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LOCAL Venom team wins state title YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning Valley Venom 9-under baseball team

Mickelson makes intentions known

He's trying to shed the label of "Best Player to Never Win a Major." ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- With

Eastgate Regional Council of Governments has not agreed to take over the preliminary planning

Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland:

Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN Aug. 4 Theft, criminal damage: An

BASKETBALL Horizon switches format

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Horizon League executive council passed a proposal to change the women's

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to

NATIONAL LEAGUE Edmonds' arm helps Cardinals to 6-4 victory against Pirates

Twice he threw out Pittsburgh runners at home plate from center field. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pirates

PGA LEADERBOARD First round

Rod Pampling33-33--66- 4 Phil Mickelson34-32--66- 4 Billy Andrade34-33--67- 3 Mike Weir34-34--

NEW CASTLE, PA. Mayor says he is not leaving

The mayor has kept some of his local assets, including a real estate company. By LAURE CIOFFI

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas E. Heffron, 28, of 2722 Jean St., Youngstown, and Amy

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Parenting books aside, I'm taking a stand for my children

I think parenting is the toughest job in the world -- that is to say, good parenting. How many times

Rain delays opening of stadium complex

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LEETONIA -- The weather has put this fall's football

REGION

REGION Federal Reserve holds 45-year-low interest rate WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve held a

NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY

NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Call For Dj(D Palmer)17.405.404.20 Why Not Inquire(J

Beaver Twp. trustees

Beaver Twp. trustees NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township trustees agreed Tuesday to issue a new license

YOUNGSTOWN Reward to catch rapist grows to about $2,500

The rape victim, comforted by family members, is doing OK, a cousin says. By PATRICIA MEADE

YSU Housing complex to make its debut

The $22 million project is the largest residential development in Youngstown in nearly a decade,

STEELERS Guard returns to boost the line

Kendall Simmons, out with diabetes, has returned to bolster the offensive line. LATROBE, Pa. (AP)

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox He feels guilty for reading his wife's diary

Dear Annie: Several months ago, my wife of 12 years filed for divorce. Last week, I found her diary

SCHOOL STANDARDS | Mercer, Lawrence counties

Vegetables, fruit can satisfy palate kSUMMERTIME is a super time to eat fresh vegetables from your

To ease traffic congestion, city alters routes near church

The parish and the city are bracing for a negative impact on their finances. & lt;a

TRUMBULL COUNTY Legislation would tighten landfill licensing

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LEAVITTSBURG -- Believing Ohio laws regulating

Man pleads innocent to stun gun attacks

AUSTINTOWN -- A township man has pleaded innocent to charges stemming from an attack on homeless

Planners want council to limit size of political signs

COLUMBIANA -- The city planning commission will recommend to council a change in the requirements

Cancer survivors event

Cancer survivors event WARREN -- Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital will recognize cancer

HERMITAGE, PA. Official: Park needs high-tech businesses

The tax-break offer is also expected to include stricter zoning regulations. By HAROLD GWIN

CAFARO FIELD Southerland rescues Scrappers

He retired six straight batters to save a 3-2 win. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

STORM DAMAGE | Relief

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JACKSON TOWNSHIP Trustees will honor yearly benefit with sign

The dedication will recognize the Fred Perry Benefit Run for Kids. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA FAIR | More winners

Top finishers in competition at the fair, which ran from July 28 to Aug. 3. Results are first

FEMA takes applications from victims of flooding

Calling FEMA at (800) 621-3362 is the first step toward getting help. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

GAIL WHITE When babies become teenagers, parents have to grow up

It seems like just yesterday I was kissing my oldest son's boo-boos and holding on to the back of

MONDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

MONDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS FOOTBALL National Football League DALLAS COWBOYS--Waived OL

LAKEVIEW DISTRICT Changes await pupils for new school year

The school buses will be marked for the elementary pupils. By VALERIE BANNER VINDICATOR

FASHON Q &amp; amp;A

Q: I have lots of khaki-colored cotton skirts and pants. After the first washing they become blotchy

BOARDMAN Company hired to install traffic devices in Forest Glen

Work in the historical district will begin on phase one of the project in a few weeks. By JOHN W.

Mouth-watering meals see test tubes, not plates

BELTON, Mo. (AP) -- Thirteen cooks bustle in a steam-filled church kitchen, filleting catfish,

HERMITAGE Commissioner will forgo more talks on merger

The commissioner said he has enough information now to make his decision. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- City

BOARDMAN Rulli brothers in dispute over store

Frank Rulli has filed a complaint attempting to get the store restored to him. BOARDMAN -- The

WARREN Boy's family faults driver and police in hit-and-run

No arrests have been made in the case. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --

FROM 279 PARKWAY NORTH:

FROM 279 PARKWAY NORTH: Take 579 Veterans Bridge Exit to Monroeville/376 East. This puts you on

Criticism alone won't do it

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The scores of candidates for governor in California's Oct. 7 recall election have

Area attorney, ex-worker settle a civil lawsuit

Area attorney, ex-worker settle a civil lawsuit WARREN -- A local attorney has agreed to settle a

BOYS GOLF PREVIEW Clemente eases into leadership role

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF WARREN -- The Warren John F. Kennedy High boys golf

Botanical name: Bovardia ternifolia

Botanical name: Bovardia ternifolia Attributes: Bovardia's brilliant saffron-orange flowers bring

FORD OF EUROPE Chief resigns after carmaker's loss

The company's European division lost $525 million in the second quarter. BERLIN (AP) -- Ford Motor

CANFIELD Trustees vote to award paving pact

The judge removed himself from the Terminate-Hers case. CANFIELD -- McCarty and Fairway drives are

AMERICAN LEAGUE

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SKIN CARE Protect yourself

Pumping out a splotch of sunscreen and slathering it on yourself and your kids isn't all it takes to

LEADERS

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AUSTINTOWN GE to lay off 14, union leader says

The leader says job cuts are bad but will make the plant more competitive. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

HELOISE Ingredients for coating are equal parts

Dear Heloise: I need a recipe for a pan coating that I can make ahead of time and keep on hand for

Indians lose to Twins

Indians lose to Twins The Cleveland Indians are 1-12 on the road since the All-Star break. Their

Take stock of what worked for summer

By MARIA BLACKBURN BALTIMORE SUN With Labor Day -- and the end of summer -- less than a month

YOUNGSTOWN School board hires two new principals

They will be working at Wilson High and Cleveland Elementary. YOUNGSTOWN -- The school board has

TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials await 82/46 study

The study is expected to be done in about a year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

BOARDMAN Police investigating string of robberies

One woman was robbed as she stood in her driveway. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK | From Cafaro Field

The race is on: A postseason berth isn't out of the question for Mahoning Valley, which has won

STORMS AFTERMATH Officials urge victims to use available aid

Victims must call an 800 number and register to initiate the aid process. By NORMAN LEIGH

LOTTERY RESULTS

THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-1-3 Pick 4, 3-2-5-8 Buckeye 5, 8-22-23-

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Kuehne returns to Oak Hill site

The long hitter won the U.S. Amateur there in 1998. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- It didn't take long

WORLD GOLF RANKING

WORLD GOLF RANKING Through Saturday 1. Tiger WoodsUSA16.93 2. Ernie ElsSAf9.35 3. Davis

Herb Brooks dies in car wreck

Herb Brooks dies in car wreck Herb Brooks, a master motivator who spent a lifetime getting the

Officials look for cause of power surge

The outage wasn't caused by terrorists, officials said. ASSOCIATED PRESS The cause of the

FLOODING

FLOODING Cleanup tips After water has been pumped from the basement, shovel out mud and debris

HERB BROOKS Olympic coach dies in accident

The Hall of Fame coach led the U.S. team in the "Miracle on Ice." MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- While his

Coming Thursday

Coming Thursday Volleyball

Coca-Cola offers $21M settlement

MIAMI (AP) -- Hoping to mend a rift with an important customer, Coca-Cola Co. is offering Burger

Questions about the tape; no question of the bravery

Opinion: Most of the controversy that has erupted following release of the congressional report on the Sept.

Official to review officers' e-mail

The mayor said the police chief should be reviewing the e-mail, but isn't. & lt;a

Official: See map before repair

Reduced-rate loans and online applications are aimed at speeding the recovery. By BOB JACKSON

OHIO STATE NCAA's investigation doesn't deter Clarett

The sophomore running back hopes to be back in practice this week. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State

INVESTIGATORS SUSPECT A SITE ALONG LAKE ERIE IN OHIO.

Investigators suspect a site along Lake Erie in Ohio. COMBINED DISPATCHES The largest power

YOUNGSTOWN Man gets 2 years in jail after $25,000 burglary

The home was burglarized in the middle of the day. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

BOWLING

BOWLING Wedgewood Lanes -- will be the location of a captains' meeting on Aug. 19 at 9 p.m. for

POLAND Area family takes steps, raises Make-A-Wish funds

The Hawkins family raised $15,000, enough to grant three wishes. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

The most common majors of U.S. students studying abroad were in social sciences (20.3 percent) and

"In terms of the university and the city, they are linked in their future. ... This is a step toward

After chase, police capture and charge Poland man

STRUTHERS -- A Poland man was in the Mahoning County Jail today under $12,500 bond pending an

STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)4212.778-- Scrappers (Indians)2628.48116

Central Florida could join MAC in other sports

THE ORLANDO SENTINEL ORLANDO, Fla. -- Mid-American Conference officials have started addressing

AUSTINTOWN TOWNSHIP Firefighters' contract

Salaries. Firefighters earned $28,000 in their first year under the old contract. Under the new

AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 12, Yankees 9 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mike DiFelice hit three doubles as the

University adjusts pay after study

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I-680 lane restrictions

I-680 lane restrictions YOUNGSTOWN -- Various daytime lane restrictions will occur on parts of

AGENDA

AGENDA THURSDAY Western Reserve Local Schools board of education, 7 p.m., at the high school.

'Dead spot' in Lake Erie is new sign of trouble

Opinion: Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes and one of the nation's greatest natural resources is

Final act plays out against Packers

Tim Couch and Kelly Holcomb revive their quarterback derby tonight. CLEVELAND (AP) -- An eight-

Vindicator editorial pages: smorgasbord for thought

Opinion: Vindicator editorial pages: smorgasbord for thought EDITOR: "A political conversation with a

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune ALL DECKED OUT: Riding the crest of high fashion are such surfer fashions as

Bridge replacement to begin next month

EAST PALESTINE -- Replacement of the concrete bridge on state Route 46 near the city park will begin

Wide receiver Larmon fights through injuries

The Penguins hold their first jersey scrimmage Thursday at 2 p.m. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

VIENNA DeWine stresses air base's value

The senator met in private with top steel industry executives. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR

Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside Jody L. Hall, 1085 Compass West Drive, #4, Youngstown, girl, Aug. 12.

TRENDS Surf wear becomes latest wave of teen styles

You can be casual and cute at the same time. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MIAMI -- Sifting through

TOP 10 Beach bonanza

The top U.S. beaches, from a survey by National Geographic Traveler and Yahoo! Travel: Miami.

NFL ROUNDUP | Training camp news and notes

Eagles 27, Saints 17: Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb spent just over three minutes on the

As rainfall continues to add up, so do problems for local widow

Arkansas volunteers have been in Trumbull County since Saturday. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

Peterson runs way to red jerseys

The senior tailback had 99 yards on 18 carries and two TDs in the jersey scrimmage. & lt;a

FOOTBALL ESPN/USA TODAY PRESEASON I-AA POLL

FOOTBALL ESPN/USA TODAY PRESEASON I-AA POLL (First place votes in parantheses) 1. McNeese St

MISS TEEN OHIO USA Friends of Poland girl say she is still a winner

The teen holds her state title through November. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

WARREN Cop's son, 4 others file a suit, allege force

The lawsuit is asking the federal court to bring in the Justice Department. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

WNBA AT A GLANCE

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YOUNGSTOWN Project SAFE/Phoenix Court uses Goodwill drop-off points

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries is partnering with Project SAFE/Phoenix Court by

JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY | On the house Drilling into concrete is not as hard as it seems

There are different types of anchor systems that can be used. ASSOCIATED PRESS Believe it or

BROWNS Quarterback issue not the only concern

Kelly Holcomb will start Friday against Green Bay. BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland Browns coach Butch

Ohio Edison chief: Be prepared

The Mahoning Valley's power comes from the Ohio River, not the Great Lakes. STAFF/WIRE REPORT

hHorticulturist shares tips in 'Trowel &amp; amp; Error'

hHorticulturist shares tips in 'Trowel & amp; Error' Horticulturist Sharon Lovejoy has been

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Recruit: OSU made 'a lot of violations'

Derek Morris will play at North Carolina State this fall. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS RALEIGH, N.C.

PA. GAMBLING Casino plan would take time and money

Indians would have a difficult battle to get a casino in Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Anyone

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