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Mrs. T's rewriting of history is pathetic
Opinion: If Tish Traficant persists in her ridiculous quest to whitewash her husband's record of political
WARREN Probe: Cops strip-search against the law
The chief declined to discipline two officers who took part in a body cavity search of a man
LISBON MRDD renovates house for disabilities facility
A dedication and open house are likely to be in September. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Botanical name: Hemerocallis "Jungle Beauty"
Botanical name: Hemerocallis "Jungle Beauty" Attributes: Jungle Beauty is a new, dark-flowered day
SOCCER Lagos lifts San Jose over United; Scurry shuts out Breakers in tie
The Earthquakes won for the first time in five games. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Manny
Assault charge upgraded against former Bucks eammates
TORONTO (AP) -- Police have upgraded an assault charge against former Milwaukee Bucks teammates Gary
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers
TOUR DE FRANCE Hamilton captures his first stage win
Lance Armstrong retains his overall lead as the end of the race nears. BAYONNE, France (AP) --
Here's the buzz: Bee all you can bee
Bees form a beard on John Beilhart, Mahoning County's bee inspector, except for one that strayed
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball & amp; softball
SOFTBALL Little League (11-12s) Canfield won four games to take the district championship and
LATE FRIDAY BOXSCORES
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hReader's Digest new, updated sewing guide Millions of people have turned to Reader's Digest's
SOCCER Manchester United tours United States
The powerful franchise will play four games, starting Tuesday in Seattle. LONDON (AP) -- Get
Opponents befuddled by Helton's prowess
The Rockies first baseman could join Joe DiMaggio in an elite category. DENVER (AP) -- Wilson
YSU English professors weave a marriage of literary interests
Professors William and Betty Greenway often find shared inspiration. By JoANNE VIVIANO
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Longing For Home3.803.402.60 Downtown Dude(A
FELLOWS RIVERSIDE GARDENS Here's the scoop: Visitors enjoy treats at social event
There was plenty of ice cream, even though 1,000 extra people turned out. By MARALINE KUBIK
More Hubble discoveries
Opinion: Kansas City Star: Scientists have found a planet almost as old as the universe. The surprising
Twister spent its wrath on big trees
The old, pre-1940s homes survived despite winds reaching 100 mph. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
NATION Workers will get more information on pension plans' funds
The added information should help workers better plan for retirement. DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW
Associated Press
Associated Press TIME TO REFLECT: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon attends a memorial to
Weary Armstrong in danger of losing as German surges
Jan Ullrich gained 19 seconds on the defending champion. AX-3 DOMAINES, France (AP) -- His legs
NFL Hope springs eternal again
Training camps open this week with everyone still in contention. ASSOCIATED PRESS When Bill
AFTER THE STORM Warren Twp. residents leave homes as river spills its banks
The Mahoning River crested this morning at a record 17.1 feet. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
PABLO PICASSO ACADEMY Fulfilling a dream in the arts
An open house is scheduled for Aug. 2. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 4, Boston 1 Baltimore 6, Anaheim 5 N.Y. Yankees 10,
WNBA Nolan's jumper downs Rockers
The Shock rallied for a 58-57 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Deanna Nolan made a jumper with 2.2
CONNIE MACK TOURNAMENT 'Sterling' effort leads Line Drive into regional
By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS -- During the regular season, pitcher Brian
WARREN POLICE Report: Cops' strip-searches illegal
By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- At least one city
Nevin working his way back to game shape in Portland
If his rehab goes well, he could be back by July 29. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Forget Phil Nevin's
AGENDA
AGENDA TUESDAY Youngstown Board of Education, 6 p.m. caucus, 7 p.m. regular meeting, caucus and
LISBON Renovation of former dime store into MRDD facility nearly finished
A dedication and open house are likely to be in September. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Tops in taxes
Tops in taxes Californians paid the most individual income tax in 2002, $203 billion. New Yorkers
STEELERS This season, Bettis has to win his starting job from Zereoue
"The Bus" has been plagued by injuries the last two seasons. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jerome Bettis is
Full investigation is needed on Bush actions in Iraq war
Opinion: Full investigation is needed on Bush actions in Iraq war EDITOR: I hope that this country's
