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AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS The Home Builders/Remodelers Association of Mahoning Valley in cooperation with the


Police say Cleveland woman cut infant son's ear

summary x xxxxxx xxxxxx CLEVELAND (AP) -- A Cleveland woman was charged with felonious assault


Love of animals lures trapper to retirement job

Jerry Bartko would start trapping in Maine and just follow the weather. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Singh wins by two to end slump

He fired a closing 68 to win the Barclays and snap a 21-event losing streak. HARRISON, N.Y. (AP)


CLASS B

CLASS B STANDINGS Cene Division: Astro Falcons 8-3, Wharmby Sports 7-4, Mink Financial 5-6, Dave


LOCAL

LOCAL Midwest meet JACKSON, Mich. -- Fitch senior Adam Kagarise finished eighth in the 400-meter


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Youngstown school board, caucus 5:30 p.m., meeting, 6:30 p.m. Irene L.Ward


GABRHPct.

GABRHPct. Mauer Min562103481.386 ISuzuki Sea6427551101.367 Rios Tor582254076.338 Hillenbrand


Tehran ponders incentive deal

The country is considering an offer of aid for disbanding its nuclear program. TEHRAN, Iran (AP)


Bautista's grand slam rallies Bucs past Giants

The Pirates won their third straight road game for the first time this season. SAN FRANCISCO (AP)


"The Amazing Story of Superman" (8 p.m., A & amp;E): It seems he's truly super. Overexposure

"The Amazing Story of Superman" (8 p.m., A & amp;E): It seems he's truly super. Overexposure


Cobalt grabs high marks in quality, productivity, buzz

Editorial: During one week in June, there was good news on three different fronts about the Lordstown-built


SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Texas 7, Boston 4, 1st game Oakland 5, N.Y. Yankees 2


NCAA DIVISION I BASEBALL

NCAA DIVISION I BASEBALL Super Regionals All Times EDT (Best-of-3) At Doug Kingsmore Stadium


Elders must stand up against jihadists

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The Canadians -- five of them teen-agers -- accused of plotting the most horrific


WELCOME BACK

Welcome back Burned out, injured and all but forgotten for two years, Se Ri Pak returned to the


Nadal rallies to outlast No. 1 Federer, snaps bid for fourth straight Slam title

Rafael Nadal stretched his winning streak on red clay to 60 matches. PARIS (AP) -- Unflappable and


Analysis: Adding armor to humvees causes rolls

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- Thousands of pounds of additional armor added to military humvees, intended to


Popadak continues binge of strikeouts

He struck out 11 as Wharmby beat R & amp;J Trucking for the second time. STRUTHERS -- After


Good weather leads to good times at Mosquito lake

Lorraine Wells of Youngstown, in photo above, checks her lure during a recent fishing outing at


Look out! It's the ladybug, cute police car at UC

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Police at the University of Cincinnati say it's hard to be an imposing force when


BRITNEY DEFENDS SELF

Britney defends self NEW YORK -- Britney Spears says her marriage to Kevin Federline is "awesome,"


Bullpen almost blows it, but Tribe hangs on, 10-8

Cleveland tied a season-high with four home runs. CHICAGO (AP) -- Victor Martinez and Ronnie


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Cynthia and Andrew DelSignore of


A new wave of shellshocked vets

Some Iraq war veterans are returning home and having trouble coping. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW


NATION

NATION Gas prices have remained steady, U.S. survey says CAMARILLO, Calif. -- U.S. gasoline


Funeral costs lead to unclaimed bodies

The 'disturbing trend' illustrates weak family ties, an official said. AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- Thomas


Gift giving tips for the baby shower and wedding seasons

Dear Heloise: I have a new baby and received lots of presents for her. Unfortunately, many were


FOUR PEOPLE ARRESTED IN ATTACK ON SINGER

Four people arrested in attack on singer NEW YORK -- A singer suffered a broken jaw and other


American chances rest on today

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) -- They're surrounded by the tightest security, quizzed about lukewarm


NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog No Game Scheduled NHL Playoffs FavoriteGoalsUnderdog


Seniors face risk when gambling

The thrill lures them in, but then it can become an overwhelming urge. PROVIDENCE JOURNAL


The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen

The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen SUNNY IN SPRINGTIME: Lorraine Wells of Youngstown tries her hand at


"We can expect the terrorists and insurgents to carry on without him."

Opinion: "We can expect the terrorists and insurgents to carry on without him." President Bush On the


Se Ri Pak defeats Webb in playoff on nifty shot

She returned to the spotlight by winning the LPGA Championship. HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (AP) -- Burned


TODAY

TODAY 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2) World Cup Soccer: Australia vs. Japan. 11:55 a.m. (ESPN2) World Cup


2006 WORLD CUP

2006 WORLD CUP FIRST ROUND Saturday At Frankfurt, Germany England 1, Paraguay 0 At


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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


Austintown directory

Austintown directory AUSTINTOWN -- The Austintown 20/20 Committee has released a new community


Detainees' suicides raise Saudis' anger

Some raise questions about whether the deaths were torture-related. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) --


Stack, not Shaq, attack: Mavs dominant in Big D

DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Mavericks were bracing for a Shaq attack. Instead, they broke open Game 2


Oilers have chance to tie series

Edmonton cut its series deficit to 2-1 on a goal disputed by Carolina. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) --


Congress cuts cancer spending, not pork

Opinion: By NEWT GINGRICH and ROBERT EGGE BALTIMORE SUN Is saving someone you know from cancer worth $16


City charters company to resurface roads

The project begins June 28 and is slated for completion by Sept. 8. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL


U.S. IDs prison detainee suicides

After a weekend with three suicides, the prison is more somber than ever, an attorney said. SAN


NASCAR-NEXTEL POCONO 500

NASCAR-NEXTEL POCONO 500 Sunday At Pocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. Lap length: 2.5 miles


ROUNDUP | Sunday's games

Mexico 3, Iran 1 NUREMBERG, Germany -- Mexico's raucous crowd left the stadium singing and


Iraq's unity government is ready to serve

Opinion: By NOURI al-MALIKI WASHINGTON POST BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The completion of the national unity


Taking a walk can help to fight arthritis pains

By ZACH STIPE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- For those suffering from arthritis and joint


Today is Monday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2006. There are 202 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Monday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2006. There are 202 days left in the year. On this date


Dailey golf event big success

Last week's Bill Dailey Memorial Golf Outing may have been one of the most well-received events


Automaker to go rural for its new U.S. assembly plant

Two towns in Ohio and one in Indiana are the frontrunners for the bid. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Three


Panel stresses need for renewal

A sales tax that expires next year brings in $14 million to the general fund. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Stirring the melting pot

Opinion: Washington Post: The Supreme Court agreed last week to hear a pair of cases that almost guarantee a


Adventure game catches on all over

Organizers stash treasure for the hunters to try to find using GPS units. WAVERLY, Ohio (AP) --


Alberto is first storm of the year

Experts call it 'poorly organized' and say it should not be a threat. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Most of


Roads project

Roads project A portion of a well-traveled road in Austintown is closing while another reopens as


GM and Suzuki to dissolve their partnership in Japan

TOKYO (AP) -- Suzuki Motor Corp. will dissolve its sales tie-up in Japan with General Motors Corp.


National Basketball Association

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


PGA TOUR BARCLAYS CLASSIC

PGA TOUR BARCLAYS CLASSIC Sunday At Westchester Country Club Harrison, N.Y. Purse: $5.75


No game: Rookie gets win

He overcame an early blown tire for his first victory. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- Rookie Denny Hamlin


Landfill owner: 'Don't trash our work'

The company plans a $146 million expansion of the facility. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The owners of


Litter bugs don't think

Opinion: Litter bugs don't think EDITOR: I am a 15-year old freshman at Jackson-Milton High School. For


COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Misty Oyster, 22284 Georgetown Road, Homeworth, v. Brian


More than 200 released from U.S.-run prisons

The governments of both countries are calling for more to be released. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S.


MLB ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE A's 6, Yankees 5 NEW YORK -- Dan Johnson's second homer snapped an eighth-inning


Cease-fire ends with Israeli strike

An airstrike killed two Hamas militants, and the two governments stay at odds. GAZA CITY, Gaza


FRENCH OPEN

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


Upset by wife's modest moves

Dear Annie: My wife and I are both 67 and have been married for 44 years. When we were younger, she


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Jeff Allen. When: Thursday through Sunday (times vary). Where: Hilarities 4th


YSU tries to stay within budget

The university has trimmed $500,000 from this summer's instructional budget. By HAROLD GWIN


Dog fight lands women of Niles in TV courtroom

BY AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- A 31/2-year-old missing black Labrador


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Unbelievable R (Spieth)9.004.602.80 Darby's Price (Deveaux


It's time for players to talk

Twice in the past week, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen criticized Jason Grimsley for reportedly


MIDWEST MEET OF CHAMPIONS

MIDWEST MEET OF CHAMPIONS (Jackson, Mich.) BOYS OHIO 164.5, MICHIGAN 161, INDIANA 149.5 100


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston3625.590--z-5-5L-118-1018-152-1


'History Boys' picks up 6 awards

'Jersey Boys,' which won best musical, also won three other Tonys. NEW YORK (AP) -- "Jersey Boys,"


The Vindictor/Joel Philippsen

The Vindictor/Joel Philippsen WORK HE LOVES: Jerry Bartko of Wildlife Management Services talks


U.S. to push advantage in Iraq

The military also hopes to be able to start withdrawing troops soon. COMBINED DISPATCHES


Louisiana parish honors group from Austintown for assistance

The group wants to build two more homes in July. AUSTINTOWN -- A group that offers humanitarian


Doctors finally learning how to deliver bad news

Downloadable videos help doctors deal with the difficult situations. By DAWN FALLIK KNIGHT


DENMARK

Opinion: DENMARK Kristeligt Dagblad, Copenhagen, June 6: Considering that U.S. President George W. Bush


YOUNGSTOWN | Street resurfacing

The city is spending $1.27 million to resurface 52 streets this summer. The streets are: Front


CLEVELAND Christian comic returns to the area

Jeff Allen brought his life full circle, and his act came along for the ride. By JOHN BENSON


Area Diamonds Youth Baseball

Tri-T Colt (ages 15-17) Poland Farmers National Bank 18, Austinown Papa Murphy's 3 -- Casey


Specter threatens to subpoena phone execs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says he's prepared to force telephone