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Roberts' story is just like fairy tale
The rising country star has a full-bodied voice with a wide range of emotions. By ERIC R. DANTON
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Juan Gonzalez Jr., 42, of 517 Fourth St., Struthers, and Tina
Prices fuel optimism for oil and gas drilling
Mahoning County is an active area for oil and gas-well drilling in Ohio. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
A memorial stands at last to our 'greatest generation'
Opinion: The tens of thousands who gathered in Washington this weekend to mark the dedication of a national
Urging new tack in DUI patrols
A governor's task force recommended that checkpoints be changed. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Some law
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Babe Ruth (ages 14-15) Rondinelli Tuxedo 13, Line Drive 6 -- Jesse Moses had three hits
A reminder about Old Glory
Opinion: We received a timely and appreciated note the other day from Dr. George R. Hart of New Wilmington,
Best Bets on TV Tonight
A prime-time version of "Direct Effect" (7 p.m., MTV) launches with host La La, DJ Clue and Al
Nielsen returns to alma mater for graduation
The doctor made famous by her South Pole experience will speak at two events. By JOANNN JONES
Essay honors servicemen
Dear Readers: Today is Memorial Day. Here is a touching essay in honor of all those who died in
GI Bill's 60th year a testament to vision
Opinion: By JOHN BRIEDEN KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, the original GI
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Gold Bandit(S Schillaci)3.803.002.80 Harry The(R Fisher
America unready for next terror act
Opinion: By JOHN HUGHES CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW YORK -- Commissioners investigating the 9/11
Hostage crisis ends; 22 are dead
Only one of the four Al-Quaida militant attackers was captured. KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia (AP) --
Cubs respond to Alou's call with 12-1 thumping of Bucs
The Pirates' bullpen collapsed after a decent outing by rookie Sean Burnett. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Devil Rays 7, Yankees 6 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Aubrey Huff homered twice and
Big bats lead Bucs to victory over Cubs
Rob Mackowiak and Jason Kendall powered a 16-hit attack for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Rob
Magnets, cards help children manage diabetes
A couple created Type1tools so their daughter could learn to adjust her insulin. By DELMA J.
Russian president praises baritone
Russian president praises baritone NOVO-OGARYOVO, Russia -- President Vladimir Putin thanked
New poll shows Bush leading Kerry in Ohio, 47 percent to 41 percent
CLEVELAND (AP) -- President Bush leads Democratic rival John Kerry in the key swing state of Ohio in
Foyts finish frustrating day with two cars hitting walls
By the 57th lap, the family was watching the race on television. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The
Cincinnati considers banning smoking
Advocates say the bans do not hurt businesses. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Vice Mayor Alicia Reece said she
Wild pitch rescues Indians
Cleveland completed a three-game sweep of the Athletics. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians
TOP ALBUMS
TOP ALBUMS 1. "Confessions," Usher. LaFace. (Platinum -- certified sales of 1 million units) 2.
Army couple is home after year of heat, worry
The husband and wife received permission to serve together. SOMERVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- An Army
Employers increase flexibility time
Flexible work schedules are becoming important recruiting tools. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE
'The Biggest Loser' will show contestants taking off pounds
ZAP2IT.COM NBC's new reality series "The Biggest Loser" isn't a quest for people who watch "Monty
Awards will honor efforts to preserve historic sites
Publications and educational programs are also eligible for awards. COLUMBUS -- Nominations are
Henman 'shaves' match point before reaching quarterfinals
No. 3 Guillermo Coria, No. 5 Carlos Moya and Xavier Malisse also won. PARIS (AP) -- Tim Henman
THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE TO POUND MIDWEST STATES
Thunderstorms continue to pound Midwest states WEATHERBY, Mo. -- Thunderstorms continued battering
Let's remember the price many paid for our freedom
Opinion: Let's remember the price many paid for our freedom EDITOR: As we are celebrating this Memorial
Gordon abandons completion of double
Rain delays in Indianapolis forced him to leave before the race ended. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Robby
WEEKEND DRAWINGS
Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-2-9 Pick 4, 3-5-6-2 Buckeye 5, 3-8-12-21-36 Super Lotto
A class act: '44 grads served well
Most of the men from the Woodrow Wilson Class of '44 served in World War II. By LEONARD CRIST
Lightning hope good/bad trend doesn't turn ugly
Tampa Bay trails the series 2-1 heading into tonight's Game 4. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -- Good game,
Selleck strives to capture the character of Army commander
The actor consciously decided not to try to perfect Eisenhower's look. By LYNN ELBER ASSOCIATED
Sorenstam rallies in Corning Classic
David Toms repeated as winner of the St. Jude Classic. ASSOCIATED PRESS CORNING, N.Y. -- Annika
Budget cuts are forcing reduction in services, coroner's office says
The coroner's office is closed Fridays. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
New, improved and ignored
Despite a flurry of new-product activity, consumer awareness is down. WASHINGTON POST Can you
State should reward YSU with community college
Opinion: As an open-access, urban public institution serving the Mahoning and Shenango valleys, Youngstown
No band goes unstretched
Dick Hartzell's place on North Meridian Road is jumping. YOUNGSTOWN -- Dick Hartzell knows
Flower thefts distress grave visitors
Cemetery officials say there's little they can do. COLUMBUS (AP) -- When Pat Tate places fresh
T-Wolves could be T-Bone for Lakers
Minnesota would love to prove everybody wrong by winning tonight. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The
CRASH KILLS ONE, HURTS ONE
Crash kills one, hurts one LAKE MILTON -- One man is dead and another remained hospitalized Sunday
Penguins await NCAA bid
NILES -- The Youngstown State University baseball team made believers out of everybody in the
u.s. marshals SERVICE most wanted
U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED Daniel P. Cook The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent
U.S. troops prepare for hand-over to U.N.
Only a fraction of the planned U.N. force has arrived in the flooded nation. MAPOU, Haiti (AP) --
Man to display his military memorabilia
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) -- It started with a World War I helmet. The Christmas gift from his parents
"It will probably be my last journey, and I want to pay my respects."
Opinion: "It will probably be my last journey, and I want to pay my respects." James Derexson, 81 A
SOAP SCOOP | Daytime TV news
New signings: "As the World Turns" has snapped up Sarah Brown for a newly created role. Brown, a
Field for today's race is strong
No major wrecks and slower qualifying times because of new engines made for an unexciting month.
Flames jell, 3-0, for 2-1 lead
Calgary could take a 3-1 lead, but only if the Lightning plays out of character. CALGARY, Alberta
Library to begin to raise funds
The Almira Foundation has promised a $25,000 matching grant. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
NATION
NATION Surge in gas prices isn't bad for all, analysts say NEW YORK -- The average retail price
A war hero you should know about
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE If news about the American mistreatment of Iraqi
Taliban guerrillas kill 4 Afghan soldiers
Earlier, an explosion killed four American special forces soldiers. KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) --
'Wolves stay alive with Game 5 win
L.A.'s Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant had won their last 12 clinchers. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Kevin
SINGAPORE
Opinion: SINGAPORE Straits Times, Singapore, May 25: Semantics are an essential part of the political game
Rundgren often goes solo on recordings
The singer-songwriter has pioneered the use of technology with his music. SCRIPPS HOWARD In the
Local facility takes lion from S. Ohio
The owner decided to get rid of it after his daughter was injured by another cat. CHILLICOTHE,
Unsolved homicide still active
Authorities have attributed the killing to 'greed' but have offered few details. By NORMAN LEIGH
Prices fuel optimism for drilling
Mahoning County is an active area for oil and gas-well drilling in Ohio. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Today is Monday, May 31, the 152nd day of 2004. There are 214 days left in the year. This is the Memorial Day observance. On this date in 1889, more than 2,000 people perish when a dam break sends
Opinion: Today is Monday, May 31, the 152nd day of 2004. There are 214 days left in the year. This is the
WNBA ROUNDUP | Sunday's games
Liberty 68, Lynx 64 MINNEAPOLIS -- Elena Baranova scored 16 points and Shameka Christon added 11
HORIZON NOTEBOOK | From Eastwood Field
Reliving memory: YSU assistant baseball coach Craig Antush is reliving some memories from his
Libeg, Banks lead YSU's conference-clinching win
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- For the first time in the 50-year history of
Today is Sunday, May 30, the 151st day of 2004. There are 215 days left in the year. On this date in 1854, the territories of Nebraska and Kansas are established.
Opinion: Today is Sunday, May 30, the 151st day of 2004. There are 215 days left in the year. On this date in
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Dispute puts interim government on hold
The coalition and the governing council are said to disagree over a president. COMBINED DISPATCHES
Youngstown's Kelly Pavlik told he'll fight at Struthers Fieldhouse in July
The opponent is still to be determined after talks with Dallas Vargas fell through. YOUNGSTOWN --
Schumacher captures European race
NUERBURGRING, Germany (AP) -- After a one-week departure from form, Formula One returned to its set
British, U.S. troops fired upon in separate fights
Two Americans soldiers were wounded. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Assailants ambushed a convoy of Britons
Soldiers killed in Iraq add to rolls
More than 800 have died in Iraq, and most of those since last Memorial Day. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Tense meeting ends with no vote
There is growing uncertainty over the fate of Sharon's government. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli Prime
Rice wins short race
Rain forced officials to cut the final 50 miles. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Buddy Rice kept one eye on
Is matchmaking a science, making love less of an art?
Rivals say that eHarmony.com's patent is just a marketing gimmick. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) --
Composer, 10, has bright future, teachers say
Max said the first time he heard a song on the piano, he wanted to play it. NORTH CANTON, Ohio
No Colonial, but Corning crown will do
Annika Sorenstam came from behind at the Corning Classic. ASSOCIATED PRESS CORNING, N.Y. -- Add
Williams sisters advance
Serena and Venus could meet in the semifinals. PARIS (AP) -- Serena Williams won her fourth-round
In ruse, bad singers compete for prize
The judges praised the clueless competitors, and the audience cheered. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
YSU's title team
YSU's title team k KEVIN LIBEG pitched the Youngstown State baseball team to the Horizon League
HIGH FIVE Week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS. 2. "American Idol" (Tuesday), Fox. 3.
Smarty looks to end Triple torment
None of his opponents is expected to win Saturday's Belmont Stakes. NEW YORK (AP) -- The Triple
Southeastern Conference lands five regional sites
This will be the 23rd time Florida State has hosted since 1975. ASSOCIATED PRESS Defending
Unsolved 5-year-old homicide case remains active, prosecutor says
Authorities have attributed the killing to 'greed' but have offered few details. By NORMAN LEIGH
These World War II veterans have been married 56 years.
These World War II veterans have been married 56 years. By LEONARD CRIST VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
War vets together five decades
These World War II veterans have been married 56 years. By LEONARD CRIST VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER