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Scouting for a bigger home
Wanted: 22,000 square feet in Trumbull or northern Mahoning County. & lt;a
WOMEN'S GOLF Lunke leading by one in Open
The LPGA rookie has the lead, but Annika Sorenstam is just three back. NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) --
PITTSBURGH '1812 Overture' didn't start out American
Tchaikovsky knew how to write a barn-burner, said one music expert. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Eliciting
BLOOD-SUCKING BUGS
BLOOD-SUCKING BUGS How to protect yourself from mosquitoes TIPS FOR ELIMINATING BREEDING AREAS
SOCCER Mexico has no problem coming north for match
The California field will host its first international contest. By LUIS BUENO THE PRESS-
U.S. has 2 of top foes in custody
The United States holds 34 of the 55 people on the most-wanted list. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Saddam
NOTEBOOK | From the Tour de France
Heightened security: Special measures are in place to protect Lance Armstrong as he goes for a
STATE EPA report: Mahoning County improves its pollution ranking
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County was the least polluted in the five-county Mahoning and Shenango Valley
LOS ANGELES Brown to miss start
The pitcher suffered a lower abdominal strain while running the bases. COMBINED DISPATCHES LOS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Day drawings: Pick 3, 4-4-1 Pick 4, 5-5-3-2 Night drawings: Pick 3,
ALL-STAR BALLOTS Players take part in voting
Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina even voted for himself. NEW YORK (AP) -- Mike Mussina was stuck.
CLASS B Rondinelli advances to finals
The league championship series will begin today with two games. STRUTHERS -- Rondinelli Tuxedo
WNBA Feaster, Enis lead Sting past Monarchs
Yolanda Griffith scored 17 points to lead Sacramento. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE, N.C. --
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Renovating the garage can be a complicated task
Several upgrades are needed to turn a garage into a usable room. By JAMES and MORRIS CAREY
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Struthers Baseball League's -- 25th annual PONY invitational tournament starts July 10.
NATIONAL LEAGUE Burnitz ignites Mets' rally past Reds
His RBI double in the seventh also ended Danny Graves' no-hit bid. ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 10, N.Y. Yankees 3 Baltimore 8, Toronto 5 Tampa Bay 4,
NASCAR NOTEBOOK | From the Pepsi 400
Making his point: NASCAR president Mike Helton took a few minutes before Saturday night's Pepsi 400
LOWELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Molly Macejko: Hiram College, Presidential Scholarship, $48,000; Ohio Board of Regents Scholarship,
MLS/WUSA Crew goalie passes test, cools Burn down stretch
Columbus' Brian McBride just missed on his scoring chances. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS -- Tom
GRADUATES
Bachelor's degrees, unless otherwise noted. RUSH UNIVERSITY, Chicago Boardman -- Sean Corbett,
RISING BREAD BUSINESS Ghossain's outgrows location
Landlocked, the longtime city business is moving to Boardman to expand. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Post-Gazette reporter dies at 49
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tom Gibb, a reporter who covered Pennsylvania for 26 years, including the crash
COMPUTER INDUSTRY Dell drops recycling company that uses prison labor
Critics had accused Dell of exposing inmates to dangerous chemicals. DALLAS (AP) -- Dell Computer
A.L. CENTRAL Blake finishes 5-for-5 for Tribe
His five hits included two home runs and seven RBIs in a rout of the Twins. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --
GOLF Tiger sets another record
His 18-under-par 198 is another mark as he leads by six at the Western Open. ASSOCIATED PRESS
INTERNET Companies are tuned in to piracy concerns
Small businesses are making a living battling Internet piracy. NEW YORK (AP) -- Next time you try
Mailbox vandalism
Mailbox vandalism SALEM -- Several mailboxes were either damaged or stolen this weekend, police
BAYLOR Dennehy's search still turns up zero
It's been three weeks and authorities have no clue to his whereabouts. WACO, Texas (AP) -- A pair
LAKERS 'The Glove' continues talks to see if L.A. is the right fit
Karl Malone has agreed to take less money to play with the Lakers. LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES
SCHEDULE | Trumbull County Fair
The 2003 Trumbull County Fair is this week at the fairgrounds in Bazetta, off Everett-Hull Road.
SHARON, PA. 'Rock 'N Roll Cruise' to feature hot rods, musical groups, food
SHARON, Pa. -- Hot rods, musical groups and food are all part of "Rock 'N Roll Cruise" slated for
Devil Rays 3, White Sox 2
Devil Rays 3, White Sox 2 By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Javier
Job training required
Job training required About 40 percent of job openings now through 2004 will require six to 36
PIRATES Suppan tames Astros
Pittsburgh overcame a shaky start for its third straight win. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jeff Suppan
Traber baffles New York hitters
He threw a one-hitter for his first-ever complete game, and Cleveland won 4-0. CLEVELAND (AP) --
CART Despite damaged tire, rookie reigns at Cleveland Grand Prix
Sebastien Bourdais avoided disaster with four laps remaining. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Rookie Sebastien
'Shooter' Beck back as ace reliever
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- It's the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres need a save. "Hells Bells" no
Jodi Bailey:Capital University, Grant, $20,000; Trustees Scholarship, $16,000. William Bartos: Mount
Jodi Bailey:Capital University, Grant, $20,000; Trustees Scholarship, $16,000. William Bartos: Mount
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers get rare win, power past K.C.
