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Date set to hear Dann's lawsuit
The suit will test how far the governor's executive protection blanket extends. By JEFF ORTEGA
Ex-deputy gets prison in drug and tax cases
The judge recalled a positive experience with the defendant from years ago. By PATRICIA MEADE
City hopes to rebuild on former plant site
Some 18,700 tons of contaminated debris was removed. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
A brief letter from Saddam
Opinion: Scripps Howard: From his undisclosed place of secure incarceration, Saddam Hussein has been in
Remember Men at Work, the quirky Australian band that produced a string of quirky pop hits in the
Remember Men at Work, the quirky Australian band that produced a string of quirky pop hits in the
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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FOOTBALL PSAC coaches, universities reach tentative contract agreement
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities and the union representing their
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland Tickets: $12
OHIO BASES
OHIO BASES Closings The nation's base-closing commission has approved closing the following Army
ELVIN BISHOP Artist works out aching feelings on blues album
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS EL CERRITO, Calif. -- Elvin Bishop sits in a back room of El Cerrito's
Former student files lawsuit over grades
By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- A former student is suing the
Officials eye new fire equipment
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City council is considering buying new safety equipment for the city's fire
Statue reported stolen
Statue reported stolen YOUNGSTOWN -- Someone wanted a statue of the Virgin Mary from a yard in the
Xenia company hired to replace old system
County databases and the state's must be linked by January 2006, a law says. By DAVID SKOLNICK
MELISSA COUNTS ANDREW SHAIFER
MELISSA COUNTS ANDREW SHAIFER XEL CERRITO, Calif. -- Ocho Rios, Jamaica, was the honeymoon
This cover band's moniker gives them that extra 'zep'
The band will be at the House of Blues on Saturday. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES California reaches U.S. title game
Rancho Buena Vista capitalized on a disputed call to eliminate Maitland, Fla. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT,
Board urges talks, stands by offers
A federal mediator has set up talks between the university and both unions. By HAROLD GWIN
Official: To save, review contracts
Administrators working under a retire-rehire program should not receive stipends, one board member
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Trustees award contract for paving roads
POLAND -- Parts of nine township streets will be paved this year. During a special meeting
Trumbull commissioners reach agreement with visitor's bureau
WARREN -- A tentative settlement between Trumbull County commissioners and the former Trumbull
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian K. McMeans, 21, of 4890 Brookwood, #3, Boardman, and
CLEVELAND Suggs' ankle sprain has him confined to Browns sideline
It is the second straight year the running back has finished camp injured. BEREA (AP) -- The bulky
Up with comedy
Up with comedy kTHE NEW fall television season offers stronger comedies and weaker dramas. PAGE
Mustang auto show coming to Metroplex
Mustang auto show coming to Metroplex YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mustangs are coming! The Mahoning Valley
CRIME Police arrest suspect in attempted robbery
YOUNGSTOWN -- One of two masked and armed teenage boys who police said tried to rob Mike's Beauty
FALL LINEUP
FALL LINEUP New shows listed in bold. MONDAY, AUG. 29 8: "Prison Break" (Fox) MONDAY, SEPT.
hYoung tsunami victims receive prosthetic limbs
hYoung tsunami victims receive prosthetic limbs PHILADELPHIA -- Tara Aulia, 7, cheers as she is
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 9, Tigers 2 DETROIT -- Kirk Saarloos pitched seven scoreless innings
Former Cortland police officer found guilty of impaired driving
CORTLAND -- A former ranking Cortland police officer was found guilty Wednesday in Trumbull County
Suggs' time off a mystery
Suggs' time off a mystery Lee Suggs again has finished a training camp watching from the sideline
The fall of drama
The new comedy shows are better, but the dramas aren't. By HAL BOEDEKER KNIGHT RIDDER
JENNY MORAN BRYAN HOLDASH
JENNY MORAN BRYAN HOLDASH XBOARDMAN -- Jenny L. Moran of Struthers, a daughter of Judy Moran of
GETTING IT RIGHT
A photo in Wednesday's Vindicator showed a house fire at 34 Tod Lane in Youngstown that took place
Salem council seeks residents to serve on fire district board
SALEM -- City council is asking people to apply to serve on the board of a controversial fire
B & amp;B Backstage owner seeks restraining order
YOUNGSTOWN -- The operator of B & amp;B Backstage is seeking a restraining order to prevent the
MELISSA HOUSEHOLDER BRAD PAYNE
MELISSA HOUSEHOLDER BRAD PAYNE XBOARDMAN -- The Hawaiian island of Oahu was the honeymoon
ICE HOCKEY Some Phantom hopefuls move on to other clubs
The junior team will have its roster determined by Aug. 31. BOARDMAN -- When the Mahoning Valley
Today is Thursday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2005. There are 128 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2005. There are 128 days left in the year. On this date
$1 million bonds continued for 3 suspects
YOUNGSTOWN -- Million-dollar bonds were continued for three city men in a burglary, homicide and
STEROIDS Schilling lashes out at Orioles' Palmeiro
He said his achievements should be wiped from the record books. BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox pitcher
'Cave' delivers jolty thrills
By CHRIS HEWITT ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS Tips for directors of suspense films: 1. Watch "Rear
Panel expects to begin update of zoning rules by month's end
The updates are a six- to eight-month process, the service director says. By TIM YOVICH
CHARITY LYNCH BRYAN GRIFFITH
CHARITY LYNCH BRYAN GRIFFITH XPOLAND -- The Rev. Anthony LaGamba officiated at a 2 p.m. July 30
VENEZUELAN PRESIDENT Pat Robertson apologizes for his comments
A reverend is trying to arrange a meeting with the Venezuelan president. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
St. Elizabeth Health Center
St. Elizabeth Health Center Kimberly and William Thompson Jr., Mineral Ridge, boy, Aug. 23.
WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Township advertises bids on 2 projects
Hundreds of residents have petitioned against Phase I, which will use a loan. By MARY SMITH
Kids do the darnedest things
Opinion: Kids do the darnedest things EDITOR: Recently I have seen a debate heating up about the age at
THERESA HOPPER RODNEY GEARHEART
THERESA HOPPER RODNEY GEARHEART XGIRARD -- The marriage of Theresa Marie Hopper and Rodney Allen
Trial begins for man facing rape charges
After a suspicious call, the woman found the defendant's real parole officer. By ROGER G. SMITH
Township trustees award contract for road paving project
Insurance costs for the township will increase less than 1 percent next year. By TIM YOVICH
Trustee displeased with Phase I borrowing plan
The township will use license plate and gasoline taxes to repay the loan. MINERAL RIDGE --
Diverse crowd rolls in for event
By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER SHARON, Pa. -- Quaker Steak and Lube's parking lot was
FROM AUSTRALIA AND DISNEY CHANNEL Upcoming Wiggles shows evoke adults' memory of Beatle-mania
The fast-moving show for children is wholesome entertainment. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
'Ho-hum' reaction to cleric's call for murder is disgraceful
Editorial: It's outrageous that the State Department could not bring itself to use to word outrageous to
Port authorities reach financing deal
The port authority also took initial steps to start an aircraft maintenance school. By ED RUNYAN
DOPING Lance lashes latest critics
The Tour de France director says the tests have been proved. ASSOCIATED PRESS Lance Armstrong
Residents complain about messy property
YOUNGSTOWN -- Residents who have tried without success for several months to have 345 W. Ravenwood
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials OK increases for dog-pound fees
The dog pound needs building improvements and vehicles. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
BAND NIGHTS Schedules
A list of area high school band night performances: MAHONING COUNTY Austintown Fitch Band Night,
WEATHER Tropical Storm Katrina fails to alarm many Fla. residents
Parts of the state were under a hurricane watch. MIAMI (AP) -- Tropical Storm Katrina threatened
SARAH MASSARO ROBERT VERSKO III
SARAH MASSARO ROBERT VERSKO III XGIRARD -- Robert Versko III and his bride, the former Sarah Marie
WASHINGTON Panel spares 6 large bases from closing
The commission approved closing eight bases in Ohio. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Bucking the Pentagon, a
'It's really overwhelming': Pantries see greater need
Columbiana County distributes more than $10 million in food stamps each year. By D.A. WILKINSON
INDIANS Tampa trashes Tribe, 13-3
Cleveland is less than a percentage point behind in the wild card race. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP)
ELLEN GOODMAN Foes of women's rights abound
Opinion: BOSTON -- Let us pause tomorrow to celebrate the anniversary of women's suffrage. It's been 85 years
Seether walks on dark side with video for new single
The band didn't expect the video to get played. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT For
COUNTRY MUSIC Singer repeats success of 1st album
Bentley has co-written nine of the 12 tracks on the album. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
Mooney romps, 4-1
STRUTHERS -- The Mooney High girls soccer team's last game of 2004 was a 2-1 Division II playoff
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Lowering cholesterol with a pinch of spice
Q. I have a history of high cholesterol dating at least to bypass surgery about 12 years ago. My
"She expressed her opinion. I disagree with it."
Opinion: "She expressed her opinion. I disagree with it." President Bush On anti-war activist Cindy
DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND Ingenuity Festival will combine art, technology in family events
The four-day festival will feature more than 200 exhibits spread out over 20 sites. By JOHN BENSON
ASLEEP Valley band has no one musical style
The group recently joined a Cleveland independent label. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
VARSITY SOCCER Howland freshman scores twice in defeat of Ursuline
Both the Tigers' boys and girls teams turned in victories. YOUNGSTOWN -- Freshman Eric Albani
IDAHO Bush: No retreat from war in Iraq
Cindy Sheehan plans to return to her anti-war vigil today after spending time with her mother in
Grant to study track is on course to be OK'd
Trumbull County could be home to the world's first indoor motor sports racetrack. By ED RUNYAN
Judge resets bond for suspect in police chase
The man was being held on a $1 million bond. By ROGER G. SMITH COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
Former engineer admits his guilt
Sentencing will be at 10 a.m. Nov. 17. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
TRUDY RUBIN Others besides Sheenan are asking, 'How long?'
Opinion: I've received a huge outpouring of e-mail in response to the column I wrote last week (Vindicator,
Baking soda brings back fresh scent
Dear Heloise: I love reading your hints in The Bakersfield Californian; I have used several and tell
SCRAPPERS No mistake about it, Mahoning Valley wins
The 4-3 win came in the bottom of the ninth inning. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Grant will help residents, mayor says
The city's East End should see improvements by year's end or early 2006. By TIM YOVICH
CAL THOMAS Palestinians want to consume Israel
Opinion: In the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die," "007" encounters a nest of crocodiles bent on having him
Berlin Twp. firefighters to receive grant money
BERLIN CENTER -- The Berlin Township Volunteer Fire Department has received a $111,004 grant through
Workers unclog pipes at Canfield High School
The sediment was tested and is not harmful. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
PIRATES Carpenter beats Bucs, is first 18-game winner
St. Louis manager Tony La Russa tied Sparky Anderson for third place for wins. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW \ Week One games
RAYEN vs. CANFIELD Game time: 7:30 tonight at Canfield High Stadium. Scouting report: Coach
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO The Dollar Bank Jamboree With: Featuring Lonestar, Dierks Bentley, Julie Roberts,
KIMBERLY LEONE ANTHONY CARMELLO
KIMBERLY LEONE ANTHONY CARMELLO XYOUNGSTOWN -- A wedding trip to Rome and a Mediterranean cruise
Furniture for 3 schools to be bought at 1 time
Some administrators are getting new titles, but their jobs won't change. YOUNGSTOWN -- It's not
Surplus food and clothing
Surplus food and clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltime Ave., Youngstown, will have a food
HOW HE SEES IT Open letter to the mother of a fallen hero
Opinion: By CLIFFORD D. MAY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Dear Cindy Sheehan: I know you want to talk to
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and