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The Vindicator
The Vindicator THANK YOU: This child's card, among many from pupils and government agencies
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
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HARRISBURG Cyber school is set to begin
The school's charter expires in 2006 but can be renewed. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The first online
Linnelli picks Notre Dame
The two-time performer of the year chose the Irish over St. Bonaventure. By JOE SCALZO
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Poland Community Baseball Center -- on Sheridan Road is where Tri-T will hold its monthly
AUTO INDUSTRY Ford exec praises progress on targets
Ford's market share is increasing, and new models are on the way. DETROIT (AP) -- Bill Ford Jr.,
Jackson-Milton shuts out Lordstown, 7-0
NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson-Milton High senior Corey Velk tossed a three-hit shutout, as the Bluejays
LORDSTOWN Village council opposes electronic services act
The resolution will be forwarded to several state officials. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
DIVISION I SOFTBALL Boardman plays Howland for title
Boardman blanked Euclid while Howland defeated Garfield Heights. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
Total revenue exceeds panel's original estimate
The additional funds will be used to pay bills, one commissioner says. & lt;a
Cavs hit the LeBron lottery
Cleveland's franchise, which has been reduced to a national laughingstock, needed a jolt. AKRON
It's grilling time
It's grilling time k WHEN the temperature rises, it's time to take the heat out of the kitchen.
SHARPSVILLE Schools seek tax increase
Health care and employee retirement contributions are boosting spending. By HAROLD GWIN
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Carl and Linda DiGaetano, 8062 Forest Lake Drive, Youngstown, girl, May 20.
YOUNGSTOWN Grant will change way high school operates
Funds will be used for staff development, and curriculum and instruction items. By JoANNE VIVIANO
New toll plaza set on Pa. turnpike in Cranberry Twp.
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Travelers will see some changes on the Pennsylvania Turnpike this summer.
The Vindicator/Bruce W. Palmer
The Vindicator/Bruce W. Palmer FESTIVE FAMILY: Richard L. DeBlasio gives his 10-year-old daughter
SOCCER
SOCCER Tri-County Sports Complex --is where a high school summer league will be played. Games run
YOUNGSTOWN A new agency for the arena?
The boundaries are flexible and might be narrowed to only the project site. By ROGER G. SMITH
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
HUBBARD Council raises pay questions
HUBBARD -- The city's assistant engineer won't be paid overtime for touring Pine Lakes Golf Course
HOME RUNS Reds on pace to snap record
CINCINNATI (AP) -- During an up-and-down season notable for leaky defense and wobbly starting
Judge releases inmate convicted of sex with minor
YOUNGSTOWN -- A judge who sentenced a 21-year-old Youngstown man to 30 days in jail for what she
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
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY Closed or delayed State, county and federal agencies and other businesses that will
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Patrick W. Russo Jr., 48, of 540 Stoneybrook, Canfield, and
LAWRENCE COUNTY Official dismisses threats charge against man convicted in killing
The defendant was accused of sending an anthrax threat to his attorney. By LAURE CIOFFI
TRUMBULL COUNTY Prosecutors dismiss charge of obscenity
The boy's father is still in trouble. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
LOCAL
LOCAL Stringer's widow wants suit reinstated MINNEAPOLIS -- Korey Stringer's widow will ask an
DIVISION III Zembillas cousins rescue Campbell
The Red Devils needed eight innings to defeat Lisbon. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Ready to give up private law practice, district attorney looks to go full time
The district attorney's salary would more than double, to $120,225 a year. By LAURE CIOFFI
YOUNGSTOWN Kids craft condolences for death of officer
Some of the cards were delivered to Michael T. Hartzell's parents. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Buckle up or get a ticket
Buckle up or get a ticket GIRARD -- City police are conducting a traffic enforcement blitz until
SPRINGFIELD SCHOOLS Crowd blames board after coach resigns
Springfield officials said they couldn't match the salary offered by Salem. By VIRGINIA ROSS
SAN JOSE, CALIF. Hewlett-Packard reports rise in earnings; will cut jobs
Hirings in some areas will offset job cuts elsewhere. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- A year after
HOWLAND School board takes applications for seat
The board reinstated all the employees who could have lost their jobs. HOWLAND -- The board of
Irish put Conkey at ease
A first-inning double play helped the pitcher, whose two-hitter stopped Columbiana. By Paul
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Schedule
DIVISION I When: Wednesday and Saturday Where: Tri-City Courts, Rocky River Area qualifiers
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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PLUS-SIZES Shopping-trip disaster sparks e-business
A bad experience led one shopper to start her own company. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ST. LOUIS --
COLUMBIANA City council approves purchase of firetruck
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA -- It was difficult to tell who was more
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN May 12 Breaking and entering,
AUSTINTOWN School official appeals for levy
Township trustees also are considering putting a levy on the ballot. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
Senate should restore funding for higher ed
Opinion: When the Ohio House of Representatives received Gov. Bob Taft's budget proposal for the next two
DOWNTOWN Other CIC issues
Also Tuesday, the CIC property committee: Heard a staff recommendation to rent space in the Semple
CANFIELD City sees farmland as hedge for future
The city most likely will take out a loan to pay some of the purchase price. By IAN HILL
WARREN EPA letter gives hope
The building hasn't operated as a power plant for more than 20 years. WARREN -- City officials are
WASHINGTON Economic indicators teeter between good and bad
The Fed is prepared to trim interest rates further to spur growth. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal
TRUMBULL COUNTY Family of early settlers donates historical items
The documents go back two centuries. WARREN -- A letter from President James Garfield and a 19th
AROUND THE HORN| Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Red Sox 3 BOSTON -- Raul Mondesi hit a bases-loaded triple to cap a
OHIO House bill classifies farms, defines need for permits
COLUMBUS -- Large-scale livestock operations would be sorted into small, medium and large categories
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) --
U.S. to answer Israeli worries
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has given qualified support to the 'road map.' CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY Backing of bonds worries auditor
A commissioner says the park's success is in the developer's best interest. By DAVID SKOLNICK
HELOISE Egg board gives advice for hard-cooking
Dear Readers: We thought we would share with you the way that our friends at the American Egg Board
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) Sunday New Jersey 76, Detroit 74, New Jersey
REUNIONS
XEast High School January and June Classes of 1948 will hold their 55-year reunion Aug. 30 at the
BICYCLE SAFETY
BICYCLE SAFETY Avoiding fatal crashes: * Never ride out into a street without stopping
So far, Sorenstam has passing grade
Today's second round will give the LPGA player a gauge of her abilities. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) --
Not a sidewalk sale?
Not a sidewalk sale? YOUNGSTOWN -- Two men seen hoisting sections of slate sidewalk into the bed
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Topiaries shape style of garden
You need to decide whether the wire or shrub topiary is best for you. If you want to take the
MAKING A SPLASH: Albert Brooks, left, and Michael Douglas star in "The In-Laws."
MAKING A SPLASH: Albert Brooks, left, and Michael Douglas star in "The In-Laws."
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A resident of Colonial Manor Nursing Home, 196 Colonial Drive, Liberty, reported
GARDENING Don't let sprinklers swamp plants
Unchecked sprinkler systems are the biggest cause of root rot, says one expert. KNIGHT RIDDER
DIVISION IV SOFTBALL Berger's no-hitter leads W. Reserve to next round
Tiffany Palumbo drove in seven runs for the Blue Devils. By RYAN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
UNION TWP., PA. Supervisors fail to fill open seat
Another meeting is set in June to fill the vacant seat. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Officials support plan to recall 54 deputies
The plan would raise $1.5 million this year and $2.8 million next year. By DAVID SKOLNICK
CAVALIERS Gund is courting Van Gundy for job
Paul Silas is another leading candidate for the head coaching position. CLEVELAND (AP) --
U.S. to address Israeli worries
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon will present the plan to his Cabinet. CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- The Bush
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
K.O. DRUGS Schools' students put fists to test
One girls bout will be on Wednesday's card. HUBBARD -- There will 36 bouts, including one
BOWLING Doughton's Gals climb to top in city tourney
Doughton's Gals, Ohio Family Health and Kay Lanes Lovely Ladies took over the top three spots in the
Open enrollment adds 89 students
The board says the district has room for 41 more. McDONALD -- The village school board has
Pupils present history lesson
The pupils said residents don't know much about the history of Columbiana County. By NANCY TULLIS
Vines are not social climbers
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HEN JACK PLANTED THE beanstalk, he had no idea what he
K.O. DRUGS HIGH SCHOOL BOXING TOURNAMENT LINEUP
UNDERCLASS DIVISION (9-10 GRADES) Flyweights: Joshua Miller (Badger, 0-1) vs. Sean Crislip
Cortland council OKs request for tornado warning sirens
CORTLAND -- Despite the protests of three of its members, city council approved Monday the fire
Students display their creativity
Elementary pupils are included for the first time. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Purchased the contract of
Warren JFK's ace Ellis dazzles to preserve win
The Eagles defeated Champion and play Campbell tonight. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
Labor Department's $14.5M award keeps jobless program alive in Pa.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Labor Department awarded a $14.5 million reprieve Monday to a debt-
WARREN Study seeks raise in sewer rates
The last city sewer increase was in 1991. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
DUBLIN, OHIO Result of Jack's drive for perfection will be tested on redesigned No. 17
The new hole at Muirfield Village makes its debut next week at the Memorial. DUBLIN (AP) -- The
Sale of naming rights for parks is all wrong
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: States are scratching everywhere for new revenue to offset severe budget
MONDAY'S RESULTS
MONDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL FAR WEST Oregon St. 13, Arizona 12 Washington 6, Arizona St. 4
"I saw bodies."
Opinion: "I saw bodies." Policewoman Etti Pitilon, 19 After a suicide bombing in Israel near the West
Anthony Fuller contributes at the plate, in the field, as Poland beats Chaney, 6-2
The Bulldogs play Lakeview today for the championship. By ROBERT J. FUSCO VINDICATOR STAFF
Power outages hit 3 areas of Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ohio Edison experienced three significant power outages Tuesday evening, each with its
NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Pistons are desperate to avoid 0-2
Detroit regrets letting the Nets spurt early in a Game 1 loss. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The
Cheers for AIDS effort
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: America, says U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, is taking "the first
Tigers clinch share of crown
Canfield must beat Poland to earn a piece of the Metro Athletic Conference title. By JOE SCALZO
BOARDMAN Agency seeks more volunteers
The executive director said there is a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. By JAYME RAMSON
Still waiting for the peak experience
By DR. JASON FOUGHT SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR I'd hoped to write about Paul's successful summit
The program for middle-schoolers continues today.
The program for middle-schoolers continues today. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SUN MICROSYSTEMS No need for a work station in flexible office of the future
Sun's chief believes the concept boosts productivity while slashing costs. MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP)
Did trustees' levy decision break law?
Trustees say delaying the vote prolongs the township's financial problems. & lt;a
INDIANAPOLIS 500 LINEUP
INDIANAPOLIS 500 LINEUP Race Sunday At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis (r-rookie)
Cavs, Van Gundy to talk
Cavs, Van Gundy to talk Cleveland Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund will meet with former Knicks coach
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES American League Seattle 6, Detroit 2 Texas 5, N.Y. Yankees 1 Oakland 8,
Neighborhood cleanup
Neighborhood cleanup YOUNGSTOWN -- North Side Eagle Eye Block Watch will have a neighborhood
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Division WLTPtsGFGA MetroStars4111373 Columbus32211119 New
LEAVITTSBURG Residents use ribbons to express concerns about odor and landfill
LEAVITTSBURG -- The white ribbons adorning trees near Warren Recycling Inc. symbolize clean air.
BOARDMAN Woman breathes easier, but bills grow
Boardman Christian Church will sell soft drinks, water and popcorn to Help Lori Breathe. By
GRANDPARENT'S RIGHTS Mother and son can't move, grandparents won't allow it
A judge ruled the widow must stay put at least until the trial ends. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
Elderly couple killed in collision
VIENNA -- An elderly couple died of injuries they suffered when their car was hit by a tractor-
WARREN Union leader plans to quit mayor's race
A predisciplinary hearing was conducted Monday. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
POLL
POLL COLUMBUS -- How a state panel of coaches rates Ohio high school girls softball teams in the
High school adds fee to driver's education
SHARON, Pa. -- Sharon High School students taking driver's education will now have to pay $25 for
ANNIE'S MAILBOX Husband doesn't want to support her mother
Dear Annie: My mother is in her early 60s and lives alone. Mom is overweight, has congestive heart
CURB APPEAL Address plaques add class to any residence
The varieties are many, and some even light up. BALTIMORE SUN In medieval times, upper-class
RETAILING Stores find other items sell better than apparel
Target increases its food offerings and reduces men's clothes and sporting goods. MINNEAPOLIS (AP)
Semifinals
Semifinals The K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament Wednesday night will determine the
Alcohol, drugs lead to unprotected sex for 20%
One in six said occasional sex without a condom is not a big deal. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Waiting to
NEWTON FALLS Police chief says he was just mad
Brian Persin pleaded innocent to assault and disorderly conduct Monday. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Blazing Devil (M.Rowland)14.405.403.80 How Now
Official of BWC says 'no' to move
Township officials thought their offer was being considered. & lt;a
REGION
REGION Farmers declares dividend CANFIELD -- Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a quarterly
SALEM Officials investigate crash involving buses
The drivers involved remain on regular duty while the accident is being scrutinized. By NORMAN
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) May 10 Anaheim 1, Minnesota 0, 2OT
MAHONING COUNTY Local officials replan airport funds meeting
Bureau officials changed their minds after commissioners sent a letter. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Buckeye leaving
Buckeye leaving Three-year starter Zach Williams will leave the Ohio State basketball team to
UNITED WAY 2003 officers
Bruce R. Beeghly was re-elected chairman and chief volunteer officer at Tuesday's annual meeting of
WEST VIRGINIA Despite bankruptcy, 2 steelmakers resist calls to merge
Merging West Virginia steelmakers isn't as easy as it sounds, an official says. WEIRTON, W.Va.
AGENDA
THURSDAY Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners' hearing room, Mahoning County
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military bravery award. YOUNGSTOWN -- Four men with
COLONIAL Spotlight squarely on Sorenstam
Media credentials are up more than three times from last year. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Annika
Common U.S. conception of Cuba is misconstrued EDITOR:
Opinion: Common U.S. conception of Cuba is misconstrued EDITOR: U.S. State Department officials maintained
Pa. state police plan child car seat check
Pa. state police plan child car seat check NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police Troop D
Tax cut vote
Vice President Dick Cheney's vote broke the tie in the Senate. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress