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Hopes dim for Monus to keep assets
He owes $10 million in back taxes and penalties on embezzled money. & lt;a
NASCAR WINSTON CUP-DODGE/SAVE MART 350 RESULTS
NASCAR WINSTON CUP-DODGE/SAVE MART 350 RESULTS Sunday At Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. Lap
Ruling ends ban on gay sex
The test case involved two homosexual men from Texas. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court struck
Cavs mull over No. 31
Everyone knows who they're going to pick with the No. 1 choice. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The No. 1 pick
AGENDA
AGENDA TUESDAY Finance & amp; Facilities Committee of the Youngstown State University Board
Liberty 69, Sting 57
Liberty 69, Sting 57 NEW YORK -- Becky Hammon scored 21 points for New York, while Crystal
YOUNGSTOWN Companies contribute to educational program
THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Six area companies contributed a combined total of $30,000 to the
FASHIONS Summer films reel with sequel of styles
Fashion influence of the newest films remains to be seen. WASHINGTON POST The summer movie
Supreme Court close to right in affirmative action rulings
Opinion: In the best of all worlds, there would be no need for affirmative action programs. We don't live
UPDATED STYLES Fashions by design
Fashion students at California Design College chose what they thought were the most influential TV
This veteran doesn't agree with Ryan on flag-burning
Opinion: This veteran doesn't agree with Ryan on flag-burning EDITOR: I have read the letters to the
BOXING Pavlik is back training for July 1 bout at Cafaro
He will do more sparring this week to prepare for opponent Rico Cason. YOUNGSTOWN -- Middleweight
Blaney has bad break on road course
The Hartford native was running in the top 10 until an accident did him in. SONOMA, Calif. -- For
LOCAL
LOCAL DeBartolo auction raises over $39,500 BOARDMAN -- Over $39,500 was raised for the Edward
POLAND Family to repay kindness
The goal is to raise $5,000 so the dream of another ill child will come true. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Cafaro Field Injury update: Scrappers shortstop Brett Parker is day-to-
CANFIELD TWP. Trustee votes no to bids for repaving
The trustee said she wanted to see time sheets for the road department. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
Open hearings best for all
Opinion: The Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C.: Congress is right to plan hearings on the rising controversy
FARRELL Council approves sale of land near hospital for medical offices
Commercial and residential development projects occupied city council's time. THE VINDICATOR,
Tribe salvages third game against Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Experience is usually a valuable asset in pro sports. The Cleveland Indians
NASCAR Gordon gets questionable win
He ignored an unwritten rule and passed Kevin Harvick under caution. SONOMA, Calif. (AP) -- Robby
Security is lax in chemical industry
Many businesses are slow to increase security despite the Sept 11 attacks. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
MEDICINE CABINET Stocking up for emergencies
The last thing you want to do when ill or injured is run to the drugstore. By BETH FRANCIS
MAHONING VALLEY Police say rape suspect took own life
The man initially agreed to surrender to police. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 32-year-old Leetonia man
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher G. Goegan, 31, of 8611 Byrd Ave., Alliance, and
13-year-old Wie wins crown on Tiger-like performance
She beat former NCAA champion Virada Nirapathpongporn, 1-up. PALM COAST, Fla. (AP) -- Michelle Wie
ANNIE'S MAILBOX 'Sam' was after more than a real estate deal
Dear Annie: I am a Realtor and was thrilled when I landed the contract for a large commercial
Counterfeiting charges
Counterfeiting charges BOARDMAN -- A 55-year-old township woman has been charged with felony
DESIGNS Miniskirts hiked to the top of fashion
As temperatures rise, skirts will go higher for an updated summer look. SCRIPPS HOWARD The
Preventing unsafe vaccines requires working together
Opinion: Preventing unsafe vaccines requires working together EDITOR: I am a registered nurse of 15 years
LORDSTOWN It's official: GM names car Cobalt
The new car coming to the Lordstown plant will be shown later this year. By DON SHILLING
FOOTWEAR Jellies are jammin' yet again
The plastic shoes have found their footing in popularity yet again. LOS ANGELES TIMES Like
LAWRENCE COUNTY Teens put faith to work by helping to fix homes
Teens from six states are working on 46 homes. & lt;a href=mailto:cioffi@vindy.com &
OHIO Hagan: Video slots measure to have prescription link
A Senate committee is to vote on the issue today. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
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COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Young pitchers will battle with title at stake
Stanford can win its third title with a win over Rice tonight. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Freshman Mark
Hubbard man faces drug charges in Struthers
STRUTHERS -- Robert Lee Townsend, 19, of Hubbard, will be tried in municipal court here July 18 on
OHIO Businesses prepare for sales tax increase
Taxi drivers and dry cleaners will charge tax for the first time. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The newspaper
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A series of purse snatchings is the focus of Crime Stoppers of
Life is easier with time on your side
By TIM O'BRIEN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "There is a time for every purpose under Heaven" --
AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games
INTERLEAGUE Blue Jays 4, Expos 2 MONTREAL -- Roy Halladay won his 11th consecutive start and
POLAND Project will link two school buildings
Work will begin next year, the day after school ends. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
Tuition will drop $12 for full-time residents
For out-of-state students, tuition will go up more than had been expected. & lt;a
Royals beat Tribe in 10 innings
Kansas City may have lost first baseman Mike Sweeney to a sore back. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A hanger
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Jessica Carr and Rocky Nicoloff, 1651 Price Road, Youngstown, girl, June 23. John
Project will link two school buildings
Work will begin next year, the day after school ends. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Babe Ruth (13s) Line Drive 7, Hubbard 3 -- Dan Kubala pitched a complete game five-hitter for Line
No-down-payment program offers hope for new buyers
Programs allow working people to buy a house with no money down. NEW YORK (AP) -- Later this
WIMBLEDON No Sampras in long time
For the first time in 15 years, Pete Sampras isn't playing at Wimbledon. WIMBLEDON, England (AP)
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL The Poland Community Baseball Association -- is hosting its 17th annual Pee Wee
CAMPUS NOTES | In the spotlight
CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, Warrensburg, Mo. Criminal justice senior Emily E. Bezy of
Today is Tuesday, June 24, the 175th day of 2003. There are 190 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, June 24, the 175th day of 2003. There are 190 days left in the year. On this date
BOARDMAN Owner notes flat sales in closing piano store
The owner plans to focus efforts on his Hermitage and Pittsburgh stores. THE VINDICATOR,
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic July 14 to benefit research, programs
Squaw Creek Country Club will be the setting for the event that honors and remembers cancer
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator COMING TO LORDSTOWN: Chevrolet released this sketch of the Cobalt, which
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-3-3 Pick 4, 7-8-2-7 Buckeye 5, 6-11-15-23-
SALEM District raises tuition for nursing school
SALEM -- The city school board agreed to a $600 yearly tuition increase for students attending the
SALEM Frog-jump changes venues, prepares for better turnout
Proceeds will be used to help people with sight problems. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
YOUNGSTOWN Murder suspect arrested in Campbell
Tremaine Brown is accused of shooting his girlfriend in Campbell. YOUNGSTOWN -- Police have
KENNETH KAUFFMAN /One on One A former alcoholic carries on a mission inside a prison
Why did you become a pastor? The reason I got my credentials was so that I was qualified to go
NHL DRAFT Pens choose seven players
The Blue Jackets also tapped seven players on the final day. ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH -- The
YMCA officials offer peek at new facility
The site is geared to families. & lt;a href=mailto:jgoodwin@vindy.com & gt;By JOHN W.
Becdir rallies for 8-7 victory
The winners scored four times in the bottom of the seventh. STRUTHERS -- Becdir rallied for four
PGA BUICK CLASSIC SCORES
PGA BUICK CLASSIC SCORES Sunday At Westchester Country Club Harrison, N.Y. Purse: $5 million
Handy cafeteria system
Handy cafeteria system The Akron City Board of Education has voted to implement a cafeteria system
YOUNGSTOWN Islamic Center, YSU co-sponsor conference
Speakers from Georgia and Michigan will conduct workshops at YSU. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown
NY-Penn president Ben Hayes is pleased with Cafaro Field
The league has set attendance records the past two seasons. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
COLUMBIANA Bids to open for sewer work at The Links
Development won't begin until the infrastructure contracts are awarded. COLUMBIANA -- Columbiana
GRADUATES
Bachelor's degrees, unless otherwise noted; majors are listed if provided. TRINITY UNIVERSITY, San
Will the real Detore please stand up
Lawyers questioned witnesses who had very different views of the defendant. By PATRICIA MEADE
PLAYGROUND Tiny tots get new place to play in Youngstown
Volunteerism spawned the toddler play space. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
HOW THEY'LL PICK | NBA draft order
FIRST ROUND 1. Cleveland 2. Detroit (from Memphis) 3. Denver 4. Toronto 5. Miami 6. L.A.
Western Star Lodge 21 plans celebration
BOARDMAN -- Members of Western Star Lodge 21, Free and Accepted Masons, will honor St. John the
BOSTON Another biotech merger announced
BOSTON (AP) -- The largest in a series of biotech mergers will create the third-largest company in
WASHINGTON Safety standards increased for tires
The tire-inflation test may be the most significant portion of the new rules. STATES NEWS SERVICE
YOUNGSTOWN Three honored at YSU Alumni Awards Dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- Marie Pavlicko, Ben McGee and Diana Bauman were honored this spring at the Beeghly
DESIGNERS Students give TV favorites a fashion facelift
The original looks caught on in a way that couture clothes never will. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW
Chipping away at Detore's story
After closing arguments this morning, the jury is to begin deliberating. & lt;a
Botanical name: Lilium regale "Album."
Botanical name: Lilium regale "Album." Attributes: A very fragrant, disease-resistant and easy-to-
COLUMBIANA CORNER Lisbon to mark its 200th year
Plans are still being finalized for the Lisbon Bicentennial, much of which will be celebrated during
War of the Gordons
War of the Gordons Robby Gordon's pass during caution may have been legal, but it crossed a line
PHILOMENA CASE Judge denies release
The judge said Philomena shamed the criminal justice system. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
U.S.-CANADA Countries agree to cooperate in pilot projects to cut pollution
STATES NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Canada will increase their cooperation to reduce
YOUNGSTOWN Work to start on 2 schools' construction
The school board has awarded contracts on the Taft project. YOUNGSTOWN -- Dirt should start flying
Outdoor gospel concert
Outdoor gospel concert LIBERTY -- Colonial Manor, 196 Colonial Drive, is sponsoring an outdoor
"There are a lot of people out there who have lost a privileged life ... and have an interest in
Opinion: "There are a lot of people out there who have lost a privileged life ... and have an interest in
REUNIONS
XAustintown Fitch High School Class of 1943 will hold a 60-year reunion luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Sept.
INSIDE/A3
INSIDE/A3 UThe Supreme Court's decision allowing Congress to require anti-pornography filters on
WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League ANAHEIM ANGELS--Agreed to terms with SS
YOUNGSTOWN Hit man suspect appears in court
The defendant is giving up information that could lead to arrests in other old cases. By BOB
LORDSTOWN -- Chevrolet officially announced today that the new car to be built at the Lordstown
LORDSTOWN -- Chevrolet officially announced today that the new car to be built at the Lordstown
Hoping to improve privacy record, Microsoft hires a new strategist
SEATTLE (AP) -- Since Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates sent a memo 18 months ago urging the
2003 NHL DRAFT LIST
2003 NHL DRAFT LIST Sunday At Nashville, Tenn. Fourth Round 102. Carolina, Aaron Dawson, D,
Rusedski's temper aids Roddick
The Englishman lost the final five games after blowing up at a chair umpire. WIMBLEDON, England
SPOTLIGHT ON PUPILS
SPOTLIGHT ON PUPILS Experience with medicine BELOIT -- John K. McGuire Jr., a West Branch High
NOTEBOOK From PNC Park
Indians moves: The Indians purchased the contract of right-hander Jose Santiago from Triple-A
BRIBERY TRIAL Will the real Detore please stand up
Lawyers questioned witnesses who had very different views of the defendant. By PATRICIA MEADE
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)51.833-- Scrappers (Indians)42.6671 Batavia
CAMPBELL Starved animals are found in house
The smell prompted neighbors to call authorities. CAMPBELL -- Wearing rubber gloves, Dave Nelson,
BOXING Klitschko loses fight, but gains credentials and a lot of new fans
Vitali Klitschko was leading Lennox Lewis on all three ringside scorecards. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Playland Door adds light, fun to kid's room
Playland Door adds light, fun to kid's room You can add both light and a sense of whimsy to a
The $2,000 hot dog
Opinion: Washington Post: President Bush says that "the political season will come in its own time," but the
SUPREME COURT YSU, others assess ruling
The high court upheld one of two affirmative action admissions policies. By JoANNE VIVIANO
WIMBLEDON Defending champ loses
Lleyton Hewitt is the first defending men's singles titlist to lose in the Open era. WIMBLEDON,
102-year-old's life is not the same old story
Marie H. invited me to her 102nd birthday party this month. It was in her own home, where she lives
Harry Potter goes to court
Opinion: Now that "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is well on its way to selling out its first
Associated Press
Associated Press SUED SCHOOL: Jennifer Gratz, one of the plaintiffs to sue the University of
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Auburn takes early lead in Pinckney Division standings
The Doubledays dropped the Scrappers, 5-2, to win the teams' opening series. By BRIAN RICHESSON
Phone books will be accepted for recycling at a drop-off location at Wal-Mart on Elm Road, Warren,
Phone books will be accepted for recycling at a drop-off location at Wal-Mart on Elm Road, Warren,
LISBON Panel OKs services with condition
The Sadie P. VanFossan pool will probably open by week's end. By SUE DROTLEFF VINDICATOR
Judge denies early release
The former prosecutor shamed the criminal justice system, said the judge. By BOB JACKSON
Fisherman rescues teen from Mill Creek
YOUNGSTOWN -- An alert fisherman rescued a 13-year-old Youngstown boy from Mill Creek below the Lake
Pavlik goes 10 rounds sparring
He faced Dallas Vargas and Etianne Whitaker in preparation for his fight. YOUNGSTOWN --
HELOISE Give college student a tackle box
Dear Heloise: My daughter will be going off to college this fall, and I want to send her off with as
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING People's Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, food, 11:30 a.m.
STAYING FIT Match exercise to your age
As we age, the reasons we exercise change. Seniors emphasize stretching. By DEBRA MELANI SCRIPPS
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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