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Ongoing

Ongoing ART Akron Art Museum, 70 E. Market St., Akron: "AAM Collects: Recent Acquisitions,"


PLANTING: Deanna Clifford of the Holborn Herb Grower's Guild of the Mahoning Valley plants lobelia

PLANTING: Deanna Clifford of the Holborn Herb Grower's Guild of the Mahoning Valley plants lobelia


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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The Sources

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


Women expect more out of life

By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Elaine Pappas was finally spending what she called a "


Sowell's picture of India and its people was distorted

Opinion: Sowell's picture of India and its people was distorted EDITOR: In & quot;Getting a real


Supreme Court won't have final ruling on God's law

Opinion: Supreme Court won't have final ruling on God's law EDITOR: The Supreme Court has now made sodomy


YOUNGSTOWN Man faces license and loud-music charges

At one point, the defendant was on triple probation. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


BOSTON Nike buys Converse, obtains foothold in retro-shoe market

Converse would operate as a separate unit within the shoe-making giant. BOSTON (AP) -- Nike Inc.


TRUMBULL COUNTY Leon-Games, woman reach accord on will

Relatives had thought there was no will. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN


Sekula-Cobey wedding planned for mid-August

XPOLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Sekula of Poland, are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


PETS If it's raining cats and dogs, animals will need a shelter

Fines for failing to provide shelter for a pet range from $300 to $1,000. By MARALINE KUBIK


"I don't like to go around dressing like a hoochie mama. I'm very different from what's out there --

"I don't like to go around dressing like a hoochie mama. I'm very different from what's out there --


LOCAL

LOCAL Class B series rained out again STRUTHERS -- For the second straight day, the Class B


YOUNGSTOWN Benefit to aid partner of professor at YSU

The benefit dinner is Friday at the Unitarian Church on the North Side. By JoANNE VIVIANO


Annika replaces Lopez as attraction

Lately, fatigue has been a problem for the tour's star. TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam is


Lamaze class offered

Lamaze class offered A one-day Lamaze class is offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the


PGA Switching GMO date could bring golfers to Milwaukee

Next year's tournament will follow the British Open. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Defending champion Jeff


COLUMBUS Groups push for bill on same-sex marriage

Opponents say the bill could deny benefits to people other than homosexuals. By JEFF ORTEGA


CLASS AA LEAGUE

CLASS AA LEAGUE SCHEDULE Today, July 9 Jolly Joe's vs. Dicioccio Construction, Oakland, 6:15


INDIANS Traber baffles New York hitters

He threw a one-hitter for his first-ever complete game, and Cleveland won 4-0. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Miss Poprik to be bride of Mr. May in August rite

XAnnounced by Marianne Poprik of Boardman and John Poprik of Struthers are plans for the summer


YANKEES Williams plays well at Trenton

The five-time All-Star should be reactivated today. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New York Yankees center


School board session

School board session HANOVERTON -- The United Board of Education will have a special work session


LEETONIA Stones found, arrests made

Eight of 12 stones have been recovered. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LEETONIA --


LEADERS

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SURVEY Teenagers give adults grades in evaluation

Overall, the results show adults have some work to do, in teens' eyes. By KARA KRIDLER KNIGHT


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


FARRELL Regional police to seek new cars

The catch is that the new cruiser must bear the sponsor's name. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


Trumbull grievance names commissioner

Trumbull grievance names commissioner WARREN -- The union representing Trumbull County employees


A successful debut

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- There was something for everyone in LeBron James' pro debut. For his new


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials approve borrowing to pay off insurance debt

A new plan is expected to reduce annual costs by about $300,000. LISBON -- Columbiana County


MEDINA, OHIO Beer will fuel state's first ethanol maker

Ohio is the second-largest ethanol user, even though it doesn't make any. MEDINA, Ohio (AP) -- A


NOTEBOOK Baseball's All-Star Game

Bonds to skip home run derby: San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds will skip the Home Run Derby before


BEST SELLERS Top rankings

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $24.95) 2. "Johnny Angel," by


Gina M. Swick, Charles Kasbee Jr. to be married

XTORONTO -- Gregory and Miriam Swick of Toronto are announcing the forthcoming marriage of their


SHEA STADIUM Atlanta's Fick turns focus from hittin' to the kitten

The Braves first baseman will name his new cat Shea. NEW YORK (AP) -- Robert Fick had a simply


Rajan Amin: University of Cincinnati, Century Scholarship, $7,200. Nina Banaie:Mount Union College,

Rajan Amin: University of Cincinnati, Century Scholarship, $7,200. Nina Banaie:Mount Union College,


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XA daughter, Madelyn Audrey, was born June 11 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus to Melissa


NILES Scouting for a bigger home

Wanted: 22,000 square feet in Trumbull or northern Mahoning County. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


VALLEY HOSPITALS Rule capping hours medical residents can work takes effect

A local doctor said the rules make specialized training more difficult. By JOHN SKENDALL


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Voters will get chance to answer call for a 911 system surcharge

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will campaign for the issue's passage. By NORMAN LEIGH


Keeping control over your credit cards

The summer vacation season has begun in earnest. Which means it's time for another finger-wagging


HERMITAGE F.N.B. to divide operations, move headquarters here

Shareholders will receive stock in a new bank holding company in Florida. THE VINDICATOR,


TRUMBULL COUNTY Assistant prosecutor gets stayed suspension

The case centered on DNA and other evidence not mentioned to a defense attorney. By MICHELE C.


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


SAN FRANCISCO Yahoo ups its sales forecast as Internet advertising rises

The company said second-quarter earnings surged to $50.8 million. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Quarterly


LPGA Veterans upset over attention given to 13-year-old

Younger players' popularity is tinged with jealousy. By BILL NICHOLS THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS


INDIANS NOTEBOOK | From Jacobs Field

Mighty Casey: Casey Blake can't remember swinging a hotter bat. On Monday, the Cleveland Indians'


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Presto Cavallo36.0012.207.20 Mr. Marbelous (R.Perez)8.004.60


WITHOUT A WORD: Darediablo, which plays Saturday at Nyabinghi in Youngstown, is an instrumental rock

WITHOUT A WORD: Darediablo, which plays Saturday at Nyabinghi in Youngstown, is an instrumental rock


TRUMBULL COUNTY Commission OKs tax deal for Faurecia

BAZETTA -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved a tax abatement for Faurecia Exhaust Systems


FOOD & amp; CLOTHING

FOOD & amp; CLOTHING Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown,


SHARPSVILLE Sewer bills to rise to pay for plant expansion

SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Borough residents can expect to see their sewer bills rise between $9 and $14 a


WARREN Councilman advocates new form of government

As a statutory city, most of Warren's issues are determined by Ohio Revised Code. By DENISE DICK


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Japanese student finally gets into the swim of things

Shingo Tanaka had been studying English in Japan just about his whole life -- in middle school, high


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Jason and Elizabeth Gray, 2914 Crescent Drive, Warren, boy, July 9.


PIRATES Lofton's throw cuts down Brewers' chances in the 10th

Jack Wilson hit a two-run homer to lead the Pirates. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Kenny Lofton cut down


NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Cable system problem probed

AmpOhio will update its map of the borough's electrical system in the future. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK


Head-on crash kills man

Head-on crash kills man YOUNGSTOWN -- Frank Ford Jr., 53, of Clyde Street was killed in a head-on


LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners seek assistance in Hill View sale

Layoffs are being considered at the nursing home. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


AGENDA

AGENDA FRIDAY The Finance, Audit, and Investment Committees of the Youngstown and Mahoning


COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Bolha III, 24, of 8474 Crystal Drive, Youngstown,


Associated Press

Associated Press FLIGHT FASCINATION: Walt Gillette, Boeing's vice president and manager of the 7E7


Ohio pupils

Ohio pupils In fall 1994, there were 1.81 million children enrolled in Ohio public schools (grades


WOMEN'S NBA

WOMEN'S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit104.714-- Charlotte116.647 1/2


Discussion groups to focus on Morrison

Discussion groups to focus on Morrison YOUNGSTOWN -- Toni Morrison, a noted author who was born in


HELOISE Blazers are nice, but they reek of smoke

Dear Heloise: I sure could use your help. My mother is a very heavy smoker. She just gave me about


The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers.

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers. TRANSFERS


ANNIE'S MAILBOX Professor feels like an alien in the dating scene

Dear Annie: I am a divorced college professor in my early 50s with grown children. I own a nice


MAHONING TWP. Board endorses racing complex

The planning commission chairman called the family an asset to the community. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK


Boeing taps old hand to design its latest jet

This longtime engineer has been involved in nearly all of the company's commercial jets. EVERETT,


Storm causes orchard to suffer losses

NEW WATERFORD -- With no power at Peace Valley Orchards, Dan Simmons said his family is losing


Miss Sherrard, Bruce Senn set wedding date

XVIENNA -- The Rev. and Mrs. David L. Sherrard, 4873 Maple Drive, are announcing the forthcoming


AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 2, Blue Jays 1, 12 innings TORONTO -- Jason Varitek hit a go-ahead


Boardman stats show no bias, chief says

The crime initiative is in its third month. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Sharon schools will remain in consortium

SHARON, Pa. -- The city school board has voted to remain a part of the Western Pennsylvania Schools


COMMISSIONERS Security will be stiffened at Columbiana courthouse

An effort is under way to close an old road used by ATV riders. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM


'THE SIMS ONLINE' 'Griefers' take delight in antisocial behavior

The lines between virtual games and real life are getting blurred. By NICK WADHAMS ASSOCIATED


Brownlee Woods picnic

Brownlee Woods picnic YOUNGSTOWN -- The second annual Greater Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Block


CARDIAC CARE AHA supports chilling patients

Studies show the practice helps prevent brain damage in the comatose. DALLAS (AP) -- The American


Flooding closes court

Flooding closes court EAST PALESTINE -- The Columbiana County Municipal Court in East Palestine is


WEATHERSFIELD RTI awaits approval of Howitzer funding

Without Senate approval, RTI's 10-year project wouldn't be funded. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN,


Hasek re-signs, but likely trade looms for Wings

Curtis Joseph is still under contract for two more seasons. DETROIT (AP) -- The Dominator is back.


ON TOUR | This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR Greater Milwaukee Open Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Brown Deer Park Golf


REGION

REGION Military tribute artist to sign copies of prints NILES -- Youngstown artist Ray Simon


BOARDMAN POLICE Crime initiative statistics

The Boardman Police Department released race and gender statistics for people stopped as of the end


Fast-food foolishness

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: America is busting out all over: Since the 1980s, the number of overweight adults


OHIOPYLE, PA. Latest rafting death renews talk of removing dangerous rock

Experts suggest developing a portage site so the rock can be bypassed. OHIOPYLE, Pa. (AP) -- The


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Voters will decide on 911 surcharge

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will campaign for the issue's passage. By NORMAN LEIGH


2 boys stopped for curfew, arrested on drug charges

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two boys out past curfew and with suspected crack cocaine in their car were arrested


SNEAK PEEK Rock 'n' roll high school

SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE The music biz has them all: the jocks, the loners, the beauty queens -- and


"Obviously he was sick. I wish somebody had given him some help before he ... destroyed my life and

Opinion: "Obviously he was sick. I wish somebody had given him some help before he ... destroyed my life and


Bryant case idle for now

The age of the alleged victim was confirmed by a local law official. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- The 19-


Els fully relaxed;Open is in sight

The South African arrived at Loch Lomond and was hitting confidently. LUSS, Scotland (AP) -- Ernie


THIRD STAGE

THIRD STAGE Stage: Charleville-Mezieres to Saint-Dizier, a 104-mile ride toward eastern France.


NEW CASTLE Woman enters guilty plea in infant's death

FOR AP PA WIRE Prosecutors are asking for jail time, but the woman wants probation. By LAURE


V If you can't help singing along to "Bring Me to Life" -- after all, it's in heavy rotation on rock

V If you can't help singing along to "Bring Me to Life" -- after all, it's in heavy rotation on rock


GREENVILLE, PA. Warning-sign resolution delayed

One council member doesn't want lights flashing in her front yard. By LAURI GALENTINE VINDICATOR


Tough plants for folks without green thumbs

Tough plants for folks without green thumbs You can stop poking plastic flowers into the soil to


TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR School buses try to stay on track during muddy race for the finish

New at this year's fair, the bus races will probably be back next year. By JAYME RAMSON


Decision to make

Decision to make The Dominator is back. Now the Detroit Red Wings have to figure out what to do


SUMMER MOVIES More blunders than blockbusters

July has brought the heat -- and a new round of major releases. By MOLLY SHERIDAN VINDICATOR


BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Wal Mart Supercenter -- is sponsoring a Fusion 3 on 3 basketball tournament Aug. 31 at


WANT TO KNOW MORE?

WANT TO KNOW MORE? Cathleen Rountree's Web site is www.cathleenrountree.com/books.html. She wrote


Real estate company to buy Prime Retail Inc.

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A New Jersey-based real estate company has agreed to buy financially troubled


TOUR DE FRANCE 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) --


NBA Mailman, The Glove may head to Lakers

Los Angeles is set to sign Gary Payton, and Karl Malone could be next. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) --


SPRINGFIELD TWP. Renewal of police levy to be on ballot

The sanitary-sewer project is closer to becoming a reality. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


WNBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Shock 66, Sun 50 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- A 21-point run in the second half helped Detroit rout


LITTLE GUY, BIG JOB: After a very muddy day at the Trumbull County fairgrounds, Justin Rasey, 9, of

LITTLE GUY, BIG JOB: After a very muddy day at the Trumbull County fairgrounds, Justin Rasey, 9, of