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TRUMBULL COUNTY New office for social services in the works
Workers could move again in a year. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A new
CONGRESS House bill makes tax cuts permanent
Democrats say the budget must be balanced along with preserving tax cuts. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Today is Thursday, May 13th, the 134th day of 2004. There are 232 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Thursday, May 13th, the 134th day of 2004. There are 232 days left in the year. On this
MUSIC Art Garfunkel prepares for tour to start June 10
BOSTON (AP) -- Art Garfunkel says he would rather sing an American tune than croon about an older
Spring cleanup time
Spring cleanup time MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Township residents are reminded that they must
PREP BASEBALL Warren Harding falls 2-1 in sectional final
Ashtabula Lakeside scored twice in the fourth inning to win the Division I game. ASHTABULA -- The
SEWER SYSTEM REPORT Officials: Incomplete paperwork led to $24,000 fine
The original fine was $49,000, but it was cut by more than half. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
DIVISION III SOFTBALL United wins in 10th, 4-1
The Eagles took advantage of the tie-breaker rule to beat Springfield. By TOM WILLIAMS
RICHMOND, VA. Expect pole record to fall, drivers say
Tony Stewart said the resurfaced 3/4-mile oval will only get better with age. RICHMOND, Va. (AP)
URBAN LEAGUE Activist Dick Gregory to speak at fund-raiser
Dick Gregory also spoke at an Urban League event in 1999. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
CRAFTS Wreath becomes a welcome sign of spring
Seed packets and broken flowerpots are recycled by this talented crafter. By GWEN SCHOEN SCRIPPS
NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Webber leads Kings to 87-81 win
Sacramento deadlocked its series with Minnesota, 2-2. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Every basket was
GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR At 5-foot-5, Davidson reaches redwood heights
The guard led Ursuline to the Mahoning Valley's first state title in 15 years. By TOM WILLIAMS
GIRLS BASKETBALL ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS
CITY SERIES First Team Courtney Williams, Chaney, junior Taniesha Holland, Rayen, junior Taryn
TV crew ban was 'misunderstanding'
FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) -- A city councilman wasn't instructed to prohibit television news cameras from
Jessica Foster, Mr. Vondrasek to wed at park
XCANFIELD -- Paul and Carol Foster, 3521 Darbyshire Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
TOBACCO Florida Supreme Court to hear appeal of class-action case
A state appellate court threw out the $145 billion jury award last year. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Struthers Fire Department receives grants
STRUTHERS -- Grants the Struthers Fire Department recently received will be used to buy exhaust
RAYMOND FERRITTO Ohio hit man dies in Florida
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) -- Admitted mob hit man Raymond Ferritto, who participated in the 1977 bombing
CONGRESS Both parties criticize ethics policies at NIH
Drug company payments to some scientists don't have to be reported. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON
Rumsfeld sees site of POW abuses
The defense secretary said he wants to ensure abuses don't happen again. ABU GHRAIB, Iraq (AP) --
DIVISION I BASEBALL Fitch rolls past Geneva in five innings
Rob Melnek pitched the 14-0 shutout victory. By RYAN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT AUSTINTOWN
Tamica Turner to be bride of Kevin Jusino Sr.
XBOARDMAN -- Tamica Anjarea Turner and Kevin Fernando Jusino Sr., both of 38 Shields Road, are
Arson reward offered
Arson reward offered YOUNGSTOWN -- Anyone with information about a series of house fires on the
MAHONING COUNTY Eatery owner, official are at odds over permit
The owner said his business is being targeted. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE Bullpen meltdown nearly costs Lee, yet Tribe survives
Wednesday's 6-4 win was Cleveland's 1,000th victory all-time over the Red Sox. BOSTON (AP) --
Woman pleads guilty in welfare fraud case
WARREN -- A woman convicted for her role in the death of a child in her home has also pleaded guilty
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES DIVISION I TOURNAMENT Austintown Fitch 14, Geneva 0 Ashtabula
Panezich puts name in ICL record book
The Springfield junior broke a 48-year-old discus record. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Marijuana is 'Eddie's' daily medication
Dear Annie: I have had a marijuana habit since my teens and recently decided to quit. It is no
BILL TAMMEUS Afghan women remain at risk
Opinion: For five brutal years, Afghanistan's fanatic Taliban rulers made life miserable for most citizens of
IRAQ POW abuse photos held
The defense secretary paid a surprise visit to Iraq today. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Bush
PUBLIC UTILITIES Thermal's increase will be studied
Council hasn't followed a five-year rate schedule. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
SPRINGFIELD TWP. Speed limits to be studied
Resurfacing on part of Columbiana Road will begin in August. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Health partnership seeks public opinion
Health partnership seeks public opinion SHARON, Pa. -- The Community Health Partnership of Mercer
MERCER COUNTY Housing authority to borrow
Federal renovation funds aren't enough to cover the remodeling projects. By HAROLD GWIN
HOW HE SEES IT The uninformed skeptics of war
Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE While people everywhere are transfixed by shocking
Two to consult on memorial
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A landscape architect and a public art consultant who worked as competition
RAINBOW RENTALS Shareholders approve sale for $95 million
The takeover is expected to be completed Friday. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR
NATION
NATION NBC, Universal merge NEW YORK -- NBC clinched its big media prize Wednesday, completing a
Speaker: Most Iraqis appreciate help
By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- A Salvation Army officer who served
Athlete, "Vehicles & amp; Animals"
Athlete, "Vehicles & amp; Animals" Delays, "Faded Seaside Glamour" Dynamite Boy, "Dynamite
KATHRYN EARNHART | At the Butler Omar Vizquel's first exhibition
As The Butler Institute of American Art prepares for its summer schedule of exhibitions, a show and
"So we tell you that the dignity of the Muslim men and women in Abu Ghraib and others is not
Opinion: "So we tell you that the dignity of the Muslim men and women in Abu Ghraib and others is not
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United wins in 10th, 4-1
The Eagles took advantage of the tie-breaker rule to beat Springfield. By TOM WILLIAMS
ERNIE BIONDILLO MURDER Wrongful-death lawsuit to be redone
Biondillo agreed to a $50,000 settlement but now wants to renegotiate. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Board of health's audit looks like a whitewash
Opinion: The Columbiana County Board of Health met Friday in special session and voted to conduct an internal
OPINION Headlines about Iraq shadow other issues
Many voters are still unaware that Kerry won medals in the Vietnam War. By LINDA FELDMANN
Boy, 5, drowns in Howland
HOWLAND -- Police are investigating the drowning death of a 5-year-old boy. According to a police
CAL THOMAS Let's see through politics of the abuse
Opinion: There is a scene in the film "Dr. Strangelove" in which the president of the United States, played
TRUMBULL COUNTY Four area fire chiefs named to emergency response team
Howland's fire chief was asked to start the team last year. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
NBA PLAYOFFS Heat evens series with Pacers, 100-88
Miami took two straight at home from Indiana to tie the series 2-2. MIAMI (AP) -- A series that
Man is charged after woman is beaten
LISBON -- A Jefferson County man is charged with attempted murder by Columbiana County authorities,
'24' star Sutherland files for divorce
'24' star Sutherland files for divorce LOS ANGELES -- Kiefer Sutherland has just clocked out of
WASHINGTON STATE Cash-strapped town faces costly suit over Ten Commandments
Everett officials have cut $3.4 million because of costs unrelated to the suit. EVERETT, Wash.
Melissa Wagner, Richard Percic announce troth
XMelissa Anne Wagner of Hackney and Richard Brent Percic of Lisbon are announcing their engagement.
Crestview district hires new principal
COLUMBIANA -- Crestview Board of Education appointed Steve Matos, 28, of Salem, as middle school
SPECIAL ELECTION Incometax to be on ballot
Passage in August would continue the Warren tax for another three years. By DENISE DICK
Editor is charged in kidnapping
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) -- The editor of the Wilmington News Journal was arrested early today and
PREAKNESS Smarty Jones has No. 7 post position Saturday
Kentucky Derby runner-up Lion Heart is a close second favorite. BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Preakness
SCHOOLS CONTRACT Retirement incentive explained to workers
Those eligible for the bonuses must announce their retirement by June 15. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Many reasons why Campbell can't get public's support
Opinion: Many reasons why Campbell can't get public's support EDITOR: Now, when school systems everywhere
HOW SHE SEES IT Outside contractors and justice
Opinion: By KATHLEEN CAHILL WASHINGTON POST In Iraq and elsewhere, private contractors now perform tasks
HELOISE Soap and water will mean music to your ears
Dear Heloise: I'm excited about the new software available for transferring music from old LPs to
BANKING F.N.B. Corp. meets in Greenville for annual meeting
The company will be looking to grow with more acquisitions this year. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Rumsfeld: Lawyers say no to release
The defense secretary paid a surprise visit to Iraq today. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Bush
Games, fun serve as learning tools
In the competition, pupils in each class represented the nation they had studied. By JOHN W.
GIRLS BASKETBALL ALL-STARS State prominence puts area athletes on the map
Champions Ursuline and West Branch led a contingent of talented players. COURTNEY DAVIDSON
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.64 19.69 Avalon Holdings,2.922.99 Bank
FIREFIGHTERS Trustees delay voting on part-timers' contract
Trustees are looking at a $75,000 rise in workers' comp premiums. AUSTINTOWN -- Township trustees
TRUMBULL COUNTY Court will hear appeal in murders
The defendant recommended the sentence, a prosecutor said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
DIVISION III SOFTBALL Mooney pitcher Grimaldi leads tournament win over Crestview
By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBIANA -- Using a fine pitching effort from
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ACC signs $258 million TV deal with ABC, ESPN
The TV money was part of the plan when the ACC recruited Big East teams. AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP)
PREP SOFTBALL Champion captures Division III sectional final
The Golden Flashes defeated Garrettsville Garfield, 3-0. GARRETTSVILLE -- Kasey Karr pitched a
Mercury pollution toxic
Opinion: Kansas City Star: The Environmental Protection Agency asserts that it is working to reduce poisonous
COUNCIL MEETING Struthers receives $30,000
Council passed three ordinances and sent four back to committee. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
Wounded Ohio soldier being stabilized in Iraq
AKRON (AP) -- An Ohio soldier seriously injured in Iraq when a land mine exploded was in a medically
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Special meeting over scandal hits a snag
Commissioner Jim Hoppel says the county prosecutor should be consulted. By NORMAN LEIGH
BOXING 'ET' gets shot at Shieka Friday
Etianne Whitaker finished his sparring Tuesday against Kelly Pavlik. PHILADELPHIA -- In boxing,
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XChristine (Katula) and Nick Popa of Canton, Ga., are announcing the birth of their first child, a
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Pony (13-14s) Poland Perkins Builders 9, Struthers Gridiron 7 -- Kevin Koval,
Does commission have authority to OK travel?
Commissioners want a new travel policy. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON --
TRUSTEES Dawson Drive residents to seek rezoning for commercial use
Trustees approved a rezoning request for the miniature golf course. HOWLAND -- Residents of Dawson
MILL CREEK PARK ACCIDENT Charged, driver turns himself in
Felony convictions mean one to five years in prison on each count. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
LION OWNERSHIP Appeals court to decide if Noah's Lost Ark will keep cub
The issue is whether the cub was abandoned. LISBON -- The 7th District Court of Appeals is
VETERANS Store and group to honor military
CANFIELD -- The public is invited when Harley-Davidson of Youngstown and the Paladin Knights,
Nesting urge now will emerge
There is nothing like a sunny day to remind you ... how filthy your windows are. And how much your
COMMUNITY EVENT America Sings! festival to come to Sharon stadium
Community service is a big part of the festival atmosphere. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
TRUMBULL COUNTY Hubbard brings back festival with new name
There will be no fireworks at the summer festival. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SCHOOL BOARD Policy set on attire, drugs
One school board member opposed the drug testing policy. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Another series for Dr. Crane? Maybe
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kelsey Grammer isn't shutting the door on the idea of bringing back his long-
MILITARY SITES Panel votes to delay closures
A Valley congressman hails the vote as good news for the reserve station. By DAVID SKOLNICK
TRUSTEES MEETING New YSD owner seeks tax break, plans to begin rehiring workers
About 145 workers have been laid off since late last year. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Practice speeds indication that IRL restrictions are working
There are still two more full days of practice before pole qualifying. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Sure,
MERCER COUNTY Sharon schools budget comes up short for year
The board raised real estate taxes by 7.9 mills this year. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
ABDUCTION CASE Sex offender is charged in kidnapping and death
Authorities have to decide whether to seek the death penalty. FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- A federal grand
Police seek robbery suspects
SHARON, Pa. -- Police are looking for three people suspected of robbing the Rite Aid Pharmacy at 813
DIVISION III SOFTBALL Ursuline holds off LaBrae
The Irish jumped out to a 6-0 lead and held on for a 6-3 victory. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR
SECTIONAL SOFTBALL S. Range edges Clippers in 11th
The Raiders scored three times to win the Division III final. By KELLY WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
KELSEY GRAMMER Successful spinoff 'Frasier' ends 11-season run tonight
The show won a record 31 Emmys, including five in a row for best comedy series. By LYNN ELBER
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Battling constipation with jelly beans
Q. I read with interest and sympathy a letter about problems with constipation. I wanted to share