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Deliberations begin Wednesday for Warren airman

WASHINGTON (AP) — A military prosecutor asking jurors to convict an airman from Warren

Gunman robs Family Dollar on South Avenue

BOARDMAN — A man who said he had a gun walked away with more than $150, car wax and candy from

Incumbent Oesch won't run in fall for Salem council

SALEM — David Johnson, chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party, vowed to find a

Hearing for suspected cop shooter postponed

AUSTINTOWN — Township police had word today that a preliminary hearing scheduled for Wednesday

Water off Wednesday for some portions of Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — The waterline on West Radio Road was to be shut off at 9 a.m. Wednesday as work

Chevy Centre continues to struggle financially

YOUNGSTOWN — The Chevrolet Centre’s profit during the first three months of the year is

Campbell Middle School students expelled

CAMPBELL — Two Campbell Middle School pupils were expelled for bringing soft plastic air

Two group homes will close

YOUNGSTOWN —   Two group homes on the North Side — including one where a resident

Campbell man attacked by dogs

CAMPBELL — A 57-year-old Chambers Street man identified the two dogs he says attacked him

Local Chrysler dealers applaud sale to N.Y. group

Area Chrysler dealers are welcoming the pending sale of Chrysler to a New York-based investment

Child rapist to serve maximum sentence

COLUMBUS — The state parole board reversed an earlier decision to release a Youngstown man

No parole for James Teague

COLUMBUS — A man convicted of killing a World War II veteran who was eating a sandwich in his

Chevy Centre's performance record

The Chevrolet Centre released its 2006-07 second quarter financial report showing a profit far less

Students staff some Mercer County polls

MERCER, Pa. – There were some new faces at several Mercer County polling places in today's

Disorderly conduct plea in stun gun case

WARREN – A Youngstown man who was subdued with a stun gun in a Trumbull County Common Pleas

Woman gets 8 years in prison in stabbing death

WARREN — A 19-year-old woman will spend eight years in prison for stabbing a 16-year-old girl

Salem names interim superintendent

SALEM — The Salem Board of Education has named veteran educator Lou Ramunno to act as interim

Boardman discount store robbed

BOARDMAN — A man who said he had a gun walked away with more than $150, car wax and candy from

Police skeptical of how boy says he was shot

YOUNGSTOWN — A 17-year-old boy was shot in the left thigh around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday near

Did you buy gas today?

Today, people across the nation are planning to avoid the gas pumps. Are you taking part in this

Fires on South Side

YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant house at 216 E. Laclede Ave. was intentionally set on fire around 11

YSU prof continues fight for tenure

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University may be done with Dr. Eric See, but he isn’t

Group scheduling workshops on acquiring cheap land

YOUNGSTOWN — Free 90-minute workshops will be held over the next several months for those who

WEDDING BELLS | Find out who is getting married

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Strayhaven Animal Shelter sponsors cruise-in

GREENVILLE, Pa. — The Moose Family Center, 32 Shenango St., will be the setting for a cruise-

Seniors meet in Coitsville

COITSVILLE — The next meeting of Coitsville Senior Citizens will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Town

Kiwanis Club honors Key Club adviser

CANFIELD — Honored by Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club during a meeting April 25 at A La

REUNIONS | Gustavus banquet among events planned

<em>Upcoming reunions are published every Tuesday. Please submit information about class and

LOCAL

LOCAL Spartans tennis team advances *BOARDMAN -- The No. 1 doubles team of Brad Franczkowski and

WCI FINANCES

WCI FINANCES Losing money WCI Steel's first-quarter results: Net loss: 4.3 million, compared

Pentagon cuts off access to Web sites for U.S. soldiers

Soldiers can still send photos and messages by e-mail. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lt. Daniel Zimmerman, an

Niedermayer sibs have Ducks flying

Their scoring has given Anaheim home-ice advantage against Detroit. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The

MySpace asked to provide names

Attorneys general from eight states including Ohio are seeking the information. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)

Favre cools down criticism, says he's happy in Green Bay

The future Hall of Famer said he was just frustrated. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Brett Favre acknowledged

Doctors looking early for signs of mental problems

Some scientists believe that early treatment can prevent autism. CHICAGO (AP) -- Within days of

Youngstown council mulls building purchase

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Fifth Avenue apartment building will likely meet the same fate as three neighboring

Auditor launches probe of Columbiana health comish

Editorial: Our immediate reaction upon reading that Ohio Auditor Mary Taylor had ordered a special

43K windfall for New Middletown

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The village received an unexpected windfall this month. Clerk Carl Flitcraft

Trial begins for Padilla and two co-defendants

MIAMI (AP) -- A federal prosecutor said "al-Qaida" 91 times in just over an hour as he made his

U.S. Rep. Ryan takes Food Stamp Challenge

YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, will participate in the seven-day Food Stamp

BASEBALL LINESCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION IV

BASEBALL LINESCORES TOURNAMENT DIVISION IV MCDONALD 6, WESTERN RESERVE 3 W. Reserve3000000--314

Essay contest prize is farm

ORWELL, Ohio (AP) -- Get literary and get lucky and you might win a farm in the rural hinterlands of

Business News Digest

NATION Gasoline prices hit a new record high NEW YORK -- Gasoline prices hit a new record at the

TODAY

TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) English League Soccer. 5 p.m. (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) Volleyball:

KIWANIS CLUB HONORS ADVISER

Kiwanis Club honors adviser CANFIELD -- Honored by Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club during a

Struggling NBC embraces the supernatural for fall

Almost all of the new shows are dramas. By DAVID BAUDER AP TELEVISION WRITER NEW YORK -- With

BASEBALL

BASEBALL PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM Pos. Name School Cl. Hometown/High School

Mayor says he will not seek re-election

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Mayor Robert Carson announced Monday that he will not seek re-election after his

Singing praises of older women

The show will appeal to more than just women in the Red Hat Society. By TARA BURGHART ASSOCIATED

NANCI BILLOCK RICHARD SUSNER III

NANCI BILLOCK RICHARD SUSNER III XBOARDMAN -- St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park

Rape trial begins

Rape trial begins YOUNGSTOWN -- Jury selection began Monday afternoon and will resume this morning

Pope warns traffickers they will answer to God

Throughout Latin America, violence caused by drug dealers is rampant. GUARATINGUETA, Brazil (AP)

Invite Iraqis who are leaving Iraq to come to U.S.

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- If Vice President Dick Cheney thought his flying visit to Iraq would reassure the

No coach, no worries: Federer set to go solo

The top-ranked player said he won't hire a coach anytime soon. HAMBURG, Germany (AP) -- Roger

armed forces week

ARMED FORCES WEEK True colors come through The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay The Mahoning County

LEADERS

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Pacman's appeal ruling delayed by paperwork

The Titans' suspended cornerback claims he's being overly punished. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A

SCHEDULE Cavaliers vs. Nets

May 6: Cleveland 81, New Jersey 77 May 8: Cleveland 102, New Jersey 92 Saturday: New Jersey 96,

U.S. forces warned to stop search for soldiers

Residents complained about some searches. BAGHDAD (AP) -- An al-Qaida front group warned the

Girard council OKs hiring of company to find grants

The city got a favorable decision in its fight against a landfill. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Blues Moun (Lumpkins)5.003.002.20 Cruising Cart (Villa-

Will vote revive spirits? Some say alcohol sales will revitalize business

New Wilmington and Grove City voters will decide whether to stay 'dry' or not. By LAURE CIOFFI

LOCAL APPEARANCE

LOCAL APPEARANCE There is one more chance to hear the Rev. Graham Locking, the United Kingdom's

2 arrested on South Side

2 arrested on South Side YOUNGSTOWN -- Two arrests were made and a stolen gun confiscated on the

Chaney High School Class of 1965 is planning a reunion Sept. 1. For reservation information, call

Bono urges G-8 leaders to provide aid for Africa

Bono urges G-8 leaders to provide aid for Africa BERLIN -- Bono urged Germany on Monday to use

Plan to look at revenue from taxing suburbs

The city also plans to restructure its economic development department. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY

Landis confident he'll keep Tour title

His lawyer called the case against him "an utter disaster." MALIBU, Calif. (AP) -- Floyd Landis

Killer of Trumbull bar owner to be released in July

The county prosecutor and a former judge opposed the parole. By MARC KOVAC VINDICATOR

Edgewood defeats Mooney

The Cardinals finished the season 20-7. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF JEFFERSON --

McDonald wins battle of the Blue Devils

By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS -- Somewhere in the Western Reserve psyche,

Pre-race spirit is back at track

Cooperative weather was partially a factor. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indianapolis 500 organizers

School employees suspended for fake attack on pupils

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- Two school employees who staged a fake gun attack on a group of pupils

Defective oven door responsible for dull pane

Dear Heloise: I had a new self-cleaning oven installed and didn't get around to cleaning it for more

Hamlin's crew has cloud over its head

Making mistakes at critical times has become too common for the driver's team. CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Windham goes for four-peat after edging Lowellville, 8-4

The Bombers will meet McDonald for the district title today at Cene Park. By PAUL TRGOVAC

Warren event raises 451,599 total

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Ohio's largest American Cancer Society Relay for

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7) Wednesday, April 11 Ottawa 6,

Work to resume on covered bridge

NEWTON FALLS -- The 1 million rehabilitation of the Newton Falls covered bridge will resume today,

First British chaplain to horse racing speaks in Howland

His regular congregation includes 59 trainers, 1,800 stable workers and 2,500 horses. By ALISON

Miss Domanski to be July bride of Mr. Novotny

XSANDUSKY -- Ken and Sandi Domanski of Hull Road, are announcing plans for the upcoming marriage of

Workers on edge with DaimlerChrysler sale

Chrysler workers fear major cuts are coming at the hands of new owners. DETROIT (AP) -- Chrysler's

First move should be left up to 'Romeo'

Dear Annie: I work for an organization that takes on worthy, but controversial, issues. Over the

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

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Date announced for Frey-French garden wedding

XCANFIELD -- A garden wedding is planned by Laura Kathleen Frey and Matthew William French, both of

Earnhardt needs break from daily dose of blitz

The media attention has been overwhelming over the past week. By JENNA FRYER ASSOCIATED PRESS

More people using only cell phones

WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than a quarter of young adults have only cell phones, making them the

Immigrant labor, U.S. jobs cross at border

Opinion: By JIM BOREN MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS The footpaths across our southern border go in both

Water off Wednesday for some portions of Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — The waterline on West Radio Road was to be shut off at 9 a.m. Wednesday as work

Terrific pitching lifts Bucs to 7-0 win

Pittsburgh's Tom Gorzelanny outpitched Marlins ace Dontrelle Willis. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Florida

PREP PREVIEW \ District track and field

DIVISION I Site: Falcon Stadium, Austintown Schedule: Wednesday (preliminaries), 4 p.m.; Friday

Warren man guilty in shooting of man, fight with girlfriend

WARREN -- A 27-year-old city man was convicted of five charges for a Jan. 9 shooting at Stone Gate

Time to walk the walk

Opinion: New York Daily News: Sen. Barack Obama is running for president as a Man Above It All. He derides

Jury finds man guilty of murder

Gregory McGee's criminal record goes back to his juvenile days. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

Gargasz-Tovtin wedding date is announced

XPOLAND -- The engagement of Kimberlee Gargasz, a daughter of Randall and Pamela Gargasz, 6456 Tara

WTA TOUR GRAND PRIX DE SAR

WTA TOUR GRAND PRIX DE SAR LA PRINCESSE LALLA MERYEM Monday At Royal Tennis Club de Fes Fez,

Today is Tuesday, May 15, the 135th day of 2007. There are 230 days left in the year. On this date in 1942, wartime gasoline rationing goes into effect in 17 states, limiting sales to three gallons a

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, May 15, the 135th day of 2007. There are 230 days left in the year. On this date

Students' art exhibit set at Eastwood Mall

NILES -- Art Outreach Gallery at Eastwood Mall will present work by art students from Niles McKinley

Like father, like son: Colangelo nabs award

The Raptors GM built Toronto into a contender in one year. TORONTO (AP) -- Bryan Colangelo is

Approval rating

APPROVAL RATING Ted Strickland received the highest inaugural approval rating for a governor in

Poland topples Jefferson in semis

The Bulldogs will meet Ashtabula Edgewood for the fifth straight year. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

U.S. Embassy workers angry over security in Green Zone

One employee said sending them home would be an 'admission of failure.' MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE

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Ohio EPA pushing for more detailed rules

DAYTON (AP) -- State environmental regulators want more detailed rules for replacing wetlands

MAHONING COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS

MAHONING COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS (At Fitch High School) BOYS Division I Team

PASSENGERS EVACUATED

Passengers evacuated JUNEAU, Alaska -- A riverboat-style cruise ship ran aground off the Alaska

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS Through Sunday Points 1, Jeff Gordon, 1,881. 2, Jimmie Johnson,

Steelmaker expects growth in second half

WCI posted a 4.3 million quarterly loss as selling prices fell. BY DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Tigers 1 BOSTON -- Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched his first major league

SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 2, Toronto 1 Boston 6, Baltimore 5 Kansas City 11,

Neither letters nor societies should rely on stereotypes

Opinion: Neither letters nor societies should rely on stereotypes EDITOR: As a teacher in the

Parks have interim director

The search for a new director will begin in four to six weeks. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL

Missing Big Boy statue found on the roof of Gahanna Lincoln High School

GAHANNA, Ohio (AP) -- A statue of the hamburger-holding mascot in front of a Frisch's Big Boy

Neither vulnerable. South deals.

Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH J 10 8 7 4 2 K 7 9 2 A 7 2 WEST EAST 9 3

ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

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"Frontline: Spying on the Home Front" (9 p.m., PBS): The National Security Agency's domestic surveillance program is in the spotlight as reporter Hedrick Smith looks at the collision between civil

"Frontline: Spying on the Home Front" (9 p.m., PBS): The National Security Agency's domestic

Many share hope gas prices will rise

Opinion: Well, perhaps there is still hope that Americans will do something about their suicidal love affair

Panel: Wolfowitz broke rules

WASHINGTON (AP) -- World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz broke bank rules in arranging a hefty

2 students to speak at commencement

YOUNGSTOWN -- Stephanie M. Mateja of Neshannock and Carrie L. Brumit of Liberty have been selected

KARI CONNOLLY RYAN BLEGGI

KARI CONNOLLY RYAN BLEGGI XMIAMI -- Kari Connolly and Ryan Bleggi, both of 9843 Roundstone Circle,

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT A review in Monday's Vindicator of the musical "Bat Boy" at the Oakland Center

Warren designated one of the 'Noisy Dozen'

The city is testing a noise meter that might provide better evidence in court. By ED RUNYAN

"In effect, the proclamation of Jesus and of his Gospel did not at any point involve an alienation of the pre-Columbus cultures, nor was it the imposition of a foreign culture."

Opinion: "In effect, the proclamation of Jesus and of his Gospel did not at any point involve an alienation

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