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MVP Soriano relishes role
The Texas second baseman will forever be linked with Alex Rodriguez. HOUSTON (AP) -- Now the
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William M. Donnadio Jr., 29, of 107 Renee Drive, Struthers,
VRABEL IS EXECUTED
The condemned man will be buried at the Chillicothe prison. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
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REGION
REGION Performance to benefit locked-out RMI workers NILES -- Workers locked out of their jobs
COLUMBIANA CO. E. Palestine schools staff moves in
There's been a lot of moving around for personnel during the construction. By NANCY TULLIS
Election year dictating policy on Cuba
Opinion: By Rep. JOSEPH CROWLEY KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE The thought of a government enforcing restrictions
BRITISH OPEN Bjorn battling bunker backlash
Thomas Bjorn blew a two-shot lead with a double bogey last year. TROON, Scotland (AP) -- Thomas
CITY SCHOOLS Officials address hiring situation
Minorities and women want a bigger share of building jobs. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR EDUCATION
Massive car bomb kills 11, injures 40
Militants killed a Bulgarian hostage. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A suicide attacker detonated a massive
TRACK AND FIELD Hurdler Johnson compares USADA to 'Gestapo'
The 1996 gold medalist thinks the organization has gone a bit too far. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) --
'NYPD 24-7' New show infuriates firefighters
At the scene of a crash, a lieutenant calls firefighters 'amateurs.' NEW YORK (AP) -- A gritty
LAWRENCE COUNTY Start-up of police force is delayed
Supervisors said the legalities of the start-up are taking longer than expected. BY MARY
TCBY issues weight-loss challenge for America
TCBY issues weight-loss challenge for America Has every food product in the world become an
NOTEBOOK All-Star Game
Bonds got only walk, of course: The American League used nine pitchers in the All-Star game. Just
Burglar steals tool from garage, escapes in car
Burglar steals tool from garage, escapes in car AUSTINTOWN -- A Kirk Road man told police he
Execution day Vrabel's death to end 15-year saga
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER LUCASVILLE, Ohio -- Barring a last-minute appeal,
Summertime, and the living is . . . easy?
I am in a summer stupor. When the children are in school, we have structure and order. We go to
TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles asks for grant
The application will be filed once the legislation is approved. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
TIMBER SALE Logger plans to sue Girard over contract
A logger says he's now scrambling for work because of the rebidding. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
HOW THEY SEE IT \ Cuban embargo Castro's goal is to wage terror against U.S.
Opinion: By Rep. MARIO DIAZ-BALART KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE The riveting story of Jose Contreras' family's
Vrabel executed Death was pronounced at 10:14 a.m.
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER LUCASVILLE, Ohio -- Murderer Stephen A. Vrabel died
GAY MARRIAGE Republicans to keep pushing for ban
The amendment isn't expected to pass in the Senate. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bracing for defeat on one
ENTERTAINING Peter Berley's recipe book takes time out of gourmet cooking
The chef worked with his teenage daughter to cater his book to amateurs. By J.M. HIRSCH
Public forum at center
Public forum at center GIRARD -- A public forum will be at 7 p.m. July 28, at the Girard Multi-
ALL-STAR GAME Rocket launched: AL batters NL
The American League scored six first-inning runs en route to a 9-4 victory. HOUSTON (AP) -- Roger
TRAVEL INDUSTRY JetBlue joins in sale by slashing air fares
Smaller airlines know how to make money with low fares. DALLAS (AP) -- A fresh round of air-fare
SCHOOLS Official: Job in lawsuit doesn't exist
The worker also sued for monetary damages. By D.A. WILKINSON SALEM VINDICATOR BUREAU SALEM --
Toy vendor scores hit with marshmallow gun
The toy comes with a starter bag of marshmallows. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
PETERSON TRIAL Focus put on body disposal
CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Prosecutors in Scott Peterson's murder trial are focusing on how they allege he
BUSH CAMPAIGN Ketchup musters support
The Heinz label doesn't sit well with Bush supporters. SCRIPPS HOWARD "You don't support
SCHOOL BOARD
SCHOOL BOARD Actions During its Tuesday meeting, the Youngstown Board of Education: Heard from
MAHONING COUNTY Campbell woman complains of treatment by area police
The woman is intending to file a suit against both departments. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Cat population continues to plague city
A councilman says he has received calls about stray cats. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
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WEATHER Northeast prepares for more flooding
A county in New Jersey received 13 inches of rain in 12 hours. MEDFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Residents in
REPUBLICAN PARTY Rep. Hart to chair convention panel
Hart is expected to easily win re-election in November. WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. Rep. Melissa Hart,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
Schools, children pay price for education funding mess
Opinion: Schools, children pay price for education funding mess EDITOR: My return to the reality of
RECIPE A cool, creamy way to enjoy your coffee
Don't like coffee? You can vary the ice cream recipe to suit your taste. HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) --
HEALTH CARE Agency considers changes
Retired public employees would help pay for health insurance, it's proposed. By NORMAN LEIGH
MALPRACTICE Research reveals cost of lawsuits
There could be a mass exodus of doctors and insurance carriers. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
Malarcik-Neff nuptials set for mid-September
XCANFIELD -- Plans for the coming marriage of their daughter, Deborah Jo Malarcik, 16108 Southland
YOUNGSTOWN 2010 East Siders express frustration
One resident called for zero-tolerance policing. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
LIQUOR LICENSES
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and permit
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)204.833-- Scrappers (Indians)1213.48081/2 Batavia
SPACE TELESCOPE NASA tries to rescue Hubble
The NASA administrator has agreed to think over a robotic rescue attempt. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
CITY COUNCIL Fire chief aims to set 31 as entry age limit
Older firefighters take more time off because of injury or illness, the chief says. By PETER H.
Shootings kill one, injure another in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN -- An unidentified man between the ages of 17 and 20 was shot to death and another man,
OHIO
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-2-7 Pick 4, 1-7-1-3 Buckeye 5, 6-16-27-34-36 Mega Millions, 13-31-
"Terrorism isn't just killing and blowing up bombs; whoever threatens the ordinary life of the
Opinion: "Terrorism isn't just killing and blowing up bombs; whoever threatens the ordinary life of the
Dead Kennedys resolve dispute about breaking up
Dead Kennedys resolve dispute about breaking up SAN FRANCISCO -- Former Dead Kennedys lead singer
Employers plan small pay raises
Pay raises this year will be 3.3 percent to 3.5 percent. NEW YORK (AP) -- Despite an improved
MOTORSPORTS No fighting in the pit area, NASCAR stresses with fines
Dave Blaney's crew chief was fined for an equipment violation. ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS --
Best Bets on TV Tonight
"CMA Music Festival" (9 p.m., CBS) features highlights of "Country Music's Biggest Party," a four-
Keepers keeps hand in game, caddying for Nicole Jeray
Jody Keepers wanted to be a pro golfer. Instead, he became a caddie. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
HOW HE SEES IT They take our dollars, but shun us
Opinion: By JAMES K. GLASSMAN SCRIPPS HOWARD BANGKOK, Thailand -- This city of glorious Buddhist temples
ELECTION '04 President shifts focus back to Iraq
Bush focused on the economy during his last visit to Wisconsin. COMBINED DISPATCHES President
Craig Beach to put fire levy on ballot
CRAIG BEACH -- Village council passed a resolution Tuesday to place a five-year, 1.5-mill fire levy
MOVIES Another round for 'Rocky'?
Stallone also has a role in an upcoming reality series. ZAP2IT.COM Even though movie audiences
Taft selects 3 for Campbell fiscal crisis panel
CAMPBELL -- A banker, business owner and assistant treasurer will sit on the committee that will
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Big difference: Conditions improve
Squaw Creek Country Club is primed for the tournament. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
FAST FACTS
FAST FACTS Medical malpractice Here are some medical malpractice statistics: Since 2000, 35
'THE WEST WING' NBC prepares to juice up series
The show was 'ratings- challenged' last season. By LISA DeMORAES WASHINGTON POST The Josiah
Taft should use Ohio's clout to influence Bush's thinking
Opinion: Gov. Bob Taft was in Washington on Monday to make the case with Defense Department officials for not
Saudis' amnesty targets terror
So far, only three suspects have turned themselves in. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR JEDDAH, Saudi
CAVALIERS Boozer likely headed to Utah
Cleveland made a last-ditch effort to sign the forward to a one-year deal. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The
Today is Wednesday, July 14, the 196th day of 2004. There are 170 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, July 14, the 196th day of 2004. There are 170 days left in the year. On this
NY-PENN LEAGUE Surging Scrappers topple Jamestown for fourth straight
Mahoning Valley used a seven-run fifth to beat the Jammers 11-2. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- When the New
British Iraq intelligence was 'seriously flawed,' inquiry says
LONDON (AP) -- An official inquiry into the quality of British intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass
ANTI-TERRORISM LAW To garner support, officials reveal details of use of Patriot Act
The report also lists nonterrorism cases in which the law has been used. WASHINGTON POST
An offer Gulbis could refuse
The young golfer turned down another marriage proposal from the 'best-looking sportswriter.' By
PHAR-MOR Center is out as site for JFS
The county made an offer to buy the building, but it was turned down as too low. By BOB JACKSON
Some foods help protect against sunburn
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Sunscreen is a must. We all know that. But some skin specialists are
BOARDMAN Joe Augustine to play at B & amp;B Backstage
Accompanying Augustine will be his License to Groove band. By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT
LAWRENCE COUNTY New Castle council considers way to get property
The New Castle Rotary wants to help develop the Park Avenue Playground. By LAURE CIOFFI
SCHOOLS District raises taxes
The tax increase comes on the heels of a 3.9-mill increase last year. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The
Boeing's CEO ups business while rebutting reputation
Old-school techniques help Boeing's CEO restore order. CHICAGO (AP) -- Boeing Co.'s boss is pushy,
SANDLOTS Koch/Line Drive rallies for win
Rondinelli's Tom Popadek tossed a one-hitter in the Mickey Mantle tournament. STRUTHERS -- Koch
PENNSYLVANIA Gambling poll results give Gov. Rendell boost
More than 60 percent in the poll said they support the new law. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A new law that
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials to OK plan for jail
The city will pay $13.75 more per bed at the county jail. By STEPHEN SIFF and PEGGY SINKOVICH
NBA ROUNDUP Expected moves
Among other free agents and the deals they reportedly agreed on during the moratorium were: U
Officials to deliver petitions involving fire district
SALEM -- The city will deliver petitions to the Columbiana County Board of Elections on Thursday
TRUMBULL COUNTY Three Ohio runaways found in Ga.
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- Three Girard teenage runaways were taken into
Cutting Democracy
Opinion: Washington Post: Despite the solemn backdrop, the House of Representatives can often be an
NBA Clippers clear extra cap space for Bryant
The 25-year-old free agent is weighing offers from the Lakers and the Clippers. ASSOCIATED PRESS
FATAL ACCIDENT Man receives 3 years in jail for homicide
The Austintown man's lawyer pleaded for probation, but he got prison. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Columbiana board hires high school principal
Columbiana board hires high school principal COLUMBIANA -- The Columbiana Board of Education hired
CANCER SOCIETY Swim-Along runs through July
The American Cancer Society Swim-Along Campaign, during which pools and swim clubs in Mahoning,
COURTS Sexual offender sentence: probation
The victims' family is outraged over the sentence. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
Race gets interesting as mountains loom
Lance Armstrong looked to test his form against top riders in the 10th stage. GUERET, France (AP)
HELOISE Recipe for fried rice is an all-time favorite
Dear Heloise: Your mother printed a recipe for fried rice years ago. I remember that it had onions,
Marine who vanished in Iraq leaves hospital
Marine who vanished in Iraq leaves hospital BERLIN -- A U.S. Marine who disappeared in Iraq and
WESTERN PA. Salmonella sickens 24
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- State health officials have reported 24 cases of salmonellosis in western
MOSQUITO CREEK Organizers are pleased by volunteers' cleanup efforts
Another cleanup day is set for 9 a.m. July 23. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
HEALTH U.S. officials defend policy in global fight against AIDS
A fund doesn't allow the purchase of generic drugs. BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) -- The United States
HOW HE SEES IT As unrest grows, China gets tough
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Beneath the glitter and bustle of China's economic
SWIMMING Phelps proves he's up for test
The 19-year-old won four of six races at the Olympic trials. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Six
Candela-Nutt wedding plans are announced
XGIRARD -- Plans for the summer wedding of Lee Ann Candela and Gregory James Nutt, both of
ON TOUR This week's pro golf events
British Open Troon, Scotland Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Royal Troon Golf Club (7,175