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A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a veterans memorial to be placed on Struthers High School property
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a veterans memorial to be placed on Struthers High School property
Commissioner wants county to take over Oakhill
Southside Community Development Corp. wants the county to be the anchor tenant. By DEBORA SHAULIS
Ex-lawmaker calls for books for kids
The goal is to get a book to every inner-city pupil for summer vacation. By HAROLD GWIN
Slugger sits while Giants sweep
His quest for homer No. 714 continues Friday against Oakland. HOUSTON (AP) -- The San Francisco
Coal mine act gets backing
MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners plan to formally support renewing of a federal act to
'BAGHDAD ER' Army issues a warning about Iraq documentary
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. Army is warning soldiers and their families that a new film about an
WHAT'S NEXT
WHAT'S NEXT Presentation of Cabinet What is supposed to happen if Iraqi Prime Minister-designate
Members honored at ceremony
The Girard police chief's son, a Youngstown officer, received an award. By PATRICIA MEADE
Rumsfeld says he can't promise significant withdrawal this year
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Wednesday that he couldn't promise that
Rachel Gillespie Nicholas Marangoni
RACHEL GILLESPIE NICHOLAS MARANGONI GROVE CITY, Pa. -- The wedding of Rachel Renae Gillespie, 1211
James is top vote-getter on NBA's all-star squad
Shaquille O'Neal made the team for the seventh straight season and the eighth overall. NEW YORK
McCartney, wife split
McCartney, wife split LONDON -- Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his second wife, Heather Mills
"Do you think you are dealing with a 4-year-old child to whom you can give some walnuts and chocolates and get gold from him?"
Opinion: "Do you think you are dealing with a 4-year-old child to whom you can give some walnuts and
ACTORS WANTED 'Fine-Tune' roles
Auditions will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Lemodeln, 7536 Market St., Boardman, for the
Judge to let defense call Saddam, chief
The chief prosecutor said his questions to Saddam would be limited. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The
School Days teaches kids about nature
Area grade-school pupils learned about wild animals and cultural history. By AMANDA GARRETT
City man gets 21 years for assault and robbery
YOUNGSTOWN -- Antwon L. Lanier, whom a jury convicted last week of felonious assault and aggravated
In 'Respect Day' speech, woman tells abuse story
A police chief said domestic fights are the most dangerous calls for officers. By D.A. WILKINSON
Ticket sold in Texas wins $94 Mega Millions lotto
ATLANTA (AP) -- A single ticket has won the grand prize from the latest Mega Millions lotto drawing.
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings back the big-band era at 7 p.m. at Stambaugh
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings back the big-band era at 7 p.m. at Stambaugh
MLB ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 4, Red Sox 3 BALTIMORE -- Erik Bedard pitched seven innings of two-hit
NOTEBOOK | Cavs vs. Pistons
Hughes not forgotten: Although he's still not among them, Larry Hughes remains near the Cavaliers.
Champion, LaBrae meet in final
The Flashes beat Maplewood 3-0, and the Vikings routed Garfield, 18-2. By TOM WILLIAMS
Bush signs tax cut extensions into law
Democrats opposed the legislation, saying cuts benefit the rich. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush
Morale of insurgents in Iraq is slipping
Opinion: Morale is slipping in Iraq. Fighters are growing doubtful of success. A comprehensive strategy for
Band prepares for CD release party
The quintet put 11 songs on 'Quiet Laughs,' their first album CD. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
Spy series coming to an end
BURBANK, Calif. (AP) -- "Alias" is coming in from the cold. "I think we have done these characters
Risk pays off for INXS
What could have been an embarrassment turned out to be a good album. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
Final arguments given in speed-camera case
A decision will likely be made in three weeks, the judge said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
This 1-year-old barn owl, one of the birds of prey on display at Lake Milton School Days program at Lake Milton State Park, is among the birds at Birds in Flight Sanctuary of Howland. Officials there
This 1-year-old barn owl, one of the birds of prey on display at Lake Milton School Days program at
Man is held in drug abuse of 2 teen girls
The coroner's report showed several drugs in the dead girl's system. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Man shot in accident
Man shot in accident ENON VALLEY, Pa. -- A woman trying to shoot a stray cat accidentally shot her
Goddard's single is boost Western Reserve needed
The Blue Devils will play Windham today. By JIM FLICK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CORTLAND - A
Iran rejects European incentives
A high-level, six-nation meeting on Iran was postponed. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's president
Officials don't plan sales tax for August ballot
Three defense lawyers left and have been replaced. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
2 local men face federal charges
The case involves two trucks bought by Warren city schools. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Christians should confront errors of 'Da Vinci' head-on
Opinion: Christians should confront errors of 'Da Vinci' head-on EDITOR: This letter is in reference to
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting, 7:30 a.m., township road department,
Senate OKs fence along Mexican border
The Senate also endorsed citizenship chance for illegal immigrants. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate
JOANN VOGRIN ROBERT WEBER
JOANN VOGRIN ROBERT WEBER XBOARDMAN -- Hawaii was the honeymoon destination of Robert Weber and
Some white garments have short shelf life
Dear Readers: Have you ever bought a piece of bright-white clothing and after a while it's no longer
President's border shift needs policing
Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON SPECIAL TO NEWSDAY So George W. Bush wants to get tough on border
KIMBERLY ERICKSON MICHAEL BORDONI
KIMBERLY ERICKSON MICHAEL BORDONI JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- The wedding of Kimberly Jane
Strangers in the land: Old theme replayed
Opinion: By DINO E. BUENVIAJE HISTORY NEWS SERVICE The United States begins the 21st century just as it
Ride of Silence calls heed to bike safety
The three-year-old event is now celebrated worldwide. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Hamas display points to tensions in government
Hamas deployed security forces in defiance of the president's Fatah party. BUREIJ REFUGEE CAMP,
Cancer vaccine is safe and effective, documents report
The FDA does have several concerns about the vaccine. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A vaccine that blocks
North Royalton breezes past Warren Harding
The No. 6 ranked Bears posted a 13-2 win over the Raiders. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
JFK girls break school record in 4x800 relay event
The Eagles finished fourth in the event at last year's state meet. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
LaGrotta race tally draws attention
Art Allen won the Democratic nod for the 50th senatorial district race. By LAURE CIOFFI
Perez, Pirates beat Reds again 7-2
It was Cincinnati's fifth straight loss and ninth in their last 13 games. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Owners shift focus to unit bargaining
Approval of the sale of the Washington Nationals is almost assured. NEW YORK (AP) -- With baseball
Valparaiso will join for 2007-08
The Crusaders sponsor every Horizon League sport except men's and women's golf. VINDICATOR STAFF
MUSIC Johnie 3 sticks to what works
After touring the U.S., the trio plans to head for Europe in the fall. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
Halle Berry grows tired of playing superheroes
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Halle Berry wants to hang up her superhero costume. After playing Storm in three
POST POSITIONS Preakness
Post positions for the Preakness: 1. Like Now (Gomez)12-1 2. Platinum Couple (Espinoza)50-1 3.
Boardman back in final
The Spartans will face North Royalton in a rematch of last year's final. By PAUL TRGOVAC
Challenge is for health
CANFIELD -- The American Cancer Society is launching the Great American Eat Right Challenge today.
Group to sponsor prayer vigil, protest film
A local group of America Needs Fatima, a national organization based in Topeka, Kan., will sponsor a
Hubbard resident gets small role in movie
THE VINDICATOR A gymnastics judge from the Mahoning Valley has a nonspeaking role in the movie
Kobe Bryant fires back at Charles Barkley
ATLANTA (AP) -- Kobe Bryant said Charles Barkley was wrong to call him "selfish" for not trying to
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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2 counties' ballots put Luther in lead in primary
Provisional votes in the other two counties were to be counted today. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Lew Anderson, aka Clarabell the Clown, dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) -- Lew Anderson, who captivated young baby boomers as the "Howdy Doody Show"'s final
BASEBALL LINESCORES WEDNESDAY DIVISION I NORTH ROYALTON 13, WARREN HARDING 2
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Police arrest two men, one juvenile in armed robbery
A clerk was shot in the leg when he pursued the suspects. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR STAFF
Cavs' victory pushes Pistons to brink
Cleveland has a 3-2 edge with Game 6 at Quicken Loans Arena. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- All
Julie Shura Nathan Cline
JULIE SHURA NATHAN CLINE BOARDMAN -- Julie E. Shura and Nathan L. Cline, both of 407 Colonial
TWILIGHT SINGERS Post-Katrina strife flavors new album
Greg Dulli, who is from Ohio, wanted to help New Orleans in its recovery. By JOHN BENSON
Trumbull commissioners to put audio of meetings on Web site
WARREN -- Trumbull County residents who wish to hear county commissioners' discussions at their
Homeowner group plans grand opening
YOUNGSTOWN -- Arlington Heights Homeownership Inc. announced it will have a grand opening
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& lt;B & gt;ALLEN, & lt;/B & gt; Nancy, 66, of Fowler; calling hours Saturday from
'The Da Vinci Code' isn't a work of art
Concerns about the film undermining Christianity have some merit. By ROGER MOORE THE ORLANDO
AUDITIONS \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Kidz on Broadway." Stage Left, Outreach Center, 234 E. Lincoln Way, Lisbon. Auditions 2
Sheriff should resign, CCA director Billak says on radio show
The CCA head is frustrated over lack of access to the LEADS database. By PATRICIA MEADE
Voinovich does Ohio and the nation proud
Editorial: In this age of political cowardice, prompted by the crippling desire of officeholders to hold on to
A NEW, FAMILIAR RIVAL
A new, familiar rival Valparaiso University will begin competition in the Horizon League starting
Workshop suggests rebuilding, restoring as keys to city's rebound
Youngstown has assets to build upon, a housing institute director says. By SEAN BARRON
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People of faith see discussing the movie and book as a chance to share the facts.
