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Cigarette starts fire
Cigarette starts fire MINERAL RIDGE -- No one was injured in an early-morning fire at the
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
POLICE In-car modems coming
Commissioners also hired some personnel. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MERCER,
Francis takes 'first step' to leaving Houston
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Houston star Steve Francis has dropped his objections about being traded to
Colorful duo
Colorful duo k WHEN you've made it to the top as a blonde, what's the next step? For pop
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
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph W. Shields, 31, of 5072 Vail Pine Place, Dublin, Ohio,
Angels hold installation in Canfield
CANFIELD -- Angels of Easter Seals conducted its installation of officers for the 2004-2005 season
SKYWATCH Summer forecast: meteor showers
Meteor activity is predicted through August, and the showers may be visible here. By NICOLE HUGHES
SAFETY FORCES Salem firefighters will answer medical calls
Firefighters are seeking public support. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM --
IRAQ Fighting, blasts rock Fallujah
Attacks on security forces continued. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Explosions and gunfire rocked the
WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Treasurer: Carryover won't meet expectations
The school board presented a plaque to the outgoing superintendent. By MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR
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
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
Child-support agency labor pact approved
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved a one-year employment contract for roughly 60
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
Analysts: Tax relief may take a while
HARRISBURG (AP) -- Even if the Pennsylvania Legislature approves gambling-financed property-tax cuts
INDUSTRY Ohio recognizes 25 companies for exporting efforts
The maker of Udder Cream is among the companies that received awards. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Spartans, Fitch okay in Federal
The Steel Valley Conference expanded again this week and we all know what that means: The Boardman
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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VOLUNTEERING Makeover continues on Packard Park playground
Volunteers erected new playground equipment last year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
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
MEDICARE Lottery offers an advance on prescription coverage
The new program is limited to 50,000 people and $500 million. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush
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,"
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.77 19.79 Avalon Holdings,2.532.60 Bank One,
REGION
REGION Packard Hall of Fame WARREN -- Charles Cunningham Jr., a 30-year Delphi Packard Electric
TRUMBULL COUNTY 2 teens are charged in cemetery vandalism
The cemetery was vandalized May 15, and 34 tombstones were damaged. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
TRUMBULL COUNTY State panel imposes fine on Tsagaris
The commissioner already had returned the money on his own. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
CITY FINANCES Campbell seeks income tax payments
Residents who have won the Ohio Lottery are also subject to the tax. By MARALINE KUBIK
Sample free comics
Sample free comics July 3 is Free Comic Book Day. Both Mahoning Valley locations of All American
Letters identified as coming from '70s serial killer
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) -- Investigators said Thursday that letters sent to police and a television
WRITING CAMP Connecting language of poetry and music
By VANESSA SCHUTZ VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- What do in-line skating, a love affair,
CLASS B League full of close races
The league title and Connie Mack berths are up for grabs. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR
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& lt;B & gt;BURTON, & lt;/B & gt; Cynthia Y., 55, of Austintown; calling hours
BOXING Koval comes home: Austintown native gaining experience
Chris Koval will meet Dallas Lang in a six-round heavyweight bout Sunday. By KURT SNYDER
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
INVENTING TOYS Playing with ideas
One toy company gave a 10-year-old a hand with his idea. By MARYLOU TOUSIGNANT WASHINGTON POST
MAHONING COUNTY Public provides input on renewal of sales tax
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County commissioners
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
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
FAMILY VIOLENCE Helping victims at work
An anti-violence coalition is developing a Web site. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH
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
CENSUS Valleys see population decline
Mahoning County lost 2.1 percent of its population. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
FILM REVIEW 'Notebook' draws predictable tears but seems genuine
Sincere acting makes the movie stand out among chick flicks. By JAY BOYAR ORLANDO SENTINEL
INDIANAPOLIS Formula One gets 'F' for lack of exposure
The series is rethinking its approach in this country. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Formula One is the
POLICE City man gets fifth citation for music
The defendant has four convictions for loud music, two of them last September. By PATRICIA MEADE
Jury indicts man in attack
LISBON -- A man has been indicted on a charge of attempted murder in connection with the choking and
Teen's gun, drug charges
Teen's gun, drug charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Gary Ryan, 17, of Kenmore Avenue was arrested at 10:50 p.m.
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
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& lt;B & gt;ARNER, & lt;/B & gt; Eleanor K., 79, of Lisbon; calling hours Tuesday
ON THE SIDE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. EDWARDS SUPPORTERS: U.S. Rep.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WRTA, Niles-Trumbull system discuss idea of transfer agreement
By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- Officials from neighboring public
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS IFE CAN'T GET MUCH BETTER for Martin Truex Jr. right now. In his first full
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
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Dodge/Save Mart 350 Site: Sonoma, Calif. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed
COLLEGE BASEBALL Fullerton meets Texas in finals
The Titans eliminated South Carolina 4-0 on Thursday. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Jason Windsor knows the
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
NUCLEAR TALKS N. Korea pushes for energy help
Two previous gatherings made little progress. BEIJING (AP) -- North Korea has threatened to test a
ELECTION 2004 Bands join group to promote voting
HeadCount booths have been at summer concerts. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
THOMAS SOWELL Summer: Time to learn the truth
Opinion: Parents who are worried because their children are receiving a steady diet of politically correct
WIMBLEDON Error keys big upset of Venus
A controversial call contributed to the older Williams sister's defeat. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) --
TRUMBULL COUNTY School board accepts workers' resignations
The combined service of employees planning to retire is more than 300 years. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
HOMICIDE CASE Prosecutor drops charges against man
The man already is doing time in federal prison for unrelated drug charges. By BOB JACKSON
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
BILLBOARD HITS
TOP VHS SALES 1. "The Lord of The Rings: Return of The King (Full Screen 2 Tape Edition)," New
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22
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
1989 SLAYINGS Family argues against clemency
The killer is in good spirits, his lawyer said. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDCATOR CORRESPONDENT
MUNICIPAL COURT Baggy pants are escapee's downfall
The injured man also faces sentencing in federal court in August. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
MOVIE REVIEW Tigers are stars of 'Two Brothers'
Director Jean-Jacques Annaud doesn't reach the heights of 'The Bear.' By PHILIP WUNTUCH DALLAS
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
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
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
STEELMAKING FIERY FURNACE
WCI plans to have the blast furnace back in operation by mid-July. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Columbiana County Other indictments by the Columbiana County grand jury include:
Movie music of a bygone era
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: The American Film Institute's tribute to the 100 greatest songs in movies says
Letters to Prince Charles show lover's devotion
Letters to Prince Charles show lover's devotion LONDON -- In love letters to Prince Charles,
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
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS XAmerican-Hungarian Club will meet Monday at the clubhouse on Donald Avenue. There will be a
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Creeky Witness (Skerrett)3.202.202.10 Cloned Colony
TRUMBULL COUNTY Fowler's chief won't resign post
The township attorney will discuss the matter with trustees. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
By JOE SCALZO
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF RSULINE SENIOR ALEX ALLEN WAS learning the art of route
REVIEW Sarcastic Spade humors audience
Todd Glass, who opened for David Spade here, is a finalist on NBC's reality series 'Last Comic
COMPUTERS Internet attack uses Web sites to spread viruslike infection
Experts advise consumers and businesses to update anti-virus software. CHICAGO (AP) -- Government
NORTH KOREA Nuclear weapon test threatened
The United States has called on Pyongyang to completely disarm. BEIJING (AP) -- North Korea has
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
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
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
"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
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,
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
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
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
Man found shot in head
Man found shot in head ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. -- Police found a man, accused of assaulting a 38-year-
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Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Distance melts away for penpals
Emily Sprouse and Silver-Joy Prout were sitting on a couch in the Sprouses' living room in
BOOKMAKING CASE Defendants request permission to travel
A defendant who works for Sky King Fireworks wants to travel for July 4. By PATRICIA MEADE
POP PRINCESSES Covering their blond roots
Britney, Christina, Jessica, and Mandy have new identities -- and new hair. By MALCOLM MAYHEW
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
Trumbull OKs job and family contract
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved a three-year employment contract with the 151