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Charged in shooting
Charged in shooting YOUNGSTOWN -- Keith Black, 16, of Holly Drive, Liberty, was found hiding at a
Howdy, y'all. Now, git
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Thank goodness Joe Brown was on duty Monday when seven suspicious Iraqis
EDUCATION Freedom School exposes pupils to realities of Civil Rights battles
The Freedom School has sparked community activism among its participants. By HAROLD GWIN
HOMELAND SECURITY Some air marshals complain that dress code makes them stand out
Federal officials insist the marshals need to dress 'professionally.' CLEVELAND (AP) -- Some
OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK | From Athens
In the mix: Jana Pittman, the 400-meter hurdles world champion and Australia's best hope for Olympic
Vets with post-traumatic stress are offered counseling at centers
The sooner the veterans get help, the easier it will be to overcome their problems. By WILLIAM K.
GREAT BRITAIN
Opinion: GREAT BRITAIN The Guardian of London, Aug. 2: It was easy to find officials at the Democratic
Expressing my thanks (regret)
Dear Boss, Greetings from the Hall of Fame City! Just wanted to take a minute to thank you for
Improvement plan in the works
The alliance hopes the state approves the proposal soon. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
WORTH A LOOK
FUND-RAISERS XThe sixth annual American Diabetes Association Golf Benefit will be sponsored by
CLEVELAND With aid of rare surgery, teen recovers from stroke
The boy also maintained a 4.0 grade-point average. STRONGSVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- With the help of an
OHIO The state's 1st milk bank will open in Columbus
Mother's milk helps save babies lives. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A 3-pound baby boy born prematurely at
Four more go through the door
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CANTON -- Although Jim Brown and Walter Payton get more
WEEKEND DRAWINGS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-6-3 (white ball) Pick 4, 8-6-4-0 Buckeye 5, 7-13-15-31-34
UPN Toy seen on 'Amish in the City' becomes big seller
The toy is commonly known as a gee-haw whimmy diddle. LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Most guys just flex
Ben Davis' long at-bat deflates Tribe in ninth
Rafael Betancourt couldn't stop the White Sox. CHICAGO (AP) -- Ben Davis was just trying to keep
PARTIES Frat buddies tap into experience, invent Keg Wrap
They think their way to keep a keg of beer cold is a hot idea. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A trio of college
CUYAHOGA COUNTY Were kids put in foster care who didn't need to be?
Child deaths in the mid-1990s led to an increase in foster-care placements. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A
BILLBOARD HITS
HOT 100: TOP 13 1. "Slow Motion," Juvenile (feat. Souja Slim). Cash Money. 2. "Lean Back,"
PIRATES Ex-Padre Perez pitches win in San Diego
Home runs by Randall Simon and Humberto Cota were instrumental. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Oliver Perez
Producer identifies his show's faults
NEWSDAY Ask "Law & amp; Order" czar Dick Wolf to name his favorite episode, and he'll tell
SEEING DOUBLE
SEEING DOUBLE Associated Press Looking alike is the fashion at Twins Days Above, twins
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER The return of Mexico's political dinosaurs
Opinion: If you thought that Mexican President Vicente Fox's 2000 election victory marked the end of the
WALL STREET Corporate trades, short sales appear to aid in stock picks
Research provides some growth indicators to watch for when picking stocks. NEW YORK (AP/Dow Jones)
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 11, Tigers 9 DETROIT -- Tim Wakefield gave up six homers, matching a
FOP RALLY Police union protests Pittsburgh's cutbacks
The FOP wants a state court to throw out the financial recovery plan. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Officers
CONSUMER CREDIT It pays to shop for a loan before picking out a car
Consumers should obtain their credit report directly from a bureau. CHICAGO TRIBUNE A car
Local color brims in Orangeville The coffee and stories flow at Wilson's General Store
Relics from a local history museum are also in the store. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Fox pits 'Family Guy' against the Olympics
ZAP2IT.COM One of the chief complaints "Family Guy" fans had against Fox during its three seasons
Donald Duck getting star on Walk of Fame
Donald Duck getting star on Walk of Fame HOLLYWOOD -- Donald Duck is finally getting some respect.
Family chain wants apple pie status
Applebee's replaced much of its menu and upgraded its advertising. OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) --
JUSTICE DEPT. Memos expose discord in terror trial
Prosecutors in Detroit say Washington bureaucrats weakened the case. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Behind the
SPRINT CORP. Telecom offers service agreements
The company said it has invested $1.1 billion this year to upgrade its system. KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Liberty teen faces charges in shooting
Liberty teen faces charges in shooting YOUNGSTOWN -- Keith Black, 16, of Holly Drive, Liberty, was
BASEBALL Maddux, Clemens do share traits
Greg Maddux believes other pitchers will follow with 300 wins. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Greg Maddux
GREECE Organizers: Athens ready for Olympics
What many critics thought would be impossible has become a reality. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- The
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS
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HOW HE SEES IT Intelligence overhaul is needed to fix flaws
Opinion: By ROBERT C. McFARLANE WASHINGTON POST Over the past 30 years, through abuse, neglect and poor
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Charm My Heart(Lumpkins)6.403.002.80 Buckshot Slew
AROUND THE NFL Training camp roundup
Patriots: Linebacker Rosevelt Colvin practiced with the New England Patriots on Sunday for the first
NASCAR Gordon is four-time winner at Indianapolis' famed track
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jeff Gordon couldn't wait to kiss the bricks Sunday after matching his heroes
Blue Jays fire manager Tosca, promote Gibbons
NEW YORK (AP) -- Toronto general manager J.P. Ricciardi had seen enough. With the listless Blue
Group sets model for better schools
MVVE will help produce education programs for a new on-demand channel. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
HOW HE SEES IT Gloomy economic news consumes U.S.
Opinion: By PAT M. HOLT CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- Bad economic news presses from all sides.
Ethiopian girl vanishes after Children's Games
Police believe the girl may be headed to Atlanta. CLEVELAND (AP) -- City police say they're
Fatal crash on I-76
Fatal crash on I-76 LAKE MILTON -- Helen Brasko, 82, of West Hampton Drive, Austintown, was killed
JOINT SURGERY New-hip procedure reduces patient's pain
The operation is minimally invasive and uses nerve blocks. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Surgeons at UPMC
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Who wrote plays? Debate flares
There's a new twist: One expert says the real playwright was a woman. By RACHEL GOULD ASSOCIATED
HELOISE The ADHD Experts on Call hot line is available today
Dear Heloise: You might remember me as the mother of six children, all who have attention-deficit
Key lessons from the past offer voting help for future
Opinion: Key lessons from the past offer voting help for future EDITOR: I read the letter of July 30 from
NOTEBOOK | From Canton
Speaking his mind: Former Los Angles Rams defender Deacon Jones was one of 51 Hall of Famers who
One era is ending, another will begin at Lordstown
Opinion: There was the air of a torch-passing Saturday at the General Motors Lordstown Complex. Thousands of
MUSIC Quartet causes classical ruckus
Bond members say there is room for fashion in the classical music world. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
PITTSBURGH Success is a product of fun for pop artist
Burton Morris says he's no Andy Warhol. He just likes to make people smile. FOREST HILLS, Pa. (AP)
HM HEALTH PARTNERS Hospitals implement better heart program
The goal is to save the lives of patients who've had heart attacks. YOUNGSTOWN -- Humility of Mary
Scrappers end slump at Oneonta
Mahoning Valley tallied seven runs with two outs for a 10-2 romp. ONEONTA, N.Y. -- The way to snap
Mallon rallies to third crown
Her birdie putt on the final hole beat Se Ri Pak and Karen Stupples. ASSOCIATED PRESS SYLVANIA,
Today is Monday, Aug. 9, the 222nd day of 2004. There are 144 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Aug. 9, the 222nd day of 2004. There are 144 days left in the year. On this date in
TEEN SHOPPING CLOTHING CONTROL
Parents are successfully setting spending limits. By KATHLEEN LYNN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
INTERSTATE 80 Cops detain four illegal immigrants from four separate traffic stops
Two of the stops were made in East Lackawannock Township. MERCER, Pa. -- State police said they
Grove City Airport grant
Grove City Airport grant GROVE CITY, Pa. -- The Grove City Airport will receive a $199,386 state
ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA. Some suggest communities should merge
Fourteen municipalities have fewer than 1,000 people. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- One hundred and thirty
Annie's Mailbox It's time for 'Marla' to grow up
Dear Annie: I am a 54-year-old father of two children: a daughter who is in her fifth year of
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3611.766-- Batavia (Phillies)2425.49013
WATER SUPPLY Fire hydrants' failure sparks controversy
The fire chief says the top came off a fire hydrant as it was being turned on. By TIM YOVICH
RESEARCH Even one workout aids heart
High heart rate variability means a healthier heart. By KELLY YOUNG LOS ANGELES TIMES Even a
MAHONING COUNTY Officials consider sales-tax options
Commissioners have until Aug. 19 to place an issue on the ballot. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news
AN UNEXPECTED "DAYS" RECAST: Less than a month after launching Charity Rahmer as its new Belle
OHIO Poll shows undecided voters express misgivings about Bush
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Although President Bush and Democrat John Kerry continue to finish extremely close
PUBLIC EDUCATION Coalition demands changes be made in how Ohio funds school districts
The coalition leader believes more money must be given to poor school districts. By JEFF ORTEGA
OHIO Online college learning is catching on
Online classes are monitored by accreditation boards. DAYTON (AP) -- It's becoming easier to earn
RODNEY CROWELL AND VINCE GILL | Q & amp;A The Cherry Bombs' members reunite
After 20 years of individual success, some of the members played together for an awards ceremony.
Older players help U.S. repel Turkey
Tim Duncan and Allen Iverson rescued the Americans down the stretch. ASSOCIATED PRESS ISTANBUL,
ROCK MUSIC Beatles fans' hunger for more material fuels bogus reports
Bootlegging of Beatles music is fairly common. By MARK BROWN SCRIPPS HOWARD The story is as
Motorists find ways around construction
Traffic delays will increase when school buses return to the roads later this month. By PEGGY
Football hall adds four new members
Football hall adds four new members kJOHN ELWAY poses with his bust after his induction into the
Will the bell toll for AT & amp;T?
Mistakes were plenty as AT & amp;T fell from prominence. NEW YORK (AP) -- AT & amp;T Corp.
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HOCKEY CHARITY All-girls program gets gear from pros
Mooney graduates Marc Gregory and Tim Shannon helped to make it possible. By RYAN JONES
"I would have told those kids very politely and nicely that the president of the United States had
"I would have told those kids very politely and nicely that the president of the United States had
IRAQ Cleric vows fight; car bomb kills 7
A U.S. Marine was killed in action Sunday. NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- A radical cleric whose loyalists