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ELLEN GOODMAN A glaring spotlight on political spouses
Opinion: BOSTON -- Of all my campaign 2004 memories, one of the fondest is from November when the Democratic
SCHOOL OPERATIONS Boardman voters to mull levy
The board retired and immediately rehired eight teachers. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
December date set by Miss Scheetz, Shannon Sloan
XKristin M. Scheetz of Orlando, Fla., and Shannon H. Sloan of Clearmont, Fla., are engaged. The
SCHOOLS McDonald board OKs several raises and contracts
McDONALD -- The school board approved small wage increases for several staff members who were
REGION
REGION Jobless rates increase in Mercer, Lawrence SHARON, Pa. -- The jobless rates in Mercer and
Merger issue has signatures for ballot
The group needed at least 600 signatures from the five municipalities. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
LITTLE LEAGUE Reminiscing about championship 50 years later
Ray Repasky said his teammates were bigger and stronger than most. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
PITTSBURGH New contract for Cowher empowers coach to continue
The Steelers are hoping to sign Ben Roethlisberger in the next few days. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Many
HOW HE SEES IT It's time to get that flabby brain in shape
Opinion: By BILL FERGUSON KNIGHT RIDDER Are you having more and more trouble remembering names, dates
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION Voters want Kerry's views
The convention is regarded as a chance for the candidate to explain his stance on issues. COMBINED
Benson disappoints in likely final Pirates start
McClendon said Benson has ignored trade rumors. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- If this was Kris Benson's final
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.07 19.14 Avalon Holdings,3.11 3.20 Clear
MERCER COUNTY Council recommends land sale for small-company condo site
The businessman said there's a demand for small-business space. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
MUNICIPAL COURT Man jailed 33 days for driving stolen car, running from police
STRUTHERS -- A municipal court judge sentenced Ryan Trimacco, 18, of Iroquois Street on Monday to a
HELOISE Perfume-free spray contained masking scent
Dear Heloise: I am allergic to many perfumes and scents, so I purchase everything perfume-free.
Miss Knueppel to be bride of Mr. McCallister
XDr. Daniel and Carol Knueppel of Granite Falls, N.C., and Dennis and Debbie McCallister of
MAHONING COUNTY Former sheriff to get early release
Once he's in the halfway house, Chance must get a job within two weeks. By PATRICIA MEADE
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Concerns still exist although GM, Ford exceed forecasts
Analysts are disappointed by lack of profits from car building. DETROIT (AP) -- Automakers are
Yvonne Chick, George Popa set wedding date
XNORTH LIMA -- Valerie and Paul Noble of 1130 Sharrott Run Place are announcing the coming marriage
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She's doesn't want to return to agony of dating
Dear Annie: I am a 54-year-old woman, divorced for 10 years. Men seem to like me, but nothing has
INTERNET Google plans to make history with stock share price
The founders would have a stake of at least $9 billion. WASHINGTON POST Google Inc., the most
SEPT. 11 COMMISSION Report says mastermind had idea for much bigger attack on U.S.
The report says Khalid Sheik Mohammed saw himself as a 'superterrorist.' WASHINGTON POST
NFL Peterson holding out, waiting for higher offer
His agent, Kevin Poston, is asking for a contract similar to Peyton Manning's. SANTA CLARA, Calif.
Iraq delays event to pick assembly
Militants have threatened to disrupt the supply chain to the U.S. military. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
SPIKE LEE Film has anti-Bush message
Lee said he does not expect his film to impact the election. ZAP2IT.COM LOS ANGELES -- Director
ALCOA INC. Smelter won't reopen because of labor dispute
Workers refused to contribute to health care, so the plant is closed. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Alcoa
IRAQ Trumbull County man wounded in car bombing
'I just want to see him and make sure he is OK,' his wife said. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY Former jail guard asks for release from prison
It is not known when the appellate court will rule on the motions. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
LEGISLATION Council opts to keep tax credit at 1 percent
Now the focus is on educating voters about the 0.5-percent tax increase, the mayor said. By SHERRI
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--8-Lews Clues (D Ross)38.8012.401.80 Just Daisy (J
1 car stolen, 2 damaged
1 car stolen, 2 damaged NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Tom Fee has three cars but can't drive any of them.
MAHONING COUNTY Youngstown man gets sentence of 15 years for shooting at 3 in car
Johnson still insists he is innocent of the crime. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
F.N.B. Corp. to buy agency in Pittsburgh
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- F.N.B. Corp. is buying a Pittsburgh insurance agency. Morrell, Butt & amp;
FINDLEY TOWNSHIP Correctional facility installs warning systems
MERCER, Pa. -- The State Regional Correctional Facility in nearby Findley Township has installed
Man hurt in fire
Man hurt in fire LIBERTY -- An Austintown man remains in the hospital with first- and second-
SANDLOTS Wharmby loses in regional title game
Penn Ohio will battle Champion Molded Plastics. STRUTHERS -- The Diamond Dog Bulldogs did just
OLYMPIC BASKETBALL Anthony's guarantee adds interest to Games
The 20-year-old is the second-youngest player on the team. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- With little
Playhouse board must put on a better show than Lenhoff
Opinion: The Youngstown Playhouse board may have squandered its last best chance for a revival of a
Drugstore chain is ready to grow after 5-year slide
The chain faces tough competition from its fast-growing competitors. CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) -- After
PADDLING CASE Embattled top cop says he's retiring
The chief said he had planned to retire this year. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
PUBLIC SCHOOLS Howland board gets 7 applicants for vacant seat
HOWLAND -- Seven people have applied to fill the vacant school board seat once occupied by Jim
SOUTH SIDE Sparkle Market plans to close
Community leaders said they'll keep trying to find a grocery to occupy the spot. By ROGER G. SMITH
Delegate from Valley gets message
The Warren man was impressed and encouraged by what he saw and heard. By BRAD PERRIELLO SPECIAL
Whiskey creates nice art
Sis Soller's painting is matted in a small frame, hung on a wall in the Butler Institute of American
BEST RX Ohio gets 2 contracts for drug discount program
The company handling the program got contracts worth $9.1 million. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
CYCLING Tour competitors wait for their chance to win
Armstrong changed the Tour de France for good. PARIS (AP) -- He's run them ragged for six straight
Co-owner of pot factory sentenced to prison
YOUNGSTOWN -- Robert L. Arroyo, 56, of 630 Marshall St. was sentenced Monday afternoon in U.S.
REUNIONS
XThe 62nd annual reunion of the Boardman Pioneers, descendants and friends of the original settlers
TRUMBULL COUNTY Business files lawsuit over zoning
No hearing date has been set. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A
RADIO People are tuning out marathon ad blocks
Most stations can't afford to cut back on their commercial loads. By MARC FISHER WASHINGTON
PENNSYLVANIA TOWNS Some work to leave distressed status behind; others hope to keep it
Ambridge, which was on the list for three years, is finding new uses for brownfields. AMBRIDGE,
Today is Tuesday, July 27, the 209th day of 2004. There are 157 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, July 27, the 209th day of 2004. There are 157 days left in the year. On this date
"The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable."
Opinion: "The idea of missing a Yankees-Red Sox series right before a convention week was not acceptable."
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)297.806-- Scrappers (Indians)1919.50011 Batavia
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials to rethink merger of bureaus
The Trumbull convention bureau will soon be defunct. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
NY-PENN LEAGUE Batavia continues mastery over M.V.
The Scrappers are in second place in the Pinckney Division. BATAVIA, N.Y. -- The Batavia Muckdogs,
Adult-business location studied
The idea is to avoid having such businesses set up on a main street. FARRELL, Pa. -- City
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE TIGERS 13, INDIANS 4 DETROITCLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi Infante 2b6121Blliard
REAL-LIFE ESCAPE 'Surry County Jail Break' song becomes hit on local N.C. radio
The song was based partly on a poem written by one of the fugitives. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) --
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Council plans probe into medical response
The public hasn't complained about the first-response system, an official said. By D.A. WILKINSON
NILES Ruling in police shooting to take weeks
The coroner's office will wait a little longer before making a ruling. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
GAME RELEASE 'Psi-Ops' psychics almost go there
Game designers should have made psychic powers more dominant. By VICTOR GODINEZ DALLAS MORNING
Dethroning King Football
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: If you listened to some school officials in San Gabriel Valley, you'd think
Palestinian prime minister retracts his resignation
Palestinian prime minister retracts his resignation RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Palestinian Prime
AIR FORCE Drill team places 4th in competition
The 051 Team represented the Ohio Wing and the Great Lakes Region. VIENNA -- The 16-member Civil
RMI TITANIUM RTI reports $7 million loss at Weathersfield plant
A union leader wonders how RMI could lose money with 340 workers locked out. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Haggans out 4 weeks after surgery on hand
Haggans was expected to start after signing contract. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Clark Haggans must wait
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown trustees: Tell us about flooding problems
Space in the Westchester building can be leased for $12 per square foot. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
Heinz Kerry's confrontation isn't first for political wives
Views are mixed on the effects of Heinz Kerry's outburst. BOSTON (AP) -- Shove it, then rhyme it
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Amber Alert aids return of 4 children
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Four children reported missing by their parents were found unharmed with their
State confirms salmonella strain in woman's case
TRANSFER, Pa. -- Patty Schuster said the state has confirmed that the strain of salmonella she
Cycling prepares to ride popularity
One expert said the sport needs to promote young riders. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Lance Armstrong's
TIM GIAGO American Indian vote crucial this year
Opinion: There appears to be a battle brewing in South Dakota and other Western states with large American
Years ago voters cared about separation of church, state
Opinion: Years ago voters cared about separation of church, state EDITOR: Isn't it just fascinating to
TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles man files lawsuit against city, 3 police officers
A neighbor thought the man was trying to break into the apartment. WARREN -- A Niles man is
PGA Tour Money Leaders
PGA Tour Money Leaders By The Associated Press Through July 25 TrnMoney 1. Phil
Indians slip, slide to defeat
CLEVELAND (AP) -- On one slippery play, Bobby Higginson caught himself and the ball. Higginson
SUMMER TOUR The Dead -- minus Grateful -- rolls on
The band sports new members, new numbers. SACRAMENTO BEE The Grateful Dead played its last show
Sweeney to be sworn in
Sweeney to be sworn in YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. Maureen Sweeney will be sworn in at 10 a.m. Wednesday
AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 12, Orioles 5 BALTIMORE -- Pedro Martinez ended a run of frustration
Parents announce Janci-Tuscano wedding plans
XThe engagement of Toni Janci and Jerry Tuscano, both of 77 W. Wood St., Lowellville, is being
Parents announce Daniels-Wolfe engagement
XThe engagement of Lindsey Daniels and Jeffrey Wolfe is being announced by parents of the couple,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials look into construction program
Dayton offers 10-year, 100-percent property tax abatements on improvements. By DENISE DICK
Bond breaks ties? Execs look at replacing Brosnan
Bond breaks ties? Execs look at replacing Brosnan In his nine years as Agent 007, Pierce Brosnan