News for July 22, 2004 | Vindy Archives

Peterson jurors view graphic autopsy photos

Peterson jurors view graphic autopsy photos REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Jurors in the Scott Peterson

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Rose Run Dreamer(Merriman)18.409.606.80 A Bug's Life(C Smith

PENNSYLVANIA Governing board of universities will consider tuition increase

The governor sought spending cuts to keep the tuition increase smaller. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The

HORROR MOVIES Hubbard filmmaker signs deal for distribution of zombie flick

The zombie film will be available for rental and sale in the United States in January. By SHERRI

About 25 people toured the hallways, getting a last look at the school.

About 25 people toured the hallways, getting a last look at the school. By DENISE DICK

Atty. Campos should stick to reading the scales of justice

Opinion: Atty. Campos should stick to reading the scales of justice EDITOR: I have a bone to pick with

West Bank fence violates law, EU says

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) -- During a visit to the Jewish state, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana

AROUND THE HORN | Wednesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 3, Angels 2 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Ryan Drese pitched seven innings and

Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator AT THE SCENE: Niles police and emergency personnel screen onlookers from

Charges lead to arrest in Myrtle Beach

YOUNGSTOWN -- An Austintown man has been arrested at a Myrtle Beach, S.C., motel on a warrant

5-year-old drowns in Berlin Reservoir

BERLIN CENTER -- A 5-year-old Lisbon girl walked into Berlin Reservoir and drowned Wednesday

'CATWOMAN' Film fails to land on its feet

Directorial clunkiness overshadows Halle Berry's feline smoothness. By CHRISTY LEMIRE ASSOCIATED

GAY MARRIAGE Republicans try to block courts from rulings

Democrats say the GOP is just trying to appeal to conservative voters. WASHINGTON (AP) -- No

PITTSBURGH PIRATES Benson's trade value increases with eighth win

Tike Redman had three RBIs in the Bucs' 4-3 victory over the Braves. ATLANTA (AP) -- Kris Benson's

AMERICAN LEAGUE Buehrle dominant as White Sox throttle Cleveland, 14-0

High-scoring Cleveland was held to two hits by the Chicago pitcher. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Mark Buehrle

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.32 19.34 Avalon Holdings,3.11 3.23 Clear

Pennsylvania's environmental secretary to visit Mercer County

SHARON, Pa. -- Kathleen A. McGinty, secretary of the state Department of Environmental Protection,

SPRINGFIELD SCHOOLS Board takes steps to repair roof before the start of classes

By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORESPONDENT NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Springfield School Board of Education

PENNSYLVANIA Senate considersMegan's law reform

The Lawrence County DA testified at the hearing. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Witnesses are urging lawmakers

WESTERN PA. HOSPITAL Officials conduct a 'major' probe

None of the patients is diabetic, and all were in the same area of the hospital. By HAROLD GWIN

TOUR DE FRANCE Armstrong shrugs off hostile crowds to win

The Texan extended his overall lead and moved closer to cycling history. L'ALPE D'HUEZ, France

STRIP-SEARCH CASE Warren will pay to settle with man

The city will have to pay $25,000 of the settlement, officials said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

HELOISE Tricks may remove gri me from inside a vase

Dear Readers: Narrow-necked bottles and vases can pose a challenge if they develop a buildup inside.

14TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Officials to Cafaro: Amend report

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Federal Election Commission plans

HOW HE SEES IT U.S. takes economic beating in Asia

Opinion: By JAMES PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY BANGKOK, Thailand -- One of these days, Americans are

CONNIE MACK Wharmby qualifies for regional tourney

Wharmby Sports pulled out of state tournament play following the victory. STRUTHERS -- Wharmby

ENDANGERED SPECIES Agreement reached over bats, building

ASHTABULA (AP) -- Wildlife officials reached a compromise with a school district where construction

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BALLANTINE, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;Ann Zuber, of Oriental, N.C.,

& lt;B & gt;BALLANTINE, & lt;/B & gt;Ann Zuber, of Oriental, N.C., formerly of

GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Research indicates aspartame can relieve arthritis pain

Q. My wife has recently developed diabetes and watches her sugar intake carefully. She uses Equal to

LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHPct. IRodriguez Det8433848122.361 Mora Bal702756696.349

FLASHBACK Wave of '80s cover tunes sweeps pop music scene

Childhood memories inspire twentysomethings ruling top 40s lists. By TERESA GUBBINS DALLAS

CLASS AA Metros win 2-1 in playoffs

Shevies beats GGI twice in league play in Warren. YOUNGSTOWN -- Greg Mentrek scattered four hits

Man sentenced to death in rape, murder of girl

AKRON (AP) -- A judge sentenced a man to death Wednesday for the kidnap, rape and murder of a 12-

HOW HE SEES IT Threat from Iran is real

Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE War with Iran is not in the offing. Talks should

Today is Thursday, July 22, the 204th day of 2004. There are 162 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, July 22, the 204th day of 2004. There are 162 days left in the year. On this date

TELEVISION Q &amp; amp;A

Q. We are long-time "Jeopardy!" fans but are wondering whose bright idea it was to keep the champion

SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field

Early start: Because of the Business Persons Special and Senior Day, the Scrappers game started at

SHENANGO VALLEY Enterprise zone plans pilot loan program

The agency created a pilot program offering loans for labor and materials costs. By HAROLD GWIN

A night of "vintage horror" is devoted to films of a sort they don't make anymore -- "Frankenstein"

NILES HOMICIDE Suspect dies of wounds

'He was doomed,' said the brother of the man police suspect in the shooting. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

Marines kill 25 insurgents in clashes

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. Marines killed 25 insurgents and captured 25 others during several hours

RECAP Tour de France

L'ALPE D'HUEZ, France -- A brief look at Wednesday's 16th stage of the Tour de France: Stage: A

"My personal view is that the intelligence system we have has been broken for a long time. But we

Opinion: "My personal view is that the intelligence system we have has been broken for a long time. But we

CITY COUNCIL Tax break allows Brilex Industries to plan $1.85 million expansion

The expansion will create 10 jobs averaging $40,000 a year. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER

Miss Zingale, Vincenzo Rubino to be married

XSEVEN HILLS -- Thomas and Rosa Zingale, 4441 E. Pleasant Valley Road, are announcing the engagement

Panhandler donates to art gallery after receiving a large inheritance

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE SAN FRANCISCO -- Don has had many roles in life, few of them what most

Man's probation to be discussed

It's the second time Frank Howley has been accused of violating probation. By BOB JACKSON

Finish work on welfare bill

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: If you're a mom sitting in a welfare office in Dallas, wondering what Congress

Conductor bids adieu

Conductor bids adieu WARREN -- Conductor Robert E. Fleming will take his final bow with W.D.

Youngstown police arrest 3 on drug charges

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police using search warrants made three drug-related arrests Wednesday afternoon at

Luxury, guilt and reality

I just got back from a home store, and now I have these serious questions, maybe even life

HOCKEY Parties meet in NHL labor dispute

Owners won't budge on their demand for a hard salary cap. NEW YORK (AP) -- The longest negotiating

TELEVISION Graham joins 'Scrubs' cast

ZAP2IT.COM From the underbelly of the porn industry to the bloody dark alleys of Victorian London,

Water alert lifted

Water alert lifted YOUNGSTOWN -- Boil-water alerts that were in place on the 2700 block of

OHIO Republican gains votes to lead Senate

Harris' chief rival dropped out of the race. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS

ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASSOCIATED PRESS ITH THE PUMP OF A finger, the View-Master has given generations a 3-D look at

Parents announce George-Repko engagement

XWEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The engagement of Jennifer George, 171 Mitchell Road, and Jason Repko of

RICHARD BLOCH, 78 Co-founder of H &amp; amp;R Block dies of heart failure

He aggressively fought off cancer and became an advocate for cancer patients. KNIGHT RIDDER

CAL THOMAS Rumsfeld stoutly defends Iraq war

Opinion: Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says there is "no question" the declaration presented by the

FOOD INDUSTRY Poultry plant fires 11 workers over abuse of chickens

Animal rights groups want charges to be filed against the workers. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) --

SALMONELLA Ohio investigates 13 infections

Two of the possible Sheetz salmonella cases are in Mahoning County. STAFF/WIRE REPORT AKRON --

Ohio FOP plans 2005 convention in the Valley

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police will have its 2005 annual convention in the

POLITICS &amp; amp; TELEVISION Unconventional coverage

By DAVID BAUDER ASSOCIATED PRESS HE NATIONAL POLITICAL CONVENTIONS clearly aren't what they used

REGION

REGION F.N.B. profits rise HERMITAGE -- F.N.B. Corp. earned $15.1 million, or 32 cents a share,

TRUMBULL COUNTY Storage building in disrepair

The county will sell by Internet auction 16 of the 40 vehicles on the property. By STEPHEN SIFF

GLOBAL WARMING States file lawsuit seeking to reduce emissions

The states are not seeking any monetary damages. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SAN JOSE, Calif. --

TRUMBULL COUNTY Fire chief resigns over LPGA flap

The resignation has not been accepted yet. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF VIENNA

U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT WCI, bondholders continue to battle for ownership

Despite compromise efforts, the competing buyers remain far apart. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Voters must decide on tax collection

Voters could see an explanation of the issue in their utility bills. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

SOCIAL SECURITY Dems: Medicare law may eat into benefits

Leading Democrats are trying to extend protection to drug insurance premiums. WASHINGTON (AP) --

COVER SONGS | Then vs. now

Berlin vs. Jessica Simpson: "Take My Breath Away" -- Simpson gets 4 Tom Cruise Beaming Grins out of

WEAPON CHARGE Apartment complex fight results in woman's arrest

Police were given various accounts of the fight. AUSTINTOWN -- A Compass West woman was arrested

TV goes political

TV goes political k THE NATIONAL POLITICAL conventions clearly aren't what they used to be, but

Nicole Wetzel, Scott Domes set August wedding

XGIRARD -- Nicole Wetzel and Scott Domes, both of 53 Emma St., are engaged. Parents of the bride-

Spears' fianc &amp; eacute; becomes father for the 2nd time

Spears' fianc & eacute; becomes father for the 2nd time LOS ANGELES -- Almost-stepmom Britney

TRUMBULL COUNTY Surveys seek more resident input

About 400 residents have returned the surveys thus far. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

TIPPECANOE Country club appeals ruling

The case is rooted in complaints filed by four women nearly 10 years ago. By BOB JACKSON

TEEN 'DIVORCE' Case involves array of legal action

The teen's father and grandfather are battling over an estate. CANTON, Mass. (AP) -- Except for

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

WESTERM PENNSYLVANIA Bridge opening ends detours, delays

The Mohawk school district was hardest hit by the span's closure. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

ELLEN GOODMAN Kerry needs to start connecting with voters

Opinion: BOSTON -- Let me begin this slowly. The last time I talked about a rite of passage at the Democratic

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Bush vows changes in health insurance, retirement programs

Meanwhile, Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Cleveland is set to endorse John Kerry. COMBINED DISPATCHES

Great Lakes pact is necessary to protect a great asset

Opinion: They are not called the Great Lakes for nothin'. Lakes Michigan, Superior, Ontario, Erie and

Rape, assault charges

Rape, assault charges MERCER, Pa. -- State police arrested a Coolspring Township man on charges of

ACCIDENT 2 men die in pickup, dump truck crash

The collision caused the dump truck to overturn. MERCER, Pa. -- Two men died and a third was

'Failure' of imagination

The panel describes the terrorist hijackers' planning and determination. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

September date for Miss Fetchko, Thomas Martin

XAnna Maria Fetchko of Howland and Thomas F. Martin of Orwell have chosen Sept. 18 as their wedding

Angela Byrd to be bride of David Jones Jr.

XYOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Angela L. Byrd, 1053 Genesee Drive, and David R. Jones Jr., 1420

PHYSICS Cosmologist admits false theory

He previously said that an object entering a black hole would be lost forever. LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY

John Hart to remain as Rangers' GM, at least through next season

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Texas general manager John Hart will remain in his job for 2005, a year

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Child-care levy renewal goes on ballot

The county has a growing number of children in need. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

Fire investigation

Fire investigation HOWLAND -- Firefighters are investigating a blaze that caused $125,000 damage

Scrappers streak at four

The 5-3 win over Hudson Valley tied Mahoning Valley for the league's wild card spot. By BRIAN

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Salem Foundation offers 9 grants

The foundation provides a 10 percent match to United Way. SALEM -- Salem Community Foundation

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE WHITE SOX 14, INDIANS 0 CHICAGOCLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi Rwand cf5131Blliard

KOLISER CASE Rizzotto debates reward, expenses

The prosecutor said if obligated to pay extra for airfare, he will. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

SPORTS AND MEDICINE Gura among 9 area men in U.S. Transplant Games

The purpose of the games is to educate the public about the need for organ donors. By MARALINE

THE MILITARY Middle East conflicts stretch bullet supply

The military is turning to temporary suppliers. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military

College draft picks factor in Scrappers' recent surge

The Scrappers have been bolstered by 14 college draft picks on the roster. By KURT SNYDER

Sept. 11 panel calls for intelligence reforms

Findings include a failure to develop new options for containing Al-Qaida. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

DAIRY INDUSTRY The milkman returns, and customers follow

Nostalgia, convenience and taste are fueling the comeback. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- When he became a

TRUMBULL COUNTY VERB Ballets plans downtown performance

Repertory dances and two major dance revivals are part of the program. WARREN -- Cleveland's VERB

Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 5-8-4 (white ball) Pick 4, 1-2-0-0 Buckeye 5, 17-19-20-27-31 Super

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Ex-in-laws' comments make mom uncomfortable

Dear Annie: I am having a conflict with my ex-husband's parents. My children and I plan to take a

Vindy.com for July 22, 2004

Featured Stories

Stories published July 22, 2004