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VIDEOS 'SCTV' returns on DVD

The first collection features nine episodes from the 1981 season. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS There


Question should be: What's best for children of divorce?

Opinion: Question should be: What's best for children of divorce? EDITOR: Ohio is presumptively a shared


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Going Out Playin (Walker Jr)21.005.204.40 La Lobo


Yard-bashing tee shot Sorenstam's salvation

It was the Swede's second straight LPGA Championship victory. WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- On a whim,


OIL INDUSTRY Producers make big profits from high gas prices

Refineries, not gas station owners, profited from price increases. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ST.


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHPct. Harvey KC542042173.358 Mora Bal582325783.358 IRodriguez


ALIEN SPECIES New invaders continue to damage Great Lakes

A new creature is identified in the lakes about every seven months. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Vast


U.N. OFFICIAL URGES IRAN TO COOPERATE WITH PROBE

U.N. official urges Iran to cooperate with probe VIENNA, Austria -- In comments suggesting


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

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WEEKEND DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-4-5 Pick 4, 4-8-4-7 Buckeye 5, 6-10-16-17-24 Super Lotto


WESTMINSTER COLLEGE Library opens its doors to public

The library is open 91 hours a week during the school year. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


INTERLEAGUE Indians break out the brooms

Cleveland rallied from a 7-1 deficit to beat the Reds, despite Ken Griffey's homer. CLEVELAND (AP)


HOW HE SEES IT Is there corruption at ground zero?

Opinion: By DEROY MURDOCK SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEW YORK -- On July 4, New York Gov. George Pataki


Point, click and drink? No.

Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: The Internet, despite challenges, has maintained much of its relative


Autopsy verifies drowning

Autopsy verifies drowning NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- An autopsy has confirmed that Nathaniel Michael


Youngstown man faces charges of burglary, assault

YOUNGSTOWN -- A city man was charged with assault after leading police on a foot chase early Sunday.


SUDAN CONFLICT Nations lend aid to Darfur

Countries have upped the ante to help prevent more ethnic killings. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


Midwest storms cause damage

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Severe thunderstorms swept through the Midwest, felling trees, cutting


SAUDI ARABIA Terror group alters tactics

Within a week, three Westerners have been killed in the Saudi capital. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP)


Anderson grabs 8th Pro Stock title of season

KIRKERSVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Greg Anderson won his eighth Pro Stock title of the season Sunday at the


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & amp; softball

BASEBALL Little b League Rondinelli 7, Roth Bros. 6 -- Rondinelli was led by Joe Iacobucci, who


There's little reason to be confused over public records

Opinion: Why is it so difficult for many Ohio public officials -- and a strong majority of public school


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Dan and Amy Ewing, 5122 Gault Road, North Lima, girl, June 10. Dwight and


WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Mom blames housemate in death

The adoptive mother is charged with assault and child endangerment. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A woman


Car bombs cause deaths and injuries

The Baghdad blast drew an anti-American crowd. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A car bomb tore through a


YSU student trustee

YSU student trustee YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University finance major Paul L. Walker of


NATION

NATION Visteon Corp. workers OK contract after strike INDIANAPOLIS -- After a 15-day strike


AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

INTERLEAGUE Giants 7, Orioles 3 BALTIMORE -- Barry Bonds hit his 676th homer and drove in three


FLOOD DAMAGE Network faces lack of resources

Volunteers and donations are needed. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN


Wounded gunman to be charged in 2 slayings

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (AP) -- Police responding to a call about gunfire in a suburban Akron


PENNSYLVANIA 2 soldiers receive rank promotion

The men are serving in a unit sent to Iraq in February. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Two members of the


Man drowns in Berlin Lake despite rescue attempts

BERLIN CENTER -- An Akron man drowned in Berlin Lake Sunday evening while swimming with family and


CENTRAL OHIO Chief wants to change officer distribution

The council's safety committee disagrees with the chief. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The police chief wants


U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED Jodi L. Haupt The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent


OHIO POLITICS 2006 will be messy for GOP

Infighting and scandals will hurt the party in 2006, an official says. By DAVID SKOLNICK


HELOISE Help perfume make lasting impression

Dear Readers: Did you know that perfume might last only 12 to 14 months, and cologne about six


Today is Monday, June 14, the 166th day of 2004. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag

Opinion: Today is Monday, June 14, the 166th day of 2004. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag


Arizona in World Series for first time in 18 years

The Wildcats were joined Sunday by Fullerton, South Carolina, Miami and LSU. ASSOCIATED PRESS


HEINZ FIELD, PNC PARK Use of stadiums to help tax funds

The deal was in exchange for the millions taxpayers put into the stadiums. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


HOME DEPOT Handling highs and Lowe's

Home Depot's stock remains down despite its CEO's attempts at revival. ATLANTA (AP) -- Home Depot


ELLEN GOODMAN Keep your conversation to yourself

Opinion: BOSTON -- The flight ends, the ritual begins. Wheels down, cell phones up. Within seconds the


Former Scrapper moves on

A column by Brian Richesson, Vindicator sports staff NILES -- To make minor league baseball work


HOTEL-CASINOS Las Vegas rolls the dice on TV exposure

Some hotel-casinos in Las Vegas still aren't opening their doors to television. By CHRISTINA


Indians break out the brooms

Cleveland rallied from a 7-1 deficit to beat the Reds, despite Ken Griffey's homer. CLEVELAND (AP)


Jump marks Bush's 80th year

The jump Sunday was the fifth for the former president. He did not jump solo. KNIGHT RIDDER


NATION Railroad freight industry gains strength in U.S.

U.S. railroads are expected to hire 80,000 workers by 2010. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Highway congestion,


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Supreme Court keeps phrase

The atheist wanting to ban the pledge has no legal authority, the court said. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Fellow actors applaud Governator's role in film

Fellow actors applaud Governator's role in film LOS ANGELES -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's five-


Sunshine effort gives officials a ray of hope

Some of the houses had been condemned when the agency bought them. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


SOUTH AFRICA

Opinion: SOUTH AFRICA This Day, Johannesburg, June 8: The route to greater prosperity, Ronald Reagan


Honor Old Glory

Honor Old Glory kINSPIRED BY three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day -- the


Possible theft charge

Possible theft charge LIBERTY -- A 46-year-old township man may face charges of theft and


PENNSYLVANIA School districts protest cyberschool tuition bills

The state deducts the amount of unpaid tuition from a district's state aid. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Two


Greenwood builds on success with new location in Hubbard

Car buyers had been shopping at Greenwood's former location since 1928. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


& lt;B & gt;BOERIO & lt;/B & gt;, Julia R., 7, of Canfield; calling

& lt;B & gt;BOERIO & lt;/B & gt;, Julia R., 7, of Canfield; calling hours Thursday


Schumacher outsmarts rivals with pit strategy

He used two pit stops to perfection to win the Canadian Grand Prix. MONTREAL (AP) -- Michael


Heinz will stump for stepfather

FARRELL, Pa. -- Christopher D. Heinz, son of Teresa Heinz Kerry, will be stumping for his


Schools fail in test of accessibility

Under the law, people do not have to provide their names or why they want the records. By STEVE


NOTEBOOK | NBA Finals

Sidelined and saddened: Karl Malone never left the bench in the fourth quarter of Game 4, and his


INTERLEAGUE INDIANS 10, REDS 8

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BRAZIL Negotiators meet on global trade, make little progress on free zone

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- Top trade negotiators met Sunday in a push to break down global trade


Complex to hold 24-team tourney

The meet is July 17-18 at the Tri-County Sports Complex and Mickler Field. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT


Detroit one win from title

Rasheed Wallace had playoff highs in points and rebounds as the Pistons won Game 4. AUBURN HILLS,


