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TODAY
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
HOW SHE SEES IT Civil rights in the new millennium
Opinion: By SWANEE HUNT SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE When Cheryl Jacques walks into a room, she commands
Man shot, robbed at bar
Man shot, robbed at bar WARREN -- Police are investigating the shooting of a 33-year-old Niles man
Valentin-Guzzo troth is told, wedding planned
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Raul and Victoria Valentin of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their
PRESEASON PICKS \ Gateway Football Conference
POLL 1. S. Illinois (18 first place votes)237 2. Western Kentucky (9)223 3. Northern Iowa (5)206
Sid sells! Tickets sales shoot up for Penguins
Sidney Crosby's future presence has Pittsburgh cash registers singing. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE
County tourism board OKs incentive program
By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Trumbull County's tourism board on Tuesday
births
BIRTHS Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion Lari and Christopher Slater, 2990 Woodland Trace,
At a glance
AT A GLANCE Summer pet care tips Bring them in: Keep pets out of the sun. If necessary, keep
August nuptial set for Miss Stewart and Mr. Tigelman
XBOARDMAN -- Josalyn Stewart, 125 Shadyside Drive, a daughter of Jeff and Terrye Stewart, same
Youngstown board sees blueprint presentations
Kirkmere Elementary School is getting a 7,000-square-foot gym. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF
Apathy leaves pets in dire need of care
By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Between hectic vacation schedules and
Today is Wednesday, July 27, the 208th day of 2005. There are 157 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, July 27, the 208th day of 2005. There are 157 days left in the year. On this
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER CAFTA rejection would hurt U.S.
Opinion: If President Bush fails to pass the U.S. free trade deal with five Central American countries and
Valley United Way aims for a goal of $725,000
BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way announced a $725,000 fund-raising goal for its
FINANCE Businesses to get county loans
One loan will allow a company to expand plastic injection molding operations. WARREN -- Three
HOCKEY Christian believes in Hounds
The former Pittsburgh Penguin was hired as a player-coach for the CHL team. By TOM WILLIAMS
Discovery blasts back into space
The shuttle had a successful liftoff, but there won't be any celebrating until it lands. KNIGHT
Groundbreaking set for nursing care facility
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Austin Woods will have a groundbreaking for its new $7.5 million Hampton Woods
Warren's new leader introduced
The new superintendent has also worked in Minnesota and Indiana. By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR
CIC clashes with council
The board postponed the sale of three buildings. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Motorcyclist thrown across intersection
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 51-year-old man was listed in critical condition today in the Surgical Intensive
Youngstown Playhouse meets, elects new board of directors
The Playhouse has reduced its debt to around $50,000. YOUNGSTOWN -- Raising money, supervising
Share increases declared
YOUNGSTOWN -- United Community Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: UCFC) has declared its third quarter
Workers brush up skills for emergency response
By KANTELE FRANKO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Representatives from 22 emergency
New levies sought for agencies
Two levies for Children Services would raise an additional $3 million. WARREN -- Two Trumbull
Discovery's blastoff gets U.S. back on course
Opinion: Discovery's blastoff gets U.S. back on course The near flawless liftoff of space shuttle
hEminem: It ain't over till I say it's over
hEminem: It ain't over till I say it's over NEW YORK -- Is Eminem headed for retirement -- or just
Loshuk-Naples wedding date to be Sept. 10
XCAMPBELL -- Announced by Beverly Loshuk, 99 Chambers St., is the engagement of her daughter,
Foil roasting pans can prevent freezer mess
Dear Heloise: When I put food in my upright freezer, I place the containers of food in foil roasting
PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS \ Boardman
Township trustees have reduced to 85 the number of streets proposed for parking restrictions on
Policy on business dealings outlined
Businesses must get the superintendent's permission to talk to employees. By SEAN BARRON
"There will be only one thing better than the launch, and that will be the landing."
Opinion: "There will be only one thing better than the launch, and that will be the landing." Mike
Man is arraigned on pandering charges
The charges carry maximum penalties of eight years in prison. YOUNGSTOWN -- Trial has been set for
Parents announce Koebel-Baker wedding plans
XThe engagement of Laura Jean Koebel and Brian Edward Baker, both of 4859 Columbia Road, North
Director decision: Leave or be fired
Friction first erupted publicly during last week's 911 presentation. WARREN -- Trumbull County 911
Pew survey finds drop in support for terror
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: There's some good news, for a change, from the global war on terrorism. A new
YSU FOOTBALL Fullback garners 1st team honors
The Penguins were picked to finish sixth in the Gateway Conference. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman Township:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman Township: POLAND July 21 Fraud: A
Couple files lawsuit against commissioners
WARREN -- A Youngstown couple has filed a lawsuit against Trumbull County commissioners and the
COURT APPEAL Ohio Supreme Court to review robbery case
Bundy had been sentenced to 18 years in prison. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County prosecutor's
Agenda
Agenda THURSDAY Boardman Board of Education special meeting, 5 p.m., superintendent's office,
MILITARY Veteran brings health care to local reservists
The military program will enable civilian mental health agencies to help veterans. By JOSH ECHT
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hWhen cows fly kA FIBERGLASS cow is lifted to its new roost on a billboard advertising a fast-food
REGIONAL AIRPORT Authority considering joint venture
Summit County Port Authority provides long-term financing for many projects. VIENNA -- The Western
PONY SOFTBALL 16 & amp;U WORLD SERIES AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S SCORES Freedom Firebird-Red (Md.) 8, CJ Rebels (N.J.) 4 Ohio Legends 2, Adirondack
Parents announce Winczner-Rubino wedding date
XThe engagement of Jennifer Lynn Winczner, 171 W. Martin St., East Palestine, and David Dominic
SOFTBALL School archrivals join forces during travel season
League pride takes a backseat during summer play. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT VIENNA -- If you take
Ohio Republican chairman calls for investigation, public audit of O'Brien
WARREN -- The Ohio Republican Party's chairman wants a full investigation and public audit of Mayor
Rescue Mission event rescheduled
YOUNGSTOWN -- Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley announced that Motorfest 2005, a benefit event that
East Side is site for 2nd film to come to Valley this month
The producers hope to film two more movies in the Youngstown area this year. By KATIE LIBECCO
COMMUNITY Parking restriction street list shortened
An earlier list included more than 100 streets proposed for parking restrictions. By DENISE DICK
INDIANS Jake Westbrook stops Athletics' 7-game streak
Grady Sizemore homered in Cleveland's 2-0 win. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Grady Sizemore homered and
Girard shouldn't let opportunity pass it by
Opinion: Girard shouldn't let opportunity pass it by EDITOR: Opportunity is knocking for the voters in
Team officials discuss affiliation pact
The agreement between the SteelHounds and Cleveland Barons could be a long way off, though. By TOM
CONVOCATION CENTER Inheriting debt angers candidates
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Most of the candidates running for
Officials face lawsuit in abuse of deaf man
The court is asked to grant more than $20 million in damages. By MONICA BOND VINDICATOR
GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Changes in Iraq will hurt women
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- While the world's attention is on London, enormous stories for the future of the
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Officials debate date of opening new jail
One of them wondered if construction workers are delaying the project. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK