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MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Pirates fading from NL radar
A 9-4 loss to Houston was the ninth in 10 games for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- After being
YOUNGSTOWN Panel: Fund minority program
Officials are seeking several hundred thousand dollars in funding. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
Founders Day event canceled
Fireworks injuries last year didn't influence his decision, the mayor said. & lt;a
Billy Boat eyes more speed in bid to make field again
He has been the slowest qualifier the last two years. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Making the Indianapolis
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Guilty in death of drunken driver
The defendant's sister and brother-in-law agreed to testify against him. By NORMAN LEIGH
TRUMBULL CO. Murder trial jurors chosen
The alternate jurors will sit through the entire trial. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
EMILY PATTON Ex-Poland standout leads Bethany attack
She has become a base-running weapon for the Bethany softball team. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
Restaurant chain hires team to help it spread its wings
Restaurant veterans join a local company as it prepares to grow. & lt;a
Computing assessment
Computing assessment One-fourth of states are administering computerized assessment tests instead
K.O. DRUGS Tournament's halfway point is Wednesday
Seven of Boardman High's 11 boxers will be in the upperclass division. HUBBARD -- Wednesday night
Associated Press
Associated Press WHAT'S HOT: Actor Keanu Reeves as Neo in the "Matrix Reloaded" wears a form-
YOUNGSTOWN 3 sentenced for robbing woman
The woman was robbed as she got off a bus on her way home from work. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Man accused of secret videotaping is competent and will stand trial
WARREN -- Michael Santoriella, accused of secretly videotaping people in his home, is able to assist
BOYS SECTIONAL TENNIS Kuppler, Barth earn top Division I seeds
Ursuline's Donald Person and Brian Meek are the top seed in Div. II doubles. VINDICATOR STAFF
Author with local ties self-publishes book
Author with local ties self-publishes book Phillip Solomon of Akron has published a book, "Sweet
AIRPORT Tablack: Consider tourism funds use
One Mahoning official has requested a legal opinion. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) May 5 New Jersey 97, Boston 93 San Antonio
CRAIG BEACH Groups plan to participate in 5th annual Safety Break
Health screenings and severe weather information will be available. CRAIG BEACH -- More than 20
MEMORIAL DAY Gordon does double duty
Competing in multiple races is becoming routine for the full-time NASCAR driver. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
YANKEES Derek Jeter returns tonight
The New York shortstop has been out for six weeks with a shoulder injury. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Rivals are together as an entry
Bob Baffert and D. Wayne Lukas train horses owned by the same family. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Bob
RENOVATIONS | Mercer County
Bids on the exterior modernization of Mercer County Housing Authority's Sharpsville Gardens
ITALIAN OPEN Conchita Martinez still going strong
The Spaniard beat ninth-seeded Jelena Dokic. ROME (AP) -- Conchita Martinez proved to herself that
Lawn mower is stolen from engineer's office
YOUNGSTOWN -- A lawn mower that had been locked in an equipment room at the Mahoning County
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--K J D (D Mc Kirgan)42.6025.2012.40 Rinestone Reo (J
PGA TOUR Tiger sticks to a lighter schedule
He'll play only two tournaments between the Masters and U.S. Open. OLYMPIA FIELDS, Ill. (AP) --
Ravens assistant coach charged with threatening call to woman
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens assistant coach Bennie Thompson was charged Monday with violating
NBA Jeff Van Gundy tops Cavs' wish list
The ex-Knicks coach made six playoff appearances before resigning in 2001. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The
SANDLOT BASEBALL
SANDLOT BASEBALL SCHEDULES Class B League Thursday, May 29 Youngstown Propane vs. Becdir
Fight leads to charges against chief
If convicted of both charges, the chief could face some time in jail. & lt;a
Warren church zoning request draws negative reaction from some neighbors
The city has followed an unwritten policy of not allowing commercial development east of
HELOISE Make tasty cinnamon rolls in a hurry
Dear Heloise: My son-in-law loves to cook, and he came up with this idea: Take a tube of crescent
New York state legislature stops to honor Derby-winning horse
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby winner Funny Cide was honored by the New York state legislature
Journalist turns to fiction with 'Dirty Girls'
By CARRIE SEIDMAN SCRIPPS HOWARD "The Dirty Girls Social Club" by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez (St.
Tuesday marked the last Partners' Day.
Tuesday marked the last Partners' Day. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
ANNIE'S MAILBOX Issues require more than newspaper advice
Dear Annie: You give lots of valuable advice to people every day. Can I give you some? You often
NBC's ratings are up for boxing; more telecasts being pondered
NEW YORK (AP) -- Boxing's return to network television has generated competitive ratings and led to
LIBERTY Water company to survey residents about tying in
The township administrator views the plan as a pilot project to spur growth. By TIM YOVICH
MAHONING COUNTY CSB members plead for a new building
The agency is eager to relocate, its director says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SCI-FI'S COOLEST LOOK Where to find it
"The Matrix" style is urban armor, and it's "the" hot look for fall on the fashion runways. But if
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.00 2.05 Bank One,.84,37.8437.85 Clear Channel, 40.80
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Local officials accompany Taft to Mexico
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO SALEM -- Officials with two Salem businesses and the Columbiana
PREP FOOTBALL Howland's Davis makes Penn State his early choice
The junior defensive back felt at home when he visited the Big Ten school. By JOE SCALZO
WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SOCCER United States' bid ahead of the game
Thursday is the deadline for other countries to submit bids. NEW YORK (AP) -- The United States
Why be a police officer? Just take a look around
Opinion: Why be a police officer? Just take a look around EDITOR: On April 29, the call on the radio was
High winds delay summit attempts
By DR. JASON FOUGHT SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The weather has turned bad. Again. Paul Giorgio
Auditor praises district
Auditor praises district LEAVITTSBURG -- Labrae Local School District's finances are in good
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Pony League Campbell Black 10, Salem VFW 0 -- Robert Switka pitched six innings, struck out 12 and
DIVERSE CAREERS Teacher chronicles interesting journey from geeky bookworm to glamour girl
A teaching job in Indonesia started Jillian Shanebrook on a new career. SCRIPPS HOWARD
Today is Wednesday, May 14, the 134th day of 2003. There are 231 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, May 14, the 134th day of 2003. There are 231 days left in the year. On this date
PREAKNESS Trainer Tagg denies claims he's 'unraveling'
Those claims were made by opposing trainer Bobby Frankel. By SHERRY ROSS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
"The coalition did not come to colonize Iraq. We came to overthrow a despotic regime. That we have
Opinion: "The coalition did not come to colonize Iraq. We came to overthrow a despotic regime. That we have
Sharon restaurant plans to spread its wings around
Restaurant veterans join a local company as it prepares to grow. & lt;a
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL National League HOUSTON ASTROS--Optioned RHP Kirk Saarloos to
Yet again, Girard police chief is accused of misconduct; it is time for Ross to go
Opinion: How many times does Girard Police Chief Anthony "Buster" Ross get to embarrass the city he purports
Top court ends school funding case
Area lawmakers are unanimous in their displeasure with the outcome. STAFF/WIRE REPORT COLUMBUS
'GOOD FAITH' | A review Smiley's latest deals with development
The author won a Pulitzer Prize in 1992 for her novel 'A Thousand Acres.' By ELIZABETH A. KENNEDY
GIRARD 'Chronic slobs' irk mayor; Melfi vows to take action
The fire chief says a problem with the Trumbull Hill tornado siren will be fixed. By TIM YOVICH
BETHLEHEM, PA. Company's IV pump has bar-code scanner to curb medical errors
Bar codes will automatically program doses of medicine. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Scan the nurse's
State auditor to review contracts of vendor that over-billed city
The city declined to release the records despite the state auditor's direction. & lt;a
Ducks' Giguere extends shutout streak in 2-0 win
The Anaheim goalie hasn't allowed one since Game 6 in the Dallas series. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) --
NEVADA-LAS VEGAS Phone card probe involves students, athletes
The university found bills that included unusual long distance charges. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS
Japan's long fuse
Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: President Bush hosts Japan's prime minister at his Texas ranch this
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES American League Detroit 9, Tampa Bay 2 Kansas City 8, Baltimore 5 Texas 17,
Rooting out Youngstown's gang problem
Gang membership is growing, the judge says. & lt;a href=mailto:hill@vindy.com & gt;By IAN
Board OKs settlement over prison tax breaks
Board OKs settlement over prison tax breaks YOUNGSTOWN -- The board of education approved a
HIGHER EDUCATION Accounting for safety on college campuses
The varied ways colleges classify crimes are coming under scrutiny. By STEVE GIEGERICH AP
SAN FRANCISCO Pottruck becomes sole CEO at Schwab
The Schwab leader is trying to add a touch of Tiffany's. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- David Pottruck has
4 people injured in chain-reaction accident
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police said four people were injured in a four-vehicle, chain-reaction accident on
Salem to hire Jeff Brink
Salem to hire Jeff Brink Jeff Brink will be named boys basketball coach at Salem High at a special
The Vindicator
The Vindicator OPENING SUNDAY: The new $1.35 million Liberty Branch of the Warren-Trumbull County
Multiple Attacks
Intelligence indicates there is to be a series of attacks. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Attacks on
AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 3, Twins 2 MINNEAPOLIS -- Carlos Beltran homered and Jeremy Affeldt
Howland's Davis makes Penn State his early choice
The junior defensive back felt at home when he visited the Big Ten school. By JOE SCALZO
NFL Miller is advised to retire; Achilles' heel the problem
Cleveland withdrew its one-year contract offer to the All-Pro linebacker. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Former
Key for Bethany
Key for Bethany Emily Patton was a catalyst for the Bethany College softball team this season. C-.
