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Police sergeant traces Felasco's money trail

Police say they were initially investigating the deputy treasurer. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

Carolina's deflection beats Devils, 3-2

The Hurricanes hold a 3-0 lead over New Jersey. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Another deflection

Major League Soccer

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NORTHFIELD ENTRIES

NORTHFIELD ENTRIES FRIDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--TROT, FMNW200PS, $2,000, 1 MI Aunt Frances,C Umholtz;

New inspector hired

New inspector hired NORTH LIMA -- The Beaver Township trustees have accepted the resignation of

ATP Campionati Internazionali d'Italia

ATP Campionati Internazionali d'Italia At Rome Purse: $2.45 million (Masters) Surface: Clay-

North-South vulnerable. South deals.

North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH K Q 9 6 K 8 4 3 J 5 K 7 4 WEST EAST 8

Fuel supply shortage adds to West Bank crisis

Fuel supply shortage adds to West Bank crisis NABLUS, West Bank -- Palestinian gas stations

Committee plans to raise funds for pupils' trips

The committee's first event, a breakfast and a play, is set for May 20. By HAROLD GWIN

Officials to vote on Tablack appointment

The county also is advertising for a human resources director. YOUNGSTOWN -- The long-speculated

Officers riding on ATVs make arrest

MINERAL RIDGE -- Weatherfield Township Police Chief Joseph Consiglio said that two days of police

Butler Co. brush fire threatens bridge

CHICORA, Pa. (AP) -- A brush fire spread to a railroad trestle in Butler County, threatening a

Vinegar leaves lasting impression

Dear Heloise: OK ... Now I believe! I've read for years your hints about the wonders of vinegar --

Williams praises downtown amenities

Downtown restaurants have a flavor all their own, the mayor said. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

Foster parents honored

The couple has also adopted two children. NEWTON FALLS -- What makes Harlan and Patricia Nolan of

Sheriff seeking drug force cash

LISBON -- The Columbiana County sheriff's office will go it alone in an effort to get more money for

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

Hurdle of $60M delays contract Extra-pay plan 'sickens' union

Long strikes could do irreparable harm to Delphi, a company official said. By DON SHILLING

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL'S LINESCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION III URSULINE 4, WARREN JFK 0

NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Saturday, May 13th. Conference Semifinals Eastern

These witnesses also testified Wednesday in the theft trial of Lawrence County Treasurer Gary Felasco:

These witnesses also testified Wednesday in the theft trial of Lawrence County Treasurer Gary

AND THE REST On the list

Also named to the most endangered list were: The Smithsonian Arts & amp; Industries Building

PLANT SALE PLANNED

Plant sale planned Austintown Garden Club will have a "Twice-loved Plant Sale" from 9 a.m. to 3

Young director reaches dream with 'Bible'

The play is a three-man production with plenty of slapstick comedy. By L. CROW VINDICATOR

TiVo deal to offer Web-based videos

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Digital video recording pioneer TiVo Inc. is teaming up with an online

ROCK Film School brings back the sounds of the 1980s

The quintet's album has an up-tempo rock approach. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Arena Football League

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Officers honor fallen brethren

Twenty-four yellow roses were placed in a wreath to honor the fallen officers. By PATRICIA MEADE

Medicare Part D means deliverance -- not disaster

Opinion: By JACK STRAYER KNIGHT RIDDER /TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- America's senior citizens are flocking to

Pediatricians criticize channel for infants

Babies should be learning to talk and play with others, a doctor says. NEW YORK (AP) -- Escalating

Ursuline moves on past JFK, 4-0

The Irish advance to district competition next Wednesday. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR

Bush urges families to help seniors enroll

Bush has denied requests to extend the deadline to sign up for the program. ORLANDO SENTINEL

Final vote on dog ordinance set

WARREN -- City council gave second reading Wednesday to a vicious-dog control ordinance, which is

ROCK 'N' ROLL Money's kids steal his show

The comedian refused to have his family in a reality show. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

LEADERS

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Section to remain closed where ceiling collapsed

District officials are thankful no one was hurt. AUSTINTOWN -- The middle school was to reopen

Inhaled steroids don't prevent asthma in high-risk toddlers, federal study suggests

ASSOCIATED PRESS Giving inhaled steroids to toddlers at high risk of developing asthma helps them

Officers gather to remember the ones who have fallen

Officers gather to remember the ones who have fallen Lt. Robin Lees of the Youngstown Police

PREP FOOTBALL Big 33 officials await decision on Ohio game

The Pennsylvania coaches are not happy with Ohio's selection process. ASSOCIATED PRESS Big 33

Howard Stern: I'm sticking with satellite

Howard Stern: I'm sticking with satellite NEW YORK -- Forget the various rumors and rumblings.

TNT ends season with drama

The play is a fictionalized tale based on history. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NILES

'POSEIDON'

'POSEIDON' Grade: C Director: Wolfgang Petersen. Rated: PG-13 for intense prolonged sequences of

Ad effort aims to promote respect

A total of 24 billboards will go up in the three counties. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF

De La Hoya's fight generates big payday

LOS ANGELES TIMES Oscar De La Hoya's fight with Ricardo Mayorga on Saturday at the MGM Grand in

Thomas the Tank Engine will visit the region

Thomas the Tank Engine will visit the region PENINSULA -- Thomas the Tank Engine will roll into

Local Sports Digest

YSU 3 Penguins garner honors YOUNGSTOWN -- For the fourth time in four years, Youngstown State

2 plead guilty in killing of homeless man

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two city men have entered guilty pleas in the slaying of a homeless man one year ago

NATION

NATION House OKs tax cuts THE U.S. HOUSE passed a bill Wednesday sought by President Bush to

BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX--Called up RHP Charlie Haeger from Charlotte of the

Commissioners plan 2 public hearings on sales tax

The commissioners say they must begin to make spending cuts soon. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

Congress largely to blame for CIA's fall

Opinion: Not since the days when governments of gentlemen thought it inappropriate to read other gentlemen's

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Emilio Velez, 29, of 1632 Fountain Square Drive, Austintown,

A warning for all ages

Opinion: Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune: You might think one of the easier tasks in building a nuclear-

Diamondbacks take 7-4 nod over Pirates

Pittsburgh is 10-25 on the year and already 3-6 in May. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Brandon Webb withstood

Female students sue over sports

They want to stop the university from dropping three varsity sports. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. (AP) -- A

Officials mull site of new bus garage

The district is joining a new health-care consortium. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Icedogs edge Barons, 2-1

Bozeman won on Luke Bennett's goal 29 seconds after Cleveland tied it. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

Instead of popping a pill, get a massage to relieve the pain.

Instead of popping a pill, get a massage to relieve the pain. SCRIPPS HOWARD Many view massage

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Children should have chores at dad's

Dear Annie: My husband has twin 9-year-old girls. When they stay with us on weekends, my husband

House passes measure to extend low tax rates

The measure goes on to the Senate, where it's expected to be passed today. KNIGHT RIDDER

Movie depicts unique arts environment

With plenty of solid laughs and inside jokes, this film will be a cult perennial. By ROBERT W.

Council OKs $4.9 million CDA budget

YOUNGSTOWN -- Of the $4.93 million community development agency budget approved Wednesday by city

OSHP seeks ID of man masquerading as cop

LISBON -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking information about a man who is stopping motorists

UEFA Cup Champions

UEFA Cup Champions By The Associated Press 1958--Barcelona (Spain) 1960--Barcelona (Spain)

FREE CLOTHING

Free clothing The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will have a spring spree

New York Times editor dies at 84

The award-winning journalist received the Medal of Freedom in 2002. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON

CHICAGO Anderson, Rivera power Angels past White Sox, 12-5

Anaheim enjoyed scoring the most runs of the season. CHICAGO (AP) -- Garret Anderson hit a three-

Actress Romijn's not blue about 'Pepper Dennis'

She plays a television reporter in the romantic comedy. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rebecca Romijn is used

Remake grabs attention early and never lets go

The real stars of the film are the production values. By ROBERT W. BUTLER KANSAS CITY STAR It

Host Penguins in action today at McCune Park

Youngstown State will take on No. 3 seeded Detroit at 11 a.m. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS

Straight talk goes to Liberty University

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- When Sen. John McCain goes to Lynchburg,

Mean, aggressive expressions created by grillwork on cars

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Have you checked the face of your automobile? Is it smiling, friendly and

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, 10 a.m., 3475 E. South Range Road, New Springfield.

Flower Power is the top team

YOUNGSTOWN -- Flower Power took over the team handicap and actual categories by rolling 2640 and

AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA May 11 1892 -- Azra, ridden by Alonzo Cayton, wins the

GOP needs backbone on immigration

Opinion: Maybe some recent polls will put some backbone into Senate Republicans. But don't bet the rent money

Network attempts to make television parent's bedtime pal

Programming is aimed at 2- to 5-year olds. PAULSBORO, N.J. (AP) -- It's bedtime and your toddler

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MAY 17: Leetonia Firemen's Festival (through May 20) * 330 E. Main St., Leetonia. * Parade

Summer jobs listed

One commissioner questioned how many people were interviewed for certain county jobs. WARREN --

Protests in Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- A quarter-million-strong wave of workers, students and activists -- some

Prime locale in Youngstown deserves a chance to survive

Editorial: Had the Mahoning County commissioners who were in office in 2004 shared our sense of urgency with

COACHING VACANCY

COACHING VACANCY LaBrae High -- has an opening for boys head coach for the 2006-07 school year.

