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Silence please! Golfers at play
VIENNA -- Before I get to today's column (entitled "Why we should be allowed to heckle at golf
THOMAS SOWELL The difficulty with simple things
Opinion: One of the maddening things about some computer programs and computerized products is their making
MAHONING COUNTY Campbell talks of consolidating municipal services
Another meeting to discuss the auditors' findings will be called next week. By MARALINE KUBIK
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Gut instincts say new beau is a creep
Dear Annie: My 21-year-old daughter, "Misty," is socially immature. She always has been attracted to
OLYMPIC TRIALS Blewitt advances to finals
The Boardman graduate will compete in the shot put tonight. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Alicia at Great Wall
Alicia at Great Wall Alicia Keys is set to make history by performing at the first international
OHIO Crime victims make youths aware
Victim awareness classes offer offenders a different perspective. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Three times so
TELEVISION WB network plans makeover for fall
The network wants to reach a more diverse group of viewers. By MIKE DUFFY KNIGHT RIDDER
MAHONING COUNTY Canfield Twp. misses payday for workers
Trustee Bill Reese needs to get to a fax machine to approve the paychecks. By IAN HILL
Heir to company visits Ohio centers
Making California wines keeps the Firestones deeply rooted in agriculture. By NANCY TULLIS
FINAL ROUND Community grants
Boardman Township: $82,008 Poland Township: $82,008 Poland Village: $82,000 Campbell: $36,904
BOXING Report shows OAC put amateurs at risk
The commission's handling of cash was called into question. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
ON THE TRACK This week's auto racing schedule
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS Dodge Dealers Ram Tough 200 Site: Madison, Ill. Schedule: Today,
ARENA PROJECT More bids are under estimate
The apparent low bidders were about $500,000 less than the estimate. By DAVID SKOLNICK
CINCINNATI Huggins satisfies bosses, earns reinstatement
The coach will resume his duties at the end of August. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Cincinnati basketball
COLLEGE FOOTBALL An ongoing process: BCS revamped again
More emphasis will be placed on the polls this season. ASSOCIATED PRESS There will be fewer
Protect the privacy of e-mail
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: In a decision that both defies common sense and reveals how technology can
EAST SIDE Two brothers are arrested in drug raid
An officer said various drugs were being distributed from the house. By PATRICIA MEADE
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Mahoning County resident seeks court order over gun permit denial
LISBON -- A Mahoning County man is asking that a Mahoning County judge order Columbiana County
VITA NUOVA CLUB Poker machines seized in raid at Washington Street club
Two members standing outside called it a 'family club.' By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
"Young girls who are looking for support are taking on sugar daddies who are HIV infected. Girls as
Opinion: "Young girls who are looking for support are taking on sugar daddies who are HIV infected. Girls as
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)215.808-- Scrappers (Indians)1314.48181/2 Batavia
LOS ALAMOS LABORATORY Secret work stops pending inventory
The latest security breach prompts dire action by the government. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- All
IRAQ Philippines pulls troops
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The Philippines worked today to meet the demands of kidnappers holding a
UNITED NATIONS Palestinian resolution seeks to raze barrier
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The Palestinians are trying to rally the European Union to support a General
Best Bets on TV tonight
"Rocket Power" (8 p.m., Nickelodeon) offers a 90-minute premiere of "Island of the Menehune," in
Guilty plea in 2nd fatal crash
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A man has pleaded guilty to an aggravated vehicular homicide charge in
UNITED WAY Teeing off to raise money
The golf classic also has an option for nongolfers, a spokesman said. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
More McFall kids shine in the spelling spotlight
Judges say children are spelling better. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA --
School fire kills at least 80 children
NEW DELHI (AP) -- A fire raged through a school building in southern India today, killing at least
FLORIDA Terrorist watch program receives new guidelines
Civil-rights advocates criticized the brochure's references to ethnic groups. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)
Deputy faces discipline for inmate's release
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County deputy who says he inadvertently released an inmate faces
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NBA FREE AGENCY Kobe Bryant opts to stay with Lakers
Kenyon Martin was traded by New Jersey to Denver. ASSOCIATED PRESS Kobe is staying with the Los
STOCK-TRADING SCANDAL Stewart's sentencing due today
The maximum punishment would be 10 to 16 months in prison. NEW YORK (AP) -- In the final weeks
Disk, disk, what a shame; unfinished U2 CD is gone
Disk, disk, what a shame; unfinished U2 CD is gone NICE, France -- An unfinished copy of U2's
STEEL INDUSTRY WCI Steel votes to ratify contract agreement
The new agreements take effect when WCI emerges from bankruptcy. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Man receives 4-year sentence for assault
YOUNGSTOWN -- Randall J. Bennett Jr., 24, of Starwick Drive, Canfield, was sentenced to four years
STOCK-TRADING SCANDAL Martha Stewart gets five months
Her immediate appeal prevented her from going automatically to jail. NEW YORK (AP) -- Domestic
TRUMBULL COUNTY Lordstown schools released from fiscal emergency status
The oversight commission will meet next week to formally disband. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
ROCK MUSIC Love spirals downward along with her career
Experts say Kurt Cobain's widow needs extensive therapy and rehabilitation. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
MAHONING CO. Panel: Prepare for cuts
Commissioners said cuts must be made even if the sales tax is renewed. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
REGAL AUSTINTOWN PLAZA 10, 6020 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, (330) 793-7050.
REGAL AUSTINTOWN PLAZA 10, 6020 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, (330) 793-7050. A Cinderella Story,
SAUDI ARABIA Militant surrenders after amnesty offer
Security efforts have increased to catch those who don't turn themselves in. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Suit dropped
Suit dropped YOUNGSTOWN -- A Jefferson County fireworks company has voluntarily dismissed a
CELLULAR ONE PRO-AM RESULTS
(First day LPGA pro first, second day pro last) 109.6 -- Clarissa Childs, Bruce Zoldan, Alexander
HOW HE SEES IT If looks could thrill
Opinion: By JIM SHEA HARTFORD COURANT The White House: You wanted to see me, Mr. President? I did,
US AIRWAYS 2 unions agree to discuss cuts
US Airways says it needs $800 million in labor cuts to be profitable. ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- Two
HEALTH CARE Medicare recognizes obesity as an illness
Weight-loss therapies often are denied. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Medicare now recognizes obesity as an
MAHONING COUNTY No checks in Campbell
Employees were told Wednesday they would not be paid today. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
Laura Diaz gets nod for win
With all the talk and concern going around Squaw Creek Country Club about the future of the Giant
NOTEBOOK Scrappers
Is he done yet? The Jamestown Jammers will be glad to be through with Scrapper Chris Gimenez for a
UPNEXT
UPNEXT LOCAL A good value k MORE BIDS are opened on the $41 million arena project in downtown
Political house parties serve as major factor in campaign
Both parties are focusing on the old concept with a new twist. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Sun smiles on golfers as three vie for the lead
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- The sun shone brightly for the opening round
MAHONING VALLEY Fingerhut to visit area with Rep. Strickland
The congressman isn't sure he can help the state senator from Cleveland. By DAVID SKOLNICK
GEORGE F. WILL Governing a trouble state by celebrity
Opinion: SAN DIEGO -- From this metropolis to the rural stretches near the Oregon border, California's
A & amp;E NETWORK Bounty hunter gets TV series
Some worry the show will represent a bad image of the business. By JESSICA KEATING SCRIPPS
U.S. AUTOMAKERS Despite June losses, Big Three are hopeful
U.S. automakers expected to cut production in the current quarter. DETROIT (AP) -- U.S. automakers
Drug cases bound over
Drug cases bound over GIRARD -- The cases of two Youngstown people suspected of drug dealing have
Program to end soon
More than $5.5 million in sales tax revenue was dished out over five years. By BOB JACKSON
MICKEY MANTLE TOURNAMENT Wolf pins first defeat on Koch Construction
Wolf Contracting advanced to the championship game. STRUTHERS -- Wolf Contracting scored six times
SCRAPPERS Cevette impacts Valley victory
He kept Jamestown scoreless through five innings. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
HELOISE Tips will leave lawns nice and green
Dear Readers: A beautiful lawn says a lot about its owner, but you don't have to be a slave to your
NEW CASTLE AREA SCHOOLS No witnesses in Havey case
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Roger Havey's legal battle with the New Castle Area School District won't include
Called to be a carny
Carnies embrace life on the road. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA -- After
Uncertainty of LPGA Classic is cause for concern in Valley
Opinion: There's a buzz at the 15th annual Giant Eagle LPGA Classic that has nothing to do with the field of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Electronic voting won't be available this fall
This is the third time electronic voting has been delayed for Trumbull County. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XWilliam Penn Association Branch 28 will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Eat'n Park in
CITY COUNCIL Charter review commission requests amendment drafts from law director
One proposal would give city residents extra civil service exam points. YOUNGSTOWN -- The charter
COLUMBIANA CO. United Way exceeds goals
SALEM -- Pledges received for the 2003-04 campaign of United Way of Northern Columbiana County has
Scott Peterson's lawyers: Authorities had nothing
Scott Peterson's lawyers: Authorities had nothing REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Scott Peterson's defense
CLASS AA Roth Brothers splits with Action, Metros
YOUNGSTOWN -- Roth Brothers rallied for one victory, but was then beaten by another rally as it
Downtown has the potential to offer great entertainment
Opinion: Downtown has the potential to offer great entertainment EDITOR: As I write this, I have just
NOTEBOOK Giant Eagle LPGA Classic
Pro-Am ace: Chuck Burley of Canfield made a hole-in-one on the No. 9 hole at Squaw Creek Country
TRUCK SERIES Sutton overcoming the odds despite disease and injuries
She has relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Doctors told Kelly
BEAVER TOWNSHIP Dedication to include remembrance
A walkway will be dedicated Saturday. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NORTH LIMA --
PENNSYLVANIA State owes cash, assets to residents
The money comes from unclaimed property. MERCER, Pa. -- If you know Edwin C. Moon who used to live
Today, a car bomb targeted a U.S. convoy but wounded Iraqi civilians.
COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi thrust himself Thursday into
GIANT EAGLE LPGA CLASSIC Going for the green
A Boardman player is in the large field. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- A
SLAYING Police charge South Side man in shooting death of woman
Detectives said the woman collapsed a few doors away after being shot. By PATRICIA MEADE
PETROLEUM PRODUCTION OPEC OKs adding output; price rise still threatens
Observers estimate there's only a small cushion of extra oil. LONDON (AP) -- OPEC hopes to put a
PRO-AM CLASSIC Zoldan's team blisters the field
The amateurs were paired with pros Clarissa Childs and Charlotta Sorenstam. By PETE MOLLICA
EUROPE Bin Laden's truce offer runs out
No country changed its resolve to fight terrorism. ROME (AP) -- A three-month offer of a terrorism
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Volkswagens inspire devotion
"We dated in this car," says Melody Burke of Moundsville, W.Va., as she stands beside her 1969
Today is Friday, July 16, the 198th day of 2004. There are 168 days left in the year. On this date in 1945, the United States explodes its first experimental atomic bomb, in the desert of Alamogordo,
Opinion: Today is Friday, July 16, the 198th day of 2004. There are 168 days left in the year. On this date
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth John and Theresa Clark, 283 Jacobs Road, Hubbard, boy, July 15. Neal and
ON THE SIDE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: A recent
New Castle looks to hire school security company
New Castle looks to hire school security company NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- New Castle Area School
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert A. Dubaj, 49, of 950 Shields Road, Youngstown, and
TOUR DE FRANCE Armstrong prepares for mountain ascent
The American is looking forward to the tough climbs. FIGEAC, France (AP) -- The Pyrenees will be
School fire kills at least 70 children
NEW DELHI (AP) -- A fire raged through a school building in southern India today, killing at least
HIGHWAY PROJECT Agency to decide fate of road
Money and politics are factors in getting the highway built, a consultant says. By TIM YOVICH
DAVID SKOLNICK | Politics Sweeney, Kobly would make for good race
Opinion: Mahoning Republicans find themselves in a familiar position. For the third time since 2001, party
Philippines pulls out 11 of its peacekeepers
Allies scolded the nation for giving in to terrorists. MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- The Philippines
Adriana: Dead or alive?
The door is open for her character to come back. ZAP2IT.COM As soon as it was announced that
CIGARETTES Senate OKs giving FDA new regulation powers
The House passed its own bill, and the two will be worked out in committee. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
CONGRESS Wealth plays a role in race
The Republican incumbent raised more than $500,000 in three months. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday: Ronald Clark Jr., 39, South
Pepper has high hopes for farewell tour
She says the Giant Eagle LPGA Classic fell on the wrong part of the schedule. By PETE MOLLICA
JAIL BEATING CASE Officials keep mum on identity
The county prosecutor can't recall ever having a federal civil rights case here. By PATRICIA MEADE
PENNSYLVANIA Farrell police plan bike patrols
Bicycles make officers more accessible and personable, the chief said. FARRELL, Pa. -- City
AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Tigers 1 DETROIT -- Jose Contreras pitched into the ninth inning and
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR Junior Fair Results
Diary feeder Novice 1st Christopher Aberegg Intermediate 1st Monica Boorn 2nd Nina Boorn
WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games
Storm 66, Monarchs 63 SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Lauren Jackson had 18 points and six rebounds, and Sue
Springfield Twp. police arrest 2 men in separate criminal cases
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Investigations by Springfield Township police and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal
TREND Technology drives consumers to re-evaluate geeks
From film to toys, industries are marketing to the inner dork in all of us. By MICHAEL ORDONA
NASCAR Casey Mears makes successful transition
He already has seven top-10 finishes in his second full season in NASCAR. JOLIET, Ill. (AP) --
CONCERT The GeezeCats to perform show at Hall of Fame
SHARON, Pa. -- The GeezeCats, an oldies quartet from Cleveland, will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 24 at
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION Two retired administrators return to West Branch schools
Lou Ramunno and Leonard Slack are still employed with the district. By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR
Park overcomes illness to card 66, take lead
The South Korean leads compatriot Young-A Yang by one stroke after the first round. By PETE
CENTRAL OHIO Despite illness, man charged in shootings can stand trial
COLUMBUS (AP) -- A psychiatrist said he found the man charged in a series of Columbus-area highway
SECOND HARVEST Fund and food drive raises nearly $44,000
The number of hungry people in the community continues to increase. YOUNGSTOWN -- Second Harvest
Sports fans, take your pick
There will be a sports smorgasbord, an activity extravaganza, a virtual Olympics with something for
THE COUNTRY HOME Parties can continue until Hovis files appeal
Commercial areas do allow adult-only parties. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
HIGHLIGHTS Tour de France
FIGEAC, France -- A brief look at Thursday's 11th stage of the Tour de France: Stage: A relatively
A Boardman player is in the large field.
A Boardman player is in the large field. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- A
Cinderella film lacks creativity
Teen star Hilary Duff wants to find her prince. By CARRIE RICKEY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS A
Kerry's campaign focuses on education reform
The Democratic nominee looks for endorsement from teachers. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrat John Kerry
TRUMBULL COUNTY Police officer helps a man stranded in Ohio
The cop bought the bus ticket so the 23-year-old could get home. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Sign of the times: Golfers find an autograph frenzy
Most fans are friendly and most professional golfers are flattered. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rookie's homer sinks Cleveland
Jake Westbrook allowed Justin Leone's first major league home run. SEATTLE (AP) -- With their