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White Sox rally in 12th to top Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Orlando Cabrera’s fourth hit drove in the go-ahead run in the 12th inning and the
Osgood blanks Pens again
DETROIT — Hockeytown is halfway to hoisting the Stanley Cup again. With first-period goals from
Hospital releases boy mauled by dog
YOUNGSTOWN — A boy mauled by one of his father’s pit bulls is out of the hospital. Paul Richardson
Rangers beat Tribe, 2-1, on error in 10th inning
Ben Francisco misplayed a single to right field into a costly mistake. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ben
Spurs open big lead, and keep it this time
After two straight losses, San Antonio jolted the Lakers, 103-84, to trail series, 2-1. SAN
Pistons’ Hamilton has priorities in right order
He’s a father and team leader who will set another franchise record tonight. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.
Penguins shake up lines for Game 2
The Red Wings dominated the last two thirds of Saturday’s 4-0 victory. DETROIT (AP) — The
Baseball Penguins can build
The season ended a little too abruptly for the Youngstown State baseball team last week, but the
Illinois-Chicago wins another Horizon title
NILES — Brett Schaefer rapped five hits and drove in four runs as the University of Illinois-Chicago
Poland pupils receive national honor
“It’s good for you to be patient.” Hannah DeGenaro Poland kindergartner Poland Union was one
Error opens door to Pirates’ 6-5 win
The Bucs tied the game on an error and won it on Jason Bay’s single in the 11th. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Historical Society to present annual awards
Historical Society to present annual awards YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s
State anti-smoking programs under fire
With the decrease in funding, youth anti-smoking programs may cease to exist. YOUNGS_TOWN —
Columbiana grads plan next jump
COLUMBIANA — The Columbiana High School Class of 2008 valedictorian likened school to the fuzzy
McDonald graduates look forward to future
Making society a better is a measure of success, Youngstown’s mayor said. MCDONALD — For
Oil costs cutting into road work
The city will repave just 52 streets this year, compared to 59 last year. YOUNGSTOWN — Rising
Ohio trains more teachers than it can accommodate
CLEVELAND (AP) — Forget manufacturing. Teachers are becoming one of Ohio’s top exports. Ohio
Pit bull mauls boy, 6, in city
The boy was ‘fading in and out,’ a neighbor said. YOUNGSTOWN — Neighbors used a rake to beat
Red Bulls coach banned, team’s streak ends
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Serving a one-game suspension, New York Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos
Big Brown has slight crack on left front hoof
The unbeaten Triple Crown contender is expected to run in the Belmont Stakes. NEW YORK (AP) — Big
MLB ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 6, Red Sox 3 OAKLAND, Calif. — Jon Lester’s hopes for another no-
Teen charged in muffin case
HICKORY, Pa. (AP) — State police say a 17-year-old Lawrence County boy is accused of lacing muffins
Storms leave at least 7 dead in Iowa
Storms plagued Minnesota and Iowa on Sunday. PARKERSBURG, Iowa (AP) — Severe thunderstorms packing
Haas fires 74 to edge Langer by one shot
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — As Jay Haas approached the 18th tee at Oak Hill Country Club with a one-shot
Vindicator file photo, 1946
Vindicator file photo, 1946 AFTERMATH: Dan Burlon is photographed after his discharge from the
WNBA Sunday’s games
Sparks 74, Dream 55 ATLANTA — Lisa Leslie had 14 points and 10 rebounds and Candace Parker
Obama, McCain go on the attack
WASHINGTON — If the last week is an indication, the White House fight between Barack Obama and John
Kuerten ousted, will retire at 31
The three-time French Open champion has experienced chronic hip injuries. PARIS (AP) — The French
Legendary Colombian rebel dies
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Manuel “Sureshot” Marulanda, a peasant’s son who built Latin America’s
French classroom drama wins Cannes’ top prize
French classroom drama wins Cannes’ top prize CANNES, France — The French film “The Class,” a
Zimbabwe’s leader threatens to expel U.S. ambassador
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — President Robert Mugabe threatened Sunday to expel the U.S. ambassador for
GOLF ROUNDUP Sunday’s other events
PGA Crowne Plaza FORT WORTH, Texas — Phil Mickelson made a 9-foot birdie putt on the final hole
Dixon wins first Indy 500
Scott Dixon held off Brazilian Vitor Meira and hard-luck Marco Andretti, while Danica Patrick failed
Police switch from cruisers to golf carts
BREMEN, Ohio (AP) — Sheriff’s deputies have parked their gas-guzzling cruisers and started up a
“Gossip Girl” (8 p.m., The CW): If you jumped on that “Gossip Girl”
“Gossip Girl” (8 p.m., The CW): If you jumped on that “Gossip Girl” bandwagon a little late, here’s
INDY 500 NOTEBOOK |From The Brickyard
PUT UP YOUR DUKES: Teammates Tony Kanaan and Marco Andretti tangled on the track, perhaps costing
k.o. drugs boxing |Wednesday’s pairings
Pairings for the K.O. Drugs High School Boxing Tournament at the ITAM Center on Meridian Road on
‘Casey Democrats’ reflect cultural alienation
Opinion: Irmo Antonacci used to vote for Democratic presidential candidates. A son of Italian immigrants, the
It makes sense to collaborate internationally on new space
It makes sense to collaborate internationally on new space Orlando Sentinel: A $17.3 billion
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 12, Seattle 6 Toronto 6, Kansas City 0 L.A.
Flags standing silent guard have a message for all of us
Editorial: Flags standing silent guard have a message for all of us The Greatest Generation, though dwindling
Chinese bottled water faces consolidation
Entrepreneur Richard Heckmann is diving back into the water business, with an aim to consolidate the
Is Ethanol cause of rising food prices?
Automakers are still promoting ethanol as an alternative to foreign oil. WASHINGTON — The
A survey found that 55 percent of senior citizens are unsure of how much money they will need to
A survey found that 55 percent of senior citizens are unsure of how much money they will need to
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard Library trustees board, 5:15 p.m., Schafer Conference Room, 436 W. Liberty
Internet serves as new outlet to honor, grieve for fallen soldiers, disaster victims
It is easier for friends and family to interact with online memorials. RALEIGH, N.C. — A decade
Fiber-optic access likely to widen digital divide
A quarter of the U.S. will have one of the world’s best broadband networks. NEW YORK (AP) — The
Rock reunions: Many bands return to the road
Many bands are reviving old music and creating new to take on the road. LOS ANGELES — Your
ECONOMIC COSTS Smoking
The economic costs of smoking in the United States are estimated at $167 billion annually.
NBC series explores ‘Fear Itself’
The series will consist of 13 stand-alone episodes of horror-inspired TV. LOS ANGELES —
Remove labels when recycling
Dear Readers: The question of what to do with old magazines once you have read them comes in often.
Boxing meet finale nears
Four girls finals and 26 boys semifinals bouts are set for Wednesday. YOUNGSTOWN — The final
Hopeful news from Bosnia is refreshing
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In Sarajevo 10 years ago, I sat with the youthful Bosnian prime minister, the respected
“There is something very wrong when our wounded troops have to fill out forms in triplicate
Opinion: “There is something very wrong when our wounded troops have to fill out forms in triplicate for meal
YOUNGSTOWN Street resurfacing
These streets are scheduled to be repaved by the city this summer: Willis Avenue from Overland
STANLEY CUP FINALS Penguins vs. Red Wings
Saturday: Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 0, Detroit leads series 1-0 Today: Pittsburgh at Detroit, 8 p.m.
Roadrunners pick trio for ‘Hall’
YOUNGSTOWN — Dan Shields, Ted Rupe and Gary Camp have been named this year’s inductees for the
Farmers across U.S. go high-tech
High-tech devices can cut expenses and increase production on farms. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — When
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Home Savings and Loan of Youngstown v. Yocum Construction Inc. et
FUNDRAISERS
FUNDRAISERS XHoliday Hair will be Cutting For The Cure from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 26 Pine Grove
LATVIA
LATVIA Diena, Riga, May 20: Even China’s communist leaders cannot look on indifferently at what is
Kids get lesson in healthy eating
A professor created interactive games to teach students about nutrition. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Leave
KAHNE WINS
KAHNE WINS Kasey Kahne capitalized on yet another heartbreaking Tony Stewart defeat, grabbing the
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Jessica Brown, Youngstown, girl, May 24. St. Joseph Health
Vindy.com News Podcast for May 26, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, May 26, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Andrew Gaug.
INDY 500 |Sunday’s results
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Lap length: 2.5 miles (Starting positions in
Amish refuse to adhere to state code
Two outhouses at a school are currently collecting waste in plastic buckets. EBENSBURG, Pa. (AP) —
Today is Monday, May 26, the 147th day of 2008. There are 219 days left in the year. This is the
Today is Monday, May 26, the 147th day of 2008. There are 219 days left in the year. This is the
Stewart’s flat tire gives Kahne the win
The leader was forced to pit with three laps to go in the Coca-Cola 600. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Tony
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Jevon P. Prieto The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Remembering on Memorial Day
Opinion: On Memorial Day, Americans pause to honor especially those generations of Americans — their
Boardman WWII veteran lost legs, not passion for life
BOARDMAN — Dan Burlon always tells the story of the day he lost his legs. This isn’t a hazy, just-
The Vindicator/Nick Mays
The Vindicator/Nick Mays CLASS OF 2008: Once all the diplomas had been handed out, Columbiana High
Stranger shoots newlyweds, 2 others
The sheriff’s lieutenant said no one at the wedding had known the suspect before the shooting.
Regional Business Digest
REGION Hubbard Party Shop now open for service HUBBARD — Jason Neapolitan has opened Hubbard
Phoenix succeeds in soft Mars landing
Mars has a reputation for gobbling up spacecraft. PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — A NASA spacecraft
Army chief elected Lebanon’s president
The political crisis this month had led to the worst violence since Lebanon’s 1975-90 civil war.
Aftershock destroys 71,000 homes in China
Aftershock destroys 71,000 homes in China CHENGDU, China — A powerful aftershock destroyed tens
Memorial poems note sacrifices
Dear Readers: Today is Memorial Day. In honor of all those who have served in the armed forces, we
MCDONALD HIGH
MCDONALD HIGH Fast facts Class of 2008 song: “In My Life” by John Lennon Class flower: White
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