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KMART Workers give OK to call a strike

Kmart workers want fewer hours and to know when their shifts will end. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN,


TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY SUNDAY'S RESULTS

TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY SUNDAY'S RESULTS SUPER SPRINTS (20 Laps): 1. Rod George, 2. Ed Lynch Jr., 3.


Candidate files lawsuit

Mahoning election officials admit a mistake was made. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


Some dry cleaners welcome a shift to greener methods

Dry cleaners are unsure how to react to increasing regulation in the business. LAS VEGAS (AP) --


LOCAL

LOCAL Barnes & amp; Noble events BOARDMAN -- On Saturday at 1 p.m., the Youngstown


AIRTRAN AIRWAYS New name and new image bring revival

AirTran has put its ValuJet past behind it. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The crash of a DC-9 into the


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Women reunite with their family and its beginning

It was, perhaps, the defining moment of the reunion. Pat Kimock of North Jackson stood on the deck


Steelers glad to be back home

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The scrapes and scratches on Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Hines Ward tell the


MERCER COUNTY Officials decide to cancel spraying

STONEBORO, Pa. -- Spraying to kill adult mosquitoes at the Stoneboro Fairgrounds in Mercer County


Erin Dean to wed Arthur Huffman II in October rite

XSTRUTHERS -- The Rev. Kerry R. and Roxanne Bryant Dean of Struthers are announcing the engagement


FAST FACTS

FAST FACTS Bicentennial bell Number of ingots smelted 12. Weight of each ingot 40 pounds.


Flee Willy! Don't buy salmon from Iceland

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Iceland? Isn't it that cool island country in the North Atlantic that


Bicentennial collectibles strike a chord

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- Ringing up sales of bells that commemorate


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)4125.621-- Williamsport (Pirates)4226.618--


OHIO CHAMPIONS 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


ATTENDANCE

ATTENDANCE Wednesday 2003: 28,022 Wednesday 2002: 30, 912 TODAY 1-3 p.m.: School band concert,


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York8050.615--z-7-3L-138-2742-


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.092.19 Bank One,.84,39.2139.22 Clear Channel, 42.29


YSU Cushwa business center will end

Fellowships will be in engineering, math, science or technology. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


Associated Press

Associated Press GETTING IN TOUCH: An unidentified man prays with his face on the pavement in


Terri Clark: growing up in life and in music

The singer -- who moved from Alberta, Canada to Nashville, Tenn., at age 18 -- once played for


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


REGION

REGION FirstEnergy Corp. to issue additional common stock AKRON -- FirstEnergy Corp. said


LIBRARY SCHEDULES | September

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY "Junie B., First Grade and Beyond." School fun with "Junie


U.S. OPEN RESULTS

U.S. OPEN RESULTS TUESDAY At The USTA National Tennis Center New York Purse: $17,074,000


Despite strike at school, water will get through

Despite strike at school, water will get through SOUTHINGTON -- School employees are making sure


WESTERN PA. 2 homes, church hit by storms

Some Lawrence County residents were still without power this morning. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS FORD


Olivia Myers of Ellsworth Township is the new president of Mahoning County Farm Bureau Youth. Her

Olivia Myers of Ellsworth Township is the new president of Mahoning County Farm Bureau Youth. Her


2 officials reject airport funds offered by visitors bureau

Two commissioners want to cut the bureau's funding by two-thirds. By DAVID SKOLNICK and BOB


Sherlock: Put brakes on funding racetrack

A commissioner said Mahoning County can't afford to pay for the racetrack. By BOB JACKSON


TUB REDUB

Reglazing, relining or replacing are options to improve your washroom. By REBECCA SLOAN


PNC PARK Kendall's homer defeats Marlins, 4-3

Playoff-chasing Florida has lost six of seven games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Florida Marlins were


DIVISION I-A SCHEDULES

AIR FORCE Saturday -- Wofford2 Sep. 6 -- at NorthwesternTBA Sep. 13 -- North Texas2 Sep. 20


SCOUTING REPORT Notre Dame

2002 record: 10-3. Coach: Tyrone Willingham. Returning starters: 14; 5 offense, 8 defense,


HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Labor Day

These state, local, county and federal agencies and other institutions will be closed Monday for


Season begins, just in time

Thursday night, up on the hill, the first sign of civilization for a lot of us will make its first


Energy policy formulation remains veiled in secrecy

Opinion: The stone wall Vice President Dick Cheney erected around his energy task force is so solid that not


U.S. OPEN Roddick avenges defeat, drops Henman in 3 sets

Roddick's only hard-court loss this summer was to Tim Henman. NEW YORK (AP) -- There has been only


Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Aug. 19 Criminal damage: A


YOUNGSTOWN Probation violation excuse not accepted

The probation department is doing a thorough background check. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


BOEING New jet must fly in tight market

Boeing gathered airlines' wish lists to boost its new plane's chance of success. CHICAGO TRIBUNE


Ex-Cat nabs fill-in job as Scrappy sub

By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- It takes a different breed of person to play


CAMPBELL Council seeks grant for storm sewer

Replacing the sewer would be preferable, the mayor says. CAMPBELL -- City council has passed a


OUTDOOR FIXTURES Faucet extensions can save hassle of installation

Devices on the market will handle the task, but you can craft one yourself. By JAMES and MORRIS


NFL PRESEASON

NFL PRESEASON Favorite Points Underdog NEW ENGLAND 5 Chicago Thursday BUFFALO 4 Detroit


Seniors take advantage of shuttle

The shuttle isn't available on weekends. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD


Ignoring public health data

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: The next time President Bush goes for a brisk run, he should try doing it


LAWRENCE COUNTY Candidate who lost wants new election

Her opponent contends she missed the deadline to have the voting nullified. By LAURE CIOFFI


STARTING LINEUPS | YSU vs. Edinboro

YSU OFFENSE C -- (52) RYAN JEWELL (6-4, 252, RFr.); (62) -- Brent Steiner (6-3, 309, Jr.) LG --


No ride thrills like the bed race

By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- I spent the first day of my first trip to


LIMELIGHT

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber won three


MAHONING COUNTY Gessner to run for Gains' job

YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. Brad Gessner intends to run against Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains


HELOISE Hints are helpful when traveling with family

Dear Heloise: Here are a few hints that I found helpful when traveling with family: Most hotels


SCOUTING REPORT The nation

ATLANTIC COAST Forecast: 1. Florida State. 2. Maryland. 3. N.C. State. 4. Virginia. 5. Georgia


SHARON Cancer center will be part of radiation clinical trials

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Sharon Regional Health System's Cancer Care Center will participate in radiation


TUESDAY'S RESULTS

TUESDAY'S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SURBURBAN LEAGUE (Austintown Township Park) BOYS Team


MOUNTAINEER PARK RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER PARK RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Soviet Ruhler (Birzer)7.804.403.20 Codes Spit Fire


Carolina topples Steelers 21-14

Pittsburgh finished the exhibition season 1-3. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Panthers


Howland's Datish savors Ohio State

The sophomore lineman doesn't mind waiting his turn. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


From Harlem to the U.S. Open, Blake continues to polish image

James Blake beat Sargis Sargsian to reach the third round again. NEW YORK (AP) -- When he was a


PREP VOLLEYBALL Chaney's Rockwell keys win over Irish

Salem and Howland won Metro Athletic Conference showdowns. YOUNGSTOWN -- Shauna Rockwell scored 12


BABY'S MURDER 54 years in prison for driver

The judge called Wayne Gilliam a weasel. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER


GOSHEN Night space at right time: Teacher gets look at Mars

The teacher built her own telescope when she was 16. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XAnnounced by Mark and Cathy Strange of Lawrenceville, Ga., is the birth of their second child, a


YOUNGSTOWN Police chief plans to hire 20 officers

New cops will have one year to move into the city. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and


Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune THE LOWDOWN: The consumer is often unaware of the little extras that make


Fragrance masks fresh-paint smell

Fragrance masks fresh-paint smell Oh, that smell. That nasty fresh-paint smell. We endure it


PLANT OF THE WEEK Porterweed or snake-weed

Botanical name: Stachytarpheta mutabilis Attributes: A rather weedy tropical plant with angled


LEETONIA Officials assess flood damage

The dams were not structurally damaged, the administrator said. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM


WARREN Chief is reviewing officers' e-mail

The mayor praised work by three police officers. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Closed crossroad will delay bus trips

The intersection is expected to remain closed until the end of September. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


Country music as taught by Byrd: If you have fun, you pass this class

Tracy Byrd had something to crow about -- a nomination for a country music award. By DEBORA


YOUNGSTOWN Praising department, police chief plans to hire 20 officers

New cops will have one year to move into the city. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


YOUNGSTOWN Candidate files lawsuit

Mahoning election officials admit a mistake was made. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


CRANE ACCIDENT AK Steel fires one worker, suspends 10

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) -- AK Steel Corp. has fired one employee and suspended 10 others in connection


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Brother has been misusing mother's finances

Dear Annie: When my father passed away several years ago, Mom needed help with her finances, so my


PREP SOCCER Fitch downs Perry; Irish win SVC match

South Range lost while Hubbard and Columbiana won in shutouts. AUSTINTOWN -- Anthony Colaluca,


Charter changes on ballot

Charter changes on ballot YOUNGSTOWN -- City council approved placing six proposed charter changes


HOLLA, HOLLA: Award-winning pop group B2K headlines the "Scream III Tour," which arrives Sunday at

HOLLA, HOLLA: Award-winning pop group B2K headlines the "Scream III Tour," which arrives Sunday at


HERMITAGE Woman faces multiple charges involving minors, police say

Police said the woman and the boys spent the night in a hotel room. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Tina Weimer and Michael Capito, 4821 Westchester Drive, Austintown, girl,


STANDINGS Wild Card

American League WLPctGB Oakland7755.583-- Seattle7755.583-- Boston7656.5761 Kansas


Buckeye bell adds nice ring to start

Dan Smith, a descendant of William H. McGuffey, will break the mold today. By MARALINE KUBIK


LOTTERY RESULTS

FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 8-11-17-42-52 Mega Ball, 10 Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-4-1


HOME TRENDS Here's what's cooking today

Appliances change to fit modern lifestyles. By ALAN J. HEAVENS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS If


HOWLAND CRASH Many call for Rt. 82 repairs

Turn lanes are to be added on Howland-Wilson Road next year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates deal Giles, but Kendall stays

The Bucs got starting pitcher Oliver Perez from San Diego in the package. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Brian


AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "The Mousetrap." Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown, (330) 788-8739, 7


Best Bets/Hot Tickets

Best Bets/Hot Tickets TONIGHT * The EV2 Band, playing songs of the '50s and '60s, performs in


Chance to contemplate Mars

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: In the next couple of weeks, do a simple, invigorating thing for yourself and


JACOBS FIELD Tigers edge Tribe for 2-game streak

Detroit could top the 1962 Mets for most losses. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Detroit Tigers had to sweat


THE CAST: A unique attraction at the annual Canfield Fair was the casting of Mahoning County's

THE CAST: A unique attraction at the annual Canfield Fair was the casting of Mahoning County's


PENN STATE FOOTBALL Phillips acquitted of assault charges

School officials did not say whether he will return to the team. BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) -- Anwar


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: "Yankee Lake Jam." Featuring: ZZ Top, Ted Nugent, Fuzz, Left End and The


Vince Gill looks back on career after giving fans 'Next Big Thing'

Gill said the album shows he's made strides in songwriting. By NANCY STETSON SCRIPPS HOWARD At


Longtime grocery in Boardman closes

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO BOARDMAN -- A long-standing grocery institution here is no more.


CAREER PATHS

HOUSING The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority has reorganized its staff and promoted three


YSU FOOTBALL Scots looking forward to game

The Penguins face a veteran Edinboro team in the season opener Thursday. By PETE MOLLICA


AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 13, Yankees 2 NEW YORK -- Frank Thomas hit a mammoth grand slam


YOUNGSTOWN Convicted of 3 murder counts, man seeks appeal

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Anthony Anderson, serving three life


TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Activated SS Omar Vizquel


NATION

NATION PCL suspends Beavers for rushing the stands PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Pacific Coast League


MAHONING COUNTY Put brakes on funding track, Sherlock says

The commissioner said Mahoning County can't afford to pay for the racetrack. By BOB JACKSON


"I went from being completely confident to completely discouraged ... to simply doing it."

Opinion: "I went from being completely confident to completely discouraged ... to simply doing it." Kelly


OSU FOOTBALL With Clarett on the sideline, Bucks' brass mulls response

Clarett will not dress for Saturday's opener against Washington. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Maurice Clarett


Jacqueline Joseph, Joseph Hritz plan spring wedding

XJacqueline M. Joseph of Cortland and Joseph M. Hritz of Mentor are announcing their engagement.


OKLAHOMA Prosecution of WorldCom concerns federal agencies

Oklahoma files 15 felony charges against WorldCom. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma's effort to


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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HUBBARD Photo ID cards debut for pupils in 2 schools

Uses for the card will expand as the bugs are worked out of the system. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


Need some shelving? Just can it

Q. I am really into recycling, and I want to make some great accessories for my room. Do you have


LORDSTOWN UAW blasts report, denies unions are hurting region

The union officials said a consultant never interviewed labor leaders. By DON SHILLING


Ursuline graduate Irizarry humbled by new experience

The Ohio State tight end calls himself "a little fish in a big ocean." By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


Boy run over by car

Boy run over by car NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A 5-year-old boy run over by a car was still being treated


The Vindicator

The Vindicator OUT OF BUSINESS: The Rulli Bros. store on South Avenue in Boardman is closed after


FRIDAY NIGHT SCORES

FRIDAY NIGHT SCORES HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Poland 33, Alliance 27 Chaney 22, Uniontown Lake


BASEBALL

BASEBALL BB Rooners baseball team -- is conducting tryouts for the 2004 summer traveling team. The


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Official outlines proposal for 911

Planners think current dispatchers can be used. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


WARREN Accuser recants to avoid third trial

The accused was in prison during appeals. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN


TODAY

TODAY 11 a.m. (USA) Tennis: U.S. Open. 6:30 p.m. (FOXSO) Baseball: "Indians Pregame." 6:40


SHENANGO VALLEY Merger review continues

The earliest any merger proposal could go to the ballot is November 2004. By HAROLD GWIN


SHARON State revokes the license of former teacher

SHARON, Pa. -- The state Department of Education has revoked the license of a former Sharon teacher


FASHION The end of a season signals beginning of hunting best buys

As summer's end approaches, apparel prices begin to fall. SCRIPPS HOWARD Signs abound that the


Farmers market

Farmers market YOUNGSTOWN -- The second Northside Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon


Pepsi hops on vanilla bandwagon

By BECKY SHER KNIGHT RIDER TRIBUNE As if you needed another beverage choice, here's the latest: