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An aquatic way of life
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER FRANKLIN SQUARE -- Their cannibalistic parents eat
Lightning's cup now full
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- When John Tortorella became their coach midway through the 2000-01 season, the
"I probably know as well as anybody what a formidable communicator and campaigner that President
Opinion: "I probably know as well as anybody what a formidable communicator and campaigner that President
Overloaded, cumbersome field criticized
The USGA agreed it had too many players in the Columbus sectional. COLUMBUS (AP) -- While 184
Cigarettes stolen
Cigarettes stolen WARREN -- An employee of the Albert Guarnieri Company, 1133 E. Market St., told
HOW HE SEES IT 40th president: A 20th century giant
Opinion: By MICHAEL GOODWIN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Ronald Reagan leaves such a grand legacy that it is
Mature women troubled by lack of fitting clothes
Lines of clothes that span generations are successful. By ALLISON KAPLAN KNIGHT RIDDER
Fruit sale proceeds theft
Fruit sale proceeds theft YOUNGSTOWN -- Gerald Freeman, accused of keeping $4,515, the proceeds of
HELOISE Suggestions will help you get what you want
Dear Heloise: I work as a data-entry operator and have a few hints for people so that they can get
MLB BOXSCORES
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VIETNAM WAR Veteran sheds light on U.S. tactics of mock torture
The victims were pilots and flight crews bound for Vietnam, being trained to resist torture. By
REUNIONS
XBoardman High School Classes of 1958, 1959, 1960 and 1961 will hold a reunion Aug. 14 at Tippecanoe
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Board will hand out bids for school project at meeting
Asbestos abatement work will begin at McKinley on Thursday. LISBON -- The board of education
Oman instrumental in Wharmby's win
STRUTHERS -- Pat Oman had a single and a triple as Wharmby Sports beat Mink Financial 5-2 in the
HOW HE SEES IT Put Social Security on front burner
Opinion: By DAVID C. JOHN HERITAGE FOUNDATION This month, my daughter Meredith graduates from high
Munitions removed from apartment
GIRARD -- Law enforcement officials seized military munitions found Monday in the East Main Street
WESTERN RESERVE ROAD Construction delays bring frustration
Officials say wet weather is to blame. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN
Restore 'pay as you go'
Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: While the White House and the Republican leadership in Congress plunge ahead
AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Giants 10, Rockies 5 DENVER -- Pedro Feliz homered twice and Yorvit Torrealba
Declining check use forces cutbacks
Check printers are closing plants as people find new ways to pay bills. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) --
MUSIC Singing the blues? Not Etheridge
After a painful breakup, the singer is in a committed relationship again. By RASHOD D. OLLISON
Police seek cause of death
Police seek cause of death BUTLER, Pa. -- State police are investigating the death of a 33-year-
Nicole Simms, Anthony Oliver to be married
XCHULA VISTA, Calif. -- Nicole Kamila Simms and Anthony Frederick Oliver, both of 1441 Santa Lucia
Storms give me comfort
It's another overcast, thunderstormy day as I write this, and, as usual, I love it. It is dark and
A dream comes true for NHL veteran
Tampa Bay's captain Dave Andreychuck finally became part of a Stanley Cup. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --
OHIO State executes inmate for killing guard
The condemned man stuffed his ears with toilet paper. LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A man was executed
AIR RESERVE STATION Base gets $1 million to upgrade mosquito-spraying equipment
Rep. Tim Ryan is working to obtain more money for the facility. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Treasurer contract renews incentives
The employee contribution has been doubled. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
OHIO Lawyers decide against taking case to U.S. high court
The execution, scheduled for today, is expected to go on as planned. LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) --
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Pony (13-14) Austintown Armstrong Cable 3, Poland Perkins 1 -- Jeff Rozzi, Dom
SOUTH KOREA Rift remains in troop-cut talks
The North could view the U.S. withdrawal as a sign of weakness, some say. SEOUL, South Korea (AP)
Youngstown must not bend to wage demands by police
Opinion: We would like to think that the recent 7-0 vote by Youngstown City Council adopting a state fact
DEATH PENALTY CASE Judge denies inmate's request to dismiss motion
The convicted killer said he was 'railroaded.' By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
TRUMBULL COUNTY Weighing a paperless system
The service would cost Lordstown about $6 a day. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
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BCS Rose officials seek a deal
The formula is expected to the simplified, but who gets the fifth game? ASSOCIATED PRESS Rose
Many wait to pay respects
One woman called Reagan 'truly the people's president.' SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) -- Some came in
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Melissa Etheridge When: 8 p.m. Friday. Where: Tower City Amphitheater, Cleveland.
OHIO STATE Violation of order costs Irizarry
Earlier Monday, he and another OSU player were arraigned on prior charges. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Police receive a good report
The survey contained few comments from the minority population. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
An award for a guy named Joe
McDonald senior Joe Kunkel spent much of this spring joking with me about (pick one): giving last
TRUMBULL COUNTY Village to fix up electric system
Monthly bills will not increase, officials noted. NEWTON FALLS -- City council has entered into an
ON CAMPUS | College news and notes
Westminster Several area high school graduates will attend Westminster and continue their athletic
MERCER COUNTY Wal-Mart developer gets approval for final plans
The planning commission also approved the opening of a counseling center. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The
U.S. SUPREME COURT Mexican officials praise justices' trucking ruling
Mexican trucks must meet U.S. safety standards. DALLAS MORNING NEWS A unanimous decision by the
FASHIONS Expectant mothers prefer stylish clothing
Traditional muumuu-like smocks are no longer symbols of motherhood. KNIGHT-RIDDER SANTA ANA,
LAWRENCE COUNTY New Wilmington council prepares new laws
A group that provides alternatives to abortion is looking for borough space. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
'Critical summit'
This year's summit is expected to be a little friendlier than last year's. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
INTERLEAGUE Gusting winds plague Pirates
Windy conditions helped the Rangers score in the bottom of the 10th inning. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.88 19.89 Avalon Holdings,2.502.60 Bank
INDIANS Pitcher Sowers team's top pick
Ohioan Scott Lewis, a left-hander, was taken in Round 3. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jeremy Sowers, a junior
CITY COUNCIL New ordinance calls for lower roll-off trash rates
Some on council believed the legislation limits Warren's competitive ability. By DENISE DICK
Angela Wade, Eric Cline to be married July 17
XAnnouncing their engagement are Angela Wade, 632 Harvard Place, Austintown, and Eric Cline, 1770
COUNCIL Betz Park contract gets OK
A replacement levy for police is being sought. HANOVERTON -- Village council agreed to award to a
APPEALS Court upholds convictions of 2 city men
YOUNGSTOWN -- An Ohio appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of a 25-year-old city man
MGM Mirage offers buyout to resort group
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- MGM Mirage would control about half the hotel rooms on the Las Vegas Strip if it
CARNEGIE HALL Singer cements musical-theater status
The performance's centerpiece is a new song cycle. NEW YORK (AP) -- With her concert at Zankel
Pupil's poster used on billboard
Pupil's poster used on billboard kFOR THE PAST three years, the Youngstown State University
NBA FINALS Lakers expect to put up tougher fight
Phil Jackson believes his team grows each game of a series. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Other NBA coaches
Loud music again lands man in court
The defendant got credit for 30 days in jail for violating two probations. By PATRICIA MEADE
OLYMPIC HOOPS Cavaliers' Boozer is addition
Carlos Boozer will join Cavs teammate LeBron James on the U.S. squad. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making a bad decision isn't same as having an accident
Opinion: Making a bad decision isn't same as having an accident EDITOR: Regarding the letter from the
BOB THOMAS How I helped Reagan into politics (sort of)
LOS ANGELES -- This is the story of how I got Ronald Reagan fired from Warner Bros. -- and may have
AIR RESERVE STATION $1 million upgrade to help save base, Ryan says
Rep. Tim Ryan is working to obtain more money for the facility. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
ABC works to redo shows
'20/20' is planning more single-subject shows. By DAVID BAUDER AP TELEVISION WRITER NEW YORK
HOW HE SEES IT Japanese speaking their minds
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS In Japan, government has long been king. The
400 greet Omar Vizquel and paintings at The Butler
Nineteen of Vizquel's works will be on display until Aug. 8. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS
MEDICINE Drug extends life of brain cancer patients
The drug's side effects are mild compared with currently used drugs. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
AMERICAN LEAGUE Sabathia puts clamps on Angels
Cleveland's ace held Anaheim hitless until the sixth inning of a 7-0 win. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) --
MERCER COUNTY Grove City board, teachers ratify contract
Teachers will be picking up more of their health- care expenses. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Miss Carneiro, to be bride of Dr. Cambouris
XThe engagement of Daniela Lima Carneiro, 7620 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Overland Park, Kan., and Dr.
'The Jury' features music by the Blue Man Group
ZAP2IT.COM The azure-faced performance art collective known logically as the Blue Man Group is
Speaking out against pollution
The billboard emphasizes the importance of cleaning up the river. By VANESSA SCHUTZ VINDICATOR
STEELERS Maddox agrees to extend contract
The veteran quarterback's deal is backloaded with incentives. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh
TRACK AND FIELD Cragg, Campbell shelved from NCAA outdoor meet
The Arkansas runner and sprinter also were sidelined from the regional. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY Parole of killer is blocked
A hearing before the parole board will be in late July. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
FOSTER CARE Law changes caregiver requirements
COLUMBUS -- Foster caregiver training requirements have been revamped and the number of criminal
COAL State group opposes tax credit extension
The credit should be allowed to expire, the tax administrator says. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
MAHONING VALLEY After 2nd derailment, railroad will reopen
The cause is unclear, though recent heavy rains may have been a factor. COLUMBIANA -- A railroad
WAYNE BRADY What will he do now? 'Move on'
He plans a movie and stage work. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Wayne Brady has made a name for
VENUS TRANSIT A celestial occasion
Today's transit carries little scientific significance. SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Astronomy buffs
NOTEBOOK
NOTEBOOK Injuries still plaguing Flames: Robyn Regehr joined the growing list of injured Calgary
Viewing hours extended
By 6 a.m. today, more than 40,000 people had filed past the coffin. SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) --
IRAQ Deal improves resolution's chances
An addition summarizes Iraq's security partnership with U.S.-led forces. UNITED NATIONS (AP) --
DRAFT SELECTIONS
11. Neil Walker, Pine Richland HS, Catcher, bats switch, throws right, 6-foot-3, 205 pounds 52.
PA. STATE POLICE Study determines racial disparity in arrest, search rates
Rather than use Census data, the study counted drivers by race. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A study
PENNSYLVANIA Defense Department will start first-responder tech center at Pitt
The center is expected to work on technology to aid in information-sharing. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
Judge denies inmate's request to dismiss motion
The convicted killer said he was 'railroaded.' By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
HEALTH CARE Forum opens cancer center in Boardman
The cancer center is part of a $15 million expansion at Beeghly Medical Park. BOARDMAN -- Forum
Walker is Pirates' first No. 1 pick from WPIAL
Pine-Richland catcher Neil Walker is hitting .650 with 12 home runs and 37 RBIs. PITTSBURGH (AP)
GEORGE F. WILL Reagan: A man for all seasons
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- One measure of a leader's greatness is this: By the time he dies the dangers that
Best Bets on TV tonight
"ESPN25: Then and Now" (7 p.m., ESPN) examine the sports channel's first quarter-century of life on
Council OKs sole bid for playground renovation
FARRELL, Pa. -- The only bid for renovation of the Emerson Avenue Playground came in nearly 70
Hasselhoff arrested on drunken-driving charge
Hasselhoff arrested on drunken-driving charge LOS ANGELES -- David Hasselhoff was arrested over
COUNCIL Ban on front-yard parking gets nowhere
Council gave second reading to putting an income tax increase on the ballot. By TIM YOVICH
Today is Tuesday, June 8, the 160th day of 2004. There are 206 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, June 8, the 160th day of 2004. There are 206 days left in the year. On this date