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Man gets 28 years in Wick Park muggings

His co-defendant will be sentenced Thursday. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


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United's memorial service

United's memorial service HANOVERTON -- United High School will have a memorial service at 10 a.m.


Today is Saturday, May 24, the 144th day of 2003. There are 221 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Saturday, May 24, the 144th day of 2003. There are 221 days left in the year. On this date


INDIANAPOLIS 500 LINEUP

INDIANAPOLIS 500 LINEUP Race May 25 At Indianapolis Motor Speedway (r-rookie) Row 1 1. (3)


Youth baseball

Tri-T (Pony ages 13-14) Boardman Cole Valley 21, Columbiana 16 -- Mark Planey, Dan Janovic and


JUNE

JUNE 1: Celebrate Ohio's Bicentennial at an outdoor concert featuring Flat Iron Bluegrass Band


LAWN MAINTENANCE To go for the green, use care when working with fertilizer

Don't just spread the stuff around. Know what you are doing. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Spring


GOOD CONTRAST: In top photo, the blossom of a red and white columbine contrasts with the blue of

GOOD CONTRAST: In top photo, the blossom of a red and white columbine contrasts with the blue of


Senate Democrats want tax reform to be included in budget proposal

The Democrats want to increase the corporate minimum tax by $250. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


LOTTERY RESULTS

FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 12-20-31-33-50 Mega Ball, 17 Night drawings: Pick 3,


The Vindicator/Rebecca Sloan

The Vindicator/Rebecca Sloan CLOSER VIEW: The limbs of the Angel Oak are so large and heavy that


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

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KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Sex with her husband is 'just plain icky'

Dear Annie: I am a 39-year-old professional woman, independent and attractive. I've been married for


NEW YORK METS Piazza sidelined with groin injury

The injury could be serious enough to end his season. NEW YORK (AP) -- Mike Piazza took a minute


WHAT THEY SAID Other findings from the study

More than eight in 10 teens say that a lot or some people their age drink or use drugs before having


SATELLITE TV Panel mulls tax policy

Ohio consumers are among those being asked to stop a new tax. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Satellite


LAWRENCE COUNTY Computer software glitches hold up ballot tabulations

A second glitch was discovered later in the night. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


BOOKS Next 'Potter' to set record at Amazon.com

NEW YORK (AP) -- The fifth novel in the popular Harry Potter series, due out in one month, will be


SPRINGFIELD Brink's move irritates residents

Springfield officials said they couldn't match the salary offered by Salem. By VIRGINIA ROSS


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INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go Location: Hershey Gardens is at 170 Hotel Road in Hershey, Pa. Hours: 9


YOUNGSTOWN City council items

City council met Wednesday and: Heard Michelle Wells of Lordstown, president of the Mahoning


Annika deserves chance to play

Here's hoping Annika Sorenstam gives the PGA professionals a run for their money this weekend at The


WARREN Plan for district targets busing, school schedules

The proposal is part of the district's ongoing cost-cutting to stave off a deficit. By DENISE DICK


Prayer service to mark disappearance anniversary

Prayer service to mark disappearance anniversary TRANSFER, Pa. -- It's been three years since


BASEBALL

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GIRARD Panel asks for value of water, sewer utilities

The mayor wants to maintain the city-operated ambulance service. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


YSU

YSU Chargers sign Mays SAN DIEGO -- Former Youngstown State University tailback P.J. Mays has


TOLEDO -- The Mahoning Valley Basketball Club 11th-grade team finished second at the AAU Glass City

TOLEDO -- The Mahoning Valley Basketball Club 11th-grade team finished second at the AAU Glass City


49ERS City setting chosen for workout

The bulk of San Francisco's training sessions won't be open to the public. COMBINED DISPATCHES


SPRINGFIELD SCHOOLS Fire chief stresses need for close hydrants

A pond near the schools would be used to provide water for the hydrants. By VIRGINIA ROSS


HOT ROD SUPER NATIONALS Car enthusiast has the drive to win his 5th championship

The event pumped $1.2 million into the local economy last year. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


MEMORIAL DAY 2003 Events, parades, services

Mahoning Valley Memorial Day events. All are on Monday unless noted. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown:


NILES $792 dinner causes school board debate

A board member stressed consistency in watching expenses. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


(LAT-WP All-Sports!)

