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CBS Worldwide Inc. LIKELY HIT: From left, Jon Cryer, Charlie Sheen and Angus T. Jones star in the
Authors advise 'regular' people on how to get celebrity clothing
Try some of these ideas and see if they work for you. ASSOCIATED PRESS Outfitting yourself in
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, various
Relaxed Woods takes questions during practice
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) -- He made them laugh, smile, ooh and aah. Tiger Woods entertained and
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Seminar teaches students to 'make a difference'
The high school students are spending a week learning about business. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Officials plan to approve Centerpointe fund package
The Austintown business park has support from the area and from the state. By IAN HILL
Getting rid of tires
Getting rid of tires NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson Township residents can get rid of their unwanted
Public funds for protection
Public funds for protection School board members can use public funds to hire private guards for
Area officials expect disaster declaration
The governor asked the president for the federal declaration. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
FARRELL Officials want changes at market
Produce purchased elsewhere will be allowed to be resold at the market. By HAROLD GWIN
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator FAMOUS PLACE: A boat sits at the estate of Ernest Hemingway. The estate
NATION Major, discount airlines close gap
The Internet has put power in the hands of passengers. By JANE ENGLE LOS ANGELES TIMES Low-
TRUMBULL COUNTY Boys' rapist sentenced to life
The convicted rapist will be eligible for parole after serving 20 years in prison. By PEGGY
INTERNET SITE CokeMusic gets users involved
Web site members create personal online personas and unique music tracks. By ERIC GOODWIN KNIGHT
Regional visitors bureau is a goal worth pursuing
Opinion: Think about it: The entire population of Mahoning and Trumbull counties is smaller than most of this
SCHEDULE | Columbiana County Fair
The Columbiana County Fair runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds in Lisbon. Gate admission is $5
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of July 30. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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"I was considered a strange punk (in high school)! I'd like to think, in some ways, I still am. But
"I was considered a strange punk (in high school)! I'd like to think, in some ways, I still am. But
Preserve shuttle pieces
Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: The breakup of the shuttle Columbia was a devastating national tragedy. Shock,
STORM DAMAGE Mahoning County
Here is what officials in Mahoning County say the storms of July 21-29 cost in damage to roads,
Bengals sign 2nd round pick
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) -- The Cincinnati Bengals signed second-round draft pick Eric Steinbach to a
Summer camp provides activities for kids with multiple handicaps
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Nearly 70 special-needs children are attending the annual Sun Summer Camp at
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Nobody did anything to help 'Marie'
Dear Annie: I was recently at an office meeting that was called for and chaired by "Marie," one of
Mill Creek Park hopes for government aid
A final damage estimate will come after Mill Creek recedes. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
CARIBBEAN VACATION Enigmatic Cuba has a cultural richness
The state socialism of today's Cuba is a product of many ideological forces. By Dr. GEORGE D.
NBA Cavaliers trade Jones to Celtics for two players
Jumaine Jones was dealt to Boston for J.R. Bremer and Bruno Sundov. BOSTON (AP) -- Jumaine Jones
Equipment recycling contract goes up for bidding
A Niles company said it doesn't want stuck in the middle of a political issue. & lt;a
Mathews officials discuss plans for elementary schools
VIENNA -- Baker and Currie elementary schools are one step closer to getting more than $150,000 in
YOUNGSTOWN Suspect faced charge before
Police say the defendant could have been in jail for six months. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
HELOISE Satin 'tail' helps locate remote
Dear Heloise: To be able to find my remote control, I tied a 1/4-inch satin ribbon with an 8- to 12-
NEW CASTLE, PA. Police to issue scooter citations
Complaints about juvenile scooter operators are growing, police say. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
WINSTON CUP Stewart's contract could be side issue
The feisty driver has his sights on winning the Brickyard 400. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS --
AROUND THE HORN Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, Angels 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Andy Pettitte (13-6) won his career-high
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.11 2.19 Bank One,.84,39.9239.93 Clear Channel,
LAWRENCE COUNTY Fair officials are expecting record crowds
Fair organizers expect record attendance for their anniversary year. By JOHN SKENDALL VINDICATOR
AUSTINTOWN Officials, union agree on pact
The contract calls for 3-percent annual raises. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN
REGION
REGION Thomas Steel, union reach a tentative pact WARREN -- United Steelworkers of America Local
A soldier remembers Bob Hope and impact he had on those serving in Vietnam
Opinion: A soldier remembers Bob Hope and impact he had on those serving in Vietnam EDITOR: The death of
MOSQUITOES
MOSQUITOES What you can do An added hassle of all the summer rain is the overabundance of
Dorm room decorating dilemmas
Q. I am starting college this fall and don't have enough storage in my dinky dorm room. I also hate
Pasquale brothers' kidney surgery 'a success'
The ex-Chaney and Akron guards teamed for a kidney block in the game of life. & lt;a
TRUMBULL COUNTY Flood victims can apply for help at services office
Two state programs have been set up to assist in repairs and donations. WARREN -- Applications are
WICK NEIGHBORS Artwork to link YSU and Hollow
The Butler is considering providing a large sculpture for the area. By D.A. WILKINSON
Today is Thursday, July 31, the 212th day of 2003. There are 153 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, July 31, the 212th day of 2003. There are 153 days left in the year. On this date
Signings: Jimmy Kennedy made up for lost time after agreeing to a contract with the St. Louis Rams.
Signings: Jimmy Kennedy made up for lost time after agreeing to a contract with the St. Louis Rams.
GIRARD Amen Corner to reopen
The rebuilt business will use a city-owned lot for parking. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
2003-04 SCHEDULE
OCTOBER Wed. 29--at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN) Thu. 30--at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. (TNT) NOVEMBER
N. Lima, Austintown teens taking animals to compete
By JOHN SKENDALL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Two area teens and their barnyard companions are
Counties qualify for disaster funds
Residents in the declared counties can seek assistance now. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning and Trumbull
THE CAREYS \ On the House Building a sandbox is more than child's play
There are several safety issues to consider. By JAMES and MORRIS CAREY ASSOCIATED PRESS
REFRIGERATOR REVISIONS Cool new trends can open doors
Continual consumer research drives manufacturers to improve their products. By ALAN J. HEAVENS
Legislation to allow officials to review drainage systems
COLUMBUS -- County commissioners would be able to review the effects new residential construction
REVIEW Misadventures create plot of vacation guide
'Avoiding Prison and Other Noble Vacation Goals' pursues danger and love. By THERESA M. HEGEL
WARREN Notre Dame sets up board of trustees
The board is made up of representatives of 10 Trumbull County churches. WARREN -- Notre Dame
PITTSBURGH Steelworkers approve contract with Wheeling-Pitt for 5 years
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelworkers overwhelmingly approved a five-year contract with Wheeling-
BROWNS NOTEBOOK | From training camp
All smiles: Browns running back Jamel White was all smiles after the first half of Tuesday's
HARRISBURG State bans man from owning business
The ads offered positions that turned out to be door-to-door sales jobs. HARRISBURG -- An Erie
NILES Heritage Day offers fun for local families
The event features special exhibits and entertainment. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
NEW CASTLE Landfill proposal near park is denied
The proposal was sensitive because of its location, said a DEP official. By JOHN SKENDALL
On this tour, you can view historic homes
The tour helps illustrate the state's history, tour guides say. DUXBURY, Mass. (AP) -- John and
MAHONING COUNTY Officials plan to approve Centerpointe fund package
The Austintown business park has support from the area and from the state. By IAN HILL
PENNSYLVANIA University panel OKs 5-percent tuition rise
The increase boosts annual tuition to $4,598. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Resident undergraduate students
INFORMATION If you go
LOCATION The Alden House is at 105 Alden St. in Duxbury. The King Caesar House is at 120 King
150TH OHIO STATE FAIR
150TH OHIO STATE FAIR Just the facts for 2003 Location: The Ohio Expo Center, 17th Avenue at
Raid yields suspected drugs, 2 arrests; neighbors celebrate
SHARON, Pa. -- Police said the neighbors were outside cheering as officers conducted a drug raid on
Flood victims seek fund approval
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners were expected to approve applications today to the state to
WARREN Woman protests officer's touching
By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A 24-year-old woman says a police officer
CELEBRITY STATUS They wrote the book on becoming famous
Once unknown, these two fashion writers now find themselves on the "A-list." NEW YORK (AP) -- The
KOBE BRYANT Attorneys concerned about TV decision
Bryant's lawyers do not want cameras allowed in the courtroom. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- Kobe Bryant is
POLAND Walgreens is a done deal -- or is it?
The property owners have been given two variances. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
YOUNGSTOWN Motorcyclists join fight against disease
The poker run will raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. By ROB MEYER VINDICATOR STAFF
Book presents how-to for tabletop gardens
Book presents how-to for tabletop gardens Though not everyone can have an outdoor garden, anyone
Texas trounces Traber, Tribe
The Rangers' Mark Teixeira and Todd Greene each homered twice in a win over the Indians.
GIRARD City awaits federal opinion on damage
A government agency estimated up to $2.7 million in damages. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
May chain closings to take 3,700 jobs
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- May Department Stores Co. is closing 32 of its Lord & amp; Taylor stores in
MAHONING COUNTY Judge suspends man's jail sentence
The man pleaded guilty to two first-degree misdemeanors. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
SHARON SPEEDWAY
SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY'S RESULTS 410 Sprint Cars: 1. Ed Lynch, Jr., Apollo, Pa.; 2. Chad Hill,
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, R.I.
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND, Kingston, R.I. Adam Zitello of Poland, who will be a senior this fall,
When Susan Dieter began working at Joseph Horne's department store at Southern Park Mall she
When Susan Dieter began working at Joseph Horne's department store at Southern Park Mall she
YOUNGSTOWN Popeyes Cajun-style chicken eateries coming to area
Popeyes is named after a film character, not the spinach-eating sailor. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF. City's name lends a hand to gloves' tough image
The company says its customers will respond positively to the Youngstown name. THE VINDICATOR,
Christa Andamasaris: Westminster College, $100,000. Mary Anne Bafunno: University of Toledo,
Christa Andamasaris: Westminster College, $100,000. Mary Anne Bafunno: University of Toledo,
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Mercer Co. commissioners OK disaster declaration to seek aid
MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners have signed a "declaration of disaster" because of flash-
'Skins release Wilkinson in salary-saving decision
Washington will use its $3.5 million salary to help re-sign Champ Bailey. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The
The Valley's links to Ohio State Fair
The Valley's links to Ohio State Fair kWHAT DO a 17-year-old female weightlifter, an 18-year-old
PIRATES Loretta and White save Padres, 8-7
Brian Giles' three-run double rallied the Bucs from a four-run deficit. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- If it
Associated Press
Associated Press HISTORY COMES ALIVE: Bob Leinhos and his wife, Delores, of North Smithfield,
The Vindicator/Scott Galvin
The Vindicator/Scott Galvin WASHED OUT: Recent heavy rains have washed out sections of the East
Minority policy defended
Owner Dan Rooney was accused of being hypocritical by the Lions' owner. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- Dan
BASEBALL Boston gets Williamson as trades heat up
The Yankees traded unhappy outfielder Raul Mondesi to Arizona. ASSOCIATED PRESS With the trade
Airport will drop full-time security
Port authority officials would not confirm the move. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com &
ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games
Comets 73, Lynx 58 HOUSTON -- Janeth Arcain scored a season-high 20 points and Tina Thompson added
YOUNGSTOWN Man sentenced to prison for drugs
The man also will face other drug charges and a murder charge. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Pauline Reynolds, 1240 N. Ellsworth Ave., No. 2, Salem, girl, July 27. Jesstena
TODAY
TODAY 2:15 p.m. (WGN) Baseball: Giants at Cubs. 7 p.m. (FOXSP) (WKST-AM 1200) Baseball: Padres
OHIO Womer Benjamin mulls more political options
The former 17th District candidate is considering a state run. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
Steelers OK being out of spotlight
Pittsburgh is not being considered a contender as much as it was last year. LATROBE, Pa. (AP)
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR 5-year-old learns farm life
Juniors care for the animals and prepare them for the competitions. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
YSU Sweet defends chief's raises
The issue, YSU's president says, is 'return on investment.' By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
LOTTERY RESULTS
FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 2-11-27-30-33 Mega Ball, 46 Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-3-4
MAHONING VALLEY Judge finds contractors guilty in theft case
The judge said the contractors took advantage of an elderly woman's loneliness. By STEPHEN SIFF
Extraordinary local athlete to weigh in at Columbus meet
Patsey, at 5 feet 1 inch and 127 pounds, will compete in the 58-kg class. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO
'THE LONG FALL' | A review Valley native's second mystery packs in the plot
By JOHN SKENDALL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER "The Long Fall: A Novel of Crime," by Lynn Kostoff
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Louis Quinze19.006.204.20 T. J.'s Glory (D.Leeds)3.602.60
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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YOUNGSTOWN Task force members arrest La. fugitive wanted in slaying
The U.S. marshal in Cleveland says he's 'very proud of our guys out there.' YOUNGSTOWN -- Ronnie
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James J. Loboy, 32, of 540 6th St., Struthers, and Debra L.
Red-hot Cash scores 24 points as Shock rolls past Cleveland
Bumps and bruises couldn't stop Detroit's leading scorer. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Swin Cash played so
AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland's 'Strikeout Guy' shuts down Indians, 6-2
The Tribe's Milton Bradley homered before getting ejected in the eighth. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) --
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials discuss extra cost for improved 911 system
Comments were largely supportive during a public hearing on the proposal. By NORMAN LEIGH
Zero tolerance policy having positive impact on city crime
Opinion: For the first six months of this year, compared with the first six months in 2002, total violent
Champion school board places levy renewal on November ballot
CHAMPION -- The school board approved a resolution Tuesday asking voters to renew a tax levy in
PAYING A VISIT \ Group takes cultural tour
Dr. George D. Beelen, professor emeritus of Latin America history at Youngstown State University,
GRADUATES
Bachelor's degrees unless otherwise noted; majors listed if provided. ELON UNIVERSITY, ELON, NC
Public schools under attack from Ohio legislators
Opinion: Public schools under attack from Ohio legislators EDITOR: The Vindicator editorial of July 7
INSIDE/A3
INSIDE/A3 UMill Creek Park officials hope the federal government will help pay for some of the
INSIDE/B1
INSIDE/B1 UPlans are under way to use art to symbolically link Youngstown State University's
UNION TOWNSHIP, PA. Wrongly placed ad stops filling of seat
It hasn't been determined whether a conflict of interest really exists. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Welcome to the NFL, rookie
Rookie center Jeff Faine saw the highs and lows of training camp. By ROB MEYER VINDICATOR
WARREN Family celebrates groundbreaking for Habitat home
The kids range in age from 7 months to 13 years. By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
State honors Altronic for exporting product
GIRARD -- Altronic has been honored by the state for the exporting of its ignition systems for
WARREN SCHOOLS Board calls meeting to discuss bond issue
Some new school features may not be covered by the state commission. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN Sister city-university program advances
Faculty and student exchanges are possible with the sister university. By MARALINE KUBIK
Strike tensions increase with shipments of pipe
A company official said the shipments will continue as orders are filled. THE VINDICATOR,
CHARLOTTE NASCAR cuts funding to Jackson's group
NASCAR is eyeing more subtle ways to support the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
"The battle to secure the peace in Iraq is now the central battle in the global war on terror."
Opinion: "The battle to secure the peace in Iraq is now the central battle in the global war on terror."
Hanshaw on long road back following shoulder surgery
Doctors hope to have the Warren native in the ring by February, 2004. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
Where is Stewart headed?
Where is Stewart headed? It seems every time Tony Stewart returns to his favorite speedway, a
EPISCOPALIANS Will decisions on homosexuality end up splintering denomination?
A bishop opposed to same-sex unions said other issues need to be addressed. ORLANDO SENTINEL
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR Strength in clowning around
Buffo played professional baseball and has a master's degree in special education. By NANCY TULLIS
Niners' draftees already in camp
Envy rules in the National Football League, where even the most successful franchises can find