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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

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

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

Fans have it: Taylor, made!

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

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

ON TOUR This week's pro golf events

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

LEADERS

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HORIZON LEAGUE Tourney schedule

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

Mine survivor attends co-workers' funerals

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

NBA PLAYOFFS

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

MLS ROUNDUP Wednesday's game

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

WEEKLY FISHING REPORT

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

COMMISSIONERS

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

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

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

AP Sportlight

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

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) --

Fitch's Cassano moves on

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

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Bilingual ballots a mockery of rule of law

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

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

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

BASEBALL

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

INSIDE | A3

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

Kovach-LaGatta troth is told, wedding in July

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

Weathersfield trustees award $76,719 repaving contract

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

Problems lead council to review dog regulations

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

IF YOU GO

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

Stones postpone concerts

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

Woman pleads guilty to lying

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

ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball

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

Blues guitarist lives and learns

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

LOCAL

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

YSU students to take part in Parade of Homes

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

Rathburn wins crown

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

Actor takes time for the kids

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

SURVEY

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

Opting for independence

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

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

Defendant questions Malvo on sanity

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

Official seeks termination of position

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

Soul Patrol cools off McPheever

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

Fight Schedule

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

Test scores produce both good and bad results

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

Giro d'Italia Results

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

Ordinance targets city's vicious dogs

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

Return documents, House leaders say

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

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

AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

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

WORKERS DEMOLISH BARN AT HOFFA SEARCH SITE

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

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

Roberts to try for another major win

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

Highlights of Wednesday's meeting:

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

Blue Devils fall to Dalton

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

Case involving drug death goes to grand jury

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

Refinancing saves district money

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

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

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

GOLF

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

Diamondbacks topple Bucs 8-7, complete sweep

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

Panel to advise officials on finances

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

Butler rallies to beat YSU, 5-3

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

Thursday's Best Bets on TV

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

Trade winds can transport dust germs, research shows

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

The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen

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

Fire damages building, disrupts flights at airport

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

Police chief seeks server for mobile data terminals

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

Commissioners hear grant project proposals

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

Committee suggests water shut-off bill

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

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) --

Gun linked to homicides turned over to police

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

July wedding set by Lisa Walton, George Samonas

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

Experts: Drugs land thousands of patients in ER

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

TEAM SCORES: 1. ALLIANCE 18, 2. HUDSON 15, 3. FITCH 13, 4. WADSWORTH 11, 5. (TIE) CANTON MCKINLEY, CLE. COLLINWOOD 10, 7. COPLEY 9, 8. (TIE) CHESTERLAND WEST GEAGUA, MAYFIELD, EUCLID, CLE. HEIGHTS 8,

Team scores: 1. Alliance 18, 2. Hudson 15, 3. Fitch 13, 4. Wadsworth 11, 5. (tie) Canton McKinley,

National Hockey League

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

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

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

Deadline set for applications for Bicentennial Queen Pageant

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

Victim's kin oppose Girts' possible parole

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

MAHONING COUNTY

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

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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Diaw, Nash key Suns past Dallas

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

BABE'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

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

Spending restrictions approved

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

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Parents announce Nicora-Perman engagement

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

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

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

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

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)

States back new gun laws

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

Teens convicted in murder plot

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

Authorities round up 33 on gang activity charges

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

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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

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

Champion bottles up Berkshire

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

YOUNGSTOWN STATE ATHLETICS \ Graduating student-athletes

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

July wedding set by Miss Nahm and Mr. Griffith

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

Robbery cases transferred to grand jury

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

Patroling the border won't be a breeze

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

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) --

Bush shows support for VA secretary

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

Miss Simerlink Mr. Stewart to wed in Colorado

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

Immigration bill heads for Senate approval

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

Don't believe stats on foreign engineers

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

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

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

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

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.

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

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