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WORLD Stepping up terrorist hunt
'Be On The Lookout' alerts were issued by the FBI. COMBINED DISPATCHES Global intelligence and
GAMBLING PROBE Millions were put up, FBI says
In January '02, the FBI searched homes and businesses. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
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MICHAEL TOLCHER | A profile 'I hope the music's universal'
The singer-songwriter says he doesn't want to pigeonhole his music. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA
'AMERICAN IDOL' Fantasia voyage ends in win
British judge Simon Cowell agreed with America's choice. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Summertime promises
FEDERAL BUDGET Notice to agencies warns of cutbacks
A White House official said the memo did not represent a final policy. WASHINGTON POST
HOW HE SEES IT Jenna, Barb, Uncle Sam needs you!
Opinion: By BILL EARLS HARTFORD COURANT If President Bush is serious about the war on terror and respects
TRUMBULL OFFICIALS Mulling new place to meet
Moving the meeting place isn't a simple decision, the council president says. By TIM YOVICH
NHL St. Louis slumps in goals
The NHL's scoring leader has found the net difficult to hit late in the postseason. TAMPA, Fla.
DALE McFEATTERS Don't print the bumper stickers yet
Opinion: Politics is at a lull until the nominating conventions this summer, and just how lulled they have
KIRKMERE SCHOOL First-grader's writing gives Bush glimpse into boy's sense of pride
He asked the president to help with the job situation. By VANESSA SCHUTZ VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Regional baseball
DIVISION I Who: Austintown Fitch (21-6) vs. Green (19-9). When: Friday, 5 p.m. Where: Thurman
HELOISE Questions remain on vacuum cords
Dear Readers: Madeline Bost commented on a recent column from a leading vacuum manufacturer warning
Idea meets opposition in renaming street
One official said creating a park walkway would be a better way to honor King. SHARON, Pa. -- City
Authorities arrest Muslim cleric in Britain
NEW YORK (AP) -- Abu Hamza al-Masri, the fiery Muslim cleric whose shuttered London mosque was
REVIEW Son's documentary is tribute to father
The award-winning architect designed buildings on a global scale. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR
FRENCH OPEN Roddick is last American to fall
Andy Roddick squandered leads twice and fell to Frenchmen Olivier Mutis. PARIS (AP) -- Less than
Lakers hope Bryant makes it back in time
He will be in a Colorado courtroom today; the Lakers play tonight in L.A. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- For
CLASSICS Polished preppy look gains popularity
Bright colors and fitted, not frumpy, styles are key to achieving the conservative appearance.
MUSIC After a summer tour, Phish plans to break up
The jam band believes it's run its course and should end now on a high note. NEW YORK (AP) --
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball, softball
BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) Belleria 8, Salem AC 7 -- Andy Grzebieniak had three hits and two
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 4, Devil Rays 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Jacque Jones had a go-ahead, two-
Grasso gave new meaning to the term 'not-for-profit'
Opinion: If the New York Stock Exchange wants to pay Richard A. Grasso or any successive CEO a billion
Reservists deployed
Reservists deployed VIENNA -- Thirteen activated reservists are scheduled to deploy to Kyrgyzstan
PENNSYLVANIA Supreme Court denies appeal in 2 drug cases
Issa Haddad faces deportation after serving his prison sentence. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A man's
Summer theater opens with 'Miracle Worker'
Summer theater opens with 'Miracle Worker' WARREN -- Daniel-Raymond Nadon and the crew of Summer
Trying walking in the shoes of teachers in Austintown
Opinion: Trying walking in the shoes of teachers in Austintown EDITOR: This letter is in regard to the
2 arrested in garage break-in
AUSTINTOWN -- Two men are accused by police of breaking into a garage early today on Eigen Street.
ONLINE GAMES Customization and teamwork make 'City of Heroes' stand out
The boring tasks of 'Lineage II' can't compete with this exciting game. By MATT SLAGLE
HOW HE SEES IT Warloads pose threat to rising Afghan aid
Opinion: By GEORGE GEDDA ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Donor countries are showing more generosity
VIDEO GAME REVIEW A battle through time, space
A time-traveling fairy helps the heroes fight a demon horde in 'Onimusha 3.' By BILL HUTCHENS
HAITI Aid arrives as flooding toll rises to 950
One woman's five children were swept away. FOND VERRETTES, Haiti (AP) -- Health officials feared
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Unprofessional behavior is ignored
Dear Annie: I work for a state agency in a job I absolutely love. My problem is the attitude of my
Demolition won't do it
Opinion: Baltimore Sun: Tearing down the Abu Ghraib prison won't dispel the haunting images of American
12 youths finish court programs
YOUNGSTOWN -- Twelve youths graduated from treatment and counseling programs Wednesday at Mahoning
Boardman loses, 1-0, to Federal League rival
The Spartans are out of the tournament, but they can still win the league title. By JOHN BASSETTI
Sounds of summer
Sounds of summer kTHERE'S MUSIC in the air this summer, thanks in large part to community
IRAQ Radical cleric offers truce in Najaf
The cleric wants to have a murder case against him postponed. NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Members of
Indians' slump reaches seven
Edgar Martinez clouted his 236th homer as a DH in the Mariners' 7-3 win. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ichiro
THE WINNERS Academy of Country Music Awards
Winners at Wednesday's 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards: Entertainer: Toby Keith.
'Helen' suffers predictability
Everything the viewer needs to know about the film is in the title. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR
Today is Thursday, May 27, the 148th day of 2004. There are 218 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, May 27, the 148th day of 2004. There are 218 days left in the year. On this date
For 40 minutes, blink-182 paints Habitat house
For 40 minutes, blink-182 paints Habitat house HARRISBURG -- The California punk-pop trio blink-
OHIO PUBLIC COLLEGES Report shows lack of readiness
Thousands of high school grads waited a year before entering college. COLUMBUS -- An Ohio Board of
Sky acquires Second National; 4 Valley branches will close
The Second National takeover has been approved by regulators. Four Mahoning Valley bank branches
COUNTRY MUSIC Toby Keith wins top award
Martina McBride won two awards: top female vocalist and humanitarian. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- One year
NATIONAL LEAGUE Ward's cycle propels Pirates
His six RBIs helped the Bucs climb to within a game of .500. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Daryle Ward started
CUYAHOGA COUNTY Brownfield program offers more loans
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cuyahoga County is hoping to spur more projects to clean up abandoned industrial
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MOVIE REVIEW 'Monsieur Ibrahim' is visually, emotionally lush
An abandoned teen's trip to Turkey with a kindly shop owner is the film's focus. By MILAN PAURICH
Pope gives ex-archbishop of Boston the post of archpriest of basilica
VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope John Paul II gave Cardinal Bernard Law an official position in Rome today,
WESTERN PA. Santorum delivers grants
Officials also pressed for his support to keep the Chestnut Run beach open. By LAURE CIOFFI and
PENNSYLVANIA House postpones action on gay-marriage measure
The proposal would bar Pennsylvania from recognizing same-sex unions. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The state
SCHOOLS Grant will provide some new technology
Teachers can't wait for the new equipment to arrive. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
SCHOOLS Architects get input from pupils
Pupils are concerned about space and whether they have to rush to classes. By IAN HILL
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PAVING PROJECT Lawyers say brothers accused in beating acted in self-defense
The last time trial was set to begin, not enough potential jurors showed up. By PATRICIA MEADE
MEMORIAL DAY Boardman to celebrate with 100th parade
Organizers are expecting a large turnout.. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Orlando Magic gets No. 1 pick; just who they pick is the question
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- The Orlando Magic are the NBA's best team when it comes to winning games with
The bald and the beautiful
By KURT SNYDER VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER LAKE MILTON -- Representatives of the Ohio Division of
Military suppliers strive to keep up with demand
Military suppliers have plants running at full capacity. ASSOCIATED PRESS American soldiers are
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS School Residency Program. Great Lakes Theater Festival, 1501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, (216)
MAHONING COUNTY Struthers council grants pay raises to city officials
It's unlikely the state Route 616 work will start before 2006, the mayor said. By MARALINE KUBIK
WOODLAND PARK Summer park programs offer all a chance for fun
Swimming and story times are just some of the activities. McDONALD -- A variety of summer
A sight for your skies
The last time a Venus transit took place was in 1882. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION
DIVISION III TRACK AND FIELD Jen Grayson sets regional record in high jump
The Maplewood High junior cleared 5 feet, 73/8 inches for the mark. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
MERCER
MERCER Sharon, Pa. -- Parade, 11 a.m. Monday, begins at Case Avenue and East State Street, moves
NEW DVDS With cult appeal
These new DVDs contain wildly different subject matter, but they do have one thing in common: a
MAHONING COUNTY After man gets life in prison for killing, prosecutors ignore probation violation
Prosecutors dropped a probation violation charge against Anderson. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Felony convictions void job protections
Felony convictions void job protections WARREN -- Felony convictions for bribery, theft in office
DOWNTOWN Owner of pizza shop gets 2 parking spaces
Downtown parking needs to be addressed case by case, the director said. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
Let's go for a walk ... in the rain
It's 7:30 in the evening, the cable is off, I'm tired of reading and puttering, and no one is home
BILLBOARD HITS
TOP CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ALBUMS 1. "Wire," Third Day. Essential. 2. "The Beautiful Letdown,"
TRUMBULL EVENT Beauty pageant returning to county fair
Fairgrounds and parking lots have been improved to reduce muddy conditions. By STEPHEN SIFF
MEN'S HEALTH Study shows test misses some cancer
Prostate cancer hits 16 percent of American men. The death risk is 3 percent. BOSTON (AP) -- A new
Jury convicts Nichols in Oklahoma City bombing
Jury convicts Nichols in Oklahoma City bombing McALESTER, Okla. -- A state jury took just five
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Courts install policy on travel expenses
Some questionable practices are allowed in the guidelines. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
MAHONING COUNTY Inspector placed on leave due to health
County officials stressed that the leave is not a disciplinary measure. By BOB JACKSON
TRUMBULL COUNTY In Warren, city council members reject contract with WMA union
The union was willing to give concessions on health care, the leader said. By DENISE DICK
CAL THOMAS It's time to heed words of Cosby
Opinion: Bill Cosby is a lot of things -- comedian, actor, educator and philosopher. A few days ago at
Colorado's Barnett is expected to return
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- If University of Colorado football coach Gary Barnett is reinstated today, he
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XAnnounced by Garrett and Dawn Dildine Landers of Villa Hills, Ky., is the birth of their second
NOTEBOOK French Open
Raymond finally falls: Right up until the very last point of her second-round loss, Lisa Raymond
Council wants letters of interest in treasurer's post
Council unveiled plaques honoring two councilmen who recently died in office. SHARON, Pa. -- City
EDUCATION Early learning priority
The secretary told preschool educators they are a model for Pennsylvania. By HAROLD GWIN
2002 slaying suspect could get death
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- Prosecutors said they plan to seek the death penalty for a man charged
YSU rallies in ninth; will face Cleveland St.
