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SOFTBALL Conger carries Poland
She pitched a four-hit, 5-0 shutout over Hubbard in a district semifinal game. By JOHN BASSETTI
Israeli troops fire on crowd of demonstrators
Foreign leaders denounced the ongoing operation. RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) -- An Israeli missile and
2 ladies have what it takes: compassion
Toni Ross and Mary Campbell, both of Youngstown, could not be more different. Toni is a soft-
DAN K. THOMASSON Election comes down to 2 issues
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- All of the hours, days and months and millions upon millions of dollars spent on
Streisand, Diamond consider duet at fund-raiser
LOS ANGELES TIMES Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond will be on the same stage next month for the
OHIO LEGISLATURE Track funding bill hinges on panel
The commission has taken no public stance on the proposal. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
BOXING | Tuesday's results
Underclass Division 9th and 10th Graders Bantamweights -- Rick Wanamaker (Boardman) dec. over Joe
Drug, loud music charges
Drug, loud music charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Joseph McClendon of Ferndale Avenue was arrested on drug
DOWNTOWN Panel urges rules change to sell building
Youngstown isn't the only city to which Squire's company owes money. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY Second Bancorp shareholders OK Sky merger
Officials say the deal will be transparent for Second National customers. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION III Host: Cene Park, Struthers Mooney vs.
Bono urges idealism, aid to Africa in speech
Bono urges idealism, aid to Africa in speech PHILADELPHIA -- Bono was careful not to say anything
NBA PLAYOFFS Pacers beat Heat to clinch series, 4-2
Ron Artest led Indiana with 27 points in the 73-70 victory. MIAMI (AP) -- Ron Artest made the
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 5 to
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey Caruso, 33, Laurel, Md., and Gelsomina L. DiLoreto,
Gandhi ignores pleas to become prime minister
Gandhi ignores pleas to become prime minister NEW DELHI -- Sonia Gandhi refused today to back down
SCHOOLS Pact fails to win passage
Campbell received $150,000 to transform a classroom into a tech lab. By MARALINE KUBIK
NHL WESTERN FINALS Flames can clinch Stanley Cup berth tonight in Game 6
Calgary, playing at home, holds a 3-2 advantage over the Sharks. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -- Canada
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 1, Yankees 0, 11 innings ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Adam Riggs hit a bases-loaded
Pa. soldier guilty of mistreating Iraqi detainees
The specialist took pictures of sexual humiliation. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Spc. Jeremy C. Sivits
Legendary actress enjoys life far from Hollywood
A 2000 fire destroyed the nearly completed manuscript of her memoirs. By BOB THOMAS ASSOCIATED
Thousands of doctors seek insurance subsidy
Doctors are still calling the Department of Insurance, so the number could go up. HARRISBURG (AP)
PIRATES San Diego's Giles happy about visit with former team
Tuesday's game between Pittsburgh and the Padres was rained out. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Unlike many
DESSERT Chocolate brownies with cheese
Why not give yourself a treat with this really rich recipe? NEWSDAY Yet another brownie recipe,
GOWNS Registries may prevent prom night disasters
Specialty dress shops are now registering girls and their purchases. WASHINGTON POST For a
SEPT. 11 PROBE Ex-mayor will testify; aides faced hostility
One panel member said the response wasn't even worthy of the Boy Scouts. NEW YORK (AP) -- Former
Grand salad can be simple or substantial
Pickles and corn kernels can liven up a romaine salad. By J.M. HIRSCH ASSOCIATED PRESS
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Kerry, Nader to discuss issues during meeting
Nader could take needed votes away from Kerry, some Democrats argue. WASHINGTON (AP) --
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Same-sex marriage appeal is dismissed
The resignation of the minister puts the case outside of church jurisdiction. CINCINNATI (AP) --
DIV. IV BASEBALL Columbiana holds 3-2 lead in suspended tourney game
Rain halted the action which will be completed today at Cene Park. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR
Pirates hitters surprising
With Memorial Day just a dozen days away, who would have believed two months ago that the Pittsburgh
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Arizona's 40-year-old Big Unit is perfect against Atlanta
Randy Johnson became the oldest pitcher to retire 27 straight batters. ATLANTA (AP) -- Randy
Driver in fatal park accident should be treated fairly
Opinion: Driver in fatal park accident should be treated fairly EDITOR: After reading articles two
Tribe's win streak ends, 4-2
Jon Garland and the White Sox halted Cleveland's streak at five games. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Finished
This time, Boardman jars Howland, 7-2
After losing the district finale last year, the Spartans prevailed behind Ashley DiDomenico. By
MOUNT RAINIER RESCUE Surviving climber in good shape
He was too distraught to speak after the death of his friend. LONGMIRE, Wash. (AP) -- A climber
DOUGH CREATIONS This tasty pizza offers zesty flair like you'd find in Mexican fare
By RENEE ENNA CHICAGO TRIBUNE Pizza dough offers a culinary blank slate that lends itself to
Richards sparks Lightning to 4-2 triumph for series lead
He scored two goals as Tampa Bay took a 3-2 edge in the Eastern finals. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Brad
PREP BASEBALL Reserve pulls out 3-2 win
The Blue Devils beat Lordstown in the final inning of the Div. IV tournament. By RYAN JONES
Put focus on true enemy, Giuliani says
The ex-mayor said mistakes were because of the unprecedented situation. NEW YORK (AP) -- One day
MIDDLE EAST Israeli raid takes its toll on lives and utilities
Foreign officials condemned the offensive, which Israel says is aimed at militants. RAFAH, Gaza
JACKSON TOWNSHIP Clergyman discusses church client
About 80 people attended the trustees meeting. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NORTH
PREP TOURNAMENTS Updated schedule
TODAY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Host: Cene Park, Struthers Fitch vs. Solon on Cene #1, 5
STEELERS Burress again is no-show at drills
Earlier this month, the wide receiver was fined for missing a mini-camp. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Wide
Ex-Hooters manager charged in videotaping
WEST COVINA, Calif. (AP) -- Prosecutors filed a criminal complaint Tuesday against a former Hooters
OLYMPICS Sprinter White banned
The two-year drug ban will keep Kelli White out of the Athens Olympics. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) --
ZONING APPEALS Board rejects variance for carwash
The businessman said he would continue trying to develop the property. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
HELOISE Vinegar will help clean stale smelling coffeepot
Dear Heloise: My coffee has been tasting stale for a while now, and I have been blaming my husband,
District rivals
District rivals k LAST SEASON, Howland ended Boardman's bid for a state softball championship. On
HOW SHE SEES IT Will baby boomers be known as givers or takers?
Opinion: By MARILYN GARDNER CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR SAN FRANCISCO -- As a baby boomer, Ken Dychtwald
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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NEW PROGRAM Schools mount an effort to put an end to bullying
A telephone number will be set up to report bullying. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
LANDFILL DISPUTE Low turnout disappoints meeting organizers
The group needs to raise $50,000 to $100,000 to secure a legal team. By MIKE VAN CLEAVE
MAHONING COUNTY Board praises plans for new school
Changes in revenue and spending lowered next year's projected deficit. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
KIM NOVAK
KIM NOVAK Notable movies and co-stars 1954: "Pushover" (Fred MacMurray). 1955: "The Man With
TRUMBULL COUNTY Hubbard officials vow to fix resident's utility problem
The issue arose when the clerk read an e-mail during the council meeting. By TIM YOVICH
AUSTINTOWN | New middle school
The school board approved preliminary plans Tuesday for a new middle school to be at the corner of
DOWNTOWN Panel: Extend period for sale of buildings
The company has until Aug. 1 to secure funding. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
OHIO Iraqi baby to be treated for tumor
COLUMBUS (AP) -- An 8-month-old Iraqi baby was expected to arrive in Ohio tonight to receive
GREAT LAKES Bush creates task force
CHICAGO (AP) -- President Bush named a 10-member Cabinet-level task force Tuesday, led by
Army calls back former soldiers, who have no say
Ready Reserve troops have completed their tours but are subject to involuntary recall. KNIGHT
OLYMPICS IOC cuts list to five sites vying to host 2012 event
Paris is the front runner along with New York, London, Madrid and Moscow. LOS ANGELES TIMES
BONNIE ERBE Don't use prison scandal to attack military women
Opinion: When first lady Abigail Adams wrote to her husband, the second president of our fair nation, John
A girl from Krypton arrives in Smallville to take Clark Kent back to their home planet during the
A girl from Krypton arrives in Smallville to take Clark Kent back to their home planet during the
HOW SHE SEES IT Use detailed plan to teach children to read
Opinion: By LINDA SEEBACH SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Reading is not natural. Yes, some children do
CALIFORNIA Valuable missing cello escapes fate as a CD rack
The orchestra's principal cellist left the cello outside, and it was stolen. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A
LAWRENCE COUNTY LaGrotta raises questions over bids
The company owner contributed to an authority member's campaign. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
& lt;B & gt;CAMPBELL, & lt;/B & gt; Jane L., 85, of Warren; calling
& lt;B & gt;CAMPBELL, & lt;/B & gt; Jane L., 85, of Warren; calling hours Thursday
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury to weigh vehicular homicide case
The defendant is being held in lieu of a $50,000 bond. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Soldier gets prison
The prosecutors asked for the harshest sentence. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Spc. Jeremy C. Sivits
CITY DISTRICT Youngstown moves toward Small Schools Initiative
An Early College High School also opens at Youngstown State this fall. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Top soldier vows complete probe
Lawmakers viewed more pictures of Iraqi prisoner abuse and humiliation. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top
FEDERAL RESERVE Greenspan expected to get 5th chairman term
At 78, Greenspan is the oldest Fed chairman. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Alan Greenspan is expected to have
Continental Airlines announces rising fares, warns of big losses
HOUSTON (AP) -- Faced with soaring fuel prices, Continental Airlines Inc. is warning of hefty losses
PREP TRACK Division I district competition begins Thursday
Lakeview will host a Div. III meet. AUSTINTOWN -- Division I athletes will begin their quest for
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Port officials hire workers to clean up derailment debris
Trains won't run while port authority cleanup crews are working. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
Today is Wednesday, May 19, the 140th day of 2004. There are 226 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, May 19, the 140th day of 2004. There are 226 days left in the year. On this date
YSU men sign basketball recruit
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University basketball coach John Robic has announced the signing of
Spring cleanup includes curbside pickup of items
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Union Township supervisors have announced a spring cleanup schedule for township
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UNION TOWNSHIP Police contract provides pension but contains some concessions
A Bob Evans Restaurant will be built in the township. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
SBC Workers prepare for strike
SBC wants workers to pay more for health care. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The union representing more
We did all that we could, Giuliani says
His testimony was interrupted by angry outbursts. NEW YORK (AP) -- Warnings of a possible
CAMPUS NOTES | Area athletes
NORTH CAROLINA-ASHEVILLE ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- Steve Burnich, a sophomore infielder for the North
CONGRESS Republicans take step to pass budget
Record budget deficits concern Democrats and moderate Republicans. WASHINGTON (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY Goldberg lawyer requests dismissal
It's the second time Goldberg's lawyers have pursued the argument. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Bristol to cut busing for high school students
Cuts will go deeper if the levy on the Aug. 3 special election ballot fails. By DENISE DICK
YOUNGSTOWN 2010 E. Siders want to keep it green
The East Side is blessed with abundant green space, speakers say. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
EAST SIDE KILLING Trial set for man accused in shooting
Darrin Lamont Moore is in the county jail on a $1 million bond. YOUNGSTOWN -- Trial is scheduled
POLITICS Democrats strike deal with Bush on judicial appointees
The Democrats continue to oppose several nominees as too conservative. WASHINGTON POST
K.O. DRUGS BOXING Females Root, Cruz, Pannunzio, Button demonstrate skills in ring
The four women registered triumphs in the meet at Hubbard High gymnasium. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
"This isn't changing marriage. It's just opening the door."
Opinion: "This isn't changing marriage. It's just opening the door." Hillary Goodridge Who, with
MERCER COUNTY Tenants get out of fire safely
The apartment building is likely a total loss. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU SHARON,
Senators grill generals in scandal
Some of the top brass will testify today. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators are pulling in top U.S.
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She's never included when his ex-wife is around
Dear Annie: I would like to know if it is normal that my boyfriend of three years periodically
TRAFICANT CASE Court upholds conviction
The ex-congressman is incarcerated in upstate New York. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
For hikers, a bear essential
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Yogi, the cartoon bruin, used to boast of being "smarter than the average bear."
LOTTERY RESULTS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-1-8 Pick 4, 2-9-0-5 Buckeye 5, 23-25-29-30-32 Mega Millions, 2-36-
LAWRENCE COUNTY Question on tax status of property delays action
An accounting firm approached the county about the tax-exempt status. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Explosion kills 2 soldiers who were stationed in New Castle
One other soldier was injured in the blast. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
ON TOUR This week's pro golf events
PGA TOUR Colonial Fort Worth, Texas Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Colonial Country Club
Boats rescue village residents after heavy storms yield flood
ASSOCIATED PRESS Some residents of an east-central Ohio village were evacuated from their homes by
CONGRESS Republicans push bills to change OSHA rules
Democrats call the proposals election-year gifts to big business. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Employers
Elvin Ray Jones, a famed jazz drummer, dies of heart failure at 76
NEW YORK (AP) -- Elvin Ray Jones, a renowned jazz drummer and member of John Coltrane's quartet who
ZONING Developer suspects bias in board ruling
Trustees will hear the matter Thursday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND
PA. GAMBLING Legislator drops call for provision
HARRISBURG (AP) -- A key Democratic state senator said he has dropped his demand that any
LOS LOBOS Fame, obscurity are part of 'Ride' for Latino band
The new album is coinciding with a tour. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The five members of Los Lobos walk
OHIO Veterans rally to keep more gambling revenue
The groups say they might have to shut down. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Veterans rallied Tuesday in support
Austintown schoolteachers see the light -- or part of it
Opinion: It would be easy to react with a "It's about time" quip to the decision by teachers in the
Call for lower gas prices
Call for lower gas prices YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, is among numerous co-
Israeli troops fire on crowd of protesters
Witnesses reported missiles and shells. RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Israeli forces fired into a