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CAL THOMAS Budget spending review needed
Opinion: The Bush administration is rejoicing in what it says is a dramatic drop in the federal deficit, from
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR BUSCH SERIES Wallace Family Tribute 250 Madison, Ill. Schedule: Saturday, qualifying (Speed
BWC SCANDAL Aide adds to belief in lawsuit, Dann says
The governor's chief policy adviser was questioned for more than two hours. By JEFF ORTEGA
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& lt;B & gt;BRENNAN, & lt;/B & gt; John R. & amp;#147;Jack & amp;#148; Jr.,
Fire sparks at business; lightning likely cause
CANFIELD -- Lightning is the apparent cause of a fire that damaged a Starr's Center Drive business
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
KRISTA BADER THOMAS SAPP
KRISTA BADER THOMAS SAPP XYOUNGSTOWN -- Krista Lynne Bader and Thomas Andrew Sapp, both of 3411
Officials revise plan for busing
No elementary pupils would be bused with high school students under the latest plan. By DENISE
Crime raids fall lineup
By MANUEL MENDOZA KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Crime TV is on the rise. The police procedural
Nonprofit fund to announce medical center for soldiers
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund works to ease the plight of the war wounded. SCRIPPS HOWARD With
'Without a Trace' helps find two siblings
ZAP2IT.COM Two years ago, "Without a Trace's star, Anthony LaPaglia says. "We put up a real
NEXTEL CUP Schedule & amp; standings
Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27 -- Auto Club 500, Fontana, Calif.
Hagan, Williams spar over downtown arena
Jay Williams said the Democratic nominee's statements are ignorant. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket entries State vs. Jon Scott Bloyer, judicial release granted and balance
SCHEDULE Simon soccer tournament
SATURDAY 8 a.m.: West Branch vs. Mathews, upper field; Salem vs. Ottawa Glandorf, lower field;
Band to play in Mercer
Band to play in Mercer MERCER -- The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will appear in Mercer
Today is Thursday, July 28, the 209th day of 2005. There are 156 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, July 28, the 209th day of 2005. There are 156 days left in the year. On this date
Rhythm 'n' blueberries: In the groove of picking
Blueberries have enjoyed a surge in popularity because of their health qualities. ELLSWORTH
Tribe loses in 10
Tribe loses in 10 k CLEVELAND'S Grady Sizemore, above, smacked a solo home run in the eighth
MILITARY MEDALS Selling the Purple Heart upsets some who served
For less than $20, anyone can own one of the top military awards by going online. SALT LAKE
Springfield resident challenges EMS editorial EDITOR:
Opinion: Springfield resident challenges EMS editorial EDITOR: I am writing in response to the editorial
Bucs fall
Bucs fall Juan Encarnacion and Damion Easley homered and rookie Jason Vargas earned his first
Boys soccer teams to be part of tournament
STRUTHERS -- Twenty-four high school boys soccer teams will take part in the second James J. Simon,
Romantic comedy plays up silliness of the genre with must-see results
Leads Diane Lane and John Cusack undersell the material and come off as likable. By CHRIS HEWITT
MOVIES 'Stealth' one obvious, unconcealed atrocity against cinema
Hopefully, 'Stealth' will eventually disappear from the radar, never to return. By ROGER MOORE
Networks' criminal record
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS A new wave of police procedurals hit the air this month, including TNT's
Heacock's future in question
In less than two weeks the Youngstown State football team will begin fall practice in preparation
ENVIRONMENT Wetlands may be sold in preservation plan
Both of the nature properties are owned by Trumbull County. WARREN -- Two pieces of Trumbull
LORA LYONS NICHOLAS DEMETRIOS
LORA LYONS NICHOLAS DEMETRIOS XBOARDMAN -- Making their home in Austintown after a honeymoon at
Cameras to catch speeders switched on
Thirteen signs will warn motorists that the devices are in use. GIRARD -- Some city motorists may
HOW HE SEES IT Religious freedom case will test Roberts
Opinion: By WILLIAM McKENZIE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Partisans on both sides are trying to divine John
BERRY BONANZA Pick your own
Interested in picking your own blueberries? For operating hours and directions, call Ellsworth
hIn India, monsoon hits, leaving at least 200 dead
hIn India, monsoon hits, leaving at least 200 dead BOMBAY, India -- Chunnezhath Babu and his wife
The coverup continues
Opinion: The coverup continues Los Angeles Times: Scandals metastasize. That is the pattern since
JESSICA BODINE BRIAN HALLQUIST
JESSICA BODINE BRIAN HALLQUIST XSTRUTHERS -- Jessica Lynn Bodine and Brian Lee Hallquist were
Theocracy threatens to displace democracy in Iraq
Opinion: Unless things change over the next couple of weeks, it appears American men and women in Iraq are
PENGUINS UPDATE | Youngstown State athletics
TRACK AND FIELD Carly Youlton will be one of 75 Canadian track and field athletes to compete in
Youngstown man is shot on East Boston Avenue
Youngstown man is shot on East Boston Avenue YOUNGSTOWN -- A 29-year-old East Boston Avenue man
3rd annual Swingin' Car Cruise drives into Sharon on Saturday
SHARON, Pa. -- Sharon City Center will be home to the third annual Swingin' Car Cruise from 10 a.m.
Additions, new pricing ensure fun at Columbiana County Fair
The tractor pulls and demolition derbies likely will highlight the week. By KANTELE FRANKO
COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR Things to do
DAILY EVENTS Amusement rides Antique farm machinery Arts and crafts Bee display
GRAEDONS | The People's Herbal Pharmacy Old remedies stop nail fungus, nosebleeds
Q. I have suffered for years with a fungal growth under my big toenail and would like to get rid of
ALLYSON ROSSETTI MICHAEL ZOCCALI
ALLYSON ROSSETTI MICHAEL ZOCCALI XCANFIELD -- St. Michael Church was the setting at 1 p.m. June 25
TOTAL WASTE LOGISTICS Melfi hires consultant, pushing landfill issue
The mayor also wants to retain an environmental attorney. GIRARD -- Mayor James Melfi has taken
AUSTINTOWN Middle school set to go up for public auction Aug. 29
If the starting bid isn't received, the district can sell the property outright. By DENISE DICK
Gladis fired after 8 years as 911 chief
Commissioner Dan Polivka paused briefly before voting for Gladis' termination. WARREN -- It took
NATURALIZATION \ New Americans
These 11 people took the oath of allegiance to the United States as new citizens at naturalization
HELOISE Choose mattress for make-ability, comfort
Dear Heloise: Last year, we bought a big-name mattress plus the box spring. I've hated it ever
Former cop, accomplice sentenced for fraud
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A former police officer and another man were sentenced Wednesday after pleading
IF YOU GO Bassmaster Classic
What: CITGO Bassmaster Classic History: The CITGO Bassmaster Classic is the world championship of
City, corrections group buy sidewalk cleaner
The city and the CCA split the cost of the machine. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
GM's Midgley transfers to Michigan tech center
The new plant manager has previous experience at Lordstown. LORDSTOWN -- General Motors Lordstown
LINDSAY MOYER MATTHEW HAWKINS
LINDSAY MOYER MATTHEW HAWKINS XYOUNGSTOWN -- A reception was held June 25 at Stambaugh Auditorium
Hootie & amp; the Blowfish endure without hype
Though their buzz has faded, they continue to enjoy and perform the music. By JOHN BENSON
Man, 50, accused of menacing with gun
WARREN -- A 50-year-old Warren man was arrested after being accused of aggravating menacing earlier
'Jerk' could learn from 'Bill & amp; Ted' release
'The Jerk' pales in comparison with the three-disc featured-loaded 'Bill & amp; Ted.' By JEN
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& lt;B & gt;ASCIONE, & lt;/B & gt; Shirley Anna Diana, 62, of Annapolis, Md.,
PONY SOFTBALL 16 & amp;U WORLD SERIES AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY'S SCORES BRACKET 4 North Shore Rebels 3, Tri State Thunder 0 BRACKET 5 Montgomery
Union rejects Vindicator offer; replacement process to begin
Union leadership did not recommend approval of the contract offer. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS YOUNGSTOWN
COURT Lawsuit vs. Strollo set for trial
Strollo has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jury selection is slated to begin
Austintown woman pleads guilty to theft
The school employee has no prior criminal record. YOUNGSTOWN -- For the second time in nine
HOW HE SEES IT Greenspan interference threatens housing boom
Opinion: By WAYNE MADSEN KNIGHT-RIDDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- In red-hot housing markets, hard-working
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion Erin and Roger Watkins, 133 N. Navarre Ave., Austintown,
This is a night for a foot-stomping good time, whether you're headed to Cleveland or Pittsburgh --
This is a night for a foot-stomping good time, whether you're headed to Cleveland or Pittsburgh --
Santorum leaves 2008 presidential bid a possibility
The senator said it would take 'a strange set of circumstances' for him to run for president.
JILLIAN SHANE JAMES TREHARN
JILLIAN SHANE JAMES TREHARN XLAS VEGAS -- The Bellagio Chapel was the setting at 6 p.m. June 20
Surplus food
Surplus food Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown, 10 a.m., Friday. Bring container
Islamics Fatwa issue planned
This fatwa is more anti-extremist than the one that followed Sept. 11. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO
NATURALIZATION 11 Valley residents take the oath of allegiance as new U.S. citizens
A judge told the new citizens that actively participating in government is important. YOUNGSTOWN
Scrappers go 0-for-2
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Eight hits divided into 14 innings equaled no
1932 ouster won veterans' benefits today
Opinion: By PAUL DICKSON and THOMAS B. ALLEN KNIGHT-RIDDER/TRIBUNE GARRETT PARK, Md. -- On July 28, 1932
MARQUEE AWARDS Youngstown Playhouse leads in nominations
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Area Community Theatre Awards has announced nominations for the Second
HUMANE SOCIETY Director asks city to help pay for security cameras
The city hopes the county will help pay for the cameras. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
CRIME TV PAYS
CRIME TV PAYS The successful fall 2000 premiere of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" launched an
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XPaul and April Centric of Hillard are announcing the birth of their twin daughters, Ava Rose and
The Vindicator/Eric Wright
The Vindicator/Eric Wright Korea veterans recall armistice Harry Ponikvar, above, of Poland and