(LAT-WP All-Sports!) All times, EDT, unless otherwise noted USA's TV Plans: They'll Show Every


TARGET CEO's quick meeting irks shareholders

Shareholders had wanted to question the CEO about compensation. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS At


Mark,

Mark, Oscar Grant says the Lakeview track times Saturday are 9 and 10 a.m. You can call him at


COLLEGES Future of conferences determined by Miami

The Big East meetings ended the way they began. PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- After four days of


State auditor should review vendor's history with city

Opinion: For 15 years, one company, which Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelvey inexplicably refuses to


LIBRARY SCHEDULE

LIBRARY SCHEDULE June YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY Ohio Rocks 'n' Reads during Summer


CHICAGO CUBS Injured toe keeps Sosa on the DL

It is unknown when the slugger will return. CHICAGO TRIBUNE PITTSBURGH -- The Chicago Cubs


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YOUNGSTOWN Zoning appeals board

The city zoning appeals board approved this item Tuesday: Reduced the rear yard setback from 25


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BASEBALL POLL COLUMBUS -- How a state panel of coaches rates Ohio high school boys baseball


PIRATES D'Amico gets call against Chicago

Kris Benson will have a week off to think about his manager's words. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


YOUNGSTOWN Murder suspect is back in Ohio

Police confiscated two guns from a suspect charged with obstruction. By PATRICIA MEADE


Berry growers reward with sweet rewards

Blueberries, red raspberries and blackberries can be grown in the back yard. By REBECCA SLOAN


NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) Sunday New Jersey 76, Detroit 74 Monday


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric B. Slick, 25, of 823 Bowman St., Niles, and Angela M.


STEELERS Lighter, healthier Bettis not a sure bet

The running back could still join the ranks of the released. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- For the first time


Canfield's Norah Gillam shines as Wittenberg softball pitcher

SPRINGFIELD -- Norah Gillam, a sophomore pitcher and infielder on the Wittenberg University softball


States seek reform in distribution of highway funding

STATES NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- Every time they go to the gasoline pump, Ohio residents help


New Wilmington votes down liquor referendum

Residents say the town is not suited for alcohol. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


POLICE CALLS

Summary of police activity for Girard and Liberty Township: GIRARD May 18 Vandalism: A Warren


Mercer voters pick a mix for commissioners' posts

The Republican candidates are already planning a team approach. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY The Unstopper plunges in to unplug toilets

It is a cry like no other. There is no mistaking it. It comes from the place where the worst of


NILES Soldier, an ex-resident, dies in wreck in Iraq

NILES (AP) -- A soldier who grew up in Niles was killed in a multivehicle accident in Iraq, the


GOLF GLANCE This weekend's events

PGA TOUR Colonial Site: Fort Worth, Texas. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Colonial


Wheatland strikers propose health plan

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO WHEATLAND, Pa. -- Striking Steelworkers at the Wheatland Tube Co.


Recent terrorist attacks tell of something bigger

Opinion: Americans should ignore the spin from some quarters regarding the recent terrorist attacks in Saudi


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Board accepts contract report

Commissioners said 12 applicants want CDBG funds for 17 projects. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR


Zoning panel to meet

Zoning panel to meet NORTH LIMA -- The Beaver Township Zoning Commission will meet in a special


Best Bets/Hot Tickets

Best Bets/Hot Tickets TONIGHT * Let your feet do the walking to an entertaining and educational


Phillips creates Tribe magic

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Just when it seemed the Detroit Tigers had run out of ways to lose, baseball's


BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES TUESDAY American Red Cross Austintown Donor Center, 57 Westchester Drive, noon to 7


ANALYSIS Coaches recall facing LeBron

Roy Sembach, Jeff Brink and Ken Grisdale weigh in on LeBron James mania. By JOE SCALZO


Dems pick DeBlasio for mayor

Democrats nominated one incumbent and two newcomers for city council. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


NFL to look at two LA-area sites for stadium

NFL to look at two LA-area sites for stadium Eds: PMs. AP Photos PXG102,104 By BARRY WILNER


SEAT BELT LAW Enforcement targets Hispanics

Officials at Hispanic-targeted checkpoints stop every car and hand out seat-belt literature.


NBA WEST Nelson coaches in unconventional ways

The Dallas Mavericks' coach learned long ago how to win games. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- To understand


GOLF Historical run ends for Sorenstam

Her respectable performance wasn't good enough to make the cut. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- When her


MERCER Proposal includes cuts for behavior agency

The agency's drug and alcohol programming is taking the biggest hit. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Koliser arraigned in two shootings

Charges against friends will be resolved within two weeks, the prosecutor said. By PATRICIA MEADE


Man suffers shot to face

Man suffers shot to face YOUNGSTOWN -- A 28-year-old man was in stable condition today at Forum


Yellowstone site offers wildlife views

Yellowstone site offers wildlife views Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park,


Engineer builds on accomplishments

The graduate knew in eighth grade that he wanted to be an engineer. YOUNGSTOWN -- Gary Hilliard is


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball

Tri-T (Pony ages 13-14) Boardman Cole Valley 21, Columbiana 16 -- Mark Planey, Dan Janovic and


AP Photos OHAB101-105

AP Photos OHAB101-105 CINCINNATI (AP) -- Jason LaRue was thinking like a catcher when he came


TRUMBULL COUNTY Official probes possible fraud

One councilman said he was surprised at the high cost of products. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY


NFL Owners make serious push for franchise in Los Angeles

The league will spend up to $10 million to investigate the possibility. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- NFL


Peacefully co-existing with wild animals

Peacefully co-existing with wild animals Wild animals are active, hungry and sometimes desperate


FOOD

FOOD Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown, 10 a.m. Friday. Food only. Bring


Burick, Craig lead the pack for Lawrence commission; Noga wins coroner's nod

Russell S. Noga received the Democratic nomination for coroner. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 5, Devil Rays 2 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer


HELOISE Tips sought for prolonging swimsuit life

Dear Heloise: Is there a way to help make my brand-new swimsuit last longer? I've heard there is


Today is Wednesday, May 21, the 141st day of 2003. There are 224 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, May 21, the 141st day of 2003. There are 224 days left in the year. On this date


NBA Pistons need prayer; Nets need two wins

New Jersey has rallied to win two low-scoring games. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit


Law enforcement to step up efforts during weekend show

Every township officer will work during the weekend. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF


The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and


Fish & amp; Game Club of Vienna556--2195 Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club550--2194

Fish & amp; Game Club of Vienna556--2195 Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club550--2194 New


AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees' Clemens takes the mound against rival Sox

New York's ace is two wins away from No. 300. BOSTON (AP) -- A day after Pedro Martinez missed a


"We want a government representative of all Iraqi people."

Opinion: "We want a government representative of all Iraqi people." L. Paul Bremer Iraq's U.S. civilian


Associated Press

Associated Press VOTING RIGHTS: Students Andrew Brown, 16, left, and Matt Zimmerman, 17, pose


CALENDAR | Canfield Fairgrounds

Here is the schedule for this weekend's 25th annual Hot Rod Super Nationals at the Canfield


HEAD OF THE CLASS Making the grade

Graduating seniors know there will be big adjustments to college life. By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XDavid and Becky (Brayer) Farr of Wexford, Pa., are announcing the birth of their first child, a


NATION

NATION DaimlerChrysler scraps Windsor, Ontario, plans DETROIT -- DaimlerChrysler has abandoned


By REBECCA SLOAN

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Bite into an apple from the grocer's shelf and it's


AIRLINES American to add coach seats, limit some fares

The American CEO declines a pay raise, and a chairman will forgo his salary. FORT WORTH, Texas


The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Douglas and Teri Weingart, 5061 Middletown Road, Canfield, boy, May 21. Raymond


Court issues necessary stay

Opinion: Washington Post: The three-judge court that struck down parts of the McCain-Feingold campaign


Judicial candidate rules over both political parties

There will be just three candidates vying for two seats on the bench this fall. By HAROLD GWIN


