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Is Warren's police chief losing his effectiveness?

Opinion: As one bizarre situation after another keeps the public spotlight trained on the Warren Police


FUND-RAISER MS chapter sets Aug. 26 luncheon

An award presentation will be featured at the event. VIENNA -- A speaker and presentation will


NATIONAL LEAGUE Pujols' hit lifts Cards past Bucs

St. Louis used a three-run rally in the ninth inning to overcome Pittsburgh. ST. LOUIS (AP) --


AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, Yankees 4 BOSTON -- Jason Varitek hit a tying three-run homer and


PLANT OF THE WEEK Throatwort

Botanical name: Trachelium "Devotion Blue" Attributes: This warm season annual features large


INDIANS C.C. Sabathia celebrates homecoming with win

The Tribe's left-hander threw seven strong innings in a 4-2 win in Oakland. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)


REGION

REGION UAW at Lordstown to vote on right to call a strike LORDSTOWN -- Members of the United


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Michael and Amanda Roby, 2703 Rexford Road, Youngstown, boy, July 28. Erica


BASEBALL Teams are trying to resolve all the details to complete trade deals

The non-waiver trade deadline is Thursday. By KEVIN BAXTER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MIAMI --


NEW YORK Investor raises his bid for bankrupt Burlington

The bankrupt company has gone from 149 plants to 10. DOW JONES NEWS SERVICE NEW YORK -- Investor


Fair participants get settled in

The birth of a Jersey calf caused quite a stir around the dairy barns. By NANCY TULLIS


TOUR DE FRANCE Armstrong overcomes adversity to earn fifth straight victory

The Texan tied Miguel Indurain's record for most consecutive Tour wins. PARIS (AP) -- Just moments


Women find more things to laugh about than men

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Do women have an inordinate need to please? Or do they have a sharper


ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE Warren festival

Schedule of events for Courthouse Square, Downtown Warren, Aug. 8-10. $3 per person includes all


PGA Veteran Jacobsen gets first victory in eight years

Peter Jacobsen fired a 67 to beat playing-partner Chris Riley by two strokes. CROMWELL, Conn. (AP)


Corps of engineers seeks input on dams

The effect of dam removal on flooding would be minimal, corps officials say. By IAN HILL


ACTION PLAN Highlights

A Mercer County Economic Development Action Plan adopted by Penn-Northwest Development Corp. puts a


Bob Hope had a million jokes, but he was one of a kind

Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: He had a million of 'em, Bob Hope did, written down on file cards and


SKIN REJUVENATION Renewing the remedies

Blinking lights and radio waves are the new frontier of skin rejuvenation. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


AUSTINTOWN Trustees begin process for new levy

The proposed levy would generate an estimated $1.4 million a year. AUSTINTOWN -- Trustees have


"He is so busy surviving he is having no impact on the security situation here. It's a big country,

Opinion: "He is so busy surviving he is having no impact on the security situation here. It's a big country,


Harbor Technologies handles duties at Eagles games

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) -- Imagine a free seat to every Philadelphia Eagles home game. Sounds


SEWING Making felt material inspires its creators

One process turns the material into a beautiful mesh of silk, wool and color. By SUSAN KHALJE


BOARDMAN Pickpockets in stores spark cops' warning

Surveillance videos have given township police descriptions of suspects. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


Associated Press

Associated Press NO REGRETS: PBS will air an American Masters special on author Gore Vidal. The


TRUMBULL COUNTY Student brings business and KSU together for metal casting lab

The metal casting lab is in the technology building. By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Sharon woman faces charges including attempted homicide

SHARON, Pa. -- Deanne Goodnight, 40, of Bechtol Avenue faced arraignment today on attempted murder


Newspaper boxes stolen

Newspaper boxes stolen STRUTHERS -- Police discovered several stolen rural-route newspaper boxes


WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Placed 1B David Segui


Gardner glad for fresh start with Browns

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BEREA -- Playing in the postseason three times in his


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Good as Silver3.802.402.20 Got Gear (D.Leeds)5.202.80


SENIOR BRITISH OPEN SCORES

SENIOR BRITISH OPEN SCORES Sunday At Turnberry Golf Links, Ailsa course Turnberry, Scotland


YOUNGSTOWN Organizational changes to go into effect at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN -- David C. Sweet, Youngstown State University president, said three organizational


Muckdogs make Scrappers pay

The 4-3 loss dropped Mahoning Valley's record to 18-24. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


OHIO HIGHWAYS Senator urges backing call for more funds

Voinovich's plan would boost the state's return on its federal gas taxes. By JEFF ORTEGA


YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences man in shooting case

The man was also sentenced for unrelated drug and weapons charges. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronce J. Randolph, 30, of 145 E. Boston Ave., Youngstown, and


Federal lawsuit alleges search of body cavities violated rights

The suit states that a body-cavity search was done on both men in the same cell. & lt;a


OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-4-9 Pick 4, 7-0-2-5 Buckeye 5, 1-2-9-11-34 Super Lotto


In settling Enron fraud deals, 2 big banks to pay millions

NEW YORK (AP) -- Banking titans J.P. Morgan Chase and Citigroup are paying nearly $300 million for


MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. ISuzuki Sea10243673148.339 Bradley Cle9033456109.326 Mueller


Paul Tracy triumphs to increase series lead

He has won five of 11 races to build a 20-point lead in the CART series. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2003. There are 155 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2003. There are 155 days left in the year. On this date


hBooks focus on plants that do well in Ohio

hBooks focus on plants that do well in Ohio What flourishes in Albuquerque may fall flat in Ohio.


COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR Schedule

DAILY EVENTS Antique farm machinery show and working display; bee display; historical display,


SENIOR BRITISH OPEN Watson credits caddie for helping gain win after Mason's collapse

Bruce Edwards, stricken with Lou Gehrig's disease, missed the tournament. TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP)


More enroll at YSU

More enroll at YSU YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University officials expect enrollment will


CINCINNATI Reds clean house, fire manager Bob Boone and GM Jim Bowden

The team failed to live up to expectations in its new ballpark. CINCINNATI (AP) -- General manager


NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE New president addresses racism, incarceration

President Bush is expected to address the national conference today. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The new


Mill Creek Park hopes for government aid

A final damage estimate will come after Mill Creek recedes. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


STORM CLEANUP Trumbull County

Trumbull County began debris removal Monday for areas affected by last week's severe weather. The


EDUCATION Kent State campaign raises $121.7M

The largest part of the campaign has been designated to academic programs. KENT -- The Campaign


Officials plan to approve Centerpointe fund package

The Austintown business park has support from the area and from the state. & lt;a


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Tony Lariccia's Youngstown fame goes back to a class reunion

Most Y-towners know the name Tony Lariccia. He's the really little guy who does the really big


WARREN Italian festival to feature Al Martino

A famous singer and actor from 'The Godfather' will sing at the festival. By JAYME RAMSON


TRUMBULL COUNTY Engineer points out residents' lack of waterline use

Trumbull County's sanitary engineer says it appears Liberty residents are satisfied with well water.


NASCAR WINSTON CUP

NASCAR WINSTON CUP Pennsylvania 500 Results Sunday At Pocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. 1. (1)


Vizquel improves, may still need surgery

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Omar Vizquel hasn't given up on playing again for the Cleveland Indians this


BAYLOR Evidence found to identify Dennehy

The search for the basketball player's body lasted more than six weeks. WACO, Texas (AP) --


Cleaning house

Cleaning house General manager Jim Bowden and manager Bob Boone were fired today by the Cincinnati


Indians hungry for victory, rally past Twins in the 14th

Tim Laker hit an RBI single with two outs to gain the 3-2 win. CLEVELAND (AP) -- By the 14th


BOXING SCHEDULE

BOXING SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Tuesday At Hammond, Ind. (ESPN2), Angel Manfredy,


Eager to erase the bitter taste

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BEREA -- For two veterans of the Cleveland Browns


DETAILS, DETAILS: This aluminum arbor at Creekside Gardens, above, features a decorative design; and

DETAILS, DETAILS: This aluminum arbor at Creekside Gardens, above, features a decorative design; and


ATP RCA CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS

ATP RCA CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS Sunday At The Indianapolis Tennis Center Indianapolis Purse:


Steelers running back Jerome Bettis is looking to return to his old form.

Steelers running back Jerome Bettis is looking to return to his old form.


STANDINGS | New York-Penn League

McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)2812.700-- Williamsport (Pirates)2613.66711/2


WARREN Consumer group objects to Sprint's increased rates

The rate increases affect about 70,000 area Sprint telephone customers. THE VINDICATOR,


OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Clarett won't practice, yet

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett admits exaggerating the value of items he


Lance Armstrong continues his amazing performance

Opinion: This is getting to be a habit. Each year about this time we are forced to express anew our


They can't handle the truth

Opinion: New York Daily News: Here's something to raise your hackles: Nearly one-third of Germans younger


Judge denies a retrial in Kos murder case

Judge denies a retrial in Kos murder case NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A former Struthers man convicted of


Your votes are in: No. 25 on the list

Your votes are in: No. 25 on the list kTHE VOTES ARE IN for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Valley


REVIEW Author delves into history of Mormons

Jon Krakauer investigates the murders and polygamy in the church's past. By CLAY EVANS SCRIPPS


BOXING The new Vargas humbly prevails

It was his first fight since losing to De La Hoya and testing positive for steroids. LOS ANGELES


Life isn't perfect, even in suburbs of Youngstown

Opinion: Life isn't perfect, even in suburbs of Youngstown EDITOR: The letter in the July 24 edition of


Murray takes spot in history

Gary Carter became the first to have an Expos hat on his Hall plaque. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) --


Single mother welcomes donation of Dodge Caravan

The Warren day-care center donated a van to the needy mother. By ROB MEYER VINDICATOR STAFF


STORM AFTERMATH Mud runs from creek area to invade Hubbard businesses

Water was about an inch from the ceiling of St. Patrick Church's basement. By TIM YOVICH and ROB


Corps seeks input on local dams

The effect of dam removal on flooding would be minimal, corps officials say. By IAN HILL


BROWNS Green expected to deliver the yards

The Browns have high hopes for the second-year running back this season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Unlike


Working overtime

Working overtime By the 14th inning, Tim Laker was exhausted, Coco Crisp was hungry and the


REUNIONS

XBoardman High School Class of 1948 will celebrate its 55-year reunion Sept. 6 at the Holiday Inn in


HELOISE Social Security numbers are gold to thieves

Dear Heloise: Identity theft is a national crisis, and your Social Security number is gold to


YWCA seeks nominees for awards

A new achievement award has been added to this year's program. YOUNGSTOWN -- Nominations are being


MINORS

MINORS INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) North DivisionWLPct.GB Buffalo (Indians)5845.563--


Life behind bars will remain lonely for killer Susan Smith

Opinion: Convicted child-killer Susan Smith is making national headlines. Again. Apparently the 31-year-old


Sweet defends chief's raises

The issue, YSU's president says, is 'return on investment.' By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


A welcome ride

A welcome ride A 1992 Dodge Caravan may not seem like much to some, but for Deanna Behner, it's


IRAQ Official: Elections likely by next year

A U.S. soldier was killed today, bringing the postwar toll to 51. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's


PENGUINS Healthy Lemieux will play this year

He had hinted after last season that he would not return for his 16th year, PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY AWARE (Alliance for Watershed Action and Riparian Easements), noon to 3 p.m.,


YOUNGSTOWN Man who raped girl accepts deal, gets 35-year sentence in prison

The possibility of life in prison was eliminated with the plea agreement. By BOB JACKSON


Every classroom in Reed Middle School in Hubbard was flooded.

Every classroom in Reed Middle School in Hubbard was flooded. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


BROWNS TRAINING CAMP News and notes from Berea

Draft pick signed: The Browns announced Sunday that they've signed the first of their seven draft


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox He has possible answer for 'Cheated On's' query

Dear Annie: This is in response to "Cheated On in Michigan," who wanted to know why her boyfriend


LISBON Council handles staff issues

Officials will examine the village's future personnel needs. By SUE DROTLEFF VINDICATOR


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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AROUND THE NFL Training camps

Bengals: The Cincinnati Bengals signed cornerback Dennis Weathersby and fullback Jeremi Johnson,


Take a deep breath and jump in

By TIM O'BRIEN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Don't spend your entire life in the shallow end of the


INTERNET Possible attack worries officials

Computer users are urged to use a free repairing patch. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Government and industry


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.12 2.18 Bank One,.84,39.0139.02 Clear Channel,40.80


Officials plead with reps to get federal funds

Mahoning and Trumbull counties experienced about $4 million in damage. By DAVID SKOLNICK


MERCER COUNTY Penn-Northwest OKs action plan for land development

This is Mercer County's first countywide industrial site development plan. THE VINDICATOR,


SHARON Trucks not using Winner road damage streets

The city is facing a repair bill of about $200,000. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU


Looking ahead to YSU football

As of right now, the Youngstown State University football team will not have a live local television


Newman barely holds off Busch

Ryan Newman stretched his fuel to the end to win the Pennsylvania 500. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- Ryan