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STANLEY CROUCH $700M question: Did Iraq get a jump-start?

Opinion: I for one have grown very tired of this hysteria and fake shock about the treatment of Iraqi


CITY COUNCIL Rolling off the trash

The WMA contract also is up for a vote. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- An


MAIL THEFT After 2 years, man wants to change plea

Robert Reed said fear of a longer prison sentence caused him to plead guilty. By BOB JACKSON


Temporary stores help to test the water for new lines, brands

Established stores are using 'pop-up' locations to raise interest and save money. NEW YORK (AP) --


Bush's health care initiative won't solve overall problem

Opinion: President Bush came to Youngstown Tuesday to tout the merits of community health centers, like the


Treatment of detainees: Is it moral?

Aggressive interrogations aren't torture, administration supporters say. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


Add lentils to create this dinner tonight

By JOE GRAY CHICAGO TRIBUNE Lentils are a great cupboard staple that don't get enough attention.


MAHONING COUNTY TAXES Youngstown council members discuss bill on lottery winnings

The councilman's main concern is that the city doesn't miss a windfall. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


ON THE SHELF | New videos

Selected home-video movies hitting store shelves this week: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of


Federal League rivals split pair

AUSTINTOWN -- The Fitch High baseball team split a doubleheader with Boardman in Federal League


O'Neal, Artest hoping to score more in Game 3 against Pistons

The two aces haven't been shooting well in the Eastern Conference finals. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP)


Paying our way

Opinion: Scripps Howard: In one of its periodic attempts to impose fiscal discipline on itself, Congress


NATIONAL LEAGUE Cards recall John Mabry, but weather spoils start

Tuesday's Cardinals-Pirates' game was postponed by rain and reset for August. ST. LOUIS (AP) --


HOW HE SEES IT Bush-Giuliani ticket would be sure win

Opinion: By MICHAEL GOODWIN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Fresh off his star turn before the star-struck 9/11


Flames add Tampa to list of sites conquered with a 4-1 triumph

Calgary posted its ninth postseason win on the road to approach the NHL record. TAMPA, Fla. (AP)


Presentation impresses audience

Outside Bliss Hall, health care and free clinics weren't on the lips of many. By ROGER G. SMITH


BRIDGE

East-West vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x A 3 u 5 4 v Q 10 6 4 w A K J 6 5 WEST EAST x


Collins signs with Raiders

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Kerry Collins believed he had a better long-term outlook backing up a 38-


TALK SHOWS Ellen DeGeneres strikes it big

The comedian has been able to set aside the politicization of her coming out. LOS ANGELES (AP) --


North, South Korea have talks between generals

North, South Korea have talks between generals SEOUL, South Korea -- The two Koreas took small but


STATE TENNIS Canfield duo has bright future

Matt Waigand and Kevin Kuppler succeed in and out of the classroom. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


Kraljevic- Harris wedding to be at St. Columba

XAmanda J. Kraljevic, 9620 Detwiler Road, Canfield, and David P. Harris Jr., 10843 Palmyra Road,


MERCER COUNTY Cops check on use of seat belts

Pennsylvania law requires everyone in a moving vehicle to wear a seat belt. By HAROLD GWIN


MUSIC 'Bandstand,' with new twist

The revival will feature public input on dancers. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "American Bandstand" is


Lackluster 'pen costs Tribe again in loss to Seattle

The Indians have lost a season-high six straight games. CLEVELAND (AP) -- During his final at-bat,


IRAQ U.S. captures key aide to cleric

Tests confirmed a roadside bomb contained sarin. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. troops captured a key


Miss Valiski, Mr. Soloman to be married

XCORTLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Valiski, 5636 Ridge Road N.E., are announcing the engagement of


TRUMBULL COUNTY Telemarketer has hired former MCI employees

With bonuses, the company said full-time employees average $10.50 per hour. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Poles reconsider costs of freedom

Opinion: WARSAW, Poland -- The mood of Poland is best expressed in the typically wry words of former


HELOISE Tips will make special cake even more tasty

Dear Heloise: I have made a cake similar to your no-mix cherry-pineapple nut cake. The ingredients


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Grant R. Shelley, 40, of 1312 E. Indianola Road, Youngstown,


FRENCH OPEN Martina's return is a noble attempt

The 47-year-old's comeback was short-lived against Gisela Dulko. PARIS (AP) -- One French fan's


SEAFOOD Pair steamed clams with parsley potatoes

Why not bring home one of the foods that's popular at restaurants? By LINDA GASSENHEIMER KNIGHT


LAWRENCE COUNTY Council reconsiders open-burning ban

Officials are looking for a spot to put drop-off recycling bins. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 5 to


MUSIC Yoko works to keep Lennon's legacy strong

The musician's widow says she's just trying to do right by her husband. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS


PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Studies find prices are soaring

Last year, Lipitor's price rose 5.5 times the rate of inflation, excluding energy. KNIGHT RIDDER


OHIO LAW Taft raises concerns over tailgating bill

Carano said his bill does not promote drinking for teenagers. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


Today is Wednesday, May 26, the 147th day of 2004. There are 219 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, May 26, the 147th day of 2004. There are 219 days left in the year. On this date


JIM LITKE Jackson deserves big bucks to motivate Lakers' talent

The $6 million the Lakers are paying Phil Jackson isn't nearly enough. Not when you consider owner


PRESIDENT BUSH

PRESIDENT BUSH Quotes During his Tuesday visit to Youngstown, President Bush spoke primarily


A dish fit for a czar

By DONNA PIERCE CHICAGO TRIBUNE Q. After enjoying this dessert at La Madeleine's French Baker


NBA PLAYOFFS Bryant, O'Neal propel Lakers' to win over Timberwolves for 2-1 series lead

Game 4 in the Western Conference finals will be Thursday night in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES (AP) --


'Critical' after shooting

'Critical' after shooting YOUNGSTOWN -- George Washington, 21, of Sherwood Avenue was in critical


WOMEN'S HEALTH Study: Aspirin cuts breast cancer risk

The drug appeared to inhibit tumors that respond to certain hormones. SCRIPPS HOWARD Women who


AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 12, Athletics 2 BOSTON -- Mark Bellhorn homered and drove in five runs,


Scooter complaints

Scooter complaints NILES -- Police will begin issuing citations to those operating scooter-type


G. Coria advances; Martina doesn't

Serena Williams earned applause in her return. PARIS (AP) -- Third-seeded Guillermo Coria overcame


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COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials subpoena documents in probe

Investigators are waiting for auditors to finish before decide whether to dig deeper. By NORMAN


LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-4-5 Pick 4, 7-5-6-5 Buckeye 5, 2-5-8-13-28 Mega Millions, 5-18-34-


Police seek ID of suspect in 2 burglaries

STRUTHERS -- City police are working with Pennsylvania State Police to learn the identity of a man


TRUMBULL COUNTY Delmont affidavit accuses county officials

The former official's sentencing will take place after the probe is complete. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Hunted by the card sharks

"If you can't spot the sucker in the first half-hour at the table, then you are the sucker." I'm


Bettman: Owners plan to stand firm

There has been no progress with the NHL's labor strife. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- NHL commissioner Gary


MARION JONES Legal team takes offense

The sprinter's lawyers attacked the evidence being used against the sprinter. SAN FRANCISCO (AP)


CAMPUS NOTES

CAMPUS NOTES Area students HUNTINGTON HUNTINGTON, Ind. -- Jonathan Doyle, a Boardman High


SCHOOL PROJECT Building plans await approval

The school facilities project has grown by $35 million. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio School Facilities


CATHOLIC CHURCH Priests learn the fates of parishes in closings

Abuse by priests has contributed to shrinking attendance. DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) -- The priest stood


FOOTBALL Clarett's attorney seeks new appeal

The options are narrowing for the former Ohio State University tailback. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Despite


TELEVISION In 'Idol' quest, Southerners have the charm

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- As its third season draws to a close, "American Idol" has taken on a


MAHONING COUNTY Man sent to prison for rapes

Prosecutors recommended a 25-year prison sentence. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER


REGION

REGION Handel's sweetens visit from Bush with ice cream CANFIELD -- Handel's Homemade Ice Cream


Columbiana recorder recalls thrill of meeting Bush

His wife told the White House she and their son wanted to be there too. By NORMAN LEIGH


SAFETY CONCERNS Council to study change in law to allow ice cream trucks in city

Safety issues were discussed in the city hall parking lot. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Top seed, ex-champ ousted by Italian

Justine Henin-Hardenne fell victim to Tathiana Garbin. PARIS (AP) -- Top-ranked Justine Henin-


MERCER COUNTY State police pursue new ways to find woman after four years

A new criminal investigator has been assigned to the case. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


Talk highlights a local clinic

Democrats criticized the president for having an invitation-only event. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Investigation points to arson in house fire

SHARON, Pa. -- Arson has been ruled as the cause of a fire that destroyed one house and damaged a


MAHONING COUNTY Sex offender to finish sentence

The 63-year-old man is getting out of prison and going to the county jail. By BOB JACKSON


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.54 19.55 Avalon Holdings,2.60 2.70 Bank


Meringues scattered and folded with berries

LOS ANGELES TIMES This recipe makes 12 good-sized meringues, but you'll use only eight in the


CIVIL WAR Deal to end fighting in nearly all of Sudan

The region of Darfur is not included in the settlement. COMBINED DISPATCHES KHARTOUM, Sudan --


STEAKS Marinate your beef to try a little tenderness

SCRIPPS HOWARD The wrong steak on the grill can end in a family chewing contest. Although


LaGrotta seeks to have HUD nullify contract

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- State Rep. Frank LaGrotta has petitioned the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban


ON TOUR This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR St. Jude Classic Memphis, Tenn. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: TPC at Southwind


K.O. DRUGS

K.O. DRUGS Youth boxing UNDERCLASS DIVISION Bantamweights--Zack Smith (Boardman) 2-0 Winner


Closed from high water

Closed from high water CLARK, Pa. -- Recent storms and high water have forced the closure of


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 19-year-old doesn't want baby's father around

Dear Annie: My friend's 19-year-old daughter is pregnant as a result of a one-night stand. "Beverly"


MAHONING, SHENANGO VALLEYS Cleanup continues as more storms hit

East Palestine's sewage plant is operating safely, though not at full capacity. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS


Danes to welcome Viggo Mortensen

Danes to welcome Viggo Mortensen COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Viggo Mortensen, who played King Aragorn


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball

Babe Ruth (ages 14-15) Line Drive 4, Astro Falcons 3 -- For Line Drive, Dan Hanolt had a single, a


SCHOOLS Board buys 3 properties to start new buildings

Two of the properties are near Warren G. Harding High School. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


SCHOOLS Bristol superintendent fills post at Lowellville

Nero will leave Bristol schools, a district in fiscal emergency. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


Farewell, Felix

Opinion: Scripps Howard: Felix Unger -- aka actor Tony Randall -- is dead at 84. Randall was a serious


& lt;B & gt;BOOTH, & lt;/B & gt; Olive, 83, of Youngstown; calling

& lt;B & gt;BOOTH, & lt;/B & gt; Olive, 83, of Youngstown; calling hours Thursday


The fragrant fruit

The fragrant fruit k STRAWBERRY SEASON is upon us. When you have lots of the luscious fruit, how


CALIFORNIA Court likely won't uphold gay unions

The justices are sending signals that they believe San Francisco was wrong. COMBINED DISPATCHES


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth David and Kcey Anthony, 9427 Cherry Tree Drive, Strongsville, boy, May 25.


Miss Holowach, Joshua B. Kollat to wed in summer

XCANFIELD -- Stephen and Norma Holowach, 8154 Leffingwell Road, are announcing the forthcoming


BROADWAY AVE. New name backed

Three other municipalities failed to support the idea in the past. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Families mourn victims of floods

Three neighborhoods of wooden shacks were swept away early Monday. JIMANI, Dominican Republic (AP)


End of 'Soul Food' leaves vacuum for black drama

The popular show had black actors, writers and directors. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The fifth and final


HOW HE SEES IT A venomous atmosphere in the capital

Opinion: By PHILIP GAILEY ST. PETERSBURG TIMES It takes courage to speak the truth in Washington these


BOXING TAC opponents will challenge for K.O. crown

Most of the female bouts were concluded Tuesday. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HUBBARD


WAR ON TERRORISM \ Developments

The latest developments in the war on terrorism: The United States and Russia will sign an


TRUMBULL COUNTY Panel mulls rezoning in Howland

The assistant police chief is retiring. HOWLAND -- The township zoning commission is considering


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

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Epileptic boy finds comfort in day camp

Cory Angelo of Cortland loves to play baseball. He is a pitcher and shortstop for the local


IN IRAQ Other developments

The latest developments in Iraq: A group of Britain's top military, political and counterterrorism


JACKSON TOWNSHIP Residents voice concerns over sex offender

Inspectors are welcome by appointment, a church leader said. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


Turning up the heat

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Martin Gelinas started the Stanley Cup finals the same way he usually ends


Changing mind-set of world led to actions at Abu Ghraib

Opinion: Changing mind-set of world led to actions at Abu Ghraib EDITOR: I, like many Americans, have


NORTH CAROLINA Krispy Kreme: Low-carb craze caused loss

New test products include a chocolate-covered glaze doughnut. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Krispy Kreme