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Keffer conquers flu bug to advance to final bout
Miranda Spottleson earned a title rematch with Stephanie Sahli. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
Wheldon's a contrast in styles
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Dan Wheldon enjoys playing a stylish, charismatic race car driver around the
TRANSIT AUTHORITY
TRANSIT AUTHORITY Fares going up Western Reserve Transit Authority board took the following
Coach's case goes to judge
The judge will make a ruling next week. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
ESPN will broadcast race around the world
ASSOCIATED PRESS Sunday's Indianapolis 500 is going to be seen by a whole lot more people than
MySpace campaign targets global warming
MySpace campaign targets global warming MySpace.com, the leading Internet lifestyle portal,
Barbaro feeling feisty following leg surgery
The 3-year-old has been showered with gifts. KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) -- Barbaro is showing his
NBA PLAYOFFS
NBA Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Western Conference Finals DALLAS71/2Phoenix NHL Playoffs
Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY What's open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Residence: Canfield
Residence: Canfield Occupation: Owner, Audiology Associates of Columbiana and Salem; senior
Officials offer assurances on animals
The state has a permit process for people having wild animals. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR STAFF
Readers urged to take care when using a ladder
Dear Readers: It's one of the most dangerous tools around the home, even though it uses no
TELEVISION 35.4 million viewers watched 'Idol' finale, Nielsens reveal
Winner Taylor Hicks says he's going to record an album 'as quickly as I can.' LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Technicians strike at power company
The union has been without a contract since April 2004. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Technicians with the
Rayen gets a bad rap
Opinion: Rayen gets a bad rap EDITOR: The double homicide involving four city teenage boys was shocking
Senate passes landmark bill
As many as 12 million illegal immigrants have entered the U.S. to find work. KNIGHT RIDDER
Carey will spice up song with pal's help
Carey will spice up song with pal's help NEW YORK -- Mariah Carey is tapping a longtime friend --
Symphony guild officers elected, programs outlined
LIBERTY -- A highlight of the general membership meeting held by the Youngstown Symphony Guild on
Guns, drugs are destroyed
A steel company's melting pot destroyed the evidence. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NBC Network revamps schedule
NEW YORK (AP) -- In an extraordinary move, NBC has completely revamped the fall schedule it
3 young men held in break-in
WARREN -- Three young men remain in Trumbull County Jail in lieu of $3,500 bond each after having
A reading of the law
Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: Attorney General Alberto Gonzales told a TV talk show that the Justice
Interim order allows loan to keep Oakhill center open
The county has made an undisclosed offer to buy the center. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR STAFF
Policy to curb drinking
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio University is enacting stronger policies meant to curb student drinking,
Ohio receivers of wrong numbers are glad 'Idol' season is over
COLUMBUS (AP) -- There's at least one couple who isn't upset that America's most popular TV show has
FedEx St. Jude Classic
FEDEX ST. JUDE CLASSIC At TPC at Southwind Memphis, Tenn. Purse: $5.2 million Yardage:
HOW HE SEES IT It isn't just about learning English
Opinion: By MATTHEW SPALDING HERITAGE FOUNDATION No matter how the debate on immigration plays out, it's
Putting on the dog in New Castle
The Lawrence County Fairgrounds are the site of the Memorial Classics Dog Show, one of the largest
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB--Suspended San Francisco Giants minor league OF Abraham Nunez
Cavs reward Brown with contract option
The coach managed to keep the players happy despite missing a key teammate. CLEVELAND (AP) -- For
History debate turns ugly in Senate as tempers boil
The debate strayed from the topic of declaring Sept. 22 Emancipation Day. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A
Scleroderma fundraiser
YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of the Scleroderma Foundation Youngstown Support Group will appear on Sunday's
Irish rally to regional finale
Ursuline will play Champion on Saturday at 5 p.m. in Massillon. By ZACH STIPE VINDICATOR STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN Panel backs second grant
The committee recommended grants to two other businesses. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
Quick ending closes season
Expectations for a long tournament run were high, but it didn't happen. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary A. Testa, 50, of 1756 Nova Lane, Poland, and Susan F.
On the SidE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. BREAKING TIES: Sometimes
Surplus Food
Surplus Food Bethel Church of God in Christ, 3147 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food, 9 a.m.
2 men, 1 woman face theft charges
CAMPBELL -- Police charged two city men and a Boardman woman with breaking and entering after
Penguins name Shero new GM
He was the Nashville Predators' assistant general manager for eight seasons. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--Earl's Grape$18.00$6.00$4.00 Sunrise Royale (Oro E.)
Measure to redraw lines fails
The Austintown lawmaker says Democrats were invited at the tail end. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Bill to restrict funeral protests headed to Taft
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR COLUMBUS -- A proposal that would place restrictions on political
K.O. DRUGS BOXING | Thursday's results
UNDERCLASS DIVISION Flyweight: Segio Cabrera (Sharon) def. Justin Bennett (Warren Harding),
Droughns is released on bail in domestic case
This month, a jury acquitted the running back of drunken driving charges. CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP)
MLB ROUNDUP | Thursday's games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 13, Royals 8 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Ivan Rodriguez drove in five runs in the
KSU tuition going up 6%
KENT (AP) -- Kent State University trustees approved a 6 percent tuition increase for most students
Pa. man faces charges in chase
POLAND -- A New Castle, Pa., man led police on a two-state car chase before crashing into another
Vaughn appointed assistant director
WARREN -- Jan M. Vaughn has been appointed assistant director of the Warren-Trumbull County Public
NCAA Women's Golf
NCAA WOMEN'S GOLF At Scarlet Course, Ohio State Upper Arlington, Ohio Yardage: 6,203; Par 72
Foundation selects officers and awards scholarships
COLUMBIANA -- The election of officers for the 2006-2007 season was conducted by Columbiana
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Courtney Logan and Rick Dailey, Lisbon, twin boys, May 24.
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
TRI-T PONY (13-14) Austintown Home Savings & amp; Loan 8, Canfield Beautistone 7 -- Tommy
Class AA League
Class AA League May 26 Penn-Ohio vs. Buds/DiCioccio Construction at Oakland at 6:15 p.m.; T.C.
Bettura's masterpiece has Cards in Elite Eight
By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AKRON -- It was a fitting tribute for pitcher Tricia
Commissioners approve tax-exempt status for bonds
A company says it will add 68 jobs over the next three years. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls Board of Education, special meeting, 9 a.m., Board Office Meeting
Bush puts Goliath on shaky ground
Opinion: By JAMES M. KLURFELD LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY It's quite fashionable these days not only to demean
Smith captures lead at St. Jude; Azinger second
Gil Morgan has a one-stroke lead at the Senior PGA Championship. ASSOCIATED PRESS MEMPHIS, Tenn.
Having a final fling
The Lincoln School in Warren celebrated its final school carnival; the elementary will be demolished
EPAC Group to find way to protect water supply
EPAC may look a number of environmental issues to improve the area's quality of life. By TIM
POLITICS Polls give Dems slight edge in governor's race
Dewine has the edge for the Senate seat, according to the poll. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Democratic U.S.
Changes proposed in grant program
One Ohio lawmaker isn't happy with the plan's effect on rural housing. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush
Heat cools as Pistons even series
Detroit held off a late Miami rally to win 92-88. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The start, story
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD May 19 Recovered
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
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Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA D.C. United41315158 Kansas City43113119
"The 100 Funniest Movie Moments" (9 p.m., Bravo): It's the end of the work week and you could use a
"The 100 Funniest Movie Moments" (9 p.m., Bravo): It's the end of the work week and you could use a
Dad's trying hard to teach Brendan a lesson
Dear Annie: I have a 16-year-old son whom I love very much. I have been divorced from his mother for
German Singing Society names Youngstown man as historian
CINCINNATI -- Wolfgang Wengler of Youngstown was elected archivar/historian to the North American
Audiology doctor is 2006 recipient
The speaker urged guests to find their life's passion. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
TRUDY RUBIN Lusting for nukes? Not on the street
Opinion: TEHRAN, Iran -- The contradictions that make Iran so hard for Westerners to understand are on view
Country outcasts find new direction
Lead singer Natalie Maines said she doesn't listen to country radio. NEW YORK (AP) -- One of the
Skilling, Lay guilty of numerous charges
The maximum penalty for each man is well over a hundred years. HOUSTON (AP) -- Former Enron Corp.
