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Miss Wilson, Raymond Boila to be married

XPlans for the forthcoming marriage of Jacqueline Wilson and Raymond Boila Jr., both of Struthers,

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Her husband's angry silences can last months

Dear Annie: I have been married to "Harry" for 15 years. Whenever I do anything to upset him, he

TERRORISM Smaller cities could be targets

Terrorism can happen anywhere, a specialist says. COLUMBUS (AP) -- This city doesn't have the

U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas Dem files complaint about DeLay

Some Republicans want to retaliate for the ethics charges against the leader. KNIGHT RIDDER

OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-1-8 Pick 4, 6-0-5-5 Buckeye 5, 12-13-20-24-35 Mega Millions, 18-23-

TEXAS Boy does OK despite foul act

Fans were outraged, but the man didn't seem to care. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- A 4-year-old boy who

TRUMBULL COUNTY OEPA rule puts 29 on layoffs

OEPA says the facility can't accept pulverized waste. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Questions arise over 'little fund'

Commissioners have some money for change and petty cash, an official said. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --

MURDER CASE Jury advises life in prison for slayings

HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- After weighing the viciousness of the crime against the defendant's horrific

Billups takes rocky road to become MVP of Finals

The seven-year veteran has never been an All-Star. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- After Chauncey

SAUDI ARABIA Captors threaten life of American

The son said his father loves Arabic culture. CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- The captors of a New Jersey man

CLASS B BASEBALL Youngstown Express captures first win of season

Mink Financial moved into a three-way tie for first place. STRUTHERS -- Youngstown Express scored

WEST SIDE MEETING Residents say youths need to realize what city offers

Engaging youths is the key to the city's future, residents tell planners. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

NEVADA Board OKs offer from MGM Mirage

Combined company would own 11 properties on the Las Vegas Strip. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- In a deal that

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

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AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games

INTERLEAGUE White Sox 7, Marlins 5 MIAMI -- Carlos Lee doubled and scored in the 10th inning,

MOVIE '80 Days' remake doesn't cut it

The film didn't have the cash to compete with the Oscar-winning original. By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT

BILLBOARD HITS

TOP DVD SALES 1. "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Widescreen 2 Disc Edition)," New Line

Pizzaiola sauce spices beef tenderloin dish

For a meal, just add antipasti, a fresh green salad and a side of pasta. HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) --

LAWRENCE CO. Homicide trial in third day

Another man pleaded guilty and was sentenced in the shooting. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

OHIO STATE Lawsuit draws threats, damage

The woman who got Jim O'Brien fired is being harassed. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A woman whose lawsuit

NATION Greenspan: Fed prepares for possible terrorist strike

Greenspan says the Fed learned a lot from the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal

Cherries? Life is just a jar of pickles

As I sat at home preparing a speech for an upcoming engagement, I found myself bored with my own

PUBLIC RECORDS Some police in Ohio don't follow the law

The information policy in some police departments was found to be arbitrary. By ANDALE GROSS

COST OF LIVING Report shows earnings are too low to meet basic needs

Low-paying jobs shift support costs into the public. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rebecca Sebastian and

LAWRENCE COUNTY Tax-notice mistakes puzzle officials

The county treasurer contends computer errors are at fault. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

VERMONT EXPOS Hlebovy looking forward to future

The Campbell graduate could return home for a July series with the Scrappers. By BRIAN RICHESSON

CYCLING Armstrong vowing to take action

He strongly denied the latest allegations of drug use. SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) -- Lance Armstrong

TRUMBULL COUNTY A tech vision of Robins Theater

No money has been offered to make the idea a reality. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

INTERNET FTC holds off creating anti-spam registry

The agency instead called for systems to verify the origin of e-mail messages. KNIGHT RIDDER

Lakers face uncertain future

Phil Jackson and Karl Malone are considering retirement. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The breakup

PAY-TO-PLAY Athletics overseer seeks plan

The cost is $350 for fall and winter sports for high school students. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Don't let Sudan become another Rwanda

Opinion: Don't let Sudan become another Rwanda In Darfur, a region in western Sudan the size of Texas,

COLUMBIANA CO. Financial situation is studied

Council says it will inform voters about a corporate ballot issue. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

PENNSYLVANIA District attorney's probe of church abuse grows aggressive, witnesses say

The focus is whether church officials failed to protect children. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --

Angels extend Pirates' losing skein to nine

Anaheim rallied in the ninth for a 4-2 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Anaheim Angels turned a

SCHOOLS CEO says cutbacks hurt kids

The school district has 69,000 pupils and a budget of $700 million. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The leader

HOW HE SEES IT Abuses abound at U.S. immigrant prisons

Opinion: By MARK DOW SPECIAL TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES The first I heard about rituals of sexual

UNION TOWNSHIP Commissioners help turn-signal project

The intersection won't be upgraded until next year. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

ABOUT THIS SERIES

ABOUT THIS SERIES More than 90 people representing 43 newspapers (including The Vindicator), two

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to

Wedding planned by Rachel Long, Jeremy Vignon

XPlans for their summer wedding are being announced by Rachel Long, 42182 state Route 558, Leetonia,

TRAFFIC SAFETY Road debris poses risk to travel

Even small items cause trouble when drivers try to avoid them, a study said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie hit the road for "The Simple Life 2: Road Trip" (8 p.m., Fox). They

Suits filed against property owners

YOUNGSTOWN -- Jackson Township trustees are suing six property owners, seeking to force them to

TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials unveil plans for schools

The new schools will be built before the old ones are torn down. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

FOX Paris and Nicole set out across America in 'The Simple Life 2'

Early signs show promise that the show will be a hit. By MIKE DUFFY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

AUSTINTOWN MOLESTATION Judge says comment was out of context

The judge stressed that juvenile court information is not public record. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR

T-Boz files for divorce from Mack 1

ATLANTA (AP) -- T-Boz of the female R & amp;B group TLC has filed for divorce from her husband,

NATION

NATION Internet attack leaves Web sites inaccessible SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Several major Web sites

NEW YORK Mets batter Indians' streak

New York had 14 hits in a 7-2 victory over Cleveland. NEW YORK (AP) -- Maybe all the New York Mets

J0ANNE WEINTRAUB | Opinion Maybe we shouldn't get too attached to series characters

Is it just my imagination, or is the prime-time body count getting a little steep? I'm not talking

A grand jury issued the following indictments:

A grand jury issued the following indictments: Willie R. Lowery, 45, Palmyra Road Southwest,

MUSIC Warner Music will buy Madonna's share of Maverick

NEW YORK (AP) -- Warner Music Group has agreed to buy Madonna out of Maverick Records, the label she

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& lt;B & gt;BLAZO & lt;/B & gt;, Marie R., 80, of Campbell; calling hours Thursday

Today is Wednesday, June 16, the 168th day of 2004. There are 198 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, June 16, the 168th day of 2004. There are 198 days left in the year. On this

United Pistons stand; divided Lakers fall

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The Los Angeles Lakers left the court in pieces. Karl Malone kept his

NATION Ark. woman recognized as a Confederate widow

The woman said she married the older man to escape poverty. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- News reports

LAWRENCE COUNTY New Castle officials discuss sewage-system repairs

City officials want to raise sewer rates by $2 per month to pay for the work. By LAURE CIOFFI

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Cribbs reinstated at Kent State

The quarterback pleaded guilty to marijuana possession. KENT (AP) -- Quarterback Joshua Cribbs was

SHOOTING Son charged in death of dad on farm

The slain man was a candidate for Fairfield County commissioner. AMANDA, Ohio (AP) -- The son of

ON TOUR This week's pro golf events

UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION U.S. Open Site: Southampton, N.Y. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.

Gorilla's running start led to its escape over a wall

DALLAS (AP) -- A gorilla that was shot to death by police after breaking out of its enclosure at the

HOW HE SEES IT You have rights -- if president says you do

Opinion: By JONATHAN TURLEY LOS ANGELES TIMES The U.S. Justice Department recently held an extraordinary

Zoning board allows sign, but it's smaller

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Holiday Inn Express in Shenango Township can put up a directional sign for

"By ending this tax benefit for American businesses, we would be shortsighted if we did not also

Opinion: "By ending this tax benefit for American businesses, we would be shortsighted if we did not also

Area congressmen are seeking tariffs on Russian titanium

NILES -- Congressmen Tim Ryan and Ted Strickland are leading a push to start imposing tariffs on

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Team capsules

MCNAMARA DIVISION ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS Major League affiliate: Baltimore Orioles (2002) Location:

NATION Online map reveals the threads in the fabric of language in U.S.

Knowledge of what languages are spoken and where has many uses. NEW YORK (AP) -- News flash: There

DALE McFEATTERS There's a time for casual and it's not at a funeral

Opinion: Americans are an informal people, but some of our more etiquette-minded observers believe

SOUTHERN POLITICIANS Blacks see more promise in the Republican party

Most blacks will continue to vote for Democrats, a professor said. ATLANTA (AP) -- Herman Cain is

NATION Study reports that immigrants fill almost 30% of new jobs in U.S.

One economist said there hasn't been much wage growth. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON --

Angry bees complicate hive hauler's effort to escape crashed truck

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) -- A tractor-trailer overturned on a curve on a highway, spilling its load of

NFL Tim Couch excited about possibilities as QB in Green Bay

The former Browns quarterback will sit behind starter Brett Favre. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Tim

Ohio pursues death for convict

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Ohio's lawyers asked a federal appeals court Tuesday to reinstate the death

NATION The 411 on cell-number directory: Privacy concerns loom

Safety and call charges are among reasons for keeping numbers unlisted. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

HOMICIDE Paroled preacher's son suspected in slaying of 92-year-old woman

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. (AP) -- For years, neighbors marveled at the spunk of 92-year-old Flossie Barr, who

U.S. Supreme Court keeps pledge wording in limbo

Opinion: U.S. Supreme Court keeps pledge wording in limbo Scripps Howard: The words under God can stay

TECHNOLOGY SECTOR Wireless Internet can't access profits

Companies trying to profit from Wi-Fi are struggling. NEW YORK (AP) -- Alas, wireless Internet may

Grill of our dreams

Weber is considered 'the grandfather of grilling culture,' a cookbook author says. By BILL DALEY

JOINT EFFORT Donations to help renovate ball field

The city is getting a list of just what material will be needed for the task. By HAROLD GWIN

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Blasts cripple pipelines and stop exports of oil

Insurgents are targeting the country's infrastructure. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Saboteurs blasted a

Parents announce Durbin-Jobe wedding plans

XThe engagement of Christina Durbin, a daughter of Richard Durbin, both of 6055 Torolo Drive,

Actress Minnie Driver gets record contract

Actress Minnie Driver gets record contract NEW YORK -- Rounder Records has signed Oscar-nominated

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Flood relief center sees low turnout of residents

The FEMA center closes at 6 tonight. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA -- So

TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials mull rules on septic systems

New regulations would not change standards for acceptable levels of pollution. By STEPHEN SIFF

Plenty of top talent for 2004

One of the overpriced words I learned in college was "syllogism." (Other words I paid a lot of

Documentary on Bill Clinton draws large crowd at premiere

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- More than a thousand people turned out Tuesday night for the world

Detroit Pistons take NBA championship

Detroit Pistons take NBA championship kCHAUNCEY BILLUPS of the Detroit Pistons kisses the Most

SOUTHERN BAPTISTS Convention stays steadfast in its conservative policies

President Bush addressed the group via live video. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Twenty-five years after

GOLF This U.S. Open seems familiar (to foreigners)

The links-style course reminds players of the British Open. SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Brad Faxon

TERRORISM Akron trial of Cleveland imam reveals web of groups

The defendant is accused of belonging to Palestinian Islamic Jihad, among others. AKRON (AP) --

ZONING Planning board rejects proposal for male revue

A neighborhood leader contended such a club wouldn't enhance Midlothian. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

HEALTH Levels of obesity remain steady, researchers say

Percentages of overweight people are about twice as high as federal goals. SCRIPPS HOWARD In

MERCER COUNTY Mexican indicted on immigrant transportation

MERCER, Pa. -- A Mexican caught with 13 illegal Mexican immigrants in his vehicle on Interstate 80

NASCAR Blaney to drive No. 30 car for Childress Racing team

He'll replace rookie Johnny Sauter as the team's top driver. WELCOME, N.C. (AP) -- Dave Blaney

ECONOMY Inflation is now a rising concern

Interest rates will likely be increased by the end of the month. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW

Tales from everybody's backyard barbecue

CHICAGO TRIBUNE HOT MAMA For Brian McCutcheon, a Philadelphia sculptor, nothing but a Weber

POLITICAL PARTIES GOP's treatment of amputee fueled switch

The GOP questioned Max Cleland's patriotism, Teresa Heinz Kerry said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Teresa

LAWSUIT Bazetta reinstalls police chief

The chief says he plans to return to the job. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Hubbard school board

Hubbard school board HUBBARD -- The Hubbard board of education will conduct a public hearing on

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Huggins gets fined, must attend course

The Cincinnati coach pleaded no contest to driving drunk last week. FAIRFAX (AP) -- Suspended

HELOISE Tricks of the trade help when baking cakes

Dear Readers: If you bake cakes, here are a few tricks of the trade that might be of interest: U

State Route 534 closes in Berlin Center area

State Route 534 closes in Berlin Center area BERLIN CENTER -- State Route 534 is closed one mile

Here how to upgrade Dad's cooking gear

By MORRIS DYE SCRIPPS HOWARD If Dad considers himself king of the backyard barbecue, offer to

Creek danger warnings in Ellwood City area

Creek danger warnings in Ellwood City area ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- City police are warning people to

FREEDOM WALK Pastor plans to walk his way to raising money for outreach

The walk is the latest in a long line of fund-raising efforts by the pastor. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

RICK SPRINGFIELD | A profile Musician aims to defy idol stereotype

The former soap star says many of his favorite songs arose from darker moments. By BRAD KAVA

NOTEBOOK | U.S. Open

Targeted: Sergio Garcia was heckled mercilessly during the last U.S. Open on Long Island. Still, he

ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Kerry needs a bold plan for Latin America

Opinion: Likely Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry has not yet laid out his Latin America

MAHONING COUNTY WARDEN Cyclists voice concerns over dogs

A cycling group hopes more is done to address the issue of loose dogs. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. and

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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NOTEBOOK NBA Finals

Big Ben: Ben Wallace turned out to be the center with real superpowers. The Pistons' undersized

Church raises questions on issues, doesn't endorse

Opinion: Church raises questions on issues, doesn't endorse EDITOR: In response to the June 13 letter,

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