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IRAQI GOVERNMENT Officials extend deadline for work on constitution

Some politicians called for the government to be dissolved. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD,

DUE IN CLEVELAND: Members of O.A.R. include, from left,Benj Gershman, Richard On, Chris Culos, Marc

MOVIES 'Blair Witch' filmmakers finding a new life after breakout 'Project'

Fast forward to 2005: Hear the 'Blair' buzz -- a slight but steady background noise behind the five

Memo show Roberts supported school prayer

Memo show Roberts supported school prayer WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court nominee John Roberts showed

New Lube openings

New Lube openings k QUAKER Steak & amp; Lube has signed with a contract with Larry Salone to

Carrie Kreps and Ryan Cmil plan early fall wedding

XBOARDMAN -- The parents of Carrie Kreps, 811 Park Harbour Drive, and Ryan Cmil, 450 Garver Drive,

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers' six-game winning streak ends in extra innings

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers' six-game winning streak came to a halt Monday

Inside

Inside *Ohio State tailback Erik Haw knows it will take a lot to make people forget the trouble he

MUSIC Ohio-born O.A.R. returns for concert in Cleveland

The band has poured its heart into its new album, 'Stories of a Stranger.' By JOHN BENSON

DEVELOPMENT 'Voices &amp; amp; Choices' targets Valley

Organizers say citizens must act on a regional level to improve economic conditions. By ED RUNYAN

Man shot, remains in critical condition

YOUNGSTOWN -- Anthony Anderson, 19, of Brooklyn Avenue was in critical condition Monday evening in

NATION

NATION Negotiations could result in higher clothing prices WASHINGTON -- When U.S. and Chinese

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2005. There are 137 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2005. There are 137 days left in the year. On this date

Danielle Russell, John Trafficante announce troth

XBOARDMAN -- Announced by Danielle Ann Russell and John Thomas Trafficante, both of 7590 Hitchcock

Nonfaculty union rejects final offer

YSU will present a final contract offer Thursday to its faculty union. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Association honors president with award

WARREN -- Tom Begert-Clark of Warren was recently honored by the Ohio Association of Adult Day

Access road reopens; bridges cut to 1 lane

Access road reopens; bridges cut to 1 lane YOUNGSTOWN -- Access from Indianola Avenue to the

HOW HE SEES IT U.S. needs Diplomatic Special Forces

Opinion: By TOM BROKAW WASHINGTON POST With Karen Hughes moving into the post of assistant secretary of

HOW HE SEES IT Keep the troops in Iraq and finish the victory

Opinion: By FREDERICK W. KAGAN LOS ANGELES TIMES Despite what you may have read, the military situation

Autumn wedding for Lynn Johnson, Royce Van Dervort

XAUSTINTOWN -- The engagement of Dr. Lynn M. Johnson of Warren and Royce J. Van Dervort of Girard is

Agenda

Agenda WEDNESDAY Weathersfield Board of Education, 7 p.m., high school library. Weathersfield

HOW HE SEES IT Cultural wars can't be won on the arguments

Opinion: By PAUL C. CAMPOS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE An old philosophical joke goes like this: The

Coordination ensures smooth college trip

Dear Readers: Debbie wrote via e-mail about her concern for the safety of her daughter, who will be

"We will reach every settler, just as we have planned."

Opinion: "We will reach every settler, just as we have planned." Maj. Gen. Dan Harel Israel's commander

Mahoning County judges should rescind pay hikes

Opinion: Three months ago, then Mahoning County Auditor George J. Tablack issued a warning about county

LOCAL

LOCAL SteelHounds signing YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown SteelHounds have signed right wing Scott

Man is charged with breaking and entering

BOARDMAN -- A 27-year-old Deer Path Drive man was charged with breaking and entering over the

Gains: Loss of phones won't keep out staff

The prosecutor said his assistants aren't leaving unless ordered by a higher court. By ROGER G.

Man honored for serving community

The honoree was elected to council in 1961. NEWTON FALLS -- Village council took time Monday to

NAME THAT POOCH

NAME THAT POOCH With his wounds on the mend, a new home and owner, there is only one more obstacle

BERLIN RESERVOIR Fisherman reels in biggest catch yet

BY GAIL WHITE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER DEERFIELD -- On Aug. 7, Andy Henkel of Akron was on his

ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Engineers good fit for the presidency

Opinion: One of the reasons Asia has become the factory of the world is that, while Asian universities are

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

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Aug. 7 Drug abuse:

COURT Quiet and composed, Costanzo pleads guilty to weapons charges

Police found a loaded gun tucked in front of her pants. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Pens add LeClair

Pens add LeClair John LeClair signed a two-year contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.

Benedis-Lehman wedding plans are announced

XSTREETSBORO -- Theresa M. Benedis and Frank J. Lehman, both of Streetsboro, are announcing their

COLLEGE Penguins injury roster growing

Seven players are not participating in training drills. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

Hollern to graduate with citizen award

YOUNGSTOWN -- Thomas R. Hollern, departing area president of National City Bank's Northeast Region,

'Wildfire' blazes a trail for ABC Family dramas

KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE ABC Family has picked up a second season of its drama "Wildfire," which has

HOWLAND TOWNSHIP Administration-labor cooperation saves money

Township workers got educated about health insurance costs. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald Perry, 54, of 51 E. Avondale Ave., Youngstown, and

Reduce farm subsidies

Opinion: The Daily News, Longview, Wash.: Congressional leaders continue to resist President Bush's call this

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Natashia Fareed and Simeon Felder,

Field's Astroturf to be in place for team's opener

Some red accents will join the black and gold on the field. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

OHIO SCHOOLS State report card gives room for improvement

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER COLUMBUS -- The state's latest school report cards show

Indonesian rebels begin disarmament

WASHINGTON POST JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesia signed a peace agreement Monday with separatist

Community corn roast to follow parade

MECCA -- The sixth annual Mecca Community Corn Roast will take place Saturday at Mecca Community

Participants anticipating awards, music

The annual event is in its 52nd year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW CASTLE,

Fildes-Contreraz wedding to be in Elyria church

XPOLAND -- Announced by Dr. Mark D. and Mary Clare Fildes, 8661 Raintree Run, is the engagement of

Couple say they were victims of car jacking

YOUNGSTOWN -- A West Evergreen Ave. couple who said they were the victims of an Aug. 5 car jacking

Associated Press

Associated Press EARLY SIX-POINTER: Pittsburgh Steelers' Ike Taylor, left, is followed by teammate

CRIME STOPPERS Call for information: Help solve murder

YOUNGSTOWN -- Crime Stoppers is seeking information in an effort to solve a seven-year-old homicide

YOUNGSTOWN SLAYING Judge sets multimillion-dollar bonds for two of three suspects in murder

An assistant prosecutor said one defendant is the victim's neighbor. YOUNGSTOWN -- Multimillion-

90-year-old tricked, loses $1,840

AUSTINTOWN -- A 90-year-old Frederick Street woman was duped out of about $1,800 by a man and a

HOW SHE SEES IT Cindy Sheehan: Talk to me, Mr. President

Opinion: By CINDY SHEEHAN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE I will never, ever forget the night of April 4, 2004,

Visit to China affirms worries

The House member is leaning against running for the Senate next year. By DAVID SKOLNICK

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October wedding for Wendy Love, Scott Morrissey

XYOUNGSTOWN -- James and Paula Love, 5567 Cider Mill Crossing, are announcing the engagement and

Sara McCaughtry to be bride of Jerry LaVecchia

XThe engagement of Sara McCaughtry and Jerry LaVecchia, both of 3102 Waterville Place, Charleston,

NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Eagles: Philadelphia confirmed an ESPN report that they sent wide receiver Terrell Owens a letter

Announcement made for Milliken, Connolly wedding

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement is being made by Hugh and Fran Connolly, 112 Leah Ave., of the

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Michael and Ann Sefcik of Youngstown were married June 18, 1955. The wrong date

XThe 19th annual A &amp; amp;P reunion will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Main Street

XThe 19th annual A & amp;P reunion will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Main Street Cafe,

COLUMBIANA COUNTY County projects receive more than $7.5M from the state

The school money is contingent on voters approving bonds for the local shares. COLUMBUS -- The

Parents announce Kelly-Gilliland wedding date

XHUBBARD -- The engagement of Jaime L. Kelly and Timothy J. Gilliland, both of 2144 Stiver St., and

LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers

It's time for taxpayers to act in school funding crisis

Opinion: It's time for taxpayers to act in school funding crisis EDITOR: Our legislators should resign,

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