Judge bans council from using courtroom

City officials are waiting for an explanation in writing. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

Leedsworld to pick site in June

WARREN -- The chief financial officer of the New Kensington, Pa.-based manufacturing company

Yankees beat nemesis Schilling

Homers by Alex Rodriguez, Jason Giambi and Jorge Posada powered New York. NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BAILLIE, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;Ronald L., 48, of Warren; calling

& lt;B & gt;BAILLIE, & lt;/B & gt;Ronald L., 48, of Warren; calling hours today

Hearing looks at murder case

The accused is a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS KEFLAVIK, Iceland

Deadline set to seek help to pay for waterline in North Edinburg

Residents in two areas are being connected to waterlines. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

Fight Schedule

Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses May 12 At Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, As, Czar

Boardman's McGovern plays matriarch role

The Boardman High School grad has a powerful voice. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

May gets 66 years in guns-for-Ecstasy case

DAYTON (AP) -- A man was sentenced to 66 years in prison on Wednesday as part of what authorities

Today is Thursday, May 11, the 131st day of 2006. There are 234 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, May 11, the 131st day of 2006. There are 234 days left in the year. On this date

If You Go

IF YOU GO What: "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged)." When: Friday and Saturday at 8

ADVICE Before you go

Here are things to know when seeking a massage provider. Every massage therapist should be

Giro d'Italia Standings

Giro d'Italia Standings Overall Standings (After four of 21 stages) 1. Stefan Schumacher,

Home runs help Royals sweep Tribe

Aaron Guiel and Angel Berroa connected to spoil the Tribe's comeback. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) --

Pantelas releases first solo album

A CD release party will be held Friday at Alberini's Restaurant in Niles. By JOHN BENSON

Ex-band manager sentenced

The band's guitarist, Valley native Ty Longley, died in the fire. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- A

Council gives a second reading to plans for dam

Another meeting is scheduled for Monday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Bucs lose to Arizona

Bucs lose to Arizona Chad Tracy had four hits and Shawn Green drove in three runs to give the

Trustees set project priorities

A 48-inch storm sewer will be rehabilitated along Fairhill Drive. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

Express runs over Tornado

Southern Minnesota upended two-time defending champion Texas, 7-3. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR

AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Fine-Tune." Independent filmmaker looking to cast and shoot locally. Audition 10 a.m.-4

Wednesday's College Baseball Scores

Wednesday's College Baseball Scores EAST Connecticut 7, Northeastern 1 Manhattan 9, Sacred

Group: Save World Trade stairs, Katrina-hit areas as historic sites

One Sept. 11 survivor described the symbolism of the steps. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Anyplace else, the

Man gets 10-year term for assault

Judge Reed sentenced 10 people for a variety of offenses. MERCER, Pa. -- An Edinburg man will

Jury still out on capsaicin for migraines

Q. I've heard that capsaicin nasal spray was used to treat migraines in a study. I've also read

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A replacement hip that conserves more of a patient's bone than traditional artificial hips do has received federal approval and should be available this summer..

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A replacement hip that conserves more of a patient's bone than traditional

William and Lisa (DiRenzo) Fogel of Coconut Creek, Fla., are announcing the birth of a son,

Talabani urges end to attacks

This year, at least 3,525 Iraqis have died in war-related violence. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

MOSCOW (AP) -- President Vladimir Putin took a swipe at the United States in his state of the nation address Wednesday, bristling at being lectured by Vice President Dick Cheney and comparing

MOSCOW (AP) -- President Vladimir Putin took a swipe at the United States in his state of the nation

Warhol's can painting fetches $12M at auction

NEW YORK (AP) -- An early iconoclastic work by Andy Warhol of a Campbell's soup can has sold for

Cavaliers' owner is in middle

Dan Gilbert owns the Cavs while his company's offices are in Livonia, Mich. LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) --

"[The United States and other Western powers] want to prevent other countries from reaching the pinnacle of science and technology."

Opinion: "[The United States and other Western powers] want to prevent other countries from reaching the

Fundraiser wants to submit new plea

TOLEDO (AP) -- A coin dealer and major GOP fundraiser asked Wednesday to change his innocent pleas

Checks were in mail for a long, long time

Some payments to injured workers and people on welfare went missing. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

Heat evens series at 1-1 behind's Wade's effort

He scored 31 points as Miami beat the New Jersey Nets 111-89. MIAMI (AP) -- The opening minutes

Ohio House approves bill to limit demonstrations at military funerals

Violations of the proposed restriction would result in a jail time and a fine. By JEFF ORTEGA

Sulick has 1-hitter, fans 14 in 2-0 win

Springfield's baseball team needed nine innings to oust Struthers. CANFIELD -- Sophomore Lauren

Need for task force remains

The task force will continue to monitor school functions. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

Engineer estimates June 1 for opening of viaduct

Some county residents will be eligible for a prescription discount card. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

Bold prints enhance spring color palette

NEW YORK (AP) -- With spring's color palette focused on neutrals, what's a stylish gal to do if she

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"Smallville" (8 p.m., the WB): In the sure-to-be-gripping season finale of "Smallville," Brianiac

Randy Pugh, Weathersfield Township fire chief, said the township fire department and Trumbull County Haz-Mat team were the agencies responding to a carbon monoxide leak at Sheetz gas station at

Randy Pugh, Weathersfield Township fire chief, said the township fire department and Trumbull County

LONDON (AP) -- British government reports into the July bombings on London's transit network conclude the four attackers acted without the assistance of foreign terrorists, officials and lawmakers

LONDON (AP) -- British government reports into the July bombings on London's transit network

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