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GIRLS SOCCER PREVIEW Best offense is a strong defense for Eagles

Despite losses, Hubbard will try for its fourth straight district title. By TOM WILLIAMS


MAHONING COUNTY Let the road work begin

Green Beaver Road in Green Township will get the biggest face-lift. & lt;a


PONDEROSA PARK Concerts return to pavilion

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Youngstown health center wants to take over Alliance clinic

The Alliance center would also serve southwest Mahoning County. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR


Youngstown Babe Ruth All-Stars lose, 2-0

QUINCY, Mass. -- Corey Collins fired a four-hitter in a complete-game effort, but the Youngstown


MONDAY DRAWINGS

MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-1-2 Pick 4, 6-4-7-8 Buckeye 5, 1-14-25-30-


Rain doesn't dampen spirits as music plays

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra performs at Cafaro Field in Niles for Pops at the Ballpark 2003.


REVIEW Nelly's show inspires talent in the Valley

Nelly and Murphy Lee went overboard in plugging Lee's new CD. By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT


NASCAR Labonte wins 4th pole at Michigan Speedway

He won his second straight pole at the track in the Irish Hills. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- There's


WINNING NUMBERS | AUGUST 9-15

OHIO Friday 8/15 Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-7-6 Pick 4, 6-6-5-1 Buckeye 5, 2-19-25-31-32 Mega


INDIANS Sabathia's first career shutout leads Tribe

Josh Bard's game-winning single in the ninth inning beat Tampa Bay, 1-0. CLEVELAND (AP) -- C.C.


14th novel in series delights

By DAVID MONTGOMERY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Pulitzer prize-winning journalist John Camp


Ross, Hall take over in Buckeye backfield

The two juniors will share duties until Maurice Clarett returns. By RON MUSSELMAN TOLEDO BLADE


GOLF ROUNDUP Diaz holds three-shot lead in LPGA tourney

13-year-old Michelle Wie missed her first cut in five LPGA events this year. ASSOCIATED PRESS


LAWRENCE COUNTY State probes rest home finances

The county controller's investigation is also ongoing. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE


Band will pay tribute to Hope at Lawn and Strawberry Social

CORTLAND -- The fourth annual Lawn and Strawberry Social is planned for 6 p.m. Aug 24 on the lawn at


NOTEBOOK From Oak Hill

Duval's struggles continue: David Duval's downward spiral continued Friday when he withdrew from the


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MAHONING VALLEY Boardman flood victims tell officials to work on a plan

Frustrated residents expressed their rage in a raucous meeting. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


PRO BASS ANGLING Proven hot spots not always tried and true

Classic provides lessons from the best in bass fishing SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL It was


BROWNS Coach's decision delights at least 1 of the receivers

Most of the quarterbacks' teammates are trying to remain neutral. BEREA (AP) -- Quincy Morgan's


MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. ISuzuki Sea11950489171.339 Mueller Bos10838366126.329 Bradley


Michigan speedway not hit by blackout

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- Officials at Michigan International Speedway said the track was operating on


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Minor league baseball fun to watch

The 2003 major league baseball season is winding down. The NFL season is winding up, with the Browns


WARREN Debate rages over charter

Voters may see the issue on November's ballot if council members vote by then. By DENISE DICK


PA. PARKS McConnell's Mill and Moraine

A few boat trips and several nature programs are on tap for this month at Moraine and McConnell's


HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW 2003 girls soccer

Gone but not forgotten: The Class of 2003 was loaded with some of the Mahoning Valley's best soccer


CLEVELAND It's decision time for Browns' Davis

Kelly Holcomb and Tim Couch were both effective in a 38-31 loss to the Packers. By BRIAN RICHESSON


GETTING INVOLVED \ Offering courses

The following offer courses through the Lawrence County Learning Center. In the last school year,


LOTTERY RESULTS

SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 9-7-3 Pick 4, 1-7-1-0 Buckeye 5, 3-16-18-23-29


SCOTT SHALAWAY Green snakes lie in wait for their meals

Except when a robin or mourning dove builds a nest right outside the kitchen window, finding active


BROWNS NOTEBOOK From Cleveland

Sidelined: Defensive end Courtney Brown could have played in Friday's game, but he elected not to.


After surging to first round lead, Mickelson falls four shots behind

The gamble-prone golfer is 0-for-41 in major tournaments. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Phil Mickelson


ABA: Lawyers should disclose business clients' illegal acts

Opinion: Miami Herald: The American Bar Association wants its members to do more than competently defend


RUNNING

RUNNING FIRESTONE CROSS COUNTRY SERIES Pre-Middle School Boys 1. Jared Harold,


Vikings' wideout Moss improves attitude

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- The Randy Ratio didn't quite add up for Minnesota. Coach Mike Tice's


Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator RESCUER: Judge Ralph Pratt cuddles Peanut, who was found wandering


"Everyone just seems to go with the flow, so I guess we will, too. There's not much to do about it,

Opinion: "Everyone just seems to go with the flow, so I guess we will, too. There's not much to do about it,


Bringing back memories

Bringing back memories Former Warren Western Reserve High football coach Joe Novak is enjoying


Speaker tells grads: Never stop learning

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- If you stop learning, you stop growing


COLUMBUS State grant to fund incubator for client investment services

The state also released $15,000 to YSU for a new student housing complex. COLUMBUS -- The


LISBON Man trains for new teaching career path

The program tailors technical training to disabled students' individual needs. By NANCY TULLIS


SWIMMING Firestone Area team wins Youngstown league title

Several swimmers set two individual championship meet records. For the first time in its history,


JACOBS FIELD Rays beat Tribe in 13th inning

It was Cleveland's American League-leading 17th extra inning game of the year. CLEVELAND (AP) --


STANDINGS NY-Penn League

McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)3719.661-- Williamsport (Pirates)3622.6212 Hudson


Two-vehicle accident kills Liberty Twp. man

Two-vehicle accident kills Liberty Twp. man LIBERTY -- A township man died near his home in a two-


Associated Press

Associated Press TEMPORARY SHELTER: Janet Gibson takes cover from the rain as a thunderstorm


STEELERS Mike Logan shows his ability at strong safety

After two uneventful seasons, Mike Logan has become a starter. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- He hasn't


MAHONING VALLEY When bad checks hang in the balance

Store operators say they have to be vigilant to stop check fraud. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


LOCAL

LOCAL Host families sought YOUNGSTOWN -- The Phantom Hockey team is seeking volunteers to serve


Krenzel's hit stirs shivers

The quarterback's arm was jarred near the end of Saturday's practice. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It was an


Tallmadge loses Series opener, 2-1

The Ohio team almost pulled out a win with a sixth innig rally. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) --


GOLF Make-A-Wish outing is set at Bedford Trails

It will be the first charity golf outing of the summer. COITSVILLE -- The first summer charity


ROAD PAVING What's scheduled

Austintown: Ohltown Road from state Route 46 to Silica Road. Beaver: Garfield Road from Route 46


MIKE BRAUN Was big carp a 'lost' fish?

The large exotic-species fish that washed up on the shores of Lake Glacier recently may have been


CLUBS

CLUBS Sporting clays shoot planned at preserve The Trumbull County Federation of Sportsmen's


YSU FOOTBALL Special teams roles are defined

The Penguins hold their final two-a-day sessions on Wednesday. & lt;a


Program aims to turn students into employees

Students are selected based on income guidelines and applications. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


PGA LEADERBOARD Second round

Shaun Micheel69-68--137-3 Billy Andrade67-72--139-1 Mike Weir68-71--139-1 Rod Pampling66-74--


AROUND THE HORN Friday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, Orioles 4 BALTIMORE -- Aaron Boone hit a disputed three-run homer in


IRAQ Car bomb rips U.N. offices

The top U.N. envoy to Iraq was trapped and wounded. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A car bomb ripped


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Carly Lee(K Kash)24.007.204.20 Brooklyn Bloomer(K


UNION TWP., PA. Former clerk, officials settle suit over job

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- An out-of-court settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a former Union


Charges reduced in work-release case

Sentencing won't take place until November, after a background check. By PATRICIA MEADE


Shots fired in plant; 2 dead

Several people were reported injured at the Ashtabula County site. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS ANDOVER --


State probes rest home

The county controller's investigation is also ongoing. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE


Murderous dictator dies without paying for sins

Opinion: It really doesn't matter what awaits former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the afterworld. While on


Best offense is strong defense for Eagles

Despite losses, Hubbard will try for its fourth straight district title. By TOM WILLIAMS


NFL PRESEASON | Friday's other games

Cowboys 34, Texans 6 IRVING, Texas -- Quincy Carter showed Bill Parcells several reasons why he


NASCAR Suspensions follow Spencer's punch

Jimmy Spencher gave little indication as to what provoked him. ASSOCIATED PRESS Jimmy Spencer


Trustees OK aid for yards, trash

Trash pickup will begin Monday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN --


LUNCH BREAK: Chuck Salde, left, and Sam Bishko talk after lunch at the Harley Diner in Cleveland.

LUNCH BREAK: Chuck Salde, left, and Sam Bishko talk after lunch at the Harley Diner in Cleveland.


Investing in Ohio State

Investing in Ohio State A Pennsylvania real estate investor is giving a record-tying $30 million


NEW CASTLE Judge's ruling: A nice little kitten like you doesn't belong in a garbage can like this

The judge will consider only those who will keep the cat indoors. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


PAN AM GAMES Raab leads U.S. swimmers to medals

He broke the record twice in the 200-meter butterfly event. SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP)


JACK WOLLITZ Different weather, different tactics

Northeastern Ohio anglers, after months of dodging thunderbolts and torrential rainstorms, now are


PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Micheel birdies his way to lead

Shaun Micheel took a two-stroke lead in the PGA Championship. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Move over,


Judge's ruling: A nice little kitten like you doesn't belong in a garbage can

The judge will consider only those who will keep the cat indoors. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


NFL Preseason

NFL Preseason FavoritePointsUnderdog PITTSBURGH31/2Philadelphia CINCINNATI21/2Detroit


BUSCH SERIES Kahne surprised at first pole win for Cabela 250

He thought the field would be too tough to get his first-ever pole spot. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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Donavon Taylor, 9, rides a tire swing in the front yard of his Lisbon home. Hot, dry weather this

Donavon Taylor, 9, rides a tire swing in the front yard of his Lisbon home. Hot, dry weather this


Teen gets reduced sentence in assault

The victim's father had asked for the stiffest penalty possible. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR


LAWRENCE COUNTY Center: an advance in learning

In the past three years, the center's enrollment has tripled. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


IRAQ Ex-official is captured

He was once Iraq's second-most powerful man. TIKRIT, Iraq (AP) -- Taha Yassin Ramadan, a former


COURTS

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeff A. Marshall, 28, of 835 Vienna Ave., Niles, and Laura L.


Judge allows statement in trial

Defense attorney Damian Billak argued that the statement was improper. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


MERCER COUNTY Commissioners OK buying equipment to improve courts

Commissioners were asked to discuss minority hiring. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


NL CENTRAL Pirates post 6-3 victory over Milwaukee

The Bucs' racing pierogies also beat the Brewers' sausages before the contest. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


WHAT'S DOING?

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Western Reserve Fish & amp; Game, 3rd St. Ext. , Niles, Sept. 26,