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Geauga Lake to open

Geauga Lake to open AURORA -- Geauga Lake Amusement Park opens for weekend operation Saturday at


Nemechek's mother lends helping hand

She learned to deal with her son's death by helping others in the same situations. By MIKE HARRIS


Shareholders voice dissent at meeting

The company is on track with its restructuring plan, Bill Ford said. WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Ford


Dispute concerns OT pay for chief

The auditor says the police chief was the only department head paid overtime. By TIM YOVICH


Senators stay alive in 2-1 win

Ottawa cut Buffalo's lead to 3-1 in Eastern Conference semifinal series. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) --


'Mickey's Magic Show' keeps little fans enthralled

The magicians enlisted help from the audience for some of their illusions. By GUY D'ASTOLFO


Building's increasing occupancy pleases official

A pizza shop will open in July in the food court. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER


NBA

NBA QUARTERFINALS (Best-of-7) Sunday, May 7 San Antonio 87, Dallas 85 Detroit 113,


Man found guilty of robbery and assault

YOUNGSTOWN -- A jury in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court on Thursday found a city man guilty of


NSA's collecting calls sparks uproar

Phone companies have turned over records of tens of millions of calls. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Dispute derails outing's Polar Express theme

PENINSULA, Ohio (AP) -- The Polar Express theme of a Christmas season railroad outing has come to


Phantoms fight, then fall, 5-2

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley Phantoms had more on


Cook, Rosselli gain semifinals

VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT BOARDMAN -- Jefferson's Matt Liszewski upset third-seeded Eric Saddle of


YSU

YSU Schedule changes YOUNGSTOWN -- This weekend's baseball series between YSU and UW-Milwaukee


Family tradition continues at Indy

Family names like Unser, Andretti, and Foyt are still in the action. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- It's


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven R. Mountz, 44, of 14996 Garfield Road, Salem, and


"Las Vegas" (9 p.m., NBC): Here's a TV-watching mission, if you choose to accept it: Try to keep

"Las Vegas" (9 p.m., NBC): Here's a TV-watching mission, if you choose to accept it: Try to keep


G-8 offers chance to rein in Russia

Opinion: Irina Yasina used to be the vice chairman of the Open Russia Foundation, the largest private Russian


FBI probe 'shock' to employees

The administrator said proper procedures were followed throughout the case. By ED RUNYAN


NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Conference Semifinals Eastern Conference Series is tied


Poor pitching plagues the Tribe

GM Mark Shapiro will likely address the bullpen's woes. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Indians general manager


A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland, Girard and Liberty:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland, Girard and Liberty: POLAND May 4 Possible


Murtha predicts pullout of troops from Iraq by 2007

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, a Vietnam veteran first elected in the anti-war fever of 1974,


Messier comes to Ice Zone to watch son

Messier comes to Ice Zone to watch son MARK MESSIER, a member of six Stanley Cup NHL teams from


Association holds scholarship dinner

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Catholic Collegiate Association held its annual scholarship dinner May 4 at the


What was it about 2004?

Opinion: Chicago Tribune : Apparently, 2004 was a terrific year. It was so compelling that some people simply


Icedogs' Dalton named most valuable

The goaltender set records for goals against and save percentage. BOARDMAN -- Goaltender Matt


Second time's a charm: Mashburn scores TKO

First round of action is now complete. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT STRUTHERS --


Senate gives final OK to $70B tax-cut bill

Ohio's George Voinovich voted against the measure. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate gave final


Supporters counter complaint about LPN program

Not everyone is cut out to be a nurse, a speaker said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


2 drivers die in head-on crash on Route 87

MESOPOTAMIA -- Two men were killed when the 1993 Chevy vans both were driving collided on state


OTHER BUSINESS Mahoning commissioners

The county commissioners also: Approved a resolution to amend the county's Emergency 911 plan to


For the Messiers, like father, like son

After a 25-year NHL career, the six-time champion watches his son Lyon play for the Texas Tornado


A TRUE SENIOR PROM

A TRUE SENIOR PROM Health-care center residents enjoy dancing the day away The


Boardman plans street sweeping

BOARDMAN -- Township trustees were asking business and property owners along main corridors to


Delay no problem for YSU

The Penguins defeated Detroit 12-3 to advance to today's second round against seventh-seeded Wright


House OKs $512.9B military bill

The bill provides more money than the administration had requested. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House


Weird on the Web

Weird on the Web Choose your weapons to fight the dragon at http://www.eyez


AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA May 12 1917 -- Omar Khayyam, ridden by Charles Borel,


States weigh whether to cut gasoline taxes

Officials in six states have floated ideas to trim or suspend them for the summer. ASSOCIATED


PGA-Byron Nelson Championship

PGA-Byron Nelson Championship At Irving, Texas Purse: $6.2 million Adam Scott31-34--65 Steve


Camera phone helps for parking

Dear Heloise: I teach at a university. Because I can end up parking at one of 10 or 12 lots, it's


ON THE CARD | K.O. Drugs boxing tournament schedule

UNDERCLASS DIVISION Featherweight -- Drew Duff (Canfield) vs. Jordan Johnson (Fitch) Super


Drugs found in house

Drugs found in house YOUNGSTOWN -- Five guns, spent casings and drugs were found in a car when


Family death puts the playoffs in perspective for Cavaliers

Larry Hughes' younger brother passed away at age 20. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cavaliers received news


Rookie Denny Hamlin has his ups and downs

He cut his hand and then finished with a career-best second at Richmond. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --


Major League Soccer

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Police probe crash that left 2 people injured

ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- The New Castle station of the Pennsylvania State Police is investigating a


Dems are the GOP's ace in the hole

Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY With six months to go until Election Day 2006, are


Doctor made man feel worthless

Dear Annie: After suffering agonizing back pain, my family doctor took an MRI and sent me to a


East-West vulnerable. South deals.

East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH Q 8 6 3 J 8 5 A Q J 9 9 3 WEST EAST K J


Tracy testy over criticism of moves

The Bucs manager says injuries have affected his ability to make moves. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


BASEBALL LINESCORES

BASEBALL LINESCORES FITCH 5, CANTON GLENOAK 4 Fitch1100120--5110 GlenOak0101200--472 Mike


ASSOCIATED PRESS

Associated Press A NEW FORCE: Iraqi police recruits show their skills during a graduation ceremony


New genus of monkey

New genus of monkey This photo provided by the journal Science and New York's Wildlife


Today is Friday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2006. There are 233 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2006. There are 233 days left in the year. On this date in


INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted Durral Justice, 17, of Jacobs Road, Youngstown, on two


Canfield Rotary motorcycle raffle will help families of Ohio soldiers

CANFIELD -- The Canfield Rotary Club will raffle a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to help families of


'American Idol' stunner

'American Idol' stunner NEW YORK -- Shock. Total shock. That was the reaction in the audience


& lt;B & gt;ALLEN, & lt;/B & gt;Chester R., 69, of Girard;

& lt;B & gt;ALLEN, & lt;/B & gt;Chester R., 69, of Girard; visitation Sunday from 5


Agencies failed to follow up leads, reports say

Survivor groups are demanding a full public investigation. LONDON (AP) -- Britain's intelligence


Sting nets clerk in illegal sale of cigarettes

WARREN -- A convenience store clerk was cited for illegal sale of cigarettes to a minor in an


Defense casts doubt on Conti

The treasurer's employees say they saw nothing suspicious. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


Bankruptcy hearings proceed at slow pace

Delphi hopes to wrap up its case in New York today. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR


Youngstown Chapter installs new officers

Anne Cobbin and her associate officers will serve two-year terms. BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown


'JUST MY LUCK'

'JUST MY LUCK' Grade: D Director: Donald Petrie Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes Rating: PG-


St. Michael Altar Guild installs officers

CANFIELD -- The installation of officers for St. Michael Altar Guild for 2006-07 took place May 1


ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Dodge Charger 500 Site: Darlington, S.C. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed


Local government studies merits of e pluribus unum

Editorial: In recent weeks, independent discussions in two counties have shown an increasing tendency of


Trumbull chairman prepares for challenge

The campaign will kick off in downtown Warren in mid-August. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


Rain wreaks havoc with sectional softball tourney

JEFFERSON -- Thursday's Jefferson Division II tournament softball sectional finals at the JAG


Meetings set on rebuilding plan

Some parents have said they aren't being informed of building changes. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Taxi driver reports attempted robbery

AUSTINTOWN -- A taxi driver turned the tables on a would-be robber, a township police report said.


Old movie moral comes too late

Some of the gags in this movie just aren't funny anymore. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL


Priest convicted of killing nun

The priest's attorney said he will appeal the verdict. TOLEDO (AP) -- A priest was convicted


ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS Branch 28 of William Penn Fraternal Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at


Debris brings health citations

The superintendent said he relied on the management company. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Serbia pays price for sheltering Mladic

Opinion: By JANET ANDERSON INSTITUTE FOR WAR & amp; PEACE REPORTING THE HAGUE -- The chief


Poland beats West Branch

Liz Maher pitched a two-hitter and struck out 10 in the 5-1 victory. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT


FLOYD PATTERSON, 71 Popular boxing champ loses bout with disease

He had Alzheimer's for about eight years and prostate cancer. By TIM DAHLBERG AP BOXING WRITER


Cleanup of landfill near completion

The EPA took over the cleanup when the owner said it didn't have the money. WARREN -- The $4


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Brian and Sarah Wright, Hubbard, boy, May 10. Jesse and Cari


Texas capitalizes on opportunities

The Tornado beat the Cleveland Barons in a loser's bracket game. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


Political speech is protected speech

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Presidents swear to "protect and defend the Constitution." The Constitution says:


Zoning panel approves 3 amendments to laws

Only one vehicle at a time can be put up for sale by a homeowner. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR


Spraying for mosquitoes

Spraying for mosquitoes Howland Township will spray for mosquitoes from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday


On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. SIGN OF THE TIMES: The quick


Tablack begins double duty next week

It was Tablack's idea to tie future pay raises for deputies to the county sales tax. By DEBORA


Mooney, Harding top two finishers

Ursuline's Nick Szugye (2:05.8) edged Colin Durina (2:05.9) in the 800. By MARK W. MILLER


Officials plan to start juvenile diversion

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield Township officials


TMHA official joins library trustee board

WARREN -- Donald W. Emerson Jr., executive director of the Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority,


Governor indicted on conspiracy charges

The first Republican elected Kentucky governor since 1967 promised to 'clean up the mess in


Smart ladies, good dates

Who said a stupid girl is a turn-on? By AVINASH GANDHI KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Great legs?


Youngstown police probe 3 shootings

YOUNGSTOWN -- City police are investigating three shootings that took place Wednesday. A Forest


Officials consider location plan for 'Rocky III' statue

The statue has made its rounds in the city. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A recurring question since


MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP

MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP Thursday's other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Yankees 3 NEW YORK --


Settlement reached in two civil lawsuits

One settlement involved the death of a man after a scuffle with police. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY


Delays putting a damper on North Pool's opening

The North Pool project could be finished, at best, in five months. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL


Area counties receive grants

A second grant for Mahoning County will help to recycle used electronics. COLUMBUS -- Mahoning,


"I don't know that I'll ever forgive myself for what happened that night. ... I never wanted anyone

Opinion: "I don't know that I'll ever forgive myself for what happened that night. ... I never wanted anyone


NHL

NHL CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) Friday, May 5 Buffalo 7, Ottawa 6, OT Anaheim 5,


BCI representative talks to parents about risks to kids lurking on Internet

Plenty of information about kids is available to predators. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF


End of primary election brings no relief from politics

Opinion: You would think with the primary behind us and nearly six months before the general election that


ATP Campionati Internazionali d'Italia

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


HORIZON TOURNEY

HORIZON TOURNEY Thursday's other games Wright State 6, Cleveland State 3 No. 7 seed Wright


AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball games

Babe Ruth (age 13) Astro Falcons 17, Sluggers 3 The Astro Falcons were led by the pitching of


Fight Schedule

Fight Schedule By The Associated Press National TV in parentheses May 12 At Aragon Ballroom,


U.S., Iraqi forces rescue 7 Sunnis from kidnappers

Three U.S. soldiers in two Army convoys were killed by roadside bombs. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S.


Texas wind farm to be largest in nation offshore

Total cost of the project will be $1 billion to $2 billion. SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) --


Giro d'Italia Results

Giro d'Italia Results At Cremona, Italy Fifth Stage 21.7-mile team time trail (Top team


NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Schedule and standings

Feb. 19 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 26 -- Auto Club 500, Fontana,


At end of its journey, exhibition on Lewis and Clark opens in D.C.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An exhibition honoring the famed explorers Lewis and Clark opens today,


Former boxer Patterson dies

Former boxer Patterson dies Former boxer Floyd Patterson died Thursday at his home in New Paltz,


Mercer officials OK pact for CYS training

MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners have approved several contracts, including one with Janet


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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