News for July 23, 2004 | Vindy Archives

CLASSES

CLASSES XEast High School Alumni will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday for breakfast at the Manor House.

Carnival rides stolen

Carnival rides stolen YOUNGSTOWN -- Six carnival amusement rides -- tug boats and train engines --

Meeting discusses loan technicalities

One commissioner said the county shouldn't lend cash to a private concern. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

ICE HOCKEY Blue-ribbon panel pushes for offensive restoration

Pens owner Mario Lemieux said reviving excitement is the goal. NEW YORK (AP) -- Once NHL players

Ohio better wake up before all its doctors leave

Opinion: Ohio better wake up before all its doctors leave EDITOR: Some of our very good local doctors are

Bush gets $416B spending measure

The bill includes money for body armor and a pay raise for troops. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON

NASCAR ROUNDUP | News and notes

New assignment: Gil Martin was chosen as crew chief for Richard Childress Racing's special teams

Parents aren't to blame

Opinion: You have a wonderful little baby, sweet and quiet. But when he cries, your hugs don't comfort him.

LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-8-1 (white ball) Pick 4, 6-7-1-0 Buckeye 5, 6-8-12-19-25

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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Creditors reveal team that would run company

Hearings to determine the future owner of WCI will resume August 30. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

MOVIE LISTINGS ARE BASED ON THE BEST INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US AT PRESS TIME. SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. BARGAIN SHOWS ARE IN PARENTHESES. LISTINGS SHOW THEATER, RATING, RUNNING TIME AND

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

ANNIE'S MAILBOX They inherited stress along with beach house

Dear Annie: My father and his siblings inherited a summer beach house from their parents, and it

Michele Reed, John Ellinger to be married

XGROVE CITY, Ohio -- Sept. 25 has been chosen as the wedding date for Michele M. Reed and John D.

Oakhill owners consider donating building

Commissioners have said they would rather own a building than rent one. By BOB JACKSON and DAVID

Why the Dickens aren't we reading?

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The first modern celebrity -- the first person who, although not conspicuous in church

Weekend displays, activities to show off local arts and artists

The festival will showcase local talent. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Hermitage Arts Festival, billed as

Report: Deters won't be charged

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A Cuyahoga County grand jury investigating whether convicted former stockbroker

OLYMPICS Ex-husband accuses Jones of steroid use

C.J. Hunter claims he injected her with performance-enhancing drugs. ASSOCIATED PRESS The ex-

Best Bets on TV Tonight

Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt portray a mother/daughter team of con women who are highly

Wharmby Sports wins NABF opener, 6-2

Livi Steel was defeated, 9-3. STRUTHERS -- Wharmby Sports opened regional National Amateur

MGP Ingredients Inc. says, 'Thank you, Dr. Atkins!'

Low-carb trend helps company recover from tough times. ATCHISON, Kan. (AP) -- A few years after

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.19 19.20 Avalon Holdings,3.103.19 Clear

It's been gone for a while, but circus is back in town

The annual show was held at the Canfield Fairgrounds the last two years. By MARALINE KUBIK

Buffer zone proposed for border areas

Council approved a zone change for a new Walgreens. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU

Discussing Kerry visit, mayor mulls '06 race

The Columbus mayor will be with the presidential candidate Sunday. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

FINANCIAL MESS Auditors offer ideas for cuts

The commission that will develop a plan for fiscal recovery will meet Wednesday. By MARALINE KUBIK

Enterprise group gets state grant

SHARON, Pa. --The Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corp. has been awarded a $25,000 state planning

'Bourne' is back for another thrill

Jason Bourne is still on the run from the CIA. By DAVID GERMAIN ASSOCIATED PRESS MOVIE WRITER

Police release tape of 911 call

The female caller is heard crying on the tape. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Taft appoints Sweeney as common pleas judge

Sweeney was chosen from a field of three candidates. By BOB JACKSON and DAVID SKOLNICK

Fire chief will discuss staying

The chief will meet with the trustees in the next few weeks. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

Tackling flooding problems

Library officials are looking for engineers to help with solutions. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

Judge orders man to get psychiatric evaluation

The prosecutor said the plea agreement was a tough call. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

By GARRY L. CLARK

By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Playhouse owes about

MERCER COUNTY Hermitage officials mull noise rule

Commissioners felt the proposed new ordinance language is just too broad. By HAROLD GWIN

TRUSTEES Fire chief will discuss staying

The chief will meet with the trustees in the next few weeks. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

GAY MARRIAGE Bill to prevent court involvement

The GOP didn't mind judicial activism in the 2000 election, a lawmaker said. WASHINGTON (AP) --

NBC Network bets that gambler will risk it all

'Double or Nothing' is based on a British show that aired earlier this year. ZAP2IT.COM NBC is

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. WRESTLING WITH POLITICS: U.S.

Officials award contracts for bridge replacements

Another bridge will be repaired in Pine Township. MERCER -- Replacement of the bridge on Haywood

Panel is subject to regulations

The group must convene publicly, though private talks will be permitted. YOUNGSTOWN -- A

Microsoft's macro dollars

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: It's official. Microsoft won't be using its $56-billion cash hoard to buy a

Youngstown-Warren airport offers low fares, convenience

Opinion: The eight-hour delay Sunday of a Vacation Express flight from the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport

Park honors man for 1,000th visit

KINGS MILLS, Ohio (AP) -- Don Helbig can't get enough of the Paramount Kings Island amusement park

Sudan is threatened with U.N. sanctions

The Sudanese foreign minister compared the situation to Iraq's. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- U.S.

U.S. military convoy hit by car bomb

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- A powerful car bomb exploded today as a U.S. military convoy passed

Szabo carries team to win

The second baseman homered and made several nice defensive plays. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR

NATIONAL LEAGUE Wells pitches well for Bucs, but Braves win in the 10th

Johnny Estrada's sacrifice fly was the game-winner. ATLANTA (AP) -- Frustrated lately with his

Ex-convict accused of stalking bishop

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A grand jury has indicted an ex-convict on charges of stalking the leader of the

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Ronald L. Heestand, 25, North Union

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--My Name Be Mrs.(Rosendo)8.804.403.20 Secret Compliance

GOLF 8 tie for lead in PGA U.S. Bank event

ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE -- Two shots off the lead after the opening round of the U.S. Bank

Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

Summary of police activity for Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD July 17 Assault: A Hubbard

Metros shut out Bud-Pal Joey's for sweep

YOUNGSTOWN -- Jeremy Hedogore scattered four hits and struck out seven as Youngstown Metros blanked

Change could lead to aggressiveness

The green-white-checkered finish gives fans what they wanted. By JAY HART KNIGHT RIDDER

STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)267.788-- Scrappers (Indians)1915.55971/2

Gardener's tips keep tomato plants sturdy

Dear Heloise: Working in the garden relieves stress. Tomatoes are easy to grow and are delicious.

Hill View costs drop

Unemployment benefits for former employees are ending soon. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

A.L. CENTRAL Indians shut out again

The majors' hottest offense was nonexistent for 18 innings. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Chicago White

VISITORS BUREAU Board: Member should resign

The board member says he will not step down. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES

REGION

REGION Bank earns less this year CANFIELD -- Farmers National Banc Corp. earned $2.3 million in

SCHEDULE NASCAR Nextel Cup

Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 -- Subway 400, Rockingham,

Working for new armory

The federal government hasn't allocated money for construction yet. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The

Timberlake to tabloid: Retract story or be sued

Timberlake to tabloid: Retract story or be sued LONDON -- Justin Timberlake is still in love with

Playhouse owes $183,000

By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Playhouse owes about

Today is Friday, July 23, the 205th day of 2004. There are 161 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Friday, July 23, the 205th day of 2004. There are 161 days left in the year. On this date

Pavlik's prime time is now

Aside from high school football, Youngstown may be best known for its long list of world-renowned

Official praises project

The DEP secretary praised one company's efforts to reuse an industrial area. By HAROLD GWIN

Man arrested in shooting of car

YOUNGSTOWN -- A man on a bicycle fired a shot into a car stopped at a traffic light on the South

ARENA \ Luxury suites

ARENA \ Luxury suites The amenities in the luxury suites planned for the Youngstown Convocation

REGION Police have guidelines for domestic violence

Local cops have policies that mirror Ohio, Pennsylvania and federal laws. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

UPN comedy will do its own version of 'Idol'

While the show itself isn't real, the talent contest will be. ZAP2IT.COM UPN's comedy "Half

Melanie Ginnis to be bride of Ryan Bodine

XBOARDMAN -- JoAnn Ginnis of Boardman is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Melanie Ginnis,

N.L. CENTRAL Womack filled huge gaps in Cards' lineup

He's hitting almost .300 and been strong in the field. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Late in spring training,

During struggle over $5 debt, a bullet hits bed in room below

FARRELL, Pa. -- Police said a struggle over a $5 debt led to gunfire in a boarding house at 1010

IRAQ U.S. bombs Fallujah home

The military suspected insurgents had gathered in the courtyard at the home. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

HOMICIDE CASE Notice puts Niles chief, officer on paid leave

The investigation could last until September, an assistant prosecutor said. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball

Babe Ruth (age 13) Youngstown 9, Newark 1 -- Nick Crum struck out nine batters while pitching a

CYCLING Armstrong may not race in 2005 Tour de France

The five-time champion has the lead heading into the homestretch. ANNEMASSE, France (AP) -- Lance

U.S. SENATE Impostor fouls up candidate's e-mails

A link to the candidate's Web site had left out part of his address. ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS

"I'm really looking forward to putting my foot on dry ground."