Tampa Bay earned its first three-game win streak under Lou Piniella. ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS
Dodgers shut out Diamondbacks, 2-0
The Cubs overcame a 5-0 deficit to defeat St. Louis, 6-5, at Wrigley. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS
PIRATES 4, ASTROS 3
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NATIONAL ALL-STARS Shaner leaves Red feeling Blue
The new Rayen School coach led his team to a 21-6 victory. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
NATION Services can reduce unwanted sales pitches in mailbox and online
The 'do not call' list is just one way to cut the clutter. DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK -- If
NEW CASTLE, PA. Wheelchair race goal is to teach about disabilities and equality
At least 15 international wheelchair racers are coming to the event. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Penn State cuts cancel concerts
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Budget cuts at Penn State University have forced the cancellation of the
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Repairs begin on shortest covered bridge
A donated security camera is to be put up at another historical structure. By NORMAN LEIGH
The Vindicator
The Vindicator NEEDS WORK: Built in the early 1900s, this barn at the Ward-Thomas Estate in Niles
Serena rallies to top Venus
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- As Serena Williams waited for her Wimbledon trophy, she chatted and
N.Y. METS Piazza is hopeful of return this year
He thinks he is two-thirds of the way toward recovery from a groin injury. KNIGHT-RIDDER
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)134.765-- Hudson Valley (D-Rays)107.5883
Els fully relaxed;Open is in sight
The South African arrived at Loch Lomond and was hitting confidently. LUSS, Scotland (AP) -- Ernie
CONGRESS Proposal would allow retailers to form banks
Letting Wal-Mart offer loans would kill many banks, some say. CHICAGO TRIBUNE You can already
NATION Marketers poll teens, tweeners before updating their products
'Retro' ad campaigns are making inroads into the 'extreme' craze. CHICAGO (AP) -- So you're an
NY-PENN LEAGUE Vermont subdues worn-out Scrappers
The Expos won for just the second time this season. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT BURLINGTON, Vt. --
YOUNGSTOWN Program aims to help compulsive gamblers
Addicts often believe further gambling will fix their problems. By JOHN SKENDALL VINDICATOR
Clerk of courts office recovers from rain leak
The leakage highlights a continuing problem with the courthouse roof, a commissioner said. &
A successful debut
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- There was something for everyone in LeBron James' pro debut. For his new
STRUTHERS HIGH SCHOOL
Laura Bell: University of Toledo, Tower Prestige Scholarship, $12,000; Ohio Academic Scholarship,
WIMBLEDON Men's finalists take different attitudes into championship
It's ho-hum for Mark Philippoussis, while Roger Federer is thrilled. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- In
PLANT OF THE WEEK
PLANT OF THE WEEK Red Shield Hibiscus Botanical name: Hibiscus acetosella "Red Shield"
BASEBALL STANDINGS
BASEBALL STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York5233.612
Boardman man gets fireworks citation
Boardman man gets fireworks citation YOUNGSTOWN -- After many fireworks were discharged early
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth David and Darlene Sherwood, 3520 Darbyshire Drive, Canfield, boy, July 5. James
THIRD STAGE
THIRD STAGE Stage: Charleville-Mezieres to Saint-Dizier, a 104-mile ride toward eastern France.
CAVALIERS Rested, tested and ready to play, 'King James' returns to the court
Cleveland's much-hyped first pick had his first practice since March. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- LeBron
N.Y. METS Burnitz could be all-star
NEWSDAY CINCINNATI -- As All-Star auditions go, Jeromy Burnitz is building a strong case to
Mahoning pollution lowest
Mahoning pollution lowest Mahoning County was the least polluted in the five-county Mahoning and
NBA Parker encourages San Antonio to pursue free agent Jason Kidd
But the Spurs' top priority is signing a big man. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- Tony Parker
COLUMBUS U.S. hopes Reyna's return will liven up stagnant offense
The Americans take on Paraguay today in the final tune-up for the Gold Cup. COLUMBUS (AP) -- U.S.
Flooding threatens businesses, homes
A state of emergency was declared in several Ohio counties. CELINA, Ohio (AP) -- Wanting to
AREA CALENDAR | Local golf events
JULY MONDAY -- Oak Tree Country Club's sixth annual junior golf invitational in West Middlesex,
SUPREME COURT RULING Libraries forced to spend more on Web protection
Filtering software must be installed for state funding to continue. By MATT BIXENSTINE
CART NOTEBOOK From Cleveland
Giving his opinion: Mario Andretti thinks CART can one day get back up to speed. As usual, the
Ohio forced to raise tax to ride financial storm
Opinion: The one-penny increase in Ohio's sales tax went into effect last week, and while it may pose a
Mallory's been the high road and low
July is the time of year the Youngstown Hardhats semi-pro football team would be in high gear and
GAMBLING PROBLEM Characteristics
A pathological gambler meets five or more of these criteria: Is preoccupied with gambling. Needs
IRL NOTEBOOK | From Kansas Speedway
Hanging on: Even as his lead in the standings dwindles, Tony Kanaan has a better perspective of the
Marlins 5, Phillies 4
Marlins 5, Phillies 4 PHILADELPHIA(AP) -- Brad Penny pitched seven strong innings and Ivan
Robert Vargo departs role as managing director
'Idora, Forever!' will go on as scheduled with a new director. & lt;a
AGENDA
AGENDA TUESDAY Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board Nominating Committee,
DIAMONDBACKS Brenly's miscommunication pays off in Arizona's victory
He meant to take Quinton McCracken out of the lineup, but didn't. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Arizona
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL
URSULINE HIGH SCHOOL Due to a late submission, the following name was left off the listing of
A.L. WEST Mariners drop Rangers, 3-2
Dan Wilson hit an RBI single in the 10th inning. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Dan Wilson's RBI single
EPA report: Mahoning County improves its pollution ranking
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County was the least polluted in the five-county Mahoning and Shenango Valley
YOUNGSTOWN The black soldier's view of Civil War
The re-enactment is an annual event. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN
RAY SWANSON | KEYSTONER Mercer awards enter 20th year
Since 1984 the Mercer County Hall of Fame has been presenting academic awards to the top student-
HOG pledge ride
HOG pledge ride CANFIELD -- The Youngstown Harley-Davidson Owners Group will have its 14th annual
NOTEBOOK | From Wimbledon
Rivaling the Williams sisters: Who would win if Martina Navratilova played Wimbledon champion Serena
TOUR DE FRANCE Cobblestones prove tough, but mountain climbs await
Lance Armstrong finished seventh in the opening time trial in Paris. PARIS (AP) -- The
Fair weather begins with a little bit of foul
Poor weather hasn't dampened the spirits at the Trumbull County Fair. BY STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Flaming Cloud105.8022.808.80 a-Sushi for Noah
JULY 15 Big names missing in All-Star game
A lot of them are hurt, others are just having a bad year. By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP SPORTS WRITER
SOCCER ROUNDUP Gaven's first goal sparks MetroStars to 3-2 victory
The 16-year-old scored in overtime to beat D.C. United. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Sixteen-
NASCAR Biffle's strategy pays off in win
The rookie driver won the Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) --
BASEBALL Bonds enjoys success in San Diego
His two RBIs gave him 1,704, moving past Reggie Jackson on the all-time list. SAN DIEGO (AP) --
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A warning about roving groups of kids is the focus of Crime
TENNIS Gullickson is top American junior
Her father, Bill, pitched for five Major League baseball teams. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS WIMBLEDON,
Associated Press
Associated Press ON EDGE: Noah Branman, 22, is one of thousands of AmeriCorps volunteers who may
U.S. Postal kicks into gear for crucial team time trial
Lance Armstrong will likely make his move over the next few days. SAINT-DIZIER, France (AP) --
Out-of-mouth experience
Out-of-mouth experience Wimbledon concludes this weekend on NBC with the men's final today at 9
HIGHLIGHTS | Prologue stage
Stage: 4.03 miles, from the Eiffel Tower, through the streets of Paris to the foot of the Champ de
STATE SCIENCE DAY Local winners
The following pupils are among those who participated in State Science Day at Ohio State University
NASCAR ANALYSIS Fans are cheated by two events
Rain-shortened races at Daytona and Charlotte were a disservice to fans. By BILL WHITEHEAD
Tearing down old schools in Warren isn't the answer
Opinion: Tearing down old schools in Warren isn't the answer EDITOR: It seems to me that the time has
BUG BITES Experts say chemical repellent is best mosquito protection
A soggy winter and spring have created ideal conditions for breeding grounds. By ELAINE GASTON
ST. LOUIS Pujols having super year with Cardinals
He leads the majors in hitting, and ranks high in homers and RBIs. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Albert Pujols
WNBA Jackson has career game for Cleveland
The Rockers ended a five-game losing streak. ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS -- Deanna Jackson
Crime seepage justifies response
Opinion: Boardman Township's crackdown on crime in the northern part of the community -- the city of