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SCHEDULE MONDAY
SCHEDULE MONDAY GOLF, BOYS Austintown Fitch at North Canton Hoover, 4:15 p.m. Ursuline vs.
AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Orioles 0 NEW YORK -- Jose Contreras made a rousing return from the
Seat belt patrol in Liberty
Seat belt patrol in Liberty LIBERTY -- Township police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are on
ROUNDUP | Training camp news and notes
Lions: Cornerback Chris Cash likely is out for the season after injuring two ligaments in his left
Miss Rice to wed Douglas Spencer in October rite
XBELOIT -- Barbi Rice and Douglas Spencer, both of 16318 W. Calla Road, are engaged. The
AIRLINES United loses money in July but posts operating gain
The airline risks losing its financing if it doesn't turn a profit by Oct. 31. CHICAGO (AP) --
NEC INVITATIONAL SCORES
NEC INVITATIONAL SCORES SUNDAY Firestone Country Club Akron, Ohio Purse: $6 million
Tour at Toths' gardens
Tour at Toths' gardens HUBBARD -- The seventh annual garden tour at the home of Rodney and Kay
GREAT LEGS Making the three diamonds
An expert offers three exercises to get those flabby legs in shape. By WENDY NAVRATIL CHICAGO
MAHONING VALLEY Disaster recovery centers will close
After the centers are gone, flood victims can still call FEMA for aid. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA CO. Knox School Road project gets OK for federal help
The county will have to make up for wetlands displaced by the undertaking. By NORMAN LEIGH
Matter of life and death
Opinion: Washington Post: On Thursday Virginia unveiled its new online organ donation registry, which already
LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Florida is routed by Japan, 10-1
Yuutaro Tanaka struck out 14 and Hokuto Nakahara hit a grand slam. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) --
FUEL Nation's stations pump up gas prices
Prices are soaring as international supplies fall. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR The nation's
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York7949.617--z-8-2W-137-2642-
Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2003. There are 128 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2003. There are 128 days left in the year. On this date
Outfielder Mike Conroy has made big strides in Cleveland's organization
The Scrappers' outfielder has impressed the Indians' brass. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
Kung overcomes slow start to win LPGA event
Don Pooley captured the Champions Tour Allianz event by three strokes. ASSOCIATED PRESS
YOUNGSTOWN Defendant testifies via videotape
Wayne Gilliam told police he heard gunshots but didn't see who fired them. By BOB JACKSON
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)5015.769-- Scrappers (Indians)3333.50017 1/2
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY In choice of dryer vs. sunshine, I'll hang tough
There's something about a laden clothesline that makes me homesick, that makes me want to climb
Deadline looms for city to form plan that would make dam safe
Breaching the dam could take 11/2 to two years, the state project manager says. By TIM YOVICH
Victory despite injury
Lindsay Davenport overcame an injured left foot to advance in the U.S. Open. NEW YORK (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY Election board prunes ballots
Several measures and candidates lacked enough petition signatures. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
REUNIONS
XThe annual Kieffer reunion will be held Sunday at Stacy Pavilion in Austintown Park. The event will
IRL-FIRESTONE INDY 225 RESULTS
IRL-FIRESTONE INDY 225 RESULTS SUNDAY At Nazareth Speedway Nazareth, Pa. Lap length: 1 mile
PIRATES Sexson's hit gives Milwaukee sweep
The Brewers have a six-game winning streak. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Richie Sexson and the Milwaukee
MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA)
MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) North Division WLPct.GB Pawtucket (Red Sox)7758.570--
Summit spurs hope for continued talks
U.S. officials played down a meeting of the American and North Korean delegates. BEIJING (AP) --
Laws on books already cover animal proposal in Niles
Opinion: Laws on books already cover animal proposal in Niles EDITOR: I am writing this letter in
Southington schools block fountains over bacteria
Southington schools block fountains over bacteria SOUTHINGTON -- Pupils and teachers returned to
Officials play down U.S.-North meeting
Representatives at the six-nation summit had differing opinions on progress. BEIJING (AP) -- Fresh
New look for team
New look for team k A NEW LOGO, a better league and more talented players please promoters of the
MAHONING COUNTY Gains says assistant prosecutors maintain practices on own time
It's up to the Legislature to make judges full time, a prosecutor says. By PATRICIA MEADE
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.10 2.19 Bank One,.84,38.6838.75 Clear Channel, 42.41
PENNSYLVANIA State leads N.J. in drug industry
The manufacturers produce relatively few jobs, however. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Pennsylvania has
"They wish Father John Geoghan had time to be in prison to reflect."
Opinion: "They wish Father John Geoghan had time to be in prison to reflect." Attorney Mitchell Garabedian
Focus, fire rekindled
By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SEBRING -- Now that Sebring High has taken care of a
GAIL WHITE We have a way with words, and Webster's has noticed
The cackhanded agony aunt was sitting in her gimme cap eating the killer app Frankenfood she spent
Wedding planned by Abby Sferra, David Courtney
XAUSTINTOWN -- Announced by Bonny and Mike Tarantino, Burr Oak Court, is the engagement of their
Police chief plans to hire 20 officers
New cops will have one year to move into the city. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER
Buckeyes will focus on task at hand
Distractions didn't bother Ohio State last year in its run to the national title. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Candidate files lawsuit
Mahoning election officials admit a mistake was made. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Lisbon officials establish new traffic flow at McKinley Elementary School
LISBON -- The traffic pattern at McKinley Elementary School will be changed to improve safety for
COLLEGE SAVINGS Investors have options other than the 529 plan
Income, the future and saving abilities all affect investors' choices. By ANDREA COOMBES CBS
New Castle Community Y receives donations, praise
New Castle Community Y receives donations, praise NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The New Castle Community Y
YSU enrollment increases to 12,789 for fall semester
YSU enrollment increases to 12,789 for fall semester YOUNGSTOWN -- Enrollment is up again at
Length of ban is not specific
OSU and the NCAA discussed the range of Maurice Clarett's ban. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State and
SCOUTING REPORT | Big Ten
MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 2002: 10-3 overall; 6-2 Big Ten (3rd) Coach: Lloyd Carr. Returning
Separate group pays coordinator's salary
This year's ceremony commemorating the crash will be private. SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) -- The woman who
Popovec-Schiavone troth announced, wedding planned
XStefanie Popovec of Canfield and Daniel Schiavone Jr., 2907 Olde Winter Trail, Poland, have planned
NASCAR Nothing to come easy for Busch
He was booed heartily in Victory Lane Saturday night. By DAVID POOLE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Longtime grocery in Boardman closes
BOARDMAN -- A long-standing grocery institution here is no more. Rulli Bros. store on South Avenue
PRESEASON AT A GLANCE
STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New England3001.0007031 Buffalo210.6677280
An international flavor at the Canfield Fair
An international flavor at the Canfield Fair CANFIELD -- The Mahoning Valley International Civic
BABE RUTH WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS Never-say-die attitude was difference
Youngstown's 14-year-old team came back from an 0-2 start to win the crown. By MARK W. MILLER
NFL N.Y. Jets are latest to lose QB to injury
Chad Pennington will be replaced by veteran Vinny Testaverde. NEW YORK (AP) -- Vinny Testaverde
NEC LEADERBOARD Final round
hDarren Clarke65-70-66-67--268-12 Jonathan Kaye68-69-65-70--272-8 Davis Love III66-70-68-69--
Browns, Falcons are in different situation
A playoff spot rode on the outcome of their regular season finale last year. CLEVELAND (AP) --
Mosquito spraying
Mosquito spraying STONEBORO, Pa. -- Weather permitting, insecticide will be sprayed here Tuesday
AT A GLANCE Penn State
Coach: Joe Paterno, 37th season, all at Penn State (336-101-3). 2002 record: 9-4 (5-3 Big Ten, 4th
BOARDMAN Road project begins
The project will take a year and is expected to help relieve traffic congestion. By BOB JACKSON
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers have a 'professional look' in their 5-1 victory
Ryan Goleski's three-run home run sent the Scrappers past Jamstown. By BRIAN RICHESSON
False coroner prank
False coroner prank HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police say a prankster claiming to be the county coroner has
Our security's weak link
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: Protecting airports, bridges, power plants and other parts of the nation's
PENNSYLVANIA MALPRACTICE Administration looks to refute argument over caps
Officials plan to show the details of payouts in lawsuits. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- As the
WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS
WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Signed INF Benji Gil and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward J. Palguta, legal age, 701 Mabel Ave., Youngstown, and
UNITED STATES Will 2 new drugs give Viagra competition?
Unseating Viagra will be difficult because of its brand recognition. LONDON (AP) -- Viagra, the
AT A GLANCE Ohio State
Coach: Jim Tressel, 18th season overall, third at Ohio State (156-62-2 overall, 21-5 at Ohio State).
Man wounded in head by shot
LEETONIA -- Police are investigating a shooting at a Leetonia home that left a 19-year-old in
AMERICAN LEAGUE Piniella credits pitching for Tribe's weekend sweep
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Tampa Bay manager Lou Piniella discovered a key difference between the
REGION
REGION Ohio Edison seeks cause of downtown blackout YOUNGSTOWN -- Ohio Edison was working Monday
STAMBAUGH BUILDING Renovation work will go on during bankruptcy case
A judge approved a new business plan for the downtown office building. THE VINDICATOR By DON
Miss Backus, Robert Stoddard to wed in Florida
XJamye Elizabeth Backus, 3265 Hummingbird Hill Drive, Poland, and Robert Brandon Stoddard, 21 Ann
Replacing linemen on both sides of the ball is key for Penn State
Five offensive linemen and three on defense are gone this year. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Larry
PREP FOOTBALL | Weekend Leaders
RUSHING Shaun Lane, Hubbard, 197 yards, 15 carries, 1 TD Dustin Steward, Southeast, 158 yards,
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Trucker hats have a strong following
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Here is the question: Are trucker hats cool? They are, of course, the
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH Will electrical test replace mammograms?
The new test is more comfortable, less expensive and could have better results. By HILARY WALDMAN
MORNING SICKNESS | Strategies to battle nausea
Before you get out of bed in the morning, eat dry toast, crackers or cookies -- whatever works best.
SHANKSVILLE, PA. Flight 93 task force considers proposal for national park
The main objective is to prevent commercialization around the site. SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- A
Sherlock: Put brakes on funding racetrack
A commissioner said Mahoning County can't afford to pay for the racetrack. By BOB JACKSON
Father: Maurice will sit first six games
Myke Clarett got the information from a source on the university's board of trustees. ARLINGTON,
Associated Press
Associated Press STILL AT IT: Musician John Mellencamp takes a break at his Belmont Studio in
The wait is over: YSU takes center stage at Stambaugh Stadium
Jon Heacock begins his third year as the Penguins' coach. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
Rock performer Ted Nugent will not perform at the 2003 Canfield Fair. Nugent's picture erroneously
Rock performer Ted Nugent will not perform at the 2003 Canfield Fair. Nugent's picture erroneously
Clarke victorious by 4 shots
Darren Clarke scored his second win in the World Golf Championship series. AKRON (AP) -- Darren
YSU Tuition payment process is improved
Payments used to be sent to the university's bursar's office. YOUNGSTOWN -- A new system for
ITALY
Opinion: ITALY La Repubblica, Rome, Aug. 20: If the attack on the U.N. building carries Saddam's signature
AUTO RACING Castroneves wins, leads IRL standings
NAZARETH, Pa. (AP) -- Helio Castroneves claimed the top spot in IRL the driver standings, and gave
Another QB is out
Another QB is out Chad Pennington of the New York Jets became the second starting quarterback to
STANDINGS Wild Card
American League WLPctGB Boston7555.577-- Oakland7555.577-- Kansas City6762.51971/2
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Neat freak's obsession is driving her crazy
Dear Annie: My husband, "Elton," is a neat freak in the extreme. Nothing is ever clean enough for
TRAFICANT CASE Bucheit gets 2-year-term for bribery, lying
The retired contractor is paying his lawyer $25,000 with Florida property. By PATRICIA MEADE
GIRARD Online and updated: Volunteer handles city's Web site
The city's Web site is designed as a tool to achieve economic prosperity. By TIM YOVICH
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 7, Seattle 6, 10 innings Anaheim 14, Detroit 8, 10
AUSTINTOWN ODOT goes on notice
The township could cut the grass and charge ODOT. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Todd and Lori Worsencroft, 160 Circleview Drive, New Middletown, boy, Aug. 25.
Terrorist attacks in Iraq prove an interesting point
Opinion: Terrorist attacks in Iraq prove an interesting point EDITOR: In spite of cries to the
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-3-0 Pick 4, 7-2-8-6 Buckeye 5, 4-11-13-
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2003. There are 127 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2003. There are 127 days left in the year. On this date
King's dream is unfulfilled, but progress has been made
Opinion: As we mark the 40th anniversary today of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech
Granite Construction gets waterline work
Granite Construction gets waterline work NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Granite Construction Inc. of Beaver
PENNSYLVANIA 6 northwest counties declared disaster areas
The funds would pay 75 percent of costs for damage to public facilities. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
WEEKEND SCORES AREA Fitch 27, Chaney 14 Rayland Buckeye 48, Wilson 6 Cloverleaf 40, Timken 6
Teachers accepted the same contract offered to classified employees.
Teachers accepted the same contract offered to classified employees. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
U.S. OPEN TENNIS Belgians just rivals battling for top spot
Kim Clijsters and Justine Henin-Hardenne are the top two seeded women. NEW YORK (AP) -- Before the
HELOISE Pharmacist offers prescription for safety
Dear Heloise: My husband is a pharmacist and offers this suggestion, especially now that identity
Clarett is back at practice, hasn't yet made perfect
Opinion: Maurice Clarett is back on the football field at The Ohio State University, but only for the
NATION Study finds 7 million per year seek treatment for sports injuries
Doctors say the answer is prevention, not giving up physical activities. By MARTIN MILLER LOS