Strong finish saves Wilkinson

Laura Wilkinson will defend her 10-meter gold medal in the Olympics. ST. PETERS, Mo. (AP) -- After


VIDEOS 'Tarzan' movies swing onto DVD

One 'Tarzan' set features the first six films. By DOUG NYE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The Lord


PUBLIC RECORDS LAW Just the facts

Unconditional and prompt access was denied about half the time in the audit. By RANDY LUDLOW


'MARIO VS. DONKEY KONG' Legends square off in new video game

After becoming friends, the two characters are once again adversaries. By PHIL VILLARREAL


Myers' near no-no guides Mink

Wharmby Sports dropped Youngstown Propane 12-2 to improve to 13-1. STRUTHERS -- Ryan Myers took a


Wie, 14, aids U.S. triumph

The American golfers beat Britain and Ireland Sunday to keep the Curtis Cup. FORMBY, England (AP)


Athletics continue to swing big bats in romp past Bucs

Oakland has scored 79 runs in the past seven games. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Adam Melhuse was just


Panel says recruiting too lavish

League commissioners say top recruits are too often treated like celebrities. MONTGOMERY, Ala.


HISTORIC EVENT Descendants will re-enact Hamilton-Burr duel

The political rivals dueled in 1804, and Alexander Hamilton got killed. WEEHAWKEN, N.J. (AP) --


INTERNET Technology allows ads to track Web users

Privacy advocates are concerned about the new technology. NEW YORK (AP) -- You certainly expect to


With Tiger no longer on top, prepare for wide-open Open

Wind and weather could wreak havoc this week. By DOUG FERGUSON ASSOCIATED PRESS The scenery


TRUMBULL COUNTY Retirement incentive draws workers' interest

The more people who are approved to participate, the higher the bonus payout will be. By SHERRI L.


Johnson prevails despite obstacle

Jimmie Johnson overcame a NASCAR mistake to win at Pocono Raceway. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- It was


GEORGE F. WILL Thinking about reserves of oil

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Oil produced the modern world -- its ways of work, warfare and recreation -- and soon,


WORTH A LOOK

FESTIVALS XThe 14th annual American Folkways Festival in Clintonville, Venango County, Pa., on


HEALTH New products offer a spritz of nutrition

Manufacturers say the spray can get more vitamins into the bloodstream. By JANE E. ALLEN LOS


Garcia captures Buick in three-man playoff

The 24-year-old Spaniard beat Rory Sabbatini and Padraig Harrington. ASSOCIATED PRESS HARRISON,


Library plans new exhibit

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) -- The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library plans an exhibit on last week's


MAHONING COUNTY Conviction forces member to resign

The prosecutor threatened legal action if the man didn't resign. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


WESTERN OHIO Vet uses traditional Chinese acupuncture to treat 'whole animal'

A farmer even has it used on his dairy cows. COLDWATER, Ohio (AP) -- Veterinarian Ron Anders


U.S. pulls away to top Grenada in Cup qualifier

The Americans will travel to Grenada next Sunday to complete the series. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The


21st Century Cyber Charter School, (484) 237-5206, http://www.21stcenturycyber.org

21st Century Cyber Charter School, (484) 237-5206, http://www.21stcenturycyber.org Achievement


PENNSYLVANIA Beaver policeman faces charge of rape

The alleged crime took place in the accuser's home, state police say. BEAVER, Pa. (AP) -- A police


FOX Three new shows get a head start

The shows are nothing special, but they do have some good qualities. By FRAZIER MOORE


"It was not a good time for many African-Americans who felt alienated from Reaganism and

Opinion: "It was not a good time for many African-Americans who felt alienated from Reaganism and


OHIO Retailers seek lower taxes, but schools are hurting too

One chain store said the schools should look at the big picture. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Some retailers


OHIO Public vs. charter schools: Tacks vary

Districts try to compete while fighting the system. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Public school leaders are