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1903 DIPLOMA Family history on a grad scale

A 1903 graduate's granddaughter will show the diploma to Rayen students this fall. By JoANNE


U.S. VEHICLES Will tires end up flunking new government safety rules?

The tougher standards follow the recall of millions of Firestone tires. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


JENNIFER KNEPP THOMAS GATTO

JENNIFER KNEPP THOMAS GATTO XBOARDMAN -- St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park


WARREN SCHOOLS Board OKs plan for new buildings

Pursuing a variance involves a long process, an OSFC official said. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


NILES Deal to let city work on bike path

The agreement is the next step toward construction. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Imports of liquid natural gas increase as inventories drop

Importing natural gas boosts supply but raises questions. COVE POINT, Md. (AP) -- For the first


SCRAPPERS From one field to another

After flirting with football, Eric Johnson is back with Mahoning Valley. By BRIAN RICHESSON


St. Joseph

St. Joseph Paul and Kelly Hart, 3257 Hewitt Gifford Road, Warren, boy, June 19. St. Elizabeth


MERCER COUNTY Housing authority explores HOPE VI trust fund

The money would help to promote self-sufficiency of residents. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


LISA DEAFENBAUGH MICHAEL CATAURO

LISA DEAFENBAUGH MICHAEL CATAURO XNEW SPRINGFIELD -- The Rev. Ron Wamer officiated at 1:30 p.m.


Go pigeons .... go!

A Vienna resident is helping the sport of pigeon racing. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF


Replica being built as tribute

The model stands 12-feet high and weighs 3 tons. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NE


LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers


Grand Lodge elects slate at convention

COLUMBUS -- The Grand Lodge of Ohio Order Sons of Italy in America held its 46th biennial convention


NASCAR Truck team success lags in Cup circles

Jim Smith's driver is 30th in the points race going into Sunday's Dodge/Save Mart 350. ASSOCIATED


EMPLOYMENT Working moms sacrifice wages

The mommy wage gap is real, but is it fair? MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE Meghan Cooper made


Young women's session

Young women's session YOUNGSTOWN -- The social outreach group Helping Other Women will hold a


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey J. W. Brunet, 24, of 7255 E. Snyder Road, Tucson,


CORPORATE WORLD Service on nonprofit boards reaps various rewards

Serving on a nonprofit board can boost a career. CHICAGO TRIBUNE Barbara L. Bowles has a


BUDGET PROPOSAL A few details

Some of the $2.9 billion in new taxes in the state's proposed two-year, $48.8 billion budget:


FOOD

FOOD Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Cornersburg, 10-11 a.m. Saturday. Food only,


AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, 7 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. McDonald Board of


JENNIE LAMBERT MATTHEW WEISS

JENNIE LAMBERT MATTHEW WEISS XYOUNGSTOWN -- Jennie Marie Lambert and Matthew Gerald Weiss, both of


RENATA JURCEVIC MARIO VODOPIC

RENATA JURCEVIC MARIO VODOPIC XST. PAUL -- Renata Jurcevic, 31522 Royalview Drive, Willowick,


HOWLAND ODOT says yes to road to store

The director of ODOT has ordered a study of the 46/82 intersection. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY


XEASTLAKE -- Dawn M. Krince and Mark S. Adams exchanged marriage vows during a 6 p.m. ceremony May

XEASTLAKE -- Dawn M. Krince and Mark S. Adams exchanged marriage vows during a 6 p.m. ceremony May


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)201.00-- Scrappers (Indians)201.00-- Batavia


Family and friends pay final respects to Niles native who was killed in Iraq

The Warren JFK graduate was described as an outstanding commander who was loved by his troops.


JAIME JOERNDT SEAN CONNOLLY

JAIME JOERNDT SEAN CONNOLLY XYOUNGSTOWN -- Monsignor Thomas Kelly heard the exchange of vows


ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Karrie Webb is back at the scene of one of her biggest victories.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Karrie Webb is back at the scene of one of her biggest victories. Webb


HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits

TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS. 2. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS. 3.


FASHION Q & amp;A

Q: I have a feeling that my fair complexion and the fierce summer sun will not make happy


Medical equipment maker forgets 'first, do no harm'

Opinion: Washington Post: All remedies to treat serious diseases are subject to some degree of failure. But


TRUMBULL COUNTY Spelling bee entries now being accepted

BAZETTA -- The Historical Village Association is accepting entries for the Trumbull County Fair's


ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

NASCAR WINSTON CUP Dodge/Save Mart 350 Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 6 p.m.);


KATHRYN WILSON MARK GEISLER

KATHRYN WILSON MARK GEISLER XBOARDMAN -- Kathryn Wilson, 1155 N. Duck Creek Road, North Jackson,


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 4, TIGERS 1 CLEVELANDDETROIT abrhbiabrhbi Lawton lf4110ASnchz cf4000


STACEY ANTONUCCI MARCUS WHITEAMIRE

STACEY ANTONUCCI MARCUS WHITEAMIRE XYOUNGSTOWN -- Stacey Antonucci and Marcus Whiteamire were


INSTALLATION Jane Evans servi ng as president of the Monday Musical Club

YOUNGSTOWN -- Jane J. Evans was installed as president of the Monday Musical Club during a meeting


AROUND THE HORN Wednesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 1, Devil Rays 0 NEW YORK -- Five days after winning his 300th game,


MODELING Living a dream, as a 12-year-old

Her friends may poke fun, but the model says she'll get the last laugh. By BOOTH MOORE LOS


REV. ROBINSON Keep focus on Christ, not on sexuality

What an awesome thing to be called to the office of bishop -- to hear God's voice, beckoning me to


THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES

THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES FRIDAY--12:55 P.M. 1st--$13,800, alc, 3YO up, 6f. Simulcast from RIVER


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XGuilford Lake Civic Association will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Guilford Lake


WIMBLEDON Agassi tosses image aside

After skipping the event in past years, Andre Agassi returns with a new attitude. WIMBLEDON,


SCHEDULE NASCAR Winston Cup

Feb. 16 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Michael Waltrip) Feb. 23 -- Subway 400, Rockingham,


MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. Mora Bal572044473.358 ISuzuki Sea6828952101.349 Bradley


PBS Series explores the faith of blacks

The program looks at blacks in history and how their faith sustained them. By FRAZIER MOORE


DON LIVI Class B League fixture is voice of experience

The manager-turned-sponsor has seen a metamorphosis in his 36 years. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR


A TIME LINE | Garage-sale preparation

A YEAR IN ADVANCE UStore sale items in a designated area or box. A WEEK IN ADVANCE UClean and


HOMING PIGEONS

HOMING PIGEONS Fast facts The homing pigeon's ability to navigate made the bird popular as a


CAROLINE WALLACE CHRISTOPHER EICHWEIN

CAROLINE WALLACE CHRISTOPHER EICHWEIN XCOLUMBUS -- Caroline Jean Wallace, daughter of Jeff and


BASEBALL Davis masters Detroit batters

Indians pitcher Jason Davis recorded his first complete game. DETROIT (AP) -- Jason Davis missed


TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury to hear case of fork stabbing

The victim said he was stabbed with the fork about seven times. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


Fogg-Downing nuptials are set for Sept. 20

XBOARDMAN -- Ronald and Linda Fogg, 7517 Jaguar Drive, are announcing plans for the forthcoming


Supplies of natural gas are so short in the United States that other countries are sending over

Supplies of natural gas are so short in the United States that other countries are sending over


Rebecca Bowman, Joseph Beeson are engaged

XBERLIN CENTER -- Jeff and Julie Bowman, 6231 Weaver Road, are announcing the engagement of their


Associated Press

Associated Press FUND-RAISER: The Stop Family Violence stamp will go on sale in November. The


No tomorrow: Subchapter 3

Opinion: Ohio residents unsettled by the editorial above can take some consolation in that they at least get


GAME TIME Friday

Who: Auburn Doubledays at Scrappers What: Home opener When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).


EXTRA BASES | Scrappers promotions schedule

JUNE Friday--Opening Night Fireworks sponsored by Antones/Home Run Derby Trip giveaway sponsored


WORKPLACE Keeping tabs on Internet roaming

Corporations are monitoring employees who surf for sports, shopping and porn. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL


LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

YOUNGSTOWN -- Lisa Lee Kohler of Kohler & amp; Associates in Austintown has earned the


STRUTHERS Man faces charge in the stabbing of live-in girlfriend

STRUTHERS -- Rodney Smallwood, 39, of Hawthorne Street, was to be arraigned today in Municipal Court


Miss Rosensteel and Kurt McBurney to wed Sept. 6 at Old North Church of Canfield

XBOARDMAN -- Donna Rosensteel, 8127 Stadler Ave., and Kurt McBurney, 4539 Grover Drive, are engaged.


Miss Drummond to be bride of Matthew Hamer

XMCDONALD -- Marty and Sue Hamer, 3726 Four Mile Run Road, announce the forthcoming marriage of


MERCER COUNTY Cash gifts aid tornado recovery

All of the payouts have gone directly to people who suffered loss in the storm. by HAROLD GWIN


TRUMBULL CO. Traffic stop, subpoenas questioned

Several other employees of the law firm were also served subpoenas. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


WELLNESS Spas try to keep guests healthy

Many spas offer health tests and consultations with doctors. By TANIA FUENTEZ ASSOCIATED PRESS


˚Why must it take a crisis to attract attention?

Opinion: ˚Why must it take a crisis to attract attention? It can be the gift of life. Without it, it can be


No discipline will occur for knife in jail

GIRARD -- No police officers will be disciplined as the result of a woman taking a knife into a city


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Neuter, spay plan awaits legal opinion

Reducing the number of stray and unwanted dogs is the proposal's aim. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


Patrice Butler and Bob Kish plan nuptials

XNILES -- Announcing their engagement are Patrice Butler and Bob Kish, both of Niles. Mr. and Mrs.


TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury's decisions

A grand jury indicted the following people Wednesday: Robert Finnerty, 33, Niles-Vienna Road,


Parents announce Culver-Ferreri engagement

XLIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- Donald and Linda Culver of Liberty Township are announcing the engagement of


INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Hubbie L. McMeans


TRUMBULL COUNTY Traffic stop, subpoenas questioned

Several other employees of the law firm also were served subpoenas. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Helen Kral and Mr. Saare to wed in Las Vegas

XNILES -- Helen M. Kral and Leroy E. Saare, both of 722 Mason St., are engaged. Parents of the


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.052.09 Bank One,.84,38.8338.84 Clear Channel, 43.07


NATURAL GAS Foreign imports on the rise

The energy secretary still hopes Congress will allow drilling in an Arctic refuge. By RAY HAFNER


DETORE TRIAL Jury hears USAG execs

J.J. Cafaro was expected on the witness stand today. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


"This is not a bilateral matter between the United States and North Korea. It affects every nation

Opinion: "This is not a bilateral matter between the United States and North Korea. It affects every nation


YSU \ State funding

A look at Youngstown State University's share of state instruction dollars (in millions). Figures do


Weekly Ohio fishing report

Weekly Ohio fishing report COLUMBUS -- The weekly fishing report provided by the Division of


OHIO House, Senate OK compromise budget

One tax provision was cut, but others would still affect school finances. By JEFF ORTEGA


ENTREPRENEURS Business owners: Know thyselves

Personality traits can both help and hurt small-business owners. ORLANDO SENTINEL For former


Joanou 50th event celebrated during cruise with family

XBROOKFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. John A. Joanou, 915 Crestwood Drive, celebrated their 50th wedding


NATION Poll shows teens rank parents as top role models

President Bush was role model to 3 percent. Parents and teachers top the list of role models


Catholic newspaper wins award for terror article

Catholic newspaper wins award for terror article YOUNGSTOWN -- The Catholic Exponent has received


Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.

Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out. Deuteronomy 28:6


Class B League fixture is voice of experience

The manager-turned-sponsor has seen a metamorphosis in his 36 years. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR


Zetts is North MVP, but South reigns

Zetts is North MVP, but South reigns Ernie Wheelwright caught three scoring passes to lead the


Baseball

Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League Chicago Cubs7-8CINCINNATI PITTSBURGHEven-


NILES Bicentennial bell to be forged with pupils' help

The tour's first stop in the Mahoning Valley is at Cafaro Field. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


IRAQ Top secret papers seized

Saddam's top aide tells interrogators that the dictator and his sons are alive. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)


Driving to distraction

By DENIS HORGAN HARTFORD COURANT They must have wondrous powers of concentration, these people


EAST PALESTINE Class plans 40th-year reunion weekend

Classmates' e-mail generated interest in the reunion. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, Poland, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. MONDAY St.


Man faces murder charge in death of Warren man

Man faces murder charge in death of Warren man WARREN -- Corey L. Bradley, 25, no street address


MAHONING VALLEY Officials and legislators reflect on redistricting

Most officials agree that two voices in Washington, D.C., are better than one. By BOB JACKSON


NEWARK CATHOLIC Winning coach ousted

NEWARK (AP) -- Newark Catholic High School did not renew the contract of baseball coach Scott


Division Expressway

Division Expressway YOUNGSTOWN -- All eastbound lanes of state Route 711, the Division Street


NBA James takes timeout to work out for Cavs

New coach Paul Silas will get a close look at LeBron James on Friday. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Now that


RARE BREED: Lloyd House holds one of his winning racing pigeons in the loft at his Vienna home.

RARE BREED: Lloyd House holds one of his winning racing pigeons in the loft at his Vienna home.


KELLY BITZER JASON ACIERNO

KELLY BITZER JASON ACIERNO XCANFIELD -- St. Michael Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. May 17 as


BEST SELLERS | Top rankings

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $24.95) 2. "The Lake House" by


SPOTLIGHT ON PUPILS

SPOTLIGHT ON PUPILS State award winner SEBRING -- Patty Springer, a sixth-grader at Beatrice L.


Carrie J. Hull, Patrick Thomas to exchange vows

XSHEFFIELD LAKE -- Announcing their engagement are Carrie Jean Hull and Patrick Anthony Thomas, both


Wedding in July set for Miss Nail and Mark Keefer

XThe engagement of Kelly Nail, 98 Carter Circle, Boardman, and Mark Keefer, 125 Longview Circle,


WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of June 22: TODAY Steel Valley Chapter 13, American Ex-Prisoners


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Dad pushes sons into too many sports activities

Dear Annie: My husband insists that our two sons, ages 6 and 4, play ice hockey year-round, and in


TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury issues no indictment against man in obscenity case

The couple will try to get their children out of foster care, an attorney said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


SUSPENSION ENDS Sosa booed in return, homers in Cincinnati

Kerry Wood retired the first 17 Reds batters as the Cubs won, 4-1. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Sammy Sosa


LARRY DOBY, 79 Hall of Famer helped to break the color barrier

Most of his 13-year career was spent with the Cleveland Indians. NEW YORK (AP) -- More than a


LATE FRIDAY Simon and the Bucs stop here -- finally

A 15th-inning home run gave the Pirates a 5-4 win over the Indians. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pirates


TRACY ALBANESE BRADLEY DERTEEN

TRACY ALBANESE BRADLEY DERTEEN XSLIDELL, La. -- Tracy Lynn Albanese, a daughter of Joseph and


The county is looking for more foster families.

The county is looking for more foster families. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


Jones-Argiro wedding set for Sept. 6

XAnnouncement of the forthcoming wedding of Abbey Kristina Jones and Patrick Michael Argiro, both of


YOUNGSTOWN YSU, FirstEnergy establish program

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University is joining with FirstEnergy Corp. to offer a new program


XBOARDMAN -- The marriage of Denise Kosec and Guy C. Coviello, both of 105 Lakeview Road, Niles, was

XBOARDMAN -- The marriage of Denise Kosec and Guy C. Coviello, both of 105 Lakeview Road, Niles, was


Landslide results in Route 7 traffic restriction

Landslide results in Route 7 traffic restriction EAST LIVERPOOL -- A section of state Route 7 on


CHARITY DRIVE Pocketfuls of pennies

A California teen is attempting to raise $15,000 for victims of terrorism. By KIMRA McPHERSON


Shopping mood hits well-heeled

High-end consumers are buying; low-income shoppers are holding back. NEW YORK (AP) -- At Bergdorf


Bourdais already is fifth on CART points list

ASSOCIATED PRESS It didn't take Sebastien Bourdais very long to get up to speed. The


Vanessa M. Jones, Anthony J. Frengel are engaged, to wed in mid-August

XLIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- Rheuben C. and Merrel D. Jones, 496 E. Montrose Ave., are announcing the


The weird way we met

The weird way we met SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE HOOKUP ON AISLE THREE "I was at Target with a friend


LAWRENCE CO. 911 project held up by confusion in two cities

All other communities have complied, the project manager said. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


LEETONIA Village plans to complete project for waterline extension in 2 years

Water system upagrading aims to improve water and accommodate growth. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR


Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times TITHING COUPLE: Jim Darrell and his wife, Jean, right, feed the homeless at


One-stop Vegas source

One-stop Vegas source For visitors who don't want to gamble on finding hotel, flight or restaurant


AUTOBIOGRAPHY Court TV anchor writes chatty success story

By MICHAEL PAKENHAM BALTIMORE SUN "Fairy Tales Can Come True: How a Driven Woman Changed Her


CAREER PATHS

BANKING BOARDMAN -- First Place Bank has hired Robert M. Bayne as a registered representative


MICHAEL J. LACIVITA Drooling over a few classic cars

Opinion: Exotic, classic or world class automobiles, are a thing of beauty and a joy forever, in my view.


BECKY SHER | Hype Jelly Belly churns out chocolate

If you're a chocolate fan, get a load of this: Jelly Belly, the company that brought you jelly beans


FORMULA ONE Ecclestone has ideas to promote popularity of racing series in U.S.

Only two Formula One races are held in North America every year. ASSOCIATED PRESS Bernie


HELOISE Cooking pots helped celebrate end of WWII

Dear Heloise: I read your column in the Washington Post. My mother passed down to me a set of pots


Kachureks mark 50th anniversary at Mass, dinner

XAUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Kachurek of 81 N. Turner Road were honored May 30 at an


AUSTINTOWN Mom who tried to remove baby's finger pleads guilty

The child was born with an extra finger protruding from his right pinkie. By BOB JACKSON


WALL STREET Mutual fund investors: Gear up, with caution

Investors chasing the market's recent gains are probably too late. NEW YORK (AP) -- With Wall


OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL | Annual report

ARRESTS Columbiana: 10,291 Mahoning: 20,662 Trumbull: 16,753 WARNINGS Columbiana: 4,637


REGION

REGION Italian restaurant to open at Avalon Inn next week HOWLAND -- The Avalon Inn & amp;


Giving raises as if there is no tomorrow: Chapter 2

Opinion: Back in February, we ran an editorial headlined, "Public employees get raises as if there is no


LOCAL

LOCAL Kevin Mack at Eastwood Mall NILES -- The Ohio Browns Boosters will play host to Kevin


LOTTERY RESULTS

SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 9-9-2 Pick 4, 8-9-7-0 Buckeye 5, 4-10-16-23-33


SENIOR OLYMPICS Ells: From tank driver to volleyball player

Donald Ells' volleyball team placed third at the Senior Olympics. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


Miss Zarlenga to be bride of Jason Siegler

XYOUNGSTOWN -- James V. and Joyce Zarlenga, 820 Westport Drive, announce the engagement of their


Jannetti jubilee celebrated during dinner and dance

XNEW MIDDLETOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Guido Jannetti, 303 Warner Drive, were honored for the observance of


Summer arts festival looks for volunteers

Summer arts festival looks for volunteers YOUNGSTOWN -- The Summer Festival of the Arts, co-


BATAVIA, N.Y. Scrappers seek series sweep of Muckdogs

Home runs fueled Mahoning Valley's rally Wednesday. BATAVIA, N.Y. -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers


Dazzling on the diamond

Dazzling on the diamond Five area high school athletes were named to the All-Ohio baseball and


Browns ink sack leader

Browns ink sack leader Defensive end Mark Word, who led the Cleveland Browns in sacks last season,


Low loan rates lead to high interest in fixing up

Dropping interest rates are boosting business for home improvement contractors. By CYNTHIA


PIAA NOTEBOOK Football officials threaten boycott of games over pay

They are paid $64 a game but want increases to $69 and then to $75. ASSOCIATED PRESS Some


DOCTORS

DOCTORS Rebecca Jean Williamson of Salem was awarded a doctor of optometry degree from Southern


MOTORSPORTS Mid-season championships are set for Sharon Speedway

The races are important for drivers contending for titles in four divisions. HARTFORD -- The on-


Soccer fans in France boo American team

Soccer fans in France boo American team For the second straight game, fans at the Confederations


Gilmores honored at dinner party held in celebration of golden event

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Herb Gilmore, 391 Melbourne Ave., were guests of honor during a dinner


Ohio senators urge others to back airport

The senators say the funding loss would hurt the airport's operations. By DAVID SKOLNICK


U.S. HOUSE Small-business health plan OK'd

Small businesses look for the same health-care advantage as large ones. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A plan


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball

BASEBALL Babe Ruth (14-15s) Line Drive -- competed in the Zanesville Babe Ruth Tournament,


NILES Niles resident in hospital after robbery, assault

NILES -- A Beaver Avenue man remains hospitalized after being assaulted during a robbery. Joseph


POLAND Council vote favors store

Council and residents have been divided over the store's plans to come here. By JOHN W. GOODWIN


MCDONALD'S Policy aims to curb animal antibiotics

Using antibiotics in animal feed weakens human medicine, the company says. CHICAGO (AP) --


Parents announce Mitchell-Petkosh engagement

XCANFIELD -- Loren and Margaret Mitchell, 360 Montridge Drive, are announcing the engagement of


ALL-OHIO TEAMS

BASEBALL COLUMBUS --Here are the 2003 All-Ohio High School Baseball Teams as voted by the Ohio


THE WORKPLACE Interruptions cut valuable time from job duties

Americans work long hours, but some say much time is wasted. RALEIGH NEWS & amp; OBSERVER


Pancake, Naumoff, Olive make softball All-Ohio

COLUMBUS -- Three Youngstown-area high school softball standouts were named to the 2003 All-Ohio


Committee brings back guarantee

The university will be allowed to raise tuition again. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION


WHITINGHAM, VT. Farm maintains much of 1802 spirit

The Landmark Trust buys old houses to keep them as intact as possible. WHITINGHAM, Vt. (AP) -- To


YOUNGSTOWN Grand jury indicts woman in shooting death of aunt

The victim was shot once in the abdomen with a .22-caliber handgun. YOUNGSTOWN -- An East Myrtle


Relax, kick your shoes off

Relax, kick your shoes off Next time you're heading toward the airport security checkpoint, you