Opinion: "I'm really looking forward to putting my foot on dry ground." Shannan Clark Petty Officer 2nd

BUSINESS

BUSINESS Changing products k MGB INGREDIENTS Inc. CEO Ladd Seaburg has led his company's shift

SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field

Level-headed: Scrappers manager Mike Sarbaugh isn't thinking too much about his team moving into

Police warn about scam

Police warn about scam NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City police are warning residents to be wary of people

CABLE CHANNEL Jeff Valdez's Si TV draws attention to growing Hispanic population

The station is leading efforts to connect with English-speaking Latinos. By JUSTINO AGUILA

WEB-SLINGER WOBBLES

Web-slinger wobbles Marvel Comics' "Spider-Man 2" was finally knocked out of first place at the

Bush, Kerry fill Ohio's airwaves with ads

Opinion: Tired of television commercials that begin or end with "I'm (George W. Bush or John Kerry), and I

Presidential race a tie, newspaper poll shows

A key voter bloc wants a candidate who can provide new direction. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON

5-year-old suspected in death of baby

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- A coroner has ruled that a 6-week-old baby died from a crushing injury to her

Teasing ranks No. 1 problem

Even parents sometimes hurt their children's feelings. By FERN SHEN WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Craig T. Whitfield Jr., 20, of 1059 Fairview, Youngstown, and

LEADERS

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NOTEBOOK | Indians

Moves: Cleveland purchased the contract of right-hander Chad Durbin from Triple-A Buffalo on

ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Siemens 300 Loudon, N.H. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3 p.m.);

Yo-Mah-O Chapter garners recognition

CLEVELAND -- Members of the Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative

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MUSIC Outlaw artists shake up country's Top 10 records

Big & amp; Rich fought hard for their fusion breed of country music. By JIM FARBER NEW YORK

SURGERY Man from Salem receives sensor implant

He is believed to be the first in the nation to get the cutting-edge device. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

Nurses at two sites issue strike notice

The same union was on strike for 81 days three years ago. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR

Quarterly profits increase for automotive supplier

The local company expects improved profits for the rest of the year. HOWLAND -- Stoneridge, a

THOMAS SOWELL Wal-Mart suit spotlights grand fallacy

Opinion: A record-breaking new class-action lawsuit against Wal-Mart claims that this retail chain

AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 1, Blue Jays 0 NEW YORK -- Ruben Sierra homered with two outs in the

COLUMBIANA COUNTY After a rainy spring, area crops are warming to better weather

Crops thrive with hot days and warm nights. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU After a

Expert: Bullies can be deterred

WASHINGTON POST Most of the kids we talked to just tried to ignore it. Some told their teasers to

Panel reveals opportunities to hinder plot

The comission uncovered 'points of vulnerability' in Al-Qaida's attack plan. COMBINED DISPATCHES

ARENA Luxury perches go on sale

The arena will be the home of a Central League Hockey team. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN

YOUNGSTOWN Spending and contracts The city's control board approved these spending items and

Security funds help update equipment

New vests should protect deputies from high-powered weapons. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

It'll be 1863 again when re-enactors visit lodge

"Our membership is always looking for something to do to give back to the community," explains Greg

Earnhardt's choice costly one

Racing in a non-Cup event he suffered burns from an accident. By JENNA FRYER ASSOCIATED PRESS

MAHONING AND TRUMBULL COUNTIES Commissioners consider merging convention bureaus

A Trumbull County commissioner is willing to reconsider the issue. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Man to face charge of murder

The victim walked to a neighbor's house after she was shot four times. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Parking lot sealing

Parking lot sealing HUBBARD -- The Hubbard Public Library parking lot project has been rescheduled

Missing jogger's husband remains hospitalized

Missing jogger's husband remains hospitalized SALT LAKE CITY -- Around the time Mark Hacking

'STUDIO 7' Game show aims at young viewers

The show includes some real-life twists. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- The man who made "Who

BIG 33 GAME Pennsylvania seeks revenge for last year's rout

Miles Williams of Fitch and Howland's Tony Davis will suit up for the Buckeyes. HERSHEY, Pa. (AP)

MOB HEIR Gotti Jr. gets host of new charges

The charges accuse him of crimes during his time in prison. LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY NEW YORK -- The

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