The Penguins scored all their runs in the final inning to beat Butler, 4-3. By PETE MOLLICA
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Husband's beer-and-licorice diet is harming his health
Q. My husband's doctor says he's fine except for being borderline diabetic. My husband retired
AUSTINTOWN
AUSTINTOWN BRIARFIELD MANOR, 461 S. Canfield-Niles Road.* When: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Who:
Boardman native gets arts grant
The Ohio Arts Council has awarded Boardman native Michael Dempsey an Individual Artist Fellowship
U.S. cities brace for possible terror strike
High levels of corroboration support the intelligence. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON --
Ex-Marine receives 2 life prison terms
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- An ex-Marine was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for the December 2002
DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene Tuning in to musician's work
Darryl Alexander Sr.'s smooth jazz music has been played during recent episodes of NBC's "Saturday
HOW HE SEES IT Horror flick: 'Monster that won't die'
Opinion: By JAMES K. GLASSMAN SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Poor Al Gore. First, he blows an election,
BUSH ADMINISTRATION Gore calls for resignations over Iraq war
The former vice president cited a 'contempt for the rule of law.' WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON --
NBA PLAYOFFS Pistons turn back Pacers' rally for 85-78 win and 2-1 series lead
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Indiana Pacers are in trouble. They can't seem to avoid rims when
DIVISION III REGIONAL TRACK Hubbard's Lane takes first in the long jump
Shaun Lane, Anthony Barnes and Aubree Horning qualified for state. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR
BRAVO Pressure is part of poker deal
In 'Celebrity Poker Showdown,' stars hope to aid charities -- and save face. WASHINGTON POST
SHENANGO VALLEY Sharon wants residents to give input on merging with Farrell
Council still wants to meet with Farrell officials to further discuss the issue. By HAROLD GWIN
N. Korea returns 19 sets of remains to U.S.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea turned over 19 sets of remains to the U.S. Army today, part
MEMORIAL DAY | Holiday events
Parades and other events associated with the Memorial Day holiday as submitted to The Vindicator.
Maplewood blanked in Div. IV semifinal
Dalton's coach predicted her team will win the regional tournament. By RYAN JONES VINDICATOR
MIDDLE EAST Gaza withdrawal plan revised to include 4 stages
The prime minister's original plan was rejected by his political party. TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) --
NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field
Visiting Penguins: No matter how many games Youngstown State plays in the tournament the Penguins
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN May 17 Arrest: Police arrested an
HORIZON TOURNY AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY'S SCORES FIRST ROUND Game 1: UW-Milwaukee 11, Wright State 3 Game 2: Cleveland State
YOUNGSTOWN | Spending and contracts
The city handled these spending items and contracts today: Approved a $10,474 contract with
The Chophouse replaces OPUS in Howland
HOWLAND -- A Trumbull County restaurateur has closed his upscale OPUS Twenty One restaurant and
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Karr's 2-hitter keys Champion
The Golden Flashes beat Fairless, 5-0, in a Division III regional semifinal. By TOM WILLIAMS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Health board turns down call for action against landfill
The state needs to officially notify the board before it can act, members said. By DENISE DICK
OHIO State pension fund bill awaits likely signature from governor
Membership on four of the five pension fund boards would increase. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
Cleveland State pounds Detroit
NILES -- Cleveland State pounded out 16 hits and scored in every inning but the first to advance to
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
NOTE BY NOTE Rib Cook-Off & amp; Music Festival
All events are at Tower City Amphitheater, 351 Canal Road, Cleveland. Admission for shows includes
REGION
REGION Second Bancorp declares dividend WARREN -- Second Bancorp, the parent company of Second
"They found my daughter. Now I have to see if I have some family left."
Opinion: "They found my daughter. Now I have to see if I have some family left." Elena Diaz After finding