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NBA Playoffs

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HOW HE SEES IT At Duke, an assumption of guilt

Opinion: By SIDNEY ZION NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Comes now the president of Duke University, Richard Brodhead,


IF YOU GO

WHO: Matisyahu, aka Matthew Miller. WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday. WHERE: Cleveland Agora Theater and


Singer brings distinctive sound to reggae

The Jewish performer is becoming one of the most popular names in music. INDIO, Calif. (AP) -- At


Boardman duo named all-state

Boardman duo named all-state Boardman duo named all-state BOARDMAN -- Kevin Sikora and


Family seeks walkers for teen

Brittney Hall is upset that she can't walk in the Relay for Life because of her cancer. By TIM


Rice, Miami, Georgia advance

Those three completed the eight-team field for the College World Series. ASSOCIATED PRESS


HOW HE SEES IT Reality will beat Bush on border issue

Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY George W. Bush continues to campaign for his idea of a


AREA ROADS After bids, Austintown rethinks paving projects

Trustees OK'd allowing the new middle school to use a Raccoon Road park. By JEANNE STARMACK


Bad day for U.S.

Bad day for U.S. U.S. SOCCER FANS react at the end of a match between the United States and the


State releases $364,466 to KSU for heating, cooling upgrades, roof

SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR COLUMBUS -- The state is releasing more than $350,000 to Kent State


NBA FINALS Heat is at home but sitting on hot seat

Only the 1969 Celtics and 1977 Trail Blazers have recovered from an 0-2 hole. MIAMI (AP) --


SALEM Finance committee

City council's finance committee also met Monday and handled these matters: Agreed to recommend


Associated Press

Associated Press UNION CONVENTION: Steven Haas, left, and Dennis Graf listen with other delegates


Status to be downgraded to 'fiscal watch'

The education department found the district's recovery plan unacceptable. By HAROLD GWIN


NSA has license to spy

Opinion: Washington Post: Since news first broke of the National Security Agency's warrantless domestic


NOTEBOOK Hurricanes vs. Oilers

Laraque trades pads for skates: If Georges Laraque's youth football coach had his way, the Oilers'


Picking right gown is trying experience

Women find out what it will feel like to star in their own wedding. SCRIPPS HOWARD MINNEAPOLIS


Traffic stop gets 2 arrested for drugs

The man requested state police ask him more questions. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA


Struthers plans drive to recycle appliances

STRUTHERS -- The city will have an appliance recycling drive June 24. Struthers residents may drop


HOW HE SEES IT Terror attack still haunts New York

Opinion: By ROBERT STEINBACK KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE NEW YORK --You'll forgive New Yorkers, won't you, for


City to sell water to Leetonia

The city also wants to sell water directly to the Elkton federal prison. By D.A. WILKINSON


TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY

TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY SATURDAY'S RESULTS Super sprints -- 1. Andy McKisson, 2. Todd Bauer, 3. Andy


Copper theft costs man his life

Officials said it's not uncommon for thieves to hit closed industrial facilities. By SARAH WEBER


Monday's low of 42 degrees ties a record

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning Valley tied a record low for June 12 on Monday, the National Weather


Violent crime rises in U.S.

Some experts complain about complacency. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- FBI statistics confirmed Monday what


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jak E. Harris, 35, Dickinson, Texas, and Kelly M. Heydle, 25,


"He is normally a gentle, quiet, shy person. ... He sat there in a subdued state that was almost

Opinion: "He is normally a gentle, quiet, shy person. ... He sat there in a subdued state that was almost


Electronics to be accepted until Wednesday

The Green Team received a $22,000 ODNR grant for electronics recycling. By NANCY TULLIS


Dave Beda, left, of Austintown, and Denny Billec of Campbell, employees for Becdir Construction Co.,

Dave Beda, left, of Austintown, and Denny Billec of Campbell, employees for Becdir Construction Co.,


SUPREME COURT HELPS DEATH ROW CHALLENGERS

Supreme Court helps death row challengers WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court made it easier Monday


Tour de Suisse Results

TOUR DE SUISSE RESULTS Monday At Arlesheim, Switzerland Third Stage 118 miles from


DeCapito pleads guilty to felony

DeCapito ran unsuccessfully against Commissioner Dan Polivka in 2004. WARREN -- A failed candidate


Paterno wants more patience

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. (AP) -- Joe Paterno says he isn't much into awards. But he's hoping his latest


AMERICAN LEAGUE TIGERS 4, DEVIL RAYS 3

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LOCAL

LOCAL Boardman duo named all-state BOARDMAN -- Kevin Sikora and Joe Iacobocci of Boardman High


Study: Coffee may counteract alcohol effects on liver

CHICAGO (AP) -- Coffee may counteract alcohol's poisonous effects on the liver and help prevent


BRACEVILLE From hospital bed, stunned victim describes robbery and shooting

The victim says she could only think about the world's crazy people when shot. By TIM YOVICH


State OKs loan, grant for Leedsworld equipment

COLUMBUS -- State Rep. Randy Law of Warren, R-64th, announced the approval of more than $2.2


Dumped owes manicurist a big apology

Dear Annie: For several months, my manicurist and I discussed her buying my husband's old car when


STANLEY CUP FINALS

STANLEY CUP FINALS (Best-of-7) Carolina vs. Edmonton Monday, June 5: Carolina 5, Edmonton 4


Suspect in slaying pleads guilty

YOUNGSTOWN -- A city man charged in a 2003 homicide pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and will be


STANLEY CUP FINALS Carolina vs. Edmonton

June 5: Carolina 5, Edmonton 4 June 7: Carolina 5, Edmonton 0 June 10: Edmonton 2, Carolina 1


Nadal taking edge off rivalry against Federer

The Spaniard is 6-1 overall, but the two have met in only one Grand Slam final. By HOWARD FENDRICH


MATT DAMON AND WIFE WELCOME BABY GIRL

Matt Damon and wife welcome baby girl LOS ANGELES -- Matt Damon and his wife, Luciana Bozan, are


ALL-OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAMS

ALL-OHIO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAMS COLUMBUS --The 2006 All-Ohio High School Baseball Teams as


STANLEY CUP FINALS Carolina only one win away

The Hurricanes beat the Oilers 2-1 to take a 3-1 edge in the series. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) --


In courtroom, 2 sides debate spying's legality

The question: How much power should the president have? DETROIT FREE PRESS DETROIT -- In


ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball

Babe Ruth (14-15s) Astro Falcons 5, Sluggers 2 -- Raul Pizzaro tossed a five-hitter for Astro


REUNIONS

XThe 85th Beight reunion will be held from 5 to 10 a.m. June 25 at the Hoffmaster Pavilion in


COLLEGE WORLD SERIES SET

College World Series set Miami (Fla.), Georgia and Rice completed the eight-team field for the


Vote on teachers pact

Vote on teachers pact SALEM -- City teachers will vote June 21 on a proposed new three-year


Carolina only one win away

The Hurricanes beat the Oilers 2-1 to take a 3-1 edge in the series. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) --


Tiger returns to big crowds

He hasn't played since the Masters, but the fans were still waiting. MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) -- The


SCRIPPS HOWARD

Scripps Howard PERSONAL ATTENTION: Making it a little easier for Lisa Normile to select a fitting


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min562103481.386 ISuzuki Sea6527951102.366 Rios


Credit reports may be trickier than you think

Dear Heloise: There are two things I want to make you aware of pertaining to your credit report. It


Companies open temporary stores to test customer reaction

Spaces set up as friendly refuge to visit and shut out the world. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Council gives 2nd reading to plan for dam estimates

The city will ask a congressman to secure federal funding . By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


U.S. OPEN GOLF Tiger returns to big crowds

He hasn't played since the Masters, but the fans were still waiting. MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) -- The


Youngstown school board has to assess priorities

Opinion: Youngstown school board has to assess priorities EDITOR: While I am not accustomed to defending


Today is Tuesday, June 13, the 164th day of 2006. There are 201 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, June 13, the 164th day of 2006. There are 201 days left in the year. On this date


NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week's releases

"The Pink Panther": Steve Martin once wisecracked that comedy is not pretty. Neither was his take on


Monday's World Cup summary

MONDAY'S WORLD CUP SUMMARY Czech Republic 3, United States 0 United States00--0 Czech


Bush talks war at Camp David

The president takes a rare look to outside advisers. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS THURMONT, Md. --


The Stella Artois Championships

THE STELLA ARTOIS CHAMPIONSHIPS At London Singles First Round Tim Henman, Britain, def.


Woman charged with falsification is court no-show for second time

AUSTINTOWN -- A woman who is charged with falsely accusing a township police officer of raping her


The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen

The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen NEW EQUIPMENT: Dr. Patrick Durrell, left, director of Youngstown


NBA FINALS

NBA FINALS (Best-of-7) Dallas vs. Miami Thursday, June 8: Dallas 90, Miami 80 Sunday, June


AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA June 13 1935 -- Jim Braddock scores a 15-round


Astro's Susany leads way in 8-7 win over Trucking

Five walks and five errors helped Rondinelli Tuxedo to a 10-0 win over Express. STRUTHERS -- Corey


NBA FINALS Dallas vs. Miami

June 8: Dallas 90, Miami 80 Sunday: Dallas 99, Miami 85, Dallas leads series 2-0. Today: Dallas at


Changes at BWC designed to restore public confidence

Editorial: One can't help but feel sorry for William E. Mabe, the administrator and chief executive officer of


Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,


Star gazing Ward Beecher Planetarium upgrades with new star projector

NEW STAR PROJECTOR THAT will improve the educational and entertainment capabilities of the Ward


YOUNGSTOWN AA

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Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Lavonna Perry and Matthew Cochrane, Youngstown,


MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday's games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 4, Devil Rays 3, 13 innings DETROIT -- Curtis Granderson's RBI single


Forum Health says it pays more in labor costs than other hospitals

YOUNGSTOWN -- Forum Health officials say the ratio of the company's labor costs to revenues are


Mears changes mind, wants out

Even though he's never won a race he's suddenly a hot commodity. By JENNA FRYER ASSOCIATED PRESS


Roethlisberger comes through 7-hour surgery

One newspaper reported the motorcycle came from a dealership in Salem. COMBINED DISPATCHES


HOW HE SEES IT Judicial junkets bear fruit

Opinion: By ERIC SCHAEFFER WASHINGTON POST Just how far will corporate lobbyists go to tilt governmental


NASCAR Mears changes mind, wants out

Even though he's never won a race he's suddenly a hot commodity. By JENNA FRYER ASSOCIATED PRESS


Grimsley suspended 50 games

The former Diamondbacks pitcher isn't expected to play again. NEW YORK (AP) -- Embattled pitcher


& lt;B & gt;ANDREATTA, & lt;/B & gt; Norine A., 75, of Orange Park,

& lt;B & gt;ANDREATTA, & lt;/B & gt; Norine A., 75, of Orange Park, Fla., formerly


20,000 ordered out as Alberto gains force

The earliest hurricane on record is Alma. CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) -- More than 20,000 people along


Boardman leaders OK resurfacing

Both bids submitted were higher than the township anticipated. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF


NBA NOTEBOOK Heat vs. Mavericks

Haslem should play: Miami's starting power forward, Udonis Haslem, has a strained and bruised left


POLAND Township rejects grant for sidewalk project

A $100,000 set-aside came from a contract with BFI. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


"Tuesday Night Book Club" (10 p.m., CBS): A real-life version of "Desperate Housewives"? CBS

"Tuesday Night Book Club" (10 p.m., CBS): A real-life version of "Desperate Housewives"? CBS


Special line of sleepwear uses technology to help women beat the heat

A new material cools hot flashes that rob women of a good night's sleep. SCRIPPS HOWARD What can


U.S. flops in opener, 3-0

The Czech Republic blanked the Americans and held them to one shot. GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP)


Heat is at home but sitting on hot seat

Only the 1969 Celtics and 1977 Trail Blazers have recovered from an 0-2 hole. MIAMI (AP) --


North-South vulnerable. South deals.

North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH K 7 A 7 6 Q 10 6 2 Q 8 6 3 WEST EAST Q


WORLD CUP ROUNDUP \ Monday's other games

Australia 3, Japan 1 KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Australia found a perfect time to score its first


A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND June 7 Theft: A man


BRIDAL DRESSES Numbers add up

Every bride is special and so is her gown, but here are the ways the numbers generally fall: The


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Optioned RHP David Pauley to Pawtucket of the IL.


Marshals arrest Tenn. man wanted on variety of charges

The man, 53, is wanted in a shooting, among other crimes. YOUNGSTOWN -- A U.S. Marshals task force


NORTHFIELD PARK

NORTHFIELD PARK MONDAY'S RESULTS 1st--Western Pine72.8021.608.60 Scoot Bam Bam


IRAQ Recent developments

The latest developments in Iraq: A medic spent about 20 minutes trying to save Abu Musab al-


Murder suspect repeats request to have cell phone records withheld

The judge denied the same request last week. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU


Buying scandal leads to jail term

The judge said Donofrio should 'look in the mirror' to find the source of his probems. By ED


GOVERNOR'S RACE Youngstown proposed as home of first debate

Three of the five would be held in Columbus, the other in Cincinnati. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


Mayor's vote allows jake brake in village

The device is an added safety feature on trucks. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Board introduces wellness policy

An indoor walking program will be available to staff members. By ERIC GROSSO VINDICATOR


CRIME Vandalism earns man three more years in prison

YOUNGSTOWN -- One of the men who helped Martin L. Koliser Jr. in the first hours after Koliser