Drug case headed to grand jury
NEWTON FALLS -- Timothy Wyland, a Youngstown man charged with giving drugs to a teenager who died,
Family, friends to celebrate life of DiPiero, who fell off ship
AUSTINTOWN -- The family of Daniel L. DiPiero, who perished when he fell off a cruise ship two weeks
Arena shows profit -- a first -- for April
Global estimates June through September will be a money-losing period. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Arena Football Playoffs
Arena Football Playoffs DIVISIONAL ROUND National Conference Eastern Division Saturday, May
WNBA ROUNDUP | Thursday's games
Sting 73, Mystics 63 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tammy Sutton-Brown scored 16 points, Monique Curry added
POPE TELLS POLES HE'LL FURTHER JOHN PAUL'S GOALS
Pope tells Poles he'll further John Paul's goals WARSAW, Poland -- Poles gave Pope Benedict XVI a
Texas jury sees through Enron's house of cards
Editorial: In a testy exchange with a prosecutor during his trial, former Enron Chairman Ken Lay defended his
Today is Friday, May 26, the 146th day of 2006. There are 219 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, May 26, the 146th day of 2006. There are 219 days left in the year. On this date in
DAVID SKOLNICK \ Politics 6th District Congressional race is up in the air
Opinion: The political fortune-tellers in Washington, D.C., still see Ohio's 6th Congressional District race
YSU Baseball
YSU BASEBALL Tournament notes Pomp and circumstance: Thursday's loss ends the collegiate careers
Weathersfield will go forward with hearing
MINERAL RIDGE -- Richard Harkins, Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission chairman, says he won't
Judge orders intervention by court on crowding
The county can still try to resolve the problem on its own, the court said. By HAROLD GWIN
Down, but not out: Anaheim still alive
The Mighty Ducks defeated Edmonton 6-3 to cut the series deficit to 3-1. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) --
Nimoys tour art center at OSU, donate $40,000
The Nimoy Foundation has given the Wexner Center a total of $90,000. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Actor
Medical alliance officers installed, funds donated
POLAND -- Stephanie Hunter of Canfield was installed as the 67th president of Mahoning County
Writer reminisces at famed oval
Roger Rager Rager was the junkyard scavenger who lifted a Chevy engine from an old school bus and
Bush, Blair stand firm on Iraq mission
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair acknowledged difficult times
The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen
The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen LAST RIDE: A Mahoning County Sheriff's Department trailer holds a
ATHENA Award goes to Valley doctor
ATHENA Award goes to Valley doctor SHERYL FIGLIANO, a doctor of audiology, has won this year's
Memorial Day service
Memorial Day service There will be a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. Monday at Lake Park Cemetery,
Ducks stay alive
Ducks stay alive Dustin Penner and Joffrey Lupul scored twice for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, who
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: The Walkmen When: 9 p.m. May 30 Where: Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Rd.,
Police talk teen into giving up rifle at school
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. (AP) -- A teenager distraught over a breakup spent nearly an hour listening to
THE WALKMEN Band lets a little looseness creep into new CD
One close call with success lends a new perspective. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
NASCAR Nextel-Coca-Cola 600 Lineup
NASCAR Nextel-Coca-Cola 600 Lineup After Thursday qualifying; race Sunday At Lowe's, Concord,
Special election in Leetonia for library levy
LEETONIA -- Leetonia voters will have a chance to vote again on the community's proposed new library
Youngstown Club elects slate of officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ron DiTullio was elected as president of the Youngstown Club by the board of directors
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH 9 3 2 K 6 5 4 2 A 2 A 8 7 WEST EAST A
Last of dangerous waste being shipped out today
The final 12 canisters if treated byproduct will be moved to Texas today. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Schedule and standings
Feb. 19 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jimmie Johnson) Feb. 26 -- Auto Club 500, Fontana,
ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend's events
INDY RACING LEAGUE Indianapolis 500 Schedule: Sunday, race (ABC, 1 p.m.) Track: Indianapolis Motor
Bridge construction on I-80 ramp delayed
Bridge construction on I-80 ramp delayed AUSTINTOWN -- Work on bridge construction near the
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Coleman surprises, Salem relay reprises
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF RAVENNA -- Mooney senior Ken Coleman isn't going to lie.
ARAG ATP World Team Cup
ARAG ATP WORLD TEAM CUP At Duesseldorf, Germany Purse: $1.92 million (World Championship)