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Kids put Olympics shot first
The pupils of Marcie Hughes' West Boulevard Elementary School third-grade class got a big surprise
STATE TRACK AND FIELD At a glance
Where: Jesse Owens Memorial Track. When: Friday and Saturday. Cost: $7 per person, per day. Note:
HEADLINERS | Three Rivers Arts Festival
Admission: Free. Show time: 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Location: Festival Stage in Point
NFL Gildon, Trotter cut for salaries
By cutting the linebackers, the Steelers and Redskins created salary cap room. ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAHONING COUNTY Judges Krichbaum, Smith disagree over cause of delay of rape trial
The two judges see the problem from different points of view. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox He's afraid son will go through similar teasing
Dear Annie: As a youngster, I went through puberty much later than other boys in my class. To make
'Pride' generates bad buzz
The animated comedy is one of NBC's highest-profile fall series. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- When taped
The Penguins are in their first NCAA tournament; Texas in its 46th.
The Penguins are in their first NCAA tournament; Texas in its 46th. By KURT SNYDER VINDICATOR
NBA FINALS Bryant and Hamilton to renew old rivalry
In high school, they dominated Philadelphia with their play. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Kobe
Tenet announces resignation
President Bush had nothing but good things to say about Tenet. WASHINGTON (AP) -- CIA Director
SCHOOL SAFETY District, mother at an impasse
McGee said transfers are made only under extreme circumstances. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS Panel's report says Taft should shutter two retardation sites
One of the state's 10 developmental centers is in Mineral Ridge. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
WCI STEEL EPA: Reorganization plans need more details
The EPA wants assurances that environmental obligations won't be ignored. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
By MARALINE KUBIK
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER COITSVILLE -- Rob Byers' grandmother died from breast
With a baseball cap, actor can be just an ordinary muggle
By REBECCA MILLER ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Daniel Radcliffe doesn't need any hocus-pocus to
CIA LEAK PROBE Bush recruits lawyer in case of revealed undercover agent
There's no indication the investigation is targeting the president. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President
NUTRITION PROGRAM Vouchers give the poor Pennsylvania produce
Participants can get $20 worth of fresh produce grown in the state. SHARON, Pa. -- Eligible
TEXAS REGIONAL TEAMS AT A GLANCE
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TRUMBULL COUNTY Owner seeks to reopen party site
Her attorney said she depends on the income from the parties to pay her bills. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.81 19.83 Avalon Holdings,2.572.70 Bank
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony Notes Annual dinner event will feature recaps of numerous activities
Another side of music making takes center stage when members of the Youngstown Symphony Society meet
CAL THOMAS Anti-U.S. bias taints teaching of WWII
Opinion: I wore them as he did, next to my flesh. I was, after all, born of his flesh. The World War II-era
NUTRITION Study finds Americans consume shocking amounts of junk food
About 30 percent of the foods adults eat is nutritionally deficient. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
Drugs influenced music former Beatle says
Drugs influenced music former Beatle says LONDON -- Paul McCartney says he got no thrill from
MAHONING COUNTY Judge renews order: Clean property
The judge says he could be a best-selling author. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
This year's ceremony features a diverse group of presenters
The list includes some theater veterans. NEW YORK (AP) -- From Nicole to Sarah Jessica to
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XMark T. and Darcy L. (Bott) Vergallito of Akron are announcing the birth of their second child, a
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball
Babe Ruth (14-15) All Star Sports 3, Wharmby's 2 (8 innings) -- Cody Bailey struck out nine
Army plans to make soldiers stay on
Even if volunteer commitments end, some soldiers will have to remain. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Burning mattress
Burning mattress FARRELL, Pa. -- Fire Chief Joseph Santell said smoke from a burning mattress drew
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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JFS PLAN Patton: Move of office would have serious impact
Waterlines will be replaced on Atkinson Avenue and Glacier Heights Road. YOUNGSTOWN -- State Rep.
