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Fatal ATV accident
Fatal ATV accident GROVE CITY, Pa. -- The rider of an all-terrain vehicle suffered fatal injuries
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Bucs, 2 others pocket more revenue sharing
The Pirates' portion of revenue-sharing funds doubled. NEW YORK (AP) -- Several of the biggest
BILL SCANLON, 74 Longtime official dies after illness
Commissioners have 30 days to appoint a replacement for Scanlon. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
PENNSYLVANIA Grants to benefit local communities
Projects range from identifying wetlands to buying computer equipment. SHARON, Pa. -- Pennsylvania
AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 9, Blue Jays 5 TORONTO -- Jacque Jones hit a tie-breaking home run in the
SALEM SCHOOLS Cougras gets term in prison
The judge said the 'fox was watching the hen house.' By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
GOP senators probe abuse
For some veterans, the investigation is personal. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- One is
NBA PLAYOFFS Hamilton sparks Pistons to Game 7
The Nets will be the visiting team in Thursday's finale. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- With
COLORADO FOOTBALL Belknap says Barnett likely won't be fired
The professor thinks the coach will be retained, but monitored more closely. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
CBS 'Raymond' to return for one more season
The show won an Emmy for best comedy in 2003. NEW YORK (AP) -- Everybody does love Raymond -- at
New holding company for DeBartolo
Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. has created a company to broaden the scope of his corporate investments.
At least my vocabulary is fertile
It's no secret; I'm more deadly than a serial killer when it comes to plants. I have one remaining
Cleric calls for pullouts
Today, U.S. troops killed nine fighters loyal to a different, radical, cleric. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)
Board mulls revision in plan for new schools
OSFC already approved the change. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- The
VIDEO GAME REVIEW Stealthy hunting, lush graphics make 'Far Cry' a delight to play
The backgrounds aren't just backgrounds, but far-off views of playable areas. By VICTOR GODINEZ
Avril Lavigne says change in diet helped her attitude
Avril Lavigne says change in diet helped her attitude LOS ANGELES -- OK, our obsession with
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Democracy still prevails in Latin America
Opinion: Oops! A few weeks after the U.N. Development Program (UNDP) made big headlines with a poll showing
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SEC charges Lucent, execs with fraud
Lucent Technologies agreed to a $25 million fine. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lucent Technologies Inc. and
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball
Babe Ruth (14-15s) Astro Falcons 8, Salem 4. Babe Ruth (13s) Line Drive 6, Howland 0 -- Corey
BUSH INVESTIGATION Probe focuses on reporters in outing of CIA operative
The CIA operative was outed in a syndicated column. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- The
Fugitive from Puerto Rico arrested in Campbell
CAMPBELL -- Jose Carrion-Rivera, who is under indictment with 11 others in a drug case in Puerto
OLYMPICS NYC, four others make list for 2012
The final decision won't be made until 2005. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- New York and four
OLYMPICS IOC eyes reduction for 2012 hopefuls
New York is expected to survive the first cut. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The list of cities
LIQUOR LICENSES
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications:
HORSE RACING Jockey Elliott has confidence in Smarty Jones for Belmont
If the colt runs like he did in the Preakness, he should win the Triple Crown. BENSALEM, Pa. (AP)
DIVISION III DISTRICT BASEBALL Mooney slips past Ursuline, 3-2
Joe Irwin struck out 10 as the Cardinals advanced to today's district final. By JOHN BASSETTI
BUSINESS A new way to advertise to the golfers
Golf Ad Mats USA is selling advertisement space where golfers can see it. 'PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A
A fitting national tribute to Hartzell, other fallen officers
Opinion: A fitting national tribute to Hartzell, other fallen officers Over the weekend, thousands
JACKSON TOWNSHIP Officials consider concerns about center
The fire chief was turned away from the facility last week. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
EMANUEL N. CATSOULES, 70 Educator remembered as devoted leader
Catsoules also was a former Youngstown City Council member. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.15 19.16 Avalon Holdings,2.85 3.00 Bank
Writer: We accepted racism
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- When Mel Watkins was a pupil at
Rescued climber dies before reaching hospital
Rescued climber dies before reaching hospital TACOMA, Wash. -- Scott Richards, left, and Peter
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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SAME-SEX UNIONS Foes vow to fight weddings
The gays and lesbians marrying in Massachusetts focused on their big day. BOSTON (AP) -- One
DOPING Jacobs' suit dismissed by judge
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SAN JOSE, Calif. -- A federal judge has dismissed Regina Jacobs' lawsuit
Health-care costs are big reason budget is up, schools chief says
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- Wilmington Area School Directors tentatively adopted a $15,463,226 budget for
Today is Tuesday, May 18, the 139th day of 2004. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, May 18, the 139th day of 2004. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date
TRUMBULL COUNTY Lordstown delays ban on smoking till Oct. 1
The chief will receive the same clothing allowance other department administrators get. By SHERRI
SPENDING PLAN
SPENDING PLAN Hermitage School District A breakdown of major revenue and spending (with current
Tempers are rising as Flyers prepare for Lightning in Florida
The Philadelphia-Tampa Bay series is tied, 2-2. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Eastern Conference finals
HOW HE SEES IT Politics undermines project
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE It's another sign of the unreliability and even
NATION Working families own fewer homes
A trend toward bigger, costlier homes hurts lower-income buyers, a group says. WASHINGTON (AP) --
WEST SIDE Residents say sewer project keeps yards soggy
The city expects the contractor to fix the problem by the end of summer. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
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HILLSIDE HOSPITAL Workers raise money to fix housing for elderly, disabled
The eventual goal is to bring the program to the Mahoning Valley. HOWLAND -- The work of employees
YSU Funds are OK'd for center, store
A business opening in the Ohio Works Industrial Park got a state loan. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Alumnus to be new Ohio University president
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- Roderick McDavis, provost at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS Trustees OK recommendation to give firefighters a 9% raise
Cost of firefighters' prescriptions would increase from $2 to $10, or $20. By TIM YOVICH
PUBLIC INDECENCY Judge sentences ex-Pride player
The judge granted working privileges. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
Howland earns title shot with shutout of Chardon
The Tigers will play Boardman for the district championship. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR
REGION
REGION Avalon Holdings reports 1st-quarter loss of $1.1M HOWLAND -- Avalon Holdings Corp. lost
DIVERSION PROBE Adult files federal lawsuit
The man refused to submit to paddlings. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF FOWLER --
Licensing agencies crack down on businesses that play music
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) -- Mario Fratangeli thought he was setting a mood, not breaking the law, by playing
MIDDLE EAST Israel strikes Palestinian refugee camp
Israel said the attack is aimed at disrupting weapons-smuggling operations. RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP)
Teenager pleads guilty in slaying of woman
COLUMBUS (AP) -- A 16-year-old Columbus boy pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday for
SOFTBALL Ursuline's Cearfoss earns 50th pitching triumph
Mooney defeated Champion while McDonald won an ICL game. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ursuline High junior
SOAP SCOOP | Daytime TV news
SOAPNET WELCOMES THE EMMYS: With the Daytime Emmy Awards set to air Friday on NBC, SoapNet has a
Hubbard couple funds dietetics scholarship
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mark and Kathy Thomson of Hubbard have established a trust to provide scholarships for
SOFTBALL Spartans,Howland rematch set today
Boardman sailed past Garfield Heights, 9-0, to set up today's district showdown. By JOE SCALZO
Brookfield cruises with strong start
Justin Wellendorf pitched a two-hitter as the Warriors beat Springfield. By PAUL TRGOVAC
TONY RANDALL, 84 'Odd Couple' actor dies
Randall won an Emmy for playing Felix Unger. NEW YORK (AP) -- Tony Randall, the comic actor best
Best Bets on TV Tonight
It's a classic. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John costar in "Grease" (8 p.m., VH1) as summer
GRAND JURY North Side man faces charge in 2003 killing
A Trumbull County woman also was indicted for stealing some $100,000. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Conference USA focusing on divisions, title game
The athletic directors are studying the Mid-American Conference as a model. THE ORLANDO SENTINEL
PETROLEUM Average retail price of gas tops $2; OPEC discusses raising production
OPEC discussions about production are irrelevant, an economist said. LONDON (AP) -- Oil prices
OLYMPICS New York, 4 others make list for 2012
The final decision won't be made until 2005. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- New York and four
Warren driver dies
Warren driver dies WARREN -- One driver was pronounced dead at Forum Health Trumbull Memorial
Board introduces $23.9M budget
SHARON, Pa. -- Sharon City school directors have formally introduced a tentative version of a 2004-
'ANGEL' Creator pours out bitterness in finale
Cast and crew were hurt by the WB's decision to cancel the acclaimed series. By ANTHONY BREZNICAN
Funeral stresses tenacity
In Karbala, U.S. troops killed nine of Muqtada al-Sadr's fighters. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The U.S.
AMERICAN LEAGUE Lee stays perfect as Tribe wins fifth in row
Cliff Lee was backed by Victor Martinez as Cleveland beat the White Sox, 7-2. CLEVELAND (AP) --
TEACHERS Pay scale will not increase
The union wants to help the district in its time of need, an official said. By IAN HILL
SCHOOL DISTRICT Board OKs summer swims for residents of McDonald
One of the programs will be geared toward youths; the other toward adults. By MARY R. SMITH
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE Pupil raises enough money to go abroad under program
He has received $4,600 to participate in the program. GIRARD -- Sixth-grader Michael Stacchiotti
GOLF Make room for others on the tour
Allen Doyle wants little-known players to replace the more popular ones. CONCORD, Mass. (AP) --
SEPT. 11 COMMISSION Report cites flawed communications
Some of the report was based on first-person accounts of survivors. NEW YORK (AP) -- Rescuers on
NBA PLAYOFFS Kings, Timberwolves rest for series finale
Game 7 on Wednesday will decide who the Lakers face next. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Bodies are aching,
MAHONING COUNTY Road monitoring system goes up for final approval
The system will monitor atmospheric and pavement conditions. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Woman is robbed
Woman is robbed YOUNGSTOWN -- A 31-year-old Sunshine Avenue woman was the victim of a robbery
REUNIONS
XAustintown Fitch High School Class of 1974 will hold a reunion Sept. 4 at the Saxon Club on
BILL TAMMEUS Languages provide religious connection
Opinion: KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The United States is an astonishing tossed salad of cultures, ethnicities and
ZONING Restaurant gets approval to open patio for dining
Work on the patio will begin by Monday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
CHICAGO MURDER 2 sisters jailed in Ill. crime
The women were interviewed for 10 hours, lawyer says. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two sisters from the South
No tax increase set in Sharpsville district
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Residents of the Sharpsville Area School District won't be hit with any tax
NHL PLAYOFFS Road-dominating Flames capture 3-2 series edge
Calgary blanked San Jose to win its eighth road game of the postseason. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) --
INDIANAPOLIS 500 Unlike before, Rahal team clicks with Honda engine
He failed to win the pole 10 years ago but Buddy Rice didn't this time. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ten years
The changing landscape in Springfield is troubling
Opinion: The changing landscape in Springfield is troubling EDITOR: As predicted, the Huns have arrived
INCOME TAX Officials move to put increase on Nov. ballot
The income tax issue must be addressed before eliminating the tax credit. By TIM YOVICH
MOVIE REVIEW | 'Shrek 2' New characters are just as charming
The sequel is every bit as funny as the original. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County These people have been indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury:
"People do this for Red Sox tickets, concert tickets. Certainly we can do it for this."
Opinion: "People do this for Red Sox tickets, concert tickets. Certainly we can do it for this." Marcia
CAMP STAMBAUGH Lessons on wildlife
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Camp Fire USA's Environmental Education Program takes place at
The ogre is back
The ogre is back k THOUGH smelly green ogre Shrek, Princess Fiona and the irrepressible Donkey are
TENNIS Liberty's Baroff brothers prepare for district dates
Doubles competition also will begin play on Thursday. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Wild Landing (Rosendo) 12.00 6.00 3.80 Top Woman (Caminita) 5.00
HELOISE Stopping unwanted faxes calls for a little work
Dear Heloise: At work, I am always getting unwanted faxes. Is there a place to call or write that
Poland edges Salem, 3-2, to earn share of MAC title with Canfield
SALEM -- David Yost scattered five hits and struck out 13 batters Monday as the Poland High baseball
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She is not flattered by their constant imitation
Dear Annie: My husband has a cousin who copies everything we do. This cousin and his wife give new
Los Angeles Times: Its intent was simple, its language unequivocal: "To separate black children from
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Its intent was simple, its language unequivocal: "To separate black children from
HOW HE SEES IT U.S. ignoring lessons of Chechnya
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS With attention fixed on the Iraqi prison debacle, it