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Canfield's McKenney tames Struthers on 1 hit
Newton Falls remained unbeaten in the Trumbull Athletic Conference. STRUTHERS -- Josh McKenney
Attacks drive out foreign workers
An exodus would hurt the Saudi economy, experts say. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR JIDDA, Saudi
Romijn-Stamos discusses cloning, plugs 'Godsend'
The actress sees the good and the bad in cloning. ZAP2IT.COM Rebecca Romijn-Stamos spends her
NBA PLAYOFFS Detroit's Game 1 win is scoring challenged
The Pistons and New Jersey Nets combined for just 134 points. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Tayshaun
Bush's spinmeistress spins out of control
Opinion: BOSTON -- Is it possible that Karen Hughes is getting a little rusty? When she was the full-time
First Place Insurance acquires Weigel, Lackey & amp; Ross in Poland
THE VINDICATOR WARREN -- First Place Insurance Agency has acquired Weigel, Lackey & amp; Ross
Fitch eliminated in ninth inning
Hubbard defeated Newton Falls to tighten the TAC race. AUSTINTOWN -- The Ashtabula Lakeside High
Man gets prison for indecent assault
MERCER, Pa. -- A Volant man was sentenced to 11 to 25 months in prison for aggravated indecent
U.S. hostage was treated
He decided to escape when he heard U.S. military vehicles driving by. LANDSTUHL, Germany (AP) --
LAW DAY
LAW DAY Essay Winners U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-17th, spoke Monday to members of the community and
Quartet gathers to revive talks
Three of the four mediating partners disagreed with a recent disengagement plan. UNITED NATIONS
Man charged in Calif. wildfire
CORONA, Calif. (AP) -- Thousands of people were evacuated early today as firefighters battled to
The rights of dads-to-be?
Opinion: By ISSAC J. BAILEY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS It was right there in front of me, the grainy, dark
Board members react to paper's revelations
One official wonders if the board is doing its job. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Shelling continues at U.S. base in Najaf
No U.S. soldiers were killed in the attacks. NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Shiite militiamen fired several
Health department inspectors visited the Country Home on Monday.
Health department inspectors visited the Country Home on Monday. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY
Canucks will release GM Burke
Division-winning Vancouver was ousted by sixth-seeded Calgary. VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) --
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Best Bets on TV Tonight
A new "Nova" documentary, "Battle Plan Under Fire" (8 p.m., PBS), examines the rapidly evolving
Time for Forsberg expiring
The Colorado standout may not return to the league. DENVER (AP) -- Peter Forsberg flips the puck
National parks hypocrisy
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: When Secretary of the Interior Gale A. Norton and her assistants fanned out to
Kings rested, ready for Timberwolves
The best-of-7 conference semifinals begin tonight. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Though the Sacramento Kings
Youngstown man pleads guilty to shooting at car
It was the third time the Delaware Avenue man pleaded guilty in the case. & lt;a
Hippies for 21st century
Woody Harrelson and company go on an organic- living lecture tour. By LIAM LACEY TORONTO GLOBE
Changes proposed to mercury storage
WEATHERSFIELD -- Federal officials have decided to consolidate mercury from four Defense National
Gas-electric hybrid cars reach record sales
DETROIT (AP) -- Though overall sales results were mixed for automakers in April, high fuel prices
"He sounded wonderful, so wonderful. He said he was fine. He said he was more worried about his mom,
Opinion: "He sounded wonderful, so wonderful. He said he was fine. He said he was more worried about his mom,
MVP Kevin Garnett garners top award in a landslide; outpoints Duncan
He played every position, from center to point guard. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Kid is all grown up,
Official: Probe preceded abuse charges
A committee chairman wants answers from Army officials. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. military did a
Senate race is testament to importance of Pennsylvania
Opinion: Based on the run-up to last Tuesday's Republican senatorial primary election, Pennsylvania is being
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Iraq must choose the right leader
Opinion: As the political season heats up, it's time for a rundown of the candidates -- in Iraq. On June
Ohio Guard unit returns from Iraq
NEW PHILADELPHIA -- Some 175 soldiers from the Ohio National Guard's 1485th Transportation Co.,
Department stores make their comeback, with style
Upgraded fashions are catching the eye of department-store shoppers. NEW YORK (AP) -- That stylish
State OKs funding for YSU, city projects
COLUMBUS -- Youngstown State University and the city of Youngstown have both received more than
Execs urge less government regulation of industry
Pending legislation would force cable companies to offer 'a la carte' pricing. KNIGHT RIDDER
Computer worm has worldwide effects
Victims included large companies in Britain and the United States. NEW YORK (AP) -- A pesky
A.D. defends coach's record
Some of Jim Tressel's problems were caused by players he didn't recruit. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio
Leetonia projects
LEETONIA PROJECTS Funding Projects and equipment purchases for Leetonia funded chiefly by state
Grade inflation is a mark against profs
Opinion: By ROGER A. ARNOLD LOS ANGELES TIMES Are today's college professors easier graders than
Growth group elects officers, hires law firm
The 711 connector offers major growth potential, a community leader says. LIBERTY -- Sam D. Roth
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas P. Wike, 33, of 65 Cedarwood Drive, Beloit, and Mary
Martinez's two-run blast carries Tribe past Red Sox
Boston's ace moved ahead of two Hall of Famers on the all-time list for strikeouts. CLEVELAND
Company hopes to usher in the age of the digital guitar
Sound and control are the advantages the new instrument offers. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- As Gibson
BOROUGH COUNCIL Availability of funding means Francis Street will be repaved
The mayor complained that there are several unsightly abandoned houses. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Murray, Grayson, Golden, Davis some of the Trumbull standouts
The county meet is today and Thursday. CORTLAND -- Cachet Murray, Jennifer Grayson, Shane Golden
Hubbard mayor pushes for income tax increase
The mayor's plan also calls for an update of permit, license and other fees. By TIM YOVICH
Charges in Texas against Patric dropped
Charges in Texas against Patric dropped AUSTIN, Texas -- Both charges against actor Jason Patric
Louis Irizarry pleads innocent, but held over
He remains jailed while his case is reviewed for a possible probation infraction. COLUMBUS (AP) --
2 trustees want state ethics panel to investigate colleague's actions
The accused trustee said he believes the others are trying to muzzle him. & lt;a
Checklist helps when mishap occurs
Dear Heloise: After having an accident recently and not having anything to write the pertinent
KENTUCKY DERBY Philadelphia welcomes Smarty Jones back to its championship-starved area
There's grassroots support for the inspirational underdog. ASSOCIATED PRESS Kentucky Derby
WHO THEY ARE
WHO THEY ARE Health board members are appointed to five-year terms by an advisory council made up
City moves to take building
The city soon expects to buy an old gas station property next to the arena site. & lt;a
Today is Tuesday, May 4, the 125th day of 2004. There are 241 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Tuesday, May 4, the 125th day of 2004. There are 241 days left in the year. On this date in
Fund raising expected to hit $1 billion
There are several factors behind the record-breaking amount. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON --
Court to hear plan dispute
WCI officials pitched the company to more than 130 potential buyers. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Friend IDs blanket found with body
The victim was not seen after a 2 a.m. trip to the store last November. & lt;a
HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? Nets vs. Pistons
How Detroit's 78-56 win over New Jersey Monday night fared in the history of the NBA playoffs
Council rejects rezoning land next to Delphi plant
Council rejects rezoning land next to Delphi plant CORTLAND -- By a 5-2 vote, city council
Jury awards $300,000 for death after surgery
YOUNGSTOWN -- The family of a McCollum Road woman who died nearly five years ago was awarded
Eatery fixes violations; city lets it stay open
One health board member wants 60-day reports of the restaurant's compliance. & lt;a
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
Newark, N.J. standout ready for NBA draft
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- High school guard J.R. Smith will enter the NBA draft but hasn't signed with an
Fee paid; Charlotte Bobcats officially join league
NEW YORK (AP) -- The Charlotte Bobcats officially joined the NBA on Monday after majority owner Bob
State has probed agency in past
State auditors questioned some fiscal practices as far back as 1996. & lt;a
Carano has weight-reduction surgery
The state legislator expects to lose 100 pounds. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Hopes are fading for effort to save old church building
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Opening ears to opera
BOARDMAN -- Dozens of elementary pupils here were introduced to opera this week in the form of a
BASEBALL MONDAY'S SCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION III
BASEBALL MONDAY'S SCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION III Ursuline 5, Warren JFK 3 Mooney 13, Crestview 3
State, federal grants funded Leetonia work
Village officials will seek funding to extend a waterline. & lt;a
DRIVE-BY SHOOTING 3 Campbell men arrested in 1999 South Side attack
One man, in jail since 1999, reached a plea agreement last month. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
VOTING NBA Most Valuable Player
NEW YORK -- Results of the voting for the 2004 NBA Most Valuable Player Award, as selected by a
Faulting agencies
It's unlikely that weapons of mass destruction will ever be found, a senator said. LOS ANGELES
MOVIES For 'Bobby Jones' writer Pryor, forgotten script finally pays off
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The newspaper columnist who wrote a screenplay about golf legend Bobby
Soldiers coming home
Soldiers coming home STEUBENVILLE -- Some 175 soldiers from the Ohio National Guard's 1485th
Almost 17, Hannah has lots to teach
Tomorrow, my daughter, who once couldn't say her R's -- so that "cows," not cars, drove down the
Consider President Sweet a great investment for YSU
Opinion: Consider President Sweet a great investment for YSU EDITOR: Several decades ago Clark Kerr,
Family maintains convict's innocence
They hope new witnesses will step forward to help with the appeal. & lt;a
Jury finds banker guilty
The millionaire banker likely will be sent to prison. NEW YORK (AP) -- Former investment banker
Back-nine 29 helps Singh after the rain
The big Fijian had a one-stroke victory over Masters champion Phil Mickelson and Joe Ogilvie. NEW
Pa. chancellor to speak at YSU commencement
YOUNGSTOWN -- Judy G. Hample, chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, will
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted these people on these
YOUTH ACTIVISM Rebels with a cause
Ohio youths persuaded lawmakers not to cut funds for an anti-smoking campaign. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Fireworks could spice Heat-Hornets' Game 7
The length of the series has allowed hard feelings to fester. MIAMI (AP) -- Miami Heat forward
East-West vulnerable. South deals.
East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x A J 9 2 u K Q 7 v 8 6 4 w A 7 5 WEST EAST x
Soldiers punished
Soldiers punished kTHE U.S. military has reprimanded seven soldiers in the alleged abuse of
Walter's attempt to run against Ryan falls short
The Canfield man failed to obtain enough valid signatures on his petitions. & lt;a
Compare drug cards, officials tell seniors
Democrats continue to blast the benefits of the prescription program. HARTFORD COURANT
Settlement is due on landmark
YOUNGSTOWN -- A settlement agreement involving the closed Wick Pollock Inn is due in the Court of
Gelinas nets overtime goal as Flames toast Red Wings
Miikka Kiprusoff made 38 saves as Calgary advanced to the West final. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) --
AROUND THE HORN | Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 5, Orioles 4 BALTIMORE -- Scott Schoeneweis pitched seven innings of
Close discusses handling risks
LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Glenn Close saluted "risk-takers in the arts" at a recent Sundance Institute
Cell phone is a miniature candid camera
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The cell-phone-slash-camera craze has been icky. Because you do not
ON CAMPUS | College news and notes
Ohio State COLUMBUS -- Nate King, a freshman on the swimming team from Warren Harding High,
Heart doctor campaigns to get defibrillators for all schools
Thousands of kids die each year from sudden cardiac arrest, a doctor warned. By JEFF ORTEGA
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MILL CREEK PARK Prosecutor to file charges against teen in fatal crash
The city prosecutor had no comment about the grand jury's decision. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
State stands firm on deadline for Girard Lake dam plan
The state wants construction on the dam to be completed by May 2006. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Officer wins in hair-dye ruling
HONG KONG (AP) -- A veteran police officer who was reprimanded for refusing to restore her dyed hair
GOVERNMENT TO TEST RAIL SECURITY MEASURES
Government to test rail security measures WASHINGTON -- Amtrak and commuter rail passengers at one
OHIO STATE A.D. defends coach's record
Some of Jim Tressel's problems were caused by players he didn't recruit. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio
Letter carriers' food drive
Letter carriers' food drive YOUNGSTOWN -- Residents of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties
Boy to get wish thanks to GM, union
LORDSTOWN -- Five-year-old Michael Hood of Austintown will get to spend a week with celebrities like
CONTRACT TALKS Board OKs report from fact finder
Another negotiating session is set for May 11. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The Sharpsville Area Education
County seeks BCI aid in probe of spending
Investigators removed all department travel and expense records Monday. & lt;a
Investigators probe fire in East Liverpool
EAST LIVERPOOL -- Fire investigators are seeking the cause of a blaze Monday that destroyed a
'Angel' actress: It's been good to be bad
Playing a vampire has been complex and fun, the actress said. By DAVE MASON SCRIPPS HOWARD
Merger affects lease deal with Falls
The wireless company needs more time to plan its network. By ERIC GROSSO VINDICATOR
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Daughter thinks she can come and go at will
Dear Annie: Our delightful, intelligent daughter, "Lucy," is a 19-year-old freshman at a state
Springfield's Summers no-hits East Palestine, 1-0
Ursuline and Mooney won to advance in Division III. EAST PALESTINE -- Luke Summers pitched a no-
Al-Qaida aide gets 32 years for stabbing guard in eye
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- A judge threw an ailing former prison guard out of a Manhattan
Official: Mosquito funds OK
The city's mosquito control program has not been eliminated. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
Seeking state help in probe
Investigators removed all department travel and expense records Monday. By NORMAN LEIGH
SUMMER ACTIVITIES Borough announces pool schedule
Children who live outside the district can take swim lessons for $30 per child. By MARY
SAN JOSE Gathering for Pat Tillman draws 3,000
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue was among the speakers. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Pat Tillman's
LEGAL WOES Ohio State football
COLUMBUS -- Players who have had legal or disciplinary problems during Jim Tressel's tenure as Ohio
Jackson's strategy questioned
Game 2 against is Wednesday in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- It looked as if Kobe Bryant was