Special council session
Special council session NILES -- Council will meet in special session at 7 tonight to discuss and
McDonald police program will highlight bike helmets
McDONALD -- The village police department has initiated a program to help educate youngsters on the
Rice promises probe into Chalabi allegation
The disclosure cut off needed information about Iran. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- National
Shape of the nesters reflected in homes
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Cocooning, the great lifestyle trend of recent years that had people
Lost treasures: Mural fans search for Depression art
One tourism consultant said the murals are 'cultural artifacts.' NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- A Cajun town
TRUMBULL CO. Owner of site for adult parties seeks to reopen
Her attorney said she depends on the income from the parties to pay her bills. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
OLYMPICS Sprinter probed for using steroid
Tim Montgomery is the focus of an investigation by U.S. doping officials. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Grilling tips keep cancer off the menu
Q. Our family is big into grilling, even the kids. Our son loves to cook burgers or chicken, and my
VALLEY RAILWAY Officials ask for meeting about safety
Township officials said they are looking to build a relationship. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Salem council to discuss finances, possible layoffs
Officials have been looking at ways for the city to cut costs. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF
Cleric tacitly backs new government
Videotape shows three Italians taken hostage in Iraq. NAJAF, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's most influential
MIDDLE EAST OPEC action lowers oil prices
The attack on foreign oil workers in Saudi Arabia stunned markets. BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) --
School sued in dispute over anti-gay T-shirt
School sued in dispute over anti-gay T-shirt LOS ANGELES -- A school district was accused
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BELMONT STAKES Purge may be Smarty Jones' key challenger
Smarty Jones overtook Purge in the Rebel Stakes and Arkansas Derby. NEW YORK (AP) -- Purge is
Today is Thursday, June 3, the 155th day of 2004. There are 211 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, June 3, the 155th day of 2004. There are 211 days left in the year. On this date
HOW SHE SEES IT Sudanese killings must be stopped
Opinion: By ROBERTA COHEN LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY What is being called the world's greatest humanitarian
SCHEDULE Austin, Texas regional
At Disch-Falk Stadium Friday Game 2 -- Oral Roberts (48-9) vs. Texas Christian (38-24), 2 p.m.
"What we need here is a U.N. mission that will not limit itself to maintaining the peace. They will
Opinion: "What we need here is a U.N. mission that will not limit itself to maintaining the peace. They will
MAHONING COUNTY Campbell officials pitch in
The city will be in fiscal emergency within two weeks, one official said. By MARALINE KUBIK
NATIONAL BEE Written test trips up Vindy speller
By BEVERLY T. GOODEN SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR WASHINGTON -- Spell triskaidekaphobia. It may
NATION Study finds improvements for kids in 8 out of 10 areas
Births to teenagers fell to a record low in 2001. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Despite marked improvement in
XBOX Racing game comes full of challenges and action
You can lose everything off your vehicle during this thrilling game. By BILL HUTCHENS TACOMA
PENNSYLVANIA Fire marshal probes blaze at tear-gas factory
Firefighters from five departments fought the blaze. JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania State
Summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
Summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD May 27 Theft of propane
LAWRENCE CO. Judge approves job contract for official's friend
The judge lauded the state representative for taking action for the taxpayers. By LAURE CIOFFI
LOUIS XVII Heir's heart to be placed in crypt
After DNA testing, some skeptics still say the mystery hasn't been solved. PARIS (AP) -- The heart
WIRELESS Networks need more security
Wide-open networks offer anyone free range. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- With a laptop perched in the
AT A GLANCE | Austin, Texas regional
Youngstown State Penguins Record: 22-30. Seed: Fourth. Coach: Mike Florak (135-181-1, 6th year).
Police: No evidence of abuse by Jackson in '80s
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A two-month investigation uncovered no evidence to support allegations that
National parks merit more
Opinion: Miami Herald: As the American national-park season gears up, the park system's stewards, Interior
TAINTED GAS Car damage will be paid
More than 600 complaints of damaged vehicles were reported. SHARON, Pa. -- A Warren, Pa., gasoline
Clinton returns to '60 Minutes' to discuss new book
NEW YORK (AP) -- Bill Clinton, memoir writer, should get better ratings for doing "60 Minutes" than
Break-in at tavern
Break-in at tavern YOUNGSTOWN -- A pickax was found in front of a jukebox inside Southern Tavern
FAIRGROUNDS Firefighters rekindle field day
Any local resident can compete at the event. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- A
Miss Roth to wed Ricardo Cruz in autumn ceremony
XCANFIELD -- Ward Sr. and Margaret Roth, 40 Saw Mill Run, and Wilfredo and Janice Cruz, 315 Carriage
Committee suggests artifact on street at site
NEW YORK (AP) -- A "powerful, visible" artifact from the World Trade Center should be placed at
VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER Victim's mom says she wants justice
A mother believes a second vehicle was involved in her son's traffic death. By TIM YOVICH
FRENCH OPEN Three is Grand Slam record
Argentina is guaranteed to have a men's finalist. PARIS (AP) -- Standing at the net as he smiled
GENERAL MOTORS Official says company needs higher profits
