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PENNSYLVANIA Lawmakers debate whether law allows politics, gambling to mix

Those with slot licenses can't contribute to campaigns. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Pennsylvania

AROUND THE HORN Tuesday's other games

Red Sox 11, A's 0 BOSTON -- Tim Wakefield pitched seven innings of three-hit ball for his first

CAMPBELL SCHOOLS Board settles contract lawsuit

Sebest served as treasurer for nine months. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

HOW SHE SEES IT Abortion is uniting moderate Republicans

Opinion: By JENNIFER BLEI STOCKMAN HARTFORD COURANT Will the far right's drive to kick moderate

Today is Wednesday, July 7, the 189th day of 2004. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, July 7, the 189th day of 2004. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date

FOOD

FOOD Sweet stuff k NO NEED to heat up the oven to have some desserts. Just keep the grill stoked

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffery A. Hartzell, 26, of 1600 Pine Valley Drive, Elgin,

Two fatal accidents

Two fatal accidents The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Canfield post responded to two fatal accidents

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Applicant is ready to quit looking for a new job

Dear Annie: I have worked for 23 years doing building maintenance. Three years ago, I decided it was

'You cannot be serious!' (and neither is McEnroe)

The former jock says he's ready to have more fun. By DAVID BAUDER ASSOCIATED PRESS ENGLEWOOD

SCHOOLS Architects consider options on where to front building

Residents don't want the increased traffic, a board member said. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Actor confesses fear

Actor confesses fear BERLIN -- Tobey Maguire admitted a fear of heights as he brought summer

Ignorant behavior will drag down revitalization efforts

Opinion: Ignorant behavior will drag down revitalization efforts EDITOR: There are a number of positive

ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball &amp; amp; softball

BASEBALL Little b Livi Steel 14, Koch/Line Drive 9 -- Livi Steel pounded out 14 hits and took a

MEDICARE OVERHAUL Investigation clears officials in withholding of information

Democrats have accused the Bush administration of a cover-up. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON --

LAWRENCE COUNTY One-stop taxing is goal of collectors

Problems with the county treasurer have spurred the movement. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

Ursuline's Irizarry enrolls at YSU, but has no plans to play football

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) -- Former Ohio State tight end Louis Irizarry, who was suspended indefinitely

TRUMBULL COUNTY Council vote allows new home construction to start

The decision has no bearing on proposed condominiums. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Kelly Donofrio to be bride of Bill Donnadio Jr.

XSTRUTHERS -- Announcing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Kelly Donofrio and Bill Donnadio

Raising Arizona: Mike Stoops' eye focused on resurrecting program

The emphasis is on making his players physically and mentally stronger. By JOHN BASSETTI

One swing: Gonzalez stops Bucs

His three-run homer in the seventh snapped the Pirates' 10-game winning streak. MIAMI (AP) -- With

2 arraigned after illegal sales

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two men arrested on fireworks charges after a raid at 315 Potomac Ave. on Friday

TRACK AND FIELD Boardman's Blewitt believes, seeks to improve on distance

The former Spartan will take aim at qualifying for the Summer Olympics. By JOHN KOVACH

Kalmer-Kemesky engagement is made known

XRose Kalmer of Via Belligo, Poland, and Kathy and Edward Kemesky, Pinetrace Drive, Austintown, are

State senator announces interest in head position

The original heir apparent to the position has withdrawn. BY JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

TRUMBULL COUNTY Political activists defend voter registration effort

Another hearing is set, and employees of the group will testify under oath. By STEPHEN SIFF

Drug manufacturers get caught with their prices up

Opinion: Pharmaceutical companies are intent on blocking reimportation of drugs from Canada, and they make

Female suicide bomber kills 4 police officers

Female suicide bomber kills 4 police officers COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- A Tamil Tiger suicide bomber

COLUMBIANA CO. Residents: Don't join fire district

Council members said discussion of a joint fire district is in the early stages. By NANCY TULLIS

Timely birthday gift: Hlebovy's homecoming

The Campbell Memorial High graduate is getting numerous opportunities with Vermont. By BILL

3 Pa. soldiers receive Purple Hearts

Nine members of the unit have been wounded over the past five months. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Three

YSU New radio show plays classic jazz

Music that rarely gets air time these days will be featured. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR

OBMV Cboss gets 5-year pact for online registration

Officials expect to see 500,000 Ohio motorists registering online this year. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

MOONEY Plenty of changes for camp coaches

Some of Mooney's collegiate coaching fraternity have switched teams. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR

MOUNT CARMEL Church plans activities for 71st anniversary

The festival runs through July 18. NILES -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will celebrate the

BILLBOARD HITS

HOT 100: TOP 20 1. "I Believe," Fantasia. J. 2. "Burn," Usher. LaFace. 3. "Confessions Part

TOUR DE FRANCE Armstrong's prediction is true: Cobblestone patches cause spills

Seven riders crashed on the bumpy, 130-mile stage from Waterloo, Belgium. WASQUEHAL, France (AP)

Warren gets a check for improvements

More federal money may be headed to the city. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN

Hubbard Twp. thefts prompt alert from cops

HUBBARD -- Township police are asking residents to watch for thieves breaking into garages and

Man wanted in robbery surrenders

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A bank robbery suspect surrendered to police this morning. James A. McCormick,

CATHOLIC CHURCH Archdiocese files Chapter 11 after lawsuits

The diocese is the only one in the United States to file for bankruptcy protection. PORTLAND, Ore.

MEMORIAL Diabetes complications kill passionate soldier

Julie Hickey helped Afghan women and children through the military. COLUMBUS (AP) -- An Ohio

HOW HE SEES IT Here's why The Post used (the word)

Opinion: By MICHAEL GETLER WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Last week's buzz among readers and writers of

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Stallings, Wilson have second interviews at OSU

The two candidates met with university president Karen Holbrook. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Vanderbilt coach

JESSICA CARPENTER

JESSICA CARPENTER School/year: Champion, senior Statistics/accomplishments: Second-team all-

'KING ARTHUR' Film separates man from myth

This movie differs markedly from previous film versions of the legend. By DAVID GERMAIN

BASEBALL ALL-STARS Positive influences translate into positive results

CHAD BAKER School/grade: Canfield, senior Statistics/accomplishments: Batted .404 with 38 RBIs

Cboss gets 5-year pact for online registration

Officials expect to see 500,000 Ohio motorists registering online this year. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

Woman receives 3-year sentence

SHARON, Pa. -- A Pittsburgh woman involved with a Grove City area man in a child pornography case

This better mousetrap was too good

The day my friend Colette Barnhouse noticed little holes in food bags and boxes, she knew a beast

MIDDLE EAST U.N. official: Israel fears Iran's nuclear ambition

Israel refuses to discuss its nuclear capabilities. TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) -- Israel is extremely

3-vehicle crash puts 7 people in the hospital

SHARON, Pa. -- A three-vehicle accident at Spencer Avenue and the Shenango Valley Freeway sent seven

PREP SOFTBALL | All-league selections

City Series First team Justine Klopta, Chaney, junior, pitcher; Kristen Bielik, Chaney, junior,

ADAM BORIS

ADAM BORIS School/grade: Chaney, senior Statistics/accomplishments: Batted .500 for season.

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BONHAM, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt; Betty J., 86, of Boardman,

& lt;B & gt;BONHAM, & lt;/B & gt; Betty J., 86, of Boardman, formerly of New

MOUNTAINEER Austintown's Koval seeking 19th win

The Austintown boxer will be fighting for the 19th time in 18 months. CHESTER, W.Va. -- Austintown

WATERLINES Council discusses extension

The township could profit with a transmission charge. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

TRACK AND FIELD Blewitt believes, seeks to improve

The Boardman High graduate takes aim at qualifying for the Summer Olympics. By JOHN KOVACH

2005 BUDGET Officials look to curtail outlays

Officials are planning to set aside flood control money. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)153.833-- Batavia (Phillies)810.4447 Jamestown

Lodwick-Gorkie engagement is announced

XNILES -- Rudolph and Nila Lodwick, 1989 Bianco Ave., are announcing the engagement of their

Miss Mihalcak, Mr. Shaffer set wedding date

XEAST PALESTINE -- Announced by John and Linda Mihalcak, 1020 Howell Ave., is the engagement of

State rep slams passage of slots bill

Representative Wilt believes the state should have auctioned the slot licenses. GREENVILLE, Pa. --

Kerry-Edwards campaign

Kerry-Edwards campaign WARREN -- Two former Warren residents were to play roles in today's

MAHONING COUNTY 4 arrested in riot are out of jail

A family spokesman acknowledged that illegal fireworks were used. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

REGION

REGION Football players to be at Circuit City HOWLAND -- Circuit City will celebrate the grand

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY XCroatian Home, 3200 Vestal Road, Youngstown, will serve spaghetti dinners from 4:30 to 8

SOCK INDUSTRY City fears loss of import quotas

Almost half of all American-made socks come from the small Alabama town. FORT PAYNE, Ala. (AP) --

TERRORISM Court charges 6 Yemenis in bombing of USS Cole

One of the suspects is believed to be a close associate of Osama bin Laden. SAN'A, Yemen (AP) -- A

Hanoverton gets ready for Peddler Days

HANOVERTON -- Historic Plymouth Street is the primary site for Peddler Days on Saturday and Sunday

ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Paying attention to Latin America

Opinion: Likely Democratic candidate John Kerry's Latin American policy, unveiled last week, may not be the

Dems to choose nominee to fill judge's post

Democrats will choose between a judge and an assistant prosecutor. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Sharon cops add charges for Brookfield man

SHARON, Pa. -- Police said a Brookfield man faces additional criminal charges after he assaulted a

PREP BASEBALL All-league selections

City Series First team Aaron Boris, Chaney, senior, infielder; Adam Boris, Chaney, senior,

COURT TV Dr. Henry Lee portrays reality

His new series offers a look at his investigation process. SCRIPPS HOWARD In these days when

GOLF GLANCE | This week's events

PGA EUROPEAN TOUR Scottish Open Site: Luss, Scotland. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:

LEADERS

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OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-1-7 Pick 4, 0-6-6-9 Buckeye 5, 2-13-16-34-37 Mega Millions, 6-7-8

Driver in fatal accident tests positive for drugs

OAK HARBOR, Ohio (AP) -- The man who authorities say started a chain-reaction accident that killed

SPRING ALL-STARS Past performers of the year

BASEBALL 2004 -- Chad Baker, Canfield 2003 -- Josh Conkey, Ursuline 2002 -- Shane Davis, Poland

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.86 19.88 Avalon Holdings,3.023.17 Clear

TRUMBULL COUNTY Hubbard seeks income tax increase

The finance committee chairman cast the lone dissenting vote. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Space exploration looking up

Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Don't look now, but 2004 is shaping up as one of the most memorable years

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Ninth inning not so nice to Scrappers

Gus Hlebovy got his fifth save in Vermont's 4-2 win over Mahoning Valley. By BILL SULLIVAN

Fireworks damage house

Nationwide, fireworks are the leading cause of fires on the Fourth of July. By MARALINE KUBIK

New leaders lay down laws

The new laws will combat insurgents, officials hope. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The Iraqi government

HELOISE Delicious fudge recipe is an old favorite

Dear Heloise: I would love to try the fudge recipe I saw in your column a long time ago, but now I

Fish gotta swim, but not here

The dam can either be rebuilt or breached, a councilman said. GIRARD -- With Lower Girard Lake

OBMV Cboss gets online registration pact

Officials expect to see 500,000 Ohio motorists registering online this year. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

SOFTWARE COMPANY Microsoft has new plan to stay in competition

CEO warns that size could hurt efforts to stay in touch with customers. SEATTLE (AP) -- Microsoft

Lawmaker rips Specter over nominee

Specter said he believes a judge's statements do not reflect a fixed opinion. WASHINGTON (AP) --

Miss Markulin, Mr. Widener to wed in August

XThe engagement of Rebecca L. Markulin, a daughter of Richard J. and Teresa L. Markulin, 4232

TERRORISM Families of U.S. citizens killed in Israel attacks sue Arab Bank

The bank said the allegations are false and irresponsible. NEW YORK (AP) -- Families of U.S.

4 arrested in riot are out of jail

A family spokesman acknowledged that illegal fireworks were used. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

"The sovereign Iraqi people and our international partners are adamant that we will put an end to

Opinion: "The sovereign Iraqi people and our international partners are adamant that we will put an end to

Officials look at options for investments growth

Commissioners may still put some money in another bank. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County is

SANDLOT BASEBALL Falcons' uprising sinks Wharmby Sports, 6-3

Chad Baker's three-run double was the key blow in the seventh inning. STRUTHERS -- The Astro

AMERICAN LEAGUE Wickman returns to cheers, helps Tribe win

He pitched a scoreless eighth to protect Cliff Lee's lead in a 4-1 win. CLEVELAND (AP) -- As the

Summary of police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:

Summary of police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD July 4 Assault: A woman in

SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR Karr's pitching dominance leads Flashes to state

Her season included a perfect game over Newton Falls. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

Iraqis lay down laws

As violence rages, the new government tries to halt insurgents' attacks. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The

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