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Models are just plane amazing
From state Route 7, on the border where Mahoning County ends and Columbiana County begins, planes
GOLF Faldo earns berth in U.S. Open
A college All-American also qualified for the event at Shinnecock Hills. ASSOCIATED PRESS Nick
Bear is caught near school
A police officer says the bear wasn't aggressive. By TIM YOVICH and MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
Bank One to become Chase after merger
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Bank One brand name will disappear after its merger with J.P. Morgan Chase
Tribe failure favors Florida
Boos followed the team that looked as if it had turned its season around. By BRIAN RICHESSON
ELLEN GOODMAN The long goodbye; scientists' great hope
Opinion: BOSTON -- The words in the announcement made it sound as if it were a fair fight. Television anchors
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT WCI Steel wins decision on pension payments
The ruling could cost the bondholders votes as they wrestle for control of WCI. By CYNTHIA
ESPN2 show offers wild mix
The show began in October to expand the 'brand.' KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Brian Donlon, a
OHIO SCHOOLS Families thankful for defibrillators
There are 25 to 50 episodes of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes each year. COLUMBUS (AP) --
DELPHI PACKARD Plant marks grand opening
The Vienna plant is innovative and lean, Delphi Packard officials said. By DON SHILLING
IRAQ Friends and foes of war support interim leaders
Iraqis will have control over oil revenue. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Supporters and opponents of the
LAWRENCE COUNTY Official discusses cell phones
Cell phones could be issued for specific assignments, a commissioner says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
DAN K. THOMASSON FBI is not the answer to terrorism
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- On the day George Tenet resigned as director of the CIA, his counterpart on the
NEW FILMS He's back! Schwarzenegger makes cameo
One of the producers said there was no concern about the governor's role. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Gov.
$41 million project put on a fast track
Architects redesigned the building's look to fit downtown, a city official said. By ROGER G. SMITH
GIRARD CASE Mother to testify in trial about child endangering
The defense attorney said police think his client can help solve a homicide. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Man pleads innocent
Man pleads innocent YOUNGSTOWN -- Gerald Freeman, accused of keeping $4,515 from the sale of fruit
EXECUTION Man who stabbed jail guard spends last day alone
He remained calm during the injection process. LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A man convicted of
PIRATES Makeup set for Thursday at Texas
It's the seventh rainout for the Bucs this season -- their most since 1984. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP)
Surprise! Indians still alive
CLEVELAND -- There have been bullpen meltdowns leading to late-game collapses; unsteady play that
WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Noise from patio leads to citations
The police chief will see if he can make arrests at the restaurant's new bar. MINERAL RIDGE --
Lindh case shows evidence of testing limits to get data
The Pentagon had told officers to get tough with the Taliban recruit. LOS ANGELES TIMES
SCAB Fungus spoiling farmers' wheat
Experts predict a widespread outbreak that will include Ohio. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- It's
Today's women
Today's women kTODAY'S women are mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, friends, co-workers and more.
NBA FINALS Lakers even series with OT win
The game was the lowest-scoring overtime in the history of the NBA Finals. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Family arrives to escort Reagan's body to D.C.
Because of the large turnout, the period of lying in repose had to be extended. SIMI VALLEY,
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN June 2 Theft: A man in the 4200
Pittsburgh provides revitalization examples
Leaders show how they redeveloped former steel mill sites. HOMESTEAD, Pa. (AP) -- Rejuvenating a
Kurds threaten pullout if Shiites get too much say
Violence goes on around the city of Fallujah. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Kurdish parties warned today
TRUMBULL COUNTY Panel to seek planner applicants
The department employed 12 people at one time and now has nine workers. By DENISE DICK
Plane passenger accused of slapping air marshal
Plane passenger accused of slapping air marshal MIAMI -- A plane passenger slapped a federal air
TRUMBULL COUNTY Warren detective to appeal decision on discipline
A detective's actions were an abuse of authority, a city official says. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
CAMPBELL SHOOTING Judge gives 2 probation in man's shooting injury
One man said he didn't realize the victim had been shot. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
BASEBALL DRAFT Several names sound familiar on second day
The sons of Bret Saberhagen and Frank Viola were chosen. NEW YORK (AP) -- A few more famous names
HOLLYWOOD Cats sink their claws into summer-movie stardom
Previously animated, Garfield has now received CGI treatment. LOS ANGELES TIMES Suddenly, this
DRAFT SELECTIONS | Indians and Pirates
CLEVELAND 6. Jeremy Sowers, lhp, Vanderbilt 47. Justin Hoyman, rhp, Florida 77. Scott Lewis, lhp,
IRAQ Interim leaders receive approval
Iraqis will have control over oil revenue. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Supporters and opponents of the
Today is Wednesday, June 9, the 161st day of 2004. There are 205 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, June 9, the 161st day of 2004. There are 205 days left in the year. On this date
Meeting canceled
Meeting canceled MINERAL RIDGE -- The monthly meeting of the Weathersfield Township Zoning
OHIO
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-5-3 Pick 4, 3-7-6-7 Buckeye 5, 4-15-16-18-29 Mega Millions, 17-24-
MAHONING TOWNSHIP Officials, residents cite frustration over violators on four-wheelers
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Mahoning Township supervisors
Penn State wide receiver receives prison sentence
BELLEFONTE, Pa. -- Penn State wide receiver Maurice Humphrey was sentenced to 3 to 12 months in
ANNUAL FUND-RAISER Relay for Life features more than walking
The chickens were so popular last year, organizers decided to bring them back. By SHERRI L.
Tenet's leaving CIA doesn't solve systemic problems
Opinion: Washington has been preoccupied in the week since George Tenet announced his resignation as director
GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Reagan's opinion of the world heartfelt
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- As I think of Ronald Reagan's death, I am carried back to an extraordinary moment with
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Todd J. Eckstein, 28, Gainesville, Fla., and Christina M.
Sears shares rise on speculation that chain will buy Kmart sites
DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK -- Investors sent shares of Sears Roebuck & amp; Co. up Tuesday
Bush says he envisions NATO's wider participation
The U.S. president met with Iraq's interim president. SEA ISLAND, Ga. (AP) -- President Bush,
Ceremonies for Reagan wrap up in California
Because of the large turnout, the period of lying in repose had to be extended. SIMI VALLEY,
Scientists gain insight into the aging brain
Hundreds of genes showed big changes after a person turned 40, results showed. ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBIANA Deadline looms for county landfill records
Another state agency is probing spending by the health commissioner. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
INDIANS NOTEBOOK From Jacobs Field
Series: This week's interleague series at Jacobs Field between the Indians and Marlins conjures up
Police investigate death
Police investigate death PULASKI, Pa. -- State police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old
Fair worker guilty in child's death
PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- An 80-year-old fair worker was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
NOODLE SOUP Ramen: a Japanese tradition
Japan has numerous ramen houses, where slurping is encouraged. By TERESA J. FARNEY KNIGHT RIDDER
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Dem effort to target voters tied to religion
Democrats are losing the vote of regular churchgoers by a 2-to-1 margin. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
OHIO STATE BASKETBALL Buckeyes fire O'Brien for rule violation
The coach admitted he gave a recruit $6,000 five years ago. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State hired Jim
Ford to move work to Mo., paper says
A union official said he still hopes for vehicle production at the Ohio plant. AVON LAKE, Ohio
Omar Vizquel's art exhibit: a nice catch for the Butler
Opinion: Omar Vizquel's art exhibit: a nice catch for the Butler EDITOR: I write in response to a June 4
2 brothers drown under chute of dam
WATSON, Minn. (AP) -- A 12-year-old boy drowned after he tried to ride the middle chute of a dam
Walton provides spark for Lakers
Karl Malone injured his knee, but played through the pain. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Karl Malone wasn't
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Low-cost recipes use instant American version
RAMEN LORE Packaged ramen is a product of post-World War II Japan. Times were hard, so Momofuku
AGENDA THURSDAY
Agenda Thursday Internal Affairs Committee of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees, 8
U.S. allies mourn their dead; rescue saves 4 hostages
Fifteen people, including a U.S. soldier, died in violence Tuesday. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The
SEPT. 11 Panel's report is critical of FBI, other agencies
It suggests the formation of a domestic intelligence agency. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hoping to avoid
Bush's plan for Arab world faces test at G-8 summit
Russia, France, Germany and Canada still oppose putting troops in Iraq. SEA ISLAND, Ga. (AP) --
SHORT LIST Ohio State candidates
Names circulating on call-in radio shows and on Ohio State fan Web sites as a possible replacement
MTV to edit out of show Eminem's moon shot
MTV to edit out of show Eminem's moon shot LOS ANGELES -- Eminem's moon has been eclipsed. MTV
Board seeks answers over voter registration effort
WARREN -- The Trumbull County Board of Elections will ask members of America Coming Together to
Details about the funeral for Ronald Reagan. All times are EDT:
Details about the funeral for Ronald Reagan. All times are EDT: TODAY 11 a.m.: Nancy Reagan and
AROUND THE HORN Tuesday's other games
INTERLEAGUE Red Sox 1, Padres 0 BOSTON -- Pedro Martinez outpitched David Wells, allowing two
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Ashcroft, Dems squabble over torture memos
The attorney general says Bush rejects torture. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH WASHINGTON -- Attorney
NOTEBOOK NBA Finals
Girlfriend predicts coach's return: Phil Jackson seems likely to return to the Lakers next season
SCHOOLS Board appoints new superintendent
Webb is the first full-timer to contribute a portion of health-insurance premiums. By JoANNE
HEALTH CARE Spending's growth rate falls, figures show
Prescription-drug plans showed the biggest shift, one official said. NEW YORK (AP) -- The rate of
If you cannot possibly wait until next week's kickoff of a new season of the reality series "The
If you cannot possibly wait until next week's kickoff of a new season of the reality series "The
AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATIONS GM hopes to spur fleet vehicle sales
The oil system could save more than a 100 million gallons of oil a year. LORDSTOWN -- General
DUNGENESS CRAB WITH MANGO AND RED GRAPEFRUIT
DUNGENESS CRAB WITH MANGO AND RED GRAPEFRUIT Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes. Note: From chef
ON THE COURSES | This week's pro golf events
LPGA TOUR LPGA Championship Wilmington, Del. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: DuPont Country
MAHONING COUNTY Man files complaint after sheriff denies gun permit
The man was disqualified after a background check. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
MEXICO Astronaut trainee urges youths to reach for stars
The son of migrant workers didn't learn English until he was 12. CHICAGO TRIBUNE LA PIEDAD,
HEALTH Eye tests for kids at center of debate
At what age and with what test should a child's eyes first be checked? WASHINGTON (AP) -- Few
Rethinking an invitation
Opinion: Washington Post: Ten years ago this summer, President Bill Clinton invited Boris Yeltsin, then
Program decreases bullying in schools
Some kids don't realize the consequences of bullying. HARRISBURG (AP) -- During Mary Glaesser's
PENNSYLVANIA Officials fret about election system
Machines in 11 Pennsylvania counties could produce those infamous 'hanging chads.' HARRISBURG
NHL Lightning, Flames restore hope to frugal clubs
This year's Stanley Cup finalists came from smaller markets. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- For the last 10
U.S. CURRENCY Hamilton or Reagan? That's the $10 question
Some conservatives would like to see Reagan's face on Mount Rushmore. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
WORLD CUP USA's first qualifier is against Grenada
The coach vows his team won't take Sunday's mismatch lightly. COLUMBUS (AP) -- When the United
HOW HE SEES IT Online and off course
Opinion: By ANDREW K. BENTON LOS ANGELES TIMES If nothing else, Morgan Spurlock, the chap who dined
INDECENCY CHARGES FCC reaches settlement with Clear Channel
The broadcasting company dropped Howard Stern's radio show in February. WASHINGTON POST
JAPAN Crown prince wants changes for his wife
The princess has had trouble adjusting to imperial life, Naruhito said. TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's
Officials to plan land use along roads to memorial
The 1,500-acre memorial will honor the passengers who fought terrorist hijackers. SOMERSET, Pa.
CBS 'CSI: NY' goes up against 'L & amp;O'
The latest 'CSI' spinoff will air in the 'Law & amp; Order' time slot this fall. By DAVE
Judge rules out evidence in trial
The government said a Jihad manifesto proved the cleric's link to terrorism. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A