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- General Motors Corp. continues to strengthen its finances and product
Hoyt Institute features printmaking exhibition
Hoyt Institute features printmaking exhibition NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Works by Jack Carlton of
CHINA Exiles hope for a new system
The '89 protest leaders are still threatened with arrest. BEIJING (AP) -- Fifteen years after the
Pujols hits 17th homer as Cardinals beat Bucs
Tony Womack had four hits in the Pirates' fourth straight loss. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- After a slow
Future of Iraq being worked out on three continents
Opinion: The next few days will be critical on three fronts if there is to ultimately be a successful
PENNSYLVANIA Fire marshal probes tear-gas factory blaze
Firefighters from five departments fought the blaze. JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania State
CIA AGENT CASE Bush seeks lawyer's advice on probe into leak of name
A federal grand jury has questioned numerous officials. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush said
HEALTH Death rates from cancer continue annual decline
Minorities, however, are more likely to die from cancer than whites. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans'
HOW HE SEES IT Times issues impressive but clumsy confession
Opinion: By EDWARD WASSERMAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS After reading The New York Times' confession last
HOW HE SEES IT Abuse scandal comforts enemy
Opinion: By FRED HIATT WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Zell Miller, the plain-spoken quasi-Democrat from
RAPE TRIAL Boy testifies about assault
The boy said he never told the defendant to stop. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
REVIEW Game lets players relive missions
There's no excuse for how bad this game is. By JOHN GAUDIOSI SPECIAL TO WASHINGTON POST True-
Megan Luteran, Mr. Dunleavy to wed in August
XHERMITAGE -- The engagement of Megan Rachel Luteran, 620 Bryson St., Youngstown, and Matthew Lane
TRUMBULL COUNTY Contractors to clean up spill at prenatal clinic
The clinic was moved to Trumbull Memorial Hospital. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Tara Raich to wed Mark Payton in late summer rite
XGIRARD -- Announced by Nick and Betty Raich, 5700 Sampson Drive, is the engagement of their
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Singer is Jewell in the rough
After insiders told him he was missing something, he hit it big with TV viewers. By BRAD BARNES
Tochtenhagen, Silvers troth is announced
XMcDONALD -- Sam and Joyce Tochtenhagen, 410 Second St., are announcing the engagement of their
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 3, White Sox 2, 10 innings OAKLAND, Calif. -- Mark Kotsay hit
HELOISE Keep tea bags fresh with proper storage
Dear Heloise: Twice a year I have company who drink iced tea. I buy tea bags for their visit, but
DEVELOPMENT 2 small businesses get incentives from city
Diversity in the small businesses is good for the city, the coordinator said. By ROGER G. SMITH
TONY AWARDS Shows discover that song choice affects audience
Broadway musical producers deliberate on which songs to feature on TV. NEW YORK (AP) -- What's in
Magical direction
Magical direction k "HARRY POTTER and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the first installment in the J.K.
It's time Boardman leaders act to control flooding EDITOR:
Opinion: It's time Boardman leaders act to control flooding EDITOR: Well, not even nine months later and
SHELTON-MATHEWS Chocolate company will expand rapidly, owner says
The owner envisions 40 Shelton-Mathews stores within 10 years. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
MISS AMERICA Organization to cut TV show by one hour
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Finding fat on Miss America isn't easy. Finding it in the pageant
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses George H. Owen, 52, of 805 Davidson Ave., Washingtonville, and
MIDDLE EAST OPEC acts to lower oil prices
Motorists are still unlikely to see cheaper gasoline anytime soon. BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- OPEC
ON DVD 'Miracle' teaches classic lessons
The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team won through vision and hard work. By NANCY CHURNIN DALLAS
THREE RIVERS 45th arts festival achieves goal of diversity through creativity
Alternative rock bands have been added to the mix of folk and country. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA
MURDER TRIAL Scott Peterson's defense blasts cops' thin case
The defendant's lawyer said Laci Peterson's baby was born alive. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Man to face molestation charge
The charge involves improper touching of a 6-year-old girl. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR STAFF
STANLEY CUP Flames lose Nieminen for tonight's big game
The forward was suspended for his boarding penalty in Monday's game. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Darryl
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Motorcycle Awareness Day The following topics will be covered through interactive
NOTEBOOK | French Open
It must be McEnroe: John McEnroe still knows how to entertain a crowd. On the Suzanne Lenglen show
DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene City could blast into movies
When Youngstown Warren Regional Film Commissioner Richard Ouzounian says he wants to blow up
VALLEY RAILWAY Boardman officials ask for meeting about safety
Township officials said they are looking to build a relationship. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
ODDS Belmont Stakes
The field for Saturday's 136th Belmont Stakes, with post position, horse's name, jockey's name and
REGION
REGION Cavalier sales slow down in car's final model year YOUNGSTOWN -- Sales of the Chevrolet
'HERO TO HERO DRIVE' Woman hits road seeking support for troops in Iraq
The pledge drive officially kicks off Sept. 11. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER