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Good start to Canfield's year

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CANFIELD -- After two so-so scrimmages, Canfield High

OFFICER'S SLAYING Koliser: Speed up my death

Martin Koliser's lawyers say he should be allowed to waive all appeals. By BOB JACKSON

Little ukulele makes big star

The ukulele virtuoso has built a solid following in Japan. TOKYO (AP) -- Jake Shimabukuro is

Kunkel dives to ninth behind China's 1-2 finish

The U.S. divers could be shut out from medals for the first time in 92 years. ATHENS, Greece (AP)

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GENERAL MOTORS 'Boy's Dream' ad will no longer air

The controversial ad was directed by pop-singer Madonna's husband. LOS ANGELES TIMES Fast and

Thursday's medalists

ATHLETICS 200 GOLD--Shawn Crawford, Raleigh, N.C. SILVER--Bernard Williams, Gainesville, Fla.

"You said in 1992, 'We do not need to divide America over who served and how.' Yet you and your

Opinion: "You said in 1992, 'We do not need to divide America over who served and how.' Yet you and your

TWIN CRASHES Security: Hexogen found in jetliner

A group on a militant Muslim Web site claimed to be responsible. MOSCOW (AP) -- Traces of

A summary of police activitiy in Liberty and Hubbard:

A summary of police activitiy in Liberty and Hubbard: LIBERTY Aug. 22 Vehicle theft: A woman

NOTEBOOK | From Bristol, Tenn.

Busch takes aim: A lot of drivers just hope to get through a Nextel Cup race at Bristol Motor

NEW CITIZENS \ Mahoning County

Twenty people were naturalized as United States citizens during a ceremony Thursday in Mahoning

SOCCER Ursuline, JFK boys wage 1-1 standoff

Justin Stangler's goal pulled JFK even after Vlad Lungu scored for the Irish. WARREN -- Ursuline

Ma$e returns to music while still serving God

On his new album, the rapper says he has a reason behind his voice. NEW YORK (AP) -- Five years

HOW HE SEES IT The blood of politics is flowing freely

Opinion: By STEPHEN WINN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Isn't that just the Democrats' luck? They finally run a

WAR CRIMES TRIBUNAL At hearing, Yemeni captive declares allegiance to Al-Qaida

The accused also dismissed his Pentagon lawyers. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba

AROUND THE HORN | Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Blue Jays 4 TORONTO -- Alex Rodriguez hit a tie-breaking, two-run

Forecasters keep eye on Hurricane Frances in the Caribbean

MIAMI (AP) -- Hurricane Frances grew stronger today in the Atlantic, but was not expected to

DAVID SKOLNICK | Politics Will McKelvey's Bush support help Valley?

Opinion: Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelvey wasn't the only well-known Mahoning Valley Democratic politician

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She knows she cannot change her mother

Dear Annie: I am married to "Bob," a wonderful man, and we have an incredible 3-year-old son. The

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: John Groh III, 24, Reed

EASY STREET Concert to feature music of film, stage

If it rains, the show will move into Warren G. Harding High School. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

IRAQ Militia leaves shrine

NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Thousands of pilgrims streamed into the Imam Ali Shrine today and filed out

Wide-eyed wonder at Children's Museum

It gives youngsters the chance to have fun while learning. By MARGARET NERY VINDICATOR STAFF

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

VIDEO OF THE YEAR Outkast: "Hey Ya!" Usher featuring Lil Jon & amp; Ludacris: "Yeah!"

LAWSUIT Coca-Cola doesn't like the sound of Kokie Koala

Coke argues the Australian woman's business name is too similar to its own. ATLANTA (AP) -- A

Grand jury refuses to charge laid-off cop

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A grand jury has decided against charging a laid-off police officer in the on-duty

SCHOOLS Sharpsville teachers to receive pay raises in new pact

Teachers will have to pick up a larger share of health care costs. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Teachers

WOMEN'S WATER POLO Greece pushes Italy to the limit, but loses

XATHENS, Greece -- When Italian coach Pierluigi Formiconi said he'd remember the last-ditch

MAHONING VALLEY Storms cause power outage

YOUNGSTOWN -- Lightning from a fast-moving line of thunderstorms knocked out power in many areas of

REGION

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NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Aberdeen's late runs sink Scrappers

Mahoning Valley begins its longest road trip of the season tonight in Jamestown. By BRIAN

Study: Colonoscopies miss 4% of cancer cases

TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL The gold-standard test to detect colon cancer is missing a "concerning"

COURTS Judge overturns case due to excessive award

The plaintiff's attorney said he would appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A judge

U.S. gives Hamm golden sendoff

Abby Wambach's goal in overtime gave the U.S. a 2-1 win over Brazil. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Mia

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) -- Mark Martin's eyes came alive and a wide grin appeared on his face when he

Local musicians spruce up farmers market

Local musicians spruce up farmers market YOUNGSTOWN -- Performers have been added to the list of

Performers in 'Hero' make magic seem real

Supernatural martial-arts experts walk on water and hang in midair. By DESSON THOMSON WASHINGTON

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Klacik: YSU offensive line is green

There is only one returning starter, but improvement is anticipated. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

NFL Parker, Staley key Steelers' 27-21 win

Duce Staley and Willie Parker provided the offense against the Eagles. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Duce

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Reynolds sparks Crestview past Lowellville

Quarterback Jordan Reynolds passed for three TDs in a 34-6 romp. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR

Sandra Bullock, who has an offscreen role as an executive producer of "George Lopez" (8 p.m., ABC),

LEARNING THE BASICS CAMP of ROCK

By ERIC R. DANTON HARTFORD COURANT GOSHEN, Mass. -- The one in the leopard-print pants and dyed-

Parents announce Fisher-Rivera wedding plans

XPlans for the upcoming marriage of Carie Renee Fisher and Frederick Daniel Rivera, both of 231

NEXTEL CUP

NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 --

Ohio AFL-CIO endorses Cafaro for Congress

Ohio AFL-CIO endorses Cafaro for Congress The Ohio AFL-CIO, which represents 1,600 unions and more

Bronze-or-better matches await both Ward, Dirrell

They bailed out a U.S. team in danger of being shut out of Olympic boxing medals for the first time

BUTT PASTE

The inventor of the diaper rash ointment didn't have to advertise to build brand recognition.

TRUMBULL COUNTY Angelo case is no longer on the books

The commissioner declined to say if the case was expunged. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

TOP ALBUMS: TOP 21

TOP ALBUMS: TOP 21 1. "Now 16," Various Artists. Universal/EMI/Sony Music/Zomba/UME. 2.

Kerry aims to ease debt of consumers

The campaigns argued over who gets more donations from the financial industry. COMBINED DISPATCHES

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STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)4519.703-- Scrappers (Indians)3532.522111/2

5 liquor options fail to get enough signatures

5 liquor options fail to get enough signatures LISBON -- Five liquor options will not go on the

Roseanne to appear in 'Two and a Half Men'

Roseanne to appear in 'Two and a Half Men' After failed stints as a talk-show host and a reality-

RESEARCH Astronomers report evidence for detecting a rocky planet

The discovery is good news for the idea of life on another planet, expert says. SAN FRANCISCO

SALEM FIRE DEPT. Ballot wording raises concern

Firefighters want council to be allowed to continue its studies. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

U.S. ECONOMY Census: Poverty numbers rise in Pa.

The number of Pennsylvanians without health insurance rose this decade. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The

TRUMBULL COUNTY Residents sue over sewer line

The homeowners object to being forced to tap into a sewer. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

PUT-IN-BAY Officials inspect water for pathogens

The source of the illness has yet to be found. ASSOCIATED PRESS Investigators trying to track

HOWLAND Opening kick return is booster

Lance Smith's 94-yarder was just what the Tigers needed en route to beating Cleveland East, 35-6.

United States, Argentina will clash in semifinal

Stephon Marbury's team-record 31 points led the U.S. past Spain, 102-94. ATHENS, Greece (AP) --

A house divided

Opinion: Baltimore Sun: Vice President Dick Cheney explained perfectly the other day why even a loyal,

VIDEO GAME REVIEW 'Mission' requires thought, study

For gamers who like quick action, this game might be a little slow. By BILL HUTCHENS TACOMA NEWS

LENORE SKENAZY Learning the GOP game

Opinion: Apparently, "Welcome to New York, America's No. 1 terror target that ranks 49th in terms of per-

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Brandon and Amanda Roe, 607 Northside Ave., East Liverpool, boy, Aug. 19. Tiesha

UPNEXT

UPNEXT Back to school kHubbard's Roosevelt Elementary School took on the atmosphere of a

WHITE HOUSE Officials say executive orders call for intelligence reforms

Some are concerned that Bush is trying to forestall more sweeping changes. LOS ANGELES TIMES

MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY Memories go for bargain prices

The school, built in 1918, closed to cut costs. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

President's leadership was needed then, is needed now

Opinion: President's leadership was needed then, is needed now EDITOR: I would like to take a few lines

MAHONING COUNTY Man pleads guilty to child rape

Charles Gant is facing 16 years instead of life in prison. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

STRUTHERS SCHOOLS Educators await decision over credentials

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER COLUMBUS -- It could be months before Struthers

MEN'S TRIATHLON New Zealand's Carter, Docherty finish 1-2

XATHENS, Greece -- Hamish Carter knew what he was up against when he and Bevan Docherty ran down the

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS U.S. seeks review of Sanders' marks

XATHENS, Greece -- The first hoop went flying. The first scoring complaint wasn't too far behind.

SALMONELLA OUTBREAK FDA has cleared Coronet Foods, targeted produce supplier says

Tainted tomatoes in Sheetz stores sickened hundreds in several states. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Sharpie 500 Bristol, Tenn. Schedule: Today, qualifying (TNT, 3 p.m.); Saturday,

LAWRENCE COUNTY Police get $30,000 from drug forfeiture

John DiMuccio was hired as a consultant for the downtown revitalization project. By LAURE CIOFFI

FIFTH AVENUE Boulevard will get makeover

The city forester will plant the trees on the boulevard. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER

Today is Friday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2004. There are 126 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Friday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2004. There are 126 days left in the year. On this date

COMPARISON Census reveals county status

The county ranks 54th in percentage of people below the poverty level. By DAVID SKOLNICK

FRIDAY'S SPORTS ROUNDUP

SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING XRussia, Japan and the United States were 1-2-3 after the Olympic team

ON THE SIDE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. IT'S HIS FAULT: Apparently

DVD RELEASE Film better on small screen

The jokes seem less awful on a television screen, a critic says. By NANCY CHURNIN DALLAS MORNING

LAWRENCE COUNTY Rendell picks Mangino for judge

There were five people seeking the nomination. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU

VA hospitals could be terror targets, FBI warns

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Al-Qaida may attempt to attack Veterans Affairs hospitals as an alternative to

SOUTH SIDE Shooting leaves one boy injured, suspect arrested

A police officer reported seeing the suspect fire into the air. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 14-year-old boy

Football offers nice diversion

If you're reading this column, chances are you're a sports fan. Weirdo. No offense, of course.

Humane agent urges people: Don't abandon pets in a move

Neighbors should call as soon as they suspect something's amiss. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

Like many reports cards, those for local schools have their highs and lows

Opinion: It is a time for some school districts to laugh and others to cry. For all but a handful it is a

Winslow elevates production level of tight ends

Cleveland has some depth at the position for the first time. BEREA (AP) -- If Kellen Winslow Jr.

OHIO TURNPIKE Will big trucks going 65 mph spark push for other increases?

Groups, lawmakers and troopers will watch to see if there are more accidents. TOLEDO (AP) --

No charges for torching Marine van

The father of a slain soldier is suffering from burns. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL HOLLYWOOD,

Court date, time scheduled in nursing-home loan case

The controller has refused to pay out a loan approved by commissioners. By HAROLD GWIN

HELOISE Methods given to remove ink from dryer drum

Dear Heloise: How do I get a lot of ink out of my dryer? My husband (grrrr) ran an ink pen in the

Partial-birth abortion

Partial-birth abortion NEW YORK -- A federal judge declared the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act

CLUB CALENDAR

CLASSES XMcDonald High School Class of 1956 will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the senior citizens room

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Zwick will start at QB in Ohio State's opener

Coach Jim Tressel said quarterback Troy Smith also will see action Sept. 4. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio

Greeks vent, then Americans tame track

Fans of disgraced Greek sprinter Kostas Kenteris delayed the start of the men's 200, which the U.S.

OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-1-5 (red ball) Pick 4, 2-0-2-8 Buckeye 5, 2-9-10-16-33 Day

PLANNING COMMISSION Executive director turns in resignation

As opportunity knocks, he responds. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Mercer County Regional Planning

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward J. Stefanides Jr., 45, of 1509 Canfield Road,

MAJOR MEETS Prep cross country

September 4 -- Maplewood Invitational, 9 a.m. 11 -- East Palestine Invitational 18 -- Niles

Bands battle to the end

Bands battle to the end VIENNA -- A winner will be chosen tonight in the Summer Battle of the

MEDALS TABLE Through Thursday

CountryGSBTot United States28312483 Russia15192357 China25171254 Australia16111643 Germany10111435

THOMAS SOWELL Kerry's own book offers crucial clues

Opinion: In addition to two key books about John Kerry -- Douglas Brinkley's pro-Kerry book "Tour of Duty"

Cuba severs diplomatic relations with Panama

HAVANA (AP) -- Cuba broke diplomatic ties with Panama after the outgoing Panamanian president

ELIGIBILITY NCAA denies Williams' request to rejoin USC

Mike Williams is now a man without a team. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mike Williams is a terrific wide

Inspectors to check out newly constructed schools

EAST PALESTINE -- State and local fire inspectors will spend Monday and Tuesday testing the hundreds

QUAKECON Professional gamers strike it rich at computer game tournament

The tournament gave out $150,000 in prize money. By VICTOR GODINEZ DALLAS MORNING NEWS The

EXECUTIVE ORDERS Bush to bolster CIA chief, create counterterror center

A proposed national intelligence director would oversee all 15 spy agencies. WASHINGTON (AP) --

TCM's mini-marathon pays tribute to composers

ZAP2IT.COM The past few weeks have been rough on the film music community with the deaths of Jerry

MERCER COUNTY Commissioners hire fiscal administrator

Commissioners also moved to help build an apartment for the elderly in Hermitage. By MARY

AL CENTRAL Chicago hands Tribe 11th loss in 12 games

Chicago's offense compensated for poor pitching in a 14-9 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Chicago

FBI offers rewards for 5 men

The fugitives should be considered armed and dangerous. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials consider new waterline project

Commissioners hired help in the assessment office and tax claim bureau. By LAURE CIOFFI

Authorities stop man who tried to sell vote

ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) -- It took authorities just 12 hours to hear about and stop a man's eBay offer to

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Bush faces challenges in close race

Starting with the GOP convention next week, Bush must defend his record. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

Top 'Captain' will win a trip to London

Top 'Captain' will win a trip to London Dedicated and talented video game players may just find

MAHONING MRDD Mediator enters pact talks

No talks are scheduled over the weekend. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

THURSDAY'S RESULTS

MEDALS TABLE 230 completed medal events CountryGSBTot United States28312483 Russia15192357

READY FEST Schools, businesses prepare kids

Festival coordinator says the kids got everything they needed to return to school. By TIM YOVICH

MERCER COUNTY \ Sentences

Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Christopher St. John sentenced seven people Thursday:

Saturday's Broadcast schedule

NBC Noon-6 p.m. -- Men's Basketball; Women's Volleyball; Wrestling; Canoeing. 8 p.m.-Midnight

Charity builder is at home in warehouse

SHARON, Pa. -- Mercer County Habitat for Humanity is officially home. The organization has moved

Lori Muraoka, Adam Kotarski to wed Oct. 3

XCANFIELD -- Shirley and Donald Hobbs, 4551 Canfield Road, are announcing the engagement of their

Melia-Peroulakis wedding to be on Island of Crete

XPOLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Melia Sr., 7478 Clovermeade Ave., are announcing plans for the autumn

HEALTH CARE Poll: Workers likely to shoulder more costs

Some employers could drop health-care coverage, one consultant said. NEW YORK (AP) -- Employers

CRIME Violence, economy aren't necessarily linked

While unemployment is up in cities, violent crime actually is down. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- When

The profound effect of a teacher's compliment

I received a note from my high school principal the other day. "I want you to know that I really

MEGA-TEAMS Hendrick's multiple-car concept is big

If you don't have one, you might as well stay home. ASSOCIATED PRESS Once considered misguided

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Party Hostess (Rojas)28.6014.005.60 Saved (Villa-

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