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"Guantanamo has become the gulag of our time."
Opinion: "Guantanamo has become the gulag of our time." Irene Khan Amnesty International secretary
MARK PATINKIN Muslims nations react selectively to outrages
Opinion: Something notable happened in Iraq a few days ago -- followed by something notable that did not
ON CAMPUS \ Area news and notes
Grove City: Senior Erin Claxton (Redondo Beach, Calif.) qualified for the NCAA Division III Track
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
LITTLE b Wolf 9, Livi 3 R.J. Trucking 6, Yo. Express 1 Line Drive 14, Bandits 0 Astro's 7, Sugar 5
Western Reserve's season ends, 2-0
Bellaire St. John's pitcher Meghan Johnson improved to 22-1. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
HOW HE SEES IT U.S. unprepared for biological, nuclear strikes
Opinion: By RANDALL J. LARSEN WASHINGTON POST No one is in charge of fighting our two biggest threats.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Austintown Township, 9 a.m., special meeting, 82 Ohltown Road, Austintown.
OLD WARNER TRAILS Developer seeks meeting to discuss waterlines
The township administrator says he wants to do whatever is necessary to get water to the new housing
CHRISTINA BECK JASEN PEKALLA
CHRISTINA BECK JASEN PEKALLA XBOARDMAN -- Jasen Pekalla and his bride, the former Christina Beck,
Sister Mary Pat wins Athena Award
Sister Mary Pat wins Athena Award kSISTER MARY PAT, a longtime advocate for the poor and homeless
BASEBALL STANDINGS
BASEBALL STANDINGS CLASS LITTLE B Don Livi division: R.J. Turcking 2-0, Line Drive 1-1, Yo.
Threat to the middle class
Opinion: Kansas City Star: President Bush and Congress need to quickly cut taxes on middle-income people who
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Saturday;
Boy in stable condition after being hit by car
Boy in stable condition after being hit by car YOUNGSTOWN -- Hemilio R. Castro, 3, of Franklin
Cassano throws it down
Sam Cassano secured a Division I regional title in the discus. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS
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Q & amp; A | Os Guinness Taking on the critics of monotheism
Western science comes out of the matrix of monotheism, the author says. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
MERCER COUNTY More funds sought for juvenile watch
The program gets community agencies involved in efforts to reduce delinquent activity. MERCER,
Confidence boosts LaBrae in regional semifinal win
The Vikings did not allow any runs after the second inning. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Memorial Day State, county and federal agencies and other businesses that will
Youngstown lodge names new o fficers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Lodge 858 of the Order Sons of Italy in America held an initiate ceremony
Hitting the road anyway
A record 37.2 million Americans are expected to take to the highway this Memorial Day weekend.
CRIME Police on lookout for female robber
The FBI is looking into the possibility the woman also robbed a bank. YOUNGSTOWN -- There's a
Kruisers club revved up for charity car show, cruise
Today's schedule includes events for both cars and motorcycles. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY 2 businesses plan new sites
Cortland and Bazetta officials say they are excited about new developments and the future. WARREN
TRUMBULL COUNTY Fledgling tourism board makes cleanup a priority
Volunteer effort also will play a role in the tourism office's operation. WARREN -- Some tidying
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Dean from Texas gets university's No. 2 post
More than 60 people applied for the provost's job. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
FILM REVIEW 'Gascar is a gasser
Beyond a simple plot, 'Madagascar' takes 3-D animation to a new level. By ROGER MOORE KNIGHT
APPEAL Contempt sentence sent back for lawyer
The lawyer's troubles began when he failed to appear for a hearing. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Seventh
Dowd's take on men
Dowd's take on men NEW YORK -- Maureen Dowd, who seems to have problems with a lot of people, is
AROUND THE HORN \ Thursday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Tigers 3 NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez hit his major league-leading 17th
CONTEST Posters serve customers recycling reminders
The winning entries are on display at local county restaurants. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County
SANDRA NEAL ADALBERTO SANTIAGO
SANDRA NEAL ADALBERTO SANTIAGO XLAS VEGAS -- Former Youngstown residents Sandra Neal and Adalberto
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Rootstown High School -- will hold a three-day summer fielding camp from June 13-15 for
League of women voters seats Suzanne Barbati as president
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Greater Youngstown League of Women Voters elected new officers at its May 18
POLITICS Petro says he's going to win
The gubernatorial candidate is touting his vision for the state. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners place pact renewals on hold
Commissioners want department and agency heads at meetings to explain their requests. By VIRGINIA
Compromise or sell-out?
Opinion: Compromise or sell-out? EDITOR: Am I alone in believing that the American people have been "sold
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
A county grand jury declined to indict Merril Blotzer on a charge of unlawful transaction in weapons
ABWA Charter Chapter observes 50th, names woman of year
BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association celebrated
TRUDY RUBIN Feith must analyze mistakes to improve
Opinion: If you want to understand why things are going so badly in Iraq, read the profile of Douglas Feith,
Mixing religious doctrine and public policy is bad medicine
Opinion: If President Bush casts the first veto of his presidency over the stem cell bill passed Tuesday by
JUBILEE GARDENS Group cultivates community
The program provides land, plants and technical support to families in urban areas. YOUNGSTOWN --
FUTURE Ads find a niche in reality TV
Now that viewers can fast forward commercials, advertisers need a new spin. By GLENN LOVELL
SCHOOLS Audit reveals Niles has fixed two citations
A financial reporting form omits four key areas, the auditor found. NILES -- The city schools
LISTINGS
LISTINGS Vacation Bible School Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION Pulverized materials not allowed at Lafarge
The Ohio EPA expressed concerns about a health department exemption. By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR
Today is Friday, May 27, the 147th day of 2005. There are 218 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, May 27, the 147th day of 2005. There are 218 days left in the year. On this date in
Gray's two-hitter lifts Bud's/DiCioccio to win
YOUNGSTOWN -- Tim Gray pitched a two-hitter with 12 strikeouts as Bud's/DiCioccio Construction
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Poland, Hubbard and Liberty: POLAND May 21
AMERICAN LEAGUE TWINS 5, INDIANS 4
AMERICAN LEAGUE TWINS 5, INDIANS 4 11 innings MINNESOTACLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi ShStwrt
Davis Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary with music
Music and memories highlight the school's 50th anniversary celebration. By JOSH ECHT
COOK-OFF Ribs, fun, music on the menu
An annual rite of passage, the event heats up Cleveland. CLEVELAND -- The heat. The meat. The
CRIME Two men indicted in E. Side violence
A teenager was hit in the leg when bullets were fired into the house. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning
HELOISE Add potato peels to that 'non-disposable' list
Dear Heloise: In the past, you have given recommendations on items not to put in your garbage
OHIO Court suspends license of Trumbull Co. lawyer
The lawyer is in federal custody awaiting trial. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
HORIZON LEAGUE Parks' RBI wins for Penguins
Despite an unlucky start, a key hit led to an 11th-inning win over the Panthers. INDIANAPOLIS --
AUSTINTOWN Budget starts with clean slate
Financial challenges remain, the clerk cautioned. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
CRIME 3 arraigned in Airgas break-ins
Bond was set at $30,000 for each man in municipal court. YOUNGSTOWN -- After a series of break-ins
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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COURT 2 testify to seeing men shoot at car
The two men face life in prison if convicted. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two women testified Thursday that they
INTERNATIONAL Bush, Abbas pursue 'road map' peace path
Authority efforts have resulted in the lowest violence level in four years, the Palestinian leader
ARENA PROJECT Youngstown's board of control approves changes to contracts
The changes add $166,958 to the arena project's cost. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 11