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As part of renewal, officials work at removing eyesores
Despite efforts, some buildings remain that residents and officials have identified as eyesores.
SHOOTING
SHOOTING Vienna Cougars competing at national championship Several members of the Vienna Cougars
AREA CALENDAR | Upcoming events
JULY TODAY -- First Mike Hartzell Memorial golf outing at Countryside. Shotgun start is set at 9
GROVE CITY, PA. 1979 Grove City College grad becomes trustees chairman
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- A 1979 graduate of Grove City College has been elected chairman of its board of
Concern for others
Concern for others Canfield's Brad Schutz capped his Cincinnati baseball career as a champion
Body found in area where authorities have been searching for basketball player
Body found in area where authorities have been searching for basketball player Eds: RETRANSMITTING
Mickelson-Garcia share spotlight
RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. (AP) -- The lights came on, and the best two players blinked. Tiger Woods
Thomann gets first semifinal date with ATP
ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS -- Nicolas Thomann, who turned professional in 1996, reached his
Soldiers arrest Saddam bodyguard
A U.S. soldier was killed Monday when a grenade was dropped on his convoy. TIKRIT, Iraq (AP) --
WARREN To build playground, group hopes volunteers will come
The nonprofit organization typically does projects in larger cities. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
BOXING Vanderpool pats self on back for Vargas 'opportunity'
The junior middleweight fight will be televised tonight on HBO. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Fitz
PGA GREATER HARTFORD
PGA GREATER HARTFORD FRIDAY SCORES At TPC at River Highlands Cromwell, Conn. Purse: $4
LPGA Inkster's 64 creates tie with Jones
Annika Sorenstam is playing without her regular caddie. EVIAN, France (AP) -- Juli Inkster shot a
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-0-5 Pick 4, 6-7-7-3 Buckeye 5, 19-27-32-33-
AKRON New Castle racer wins stock division at Soap Box Derby
It was the Pennsylvania youth's first year in competition. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS AKRON -- Nicolas
Single mother welcomes donation of Dodge Caravan
The Warren day-care center donated a van to the needy mother. By ROB MEYER VINDICATOR STAFF
Bobby Bonds 'fine' after open-heart surgery
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Bobby Bonds underwent open-heart surgery on Friday, the latest medical setback
Impressed by Wedge, Tribe extends contract
The first-year manager will guide the Indians through 2006. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Eric Wedge has made
Associated Press
Associated Press PRESENTING HIS CASE: Philippine Navy Lt. Sr. Grade Antonio Trillanes talks to the
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Janeen Masternick leaves rich legacy at Boardman
BOARDMAN -- The Masternick family of Boardman will send its seventh sibling to college this year --
AREA SCORES
WOMEN Sunrise Ladies (Dogwood) -- Net plus putts: (A) Gail Tessean; (B) Nancy Moore; (C) Polly
MINOR LEAGUES
MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) North Division WLPct.GB Buffalo (Indians)5744.564--
MEMORIAL DEDICATION
MEMORIAL DEDICATION In the Mahoning Valley Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 137 of the
SENIOR BRITISH OPEN Unheralded Mason outduels big names
Carl Mason upstaged his playing partner, Tom Watson. TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) -- Tom Watson's bid
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune THE WINNER: Nicolas Sibeto of New Castle, Pa., heads down the track at the
Benson seeks doctors' advice
The starter wants more opinions on his shoulder before continuing to pitch. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
COLLEGE BASEBALL Schutz caps Cincinnati career as a champion volunteer
The Bearcats' standout from Canfield won a March of Dimes award. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
Flood insurance?
Flood insurance? k MANY STANDARD home insurance policies do not include flood insurance. Learn how
British Open winner humble in against-all-odds exploits
Opinion: To understand what 26-year-old Ben Curtis, a PGA rookie from Ohio, accomplished Sunday in Sandwich,
Corps seeks input on local dams
The effect of dam removal on flooding would be minimal, corps officials say. & lt;a
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Pirates, Forbes Field, hot dogs, peanuts = nostalgic memories
The ride from Sharpsville to Pittsburgh and on to Forbes Field seemed like an eternity. If you
GREATER HARTFORD OPEN Whaley elated and sad as PGA adventure ends
Peter Jacobsen held the 36-hole lead at 10-under 130. CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) -- Suzy Whaley's ever-
Mariners 11, Rangers 5
Mariners 11, Rangers 5 AP Photos TSW101-111 By JIM COUR AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) --
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Junior League (ages 13-14) Boardman 16, Bucyrus 3 -- Eddie Rohan, Corey Susany, Geoff
SANDLOTS Livi wins, Rondinelli falters in NABF event; teams will meet today
Jolly Joe's and one of two Astro Falcons teams won in tournament play. STRUTHERS -- Livi Steel
YOUNGSTOWN Party becomes annual event
A group of friends decided to create a day that kids long remember. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
BASEBALL STANDINGS
BASEBALL STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York6339.618
Pirates put reliever Lyon on disabled list
The Bucs got the pitcher Tuesday in a trade with the Red Sox. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh
COLORADO News cameras OK'd for Bryant's hearing
There are no restrictions on what the cameras can record. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- News cameras will
American Legion player dies after being struck in face with baseball
American Legion player dies after being struck in face with baseball HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- An
AROUND THE HORN | Friday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Red Sox 3 BOSTON -- Derek Jeter's sacrifice fly in the ninth inning
LATROBE, PA. Maddox is the Steelers' starting QB, but salary doesn't reflect that status
He enters the season as one of the NFL's lowest-paid starting quarterbacks. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) --
TOUR DE FRANCE
TOUR DE FRANCE FRIDAY RESULTS At Bordeaux, France 18th Stage 124.0-mile leg from Bordeaux to
WARREN Officials investigate storm sewers, ditches
Students on the research team have traveled to Japan and Germany. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) -- Carl Mason shot a 5-under-par 65 Saturday for a one-stroke lead over
TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) -- Carl Mason shot a 5-under-par 65 Saturday for a one-stroke lead over
HIGHLIGHTS Tour de France
A look at Friday's 18th stage of the Tour de France: Stage: Bordeaux to Saint-Maixent-L'Ecole, a
Friday's Sports Transactions
Friday's Sports Transactions Eds: UPDATES By The Associated Press BASEBALL Major League
Research gives students unique opportunities
Students on the research team have traveled to Japan and Germany. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
TODAY
TODAY 1 p.m. (17/62) (8) (53) Baseball: Yankees at Red Sox. 1 p.m. (ESPN) Swimming and diving:
Working to reopen lane
Working to reopen lane HARMARVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- One southbound lane of Route 28 in Harmar Township
NATIONAL LEAGUE Homers help Bucs thump Cardinals
Reggie Sanders and Brian Giles connected in a 10-5 win. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Reggie Sanders and Brian
Lawsuit takes NFL to task on heat issue
Kelci Stringer claims the NFL fosters a "deadly culture" of abusive exercise. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The
BROWNS TRAINING CAMP Couch-Holcomb QB duel assumes center spotlight
Their teammates opened camp with politically-correct support. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS
Mud runs from creek area to invade Hubbard businesses
Water was about an inch from the ceiling of St. Patrick Church's basement. & lt;a
NASCAR NOTEBOOK | From Pocono Raceway
Future move? Tony Stewart's supposed negotiation for a new ride with Chip Ganassi is either the
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE TWINS 6, INDIANS 5 MINNESOTACLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi ShStwrt rf5130Crisp
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One
Bruce Friedrich aced the No. 6 hole at Pine Lakes Golf Club in Hubbard. He hit a 5-iron on the 179-
Rockers 89, Mystics 78
Rockers 89, Mystics 78 CLEVELAND (AP) -- Penny Taylor scored a season-high 22 points and Betty
Top pick Polamalu signs with Steelers, joins camp
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- Too bad the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't negotiate directly with first-round
Tsao is first person from Taiwan to pitch in a major league game
DENVER (AP) -- Chin-hui Tsao of the Colorado Rockies could become the biggest thing for Taiwanese
BROWNS For Policy, one down and seven to go
The president has Courtney Brown in the fold, and now eyes seven draft picks. By JOE SCALZO
PETE MOLLICA | Golf Course will capture your attention
It's less than an hour's drive away, but area golfers will be well rewarded for the short trip when
Another sell out of Bucs' players
The other day, an Indians fan asked a Pirates fan how he was doing after the Bucs traded third
JACOBS FIELD Twins rally past Tribe after trailing by four
Doug Mientkiewicz hit a tie-breaking double in the ninth for a 6-5 win. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Early
NASCAR WINSTON CUP
NASCAR WINSTON CUP PENNSYLVANIA 500 LINEUP After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Pocono
Wall Street and the states
Opinion: Washington Post: Anyone who's watched the scandals that engulfed Wall Street over the past few years
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES American League Tampa Bay 15, Boston 9 Minnesota 6, Kansas City 2 Baltimore
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY Dennehy's family gathers his belongings; still few answers
Patrick Dennehy's body has not been found. WACO, Texas (AP) -- In a rental truck filled with
Worth the wait: Club completes renovation
The course at Tippecanoe Country Club received a $3 million facelift. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Sebring garage sale set
Sebring garage sale set SEBRING -- Sebring Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual
Fair participants get settled in
The birth of a Jersey calf caused quite a stir around the dairy barns. & lt;a
Injured Garcia sticks to light drills in camp
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Jeff Garcia won't be able to show off his arm strength until his back
FRIDAY'S GAMES
FRIDAY'S GAMES American League Toronto 5, Baltimore 3 N.Y. Yankees 4, Boston 3 Minnesota 6,
YOUNGSTOWN Three local car crashes lead to arrests, charges
A 13-year-old girl was injured in one of the crashes. YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested two men and a
Former Metrodome employee says he fixed air flow to help Twins
Former Metrodome employee says he fixed air flow to help Twins MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A former
SCOTT SHALAWAY Readers provide hummer update
Last week I mentioned that, after a slow start, the hummingbirds in my backyard were having a good
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)2710.730-- Williamsport (Pirates)2412.66721/2
HUBBARD MILITARY MUSEUM Their mission: bring World War II to life
One military equipment vendor from Boardman makes the hobby a family affair. By TIM YOVICH
Governor promotes Lake Erie as resource
Taft, an avid fisherman, was the first to catch a large fish on the trip. By ROB MEYER
FRIDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
FRIDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB--Suspended St. Louis OF Albert Pujols
MAHONING VALLEY Paving projects remain on schedule despite rain
One Mahoning County paving program is done; another will start soon. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Township takes lead as center for growth
Many township residents welcome the new businesses. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
HIRING COACHES Lions' Millen is fined for minority violation
The president didn't interview any minorities prior to hiring Steve Mariucci. DETROIT (AP) --
RACING ROUNDUP Hamilton secures pole for Busch 250; Tracy, Hornish are fastest before races
This is Bobby Hamilton's first pole of the season, third of his career. COMBINED DISPATCHES
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS Saturday At Nantes, France 19th (penultimate) Stage 30.4-mile
New Castle racer wins stock division at Soap Box Derby
It was the Pennsylvania youth's first year in competition. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS AKRON -- Nicolas
IF YOU GO | Military museum
IF YOU GO | Military museum What: World War II Vehicle Museum and Learning Center rally and swap
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--S A Blue Jacket 9.404.402.40 Full Count (D Hawk)3.402.40 He's
SENIOR BRITISH OPEN SCORES
SENIOR BRITISH OPEN SCORES Saturday At Turnberry Golf Club, Ailsa course Turnberry, Scotland
SOMERSET, PA. Ex-governor speaks at ceremony for rescue of 9 miners
People want to touch and get inside the yellow capsule used in the rescue. SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) --
Kent officials send their thanks for English treatment of Curtis
KENT (AP) -- Officials in this city where British Open champion Ben Curtis went to college have sent
Astros 3, Cubs 1
Astros 3, Cubs 1 By MICHAEL A. LUTZ AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) -- Tim Redding allowed just
Coalition: Change leadership of police
An ex-city detective says a policeman strip-searched a woman on a street. & lt;a
JACK WOLLITZ Rains make finding fish not as easy
About 200 years ago in England, Samuel Taylor Coleridge penned a line that is on the lips of
TOUR DE FRANCE Today's 19th stage will be crucial as Armstrong bids for fifth straight win
Lance Armstrong enters the time trial with a 65-second lead on Jan Ullrich. SAINT-MAIXENT-L'ECOLE,
I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM: Lee Sattler of Boardman, left, enjoys a vanilla cone at the new Bruster's Ice
I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM: Lee Sattler of Boardman, left, enjoys a vanilla cone at the new Bruster's Ice
BROWNS TRAINING CAMP News and notes from Berea
Still no rookies: None of the Browns' draft picks have signed contracts so far, which is costing
NASCAR Newman captures his fifth pole to extend his season series lead
Ryan Newman has demonstrated a liking for the Pocono Raceway track. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- Ryan
KORDELL STEWART Former Steeler gets acquainted to life with Bears
The former "Slash" has a new home in Chicago. BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) -- Nine years ago, Kordell
MIKE BRAUN North and south shoot it out for Ohio skeet trophy
A group of skeet shooters from northern Ohio prevailed Saturday over their counterparts from the
Browns sign draft center-piece, focus on remaining five picks
Cleveland signed center Jeff Faine to a five-year contract. BEREA (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns