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SUMMER JOBS Student painters gain skill, bucks

For some college students, painting offers more than just a summer job. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) --


TEE TIMES | U.S. Open

Thursday: first hole; Friday: 10th hole 7 a.m.-Noon -- Dudley Hart; Alex Cejka; Mark Calcavecchia


TRUMBULL COUNTY City council nixes merger of safety, service positions

The mayor said he would have vetoed combining the management jobs. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


Winning a telephone battle

Listen closely. "AHHHHHH!" That's the sound of me dealing with a telephone company. It should be


Career days come in bushels

CLEVELAND (AP) -- John McDonald has made a point of not looking at the scoreboard when he steps into


SUPREME COURT Is pledge ruling a victory or defeat for parental rights?

Another fight over the words 'under God' is considered likely. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The atheist


The man's brother said the suspect loves the United States.

The man's brother said the suspect loves the United States. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Like thousands of


SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field

Stadium comparison: Scrappers manager Mike Sarbaugh spent the last four years as hitting coach with


NEXTEL CUP Johnson shaping up as the 'wheel deal' in circuit's points race

Dale Earnhardt Jr. still leads the standings, but Johnson is only 58 behind. LONG POND, Pa. (AP)


5 years for manslaughter

5 years for manslaughter YOUNGSTOWN -- John Griffin, whom police described as a drifter, was


Mosquito spraying

Mosquito spraying NILES -- Spraying for mosquito control in the city is set to begin after 6 p.m.


CYCLING Drug accusations prompt Armstrong to sue authors

A new book raises doping suspicions about the cyclist. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- Lance


& lt;B & gt;BAILEY & lt;/B & gt;, Adam, 15, of Lowellville; calling

& lt;B & gt;BAILEY & lt;/B & gt;, Adam, 15, of Lowellville; calling hours Wednesday


BILLBOARD HITS

HOT 100: TOP 20 1. "Burn," Usher. Arista. 2. "The Reason," Hoobastank. Island. 3. "I Don't


NFL Couch to be Packers' No. 2 QB

The former Browns' quarterback agreed to a one-year contract. ASSOCIATED PRESS Tim Couch took a


INTERNATIONAL Custody dispute crosses borders

The Hermitage man risked imprisonment to get his daughter out of Jordan. By HAROLD GWIN


CHESTER, W. VA. Title bouts are theme on Friday at Mountaineer

Youngstown's Durrell Richardson fights in a four-round undercard bout. CHESTER, W. Va. -- Promoter


City assesses damage from rig's load spill

City assesses damage from rig's load spill STRUTHERS -- The city was expected to learn today what


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball

Tri-T Pony (ages 13-14) Poland Spartan Chevrolet 5, Columbiana Sports Scene 4 -- Paul Hay and John


MUSIC Festival let fans escape to Bonnaroo

More than 80 artists performed during the third annual grass-roots event. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA


Meet the new Scrappers boss

Meet the new Scrappers boss kMIKE SARBAUGH spent nine years in the Cleveland Indians organization


COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS Group plans to monitor Damra trial

If convicted, Damra could face up to five years in prison and deportation. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The


BOARD OF EDUCATION After negotiations, new contract gives Champion teachers a 3% raise

New hires will start paying for part of their health insurance. CHAMPION -- After seeing the


Ready for the challenge

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Mike Sarbaugh spent nine years in the


U.S. OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT Pavin hopes to regain glory of '95 win

After his biggest win, Corey Pavin lost his touch, and is trying to find it. SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y.


Felix Mayorga wants only two more fights

The ex-welterweight champion is bored with boxing and wants to retire soon. MANAGUA, Nicaragua


Farrell teachers get raise

Teachers don't contribute to health care premiums. FARRELL, Pa.-- Teachers in the Farrell Area


Keep 9/11 report open

Opinion: Keep 9/11 report open Scripps Howard: After 19 months and an extension of its mandate, the


IRAQ Saddam to face charges

The Red Cross says the former dictator must be charged or released. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraqi


OSU awards 7,225 degrees to largest graduating class

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State University awarded bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees to its


Leslie's late heroics help lift Los Angeles

The Sparks center scored five of her 15 points in overtime. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lisa Leslie bailed


BAPTIST CHURCHES World alliance loses its largest member in rift over policies

Fundamentalists and moderates were at odds in the alliance. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Southern


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 20.57 20.68 Avalon Holdings,2.622.75 Bank


At unveiling of Clinton portrait, a picture of political civility

President Bush hailed his predecessor's 'forward-looking spirit.' LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON


HELOISE Society maintains wig rooms for cancer patients

Dear Heloise: Here's a suggestion to readers facing chemo-therapy and possible hair loss: The


DAN THOMASSON Bill Cosby's advice transcends race

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Bill Cosby, who may be the only Hollywood personality with a doctorate, had some


Hiring agency forecasts steady job market

A steady job market is expected from July through September in the Mahoning Valley, a hiring survey


MISS OHIO Pageant winner will get ready for the big contest

The winner of the state pageant revealed a few tricks contestants use. By NICOLE HUGHES


WEATHER Storm cuts power to many residents

Mercer County was the hardest hit, and power restoration is taking longer. YOUNGSTOWN -- It may


Sign-ups begin for youth day camp

YOUNGSTOWN -- The city park and recreation department's summer day camp starts Wednesday and runs


REGION

REGION Giant Eagle store to close NILES -- Barney Macali said he will close his independently


Man is injured after police chase

AUSTINTOWN -- A Youngstown man was in critical condition this morning in St. Elizabeth Health Center


OLYMPIC GAMES Woman to carry flame

The former McDonald resident is a cancer survivor and Olympics fan. NICOLE HUGHES VINDICATOR


SHOWTIME Member of PETA joins 'American Candidate'

Voters will help determine how far the participants will go. NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- At People for


GREENVILLE Cop pleads to lewdness charge

The officer resigned three months after a state investigation was launched. MERCER, Pa. -- Former


Ohio educator selected as new superintendent

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minneapolis School Board unanimously selected an Ohio educator as the


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox His children haven't forgiven him for divorce

Dear Annie: My first wife and I divorced bitterly 13 years ago, after I had an affair with a co-


MIDDLE EAST Israel considers new construction

A Palestinian vehicle blew up today in the Gaza Strip. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel is considering


LEADERS

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Fashion faithful follow trend of '50s styles with dainty flats

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS When Sofia Coppola climbed up on the stage to accept her Golden Globe


REUNIONS

XThe 84th Beight family reunion will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. June 27 at Hoffmaster Pavilion in


Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-2-7 Pick 4, 2-2-4-1 Buckeye 5, 1-15-21-23-37 Day drawings:


Zagunis backs into spot on the U.S. fencing team

She failed to make the cut for the Olympics, but a spot opened for her to compete. NEW YORK (AP)


Police investigate 2 robberies

AUSTINTOWN -- Police are investigating two unrelated reports that men used knives to commit


ALL-OHIO BASEBALL SELECTIONS

COLUMBUS --Here are the 2004 All-Ohio High School Baseball Teams as voted by the Ohio High School


OHIO Iraqi baby shows improvement as doctors step up lesion treatment

An Ohio doctor first treated Fatemah Hassan and helped arrange for her U.S. trip. COLUMBUS (AP) --


DENVER Ueberroth is selected to head USOC Board

The former baseball commissioner led the 1984 Games to a record profit. DENVER (AP) -- Former


BAR ASSOCIATION Complaint targets Colucci

Colucci is accused of doing secret legal work for James A. Traficant. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


Brown pleads guilty to shoving his wife

Brown pleads guilty to shoving his wife James Brown pleaded guilty Monday to a charge of criminal


FUTURE OF CITY Planner is happy with ideas so far

Planners have had a few happy surprises in the neighborhood meetings. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


Larry Brown has Pistons running on all cylinders

Detroit can deliver their coach a milestone victory. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit


REVITALIZATION Prospective business owners note downtown redevelopment

Downtown is in a turnaround mode, lawyer says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Man accused of spamming has new plan

TORONTO (AP) -- A Canadian man accused of being one of the world's biggest spammers has agreed to


Plea deal reached

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) -- One of the men accused of vandalizing a carved buffalo skeleton exhibit


HOW HE SEES IT Clinton's book needs to explain 'Dark Day'

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE When The Book comes out in a couple of weeks, it


TELEVISION With a change of channel, will clean 'Sex' sell to fans?

The editors at TBS have been busy, although they had help from HBO. By DAVID BAUDER ASSOCIATED


SOAP SCOOP | Daytime TV news

A wicked woman returns: The characters in Port Charles cleverly dropped hints that the mystery woman


SCRAPPERS 2004 roster

The team will add players from the Cleveland Indians' 2004 draft class this week. Includes player's


Board approves budget with 1.5-mill tax increase

Members also took a preliminary vote on an anti-nepotism policy. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The


MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY Facility offers programs for all ages

July 20 is the deadline for poetry festival entries. EAST PALESTINE -- East Palestine Memorial


BUILDING PROJECT Council OKs van, company

Employees will begin to pay for part of their health insurance. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


'Queer Eye' to return to NBC

ZAP2IT.COM NBC is bringing the Fab 5 to network television again this summer. "Queer Eye for the


PUBLIC RECORDS Law says 'promptly, ' but be reasonable

Ohio's public-records law does not require identification from the seeker. By KELLI YOUNG THE


BAPTIST CHURCHES Alliance faces loss of largest member in rift over policies

The Southern Baptist Convention is to vote today on alliance membership. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --


IRAQ Leaders want Saddam

A car bomb killed at least 13 in a convoy of Westerners. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The new Iraqi


Origin of wedding customs are explored at D.A.R. museum

The show answers questions about some wedding customs. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON-- Everyone


HANDCRAFTS New books offer ideas on various needlecrafts

Knitting, quilting and creative sewing covered in new manuals. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


BASKETBALL Huggins assistant steps in at Cincy

Former YSU coach Dan Peters will replace the suspended coach. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS CINCINNATI --


BANKS Federal Reserve approves merger

The $5.8 billion deal will eliminate 10,000 jobs. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Reserve cleared


MLB BOXSCORES

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MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS Ready for the challenge

Mike Sarbaugh has gone from hitting coach to first-year manager. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR


NBA FINALS Pistons on verge of crown

Detroit has achieved three decisive victories over the heavily-favored Lakers. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.


ROBBERY DEATH Man pleads guilty in shooting

The dead man was taking part in the crimes. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER


SCHOOL PROJECT Official defends hiring

An obstacle is that many minority and resident workers are not union members. By JoANNE VIVIANO


MUSIC Recalling Charles' last work

One producer said working with the musician 'was truly inspirational.' NEW YORK (AP) -- When Ray


YOUNGSTOWN

YOUNGSTOWN City health board The health board handled these matters Monday: Approved a "No


JFS relocation makes sense from a business standpoint

Opinion: JFS relocation makes sense from a business standpoint EDITOR: I was pleased to read in The


PELICAN PLACE PLAZA Oscar's plan gets tripped up by parking shortage

The businessman said the zoning inspector may have a personal vendetta. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


BONNAROO BANDS | Coming to the region

Los Lonely Boys: Opens for Allman Brothers Band on Aug. 28 at Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland.


Muslim girl loses legal bid

Muslim girl loses legal bid LONDON -- A 15-year-old British schoolgirl who went to court after


NATIONAL LEAGUE No doubt with blowout: Prior, Cubs top Clemens

The Astros ace had not lost since he was with the Yankees last September. HOUSTON (AP) -- Mark


2 honored for saving girl's life

The child is now healthy, her parents said. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners unveil 4 options for sales tax

Voters could be looking at another 0.5 percent tax, or a 1 percent tax. By BOB JACKSON


MASONIC LODGE Creature comfort for kids

The Masons plan to donate bears for the Warren safety forces to give to children. By SHERRI L.


TRUMBULL COUNTY Mother found innocent of child endangering

Prosecutors will soon decide if they should refile criminal charges. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


AUTO INDUSTRY Global sales help GM stay on track,

GM expects a big jump in earnings within two years. DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp. is on


South Side teen faces charges after chase

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 14-year-old South Side teen faces resisting arrest and receiving stolen property


LANGUAGE PROBLEMS Officials to rework police confidentiality policy

The union's attorney believes the confidentiality policy is too vague. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Man respects meaning behind Flag Day

The World War II veteran was one of about 100 people at the ceremony. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


RALPH WILEY, 52 Journalist left strong impression

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- Ralph Wiley, a veteran African-American sports journalist for more


Malone, Payton near end of careers

Both Lakers are mulling retirement, and tonight's game may be their finale. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.


PHILADELPHIA Thome's 400th homer hit in a long, wet game

Ken Griffey Jr. sat out Cincinnati's 10-7 loss -- the team's seventh straight. PHILADELPHIA (AP)


NOTEBOOK | NBA Finals

Phantom guarantee: Nothing stands in the way of reporters on the trail of a guaranteed victory --


SEPT. 11 PROBE Defense in air to be focus

NORAD and FAA officials say their agencies have changed since the attacks. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The


Challenge to GM Lordstown: Build upon improvements

Opinion: Challenge to GM Lordstown: Build upon improvements There is good news and bad news for one of the


"It's hard to protect an entire government."

Opinion: "It's hard to protect an entire government." -- Secretary of State Colin Powell on the risk of


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