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U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED Juisone Hightower The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio


HOW HE SEES IT Nonsmoking push creates 'Nanny State'

Opinion: By PAUL CAMPOS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- To a resident of Boulder,


Ex-prosecutor defends his work helping child-porn defendants

He helps defense lawyers exploit a loophole in the law. CLEVELAND (AP) -- For some, ex-prosecutor


XNEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers even record on Clem's homer

His two-run blast in the eighth gave Mahoning Valley a 6-5 win over Brooklyn. BROOKLYN, N.Y. --


CANADA Analysts: Election will be close

The premier conceded his party would likely lose its parliamentary majority. OTTAWA (AP) -- The


MEMORIAL RUN

MEMORIAL RUN Motorcycles The second annual "Our Fallen Officers" motorcycle run, sponsored by


INTERNET Freecycle lets users give, get at no cost

Groups are arranged geographically, and no money changes hands. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Psssst.


NATION

NATION Greyhound to cut back service to small towns DALLAS -- Greyhound Lines Inc. will stop bus


& lt;B & gt;BISHOP & lt;/B & gt;, Betty W., 82, of Hubbard;

& lt;B & gt;BISHOP & lt;/B & gt;, Betty W., 82, of Hubbard; arrangements pending;


LABEL WITH RULE 2-42-2 regular church abuse

xxx xxx xxx PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A statute of limitations many legal experts had expected would


Group envisions nature, arts center

Grants have been used to build a bike trail and buy playground equipment. CRAIG BEACH -- A group


Mixed rulings on terror fight

The justices also agreed to hear a case involving medicinal use of marijuana. WASHINGTON (AP) --


JUSTICE CLOTHING CO. 2 Pa. labor activists sell union-made goods online

Union factories compete with nonunion and offshore businesses. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Two labor


ELLEN GOODMAN Civil Rights Act brought change

Opinion: BOSTON -- And now for a small story from the Latter-day Annals of Working Womanhood. Fresh out of


Man survives jump

Man survives jump YOUNGSTOWN -- A 28-year-old East LaClede Avenue man who jumped from a bridge on


GOLF ROUNDUP Scott holds off late charge by Howell III to win by four

Kim Saiki scored her first LPGA victory in Rochester. ASSOCIATED PRESS POTOMAC, Md. -- Adam


HOW HE SEES IT Why we won the war, but not the peace

Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Why did the United States have such an easy time


WEEKEND DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-1-0 Pick 4, 7-6-0-2 Buckeye 5, 4-27-28-29-33 Super Lotto


ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball

SOFTBALL Tri-T Pony (ages 13-14) Boardman Diamond Steel 12, Niles A-Z Plumbing 0 -- Justine Cullen


WIMBLEDON TENNIS Williams advances to quarterfinals

The defending champion easily defeated Magui Serna Sunday. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Serena


OHIO EDUCATION Cyberschools gain popularity among public districts in state

Some are concerned about low test scores in cyberschools. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ohio already has 41


Annie's Mailbox Remarks offend young mom

Dear Annie: I am 18 years old and have a 6-month-old son, "Jack." I realize I am rather young, but I


MISSING PERSON Dementia victim fails to turn up in month

Family members are beginning to fear the worst. OXFORD, Ohio (AP) -- A monthlong investigation


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)73.700-- Batavia (Phillies)55.5002 Scrappers


Today is Monday, June 28, the 180th day of 2004. There are 186 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Monday, June 28, the 180th day of 2004. There are 186 days left in the year. On this date


SANDLOTS Hallapy helps Mink Financial hold off late rally for 6-5 win

Roth Brothers upset league-leading Wharmby, 5-1. STRUTHERS -- Ryan Hallapy's two hits included a


NATO agrees to train Iraqi forces, add peacekeepers in Afghanistan

The decision gives NATO its first presence on the ground in Iraq. ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- NATO


OHIO RIVER 5 men sue owner of speedboat in collision that led to injuries

A large speedboat ran over a smaller pleasure craft. DAYTON, Ky. (AP) -- Five men injured when two


WORTH A LOOK

CRAFT SHOWS XWeaver Industries is accepting applications for the 30th annual Holiday Mart juried


LABOR DISPUTE Assault sentence is stayed

The judge said the man's actions exceeded all bounds of decency. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


HEART ATTACK Procedure will likely increase

Twenty heat-attack patients have been treated at the hospital so far. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A pilot


Woman dies in crash

Woman dies in crash HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- A Lowellville woman died and her husband was taken to a


"Have some tea, coffee."

Opinion: "Have some tea, coffee." Mission Control To the international space station crew, after an


Possible pellet shooting

Possible pellet shooting GIRARD -- A Youngstown woman told police she was shot in the head with


BET Awards show gives network the boost it needs

The annual awards showcase black talent. By ED BARK DALLAS MORNING NEWS It's older than CNN,


Grant-seeking program

Grant-seeking program YOUNGSTOWN -- A program for nonprofit organizations on seeking grants will


CRACKDOWN Cops saturate hot spots, make six drug arrests

Police were called to a disturbance at a motorcycle rally. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- About 20 law


Report shows Ohio benefits from Honda

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- The state of Ohio has gotten a good return on its investment in Honda of


DRUG ARREST Long stare tips off wary cop

A man who called the suspect was brought in for questioning. GIRARD -- A Youngstown man was


SPORTS

SPORTS Serena Williams moves forward kDefending Wimbledon women's champion Serena Williams beat


HEALTH Fighting obesity in elderly

People who grew up on meat and potatoes often resist change, a doctor says. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY 13th--Angel Armour A(GG)3.802.802.80 Kachou Angus(K Kash


CLERK OF COUNCIL Books of laws on disks

The electronic effort has cut paper costs, the city clerks note. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


YSU AD begins job with NCAA

Youngstown State athletic director Ron Strollo will be in California this week as he gets his first


Dialogue on prison reform

Opinion: Baltimore Sun: Black men in America have a one-in-three chance of landing in prison in their


It's time that voting public, not big money, took control

Opinion: It's time that voting public, not big money, took control EDITOR: Is the American Dream starting


Railroad museum seeks a home

By VANESSA SCHUTZ VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Jim Marter of Youngstown has been


HELOISE Security is a snap with digital camera

Dear Heloise: Since my kind brother gave me a digital camera, I've discovered some great security


MICROSOFT EU antitrust decision on hold for now

Microsoft is fighting to avoid a $613 million fine by the EU. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- The


CONCERT REVIEW Dave Matthews Band takes its time before getting warmed up

The group tested the patience of the large audience. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR


EASTERN EUROPE Administration is in talks about missile defense system

Critics say the defense system won't work. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ISTANBUL, Turkey -- The Bush


LEADERS

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CONCERT REVIEW Clemons shares the spotlight

The saxophonist's band occasionally overshadowed The Big Man. By JOSH MOUND VINDICATOR


NATION Independent truckers call strike

Independents are forbidden by U.S. antitrust laws from negotiating together. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --


Hand-over of self-rule comes early

President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair celebrated the transfer. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)


Saudi king asks repentance, then promises crackdown

Opinion: Soon, there will be no more room for excuses. The Saudi royal family has laid down the law --


'THE PROBLEM OF THE MEDIA' Exploring politics of deregulation

A scholar says the government has given enormous power to conglomerates. By FRAZIER MOORE


SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING 49ers and friends in town for DeBartolo's fund raiser

John and Denise DeBartolo York have raised over $275,000 at the event. By TOM WILLIAMS


BEAVER POLICE Department acquires new dog

The department bought the dog with money confiscated in drug cases. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR


RSD sufferers work toward a decent life

Pagan's daughter, Lillian, raises RSD awareness as a pageant winner. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


NASCAR Jeff Gordon masters Infineon road course

He managed to overcome heat due to ventilation problems in the cockpit. SONOMA, Calif. (AP) --


SOUTH KOREA

Opinion: SOUTH KOREA Korea Herald, Seoul, June 23: Many Koreans are asking their government to pull out our


ON DVD Buena Vista releases 'Bad Santa'

By TRACY L. SCOTT WASHINGTON POST If this Santa comes tumbling down your chimney, he's probably


Moore is pleased with film opening

Moore is pleased with film opening NEW YORK -- "Fahrenheit 9/11" filmmaker Michael Moore called


NEW YORK STATE 'Fire-safe' cigarette law takes effect

A Philip Morris spokesman said a uniform national law is needed. NEWSDAY ALBANY, N.Y. -- A long-


WNBA ROUNDUP Sunday's games

Comets 72, Mystics 67 HOUSTON -- Kedra Holland-Corn scored 21 points and Sheryl Swoopes added 16


ANOTHER LOSS: Former "Days of Our Lives" and "Guiding Light" cast member Richard Biggs passed away

ANOTHER LOSS: Former "Days of Our Lives" and "Guiding Light" cast member Richard Biggs passed away


CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A year ago, she was Fantasia Barrino, unemployed and borrowing money to pay

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- A year ago, she was Fantasia Barrino, unemployed and borrowing money to pay


COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Cal Fullerton sweeps past Texas to win fourth title

The Titans beat the top-ranked Longhorns 3-2 on Sunday. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- After winning the


CHAMPIONCHIP High-tech timing for Peace Race still an issue for officials

The ChampionChip would provide labor-saving efficiency. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


OHIO PRISONS Inmate suicides are on record pace

Prisoners in suicide watch cells are checked every 15 minutes. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Three Ohio prison


LAKE MILTON AREA Business owners bemoan wet weather, road work

ODOT had planned to wait on part of its project before hearing concerns. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


RENOVATION PROJECT Overhaul of former county jail nears end

Officials say they saved more than $1 million by doing the work in-house. By BOB JACKSON


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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CLEVELAND Matt Lawton makes a difference

The Indians' 5-3 win over Colorado moved them back to .500. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Matt Lawton keeps


The season finale of "The Division" (8 p.m., Lifetime) deals with school violence. The episode also

The season finale of "The Division" (8 p.m., Lifetime) deals with school violence. The episode also


PENNSYLVANIA Slots foes say pork greased the skids

Some lawmakers votes were obtained by tacking on special considerations. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Ever


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.90 19.92 Avalon Holdings,2.752.85 Bank


FEDERAL PRISON Gay inmate drops suit over letter prohibition

A magistrate has ruled against him. JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A gay federal prison inmate has dropped


WHAT'S NEXT Democracy in Iraq

Key steps to come in Iraq's transition to democracy: 2004 July -- Conference of prominent Iraqis


BILLBOARD HITS

HOT 100: TOP 20 1. "Burn," Usher. Arista. 2. "Confessions Part II," Usher. LaFace. 3. "The


NEW HEADQUARTERS Philatelic Society opens refurbished building

Collectors gave it their stamp of approval. BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) -- Hundreds of curious visitors


OHIO Web site to offer statistics on schools

Users will be able to compare up to five districts at a time. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A Web site


AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

INTERLEAGUE Yankees 8, Mets 1 Yankees 11, Mets 6 NEW YORK -- Making his first start since his


HOCKEY Seven players conclude draft for Penguins

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins finished off their draft Sunday by adding seven players,


DARTAMERICA Avalon to sell trucking business

The company says it will focus on golf and waste-related businesses. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


BOXING Koval gets first-round TKO victory over Lane

Two other Pan Nelson fighters also posted wins at Eastwood Expot Center. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR


HOW SHE SEES IT No baking? That truly takes the cake

Opinion: By AMY SUTHERLAND LOS ANGELES TIMES Cultural decline is in the details. That is why the 100


NATIONAL LEAGUE Bay helps Pirates roll past Reds, win series

He drove in four runs in a 14-4 rout of Cincinnati. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Jason Bay hit his seventh


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