Bettis needs job

Bettis needs job Steelers running back Jerome Bettis reported Tuesday for the first day of the


BOSTON Lowe quiets Indians for complete-game victory

Derek Lowe didn't allow a ball out of the infield until the fifth inning. BOSTON (AP) -- Derek


WARREN CITY SCHOOLS Proposed transportation schedule

Harding, first period Now: Students arrive at 6:50 a.m., school starts at 7:10 a.m. and students


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles ACTORS "The Princess Finds A Way." Trumbull New Theater,


TOP 10 Flying high The top world airlines, from an online survey by Skytrax Research UK (www.airlinequality.com):

Cathay Pacific Emirates Singapore Airlines Malaysia Airlines Qantas British Airways


MOTORSPORTS CART officials question summit

Talks with the IRL focused on improving the image of open-wheel racing. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- CART


TWINS-ATHLETICS Benches clear in rivalry

The teams exchanged hit batsmen and heated words. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Tim Hudson said he


Soldier from Niles dies in accident

The 42-year-old career Army officer was a graduate of Warren JFK. STAFF/WIRE REPORT NILES --


VISITORS BUREAU County asks for airport funding

The bureau didn't commit to funding the airport. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER


Dedication of program

Dedication of program Mahoning County's Prescription Drug Assistance Program was dedicated


ANNIKA SORENSTAM Crowds converge to watch practice round

Only one player gets this much attention on the PGA Tour, and Tiger isn't here. FORT WORTH, Texas


MINERAL RIDGE Board to put 5-year levy on the ballot

The board also approved a list of cuts if the levy fails. By MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR


Mother and son face several charges

Mother and son face several charges LEAVITTSBURG -- A mother and son will be in court next week to


PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY Allegheny Co. judge wins nomination for state court

The Democratic winner was also the leader in Mercer and Lawrence counties. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS


NEW JERSEY DEVILS Sitting in playoffs proves difficult for Daneyko

The rugged defenseman sits in the locker room and watches the action on television. EAST


DAVE BARRY After your family's summer trip, you'll need a vacation

Summer vacation season is almost here, and if you have kids, you know what that means! It's time to


OHIO Bill aims to boost high-tech jobs

The bill also would increase income tax credits for some investments. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


THE CAREYS | Around the House Get down and dirty with hard-to-clean surfaces

With the right tools and cleaners, any household item can look brand new. By JAMES and MORRIS


Rookie Pa. candidates score election landslides

One of the candidates did time in prison. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Former NFL lineman Greg Skrepenak


DRESSING FOR TWO Size up the situation

Just because pregnant women temporarily lose their waists doesn't mean they have to sacrifice their


BOARDMAN Fifth-graders learn lessons in saving

Most of the kids said they are saving money. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


AGENDA

AGENDA FRIDAY Mahoning County Educational Service Center governing board, special meeting to


INDUSTRY Teens with small incomes spend big around prom time

Teens have access to disposable incomes and aren't holding back now. WESTPORT, Conn. (AP) --


NBA DRAFT Cavs await moment of truth in Thursday's James lottery

The struggling franchise hopes to win the lottery for LeBron James on Thursday. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Justin Rose of The Rayen School, far left, gets twirled while sharing a dance with Melissa Lee of

Justin Rose of The Rayen School, far left, gets twirled while sharing a dance with Melissa Lee of


Full version of Custer's saga

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Americans have come far in viewing the Battle of the Little Bighorn as something


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Georgia pins scandal on actions of Harrick Jr.

The university is trying to reinstate two players. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- In a letter to the NCAA,


Let's mark Memorial Day in the way it was intended

Opinion: Let's mark Memorial Day in the way it was intended EDITOR: Our nation's veterans who are no


MAHONING COUNTY With blessing, officials dedicate prescription-drug aid program

The program is similar to ones in place in Ashtabula and Trumbull counties. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning


CANFIELD Deputies escort buses on road

Work to widen Gibson Road is set to begin June 16. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


SHENANGO VALLEY Jury indicts 3 family members

Authorities said Operation Idaho resulted in 17 indictments of 19 individuals. PITTSBURGH -- The