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INDIANS Elarton's 2-hitter, Blake's homers power romp
Cleveland routed the White Sox, 9-0, in the fastest game ever at Jacobs Field. CLEVELAND (AP) --
Shot fired in fight
Shot fired in fight FARRELL, Pa. -- Police said a fight between two men escalated into a shooting
Greek celebration ends
The Olympic flame was passed to the people of Beijing, hosts in 2008. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- If
PREP FOOTBALL Coaches don't dwell on void
Weather-related cancellations will have some bearing on the postseason. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
SUNDAY'S SPORTS ROUNDUP
Men's Team Handball XCroatia, the reigning world champion, won the Olympic gold medal in a
Ward gets team's first gold
The light heavyweight salvaged a mediocre performance by the U.S. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- The dog
MEDALS TABLE Final count
CountryGSBTot United States353929103 Russia27273892 China32171463 Australia17161649
SOUTH SIDE Joint effort to build play area
The playground effort follows the cooperative theme of Youngstown 2010. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
NORTHEAST OHIO Law school student charged in robberies
His wife, Dawn Jackson, a Warren native, was charged in two robberies. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A man who
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers hopes fade in 13-0 loss
Mahoning Valley is two games back in the wild card race with six games to go. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. --
U.S. SENATE RACE Fingerhut pounds pavement for votes
His Cincinnati-to-Cleveland walk is scheduled to end next Monday. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Democrat Eric
Hamm still holding gold medal
South Korea continues to protest, but with no success. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- International
Does George McKelvey really think he's fooling anybody?
Opinion: Does George McKelvey really think he's fooling anybody? EDITOR: I can't believe that George
HOW WE SEE THEM Vindicator football rankings
BIG SCHOOLS (DIVISION I-III) 1. Warren Harding (1-0), vs. Cleveland Glenville. The Raiders have
City has reputation for being friendly to new businesses
Affordability is among reasons Struthers attracts new business. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
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& lt;B & gt;BERSTLING & lt;/B & gt;, Hazel M., 88, of Youngstown; calling hours
LATE SATURDAY Konerko's 3-run homer leads Chicago to victory
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Paul Konerko hit a three-run homer and Jose Contreras had another strong start for
HOW HE SEES IT President gets a pass
Opinion: By JOHN BAER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Here's a nightmare question plaguing the dreams of
BUSH CAMPAIGN Official quits post in wake of affair
The prosecutor is accused of sexual harassment. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The county prosecutor stepped
IRAQ DEPLOYMENT Reservist trying to prevent foreclosure on home
Because of military transfers, the reservist didn't get the paperwork. COLUMBUS (AP) -- An Army
MTV AWARDS Stars stay on best behavior
MTV used a tape delay for the first time at the awards. MIAMI (AP) -- There was no Madonna-Britney
PREP PREVIEW Golfers to watch
Boys Tim Morrow, Boardman, Jr.; Jonathan Hamarik, Cardinal Mooney, Jr.; Joe St. George, Cardinal
PREP GOLF Morrow targeting third straight trip to state
Warren JFK sophomore Katie Rogner is a player to watch. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
DAVE MORDAL Stand-up comic likes not knowing what's coming next
The comedian says he gets his routines from his life experiences. By TERRY MORROW SCRIPPS
Actor studies gorillas for role as King Kong
Actor studies gorillas for role as King Kong WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- The actor behind the
COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Gretchen Wilson lands nomination for best album
Kris Kristofferson will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --
Stadium board set for opener
YSU athletic director Ron Strollo is a man of his word. Strollo said Stambaugh Stadium's new
MAHONING COUNTY Program to help parents, problem children
Mahoning is one of three counties chosen to pilot the program in Ohio. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Valleys Aly (Murphy)7.803.802.40 A Spire a Dream
Illegal immigrants caught in Pennsylvania
Illegal immigrants caught in Pennsylvania MERCER, Pa. -- State police said they apprehended two
Strong case can be made for keeping base off list
Opinion: If Youngstown Mayor George M. McKelvey is sincere about participating in the Mahoning Valley's
COLUMBIANA CO. FLOODING Danger lurks on closed roads
A police officer said road crews have been harassed by sightseers. By D.A. WILKINSON and NANCY
PENNSYLVANIA 5% of teachers earning $80,000
About half of the state's classroom teachers made at least $51,000. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Hundreds of
HEALTH BENEFITS Doctors remain skeptical of infrared sauna
A warm bath would produce the same results, one physician says. By HARRY JACKSON JR. ST. LOUIS
CAR INSURANCE Progressive unveils performance device
Insurer wants to track a driver's speed, distance and time on the road. MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio
FINANCE Banks' hidden fees hit a nerve
Consumer groups are angry as bank fees rise. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS From bank accounts and
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A quarter-century ago, Honda Motor Co. would have been on few lists of
MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A quarter-century ago, Honda Motor Co. would have been on few lists of
Today is Monday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2004. There are 123 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Monday, Aug. 30, the 243rd day of 2004. There are 123 days left in the year. On this date
BRITAIN
Opinion: BRITAIN The Daily Telegraph, London, Aug. 25: The British Airways disaster at Heathrow is a sad
SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news
POLITICS TAKES CENTER STAGE: With the presidential election sure to dominate headlines this fall,
NATION
NATION No price spike expected LOS ANGELES -- Gas prices nudged upward about half a penny in the
VOLLEYBALL U.S. falls to Russia in bonze medal game
XATHENS, Greece -- Upset with the officiating and discouraged by their own sluggish play, the U.S.
CITY COUNCIL Member calls for clerk's firing
The council member said there is no good reason for the unpaid items. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
N.L. CENTRAL St. Louis completes sweep of Pirates, 4-0
Pujols became the fourth player in history with 100 RBIs in his first four season. PITTSBURGH (AP)
MERCER COUNTY Hardware store goes to seed and holds its own against chains
By LEONARD CRIST VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Mom-and-pop-style stores that
Work to be done for $1.5 million state grant
The city still has to get final state approval and arrange temporary financing. By HAROLD GWIN
NATIONAL LEAGUE Bonds hits a pair of long bombs
His career total stands at 696. ATLANTA (AP) -- Barry Bonds is counting home runs, not the feet in
DVD REVIEW Film makes no secret that mix of sports, martial arts is funny
By MARK RAHNER SEATTLE TIMES As movies that combine sports and martial arts go, "Shaolin Soccer"
CHANGING TRENDS Ads targeting gay market coming out of closet
An advertisement recently ran in a gay magazine and a men's magazine. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
GENERICS Gap in drug law puts fair competition in jeopardy, judge says
Brand makers are selling their own product as generic through a distributor. CLARKSBURG, W.Va.
GEORGE F. WILL Nuclear terror threat is real
Opinion: "Why do you use an ax when you can use a bulldozer?" -- Osama bin Laden WASHINGTON -- As
DVDS Director is real star of strangely styled, quirky 'Dogville'
Nicole Kidman does a fine job of carrying the film. By SUSAN DUNNE HARTFORD COURANT
GAY UNIONS Poll: 62% of Ohioans support ban
Getting the issue on the fall ballot depends on the validity of signatures. COLUMBUS (AP) --
WRESTLING More tears than cheers for U.S. teams
XATHENS, Greece -- Maybe Sara McMann was being prescient when she broke down sobbing after settling
Trustees seek details about sewer capacity
Trustees want clarity on the issues. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN
BROWNS Garcia critical of team's decisions in preseason
He says he needs more time on the field to get ready for the campaign. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Tears, smiles dominate
U.S. memories include expected success and a surprising failure. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Little
Marathon has bizarre ending
An American took second and the leader was tackled 3-miles from the finish. ATHENS, Greece (AP) --
Producers say time slot shows adults are target
The animated show about the famous lions contains naughty dialogue. By ELLEN GRAY KNIGHT RIDDER
Over 300 alumni plan to reunite
St. Mary's became a high school in 1944. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
OHIO SCHOOLS Test scores are better, but districts lost at polls
The academic data reflect a new way of teaching and evaluating pupils. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Educators
GOLF Craig Stadler winner by a stroke
Woody Austin won the Buick Championship in a playoff and Lorena Ochoa won in Kutztown, Pa.
IRAQ Cleric calls for an end to fighting
A move to politics for al-Sadr would boost the U.S.-backed government. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Rebel
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Something missing from U.S. track team
Only the men sprinters upheld the team's usual strong tradition. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Track and
GREETING CARDS Writers' work hits the mark
The cards' messages often touch people's lives. By BRANDON GRIGGS SCRIPPS HOWARD The way
'DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER' Viewers will see firsthand job of bail-bond enforcers
The bounty hunter has served prison time for first-degree murder. By FRAZIER MOORE ASSOCIATED
'THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER' Arranger chose anthem version that had contrast
The part about rockets and bombs was soft when played at the Olympics. By WAYNE LEE GAY KNIGHT
INVESTING New law forces mutual funds to explain their voting policies
Mutual funds must explain policies for shareholder votes. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL MILWAUKEE
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SUNDAY'S MEDALISTS
ATHLETICS Men's Marathon GOLD--Stefano Baldini, Italy SILVER--Mebrahtom Keflezighi, San Diego
Cleveland aims to attract residents to condominiums
Developers hope to double the number of condos. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The city hopes a growing
AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 6, Yankees 4 TORONTO -- Carlos Delgado homered in Toronto's five-run
CARL P. LEUBSDORF Conservatives still hold sway in GOP
Opinion: Republicans will again put on a kinder and gentler face when they meet this week in New York. Just
HOW HE SEES IT Bush pulls a Swift one
Opinion: By ZEV CHAFETS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Everybody knows President Bush is a bass fisherman. But the
9 SQUARED Ring-tone pioneer makes millions on company sale
When the phone rings with an unusual sound, it's easier to recognize as yours. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS
Barbecue goes bad
Barbecue goes bad YOUNGSTOWN -- What began as a nice, peaceful family barbecue at a house in the