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The church must discipline its own who veer off course

Opinion: The church must discipline its own who veer off course EDITOR: A few generations ago slavery

Residents request sewers

Residents request sewers BAZETTA -- Nearly 90 percent of residents in Bazetta's Lakeshore

NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field

Broken bat: It's not easy to break a bat in today's college game, because of the advent of aluminum

July wedding set by Miss Haines, Mr. Poudevigne

XAnnounced by Linda Vivo of Niles and David Haines of Aurora is the engagement of their daughter,

Driving with son is a rough road

"Watch out for the ditch. The ditch. The ditch!" These were my first words of advice for my 151/2

UNITED WAY Program will help children learn basics

SHARON, Pa. -- The United Way of Mercer County will take the lead in funding a summer program for

Serena is forced to rally

Serena Williams lost the first set and trailed in the third before rallying. PARIS (AP) --

SHENANGO VALLEY Urban League honors teenage siblings

Honors were handed out at the Urban League's 36th annual banquet. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Siblings

M. Ridge sidelined by Crestline's hot hitters

The Rams fell behind early in a 7-1 loss . By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF KENT -- It

Study: Texas kids fatter than others

The children were measured by their body mass index. HOUSTON (AP) -- Texas children are among the

Polish, others named in abuse

Witnesses say coalition forces beat prisoners before turning them over to American troops.

Bullpen finally holds one

A 9-5 win over Seattle snapped Cleveland's seven-game losing streak. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--Matter of Reality (Villa-Gomez)3.202.602.20 Ms. Whiz

Relief agencies try to aid victims of deadly floods

Aid workers are trying to recover bodies before they contaminate water. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP)

Players battle terrorists in game for PC called 'Beyond the Law'

By JOHN BREEDEN II SPECIAL TO WASHINGTON POST It's an ugly scene in this game: Terrorists are

NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates lose series finale to St. Louis Cardinals, 6-3

Ryan Vogelsong struggled on the mound but led Pittsburgh at the plate. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Scott

Cancer patient gets probation for pot

CINCINNATI (AP) -- A cancer patient who said he smoked marijuana to stimulate his appetite while

Today is Friday, May 28, the 149th day of 2004. There are 217 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, May 28, the 149th day of 2004. There are 217 days left in the year. On this date in

As flags wave, families show support for troops

Thursday marked the second Support Our Troops Day at the center. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Malls still thriving as retail real estate

Investors benefit as sales increase at large malls. THE RECORD (BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.) HACKENSACK,

Argument about rules of order leads to walkout by members

At issue was a motion to recess the council meeting. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER

Singer wants to set the record straight

Lavigne takes issue with image and wants her musicianship to be recognized. NEW YORK (AP) -- Avril

TRUMBULL COUNTY Man who paid girls for acts gets jail

The defendant said he was just having a little fun. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

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STANLEY CUP FINALS Vincent Lecavalier leads Lightning to Game 2 win

Tampa Bay's 4-1 victory tied the series with Calgary, 1-1. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- When a All-Star

CHESTNUT RUN Swim beach to open June 12

A commissioner warned the county will likely have to increase taxes next year. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

As boy waits for heart, family struggles

The family has run into hard economic and emotional times. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Fans over age 30 download and buy

Usually, the music media gears it presentation for the under-25 crowd. By CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER

Lottery scam attempt

Lottery scam attempt YOUNGSTOWN -- A 50-year-old McFarland Avenue woman who plays the Spanish

THE MITCHIE 'EMPIRE'

THE MITCHIE 'EMPIRE' Mitchie's sponsors and what they give him: AGE 4 Jones Soda: Soda,

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Kristen Chapman to be bride of Joseph Strosnider

XEAST PALESTINE -- Mr. and Mrs. Kent Chapman of 623 Park Ave. are announcing the engagement of their

ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

INDY RACING LEAGUE Indianapolis 500 Schedule: Sunday, race (ABC, noon) Track: Indianapolis Motor

Official: Prepare for roll-off containers

Legislation enabling the director to set rates is expected next month. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

State support falls, so trustees OK an increase in tuition

The board approved renovations to the Trumbull Campus library. KENT -- The Kent State University

Diana's butler: Charles said he had OK for affair

Diana's butler: Charles said he had OK for affair LONDON -- Diana, Princess of Wales, believed her

NEXTEL CUP

NEXTEL CUP Schedule & amp; winners Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale

U.S. DISTRICT COURT Skin cancer patient files suit against tanning bed industry

Dermatologists are against indoor tanning. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --

"We do believe that Al-Qaida plans to attack the United States, and that is a result of intelligence

Opinion: "We do believe that Al-Qaida plans to attack the United States, and that is a result of intelligence

Hints keep task from being overwhelming

Dear Heloise: We have a large house, and cleaning it overwhelms me sometimes. I know that I can only

No easy answers on autism

Opinion: St. Louis Post Dispatch: To the parents of a young child who suddenly starts to regress, retreat

Recycling educator talks trash -- a no-no

Don't turn recycling bins into garbage dumps, the Green Team says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She's not sure revealing molestation is worth it

Dear Annie: A few years ago, I discovered my 27-year-old daughter, "Tess," had been molested as a

Both vulnerable. East deals.

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Panel puts focus on weight loss

The panel says count calories, not fat and carb grams. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans who plan to

Disaster film depicts modern doom

Recent history makes 'Day After Tomorrow' seem more realistic. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR

Shenango Valley chapter awards 5 scholarships

New officers also were elected at the dinner. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Shenango Valley Charter

IRAQ Attack targets a U.S. convoy

Also, gunmen ambushed the convoy of an Iraqi Governing Council member, killing her son. ABU

matchbox twenty DVD lacks band interaction

Great music isn't enough for a DVD concert. By CHELSEA J. CARTER ASSOCIATED PRESS The Atlanta

Best Bets on TV Tonight

Seeking to explain male behavior after a series of failed relationships, a talk-show producer

Team Penske bids for its fourth straight victory

Owner Roger Penske is hoping to make race history. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The sight was enough to

Powell soldiers on despite pressures

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- After delivering the 2004 commencement speech at Wake Forest University on Monday,

2nd pupil suspected of having meningitis

AMHERST, Ohio (AP) -- A second pupil at a Lorain County school has been hospitalized with what could

Big Bush question: Why did he come?

Opinion: There's so many aspects of President Bush's visit to Youngstown that leave me wondering, "Why in the

WWII vets looking forward to a monument of their own

America's WWII vets are dying at the rate of about 1,000 a day. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR

HORIZON LEAGUE BASEBALL Butler outscores, eliminates UWM

There were 35 hits, including 15 for extra bases. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

WEDNESDAY'S SCORES

WEDNESDAY'S SCORES Winner's bracket Game 1: UW-Milwaukee 11, Wright State 3 Game 2: Cleveland

Marvin Hamlisch keeps show swingin'

The conductor interacted with the audience, even inviting one couple to dance. By LINDA M. LINONIS

Arbitration to likely decide contract for police officers

The mayor wouldn't say if he recommended council accept or reject the report. By ROGER G. SMITH

'Soul Plane' fails to get off ground

Most of this film could be flushed down the toilet. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL Poo-poo

Shareholders voice service concerns

The chief executive insisted that the company has improved its customer service. ATLANTA (AP) --

CLASS B LEAGUE Fast start helps Line Drive to win

Reid Lamport struck out 16 in his opening night win. STRUTHERS -- Line Drive Academy scored five

STORM DAMAGE County seeks federal assistance

Nearly 150 properties have been reported damaged so far in Mahoning County. By BOB JACKSON

SPORTS MARKETING Extreme kids

By NICK PERRY SEATTLE TIMES ITCHIE BRUSCO, CHOCOLATE mouthed, is springing from bed to bed like

Blood donors get chance to win gas for a year

Supplies typically run low during the summer, Red Cross officials say. To help prevent an

County seeks federal assistance

Nearly 150 properties have been reported damaged so far in Mahoning County. By BOB JACKSON

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Hornish hopes to turn charm into top dog status

The 25-year-old hopes to snap Americans' drought in Indianapolis. By MICHAEL MAROT ASSOCIATED

Step up the probe to lift dark cloud over Trumbull

Opinion: In January, we pushed for expediency and due diligence in the Trumbull County prosecutor's

PROFILE Cynthia E. Anderson

A closer look at the recipient of the 2004 ATHENA Award, presented annually to recognize an

Music festival includes panel, performances

GIRARD -- Musicians of all ages are invited to attend a panel discussion that's part of a Memorial

Opportunist Kerry wants it both ways

Opinion: Sen. John Kerry is giving opportunism a bad name. First, there was his call for President Bush to

Judged to be incompetent, woman to undergo treatment

The defendant said she is more sane and intelligent than the judge. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Singer, writer makes a run for governor

Kinky Friedman's campaign slogan is, 'How hard could it be?' LOS ANGELES TIMES If Minnesotans

When will recycling begin?

A cellular-telephone policy is being considered. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU

Debris from recent storms leads to risky conditions

'The Ohio is unsafe at the moment,' one boat salesman said. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Floating and

Illinois-Chicago reliever comes through in clutch

David Haehnel fanned the league's player of the year with the game on the line. By KURT SNYDER

Inductees include Beatles

The groups will be honored at an induction ceremony to be scheduled in the fall. By HAROLD GWIN

MAHONING COUNTY Judge cuts jail sentence short for man in cane case

The South Hartford Avenue man can't have any weapons, including the cane. By BOB JACKSON

Poland offense muted

Northwest shut out the Bulldogs, 3-0. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AKRON --

THE INTERNET New law doesn't seem to be preventing unwanted e-mail

The volume of spam continues to rise with no end in sight. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON

Ex-union organizer denies pulling knife

The brothers charged with assault are proclaiming they acted in self-defense. By PATRICIA MEADE

KAMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 9, MARINERS 5

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8 vie for vacant post in Hermitage

A lot plan for Wal-Mart and other businesses was approved. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF

Skin cancer patient files suit against tanning bed industry

Dermatologists are against indoor tanning. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --

Raid nets cash, drugs

Raid nets cash, drugs CALCUTTA -- Authorities raided a storage unit and seized $69,000 in cash and

Craft to get closest yet to Saturn and moons

Equipment dropped off by Cassini will study Titan, the planet's largest moon. KNIGHT RIDDER

ALLEGHENY COUNTY Man sentenced for shooting at 2 police officers

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to 66 to 132 years in prison for shooting at two

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: On the SidE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. SHIRT OFF HIS BACK? Mahoning

ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS XWarren Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet at 6

Scientists hope to establish blight-resistant chestnut

The American chestnut nearly disappeared after an attack of blight. ASSOCIATED PRESS A century

ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball and softball

BASEBALL Babe Ruth (ages 14-15) Kelley-Robb 4, Wharmby Sports 1 -- Marc Kanetsky pitched seven

AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 17, Royals 7 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Detroit had 27 hits to tie a team record

Ex-Rite Aid CEO gets 8 years in prison for accounting fraud scheme

HARRISBURG (AP) -- Former Rite Aid Corp. chief executive Martin L. Grass was sentenced to eight

Cracker Jack strikes out

Opinion: Hey, Cracker Jack -- goodbye and good riddance! Get outta town! Don't come back until you show a

Slow pit holds back Blaney

Dave Blaney registered his second career pole at the Nextel Open in Concord, N.C. last Friday night,

MERCER COUNTY Sharon resident raises questions about cleaning up neighborhoods

The mayor said some people just refuse to clean up their property. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

Country's oldest parade continues in Ironton

The Ohio town has not missed a year since its first parade in 1868. IRONTON, Ohio (AP) -- The

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Labonte sees Lowe's track as home turf advantage

By KEITH PARSONS ASSOCIATED PRESS CONCORD, N.C. -- Bobby Labonte enjoys coming to Lowe's Motor

Student affairs VP is honored for work

Thirty-five Mahoning Valley women were nominated for this year's award. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

MAHONING COUNTY | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Laquawn Hopkins, 26, Kensington

They're going to see Fe Fe

They're going to see Fe Fe West Branch High School has won a free concert featuring Fe Fe Dobson,

High water forces waterfront areas to limit recreational activity options

Boaters and campers will be restricted, Army Corps says. BERLIN CENTER -- Those planning to use

Church politics

Opinion: Baltimore Sun: Catholic Bishops can say what they want in ministering to their flocks. But when they

AUSTINTOWN CLUB Kelsey Schaefer wins first place at Optimist Oratorical Contest

DUBLIN -- Kelsey Schaefer, representing the Austintown Optimist Club, won first place in the 2004

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