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Governor dodges dogfight

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Someone may be running for his life in Sacramento this week, but it's not a


Today is Tuesday, June 29, the 181st day of 2004. There are 185 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, June 29, the 181st day of 2004. There are 185 days left in the year. On this date


TRUMBULL COUNTY School superintendent, principals receive new contracts with raises

The board accepted $50,000 from the estate of a relative of the village's founder. By MARY R.


"This is a historical day."

Opinion: "This is a historical day." Iyad Allawi Iraq's interim prime minister. The U.S.-led coalition


BOXING Struthers bout card complete for Friday

Youngstown boxer Kelly Pavlik with fight a Mexican with 13 losses. YOUNGSTOWN -- The card for


Reba Markusic, Rick Babyak to be married

XPOLAND -- The Rev. and Mrs. Fred Markusic, 2432 Venloe Drive, announce the engagement of their


RECORDING INDUSTRY Song is over for artist-run labels

Very few such ventures have ever achieved success. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Twelve years ago, Madonna


ANNIE'S MAILBOX 'Arnie' sounds like poor marriage material

Dear Annie: I am in my 40s and divorced, with two kids still at home. I don't earn a lot, but my job


LATIN ROCK 'Heaven' takes band up charts

The band shuns the influence of technology on music. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The music world has no


PNC PARK Baserunning blunder turns positive as Bucs rally to win

Jack Wilson's ninth-inning gamble paid off in the Pirates' 2-1 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jack


NIGHTCLUB Manager addresses complaints

The bar manager questioned why police have stopped providing security. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


MLB LEADERS

NATIONAL LEAGUE BATTING GABRHPct. Casey Cin7228755101.352 Bonds SF661655958.352 Rolen


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott Entzi, 38, of 5652 Tulane Ave., Austintown, and Terri D.


MAHONING COUNTY Judge Lisotto speaks of illness

Judge Lisotto said he is willing to speak to groups or organizations. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


RUNNING Peace Race can't afford to embrace high-tech ChampionChip

The budget is limited for the Youngstown fall race. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games

NATIONAL LEAGUE Phillies 14, Expos 6 PHILADELPHIA -- David Bell hit for the cycle and drove in a


NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Panel pushes for gay Presbyterian clergy

The full assembly will vote later this week. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Martha Juillerat served as


TRUMBULL COUNTY Storm sewer fee meets opposition

Fines could cost the communities $25,000 daily if the mandates aren't met. By TIM YOVICH


HOW SHE SEES IT Urgent matters: science and math

Opinion: By LAURIE LESHIN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE As a member of the President's Commission on


Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-8-4 Pick 4, 2-2-7-5 Buckeye 5, 18-28-30-33-37 Day drawings:


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 2nd--American Guy (Villa-Gomez)2.802.802.20 Classy Jack Clark


Contestant isn't fooled by 'Joe' reality show

The woman had suspicions from the start. SCRIPPS HOWARD A Spike TV reality series, in which


Free, sovereign Iraq faces challenge from terrorists

Opinion: The transfer of sovereignty from the U.S.-led coalition to an interim Iraqi government two days


TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT FUNDS YSU says audit found no wrongs by Sweet

A YSU internal committee is reviewing travel- and business-expense policies. YOUNGSTOWN -- A firm


Howland schools attract open-enrollment pupils

Howland schools attract open-enrollment pupils HOWLAND -- There will be 72 open-enrollment pupils


MEDICINE FDA gives OK to French company to market leeches

Leeches relieve toxic blood clotting during certain surgeries. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- A


& lt;B & gt;ALDAN, & lt;/B & gt;John W. Sr., 79, of New Middletown;

& lt;B & gt;ALDAN, & lt;/B & gt;John W. Sr., 79, of New Middletown; calling hours


TOP DVD SALES

TOP DVD SALES 1. "Along Came Polly (Widescreen)," Universal Studios Home Video. 2. "Along Came


CONTRACTS | Mercer County

Annual contracts with providers for Children & amp; Youth Services and the county Behavioral


HELOISE Report your stolen credit cards quickly

Dear Heloise: In your article about identity theft, you did not give phone numbers for the three


COMPUTERS Jobs unveils upgrades for Mac OS X

An upgrade to the Mac operating system includes 150 new features. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Apple


