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GOLF Sabbatini's second win in sight; leaderboard bunched at the top
The FBR Capital Open was delayed by rain and resumed this morning. ASSOCIATED PRESS POTOMAC, Md.
Luxurious resort and spa also has a 'classy' brothel
Employees are happy with the upscale establishment's image. PATRICK, Nev. (AP) -- The champagne
HELOISE Fact sheet saves time when filling out forms
Dear Heloise: When I moved, I had to find all new doctors. I take several medications daily. Every
HOME BUYING E-Trade introduces portable mortgages
Borrowers can transfer their mortgage to another home once. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Online financial
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD June 6 Assault:
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN McKelvey backs plan for entertainment district
Council could revoke the designation if there are concerns about licenses. By ROGER G. SMITH
FRENCH OPEN RESULTS
FRENCH OPEN RESULTS Sunday At Stade Roland Garros Paris Purse: $15.39 million (Grand Slam)
Associated Press
Associated Press HITTING THE BEACH: The weather may not be cooperating, but it didn't stop these
NATION
NATION GM recalls Rendezvous model to make a fix DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. is recalling
OHIO Turnpike plaza work scaled down
The remaining plazas, including one in Mahoning County, will be smaller. TOLEDO (AP) -- Now that
SALEM Rail crossings: get smoothed
SALEM -- If motorists driving on city streets with railroad tracks are finding smoother going at the
YOUNGSTOWN Council wants to make job full time
Cleveland is the only Ohio city with a full-time council. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Today is Sunday, June 8, the 159th day of 2003. There are 206 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Sunday, June 8, the 159th day of 2003. There are 206 days left in the year. On this date in
SCORES,SCHEDULE NBA Finals
June 4: San Antonio 101, New Jersey 89 June 6: New Jersey 87, San Antonio 85 Sunday: San Antonio 84,
Alcohol in fatal accident
Alcohol in fatal accident VIENNA -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol has determined that alcohol
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
INTERLEAGUE DIAMONDBACKS 13, INDIANS 3 CLEVELANDARIZONA abrhbiabrhbi Lawton lf5000Cintron
LISBON Controlled burn leads to lawsuit
LISBON -- A man is suing the Rogers Volunteer Fire Department and its chief, saying a controlled
Kathryn Bascom to be bride of Matthew Tallman
XBELMONT, N.C. -- Kathryn Bascom and Matthew Tallman, both of 2415 Belsite Drive, are announcing
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
AUSTINTOWN Road where trash is dumped to be closed
AUSTINTOWN -- Township officials will erect a locked gate on Bundy Road next week in an effort to
Parents announce Bailey-Wirtz wedding plans
XThe engagement of Kendra Eileen Bailey, 4671 Rhode Island Drive, Youngstown, and Mark Robert Wirtz,
"I heard ... a real loud bang and the whole apartment shook."
Opinion: "I heard ... a real loud bang and the whole apartment shook." Los Angeles resident Will Binder
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Michael and Francine Rekstis, 6401 Blossomwood Circle N.E., Canton, twin girls, June
TRIPLE CROWN NEAR MISSES
TRIPLE CROWN NEAR MISSES Horses that have won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, but failed to win
NCAA ROUNDUP Super regionals
Rice 10, Houston 2 HOUSTON -- Jeff Niemann scattered four hits over seven innings for his 16th
COLLEGE SPORTS ACC says it acted legally in bid to add 3 members
The ACC defended its position in the face of a lawsuit filed by five schools. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP)
FARRELL Rep backs mandatory VA funding
A local clinic to provide first-line health care might be one way to improve care for veterans, the
BOXING Gatti wins over Ward in slugfest on HBO
Arturo Gatti battered Micky Ward to win their three-bout series, 2-1. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) --
Amy Overman, Joseph Stephens to wed Aug. 9
XPOLAND -- The engagement of Amy Overman, 5712 Phillips Ave., Pittsburgh, and John David Stephens,
Thai student picks up the lab
A fungus under study can cause a disfiguring, fatal disease. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
Council wants to make job full time
Cleveland is the only Ohio city with a full-time council. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Miss Vennitti, Steven Hunter to be married
XBRUNSWICK -- Plans for the summer wedding of Clarise Vennitti and Steven Hunter, both of 3365
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 2nd--Monument Valley (I.Rosendo)8.004.003.80 Govenors Mist
English unveils plan to reform U.S. trade law
FARRELL, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. Phil English of Erie, R-3rd, said his Trade Law Reform Act of 2003 will be
U.S. WEIGHTLIFTING TOURNEY Jump Stretch wins team championship
Carl LaRosa and Tony DelSignore led the way for Team Jump Stretch. YOUNGSTOWN -- The nationals of
NASCAR WINSTON CUP POCONO 500 RESULTS
NASCAR WINSTON CUP POCONO 500 RESULTS Sunday At Pocono Raceway Long Pond, Pa. Lap length:
STANLEY CUP Devils, Mighty Ducks clash for championship
Each team has won three games on its home ice entering Game 7 tonight. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)
SOCCER Fluke goal lifts U.S. past New Zealand
Jovan Kirovski's attempted pass was deflected by a defender into the goal. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --
MILL CREEK METROPARKS Board awards contract for bike path connector
The asphalt path will be installed this summer. CANFIELD -- The Mill Creek MetroParks board
BELMONT STAKES Funny Cide's Triple Crown run falls short; popularity endures
Next up for the top three Belmont finishers is some rest. NEW YORK (AP) -- The cheering never
JCC June 23 sports event is renamed
Proceeds benefit activities and services at the center. VIENNA -- The Jewish Community Center, 505
Dump and Run campaign brings in more than 5 tons of reusable articles
Dump and Run campaign brings in more than 5 tons of reusable articles YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown
MERCER COUNTY Demolition derby drivers sought for fair
The 50 spots open for each night fill up quickly, a fair board member said. By LAURI GALENTINE
Track's top notes, quotes & amp; anecdotes
DAYTON -- Fried, fatigued and filled up from free turkey sandwiches, this lowly reporter hunches
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston3526.574--4-6W-218-917-174-2
Federal judge blocks SBC rate increases
CHICAGO (AP) -- In a blow to SBC Communications Inc., a federal judge blocked rate increases the
INTERLEAGUE Arizona offense too much for Tribe
Indians starter Ricardo Rodriguez left the game with a strained triceps. PHOENIX (AP) -- Robby
Buckeyes lose
Buckeyes lose Southwest Missouri State completed a two-game sweep of Ohio State in a NCAA baseball
Air Force reservists to return from duty
Air Force reservists to return from duty VIENNA -- Fourteen more Air Force reservists assigned to
MCDONALD'S LPGA CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES
MCDONALD'S LPGA CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES Sunday At Dupont Country Club Wilmington, Del. Purse:
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Cardinal Mooney High School student Sarah Kelly, daughter of Barbara and David
Democratic Party seems intent on embarrassing
Opinion: Democratic Party seems intent on embarrassing EDITOR: Will someone please point out to the
SHARPSVILLE Cattron Group founder sells his majority stake in company
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS SHARPSVILLE, Pa.-- The company that tracked Sputnik even when U.S. government
LPGA CHAMPIONSHIP Her lessons learned, Sorenstam wins major
She had two clutch pars on the closing hole to prevail. WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- The pressure was
Newman finds consistency, continues his ascent up Winston Cup standings
The second-year driver has jumped 11 spots over the last three weeks. ASSOCIATED PRESS LONG
YOUNGSTOWN Witness to tell of aid to Koliser
Howley faces one to five years in prison or could be placed on probation. By BOB JACKSON
Cops chase man, arrest him on drug charges
AUSTINTOWN -- Police said they arrested a South Raccoon Road man wanted on drug trafficking charges
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox He should tell the truth, then say goodbye
Dear Annie: I have been married to "Bridget" for four years, and we are expecting our first child
AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games
INTERLEAGUE Mariners 13, Mets 1 Mariners 7, Mets 0 NEW YORK -- Jamie Moyer became the majors'
Grange Fair board seeks units for parade
MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County Grange Fair board is looking for a lot of good men. And for a lot
REUNIONS
XCampbell Memorial High School Class of 1933 will hold its 70th anniversary July 5 at Carovillesi
Hill-Matasic troth is told, outdoor wedding planned
XPOLAND -- Plans for the upcoming wedding of their son, James Matasic, 7427 Larkspur Drive, Mentor,
YOUNGSTOWN Crews are swamped as grass gets higher
The city will hire about 16 workers just to cut grass at abandoned homes. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
Sometimes a grateful nation forgets its debt to veterans
Opinion: The Supreme Court deals in legal obligations, not necessarily moral obligations, and so last week it
YOUNGSTOWN 8-year-old shooting trial delayed again
The defense attorney says the charges should be dismissed. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Today is Tuesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2003. There are 204 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2003. There are 204 days left in the year. On this date
AREA SANDLOTS Livi Steel outslugs Propane in Class B
Matt Raiti tossed a one-hit shutout for Bud's in Class AA. STRUTHERS -- Livi Steel scored nine
Screening process aids decision on new chief
The screening by the chiefs association was tailor-made to Lordstown. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
FREDDIE MAC Shakeup casts shadow on the housing market
The company chief was fired for not cooperating with an accounting review. WASHINGTON (AP) -- News
SCORES & amp; SCHEDULE
May 27: New Jersey 3, Anaheim 0 May 29: New Jersey 3, Anaheim 0 May 31: Anaheim 3, New Jersey 2, OT
Tennis lessons are labor of love
The program targets pupils at Warren's three middle schools. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
NEW MIDDLETOWN Grant to cover projects at park
Council hired a ninth part-time police officer. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
COLLEGE BASEBALL SW Missouri State ends Ohio State's season
The Buckeyes thought they were slighted on a controversial call. COLUMBUS (AP) -- There is no
Overgrown problems
Overgrown problems Frustrations in Youngstown are growing as high as the subject: tall grass. B5
Today is Saturday, June 7, the 158th day of 2003. There are 207 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Saturday, June 7, the 158th day of 2003. There are 207 days left in the year. On this date
Fourteen from 910th will return to air station
VIENNA -- Fourteen more Air Force reservists assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing's Security Forces
WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS
WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League ANAHEIM ANGELS--Activated RHP Troy Percival from
LOCAL
LOCAL Pair of KOs COLUMBUS -- Etianne "E.T." Whitaker and Chris "Special K" Koval, both managed
Devils sink Ducks for '03 Stanley Cup
Devils sink Ducks for '03 Stanley Cup k NEW JERSEY DEVILS' head coach Pat Burns kisses the
YSU BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Thai student picks up the lab
A fungus under study can cause a disfiguring, fatal disease. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
Kelly captures women's pentathlon crown
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Mickey Kelly came from behind in the last event and won the women's
By JOHN PATRICK GATTA
By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT REG JOHNSTON CAN BE A hard man to track down.
TENNIS Ferrero breezes to most lopsided win in 25 years in French Open men's final
Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero won his first Grand Slam championship. PARIS (AP) -- Maybe Juan
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Keith A. Rohrman, 49, of 65 Grimm Heights, Struthers, and
PREP FOOTBALL All-Star game format will focus on rivalries
The MVCA split the teams geographically to create more interest. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
Where is Suu Kyi, and what is being done to find her?
Opinion: Washington Post: A week has passed since one of the world's most courageous women, Nobel peace
NBA FINALS Spurs outlast Nets in sloppy game for 2-1 series lead
Tony Parker and Tim Duncan led the way for San Antonio's 84-79 win. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) --
AFTER THE SPLASH Treat towels right to make them last
Go ahead, pick something summery and bright. Then wash it carefully. By CINDY HOEDEL KNIGHT
Police in Campbell find two shotguns
CAMPBELL -- Police recovered a semi-automatic shotgun loaded with one shell, and a sawed-off
NATION Natural-gas shortage fuels economic fears
Prices are double what they were a year ago and could go higher. WASHINGTON (AP) -- An acute
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Advice for Martha from someone who's been there
Obstruction of justice. Conspiracy. Lying to federal officials. Lying to the FBI. Making false
OHIO CITY COUNCILS
OHIO CITY COUNCILS A comparison A comparison of Youngstown council to the state's largest
BASEBALL Ailing Clemens expected back as starter for Yankees on Friday
THE RECORD (BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.) CHICAGO -- Roger Clemens' voice still was not well enough to
Stewart finally scores a win after 27 consecutive defeats
His win at Pocono Raceway ended the longest drought of his career. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- Tony
Leanne Huyghe, Raymond Lee Jr. to wed in Vienna
XGIRARD -- Plans for their summer wedding are being revealed by Leanne Huyghe of Girard and Raymond
LIBERTY Health-care professionals learn why mothers kill their children
About 3 percent of American homicides involve babies. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH
Witness to tell of aid to Koliser
Howley faces one to five years in prison or could be placed on probation. By BOB JACKSON
Coming to speedy conclusion
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Many teenagers drive as dangerously on real city streets as do
WORLDCOM Reports detail officials' tactics
The reports say WorldCom's chairman knew about financial gimmicks. McLEAN, Va. (AP) -- The record
IRL Unser Jr. stays on comeback trail with first win in nearly two years
Regrouping after a bout with alcohol, Al Unser Jr. finally gained victory lane. FORT WORTH, Texas