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IRAQ Politics hold fate of nation
Democracy, dictatorship or disaster could result. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- It's
Some tips on technique and five tasty toppings
By RENEE SCHETTLER WASHINGTON POST CRISPED PASTA 1 to 2 servings The concept couldn't be
LAWRENCE COUNTY Official: Treasurer inflated figures for Ellwood office
One commissioner calls it another example of the treasurer's chicanery. By LAURE CIOFFI
'Spider-Man 2' is larger than life
'Spider-Man 2' is larger than life k THE SUNCOAST Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas promotes the movie
DEPENDABILITY STUDY Toyota remains at top in J.D. Power survey
GM tops Big Three in dependability rankings. DETROIT (AP) -- Toyota Motor Corp. remains the
STATUE OF LIBERTY Closed since 9/11, pedestal will reopen later this summer
The statue itself will remain closed for security reasons. JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Staring up at
Brown-rice type gets thumbs up
WASHINGTON POST In the beginning, there was pasta made from semolina. Then came some not-so-
FOOD Toaster oven cookbook offers some new recipes
Toaster ovens have some advantages over conventional ovens, author says. By LIZ ATWOOD BALTIMORE
MAHONING COUNTY Officials plan sewer-line extension
BFI would pay most of the sewer installation cost. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
STANLEY CROUCH Don't link their hatred, our policy
Opinion: There are many who believe the world will come tumbling down around us if we do not change our
Health issues force Loretta Lynn to cancel
Health issues force Loretta Lynn to cancel HURRICANE MILLS, Tenn. -- Loretta Lynn is recuperating
TRUMBULL COUNTY Hubbard sets plan for pool reopening
Union concessions will reduce overhead at the community pool. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
OSU BASKETBALL Cleamons considered for Buckeyes head post
Rice's Willis Wilson was also interviewed for the basketball job. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Los Angeles
SANDLOT BASEBALL Livi rolls to 13-3 B victory
Shawn Carr had four hits in the win over Roth Brothers. STRUTHERS -- Shawn Carr went 4-for-4 with
BLUE BELL CREAMERIES Bush's favorite ranks third in ice cream sales
The ice cream maker regularly ships its product to Camp David. BRENHAM, Texas (AP) -- Most
HOW HE SEES IT Fahrenheit fuss: What did we expect?
Opinion: By DANTE CHINNI CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- You may love Michael Moore or you may
HOW HE SEES IT Uncle Sam wants you -- to keep out
Opinion: By MARK TAPSCOTT HERITAGE FOUNDATION Want some good news about how the federal government
MERCER COUNTY Man faces jail time for escape
Judge John Reed sentenced four people. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MERCER,
AFRICA Powell to visit Sudan crisis site
A Sudanese government official denies there's a serious problem. KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) -- It has
HOW HE SEES IT Why we've won war but not peace
Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Why did the United States have such an easy time
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury will hear case of Warren shooting suspect
The defendant is being held in the county jail in lieu of a $250,000 bond. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field
Major League flavor: Cleveland Indians left-hander Brian Tallet will begin a rehabilitation
INDIANS Tigers make walk-offs a habit
Dmitri Young hit the home run in the 11th inning. Jose Jimenez (1-7) allowed it. DETROIT (AP) --
TRUMBULL COUNTY Lordstown council OKs tax break for Canadian company
Some of the new company's hires could come from a Vienna plant closing this fall. By SHERRI L.
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
AMERICAN LEAGUE TIGERS 9, INDIANS 7 11 innings CLEVELANDDETROIT abrhbiabrhbi Lawton
WIMBLEDON Serena moves to semis after crushing Capriati
Williams will meet Amelie Mauresmo, who beat Paola Suarez in three sets. WIMBLEDON, England (AP)
Documentaries are finding a new life on the big screen
Distributors are snapping up nonfiction films; theaters are booking them. By DAVID GERMAIN
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Assembly to vote on partly lifting ban on gay ordinations
The measure would give individual churches some leeway on ordinations. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A
CHI-CHI'S Chain pays $2 million in settlements
The settlement pays 60 claims from the largest U.S. outbreak of the disease. WASHINGTON (AP) --
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY XCroatian Home, 3200 Vestal Road, Youngstown, will serve pasta dinners from 4:30 to 8
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ ANNIE'S MAILBOX 'Zach's' visions may be sign of medical problem
Dear Annie: I am very close to my 12-year-old grandson, "Zach." He says I give good advice. I felt
Calif. man faces drug charge in Ohio
PIQUA, Ohio (AP) -- A motorist who was stopped Tuesday for a traffic violation in western Ohio was
TRUMBULL COUNTY Shrinking budget causes state to cut rabies program
Funding was also cut to Columbiana County. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
HOYT INSTITUTE Summer art camp aimed at kids 3-16
The art classes run for three weeks in July. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Children's Summer Art Camp at the
RESEARCH Nurture has one up on nature
Rat study suggests that parenting affects genes. LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY MELVILLE, N.Y. -- For the
NATION Soot has caused many counties to have unhealthy air, EPA says
Mahoning and Trumbull counties made the preliminary noncompliance list. WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S.
Today is Wednesday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2004. There are 184 days left in the year. On his date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2004. There are 184 days left in the year. On his date
PIRATES Burnett blanks Cards in 3-0 win
The young Pittsburgh pitcher went six innings for his first major league win. By TOM WILLIAMS
TRUMBULL COUNTY District to buy land for school
The latest property purchased is near the Trumbull Plaza. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
ALL-STAR SOFTBALL Mahoning sweeps Trumbull
Mahoning posted 13-8 and 9-0 wins in the first contest between the counties. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
CANFIELD Junior Women's League holds officer installation
Department heads and committee chairmen also were appointed. CANFIELD -- Installation of officers
NBA Rockets get McGrady in deal with Orlando
The league's scoring leader will join forces with 7-foot-5 Yao Ming. HOUSTON (AP) -- Forget about
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)93.750-- Batavia (Phillies)66.5003 Scrappers
MUTUAL FUND SCANDAL Bank One reaches $50M settlement
The settlement came just before the merger with J.P. Morgan Chase & amp; Co. CHICAGO (AP) --
FEDERAL RESERVE Interest rates soon will go up in reaction to economic recovery
The economy no longer needs a boost from ultra-low interest rates. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Now that the
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Ejection, then dejection: Scrappers fall to Auburn
The 3 hour, 18-minute game included nine pitchers. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
CASCADE PARK Officials to examine pool
Officials are hoping repairs will cost less than the estimated $1 million. By LAURE CIOFFI
ENGLAND Study finds widening economic gap between North, South
Southern England is benefiting more from the move to a service economy. LONDON (AP) -- The long-
LEANN ISAAC VITO RESTAINO JR.
LEANN ISAAC VITO RESTAINO JR. XNEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Nuptial vows were exchanged during a 1 p.m.
UNITED NATIONS Iranian security guards expelled from U.S.
Iran's U.N. mission said the guards only shot video of tourist attractions. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Attacks against U.S. go on despite handover of power
Troops are staying in Iraq despite the end of the occupation. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Insurgents
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS It's official: City schools agree to join Steel Valley
Rayen, Chaney and Wilson will join in all sports except football in 2005. By JOE SCALZO
Sabathia's shoulder needs rest, team says
DETROIT (AP) -- Cleveland Indians ace C.C. Sabathia will miss his scheduled start on Thursday, but
Landfill idling stalls trash plan
WARREN -- News that a Martin Luther King Avenue landfill has idled its operations means the city's
United States must respond correctly to killing of Berg
Opinion: United States must respond correctly to killing of Berg EDITOR: I am writing in reference to the
SOAP BOX DERBY
SOAP BOX DERBY 2004 Winners Trophies will be given to all children who participated in
SOUTH SIDE At meeting, residents push property issues
The demolition of a run-down school in the neighborhood drew support. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
Saddam is now in Iraqi legal custody
The Iraqis' getting physical custody of Saddam is expected to take a long time. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)
Iraqis take steps toward trial for Saddam
Saddam's trial is not likely to begin before 2005. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The Iraqis took legal
Cheney should name advisers
Opinion: Kansas City Star: Vice President Dick Cheney ought to be forthright with the American people and
Inmates help to remove gang writing on the walls
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Rival South Side gangs used spray
RETAIL GIANTS Kmart will sell up to 54 stores to Sears, Roebuck
Sears looks to increase its stores outside malls. DETROIT (AP) -- Kmart Holding Co. will sell up
VRABEL CASE Victims' family wants answer to '89 killings
The convicted killer said he didn't know why he shot his girlfriend. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The family
OHIO UNIVERSITIES Some offer benefits to same-sex partners
One outgoing president calls the matter one of 'economic fairness.' COLUMBUS (AP) -- The manager
COURT CASE Respected foster parents now face charges of abuse
The couple moved to the area shortly after facing an investigation in Wisconsin. TRENTON, Tenn.
GAS TAX
GAS TAX How they voted The gas tax increases were a part of the transportation bill approved in
Littlest one learns it's how you play game
"They won't let me play," said my 5-year-old as he came to me, pouting. "I've been waiting for a
Struthers board appoints assistant principal
STRUTHERS -- The board of education appointed a new assistant principal for Struthers Elementary
OHIO
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-3-7 Pick 4, 9-2-9-8 Buckeye 5, 3-15-19-20-35 Mega Millions, 10-13-
SPACE STATION Astronauts prepare for risky spacewalk
The first walk was stopped when pressure fell in an astronaut's spacesuit. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.
SCHOOL BOARD Member resigns after 20 years
Mark Huberman said he won't appeal an ethics panel's opinion. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
PENNSYLVANIA Governor, Legislature have yet to approve new budget
HARRISBURG (AP) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has ordered his administration to continue normal,
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 19.92 19.93 Avalon Holdings,2.913.00 Bank
2-cent tax increase will fund repairs
Valley lawmakers say the timing of the increase is tough for working families. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
WHERE IN THE WORLD ...: Youngstown State University sponsored a Youth Scientists day camp on campus.
WHERE IN THE WORLD ...: Youngstown State University sponsored a Youth Scientists day camp on campus.
AROUND THE HORN Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 4, Devil Rays 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Ted Lilly won his fifth
LESLIE SUIT MICHAEL DIANA
LESLIE SUIT MICHAEL DIANA XYOUNGSTOWN -- St. Christine Church provided the setting for the May 22
PASTA Crunch time for leftovers
Saut & eacute;ing penne in a bit of olive oil dramatically alters its texture. By RENEE
Even a president's power is not absolute, court says
Opinion: On the eve of the Fourth of July we are reminded of the genius of the Founders in their writing of a
Army will begin soon calling up ex-soldiers in emergency Reserve
The Individual Ready Reserve is rarely used. WASHINGTON (AP) -- For the first time in more than a
NOTEBOOK | Wimbledon
Serena's security: Serena Williams wants to hear more about security plans for the Olympics before
MIDDLE EAST Shootout in Saudi capital kills 2 militants, 1 policeman
A militant who surrendered under an amnesty plan apologized on TV. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- A
MAHONING COUNTY For talking instead of listening, man's hearing is put on hold
Jeff Best was talking when he should have been listening to the judge. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
CONGRESS Budget discussions collapse in midst of GOP infighting
Conservatives and moderates are feuding. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- A deep rift in the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Douglas and Tracy Peters, 209 Aiken Road, New Castle, girl, June 29. Todd
ANDREA BELL GEORGE REMIAS
ANDREA BELL GEORGE REMIAS XSARASOTA, Fla. -- The wedding of Andrea Lee Bell and George Robert
Official: Book disposal OK
Official: Book disposal OK WARREN -- Books found in a trash bin outside of a city school were
3 killed, 3 wounded after fight in Detroit
3 killed, 3 wounded after fight in Detroit DETROIT -- Gunfire erupted after a fight on the city's
WIMBLEDON Sharapova to battle Davenport in semis
The 17-year-old Russian is the youngest to make the semis since 1997. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) --
The right summer to lose
PITTSBURGH -- Twelve consecutive seasons of sub .500 ball doesn't leave a pleasant taste in the
YSU Penguins, Robic announce signing of 2 more recruits
Robic added junior college player Zack Silverman and prep star Alex Sanchez. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Little b Rondinelli Tuxedo 6, Sugar Excavating 5 -- Chuck Olesky and Ben Miller each had two hits
"We want to go forward with supporting ideas for reform ... in the Middle East."
Opinion: "We want to go forward with supporting ideas for reform ... in the Middle East." Marc Grossman
TRUMBULL COUNTY Landfill proposal is rejected
A community activist says residents are the victims, not the company. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
HELOISE Tips for making potato soup are time-savers
Dear Heloise: I read your column every day in The (Hamilton, Ohio) Journal-News. I was making potato
SCHOOL PURCHASING Audit: Campbell coach owes money
Four vendors remain unpaid as a result of the unauthorized purchases. By MARALINE KUBIK
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland:
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN June 21 Arrest: Police arrested
ISRAEL Supreme court orders barrier route changes
Route's current location endangers the Israeli population. JERUSALEM (AP) -- The Israeli Supreme
The demolition of a run-down school in the neighborhood drew support.
The demolition of a run-down school in the neighborhood drew support. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY