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Council should be careful with Youngstown charter

Opinion: What has changed since November 1987 when Youngstown residents decided that two consecutive four-


Park-improvement levy

Park-improvement levy COLUMBIANA -- Voters will see a 1.5-mill, five-year levy on the Nov. 2


ON TOUR | This week's pro golf events

LPGA TOUR/LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR Evian Masters Evian, France Schedule: Today-Saturday. Course: Evian


LPGA appeal needs aid

The sports world has had better months. The LPGA Tournament that has been staged in the Mahoning


Botox gets OK to treat underarm sweating

There are some side effects, but they aren't permanent. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON --


Films show snippets of rock history

Five films reveal more than just the music. By RAFER GUZMAN NEWSDAY Concert films are great


Board member: Bureau is worthless

The board member said he felt as though he was deceived. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Cake-mix brownies are a delicious treat

Dear Heloise: I used to have a recipe from you that I have since lost -- too many moves. I am


Students to promote Mineral Ridge levy

The superintendent wants busing to be restored for high school students. By MARY R. SMITH


1st-term congresswoman forces runoff

Georgia is increasingly leaning Republican. ATLANTA (AP) -- A first-term black congresswoman


"I heard that he goes to jails to kill criminals. This is good."

Opinion: "I heard that he goes to jails to kill criminals. This is good." Salma Abbas A 50-year-old Iraq


Audit flags use of funds

The findings will go to PennDOT, which has the ability to impose sanctions. By LAURE CIOFFI


Trip to Canada to save money

A Sharon couple said they're spending $700 a month for prescriptions. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Contest seeks best 'guitar face'

The winner gets a Les Paul 'Black Beauty' electric guitar and case. By REBECCA MILLER ASSOCIATED


5 will share reward involving arrest of Koliser

The Florida man said the cabdrivers 'didn't put their lives on the line.' By PATRICIA MEADE


Scrappers are rolling

By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- If the New York-Penn League were a bicycle


Steinbrenner still eyeing Johnson for stretch drive

The Yankees may need a third team to seal the deal. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. --


Hastert: Intelligence reforms to wait

The report will call for a new Cabinet-level intelligence chief. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress isn't


V. Williams dominates opponent

One top seed was upset in first-round play. CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Venus Williams needed two


Follow the leader

L'ALPE D'HUEZ, France -- The way I usually experience the Tour de France is the pretty-as-a-postcard


Rizer-Ciaccio engagement is announced

XPOLAND -- Announced by Richard and Paula Kotel, 8530 Hickory Hill Drive, is the engagement of their


Israel defies U.N. call to take down barrier

The assembly's vote has no legal authority. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- A defiant Israel has vowed to


Group issues threat to allies

Officials from the three countries said they would not withdraw their troops. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)


AIDS victims in China get hope

Opinion: XIAN, China -- Behind the AIDS conference that just ended in Bangkok last week lies one of the real


Olympic tickets: Summer bummer

More than half the tickets for the Summer Games remain unsold. ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Tickets!


Berger: Removal of copies was 'an honest mistake'

He quit as an informal adviser to Kerry's campaign. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former national security


Tours face falling ticket sales

CHICAGO (AP) -- When it comes to concert tours, the good times are not rolling this summer. Major


'Red Chief' arrives on DVD

By NANCY CHURNIN DALLAS MORNING NEWS Miss the cute little Haley Joel Osment of "Forrest Gump"?


Cavaliers get former Canton McKinley standout Snow in trade

The point guard wasn't needed in Philadelphia anymore. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- With a big contract


Armstrong regains overall lead after second straight stage win

His advantage is more than a minute over Italy's Ivan Basso. VILLARD-DE-LANS, France (AP) -- Lance


Conneaut Lake Park ex-owner gets prison term, heavy fine

The defendants used a maze of trusts and corporations to hide millions. AKRON (AP) -- The former


Patrolman receives donations

Neighborhood children set up a benefit lemonade stand. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


Hospital is focus of probe

Authorities want to find out the circumstances behind a medication error. By HAROLD GWIN


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.82 19.85 Avalon Holdings,3.113.24 Clear


Firefighters make offer to extend pact

The deal helps the city balance this year's budget, the mayor said. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John J. Aquisto III, 27, of 127 Harrow Lane, Boardman, and


Penguin Parade illustrates the spirit of our community

Opinion: Penguin Parade illustrates the spirit of our community EDITOR: What a parade! What a treat for


Niles woman is dead after shooting

The victim screamed for help before being killed, a neighbor says. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Robertson interim coach at Cincy

The Hall of Fame Bearcat star replaces Dan Peters, who left for Ohio State. CINCINNATI (AP) --


Burnett beats Expos, runs his winning streak to four

Rob Mackowiak's homer helped the Pirates defeat Livan Hernandez. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh


Former YSU coach Peters added to Ohio State staff

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Former Youngstown State University basketball coach Dan Peters has left his job as


Microsoft will return cash to stockholders

Microsoft is paying a special dividend and buying back stock. SEATTLE (AP) -- Bowing to pressure


Judge gives doctors OK to force drugs on patient

The woman has refused to take prescribed medications. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE


Miss Mascarella, Patrick Minno are engaged

XThe engagement of Amanda J. Mascarella of Boardman and Patrick Minno of Struthers is being


MACK TOURNAMENT Other games

Ohio Lightning 5, Livi Steel 3 -- Down 4-0, Livi Steel rallied for two runs in the sixth and one in


Will Hooters Air join airport?

The airline offers two Hooters girls on each flight. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Trial begins for three Americans in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) -- Three Americans accused of torturing Afghans in a private jail during a


Rotation change likely

Commissioner Bud Selig says alternating between leagues isn't important. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Supervisors discuss paving of school road

Questions also arose about a township cleanup bill. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-9-7 (red ball) Pick 4, 4-0-0-9 Buckeye 5, 15-21-27-29-30 Mega


Iraqi chief is no flunkie

Opinion: By DALE McFEATTERS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE By allowing the newspaper Al-Hawza to reopen,


Man arrested in theft of newspaper box

LIBERTY -- A Mineral Ridge man said he planned to use change from a stolen Vindicator paper box to


POLICE INVESTIGATE BEATING

Police investigate beating HUBBARD -- Township police are asking for public assistance in solving


School busing depends on levy passage

The school bus mileage is high because of the square miles in the district. By DENISE DICK


Miss Whittenberger, Nathan Kocher to wed Sept. 18 at Old North Church

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Richard and Janie Whittenberger, 39 S. Lakeview Ave., announce the engagement of


Forming a career on TV

Smart role choices could bring her lasting fame. By DAVE MASON SCRIPPS HOWARD Rising teen star


& lt;B & gt;BRAUN, & lt;/B & gt; Patrick T., 7, of Youngstown;

& lt;B & gt;BRAUN, & lt;/B & gt; Patrick T., 7, of Youngstown; calling hours


Undercooked wild game causes illness, CDC says

Meat should be heated to 170 degrees Fahrenheit to kill the larvae. BALTIMORE SUN Scientists at


Ear surgery questioned

A St. E's doctor said his malpractice insurance does not cover inmates. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Britt-Scott rite is planned for mid-September

XGIRARD -- Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Britt of Kline Street are announcing the engagement of their


Safety forces prepare for area disaster drill

The disaster will be imaginary, but officials will act as if it's the real thing. By BOB JACKSON


Group abducts foreign truckers

Three U.S. allies rejected threats to withdraw their troops. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A militant


Cubs' Zambrano not apologetic for actions against Cardinals

Jim Edmonds was hit twice in Monday's game. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO -- Dusty Baker conceded he


AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 1, Blue Jays 0, OAKLAND, Calif. -- Damian Miller broke up Dave Bush's


Ex-concert promoter released on probation

The Salem man will make monthly payments until the debt is paid in full. By BOB JACKSON


Jackson denies quadruplets report

The alleged surrogate mom confirmed her pregnancy in May. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS LOS ANGELES --


Cookbook for charity

Cookbook for charity Employees of Alliance Medical Specialists Inc. have collected favorite family


Car show to feature Packards in downtown

WARREN -- "Packard: The Prestige" car show will take place Friday through Sunday at various


FROZEN TREATS

Frozen treats WASHINGTON POST Summer just isn't summer without ice cream. But if you are looking


Planners OK request for restaurant

The site was a restaurant several years ago. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city planning board is recommending


Called to account

Opinion: Scripps Howard: It is not unknown for government agencies to change their names. The Department of


Statin drugs cut bad cholesterol in kids, study says

An expert said the report leaves many questions unanswered. LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY NEW YORK --


Woman guilty of killing kids is hospitalized

HOUSTON (AP) -- Andrea Yates, who is serving a life sentence for drowning her children in a bathtub


O'Neal makes big hit in arrival at Miami

He's promised to bring the Heat a championship. MIAMI (AP) -- Shaquille O'Neal weighs 340 pounds,


TODAY

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to


School board to mull levy

School board to mull levy CANFIELD -- The school board is set to consider asking voters for more


POLICE CALLS

Summary of police activity from the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD July 7 Arrest: A


Plastic pollution

In Ireland, a 20-cent-per-bag tax drastically reduced use. SCRIPPS HOWARD Imagine a world


WORLD

WORLD Autoworkers walk out SEOUL, South Korea -- Unionized workers at GM Daewoo Auto & amp;


NEW WILDFIRE ERUPTS NORTH OF LOS ANGELES

New wildfire erupts north of Los Angeles ACTON, Calif. -- A wildfire in northern Los Angeles


Salmonella cases spread across state

The state said the number of cases rose to 130 Tuesday. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU


PAC group's ads promote Kerry

Ads portray the president as a friend of big business and Kerry as a supporter of the working class.


Officials question surgery

A doctor said his malpractice insurance does not cover inmates. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


Organization to help troops' families with home repairs

The program could be continued, depending on demand. VIENNA -- An organization of local landlords


Creditors, parent company vie for company's operating plan

Creditors' votes were split between competing plans to restart the company. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


Pentagon considers extending Guard duty

The 24-month policy was established after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. LOS ANGELES TIMES


She quit her job after two years of bullying

Dear Annie: I just left my job of 16 years after being bullied by two female coworkers for two


Pujols' three homers help Cardinals rally

St. Louis' rally devastated the rival Cubs. CHICAGO (AP) -- Albert Pujols winked his approval at a


Plan reduces number of flights out of Pittsburgh International

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- US Airways plans this fall to offer fewer flights to fewer destinations from


City, township discuss potential approaches

The fire department talks may lead to a partial delay on township annexation. By D.A. WILKINSON


Trip to Puerto Rico not planned

The commissioner denies asking the Pirates to move home games in 2005. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


Something's fishy at the market

You don't always get what you pay for. By CLAYTON COLLINS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR All set to


Photo contest extends deadline

This is the first year of a contest that will be held annually. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


Suit alleges Lil Romeo didn't write songs

The young rapper, his father and the label are going to court. BUSINESS WIRE HOUSTON -- Suit has


Arafat demands probe into attack

Palestinian officials condemned the shooting. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Palestinian leader


14 seek seat on Boardman school board

The board also voted to put a tax levy on the November ballot. BOARDMAN -- Fourteen candidates


Best Bets on TV tonight

Can we forget all that stuff we learned in grade school about Christopher Columbus and the New


Wharmby drops first game

The Falcons shut out Ohio Thunder. STRUTHERS -- The Cincinnati Gators knocked Wharmby Sports from


Car show has family activities

The event isn't just for car fans, but the whole family. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


Miss Ohio to entertain at Niles Heritage Day

Miss Ohio will autograph pictures and answer questions. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Police search area for missing woman

ANDOVER -- The police department is searching for a 38-year-old woman who was last seen July 8.


Five-hour riot at Colorado prison involves several hundred inmates

OLNEY SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Inmates rioted and set fires at a privately run prison, destroying one


Hillary Clinton rolls over John Kerry

Opinion: By MICHAEL GOODWIN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS John Kerry is about to be crowned King of all Democrats


Hafner's three homers lead Tribe to blowout of Angels

The designated hitter drove in 11 runs in two days. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- After a two-homer,


Jamiroquai singer pleads guilty to speeding charge

Jamiroquai singer pleads guilty to speeding charge PERTH, Scotland -- Jay Kay, lead singer of pop


Development director to quit post next month

Rosette Fisher has worked in every community development job in the city. By HAROLD GWIN


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Study notes same suicide risk

The top four prescribed brands had the same effects. DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- A newer class


Miss VerHage, Gregory Coleman set wedding date

XBOARDMAN -- The engagement of Erica VerHage and Gregory Coleman, both of Cheyenne, Wyo., is being


Dining alfresco

Dining alfresco kTO TRULY appreciate the great outdoors, fire up the grill and enjoy nature's


TOP CLASSICAL ALBUMS

TOP CLASSICAL ALBUMS 1. "Vivaldi's Cello," Yo-Yo Ma With the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra &


Lesbian couple files lawsuit against Florida

The couple wishes for its Massachusetts marriage license to be recognized. KNIGHT RIDDER


N.Y. man who kept tiger pleads guilty to reckless endangerment

NEW YORK -- Harlem's "Tiger Man," who was arrested for keeping a 400-pound tiger as a pet in a


The fruits of my labor were worth it

I was 7 a.m. I jumped out of bed. This was the morning I had been waiting for! For weeks during my


Cleaning house: Front office upheaval continues

The team is silent on why they fired their media relations director. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The


Inspiration from India gives fish dish spice

By LINDA GASSENHEIMER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Mango chutney spices up fresh snapper in this


Outfielder Finley still on market

The Marlins appear to be top suitor for Finley. KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWSPAPERS PHOENIX -- There he was