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Poland blanks Girard
The Bulldogs earned a rematch with top-seeded Canfield in a Division II district semifinal. By
NATIONAL LEAGUE Bucs, Rockies split twinbill
Pittsburgh had a season-high 21 hits in the 11-2 victory. DENVER (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Chevy American Revolution 400 Richmond, Va. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed
IRAQ, GUANTANAMO Prisoner abuse overshadows Bush's detainees policy
Some say the government's 'trust us' argument has been undermined. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
MOSQUITO LAKE Petition seeks sewer construction
Sewer plans for the area are still being evaluated. BAZETTA -- About one-third of the families in
Helicopters fire missiles at Rafah refugee camp
Helicopters fire missiles at Rafah refugee camp RAFAH REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip -- Israeli
SOFTBALL W. Reserve, Mineral Ridge move to district semifinals
Springfield, Poland and Hubbard clinched a share of their league titles. BERLIN CENTER -- Junior
RETIREMENT West Branch schools chief: It's time to go
The new superintendent graduated from the high school in 1971. By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR
NASCAR Nadeau is antsy waiting for crash injuries to clear
This weekend will be his first time attending a Cup race since last October. By DAMIAN DOTTORE
'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' will satisfy only die-hard fans
The graphics are outdated and the evidence search is annoying. By MATT SLAGLE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Teachers need upper hand in maintaining discipline
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: For more than 20 years, "lack of discipline" has been creeping toward the top of
BOARDMAN, YOUNGSTOWN Those with high grass need to make the cut
Both communities have issued warnings to property owners with high grass. By ROGER G. SMITH and
Victorians end year on 'Sofa'
The cast of the Victorian Players are ending the season on an upbeat note. By MARGARET NERY
Stepping up patrols
Stepping up patrols NILES -- The Niles police department will use STEP Grant funds to actively
AREA BASEBALL & amp; SOFTBALL LEADERS
BASEBALL BATTING Minimum 2 at-bats per team game Player, schoolABHAVG. Steven Setnick, Yo.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Cortland zoning panel sides with residents
Homeowners said they seek to protect their investments. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
LAWRENCE COUNTY Group: Felasco should be fired
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Lawrence County Township Supervisors Association is adding its name to the
FINALISTS Play dates
FRIDAY, MAY 28 * My Theology * Real Eyes * Dimstarshining * Black Casket * One Fourth
Salem, Poland top MAC meet
The Quaker boys dethroned Howland, while the Bulldog girls upended Canfield. By MARK W. MILLER
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Top young rockers
By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER HE VALLEY'S YOUNG ROCK bands are battling for
TELEVISION Q & amp;A
Q. I read that Kelsey Grammer, as Frasier, has tied James Arness, as Matt Dillon, for longest time
'Survivor' favorite wins $1 million prize
'Survivor' favorite wins $1 million prize NEW YORK -- Rupert Boneham, the bushy-bearded giant from
NASCAR Report: South losing races, Southwest gaining
Easter and Mother's Day have been open dates, but that will change. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Tracks
Senators got letters on prison
The commander of a troubled prison was promoted to oversee Abu Ghraib. COMBINED DISPATCHES One
Hubbard's Red Tragedy wants metal that's not watered down
The group wants to see the area become a hot spot for metal. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR STAFF
Schools chiefs seek changes in law
SHARON, Pa. -- Superintendents from 19 western Pennsylvania counties, including Mercer and Lawrence,
Despite pain Lipinsky hurdles to victory
Nursing a sore foot he won the Federal League's 110 meter hurdles. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
FEDERAL COURT Business owner is sentenced
Records show he owes roughly $175,000 in delinquent taxes. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
COUNCIL MEETING Mayor's Court to begin
Taxes collected this year are $127,651, compared with $141,948 last year. By MARALINE KUBIK
MOHAWK SCHOOLS Two administrators atone for drug search
A drug-sniffing dog was to be brought in to search backpacks. HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Two Mohawk
COLUMBIANA CO. Expenses meeting is delayed
The council wants to first see the results of a criminal probe and state audit. By NORMAN LEIGH
U.S. identifies Berg's killer
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is an ally of Osama bin Laden. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Terrorist Abu Musab al-
Enrollment has increased 9 percent since 2000.
Enrollment has increased 9 percent since 2000. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
COURT VERDICT Sharon man convicted of abusing boys
MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharon man convicted of 48 counts in the sexual abuse of two young boys never took
INDIANAPOLIS Castroneves has day's top time despite delay
The fast lap of 221.156 came with about 20 minutes remaining in practice. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- As
PREAKNESS Lion Heart confident, but runner-up role has become the norm
He was chosen for the No. 1 post position because he likes to break to the front. BALTIMORE (AP)
'Law & amp; Order' plans 4th series
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Dick Wolf's sprawling "Law & amp; Order" franchise will launch its
Taking on 'the state' over schools
In the past couple of years, every time I would hear of a school district in financial distress I
Morale boosters from home
By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- Thomas Ruskin, a technical sergeant in
MERCER COUNTY Grant to control West Nile
Last year the virus was found in every county in the state. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Continental is staying in Cleveland, exec says
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The future of the Continental Airlines hub in Cleveland appears to be secure, the
LOTTERY RESULTS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-1-5 Pick 4, 0-2-2-4 Buckeye 5, 4-5-8-13-21 Day drawings:
NESHANNOCK Budget plan calls for tax rise
The school board approved a pay increase for classified personnel. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A proposed
GOLF Woods gets good start, but Lonard, Lewis better
Greg Norman is many time zones ahead, but one shot behind in Shanghai. ASSOCIATED PRESS IRVING,
SECTIONAL TENNIS Boardman freshman Salcedo wins two matches
Canfield's Matt Pietro won three matches to advance to Saturday's match. CANTON -- Boardman
THOMAS SOWELL Information-age distortions hurt us all
Opinion: The American Civil War was not about conditions in Andersonville prison, and the war in Iraq is not
WESTERN RESERVE District forecasts deficit
The board wants input on how to use the special-education funds. By JOANN JONES VINDICATOR
NBA WESTERN CONFERENCE Ending was all about the buzzer
Los Angeles has a 3-2 lead against the defending champions. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tim Duncan
BLACK CABLE NETWORK Nominees announced for 2004 BET Awards; show to air June 29
The Isley Brothers will receive a lifetime achievement award. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Beyonce, Denzel
AROUND THE HORN | Thursday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Angels 4 NEW YORK -- Jon Lieber retired the first 11 batters, then
Brothers take over helm at Jamestown Paint
JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- Two brothers have bought out the ownership interests of other family members at
East Palestine sweeps Tri-County meets
EAST PALESTINE -- The East Palestine High track and field teams swept the Tri-County League boys and
'AMERICAN IDOL' Losers discover that winning isn't everything
William Hung's album has sold more than 38,000 copies. NEW YORK (AP) -- Acidic tongue-lashings
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Docket Jayne Donaldson vs. D.P. Operating et al, settled and dismissed. Carla
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES DIVISION II TOURNAMENT Chaney 14, Liberty 3 Canfield 4, Struthers 1
IN THE PITS | News and notes
Busman's holiday: Defending champion Matt Kenseth spent a rare weekend off from NASCAR's Nextel Cup
NEXTEL CUP Schedule & amp; winners
Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 -- Subway 400, Rockingham,
BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-STARS This group dribbled, passed and shot the best
Sebring's Brian Clark was selected Coach of the Year. TERRELL DEVON EARGLE School/grade: Fitch,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Principal outlines concept behind new high school
The concept is for separating upper and lower classes. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
BILLBOARD HITS
HOT 100: TOP 20 1. "Burn," Usher. Arista. 2. "I Don't Wanna Know," Mario Winans (feat. Enya
WARREN SCHOOLS Butler program paints art in whole new light
Last year, the pupils prepared reports about artwork for their parents. By DENISE DICK
WEST SIDE Carwash proposal creates conflict
Some residents complain they never received notice of the variance appeal. By ROGER G. SMITH
BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-LEAGUE SELECTIONS
CITY SERIES First Team Kelvin Shaw, Chaney, senior Dominic Crosby, Rayen, junior Chauncey Whitlow,
FISCAL EMERGENCY Bristol district gets jump on audit advice
Commission members voted to close the elementary school at the end of this school year. By DENISE
Maintenance company wins contract
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A. General Maintenance, a company owned by Steve Catale of New Wilmington, was
DNA makes case in murder
AKRON (AP) -- Investigators said they used DNA evidence to finally make a case against a man in a
STATE PRISON Renamed access road honors former chief
The former prison superintendent was honored for his years of service. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
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& lt;B & gt;ALI, & lt;/B & gt; Zaire E., 5, of Warren; calling hours Monday from 10
Don't miss chance to see 'Carousel' at the Playhouse
Opinion: Don't miss chance to see 'Carousel' at the Playhouse EDITOR: The people of Youngstown and
North Side cleanup
North Side cleanup YOUNGSTOWN -- The North Side Eagle Eye block watch will have its annual cleanup
MAHONING COMMISSION New owners of YSD get a 9-year tax abatement
The county needs a consultant to study where to put Job and Family Services. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
NHL PLAYOFFS Sharks shut out Flames; Lightning win, 4-1
San Jose goalie Evgeni Nabokov rebounded from Tuesday's loss. ASSOCIATED PRESS CALGARY, Alberta
HOW HE SEES IT Economics of war: It's good, then it's bad
Opinion: By JAMES K. GALBRAITH LOS ANGELES TIMES However badly the war is going in Iraq, on the home
FUTURES Oil prices soar to record high
World events, including the war in Iraq, have affected prices. NEW YORK (AP) -- Oil prices soared
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Timothy and Suzanne Reardon, 190 Green Garden Drive, Boardman, boy, May 13.
Use of touch-screen voting machines delayed in Trumbull County
WARREN -- Trumbull County's transition to electronic voting machines has been postponed a second
ATTACK Mineral Ridge man shot in Austintown parking lot
A minor traffic accident preceded the shooting. AUSTINTOWN -- A Mineral Ridge man was in St.
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She's overreacting to Army camaraderie
Dear Annie: My husband is in the Army and recently went out of town for a month on a mission with
SCHOOLS Superintendent says he's open to new job
The school board president wouldn't endorse the schools chief's job performance. By NORMAN LEIGH
'IN AMERICA' DVD looks at immigrant experience through a child's eyes
Jim Sheridan and his daughters based the movie on his own experiences. By MIKE PEARSON SCRIPPS
Commissioners forming panel to hire Lawrence Co. fiscal officer
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County commissioners are putting together a panel to help find a new
TRUMBULL COUNTY. Niles police department offers event on gun safety
Gunlocks are available to anyone, not just city residents. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
Cable customers get phone, too
Some Youngstown residents are now receiving telephone service from their cable company. Time
WATER Aqua Ohio plans work
Aqua Ohio put $318,000 toward waterlines in Boardman and Canfield. STRUTHERS -- Aqua Ohio Inc.
Family of missing girl wants end to delays
DAYTON (AP) -- Greg Baker is tired of the legal battles and just wants to know what happened to his
SUV hits Amish buggy
SUV hits Amish buggy GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said an Amish man from Hartstown
TRAFFIC CASE Judge dismisses ticket; prosecutors plan to refile
A new hearing date has not yet been set. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
COMSTOCK N.W. Road work is slated to begin
Storm sewer improvements and, curb installation are among the plans. WARREN -- Work to improve
FITNESS The drive to stay in shape seems to be paying dividends
Nextel Cup driver Mark Martin uses a personal trainer to keep his back in shape. By JOHN KEKIS
WCI STEEL Bondholders file alternative reorganization plan
The union backs WCI's plan, largely because it offers better pension security. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Sharon officials propose meetings
SHARON, Pa. -- The city's two newest councilmen want to have some neighborhood meetings to get in
Jamie Foxx comedy fails to deliver laughs
One problem is that scenes had to be cut to bring the rating down to a PG-13. By ROGER MOORE
TOURNAMENT BASEBALL Chaney defeats Liberty, earns game against Niles
By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS -- The Chaney High baseball team is right
"For any needy people in North Korea, I would give my left arm. I'm just against giving them
Opinion: "For any needy people in North Korea, I would give my left arm. I'm just against giving them
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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HELOISE Cure found for smelly old trunk
Dear Heloise: In your column today, you mentioned that one of your associates had a trunk with a
DIV. II BASEBALL Baker's pitching hard to beat as Canfield prevails
Canfield overcame a sluggish start to beat Struthers in a sectional title game. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
Adam Sandler stars as a son of Satan, involved in a competition of sorts over who will succeed the
Adam Sandler stars as a son of Satan, involved in a competition of sorts over who will succeed the
U.S. HOUSE Child tax credit on agenda
The House is voting on bills to preserve tax cuts that are due to expire. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Is doughnut maker losing its glaze?
Krispy Kreme's stock plunged after the company warned of falling profits. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR Fitch's Terrell Eargle was Mr. Dependable
His career was defined by a performance in the tournament win over Hoover. By JOE SCALZO
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XThe Licensed Practical Nurse Association, Division 3 of Mahoning and Trumbull
YSU Effort to prepare more for college
Sweet wants a conditional admissions policy for underprepared students. By JoANNE VIVIANO
HEALTH PROBLEMS Family hit with bad luck seeks a home
The family is determined to manage mental illness and get off Social Security. By NANCY TULLIS
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands k THE FINAL 24 groups are set to fight it out in the Battle of the
Gordon returns to top form
After two off seasons the four-time series champ is back in the limelight. By MIKE HARRIS
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BASEBALL W. Branch loses in perfect game
Salem and Niles advanced to Division II district contests. CANTON -- Zach Winkhart threw a perfect
Bennett speeds up preparations
The Ursuline High sprinter seeks gold at the state level. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF