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Trumbull OKs job and family contract

WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved a three-year employment contract with the 151


OHIO Taft surveys state's political landscape

The governor says he's not sure what he'll do when he leaves office in 2007. By DAVID SKOLNICK


POP PRINCESSES Covering their blond roots

Britney, Christina, Jessica, and Mandy have new identities -- and new hair. By MALCOLM MAYHEW


BOOKMAKING CASE Defendants request permission to travel

A defendant who works for Sky King Fireworks wants to travel for July 4. By PATRICIA MEADE


Distance melts away for penpals

Emily Sprouse and Silver-Joy Prout were sitting on a couch in the Sprouses' living room in


Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject


Man found shot in head

Man found shot in head ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- Police found a man, accused of assaulting a 38-year-


NORTH SIDE Agency shifts focus to building new homes

The address at 25 Indiana Ave. could seem an odd choice for renovation. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


DAVID SKOLNICK / Politics LaTourette shouldn't count Cafaro out

Opinion: U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette seems almost put off that he must run an aggressive campaign and


What's best for the children isn't always cut and dried

Opinion: What's best for the children isn't always cut and dried EDITOR: This is in response to the June


NATIONAL LEAGUE Clemens gets 10th victory as Astros topple Pirates 3-2

The win was the 320th of the Rocket's career. HOUSTON (AP) -- Roger Clemens got back on track,


DETAILS

DETAILS Slot-machine proposal Details of a proposal to legalize slot machines: 14 TOTAL


"It's a bedrock principle in the United States. Americans almost always go for the optimistic

Opinion: "It's a bedrock principle in the United States. Americans almost always go for the optimistic


MAHONING VALLEY 2-1-1 hot line puts services at residents' fingertips

The number is for nonemergency information. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH WRITER


ROCK MUSIC Harm's Way will provide tasty licks

The band will play songs from its new CD at the Rib Burn Off. BY SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


NBA Cavaliers take Oregon's Luke Jackson with first-round selection

The small forward is an excellent outside shooter which Cleveland needs. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The


NORTH KOREA Nuclear weapon test threatened

The United States has called on Pyongyang to completely disarm. BEIJING (AP) -- North Korea has


COMPUTERS Internet attack uses Web sites to spread viruslike infection

Experts advise consumers and businesses to update anti-virus software. CHICAGO (AP) -- Government


REVIEW Sarcastic Spade humors audience

Todd Glass, who opened for David Spade here, is a finalist on NBC's reality series 'Last Comic


By JOE SCALZO

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF RSULINE SENIOR ALEX ALLEN WAS learning the art of route


TRUMBULL COUNTY Fowler's chief won't resign post

The township attorney will discuss the matter with trustees. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Creeky Witness (Skerrett)3.202.202.10 Cloned Colony


LEADERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. IRodriguez Det642633498.373 Mora Bal622435786.354 VGuerrero


CLUB CALENDAR

CLUBS XAmerican-Hungarian Club will meet Monday at the clubhouse on Donald Avenue. There will be a


AL CENTRAL Cleveland loses series finale, 7-1

A first-inning Tribe error opened the way for Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) -- Jon Rauch stuck around to


Letters to Prince Charles show lover's devotion

Letters to Prince Charles show lover's devotion LONDON -- In love letters to Prince Charles,


Movie music of a bygone era

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: The American Film Institute's tribute to the 100 greatest songs in movies says


INDICTMENTS

INDICTMENTS Columbiana County Other indictments by the Columbiana County grand jury include:


STEELMAKING FIERY FURNACE

WCI plans to have the blast furnace back in operation by mid-July. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 4, Red Sox 3 BOSTON -- Lew Ford hit a sacrifice fly following a two-base


SANDLOT BASEBALL Line Drive slips past Wharmby 1-0 in Class B play

The Roth Brothers team in Class AA won three games. STRUTHERS -- Joe Koch Construction/Line Drive


LEGISLATION Council backs mayor's veto to retain current pay rates

Council approved the legislation April 14, but Mayor Dan Mamula vetoed it. By MARALINE KUBIK


MOVIE REVIEW Tigers are stars of 'Two Brothers'

Director Jean-Jacques Annaud doesn't reach the heights of 'The Bear.' By PHILIP WUNTUCH DALLAS


MUNICIPAL COURT Baggy pants are escapee's downfall

The injured man also faces sentencing in federal court in August. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


1989 SLAYINGS Family argues against clemency

The killer is in good spirits, his lawyer said. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDCATOR CORRESPONDENT


ELLEN GOODMAN The White House's dot defense

Opinion: BOSTON -- Maybe the soldier had learned to connect the dots in basic training. Or maybe in civilian


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22


BILLBOARD HITS

TOP VHS SALES 1. "The Lord of The Rings: Return of The King (Full Screen 2 Tape Edition)," New


HELOISE Follow the directions to clean wood flooring

Dear Heloise: What is a good way to clean laminate wood flooring? Should I just spot-clean or do the


HOMICIDE CASE Prosecutor drops charges against man

The man already is doing time in federal prison for unrelated drug charges. By BOB JACKSON


TRUMBULL COUNTY School board accepts workers' resignations

The combined service of employees planning to retire is more than 300 years. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


WIMBLEDON Error keys big upset of Venus

A controversial call contributed to the older Williams sister's defeat. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) --


THOMAS SOWELL Summer: Time to learn the truth

Opinion: Parents who are worried because their children are receiving a steady diet of politically correct


ELECTION 2004 Bands join group to promote voting

HeadCount booths have been at summer concerts. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


NUCLEAR TALKS N. Korea pushes for energy help

Two previous gatherings made little progress. BEIJING (AP) -- North Korea has threatened to test a


Congress cuts taxes, spends as if there is no tomorrow

Opinion: Congress continues to live life according to the fiction that deficits don't matter. Perhaps they


COLLEGE BASEBALL Fullerton meets Texas in finals

The Titans eliminated South Carolina 4-0 on Thursday. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Jason Windsor knows the


ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Dodge/Save Mart 350 Site: Sonoma, Calif. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed


VIETNAM WAR Lordstown man to host helicopter-unit veterans

Some veterans of the 281st AHC will gather at a mini-reunion in Lordstown. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASSOCIATED PRESS IFE CAN'T GET MUCH BETTER for Martin Truex Jr. right now. In his first full


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WRTA, Niles-Trumbull system discuss idea of transfer agreement

By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- Officials from neighboring public


ON THE SIDE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. EDWARDS SUPPORTERS: U.S. Rep.


& lt;B & gt;ARNER, & lt;/B & gt; Eleanor K., 79, of Lisbon; calling

& lt;B & gt;ARNER, & lt;/B & gt; Eleanor K., 79, of Lisbon; calling hours Tuesday


MAHONING VALLEY Possible deal with new airline is near, regional airport says

Funds are available to aid any new flights and to help the current carrier adjust. By STEPHEN SIFF


Teen's gun, drug charges

Teen's gun, drug charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Gary Ryan, 17, of Kenmore Avenue was arrested at 10:50 p.m.


FILM REVIEW 'Notebook' draws predictable tears but seems genuine

Sincere acting makes the movie stand out among chick flicks. By JAY BOYAR ORLANDO SENTINEL


Jury indicts man in attack

LISBON -- A man has been indicted on a charge of attempted murder in connection with the choking and


POLICE City man gets fifth citation for music

The defendant has four convictions for loud music, two of them last September. By PATRICIA MEADE


INDIANAPOLIS Formula One gets 'F' for lack of exposure

The series is rethinking its approach in this country. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Formula One is the


CENSUS Valleys see population decline

Mahoning County lost 2.1 percent of its population. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Bush lied, Gore contends

Bush lied, Gore contends WASHINGTON -- Al Gore accused President Bush on Thursday of lying about a


TRUMBULL COUNTY Company selected for tree harvest deal

Another company that bid on the project is threatening to sue the city. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


FAMILY VIOLENCE Helping victims at work

An anti-violence coalition is developing a Web site. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH


Small Shenango Valley group petitions to merge communities

The issue could be on the ballot as soon as Nov. 2. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU


SUMMITS Bush hopes to gain allies' approval

Allied leaders are expressing a new willingness to help in Iraq. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Criticized for


NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers end tailspin, top Spinners 4-2

By STEVE MYRICK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT LOWELL, Mass. -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers' Class A


MAHONING COUNTY Public provides input on renewal of sales tax

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County commissioners


INVENTING TOYS Playing with ideas

One toy company gave a 10-year-old a hand with his idea. By MARYLOU TOUSIGNANT WASHINGTON POST


Quaker Steak & amp; Lube restaurant in Sharon prepares for Small Ships Revue on Friday

SHARON, Pa. -- It's time to get your ships together and head for the Shenango River in downtown


BOXING Koval comes home: Austintown native gaining experience

Chris Koval will meet Dallas Lang in a six-round heavyweight bout Sunday. By KURT SNYDER


& lt;B & gt;BURTON, & lt;/B & gt; Cynthia Y., 55, of Austintown;

& lt;B & gt;BURTON, & lt;/B & gt; Cynthia Y., 55, of Austintown; calling hours


CLASS B League full of close races

The league title and Connie Mack berths are up for grabs. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR


WRITING CAMP Connecting language of poetry and music

By VANESSA SCHUTZ VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- What do in-line skating, a love affair,


Letters identified as coming from '70s serial killer

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) -- Investigators said Thursday that letters sent to police and a television


Sample free comics

Sample free comics July 3 is Free Comic Book Day. Both Mahoning Valley locations of All American


CITY FINANCES Campbell seeks income tax payments

Residents who have won the Ohio Lottery are also subject to the tax. By MARALINE KUBIK


TRUMBULL COUNTY State panel imposes fine on Tsagaris

The commissioner already had returned the money on his own. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


TRUMBULL COUNTY 2 teens are charged in cemetery vandalism

The cemetery was vandalized May 15, and 34 tombstones were damaged. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


REGION

REGION Packard Hall of Fame WARREN -- Charles Cunningham Jr., a 30-year Delphi Packard Electric


STANDINGS

STANDINGS New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Aberdeen (Orioles)43.571--


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.77 19.79 Avalon Holdings,2.532.60 Bank One,


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Kyle's' behavior may be too stressful for 'June'

Dear Annie: We moved into our house just over a year ago. In that time, my 5-year-old son, "Kyle,"


MEDICARE Lottery offers an advance on prescription coverage

The new program is limited to 50,000 people and $500 million. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush


Today is Friday, June 25, the 177th day of 2004. There are 189 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Friday, June 25, the 177th day of 2004. There are 189 days left in the year. On this date


VOLUNTEERING Makeover continues on Packard Park playground

Volunteers erected new playground equipment last year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE WHITE SOX 7, INDIANS 1 CLEVELANDCHICAGO abrhbiabrhbi Lawton lf3021Rwand


Spartans, Fitch okay in Federal

The Steel Valley Conference expanded again this week and we all know what that means: The Boardman


INDUSTRY Ohio recognizes 25 companies for exporting efforts

The maker of Udder Cream is among the companies that received awards. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


Analysts: Tax relief may take a while

HARRISBURG (AP) -- Even if the Pennsylvania Legislature approves gambling-financed property-tax cuts


With new image, wife and team, Hornish has bright outlook

So far, married life is treating the IRL champion well. By STEPHEN HAWKINS ASSOCIATED PRESS


Child-support agency labor pact approved

WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved a one-year employment contract for roughly 60


WCI plans to have the blast furnace back in operation by mid-July.

WCI plans to have the blast furnace back in operation by mid-July. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


VH1 will air 'I Love the '90s,' reality series 'The Surreal Life'

By ANDY EDELSTEIN NEWSDAY You gotta love VH1. The pop-culture-as-detritus channel has two new


WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Treasurer: Carryover won't meet expectations

The school board presented a plaque to the outgoing superintendent. By MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR


LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-3-3 Pick 4, 6-3-1-7 Buckeye 5, 18-23-26-27-30 Day


IRAQ Fighting, blasts rock Fallujah

Attacks on security forces continued. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Explosions and gunfire rocked the


SAFETY FORCES Salem firefighters will answer medical calls

Firefighters are seeking public support. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM --


SKYWATCH Summer forecast: meteor showers

Meteor activity is predicted through August, and the showers may be visible here. By NICOLE HUGHES


Angels hold installation in Canfield

CANFIELD -- Angels of Easter Seals conducted its installation of officers for the 2004-2005 season


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph W. Shields, 31, of 5072 Vail Pine Place, Dublin, Ohio,


DOPING Leak of grand jury testimony to media labeled 'outrageous'

The information won't allow Victor Conte to have a fair trial, his attorney said. SAN FRANCISCO


Colorful duo

Colorful duo k WHEN you've made it to the top as a blonde, what's the next step? For pop


Francis takes 'first step' to leaving Houston

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Houston star Steve Francis has dropped his objections about being traded to


POLICE In-car modems coming

Commissioners also hired some personnel. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MERCER,


MAHONING COUNTY Killer gets 13 years in prison for friend's death

The two men had lived in the same house for two years before the shooting. By BOB JACKSON


Cigarette starts fire

Cigarette starts fire MINERAL RIDGE -- No one was injured in an early-morning fire at the


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