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EMERGENCY RESPONSE 2 new members join planning committee
The group conducts training exercises and promotes awareness. WARREN -- Thirty-one representatives
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Wire Leader (Gomez)4.603.402.60 Acting Up (Spieth)4.203.00
HOW HE SEES IT No reason to fear the base closing list
Opinion: By JACK SPENCER HERITAGE FOUNDATION Attention, communities on the newest Base Realignment and
VISITORS BUREAU Film commission to get $60K
The film commissioner said he has leads on other films possibly coming here. YOUNGSTOWN -- Richard
Fiesta Night is no party
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- In his first professional at-bat in a little more
births
BIRTHS Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion Kimberly M. Kline, 38 Stoneybrook Drive, Hubbard,
MOTORSPORTS Non-points race on tap at Sharon
The Pure Stocks division racers will have two shots at the money. HARTFORD -- The top-12 drivers
FEC seems to be having a hard time following the law
Opinion: Washington Post: Assigned by Congress to write regulations implementing the McCain-Feingold campaign
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule & amp; standings Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff
Arena profits projected Management creates target for events in 2006
The manager is banking on strong crowds for hockey games. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
MILITARY FORCES Iraq announces new plan for improving operations
Al-Jaafari introduced the 12-point security program. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD, Iraq --
Babe Ruth 14s punch ticket to World Series
NEW CASTLE, Ind. -- The Youngstown 14-year-old all-stars defeated Appleton, Wis., 7-6, to capture
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES American League Detroit 10, Seattle 7 Boston 8, Kansas City 5 Cleveland 7,
GARDEN FORUM Trips planned
Call Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, or Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, for reservations or
BASEBALL
BASEBALL All Star Baseball Academy in Boardman -- is offering private instruction from former pro
FEDERAL COURT 2 indicted on host of fraud charges
The father-daughter team once operated Pro Insurance in Boardman. YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal grand
Months of dedication bring rewards at fair
A nice payday makes up for the ups and downs of raising animals. By KANTELE FRANKO VINDICATOR
Today is Friday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2005. There are 148 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2005. There are 148 days left in the year. On this date in
HOW SHE SEES IT Diversity in newsrooms would help in coverage
Opinion: By MARY SANCHEZ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS If Latoyia Figueroa was a pretty white woman, would you
Two arrested in assault in apartment
LIBERTY -- Two township residents face misdemeanor and felony charges after being accused of
MILL CREEK Park requests state grant for purchase of preserve
Park funds would be used to pay for about $267,000 of the price. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
Associated Press
Associated Press PAYING TRIBUTE: Above, Carleen Gulley, right, of Mantua is embraced by friend
MAHONING COUNTY Officials approve budget additions
The additions should stave off two potential lawsuits. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County commissioners
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Ruth Dugan
Born: July 28, 1905, in Willard. Address: Has been a resident of Youngstown since she was a young
THE VINDICATOR/J. CECIL
The Vindicator/J. Cecil EASY OUT: Cleveland Indians pitcher Kevin Millwood, left, throws out New
AUSTINTOWN SCHOOLS Superintendent made director of facilities
The former superintendent has been with the district for 31 years. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Miss Italian crowned
Miss Italian crowned CANFIELD -- Laura Fedina was crowned Miss Italian 2005 in the Miss Italian
The saga of Ohio State football
'Buckeye Madness' explores the ups and downs of the storied program. By B.J. ARNOLD VINDICATOR
1418 AUXILIARY
1418 AUXILIARY XMembers of 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at The Oak View in
Flooded out
Flooded out The first round of The International golf tournament was washed out by torrential
& lt;B & gt;BARRETT, & lt;/B & gt;Edna Mae, 96, of Santa Cruz,
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"We knew. They didn't even get a chance to knock."
Opinion: "We knew. They didn't even get a chance to knock." Rosemary Palmer Mother of slain Lance Cpl.
MASONIC GROUPS
FRIDAY XWilliam Farr Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Girard Masonic Temple, 34 S. State St.
COURT Costanzo gets 8 years in murder-for-hire plot
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER AKRON -- Embarrassed and contrite, suspended Warren
DESTINY'S CHILD 'Retiring' group's members are anything but
Fulfilling their destiny, the "Bootylicious" trio is calling it quits after this tour. By JOHN
THE OAKLAND CENTER August will be 'Wicked' at theater
By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT The Oakland Center will be a busy place this August, with
IMPERIAL SKILLED CARE CENTER, 4121 TOD AVE., WARREN, WILL HOST A SENIOR APPRECIATION DAY FROM 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. WEDNESDAY. DISCUSSED WILL BE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO SENIORS, INCLUDING SUCH THINGS AS
Imperial Skilled Care Center, 4121 Tod Ave., Warren, will host a Senior Appreciation Day from 10
HELOISE Are coed college roommates acceptable?
Dear Readers: We received many responses from readers who empathized with a college coed and sloppy
MAHONING VALLEY Projects official worries about Issue 2 renewal vote
A bond issue that failed in 2003 is tied to a popular public works program. By DON SHILLING
A summary of recent police activity in Hubbard:
A summary of recent police activity in Hubbard: HUBBARD July 28 Theft: A man in the 300 block
SUPREME COURT Appeal filed over nursing home
This would be the third court ruling in the case. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County Controller Thomas
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion Felicia Moses and William Bailey, Youngstown, girl, July
ELLEN GOODMAN Parents tired of filth from Hollywood
Opinion: BOSTON -- This is how the rant entered its second generation. Two women who share their DNA with a
YSU Union to consider report, vote later
YSU trustees will meet Tuesday to review the report. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners action
The county commissioners also handled these matters at their meeting Thursday: Approved the hiring
Ohio's Marine casualties bring home the cost of war
Opinion: The enormous cost of attempting to maintain control in Iraq was brought painfully home to Ohio this
Steering toward Columbiana Co. fair
Steering toward Columbiana Co. fair kA MUST-SEE event at the Columbiana County Fair is the Junior
'Kidfest' at art center
'Kidfest' at art center ASHTABULA -- The Ashtabula Arts Center will have its annual summertime fun
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in
HOW HE SEES IT Intolerance the new tolerance in the U.S.
Opinion: By RICH TUCKER KNIGHT RIDDER By the time you read this, the author may be out of a job. You
INVESTMENT SCANDAL Court denies Taft's request to have lawsuit dismissed
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Supreme Court has denied Gov. Bob Taft's request to dismiss a lawsuit brought
REGIONAL AIRPORT Authority drafts reply to Rep. Ryan's letter
The port authority chairman says the congressman is misfiring on three points. VIENNA -- Western
OHIO Suit filed to prevent election amendments
One proposal would lower campaign contributions limits to state candidates. By JEFF ORTEGA
YOUNGSTOWN Board finalizes deal for collecting taxes
The city expects collections to increase by $300,000. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
VISITORS BUREAU Other business
The Mahoning County Convention & amp; Visitors Bureau board also handled these matters
BOARDMAN 'Strange Tales' author to sign copies of book
Neil Armstrong's first airplane ride (in Warren) is included in the book. BOARDMAN -- Veteran