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LOCAL

LOCAL SteelHounds name Hoffman as 'voice' YOUNGSTOWN -- George Manias, general manager of the


Judge is selected for open position

The incoming judge has never run for public office. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER


Trial postponed in East Side killing

The defendant's first lawyer was permitted to withdraw as defense counsel. YOUNGSTOWN -- The trial


Tribe streaks to sixth straight

Kevin Millwood finally got his 100th career victory in a 2-1 win over Colorado. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Suicide bombings are of our making

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- We have entered a new phase of the Iraq war since the optimism following the Jan. 30


COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Top seed Tulane ready for big boys

The Green Wave is favored to win its first national title. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Tulane is ready to


Mediate is pain free and in the Open lead

The 42-year-old has overcome chronic back problems. PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) -- Rocco Mediate insisted


Ohio's worst mass murderer denied parole on his second try

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The man who committed the worst mass killing in Ohio history when he gunned down 11


RACING ROUNDUP | News and notes

Promotion: NASCAR and the All-American Soap Box Derby have teamed up to launch the first national


BROOKLYN, MICH. Irvan's life changed at Michigan track

Two devastating crashes at Michigan International Speedway forced him to retire. ASSOCIATED PRESS


CRIME Car dealer accused of writing bad checks

The man sent the checks to 13 other states, police say. ST. MARYS, W.Va. (AP) -- The owner of a


MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL Ohio Red Bulls in opener Saturday

The new team will play its home games at John Knapick Field in Campbell. CAMPBELL -- The Ohio Red


Vinegar is the cure-all for your odor troubles

Dear Heloise: When bringing home groceries one hot summer day, the milk leaked a little bit. The


What kind of world will we leave our children?

Opinion: By VICTOR LANDA HISPANIC LINK NEWS SERVICE When I began writing columns many years ago, my


Promise to protect children to remain

Many bishops want the discipline policy to bar even first-time offending clergy for good. CHICAGO


Big benefits

Big benefits Benefit Cosmetics is not new to giving cash for a good cause. The cause of choice


MOONDA SLAYING Bond stays at $50K for 'person of interest'

The man is accused of selling cocaine the day the doctor was killed. BEAVER, Pa. (AP) -- A judge


U.S. OPEN ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Toms satisfied: David Toms got very little out of his game Thursday. Right now, he would take three


Man charged with theft

Man charged with theft BOARDMAN -- An Akron man was charged with two counts of theft after trying


Warehouse setting alters 'World' view

Interior designer Joel Mozersky transformed an old building into a luxury house for Season 16. By


CATHOLIC CHURCH Promise to protect children to remain

Many bishops want the discipline policy to bar even first-time offending clergy for good. CHICAGO


GOVERNMENT Forest Service ending some recreation fees

The fee cuts were most dramatic for parks in the Pacific Northwest. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Forest


Kristin Rizer John Gocala Jr.

KRISTIN RIZER JOHN GOCALA JR. XYOUNGSTOWN -- St. Matthias Church was the setting May 7 as


No action taken to disband data board

A Boardman company will help update the county's Web site. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County


Irvan's life changed at Michigan track

Two devastating crashes at Michigan International Speedway forced him to retire. ASSOCIATED PRESS


McClanahan aims to stop transfer of four elephants

McClanahan aims to stop transfer of four elephants OKLAHOMA CITY -- Former "Golden Girls" actress


DR. Angeline Lim Dr. Ronald Jou

DR. ANGELINE LIM DR. RONALD JOU XSAN FRANCISCO -- Harbor Village was the setting May 14 for the


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage applications Angel L. Santana, 29, of 124 N. Forest, Youngstown, and


By DICK BRINSTER

By DICK BRINSTER ASSOCIATED PRESS Kasey Kahne is especially popular among female race fans.


