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Ivanisevic jells after 3 years

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Goran Ivanisevic waited three years to play one match. It was everything


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.


ANTONE'S Restaurant drops suit over ballot

Residents approved the liquor option with the correct ballot language. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Use retro accessories in new ways

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's the thought than runs through many shoppers' heads as they admire this


RUSSIA Troops search for rebels behind series of attacks

Rebels seized the Interior Ministry in Nazran. CHERMEN, Russia (AP) -- Thousands of troops


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


Parents announce Poulakos-Galich engagement

XBOARDMAN -- The engagement of Lisa L. Poulakos and James D. Galich, both of 222 Brookfield Ave., is


Sharpsville budget calls for no boost

Contracts were awarded for an expansion at Sharpsville High School. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- The


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


SCRAPPERS Auburn rallies for 7-6 victory

The Doubledays scored three runs in the sixth inning for the win. AUBURN, N.Y. -- The Mahoning


CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Country club loses ruling on bias

A magistrate affirmed the state's cease-and-desist order in April. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


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


TRUMBULL COUNTY Ex-jailer sentenced to prison

A prosecutor recommended the former corrections officer receive five years in prison. By PEGGY


'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


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


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


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


'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


TRUMBULL COUNTY Lordstown nears OK of water pact

The municipalities have been under a contract that expired in 2001. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


TAKEOVER BID Documents list companies that Oracle has in its sights

Oracle weighed bids for eight other companies besides PeopleSoft. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Takeover-


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


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


ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball & amp; softball

BASEBALL Little b (ages 15-16) Wharmby 8, Howland 6 -- Mark Lapikas pitched seven innings,


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


AUCTION Ancient bones hit the market

Prices for skeletons and teeth are in the millions. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- Jurassic


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


Play examines Beethoven's life

LOS ANGELES TIMES Stage director Moises Kaufman didn't do too badly with his last foray into


DALE McFEATTERS Let the Iraqis have Saddam's palace

Opinion: The Bush administration promised the interim Iraqi government real authority, and now its leaders


SPIKE TV 'Challenge' recycles Japanese stunt show

The stunt show was real; the commentary you'll hear has been added. By ANTHONY BREZNICAN


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


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


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


August rite set by Miss Medvec, Buddy Haught

XHUBBARD -- The engagement of Nicole R. Medvec, 2400 Cowan Blvd., Fredericksburg, Va., and Buddy A.


WAYANS BROTHERS Becoming white girls was no easy task

An Oscar-winning makeup artist pulled off the transformation. ZAP2IT.COM Keenen Ivory Wayans


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-


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


TRUMBULL COUNTY Man killed crossing street

Lights and stripes at the crossing were eliminated by repaving, an official said. By TIM YOVICH


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


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


WEST COAST BASEBALL Newcomer Ransom gives Giants win

The Angels walloped the Athletics, 10-3. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO -- One-run games are


NBA Tracy McGrady, Shaquille at top of trade talks

The expansion draft for the Charlotte Bobcats will be tonight. ASSOCIATED PRESS A new dynamic


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


Miss Blair to wed Jerry Thurston in California

XFRESNO, Calif. -- Dr. Diane Blair and Jerry Thurston, both of Fresno, are engaged. The bride-to-


Bush back in Ohio

Bush back in Ohio k PRESIDENT BUSH raised money for the Republican Party and promoted his agenda


REUNIONS

XChaney High School Class of 1942 January and June will meet at 10:30 a.m. July 5 at Denny's in


GIRARD Advertiser sues city on permit issue

The moratorium on billboards had lapsed. WARREN -- A Girard advertising company has filed a


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


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,


MOVIES Welcome Wednesday releases

This summer, moviemakers compete for sales with alternative opening days. HARTFORD COURANT With


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


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


IRAQ Attacks take toll on U.S.

A female soldier faces a hearing in the prisoner abuse scandal. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A mortar


MAHONING, TRUMBULL COUNTIES Officials consider impact of joining Appalachia group

Twenty-nine counties in Ohio, including Columbiana, are part of Appalachia. By DAVID SKOLNICK


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Certain days aren't fit for celebration

Yank out the confetti, pull out the checkbook, groom Fido, and grab a calendar. Once, there were


SCHOOLS In Sharon, taxes will rise 2 mills

Full-day kindergarten will begin in the fall. SHARON, Pa. -- Taxpayers in the Sharon City School


Miss Olverson, Mr. Chavis set wedding date

XLOS ANGELES -- Plans for their autumn wedding are being announced by R & aacute; Shon Marie


Claudia Schiffer, husband prepare for second baby

Claudia Schiffer, husband prepare for second baby LONDON -- German supermodel Claudia Schiffer and


NY-PENN LEAGUE

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DOPING Evidence pursues sprinter

The USADA claims Tim Montgomery used banned substances before record. LOS ANGELES TIMES To get


John Kerry to make a campaign stop in Canton

COLUMBUS -- Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kerry returns to the Buckeye State


Requests to resume onion shipments rejected

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration has turned down two Mexican growers' requests to


TRUMBULL COUNTY Council takes up cemetery issue

One of the mausoleums was closed and condemned in 1998. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


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POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS D.C. discussion to be focus

After watching the broadcast, local officials will have their own discussion. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


ALLIANCE CRIME Man pleads guilty to burglary

The defendant grabbed a woman's purse after she answered the door. By BOB JACKSON 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


STRIP-SEARCHES City settles 2 more suits

The city will be discussing another case in federal court today. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


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


SADDAM HUSSEIN Legal custody will go to Iraqis

The deadline for the execution of a South Korean hostage has been extended. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Drug discount confusion

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: You get a card. You get a discount. That's the bargain. But the new Medicare


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Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-4-0 Pick 4, 6-3-4-3 Buckeye 5, 7-18-25-26-33 Day drawings:


SANDLOTS Banna's pitching paces Livi Steel

Astro Falcons beat Koch Construction to pull within a half game of first place. STRUTHERS -- Rick


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


"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


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


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


EDUCATION Hermitage schools raise tax 4.5 mills

The average residential tax bill will jump about $124 . By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU


POLITICS President speaks on marriage in Ohio

Residents have mixed opinions on the initiative. CINCINNATI (AP) -- President Bush raised money


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


COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Fullerton continues to win, 6-3

Fullerton will play Wednesday against today's South Carolina-Miami winner. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) --