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CARL P. LEUBSDORF Countdown to 2008: Jockeying has begun
Opinion: For both parties, it was like a premature preview of 2008 presidential politics. No sooner had
HOMICIDE Man, 28, is shot to death in car downtown; police seek leads
Detectives have a few leads on a possible motive, according to a spokesman. By PATRICIA MEADE
MAHONING TOWNSHIP Curfew considered to quell mischief
Pursuing the juveniles could expose police to liability, the chief said. HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Fed up
MILL CREEK Grant and donations help preserve wildlife sanctuary
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER PARADISE -- Mill Creek MetroParks is using a grant and
HOW HE SEES IT Med schools must meet needs of aging citizens
Opinion: By R. EDWARD HOWELL KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Nearly 3,000 people lined up
YSU summer enrollment rises 2% from last year
YSU summer enrollment rises 2% from last year YOUNGSTOWN -- Summer student enrollment at
AMANDA ZAPKO PATRICK SERANI
AMANDA ZAPKO PATRICK SERANI XYOUNGSTOWN -- Ocho Rios, Jamaica, was the honeymoon destination of
HOW SHE SEES IT There's good news for U.S. education
Opinion: By DIANE RAVITCH HOOVER INSTITUTION The nation was treated to good news in mid-2005 when the
Road work in Canfield Township
Road work in Canfield Township Leffingwell Road between Raccoon Road and state Route 46 in
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage applications Richard H. Swager, 24, of 44 Audobon Drive, Poland, and
TERRORISM Trying to root out Al-Qaida Hunt continues for sleeper cells
A recent capture sheds light on the changing tactics of the terror group. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
An exclamation point at the end of an era for TV news
Opinion: All of the faces have now changed, and it is safe to say that major network news will never be the
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion Tierra Forest and Aaron Agee, 820 Martin Luther King
Nurse pleads innocent to drug charges
WARREN -- A nurse faces a pretrial hearing later this month in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on
OHIO GOVERNMENT Reardon announces bid for state auditor
He is the first Democrat to certify his intentions to run for the nomination. By JEFF ORTEGA
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman Township:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman Township: POLAND Aug. 7 Threats:
WARREN Elm Road property bought before auction
The dairy farm property has been owned by the Biery family since 1912. By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR
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YSU's Early College starts second year
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Early College kicks off its second year of classes today at Youngstown
Arafat's corruption costly
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: This coming Sunday, the formal stage of Israel's withdrawal from its Gaza Strip
Show dog, missing for 4 days, found in woods in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN -- The saga of a lost show dog named Josh is over. Kathy Gangi of Langley, Wash., found
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners consider loans to area businesses
Commissioners have asked for more information before approving the loans. JOHN W. GOODWIN, JR.
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP Plans approved for Wal-Mart Supercenter
Construction could start sometime next year. By JOHN W. GOODWIN, JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Agenda
Agenda THURSDAY Weathersfield Township Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m., township administration
S. Side shooting leaves man, 29, in guarded condition
YOUNGSTOWN -- A South Side man was in guarded condition Tuesday evening at St. Elizabeth Health
LENA HAGG DUANE RANDALL
LENA HAGG DUANE RANDALL XBAZETTA -- Bob Maffitt Meadows was the setting July 9 for the 2 p.m.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY XCroatian Home of St. George Lodge 66 will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the
PHANTOMS HOCKEY 9 NAHL players drafted by NHL
Two were selected in the top 10 of last month's delayed draft. BOARDMAN -- The North American
RESCUE MISSION Agency works on goal of $2M
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley is in the midst of its annual fund-raising
EDUCATION Test results, reading scores on the rise
By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- With the release of state and local report
SWIMMING Olympic gold medalist hosts Youngstown camp
Lenny Krayzelburg won at the Sydney Games in 2000. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NEGOTIATIONS YSU faculty union sets date for strike
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University's 380-member
HELOISE To plump up dried-out raisins, just add hot water
Dear Heloise: I wanted to use some raisins in a bread mix, and they were dried out. Is there a way
School board votes to place 6.9-mill levy on ballot
Struthers residents and school employees had questions about funding and jobs. By KANTELE FRANKO
BOARD MEETING Talks set to continue for school
Negotiations began a month after the district passed a levy. LIBERTY -- School bells in Liberty
Beaver Township trustees to pursue renewal of levy
NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township trustees are asking residents to renew a 1.9 mill tax levy in
Motorcycle club pays tribute to fallen biker
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Brothers of the Hammer motorcycle club has come together to help the family of a
YSU Rule change grants CB Jones another season
He's regained the 2001 season he lost to academics. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Safety alert: Don't burn until grass is green
The Mahoning County Fire Chief's Association is urging all county residents not to burn fires of any
WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Trustees to respond to petition
More than 500 residents oppose borrowing for a safety upgrade to Niles-Carver Road. MINERAL RIDGE
DISCOVERY NASA overjoyed to welcome shuttle home
'Today we honored the Columbia crew,' the shuttle program manager said. ORLANDO SENTINEL CAPE
"Bankers have conferences like lawyers and doctors. Why not clowns?"
Opinion: "Bankers have conferences like lawyers and doctors. Why not clowns?" Alicia Lopez Who led a
DAN K. THOMASSON Keeping guns away from the workplace
Opinion: WASHINGTON --Here's a hypothetical for you. You're a corporate executive in a state, say Oklahoma,
KATY JOHNSON JUSTIN ACERRA
KATY JOHNSON JUSTIN ACERRA XTAMPA, Fla. -- Katy Johnson and Justin Acerra, both of 181 Northwest
CONVOCATION CENTER Officials call off plans to see arena until fall
The Tennessee group expects to come when the facility is operational. By DAVID SKOLNICK
STACIE BANFIELD DEREK PIELECH
STACIE BANFIELD DEREK PIELECH XSTEUBENVILLE -- Mayan Riviera in Mexico was the honeymoon
BOARDMAN CAT used to combat auto theft
As of July 31, 132 vehicles had been reported stolen in the township this year. BOARDMAN -- Police
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES American League Boston 11, Texas 6 N.Y. Yankees 3, Chicago White Sox 2
The Scrappers finally found some offense in an 11-3 win over the Cyclones.
The Scrappers finally found some offense in an 11-3 win over the Cyclones. By BILL SULLIVAN
KIMBERLY ZAVARELLO SCOTT BRYSON
KIMBERLY ZAVARELLO SCOTT BRYSON XYOUNGSTOWN -- St. Columba Cathedral was the setting July 9 for
Marine Corps League to have 26th reunion
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Tri-State Detachment of the Marine Corps League will have its 26th annual reunion
HOW HE SEES IT Clouds appear over the future of Iraq
Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- At this point, the still-aborning Iraqi
BASEBALL
BASEBALL BB Rooners -- is conducting tryouts for its fall and 2006 team for players ages 15-18.
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2005. There are 143 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Aug. 10, the 222nd day of 2005. There are 143 days left in the year. On this
Packers' LB Diggs has damaged knee, will miss two weeks
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Green Bay Packers linebacker Na'il Diggs has a partially torn medial
HOLLY WEIMER LUKE WATTS
HOLLY WEIMER LUKE WATTS XGIRARD -- The wedding of Holly Kristin Weimer, a daughter of Richard and
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS Improvements State report cards will be out next week depicting how
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Davis's Punch (Marcial)3.802.802.40 Girls Got Skills (Villa-
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