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MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Army attacks hide-outs
Army attacks hide-outs ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- The Pakistan army attacked hide-outs of foreign
Divers find boy's body
Divers find boy's body SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Divers recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy who
Pistons blow out Lakers
By TIM BROWN LOS ANGELES TIMES AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- In lieu of the coronation plans, of
AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games
INTERLEAGUE Yankees 10, Rockies 4 NEW YORK -- John Flaherty hit a grand slam, and Jose Contreras
LOTTERY RESULTS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 5-3-4 Pick 4, 3-0-6-1 Buckeye 5, 2-5-14-23-30 Day drawings:
Man cited after crash
Man cited after crash YOUNGSTOWN -- Derrick Lockett, an uninsured driver with 16 open suspensions
Government has obligation to consider bidder's history
Opinion: Girard has struck a blow for all governments in the Mahoning Valley -- or at least those concerned
Top 10 plants in North America by labor hours per vehicle, with plant location and product:
Top 10 plants in North America by labor hours per vehicle, with plant location and product: 1.
hHBO documentary directed by teenager
hHBO documentary directed by teenager Directed by 15-year-old Chaille Stoval, "Little Monk" is a
Sending birthday happiness
Eight years ago, on June 11, Gladys Walthers of Austintown turned 88 years old. Her three
PGA Singh grabs lead in Buick Classic
An aggressive finish gave Singh a one-stroke lead over Frederik Jacobson. HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) --
LPGA CHAMPIONSHIP Rosales takes lead, first major in sight
Grace Park and Annika Sorenstam are two shots behind. WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- Jennifer Rosales
BROWNS Second-round pick sidelined for season
Sean Jones tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a practice on Tuesday. BEREA (AP) -- Browns
ON THE TRACKS | This week's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Pocono 500 Long Pond, Pa. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3:10
FUND-RAISER 'Alex's Lemonade Stand' is planned in 50 states
The young cancer patient wants to raise $1 million for cancer research. WYNNEWOOD, Pa. (AP) -- An
CMT releases list of top 100 greatest country love songs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- In the teen movie "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," one character advises his
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Beaver Local votes to join SVC, except in football
The school will join Warren JFK as new members of the expanding conference. By KURT SNYDER
MUSIC 13-year-old singer doesn't want age to be an issue
Her mother is trying to keep her protected from the 'sleazy' music business. By HELENA PAYNE
& lt;B & gt;BROOKS, & lt;/B & gt; Julia M., 87, of Belleville, Ill.;
& lt;B & gt;BROOKS, & lt;/B & gt; Julia M., 87, of Belleville, Ill.; calling hours
"Fellow Americans, here lies a graceful and a gallant man."
Opinion: "Fellow Americans, here lies a graceful and a gallant man." Vice President Dick Cheney Hailing
Canton area braces for loss of 2,000 jobs within 3 years
Timken and Hoover are intertwined with the communities. CANTON (AP) -- For Robert Chaney, Timken
WALL STREET Relatively low jobless figures help lift stocks, boost indexes
NEW YORK (AP) -- A steady unemployment picture boosted Wall Street's confidence in the economy
Reagan's Youngstown visit recalled fondly by reporter
Opinion: Reagan's Youngstown visit recalled fondly by reporter EDITOR: Thought I would share a "Reagan in
BOXING Veteran Ortega is opponent
Middleweight Kelly Pavlik thinks he'll prevail against the Mexican on July 2. By BOB ROTH
The short, sweet season is here
By NICOLE HUGHES VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Paul and Mary Ann Gasper got started in the strawberry-
Seniors' parting comments
Sometimes you just can't help but notice comments on the flipside of senior pictures. While
MOVIES 'Oz' series arrives on DVDs
The movies are different from the Judy Garland one. By NANCY CHURNIN DALLAS MORNING NEWS
MOLESTATION Teen's sentence is under review
The teen can rot in prison, one parent said, noting her child still has nightmares. By IAN HILL
Dame Judi refuses to take only safe roles
The esteemed actress says her 'Riddick' role suits her self image. By JOE NEUMAIER NEW YORK
Kerry set to return to Ohio for 2 fund-raisers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. John Kerry is headed back to Ohio next week to hold an event on the economy
WHARMBY SPORTS A storied PAST
The former Goldsteins franchise is continuing to prosper -- this time under Bob Burke and Steve
SHELTER HOUSE Board plans to charge all groups a rental fee
In 2004, 48 paid and 23 nonpaid events have been in the shelter house. By DENISE DICK
PREP FOOTBALL WPFCA All-Star Classic
What: Western Pennsylvania Coaches Association All-Star Classic football game Where: Wilmington
LAWRENCE COUNTY Housing authority scores 100% on HUD evaluation
The Section 8 waiting list almost equals the number of units rented. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
CHEMICAL ATTACKS Antidote withheld from agencies
The FDA approved the lotion in 2003, but not for state or local emergency agencies. WASHINGTON
DAVID SKOLNICK | Politics Strickland still mulls gubernatorial run
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland is closer to a decision on running for governor in 2006, and appears to be
Players find an enjoyable 'Escape'
The game is based on Vin Diesel's latest film. By JOHN GAUDIOSI WASHINGTON POST THE CHRONICLES
Reminder for septic system to be sent
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of Health will soon mail Coitsville and Poland townships
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 --
PETITION TO VACATE Greenville will keep Cherry Alley despite request
The mayor vetoed a council decision to vacate the alley. By LAURI GALENTINE VINDICATOR
COUNTRY HOME Counsel: Business fails to fit zoning
The owner has applied for a conditional-use permit. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Fields forever
Fields forever kA LOCAL COUPLE started growing strawberries so their daughters could earn spending
Bush, Europeans fail to agree on several issues
France, Germany, Russia and Canada gave no signs of change on Iraq. SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) --
Trumbull county commissioners OK tax abatement
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners approved a 10-year, 75-percent tax abatement on personal
Affirming women's rights
Opinion: Hartford Courant: Earlier this spring, well over a half-million Americans rallied on the National
PENGUINS Lemieux pleads for arena
The owner might sell the team if a new arena is not built. PRESTO, Pa. (AP) -- Mario Lemieux might
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Report: GM leads its group in productivity
GM had four of the 10 most-productive assembly plants in North America. By DON SHILLING
REUNION Simon & amp; Garfunkel tour again as friends
Simon predicts this will be the duo's last time on the road. NEW YORK (AP) -- Fans couldn't help
HELOISE Every driver should know how to change a tire
Dear Heloise: Several weeks ago, I was traveling to my in-laws' when I found myself in horrible
INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against these people Thursday: Eugenia F.
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
FILM REVIEW | 'CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK' A RIDDICK-ULOUS STORY
Vin Diesel will need better scripts than this to become the next big action hero. By ROGER MOORE
Veteran Ortega is opponent
Middleweight Kelly Pavlik thinks he'll prevail against the Mexican on July 2. By BOB ROTH
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Poland board looks over elements
The debris could redirect storm water into the library parking lot. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
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& lt;B & gt;CARLSON, & lt;/B & gt; C. Roy, 95, of Boardman; calling hours Saturday
INDIANS Marlins win series from Tribe
Carl Pavano shut down Cleveland with the help of Armando Benitez. CLEVELAND (AP) -- When Carl
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 20.12 20.13 Avalon Holdings,2.60 2.79 Bank
Car dealership is Martin's vehicle back to Arkansas
By CARYN ROUSSEAU ASSOCIATED PRESS LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Mark Martin's love of racing and cars
RAY CHARLES, 73 Singer, pianist pioneered melding of musical styles
Charles learned to read and write music in Braille as a child. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Recycling sites misused
Recycling sites misused WARREN -- The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will close
World leaders assemble for final farewell
Years ago, Reagan had asked invited several speakers to take part. WASHINGTON (AP) -- With high
HOLLYWOOD Miramax questions its future with Disney
It's been a shaky relationship since Disney acquired Miramax 11 years ago. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY 2 from Valley go to D.C. to honor Reagan
The two waited 51/2 hours to see Reagan's coffin. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Today is Friday, June 11, the 163rd day of 2004. There are 203 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, June 11, the 163rd day of 2004. There are 203 days left in the year. On this date
ARLINGTON, TEXAS Rogers, Fullmer lead Rangers to sweep of Pirates
Pittsburgh has lost five in a row and nine of 10 overall. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Kenny Rogers
ECONOMY SURVEY Bush gets little credit for gain in jobs
A majority of those polled think jobs were lost in the past six months. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
MERCER COUNTY Officials OK funding for area sewer study
Mercer borough operates its own treatment plant. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt (15-17) Columbiana DeChellis Dental 7, Niles Hangware Trophy 6 (10 innings)
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Kids are dealing legal prescription drugs
Dear Annie: Please make parents aware that kids are not only using and dealing in illegal drugs,
PHONE COMPANIES Will competition fade with lapse of rules?
Phone companies disagree on whether rule changes will mean higher rates. DALLAS MORNING NEWS In
POLITICS Lead singer of rock band runs for Australian parliament seat
Newspapers reported that the candidate hasn't voted in the last 10 years. SYDNEY, Australia (AP)
Is 'superwoman' Madonna finally showing her age?
Is 'superwoman' Madonna finally showing her age? Fans are worried about the health of
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott M. King, 28, of 18 Sandy Court, Apt. 3, New Middletown,
MERCER COUNTY Sharon council to choose treasurer from pool of 3
SHARON, Pa. -- City council will have only three candidates to consider for the vacant post of city
STANLEY CROUCH Rap's lure false for young black men
Opinion: Gangster rappers are not what they seem. They do not represent "black culture" any more than the
ENTERTAINMENT RATINGS Coalition initiates awareness month
The goal is to emphasize the importance of enforcing the ratings system. By BILL HUTCHENS TACOMA
STEELERS Burress,Ward in no mood to catch
The wideouts aren't happy with their contracts. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers ended
MAHONING COUNTY Jury awards damages to Pa. man
The plaintiff was a road construction worker setting up safety barrels. By BOB JACKSON
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC BOOSTERS XMcDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior
YOUNGSTOWN | Spending/contracts
The city's board of control approved these items Thursday: Deducted $104,227 from a contract for
ON THE SIDE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. RIB TICKLER: Few press
YSU Trustees OK high school plan
Trustees said no YSU programs should suffer to finance the school. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
ON MOTORSPORTS | News and notes
Moonlight driver: NASCAR star Tony Stewart will co-drive with sports car champion Andy Wallace in
Gibson group sues chain over 'Passion' money
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mel Gibson's film-distribution outfit is suing Regal Entertainment Group for $40
YELLOW CREEK Corps of engineers, library try to find cause of flooding
The board plans to sell library buildings in Lowellville and North Lima. By MARALINE KUBIK
HOW HE SEES IT Reagan's love of life was unending
Opinion: By Dr. WILLIAM A. KNAUS KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- "I just cannot understand
MUSIC Carly Simon remains afloat, staying just under the radar
She's still not revealing the subject of 'You're So Vain.' By COLLEEN LONG ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLUMBIANA CO. Business offers aid to Leetonia
Residents can haul brush and yard waste free through June 30. LEETONIA -- Village Administrator
FLOOD PLAIN Grant moves forward to FEMA for final approval
Girard should know if The Flats grant is approved by fall. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
REGION
REGION US Airways to move 130 jobs from Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH -- US Airways will move 130 jobs
Alex Meshkin breaks mold of typical owner
By DICK BRINSTER ASSOCIATED PRESS Dressed in a T-shirt, jeans and sneakers, his cap on backward,
MAHONING COUNTY Fund increases access to sewer lines
The money is repaid only if the homeowner moves or refinances. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
THOMAS SOWELL Ronald Reagan beat the speculation
Opinion: There are many ways to judge a president or anyone else. One old-fashioned way is by results. A more
FISCAL EMERGENCY Campbell mayor seeks assistance in resolving city's financial crisis
A state-appointed panel will oversee the recovery plan. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR STAFF
PENNSYLVANIA Police order family off airplane
The couple is considering a lawsuit against the airport. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A white couple and
TRUMBULL COUNTY TCTC board OKs levy renewal resolution
Passage would continue the levy for 10 years. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Trustees OK high school plan
Trustees said no YSU programs should suffer to finance the school. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
SERB backs commissioners
The union has vowed to appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court if necessary. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
'Stepford' remake gets tiresome
The characters are more interesting, and the ending has been revamped. By GLENN LOVELL KNIGHT
PRISONER ABUSE Bush has vague reply to query on torture
Dog handlers at Abu Ghraib prison reportedly were involved in a contest. COMBINED DISPATCHES