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Rebel attacks kill 3 U.S. soldiers
The new government says it will have no weapons of mass destruction. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
WEEKEND DRAWINGS
Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-0-0 Pick 4, 5-5-9-6 Buckeye 5, 24-26-28-31-36 Super Lotto
TRUMBULL COUNTY Explosion destroys Warren Twp. house
Officials said ammunition in the house may have caused additional blasts. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
CENTRAL OHIO Shut plant able to sell pollution 'credits'
A power plant bought the credits, allowing the release of more pollutants. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Leopard Lady (Walker)5.603.002.40 Little Soldiergirl (Pereira)
Youngstown needs to send message with fireworks case
Opinion: Fact: Several hundred people were blocking the intersection of Market Street and Chicago Avenue on
TRUMBULL COUNTY Warren officials deal with loud summer noise
Council strengthened its loud-music ordinance last summer. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
ODOT CONTRACT Mayor blasts work on paving project
The finished asphalt layer is peeling away from the base, city officials note. By TIM YOVICH
GAY RIGHTS Ohioans debate partner benefits
Ohio State University last week said they will offer benefits to gay couples. COLUMBUS (AP) --
GAS PRODUCTION Despite demand, companies won't build new refineries
Even with increased usage, oil companies lack incentive to build refineries. KNIGHT RIDDER
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Both camps try to gain edge in Ohio
Winning Ohio's 20 electoral votes is considered essential. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Presidential campaigns
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field
Out of synch: Saying Scrappers right-hander Hector Santana had a rough outing Sunday would be an
HOW HE SEES IT U.S. occupiers raid Iraq's treasury
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Last year the White House went to Congress for $18.4
Man drowns in pool
Man drowns in pool PULASKI, Pa. -- A mentally challenged Amish man drowned over the weekend in a
TROPICANA 400 Tony Stewart is greeted by boos as he enters victory lane
Stewart's Chevrolet tapped the back of Kasey Kahne's Dodge and sent it into the wall. JOLIET, Ill.
HANK 'SUGARFOOT' GARLAND Guitarist fights for royalties
Forty-three years ago, a car crash and shock treatments took his health. By RON WORD ASSOCIATED
Fatal accident on I-80
Fatal accident on I-80 MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said a New York man was fatally
MORTGAGE Experts to public: Tap into lower rates fast
Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been since spring. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Jump in now. That's
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt (ages 15-16) Struthers Davidson-Becker 6, Boardman Boosters 4 -- Struthers
AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 10, Devil Rays 3 NEW YORK -- Making a surprise start in place of an
TOUR DE FRANCE
TOUR DE FRANCE Recap QUIMPER, France -- A brief look at Sunday's eighth stage of the Tour de
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown man to face court in shots fired at 2
A bullet went into the kitchen of a nearby home. AUSTINTOWN -- An Austintown man was set to appear
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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PRESIDENTIAL RACE Choice of Edwards has yet to affect voter polls
Kerry and Edwards were asked about the issue of experience on '60 Minutes.' KNIGHT RIDDER
Commissioners' report on Sept. 11 echoes criticisms
Endorsers will try to avoid partisanship during an election year. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Working in
SAN JUAN Castillo's decisions costly in Bucs' loss
Josh Fogg suffered the defeat after allowing two runs. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Montreal
OHIO Mansfield crew saves flight landing in Kuwait
The plane full of soldiers had 45 minutes of fuel left and failed landing gear. MANSFIELD (AP) --
IRAQ Fallujah uprising splinters
The mutilation of six Shiites is widening the divide. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BAGHDAD, Iraq --
Juvenile arrested
Juvenile arrested YOUNGSTOWN -- After a car with two occupants was struck by more than 100
U.S. INTELLIGENCE Debate begins over hiring new director
Recent failures of the CIA suggest the organization needs restructuring. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Video board is coming
Football fans who have been disappointed with the quality of the scoreboard at Youngstown State
Bobby Brown turns self in just before deadline
Bobby Brown turns self in just before deadline ATLANTA -- R & amp;B singer Bobby Brown turned
Wife of former Enron leader sentenced to year in prison
HOUSTON (AP) -- Lea Fastow, the wife of former Enron finance chief Andrew Fastow, is trading in her
OHIO Sex offenders tallied in nursing homes
Many committed sex crimes in their 60s and 70s. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Ohio ranks third in the nation
Ullrich may be a threat
Lance Armstrong believes Jan Ullrich is biding his time in the Tour de France. LIMOGES, France
Chemicals enter sewer system with water to battle plant fire
No residents were evacuated. HAZLETON, Pa. (AP) -- Chemicals entered the sewer system around a
Police locate car belonging to missing woman
MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said they have located the car of a Mercer County woman who
Woman receives fine, court costs after no contest plea
STRUTHERS -- Barbara Coloutes, 40, of Lowellville was fined $100 plus court costs after pleading no
Out-of-state police help in Ohio rescue
DAYTON (AP) -- Out-of-state law-enforcement officers returning to their hotel from a softball
OHIO Deputy coroner faces license revocation
Patients' drug dependencies is one of the reasons. MANSFIELD (AP) -- The state plans to revoke the
HOW SHE SEES IT Gay marriage will be a loser for Dems in South
Opinion: By LOLITA C. BALDOR ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Here's a political reality check --
Watching the grass crew offered insights to our woes
Opinion: Watching the grass crew offered insights to our woes EDITOR: Right near the 224 exit on 680 on
NEW JERSEY Hamilton, Burr families stage re-enactment of 1804 duel
Relatives still question how the feud between the longtime rivals began. WEEHAWKEN, N.J. (AP) --
MOTORSPORTS ROUNDUP Sunday's other races
Champ Car Series TORONTO -- Sebastien Bourdais avoided trouble in a chaotic race and picked up a
ACCREDITATION Police pursue national approval
The process should be completed in 2005. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
ISRAEL Laborists added to coalition
Sharon, Peres met today; officials expect negotiations soon. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Prime Minister
ALL-STAR GAME National Leaguers led by old timers
Roger Clemens will probably become the oldest player ever to start. HOUSTON (AP) -- The National
Court gets new judge
Court gets new judge YOUNGSTOWN -- The U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals finalized the appointment
Residents still blocked from returning to cabins
Residents still blocked from returning to cabins SAFFORD, Ariz. -- Evacuated residents were
NOTEBOOK | From Jacobs Field
Betancourt activated: Right-hander Rafael Betancourt was activated from the 15-day disabled list
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION Inventor's idea from the 1970s is gaining widespread use today
Some believe the RFID chips could wipe out bar codes. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Office workers
FREE SPEECH LAWSUIT Jury continues to probe Internet firm
A hearing is scheduled for Tuesday. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Prosecutors have asked a judge to freeze
LPGA Buckeye Mallon wins Canadian by 4 strokes
Beth Daniel finished second. NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario (AP) -- Look out, Annika. A week after Meg
GOLF ROUNDUP | Sunday's other results
Senior Players Championship DEARBORN, Mich. -- Mark James shot a 1-over 73 and held off Jose Maria
WAR CASUALTY Items stolen from home of Marine
The suspects have a prior criminal record. BRIDGEPORT, Pa. (AP) -- Two men burglarized the empty
Pharmacies get dose of reality
Small-town pharmacies adopt tight security to protect drugs. PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Carrie
Ron Reagan accepts invitation to speak at Democratic convention
The son of the former president opposes Bush's limits on stem-cell research. KNIGHT RIDDER
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)174.810-- Scrappers (Indians)1013.4358 Batavia
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Emmy-winning 'Explorer' to move to cable channel
NEW YORK (AP) -- The much-traveled "National Geographic Explorer" documentary series will move to
Small-town store continues to thrive
Small-town store continues to thrive k COWAN'S MARKET, a Rogers landmark since the 1920s, is a hub
PENNSYLVANIA Abuse awareness program to include state salons soon
Salon workers have been enlisted to help trim domestic violence. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- They often
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Niesel's impressive outing keys Scrappers' 7-3 victory
The former Notre Dame pitcher is excelling at Class A baseball. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
JANE EISNER Coping with war, body and soul
Opinion: War has always driven people crazy. From the time Homer portrayed Achilles violently grieving over
VIDEO GAME REVIEW 'Spider-Man 2' takes adventure to a new level
By TOM HAM SPECIAL TO WASHINGTON POST This loose interpretation of the movie preserves its basic
SANDLOT Metros win 3 AA games
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Metros won three baseball games over the weekend in Class AA League action.
Phelps faces first major test versus Peirsol today
Their showdown in the 200 backstroke will highlight a busy day for Michael Phelps. LONG BEACH,
ABC 'Wife Swap' promises to be hot
Despite the title, there is no sleaze in the show. By JONATHAN STORM KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
NETHERLANDS
Opinion: NETHERLANDS de Volkskrant, Amsterdam, July 7: In John Edwards, Kerry has made a safe rather than a
The sound and the fuhrer
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Stop it. Stop it this instant. No more Hitler images. No more brown-shirt
RUNAWAY TEENS Officials weigh charges against man who fled
The mother hasn't heard a word from her two children. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
SHOOTING Man injures 2 during police chase gunbattle
Police shot the suspect after he crashed his vehicle in a residential area. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A man
Today is Monday, July 12, the 194th day of 2004. There are 172 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Monday, July 12, the 194th day of 2004. There are 172 days left in the year. On this date
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& lt;B & gt;AHMAD & lt;/B & gt;, Mohammad K., 50, of Liberty; calling hours today
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket entries Marion Plaza Inc. vs. Chris Humphrey et al, judgment for
MEDIA 'Anchorman' reflects stereotype
Decades of TV anchormen have reflected cynicism from the public. NEW YORK (AP) -- Will Ferrell's
Tribe defeats A's as Lee wins ninth
Pitcher Cliff Lee was backed by Coco Crisp's bat in Cleveland's 4-1 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) --
REGION
REGION Area ranks third in U.S. for affordable housing YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown-Warren area
BOXING Undefeated Hanshaw to fight Maciel in Canton
CANTON -- Warren native Tony Hanshaw will be in the 10-round main event at the Canton Memorial Civic
NOTEBOOK
NOTEBOOK Baseball All-Star Game Fernandomania returns: Fernando Valenzuela grew more and more
OLYMPIC TRIALS Montgomery also fails in 100 bid
His girlfriend, Marion Jones, didn't qualify in the women's sprint. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Tim
"Clinton plays the sax, John [Kerry] plays the guitar, and the president's a liar."
Opinion: "Clinton plays the sax, John [Kerry] plays the guitar, and the president's a liar." Actor Chevy