U.S. AMATEUR PUBLIC LINKS Snedeker rolls to championship
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) -- Brandt Snedeker won the 78th U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship
BAYLOR Former teammate of missing player offers rambling views
Patrick Dennehy disappeared a month ago. WACO, Texas (AP) -- A former teammate and roommate of
HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "For Love or Money," NBC. 2. "Law & amp; Order," NBC. 3. "CSI: Crime Scene
NATIONAL LEAGUE Wood tosses 2-hitter as Cubs stop Marlins
The Phillies beat the Expos, 4-3, in extra innings. ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI -- Kerry Wood threw a
Two disqualified after error in scoring
Mark Roe and Jesper Parnevik didn't correct the mistake in time. SANDWICH, England (AP) -- Mark
Woods struggles late, needs to rally for championship
After a strong start, Tiger stumbled home with a 3-over-par back nine. SANDWICH, England (AP) --
HERMITAGE, PA. Son continues family's strong attendance legacy
The belief is that good attendance makes good students. By JOHN SKENDALL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
May captures fifth straight as Royals knock off Mariners
Sidney Ponson won his career-high 13th game as the Orioles defeated the Angels. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Athletes learn rules the hard way
Responsibility is a interesting, and sometimes, a dangerous thing. For examples, we have to look
Car show to grow
Car show to grow Denis Dean figures his love of cars has developed from birth. "I got into them
NASCAR Drivers are calling for rear fire extinguishers
A roof escape hatch is also being tested. LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- Many NASCAR drivers are calling for
WARREN SCHOOLS Deadline approaches for plans for buildings
The Trumbull County Historical Society supports preserving part of Harding. By DENISE DICK
Don't like the rainy weather? Just wait for August to come
The Valley's annual rainfall was slightly below normal before July. & lt;a
MOSQUITO CREEK Group wants strict testing before projects
The Mosquito Creek's wetlands and wildlife are not far from the Eastwood Mall and state Route 46
THE CAREYS \ On the House To choose siding, seek quality, compatibility
Many siding choices require maintenance, so be aware of what's involved. By JAMES and MORRIS CAREY
Scrappers' slump reaches 10 games
Mahoning Valley lost a doubleheader to the Auburn Doubledays. & lt;a
IRL De Ferran takes late lead, hangs on for second win
His teammate, Helio Castroneves, placed third. GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gil de Ferran raced to
Here's the scoop: Visitors enjoy treats at social event
There was plenty of ice cream, even though 1,000 extra people turned out. By MARALINE KUBIK
Mahoning, Trumbull seek emergency funds
The criteria for reimbursement will be announced later. & lt;a href=mailto:yovich@vindy.com
WNBA ROUNDUP Saturday's other games
Mystics 85, Silver Stars 77 SAN ANTONIO -- Chamique Holdsclaw scored 24 points and Washington held
LAKE MILTON Officials seek grant for center
The idea for a government center occurred a few years ago, a trustee said. By SEAN BARRON
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Kent State grad wins British Open
Kent State grad wins British Open kBEN CURTIS, a 2000 KSU graduate who lives in Stow and is a
Mallon closes well to tie Han for lead
Cindy Figg-Currier was alone in third, five strokes back. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) -- Meg Mallon
Eagle has Woods in gear
Thomas Bjorn has a one-stroke lead and Tiger is two back. SANDWICH, England (AP) -- The shot was
IN THE CUP | Area holes in one
Dick McKitrick of Howland aced the 135-yard 15th hole at Riverview Golf Course, using a 9-iron. The
IRAQ Convoy attacks kill 2 U.S. soldiers
A tape purportedly by Saddam Hussein calls on the uprising to continue. MOSUL, Iraq (AP) -- The
BOARDMAN Mill Creek courses recovering from rain
Crews are re-seeding some of the holes on the south course. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Astro Falcons wallop Snappers; Livi is eliminated
STRUTHERS -- In the sixth round of the Connie Mack state tournament, Astro Falcons of the Class B
Keeping secrets of defense
The little-known company designs combat systems and looks for terrorists. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The
WAREHOUSE DEPOT Power buyers open own store
Phar-Mor buyers from out-of-state are already looking to expand in the valley. The VINDICATOR,
Residents leave flooded homes
Evacuations from low-lying areas and reopening roads are the focus now. & lt;a
INDIANS Sabathia can't hold lead against Yanks
New York handed the Tribe their fourth straight loss. NEW YORK (AP) -- Derek Jeter dashed around
GROVE CITY, PA. Fireworks rescheduled for street fair in August
The campus of Grove City College will be the main focal point for entertainment. GROVE CITY, Pa.
TOUR DE FRANCE Armstrong responds in grueling challenge
It hasn't been easy for the four-time champion. PAU, France (AP) -- There are rare, inspiring
SEATTLE Average Mariners could use a boost
GM Pat Gillick can bolster his team by making a key trade down the stretch. By LARRY STONE THE
$13.5 million in grants to help the homeless throughout the nation
$13.5 million in grants to help the homeless throughout the nation YOUNGSTOWN -- The Department of
PGA Steve Lowery's 4-under 68 creates 5-shot B.C. edge
Alex Cejka and John E. Morgan are tied for second. ENDICOTT, N.Y. (AP) -- Steve Lowery shot a 4
NATIONAL LEAGUE Red-hot Astros bombard Reds, 9-8
Houston has defeated Cincinnati nine straight times. ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI -- Lance
NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL Bucs deal Ramirez, Lofton to Cubs
Cash-strapped Pittsburgh received Jose Hernandez and two minor leaguers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
AT A GLANCE Tour de France
AX-3 DOMAINES, France -- Saturday's 13th stage of the Tour de France. Stage: Toulouse to AX-3
KEYSTONE CLIPS Attention, sponsors: Help turn on lights
The 2003 Hermitage Holiday Light Parade is looking for sponsors. The event is scheduled for Nov.
AMERICAN LEAGUE Resurgent Minnesota tops Oakland's 'Big Three,' 9-4
Brad Radke got his first win in two months, leading the Twins to their third straight. ASSOCIATED
NATIONAL LEAGUE Phil Nevin working his way back with Padres
If his rehab goes well, he could be back by July 29. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Forget Phil Nevin's
Officials say tornado damaged trailer park
The storm closed some major Mercer County recreation areas to public access. By HAROLD GWIN
Decision on expressway must come from the top
Opinion: Though the bureaucrats in the Ohio Department of Transportation's Region 4 office appear to have
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Day drawings: Pick 3, 2-9-7 Pick 4, 7-5-3-3 Night drawings: Pick 3,
Showdown time in Warren
Opinion: It's been a while since Warren Mayor Hank Angelo and Police Chief John Mandopoulos have had a chance
Free paint, landscaping
Free paint, landscaping YOUNGSTOWN -- The North Side Citizens' Coalition will conduct a meeting
NY-PENN LEAGUE Struggling Scrappers drop seventh straight
The Jammers won two straight for the first time this season. JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- The Mahoning Valley
Nevin working his way back to Padres
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Forget Phil Nevin's shoulder. It's the rest of his body that's aching right
NEW CASTLE, PA. Layoffs create concern at Hill View
Residents say they don't want the county to sell the nursing home. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Assault charge could tarnish career
If convicted, the 24-year-old faces four years to life in prison. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- His face is
Why were so many charges dismissed by prosecutors?
Opinion: One of the major benefits of the Gun Reduction and Interdiction Project, a campaign by federal,
REGION
REGION Farmers earns $2.4M in 2nd quarter, up 34% CANFIELD -- Farmers National Banc Corp., the
IRAQ U.S. nabs 1 on list of most wanted
Two more Americans died in attacks on U.S. convoys. MOSUL, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. forces captured a
DETROIT Minivans offer style with lots of space
Nissan wants to imply that its redesigned minivan is for 'sexy moms.' LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Do
CONCA GOLD CUP Donovan nets four in U.S. win over Cuba
His four-goal performance is only the second by a U.S. player since 1934. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) --
Warren police are doing good job fighting crime
Opinion: Warren police are doing good job fighting crime EDITOR: In regard to supposed police brutality
COMPUTERS Analysts: Exporting tech jobs threatens economy
Some observers caution that outsourcing could hurt U.S. tech dominance. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) --
NOTEBOOK
NOTEBOOK From Royal St. George's Who's Ben Curtis? The leaderboard at the British Open has a
WHEATLAND Authority to own former dump site
The land is along the Shenango River and has little commercial value. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR