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Pancake blossoms into area's best
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- An early start paid huge dividends down the
COLUMBIANA City council approves sewer extension project
Some say they favor the project but not the assessments. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
LEADERBOARD First round
Hennie Otto35-33--68-3 Davis Love III34-35--69-2 Greg Norman33-36--69-2 S.K. Ho36-34--70-1
LORDSTOWN LAYOVER Jesus: Going my way?
The man told police all the signs pointed to Lordstown. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Matsui's last-inning home run sinks Tribe
Cleveland starter Jason Davis was done in by the bullpen. NEW YORK (AP) -- Hideki Matsui tried to
Livi's Yorty contains Armoloy
The pickup from Becdir Construction is juggling baseball and football. By BILL SULLIVAN
BRITISH OPEN Palmer, Nicklaus and Watson give major an American flavor
Their influence in the 1960s sparked a change in the country's attitude. SANDWICH, England (AP) --
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers dizzied in loss to Spinners
Confusion ensued in the ninth inning of a 6-3 loss to Lowell. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS
POLAND Questions still surround Walgreens planned for village
A hearing on the latest variance request will be held July 28. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
VINDICATOR ALL-STARS 'Have racquet, will travel' is motto for area players
Several players made the trip to Columbus for the state tournament. BRIAN MEEK School/grade:
WARREN Safety-service director considers discipline for cops taped at club
He did not say what type of action he will recommend. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
HELOISE Jammin' recipe is tasty and low-cal
Dear Heloise: I need a preserves or jam recipe for the fresh fruit from my fruit tree. Do you have
MAHONING COUNTY Doctors group offers ideas to get malpractice insurance on course
Local doctors say they may retire, quit or move if there is no relief. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
DAVIS-BESSE NUCLEAR PLANT Anti-explosion equipment is broken
Nuclear plant workers had been turning knobs, but valves were frozen. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
More allege harassment by city cops
The complaints come in the wake of two videos involving police. & lt;a
East Liverpool rep has his sight set on House speaker job
It's been more than 50 years since a Valley politician served as speaker. By DAVID SKOLNICK
WHEATLAND TUBE Despite progress, negotiators fail to reach deal to end strike
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO WHEATLAND, Pa. -- There was some movement from both sides but not
YOUNGSTOWN Tenant will soon own city building
Pat Pico has been working with the CIC since October to find space downtown. By MARALINE KUBIK
Mayor: Use Leather Works funds elsewhere
Melfi wants the former factory site to be a national priority. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
BOSTON Celtics rookie Marcus Banks helps defeat James and the Cavs
Moved from point guard to shooting guard, James did best in the fourth quarter. BOSTON (AP) --
CHICAGO Baseball trades exhibition for competition in 2003 All-Star Game
Home-field advantage in the World Series is at stake tonight. CHICAGO (AP) -- Up until now, the
LOLLAPALOOZA
LOLLAPALOOZA Who: Jane's Addiction, Audioslave, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age, Jurassic 5 and
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES American League Detroit 3, Boston 0 N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 2 Chicago White
Associated Press
Associated Press ALLIGATOR SMOOCH: Shirl LeVesconte kisses an alligator during the Reptile Road
GAIL WHITE Skater glides to glory with grandpa and grandma's help
"What do two old people do with a little baby?" Vince Lazzara of Austintown asked while thinking
2003 CONCACAF GOLD CUP
2003 CONCACAF GOLD CUP FIRST ROUND GROUP A WLTGFGAPts Mexico100103 Honduras000000
Edward C. Davis Jr., 34, of Elwood Street, Austintown. His dump truck was stopped on Center Street.
Edward C. Davis Jr., 34, of Elwood Street, Austintown. His dump truck was stopped on Center Street.
ODOT won't extend deadline for Hubbard highway sponsor
A regional agency has called a meeting Monday to discuss the expressway. & lt;a
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Jason and Heidi Peservich, 853 Fairfield Drive,Youngstown, boy, July 15.
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 2nd--David's Groom (Gonzale)24.209.405.20 Am a Dancer
PERFECT SUMMER DAY: Christian Caimona, 11, of Warren relaxes in the sun while fishing at Packard
PERFECT SUMMER DAY: Christian Caimona, 11, of Warren relaxes in the sun while fishing at Packard
GIRARD Woman, 76, charged in fatal hit-skip
The victim was walking in the middle of the street when she was struck. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Rain, mud take toll on attendance at fair
Trumbull County Fair ticket sales hit the break-even point. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Indians' McDonald returns to Scrappers
Shortstop John McDonald was rehabbing lower back spasms. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS
CLASS B CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAME 5
CLASS B CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAME 5 LINE DRIVE ACADEMY 11 RONDINIELLI TUXEDO 10 (9 INNINGS)
Summary of police activity for Canfield City and Austintown:
Summary of police activity for Canfield City and Austintown: CANFIELD July 2 Drug abuse: A 29-
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Youngstown Board of Education, 6 p.m. caucus, 7 p.m. regular meeting, caucus and
ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS
ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS Tennis STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE First team Tom Barth, Boardman Matt
COLUMBUS Ohio faces tougher pollution sanctions
The original list for ozone violators did not contain Columbiana County. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Groups: Pull-tab rules are confusing
A forum on the changes will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the MetroPlex in Liberty. By IAN HILL
Sundae best
Sundae best kA SUNDAE is no mere dish of ice cream. It's an event. It's warm, gooey hot fudge
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS MONDAY At Gap, France Ninth Stage 114.4 miles from Le Bourg d'Oisans
HUBBARD TWP. Officials seek OK for sewers
Signing the petitions will authorize trustees to get cost estimates for sewer installation. By
Railroad crossing closed
Railroad crossing closed The railroad crossing on 1st Street in Lowellville will be closed for
LIBERTY Officials vote to raise administrator's salary
Trustees awarded the contract for this year's resurfacing project. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL McGarry's focus on senior season
The Poland High tight end committed to Michigan State. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
Milton Township road workers and police relocate after fire
LAKE MILTON -- Police are on patrol as usual despite a fire that has displaced the Milton Township
Meshel: Form new group for arena project
Get the experts to the table and untie their hands, Meshel has urged. & lt;a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY XThe Sons of Italy, Campbell Lodge, will hold a steak fry from 3 to 7 p.m. at Campbell
"The mere presence of American soldiers with arms is sufficient."
Opinion: "The mere presence of American soldiers with arms is sufficient." Kabineh Ja'Neh A high-ranking
PGA Tour Statistics
PGA Tour Statistics By The Associated Press Through July 13 Scoring Average 1, Tiger Woods,
Want to make a difference? Be a member of the board
Opinion: Want to make a difference? Be a member of the board EDITOR: Community service is a civic duty.
"We are absolutely in crisis. I know of many physicians who are looking to move to other areas, for
"We are absolutely in crisis. I know of many physicians who are looking to move to other areas, for
School board awards contract
Four groundbreakings are set for September. & lt;a href=mailto:milliken@vindy.com & gt;By
MAURICE CLARETT Agent relations examined by NCAA
Someone may be using LeBron James to help establish an agent for Clarett. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The
Line Drive rallies to win Class B title
Line Drive rallies to win Class B title Line Drive Academy was down to its final strike not once,
MAHONING COUNTY Doctors group offers ways to get malpractice insurance on course
Local doctors say they may retire, quit or move if there is no relief. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
LAWRENCE COUNTY Official proposes nursing home layoffs
Layoffs are coming, but it's undecided who will be laid off and when. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Stock market talk is OK in polite society
The recent market upswing has changed investors' thinking. NEW YORK (AP) -- At the gym and in
DETROIT Auto groups negotiate under pressure
United Auto Workers say they won't accept concessions on health care. DETROIT (AP) -- National
Rain, mud take toll on Trumbull crowds
Trumbull County Fair ticket sales hit the break-even point. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Quarterbacks aren't the only ones battling
None of the seven draft picks has signed with the team. BEREA (AP) -- Tim Couch or Kelly Holcomb?
Festival to continue for two more days
GIRARD -- The annual Girard Mount Carmel Festival continues today and Wednesday. The annual
SALEM Fire chief explains what caused use of most of overtime budget
SALEM -- Fire Chief Walt Greenamyer explained to city council that the high overtime costs for his
They're loud, proud and on the road
By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Making a good impression is something a band must
VIENNA Officials seek incentives to secure Boeing plant
Three areas in Ohio are competing for the plant. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SHARON, PA. City will buy, raze two old buildings and add more parking
The city has federal approval to use grant money to clear the land. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
VINDICATOR ALL-STARS Time heals wounds of Ursuline doubles team
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Brian Meek and Donald Person spent this past
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York5736.613--5-5W-125-1932-1713-5
At museum, they want to avoid seeing red
An addition, with a cafe and gift shop, should open within a month. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
LITTLE LEAGUE
LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT BASEBALL AGES 11-12 Games at 6 p.m. unless noted Monday
PULASKI, PA. Supervisors to ponder adult store
A court ruling upheld the township ordinance. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
HARRISBURG House leaders work on slots compromise
The slot machines are the only alternative to raising taxes, a Dem leader says. HARRISBURG (AP) --
HIGHER EDUCATION University of Pittsburgh raises tuition 9.5% for in-state undergrad, grad students
Medical and dental students will see a 5 percent tuition increase. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
CANFIELD Closed intersection spurs speed patrols
The Canfield Fair board will discuss how the closing could affect fair traffic. By IAN HILL
Holiness camp set
Holiness camp set SEBRING -- Sebring Interdenominational Holiness Camp Meeting's 99th annual
Jesus: Going my way?
The man told police all the signs pointed to Lordstown. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
MAJOR LEAGUES HOME RUN DERBY RESULTS
MAJOR LEAGUES HOME RUN DERBY RESULTS MONDAY U.S. Cellular Field Chicago First Round
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Optioned INF Brandon
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.23 2.30 Bank One, .84,39.0939.10 Clear Channel,
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Monday's Games Lowell 6, Scrappers 3 Brooklyn 5, Auburn 4 Batavia 5, Hudson Valley 3 New
American dominance
American dominance Six of the last eight British Open champions have come from the United States,
INDIANS Rebuilding showing progress signs
Second baseman Brandon Phillips has been demoted. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Once he presented his analysis
PGA GREATER MILWAUKEE OPEN SCORES
PGA GREATER MILWAUKEE OPEN SCORES Sunday At Brown Deer Park Golf Course Milwaukee Purse:
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jammy L. Darby, 35, of 302 E. Judson Ave., Youngstown, and
YOUNGSTOWN Overloaded trucks damage roads and pose a danger, officials say
Truckers face up to 30 days in jail for loads 5,000 pounds overweight. By PATRICIA MEADE
NASCAR WINSTON CUP-TROPICANA 400 RESULTS
NASCAR WINSTON CUP-TROPICANA 400 RESULTS Sunday At Chicagoland Speedway Joliet, Ill. Lap
CONGRESS Ryan reports campaign donations of $77,142 for 2nd quarter of year
Two other Mahoning Valley congressmen raised about $100,000 each. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
LORDSTOWN Federal grant for new waterline helps secure GM plant for area
The new waterline is another big piece of the puzzle, GM workers say. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
POLAND Mother, son face charges
The mother faces two charges, including receiving stolen property. POLAND -- Police arrested a 54-
CLASS B Line Drive Academy completes comeback
It rallied from a 9-0 deficit to win the league championship series. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR
FINANCES Congressional campaigns
Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th Previous balance$56,388 Contributions$77,142 Expenditures$49,943
NASCAR Winston Cup Leaders
NASCAR Winston Cup Leaders By The Associated Press July 13 Points 1, Matt Kenseth, 2,678. 2,
Heed Perry's wake-up call
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: When the quiet man says we're on a path to war, he deserves to be taken
HUBBARD Library sets amnesty for overdue returns
Patrons can avoid having to pay library fines. By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER HUBBARD
Teen to be sentenced for beating in school
The teen originally was charged as a juvenile, but a judge ordered the case bound over to adult
REGION
REGION Protected Life to merge with National Guardian SHARON, Pa. -- Protected Home Mutual Life
Course is full of surprises in the first round
Those players expected to contend for the championship had difficult days. SANDWICH, England (AP)
NEW YORK Citigroup to buy $30B credit portfolio of Sears, Roebuck
Sears will realize $6 billion from the sale. NEW YORK (AP) -- Citigroup is buying the credit card
YOUNGSTOWN Group seeks to name school after architect
A district goal is to open the new high school in fall 2005. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Young teen wants her parents views about sex
Dear Annie: I am a 13-year-old girl, and I'm becoming very frustrated with my parents. I took two
Feds should not impede city's demolition effort
Opinion: If there's one word that aptly describes the Youngstown city government's campaign to tear down the
BLANEY BLISTERS SHARON SPRINTS;
BLANEY BLISTERS SHARON SPRINTS; MARK FLICK SCORES HIS FIRST Hartford, OH - Coming off
Justifying war shouldn't hinge on a slip of the tongue
Opinion: The nation deserves a better explanation of how the president came to use bogus information in his
BUTLER, PA. Man gets prison in death of boy mistakenly shot while hunting
The boy was shot in the neck and died a short time later. BUTLER, Pa. (AP) -- A man who told
TRUMBULL COUNTY Brooms in hand, 3 neat senior citizens sweep floors at administration building
A custodian returning to work Monday was going to sweep floors, officials say. By STEPHEN SIFF
Drug-buyer raped
Drug-buyer raped YOUNGSTOWN -- A 42-year-old Canfield woman told police she came to town Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN County plans to hire Engler company
There is no conflict of interest, a state official says. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Official charged in DUI
Official charged in DUI NILES -- The city's service director is set to appear in court this week
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Group formed to improve 911
A meeting has been scheduled for July 29. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- A
Planning commission recommends change
NORTH LIMA -- The Beaver Township Planning Commission is recommending that trustees approve a zoning
Fire chief decides not to resign after he's talked into staying
HUBBARD -- Hubbard Fire Chief David Kyle has decided to remain the head of the all-volunteer
Today is Wednesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2003. There are 168 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2003. There are 168 days left in the year. On this
Back on track, Els shoots 68 in second round
He will still face a daunting deficit this weekend. SANDWICH, England (AP) -- Ernie Els recovered
KEN SCHRADER AND KENNY WALLACE WILL COMPETE IN THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS & quot;DRIVEN TO ROCK
KEN SCHRADER AND KENNY WALLACE WILL COMPETE IN THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS & quot;DRIVEN TO ROCK
Is one-stop center next for county?
Plans for such a center for government agencies were dropped two years ago. & lt;a
SOUTH SIDE Funding to fight juvenile crime
The city's South Side has the highest juvenile crime rate in the county. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Second man charged with dumping body
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police have charged a second person with dumping the body of a Sharon man along
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-3-8 Pick 4, 1-0-4-1 Buckeye 5, 7-10-33-
LINEUPS | All-Star Game
American League Starters Catcher -- Jorge Posada, N.Y. Yankees First base -- Carlos Delgado,
WARREN Charge against officer dropped
The charge stemmed from a March 9 bar fight. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF