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A SURPRISE "PASSIONS" RECAST: Since real-life dad Justin Hartley (Fox) is joining spouse Lindsay

REPUBLIC HOSE FCU Stolen disk puts members at risk

According to police, the theft wasn't reported until Monday afternoon. By MARALINE KUBIK

GEORGE F. WILL Handful of states will decide election

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Democrats now convening know that voters are unusually interested in the election and

Football practice is Aug. 7

YOUNGSTOWN -- In less than two weeks, Youngstown State University's first-year football players will

Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County building and sites committee, 4

REALITY SHOWS Series puts Amish in Hollywood

The two young Amish women in the series are from Ohio. By LYNN ELBER ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS

CAMPAIGN Nickelodeon's TV turnoff sends kids outside to play

Kids aren't doing as much after-school play as they used to. By DAVID BAUDER ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHESTER COUNTY, PA. 2 men, 2 boys die in fiery plane crash

The pilot and passengers appeared to be related. TOUGHKENAMON, Pa. (AP) -- A plane practicing

MUSIC Smokey Robinson shows spiritual side

His personal struggles led him to a relationship with the Lord, he said. By REGINA R. ROBERTSON

EMPLOYMENT MARKET In next 5 years, retirements will open engineering jobs

Most engineers are not nerds with pocket protectors, an engineer said. DALLAS MORNING NEWS

Kerry visits Columbus

COLUMBUS (AP) -- John Kerry told about 100 people in a working-class Columbus neighborhood Sunday

Hit the brakes

Opinion: Baltimore Sun: The Labor Department's 500-page attempt to update the Fair Labor Standards Act has

Montgomery posts first four-hit contest

The Scrapper hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

WICK-POLLOCK INN No deal yet in case of lien dispute

The facility would include a restaurant and catering service. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State

THE WEB Internet phones cut costs connecting more and more

Internet-based calling plans threaten local phone companies. WASHINGTON POST In November, Andy

Keep Vermont spotless, Phish tells concertgoers

Keep Vermont spotless, Phish tells concertgoers Phish has a message for fans planning to attend

MOVIE Asian-American actors land starring roles in teen comedy

Ethnicity isn't the main focus in 'Harold and Kumar.' By NERISSA PACIO KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

Today is Monday, July 26, the 208th day of 2004. There are 158 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Monday, July 26, the 208th day of 2004. There are 158 days left in the year. On this date

TRIBE NOTES

TRIBE NOTES From Jacobs Field At the top: Jody Gerut was surprised to find himself at the top of

REGION

REGION Krepe Kafe eatery celebrates opening AUSTINTOWN -- Krepe Kafe, a new business at 1412

COMPETITION Sweet feat: Couple takes top spots in melon-eating

Rich LeFevre won by eating 11.22 pounds of seedless watermelon. BROOKVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A Nevada

HOW SHE SEES IT Kids have a way of making moms aggressive

Opinion: By BETSY HART SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE A new study from the BBC says that "good mothering"

TOYS 'R' US DISPUTE Restraining order eased against Amazon.com

The toy retailer said it paid $200 million to be Amazon's sole toy provider. PATERSON, N.J. (AP)

AUTO RACING Franchitti's return is complete with first career IRL win

He held off Buddy Rice for the win in Milwaukee. WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) -- After injuring his back

MAHONING COUNTY Program offers to help juvenile, elderly victims

Program volunteers will accompany victims to court. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

CYCLING Armstong completes record-setting win

The American won his sixth straight Tour de France race. PARIS (AP) -- Rediscovering the joy of

MEDAL OF HONOR Man's persistence yields markers for Civil War heroes

Ray Albert gets free grave markers from the government for medal recipients. CINCINNATI (AP) -- In

UPDATE Fees and Permits

Examples of changes made last week to update city fees and permits: Outdoor public fireworks

NASCAR Busch's victory tightens up race

Seven races remain before the 10-race championship showdown begins. LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- Dale