People of faith see discussing the movie and book as a chance to share the facts. By LINDA M.
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
THE MOVIE | The gist of it all
"The Da Vinci Code" is fiction. It says so right on the cover of the murder-mystery thriller. That
"That '70s Show" (8 p.m., Fox): They're calling it a decade on "That '70s Show." After 200 episodes and eight seasons, the sitcom that blissfully wallowed in the era of bell-bottom pants and 8-track
"That '70s Show" (8 p.m., Fox): They're calling it a decade on "That '70s Show." After 200 episodes
Cubs' pitching coach Larry Rothschild will be patient with Wood
CHICAGO (AP) -- Kerry Wood is about to return to the Chicago Cubs' rotation, and pitching coach
SCHEDULE NCAA softball
FRIDAY Game 1 -- No. 2 seed Oklahoma (38-19-1) vs. No. 3 seed Kent State (32-22), 4:30 p.m. Game 2
Christian singer to perform in area
Christian singer to perform in area YOUNGSTOWN -- Christian singer-songwriter Jesse Manibusan will
School board meeting
School board meeting Boardman Board of Education meets in special session at 7 tonight at Boardman
Stocks tumble on core CPI data
The Dow sank 214 points, its biggest single-session slide in three years. NEW YORK (AP) -- Just a
AL CENTRAL Tribe, Hafner slam Royals
Jake Westbrook tossed a six-hit shutout in the 5-0 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jake Westbrook was
Movie will feature Youngstown
The script is based on the writer's family experiences. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR
'Values voters' no better than the rest of voters
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- An aggressively annoying new phrase in America's political lexicon is "values voters."
Cabinet expected to be announced
The new Cabinet will include four female ministers. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD, Iraq --
State's top court rules against Lakeview
The school argued that the gas is coming from within the district's boundaries. By ED RUNYAN
Tougher test; Bulldogs best
Fitch's boys 4x800 relay set a set a school record. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Panels briefed on NSA program
The briefing came a day before confirmation hearings for new CIA chief. WASHINGTON (AP) -- After
Barbaro is even money on Saturday
The Kentucky Derby winner drew the No. 6 spot which has had the most winners. ELKTON, Md. (AP) --
Driver in spill fails to show
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The truck driver police said toppled
Homeowners express unhappiness with maintenance of Kline's Farm
The homeowners want the property to be kept up better. LIBERTY -- Kline's Farm Development here is
Panel breaks deadlock
Panel breaks deadlock WASHINGTON -- In a burst of activity that ended 16 months of inaction, the
Lowered triglycerides attributed to cinnamon
Q. Taking lovastatin has controlled my total cholesterol and bad LDL cholesterol. But my
'THE DA VINCI CODE'
'THE DA VINCI CODE' Grade: C- Director: Ron Howard. Running time: 2 hours 27 minutes.
Roloson's shutout sends Oilers to West finals
Edmonton ousted San Jose and will take on Anaheim for a Cup berth. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- The
NBA SCHEDULE Cavs vs. Pistons
May 7: Detroit 113, Cleveland 86 May 9: Detroit 97, Cleveland 91 May 13: Cleveland 86, Detroit 77
Plan to check backgrounds is withdrawn
The law director says the proposal isn't enforceable. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
Schools chief: We didn't OK fundraising
The contracts indicate the money isn't for charity. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
WEATHER WOES Prep update
Baseball and softball games that were postponed Wednesday and rescheduled for today: Division II
Troops who need help
Opinion: Kansas City Star: The U.S. Defense Department should move quickly to deal with problems highlighted
Today is Thursday, May 18, the 138th day of 2006. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, May 18, the 138th day of 2006. There are 227 days left in the year. On this date
At least one sleeper should emerge
Some of the less-heralded countries might wind up as this year's surprise and knock off a
FBI works on Hoffa case
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) -- The FBI searched Wednesday on property northwest of Detroit for
State honors Youngstown man
The honoree also mentors pupils attending Youngstown city schools. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
Officials, activist discuss residency issue
Eleven men and women showed up at the meeting. YOUNGSTOWN -- Debate over residency for city
Failure to honor last request is cause of distress for sister
Dear Annie: My sister "Jane" passed away five years ago, leaving her husband, "Greg," and two sons,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Mindy Hole and James Yost, East Palestine, girl, May
No room for error vs. UM
Michigan, the defending national champion, is 40-13 and the No. 9 seed among 64 teams. By PETE
Family of missing man views video
The FBI said its investigtaion is not complete. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lawrence M. Donnaurnmo II, 21, of 227 Sexton St., Struthers,
Targeting 224 traffic problems
The study focuses on the six-mile stretch between I-680 and state Route 11. By NANCY TULLIS