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Congress balks at centralized authority
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- The push for intelligence reform has hit substantial
Examining timber, gas as revenue sources
Nine bids were received for the first phase of timbering. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
UNITED SCHOOLS Ribbon-cutting scheduled for elementary addition
The addition includes five kindergarten classrooms and an elementary office. HANOVERTON -- William
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& lt;B & gt;BRANZOVICH, & lt;/B & gt; Ethel, 81, of Sharpsville, Pa.; calling hours
ROUTE 616 Poland officials recommend left-turn lane for intersection
The state must approve the plan before work can begin. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
NEC INVITATIONAL Cink surges to lead in rain-delayed first round
Tiger Woods was in contention, but his No. 1 ranking could fall this weekend. AKRON (AP) --
Tax issues return to ballot
Some school districts are lowering millage requests to try to gain support. VINDICATOR STAFF
YSU Officials defend hiring of instructor
A university panel examined the allegations against an instructor. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
A second helping of 'Rock Against Bush'
A second helping of 'Rock Against Bush' Fat Mike of the band NOFX -- a regular on the Vans Warped
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Cooke-Lyden engagement is made known
XThe engagement of Dannete L. Cooke and Sean E. Lyden is being announced by their parents. The
Hearing targets schools chief
If allegations are found to be true, she could lose her teaching and administration licenses. By
Penguins weather the wetter weather
Senior kicker Nick Terracina made a field goal from 52 yards. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
YCMA plans expansion of facilities
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley YMCA is getting a comprehensive fitness center, thanks in part
FROM 'SNL' TO POLITICS?
From 'SNL' to politics? Besides comedy, Joe Piscopo loves to work out. Joe Piscopo even has a
Sister steps out in her own style
Her sound is different from her big sister Jessica's. NEW YORK (AP) -- Ashlee Simpson doesn't have
Top security official apologizes to Sen. Kennedy for airport snafus
Kennedy and others are calling for efforts to safeguard Americans' rights. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A
Concept albums make a comeback
NEWSDAY Progressive rock fans, rejoice: The concept album is making a comeback. Years after punk
Firemen pose for calendar to help charities
Firefighters will sign autographs at the event. WARREN -- Members of the Warren Fire Department
Judges to scrutinize petitions
Lawyers allege more than half of the 47,000 signatures for Nader are flawed. HARRISBURG (AP) --
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Bush flip-flops on issue of imports, Kerry says
Bush appeared to be considering allowing imports in a campaign stop. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CRAWFORD,
Project creates parking problems
Business owners fear being hurt by the library parking deck replacement project. By HAROLD GWIN
Defense opposes release
Several news organizations want to read his statements to investigators. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) --
STANDINGS | New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)4214.750-- Scrappers (Indians)3129.51713 Batavia
SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT Elections board to be asked to change ballot language
A proposed ordinance -- not the ballot language -- would go into effect if voters agree. By D.A.
IRAQ Militants prepare to turn over shrine
The city appeared to be much calmer today. NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Followers loyal to radical Shiite
Ohio sues chain for consumers
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio authorities sued Best Buy Co. Inc. on Thursday, alleging the electronics
GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC Authorities drop weapon charges against treatment center employees
George Junior is a residential treatment center, not a school, authorities said. GROVE CITY, Pa.
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
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REGION
REGION Businesses choose Farris for marketing needs YOUNGSTOWN -- CTW Development, a Boardman-
YSU FOOTBALL Penguins rehearsal winds up fall camp
Youngstown State will hold one more workout Sunday before school begins. By PETE MOLLICA
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Patrick and Kimberly Smrek, 180 Edgewater Drive, Youngstown, girl, Aug. 19.
AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 13, Twins 10 MINNEAPOLIS -- Gary Sheffield homered twice and keyed a
Popular style for summer shoes goes flat
The season's shoes have come down off their stilettos. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ORLANDO, Fla. --
PETER SELLERS, FEATURED ALL DAY AS PART OF "SUMMER UNDER THE STARS," STARS WITH PETER FALK IN "MURDER BY DEATH" (8 P.M., TCM), A 1976 SPOOF OF FICTIONAL DETECTIVES WRITTEN BY NEIL SIMON. WITH MAGGIE
Peter Sellers, featured all day as part of "Summer Under the Stars," stars with Peter Falk in
Miss Ferrare, Thomas Bindas to wed Sept. 18
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Michelle Ferrare and Thomas Bindas, both of 3855 Ayrshire Drive, are engaged. The
U.S. team better; tough test looms
LeBron James is emerging as one of the team's best players. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- LeBron James
Teen injured in wreck
Teen injured in wreck YOUNGSTOWN -- Kamron Miller, 17, of East Judson Avenue was in serious
SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL U.S. keeps rolling, tops Greece 7-0 XATHENS, Greece -- Still one game and two days away
President Sweet outlines goals for university
The university president wants enrollment to reach 14,000 by fall 2008. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown
Edwards anticipating series' debut
Carl Edwards knows he has the opportunity of a lifetime with Roush Racing. KNIGHT RIDDER
BROWNS Players thankful for break
Cleveland has fewer injuries this preseason thanks to lighter practices. BEREA (AP) -- With the
MAHONING COUNTY Campbell will receive funds
A panel is to work on the city's fiscal recovery plan. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Boos, fisticuffs part of Busch's education
The young driver has been labeled as cocky and arrogant. By DICK BRINSTER ASSOCIATED PRESS
Summary of police activity for Girard and Hubbard:
Summary of police activity for Girard and Hubbard: GIRARD Aug. 16 Vandalism: A man alleged
CIA to focus on future weapons
The change in focus has angered critics who see it as a way to justify the invasion. LOS ANGELES
WORKPLACE Labor Dept. clarifies new OT rules
YOUNGSTOWN -- New overtime regulations, which take effect Monday, target white-collar salary workers
School board OKs pacts
School board OKs pacts NILES -- The city's board of education approved contracts with its teaching
Query targets S corporations
The election is the only time the issue can be on the ballot. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Edwards anticipates rally in the Valley next week
Trumbull was the only Ohio county Edwards won during the primary. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
With new design software, machine shop is attached
MIDLAND PARK, N.J. (AP) -- It's the Internet Revolution meets the Industrial Revolution: a new
SHOOTING
SHOOTING Hungary's Igaly claims gold medal XATHENS, Greece -- Diana Igaly of Hungary went a
THURSDAY'S OLYMPIC MEDALISTS
ARCHERY Men's Individual GOLD--Marco Galiazzo, Italy SILVER--Hiroshi Yamamoto, Japan BRONZE--Tim
MUSIC NEWS
MUSIC NEWS Concerts, cancellations On sale now: Country music singer Trace Adkins will perform
ON THE SIDE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. SLIGHT FAVORITE: Jackie Dell,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard S. Fink, 21, of 238 Meadowbrook Drive, New Wilmington,
STEELERS Kendall Simmons tears ACL, will miss the regular season
It was a tough blow for the lineman, who was diagnosed with diabetes last year. LATROBE, Pa. (AP)
PURCHASING SCANDAL Lid-Chem owners face new charge
The grand jury also issued two secret indictments related to the investigation. By PEGGY
More than 300 contract mystery illness
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio (AP) -- More than 300 people appear to be linked to a mysterious illness including
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& lt;B & gt;BERRY & lt;/B & gt;, Arlene A., 69; calling hours Tuesday from 6 to 8
Nation marks a painful anniversary
Opinion: August 20 marks the 40th anniversary of one of the major turning points in American social history.
