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Open enrollment approved

Open enrollment approved NILES -- The board of education approved an open-enrollment policy

CHILD ABDUCTIONS Kids learn escape techniques

'Be smart, not scared' is the program's theme. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

LOBO U.S. one-hit wonder is big in Asia

One of Lobo's songs also was considered the sixth best song ever in Germany. By BRAD KAVA KNIGHT

Rendell: Senate must handle Felasco matter

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Gov. Ed Rendell now thinks he's the wrong person to ask to start proceedings to

DIV. III SOFTBALL Flashes defeat Ursuline in final

Champion's Kasey Karr led the way, both pitching and hitting, in the 8-2 win. By BRIAN RICHESSON

REGION

REGION To support RMI workers, USWA plans rally at park NILES -- United Steelworkers of America

DISTRICT TENNIS Spartan qualifies for state

Bryant Salcedo will see Canfield's Matt Waigand and Kevin Cuppler there. ROCKY RIVER -- Boardman

SBC COMMUNICATIONS Union workers stage 4-day strike to protest offer

The 250 SBC workers in the Mahoning Valley are picketing at four sites. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS SAN

Rick Mears' career turned around with 1979 victory

The 52-year-old was named 1980s Driver of the Decade. By MICHAEL MAROT ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arrested on drug charges

Arrested on drug charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Danielle Carter, 29, of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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DOWNTOWN Children's Museum to be hands-on experience

Organizers expect 30,000 visitors per year. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER

ZONING Variance request won't get rehearing

Trustees heard testimony Thursday night. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND

Latest report has Jackson on the bottle

Latest report has Jackson on the bottle Just when you thought the train wreck that has become

DIV. IV SOFTBALL Gehring pitches Ridge to final

She tossed a two-hitter in a 5-0 win over East Canton. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

New Cuba policy is old

Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: President Bush's new policy on Cuba is supposed to hasten the end of its communist

Track rules put strict in district

Over the past two years, area track officials have taken a lot of abuse from journalists (i.e., me)

ANNIE'S MAILBOX Son's future in-laws tried to convert them

Dear Annie: Three years ago, my son met "Stacie" in college. Shortly thereafter, he converted to

MAHONING VALLEY Areas to seek taxes

A special election can cost from $450 and $550 a precinct. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN --

LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-0-2 Pick 4, 2-1-0-1 Buckeye 5, 2-22-23-29-31 Day drawings:

PREP BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Maplewood advances to Division IV regional

The Rockets defeated Ashtabula Sts. John and Paul, 7-1. EUCLID -- Senior Matt Chronister pitched

THE SOLAR SYSTEM Comet watch is on

Scientists hope comets can teach them about formation of our own planets. By PETER N. SPOTTS

DIV. II BASEBALL Niles thwarts Chaney bid, 7-4

After scoring seven runs in the second the Red Dragons stopped the Cowboys. By JOHN BUTERA

Davis tries to avoid off-the-field subjects

The Browns' coach wants to stick to football talk, not the front-office disarray. BEREA (AP) --

HOW HE SEES IT Hell hath no fury like ...

Opinion: By JIM SHEA THE HARTFORD COURANT The Gates of Hell. Admitting: Name, last name first, please?

U.S. strikes positions of militia

Fighting was heavy in Karbala, Najaf and Kufa. KARBALA, Iraq (AP) -- American AC-130 gunships and

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday:

OHIO BWC to give private employers 20 percent dividend on coverage

YOUNGSTOWN -- Private employers across Ohio will get a one-time, 20-percent dividend on their

AREA BASEBALL &amp; amp; SOFTBALL LEADERS

BASEBALL BATTING (Minimum 2 at-bats per team game) Player, schoolABHAVG. Steven Setnick, Yo.

NATION Political group taps the potential of youth

The group aims to cross the divide to find consensus. DALLAS MORNING NEWS HOUSTON -- For Dimitri

MIDDLE EAST UPDATE \ A roundup of events

The latest developments in Iraq: Coalition forces detained four suspects in the Nicholas Berg

Parents announce Hull-Wilson troth, wedding planned

XMr. and Mrs. Eric Hull, 7764 Herbert Road, Canfield, and Ms. Dianne Wilson, 12812 Seaside Drive,

SCHOOL DISTRICTS Exercise gear deal hits snag

The National School Fitness Foundation is facing legal problems in Minnesota. By HAROLD GWIN

Today is Friday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2004. There are 224 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, May 21, the 142nd day of 2004. There are 224 days left in the year. On this date in

Hanover crash injures 2

Hanover crash injures 2 LISBON -- The Lisbon post of the Ohio State Highway patrol is

CAR SHOW Rodriguez hopes fancy '76 Cutlass appeals to others

Area car buffs will show customized vehicles in the Show and Shine Division. BY JOHN KOVACH

ELECTION 2004 Bush plans a visit to city

World events could cancel the president's trip to Youngstown. By DAVID SKOLNICK and ROGER G.

MAHONING VALLEY Bush's reps call economy on a rise

Details of the president's visit to Youngstown are expected to be released today. By DAVID

DIVISION II DISTRICT Kucek propels Canfield

His triple gave Canfield a 1-0 win over Poland in a district semifinal. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU

TELEVISION Richter set to return to small screen in June

The actor hopes his new series will stay afloat. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- One sidekick

JACKSON-MILTON SCHOOLS Group puts out word on levy

Wheelchair lifts are slated for the new middle school/high school building. By SEAN BARRON

GOLF ROUNDUP Perks has Colonial lead over Parnevik

Three golfers shared the first round lead in the LPGA Sybase Classic. ASSOCIATED PRESS FORT

BIOLOGY The family tree of dogs and wolves

Canine genetics can provide insight into human diseases. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The tail-wagging,

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Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. CANDIDATE SEARCH: The

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ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Nextel All-Star Challenge Concord, N.C. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed

Judge to decide today on Danton's status

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) -- St. Louis Blues forward Mike Danton was "too cowardly" to kill his

YBPW elects officers for 2004-2005

XPOLAND -- Youngstown Business and Professional Women's Club elected officers for 2004-2005 during

Q &amp; amp;A | Chris Brown Trapt singer's songs reflect life

In 2000, the band members quit college, moved to LA and found success. By CARYN ROUSSEAU

2 face multiple charges in car break-ins

AUSTINTOWN -- Two men are set to appear in Mahoning County Court in Austintown Monday on charges

MERCER COUNTY Hermitage officials discuss road project

One commissioner said the old bridge should be left in place for foot traffic. By HAROLD GWIN

LAWRENCE COUNTY State rep wants to void contract

The housing authority director said the company started work Thursday. By LAURE CIOFFI

HELOISE Keep track of paint color on wooden stirrer

Dear Heloise: I've read many suggestions in your column for labeling or marking paint cans so folks

BALLOT ISSUES |Special election

Tax issues for the Aug. 3 special election ballot had to be filed with county election boards by

Police arrest 4 in beheading of American Nicholas Berg

Fighting was heavy in Karbala, Najaf and Kufa. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraqi police have arrested

LEADERS

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HOW HE SEES IT Nancy Reagan's ambitious pursuit

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE America's most unlikely crusader in the challenge

GAMBLING ARRESTS Attorney: FBI tapped phones to build case

LaVilla bar is owned by the wife of a former organized crime figure, records show. By PATRICIA

Parents announce Oleyar-McGovern wedding plans

XBOARDMAN -- Plans for the late spring wedding of Cheryl Oleyar, 7461 Jaguar Drive, and Rob

On the RUN!

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU NITED SCHOOLS' NATURE trail became an outdoor classroom

Prison sentence appropriate for former treasurer's crimes

Opinion: Atty. John B. Juhasz is a well-respected member of the Mahoning Valley criminal defense bar, with a

U.S. CONGRESS House OKs record defense bill

Plans to destroy Abu Ghraib prison took a step forward. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A record-high wartime

Here's a history lesson about church and state

Opinion: Here's a history lesson about church and state EDITOR: This letter is to comment on two articles

SPAIN BOMBINGS Evidence exonerates American attorney

An Islamic leader called the arrest an example of FBI profiling. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- An

QUAKER CITY RACEWAY For Ryan Martino, drag racing is family venture

YSU punter Ryan Martino also is a drag racer, with help from his family. By JOHN KOVACH

Inside

Inside *Nick Panezich of Springfield, McDonald's 4x800 relay team and Jen Grayson of Maplewood all

MAHONING, SHENANGO VALLEYS Storms leave residents in the dark

Electric utility repair crews are due here today from Cleveland and Toledo. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

NBA PLAYOFFS Pistons dethrone Nets with 90-69 rout in final

Detroit held New Jersey's Jason Kidd scoreless. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Ben Wallace

PENNSYLVANIA Rendell proposes tax holiday on efficient-appliance sales

The tax break is to compensate for the higher price of energy-efficient models. HARRISBURG (AP) --

PREP BASEBALL All-Star Classic set Saturday at Cene

Players from Trumbull and Mahoning County will battle in two games. STRUTHERS -- The Coca-Cola

Think WASP around dogs When you think of a dog, you probably don't think about being bitten.

House votes to delay military base closures

The president is expected to veto any bill that would delay the closures. By DAVID SKOLNICK

ESCAPE SCHOOL| Tips for children

If a strange car slows down and its occupants try to stop you while you're walking, run opposite the

CENE PARK District finals postponed to Sunday

Fitch will play Lakeside, followed by two games. STRUTHERS -- At least there won't be any

TRUMBULL COUNTY Ex-jailer pleads guilty, had agreed to aid escape

A prosecutor is recommending the defendant serve four years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Staying ahead of the game

Best Buy has stores that focus on prototype customers, such as a suburban mom. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

"That's $42 billion that is not working in the economy to create jobs. American businesses can't

Opinion: "That's $42 billion that is not working in the economy to create jobs. American businesses can't

NHL PLAYOFFS Gagne sends Flyers to Game 7

His overtime goal sank the Lightning and set up the deciding game Saturday. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --

BBC Radiohead guitarist will be composer in residence

The musician will still be a member of the band. LONDON (AP) -- Radiohead guitarist Jonny

NATIONAL LEAGUE Jason Bay, Daryle Ward rally Pirates past Padres

The pair each hit two homers in the 9-7 comeback win over San Diego. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jason Bay

THOMAS SOWELL A war is no time for cheap thrills

Opinion: While politicians were expressing their shock to the media over the mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners,

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June wedding set by Amber Raub, Michael Walker

XCOLUMBIANA -- The engagement of Amber Michelle Raub and Michael Scott Walker, both of West Point,

DAVID SKOLNICK \ Politics Plenty of funny business in government

Opinion: Because I'm the politics writer, strangers sometimes approach me and comment about an article or

Case remains unsolved 4 years after woman's disappearance

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Tuesday marks the fourth anniversary of the disappearance of Sandra K. Baker.

Gibson jumps past Howell

Michael Gibson finally jumped out of his Chaney teammate's shadow. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

MAHONING COUNTY Council to get 2 chances for charter issues

The charter ballot issue cost is still unclear. YOUNGSTOWN -- City council will have two

Frazer-Varner engagement is made known

XWORTHINGTON -- Grant and Lou Frazer, 153 Caren Ave., are announcing the engagement of their

'Crime &amp; amp; Punishment' to return for another season

ZAP2IT.COM Much has been made of the massive deal between NBC Universal and producer Dick Wolf for

ROCK MUSIC Alias X builds identity

Two years in the world of music can seem like a lifetime. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR

AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 10, Twins 3 MINNEAPOLIS -- Frank Thomas had a season-high four hits,

DISTRICT TRACK Records fall in Div. III meet opener at Lakeview

Springfield's Nick Panezich and Maplewood's Jen Grayson set marks. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR

NEXTEL CUP Schedule &amp; amp; winners

Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 -- Subway 400, Rockingham,

WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games

Monarchs 72, Mercury 66 PHOENIX -- Diana Taurasi scored 22 points in her WNBA debut with the

Former mayor convicted

TIFFIN, Ohio (AP) -- A former Findlay mayor and state representative accused of causing a January

MAHONING COUNTY - Woman gets jail in DUI crash that injured 4

The woman's blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

MOTORSPORTS NOTEBOOK | News and notes

Rainbow Warrior returns: Much of Jeff Gordon's NASCAR success came during the 1990s while racing

TRUMBULL COUNTY Police continue investigation into death of coach's wife

The death is being treated as a homicide. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Commissioners seek replacement to fill board vacancy

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Any registered city Democrat interested in filling the unexpired term of

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BASEBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION I At Cene Park Fitch vs. Ashtabula Lakeside,

CONCERT NEWS | Local, regional shows

Tribute concert: A free show at 8 p.m. Sunday at Cedar Lounge, 23 N. Hazel St., Youngstown, will be

DIVISION IV DISTRICT SOFTBALL Mowery lifts Western Reserve

Her two-run double provided a 2-0 win and a spot in the district final. CORTLAND -- Freshman

Bombing at shrine kills 2, injures British ambassador

Bombing at shrine kills 2, injures British ambassador DHAKA, Bangladesh -- A bomb exploded at a

MERCER COUNTY Partnership forms to offer small-business loan services

The program offers money for land and building purchases, among other needs. MERCER, Pa. -- Penn-

NEW RELEASES Disney's 'Treasures' have extras

Film critic Leonard Maltin presents the two-disc sets. By RANDY A. SALAS MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL

BILLBOARD HITS

HOT 100: TOP 11 1. "Burn," Usher. Arista. 2. "I Don't Wanna Know," Mario Winans (feat. Enya

ROBBY GORDON Racing has its ups, downs but attitude remains same

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- It is what it is. That's one of my favorite sayings. It's the way I describe

Oh, to be 5 and in love

Who would have guessed that the first heartbreak I would have to contend with would be with my

Arrests made in loan fund theft

WESTERVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- The owners of mortgage company in this Columbus suburb have been indicted

Warren Jr. Women's League installs officers, plans events

WARREN -- Officers who will head the Warren Junior Women's League during the 2004-2005 season were

YSU probes fraudulent cashing of checks

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating

12-year-old boy fends off alligator attack

DELTONA, Fla. (AP) -- An alligator dragged a 12-year-old swimmer underwater in a lake, but the boy

6 Valley high school seniors receive DeBartolo scholarships

POLAND -- Denise DeBartolo York awarded six scholarships Thursday to area graduating high school

AIR RESERVE Vienna base OK'd for funds

Housing for reservists would help the local base's chances to survive BRAC. By DAVID SKOLNICK

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XThe Dianthus Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet at 6

TRUMBULL COUNTY Citation puts a stop to adult-only parties at site

The business has not requested a zoning hearing, officials said. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY

GAZA STRIP Israel pulls back, vows offensive will continue

At least 43 homes were destroyed and many damaged in the refugee camp. RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) --

SOFTBALL Weather no better, but Mooney doesn't mind wait

The Cardinals will meet Minerva in today's district final, weather permitting. By ERIC HAMILTON

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