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COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Fullerton continues to win, 6-3
Fullerton will play Wednesday against today's South Carolina-Miami winner. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) --
HOW HE SEES IT Clinton's excuse for sex makes sense
Opinion: By ELLIS HENICAN LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Among all the explanations that guys have given over the
POLITICS President speaks on marriage in Ohio
Residents have mixed opinions on the initiative. CINCINNATI (AP) -- President Bush raised money
EDUCATION Hermitage schools raise tax 4.5 mills
The average residential tax bill will jump about $124 . By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
HOUSTON After almost six years, Bullinger wins second game as Astros top Bucs, 7-5
The pitcher's previous major league mound win was in his debut in 1998. HOUSTON (AP) -- Kirk
Today is Tuesday, June 22, the 174th day of 2004. There are 192 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, June 22, the 174th day of 2004. There are 192 days left in the year. On this date
"There is no change in the government's spirit and position that it will send troops to Iraq to help
Opinion: "There is no change in the government's spirit and position that it will send troops to Iraq to help
DOWNTOWN A long-awaited event arrives as ground is broken for arena
Public mention of securing federal money for an arena first came in mid-1999. By ROGER G. SMITH
SANDLOTS Banna's pitching paces Livi Steel
Astro Falcons beat Koch Construction to pull within a half game of first place. STRUTHERS -- Rick
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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Drug discount confusion
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: You get a card. You get a discount. That's the bargain. But the new Medicare
SADDAM HUSSEIN Legal custody will go to Iraqis
The deadline for the execution of a South Korean hostage has been extended. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Don't overestimate value of preliminary test scores
Opinion: At first glance, unofficial results from this school year's batch of Ohio proficiency tests portend
STRIP-SEARCHES City settles 2 more suits
The city will be discussing another case in federal court today. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
TRUMBULL COUNTY WCI reports a profit for 4th month in a row
Profits have increased every month since February. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS
ALLIANCE CRIME Man pleads guilty to burglary
The defendant grabbed a woman's purse after she answered the door. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS D.C. discussion to be focus
After watching the broadcast, local officials will have their own discussion. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
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TRUMBULL COUNTY Council takes up cemetery issue
One of the mausoleums was closed and condemned in 1998. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Requests to resume onion shipments rejected
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration has turned down two Mexican growers' requests to
John Kerry to make a campaign stop in Canton
COLUMBUS -- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kerry returns to the Buckeye State
DOPING Evidence pursues sprinter
The USADA claims Tim Montgomery used banned substances before record. LOS ANGELES TIMES To get
NY-PENN LEAGUE
NY-PENN LEAGUE Standings McNamara Division WLPct.GB Aberdeen (Orioles)31.750-- Brooklyn
Claudia Schiffer, husband prepare for second baby
Claudia Schiffer, husband prepare for second baby LONDON -- German supermodel Claudia Schiffer and
Miss Olverson, Mr. Chavis set wedding date
XLOS ANGELES -- Plans for their autumn wedding are being announced by R & aacute; Shon Marie
SCHOOLS In Sharon, taxes will rise 2 mills
Full-day kindergarten will begin in the fall. SHARON, Pa. -- Taxpayers in the Sharon City School
Certain days aren't fit for celebration
Yank out the confetti, pull out the checkbook, groom Fido, and grab a calendar. Once, there were
MAHONING, TRUMBULL COUNTIES Officials consider impact of joining Appalachia group
Twenty-nine counties in Ohio, including Columbiana, are part of Appalachia. By DAVID SKOLNICK
IRAQ Attacks take toll on U.S.
A female soldier faces a hearing in the prisoner abuse scandal. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A mortar
BOB KLAPISCH Griffey's homers help us forget BALCO and Bonds
Only the most blackhearted soul could've turned away from the purest, feel-good moment of the 2004
RETAIL Lawsuit accuses Wal-Mart of sexism in the workplace
The class action suit would represent 1.6 million women. BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores
MOVIES Welcome Wednesday releases
This summer, moviemakers compete for sales with alternative opening days. HARTFORD COURANT With
The Indians defeated the White Sox 5-1 to improve to .500 for the first time in two months.
CHICAGO (AP) -- C.C. Sabathia had more on his mind than just baseball Monday night. "Right now,
WILMINGTON AREA SCHOOLS Board OKs budget by 7-2 vote
A state grant will be used to reduce kindergarten class sizes. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR
GIRARD Advertiser sues city on permit issue
The moratorium on billboards had lapsed. WARREN -- A Girard advertising company has filed a
REUNIONS
XChaney High School Class of 1942 January and June will meet at 10:30 a.m. July 5 at Denny's in
Bush back in Ohio
Bush back in Ohio k PRESIDENT BUSH raised money for the Republican Party and promoted his agenda
Miss Blair to wed Jerry Thurston in California
XFRESNO, Calif. -- Dr. Diane Blair and Jerry Thurston, both of Fresno, are engaged. The bride-to-
DVD 'Touching the Void' film takes sports to the extreme
If you're squeamish, you might not want to watch this movie. By MARK RAHNER SEATTLE TIMES
NBA Tracy McGrady, Shaquille at top of trade talks
The expansion draft for the Charlotte Bobcats will be tonight. ASSOCIATED PRESS A new dynamic
WEST COAST BASEBALL Newcomer Ransom gives Giants win
The Angels walloped the Athletics, 10-3. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO -- One-run games are
Mindy Hall to wed Mr. Heidinger in September rite
XThe engagement of Mindy M. Hall and Nicholas E. Heidinger, both of 2637 Austin Ave., Youngstown, is
HOW HE SEES IT State Dept. careerists hurt policy
Opinion: By JOEL MOWBRAY KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Releasing a signed letter denouncing President Bush on the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Man killed crossing street
Lights and stripes at the crossing were eliminated by repaving, an official said. By TIM YOVICH
LAWRENCE COUNTY CASE Jury convicts man of murder
Willie Smith will be sentenced in the next 60 days. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
Burnett aims to make show out of finding singer for INXS
ZAP2IT.COM Mark Burnett has found the band for whom he's going to find a singer. Former chart-
WAYANS BROTHERS Becoming white girls was no easy task
An Oscar-winning makeup artist pulled off the transformation. ZAP2IT.COM Keenen Ivory Wayans
August rite set by Miss Medvec, Buddy Haught
XHUBBARD -- The engagement of Nicole R. Medvec, 2400 Cowan Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va., and Buddy A.
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox His manipulative mom pretends he doesn't exist
Dear Annie: I have a problem with my mother. She is a royal pain in the rear. I no longer live in
CITY COUNCIL Lawmakers to take time on tax issue
The mayor says the income tax committee could have used the two weeks. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
HOW HE SEES IT Tout torture, win a promotion
Opinion: By ROBERT SCHEER LOS ANGELES TIMES What a revelation to learn that the Justice Department lawyer
SPIKE TV 'Challenge' recycles Japanese stunt show
The stunt show was real; the commentary you'll hear has been added. By ANTHONY BREZNICAN
DALE McFEATTERS Let the Iraqis have Saddam's palace
Opinion: The Bush administration promised the interim Iraqi government real authority, and now its leaders
Play examines Beethoven's life
LOS ANGELES TIMES Stage director Moises Kaufman didn't do too badly with his last foray into
A long-awaited event arrives as ground is broken for arena
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Daytime soap operas have had fewer twists the
AUCTION Ancient bones hit the market
Prices for skeletons and teeth are in the millions. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- Jurassic
ELLEN GOODMAN The court's separation of parent and child
Opinion: BOSTON -- I confess that I was a teensy bit relieved when the Supreme Court found a way to avoid
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball & amp; softball
BASEBALL Little b (ages 15-16) Wharmby 8, Howland 6 -- Mark Lapikas pitched seven innings,
HELOISE Search for coupons before ordering online
Dear Heloise: I am a big advocate of ordering things online. When I find something I would like to
MAHONING VALLEY State approves funds for village and business incubator
This is the second state grant to the business incubator in the last year. By JEFF ORTEGA
TAKEOVER BID Documents list companies that Oracle has in its sights
Oracle weighed bids for eight other companies besides PeopleSoft. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Takeover-
TRUMBULL COUNTY Lordstown nears OK of water pact
The municipalities have been under a contract that expired in 2001. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
'QUEER EYE' Watch for Carson Kressley; he's making over the world
The fashion expert has become a household name. By TERRY MORROW SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
BASEBALL Padres' No. 1 draft pick suspended after arrest
Matt Bush, 18, had agreed to a $3.15 million signing bonus with San Diego. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Matt
Police say couple's jogging routine violates state law
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Early morning jogs up one of the
As danger in Iraq increases, cost to insure workers grows
Insurance costs for one company in Iraq have nearly tripled. NEW YORK (AP) -- When Vulcan AMPS
'BRIER HILL USA' Sequel preserves more memories of a neighborhood's storied past
Many people contacted the author after the first book was published. YOUNGSTOWN -- A native of the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Ex-jailer sentenced to prison
A prosecutor recommended the former corrections officer receive five years in prison. By PEGGY
Muransky assumes vacant director seat on Sky Bank board
YOUNGSTOWN -- Edward Muransky has replaced Parker McHenry on Sky Bank's board of directors for its
CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Country club loses ruling on bias
A magistrate affirmed the state's cease-and-desist order in April. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
SCRAPPERS Auburn rallies for 7-6 victory
The Doubledays scored three runs in the sixth inning for the win. AUBURN, N.Y. -- The Mahoning
DISASTER Storm victims in 3 counties can get state and SBA help
The president declared the area a disaster Friday. YOUNGSTOWN -- Victims of recent storm damage
Sharpsville budget calls for no boost
Contracts were awarded for an expansion at Sharpsville High School. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The
Parents announce Poulakos-Galich engagement
XBOARDMAN -- The engagement of Lisa L. Poulakos and James D. Galich, both of 222 Brookfield Ave., is
Iraq is no Vietnam, and Bush is no William H. Taft
Opinion: Iraq is no Vietnam, and Bush is no William H. Taft EDITOR: In his June 10 column, Cal Thomas
RUSSIA Troops search for rebels behind series of attacks
Rebels seized the Interior Ministry in Nazran. CHERMEN, Russia (AP) -- Thousands of troops
Use retro accessories in new ways
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's the thought than runs through many shoppers' heads as they admire this
ANTONE'S Restaurant drops suit over ballot
Residents approved the liquor option with the correct ballot language. By DAVID SKOLNICK
NOSTALGIA Preppy authors remember when Fuzzy (not bare) Navel was 'in'
The writers recall the preppy world of the 1980s. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Polo shirts are back.
Ivanisevic jells after 3 years
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Goran Ivanisevic waited three years to play one match. It was everything
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