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KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Their unexpected hurdle has a silver lining

Dear Annie: My 17-year-old son and his girlfriend are going to have a baby. I knew they were having

SIERRA NEVADA Artifacts believed to be from Donner Party

Archaeologists found a hearth, bone fragments and other items. TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) --

Liberty panel makes zoning recommendation

Liberty panel makes zoning recommendation LIBERTY -- The township zoning commission is

FILMS Toronto Film Festival adds South African flavor

The lineup includes the first feature film shot in the Zulu language. TORONTO -- (AP) The 29th

HOW THEY SEE IT Al-Qaida's sanctuary continues to grow

Opinion: By DOUGLAS FARAH and RICHARD SHULTZ WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- With the end of the brutal

Golf tournament, concert featured in Sunfest event

Golf tournament, concert featured in Sunfest event YOUNGSTOWN -- Here comes the sun -- and here

TANTRIC Radio chose 'Chain' cover

The lead singer said group members are all fans of Fleetwood Mac. By WAYNE BLEDSOE SCRIPPS

MONEY LEADERS

Through July 11 TrnMoney 1. Annika Sorenstam10$1,389,654 2. Meg Mallon12$1,002,194 3.

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners consider 1 percent sales tax renewal

The tax brings in almost half the county revenue. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

Slim-Fast drops Whoopi over remarks about Bush

Slim-Fast drops Whoopi over remarks about Bush LOS ANGELES -- The Slim-Fast diet drink company has

Votaw hopeful tourney will stay

The South Range High graduate is optimistic the local LPGA event can be saved. By PETE MOLLICA

SHENANGO LIBRARY New bids save cash for city

The new base bid came in $355,000 lower than the earlier bid on the job. By HAROLD GWIN

HOW HE SEES IT Don't combat terrorism with terrorism

Opinion: By JOHN C. BERSIA ORLANDO SENTINEL When the shadowy "Salvation Movement" appeared on al-Arabiya

TEN COMMANDMENTS Judge can't use poster

One judge dissented in the court's decision. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A state judge cannot post the Ten

Gregory-Strangis engagement is made known

XCANFIELD -- Paul and Roni Sue Gregory, 7054 Tryaltan Lane, are announcing the engagement of their

BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. East deals. NORTH x 10 8 7 4 u K Q J v K J 9 5 w 6 4 WESTEAST

FBI offers reward for bank burglary information

FBI offers reward for bank burglary information GREENVILLE, Pa. -- The FBI is offering an

Singer and snacks out at Piggly Wiggly

WASHINGTON POST You just never know which rock 'n' roll legend you're going to run into in the

WARREN TOWNSHIP Officials work to fix problems at local landfill

The hydrogen sulfide level detected is considered an unsafe exposure. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Jessica O'Dea to be bride of Rodney Ramps

XNEW MIDDLETOWN -- William and Santa O'Dea, 11639 Youngstown Pittsburgh Road, are announcing the

Casey, Levet take the early lead

Ernie Els highlighted his round with a hole in one. TROON, Scotland (AP) -- In a dramatic start to

Stroke survivors get support

Jay Leno just finished his monologue, and Thomas Maley headed to the bathroom for a glass of water.

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Bush skips NAACP speech

Opinion: New York Daily News: You've been maligned as appealing to the "underside of American culture." You

MAHONING VALLEY Experts say residents need flood insurance

Fewer than 200 households in Mahoning and Columbiana counties have flood insurance. By DAVID

HELOISE Extra phones for elderly offer some peace of mind

Dear Heloise: Some of the elderly in my family live alone. We simply cannot afford some of the

POLITICS Koppel gives his perspective on 'Fahrenheit'

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Fahrenheit 9/11," Michael Moore's hit, President Bush-bashing

WORKERS' COMPENSATION Cracking down on fraud cases

The bureau has increased the number of investigators from 10 to 124. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

MOVIE RELEASE Will Smith sticks to summer

The actor continues to find success with vacationing summertime audiences. By JOE NEUMAIER NEW

Confident Teske returns

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- Defending Giant Eagle LPGA Classic champion

BRITISH OPEN Els' ace highlights today's play

Early starters were playing the first two holes with success. TROON, Scotland (AP) -- The world's

Wife arrested in beating

Wife arrested in beating CANFIELD -- Police arrested a North Broad Street woman this morning after

LPGA TOUR STATISTICS

Through July 11 Scoring 1, Annika Sorenstam, 69.11. 2, Grace Park, 70.02. 3, Lorena Ochoa, 70.26.

EAST STATE STREET ODOT deems Sharon bridge safe for traffic

Some repairs are needed to maintain the 15-ton limit, Mayor David Ryan said. SHARON, Pa. -- The

SUDAN U.N. chief worries about refugees' fate

Aid workers are in the region, but the militias aren't disarmed. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Thousands

PNC PARK Bucs open second half in cellar

Despite some successes, the Pirates appear headed for another losing season. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

MAHONING COUNTY Six are arrested in the beating of jail inmate

The defendants were expected to be in federal court today. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

NBA O'Neal is already a big hit in Miami

It didn't take long for the Heat to reap dividends from getting the ex-Laker. MIAMI (AP) --

CITY SCHOOLS Niles opens 8 bids for demolition

The board could award a contract for the project at a meeting later this month. By SHERRI L.

Play the game to make a name

The field is wide open for unknown golfers. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA --

OVERSEAS CONTRACTS Study finds states send government work out

Government jobs go to foreign workers. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- More than 40 state

The Trumbull County Fair runs through the end of the week at the county fairgrounds in Bazetta.

TRUMBULL COUNTY Warren council OKs anti-racial profiling resolution

'Our community needs to begin to heal,' a councilman said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF

GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Poison-ivy problems? Remedies come to rescue

Q. My mother-in-law is incredibly sensitive to poison ivy. A walk in the woods is guaranteed to end

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION Critics say Clinton should give speech

Clinton said she's not angry about being left out. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS A top New York Democrat

REGION

REGION UCFC earnings decline after gain in 2003 YOUNGSTOWN -- United Community Financial Corp.

GAY MARRIAGE Senate Republicans try another approach

New legislation could limit recognition of marriages outside sanctioned states. WASHINGTON (AP) --

Trustees to focus on accident issues

EMS volunteers were summoned, but didn't go to a Petersburg wreck. NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield

POWER PLANTS EPA weighs lawsuits for clean air violation

Power plants are required to add pollution controls when expanding. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The owners

GAMBLING INDUSTRY Harrah's agrees to buy Caesars Entertainment

The deal follows another high-profile merger on the Strip. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- In a deal that would

DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene Penguins continue waddling

If you missed the debut of Penguin Parade last weekend at Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown

BEAVER TOWNSHIP Trustees want building to store road salt

Trustees declared three township properties as public nuisances. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR

CLEVELAND Cavaliers owner Gund places blame for losing Boozer on himself

Gordon Gund said criticism should be directed toward him, not Jim Paxson. CLEVELAND (AP) --

OHIO LEGISLATURE Group seeks formula to fund suburban schools

They don't want money taken from one school district to be given to another. By JEFF ORTEGA

It's time for President Bush to depart Fantasy Island

Opinion: It's time for President Bush to depart Fantasy Island EDITOR: Is the Bush administration living

ELECTRONICS Spurred by the sales of iPod, Apple profit triples

The music player has raised the profile of the company's other products. LOS ANGELES TIMES Apple

MERCER COUNTY COURT Sharon man, 33, gets 2-5 years for sex with girl, 15

One woman received probation for assaulting a police officer. MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharon man will

MAHONING COUNTY Girl in Amber Alert case found; charges expected

The baby has a severe asthmatic condition. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS YOUNGSTOWN -- Charges were

LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials face $1.3M deficit, consider cuts

The county has been operating on deficit spending for the past three years. By LAURE CIOFFI

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XRonnie and Jean (Dolby) Dubinski of Orlando, Fla., are announcing the birth of their first child, a

THE '50S FOREVER

Former teen idol Frankie Avalon still performs and runs a health-products business. By DEBORA

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.49 19.50 Avalon Holdings,3.10 3.20 Clear

MERCER COUNTY Housing authority plans building improvements

Handicapped-accessible and one-bedroom apartments top the list. SHARON, Pa. -- The Mercer County

Album fuses music genres

Working with rock vet producer Don Dixon proved valuable. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR

SANDLOTS Wolf stops Falcons from sweeping twinbill

Rondinelli was eliminated from the Mickey Mantle Tournament. STRUTHERS -- The Astro Falcons split

Barbie has the scent of big business

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Never mind that once upon a time, Barbie was just a well-dressed doll

AUTOBIOGRAPHY Robert Smith wants priorities

The ex-Viking would like to see less importance placed on athletes. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Robert

Tara Martinez, Michael Vennetti to wed Sept. 18

XWARREN -- Announcement is being made by Anthony and Marlene Martinez of Warren of the coming

STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)205.800-- Scrappers (Indians)1214.46281/2

Today is Thursday, July 15, the 197th day of 2004. There are 169 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, July 15, the 197th day of 2004. There are 169 days left in the year. On this date

CONCERT NEWS

CONCERT NEWS What's on, what's off Off: Jazz artists Peter Cincotti and Cassandra Wilson have

Expectations high for U.S. after 6 world records are set

In the last Olympics, the U.S. swimming team led all nations in medals. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) --

10 people die as car bomb shakes city

In other violence, rockets hit homes and oil pipelines were damaged. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

MERCER COUNTY Sharon school board to revise dress code

Lenses decorated with the American flag or any other designs won't be allowed. By HAROLD GWIN

Toth-Fusselman troth announced, wedding planned

XGIRARD -- The engagement of Jessica Toth and Rick Fusselman, both of Girard, and plans for their

LPGA NOTEBOOK | From Squaw Creek Country Club

Long day: The weather played havoc with the first round of the Cellular One Pro-Am Classic on

NORTHERN OHIO Ryan pushes for 14-county heritage area

The bill moves on to the full House for consideration. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners hope voters renew 1% tax

The tax brings in almost half the county revenue. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

LAWRENCE COUNTY Alternative program proposed

Grants are being sought to start the program. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW

It's all Italian

It's all Italian kWHETHER you prefer a "Godfather" marathon or an evening with Frankie Avalon,

CONCERT REVIEW Morissette's talent shines anew; Barenaked Ladies veer into intrigue

Alanis Morissette has come a long way since 'You Oughta Know.' By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT

Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-8-0 Pick 4, 5-0-7-5 Buckeye 5, 2-20-22-28-30 Super Lotto Plus, 6

PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush twins join dad on campaign trail, a first

Jenna and Barbara recently graduated from college. DALLAS MORNING NEWS WAUKESHA, Wis. -- It's a

By NICOLE HUGHES

By NICOLE HUGHES VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA -- Demolition Derby is not just a man's

Health inspectors take a close look at vendors

Inspectors began their rounds Wednesday; only one vendor was cited. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR

FRIDAY'S TEE TIMES

MORNING ROUND No. 1 Tee 7:30 -- Dina Ammaccapane, Sherri Turner, Il Mi Chung. 7:40 -- Anna

"I think, unfortunately, Iraq overshadows Afghanistan. People tend to forget that there are things

Opinion: "I think, unfortunately, Iraq overshadows Afghanistan. People tend to forget that there are things

MAHONING REPUBLICANS Candidates named for judge seat

None of the three has held elected office. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER

AIDS miniseries tops nominations as 'Sopranos' leads among series

John Ritter received a posthumous nomination. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Angels in America," the surreal

NATION Teachers' average pay: $45,771

Ohio teachers' $45,515 average annual salary ranked 15th nationally. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Teachers

Kristy Martin, Michael Melone are engaged

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Plans for the forthcoming wedding of Kristy Lynn Martin and Michael T. Melone, both

CAL THOMAS Congress should be sharing the blame

Opinion: The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence has found that bad information was provided to the Bush

TRACK AND FIELD Edwards tests positive for stimulant

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Torri Edwards, the second-place finisher in the women's 100 meters in the

Vrabel's execution provides just a measure of justice

Opinion: Looking at the rogue's gallery of Mahoning Valley murderers of men, women and children that appeared

Hermitage panel OKs subdivision of lots

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Hermitage Planning Commission has approved the subdivision of five lots in

MEMORABILIA Suitcase bought at flea market yields Beatles photos, recordings

Experts think it may be the lost archive of the group's recording engineer. LONDON (AP) -- All you

TOUR DE FRANCE Two riders sparkle over longest stage

Richard Virenque and Lance Armstrong turned in strong performances. SAINT-FLOUR, France (AP) --

IRAQ Iranians aid rebels' re-arming

Iraqi police have a soft stance toward the militia. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NAJAF, Iraq --

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