the meeting. LOUISVILLE, Ky.
JOHNSTOWN, PA. Group uncovers black history
Their efforts are designed to bring in federal and state grants. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- For eight
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland:
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN May 5 Arrest: After a traffic
AP file photo, 2001
AP file photo, 2001 IN WALDEN WOODS: Visitors hike past the statue and replica cabin of Henry
Man is accused in burglaries at 3 businesses
AUSTINTOWN -- Police arrested a Kirk Road man accused of burglarizing three township businesses.
PROFILE | Dan Leonard Cardinals ace leads by example
Canfield's leading hitter and pitcher also excels in academics. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
SAVANNAH
SAVANNAH Ghost tours It's a city where the first woman in Georgia's history was hanged, where
MAHONING VALLEY Congressmen show reservations about Jerry Springer
The congressmen attended a county drug-court commencement ceremony. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul M. Lucas, 24, of 1035 Alden Drive, Streetsboro, and
Authorities probe man's report of being abducted near Wal-Mart
AUSTINTOWN -- Police are investigating a report that a 28-year-old Youngstown man was abducted at
Campbell waterlines scheduled for flushing
Campbell waterlines scheduled for flushing CAMPBELL -- The city water department will flush lines
U.S. CURRENCY The color of money is about to change
New $20 bills are expected to be in circulation by fall. WASHINGTON (AP) -- America's paper money
Man found shot on Hubbard Twp. road
HUBBARD -- A 35-year-old Lordstown man found Sunday night in rural Hubbard Township suffered
SHOOTING VICTIM: Norman Eugene Wallace, the graduate student who died Friday in a shooting at Case
SHOOTING VICTIM: Norman Eugene Wallace, the graduate student who died Friday in a shooting at Case
Indian Express will miss Preakness Stakes
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Indian Express, trained by Bob Baffert, will miss Saturday's Preakness
Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2003. There are 232 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, May 13, the 133rd day of 2003. There are 232 days left in the year. On this date
NATIONAL LEAGUE Overbay's lead-off home run in sixth beats Pittsburgh, 2-1
Miguel Batista outdueled Kip Wells. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The word didn't take long to spread around
Weekend Sports Transactions
Weekend Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL American League OAKLAND
Terrorist attack in Riyadh a bitter reminder for U.S.
Opinion: Here's the message terrorists delivered Monday when they attacked three housing compounds in the
AUTO INDUSTRY Fuel cells steer vehicles in a new direction
Companies are sending hydrogen-powered cars to Washington legislators. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
PENNSYLVANIA LAW Funeral contracts not always binding
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- When a customer told Berks County funeral home director Kevin Bean last year
Activities at park, farm include kayaking, wagon rides, chores
Naturalists will lead kayak trips on lakes Glacier and Newport next month. CANFIELD -- Mill Creek
MRDD | Mahoning County
The Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities met at Monday at
WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS
WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League OAKLAND ATHLETICS--Optioned RHP Jeremy Fikac to
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY Legal/Legislative Policy Committee of the Youngstown Board of Education, 5 p.m., board
NHL Ducks rule on road, in overtime
Anaheim has a 1-0 series lead over Minnesota. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Anaheim Mighty Ducks are
Heart attack claims life of N.Y. Knicks' Hall of Famer
He led the Knicks to NBA championships in 1970 and 1973. NEW YORK (AP) -- Dave DeBusschere's death
SOCCER
SOCCER Tri-County Sports Complex in Struthers -- will have an adult men and a coed league this
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) Saturday Anaheim 1, Minnesota 0, 2OT,
Many praise slain Case student
Calling hours are Wednesday; services, Thursday. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
WARREN WCI wants to restructure debt expenses, labor pact
The company wants the union to revise its current contract to cut labor costs. By CYNTHIA
Davis pitches Tribe past Mariners, 7-2
He may have also saved his spot in the starting rotation. CLEVELAND (AP) -- After the usual crowd
Howland outlasts Fitch, 3-1
It took 11 innings before the Tigers came out victorious. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
WHEATLAND, PA. Talks to resume as pickets continue
Health care and pension issues are the stumbling blocks. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO By
Panel makes purchasing suggestions
The committee came up with several recommendations. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com &
AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 5, Yankees 2 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Mark Mulder allowed three hits in
NEW MIDDLETOWN Council OKs insurance pact for employees
Four employees receive coverage from the village. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Place 93 candles on Camp Fire USA's cake
Camp Fire celebrated its 93rd birthday last month. Organizers are asking Camp Fire alumni to send a
YOUNGSTOWN Many praise slain Case student
Calling hours are Wednesday; services, Thursday. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SCOOBY-DOO
SCOOBY-DOO The band recorded the song "Grow Up" for the "Scooby-Doo" movie soundtrack last year
FBI joins Saudi officials in attack investigation
The Saudis have displayed openness and accountability in handling the probe. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
CART Bourdais uses the inside line to hold off rival driver at end
He edged Mario Dominguez to win the German 500, his second straight. KLETTWITZ, Germany (AP) --
OHIO SUPREME COURT Taft names ex-Cuyahoga Co. judge as outgoing justice's replacement
A judge from Warren was among the candidates. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS
TRI-CITY RESULTS SUNDAY
TRI-CITY RESULTS SUNDAY SUPER SPRINTS (20 Laps): 1. ROD GEORGE, 2. Ed Lynch Jr., 3. Jason Jacoby,
LAKEVIEW DISTRICT Arrival times, principals to change at some schools
High school and younger pupils will continue sharing buses. By VALERIE BANNER VINDICATOR
OEPA asks court to scrap variance involving household waste, landfills
LISBON -- The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is asking a court to toss out a measure it says
"There is absolutely no chance that Saddam Hussein and his Baathist Party or those who are following
Opinion: "There is absolutely no chance that Saddam Hussein and his Baathist Party or those who are following
SULLY,
SULLY, Thursday, Alliance plays at Poland Highh at 4:30. Please cover the game and also talk to
RIPPED FUEL Death triggered Piazza to study use of ephedra
The catcher said baseball needs to study the use of painkillers in clubhouses. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
STARTING GRID Indy 500 partial lineup
ROW 1 1. (3) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Toyota, 231.725 mph 2. (11) Tony Kanaan, Dallara-Honda,
MILL CREEK METROPARKS Commissioners move forward with hike-bike trail connector
'It's not a nature preserve. This is a park,' a commissioner said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
NFL Cowboys' Ennis Haywood dies following brief illness
The 23-year-old running back took part in last week's mini-camp. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS IRVING,
Chipping at 2nd Amendment
Opinion: Orange County Register: Americans soon could see a shoot-out at the Supreme Court corral. Two
Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
CANDIDATES Ohio Supreme Court
Eight other candidates were interviewed: Judge Judith Christley, 11th District Court of Appeals,
WORLD HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS Canada's victorious goal is questionable
Anson Carter got credit for the game-winner over Sweden in overtime. HELSINKI, Finland (AP) -- Few
FBI arrives, will assist in terror attack probe
A U.S. ambassador said he failed to persuade Saudis to increase security. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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AN THEY'RE OFF Preakness field
The field for Saturday's 128th Preakness Stakes, with post position, horse's name, jockey's name and
VALLEY FORGE, PA. Park attendance continues to fall
Attendance at national parks across the country was down last year. VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (AP) --
Commissioners move forward with hike-bike trail connector
'It's not a nature preserve. This is a park,' one commissioner said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
GOLF ROUNDUP Toms ends long drought, despite a meltdown on 18
The 2001 PGA champion had a six-shot lead going into the hole. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE, N.C.
EAST PALESTINE Officials mull mayor pay cut
EAST PALESTINE -- The mayor's post will pay half as much beginning in November if council approves a
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Tall tales put him in the center of attention
Dear Annie: Over the past few years, I have come to the conclusion that my husband is a pathological
AIRLINES Agency says planes carry more weight
The FAA added 10 pounds to its estimate of how much passengers weigh. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Not only
Family thanks community for support
Two of the victim's brothers may have had an inkling into his fate. & lt;a
KENTUCKY DERBY Santos' corner maintains his innocence
The inquiry has put a damper on a celebration in New York. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Jose Santos
TOP 10
TOP 10 Hoofing it The top U.S. walking cities, from the American Podiatric Medical Association:
BOARDMAN | Trustees meeting
Township trustees met Monday and: Authorized William Leicht, clerk, to advertise for bids for the
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
YOUNGSTOWN BWC is coming, official pledges
Downtown redevelopment officials are finalizing details. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
STATE COLLEGE, PA. Penn State tightens trademark licensing
The plan would increase the university's revenue. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Penn State is
Region's residents see through tourists' eyes
The tour was held in celebration of National Tourism Week. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com
Everyday sunscreen slathering has benefits
By JANE E. ALLEN LOS ANGELES TIMES Applying sunscreen every day, rain or shine, is a more
Taylor's three-hitter helps Eagles
Hubbard High advanced to a district semifinal against top-seeded Poland. & lt;a
SALEM Officer's crash being probed
A previous on-duty accident resulted in a fine and departmental discipline. By NORMAN LEIGH
CHANGE Marlins win opener under McKeon, 7-2
The new manager told his team to have fun against Colorado. MIAMI (AP) -- Eager to impress new