K.O. DRUGS LINEUP
UNDERCLASS DIVISION GRADES 9-10 Lightweights Joe Fagnano (Liberty) vs. Ryan Shardy (Ursuline);
After rain delay, Mariners prevail over Tribe
Seattle wound up with a 9-1 win after a 21/2-hour rain delay. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Benched by his
NBA WEST Jackson returns to lead Lakers
The Los Angeles coach underwent an angioplasty on Saturday. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Phil Jackson got
SCHICK Will a new 4-blade razor mean bigger slice of sales?
Four blades crammed on the head of a razor? It's coming. BOSTON (AP) -- The battle of the blades
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Hiram College -- will have an all-skills camp for boys age 8-14 on June 23-26. For
TRENDS National campaign coaxes boys to read
Guys Read advocates claim that we subtly discourage boys from reading. By H.J. CUMMINS
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Christopher and Julie Wilson, 3195 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, girl,
Ryan used wrong figure for tax break
A report actually states that $40,000 earners will get $391, not $153. By DAVID SKOLNICK
COLLEGE ACC schools ready to accept moves to expand conference
Six schools have already told the league they would vote for expansion. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Farrell girls score a big win with song
FARRELL, Pa. -- Six Farrell High School girls have won themselves a trip to Los Angeles as well as a
Zoning violation hearing
Zoning violation hearing NEW MIDDLETOWN -- A zoning violation hearing has been set for 7 p.m. May
BEAVER CREEK STATE PARK State seeks volunteers to monitor rivers
No specific education is needed -- just an interest in the environment. By JAYME RAMSON
EASTERN FINALS Burns ignites Devils, citing turnovers that led to Senators' win
Ottawa looks to grab a 2-0 series lead at home tonight. OTTAWA (AP) -- Pat Burns knows the Ottawa
GAIL WHITE Woman's condition doesn't make her bitter
When Jonell Seevers was a young girl, she had hopes of becoming a schoolteacher when she grew up.
Westminster gets new student center
The new building is home to a banquet and meeting center, bookstore, theater and cyber cafe.
BE A READER
BE A READER Books for boys Tips for helping encourage boys to read: Men: Interrupt your busy
NHL PLAYOFFS
NHL PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) Saturday Anaheim 1, Minnesota 0, 2OT Ottawa 3,
SATURDAY
SATURDAY * Break out the charge cards, because tickets for four upcoming concerts at Tower City
Union at WCI Steel agrees to discuss contract changes
The union will push for fewer supervisors as a way to cut costs. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
Kidd leads Nets' sweep of Celtics in double OT
He played 53 minutes and scored 29 points in the 110-101 victory. BOSTON (AP) -- Jason Kidd had
PROFESSIONAL GOLF Singh teed off about Sorenstam's presence
He won't play in the Colonial if he is paired with the LPGA champion. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
Talented Fitch ends Spartans' three-year reign
Jason Aikens and Davanzo Tate led the Falcons to the SVC track title. & lt;a
YOUNGSTOWN YSU hosts conference on working-class studies
The event features various community activities. YOUNGSTOWN -- The sixth biennial Conference of
States must act to take full advantage of recently passed election reform legislation
Opinion: States must act to take full advantage of recently passed election reform legislation EDITOR:
District faces budget cuts
An unanticipated jump in health-care costs will be paid for over five years. By HAROLD GWIN
Police hope to question shooting victim
HUBBARD -- A police investigator is hoping to question either today or Wednesday a shooting victim
KENTUCKY DERBY Jockey Jose Santos cleared of any violations in race
He'll be aboard Funny Cide on Saturday in the Preakness. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Jose Santos hopes
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-9-7 Pick 4, 3-4-2-2 Buckeye 5, 13-16-
Catalog reveals big gap in costs
The county paid $90 for 12 cans of cleanser that the catalog lists for $33.53. & lt;a
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond A. Lewis, 25, Fort Wright, Ky., and Stephanie L.
'SIGNAL & amp; NOISE' Hefty novel features techies of the 1800s
The book depicts the laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable. By CHARLES MATTHEWS KNIGHT
Killing freedom to save liberty
Opinion: Daily Times, Farmington, N.M.: People were interrogated in secret, asked if they were a member of
Dental workshop set
Dental workshop set HOWLAND -- Dr. William C. Strupp discusses "Sex, Lies and Partial Coverage
Officials extend deadline for deal
The revised memo hints at the communications snag. & lt;a href=mailto:rgsmith@vindy.com &