Ashley Olsen speaks out on sister's eating disorder

Ashley Olsen speaks out on sister's eating disorder LOS ANGELES -- The "health-related issue"


TURNING POINT COUNSELING Workers fear for jobs, service

The union says it has some ideas on how to cut costs besides layoffs. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


OHIO STATE Geiger maintains silence on basketball coach search

Vanderbilt's Kevin Stallings has shown interest in replacing Jim O'Brien. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio


Report: Bird flu poses threat to humans

Report: Bird flu poses threat to humans WASHINGTON -- A type of bird flu that has killed millions


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)83.727-- Batavia (Phillies)56.4553 Scrappers


Hot line offers solution

2-1-1 is expected to up Help Hotline's volume of calls by 10 percent. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


NY-PENN LEAGUE Cyclones rally past Scrappers in eighth

Mahoning Valley will finally return home after an eight-game road swing. BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- After


Bush seeks help of NATO nations

The president pointed to Turkey as a model for Middle East democracy. ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- A


DAN K. THOMASSON Clinton: Perfect in one respect

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Humorist Will Rogers once said about Republican Calvin Coolidge: "He was the best


A slice of life down on the farm

If you were to stand in the middle of David Drake's 100-year-old hay barn, a few feet to the left of


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.86 19.89 Avalon Holdings,2.852.99 Bank


BRIDGE

Neither vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x Q J 8 7 3 u K 10 7 v K 6 2 w J 8 WEST EAST x A


ALL-STAR GAME VOTING Renteria overtakes Everett at shortstop

Ballpark balloting is over, but fans can cast vote online through Wednesday. NEW YORK (AP) -- St.


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE DEVIL RAYS 10, BLUE JAYS 2 TORONTOTAMPA BAY abrhbiabrhbi HClark lf4000Crwfrd


Council OKs raise

Council OKs raise STRUTHERS -- City council unanimously approved an ordinance granting a 3 percent


PA. SUPREME COURT Horse-racing plan stands up to appeal

It was the second challenge to the proposed track. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The Pennsylvania Supreme


HANGOVERS Study bolsters cactus remedy

The fruit has long been known as a folk remedy for many ailments. SCRIPPS HOWARD A hangover


DOWNTOWN Police arrest teenagers after fireworks episode

The younger teens were taken to the county juvenile justice center. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


OVACO takes ownership of Indalex aluminum plant

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO NILES -- An aluminum casting plant in Niles is under new


Ohio ranks 6th in railroad accidents

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Railroad crossing accidents in Ohio dropped significantly over the past decade,


Stringer camp

Stringer camp k MICHAEL PHILLIPS, who plays defensive back at the University of Pittsburgh, was a


City cracks down on junk

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Do you have a messy yard? If so,


Miss Cika to wed Daniel Froehlich in summer rite

XLIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- Dolores Cika, 4900 Logan Way, is revealing plans for the upcoming marriage of


BASEBALL Tribe cautious about Sabathia

The team sent the pitcher to Alabama to have his shoulder examined. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The


NOTEBOOK Wimbledon

Philippoussis gets angry: Mark Philippoussis lost his temper -- and the match. Angry at what he felt


SHOPPING TIPS Point of no return

Since it's forbidden to return most bathing suits, it's important to get it right the first time.


Palestinian militants fire more rockets into Israel

Palestinian militants fire more rockets into Israel BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip -- Palestinian


MCGILL CENTER Director is charged in funds theft

The center's director admitted forging checks and taking the money. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


WIMBLEDON Roddick and Schalken share a bond beyond tennis

Andy Roddick helped Sjeng Schalken escape a hotel fire two months ago. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) --


CANADA Liberals lose control of Parliament

Financial scandal contributed to the losses. OTTAWA (AP) -- Voters stripped the long-dominant


Nelson vows to use snub as motivation

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Jameer Nelson proved doubters wrong in college, and promises to do so again


Property taxes

Property taxes NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- New Castle Area School District taxpayers won't see any increase


REGION

REGION SEC seeks documents AKRON -- The Securities and Exchange Commission wants FirstEnergy


Lower panel to get look at porn issue

The high court is split over the Child Online Protection Act. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court


FREEDOM WALK Pastor achieves his 100-mile goal

The pastor said he could never have completed the walk without support. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


Q: I have heard conflicting reports on whether "The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour" will become a

Q: I have heard conflicting reports on whether "The Nick and Jessica Variety Hour" will become a


TRUMBULL COUNTY Society considers library move

Officials are concerned about structural damage to the historic home. WARREN -- The Trumbull


Federer again faces Hewitt

LLeyton Hewitt leads the rivalry 8-4, but has lost both meetings this season. WIMBLEDON, England


Defense cross-exam blasts police work

The lawyer asked about tips the police never followed. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) -- In a


GAZA STRIP Palestinian rockets hit southern Israel

Israeli tanks and bulldozers blocked roads in the Gaza strip. BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip (AP) --


BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's Prime Minister Iyad Allawi declared that Saddam Hussein will be

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's Prime Minister Iyad Allawi declared that Saddam Hussein will be


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT A story in Friday's Vindicator should have said that WKBN had the highest rating


Stringer's gifts recalled

Memories of the Warren Harding graduate and NFL lineman were flowing. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


CITY SCHOOLS Boles sets minority hiring deadline

The city official said he is considering lawsuits against contractors and unions. By JoANNE


Versatile Feliz enjoys expanded role with Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Pedro Feliz is always up for a challenge. He even jokes about mastering


Olympian's book helps young girls face growing up

After growing up in Philadelphia, Staley was eager to share her life lessons. By CHUCK SCHOFFNER


CRIME Police warn residents of 'pigeon drop' scam

The victims have given up more than $2,000 in the fraud. YOUNGSTOWN -- For the second time in a


Some say Bush's future depends on Iraq's success

The steady American death toll has taken a toll in approval ratings for the war. By PETER GRIER


WCI STEEL Employees consider contract

Workers say they hope concessions will save the mill. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR


Ribbon-stealing culprit means no harm

BETTENDORF, Iowa (AP) -- When yellow ribbons in Bob Saskowski's yard started disappearing, he


Middle school principal to leave

By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BERLIN CENTER -- Principal Dale Reese's philosophy at


Advertisers group helps air family-friendly shows

More than 40 companies are now involved. NEW YORK (AP) -- Frustrated by a paucity of family-


OHIO Lawmaker wants to amend tailgate bill

The law would essentially apply only to YSU if the change is made. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


Red Cross appeals for blood donations

The American Red Cross, Northern Ohio Blood Services Region, declared a blood emergency Monday, with


SWIMWEAR Two-piece suits sizzle at beaches this season

Flashy colors, jewels and intricate details accent hot, new swimwear. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


PTA FUND-RAISER Police find missing flamingos

For $10, the Struthers PTA will flock any home or business in the city. By MARALINE KUBIK


OHIO State appeals U.S. EPA rules for new ozone standards

Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties haven't met the standards. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


HOW HE SEES IT Bush finally accepts North Korea reality

Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS In danger of finding itself isolated from its own


HOW HE SEES IT Social Security's surprising turn

Opinion: By THOMAS J. HEALEY WASHINGTON POST Social Security is in dire straits and must be fixed now.


TRUMBULL COUNTY Prosecutors office refiles child endangering charges

The new trial is set for Sept. 27. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A


Hide those imperfections with a suit that really fits

End your shopping frustrations by trying virtual shopping on the Web. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


WINE INDUSTRY Nontraditional packing gets new attention

Wine in a box lasts more than a month after being opened. MANTECA, Calif. (AP) -- Cork-sniffers


MAHONING COUNTY Austintown board discusses Channel 19

Trustees approved a lease for fire station No. 3. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


NBA Players' union warns of stoppage

The owners' initial proposal has sparked pessimism. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Expressing pessimism after


SATURN Amid falling sales, workers OK contract

The new labor contract provides for major investment in GM's Saturn plant. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)


What price justice? For this victim, two weeks of work

Opinion: What price justice? For this victim, two weeks of work EDITOR: Our justice system (I hesitate


SAFETY FORCES Girard council to seek Nov. levy

The amount of the levy has not been worked out, a councilman says. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


Wedding planned by Kerri Cogan, C. A. Wargo

XNEW MIDDLETOWN -- Announced by Eugene and Jean Wargo, 110 Robinwood Drive, are plans for the


Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and in Austintown:

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and in Austintown: CANFIELD CITY June 21


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