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

LATE SATURDAY NORTHFIELD RESULTS 10th--Up Front Ohio (Grismore)3.402.802.20 Coastal Wind (K

WEEKEND DRAWINGS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-7-0 (white ball) Pick 4, 0-7-8-5 Buckeye 5, 2-8-16-27-31

HISTORY Anthropologist searches for McGuffey's roots

Learning more about the famed educator's beginnings is the effort's goal. By NORMAN LEIGH

MEDICAL RESEARCH Study: Trait increases chance of lung cancer

The report is 'the hardest first step,' a geneticist said. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Medical researchers

Clinton caps first day; Kerry still campaigns

The former president says he won't overshadow the Democratic nominee. BOSTON (AP) -- Bill Clinton

GOOGLE Fired director alleges age bias

A lawsuit alleges age discrimination and morale problems at Google. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Online

Cowher contract extended 2 years

He's had just three losing seasons in 12 years in Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh

CHILDREN'S GAMES Visa trouble keeps some from event

About 50 athletes and coaches won't be attending the games in Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Visa

TELEVISION Fox pays more on swap show than ABC does

ZAP2IT.COM Apparently switching mates is a more lucrative business on Fox than on ABC. In the

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.11 19.14 Avalon Holdings,3.10 3.20 Clear

COURTS

TRUMBULL COUNTY Dissolutions filed Rose M. Svoboda and James R. Svoboda. Tamara L. Wade and

DEVELOPMENT Zone change sought for farm

This is the second zone change request for the property in two years. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

9/11 PANEL Bush likely to take action

Kerry's advisers said 25 of the 41 reforms don't require congressional action. LOS ANGELES TIMES

PGA Franco wins tour event

The Paraguayan won in Milwaukee for second time Sunday. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Carlos Franco's two

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Police shut down bar

Police shut down bar GIRARD -- For the third time in three weekends, police were called to break

Suicide bomber hits near U.S. base

The wave of kidnappings continued. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A suicide car bomber attacked near a U.S.

REMEMBRANCE Marathoner runs for Sept. 11 victims

He's running a mile for each life that was lost. TOLEDO (AP) -- He doesn't need to know their

Life changes for bored suburban 'tweens (Danielle Panabaker and Brenda Song) when they discover that

CHAMP CAR Tracy returns to hunt with win

He moved into third place in the point standings. VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Defending

Consuming caffeine before meal linked to rise in glucose, insulin

SCRIPPS HOWARD Diabetics seeking to keep blood glucose levels down might want to reconsider their

"My father helped me understand at an early age that we are all put on this earth for something

Opinion: "My father helped me understand at an early age that we are all put on this earth for something

Colombian rebels kidnap Catholic bishop

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Colombia's smaller leftist rebel group abducted a Catholic bishop but

Group calls for board of Playhouse to resign

The group is asking the public to temporarily withhold support. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR

AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 9, White Sox 2 CHICAGO -- Marcus Thames hit his first career grand slam

OHIO BUDGET Compromise presents struggle for diverse committee members

Effective ideas are not put on the table because of too many views. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawmakers

U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED Duane Witherspoon The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio

Seeking McGuffey

Seeking McGuffey kThe land where the boyhood home of William Holmes McGuffey once stood is full of

Pirates sweep past Reds

PITTSBURGH (AP)-- The Pittsburgh Pirates' hitters picked up the pitchers this time. Pinch-hitter

Open government is key to a functioning democracy

Opinion: Open government is key to a functioning democracy EDITOR: Citizen participation in government

WORLD MUSIC Putumayo releases DVD with videos

By AIMEE MAUDE SIMS ASSOCIATED PRESS Putumayo, the world music label known for its colorful

STANDINGS

STANDINGS New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)2213.629-- Hudson

CARL P. LEUBSDORF Conventions more for public than press

Opinion: Political conventions used to produce what we call "real news." At the 1956 Democratic Convention

IRAQ Group says it has Pakistani hostages

Kidnappers of seven drivers extended the deadline for meeting their demands. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

Police make four drug arrests

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Four drug arrests, about $6,000 in cash and several thousand dollars worth of

Roddick preps for U.S. Open with RCA win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Andy Roddick is taking a familiar route to the U.S. Open. Roddick overwhelmed

Clinton plans getaway as Kerry takes spotlight

The former president dismissed the idea that he would overshadow Kerry. BOSTON (AP) -- Bill

REGULATIONS City reviews license fees

Is a traveling salesman with a car an itinerant vendor, huckster or peddler? By ROGER G. SMITH

HIGHWAY SAFETY Toyota RAV4 ranked No. 1 in crash tests

The institute wants automakers to make head-protecting air bags standard. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

TELEVISION Original ideas keep HBO ahead of the game

Other networks are arguing over rip-offs of their latest series. By FRAZIER MOORE ASSOCIATED

NEIGHBORHOOD CREATIVITY Visitors admire outdoor artwork

Two Berlin Center neighbors are attracting visitors by their yard artwork. By VANESSA SCHUTZ

HIGH SCHOOL Football coaches optimistic about 2004 season

Ursuline expects to show off fine team speed. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

Automakers try to help people with disabilities

As baby boomers age, more car buyers are likely to have physical problems. DETROIT (AP) --

OHIO ACLU's punch-card suit to begin

It's unlikely a victory would remove the voting system before November. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The

THE MIDDLE EAST Gaza settlers show defiance to Sharon

Israeli soldiers killed six Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigades members. NEVE SHALOM, Israel (AP) -- Singing

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Walks send Scrappers to loss

Mahoning Valley pitchers walked 11 batters in Sunday's home defeat. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR

Homeownership seminar

Homeownership seminar YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Area Urban League will hold the fourth in a

BOXING Minto still undefeated after KO in 10th round

The Pennsylvanian bounced back from a first-round knockdown. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- If ever a

SHOWTIME Alley spoofs her image with 'Fat Actress' series

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kirstie Alley will take on tabloids, Hollywood and herself in Showtime's "Fat

SENIOR BRITISH OPEN Journeyman Oakley holds-off elite field

He saved par on the 18th hole for a one-shot victory. PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) -- A week

JAPAN

Opinion: JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, July 20: Tokyo's relations with Beijing are a worry in the promotion

TRUMBULL COUNTY Teenager dips into politics

The aspiring politician got hooked on politics during the 2000 national election. By TIM YOVICH

Cleveland finally noses above .500

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Pitching and defense put the Cleveland Indians over .500 Sunday. Jake Westbrook

NFL Williams' decision to retire catches Miami by surprise

The 27-year-old running back is calling it quits. MIAMI (AP) -- Ricky Williams phoned it in.

PRESIDENTIAL RACE Campaign workers seek to get Nader on Pa. ballot

Most Democratic delegates believe Nader's candidacy won't hurt Kerry. HARRISBURG (AP) --

ELEVATORS Conversation pieces break the silence

Going up? Going down? Video screens coming to an elevator near you. BOSTON (AP) -- Gannett Co. and

Thousands turn out, search for missing jogger

Thousands turn out, search for missing jogger SALT LAKE CITY -- Churches canceled meetings and

Farrell, first city on oversight list, shows progress but still struggles

It may be seven more years before the town is off the list. FARRELL, Pa. (AP) -- Steel was good

CELEBRATION First Night coincides with New Year's Eve

The Salem event may share acts with Canfield's New Year's event. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

CK PROCEDURE In the clear

It takes a few weeks for the eye to reach the final level of correction. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

AL EAST Series win has Red Sox on fire, Yankees calm

Boston defeated New York, 9-6, to win the Fenway Park series. BOSTON (AP) -- There's nothing like

COOPERSTOWN Hall induction speech brings Eckersley tears

The retired pitcher spoke of being recovering alcoholic. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Dennis

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Challenges loom large for Mahoning County

Opinion: Even if the voters of Mahoning County approve the renewal of a 0.5 percent sales tax in November,

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