Pay-to-play not right for all
Brookfield and Liberty high schools already have adopted some form of pay-to-play in their athletic
LAWRENCE COUNTY Cut costs or we will, commissioners warn
The county will advertise for a new public safety director. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM Ambiguity is Bush's platform safety net
Giving a specific plan would incite criticism in key states. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON --
HOME DEPOT Deal puts jobs at Kmart in jeopardy
None of Kmart's local stores is affected by the changes. TROY, Mich. (AP) -- Kmart Holding Corp.'s
MERCER COUNTY Judge postpones hearing over loan
The judge is giving the controller time to answer the complaint. MERCER, Pa. -- The legal battle
PIRATES Rolen's rare errors cost Cardinals
Pittsburgh has won nine of 12 and has won four straight against St. Louis. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Scott
HELOISE Stick-on appliqu & eacute;s can be removed from bathtubs
Dear Heloise: I need to know how to remove those stick-on, no-skid butterflies and footprints that
Kerry compromises his faith for his own political gain
Opinion: Kerry compromises his faith for his own political gain EDITOR: I just received a letter from
NASCAR ROUNDUP News and notes
Wallace not ready to talk retirement: Rusty Wallace calls recent rumors of his retirement from
EAST SIDE Gang members face federal drug charges
The investigation began after a complaint landed in the chief's office. By PATRICIA MEADE
BALLOT ISSUES| Mahoning County
Questions, issues and options for the Nov. 2 general election ballot had to be filed with county
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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U.S. indicts three men suspected of being activists in Hamas group
One suspect is a fugitive, and the others were arrested in the United States. WASHINGTON (AP) --
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Traffic relief: Shields Road bridge reopens
Officials said the bridge was completed Aug. 20, just as planned. By JULIE A. WAGNER VINDICATOR
President's redeployment plan gets mixed reviews
Opinion: President Bush is on the right track in suggesting that there is less of a need for American troops
TENNIS
TENNIS Unknown Americans advance to semifinals XATHENS, Greece -- So, just as casual tennis fans
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 --
OPINION
OPINION What's the word? kBack in the '20s, Warren G. Harding invented a word, and now it even
FEDERAL STREET Board OKs contract change for basement work
Reinforced concrete sidewalks were installed on top of the basements. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
MERCER COUNTY City mulls zoning change for company's expansion
A proposed zoning change would let the company double its size. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
Former political official charged with embezzling
COLUMBUS (AP) -- A former political campaign treasurer charged with embezzling more than $220,000
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
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STRUTHERS Hearing targets schools chief
If allegations are found to be true, she could lose her teaching and administration licenses. By
Roofing contract awarded
Roofing contract awarded NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The Springfield school board agreed to pay Roth
Council discusses party value
Two tried to disrupt Saturday's event, merchants said. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
JACKSON-MILTON School board accepts new contract
Employees will begin making small health-care premium contributions. LAKE MILTON -- The Jackson-
Two versions of prequel emerge
Director Paul Schrader's artsy version will likely go straight to DVD. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
HOW HE SEES IT Bush's presidency: 'All hat and no cattle'
Opinion: By PAUL CAMPOS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Last September, New Republic senior editor Jon
BALLOT ISSUES
BALLOT ISSUES Nov. 2 election Questions, issues and options for the Nov. 2 general election
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP GFS Marketpalce 400 Brooklyn, Mich. Schedule: Today, qualifying, 3:10 p.m.;
OHIO Court rejects lion cub request
The actress said she is 'absolutely delighted' that the lion may arrive soon. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
LAWRENCE COUNTY Work-release program is back after suspension over drugs
The district attorney wants to know why body cavity searches aren't performed. By LAURE CIOFFI
Film's tragedy meets humor
Characters deal with loss in 'The Door in the Floor.' By CHRISTY LEMIRE ASSOCIATED PRESS The
PA. SCHOOLS Appeals court throws out law requiring daily pledge
The judges agreed the requirement violated First Amendment rights. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A federal
MAHONING VALLEY Tax issues return to ballot
Some school districts are lowering millage requests to try to gain support. VINDICATOR STAFF
REGAL AUSTINTOWN PLAZA 10, 6020 MAHONING AVE., YOUNGSTOWN, (330) 793-7050.
REGAL AUSTINTOWN PLAZA 10, 6020 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, (330) 793-7050. Alien vs. Predator, (
ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH
Alzheimer's research OAKLAND, Calif. -- Iron deficiency may play a role in Alzheimer's disease,
MEDALS TABLE Leading countries
CountryGSBTot United States14111035 China149629 Russia381021 Australia75719 Japan94215
Today is Friday, Aug. 20, the 233rd day of 2004. There are 133 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, Aug. 20, the 233rd day of 2004. There are 133 days left in the year. On this date
HOW HE SEES IT Kerry's plan for Iraq full of contradictions
Opinion: By MICHAEL GOODWIN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS You say you've been following the presidential campaign
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES XDistrict Eight Auxiliary of the VFW will hold a joint staff meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday
CHASE FOR THE CUP Points race validates move
NASCAR has as much right to stimulate late-season interest as other pro sports. By ED HINTON THE
MICHAEL JACKSON CASE Stepfather admits to asking for money to rebut charges
The couple were disappointed in the amount the press offered for the story. LOS ANGELES TIMES
TRACK A new wave of talent will take center stage
Several top athletes will not compete because of doping issues. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Move over,
BALLOT ISSUES|Trumbull County
Questions, issues and options for the Nov. 2 general election ballot had to be filed with county
DAVID SKOLNICK \ Politics Mahoning County gambles with sales tax
Opinion: There is no doubt that Mahoning County needs to continue collecting sales tax money in order to
KOLISER'S CAPTURE Rizzotto hires lawyer to handle reward controversy
The lawyer says his client put his life on the line to set up the capture. By PATRICIA MEADE
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--Silver Step Lass (Rosendo)4.202.202.10 Dancer's Defense (
Painter takes barn art to new heights
When Scott Hagan was commissioned by the Ohio Bicentennial Committee in 1998 to paint the
3 polls indicate dead heat for Ohio
A spokesman for President Bush said the polls' results don't surprise him. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Thursday's sports roundup
ARCHERY XMarco Galiazzo won Italy's first archery gold medal while the South Korean men kept up an
TRUMBULL COUNTY Examining timber, gas as revenue sources
Nine bids were received for the first phase of timbering. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Panthers 27, Giants 20: Eli Manning had a decent debut as a starter, but Jake Delhomme overshadowed
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL Powerful Russia rolls past U.S. men XATHENS, Greece -- After starting the Olympic
Film series is having a devil of a time
Can it be that Lucifer is livid with the faltering franchise? By GLENN LOVELL KNIGHT RIDDER
MUSIC Hip-hop, R & amp;B artists join forces for single to promote voting
The song is a remake of the 1976 hit 'Wake Up Everybody.' LOS ANGELES TIMES HOLLYWOOD -- A small
Americans struggling to adapt to faster pace
The U.S. team will be hard-pressed to improve on its performance in Sydney. ATHENS, Greece (AP) --
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Family does nothing about his interest in porn
Dear Annie: I am caught between a rock and a hard place. My friend "Stephanie" is 45, and I am 37.
Struthers Rotary elects slate of officers
BOARDMAN -- The Struthers Rotary Club held its annual President's Dinner July 22 at the Holiday Inn
Ursuline graduate Tim Tyrrell looking forward to matchups
The St. Thomas Aquinas coach will play his alma mater and Cardinal Mooney. By ERIC HAMILTON
Richardson strong in 6-round victory
The Youngstown left-hander topped Akron native Gonzalee Jones. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
VOLUNTEERS Kids, foster grandparents draw from each other
'They're my heart,' one foster grandparent said of the children she serves. By ROGER G. SMITH
Tarisa Craig to be bride of Douglas Grimm
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Kenneth and Roan Craig, 1951 Lynn Ave., announce the engagement of their daughter,
Stock auction didn't work as predicted
The dot-com's IPO raised $1.67 billion in its first day of trading. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- In a
YSU FOOTBALL Penguins weather the wetter weather
Senior kicker Nick Terracina made a field goal from 52 yards. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
HOW HE SEES IT 'Normalcy' represents victory for Harding
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE As I was recently reading a New York Times story