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TEEN TALK Reading up on celebs
Martha, a sense of humor? New show will show it NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart's new syndicated
Failing Youngstown schools must act to improve status
Editorial: The Youngstown City School District is failing in its primary mission of educating students. So
CARL P. LEUBSDORF GOP uses 'values' to lure blacks
Opinion: For more than a generation, Republican leaders have talked of cutting the overwhelming Democratic
Offense dominates, 46-11
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- The final score was 46-11 in favor of the
DOWNTOWN ARENA Plan for funding allows flexibility
The city may borrow up to $15.5 million from two banks. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
NASA Flight delay allows for review of new report
The space station can still be completed in time given, an administrator said. WASHINGTON POST
MAHONING COUNTY Commissioners meeting
Mahoning County commissioners handled these items Thursday: Approved an additional $10,200 for MS
COURTS Discovery of dead animals leads to 16 cruelty charges
The defendant also faces charges in Campbell Municipal Court. YOUNGSTOWN -- As many as 16 animal
VIENNA TREE FARM Parts of riders' case returning to court
Four riders were ejected from a horse-pulled wagon when it went out of control. WARREN -- A
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers' worst effort results in 18-4 thrashing
Batavia pounded out three home runs and shut down Mahoning Valley. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR
ADDING SERVICES VA seeks new sites for clinics at two Valley locations
The VA is seeking a 10-year lease on outpatient clinic space. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Nov. 14 trial date set in Pirko bribery case
WARREN -- A North Jackson heating and air-conditioning contractor facing felony theft and bribery
INSURGENCY Afghan violence doesn't show signs of stopping
A bomb attack killed two more U.S. soldiers Thursday. COMBINED DISPATCHES KABUL, Afghanistan --
NHRA Drag racing still trying to find spot
The sport still hasn't captured the imagination of the fans like NASCAR has. SCRIPPS HOWARD In a
A costly proposition
Editorial: Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel: Sucker-punched by five hurricanes in the past year, homeowners' insurance
Valine-Ziegler wedding to be in late December
XBOARDMAN -- A winter wedding is planned by Amanda Rose Valine and Kameron Carlysle Ziegler, both of
Union to examine revised contract language
Other issues need to be ad-dressed, the president of the nonfaculty ACE says. By DAVID SKOLNICK
GRAEDONS | People's Pharmacy Drug changes hair color, but is it really worth it?
Q. A year or so ago, you had a letter from a reader who said a pill she was taking turned her gray
MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL Board approves elevator to accommodate students
Four special education teachers were hired, bringing their number to 19 in the district. By TIM
CRIME Man charged with East Side murder, held without bail
The murder suspect was shot about 15 minutes after the killing. By ROGER G. SMITH COURTHOUSE
Girl, 15, testifies against man accused of raping 3
The defense lawyer said the youths concocted a story about being abused. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
State awards city improvement grants
NILES -- The cities of Niles and Girard have each received $300,000 grants that can be used for
POLICE MATTERS Cortland mayor says city will not fill vacant captain's post
The former police captain is scheduled to appear in court next week. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Today is Friday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2005. There are 134 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2005. There are 134 days left in the year. On this date
PACKARD Packard Hall gets federal funding
The money will go to the Riverwalk and Packard museum and music hall. WARREN -- Almost $4 million
GIRARD Ex-councilman sues city over traffic light camera
The mayor says he wasn't surprised by the legal action. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
UNITED WAY Intertech's end means funding loss
Parker Hannifin guaranteed foundation funding for five years. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF
Attempted bulldozer theft
AUSTINTOWN -- Someone stole a bulldozer from a construction site near Wal-Mart on Mahoning Avenue,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Colleen Motton and Lee Roy Cochrane, Youngstown, girl, Aug.
