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Junket by any other name still a waste
Opinion: Apart from the fact that Youngstown's government doesn't have the money to pay for junkets, the
CHICAGO CUBS Carlos Zambrano gets to within four outs of no-hitter in 4-1 win over Diamondbacks
Shea Hillenbrand's infield hit in the eighth inning broke up the no-no bid. PHOENIX (AP) -- Carlos
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES Japan advances to finale
For the third straight year, a Japanese team will play for the title. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP)
PREP FOOTBALL Mooney passes way past ELO
The Cardinals won 40-0 at Stambaugh Stadium. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Defense dominates in Rocket's shutout win
Lowellville forced six Crestview turnovers. LOWELLVILLE -- Crestview High came to Paul Menechini
Associated Press
Associated Press PROUD MOTHER: Deborah Bailey wipes away a tear as she sits near a yellow ribbon
EAST TENNESSEE STATE Program's days are numbered
The Division I-AA football program will be cut following the season. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) --
Trum hed should work on this
Trum hed should work on this SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- R.J. Neal backed up his
NATIONAL LEAGUE Dodgers relief ace Gagne ties record with 43rd-straight save
A Mets baserunning error in the ninth inning helped Los Angeles win Friday's game. LOS ANGELES
School-supply giveaway
School-supply giveaway YOUNGSTOWN -- Third Baptist Church, 1177 Park Hill Drive, will have its
SCHOLASTIC NOTEBOOK Fan's love of the game results in Pennsylvania football guide
The book lists every all-state team since 1939. ASSOCIATED PRESS There has never been a
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Royals win, stay close in AL Central
Guiel hit a three-run homer as Kansas City beat the Twins 4-3. ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS --
LOCAL
LOCAL Money for honey; prices up, bees down kHONEY PRICES are up these days. That's good news if
Miller-Maritch engagement is made known
XAnnouncing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Robyn Miller of Conneaut Lake, Pa., and Matthew
WUSA SOCCER Standouts meet for league supremacy
Washington's Mia Hamm and Atlanta's Briana Scurry go head to head. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Mia Hamm and
Many call for Rt. 82 repairs
Turn lanes are to be added on Howland-Wilson Road next year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Celebrate Ohio's 200th with a visit to the fair
Opinion: If last year's Canfield Fair was special because it reflected America's indomitable spirit in the
NEC INVITATIONAL Clarke holds one-stroke lead; Woods three back
Jonathan Kaye is in second place and Chris Riley is two shots behind. AKRON (AP) -- Darren Clarke
Campbell phenomenon: Yes, miracles do happen
Opinion: Campbell phenomenon: Yes, miracles do happen EDITOR: "How beautiful you are, O Virgin Mary,
EAST HIGH SCHOOL Alumni: No new name
Don't terminate the East High School tradition, alumni plead. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
VIENNA Expert's report offers advice for making airport attractive
The report says more money must be invested in the airport. VIENNA -- The board that operates the
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 6, Seattle 4 Toronto 6, Oakland 3 Anaheim 6, Detroit 5
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Drive for reading
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU HE QUAINT COUNTRY LIB- rary where a friendly librarian
By NANCY TULLIS
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU NEW WATERFORD -- Honey prices are up these days. That's
NEC INVITATIONAL SCORES
NEC INVITATIONAL SCORES Saturday Firestone Country Club Akron, Ohio Purse: $6 million
State funding cuts demand creativity by elected officials
Opinion: Just days after Trumbull County commissioners decided against creating one convention and visitors
LITTLE LEAGUE Florida, Japan advance to final
Massachusetts lost 9-2 in the U.S. title game. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- R.J. Neal backed up
Flee Willy! Don't buy salmon from Iceland
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Iceland? Isn't it that cool island country in the North Atlantic that
Scots looking forward to game
The Penguins face a veteran Edinboro team in the season opener Thursday. By PETE MOLLICA
Michigan suspends Sharon's Jackson
Michigan suspends Sharon's Jackson Sharon native Marlin Jackson will start the season on the
NATIONAL LEAGUE Reds clinch series with 3-1 win
The Astros have lost eight of their last 11 games. ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON -- Paul Wilson beat
NASCAR Bad boy Busch in Victory Lane
An unpopular figure at Bristol, Kurt Busch sped to his fourth win this season. BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP)
Disorderly conduct charge filed against S. Side man
Disorderly conduct charge filed against S. Side man YOUNGSTOWN -- Kevin Kridler's complaints about
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Preseason Glance AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New
MLS ROUNDUP Saturday's game
Crew 2, Burn 1 SOUTHLAKE, Texas -- Edson Buddle and Ross Paule each scored a goal to lead
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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Rookie LB Jackson earns acclaim
The second-round draft pick enjoyed a breakout game against the Cowboys. By MATT BIXENSTINE
NFL Eagles still have issues to resolve
Their top running back is still holding out and they have to decide on a punter. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Molina-Zook wedding is set for Sept. 27
XMINERAL RIDGE -- Norberto and Elisa Molina, 1290 Woodledge Drive, are announcing plans for the
Chief is reviewing officers' e-mail
The mayor praised work by three police officers. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "Who Wants to Marry My Dad?" NBC. 2. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS. 3. "60
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
SATURDAY'S RESULTS Kansas St. 42, California 28 San Jose St. 29, Grambling St. 0 COLLEGE
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York7849.614--7-3L-236-2642-2313-5
CANFIELD SCHOOLS Workers repair ceiling of gym
Insurance is expected to pay for most of the $65,000 repair project. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
AREA BOWLING Buckley-Wilkos capture doubles title
BOARDMAN -- Wildcard qualifiers Bill Buckley and Dave Wilkos defeated Dave Gossett and Jen Mellott
Fascia-Pompeo wedding is set for late October
XWARREN -- Announcement is being made by David and Karen Fascia, 665 Ravine Court, of the engagement
Experts compute the power of DNA
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- It almost sounds too fantastic to be true, but a growing amount of research
MAHONING VALLEY Police chiefs group issues call for reform
The chiefs want to establish minimum sentencing. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
NFL ROUNDUP Saturday's other games
Titans 23, Bengals 15 CINCINNATI -- Steve McNair was something to behold. The Tennessee Titans'
WNBA ROUNDUP Saturday's games
Shock 86, Lynx 77, OT MINNEAPOLIS -- Kedra Holland-Corn scored 19 points, all in the second half
2 men face multiple charges, including menacing, burglary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police said they arrested Danny L. Scott and Keith W. Guy about 1:30 a.m. today after
PIRATES Single by Milwaukee's Royce Clayton beats the Bucs in the ninth inning
Milwaukee has won a season-high five straight games. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Royce Clayton hit an RBI
HERMITAGE Costs, falling support jeopardize future of Buhl Day
It costs up to $30,000 a year to stage the celebration. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
AUTO PARTS Supplier outlines plan for takeover
A Toledo company continues to say that the takeover offer is inadequate. DETROIT (AP) --
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Scrappers recover from miscues, plate 10 unanswered runs in win
Allowing three unearned runs did not phase Mahoning Valley. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR
AKRON FirstEnergy stands behind its cash flow
The company says it's spending to reduce debt. AKRON (AP) -- FirstEnergy Corp. is defending its
INSIDE/A2
INSIDE/A2 UOhio inmates face long waits for treatment by physicians who often are overworked and
RACING Ohio driver Fisher wrecks in practice
It was unknown whether she would be available for today's Firestone Indy 225. NAZARETH, Pa. (AP)
Sentencing scheduled
Sentencing scheduled LISBON -- Sentencing is set for Sept. 19 for an East Palestine man who
One grab at the brass ring
Opinion: Some Republicans in Washington and at home are over-reaching in their agitation for the Ohio General
Viruses, worms: Don't be a victim
Anti-virus software is next to useless if it's not kept up-to-date. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Alisa Innocenti, Ross Garin set wedding date
XCLEVELAND -- Margaret and Dale Innocenti, 885 Theora Drive, formerly of Boardman, are announcing
Tailgaters not yet in form
Pittsburgh fans produce far less trash before preseason games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Like their
AT A GLANCE | U.S. Open favorites (seedings in parenthesis)
Andre Agassi (1) Age: 33. 2003 Match Record: 39-7. 2003 Singles Titles: 4. Career Singles Titles:
The prosecutor says cops' drug field-test results will hold up in court.
The prosecutor says cops' drug field-test results will hold up in court. By PATRICIA MEADE
NEC LEADERBOARD Third round
Darren Clarke65-70-66--201-9 Jonathan Kaye68-69-65--202-8 Chris Riley66-67-70--203-7 Tiger
2003 U.S. OPEN For first time, Andy Roddick enters a major event favored
Andre Agassi hopes his experience can help him keep up with the 21-year-old. NEW YORK (AP) --
AMERICAN LEAGUE Long ball sparks big inning, rallies Tribe past Tampa Bay
C.C. Sabathia earned his 12th win of the season. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- This time, C.C.
SCHOOLS Districts work for high standards
Two charter schools are in 'academic emergency'; a third scored higher. By JoANNE VIVIANO
HARRISBURG Legislators seek data on school aid groups
Businesses can receive tax credits for their donations to the groups. HARRISBURG (AP) --
Kristi Krol and Mr. Gorgie to wed Oct. 11 in park
XAUSTINTOWN -- Plans for their autumn wedding are being announced by Kristi Krol and Jerry Gorgie,
Adjustable-rate loans provide options
Rates are on the rise, but home buyers can still find a good deal. NEW YORK (AP) -- With interest
Lions keep Browns winless
It was clear why Butch Davis made Kelly Holcomb the starter, but the Browns still lost, 38-17.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Michael and Sarah Maloney, 5845 Youngstown-Hubbard Road, Hubbard, by, Aug.
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-7-8 Pick 4, 4-2-2-4 Buckeye 5, 11-19-20-24-26
Miss Rant to wed Michael Miller in November rite
XThe engagement of Amy C. Rant, 4304 General Kearny Court, Chantilly, W.Va., and Michael A. Miller,
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA Cardinal Mooney 40, East Liverpool 0 Lowellville 13,
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Writing, computer science blend in new program
The new program develops computer and communication skills. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.09 2.18 Bank One,.84,38.8438.87 Clear Channel, 42.58
Cardinal Mooney's first state title came at a cost
Ted Bell injured his knee in the win over Western Reserve -- and never fully recovered. By JOE
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Spartans blank Grambling State
It was San Jose State's first shutout since 1988. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Scott Rislov threw for
NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates deal Giles, but Kendall stays
The Bucs got starting pitcher Oliver Perez from San Diego in the package. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Brian
The sheriff and jail warden agree it's crowded but say no rules are being broken.
The sheriff and jail warden agree it's crowded but say no rules are being broken. By BOB JACKSON