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Spears taken to hospital for surgery on knee
Spears taken to hospital for surgery on knee NEW YORK -- Pop princess Britney Spears injured her
Els eyes U.S. Open with busy agenda
He'll look for his third win in the Buick Invitational this weekend. HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) -- Ernie
Taking a trip back in time
When I was a chubby little kid growing up in the suburbs of Cleveland, many a Sunday was spent
HOW HE SEES IT Reagan's outlook ignored ugly facts
Opinion: By MARC FISHER WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Ray Lamb's story was the kind that Ronald Reagan so
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Bush entreats allies to aid Iraq
A rare show of unity masks some disagreement. SEA ISLAND, Ga. (AP) -- President Bush appealed to
MAHONING VALLEY To celebrate release of CD, Champions plan 2 local shows
One show is for ages 18 and up; the other is for all ages. After three years of shows and three
DOWNTOWN Design experts: Arena will fit in, yet stand out
The building's look is timeless, an architect said. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
Woman charged in drug-related death
PULASKI, Pa. -- An 18-year-old Volant woman was charged in the drug-related death of a 21-year-old
Janine Flickinger, Mark Stephens to wed next year
XNILES -- Announcing their engagement are Janine Flickinger and Mark Stephens, both of 144 Wilson
SAFETY ISSUE More states considering testing for older drivers
At least 22 states single out older drivers for special testing. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- The way
BUHL DAY Volunteers keep community celebration alive
The new chairwoman said she couldn't bear to see the tradition end. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- After
Spotlight on backstage puts focus on pranks
Some celebrities were amused; others seemed to be a bit confused. CULVER CITY, Calif. (AP) --
TRUMBULL COUNTY Police union to protest policy
The policy is too broad, the union attorney said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
AROUND THE HORN Wednesday's other games
INTERLEAGUE Yankees 7, Rockies 5 NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter returned from a three-game absence to
TRUMBULL COUNTY Girard bid award prompts objection
The highest bidder by $1,800 has received a contract for the sewer work. By TIM YOVICH
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XAndrew and Linda (Wolfgang) Davis of Fairborn are announcing the birth of their first child, a son,
Insipid 'Garfield' lacks laughs
The computer-generated cat doesn't always mesh with the live animals. By DAVID GERMAIN
Traveling boots stand at attention
The exhibit of boots will be in Philadelphia on July 4. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Salyers claims O'Brien, aide knew Savovic got assistance
Kathleen Salyers testified she financially supported the OSU basketball player. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A
Householder receives subpoena for consulting contracts
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell said he has subpoenaed House Speaker Larry
At Northeast Ohio Polka Fest, entertainment, food will abound
GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE -- Bands that are from the Mahoning Valley or have performed around Youngstown
NATION
NATION Extending abatements COLUMBUS -- Property tax abatements for companies that create jobs
$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
Webb's return to top based on adjustment
Swing changes have kept her from winning consistently. WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Karrie Webb walked
POLICE No action taken in matter of racial slur
The chief says he will handle the matter when he gets around to it. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
MERCER COUNTY Sharpsville council will extend municipal waste hauler's pact
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Borough council has approved a contract extension with a municipal waste hauler
SOCIAL SECURITY Court rules on benefits for children
The woman in the case became pregnant 10 months after her husband's death. LOS ANGELES TIMES A
HIGH SCHOOL Graduation tests have 'modest expectations' report says
Ohio's tests were among those studied. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- High school graduation tests are
AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Tri-T Colt (ages 15-17) East Liverpool All Sport 10, Poland Spartan Chevy 8 -- Andy Lubich had two
FEDERAL CHARGES Grand jury indicts ex-president of company in asbestos removal
CLEVELAND -- A federal grand jury here has handed up indictments against a Boardman businessman and
Sharon weighs removal of Malleable Heights barriers
The barricades were put in place to thwart drug traffickers. SHARON, Pa. -- The concrete
WOMEN'S HEALTH Shortage of providers makes it hard to schedule a mammogram
The number of mammography facilities has dropped by 8.9 percent since 2000. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Too
MAHONING CO. Search narrows for dog warden
The list has been cut down to seven finalists. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
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
CAL THOMAS Important reminders for Americans
Opinion: The past two weeks have brought to mind a lot of history -- from the dedication of the World War II
"The people of Iraq now know that the world community is united in helping them take charge of their
Opinion: "The people of Iraq now know that the world community is united in helping them take charge of their
Discord on Middle East lingers
European leaders want plans to include resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict. SEA ISLAND, Ga.
OKLAHOMA CITY BOMBING CASE Nichols' jury resumes deliberation
Emotional closing arguments ended Wednesday. DALLAS MORNING NEWS McALESTER, Okla. -- Jurors in
Healing begins for Pistons
The Pistons were close to making it 2-0, but now must stop LA's momentum. By JERRY BREWER THE
PUBLIC HOUSING Pa. funds to double complex for elderly
Ten apartments are to be added to the Maple Street complex in Sharon. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Summerfest classes
Summerfest classes WARREN -- Painting, puppetry, poetry, music, dance and creative writing will be
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas V. Clark, legal age, of 5535 Cider Mill Crossing,
PENNSYLVANIA State leads nation in deaths from power plant emissions
The study quantifies heart attack and lung cancer deaths caused by pollution. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL Drafted by Pirates, Harding's Byler considers community college career
By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF HOWLAND -- Justin Byler is most likely going to
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "The Taffetas." New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long St., New Castle, Pa., (724) 657-9369,
Man cleared in shooting
Man cleared in shooting YOUNGSTOWN -- A jury deliberated an hour Wednesday before clearing Mark
APPLICANTS Dog warden These people have applied to replace Carol Markovich as Mahoning County dog warden:
Joseph C. Altiero, Niles. Karl R. Beck, Fletcher, Ohio. Anthony W. Berardi, Austintown. Elvin
STRUTHERS | Council session
Struthers City Council unanimously approved these pieces of legislation at its Wednesday night
HELOISE Tips make reattaching lipstick to tube messy
Dear Heloise: Do you have any tips on how to reattach a brand-new lipstick to its base after it has
Officials and citizens come to say goodbye
Nancy Reagan received cheers as she rode up Constitution Avenue. WASHINGTON (AP) -- They came in
GM LORDSTOWN Plant boosts productivity by 7 percent
Lordstown is ranked No. 4 among nine subcompact car plants in North America. By DON SHILLING
At Vienna plant, high tech boosts workers, production
At Wednesday's grand-opening event, Gov. Bob Taft toured the facility. By DON SHILLING
COURT Judge suspends man's jail time for car death
The judge suspended a 90-day jail sentence. NILES -- One week after pleading no contest to a
MERCER COUNTY Remodeled courthouse will hold an open house
MERCER, Pa. -- The public will get a look at the newly remodeled Mercer County Courthouse in an open
If you gotta go, then go now ...
If you gotta go, then go now ... k MUSICIANS more and more often are pushing the limits of fans'
NFL Couch's time in Cleveland draws to close
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Quarterback Tim Couch will be released after five stormy seasons with the
LEARNING Research shows that dogs can comprehend speech
Dogs' learning rate is equivalent to that of a 3-year old. WASHINGTON (AP) -- As many a dog owner
ARLINGTON, TEXAS That dark cloud finds Pirates again
The Bucs were postponed for the eighth time this season, the most since 1983. ARLINGTON, Texas
Man accused of arson refuses to eat in jail
Man accused of arson refuses to eat in jail SPOKANE, Wash. -- A man jailed over accusations of
COUNCIL MEETING City brings in Easy Street for summer
Legislation regarding roll-off trash containers also passed. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP State panel to give a grant to officials to repair 3 bridges
Work on the bridges will begin as soon as possible, trustees said. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
PENNSYLVANIA Drug companies argue against suit
The state shouldn't have even filed the action, the companies say. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Major drug
Search goes on for teenage boy
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- The search was to resume this morning for a 16-year-old Grove City boy who is
DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene Unusual events hit the Valley
It won't be a typical weekend around the Mahoning Valley -- unless you usually spend free time in
NBA FINALS Series shifts to Auburn Hills
The Pistons say Kobe Bryant's 3-pointer in Game 2 won't affect them tonight. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.
Bear is caught near school
A police officer says the young black bear wasn't aggressive. By TIM YOVICH and MARALINE KUBIK
DATA Emissions deaths
Total annual deaths by state: 1. Pennsylvania -- 1,825. 2. Ohio -- 1,743. 3. Florida -- 1,416.
Competition on the line
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Given that cell phones and Internet telephone service are changing the way
CLASS B Wharmby Sports' streak reaches 10
STRUTHERS -- After losing on opening night, Wharmby Sports won its 10th straight game, beating Livi
SUPREME COURT Parents: Keep baby on support
The baby is not expected to awake from a vegetative state. AKRON (AP) -- An attorney for the
Animal fund-raiser
Animal fund-raiser WARREN -- Baseball fans can help the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County
BEAVER TOWNSHIP Trucks are too noisy, resident says
Trustees are looking into enacting a law to prohibit engine braking. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Tribe failure favors Florida
Boos followed the team that looked as if it had turned its season around. By BRIAN RICHESSON
BCS setup to change in 2006
Sources say a fifth game will be added to appease non-BCS conferences. By TEDDY GREENSTEIN
Animal Welfare League selling Scrappers tickets
Animal Welfare League selling Scrappers tickets WARREN -- Baseball fans can help the Animal
TELEVISION Politics plays role in where we get news
Fox has gained a big audience, mostly of Republicans. NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's political
Surprise! Indians still alive
CLEVELAND -- There have been bullpen meltdowns leading to late-game collapses; unsteady play that
Shock felt by Buckeye players
Interim coach Rick Boyages will be considered for a permanent position. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio
ZERO TOLERANCE YPD wins achievement honor for gun project
The chief said the word got out that police are serious about enforcement. By PATRICIA MEADE
CONTINENTAL 9, mostly airline workers, arrested on drug charges
Ex-Continental employees acted as informants to get reduced sentences. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Player's death still pending
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS TUCSON, Ariz. -- A University of Arizona recruit who died during a voluntary
YMCA OUTDOORS Families to get in the swim
"It's not the building. It's not the pool. It's the YMCA." Tom Lodge Chairman, YMCA board of
MIDWEST MEET
MIDWEST MEET Area athletes competing BOARDMAN Mark Lipinsky: Has twice finished third in
HOW HE SEES IT Is that a tiger in your tank?
Opinion: By STAN TINER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Please pay very close attention to what I am about to
HOW HE SEES IT Largest oil supplier in jeopardy
Opinion: By GEORGE GEDDA ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- The U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia has been
Gina Barone, David Vecchione to be married
XSTRUTHERS -- The engagement of Gina Barone and David Vecchione, both of Springfield, is being
WCI STEEL Judge expected to OK reorganization plans
Details on the voting procedure and schedule should also be released. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Nancy Boldish and Ronald Tusinac to wed Sept. 5 at church in Campbell
XNancy J. Boldish, 1903 Haywood St., Farrell, Pa., and Ronald R. Tusinac, 129 N. Raccoon Road,
Eye-shadow colors come down to earth
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS To track the temper of these challenging times, you may find clues in an
BASKETBALL Groves named Mooney coach
YOUNGSTOWN -- Scott Groves was named head boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney on Wednesday
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ELECTRIC POWER Savings will not be immediate, group says
FirstEnergy may freeze rates for three years for a customer fee. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The first steps
Game Boy gets new cartoon programs
DALLAS MORNING NEWS Nintendo is emphasizing its upcoming high-tech DS handheld, but the old Game
COLUMBIANA CO. Internet sex cases go to grand jury
One of the two men who appeared in court is a chef in the Cleveland area. EAST PALESTINE -- Two
WOMEN'S HEALTH Study: Bones need exercise
Bones, like muscles, must be used, said one expert. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Got exercise? A
COMMUNITY EVENT Liberty board honors Relay for Life helpers
The Liberty event was scheduled for May 21-22. LIBERTY -- The Liberty Board of Education dedicated
MIDWEST MEET Rahde, Pavlansky tabbed for track meet
Five area seniors will compete in the postseason meet at Ohio Wesleyan. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
SOUTHWEST OHIO 2 on school board: We're against levy
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Two school board members say they will oppose the district's proposed $65 million
Today is Thursday, June 10, the 162nd day of 2004. There are 204 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, June 10, the 162nd day of 2004. There are 204 days left in the year. On this date
ANIMALS Hunters finally bag Gucci the crocodile
No one knows where the animal came from. HONG KONG (AP) -- A small crocodile that gained celebrity
GAZA Jews' evacuation to begin in Aug.
Settlers face removal if they don't leave voluntarily. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel will encourage
Actresses expect film debate
Bette Midler, Glenn Close, Nicole Kidman and Faith Hill star in the film. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Westbrook lifts Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jake Westbrook made sure the Cleveland Indians bounced right back from a tough
TOP PLANTS |Small cars
TOP PLANTS |Small cars Productivity of North American subcompact car assembly plants in 2003, with
KATHRYN EARNHART | At the Butler Gallery shares projects with loans
The Butler Institute of American Art has lent Edward Hopper's Pennyslvania Coal Town (1947) to the
Pentagon sticks to its wasteful ways
Opinion: During last year's debate on the Defense Department's $400 billion budget request, Republicans in
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Kerry takes lead in latest survey
Bush is ahead of Kerry in Missouri; the two are even in Ohio and Wisconsin. LOS ANGELES TIMES
BILLBOARD HITS
TOP KID VIDEO SALES 1. "Thomas the Tank Engine: Steamies vs. Diesels (Sp. Edition)," Hit
Work stoppage brings out the best in some people
Opinion: Work stoppage brings out the best in some people EDITOR: The majority of the negotiating team of
NHL Bourque among 4 selected to HOF
Ray Bourque, Paul Coffey and Larry Murphy made the Hockey Hall of Fame. DANVERS, Mass. (AP) -- Ray
Marker to show history matters
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD -- The historic Barnhisel House reaches another
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Her friend needs to lower standards on looks
Dear Annie: I am married, and my best friend is in her early 40s. "Brenda" is very short (just over
MAHONING COUNTY Ohio high court rules against judge
One case involved whether the prosecutor's office should represent the judge. By JEFF ORTEGA