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MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Comedy a letdown
Comedy a letdown k "ANCHORMAN: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" begins like a genuinely pleasurable
THOMAS SOWELL Kerry guilty of political malpractice
Opinion: Now that Sen. John Kerry has named Sen. John Edwards as his vice-presidential running mate, we need
MOVIE REVIEW Comedy 'Anchorman' never gets into gear
Jack Black's bad-taste-gag cameo is the funniest. By PHILIP WUNTCH DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Web site has copies of Diaz in sex video
Web site has copies of Diaz in sex video If you think S & amp;M stands for sunshine and mirth
ELECTRIC ENGINE Transforming new vehicles
An Ohio business is looking to make electric cars. TALLMADGE (AP) -- Since 1965, the Myers have
HOW HE SEES IT Bush didn't prepare us for reality of Iraq war
Opinion: By ISSAC J. BAILEY KNIGHT RIDDER The Bush administration's biggest failing -- despite what the
Former Enron chief makes a very unconvincing victim
Opinion: Kenneth Lay, depicted a few years ago as the wunderkind behind the growth of Enron from a regional
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland:
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN July 1 Arrest: Boardman police
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Miller takes over at Xavier, plans few changes
His promotion to head coach was hardly a surprise. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Sean Miller, a part of
HOMELAND SECURITY Ridge defends country's terror alert level
Raising the alert level is a very labor-intensive process, he said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Homeland
TRUMBULL COUNTY Insurance carrier faces suit over Liberty wreck
The driver was sentenced earlier this year to 18 months in prison. WARREN -- A Girard couple
HOW HE SEES IT Bush has hidden plan to cut debt
Opinion: By MICHAEL KINSLEY LOS ANGELES TIMES The plan was: a $400-billion federal budget surplus this
ROAD DEPARTMENT Trustees majority endorse contract
Police and firefighters agreed to the same raises and health care provisions. By IAN HILL
WESTERN RESERVE Board to try again for levy
The board has made cuts in response to previous levy failures. By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR
Ex-deputy was found in stolen auto, police say
The retired deputy's badge and identification were confiscated. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
AIR RESERVE STATION Report stirs hope for base survival
Insufficient on-base housing for reservists is one fault at the base. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
SCI-FI TELEVISION Writer prepares season openers
'Stargate SG-1' kicks off its eighth season and introduces a spinoff. VANCOUVER, British Columbia
New Middletown is in dire needs of traffic lights
Opinion: New Middletown is in dire needs of traffic lights EDITOR: How much longer do the residents of
PENNDOT Hermitage gathers ideas for center city project
The city is seeking a state grant to conduct a center city study. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
ALL-STAR GAME Bonds, Blalock added to Home Run Derby
The New York Yankees have eight players on the AL roster. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Barry
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush, Kerry campaigns tour the country to rally voters
Democrats are focusing on another close race in Florida. COMBINED DISPATCHES WASHINGTON --
Senate report: CIA fell victim to assumptions
The report concluded Iraq didn't have the weapons analysts thought it did. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
BILLBOARD HITS
HOT 100: TOP 20 1. "Burn," Usher. Arista. 2. "Confessions Part II," Usher. LaFace. 3. "Slow
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown plans program for after school
The program is slated to serve about 100 pupils next year. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Third-place Gordon might be favorite
With the new point system and back-to-back wins, he's a legitimate threat. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
City day camp gives kids a time to learn and play
Mahoning Valley Sanitary District Park is the only site that is offering sign language lessons. By
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Petitions call for ballot issues to stop fire department merger
The deadline to place the issues on the ballot will come later this month. By D.A. WILKINSON
ANAHEIM ANGELS Colon on the clock if pitching stays subpar
Arizona's Randy Johnson may consider changing teams. LOS ANGELES TIMES CHICAGO -- The Anaheim
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Relay for Life events raise more than $1.7M
The Warren relay was top in the state, and Boardman was second. CANFIELD -- Over the past three
LOTTERY RESULTS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-2-4 Pick 4, 8-7-5-9 Buckeye 5, 4-7-23-31-34 Day drawings:
ALLIANCE-BARBER AIRPORT Taylorcraft holds annual fly-in and reunion
ALLIANCE -- The 32nd annual Taylorcraft Owners Club Fly-in and Old Timers' Reunion is today,
DAVID SKOLNICK \ Politics Dems pledge allegiance, but to what?
Opinion: The first meeting of Mahoning Democratic precinct committee members in two years didn't get off to a
IMPORTS Lead levels force toy jewelry recall
The jewelry is sold in vending machines across the U.S. LOS ANGELES TIMES One of the largest
Former custodian wins Mega Millions jackpot
LOWELL, Mass. (AP) -- A house-cleaning retiree no longer has to mop her own floors or dust her own
U.S. Senate lawsuit limits: Make others wait for justice?
Philadelphia Inquirer: The U.S. Senate could yet approve limits on consumer lawsuits that would, in
PENNSYLVANIA Governing board postpones vote on effort to raise tuition
HARRISBURG (AP) -- The governing board of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities postponed
MERCER COUNTY Judge sentences man for multiple burglaries
Another man was sentenced for tying up a juvenile. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Walter Peason, 22, Falls
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)153.833-- Batavia (Phillies)810.4447 Jamestown
TEEN FICTION Summer reading can be fun
There's a book for everyone to enjoy this summer. By CASSANDRA SPRATLING KNIGHT RIDDER "Devil
REGION
REGION Howland man forms TileWorks business HOWLAND -- Rick Wolfe of Howland has formed a new
Bearded man and his bike tell a story
You just never know whom you will meet around the next bend. I was on state Route 626 outside New
YOUNGSTOWN Local residents offer opinions on noise
Loud cars have prompted recent arrests. By JOSH MOUND VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Two years ago,
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
Tri-T Pony (ages 13-14) Boardman Eastern Offset 9, Campbell North Star Painting 3 -- Kyle Jones
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA First National Bank to build a second Butler Co. branch
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- First National Bank is building a new branch bank in Butler County. The $1.5
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Republicans defeat effort to weaken Patriot Act
Supporters of the law said the measure has been valuable in anti-terror efforts. WASHINGTON (AP)
Admission to the Trumbull County Fair in Bazetta Township is free on Monday, $5 on Tuesday, and $7
Admission to the Trumbull County Fair in Bazetta Township is free on Monday, $5 on Tuesday, and $7
COLUMBUS Matta right man to lead Buckeyes, other coaches say
Thad Matta will be introduced at a news conference today. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Even though Thad Matta
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners want proposals for tourism
The auditor recommended a new contract to clear up disputes. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Today is Friday, July 9, the 191st day of 2004. There are 175 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, July 9, the 191st day of 2004. There are 175 days left in the year. On this date in
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rodriguez returns to haunt Indians
The Tribe has now lost seven out of its last 10 games. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ricardo Rodriguez holds
Candela-Nutt wedding plans are announced
XGIRARD -- Plans for the summer wedding of Lee Ann Candela and Gregory James Nutt, both of 5411
Organizers work out details for Hubbard Fun Fest 2004
HUBBARD -- Planning is complete for this weekend's Hubbard Fun Fest 2004. "It seems like it's too
ALL-STAR GAME Will Clemens be NL starter?
The Rocket keeps mowing them down after his brief flirtation with retirement. HOUSTON (AP) -- Jack
LAWRENCE COUNTY Authority questioned on sales of vehicles by housing authority
A housing authority official said staff layoffs led to the vehicles being sold. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
BASKETBALL College players left out in cold
Top high schoolers are at the Nike All-America Camp. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- When Louis Williams saw
Army recruit dies in a fall from hotel window
CLEVELAND (AP) -- An Army recruit about to leave for basic training fell nine stories to his death
GOLF ROUNDUP Quigley keeps streak alive
The 'Iron Man' was in a second-place tie at the Senior Players Championship. ASSOCIATED PRESS
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No shift yet for county in collection of taxes
Lawrence County collectors are also looking into a unified computer system. By LAURE CIOFFI
OHIO CHAUTAUQUA Workshop examines F. Scott Fitzgerald's life
Ohio Chautauqua activities run through Saturday. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
REGAL AUSTINTOWN PLAZA 10, 6020 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, (330) 793-7050.
REGAL AUSTINTOWN PLAZA 10, 6020 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, (330) 793-7050. Anchorman: The Legend
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Tropicana 400 Site: Joliet, Ill. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel,
DRUG INVESTIGATION Cops raid motel, charge 2 men with trafficking
The inn has been a 'problem location,' a police captain says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She's afraid her ex will show their son his porn
Dear Annie: My husband of 20 years recently told me his feelings for me are gone. I was not
Dunleavy innovative at Ipe Field
From a distance, the lone man on the pitcher's mound at Ipe Field looked like a caretaker. It
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Contrary to U.S. government claims, the insurgency in Iraq is led by well-
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Contrary to U.S. government claims, the insurgency in Iraq is led by well-
TAILGATING YSU says party spot plan is fair
Generous boosters will be awarded first pick of prized parking spots. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
HIGH SCHOOLS Penn State pick for Prep senior
The purchase of team jackets at Hatboro-Horsham led to controversy. ASSOCIATED PRESS One of the
ASSAULT CASE La Salle player is charged
Police are also investigating another alleged rape. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A La Salle University
ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS Jury finds company founder and his son guilty of fraud
NEW YORK (AP) -- Federal prosecutors extended a string of successes in their pursuit of white-collar
NORTHEAST OHIO Colleges design masters-level writing program
The selective program will begin in January if the regents board accepts it. By NORMAN LEIGH
RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Non-drinking section favored by many fans
In three sections, more than 3,000 seats are designated for non-drinkers. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --
A defiant Tenet delivers farewell address to CIA
The remarks came a day before the release of a Senate report criticizing the CIA. LOS ANGELES
Man gets life in prison
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- A man convicted of robbing and killing a couple as they slept in their home
PENNSYLVANIA County fiscal administrator takes new job
MERCER, Pa. --Mercer County Fiscal Administrator Tresa Templeton has resigned to become business
AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 9, Angels 8 CHICAGO -- Juan Uribe's single with one out in the bottom
World court to deliver opinion on Israeli barrier
World court to deliver opinion on Israeli barrier THE HAGUE, Netherlands -- The U.N.'s highest
COLUMBIANA COUNTY PUCO answers the call to pay for all 911 service equipment
The county will receive more than $500,000 from the state for the equipment. By D.A. WILKINSON
FISCAL EMERGENCY STATUS Lordstown school district seeks state release
The schools may still be monitored for about a year. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Lachey on 'Charmed'
Lachey on 'Charmed' Solo recording artist and star of MTV's "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica," Nick
NEXT WEEK'S MUSIC In stores Tuesday
Jimmy Buffett, "Licensed to Chill." Charlie Hunter Trio, "Friends Seen and Unseen." Dr. John,
SCRAPPERS Public awareness focus of transplant candidate
Mallary Maus will throw out the first pitch Sunday as part of an organ donor campaign. By JOHN W.
NESHANNOCK AREA Board awards auditorium contracts
The district gives some students $500 to hire tutors. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
A demolition tradition Listen to this family for a crash course in derby driving
The family has been crashing cars for generations. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XYo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
Media leaks prompt firm to take action
DENVER (AP) -- The law firm representing the woman Kobe Bryant is accused of raping has hired a
ON THE SIDE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. INDEPENDENCE DAY: I love a
Judge rejects Stewart request for second trial
NEW YORK (AP) -- A federal judge refused to grant Martha Stewart a new trial, clearing the way for
Armstrong gives up lead, says he'll skip the Olympics
The American dropped behind in a strategic move to conserve energy. CHARTRES, France (AP) -- Lance
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Leaving Texas (Centn)9.004.404.00 Legacy's Star
HELOISE Fishy smell in refrigerator may be permanent
Dear Heloise: Please help. I just purchased a new small refrigerator for our preschool. A parent
Metcalf-Rudzik troth announced, wedding planned
XPOLAND -- Mike and Sharon Metcalf, 9527 N. Lima Road, are announcing the engagement of their
Repairs to cause delays
Repairs to cause delays LISBON -- The Ohio Department of Transportation has said motorists may
PENNSYLVANIA Ohio prosecutor: Man wanted by Kent police knew about probe
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Portage (Ohio) County Prosecutor Victor Vigluicci said that a man wanted in
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph A. Strock, 22, of 352 Alameda, Youngstown, and Nicole
LPGA No slowing Meg Mallon
The U.S. Women's Open champion surged into the lead in Canada. NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) -- Who
OFFICE SUPPLIES Online reverse auction saves Struthers money
Prices, lower than those paid in 2003, are frozen through June 30, 2005. By MARALINE KUBIK
MOVIES 'Sleepover' does not relate well to its target audience
The film is far from the reality of junior high girls. By DAVID GERMAIN ASSOCIATED PRESS Teen
Contract for mold removal
Contract for mold removal WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners awarded a $20,500 contract to
SO YOU WANT TO BABY-SIT Prepare yourself
Just because you think you're pretty cool with kids, that doesn't mean you're ready to take
Larson-Joseph wedding is set for Aug. 7
XWARREN -- Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Larson of Warren are announcing the engagement of their daughter,