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S.C. lieutenant governor hurt in air mishap

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer was in good condition at a hospital Wednesday but will


Oldest Ohioan had said dancing kept her going

Next in line is Florence Homan, also 112 and born 42 days after Smith. JEFFERSON, Ohio (AP) -- A


The Sources

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


Ludacris, Kanye West face suit over song

Ludacris, Kanye West face suit over song NEW YORK -- With some jurors nodding their heads to the


"This is the first time that we've been completely stumped about possible single-source infection."

Opinion: "This is the first time that we've been completely stumped about possible single-source infection."


WTA Tour Internationaux de Strasbourg

WTA Tour Internationaux de Strasbourg At Strasbourg, France Singles Second Round Anabel


NOTEBOOK YSU vs. Butler

Engle sets record: Lucas Engle set the school record for innings pitched in a season and tied the


COMING TO YOUNGSTOWN: Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters are coming to Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000

COMING TO YOUNGSTOWN: Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters are coming to Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000


Foundation finds parents encourage kids to use TV

One researcher said there's a 'tremendous lack of concern' about media use. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Builder fails to get tank permit

Documents for the work didn't include anything on the zoning permit. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL


Allen, incumbent Robbins to vie for state Senate seat

SHARON, Pa. -- It's official: Art Allen will take on incumbent Republican state Sen. Robert D.


Here's how to remove stubborn mud stains

Dear Readers: Heloise Central gets a lot of questions about stains. One that comes in every summer


WHAT'S ON

WHAT'S ON Children and TV A look at how children under age 6 use TV and other electronic media:


Ex-official Aziz takes the stand at Saddam trial

'The president is not guilty,' the former official said. CHICAGO TRIBUNE BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Former


Officer finds knife on student

AUSTINTOWN -- A Mahoning County Career and Technical Center student who got off an Austintown school


MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 8, Rangers 5 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jeff Weaver won for the first time in


Delphi officer faces lawyers' questioning

The IUE's chief negotiator said GM's involvement is a significant development. By WILLIAM K.


Major League Soccer

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Kosar takes a role in Frye's development

The ex-Cleveland quarterback offered his old number to the second-year QB. TOLEDO BLADE BEREA --


The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and has issued new permits.

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications


N. Korea poses greater nuclear threat than Iran

Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Iran has climbed to No. 1 on the Washington crisis


MEMORIAL DAY Local events

A listing of Memorial Day events as submitted to The Vindicator. All events are Monday unless


TODAY

TODAY 10 a.m. (GLF) Golf: BMW Championship. 2 p.m. (USA) Golf: Senior PGA Championship. 4 p.m.


Darla Borda to be bride of Erik Larson

Plans for the late-summer wedding of Darla Borda of Columbus, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Michaelyn Purucker and Mike Behanna, Youngstown, boy, May 22.


Don't believe stats on foreign engineers

Opinion: By GERALD W. BRACEY WASHINGTON POST People and organizations create statistics for a purpose --


Immigration bill heads for Senate approval

House Republicans have criticized the Senate bill. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate supporters of


Miss Simerlink Mr. Stewart to wed in Colorado

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Announced by Richard and Christine Simerlink, 3229 Oran Drive, is the engagement of


Bush shows support for VA secretary

Nicholson will appear at two hearings today in the House and Senate. WASHINGTON (AP) -- VA


U.S. SOCCER Reyna's happy with MRI report

The team captain should be ready for the World Cup opener June 12. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --


Patroling the border won't be a breeze

Opinion: By MARSHA MERCER MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- President Bush made it sound easy.


Robbery cases transferred to grand jury

AUSTINTOWN -- Two men accused of aggravated robbery at the Sav-A-Step Food Mart on Mahoning Avenue


July wedding set by Miss Nahm and Mr. Griffith

XPERRYSBURG -- Mr. and Mrs. John R. Nahm of Perrysburg are announcing the engagement of their


YOUNGSTOWN STATE ATHLETICS \ Graduating student-athletes

Thirty-two 32 student-athletes earned their degrees from Youngstown State University this spring,


Champion bottles up Berkshire

The Flashes advanced to Saturday's regional final. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Rascal Flatts continues rise to the top of country

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The guys from Rascal Flatts are getting restless after a long day. They


MAY 25, 1935 Babe's final home run was a Ruthian blast

It went an estimated 500 feet and out of Forbes Field. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Babe Ruth was 40 years


BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x 6 u A K 9 8 5 v 10 8 6 5 w


Authorities round up 33 on gang activity charges

The prosecutor says Youngstown has 800 gang members. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


Teens convicted in murder plot

TOLEDO (AP) -- A girl and her boyfriend, secretly living in her family's house, were convicted of a


States back new gun laws

Critics have called the measures 'shoot first' laws. ASSOCIATED PRESS A campaign by gun-rights


NHL PLAYOFFS Buffalo takes 2-1 series lead after 4-3 victory over 'Canes

The Sabres scored four straight goals to take a 4-1 lead in the second period. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP)


A classic fixture of the '70s, Southside Johnny looks ahead

For Southside Johnny, having a party has been the priority for more than 30 years. By JOHN BENSON


Betty Cottrell to be bride of James Maloy III

XWARREN -- The upcoming marriage of Betty A. Cottrell and James H. Maloy III is being announced by


Today in History

Opinion: Today is Thursday, May 25, the 145th day of 2006. There are 220 days left in the year. On this date


Parents announce Nicora-Perman engagement

XPlans for the upcoming marriage of Staci M. Nicora and Drew W. Perman, both of Sharon, Pa., are


SOFTBALL LINESCORES WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENT DIVISION II EDGEWOOD 3, POLAND 2

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Spending restrictions approved

The legislation does not restrict local spending. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Get-Er Done (Fout)4.003.002.60 Buckeye Du Rite


BABE'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Babe's 75th anniversary On May 25, 1935, Babe Ruth hit the last three of his 714 career home runs


Diaw, Nash key Suns past Dallas

The two-time NBA MVP had 27 points and 16 assists for Phoenix. DALLAS (AP) -- The Dallas Mavericks


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Polder, 30, of 3341 Starwick Drive, Canfield, and


Victim's kin oppose Girts' possible parole

The families will meet today with a hearing officer. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Deadline set for applications for Bicentennial Queen Pageant

SALEM -- Applications for the Bicentennial Queen Pageant are available from the Salem Area Chamber


Robert and Nicole (Kralka) Krafchek of Olmsted are announcing the birth of a daughter, Payton Julia,

Robert and Nicole (Kralka) Krafchek of Olmsted are announcing the birth of a daughter, Payton Julia,


Sabathia shuts out Twins, gets a lot of offensive help

Casey Blake homered twice in Cleveland's 11-0 win. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- C.C. Sabathia is making


National Hockey League

National Hockey League Daily Playoff Glance CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) Friday, May 19


Experts: Drugs land thousands of patients in ER

Doctors have asked for such drugs to contain a 'black box' warning. ASSOCIATED PRESS Accidental


July wedding set by Lisa Walton, George Samonas

XNEW YORK -- Announcing the engagement of Lisa Catherine Walton and George Steve Samonas, both of


Gun linked to homicides turned over to police

Gun linked to homicides turned over to police YOUNGSTOWN -- A handgun that detectives have linked


Bin Laden tape is attempt to reclaim status, experts say

Bin Laden was trying to distance al-Qaida from Moussaoui, an expert believes. CAIRO, Egypt (AP) --


Committee suggests water shut-off bill

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- City council's utilities committee has


Commissioners hear grant project proposals

LISBON -- Columbiana County commissioners on Wednesday heard 15 subdivisions ask for $1.5 million in


Police chief seeks server for mobile data terminals

Mobile data terminals are the 'wave of the future,' a police chief says. WARREN -- Liberty Police


Fire damages building, disrupts flights at airport

A group claimed responsibility for the fire, but officials ruled out terrorism. ISTANBUL, Turkey


The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen

The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen DAUGHTER IS GONE: Kathy Migliozzi wipes her eye as a friend, Pam


Trade winds can transport dust germs, research shows

SCRIPPS HOWARD New research presented Wednesday adds to evidence that desert dust carried across


Thursday's Best Bets on TV

"Combat Diary: The Marines of Lima Company" (9 p.m., A & amp;E): This is an intriguing


Butler rallies to beat YSU, 5-3

The Penguins play Cleveland State today in an elimination game. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR


Panel to advise officials on finances

The commissioners say the committee could aid communication with the public. By D.A. WILKINSON


Diamondbacks topple Bucs 8-7, complete sweep

The victory wrapped up a 7-2 homestand for Arizona. PHOENIX (AP) -- Orlando Hudson had four hits,


GOLF

GOLF NCAA Women's Results Wednesday At Scarlet Course, Ohio State Univ. Upper Arlington,


Board honors 63 who are retiring this school year

More than a third have at least 30 years of service. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city school district has


Police seize boxes of movies after firefighters put out blaze at home

CAMPBELL -- Police seized boxes of movies, which they suspect may be part of a film-bootlegging


Refinancing saves district money

The financial forecast is a tool the district uses in managing expenses. By AMANDA GARRETT


Case involving drug death goes to grand jury

Police say the man supplied drugs to two teenage girls. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR


Blue Devils fall to Dalton

By RYAN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT KENT -- Western Reserve softball coach Joe Serensky


Highlights of Wednesday's meeting:

Highlights of Wednesday's meeting: Announced a three-year contract for garbage hauling with


Roberts to try for another major win

He leads the tour in several categories, including putting average. EDMOND, Okla. (AP) -- Loren


Woman holds on to hope over missing friend

TRANSFER, Pa. -- Linda Henry says she hasn't given up hope that there will be a resolution to the


WORKERS DEMOLISH BARN AT HOFFA SEARCH SITE

Workers demolish barn at Hoffa search site MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- It took about three hours


AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Big River," an adaptation of Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn." Salem Community Theatre, 490


Don't rush into marriage to save rent money

Dear Annie: I'm 23. When I graduated college last May, I decided to take a year off to travel before


Return documents, House leaders say

House officials were working on a joint resolution that decries the raid. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In


Ordinance targets city's vicious dogs

One dog's multiple attacks prompted officials to urge swift passage. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Giro d'Italia Results

Giro d'Italia Results At Passo Furcia, Italy 17th Stage 74-mile leg from Termeno 1. Leonardo


Test scores produce both good and bad results

Younger black and Hispanic pupils have narrowed the gap with whites. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Elementary


Fight Schedule

Fight Schedule May 25 At Temecula, Calif. (FSN), Fres Qquendo, Chicago, vs. Javier Mora,


Soul Patrol cools off McPheever

Soul Patrol cools off McPheever THE OLD-STYLE bluesy sounds of Taylor Hicks won over enough fans


Official seeks termination of position

Some county officials say they want legal advice before taking any action. By LAURE CIOFFI


Defendant questions Malvo on sanity

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) -- In an often testy four-hour cross examination, John Allen Muhammad questioned


Wind and water

Wind and water Greg Wilson, right, of Hubbard checks the wind direction while Ted Rodgers of


Tentative deals are reached at YSU

Both unions are expected to ratify their pacts next week. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION


Opting for independence

Opinion: Scripps Howard: The breakup of Yugoslavia, which formally started to dissolve in 1991 when Slovenia


SURVEY

SURVEY ADHD drugs ADHD drug risks: Side effects and accidental overdoses of attention-deficit


Actor takes time for the kids

The professional actor, a Salem native, has found jobs all around the country. By L. CROW


Rathburn wins crown

Alex Blosser became the first Southern athlete in 11 years to qualify for the state meet. By JOE


YSU students to take part in Parade of Homes

POLAND -- Design Team students from Youngstown State University will decorate one of the homes in


LOCAL

LOCAL Canfield softball beats Struthers CANFIELD -- Lauren Sulick and Tricia Bettura combined to


Blues guitarist lives and learns

The musician opened for B.B. King here in 2004. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT When


ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball

BABE RUTH (14-15s) Wharmby Sports 8, Mahoning Valley Panthers 6 -- Michael Tomko pounded out two


Woman pleads guilty to lying

AKRON (AP) -- A Pennsylvania woman admitted she lied under oath when she told a grand jury she was


Stones postpone concerts

LONDON (AP) -- The Rolling Stones on Wednesday postponed the first 15 dates of their European tour


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Southside Johnny & amp; The Asbury Jukes. When: 7 p.m. Friday. Where:


Problems lead council to review dog regulations

Council seeks money to help stimulate redevelopment of vacant industrial land. STRUTHERS -- City


Weathersfield trustees award $76,719 repaving contract

MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Township trustees have awarded a $76,719 contract to Shelley and


Kovach-LaGatta troth is told, wedding in July

The engagement of Melinda Eileen Kovach and Louis Anthony LaGatta II is announced by their parents,


INSIDE | A3

INSIDE | A3 General Motors Corp.'s stock rose 8 percent Wednesday after a Merrill Lynch analyst


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB--Suspended Washington Nationals minor league INF Greg Thissen


Rescheduled opening

Rescheduled opening The Buhl Farm Park pool in Hermitage, Pa., won't open as scheduled this


Soak fruit in sloe gin to ease arthritis pain

Q. Golden raisins soaked in gin were ineffective against my arthritis pain, but raisins in sloe gin


Girard municipal judge has a history of misusing power

Opinion: Girard municipal judge has a history of misusing power EDITOR: Girard Judge Michael Bernard,


Wedding planned by Gina Susany and Travis Roth

David Susany of Struthers and Karen Naples of Lowellville are announcing the engagement of their


Bilingual ballots a mockery of rule of law

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- "Of course not." That was Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' answer last Sunday on


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& lt;B & gt;BAKER, & lt;/B & gt; Alexander III, 49, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.,


Fitch's Cassano moves on

The senior standout wants to win a state title in the discus next week. BY ERIC HAMILTON


Leader estimates takeover time line but offers no word on withdrawal

A U.S. Army soldier was killed in action Tuesday, the military reported. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight May 25 1948 -- Ben Hogan wins the PGA championship, beating Mike Turnesa in the


Shares of GM stock rise after report of 12,400 union employee buyouts

LOS ANGELES TIMES General Motors Corp.'s stock rose 8 percent Wednesday after a Merrill Lynch


Poland falls in district downer

Ashtabula Edgewood scored a run in the bottom of the seventh to win 3-2. By JIM FLICK VINDICATOR


MVSD reaches deal with two companies

The dock will help with the construction of two bridges. MINERAL RIDGE -- The Mahoning Valley


COMMISSIONERS

COMMISSIONERS Mahoning County Commissioners approved the following at their meeting Tuesday:


WEEKLY FISHING REPORT

WEEKLY FISHING REPORT NORTHEAST OHIO Lake Erie shoreline (Cuyahoga County) -- Rock bass and


MLS ROUNDUP Wednesday's game

FC Dallas 2, New York 1 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Carlos Ruiz scored with four minutes remaining in


NBA PLAYOFFS

NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Eastern Conference Finals Miami leads series 1-0


Mine survivor attends co-workers' funerals

The other two funerals will be Thursday. HARLAN, Ky. (AP) -- The sole survivor of a coal mine


HORIZON LEAGUE Tourney schedule

WEDNESDAY Game 1 -- Butler 5, YSU 3 Game 2 -- Wright State 16, Cleveland State 1 TODAY Game 3


LEADERS

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ON TOUR This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR FedEx St. Jude Classic Memphis, Tenn. Schedule: Today-Sunday Course: TPC at Southwind


Luther awaits recount in 13-vote win over Pope

The margin of victory is 0.16 of 1 percent. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER


Fans have it: Taylor, made!

For the finale, more than 63 million votes were cast. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Taylor Hicks, the mop-


Senate passes legislation to improve coal-mine safety

This year alone, 33 coal miners have been killed on the job so far. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate