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You're never too old for Disney
I can just about guarantee that if you stop Tessa and Michael Allegretto on the street and ask,
COLON CANCER Study revises benefits of chemo
The update of a study says the benefits of chemo disappear after 10 years. SCRIPPS HOWARD
Donkey owners encourage fairs to take up new livestock category
The Donkey and Mule Days in Nashville annually draw about 60,000 participants. By NANCY TULLIS
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Scrutinize Kerry, and you'll find that he can be dangerous
Opinion: Scrutinize Kerry, and you'll find that he can be dangerous EDITOR: This political season
BIG TEN Other conferences interested in replay experiment
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Big Ten will be the focus of college football's attention this season as much
MOHAWK SCHOOLS Former teacher faces charges
The school district did not renew his contract in June. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Tribe climbs back to .500 by bludgeoning Blue Jays
TORONTO (AP) -- Travis Hafner brought the Cleveland Indians back to .500 with another multihomer
Man dies in Lake Erie after falling from boat
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) -- A man died after he was knocked from a fishing boat in Lake Erie by a wave
Mosque leaders arrested
An imam and a mosque founder are accused in a terror-related plot. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Two leaders
FIRSTENERGY CORP. Ruling would allow application for higher rates
Consumer advocate protests because of high utility costs in northern Ohio. COLUMBUS (AP) --
COLUMBIANA CO. Sales tax gets voted onto ballot
Commissioners can try again if the attempt fails. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
LORI HACKING CASE Murder suspect offers previously used alias
There is no criminal record for that name with Mark Hacking's birthday. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- A
Dayton manufacturer faces uncertain future
Huffy considers selling company as losses mount. DAYTON (AP) -- Nancy Thickel has fond memories of
Edie Falco completes breast cancer treatment
Edie Falco completes breast cancer treatment "Sopranos" star Edie Falco was diagnosed last year
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Medical problem could cause strange body odor
Dear Annie: Please help me. My wife and I are in our mid-40s and have been happily married for over
NFL TRAINING CAMPS Garcia to Winslow: It's time to report
Cleveland's new quarterback said the tight end should put the team first. BEREA (AP) -- Jeff
REVIEW Actors shine in 'Collateral'
Director Michael Mann utilizes the city as one of the film's characters. By PHILIP WUNTCH DALLAS
CITY COUNCIL Minority hiring issue brings arguments
There were about 10 minutes of arguing, raised voices and finger-wagging. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
EARLY COLLEGE Schools to split program funding
The effort is intended to help underachieving kids excel. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR EDUCATION
DOWNTOWN Courthouse is popular pigeon spot
The pigeon-proof netting has been on the back burner since 2001. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
ELLEN GOODMAN Two takes on Teresa's two-word tirade
Opinion: BOSTON -- We now return to our regular programming. The aliens have left. The natives are back. The
HURRICANE ALEX Officials ask tourists to evacuate island
North Carolina's Outer Banks islands were hit the hardest. OCRACOKE, N.C. (AP) -- Emergency
Browns ink CB to 5-year deal
Daylon McCutcheon is the lone draft pick remaining from the 1999 team. BEREA (AP) -- Undaunted by
DOWNTOWN Hanahan & amp; Strollo partner leaves firm
The remaining partners and Strollo's cousins pick a new company name. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Purchasing probe nets results but remains incomplete
Opinion: Purchasing probe nets results but remains incomplete Sparked by a series of Vindicator stories
Greetings from Twinsburg
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER HOWLAND -- Kathy Cumberworth and her twin
Roethlisberger makes training-camp debut
The rookie quarterback showed confidence and arm strength. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- No matter how many
MUSIC With the '80s behind him, Rick Springfield can still rock
Street teams comprised of fans help promote his new music. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR STAFF
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GOLF Sowards dominates by 9 strokes
Bob Sowards overwhelmed the field in the 81st Sky Bank Ohio Open. AURORA (AP) -- The only thing
Bush, Kerry tours nearly come face to face
The cat-and-mouse chase continued in Davenport, Iowa, on Wednesday. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
NATION Meat recall involves 10 states including Ohio, Pennsylvania
The meat was distributed to Sam's Club stores. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- An Oklahoma-based company is
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 20.25 20.27 Avalon Holdings,3.113.24 Clear
AROUND THE HORN | Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 8, Athletics 6, 11 innings NEW YORK -- Gary Sheffield tied the game with
Iverson beats buzzer as U.S. tops Germany
Germany's Dirk Nowitzki isn't sure the U.S. team will win the gold. COLOGNE, Germany (AP) -- Allen
TRUMBULL COUNTY Young cousins form a political base
An encounter with John Edwards has two youths engaging in political rhetoric. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Police stations are attacked
Insurgents keep targeting police to destabilize the interim government. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
CAL THOMAS Guess what's in Kerry's peace plan
Opinion: Presidential candidates in time of war claim to have a peace plan. Fifty years ago, Dwight
THE GRAEDONS | People's Pharmacy Magnesium might help with sleep, but be aware of possible side effects
Q. I suffered from insomnia for three miserable years during menopause. My doctor prescribed Sonata
Amish woman dies
Amish woman dies STONEBORO, Pa. -- An Amish woman hurt when the buggy in which she was riding was
WEST BANK Residents support settlement project
The United States opposes settlement construction, the State Department said. MAALEH ADUMIM, West
DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene What's the ticket? Lower prices
The bad news: Concert ticket prices have increased nearly 100 percent in the past decade. The good
Ohio
Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-0-8 (white ball) Pick 4, 4-3-8-8 Buckeye 5, 10-11-13-19-24 Super
Trustees vote to rezone Liberty parcel
Thirty acres will remain residential, while 60 acres are zoned commercial. By LEONARD CRIST
AROUND THE NFL | Training camp roundup
Raiders: Tim Brown spent his entire career setting team records with the Oakland Raiders. The next
EDUCATION TRENDS Home schooling is growing, and questions remain
Safety and morality issues fuel the growth of home schooling. WASHINGTON (AP) -- For more and more
Critics blast the Bush administration's decision to raise the terror alert.
Critics blast the Bush administration's decision to raise the terror alert. KNIGHT RIDDER
Final totals for Girard school levy will be available later in month
Twenty-nine more votes need to be counted in the Girard school issue. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS
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MERCY COLLEGE Twenty-six nurses will graduate
Twenty-six will receive associate of science degrees in nursing. YOUNGSTOWN -- The first class
Today is Thursday, Aug. 5, the 218th day of 2004. There are 148 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Aug. 5, the 218th day of 2004. There are 148 days left in the year. On this date
Will U.S. capture spies?
Al-Qaida agents were watching and photographing our buildings. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Whether agents
INTERNET FILE-SHARING State officials to warn networks
It's the first time state attorneys general have joined against P2P networks. WASHINGTON POST
FLORIDA Jury acquits Tigger in molestation case
The Disney World worker was accused of fondling a girl while in costume. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A
HELOISE Dad's gifts get teenage driver ready
Dear Heloise: The day has arrived that I dreaded -- my teenage son just got his driver's license.
Woman sues Forum Health
Woman sues Forum Health YOUNGSTOWN -- A Florida woman is suing Forum Health, saying she was
GM DEALERSHIPS Youngstown Buick to buy and upgrade Spartan Chevrolet
The Boardman dealer expects to add 25 jobs by acquiring the dealership. By DON SHILLING
HOBBY Incredible, collectible egg cups are popular
Though somewhat displaced by cereal, the utensils remain a favorite of collectors. SCRIPPS HOWARD
ValleyCats' Martinez shuts out Scrappers
Ronnie Martinez gave up only three hits to the Scrappers in a 6-0 win. By KURT SNYDER VINDICATOR
Sales tax gets voted onto ballot
Commissioners can try again if the attempt fails. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
THE WAY STATION Agency urged to seek grants
The Way Station already has some contracts with Columbiana County. By JULIE A. WAGNER VINDICATOR
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony Notes Supporters help orchestra remain vital part of Valley
Public and private support for the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra enables the orchestra to reach new
PENNSYLVANIA Officials stay out of lawsuit
Property owners filed a lawsuit regarding eminent domain claims. NESHANNOCK, Pa. -- Township
ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER Speaker uses distinct characters of the Beatles to teach success
John Lennon said anyone can reach great heights, says John MacCarfrae. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Damon and Amy Knauf, 6333 Middletown Road, Canfield, boy, Aug. 4. Michael
WEST COAST Cora's homer lifts Dodgers past Bucs
Alex Cora's seventh-inning blast made the Dodgers and Jose Lima winners. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Alex
PENNSYLVANIA Mercury levels are too high in state's fish
Shenango River Reservoir in Mercer County was among the lakes sampled. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Fish in
FIGHTING THE ENEMY \ Updates in the war
The latest developments: A key congressional Republican signaled his opposition Wednesday to one
REGION
REGION Remodeled restaurant HUBBARD -- Grand-opening events will begin at 7:30 a.m. Friday for
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD July 28 Vandalism: Someone
Warren's 2nd Ward was the only one to reject tax
In March, the majority of voters in four wards said no to the renewal. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Reeling in the fishermen
Opinion: Reeling in the fishermen Los Angeles Time: Nearly 30 years ago, Congress created a framework
DOWNTOWN 4 more contracts OK'd for arena
The city will open bids for more arena project contracts next week. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
PUSH AMERICA Fraternity bikes for awareness
The group will make a local stop Friday to teach about disabilities. NILES -- A group of cyclists
"If an individual demonstrates the ability to produce and contribute to society, he or she would be
Opinion: "If an individual demonstrates the ability to produce and contribute to society, he or she would be
Swing-state concerts aim to unseat Bush
NEW YORK (AP) -- In an unprecedented series of concerts in nine swing states, more than 20 musical
By JAY AMBROSE
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE President Bush endorses the idea of a national
Computer expert testifies in Peterson murder trial
Computer expert testifies in Peterson murder trial REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Prosecutors put a
MERCER COUNTY Passer-by is shot during gunfight
The victim happened to be walking near where the shooting occurred. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
STANDINGS \ New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3310.767-- Batavia (Phillies)2124.46713
Unanimous vote allows 90-acre rezoning to begin
Unanimous vote allows 90-acre rezoning to begin LIBERTY -- Township trustees voted unanimously
EUGENE O'GRADY, 84 Ex-leader of Ohio Democratic Party, was adviser to presidents, governors
The native of Cleveland is survived by 12 children. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Former state Democratic
Comedy features Ursuline graduate
Comedy features Ursuline graduate Actress Jenna Pace, a graduate of Ursuline High School in
Garcia to Winslow: It's time to report
Cleveland's new quarterback said the tight end should put the team first. BEREA (AP) -- Jeff
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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ARIZONA-MEXICO Smugglers attack Border Patrol agents with rocks
More enforcement along illegal entry points is causing violent reactions. PHOENIX (AP) -- As the
Hastert accused of deceptive remark on weapons ban
The Senate has yet to vote on an extension of the assault-weapons ban. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
DOWNTOWN
DOWNTOWN Other news, notes The property committee of downtown's redevelopment agency, Youngstown
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
ABUSE INQUIRY Group wants probe into torture memos
The group wants the administration to release all memos on the subject. COMBINED DISPATCHES
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel S. Eichorn, 27, of 632 E. Calla Road, Poland, and Amber
ERIE TERMINAL Mayor finds local interest
Members debated the performance bonds required to buy CIC buildings. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
E-GOVERNMENT Project gets delayed after data is gathered
More than 300 documents need to be posted on the Internet. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
TENNIS MASTERS CINCINNATI Roddick's nifty shot sets stage for win
Andy Roddick defeated Nicolas Kiefer for the third time in three weeks. MASON, Ohio (AP) -- Andy
WASHINGTON STATE Judge: Same-sex unions are legal
Until the state Supreme Court rules, same-sex couples can't get marriage licenses. LOS ANGELES