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BERLIN CENTER Fast bridge work pleases businesses
After detours and loss of revenue last year, business owners petitioned ODOT. By JOHN SKENDALL
BASIC GRADS
BASIC GRADS Air Force Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Karen L. Moorhouse has graduated from
U.S. HOMES The definition of luxury changes, involves choice
Aging baby boomers are fueling the luxury home market. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS CHICAGO -- Upper
PARIS Europe puts strict labeling rules on genetically modified food
The EU had an unofficial ban on importing the new biotech strains. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS 5, MARINERS 2 SEATTLEOAKLAND abrhbiabrhbi ISuzuki rf4120Byrnes
LAS VEGAS New Jewish exodus leads to City of Sin
From 1995 to 2000, the Jewish community grew by 35 percent. LOS ANGELES TIMES LAS VEGAS -- More
YOUNGSTOWN Online auction fraud hits close to home
Local and state authorities join the fight against fraud at eBay and other such sites. By MATT
PIRATES Bullington off to fast start in minor leagues
He's already been promoted once by the Bucs organization. By MICHAEL POINTER THE INDIANAPOLIS
3rd Annual Ashtabula County Gospelfest, noon to 6 p.m. July 12 at North Park in Ashtabula. "Young
3rd Annual Ashtabula County Gospelfest, noon to 6 p.m. July 12 at North Park in Ashtabula. "Young
Grant applications
Grant applications YOUNGSTOWN -- Applications are available for two types of grants from the
PGA TOUR Tiger fires 9-under 63 to take two-shot lead
His lowest round of the year tied the course and Western Open record. LEMONT, Ill. (AP) -- Here's
Venus, Serena set for finals
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Venus Williams' shoulders sagged with relief as she gave the Centre Court
WARREN New school offers Orthodox education
Seven pupils are enrolled; resgistration runs until Aug. 26. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
WIMBLEDON Federer uses serve to capture first slam
The 21-year-old beat Mark Philippoussis in straight sets. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Roger Federer
All-Star game will have a new look with 29 first-time picks
They are the most new All-Stars since 30 were picked in 1988. NEW YORK (AP) -- Sammy Sosa, Roger
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Spencer's blast in 10th lifts Indians
Cleveland won three out of four games in the series against Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Sixty-
Today is Sunday, July 6, the 187th day of 2003. There are 178 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Sunday, July 6, the 187th day of 2003. There are 178 days left in the year. On this date in
Is Re-Imagining Community finished?
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Re-Imagining Community, a group that developed out of a controversial
Ninety-five percent of the 46,336 shopping centers in the United States are strip plazas.
Ninety-five percent of the 46,336 shopping centers in the United States are strip plazas.
NBA Kobe Bryant accused of sexual assault
The 24-year-old was released after turning himself in Friday. DENVER (AP) -- Kobe Bryant was
CAMPAIGN 2004 Gephardt leads Dems in support
One Ohio representative has endorsed Gephardt for president. By VALENTIA PETROVA and CHARLIE
BEAVER TOWNSHIP Theft victims hope the police can provide a fairy-tale ending
The Seven Dwarfs lawn ornaments have been missing since early Monday. By PATRICIA MEADE
Governments' financial woe spreads to more stable areas
Declining revenue and rising costs are pressing local governments. By ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR
ROAD WORK Ohio, Pennsylvania
Crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will
CLEVELAND GRAND PRIX Tracy takes provisional pole in first qualifying session
It guaranteed him a front-row start in Saturday's CART feature race. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Tempers
LOOKING FOR LUXURY Popular amenities
So what do today's luxury homes have to contain? Here's a rundown from a panel of Chicago-area
PRO FOOTBALL Pottsville loses last survivor
Joseph Marhefka didn't play on the team that won -- and then lost -- the NFL title. POTTSVILLE,
Churches find there's room for multiple congregations
Some churches have opened their doors to groups of other faiths. DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS --
WASHINGTON Navy man will be Senate chaplain
The former chief of chaplains in the Navy is turning to a new flock. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON
THE GENDER GAP Company-sponsored camps seek to draw girls to technology jobs
Camps and ad campaigns encourage more women to enter technical fields. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) --
CLASS B PLAYOFFS Livi ties series with 6-1 victory
It will meet Line Drive Academy in the deciding game tonight at Cene Park. STRUTHERS -- Livi Steel
AUSTINTOWN Owner plans to reopen club
State law allowed police to charge The Mill's owner for an assault at the club. By IAN HILL
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Union wants SERB to revisit charge of unfair-labor practice
The union says employees faced getting fired unless they took a pay cut. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
NILES Display features life-size copies of first ladies' gowns
Visitors will see the gowns and Niles historical items from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. By JAYME RAMSON
Associated Press
Associated Press GOOD, CLEAN FUN: Jordan Spera, 12, enjoys being covered in soapy foam at the
CLASS B LEAGUE Rondinelli rallies to beat Line Drive in series opener
Rondinelli held on for a 7-6 win in the first game of the championship series. By PAUL TRGOVAC
Thunderstorms cause problems in the area
NILES -- Thunderstorms knocked down power lines and left residents in the Nancy Street area without
AUSTINTOWN Ex-firefighter becomes investigator
He was one of 34 applicants for the job. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- As
"If I went into negotiations to remove hazardous-duty pay, the union would never go for it, and a
"If I went into negotiations to remove hazardous-duty pay, the union would never go for it, and a
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Curtis and Jessica Cooper, 680 Cook Ave., Apt. 4, Boardman, boy,
How members of Congress voted on key bills and amendments last week.
How members of Congress voted on key bills and amendments last week. HOUSE Intelligence Act
THE FOURTH OF JULY Freedom to party, kids say
For most children, the Fourth of July is all about the fireworks. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
AUTO INDUSTRY Car saleswomen remain a rare breed
Dealers are trying to get more women to join their sales force. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE
Vehicle show to benefit breast cancer research
Vehicle show to benefit breast cancer research CHAMPION -- The 11th annual breast cancer benefit
AROUND THE HORN Thursday's games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 5, Mariners 2 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Barry Zito pitched into the eighth
CLASS B LEAGUE
CLASS B LEAGUE Final standings Line Drive Academy24-3 Astro Falcons21-6 Rondinelli20-7
UNION CONTRACTS Provisions in Youngstown and Warren
Hazardous-duty pay Warren: $400.14. Youngstown: $586.58. Uniform allowance Warren: $900
INSIDE
INSIDE Also included in today's special report on government spending in communities throughout
The Scrappers broke the franchise attendance record.
The Scrappers broke the franchise attendance record. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
STATE EPA report: Mahoning County improves its pollution ranking
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County was the least polluted in the five-county Mahoning and Shenango Valley
The diagnosis was stress, and the bills made it worse
Opinion: The diagnosis was stress, and the bills made it worse EDITOR: Several weeks ago, I was dealing
CAVALIERS LeBron James signs $13 million contract
The No. 1 overall draft pick will receive $4.02 million in his first season. CLEVELAND (AP) --
LISTINGS Vacation Bible School
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. List in this
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Repairs begin on shortest covered bridge
A donated security camera is to be put up at another historical structure. By NORMAN LEIGH
REV. LAUREN R. STANLEY Whoops! I messed up the economic revival
I have a confession to make: The state of the economy is all my fault. You can blame me for
Police probe what caused Route 60 accident
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Union Township police continue investigating the cause of an accident on Pa.
YOUNGSTOWN Koliser waives his speedy trial right
The suspect's trial is set for Oct. 14. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN
U.S. military team arrives in Liberia
MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) -- A team of U.S. military experts arrived in Liberia today to assess whether
Pritt on deck at Cafaro Field
NILES -- I don't need to look at Ryan Pritt's five-page r & eacute;sum & eacute; to learn of
ERNIE BROWN JR. Embrace East High and alumni at picnic
The Youngstown school board is overseeing the construction of a new high school on the city's East
INFANT MORTALITY RATE Better child care yields fewer deaths
Thirty-four children died in Mahoning County in 2002. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
We mark far more than independence on this day
Opinion: A single piece of parchment changed the world. On that parchment were the words of Thomas
Officials investigating South Side house fire
YOUNGSTOWN -- Fire officials continue to investigate the cause of a blaze on the city's South Side.
WEEKEND DRAWINGS
WEEKEND DRAWINGS Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-5-0 Pick 4, 5-3-1-5 Buckeye 5, 16-23-24-
AP file photo
AP file photo SLAIN WIFE: Anastasia King, 20, a mail-order bride, was killed by her husband in
Kristen Agnew: Grove City College, Presidential Scholarship, $6,600. Ashley Ambrosia: Mount Union
Kristen Agnew: Grove City College, Presidential Scholarship, $6,600. Ashley Ambrosia: Mount Union
WARREN POLICE Officials assure an investigation is taking place
The mayor hopes citizens will cooperate while officials discuss recent arrests. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Today is Monday, July 7, the 188th day of 2003. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, July 7, the 188th day of 2003. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date in
MAHONING VALLEY Some ordinances of old in Ohio prove to be silly as a 'Goose Law'
Run out of gas in downtown Youngstown and you're breaking the law. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
LOCAL
LOCAL Chaney, YSU graduate to coach at Norwayne CRESTON -- Chaney High graduate Mike Necko has
DEPARTMENT STORES Furniture, home items are selling
Clothes aren't selling well, so retailers are turning to home furnishings. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
RISING BREAD BUSINESS Ghossain's outgrows location
Landlocked, the longtime city business is moving to Boardman to expand. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
WARREN Development chief says audit findings are faulty
The city has paid more than $300,000 for performance audits started in 2000. By DENISE DICK
U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN Teens among early leaders in first round
17-year-old Aree Song and 43-year-old Rosie Jones were tied at 1-under. NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) --
LORDSTOWN Hagan receives summons over blocked crossing
The police chief said complaints of trains' blocking traffic have increased. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of July 6: TODAY Post 732, American Legion, 2225 Glenwood Ave.,
U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN Sorenstam's misfire sets up three-way playoff round
She had a chance to win outright, but bogeyed No. 18. NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam
PHILADELPHIA Scholars gather to look at science and religion
The largest group was there to discuss altruism. DALLAS MORNING NEWS PHILADELPHIA -- A
ONLINE AUCTIONS | Tips and warnings
Auction fraud accounted for roughly half of Internet fraud complaints in 2002, with the Federal
Today is Saturday, July 5, the 186th day of 2003. There are 179 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Saturday, July 5, the 186th day of 2003. There are 179 days left in the year. On this date
GIRARD Asentes receive an offer to settle custody case
The Girard couple will meet with their attorney to discuss the offer. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Richard