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GREENVILLE, PA. Thiel gets grant for teamwork course
Local sports leagues and high school groups will get a chance to use the course. GREENVILLE, Pa.
STEELERS Pittsburgh does little to upgrade secondary team
Top pick Troy Polamalu has a chance to contribute immediately. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Big changes were
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Purchased the contract of C
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Coitsville Township trustees, 10 a.m., administration building, 3737 McCartney
Athletics deny trade for Giles is imminent
Others hint the Pirates outfielder will soon be calling Oakland home. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
CAMPUS NOTES | In the spotlight
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON Leslie Height of Youngstown is one of 39 members inducted this spring into the
FLOOD DAMAGE AID
FLOOD DAMAGE AID Mahoning County residents who have suffered flood damage to their property but
REGION
REGION Wheatland strike talks end with no progress WHEATLAND, Pa. -- No progress was reported in
Gender experiment
Gender experiment This fall, the Toledo city school district will be the first public district in
Son replaces Rooney as Steelers' president
Son replaces Rooney as Steelers' president PITTSBURGH -- Dan Rooney named his son, Art Rooney II,
BOARDMAN Police want to question man in hostage matter
The man sneaked out the building's front door. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Sacred Heart Church, 40 S. Irvine Ave., Sharon, Pa., noon to 6 p.m.
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
Deluge spreads raw sewage across the valleys
Children are being warned about playing in contaminated storm waters. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
BAYLOR BASKETBALL Dotson charged in Dennehy death; no body yet found
The former roommate reportedly confessed to killing Patrick Dennehy. CHESTERTOWN, Md. (AP) -- The
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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BEAVER TOWNSHIP Officials restrict adult business sites
Trustees approved modifications to a development plan along Sharrott Road. NORTH LIMA -- Beaver
YOUNGSTOWN Window maker to pay and end bankruptcy
Creditors will receive about 30 percent of claims, a lawyer said. THE VINDICATOR By DON SHILLING
CANFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Because it was omitted from a list prepared by school officials, the following name was left off the
DOWNTURN|Crime drops
DOWNTURN|Crime drops Youngstown crime comparisons between first half of 2002 and the first half of
Recorder extends hours for documents
Recorder extends hours for documents WARREN -- The Trumbull County recorder is extending office
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Lakeview junior leaders CORTLAND -- Lakeview High School students Kyle
SHARON SPEEDWAY
SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY RESULTS Gibson-Governer A-main -- 1. Ron Smoker. 2. Rex King. 3. Mark
A 10-year-old boy drowned in Warren, and an F-1 tornado struck Youngstown's East Side.
A 10-year-old boy drowned in Warren, and an F-1 tornado struck Youngstown's East Side. VINDICATOR
WARREN Strip-searches not routine with arrests, mayor says
The law director does not believe the officers knowingly violated the law. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Little League district (ages 9-10) Boardman East 6, Niles 5 -- Joe Markovitch pitched
Danielle Bako: Youngstown State University, Penguin Scholarship, $4,000. Lindsay Barba: University
Danielle Bako: Youngstown State University, Penguin Scholarship, $4,000. Lindsay Barba: University
Use the right pieces and construct a classic wardrobe
Accessories can turn a suit into an ensemble that works for all occasions. SCRIPPS HOWARD The
WARREN Police probe cross burning
The cross in front of the apartment building was quickly extinguished. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY
"I don't believe [residents] thought it was going to be as bad as it is, but it turned out worse.
"I don't believe [residents] thought it was going to be as bad as it is, but it turned out worse.
COLUMBUS Brown appeals murder verdict
The attorney argued that one juror was not comfortable with the verdict. By MICHELE C. HLADIK
Businesses in Warren, Youngstown, begin adding up damage
One Warren bank reported a money vault was under 5 feet of water. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
Officials say tornado damaged trailer park
The storm closed some major Mercer County recreation areas to public access. By HAROLD GWIN
Boy's death casts a pall over summer
Within hours, the storm drain was surrounded with flowers. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH
INTERNET Analysts keep an eye on AOL turnaround plan
Analysts want to see if AOL can switch its customers to broadband plans. LOS ANGELES TIMES Wall
"I don't accept the formula that has existed for many years, that Israel can live without Europe and
Opinion: "I don't accept the formula that has existed for many years, that Israel can live without Europe and
IMAGE SEARCH Sears tries to become more of a fashion player
What will it take to get Sears back on track? NEW YORK (AP) -- Angela Powell walked out of the
V A "Gospel at Sunset" concert at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday will feature The Sensational Cleff Tones,
V A "Gospel at Sunset" concert at 6:30 p.m. next Thursday will feature The Sensational Cleff Tones,
INSIDE
INSIDE DISASTER DECLARED: Mahoning and Trumbull counties have declared emergencies so they can
WASHINGTON Bush orders troops to Liberian coast
The death toll continues to rise from a shelling attack near the U.S. Embassy today. WASHINGTON
TOUR DE FRANCE Despite fall, Armstrong stretches lead over Jan Ullrich
The defending champion leads by more than a minute. LUZ-ARDIDEN, France (AP) -- After another
Warren Twp. residents leave homes as river spills its banks
The Mahoning River crested today at a record 17.1 feet. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
HUBBARD ARTERIAL HIGHWAY Mahoning, Trumbull officials table decision
Local towns have neither the staff nor expertise to sponsor the highway. By TIM YOVICH
GAIL WHITE Woman remembered for the way she whistled like a songbird
Her obituary ran on the top of Page B3 on May 17, two days after Jeanne Hum, 73, of Poland died of
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Miss Roberts (M.Rowland)8.004.002.80 Vanilla Extract
ADVERTISEMENTS Fashion shares top billing with stars in motion picture
Designers use movies as vehicles for promoting products. BALTIMORE SUN There is a pivotal moment
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
Fumes from portable generator send Hermitage family to hospital
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Monday's storms that cut electrical service to 26,000 Penn Power customers in
SALEM TOWNSHIP Project awaits grant approval
The project would improve access to a scenic area. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
WEATHERSFIELD Contract talks due at RMI Titanium
The mill's tight financial situation is expected to affect negotiations. THE VINDICATOR,
Residents leave flooded homes
Evacuations from low-lying areas and reopening roads are the focus now. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Noe Cruz-Rivera, 27, of 148 Tyvola Drive C, Charlotte, N.C.,
Deep water closes 2 buildings at WCI Steel
WARREN -- Some WCI Steel employees were forced to stay at home or find alternative work places today
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS Monday At Luz-Ardiden, France 15th Stage 98.9-mile leg from Bagneres-
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Humor helps relieve stress, bring out self-esteem
All stressed out and no one to choke? Not Karen Vadino, the Liberty resident and nationally known
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Keyatta Riley, 272 Court Drive, Youngstown, boy, July 21. Jennifer Northcott and
MAHONING COUNTY Captain sues sheriff for department records
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A captain with the Mahoning County
Associated Press
Associated Press WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE: Tom May pumped his basement Tuesday into his flooded
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)2410.706-- Williamsport (Pirates)2310.697 1/2
Boy's death casts a pall on summer
Within hours, the storm drain was surrounded with flowers. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH
The Trumbull County 911 Center was flooded.
The Trumbull County 911 Center was flooded. By HAROLD GWIN and PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
LORDSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
LORDSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Natalie Bailey: University of Toledo, Tower Prestige Scholarship, $12,000.
HELOISE Computer shopping list ideas shared by readers
Dear Heloise: I read with interest about the woman who puts her shopping list on the computer. I've
AROUND THE HORN | Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 14, Tigers 5 BOSTON -- Manny Ramirez went 4-for-4 with his 23rd homer
GAME TIME Tonight
Who: Auburn Doubledays at Scrappers What: Doubleheader When: 6:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)
MUSIC FILE-SHARING Colleges call subpoenas illegal
The subpoenas aim to scare consumers away from music file-sharing. BOSTON (AP) -- Boston College
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Popular essay needed to give teen a wake-up call
Dear Annie: My stepdaughter was involved in a car accident that injured everyone in the car,
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Only the Yanks projected to pay the new luxury tax
The underachieving Mets have baseball's second-highest payroll. NEW YORK (AP) -- No surprise here.
GIRARD HIGH SCHOOL
Paul Cole: Walsh University, Athletic (Football) Scholarship, $22,000. Matthew Corsale: Youngstown
TOUR DE FRANCE Armstrong avoids trouble, maintains 67-second lead
The four-time champ placed 28th in the 17th stage. BORDEAUX, France (AP) -- Lance Armstrong stayed
Blind kids express themselves with art
Blind kids express themselves with art k BLIND and visually impaired children are doing artwork
AMERICORPS Several governors, including Ed Rendell, seek more funding
GOP House members who control the money are reluctant to give up the cash. WASHINGTON (AP) --
YSU
YSU State champion chooses Penguins YOUNGSTOWN -- All-Ohio sprinter Brian Ryman of Old Fort High
PNC PARK Pirates cool Astros; Stairs HR finds river
Houston had won 10 of its past 11 games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Houston Astros have won nine of 15
Girard mayor on right track with leather works property
Opinion: With negotiations between Girard government officials and the owners of the former Ohio Leather
75-year-old taxi driver robbed by his passengers
75-year-old taxi driver robbed by his passengers YOUNGSTOWN -- A 75-year-old American Cab Co.
Twister spent its wrath on big trees
The old, pre-1940s homes survived despite winds reaching 100 mph. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York6137.622--z-7-3L-129-2032-
Civil War re-enactment scheduled in Canfield
Civil War re-enactment scheduled in Canfield CANFIELD -- The Masonic Lodge at Argus Park will host
SOUTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
Eric Burt: Charleston United Methodist Church, A Mahan Scholarship, $2,000; Kent State University,
Owners to begin cleanup, pay-up
The repairs will cost the families tens of thousands of dollars. & lt;a
Brian Baughman: Youngstown State University Scholarship, $8,000. Jennifer Beary: YSU Scholarship,
Brian Baughman: Youngstown State University Scholarship, $8,000. Jennifer Beary: YSU Scholarship,
MINOR LEAGUES
MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) North DivisionWLPct.GB Buffalo (Indians)5641.577--
First Place profit improves
WARREN -- First Place Financial Corp., holding company for First Place Bank, reported earnings of
Residents leave flooded homes as roads, yards become rivers
Evacuations from low-lying areas and reopening roads are the focus now. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS and
JACOBS FIELD Indians' Sabathia knocked around by Detroit in 7-4 defeat
It was just the second time in his career he's lost to the Tigers. CLEVELAND (AP) -- C.C. Sabathia
Mike,
Mike, We have been receiving voicemails complaining that the "Valley Legends Readers" contest was
Voinovich's commitment to Valley remains strong
Opinion: While the presentation of a $1.3 million check from the federal government was the obvious main
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION 2003-2004 United High School and Junior High, Hanoverton -- New pupil registration,
Scrappers end losing skid with doubleheader split
By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Juan Lara picked the perfect moment to
BEN CURTIS Ohioans welcome return of champion
The British Open winner was cheered at the Cleveland airport. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Sponsors already
Will Rapper Nelly achieve the lasting fame of Ray Charles?
By DEBORA SHAULIS and JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR WRITERS MUSIC LEGEND COMES TO THE AREA
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES American League N.Y. Yankees 7, Cleveland 4 Tampa Bay 15, Texas 4 Baltimore
Rain brings damage throughout region
States of emergency were declared in Portage and Summit counties. ASSOCIATED PRESS More
COLLEGIATE SPORTS Gap between female, male athletes is pared
The disparity is increasing between bigger and smaller football programs. By STEVE GIEGERICH AP
LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Lindsay Banner: Ashland University, Presidential Scholarship, $32,000. Ashley Blakeman: Central
WASHINGTON House approves legislation on importing prescriptions
Prices may shrink, but the risk of counterfeit drugs will rise, some lawmakers say. WASHINGTON
BROOKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
Kayla Bloomer: Kent State University Scholarship, $6,000. Anne Ciarrochi: Youngstown State
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-0-8 Pick 4, 7-8-5-9 Buckeye 5, 6-9-16-
STEELERS Cowher ready for vacation
The Pittsburgh coach dislikes the new training camp trend in the NFL. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
NEW CASTLE Addiction agency seeks building permit
The proposed Highland House facility will be across from a playground. By LAURE CIOFFI
SLIPPERY ROCK Boy killed when bike, vehicle crash
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- A 12-year-old boy riding a bicycle died of injuries he suffered in a head-on
WARREN Mayor: Strip-searches not routine
The law director does not believe the officers knowingly violated the law. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Michael Bartlett: Kent State University, Dean's Scholarship, $7,600. Adam Belebczuk: Kent State
Michael Bartlett: Kent State University, Dean's Scholarship, $7,600. Adam Belebczuk: Kent State
RESPONSIBILITIES Members of wedding party have variety of duties
The support team plays an important role in planning a wedding. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Have
VICTORY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
VICTORY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL James Dudt: State Farm Foundation Scholarship, $12,000; Harry Heasley
LITTLE LEAGUE
LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT BASEBALL AGES 11-12 Games at 6 p.m. unless noted Sunday
LORDSTOWN Council approves truck-scale research
Costs and location are considerations in which type of truck scale to purchase. By SHERRI L.
It's time to cheerlead the best of Trumbull County to Boeing, one leader says.
It's time to cheerlead the best of Trumbull County to Boeing, one leader says. By ANGELA WOODHULL
MCDONALD HIGH SCHOOL
Gregory Gustovich: Thiel College Scholarship, $12,325. Alyss Hart: Wilmington College Scholarship,
Mahoning, Trumbull seek emergency funds
The criteria for reimbursement will be announced later. By TIM YOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF
49ers staying home for 2003 training camp
In Santa Clara, the public won't be able to watch most practices. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SAN
YOUNGSTOWN Top cop hails zero tolerance
Despite falling crime stats, GRIP is needed to concentrate on hot spots around the city. By ROGER
HUBBARD HIGH SCHOOL
Ashley DeMocko: Otterbein College, Presidential Scholarship, $40,000; Communications Award, $6,000.
Insurance claims inundate agents
Insurance to cover flooding from severe rain costs $200 to $500 per year. By JOHN SKENDALL
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.132.20 Bank One, .84,38.6638.69 Clear Channel, 40.42
AMERICAN LEAGUE Everett delivers White Sox a 4-3 win over Indians
Chicago won its fourth in a row while Cleveland lost its sixth straight. CHICAGO (AP) -- Carl
OHIO OPEN SCORES
OHIO OPEN SCORES CANTON -- Scores after the first round Monday in the $75,000 Ohio Open played at
Teachers on Teachers
Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: A federal mandate to use standardized tests for students in public
Sports staff,
Sports staff, If you receive any calls complaining about the full-page ad we're running with
The Vindicator/Scott Galvin
The Vindicator/Scott Galvin AFTERMATH: Youngstown Electric Service on Poland Avenue in Youngstown
Don't like the rainy weather? Just wait for August to come
The Valley's annual rainfall was slightly below normal before July. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Fair forgoes big-name acts
Last year's headliner cost $15,000. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- There
Today is Wednesday, July 23, the 204th day of 2003. There are 161 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, July 23, the 204th day of 2003. There are 161 days left in the year. On this
MCDONALD SCHOOLS Board members say goodbye to retiring superintendent
A meeting for parents of open-enrollment pupils will be Aug. 12. By MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR
BROWNS Team begins training camp minus draftees
Coach Butch Davis hopes to get his seven draft picks signed relatively soon. BEREA (AP) -- The
GRADUATES
Bachelor's degrees unless otherwise noted; majors listed if provided. MIAMI UNIVERSITY, OXFORD
Kinzua Viaduct collapses
As many as 12 of 20 support towers on the half-mile bridge collapsed. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Blustery