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CHARTER CHANGES Put issues before voters, panel says
A proposal to create a human resources department stalled for lack of a second. By PETER H.
NORTH SIDE New homes are rented to lower-income families
The homes are leased to those qualified with an option to buy. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
MAHONING VALLEY Foundation gives Youth Leadership $10,000 grant
YOUNGSTOWN -- First Place Bank Community Foundation has donated $10,000 to Youth Leadership Mahoning
No record for Phelps, but history in reach
Natalie Coughlin won the 100 backstroke and Aaron Peirsol won the men's 100 backstroke. ATHENS,
A send-off for Miss Ohio
A send-off for Miss Ohio YOUNGSTOWN -- The Miss Ohio Scholarship Program will host a send-off
BOXING Pavlik on Hopkins vs. DLH card
The Youngstown middleweight's opponent on Sept. 22 is Lonnie Bradley. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Sunday
FIGHTING IN IRAQ Goggles stop shrapnel, saving eyesight
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Military authorities said the special goggles that Spc. Dale Lunn of the 107th
Veterans' attacks on Kerry traced to GOP operatives
Opinion: Veterans' attacks on Kerry traced to GOP operatives EDITOR: As you and your readers undoubtedly
IRAQ Mission to halt battle stalls Explosion kills six, injures 35, and sets fire to building
In other violence, an Iraqi photographer was shot in the leg. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A delegation
The county could face fiscal watch status in 2005 if a sales-tax levy fails.
The county could face fiscal watch status in 2005 if a sales-tax levy fails. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She refuses to call it quits with cell phone friend
Dear Annie: My wife of five years recently met a guy at work, and they have become rather close
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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HELOISE Removing batteries could be shocking
Dear Readers: Greetings! We recently printed an item about recycling batteries found in disposable
HURRICANE CHARLEY Florida's heartland faces agricultural loss after storm
With uprooted orange trees, citrus growers lost their crop for next season. WAUCHULA, Fla. (AP) --
MONDAY'S SCORES AND RESULTS
BASEBALL Taiwan 3, Australia 0 Canada 9, Italy 3 Cuba 5, Greece 4 Japan 8, Netherlands 3
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY! Anthony Panza
Date of birth: Aug. 17, 1904, in Introdaqua, Italy, and came to the United States in 1920.
Three teenagers at sleepover face charges
STRUTHERS -- Police charged three teenage girls with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and curfew
HOLMES COUNTY Man charged with robbery while wife remains missing
A Web site is planned about the missing woman. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM
HOMICIDE CASE Preliminary hearing set for man
EAST LIVERPOOL -- Brandon W. Johnson, 19, of East Liverpool is being held in the Columbiana County
SOUTH RANGE School board votes to put levy on ballot
Voters rebuked a larger levy request in March. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Man charged with robbery while wife remains missing
A Web site is planned about the missing woman. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM
YSU Yorks set for entry into HOF
Seven will be inducted on Oct. 16. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State will enshrine seven members as
Roundup of Monday's sports
Archery Defending Olympic champion Simon Fairweather of Australia was knocked out by Anton
MEDAL COUNT Through Monday
CountryGSBTot China104115 Australia62513 United States35513 Russia1528 Japan5117
POLITICAL JOBS Blackwell rehires Clarett as field rep
This is the sixth time J. Kenneth Blackwell hired the Youngstown man. By DAVID SKOLNICK
MONDAY'S MEDALISTS
DIVING Women's Synchronized 10-meter Platform GOLD--Lao Lishi and Li Ting, China SILVER--Natalia
WOMENS VOLLEYBALL U.S. avoids late collapse for win over Germany
XATHENS, Greece -- Olympic volleyball tournaments are chock full of second chances, but the United
MACY'S PARADE Area band to perform
A parade rep watched the Harding band at a football game last year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
CITY COUNCIL Measures take aim at money woes
The city plans to ask residents to approve a 5-mill operating levy. By MARALINE KUBIK
MAHONING COUNTY Police probe shooting, beating
A Warren man told police he was beaten outside the club Sunday morning. AUSTINTOWN -- A Boardman
BIG TEN Defense could be dominant after offensive stars move on
No. 8 Michigan is the preseason pick to win the conference. By RUSTY MILLER ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man is charged with assault
STRUTHERS -- Daniel P. Naples, 43, of Cleveland is in the Mahoning County Jail on $2,000 bond
SCHOOL BOARD Insurance costs district less money
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Hermitage School District will spend less than anticipated for insurance this
MAHONING COUNTY Boardman road work nears end
Both roads will be open for the Canfield Fair. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
GOOGLE Internet company moves closer to public stock offering
The stock could begin trading as early as Wednesday. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- In a sign that Google
SOFTBALL U.S. shutout streak extended in 4-0 win
XATHENS, Greece -- The zeros are beginning to line up like Olympic rings for the U.S. softball team.
HOW HE SEES IT President casts large shadow over kids
Opinion: By DOUG WEAD LOS ANGELES TIMES Shortly after his father won the presidential election in 1988, I
PERSONAL INCOME Gap between haves, have-nots gets wider
The average weekly wage is $525.84 -- the lowest since October 2001. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Over two
Loose knee cartilage benches Aaron Bone
Following surgery, the third baseman should be healed in December. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) --
Teen shooter succeeds as a lefty
Blindness in one eye forced Collyn Loper to make a major change. By KRIS AXTMAN THE CHRISTIAN
U.S. gymnasts earn silver
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Jason Gatson cradled his Olympic medal in the palm of his hand, unable to
BOXING Lightweight Escobedo continues winning streak
XATHENS, Greece -- Vicente Escobedo hasn't lost a boxing match since January, when his defeat at the
WAR ON TERRORISM Official criticizes tracking system
Its immigration databases aren't fully compatible, the congressman said. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Beer in the Vatican? No joke
Years ago, I heard the Vatican merchandised a bath soap called, & quot;Pope on a Rope. &
Pavement repairs will delay traffic
SALEM -- Motorists traveling in Columbiana County in the next few weeks should be prepared for
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VOLUNTEERS Child groups to check history
Police found no improper conduct by the coach with the players. PARMA, Ohio (AP) -- The case of a
DAN K. THOMASSON Goss would revive art of spying
Opinion: WASHINGTON --Those who consider Rep. Porter Goss too "old school" to run the CIA are missing the
MAHONING COUNTY Super Stitches owner plans to relocate company after fire
YOUNGSTOWN -- A local company will stay in business despite being seriously damaged by fire this
"We believe there's significant loss of life."
Opinion: "We believe there's significant loss of life." Wayne Sallade Director of emergency management in
TENNIS Venus Williams, Rubin lose first-round match
XATHENS, Greece -- There will be no repeat gold medal -- or any medal -- for Venus Williams in
SEC staff to seek civil action against Tyson Foods
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission staff plans to seek a civil
Problems with rail line
Problems with rail line EAST LIVERPOOL -- The Columbiana County Port Authority may know in a few
SPECIAL ELECTION School district voters approve 6.5-mill additional levy
The winning results will be certified next week. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
PA. GAMBLING COMMISSION Official risks losing NFL job for position
Rivers also works at Carnegie Mellon University. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sanford Rivers, the newest
LAWRENCE COUNTY Work-release program suspended to probe allegations
New Castle Police are investigating drug use at the jail. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
WAR ON TERROR
WAR ON TERROR Saudis launch U.S. ad campaign k STUNG by criticism about its role in fighting
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE Lawmaker's monthlong bout with hiccups subsides
The representative has been handling paperwork from his bed. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- State Rep. Larry
Yorks set for entry into HOF
Seven will be inducted on Oct. 16. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State will enshrine seven members as
Counselor charged in drowning death
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A counselor at George Junior Republic faces criminal charges in the drowning
Defense dominant
Defense dominant Following a mass exodus of offensive stars and starting quarterbacks, defense
BROWNS Not much new after one preseason game
Paul Zukauskas was named the starter at left guard. BEREA (AP) -- All the changes the Cleveland
BEN ROETHLISBERGER Rookie targets backup QB role
The Steelers' top draft pick earned praise for his first exhibition efforts. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) --
MURDER TRIAL Convicted brothers admit killing man 36 years ago
They are expected to be sentenced today. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Two brothers who had been in prison for
VALUABLE DEER Breeder charged in buck's theft
DNA testing has helped to identify the giant deer, an attorney said. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The tale
AL CENTRAL Rebuilt pitching staff keeps Twins in chase
Minnesota opens a three-game set tonight in Yankee Stadium. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ST. PAUL,
School district voters approve 6.5-mill additional levy
The winning results will be certified next week. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
POLITICAL CLOUT Veterans being courted for votes
The VFW does not endorse candidates. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Veterans have an opportunity to gain more
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)4113.759-- Scrappers (Indians)3028.51713
REUNIONS
XCanfield High School Classes of 1940, 1941 and 1942 will hold a reunion Sept. 11 at A La Cart
MAHONING COUNTY MRDD, union are still talking
More meetings are scheduled. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and
Fire at construction site
Fire at construction site BOARDMAN -- Firefighters spent the early afternoon hours Monday battling
REGIONAL AIRPORT Polivka invites other county officials to meeting
VIENNA -- Officials from seven Ohio and Pennsylvania counties have been invited to meet Thursday to
Peace mission goes to Najaf Explosion kills 7, injures 35 and sets fire to building
Fighting in Najaf has overshadowed the national conference. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's national
HURRICANE CHARLEY Federal aid helps Florida begin process of recovery
Municipal employees in one of the hardest-hit areas went back to work today. PUNTA GORDA, Fla.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION Committee works to attract arts school
Committee members also have been discussing an entertainment district. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
HOW HE SEES IT Now's not the time to thin the red line
Opinion: By ELIOT COHEN WASHINGTON POST A chill ran down the spines of admirers of the British army when
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge denies Hill's request to receive a new attorney
An Oct. 4 hearing date has been set to determine if the inmate is mentally retarded. By PEGGY
STAMBAUGH STADIUM YSU defenders hope for improved scrimmage
The offense fared better in the first two jersey outings. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
U.S. basketball tries to regroup after tough loss
John Thompson says Larry Brown needed more time to teach. LOS ANGELES TIMES ATHENS, Greece --
ESSENTIALLY LILLY Making shopping bearable
Lilly Pulitzer isn't crazy about shopping; she lets her grown children buy most of her clothes. But,
Plastic flamingos become an endangered species
It's the second time this summer the yard decorations have been stolen. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
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OHIO Man pleads guilty to abusing corpse
Another man was convicted of the same charges. HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- A man pleaded guilty to his
Trumbull County insurance warrants review by the state
Opinion: What's wrong with this picture? Trumbull County commissioners Joseph Angelo and James Tsagaris
LILLY PULITZER Her fashion mantra: Style is really all about how you live
The entertainment maven's advice is simple -- have fun and don't worry about what people think of
AROUND THE HORN | Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Blue Jays 4 BOSTON -- Kevin Millar and Orlando Cabrera each drove in
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers in hunt for wild card
After beating Batavia, Mahoning Valley is 30-28 in the Pinckney Division. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU