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VRABEL TRANSCRIPT Stephen speaks

Ohio Legislative Correspondents Association pool interview Friday afternoon (Michael J. Maurer,

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VRABEL TRANSCRIPT Stephen speaks Ohio Legislative Correspondents Association pool interview

VIDEO GAMES Author's book transforms video games into poetry

Jazz pianist Seth 'Fingers' Barkan wrote the poetry book, the first of its kind. By ERIC GWINN

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers rally in 10th to topple Jamestown, 7-5

Chris Clem's two-run single highlighted the Scrappers' three-run uprising. JAMESTOWN, N. Y. -- The

'Expert' presents new diet

I've been studying dieting literature and thinking about the booming diet industry, and I think it's

Family still mourns the loss of Susan, Lisa

The family of the victims says Christmastime stirs up many memories. By PATRICIA MEADE

BALCO's Conte zapped with big fine for lab's unlawful conduct

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The owner and former medical director of a San Francisco Bay area laboratory

PENNSYLVANIA Applicants vie for racing license

Public hearings should begin in the next two months. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

All-white china is both versatile and elegant

Formal and casual dinnerware are often one and the same. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "It's kind of

MAHONING COUNTY Teen appears in court on charges in shooting

The bullet was found in the kitchen of a nearby home. AUSTINTOWN -- A Kroeck Avenue man accused of

BRITISH OPEN Calcavecchia returns to scene of greatest victory

He hasn't won any other major since winning the British Open 15 years ago. TROON, Scotland (AP) --

STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)194.826-- Scrappers (Indians)1113.45881/2 Batavia

REGION

REGION Board OKs loan COLUMBUS -- The State Controlling Board has approved a $150,000 loan for

TRUMBULL COUNTY Fire official: Blast likely from gas leak

The victims smelled something before the explosion, officials said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-7-7 Pick 4, 7-1-5-2 Buckeye 5, 4-13-18-19-37 Day drawings:

Cuts to Army Corps' budget threaten projects and services

Bush plans to cut the district's funding by $6 million. CONFLUENCE, Pa. (AP) -- Businesses and

LINEUPS | All-Star Game

American League 1, Ichiro Suzuki, Seattle, cf (.321, 3 HR, 31 RBIs, 21 SB) 2, Ivan Rodriguez,

WALL STREET Morgan Stanley settles gender-bias case

One former Morgan Stanley worker will receive $12 million. NEW YORK (AP) -- In an agreement hailed

BROADWAY Role lets 'Queer Eye' guy dress up

Jai Rodriguez returns to his career-launching role of Angel in 'Rent.' NEW YORK DAILY NEWS As

SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news

"ALL MY CHILDREN" ADDS A NEW TWIST: Newcomer James Scott has been signed to "All My Children" in the

Peirsol hands Phelps first loss at trials in a world-record time

Tyler O'Halloran had his best time in the 100 butterfly, but failed to advance. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

St. Joseph's maternity group sponsors educational health fair

WARREN -- The Maternity and Perinatal Education Unit of St. Joseph Health Center is sponsoring

Man wanted in attack on parents; father dead

WESTLAKE (AP) -- Police issued an alert Monday for a man suspected of running down and killing his

Comedian goes home to Atlanta

Jeff Foxworthy's new TV program chose a familiar locale. ATLANTA (AP) -- Jeff Foxworthy is

CONGRESS English promotes trade bill

The congressman wants to level the trade playing field. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

Teeing it up at Squaw Creek

Teeing it up at Squaw Creek k JESSICA CHARLES, 9, of Liberty takes part in the YSU Junior Golf

Hilton having fun playing golf again

She quit playing golf for about four years to begin raising a family. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

Rep. Ryan chooses president of Urban League for summit

WARREN -- Thomas Conley, president and chief executive officer of the Warren-Trumbull Urban League,

Mexico remembers Frida Kahlo's death

Her home, turned into a museum, displays her artwork, writing. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Fifty years

Amnesty International goes too far in rights report

Opinion: We have had serious reservations about the Patriot Act from the get-go, and have never accepted the

MAHONING COUNTY No independents file for retired judge's post

Two candidates submitted applications to Mahoning Republicans for the job. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Cops charge man they say is with runaway teens

Cops charge man they say is with runaway teens GIRARD -- Police have filed three charges against a

Isabel Sanford -- 'Weezie' of 'Jeffersons' -- dies

Isabel Sanford -- 'Weezie' of 'Jeffersons' -- dies LOS ANGELES -- Isabel Sanford broke ground as

"Iraq officially declares it will be a country free of any weapons of mass destruction. Iraq will

Opinion: "Iraq officially declares it will be a country free of any weapons of mass destruction. Iraq will

TOUR DE FRANCE Hamilton is ready to push Armstrong

Tyler Hamilton is a threat to his fellow American's record bid. LIMOGES, France (AP) -- Injuries

2 Youngstown residents face charges in Austintown thefts

AUSTINTOWN -- Police arrested two Youngstown residents accused of stealing from stores in Austintown

NBA In last-ditch effort, Cavs offer Boozer 1-year pact

If he accepts the offer, he would be able to make more money next year. ASSOCIATED PRESS Making

ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Edwards bad news for Latin America

Opinion: Likely Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry's naming of a protectionist zealot like

PERFECT SETTING Simple tricks to add pizzazz

Although fine white china can stand on its own in a formal situation, the more casual stuff needs a

Today is Tuesday, July 13, the 195th day of 2004. There are 171 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, July 13, the 195th day of 2004. There are 171 days left in the year. On this date

TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR Fair events

TODAY Gates open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., rides open noon to 5 p.m., 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Daily shows

Ex-Scrapper Martinez is now 'total package'

The Indians' catcher has come a long way in one season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Victor Martinez has made

Fair time and the rain comes

Paths and parking lots are holding up to the moisture. NICOLE HUGHES and STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR

OHIO STATE Matta hiring pleases CBS analyst Kellogg

The former Buckeye player is not happy with possible sanctions. TOLEDO BLADE Clark Kellogg is a

BOXING Spadafora headliner against Campos

The troubled Pittsburgh fighter is trying to regain momentum in his career. PITTSBURGH -- Saturday

Ex-champ gets prison sentence

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Former Olympic heavyweight boxing champion Henry Tillman was sentenced Monday to

Loud car music is issue of respect, not age or wealth

Opinion: Loud car music is issue of respect, not age or wealth EDITOR: I just read the comments from some

SCHOOLS Salem district employee files suit over job

A school worker says she was demoted after blowing the whistle on a thief. By D.A. WILKINSON

Mother Nature not kind to players in Monday's event

Heavy rains forced tournament officials to cut the event to a 9-hole play. By PETE MOLLICA

MAHONING COURT Woman gets early jail release

Her daughter objected to her being set free. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

REUNIONS

XThe 18th annual A & amp;P employees reunion is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at the

SENIOR HOUSING Park Place opens apartments for hotel-like independent living

CORTLAND -- The bright corridors, compact apartments and the promise of boccie courts and a library

CHANNEL 19 Township to contribute funds

Trustees will try to sell property on Woodridge Drive. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

TRUMBULL COUNTY How will landfill open when zoning forbids one, woman asks

Trustees said they could not openly show support to the effort to stop the landfill. HUBBARD -- An

Teachers get incentive for national certification

Some school districts provide more money for teachers with the certification. HARRISBURG (AP) --

PLAYHOUSE Former director agrees to return for a 3rd encore

Bentley Lenhoff says the Playhouse still has fire, and he'll stoke it. By DEBORA SHAULIS

Kelly Cap's confidence up

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- Kelly Cap had just finished the best

DAN K. THOMASSON Will CIA failures hurt Bush?

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The Senate Intelligence Committee's scathing critique of the CIA's inaccurate and

HOW HE SEES IT Education emphasis: learning to think

Opinion: In the early 1970's, I joined with several hundred other idealistic individuals in the creation of a

NOTEBOOK All-Star Game

Gagne wants to face Blalock again: Eric Gagne wasn't very worked up about pitching last year in the

COLUMBIANA CO. E. Palestine looks to balance budget

The sewer budget was cut $200,000 and still has a $50,000 deficit. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

IRAQ As attacks increase, Christians try to flee

About 2,000 families have recently tried to leave Iraq, a group estimates. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

NBA Lakers are hoping Bryant will accept long, rich contract

The team offered Kobe Bryant a seven-year, $130 million contract to stay. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

4-year-old dies in ATV accident

4-year-old dies in ATV accident HERMITAGE, Pa. -- A 4-year-old city boy was killed when he drove a

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.56 19.61 Avalon Holdings,3.09 3.10 Clear

TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indictments

The following people were indicted: Michael D. McFarland, 18, of Harneds Landing, Cortland,

OSU lawsuit to be dropped, then refiled

Gathering additional evidence in the basketball scandal is the goal. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The attorney

CLEMENS-PIAZZA Mutual dislike to be put aside for one night

The two players tried to deflect the spotlight from their rivalry. HOUSTON (AP) -- Mike Piazza

Youngstown firm gets funds to help ODOT

COLUMBUS -- A Youngstown firm is getting $500,000 from the state to help the Ohio Department of

OHIO Taft makes case for keeping air bases

The commission will aim to cut $3 billion annually by closing as many as 100 bases. WASHINGTON

Sipping tea in Africa

Opinion: Washington Post: Two years ago Africa's leaders created the African Union, a continental body that

RESULTS | Home Savings-Butler Wick Pro-Am

Morning Results 26.2 -- Kathryn Marshall, K. Kalogeropolus, Jeff Hach, Jim Angelo, Scott Carver

HELOISE If pull-tab cans annoy you, say so

Dear Readers: A recent column about the newer-type pull-tab cans sure hit a nerve with y'all!

EDUCATION Panel criticizes testing mandate

The proficiency test playing field is not level, educators complain. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

HOW HE SEES IT Some phone charges just don't ring true

Opinion: By JIM SHEA HARTFORD COURANT I always have had the following policy toward the phone bill:

Tejada outslugs Berkman for Home Run Derby crown

The Orioles shortstop set a second-round record with 15 homers. HOUSTON (AP) -- Miguel Tejada

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;AMEEN &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;, Rose, 91, of Hubbard; arrangements

& lt;B & gt;AMEEN & lt;/B & gt;, Rose, 91, of Hubbard; arrangements pending; Kelley-

Police charge man with runaway teens

Police charge man with runaway teens GIRARD -- Police have filed three charges against a 20-year-

DOMINO'S PIZZA Wall Street prices stock below target

DETROIT (AP) -- Wall Street has given a lukewarm response to Domino's Pizza Inc.'s stock offering,

MAHONING COUNTY Austintown road employees, trustees approve 3-year pact

A trustee has expressed concern about the contract. AUSTINTOWN -- Township trustees have approved

In routine tasks, automated couriers deliver

Hospitals turn to robots to deliver medicine and other items to nursing stations. PITTSBURGH (AP)

PENNSYLVANIA Officials searching for junk violations

They've already sent out 113 violation notices. PULASKI, Pa. -- Township supervisors aren't

MAHONING COUNTY School workers agree not to seek pay raises

The district is facing a deficit next year. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN --

NBA ROUNDUP News and notes

Heat: In the wake of a report that Michael Jordan was interested in buying the team, owner Micky

WNBA ROUNDUP | Monday's games

Monarchs 67, Shock 51 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Ruthie Bolton scored 10 of her 11 points in the

TIMBER SALE Girard mayor will rebid tree harvest on city land

The city hired a timber consultant to oversee the harvest. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox His mother-in-law has overstayed her welcome

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for three years, and we have a 6-month-old son. The

MAHONING COUNTY Seeking grants for building renovation

Council also hired three part-time police officers. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

NOTEBOOK | From Squaw Creek Country Club

Amateur in: Amateur Veronique Drouin, a Canadian who attends Kent State University, was one of two

Man and woman to appear in court over traffic stop, drugs

CANFIELD -- A Boardman woman and a Canfield man accused by police of having drugs when they were

BUILDING PROJECT Council must OK hiring hearings

Two council members aren't willing to endorse a call to examine hiring. By NORMAN LEIGH

Bentley Lenhoff says the Playhouse still has fire, and he'll stoke it.

Bentley Lenhoff says the Playhouse still has fire, and he'll stoke it. By DEBORA SHAULIS

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