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New faces dot lineups for 2005 All-Star game
The Red Sox and Cardinals dominate the starting lineups. DETROIT (AP) -- Derrek Lee knows the All-
VIRGINIA Small theater launches big talent, aims for the heart
This out-of-the-way stage spawned the careers of some well-known actors. ABINGDON, Va. (AP) --
HOW HE SEES IT High Court needs more politicians
Opinion: By NORMAN ORNSTEIN WASHINGTON POST The resignation of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor means more
Music studios switch venues
Studios are looking to cut overhead without cutting out services. By JIM ABBOTT KNIGHT RIDDER
BILL TAMMEUS There is holiness in the written word
Opinion: GRAPEVINE, Texas -- Pete Hamill, a quintessential New Yorker who has written 18 books and thousands
Tigers defeat the Scrappers 5-2
Tigers defeat the Scrappers 5-2 kTHE MAHONING VALLEY Scrappers lost to the Oneonta Tigers 5-2
Rose's words puzzle Fosse
Thirty-five years ago, the Reds wildcat crashed into the Indians catcher. By JOHN SHEA SAN
Mannion-Borman wedding to be held in Columbus
XJim and Kathy Mannion, 4050 40th St., Nitro, W.Va., and Gary and Becky Borman, 2926 Haus Blvd.,
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Mexico's '06 election: Return of dinosaurs?
Opinion: What irony! Five years after Mexican President Vicente Fox became the first opposition leader to win
STATE PARKS Officials enforce ban on firewood
One piece of infested wood can kill thousands of ash trees. OREGON, Ohio (AP) -- A new front line
Bettis, Mark Fields among awards winners
NEW YORK (AP) -- Carolina linebacker Mark Fields and Pittsburgh running back Jerome Bettis are among
OHIO Mayor's courts taking on fewer cases
The constitutionality of such courts have been in question. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Mayor's courts in
MAHONING COUNTY New Middletown, Springfield Twp. to consider a joint fire department
One council member wondered who would benefit more from combined fire services. NEW MIDDLETOWN --
YOUNGSTOWN City and county discuss health issues
The two health district boards had their first-ever joint meeting Monday. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city
Miss Ohio to appear at Noon in the Park
WARREN -- Miss Ohio Marlia Fontaine will make an appearance at Noon in the Park from noon to 1 p.m.
COMMUNITY Canfield among list of top 100 places to live
Six Ohio communities were finalists that made the top 100. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
REUNIONS
XA two-day 60th reunion event is planned for Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1945. A tour of
TRUMBULL COUNTY Fair schedule
What's on tap today at the annual Trumbull County Fair. Noon to 5 p.m.: Rides open 12:30 p.m.:
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Couple must learn to debate politics respectfully
Dear Annie: I am dating a very nice guy whose politics are completely opposite mine. We've gotten
VALLEY FLOODING Disaster relief aid total near $7 million
The May 2004 storms hit Mahoning County especially hard. The federal government has provided
LOWELLVILLE Council settles battle over health care plan
Council would also like to attract development to the west end of the village. LOWELLVILLE --
hBonfires rage in Ireland
hBonfires rage in Ireland BELFAST, Northern Ireland -- Two gun attacks in Belfast left one man
Aid to Palestinian Authority, Africa deserves recognition
Opinion: It was a stunning contrast of good and evil. As the leaders of the eight richest nations in the
HEALTH Study links cellular phones to car crashes
Drivers with phones are four times more likely to crash than those without. WASHINGTON (AP) --
HOW HE SEES IT Pentagon's theory on war keeps evolving
Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Once it was one of those Pentagon plans that Senate
The Old Course has changed
Five holes have been altered adding 164 yards to St. Andrews. ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) -- The
ROSE ANNOYS FOSSE
Rose annoys Fosse The more Ray Fosse hears what Pete Rose says about the 1970 All-Star Game, the
TRANSPORTATION I-680 off-ramp set to be built near turnpike
Traffic backups on the freeway pose a safety hazard, officials say. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Downtown renewal plan to be presented
This would be the third public forum about the downtown effort. HUBBARD -- Urban Design Center of
Woman leaves 3-year-old unattended in car
BOARDMAN -- A 50-year-old Youngstown woman was charged with misdemeanor endangering children,
PROFILE | John Leguizamo Actor to make his Spanish debut
The Colombian-born Leguizamo is starring in a new film titled 'Cronicas.' By LUIS ALONSO LUGO
Western Ohio teachers select mid-August date
XBOTKINS -- Richard and Reba Withrow, 18914 Metz Road, are announcing the engagement and coming
Result value is on the rise
The BCS wants to eliminate preseason polls. NEW YORK (AP) -- The Bowl Championship Series has
It's off to the races for the first day of Trumbull Fair
By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA -- Bright sun, a dry, dusty track and 90-degree
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage applications Douglas Westfall, 48, of 356 Stanley Road, Akron, and
Boardman couple announce late summer wedding
XBOARDMAN -- Katie Bees and Christopher Solvesky, 132 Ewing Road, are announcing their engagement
Victim's ID still sought by Youngstown police
Victim's ID still sought by Youngstown police YOUNGSTOWN -- Investigators continue to search for
2 Pa. Marines die in Iraq insurgent fight
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Two Marines from western Pennsylvania were killed during fighting in an insurgent
GIRARD POLICE Full-time detective post gets the ax by new chief
The decision is one of the first changes the new chief has made. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
White House declines to comment on Rove, leak
Many Democrats have called for the administration to fire the presidential adviser. WASHINGTON
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Youngstown Babe Ruth (ages 14-15) Line Drive 6, Astro Falcons 2 -- Jon Tatarka pitched
Browns tickets will go on sale Saturday
CLEVELAND -- Tickets for Cleveland Browns home games for the 2005 season will go on sale Saturday at
CONSTRUCTION Trustees award contract for resurfacing
An agreement for sidewalk improvement also was approved. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
PAULY SHORE Comic looks to shed C-list status
TBS is offering a $1 check for viewers who don't laugh at the first episode of Shore's new show.
LOCAL RACING RESULTS
LOCAL RACING RESULTS TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY SUPER SPRINTS (20 Laps): 1.Jody Keegan, 2. Bob Felmlee,
LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Site recommended for new station
Township officials will try to find grants to help pay for the new station. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
TRUMBULL COUNTY Sales tax likely to balance payroll
The coroner's office is asking for an additional $181,775. WARREN -- When the new county sales tax
EAST SIDE SHOOTOUT 2 testify against suspects
A defense attorney said one of the shooting suspects likely will be released. By KANTELE FRANKO
TECHNOLOGY Comcast to provide faster Internet
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Comcast Corp. plans to increase the speed of its residential high-speed
Champion trustees approve retirement of firefighter
By MARY POFF VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CHAMPION -- Champion trustees approved the retirement of
LAPD Toddler killed in shootout
The Los Angeles Police Department defends its actions. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A toddler girl was shot
HELOISE Courtesy checks: identity thief's dream come true
Dear Heloise: In your column in the Hutchinson (Kan.) News, I read some good uses for return-address
Pan Am Departure delayed
The airline had a rough weekend start in New York. VIENNA -- Pan Am's service counter opened
Hospitals seek meal exemption
WARREN -- State Rep. Randy Law of Warren, R-64th, is supporting two Warren hospitals' continued
SEATTLE Three die in rock slide
The group of six was climbing in North Cascades National Park in Washington. SEATTLE (AP) -- Rock
Dade-Guesman ceremony set in Canfield church
XAnnouncement of the engagement and coming marriage of Caroline Marie Dade and Jaymes Robert
TERRORIST BOMBINGS Death toll hits 52; experts ID first victims
The city's mayor refuses to let terrorists change London's way of life. LONDON (AP) -- Police
Teen sensation Wie stumbles down stretch at APL's day one
Michelle Wie finished with a 6-over 76 after a series of bad shots on the back nine. LEBANON (AP)
& lt;B & gt;ALFRED, & lt;/B & gt;Russell L., 79, of Warren; calling
& lt;B & gt;ALFRED, & lt;/B & gt;Russell L., 79, of Warren; calling hours today
Valley volunteer travels to help
WARREN -- Kathy Miller, a volunteer with the Trumbull County American Red Cross, traveled Monday to
Pathologist pushes need for new handling facility
Special ventilation and conditions are needed for decomposing remains. WARREN -- Trumbull County's
Hospital labeled epilepsy center
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Department of Health's Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps has
Mantle story set for HBO
The definitive documentary of the Yankees legend will debut Wednesday at 9 p.m. DALLAS (AP) -- In
Mink sweeps Livi for Class B crown
Astro Falcons finished second in the Mantle Tournament. STRUTHERS -- Before Game 3 of the Class B
IRAQ 14 insurgents, 10 Iraqi soldiers killed
Around 60 people were killed in Sunday's violence that included ambushes and suicide attacks.
TRAFFIC CONTROL Red light camera use moves to city council
Traffic enforcement companies are making their pitches to city council. WARREN -- City council
HURRICANE Dennis diminishes its strength in Florida, Alabama
Despite fearsome weather in the Caribbean, Dennis proved to be not so strong. PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP)
OHIO NASA, high school students collaborate on experiments
The samples have been in space since 2001. CLEVELAND (AP) -- NASA researchers and their high
School district plans to poll residents
CHAMPION -- Township residents later this month will get a call from Champion Local Schools seeking
COMMUNITY Fire at Ethiopian Orthodox church unites parish
The aid of nearby churches has offset some of the burden of losing their church. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Artest promises to play smarter
After being suspended, the veteran says he's ready to put the team first. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Ron
Today is Tuesday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2005. There are 172 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2005. There are 172 days left in the year. On this date
Man kills self; injures woman
GIRARD -- Police are investigating an attempted murder/suicide that took place this weekend on Lewis
Officer shoots bank robbery suspect dead
COLUMBUS (AP) -- An officer shot and killed a man he tried to arrest Monday in a bank robbery after
HOW HE SEES IT In Britain, a stiff, if weary, upper lip
Opinion: By EDWARD LUCAS SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST LONDON -- "Something's happened in the city,"
True test now begins for rested cyclists
After a day off Monday, the 175 riders head for mountains. GRENOBLE, France (AP) -- For Lance
Paris mayor: Tony Blair 'crossed the line'
Bid cities are not permitted to criticize each other, IOC rules state. PARIS (AP) -- Paris mayor
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT Speeder deterrence is program's No. 1 goal
The program, which started last month, runs through August. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
OTTERBEIN College launches degree inquiry
Otterbein may have given credit through a previously suspect teaching company. WESTERVILLE, Ohio
Burglar takes time to dine in home of victim
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 45-year-old Youngstown man was arrested Sunday after police found him eating dinner
Anger steps up to the plate
Rangers' ace Kenny Rogers is at the All-Star game despite a recent tantrum. DALLAS (AP) -- The
Scrappers can't hold late lead
NILES -- Michael Holliman had three hits and scored two runs as the Oneonta Tigers posted a come-
Police look for clues in gas station robbery
AUSTINTOWN -- Police are investigating the robbery of a Mahoning Avenue gas station over the
Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield City and Austintown:
Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield City and Austintown: CANFIELD July 4 Fake: A
Texas hits a low note
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Here it is, the new definition of gender, coming to you oh-so-straight from