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CLEVELAND AREA WWII dog tag returned to family
The Parma man's brother's B-17 crashed in Russell, Kan., in October 1944. PARMA, Ohio (AP) --
DOWNTOWN BRIDGE After delay, demolition to start
The length of the delay is nowhere near the length of the project's history. By ROGER G. SMITH
MAHONING COUNTY Detective tries to identify rape suspects
One suspect indicated the woman owed for her associate's heroin, according to reports. By PATRICIA
TRUMBULL UNITED WAY Rally by the River event to help start campaign
The event features food, activities and live entertainment. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK | From Eastwood Field
Powerless: The game was delayed for 25 minutes in the ninth inning after Eastwood Field partially
No rush to reform
Opinion: No rush to reform Scripps-Howard: If Congress holds to its overloaded schedule, it will have
NATION Poll: Most workers are happy with jobs
Most of those surveyed said they are paid fairly. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A majority of Americans say
BUHL DAY Hermitage celebration to continue next year
People stepped forward to keep Buhl Day alive, a park official said. HERMITAGE -- The 25th annual
HOW HE SEES IT John Kerry says no to arsenal of civilization
Opinion: By DEROY MURDOCK SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEW YORK -- One sentence of Georgia Sen. Zell
MERCER COUNTY Murder case will delay trials of 2 teenage boys
Jeremy Melvin and Anthony Machicote will go to trial in October and November. By HAROLD GWIN
TELEVISION Q & amp;A
Q. What's happened to the cast of "The Nanny"? Are there any plans for a reunion? -- C.A.D., Las
PLAYOFFS Scrappers prevail, 4-3
The Scrappers are one win away from advancing to the championship series. By BRIAN RICHESSON
Boy shot in parking lot
Boy shot in parking lot WARREN -- A security guard at Sparkle Market shot a 17-year-old boy in the
First Round
First Round (Best-of-3) Monday Scrappers 4, Auburn 3, Scrappers lead series 1-0 Brooklyn 2,
Youngstown district scores low against those of similar size
The district is continually seeking ways to progress, the superintendent says. By NORMAN LEIGH
NASCAR Sadler nears Top 10 after Calif. win
Elliott Sadler won the Pop Secret 500 race Sunday night at California Speedway. FONTANA, Calif.
INDIANS Sabathia overpowers struggling Mariners, 5-0
With 25 games remaining, Ichiro Suzuki is just 31 hits shy of the major league record. SEATTLE
HOW HE SEES IT School improvement push loses steam
Opinion: By ARTHUR LEVINE SPECIAL TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES The baby boomers put education on the national
Center receives $1 million for Innocence Project
CINCINNATI (AP) -- A center that sponsors the Ohio Innocence Project has received a $1 million
NOTABLE DVDS | Coming this month
TODAY "American Dreams: Season One": This "extended music edition" of the debut 2002-03 season
MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS
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YANKEES MLB rejects request for forfeit win
The Devil Rays were extremely late to Monday's doubleheader. NEW YORK (AP) -- Tampa Bay's
TREND Rap artists influence street clothes
Jeans are the center of the look, which continues to be oversized. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ST.
VOTING Ohio boosts security for Election Day
Additional security may not be visible to voters. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Unprecedented efforts are being
LABOR CONTRACTS Experts: Power shift fuels Caterpillar-UAW standoff
Union leaders at Caterpillar are wary of calling a strike. PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- During more than a
TRENDS Cornhole game is catching on across the country
Players are all ages, but mostly tend to be twentysomethings. By TERRY KINNEY ASSOCIATED PRESS
After delay, demolition to proceed
The length of the delay is nowhere near the length of the project's history. By ROGER G. SMITH
PENNSYLVANIA Nader stays optimistic over state ballot
Many Nader volunteers getting signatures on petitions were homeless. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Ralph
Panel raises funds for 9/11 memorial
The memorial will cover just over a half an acre. CANFIELD -- Fairgoers got a glimpse of and a
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, Devil Rays 4 NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez hit a three-run double, and
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.83 21.85 Avalon Holdings,2.912.99 Clear
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2004. There are 115 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2004. There are 115 days left in the year. On this date
Sad songs say so much? Jackson sticks to subject
Sad songs say so much? Jackson sticks to subject NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- For an upbeat guy, Alan
Twista hurt in van crash; 1 man dead
ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A Chicago rapper known as Twista was hurt in a van crash that killed a member of
Prison school seeks alumni for reunion
AKRON (AP) -- As many as 3,000 students once attended this school, but finding alumni for an
ELLEN GOODMAN Did you hear the one about the GOP men?
Opinion: NEW YORK -- If nothing else, the Republican National Convention is bound to revive all those jokes
Hill Barth & amp; King Offensive Player of the Game: Kyle Smith, Jr., WR (San Diego)
Hill Barth & amp; King Offensive Player of the Game: Kyle Smith, Jr., WR (San Diego) Hill
AFC PREVIEWS
NORTH CLEVELAND BROWNS 2003: 5-11, fourth. Coach: Butch Davis (4th year, 21-27). Players
He may be a robber, but at least he's genial
He may be a robber, but at least he's genial NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A "polite" robber took about $100
PNC PARK Jenkins, Clark spark Brewers past Pirates
The Bucs must go 19-6 over their last 25 games to avoid a losing season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Geoff
Library's virtual reference
Library's virtual reference YOUNGSTOWN -- The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Destructive '94 airline crash brings constructive change
Opinion: Destructive '94 airline crash brings constructive change Ten years ago Wednesday, a Boeing
NFL Browns struggle with losing image
The Cleveland franchise has suffered a host of setbacks since their NFL rebirth in 1999. CLEVELAND
Bell may not be ready for Steelers' 1st game
The linebacker has missed the last three exhibition games with a sore shoulder. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
MOVIES Season's lineup includes indie and import films
Ray Romano needs better luck with his new movie. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Star-driven independent
Most live in county part time
The county pulls in people who love to hunt, fish and enjoy nature. TIONESTA, Pa. (AP) --
DVDS 5-disc set highlights British director
The set includes some of Alan Clarke's television and film work. By TERRY LAWSON KNIGHT RIDDER
OHIO Manufacturing sector is stabilizing, economists say
The state's percentage of manufacturing jobs has dropped to 15 percent. COLUMBUS (AP) -- After
Chicago rapper Twista hurt in fatal van crash in Pa., treated at a hospital
Chicago rapper Twista hurt in fatal van crash in Pa., treated at a hospital ERIE, Pa. (AP) --
Chris Policy, 12, of Austintown won't wear his fuzzy hat to school.
Chris Policy, 12, of Austintown won't wear his fuzzy hat to school. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR
Scrappers prevail, 4-3
The Scrappers are one win away from advancing to the championship series. By BRIAN RICHESSON
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Blue-collar crowd cheers Kerry in Cleveland
Meanwhile, President Bush was in Missouri defending his economic policies. CLEVELAND (AP) --
YSU FOOTBALL Improved Limongi gets award
The Niles High graduate made his first start last Thursday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
LOTTERY Northeast Pa. buys most tickets per capita
The average state resident spends $194 a year on lottery tickets. SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) -- Residents
COLUMBIANA CO. FLOODING Red Cross continues to collect donations
The Red Cross is not collecting used furniture and clothing. SALEM -- Although the North
The biggest threat to ground-water quality is flooding.
The biggest threat to ground-water quality is flooding. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH
UNITED WAY 2004
UNITED WAY 2004 Kickoff events United Way of Trumbull County kicks off its 2004 fund-raising
Amazing play dooms Tribe
CLEVELAND (AP) -- After making a no-look, behind-the-back, game-saving flip to home plate, catcher
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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Browns struggle with losing image
The Cleveland franchise has suffered a host of setbacks since their NFL rebirth in 1999. CLEVELAND
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PGA Deutsche victory lifts Singh to No. 1
Tiger Woods had held the top ranking for a record 264 consecutive weeks. NORTON, Mass. (AP) -- As
US Airways' pilots union chooses not to put proposal up for a vote
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- The union representing pilots for US Airways has declined to send the
U.S. OPEN Henin-Hardenne loses match, then No. 1 ranking
Andre Agassi won to set up a quarterfinal match with top-ranked Roger Federer. NEW YORK (AP) --
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Improved Limongi gets award
The Niles High graduate made his first start last Thursday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
TOP R & amp;B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS
TOP R & amp;B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS 1. "Happy People/U Saved Me," R. Kelly. Jive. 2. "Straight
STEELERS Cowher changes his style for '04
He has refocused as a coach and has become more strict. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- When the Pittsburgh
MAHONING COUNTY Liquor options? Ballot's loaded
Voters will rule on the issues in November. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. and IAN HILL VINDICATOR
HOW THEY FARED
HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents Slippery Rock (0-2) lost to YSU 35-14; Next at Shepherd Saturday.
FOLK MUSIC Releases capture essence of Carter tradition
A tribute features Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow and others. By WAYNE BLEDSOE
CELEBRITIES For singer Alicia Keys, music isn't her only writing outlet
The musician says she loves 'the pen and the paper.' By JAKE COYLE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK
Star of Bethlehem is eyed for historic register
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -- Officials might nominate the Star of Bethlehem, the iconic electric light
HOW HE SEES IT Political scandals in Mexico not SOP
Opinion: By ENRIQUE ANDRADE GONZALEZ KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE "Scandal will be part of Mexico's democratic