43
Vindy.com for August 1, 2003
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Jump to: » Stories
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published August 1, 2003
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
NASCAR Officials explore safety options
Extinguishing fires is the No. 1 priority now. THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT LONG POND, Pa. -- Every
Howland standout chooses Indiana
Brandon Alexander is a defensive back and wide receiver. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE ANGELS 2, ATHLETICS 1 OAKLANDANAHEIM abrhbiabrhbi Byrnes cf3000Eckstin ss2110
Justin Dellarose proud of degree of difficulty
& lt;a href=mailto:richesson@vindy.com & gt;By BRIAN RICHESSON & lt;/a & gt;
LOCAL
LOCAL Jolly Joe's loses in tournament HOWLAND -- Penn-Ohio defeated Jolly Joe's 11-10 in a AABC
PGA TOUR
PGA TOUR SCHEDULE-WINNERS Jan. 9-12 -- Mercedes Championships (Ernie Els) Jan. 16-19 -- Sony
NASCAR WINSTON CUP
NASCAR WINSTON CUP LEADERS Through July 27 Points 1, Matt Kenseth, 2,977. 2, Dale
SCHEDULE Columbiana County Fair
The Columbiana County Fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Lisbon. Gate admission is $5
AROUND THE HORN
AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 10, Mariners 1 SEATTLE --
FARRELL, PA. Rates will likely rise for city sewer repairs
The city would have to raise its rates just to become eligible for grants. FARRELL, Pa. -- The
CANFIELD Rainbow Rentals suffers loss, despite higher sales
CANFIELD -- Rainbow Rentals' earnings fell in the second quarter despite higher sales. The
UNITED WAY 2003 Pacesetter Campaign
Organizations in the Pacesetter Division are: AIM NationaLease, Altronic; American Red
YOUNGSTOWN Traffic stop turns up missing court file
The suspect has been on probation since March. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
Cigarette butts caused fire at police station
The report notes no smoke detector was present. & lt;a href=mailto:meade@vindy.com &
CINCINNATI Struggling Reds dump Boone, Bowden
Triple-A manager Dave Miley will take over for the rest of the season. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Jim
MATHEWS HIGH SCHOOL
Stephanie Boley: University of Toledo, Pride Scholarship, $8,000. Drew Carpenter: Youngstown State
Lawsuit takes NFL to task on heat issue
Kelci Stringer claims the NFL fosters a "deadly culture" of abusive exercise. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Dwight II and Tina Parker, 535 Parkcliffe Ave., Youngstown, boy, July 30.
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Dreamer has trouble distinguishing from reality
Dear Annie: I hope you can help me with a peculiar problem. I have very detailed and realistic
Top pick Polamalu signs with Steelers, joins camp
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- Too bad the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't negotiate directly with first-round
HELOISE Recipe for salmon morsels is reprinted
Dear Heloise: Many years ago, your mother had a recipe for salmon morsels that she had eaten in a
Nothing new for this 12-year-old
The Knox Township sisters fared well in their first dairy showing at the fair. By NANCY TULLIS
TODAY
TODAY 6:40 p.m. (WKST-AM 1200) Baseball: Padres at Pirates. 7:30 p.m. (TBS) Baseball: Astros at
Search for boy delayed because of river force
ALLIANCE, Ohio (AP) -- A 12-year-old boy disappeared in the water while playing with a companion
GOLF Mickelson-Garcia share spotlight
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. (AP) -- The lights came on, and the best two players blinked. Tiger Woods
Today is Wednesday, July 30, the 211th day of 2003. There are 154 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, July 30, the 211th day of 2003. There are 154 days left in the year. On this
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune PAMPERED: Above, Angelica Sanders receives a facial mask at Burke Williams
YOUTH ROUNDUP Poland advances to title game with Wheelersburg
VINDICATOR STAFF REPORTS Poland defeated Bucyrus 8-6 in the Little League girls 13-14 semifinals
STORM AFTERMATH Golf course, residents' lawn among damage in flash flood
Officials are considering seeking federal aid for cleanup in the county. By JOHN SKENDALL and
BADGER HIGH SCHOOL
Melanie Beil: Grove City College, Academic Award, $8,000. Stephanie Bloomquist: YSU Dean's
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Scandals rocked the life insurance industry in 1905, so investors in a new Fort
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Scandals rocked the life insurance industry in 1905, so investors in a new Fort
"A gifted comedian who entertained audiences for decades with his unique talents, Bob Hope brought
Opinion: "A gifted comedian who entertained audiences for decades with his unique talents, Bob Hope brought
Chauncey takes spotlight
By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- One of the hardest positions to play in
Columbiana County continues to tally up impact of flooding
A telephone number for reporting flood damage is being kept busy. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
BRISTOL HIGH SCHOOL
Kristin Baca: Ohio Legislative Scholarship, $8,500. Elizabeth Boorn: Bowling Green State University,
STRUTHERS Police search for vandal of pizza shop, parked cars
The vandal apparently didn't steal anything. STRUTHERS -- Police are searching for the man who
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 10, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 3, Minnesota 2, 14 innings
JOHN F. KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Kelly Baytos: Elon University, N.C., Presidential Scholarship, $14,000; Golf Grant-In-Aid $20,000.
NFL ROUNDUP | Training camp news and notes
Saints: Kick returner Michael Lewis was hospitalized after colliding with a teammate during a drill.
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Sydnickidy Lane(W Irvine)3.603.002.20 Comrollnover(T
NASCAR Winston Cup Leaders
NASCAR Winston Cup Leaders By The Associated Press July 27 Points 1, Matt Kenseth, 2,977. 2,
New bingo law requires festivals to obtain license
New bingo law requires festivals to obtain license COLUMBUS -- Ohio's new bingo law requires all
SHARON Man accused of raping boys has bond set at $100,000
SHARON, Pa. -- Dean L. Custer, 45, of Logan Avenue was in Mercer County Jail today with bond set at
County will try to ensure pond holds
Precautionary overflow measures will be taken. & lt;a href=mailto:jgoodwin@vindy.com &
PENNSYLVANIA Senate OKs limited school funding
Rendell has threatened to veto the bill if his initiatives aren't in place. HARRISBURG (AP) --
Associated Press
Associated Press NAME RECOGNITION: Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie gives the press a tour
Cavs deal
Cavs deal The Cleveland Cavaliers agreed to trade swingman Jumaine Jones to the Boston Celtics for
BEAVER TOWNSHIP Trustees adopt plan to control land growth
Residents are questioning the zoning of Western Reserve Road. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Christian school moves toward expansion
Enrollment has grown from 174 to 485 over the past decade. & lt;a
PITTSBURGH Urban League hears Bush's economic pitch
He garnered just 9 percent of the black vote in the 2000 election. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- President
WARREN Coalition: Change leadership of police
An ex-city detective says a policeman strip-searched a woman on a street. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER STANDINGS
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER STANDINGS Eastern Division WLTPtsGFGA Chicago844282920
UNITED WAY Early giving to aid final goal
Officials hope the campaign will net 31 percent of the total campaign goal. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Developers promise to pay taxing bodies
FARRELL, Pa. -- Local taxing bodies never got any property tax revenue on the Steel City Terrace
Team that put rep in prison will be honored
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Investigators who collected evidence against former U.S. Rep. James Traficant and
GAIL WHITE A riveting World War II memory from an Italian-American
Millie (Sferra) Trocchio grew up in Campbell in the 1930s. A first-generation Italian-American,
PREP FOOTBALL
PREP FOOTBALL Early commitments Here's a look at area seniors who have committed early to
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Warren BB Rooners -- of the GABF will be conducting tryouts for the fall and next summer.
Suppan shuts down Cards
His 10th win matched a career high he set in 2001 with Kansas City. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Pittsburgh's
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-1-0 Pick 4, 5-3-8-7 Buckeye 5, 7-16-19-
YOUNGSTOWN | CIC meeting
Downtown's redevelopment agency, Youngstown Central Area Community Improvement Corp., handled these
REGION
REGION New Charter One branch opens in supermarket WARREN -- Charter One Financial has opened a
FARRELL Council to pass law on parking
City officials said they expect to hear complaints. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
Officials approve sewer project at the city's treatment plant
Some monthly sewer bills could go up by as much as $20. & lt;a href=mailto:gwin@vindy.com
FLATWARE Daily use makes vintage silver glow
Old silver often is less expensive than new stainless and has more personality. KNIGHT RIDDER
Woods back to old driver
Woods wanted to go back to something he's played well with. RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. (AP) -- Tiger
HOWLAND $200,000 in damage caused by flooding
Insurance will cover only about $25,000 of the estimated $200,000 loss. ANGELA V. WOODHULL
Mark Andio: Ohio State University, $7,200. Joshua Arnal: Youngstown State University, Penguin
Mark Andio: Ohio State University, $7,200. Joshua Arnal: Youngstown State University, Penguin
Lions' Clay criticizes NFL for decision to fine Millen
The league fined the Lions president for failing to follow minority-hiring policy. ALLEN PARK,
Bacteria in wells prompt warning
The bacteria are in wells in six townships, but officials do not think they are 'seriously toxic.'
The Vindicator
The Vindicator NEAR DISASTER: The home of Bill and Debby Heasley of Pulaski, Pa., is close to
Council OKs pay raises for Hubbard cops
HUBBARD -- The two unions representing city employees are now under contract. City council
STORM AFTERMATH Rescuing memories from water damage
Don't dry damaged items in direct sunlight, a preservationist advises. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Ohio has a right to increase in federal highway funding
Opinion: When he ran for the U.S. Senate in 1998, George V. Voinovich often talked about how Ohio was getting
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Lunetta slugs Scrappers to split with Jamestown
Mahoning Valley is off tonight before beginning a home series Wednesday. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. --
Impact: Over $1M for Columbiana Co.
A telephone number for reporting flood damage is being kept busy. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
BILL ORDINE In Vegas, shopping rivals gambling
Like many Las Vegas visitors, SueLynne Morgan knows she's going to leave a healthy share of her
NEWBORN: Wheeler was born about 4 a.m. Tuesday in the pony barn.
NEWBORN: Wheeler was born about 4 a.m. Tuesday in the pony barn.
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)329.780-- Scrappers (Indians)1823.43914 Batavia
Second-guessing begins for Baylor coach Bliss
Authorities found a pistol, shells and shoes near Dennehy's body. WACO, Texas (AP) -- Ever since
NBA Cavaliers, Celtics negotiate trade, which brings Bremer home again
The Cavs will send Jumaine Jones to Boston for J.R. Bremer and Bruno Sundov. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raid nets 3 from Warren
Many area law enforcement agencies participated in the investigation. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Treating a medical malaise
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: You know it's time for your regular checkup when you start losing sleep over that
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL MLB--Denied Pittsburgh C Jason Kendall's appeal of a three-game
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Presidential Classroom YOUNGSTOWN -- Sarah Kelly, a student at
PIRATES Benson seeks doctors' advice
The starter wants more opinions on his shoulder before continuing to pitch. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
FLOOD INSURANCE | Myths vs. facts
Myth: Flood insurance cannot be bought unless you are in a flood zone, or cannot be bought if you
Investor's bid wins auction for Burlington
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Bankrupt Burlington Industries may be just a shell of its former self, but
INSIDE THE NFL Browns sign draft center-piece, focus on remaining five picks
Cleveland signed center Jeff Faine to a five-year contract. BEREA (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns
Newborn colt makes its home at the fair
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- When you're only a few hours old, the simple
YOUNGSTOWN Exec starts his duties at hospital
A desire to be closer to family was one factor in the Ohio native's move. THE VINDICATOR
SAVE THESE IN PAGINATION FOR DAILY AGATE
SAVE THESE IN PAGINATION FOR DAILY AGATE BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York6340.612--z-6-4L-230-2133-
AMPHITHEATER Flooding delays opening ceremony
The opening has been reset for Aug. 15. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL WARREN -- Last
EXPRESSWAY Agency seeking project sponsor
Eastgate is asking for a 30-day extension for the proposed project. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY July 25 Car theft: A Fairground Boulevard resident
Judge issues warrant after man misses court date
YOUNGSTOWN -- A bench warrant was issued Tuesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for Brian K.
The county is still waiting to find out whether it's a federal disaster area.
The county is still waiting to find out whether it's a federal disaster area. By BOB JACKSON
SOUTHINGTON CHALKER HIGH SCHOOL
Holly Davis: Ohio University, University Scholar, $26,868; Honors Tutorial College Scholarship,
YOUNGSTOWN 1 year into sentence, Traficant has gone quiet -- and so have local politics
By DAVID SKOLNICK and PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS YOUNGSTOWN -- Today, expelled U.S.
HOWLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Nicole Boye: George Washington University, Prudential Scholarship, $48,000. Kandis Cutlip: Mount
AFTER THE FLOOD Safety and cleaning tips
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency lists the following actions that flood victims can take to make
MAPLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Anthony Hryckowian: Lake Erie College, Alumni Scholarship, $6,500. Kelly Melvin: Hiram College,
YOUNGSTOWN Work delayed, CityFest to go on
This year's CityFest will be different from other years in a few ways. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.11 2.19 Bank One,.84,39.0039.02 Clear Channel,
Peachy recipes
Peachy recipes k PEACHES have become options in a variety of summer recipes, from pies to
Buccaneers visit Japan; Yamada returns home
The Bucs and Jets will play an exhibition game Saturday. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) -- Some of
Merger proposal causes a stir
Directors from both sides are skeptical about using a room tax to fund the airport. & lt;a
Farrell has to come up with about $485,000 to replace a sanitary sewer pump station. B4
Farrell has to come up with about $485,000 to replace a sanitary sewer pump station. B4
AL EAST Steinbrenner blasts Sox after series
The Yankees owner said Boston hasn't won anything yet. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ANAHEIM, Calif. --
PENNSYLVANIA University students plea for lower tuition
Students believe the cost of a higher education is getting out of hand. HARRISBURG (AP) --
Burglars take cash, checks, jewelry from 2 homes, doctor's office
SHARON, Pa. -- Police are investigating the burglaries of two homes and a physician's office over
July was one of the wettest
The area passed its 50-year storm level once in July. & lt;a href=mailto:skolnick@vindy.com
FINE DETAILS Explaining the terms
Here's what's what with silver: Sterling silver: An alloy composed of 92.5 percent pure silver and
WASHINGTON SEC chief: Corporate crackdown has lured back investors
Some companies still practice 'murky accounting,' the top regulator said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
Latest in sneaker style is going retro
SCRIPPS HOWARD Maybe sneaker technology has gone about as far as it can. The bells and whistles
Repeated hits to head keep White out of Monday's drills
The versatile running back will soon return to practices. BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland Browns running
Scrappers earn split at Jamestown
Scrappers earn split at Jamestown Anthony Lunetta drove in four runs with three hits Monday as the
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Arms Family Museum shows history of local flooding
Monday, I was scheduled to see Liz Nohra about the flood exhibit at the Arms Family Museum of Local
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Washington's firing of Neuheisel is final
Offensive coordinator Keith Gilbertson is expected to get the job. SEATTLE (AP) -- Rick Neuheisel
PAMPERING Beauty business gets uplift during recession
People want to pamper themselves more during leaner times. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SANTA ANA,
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tim Couch throws downfield during training camp in Berea. Couch, who
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tim Couch throws downfield during training camp in Berea. Couch, who
Taft names state agency director
COLUMBUS -- Gov. Bob Taft named Cuyahoga Falls native Hope Janke to be the interim director of the
SURVEY Health benefits cause pay raises to remain low
Pay raises this year and next year will barely top inflation. NEW YORK (AP) -- Employers are
CINCINNATI Once-bankrupt PocketScript sells for $1.5M
The computers are designed to help doctors write prescriptions. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A 4-year-old
CLEVELAND Fugitive plans to plead guilty, lawyer says
CLEVELAND -- Longtime fugitive Robert T. Bucci has reached a plea agreement with the government, his