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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
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
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
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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
TODAY IS TUESDAY, JUNE 15, THE 167TH DAY OF 2004. THERE ARE 199 DAYS LEFT IN THE YEAR. ON THIS DATE IN 1904, MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE DIE WHEN FIRE ERUPTED ABOARD THE STEAMBOAT GENERAL SLOCUM IN NEW
Today is Tuesday, June 15, the 167th day of 2004. There are 199 days left in the year. On this date
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