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SCOTT SHALAWAY Even insects have beauty
Kim Jung-Hyen is our 16-year old exchange student from South Korea. At her request, we call her
PGA TOUR Singh has one-shot lead over Petrovic
He shot a second straight 65 at the Byron Nelson Championship. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Vijay Singh
WARREN Study seeks raise in sewer rates
The last city sewer increase was in 1991. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
NHL PLAYOFFS Red-hot Devils using dominating defense to shut down Ottawa
New Jersey holds a 2-1 series lead entering today's game. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- After
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball
PONY LEAGUE Greenwood Chevy 3, Campbell Red 2 -- Leading Greenwood with three hits was Marc Lutz,
YOUNGSTOWN Authorities recall Koliser as street tough with a bad attitude
The suspect in a cop killing has a long history of crime and violence. By PATRICIA MEADE
Seven candidates seek three Democrat Party nominations to borough council. No Republicans are on the
Seven candidates seek three Democrat Party nominations to borough council. No Republicans are on the
JACK WOLLITZ Tournament benefits community
Sixty-six anglers, with lots of help from one of the Youngstown area's busiest women, will join
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner New stadium set for Greyhounds
Poor economy? Sure doesn't seem that way in the surrounding areas of New Wilmington and
YOUNGSTOWN Hashing over charter
The council president stumped for a human resources department. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
JOHN ROSEMOND | Parenting Children have own minds, but they require shaping
A short collection of musings on the nature of parenting and its current condition in America: By
KEYSTONE CLIPS To school director, man's record is as good as gold
Sharon City School Board was reviewing ticket-price changes for athletic events at a work session
YOUNGSTOWN Koliser is recalled as street tough with a bad attitude
The suspect in a cop killing has a long history of crime and violence. By PATRICIA MEADE
DEMOCRATS
DEMOCRATS RUSSELL NOGA Age: 36 Home: 326 Hearthstone Drive, New Castle. Employment: Funeral
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Cowboys: In a soulful ceremony brightened by song and football stories, about 1,500 family, friends,
Pupils learn about nature and recycling
Pupils learn about nature and recycling Above, Brianna Montgomery, a third-grader at Lordstown
NBA DRAFT James, Anthony lead list of 73 underclassmen ready for draft
There are a record 31 international players included in that list. NEW YORK (AP) -- High school
WINNING NUMBERS | May 10-16
OHIO Friday 5/16 Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-1-8 Pick 4, 4-8-5-0 Buckeye 5, 9-11-12-21-22 Mega
MONDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK
MONDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK X Writing lots of e-mail to potential employers may not be such a
YOUNGSTOWN YSU OKs 3-year police contract
A provision concerning domestic partners is in the police agreement. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown
Despite attacks, troops pull back
Three Israelis were killed and 47 were wounded in the latest bombing. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians a winner among losers
The lowly Tigers had leads of 6-0 and 9-7 before Casey Blake's home run. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The
Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel: (800) 252-2262; www.touralabama.org
Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel: (800) 252-2262; www.touralabama.org Alaska Travel Industry
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-2-7 Pick 4, 2-6-6-0 Buckeye 5, 8-10-12-22-
NBA Lakers long playoff run finally comes to an end
Coach Phil Jackson says he'll be back for his final year of his contract. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
NASCAR Fearless Elliott on the pole for The Winston
Bill Elliott has won The Winston pole in four of the last seven years. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Bill
AREA GOLF SCORES
MEN Amen Corner (Candywood) -- Low gross: Charlie Davis 34, Dave Kaercher 36, Chuck Carone, Don
Ten Democrats are seeking three seats on the New Castle City Council. Incumbent Councilwoman
Ten Democrats are seeking three seats on the New Castle City Council. Incumbent Councilwoman
Buckeye leaving
Buckeye leaving Three-year starter Zach Williams will leave the Ohio State basketball team to
NBA PLAYOFFS Free throws dominate Mavericks' Game 1 win
After missing its first attempt, Dallas made 49 straight to beat the Spurs. SAN ANTONIO (AP) --
Tigers clinch share of crown
Canfield must beat Poland to earn a piece of the Metro Athletic Conference title. & lt;a
SVC TO FEDERAL Mixed feelings surround switch
Boardman and Fitch will leave the SVC for the Federal League in the fall. By JOE SCALZO
The program for middle-schoolers continues today.
The program for middle-schoolers continues today. & lt;a href=mailto:dick@vindy.com &
TRUMBULL COUNTY Catalog reveals big gap in costs
The county paid $90 for 12 cans of cleanser that the catalog lists for $33.53. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 3, ATHLETICS 2 OAKLANDCLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi MEllis 2b4000Lawton
LAWRENCE COUNTY | Commissioner
REPUBLICANS *EDWARD FOSNAUGHT Age: 57. Home: RD 1, Shaffer Road, Ellwood City. Employment:
Four Democrats and three Republicans are vying for three nominations in each party to the post of
Four Democrats and three Republicans are vying for three nominations in each party to the post of
WFMJ WEDDING A marriage made in cyberspace
Voters in an online poll chose the dress, cake and even the honeymoon site. By JAYME RAMSON
ACC votes to expand
ACC votes to expand The Atlantic Coast Conference decided on its expansion targets Friday, and
SESSIONS Where and when
A series of meetings to get input for the Lawrence County comprehensive plan are scheduled. The
Associated Press
Associated Press EMOTIONAL SCENE: A woman grieves outside a morgue in Casablanca in the wake of
CANFIELD With $2.4M, city buys much of Red Gate Farm
The city wants to do what is best for Canfield, the township and schools. CANFIELD -- The city has
Cheers for AIDS effort
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: America, says U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, is taking "the first
COLLEGE BASEBALL-SOFTBALL Local standouts highlight Hiram College season
Joe Marzano and Dante DeLisio were 1-2 in batting average for the Terriers. HIRAM -- Dom Yazbek, a
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL FRIDAY'S LINESCORE WEST BRANCH 2, MINERVA 1 Minerva0001000--100 West Branch011000x
DAVE BARRY My opinion of British art, in two words: rubbish bag
It's time for an update on the British art world, which, as far as I can tell, exists mainly to
2-decade endeavor was a family affair
The business graduate has marketed an 'Irish Hail Mary' print. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS FRIDAY 2nd--Trail of Honor (Rosendo)8.004.402.60 Simone Symphony
Pistons move on
Pistons move on The Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 93-89, to advance to the Eastern
TENNIS Mauresmo beats Capriati again in Italian Open; Williams next
It was the fourth straight time she had beaten the American. ROME (AP) -- Jennifer Capriati lost
Residents protest against militants
President Bush spoke today with the new Palestinian prime minister. BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip (AP)
THEN AND NOW: Two police mug shots capture images of Martin L. Koliser Jr. At left is a police
THEN AND NOW: Two police mug shots capture images of Martin L. Koliser Jr. At left is a police
SALEM SCHOOLS Meter's running as investigation of treasurer's office crawls along
The prosecutor said he doesn't plan to charge the assistant treasurer. By NORMAN LEIGH
MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Dirty supermarket carts are a health problem
Few shoppers would argue that supermarket shopping carts are filthy. All you have to do is look at
AROUND THE HORN Friday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 8, Yankees 5, 12 innings NEW YORK -- Hank Blalock hit his second three-
SCHOOL BOARD | Sharpsville Area
Voters in the Sharpsville Area School District have 11 candidates vying for five school board seats
WARREN Child killer is trying to prove retardation
A hearing is scheduled for next week. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Stephen and Katherine Bero, 4615 Euclid Blvd., Youngstown, boy, May 16. Jason and
Indiana's Adam Judge sets Big Ten hammer record
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana's Adam Judge knew he only had once chance to make his presence felt at
Iowa Planned Parenthood CEO to speak
YOUNGSTOWN -- Jill June, CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa, is the featured speaker for the
Pistons prevail in overtime
Detroit ousted the 76ers and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --
WARREN Church's zoning request draws negative reaction from nearby residents
The city has followed an unwritten policy of not allowing commercial development east of
PROMOTIONS
PROMOTIONS Enduring Freedom Army Staff Sgt. Kevin R. Strupkus, a graduate of Hubbard High
Hermitage voters will fill five school board seats this year, and seven candidates have cross-filed
Hermitage voters will fill five school board seats this year, and seven candidates have cross-filed
SHENANGO VALLEY PennDOT seeks ideas for fixing Broadway Ave.
The state wants to improve traffic flow on the thoroughfare. FARRELL, Pa. -- Should Broadway
INDIANS Vizquel, Burks pace Tribe's win
Cleveland rallied to beat Oakland, 3-2. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Omar Vizquel and Ellis Burks showed
Mahoning County treasurer tackles persistent problem
Opinion: There are 18,000 vacant lots in Mahoning County that carry delinquent taxes, are abandoned and are
Voinovich's tax-cut vote doesn't warrant criticism
Opinion: Did U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, succumb to pressure from his party and vote for a tax-cut
PITTSBURGH Long's first task at Pitt: Keep Big East together
The Panthers' new athletics director took over on Friday. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jeff Long took over
AREA CALENDAR | Golf
MAY MONDAY -- Sponsors Classic bring a guest to the first annual event at Avalon Lakes Golf
LAWRENCE COUNTY 8 meetings to detail comprehensive plan
The comprehensive plan was last updated in 1977. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
GOLF Zaharias was unique character on women's tour
BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) -- Olympian. Golfer. Entertainer. Braggart. Fierce competitor. Jokester.
COLLEGE Future of Big East left hanging by big three
Miami, Syracuse and Boston College are sought by the ACC. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Using a
PREAKNESS Slippery track no trouble for favored Funny Cide
More rain was expected before today's race. BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Kentucky Derby winner likes a
FAMILY VACATIONS Some tips for taking kids' pals on trips
Following these rules can increase everyone's enjoyment. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS If you want to
Speaker: Don't fear failure
One speaker said now is the time for graduates 'to go out there and really screw up.' By SHERRI L.
On the bubble
On the bubble Sarah Fisher knows how she'll spend the day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
McFarland trying to put injury past him
The Tampa Bay defensive tackle broke his foot last December. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Part of Anthony
Irish put Conkey at ease
A first-inning double play helped the pitcher, whose two-hitter stopped Columbiana. By Paul
Trevis, Sevek soar to league records
Howland won the boys title and Canfield cruised to the girls championship. By BRIAN RICHESSON
MILL CREEK PARK Officials consider options for ice-skating rink
Alternatives include a portable rink, synthetic ice and moving skating. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
It's time for a party Give yourself a chance to enjoy graduation
By JOANNE JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT UE AND WARREN BURD MADE A DECISION last June as their
MAJOR LEAGUE STATISTICS
AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAM BATTING ABRHHRRBIAvg Toronto149125243148239.289 Boston146325042246236.288
Woods falls 9 shots behind leader Padraig Harrington
Tiger made two early bogeys and shot 71. ALVESLOHE, Germany (AP)-- Tiger Woods fell nine strokes
MITCH ALBOM East's NBA basketball no match against caliber play in West
So there I am, at the Palace, Wednesday night, the game has just ended, the Pistons won on a last-
LEBRON JAMES Shoe companies making big bids
Adidas, Nike and Reebok are wooing the star. AKRON (AP) -- LeBron James has something to catch his
BIG TEN TRACK AND FIELD Pole vault changes in place
The death of Penn State's Kevin Dare has made safety a premium factor. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Fifteen
SHARON | City council
There are four Democrats but no Republicans vying for three Sharon City Council seats. Incumbent Lou
Six candidates are vying for five positions on the Sharon City School Board and all but one,
Six candidates are vying for five positions on the Sharon City School Board and all but one,
COLLEGE BASEBALL Shippensburg edges The Rock, 2-1
Slippery Rock rallied past Kutztown 2-1 to advance to today's finals. By BILL ALBRIGHT
Eight candidates are seeking five seats on the Mohawk Area school board. The terms are four years.
Eight candidates are seeking five seats on the Mohawk Area school board. The terms are four years.
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting A post-Civil War practice became Memorial Day
The idea of Memorial Day started in 1866 after the Civil War. One story is that a drugstore owner
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club, Quarry Road, Lowellville, May 24,
FAST FACTS Ohio wetlands
Marshes, swamps, bogs and other wetlands offer many benefits. Wetlands clean water by straining
IN THE CUP Area holes in one
Lambert Peterson of Warren scored a hole-in-one at Tamer Win Golf Course in Cortland. He aced the
NEWTON TOWNSHIP Police chief suspended; replacement to be picked
The chief will continue to be paid $12.50 per hour during the suspension. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Internet Webcast meeting shackles the shareholders
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: Is Tom Siebel afraid of his own shareholders? He sure is acting like it.
PETE MOLLICA | Golf Giant Eagle field builds with or without Annika
All the talk in recent weeks has been about whether or not Annika Sorenstam will or will not be
ROBERT BUCCI CASE Tax-fraud suspect captured in Panama
The fugitive will be facing additional charges, including bond jumping. & lt;a
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Koppel continues to reap honors at Coastal Carolina
CONWAY, S.C. -- Academic and athletic honors continue to pour in for Kara Koppel, a senior standout
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ACC votes to invite three teams from Big East
Miami, Syracuse and Boston College will all be asked to join the league. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune DIFFERENT TRANSPORTATION: Rich and Gail Brunner ride bikes to pick up their
CHAMPIONS TOUR Canizares seizes first-round lead
He shot a 3-under-par 69 and leads by one stroke. PARKVILLE, Mo. (AP) -- Jose Maria Canizares
Today is Sunday, May 18, the 138th day of 2003. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Sunday, May 18, the 138th day of 2003. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date in
OHIO
OHIO Scenic creek water monitoring workshop The Ohio Department of Natural Resources will host a
INDY 500 Owners, drivers scramble to fill out 33-car field
Lots of action was going on just 48 hours before final qualifying. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than
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COPYRIGHT 2003 ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED,
YOUNGSTOWN District receives grant to fund small-school plan, boost grades
The district plans to open six smaller, autonomous high schools in 2004. YOUNGSTOWN -- A $2
COLONIAL Spotlight squarely on Sorenstam
Media credentials are up more than three times from last year. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Annika
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Tri-T League -- will meet at the Poland Community Center Wednesday at 8 p.m. For details
MIKE BRAUN 'Pay to pave' would soothe Ohio budget troubles
Ohio's budget crisis is no secret. The past few months have seen many stories about the problems the