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Extension cord starts fire at home in Warren
WARREN -- Fire damaged the attic of a city house Monday evening, authorities said. The Warren Fire
Summary of police activity in Austintown:
Summary of police activity in Austintown: Aug. 15 Theft: A Pepsi machine was entered at Carl's
HOW IT WORKS | National Do Not Call List
To register: Call (888) 382-1222 or go to the Web site www.donotcall.gov. For TTY, call (866) 290-
STAGE REVIEW 'Lovers' is red hot with laughs in New Castle
The four-person cast makes the show a real hoot. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW
Officials await results of inmate's autopsy
MERCER, Pa. -- Autopsy results are pending in the death of a Mercer County Jail inmate at the
CASEY HAVILAND JOHN CRESPY
CASEY HAVILAND JOHN CRESPY XNEW MIDDLETOWN -- The wedding of Casey Marie Haviland, 888 Burkey
Kids' fishing derby features other attractions
WARREN -- A "Reelin' by the River" fishing derby for children ages 6-12 will be from 4 to 7 p.m.
Man faces trial date on weapon charge
WARREN -- A Feb. 6, 2006, trial date is set for a Warren man charged with showing up at the Howland
NEW DVDS With film, documentarian sets sights on Wal-Mart
Robert Greenwald's DVD projects have sold thousands of copies. LOS ANGELES TIMES HOLLYWOOD --
DETAILS
DETAILS Facts & amp; figures The union that represents 380 faculty members voted to go on
& lt;B & gt;AMICONE, & lt;/B & gt; Eleanor M., 74, of Hubbard; no
& lt;B & gt;AMICONE, & lt;/B & gt; Eleanor M., 74, of Hubbard; no calling hours;
Former pupils gather at Schoolhouse reunion
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER NEGLEY -- Bob Whitacre married the girl next door. It
Autumn wedding for Miss Lambert and Mr. Atkinson
XThe engagement of Casey Lambert and Michael Atkinson, both of 9503 Pinegrove Ave., Parma, is being
Series offers 'Hildegard' performance
YOUNGSTOWN -- "Hildegard of Bingen: A Feather on the Breath of God," portrayed by Damaris Peters
MIDDLE EAST Residents are last group to leave Gaza
WASHINGTON POST NETZARIM, Gaza Strip -- After the final prayer service inside a Gaza synagogue,
After 2 B & amp;B shows are called off, others will go on as scheduled
BOARDMAN -- Upcoming concerts at B & amp;B Backstage will proceed as scheduled, the outdoor
DALE McFEATTERS More mall for more monuments
Opinion: With the opening of the American Indian museum and the dedication of the World War II memorial last
DAN K. THOMASSON Bush caves in on outlandish spending
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- One of the benefits of not having to worry about re-election is that presidents in
Plaintiff files motion to overturn verdict
YOUNGSTOWN -- A plaintiff who unsuccessfully sued a Youngstown teacher and the school district for
IRAQ Draft of constitution delivered
Sunnis say they will vote against the document if their needs are not met. KNIGHT RIDDER
XThe 9th annual Northside Reunion Committee Scholarship Fund Weekend will begin Sept. 2 at the
XThe 9th annual Northside Reunion Committee Scholarship Fund Weekend will begin Sept. 2 at the
Man pleads guilty to reduced charges
The plea deal calls for 18 months in prison. By ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
SOCIAL SECURITY Group will observe anniversary Thursday
The group favors guaranteed benefits. WARREN -- A local activist organization will conduct belated
California steps forward
Opinion: Washington Post: The recent decision by the California Supreme Court to restore a ballot measure to
HOW HE SEES IT Social Security needs new thinking
Opinion: By BOB DOLE KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Seventy years ago this month, Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor-permit transfers and applications
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor-permit transfers and applications
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Anna Marie Frazzini and Jared Clark, Poland, boy, Aug. 20. Misty
Test results on dump's effect to be shown
WARREN -- Federal environmental officials will announce preliminary results tonight of their study
Man to be arraigned in chase and standoff
Police say they found a cache of rifles and handguns in Thomas Butcher's home. By KANTELE FRANKO
SCHOOLS Howland working to fix rating
The superintendent has identified 200 pupils who need intervention. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
PREP SOCCER Singleton's penalty kick gives Spartans 1-0 victory
Senior Erin Gilmour had two goals in Howland's 6-0 win over Fitch. NILES -- Barrett Singleton made
Attack the root causes of terrorism
Opinion: By JOHN B. QUIGLEY KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Difficult times produce extreme
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2005. There are 130 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2005. There are 130 days left in the year. On this date
TRIAL Man, 47, convicted of raping children using threats
The defense lawyer said the youths' testimony was unlike anything he had heard. By ROGER G. SMITH
MEGAN CORBETT JASPER KOEHN
MEGAN CORBETT JASPER KOEHN XWESTERVILLE -- Lakes Country Club was the setting at 5:30 p.m. July 17
Israeli, Arab musicians perform to SRO crowd
Israeli, Arab musicians perform to SRO crowd RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Conductor Daniel Barenboim
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& lt;B & gt;ALLEN, & lt;/B & gt;Hubert W., 98, of Elyria; visitation Thursday from
Scrappers send five to first 'star game
Mahoning Valley sent the most players of any AL affiliates to Brooklyn. By BILL SULLIVAN
EAST SIDE Bar security job leads to cop-posing charge
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Petersburg man wearing a constable uniform and sidearm inside an East Side bar has
HOW THEY SEE IT \ Ethnic profiling PC should not trump security
Opinion: By RACHEL EHRENFELD KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- As long as political correctness trumps
Union approves vote of 'no confidence'
Dr. Sweet said he was unaware of any uncooperative behavior by the negotiating team. By HAROLD
HEATHER PENNELL MICHAEL DEPP
HEATHER PENNELL MICHAEL DEPP XMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- United in marriage during a 7:30 p.m. ceremony
Reunion in Negley
Reunion in Negley k ESTHER Falkner Gillham, above, hugs her brother Harry Falkner during a one-
TELEMARKETING Urban legend and fact create confusion for Do Not Call list
Calls to wireless numbers via automated dialing systems are prohibited. By DEBORA SHAULIS
Should public take charges by Costanzo seriously?
Opinion: Should public take charges by Costanzo seriously? EDITOR: This is in response to your
Time sought for DNA test in wife-slaying case
WARREN -- DNA evidence is the latest obstacle holding up the case against David Jenkins of Warren,
Champion school board places renewal levy on November ballot
CHAMPION -- The Champion school board approved placing a 8.10-mill, five-year renewal levy on the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Time running out to pick One Stop site
The group earlier recommended sites near the Niles-Warren border and the Village Center in Niles.
FLORIDA STRAITS Coast Guard searches for missing Cubans
A helicopter found a capsized boat Monday. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. --
'MADDEN NFL '06' 2 selling points highlight game
Quarterback vision control and NFL superstar mode will help sell the game. By VICTOR GODINEZ
WESTERN PA. No opening date for new county jail
Workers are to be out of the building by month's end. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
Status of levy for fire, EMS gets changed
A 1-mill police levy also will be on the Nov. 8 ballot. NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield Township
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Harvard's stem-cell success likely to affect efforts to lift restrictions
Embryonic stem cells can grow into any type of cell or tissue that could save lives. WASHINGTON
Intruder reported
Intruder reported BOARDMAN -- The resident of a New England Boulevard home confronted a burglar
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Faculty rejects pact, strikes
Negotiations between YSU and its nonfaculty union didn't go well either. By DAVID SKOLNICK and
YSU FOOTBALL Joe Bishop earns punting role
The team's placekicker hasn't been decided yet. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
U.S. Open tennis favorite
U.S. Open tennis favorite Roger Federer reckons that it wouldn't take much to prevent him from
MELISSA RUPNIK CHRISTOPHER CRAMER
MELISSA RUPNIK CHRISTOPHER CRAMER XYOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Melissa A. Rupnik of Canfield and
"That old boy can go."
Opinion: "That old boy can go." Lance Armstrong Seven-time Tour de France winner, on his two-hour bike
U.S., Afghan soldiers kill 40 suspected rebels
U.S., Afghan soldiers kill 40 suspected rebels KABUL, Afghanistan -- U.S. and Afghan troops
Shannan Pence, Brian Dinger to wed in 2006
XBERLIN CENTER -- Michael and Sheila Pence, 4825 Weaver Road, are announcing the engagement of their
Trial date is set in purchasing probe
WARREN -- A Sept. 19 trial date is set for Terry G. Maiorana, a businessman charged in the Trumbull
Associated Press
Associated Press PRAYER TIME: Palestinians pray next to Palestinian flags in front of the Jewish
Officials seek 2 days of reduced water usage
LEETONIA -- Village officials are asking water customers to conserve water Wednesday and Thursday.
Unmetered water use concerns law official
If the water issue is pursued, the law director says law enforcement may be involved. By TIM
2 receive prizes in poetry event
YOUNGSTOWN -- Elizabeth Crowll of Poland was the winner of the 2005 Pig Iron Poetry Slam Aug. 17 at
Inside
Inside St. Louis' Mark Mulder beat the Pirates for the fifth time in as many career starts Monday,
SHANNON GREATHOUSE JOSEPH MORABITO
SHANNON GREATHOUSE JOSEPH MORABITO XCAMBRIDGE -- Nuptial vows were exchanged by Shannon N.
REDEVELOPMENT Revival in Warren to begin with downtown
The city's residents are planning the downtown's future. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Ideas aim to help pupils do better on state tests
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Some possible ways to help pupils improve
Christie Ryder, Joseph Ascione to wed in Hawaii
XCHICAGO -- Plans for their autumn wedding are being revealed by Christie Ryder and Joseph A.
Surplus food
Surplus food Grace Lutheran Food Pantry, Grant and Walnut Streets, East Palestine, 9:30 to 11
Man accused of cheating woman out of nearly $2,000 is arraigned
AUSTINTOWN -- A man suspected of posing as an electric company employee and bilking a 90-year-old
Family Fun Day set
Family Fun Day set Richard Brown United Methodist Church, Elm Street and Woodbine Avenue,
CYPRIOT AIRLINER CRASH Report: Flight attendant tried to regain control
Cabin pressure loss and oxygen deprivation likely caused passengers and crew to lose consciousness.
Pharmacy can print out information
Dear Heloise: I recently read the hint from a reader in Ohio about writing the purpose for her
CONVENTION SPEECH We'll win war on terror, Bush tells veterans group
The president is trying to stop the decline in support for the war in Iraq. KNIGHT RIDDER