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Clear the fumes at the DEA
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Suzanne Pfeil suffers severe pain and muscle spasms from post-polio syndrome. One
STORM AFTERMATH Look at what you still have, expert urges flood victims
The counselor also urged victims to take time to relax. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
Stalling tactic delays the day when America will have to confront global warming
Opinion: Stalling tactic delays the day when America will have to confront global warming EDITOR: The
PAN AMERICAN GAMES Disappointments plague many U.S. athletes
Cuban wrestlers swept seven classes; the basketball team lost a nail-biter. SANTO DOMINGO,
HELOISE Protect yourself by arming your alarm system
Dear Heloise: Our house was just burglarized, and I have a couple of hints for your readers on this
Liberty snaps 5-game skid
Vickie Johnson netted 16 in a 60-48 win over Cleveland. NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Liberty can
LEETONIA HIGH SCHOOL
Joey Jenkins: Wilmington College, Dean's Scholarship, $28,000. Emily Jones: Youngstown State
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
MOUNTAINEER SUNDAY'S RESULTS 1st--Alydarling116.0035.4016.20 Tanja's Cat (T.Nguyen)5.404.00
U.S. SENATE RACE Fingerhut hopes Springer doesn't run
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- State Sen. Eric D. Fingerhut, who is
Crisp sets pace as Tribe rips Mariners
He hit his first home run of the season in the 10-6 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Coco Crisp's first
WATER LEVELS Weather adds to rising problem at area lakes
Anticipated rain this week could slow the process of lowering area lakes. CLARK, Pa. -- The water
HORSE RACING Peace Rules, Strong Hope prevail
Funny Cide and Empire Maker will rematch Aug. 23 in the Travers Stakes. ASSOCIATED PRESS Funny
INDICTMENTS Columbiana County
A Columbiana County grand jury has indicted these people: Jamie Snay, 28, Columbia Street,
MINOR LEAGUE STANDINGS
MINOR LEAGUE STANDINGS NEW YORK-PENN (A) Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue
WOMEN'S GOLF Sorenstam's slam is major feat
By winning the British Open, she completed the career Grand Slam. LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP)
GRADUATES
Bachelor's degrees, unless otherwise noted; majors are listed if provided. INDIANA UNIVERSITY,
SOCCER Man U sweeps U.S. tour
American Tim Howard was impressive in goal. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Diego Forlan scored twice in the
ALLEGHENY COUNTY Sen. Santorum told 3 to skip bar interviews
The senator said the bar is overstepping its bounds by doing the interviews. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
UNITED LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
Victoria Adams: Mount Union College, Trustee Scholarship, $33,800. Thomas Altenhof: Defiance
ATP LEGG MASON CLASSIC RESULTS
ATP LEGG MASON CLASSIC RESULTS Sunday At William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center Washington
Cyclones retire Robinson's 42
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier as a member of the Brooklyn
BUICK OPEN SCORES
BUICK OPEN SCORES Sunday At Warwick Hills Golf & amp; Country Club Grand Blanc, Mich.
Job security isn't always top priority
I received a delightful handwritten note a couple of weeks ago from a client I have known for almost
"I don't fear the responsibility. I don't feel depressed or hopeless. But of course I know the path
Opinion: "I don't fear the responsibility. I don't feel depressed or hopeless. But of course I know the path
AUSTINTOWN Program for troubled children will return
Trustees will bring back two laid-off caseworkers. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Arena plan must be downsized because of cost, mayor reports
By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The city is being forced to scale
STEELERS Revamped line triggers running game
Marvel Smith has replaced departed Wayne Gandy at left tackle. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- A Pittsburgh
New Castle man sentenced on drug charges
PITTSBURGH -- A New Castle man was sentenced in federal court to 262 months in prison to be followed
SHARON SPEEDWAY
SHARON SPEEDWAY (Saturday results) 410 Sprint Cars A-Main 01 -- 1. Jarod Larson, Rock Creek,
No 18: NFL honcho
No 18: NFL honcho k OUR 18TH-ranked Mahoning Valley sports legend as determined by Vindicator
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Stram's induction touches fans
The 80-year-old former coach was given a standing ovation. CANTON (AP) -- As Hank Stram's image
'IL GIGANTE' | A review The birth of the statue 'David'
By CHARLES MATTHEWS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Il Gigante: Michelangelo, Florence, and the David
Chain tests new technology to boost customer service
Customers may soon be ordering their own meals at self-serve kiosks. OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) -- It's
WNBA ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
Mercury 70, Mystics 69 (2 OT) WASHINGTON -- Lisa Harrison made one of two free throws with 20.7
Officials declare event a success after counting 39,000 visitors
LISBON -- Fair officials have declared the 2003 Columbiana County Fair a success. About 39,000
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox He has had it with his mother-in-law's demands
Dear Annie: For 40 years, I have been the son-in-law of the Mother-In-Law from Hell. My wife is
ECONOMY Manufacturing shows signs of a comeback
The manufacturing sector lost 71,000 jobs in July, despite improved order rates. WASHINGTON (AP)
Full report on the attacks of Sept. 11 should be aired
Opinion: President Bush is not doing himself, his administration or the nation any favors by steadfastly
FISHING Iaconelli wins Bassmaster event; runner-up Klein dodges gunfire
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Pro angler Michael Iaconelli won the Bassmaster Classic on Sunday after a late
REUNIONS
XBricker and Long family reunion will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 at Pavilion 1 at Coy Memorial Park
Low-interest disaster loans made available to residents, businesses
Interest rates start below 3 percent for SBA loans. CLEVELAND -- With the presidential disaster
COLUMBIANA CO. Sheriff seeks control of jail when private agreement ends
LISBON -- Columbiana County Sheriff Dave Smith is welcome to bid on the contract to run the county
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles H. Sutton, 52, of 538 Redondo Road, Youngstown, and
HERMITAGE Planners urge construction of business-park building
A local development group plans to put up the 12,000-square-foot building. HERMITAGE, Pa. --
Americans come up short
Americans come up short The second day of the Pan American Games on Sunday spelled disappointment
Natural care eases autism
By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEWTON FALLS -- A few months ago, Brandon Bishop made
COLUMBIANA COUNTY East Liverpool loses say again on funding
East Liverpool's share is the largest among the county's communities. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
NFL ROUNDUP | Training camp news and notes
Redskins: Washington has gone through 11 kickers in regular season games over the last eight years,
Intended victim thwarts robbery in parking lot
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police said a couple of would-be, strong-arm robbers picked the wrong victim when
School expenditures
School expenditures Data in an August Ohio Public Expenditure Council report show that the six
'PASTRIES' | A review Delicious story loses its flavor to lack of pie in face
If nothing else, this book will make you hungry. By SUSAN HALL-BALDUF KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Junqueira captures year's first race at rain-shortened Grand Prix
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) -- Bruno Junqueira won his first race of the CART season Sunday at the rain-
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Youngstown Class B -- fall league sign-up for any interested players who will be 13 to
MAHONING COUNTY Sheriff responds to grievance
The sheriff says the captain's actions are self-serving political tactics. By PATRICIA MEADE
NASCAR Harvick takes trip down memory lane
The Winston Cup driver then took a spin in Victory Lane at the Brickyard 400. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --
FBI issues warning
Seemingly ordinary items can conceal small knives. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The FBI is urging airport
Diaz, Rodriguez and Palmeiro homer as Rangers wallop Tribe
The Indians have lost 13 of 17 games, including four straight. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Einar
DRUG ARRESTS Raid nets 3 from Warren
Many area law enforcement agencies participated in the investigation. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
WHEATLAND TUBE Strikers travel to main office in Jersey
The informational picketing was to begin at noon and last several hours. WHEATLAND, Pa. --
Building owner sues township over flooding
Building owner sues township over flooding WARREN -- The owner of a building on Belmont Avenue
AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 2, Yankees 1 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Miguel Tejada hit a two-run double off
Today is Monday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2003. There are 149 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2003. There are 149 days left in the year. On this date in
Dellarose gets an extra season to help Penguins
The three-year starting linebacker was determined to come back after graduation. & lt;a
HALL OF FAME GAME Packers QB Favre to take few snaps in tonight's game
Green Bay and the Kansas City Chiefs play an exhibition tonight in Canton. CANTON (AP) -- Someday,
NASCAR NOTEBOOK From the Brickyard 400
Questionable call eliminates Stewart: Tony Stewart will forever have to wonder if a questionable pit
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these items:
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these items: TRANSFERS Mill Creek Sparkle
Payton homers twice, drives home 7 runs as Bucs are hammered
Colorado pounded starter Jeff D'Amico for eight runs in five innings. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jay
Census: Exit rate exceeds arrivals
People moved from this area for better job opportunities, an expert says. & lt;a
CHAMPIONS TOUR Allen Doyle cruises to FleetBoston win
Doyle surpassed $1 million in earnings for the fifth straight year. CONCORD, Mass. (AP) -- When
HANOVERTON Village hall flood damage: $14,000
Bottled water is available at the fire station for residents' use. HANOVERTON -- Carpet,
AGENDA
AGENDA WEDNESDAY Beaver Township trustees, special meeting, 7:45 a.m., administraiton office,
Licenses over the Web
Licenses over the Web Getting a hunting or fishing license in Ohio will soon be as easy as logging
No arrest made in rape, beating
No arrest made in rape, beating YOUNGSTOWN -- As of this morning, no arrest had been made in the
Frequent spiers
Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: The Transportation Security Administration is about to test a new
LISBON DAVID ANDERSON JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Jinelle Crosser: Allegheny College, Trustee Scholarship, $50,000. Kristen DiIullo: YSU, University
PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITIES Students flee as tuition increases
WVU charges out-of-staters about the same as what Pitt charges in-staters. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) --
WorldCom: AT & amp;T accusation unfounded
NEW YORK (AP) -- WorldCom Inc. says new charges of wrongdoing leveled by AT & amp;T are nothing
'LOVE IN IDLENESS' | A review Craig's novel modernizes Shakespeare's comedy
The writer borrowed ideas from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' By CHARLES MATTHEWS KNIGHT RIDDER
Power outages affect 27,000 customers
YOUNGSTOWN -- Some 27,000 customers of Ohio Edison and Penn Power were without power Monday in the
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2003. There are 148 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2003. There are 148 days left in the year. On this date
Political changes in Kuwait warrant America's attention
Opinion: There was an anniversary in the Middle East that passed with little notice in the United States: The
Bryant waives right, avoids television cameras
His first session in court lasted only seven minutes, and he said two words. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) --
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Sentimental smiles are reward enough for ballad singer
You can almost hear it the way Eddie Durkin tells it -- he and eight brothers and sisters, ages 2 to
Associated Press
Associated Press LOTS TO SPLASH: A truck causes a wide and high spray as it travels on a flooded
HELPING CHILDREN
HELPING CHILDREN Coping with trauma The recent flooding can be difficult to explain to children.
Hall of Famer Tom Gola is in critical condition following fall
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Hall of Famer Tom Gola, college basketball's leading rebounder who led La Salle
FASHIONS Provocative copycat styles touted for toddlers
Parents may fill out comment cards to request more sedate fashions. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Homeowners foil burglaries in Liberty
Homeowners foil burglaries in Liberty LIBERTY -- Alert homeowners foiled two burglary attempts
Will court visitor quack cases?
To put it delicately, there are eggs, but ducklings are doubtful. & lt;a
CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Katie Bloor: Shashaty Scholarship, $2,000. Jen Davis: Shashaty Scholarship, $2,000; Printing
ODOT Ungaro seeks answers on plans
The Hubbard Expressway project was set to be scrapped Monday. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
Mayorga gives up ring, gets another
What do boxing and Parkinson's disease have in common besides Muhammad Ali? How about Art Mayorga?
FUTURE PENGUIN?
FUTURE PENGUIN? The Vindicator/Scott R. Galvin BUSTING THROUGH: Brett Banks, 12, of Youngstown,
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York6742.615--5-5L-130-2137-2113-5
ODNR Officials move to offer sporting licenses online
The state intends to keep its relationship with retailers who sell the licenses. By JEFF ORTEGA
MORE HELP
MORE HELP Free legal advice Residents of Mahoning, Trumbull, Portage, Stark and Summit counties
State increases cost of certificate copies
State increases cost of certificate copies YOUNGSTOWN -- A state-mandated $5 increase in copies of
TARGET: OBESITY Nutrition in fast food?
The move to add nutritional items on fast-food menus may not mix well. By PATRICK MAY KNIGHT
'MILLIONAIRE WOMEN' | A review Author presents success stories, rather than secrets, of business
The book does not contain the key to instant wealth. By THERESA M. HEGEL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
COLUMBIANA HIGH SCHOOL
Angela Barzda: Ohio Northern University, Honors Scholar Award, $54,000; Federal SEOG Award, $10,800;
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR Results
The fair concluded Sunday. First through fifth places are listed as applicable in these categories.
WARREN Panel considers options
The panel's recommendation could include closing parks and shepherding. By DENISE DICK
TARGET: OBESITY Teaching doctors nutrition
Experts say doctors need to receive nutrition training to adequately treat obesity. By LAURALEE
BUICK OPEN Furyk fights off jitters, beats Tiger by 2 strokes
Jim Furyk's last four victories have come at tournaments were Woods was defending champion. GRAND
AUSTINTOWN Snyders to open Drug Emporium by end of year
A spokesman said the chain is looking for other Youngstown- area sites. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County
A series of house burglaries is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: CRIME:
KSU classes resume
KSU classes resume SALEM -- Classes are to resume today at Kent State University's Salem campus
Umpire admits mistake after reviewing play
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Umpire Tim Welke admitted Sunday he probably missed a call at first base that
NOTEBOOK | From the Pan Am Games
Improvisation: There's a lot of improvising going on at the Pan American Games. Just ask the United