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Dramatic Run (Spieth)9.404.803.00 Brents Mercer


Suspect reveals girl was struck by van, buried

The girl vanished in February 1999. DAYTON (AP) -- A man accused of disposing of the body of a 9


Sowell goes too far when he suggests pre-emptive war

Opinion: Sowell goes too far when he suggests pre-emptive war EDITOR: I couldn't believe what I read in


TODAY

TODAY 9 a.m. (ECL) Golf: U.S. Open. 10 a.m. (ESPN) Golf: U.S. Open. Noon (SPD) Auto racing:


Moderate quake hits Southern California

No serious injuries have been reported. YUCAIPA, Calif. (AP) -- A moderate earthquake shook most


MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A county grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Justin J. Jones, 19, Clearmont Avenue,


Internal affairs clears Warren police officers

The probe centered on four arrests made after a break-in March 2. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


GUNMEN BURST INTO SCHOOL; 3-YEAR OLD BOY KILLED

Gunmen burst into school; 3-year old boy killed SIEM REAP, Cambodia -- Masked gunmen burst into an


Local dancer to join kick line

The local dancer did so well, she was offered a trip to New York. By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR


Hot spots for pot: Boston and Boulder

The two cities' large 20-something populations might be to blame, an expert says. WASHINGTON (AP)


Dann: Why did Petro wait to investigate?

The state senator accuses the attorney general of diverting attention from his failures. By DAVID


Katie Brown Kipp Tiger

KATIE BROWN KIPP TIGER XCLIFTON -- The marriage of Katie Joy Brown, daughter of Paul and Judy


Dealing with a husband's crude public comments

Dear Annie: My husband of 56 years has several health problems, and he is under the care of


Officials consider partnership effort

The 'pooling' arrangements for loans could save municipalities money. By VIRGINIA ROSS


IRAQ 5 Marines, sailor killed

U.S. officials said they arrested a major Al-Qaida player in Mosul. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD May 14 Auto theft: A man


Two faces of Gemini

Two faces of Gemini kGEMINI, a kitten with two faces, was born earlier this week in Glide, Ore. It


Man indicted after stopping by police chief's home

WARREN -- A 38-year-old man who showed up unannounced at the Howland police chief's house last month


WIMBLEDON DRAW Roddick faces tougher road

Roger Federer has the easier path to get to the finals. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- To get to the


2005 SCHEDULE \ Mahoning Valley Scrappers

JUNE Tues. 21 -- Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. Wed. 22 -- Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. Thur. 23 -- Jamestown, 7:05


A multiple miracle at Women and Infants Pavilion

Forum Health's Women and Infants Pavilion delivers its first set of triplets. By AMBER HYLAND


LEADERBOARD First round

Olin Browne35-32--67-3 Rocco Mediate34-33--67-3 Retief Goosen34-34--68-2 Lee Westwood35-33--68-2


Witnesses say they saw man beat, shoot woman

YOUNGSTOWN -- Three witnesses watched Sharon May being pistol-whipped but didn't call 911 until the


Lawmakers argue plans to consolidate facilities

A Pentagon proposal would cut more than 1,000 jobs in Cleveland. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers


Wimbledon Draw

WIMBLEDON DRAW At The All England Lawn Tennis & amp; Croquet Club Wimbledon, England June


Player-owner talks will resume today

The two sides haven't met since June 1. ASSOCIATED PRESS Billy Hunter had promised to make one


Question unanswered about slots distributors

Pa. Gaming Control Board members postponed voting on distributor regulations for a second time.


Environmentalists to appeal mining decision

COLUMBUS (AP) -- An environmental group will appeal a decision allowing coal mining underneath one


Pakistan's action against rape victim is revealing

Opinion: Let there be no doubt that had the Bush administration not condemned the government of Pakistan for


Krista Tomak Richard Lane

KRISTA TOMAK RICHARD LANE XLiving in Charleston, S.C., after a honeymoon in the Bahamas are


Contractor to repave street at no cost to city

Another project aims to make a West Main Street intersection less confusing. By DENISE DICK


ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS XWilliam Penn Association Branch 28 of Youngstown will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at


Family denies drug abuse as reason for QB's problem

The suspended Florida State quarterback is in a hospital. THE ORLANDO SENTINEL TALLAHASSEE, Fla.


Neither vulnerable. South deals.

Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x -9 8 u -K 8 6 5 v -K J 5 4 w -4 3 2 WEST EAST


THE MUNCHING MASTER OF MAZES

By MATT SLAGLE ASSOCIATED PRESS For a video game, Pac-Man is getting downright old. The ghost-


NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers opener Tuesday

The defending league champions will play an exhibition game Sunday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


Background checks delay appointments

Commissioners want to speed up the appointment process. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR


'DELETE!' Artists cover ads, create discourse

For two weeks, all of the ads on a popular shopping street in Vienna have been covered by yellow


College World Series

COLLEGE WORLD SERIES AT A GLANCE At Rosenblatt Stadium Omaha, Neb. Double Elimination


PENNSYLVANIA Question unanswered about slots distributors

Pa. Gaming Control Board members postponed voting on distributor regulations for a second time.


Tax credits possible sfor Ohio-made flicks

The incentives are welcomed by a film official in Northeast Ohio. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


Andy Chroback's complete game helps guide Wharmby past Mink

STRUTHERS -- Andy Chrobak (3-1) pitched a complete game as he scattered six hits and struck out six


COIN INVESTMENT Workers' comp bureau won't rebate employer premiums

The bureau doesn't give rebates when the balance is less than $500 million. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The


& lt;B & gt;BADNEK, & lt;/B & gt; Joseph, 83, of Mineral Ridge,

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Anxiety builds for an exit strategy

Four legislators have introduced a resolution calling for withdrawal. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Bond stays at $50K for 'person of interest'

The man is accused of selling cocaine the day the doctor was killed. BEAVER, Pa. (AP) -- A judge


REGION

REGION Injuries in the workplace lowest in Pa. since 2000 HARRISBURG -- The number of workplace


OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-2-0 Pick 4, 6-3-8-3 Rolling Cash 5, 14-22-24-26-28 Day


Top seed Tulane ready for big boys

The Green Wave is favored to win its first national title. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Tulane is ready to


U.S. OPEN GOLF Browne, Mediate share top spot

Tiger Woods shot even par and trails by three strokes. PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) -- Olin Browne


Cities get last shot in Ghana

The will be the final Olympic gathering before the July 6 vote. LONDON (AP) -- The race for the


Body discovered by dog identified as missing man

Sheasby's death was ruled a homicide. MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) -- Jonathan Sheasby's parents say


Extra traffic law enforcement continues in residential areas

The traffic program runs through the summer. BOARDMAN -- The township police department's


BRIDGE

Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x -9 8 u -K 8 6 5 v -K J 5 4 w -4 3 2 WEST EAST


NEXTEL CUP Schedule

Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27 -- Auto Club 500, Fontana, Calif.


MEXICO Farmers make a profit on edible pests

Bugs are a regular part of the diet in many Mexican towns. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Like many people in


THOMAS SOWELL Tariffs didn't work then, won't work now

Opinion: Only a few economic historians are likely to notice that June 17 marks the 75th anniversary of the


Trumbull topples Mahoning 23-6

Warren Harding's Jon Richardson earned MVP honors for Trumbull. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


MTV Warehouse setting alters 'World' view

Interior designer Joel Mozersky transformed an old building into a luxury house for Season 16. By


Former Klansman hospitalized during opening day of testimony

The trial went into recess until he is able to attend. PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) -- An 80-year-old


OLYMPICS Cities get last shot in Ghana

The will be the final Olympic gathering before the July 6 vote. LONDON (AP) -- The race for the


HOW HE SEES IT Energy lobby flexes muscle in Washington

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- In her book describing her lonely struggle


Shortage of nurses inspires school overseas

An international nursing school opened in St. Kitts. BASSETERRE, St. Kitts (AP) -- People like


MURDER TRIAL Former Klansman hospitalized during opening day of testimony

The trial went into recess until he is able to attend. PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (AP) -- An 80-year-old


Browne, Mediate share top spot

Tiger Woods shot even par and trails by three strokes. PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) -- Olin Browne