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COLUMBIANA A renovated public library will offer room, with a view
New parking areas will soon be available to patrons and staff. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
Man charged again
Man charged again YOUNGSTOWN -- Donald E. White, 46, of South Lundy Lane, Salem, who police said
COLUMBIANA CORNER Expansion skates along at Columbiana library
Excitement is gaining momentum at the Columbiana Public Library as a yearlong, $1 million
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Danys Baez couldn't save the day. But he made sure he got the night.
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Danys Baez couldn't save the day. But he made sure he got the night. Baez, whose
Trumbull bed covers
Trumbull bed covers WARREN -- Bed coverlets featuring images of 12 historical Trumbull County
Residents voice complaints about police
A councilman wants the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the allegations. & lt;a
He will try to become the first repeat British champion since Tom Watson in 1982-83.
Both golfers are playing well heading into the event at Royal St. George's. SANDWICH, England (AP)
Bomb in wreckage kills passing soldier
France, India and Germany are refusing to contribute peacekeeping troops. ABU GHRAIB, Iraq (AP) --
SEATTLE Piniella returns to cheers
But the new Tampa Bay pilot was unable to beat his former team, the Mariners. SEATTLE (AP) -- Lou
CHAMPIONS TOUR Stadler ties Watson, McCullough for lead
Watson, the second round leader, finished at 1-under. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- A day after a
AMERICAN LEAGUE Halladay helps Toronto snap skid
The A's pulled past the Orioles for their fourth straight win. ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO -- Roy
HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Miami," CBS. 2. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS. 3. "Law & amp;
City kids get a taste of country, lessons in peace
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- Aric Williams stretches out as
Hunting snakes in Pennsylvania
Hunting snakes in Pennsylvania Rattlesnake hunting has been on the increase in Pennsylvania in
Senator's terrorism claim demands prompt response
Opinion: During his appearance Sunday on NBC's Meet the Press show hosted by Tim Russert, Florida Sen. Bob
JOHN KOVACH Area girls to vie in national meet
HUBBARD -- Justin Magestro, coach of the Mahoning Valley Eagles' AAU 17-18-year old girls basketball
TRUMBULL COUNTY After wet week, a fair sky
By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BAZETTA -- First came the sunny skies -- finally -- then
Perry has lead by one stroke with only 8-under-par score
The short course was made more challenging because of wet weather. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Kenny Perry
AGENDA
AGENDA TUESDAY Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board combined Finance and
LPGA Inkster, Daniel share lead
They are at 207 entering the final round of the Canadian Women's open. VANCOUVER, British Columbia
CALIFORNIA Hudson keys Oakland in win over Baltimore
The A's have won three straight and are 6-5 on their current homestand. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) --
NL ALL-STARS Injuries may keep Giles, Prior out of game
The two players collided during Friday's game. CHICAGO (AP) -- Braves second baseman Marcus Giles
Tribe puts Lawton on 15-day DL; Hafner recalled after injury stint
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Outfielder Matt Lawton was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, and the
Tribe gains split with ChiSox
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Travis Hafner had three RBIs and Jake Westbrook got his first win since May 9, as
ASHTABULA Valley men rescued after boat overturns in lake
ASHTABULA (AP) -- Four men, at least three from the Mahoning Valley, were rescued from Lake Erie on
AREA
AREA Panezich, Kinsey compete in Canada SHERBROOKE, Quebec -- Nick Panezich of Springfield High
WARREN Image of cops varies widely
One resident says allegations of police brutality have to be viewed on a case-by-case basis. By
SIGN OF THE TIMES Scorekeeping becomes 'ancient' art
Fewer fans are keeping score at major league games. CHICAGO (AP) -- Like just about everyone else
Children find new angle on fun
Pupils threw back the crappie, catfish, bass and bluegill they caught. & lt;a
EAST PALESTINE Library seeks entries for poetry festival
The deadline for submissions is 8 p.m. Thursday. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU EAST
NATIONAL LEAGUE Sosa stays hot as Cubs topple Braves
Philadelphia won its fifth straight; San Francisco cruised past Arizona. ASSOCIATED PRESS
NATIONAL LEAGUE Long ball helps Rockies trip Dodgers, 5-3
Todd Helton and Preston Wilson slammed homers for the streaking Rockies. ASSOCIATED PRESS DENVER
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator HELLO: Len Shaw, 77, of Aurora is part of a new program of greeters this
Canada 1, Costa Rica 0
Canada 1, Costa Rica 0 Eds: SUBS lede to RECAST; UPDATES with quotes FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) --
Storm damage makes tax relief available
YOUNGSTOWN -- Property owners may claim a reduction in the taxable value of their property if it has
WINSTON CUP Harvick has spotlight but Kenseth has lead
Kevin Harvick eyes his third straight win. JOLIET, Ill. (AP) -- Kevin Harvick is the man in the
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Div.WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York5636.609--4-6L-125-1931-1713-5
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Pittsburgh's Dan Marino pays visit to PNC Park
Dan Marino dropped by Pittsburgh's PNC Park recently to watch the Pirates go at it with the
NORWOOD As company shifts to Cincy, city will lose jobs
NORWOOD, Ohio (AP) -- Officials in this Cincinnati suburb say the state may be effectively fighting
Stanley fires Becdir to 9-3 tourney win
BOARDMAN -- Becdir scored eight runs in the first two innings Saturday, en route to a 9-3 victory
Saddam loyalists kill mayor, soldier
A total of 33 Americans have been killed in hostile action since May 1. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The
YOUNGSTOWN Wanted: bankruptcy judge; some experience necessary
It will take about a year for a new bankruptcy court judge to be named. By DAVID SKOLNICK
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Day drawings: Pick 3, 5-2-0 Pick 4, 6-0-9-0 Night drawings: Pick 3,
MIDSEASON REPORT Halfway through this season, Pujols, Delgado standing out
Here's a look at one writer's picks for midseason awards. By JIM SALISBURY KNIGHT RIDDER
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Frank and Michele Senediak, 200 Edgewater Drive, Youngstown, girl, July 12.
NEW YORK (AP) -- A decision on the future home of the Montreal Expos might not be made until
NEW YORK (AP) -- A decision on the future home of the Montreal Expos might not be made until
Rangers' Blalock is Mr. October in July
His home run off Eric Gagne in the eighth wiped out the N.L.'s lead. CHICAGO (AP) -- All those
KOBE BRYANT SAGA A blonde's brush with fame leads to mystery, confusion
The sexual assault accusation has soiled Bryant's squeaky-clean image. By TRACY CONNOR AND DAN
NATIONAL LEAGUE Homer-happy Griffey leads Cincinnati, 5-1
The Reds star tied the franchise record set by Johnny Bench. ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE -- Ken
Monthly publication will profile workers
The newsletter is tentatively named V & amp;M Star Pipeline. THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN --
V & amp;M STAR High gas prices prove bittersweet for steel tube mill
New owners are spending millions to upgrade the Youngstown company. THE VINDICATOR By CYNTHIA
ANAHEIM Angels continue to own Twins, 5-0
Minnesota dropped its sixth straight game. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Anaheim Angels still have
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)196.760-- Williamsport (Pirates)177.70811/2 Hudson
Burn victim needs air ambulance after fall
EAST LIVERPOOL -- An employee working for a subcontractor at Waste Technologies Industries was
Indians throw this one away
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Coming off the field, the Chicago White Sox appeared a little dazed. None more
2 reports in Austintown say wife shot at spouse and teen had gun
AUSTINTOWN -- Police received two reports in the past few days involving guns, including a report
CAFARO FIELD Scrappers make a 'noise'
After the fireworks started, the Scrappers made their own in a rally. By BRIAN RICHESSON
Barring injury, Clemens won't make team
CHICAGO (AP) -- Roger Clemens is not likely to be added to Tuesday night's All-Star game unless a
Advice: Don't give up on Civil War surrender site
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU N A REMOTE PATCH OF ground more recently known as a
BUSCH SERIES Hamilton dominant in victory
The 25-year-old led 186 of 200 laps in the Tropicana Twister 300. JOLIET, Ill. (AP) -- Bobby
YOUNGSTOWN YSU walkway will undergo steps toward enhancement
The area is the entrance to the campus from Smoky Hollow. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION
LOCAL
LOCAL Retirement: a walk in the park kMORE and more seniors these days are deciding to enhance
Police probe burglaries of store and home
Police probe burglaries of store and home MERCER, Pa. -- State police are investigating a pair of
BOSTON Store bans 2 women for excessive returns
The retailer said these customers just aren't worth the trouble. BOSTON (AP) -- A note to serious
FRIDAY'S LATE BOXSCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE MARINERS 4, DEVIL RAYS 3 TAMPA BAYSEATTLE abrhbiabrhbi Crwfrd lf4110ISuzuki
Kidnapped taxi driver is rescued; Palestinian involvement unclear
Israel says time is running out for Palestinian militant groups to disarm. JERUSALEM (AP) -- A
Tressel: Integrity is most valuable
The Buckeyes coach won't comment on the Maurice Clarett situation. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ohio State
Scioscia given two-year contract extension
Scioscia given two-year contract extension ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The Anaheim Angels gave Mike
YOUNGSTOWN'S WEST SIDE Family finally gets peace after long burial ordeal
DNA results proved the remains are indeed those of Patrick Lantz. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
PLANT OF THE WEEK Mandevilla Vine or Dipladenia Vine
Botanical name: Mandevilla x amoena "Alice du Pont" Attributes: Shocking-pink flowers create a
Lofton leaves game with hand injury
Lofton leaves game with hand injury Eds: UPDATES with X-rays negative HOUSTON (AP) -- Pittsburgh
INSIDE/A3
INSIDE/A3 UA group calling itself a wing of Al-Qaida claimed responsibility Sunday for attacks on
King's bodyguard sues Tyson for injuries during fight
King's bodyguard sues Tyson for injuries during fight WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A bodyguard
SANDLOT BASEBALL Line Drive jells for 2-1 series lead
STRUTHERS -- The Line Drive baseball team took a 2-1 lead in the Class B League championship series
Raid targets wrong house
The task force coordinator said he doesn't believe the officers acted improperly. & lt;a
OHIO STATE Professor says Clarett got help
Buckeyes running back Maurice Clarett may have received assistance to pass. NEW YORK (AP) -- Ohio
NL WEST Resurgent Grissom leads Giants
The 36-year-old had four hits, including a homer, in the 10-7 win. PHOENIX (AP) -- Marquis Grissom
Work aims to restore Stambaugh's splendor
The auditorium is to reopen in September. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
AL ROUNDUP Lima lifts Kansas City past struggling Texas
Boston beat Detroit for its fifth straight victory. ASSOCIATED PRESS ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jose
AURORA Senior citizens stay in the loop as greeters at Six Flags
Greeters offer guests wisdom and enthusiasm and stay young in return. By JOHN SKENDALL
State should recruit GM to sell Valley to Boeing
Opinion: We have no doubt that executives at Boeing Corp., the world's leading commercial aircraft
Fox shouldn't disdain U.S.
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: President Vicente Fox's spurning of the United States didn't cause his National
Murray is Athlete of the Year
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- There's a reason why Cachet Murray is so
Woman hospitalized with facial wound
Woman hospitalized with facial wound YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman was shot in the face about 9:25 a.m.
Power 2, Courage 1
Power 2, Courage 1 CARY, N.C. (AP) -- Anita Rapp and Cheryl Salisbury scored goals in a seven-
BRITISH OPEN More players capable of major
Mike Weir and Jim Furyk joined the list of contenders to win a major title. SANDWICH, England (AP)
NL CENTRAL Pirates get rare win in Houston
Kenny Lofton left the game after jamming his right hand in the first inning. HOUSTON (AP) -- Kip
White Sox 7, Indians 4, 10 innings, 1st game; Indians 4, White Sox 2, 2nd game
White Sox 7, Indians 4, 10 innings, 1st game; Indians 4, White Sox 2, 2nd game Eds: Optional By
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)196.760-- Williamsport
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers.
NATION Tax reduction finally arrives in most paychecks
Higher-paid workers will receive substantial boosts in pay. PROVIDENCE JOURNAL The amount that's
CLEVELAND Boise Cascade Corp. agrees to acquire OfficeMax
The future of OfficeMax's suburban Cleveland headquarters is up in the air. CLEVELAND (AP) --
State should recruit GM to sell Valley to Boeing
Opinion: We have no doubt that executives at Boeing Corp., the world's leading commercial aircraft
YANKEES Reliever Osuna activated; NY will pursue another
Starter David Wells has taken bereavement leave. TORONTO (AP) -- Reliever Antonio Osuna was
IRS collection
IRS collection The Internal Revenue Service collected $2.0 trillion for fiscal year 2002, down
At museum, they want to avoid seeing red
An addition, with a cafe and gift shop, should open within a month. & lt;a
TENNIS At long last, Ginepri will play in final
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWPORT, R.I. -- Robby Ginepri and Jurgen Melzer won semifinal matches Saturday
Disney gives workers more room in grooming rules
LOS ANGELES TIMES Mickey Mouse is gettin' funky. Walt Disney Co. is once again easing up its
SHARON Fitzgerald building Olympic bobsleds
Derek Fitzgerald believes his creations can win at the Olympic level. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
SOCCER MetroStars register 3 goals in 7-minute span for 3-3 tie
Ricardo Clark scored the tying goal against the Revolution. ASSOCIATED PRESS FOXBORO, Mass. --
Officials seek incentives to secure Boeing plant
Three areas in Ohio are competing for the plant. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com &
NASCAR SUIT DROPPED
NASCAR suit dropped Safety manufacturer Bill Simpson dropped a defamation lawsuit that accused
Associated Press
Associated Press JUST PRACTICING: Palestinian militants from the Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades,
hBook helps transform pool into retreat
hBook helps transform pool into retreat A swimming pool can be more than a big blue hole. Catriona
NOAH LIBERMAN Book on gloves offers nostalgic trip back
By MARTIN RENZHOFER SALT LAKE TRIBUNE Brooks Robinson's glove -- like all modern gloves -- seems
McKelvey gets the better of Meshel
Opinion: Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelevy and former Youngstown state Sen. Harry Meshel went lip-to-lip