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Stories published May 28, 2003

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Don't count FBI out in Girard

Opinion: At first glance it would seem that Girard Mayor James Melfi has pulled a fast one on city voters,


INDIANS Davis starts strong as Tribe holds on against Red Sox

Milton Bradley drove in three runs with a pair of doubles for Cleveland. BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston


Racing greats: Keep pressures outside car

Only five drivers have ever been in position to win three straight Indy 500s. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --


Braves 3, Mets 1

Braves 3, Mets 1 By TOM SALADINO AP Sports Writer ATLANTA (AP) -- Marcus Giles hit a


YOUNGSTOWN Art helps officer share heritage

George Twok Aden Ahgupuk was nationally known for his scenes of Alaska. By PATRICIA MEADE


YOUNGSTOWN Who was checking supply bills?

Each department is to assure that orders are filled and billed correctly. & lt;a


PREP BASEBALL Poland's Yost jams Lakeview

David Yost led Poland to the Division II district championship. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR


TEMMIS Serena Williams grows both on, off tennis court

A win at the French Open would be Williams' fifth straight major title PARIS (AP) -- So much has


Did parole authorities fail to closely monitor Koliser?

Opinion: If he weren't the suspect in the killing of a police officer, Martin L. Koliser Jr.'s brushes with


Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 3

Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 3 Cleveland 6, Boston 4 Detroit at Chicago White Sox, 2:05 p.m.


NBA Cavaliers schedule preseason contest

Cleveland will play Toronto in 5,000-seat gym. CLEVELAND (AP) -- One of LeBron James' first games


LPGA Inkster wins with record round

The 43-year-old shattered the tournament record by shooting 24-under. CORNING, N.Y. (AP) -- Juli


In word and deed, Hill sabotages his attempt to avoid death penalty

Opinion: By the standard that justice delayed is justice denied, the opportunity to do justice in the 1985


INDY 500 Pole winner Helio Castroneves hoping for historic three-peat

The winningest active driver in American open-wheel history will retire. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --


PGA COLONIAL Annika who? Perry on hot pace

He is in position for a record-breaking win at the Colonial. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- With the


BASEBALL STANDINGS

BASEBALL STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston3018.625--


Person, Meek hope to double their fun

Ursuline's doubles team will be playing for a state championship this week. & lt;a


AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays seek sweep of Yankees

Toronto battered David Wells at Yankee Stadium. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Carlos Delgado and


AMERICAN LEAGUE Cameron's defense leads Mariners to victory

Mark McLemore homered and Seattle got a solid start from pitcher Jamie Moyer SEATTLE (AP) -- Mike


SHARON Vocal Group Hall of Fame to announce '03 inductees

SHARON, Pa. -- The Vocal Group Hall of Fame will announce the induction of its Class of 2003 at noon


BIG TEN TOURNEY Penn St. stays alive with rally in ninth inning

The Nittany Lions beat Michigan in an elimination game. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- This time Penn State


Youngstown School District gets a chance to prove itself

Opinion: Eight high schools in Ohio will receive grants through the Ohio High School Transformation


LAWRENCE COUNTY Rendell focuses attention on area

Over the last few years, Ed Rendell visited the county an estimated 17 times. By LAURE CIOFFI


SENIORS Hatalsky is Southern champion

A closing round of 67 clinched the 2002 rookie of the year's second Champions Tour title.


Rayen boys qualify for Div. II regional

SALEM -- The Rayen School boys track and field team finished fourth at Friday's Division II district


Relief breaks out in The Hive

MS patients praise the results of the treatment, called apitherapy. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


FRENCH OPEN Defending men's champion Costa hopes to avoid jinx

Serena Williams is trying to become to win five consecutive majors. PARIS (AP) -- Pete Sampras


NATIONAL LEAGUE Nomo toys with no-no into seventh; Dodgers extend streak to nine victories

The Cubs edged the Astros, 3-2, while the Reds lost at home. ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE -- Hideo


PRESIDENTIAL RACE Democratic candidates' views go without saying in Congress

Some utterances appear in the Congressional Record as if they had been delivered. By MYRON STRUCK


EAST Nets romp to NBA Finals with sweep of Pistons

New Jersey has won 10 consecutive playoff games. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- One year older and


Fitch hangs on to defeat Spartans

Reliever Brian Sterling did well in the Division I baseball game that started on Friday. By BILL


FRENCH OPEN

FRENCH OPEN Glance A look at the French Open, which starts today at Roland Garros: Forecast:


Soldier's gift of candy bridged language gap

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Carlo Rubino has spent the past


SENIOR GAMES Mercer County

The eighth annual Mercer County Senior Games will begin Friday. Locations and dates of specific


5 brothers who served taught her about war

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Memorial Day, for many, is but one


NASCAR COCA COLA Ganassi, Penske will try to win both holiday races

Car owner Roger Penske has both pole winners. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Chip Ganassi straddled his


FRIDAY'S GAMES

FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 9, Cleveland 2 Toronto 6, N.Y. Yankees 2 Texas 5,


PITTSBURGH Cards relish amazing victory

St. Louis overcame a late five-run deficit. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- By the eighth inning, the St. Louis


SATURDAY'S RESULTS

SATURDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL SCORES BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Fitch 6, Boardman 5.


Ursuline doubles earn top tennis seeds

Ursuline doubles earn top tennis seeds The Ursuline High doubles team of Donald Person and Brian


PENNSYLVANIA Librarians counter fears over privacy

An anti-terror law permitting searches of library records has raised alarm. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


CANFIELD Wildlife expert promotes woodlands

Ninety-three percent of Ohio's forest land is privately owned. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


A.L. NIGHT GAMES Detroit shuts out White Sox for third straight victory

Baltimore routed Texas, 10-3. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO -- Gary Knotts outpitched Esteban Loaiza


CAVALIERS Search for new coach continues

LeBron James likes Larry Brown, who resigned from the 76ers Monday. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James


SOCCER ROUNDUP Crew loses 3-2 to Revolution; Pauley and Dunseth get goals

The MetroStars won their fifth straight game. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS -- Taylor Twellman


WARREN Video patrol lacking helpers

The police chief thinks the league leader jumped the gun on public comments. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


YOUNGSTOWN Giving city teens a jump-start on college

The high school would be at YSU. & lt;a href=mailto:viviano@vindy.com & gt;By JoANNE


Inside

Inside Kenny Lofton extended his hitting streak to 25 games, and Aramis Ramirez had four hits as


NASCAR Kenseth holds off rookie to win Busch Series race

Matt Kenseth used his veteran knowledge to beat newcomer Kyle Busch. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- NASCAR


LATE FRIDAY Bautista celebrates anniversary

He had four RBIs, including three on a home run. PHOENIX (AP) -- One day after the first


WARREN Leader still wants video of police on calls

June 11: 7-8:30 p.m., Frank Gallo Band. June 18: 7-8:30 p.m., Guys Without Ties, Motown to rock.


NHL PLAYOFFS Ottawa to use tough playoff loss as building block for the future

The young Senators ended up one victory short from playing in the Stanley Cup Finals. OTTAWA (AP)


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner 'Ball drop' highlights Buhl Club celebration of 100th anniversary

June is bustin' out all over, as far as the F.H. Buhl Club's 100th Anniversary Celebration is


ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT Bush, prime ministers set for summit without Arafat

The president also will meet with other Arab leaders and U.S. troops. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President


NFL Two Dolphins see what war really is

Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor visited wounded solders in Germany. By HAL BOCK AP SPORTS WRITER


NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE Nets on brink, but must deal with break

New Jersey has a 10-day break before opening at Dallas or San Antonio. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)


Sparks 82, Sun 73

Sparks 82, Sun 73 By DONNA TOMMELLEO AP Sports Writer UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- Opening their


Vizquel steals a win for Indians

He stole home with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 victory over Detroit.


MERCER COUNTY Senior citizens prepare for 8th annual games

There will be competition in seven events around the county. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


Senate budget keeps tax

Video slots would not generate as much money as the sales-tax increase. By JEFF ORTEGA


Softball qualifers run the gamut

One team has as much experience as any in making trips to the regional, one is hoping to build a


NATIONAL LEAGUE Braves pound Glavine in his return to Atlanta

Reactions to the Mets' Tom Glavine were strong at Turner Field. ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA --


Baseball Expanded Standings

Baseball Expanded Standings At A Glance By The Associated Press All Times EDT AMERICAN


NORTHFIELD

NORTHFIELD LATE SATURDAY 13th--Tiburon D J (Jones)$6.00$4.20$3.20 Lyrical (A


MAHONING COUNTY Traildogs get ready to roll in emergencies

The team of all-terrain vehicle drivers will aid in searching rough areas. By MARALINE KUBIK


ORVILLE DIVISION III Track athletes advance

ORRVILLE -- Western Reserve's Emily Johnson and Anna Marie Ricciardi and Jackson-Milton's Luke


PNC PARK Cards blank Pirates, 6-0

Fernando Vina and Jim Edmonds homered for St. Louis. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Matt Morris pitched his


YSU

YSU Penguins eliminated FAIRBORN -- The Youngstown State baseball team could not stop a hot-


WNBA Los Angeles ruins Connecticut debut

Minnesota won its first game under coach Suzie McConnell Serio. ASSOCIATED PRESS UNCASVILLE,


COLUMBIANA Summer reading programs are a go

The public library will continue its usual activities this summer. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR


HERMITAGE Budget calls for rise in taxes

A school director proposes to cut an elementary-principal position. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Valentine's Moment7.603.403.60 Ramblin' Blue


COLUMBIANA CO. Officials to fix up area by bridge

Work to install a roadside trail in the area has begun. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


NATIONAL LEAGUE Watching through the generations

Three Ohio residents use baseball as a bond to form a lifetime friendship. CINCINNATI (AP) -- They


BOSTON Red Sox bury Tribe early, 12-3

Nomar Garciaparra extended his hitting streak to 24 games. BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox are


ST. CHRISTINE'S SCHOOL Current and former pupils say tearful goodbye to longtime teacher

Mrs. Kesner said she was born to be a teacher. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER


MAHONING COUNTY Budget panel OKs plan to recall deputies

All deputies should be recalled by June 1, the sheriff said. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


TRACK AND FIELD Guevara sets meet, field marks for 400 meter at Prefontaine

The meet is one of three Grand Prix international events held in the U.S. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) --


Stanford freshman rallies for tennis title

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Stanford freshman Amber Liu overcame a 5-3 deficit in the first set and


TUESDAY DRAWINGS

TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Day drawings: Pick 3, 6-5-4 Pick 4, 3-9-0-0 Night drawings: Pick 3:


Pirates rally over Cards

Pirates rally over Cards Aramis Ramirez drove in three runs and St. Louis' usually flawless


STANLEY CUP Friesen powers Devils' victory

Jeff Friesen scored two of the Devils goals in a 3-0 win over the Mighty Ducks. EAST RUTHERFORD,


OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Championship translates into merchandise mania

OSU didn't bump up its royalty wholesale price. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State's first national


CHAMPIONS TOUR Thorpe, Hatalsky share lead entering final round

COLUMBUS, Ga. (AP) -- Jim Thorpe shot a 6-under-par 64 and Morris Hatalsky had a 65 on Saturday to


A DAY FOR MEMORIES 5 brothers who served taught her about war

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Memorial Day, for many, is but one


By PETER H. MILLIKEN

By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER McDONALD -- Americans of every generation must


LPGA Despite three-putts, Matthew in front

A birdie at No. 17 restored some of Catriona Matthew's lost confidence. CORNING, N.Y. (AP) -- When


COLONIAL Perry wins despite Leonard's low round

It was an anticlimactic ending to Annika Sorenstam's first PGA event. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) --