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NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS NBA FINALS (Best-of-7) Dallas vs. Miami Thursday,


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Husband wants to invite friend to wedding

Dear Annie: My family is from the Midwest, and a cousin of mine is getting married in California


Tribe bullpen gets an 'F' after A's rally for 7-6 win

CLEVELAND (AP) -- It's a rite of spring, like the flowers blooming, the grass growing and school


Prime minister ready to release 2,500 detainees

Detainees involved in violence and Saddam's supporters won't be released. WASHINGTON POST


GULF COAST New residents in Katrina's wake

An overwhelming Hispanic community has repopulated New Orleans. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hurricanes


SECOND HARVEST Food bank distributions

For every $1 given, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley can distribute $15 worth of


Hillside to open Multipurpose Activity Center

The activity court is part of the 20,000-square-foot outdoor sports complex. HOWLAND -- Forum


Top notes, quotes & amp; anecdotes

In late March, I was wandering around Reilly Stadium in Salem looking for an off-the-wall story


FRENCH OPEN

FRENCH OPEN Tuesday At Stade Roland Garros Paris Purse: $18.23 million (Grand Slam)


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Hiram College -- All-Skills camp for boys ages 8-14 will be June 26-29. Call (330) 569-


Laura Mruczek to be bride of Scott Schaffer

XPlans for the upcoming wedding of Laura Elizabeth Mruczek and Scott David Schaffer, both of 4479


NCAA DIVISION I BASEBALL

NCAA DIVISION I BASEBALL (Best-of-3) At Doug Kingsmore Stadium Clemson, S.C. Friday, June 9:


MLB ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games

Yankees 2, Red Sox 1 NEW YORK -- Melky Cabrera robbed Manny Ramirez of a tying homer with a


New facility to package recyclables

The new MRF could generate money for the county, a commissioner says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Trainer will get another stab at win

Edgar Prado, who rode Barbaro, will be aboard Deputy Glitters. NEW YORK (AP) -- If nothing else,


CRITERIUM DU DAUPHINE LIBERE

CRITERIUM DU DAUPHINE LIBERE Tuesday At Saint-Galmier, France Second Stage 126 miles from


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: May 31 Criminal damaging: A man came out of


Workers' comp official probe continues

Investigators have spent more than a year looking into investment practices. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The


Study: Biology likely factor in deaths

Doctors have to use conventional treatment for this type of cancer. CHICAGO (AP) -- Younger black


U.S. envoy to Iraq has key role to play

Opinion: BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The American ambassador to Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzad, was rushing to his residence


Study links survival, aggressive treatment

More than 60 percent of patients who go into cardiogenic shock die. SCRIPPS HOWARD More


Hubbard law director praised for his attitude

Some say Gilmartin's strength is most memorable. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


TODAY

TODAY 2:40 p.m. (WBBW-AM 1240) Baseball: Pirates at Rockies. 7 p.m. (ESPN) Baseball. 7 p.m.


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE (Best-of-7) Dallas vs. Miami Thursday: Miami at Dallas, 9 p.m. Sunday: Miami at


Today is Wednesday, June 7, the 158th day of 2006. There are 207 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, June 7, the 158th day of 2006. There are 207 days left in the year. On this date


Marte trying too hard to impress new employers

The result has been a slow start with Indians' AAA affiliate Buffalo. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Vennell-Roberts wedding planned for late August

CANFIELD -- Thomas and Joanne Roberts, 3658 Shields Road, are announcing the engagement of their


"Dog Bites Man" (10:30 p.m., Comedy Central): Is the world clamoring for another spoof of TV news?

"Dog Bites Man" (10:30 p.m., Comedy Central): Is the world clamoring for another spoof of TV news?


Billy Preston, known as 'Fifth Beatle,' dies

Billy Preston, known as 'Fifth Beatle,' dies BILLY PRESTON, the exuberant keyboardist who landed


Mom pleads to endangering

The mother has agreed to testify against the man accused of killing her son. YOUNGSTOWN -- April


Incentives offer nuclear technology

Until now, the U.S. had an embargo on giving Iran 'dual-use' technologies. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) --


Riley has Heat near the throne

Miami never has won a league title, and coach Pat Riley hasn't won one since 1988. MIAMI (AP) --


Judges and city remain at odds over court move

Renovating the annex for court facilities could cost up to $10 million. By DAVID SKOLNICK


D-Day remembered in France, 62 years later

Several ceremonies memorialize the Allied effort. ASNELLES-SUR-MER, France (AP) -- American and


Tracie Kinnick, Christopher Liptak announce troth

XTracie Lynn Kinnick, 60 Henry Drive, Struthers, and Christopher Liptak, 5108 Milligan Road,


STEELHOUNDS

STEELHOUNDS CHL changes YOUNGSTOWN -- The Central Hockey League adjusted its two conference,


"I didn't even want to let her go. The doctors wanted to check her and I didn't want to let go. I

Opinion: "I didn't even want to let her go. The doctors wanted to check her and I didn't want to let go. I


Search to begin to replace judge

Republicans formed a committee to screen a retiring judge's replacement. By TIM YOVICH


MVSD

MVSD Planned improvements The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District has a list of $47 million in


Federer trying to be first to win four straight majors since 1969

He needs to win two more matches at the French Open to reach his goal. PARIS (AP) -- Roger


AGENDA THURSDAY

Agenda Thursday Austintown Township Board of Zoning, appeals public hearing, 7 p.m., 82 Ohltown


Loretta Lynn postpones

Loretta Lynn postpones CUYAHOGA FALLS -- The Loretta Lynn concert scheduled for Saturday has been


Authorities probe fire at golf course

The loss is expected to exceed $100,000. COITSVILLE -- The cause of a fire that gutted a storage


PROBE Investment scandal

Plea: Terrence Gasper, former chief financial officer at the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation,


Big upset: Venus ousted by 17-year-old Vaidisova

She rallied for a 6-7, 6-1, 6-3 win over Venus Williams. PARIS (AP) -- Venus Williams shanked


Draft Dodger picked by K.C.

A year ago, Luke Hochevar turned down the Dodgers after being selected No. 40. NEW YORK (AP) --


Salvation Army says goodbye to officers

Capts. John and Erin Brand will move from the Ashland Corps. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF


4 women make a date to find Mr. Right

Is finding 'the one' a lot of work? Yes, say the experts, so be prepared. By MARISA GUTHRIE NEW


Hurricanes' goaltender praised for crucial save

He stopped the Oilers' try for a tie with 3.8 seconds left RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina


Goalie Roloson's season spoiled

The Oilers' goalie suffered a season-ending injury in Monday's loss to Carolina. RALEIGH, N.C.


Families must bear unfair burden

Opinion: By JEFF SESSIONS WASHINGTON POST This week the Senate is expected to vote on permanent repeal of


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS STANLEY CUP FINALS (Best-of-7) Carolina vs. Edmonton


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Yes I'm Salty (Whitney)2.802.202.20 Dapper Gent


Lincoln picked 4th by Bucs

They've been watching the University of Houston pitcher since high school. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 13, Boston 5 Baltimore 4, Toronto 0 Tampa Bay 4,


$2.7M grant to allow 911 center to locate site of cell phone calls

MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County 911 Emergency Center will be able to identify the location of cell


Cases unresolved in vendor probe

A janitorial supply company sued for payment on supplies provided in 2002. By ED RUNYAN


Juvenile offenders to have camp option

Camp Integrity will cost the county about $120,000 a year. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Final bell tolls for two schools

There were some long faces as children left St. Matthias on Tuesday. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Taking big steps toward a future

Melissa considers herself a normal kid. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORESPONDENT NORTH LIMA --


Readers love recipe for making tomato juice

Dear Readers: We recently printed a recipe for making tomato juice using tomato paste and water. We


FIELD DAY

FIELD DAY The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen Pupils have a day in the sun Holy Family seventh-


Rabies shots for pets

Rabies shots for pets Trumbull County Board of Health will provide dog and cat rabies shots for


GABRHPct.

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A real drive to defeat cancer is under way

WARREN -- Two fleets of specially designed BMWs will make a stop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at


Zoning petition for new park withdrawn

The variance request was withdrawn Friday, but the township solicitor said he did not know why.


The 'Fifth Beatle' dies from kidney failure

The legendary keyboardist died Saturday in Arizona. PHOENIX (AP) -- Billy Preston, the exuberant


WORLD CUP U.S. team is on display

NORDERSTEDT, Germany (AP) -- Kasey Keller walked to the edge of the field and signed autographs as


School district awards pacts for new building

District maintenance department will get used box truck for $35,000. By AMANDA GARRETT


Study to be done on Mosquito Lake lodge

WARREN --The task force exploring the possibility of developing a lodge or other hospitality


THE VINDICATOR/JOEL PHILIPPSEN

The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen GOING FORWARD: Dennis Dunham, South Range High School principal,


ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS WILD CARD National Conference Sunday, May 21 Georgia 72, New York 69


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY XCol. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a


DEATH PENALTY SOUGHT

Death penalty sought INDIANAPOLIS -- A judge assigned death penalty-certified public defenders


Lordstown is rushing toward a doubling of its income tax

Editorial: Facing a 25 percent decrease in revenue, the village of Lordstown is reacting by doubling its income


Peaches create sweet sensations

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Sweet, comforting and distinctly summer. Peaches and cream are an iconic


2 coalition soldiers killed by bombs in eastern area

NATO was involved in talks to coordinate efforts to fight militants. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) --


Colorado snaps skid, tops Pirates

Jason Bay hit his 18th homer for Pittsburgh. DENVER (AP) -- Jeff Francis overcame two home runs to


AWARE members push for repair fee

Creation of such a fund is in the preliminary stages. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Court's whistleblower ruling should alarm all Americans

Opinion: Court's whistleblower ruling should alarm all Americans EDITOR: I read with abject horror in the


Repeal of the tax will benefit a few

Opinion: By STEPHEN S. WAMHOFF CITIZENS FOR TAX JUSTICE Suppose our government somehow found an extra


Public forum at YSU to target prison issues

A new group, Loved Ones of Prisoners, will address death-row issues. YOUNGSTOWN -- The public is


Fruit and cold match for summery treats

Is there any kid left in you? If so, these recipes are sure to tantalize. By ALLISON ASKINS


Developing this discipline pays lifelong dividends

Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: High schools regularly battle a perennial form of in-school absenteeism


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MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Terry L. Goynes, 53, of 1762 Brockton Drive, Youngstown, and


ROYAL TREATMENT

Royal treatment Luke Hochevar held out for a year, gave the draft another try and came out on top.


Just try something

Homemade ice cream is all about experimentation. By JEREMY KOHLER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Plans fuel call for higher rates Average household would pay additional 30 cents a month

The last of three MVSD rate increases goes into effect for member cities July 1. By TIM YOVICH


YOUTH BASEBALL Recent games

TRI-T COLT (15-17) Austintown Home Depot 12, Austintown Denny's 6 -- Eric Archer went 3-for-3 with


NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Thursday, June 8th. NBA Finals Game One


Poll: U.S., Europe view immigration differently

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Immigration anxiety has been fueling a fierce political debate in the United


Outsiders get good look at Germany as it is today

The largest sporting event the country has hosted since the end of the Cold War starts Friday.


Sorenstam works through her 'slump'

She hasn't won in her last seven events, but has five top-10s during that span. HAVRE DE GRACE,


BOXSCORES

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Auditor returns to work despite nerve disorder

The auditor will ease back into her work schedule over the next few weeks. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Livi upends Express, Rondinelli wins 3-2

R & amp;J Trucking defeated Roth Brothers 12-2. STRUTHERS -- Livi Steel scored five times in


Make credit transfers easier, Blackwell says

Blackwell may work on a plan to change the way Ohio colleges are funded. By JEFF ORTEGA


Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Michael and Katherine Kean, Hubbard, boy, June 6.


Body identified

Body identified YOUNGSTOWN -- The man whose body was found rolled up in a carpet off East


Tribe takes UCLA pitcher with 39th overall choice

Left-hander David Huff was Cleveland's first pick . CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR BALLOTING First Base 1. David Ortiz, Red Sox, 631,787 2. Jason


U.S. now focusing its efforts on both borders

The Canadian border has become the target of new security measures. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


Parks worker accused of theft

YOUNGSTOWN -- A seasonal city employee has been arrested on a charge of theft in office, accused of


Youngstown man is charged with assault

YOUNGSTOWN -- A city man is in Mahoning County Jail charged with assault after being accused of


McDonald police, AAA stress Helmet Smart program for kids

The village police chief stresses that a bicycle isn't a toy, it's a vehicle. McDONALD -- The


Emerson pupils learn about altruism

The organization expects to distribute 5 million pounds of food this year. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


Beheading part of plot, cops say

The case caused the U.S. to tighten border security. BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) -- Spectators and


IUE negotiator's death delays Delphi pact talks

Reichard oversaw negotiations at both Delphi and General Motors. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


Eight states hold primaries, provide few answers to public

Clues for the upcoming midterm elections were hard to come by in results. ASSOCIATED PRESS Tom


Americans don't get to see the real Iraq

Opinion: The Pentagon has concluded its investigation into the March 15 deaths of 13 Iraqis in the town of


'Apprentice' winner gets the job -- and the girl

The winner beat out a 22-year-old business analyst. NEW YORK (AP) -- The latest "Apprentice"


Traficanti looks for consolidation

A consultant will do a county employee salary and productivity survey. By PETER H. MILLIKEN