Some park roads to close for race
Some park roads to close for race YOUNGSTOWN -- Several roads within Mill Creek MetroParks will be
THE MARQUEES Theater awards to be given
The 2nd Annual Marquee Awards will be held Saturday night at the Saxon Club in Youngstown. It will
GOVERNMENT OFFICES Phone glitch puts the public on hold
Sprint has been unable to determine what's wrong with the county government phones. By TIM YOVICH
Associated Press
Associated Press DAY IN COURT: Gov. Bob Taft speaks in court after pleading no contest to four
Legislators express variety of emotions on actions, penalty
One Republican believes Ohioans will forgive the governor but never forget. By MICHELE C. HLADIK
HOW SHE SEES IT Kansas, Texas harassed for doing right
Opinion: By MARY SANCHEZ KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Unruly children know the drill. When Mom says no, run
Willich-Takas wedding date is announced
XPOLAND -- The engagement and September wedding plans for Melissa Willich, 2196 Renwick Drive, and
Civil War-era music
CANFIELD -- Civil War-era music will ring out at Loghurst this weekend. Alice Whitehill, a
Creatore resigns as broker for firm
The sister of a future school board candidate was a main critic of the change. AUSTINTOWN -- An
Paving won't interfere with school route
CANFIELD -- Paving projects that began Wednesday in Canfield are expected to take about a week, said
WINNERS Garden Partners Awards
Best Plate of Peppers: first, Earth Angels, Ursuline Sisters; second, 4th grade Campbell City
Fire causes $110,000 in damage to house
BROOKFIELD -- Firefighters are attempting to determine the cause of a blaze Thursday afternoon that
NFC WEST Rattay intends to play at Denver
The injury-prone quarterback has a sore knee. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SANTA CLARA, Calif. --
MAHONING COURTS Three indicted in murder, arson, burglary case
The victim was shot in the head and his house set on fire. By ROGER G. SMITH COURTHOUSE REPORTER
GAZA WITHDRAWAL Leaving home: painful reality
By Thursday, 15 of 21 settlements were empty. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS JERUSALEM -- The fight over
Man charged with disorderly conduct
AUSTINTOWN -- Township police charged a man with disorderly conduct and drug offenses after police
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people, according to a report issued Thursday:
Dingess-Tiger wedding planned in Carrollton
XCARROLLTON -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Elizabeth Ann Dingess and Beau Philip Tiger are
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the high school weight room.
WWW.BOARDMANTWP.COM Update makes Web site easier to use
The added information makes the site more user-friendly, one trustee said. By DENISE DICK
FOUNDATION GIVING Commercial Intertech
Significant Commercial Intertech Foundation gifts since 1952: Youngstown State University,
TV audiences file fewer indecency complaints
LOS ANGELES TIMES Complaints about indecent or obscene content on radio and television
HUBBARD SCHOOLS Board to pursue 5.2 mill levy
The levy would generate $1,047,214 annually. HUBBARD -- The Hubbard Exempted Village School
Men still dare to wear bow ties, even though they annoy people
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS They're apparently difficult to tie. Stereotypically, they reflect a
HIP-HOP Artist puts music where his mouth is
He's still overwhelmed by the possibilities beatboxing offers. By WALTER TUNIS KNIGHT RIDDER
PRACTICING MEDICINE Pediatrician found guilty of working without license
He will not be sentenced until a pre-sentencing investigation is completed. By ED RUNYAN
Valley has mixed feelings toward Taft's conviction
Some thought the governor should have received stricter punishment. By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27 -- Auto
Miss Comparato and Mr. Groeber to wed in October
XWARREN -- Announced by Mr. and Mrs. John Comparato of Warren are plans for the autumn wedding of
HOW HE SEES IT 'Peak oil' could spell a summit of trouble
Opinion: By STEVE A. YETIV BALTIMORE SUN Budget deficits explode. Inflation rules. Stock markets plunge.
Police investigate woman's suspicious death
AUSTINTOWN -- Township police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old Darbyshire Drive woman.
REDEVELOPMENT Hudson blocks grant request
The councilman isn't pleased with the city-CIC financial relationship. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Partnership yields winning produce
Each team is given six tomato plants, six pepper plants and a pack of seeds. BY GAIL WHITE
JOHN ROBERTS More papers made public
The documents included memos written by the court nominee about affirmative action. SCRIPPS HOWARD
Kristy McGrew, Thomas Howell are engaged
XFOWLER -- Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McGrew, 5549 Everett Cortland-Hull Road NE, are announcing the
Travel is made safer by the Department of Transportation
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