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Venus getting back to the basics
She has not won a grand slam title since 2001. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Venus Williams wants to
Roddick's focus will be on serve
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WIMBLEDON, England -- Brad Gibert, hired to rejuvenate Andy Roddick's
GRADUATES
GRADUATES Seveneen budding leaders were graduated Tuesday from Project Blueprint in a ceremony at
DETORE TRIAL Lawyers question defendant on discrepancies in his r & eacute;sum & eacute;
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER CLEVELAND -- Richard E. Detore, who didn't finish
Ambush kills American; two soldiers disappear
Americans were wounded after an Army truck struck an explosive device. COMBINED DISPATCHES
SUNDAY DRIVER Museum stands for slaves on run
ASHTABULA -- The sleepy blue waters of Lake Erie must have been the most beautiful sight in the
PBA SENIOR-NORTHWEST CLASSIC STANDINGS
PBA SENIOR-NORTHWEST CLASSIC STANDINGS Monday At Valley Lanes Beaverton, Ore. First Round
Former member is appointed to New Castle board
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- With three people seeking a vacant spot on the New Castle Area Schools board of
Fowl capture begins at Buhl Park
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- A half-dozen people showed up at Buhl farm shortly before 6 a.m. today to protest
Average pay increases are lower than predicted
CBS MARKETWATCH SAN FRANCISCO -- Workers hoping for a raise in the near future shouldn't have
U.S. forces search for 2; Army truck hits explosive
The Americans were driving to Baghdad to call their families when struck. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Talented teenager advances to third round
Siberia's Maria Sharapova has been called the next Anna Kournikova, only better. WIMBLEDON,
Judge sentences Dragelevich in tampering case
& lt;a href=mailto:sinkovich@vindy.com & gt;By PEGGY SINKOVICH & lt;/a & gt;
NATION Average raises lower than predicted
CBS MARKETWATCH SAN FRANCISCO -- Workers hoping for a raise in the near future shouldn't have
AUSTINTOWN Cuts will aid schools budget
The district is facing debt next fiscal year, the treasurer says. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
AUTO RACING
AUTO RACING DEERFIELD RACEWAY SATURDAY'S RESULTS Mel's Towing Modified Lites--1. Rod Jones, 2.
WNBA STANDINGS
WNBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit61.857-- Cleveland54.5562 Indiana54.5562
FOOD AND CLOTHING
FOOD AND CLOTHING Commandment Keepers Temple, 1331 Brighton St., Youngstown, 8 to 10 a.m.
YOUNGSTOWN Manslaughter conviction overturned on appeal
The man was convicted of a lesser crime. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
KOLISER CASE 2 plead guilty in aiding suspect
The men have promised to testify against Martin Koliser Jr. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Charges in death
Charges in death HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police have charged a Pleasant Drive man with vehicular
Big East trying to keep Miami
Miami president Donna Shalala said the school will decide by Monday. CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) --
NBA Bulls plan for future without Jay Williams
The guard suffered a serious injury in a motorcycle crash. DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- With Jay
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Rice routs Stanford for 1st NCAA title
Rice beat Stanford 14-2 in the championship game. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Wayne Graham told his
Cavaliers hope 'King James' brings crown to Cleveland
As expected, the Cavs selected LeBron James with their first pick. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron
Tuning out dissent
Opinion: Washington Post: Early Sunday morning, President Vladimir Putin's Press Ministry shut down Russia's
TIPS | Food safety
TIPS | Food safety Marinate food in the refrigerator, not on the counter. If you plan to reuse
2 Boardman drug arrests
2 Boardman drug arrests BOARDMAN -- Township police arrested two men on drug-related charges in
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL Springfield All-Star Classic -- is set July 12-27 for girls ages 9-12 and boys
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Final Scorpion(Wengerd)9.806.004.60 Call For Dj(D
"In order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is
Opinion: "In order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is
POLAND Walgreens faces residents' opposition to store
Walgreens has no comment about the situation. & lt;a href=mailto:jgoodwin@vindy.com &
NILES Officials narrow list for road work
Money and road conditions will dictate which streets get paved this summer. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
ODOT likely won't use plan
A group member says ODOT isn't working to meet local goals. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Family of five is left homeless after fire
Family of five is left homeless after fire NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A weekend fire left a family of five
LORDSTOWN Pontiac to build car with Cobalt
The new Pontiac to be made at Lordstown will be sold in Canada. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-5-9 Pick 4, 3-3-6-7 Buckeye 5, 4-5-10-
Auto-industry demand declines, new report says
DETROIT (AP) -- Demand for new cars and trucks remains weak in the United States, and the outlook
GIRARD Union leader, mayor debate proposed levy
The general fund will be overspent by about $420,000. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
hCornering the market
hCornering the market Freschetta Brick Oven pizza distinguishes itself with its square shape, but
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY U.S. joins lawsuits against Merck unit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Federal prosecutors said Monday that a company that was supposed to help health
Scripps Howard
Scripps Howard NO NEEDLES: Zari Bakhtiari uses thread to remove hair and exfoliate Kim Kittleson's
910th members will come home
VIENNA -- Nearly 200 members of the Air Force Reserve's 910th Airlift Wing are scheduled to return
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
SOFTBALL Tri-T Pony Mill Creek Sandwich Factory 9, Boardman Spartan Chevy 8 -- Erica Kotel hit
Hubbard board OKs pacts for school officials
HUBBARD -- The school board approved four-year contracts for Superintendent James Herrholtz at
711 expressway closed
711 expressway closed YOUNGSTOWN -- State Route 711 (the Division Street Expressway) between
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Shannin Brady and Jeffrey Molody, 4255 Burkey Road, Austintown, girl, June
IN TUNE With Kenny Ferenchak
Age: 18. Hometown: Austintown. Education: Recently graduated from Austintown Fitch High School;
YOUNGSTOWN Robert Bucci waives return
Vandals damaged new park equipment in less than a week. LEETONIA -- Village officials want
NOTEBOOK
NOTEBOOK Courtside Rusedski shocked: Greg Rusedski was stunned Lleyton Hewitt was eliminated on
WARREN Court date set for next bribery case
It is not known if the defendant will offer a plea next week, a defense attorney says. By PEGGY
Traditional fare sparkles for holiday
By VALERIE BANNER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT The Fourth of July. Does it make you want a hot dog
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.052.12 Bank One,.84,37.5437.55 Clear Channel, 42.21
NASCAR Harvick criticizes move by Robby Gordon Sunday
Gordon broke a gentleman's agreement by passing under caution flag. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Kevin
For cancer caregivers
For cancer caregivers YOUNGSTOWN-- The YWCA offers area cancer caregivers a free "Fit to Help
PGA TOUR
PGA TOUR STATISTICS Scoring Average 1, Tiger Woods, 68.47. 2, Mike Weir, 68.92. 3, Jim Furyk,
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE DEVIL RAYS 4, YANKEES 2 NEW YORKTAMPA BAY abrhbiabrhbi ASrano 2b4121Lugo
Bin Laden's existence is cause for concern
Opinion: Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of global terrorism and the architect of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack
Royals top Tribe -- again
Kansas City is 8-1 against Cleveland this season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Winning never gets old to Jose
Today is Wednesday, June 25, the 176th day of 2003. There are 189 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, June 25, the 176th day of 2003. There are 189 days left in the year. On this
3 are chastised for actions after crash
Several dozen pupils were on the buses when they crashed. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Day drawings: Pick 3, 3-1-8 Pick 4, 6-7-2-2 Night drawings: Pick 3,
NATIONAL LEAGUE Montreal's Vargas blanks Bucs, 3-0
He allowed just three hits in eight innings. MONTREAL (AP) -- The Montreal Expos scored three
Mayor suggests refinancing bonds to buy equipment
The city initially bought the bonds in 1988 and refinanced them in 1993. & lt;a
Bucs shut out
Bucs shut out Claudio Vargas pitched the Montreal Expos to a 3-0 victory over the Pirates. C5
Amistad replica ship will bring celebration to Lake Erie harbor
ASHTABULA -- The Hubbard House will be bustling Sept. 5 through 7 when a replica of the "Freedom
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
MONDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Agreed to terms with RHP Beau
NEW CASTLE Lark Enterprises honors workers at annual dinner
Lark provides jobs for mentally and physically disabled people. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Nick Funera was
Women buff up to dominate flicks
By JAMI BERNARD NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Cameron Diaz kicks butt. So does Carrie-Anne Moss. Halle
Jury to decide if Detore conspired in bribing of ex-Rep. Traficant
& lt;a href=mailto:meade@vindy.com & gt;By PATRICIA MEADE & lt;/a & gt; VINDICATOR
UNION TOWNSHIP Deadline set in conflict-of-interest issue
The two board members can't agree on a candidate. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
HERMITAGE Commissioners OK refinancing of bond issue
A change in zoning setback rules clears the way for Bob Evans to resubmit plans. By HAROLD GWIN
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Dave's' affair with computer led to hers with 'Bob'
Dear Annie: "Dave" and I have been married for 10 years, and we have two young children. Over time,
Driver has heart attack
Driver has heart attack STRUTHERS -- A Lowellville woman was pronounced dead on arrival at St.
BASKETBALL Youth will be served at 2003 NBA draft
Sofoklis Schortsanitis may turn a recent rule change into a big payday. NEW YORK (AP) -- On the
Rice wins title in rout over Stanford
Rice wins title in rout over Stanford Rice scored three runs in the first inning, then added a
102-year-old's life is not the same old story
The prosecutor's office says a trustee must reimburse the township or it will sue. By TIM YOVICH
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN City keeps developer options open should deal fall through
The scope of the arena project and who will pay for what are unresolved issues. By ROGER G. SMITH
GAIL WHITE For this couple, marriage was literally a journey
Since I have been writing this column, I have heard a lot of moving stories. I have been
AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Giants 3, Dodgers 2, 11 innings SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds stole the 500th
YOUNGSTOWN Trained volunteers are ready for service
Anyone interested in the Sept. 16 course may call (330) 782-5877. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
President's anti-profiling exception is carefully drawn
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: When it comes to racial and ethnic profiling by law enforcement officers,
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board executive committee,
FARRELL SCHOOLS Budget includes 5.5-mill tax rise
Directors felt that keeping the educational programs intact is worth the tax increase. By HAROLD
WORKER HEALTH Night shift takes a toll on women, study says
Women who work all night have a higher risk of cancer, research shows. TOLEDO BLADE Graveyard
OHIO LEGISLATURE Slot debate halts over drug plan
The parties couldn't agree on how to spend the state's share of the proceeds. By JEFF ORTEGA
Amish kids pick the patches and get berried in their work
The children work hard and help make the enterprise successful, the farm's owners said. By JAYME
Conroy has 'break-out' performance
The Scrappers outfielder took extra hitting practice Monday and it helped. By BILL SULLIVAN
Scrappers take long-ball route to 8-3 win
Jesus Colmenter and Eric Johnson each homered against Batavia. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
NASA contract returns company to its roots
The company is building parts for a telescope that will search for planets. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
WHEATLAND TUBE Company to prepare response to union's contract proposal
WHEATLAND, Pa. -- Wheatland Tube Co. said it will take a couple of weeks to review and prepare a
Alliance could jump leagues
With Austintown Fitch and Boardman about to begin their Federal League challenges, a lull has
BERRY PICKIN'
BERRY PICKIN' Getting there Where: Ridgeview Farm. Location: In Mesopotamia Township in
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR VOTING LIST Released Monday First Base 1. Carlos Delgado, Blue
Boyd competes in Senior Olympic event
The long-time player helped his team place fifth in this year's tournament. BY JOHN KOVACH
Officials seek grant for airport marketing
Commissioners would use the money to try landing a passenger service carrier. & lt;a
Fare for the Fourth
Fare for the Fourth kNOTHING beats food hot off the grill for summer, especially on the Fourth of
GENERAL ELECTRIC Union ratifies 4-year contract
The average GE worker will earn more than $22 an hour by the end of the pact. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Charges filed against man accused of dumping body in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Authorities don't know yet what killed Mark A. McNulty, but they filed charges of
Struthers man in jail, is accused of stabbing his live-in girlfriend
STRUTHERS -- Rodney L. Smallwood, 39, of Hawthorne Street, was in the Mahoning County Jail on
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indicts 1 in March death
Michael E. May was slain March 21. WARREN -- A 19-year-old man is indicted on charges of
HELOISE Oft-requested cake mix cookie recipe repeated
Dear Heloise: Years ago, your column published a cookie recipe made from cake mix. I moved recently
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)61.857-- Scrappers (Indians)52.7141 Batavia
Campbell man charged after gun is pulled
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 23-year-old Campbell man was charged with felonious assault after he pointed a gun
WARREN Landlord will face building charges
The property owner was to have the houses demolished by last week. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Schools chief stays optimistic over talks
The sides have been negotiating since spring. & lt;a href=mailto:leigh@vindy.com & gt;By
DUI task force checkpoint
DUI task force checkpoint The Trumbull County DUI Task Force will operate a checkpoint to deter
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