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Stories published May 6, 2005

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Back in the U.S.S.R.

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: When President Bush travels to Russia for Sunday's ceremonies marking the 60th


Online indie-music critic has impact

By GREG KOT CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO -- Three Chicago music fanatics are holed up in a dimly lit,


POTASSIUM CYANIDE FBI removes chemical from shed

CORTLAND -- City police contacted the FBI to investigate and remove a quantity of potassium cyanide


Fiscal challenges remain in Columbiana County

Opinion: By their vote Tuesday, residents of Columbiana County saved the county from inevitable financial


PREP SOFTBALL Spartans gain 2-0 win over Mooney

Ashley DiDomenico pitched a one-hitter and struck out 10 batters. BOARDMAN -- Quite often the


Washington and the Kremlin have disagreed over democracy in recent weeks.

Washington and the Kremlin have disagreed over democracy in recent weeks. SCRIPPS HOWARD


SOFTBALL Poland scores in 10th to remain alive in MAC

Champion and Lakeview were big winners in Trumbull Athletic Conference games. POLAND -- Allie


Free comic books

Free comic books Comic books are an original American art form, created in the early days of the


Celtics edged by Pacers to push series to Game 7

The game went into overtime after Paul Pierce received a technical. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The


Agency turns focus to needs of community

United Way funding will focus on priority needs, not specific agencies. WARREN -- United Way of


DIVISION I SOFTBALL Purnell's shutout powers Fitch to 11-0 win in Warren

She pitched a four-hitter, struck out 10 and added three hits. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS


WORKERS' COMP City denies union's drug-testing grievance

The union has the option of taking the matter to arbitration. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


HELOISE Turn off water valves before going on vacation

Dear Heloise: Before going on vacation, shut the main water supply off and shut off valves to the


YSU

YSU Penguins split softball twinbill CANFIELD -- The Youngstown State softball team (19-32)


HOW SHE SEES IT Public housing tenants in jeopardy

Opinion: By JULIANNE MALVEAUX KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE The Bush administration's proposal to slash the 2006


YSU BANQUET Phillips, Leveto earn top awards

They were named the Vindicator's YSU Male and Female Athletes of the Year. YOUNGSTOWN -- Baseball


IBL BASKETBALL \ Tonight's game

DAYTON JETS (4-0) vs. M.V. WILDCATS (6-1) When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Struthers Fieldhouse Tickets:


OPEN ENROLLMENT Official: Time's running out for policy

One board member says the panel is backing off because of the public backlash. By DENISE DICK


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury declined to indict Kevin Mettin, 36,


AREA'S TOP TRACK MARKS

BOYS 4x800 relay -- Salem, 8:11.5; Boardman, 8:18.9; Lordstown, 8:20; Fitch, 8:20.2; Ursuline,


CRESTVIEW Error and hits secure victory

South Range failed to turn a double steal into a score. COLUMBIANA -- Andy Walton hit an early


WCI STEEL After rejection of plans, sides request a review

The Warren steelmaker and its parent company say the judge made errors. WARREN -- Parties on both


INMATE ABUSE CASE Former jail guards receive prison time

Members of the clergy sent letters of support for the fallen lawmen. By PATRICIA MEADE


THURSDAY'S RESULTS

THURSDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION III Lisbon 5, United 0


TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Boardman officials assemble, discuss strategies for the future

The township might ask for a levy next year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN


PREP BASEBALL Canfield clinches MAC tie, rolls 13-7

The Cardinals are unbeaten (9-0) in the conference; Salem clipped Niles. HOWLAND -- The Canfield


Warren Harding wins county title

Levi Leigh and Darren Lee were named boys MVP. CORTLAND -- Warren Harding scored 961/2 points to


Law enforcement agencies work together to arrest sex offender

The fugitive had been in the area for about three weeks. BOARDMAN -- Several area law enforcement


Man shot several times

Man shot several times YOUNGSTOWN -- A 25-year-old Youngstown man was in critical condition


St. Michael Altar Guild seats new slate

CANFIELD -- Diana Vaccaro was installed as president of St. Michael Altar Guild for the year 2005-


LE CERCLE FRAN & ccedil;AIS 20th anniversary celebrated at dinner

YOUNGSTOWN -- Le Cercle Fran & ccedil;ais de Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania


Dam among planned upgrades

The company helped bring water to parts of Canfield and Boardman townships. By DENISE DICK


OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-7-9 Pick 4, 5-8-8-7 Rolling Cash 5: 8-9-13-31-38 Day


GARBAGE To prove it's not a leftover, band releases 4th album

The rock band is preparing for a hectic year of touring, with one stop in Cleveland. Widely


The following awards were presented Thursday during United Way of Trumbull County's 82nd annual

The following awards were presented Thursday during United Way of Trumbull County's 82nd annual


By DENISE DICK

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- T.J. Bellas, a junior from Boardman High


COMEDY CENTRAL New shows scheduled featuring cable regulars

If you watch the channel, you know the faces. Now, you can know their shows. By TERRY MORROW


CROSSFADE Post-grunge band looking for (a lot of) new ears

The group will be making appearences this month in Struthers and Cleveland. For Crossfade


HOMELAND SECURITY Bill would increase ID restrictions

Driver's license applicants would have to present photo identification. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


'HOUSE OF WAX' Who wants to end up dead?

Life lessons can be difficult to learn when you're a dead teenager. By ROGER MOORE KNIGHT RIDDER


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& lt;B & gt;BAKER, & lt;/B & gt; Ann F., 96, of Youngstown, formerly of Warren;


INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE Wildcats back at home tonight

One-loss Mahoning Valley plays Dayton. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF The Mahoning


DIVISION III SECTIONAL McQueen's 1-hitter advances Campbell

Red Devils' ace strikesout career-high 15 batters in 12-4 win over Badger CAMPBELL -- Lonnie


DIVISION III BASEBALL Cosma pitches Lisbon to victory

He scattered seven hits, striking out 11 in the 5-0 win. LISBON -- Before what was the Lisbon High


LAW DAY LUNCHEON Professor to students: Stay active in society

More than 20 high school students attended the lunch with their mentors. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


LEBANESE EXILE Aoun asks local lawyer to accompany him home

Edward Saadi once helped the ex-prime minister prepare to testify before Congress. WASHINGTON -- A


DRAWING, ESSAY WINNERS

DRAWING, ESSAY WINNERS Here's a list of the first winners of the annual Law Day Drawing and Essay


COURTENEY COX Playing against her type

'November' finally gives former 'Friend' a chance to carry a movie. By BRUCE NEWMAN KNIGHT


TRACK AND FIELD Optimist to shine with stars

Brothers are scheduled to compete in the 100 and 200. AUSTINTOWN -- It will be a who's who list of


Comic Book Day around the world

Comic Book Day around the world kON SATURDAY, shops around the world will be giving away comic


TRENT REZNOR Singer finds greater peace with himself

The new CD is Reznor's first since he began an examination of his life that shook him to his bones.


TRUDY RUBIN Blame game at Abu Ghraib

Opinion: Webster's dictionary defines the word accountable as being "responsible" for one's acts. It is


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY McKelvey appoints temporary director

Jay Williams stepped down to focus on running for mayor as an Independent. By DAVID SKOLNICK


COLUMBIANA Annual meeting held by foundation

COLUMBIANA -- The Columbiana Community Foundation held its annual membership meeting April 26 at the


LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Board sees no reason to create new post in treasurer's office

Work is piling up in the treasurer's office. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XLicensed Practical Nurse Association, Division 3 of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties,


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--Sandras Sweetie 8.005.003.40 Impertinent Music


Fox delves into claims by ex-'Idol' contestant

Fox delves into claims by ex-'Idol' contestant "American Idol" producers said Thursday they were