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'Lazy geezers' under attack
Opinion: BOSTON -- As if it weren't bad enough to see the image of "senior citizens" transformed into "greedy
Bloody movies reveal artful rigors of mortis
It's not just death that makes them great -- it's the skillful use of blood. By STEPHEN HUNTER
Lottery scams target single, senior women
Prizes, sweepstakes and lotto fraud were among the top 10 complaints filed with the FTC in 2004.
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Stewart rumbles to road course win
Transmission trouble ended Jeff Gordon's time up front. SONOMA, Calif. (AP) -- Tony Stewart found
Heading back to Cleveland: Danny Ferry accepts GM job
The San Antonio front office official played 10 seasons in Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Danny
Weekend Transactions
WEEKEND TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Signed 1B Nicholas Weglarz.
No justice, no peace in Mississippi deaths
Los Angeles Times: The Mississippi trial of former Ku Klux Klan leader Edgar Ray Killen in the 1964
Unlikely Birdie soars to crown
The 23-year-old South Korean outdueled American teen Morgan Pressel. CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo.
Serena says practice might be in her cards
The younger Williams suffered her earliest Grand Slam loss in six years. WIMBLEDON, England (AP)
Report: U.S. abused terror-fighting tools
Suspects have been held as witnesses to give authorities more time to investigate them, a report
'Star Wars' creator opens new headquarters in Calif.
'Star Wars' creator opens new headquarters in Calif. SAN FRANCISCO -- "Star Wars" creator George
Rondinelli and Koch go ahead
The second games of the two series are set tonight. STRUTHERS -- Rondinelli Tuxedo rallied for
Firms merge amid growing battles against insurance companies
The attorneys will provide legal work in Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull counties. By DENISE
Ground zero museum fight reveals divide
Hundreds of relatives of victims oppose a museum that would focus on mankind's quest for freedom.
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP DODGE/SAVE MART 350 SUNDAY'S RESULTS At Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif.
Loans OK'd for companies with Mafia ties
The Overseas Private Investment Corp. has experienced its share of controversy. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Regulations slow down industry, farmers say
Synthetic ingredient bans and feed requirements are more costly, farmers say. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Resting in peace now can actually be in bed
A Cleveland-area funeral home provides what it calls a less intimidating bedroom environment.
Howland native wins prestigious Peabody
The investigative reporter led an in-depth exploration of bullying in Wisconsin's public schools.
Iraq's security forces attacked
At least 1,323 people have been killed since April 28. MOSUL, Iraq (AP) -- Police guarding a
Cities celebrate with pride amid gay rights battles
The annual events commemorate the Stonewall uprising of 1969, widely considered the beginning of the
'Entitlement Generation': spoiled slackers?
Some experts say having expectations, and setting limits with bosses, isn't necessarily negative.
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He can't meet the right woman
Dear Annie: I'm a 23-year-old male and live in a state with a low women-to-men ratio. My problem is
Program lands at Hillman
The program will focus on math and science education. By JOSH ECHT VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Furyk falters, Padraig prevails
Harrington eagled 18 to win the Barclays Classic by a stroke. HARRISON, N.Y. (AP) -- Padraig
Temps top 90 in Midwest, Northeast
ASSOCIATED PRESS The first official weekend of summer brought a scorching heat wave to the
Paul Winchell, voice of Tigger, dies at 82
Paul Winchell, voice of Tigger, dies at 82 LOS ANGELES -- Paul Winchell, a ventriloquist,
A birdie for Kim makes her champ
A birdie for Kim makes her champ kALL IT TOOK was one shot -- one spectacular birdie from the
Donations sought to give night a bang
The event is held to raise money for Fourth of July fireworks. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF
Soaking in the sun not seniors' dream
More and more retirees are choosing the snow belt over sunny Florida. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Activists seek to bar gays from adopting
Florida is the only state with an outright ban on gay adoption. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Religious
A hot weekend
A hot weekend YOUNGSTOWN -- This past weekend brought the Mahoning Valley its hottest weather in
Neighbors remember three boys
Residents left a makeshift memorial on a street corner. CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) -- As authorities began
Saturday's Games
SATURDAY'S GAMES National League St. Louis 8, Pittsburgh 0 Interleague Atlanta 5, Baltimore
Swimmers allowed back in surf after shark attack closed beach
A Louisiana girl was killed by a shark Saturday. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Beaches reopened Sunday
Poland man, 77, writes memoir
His sports memories are chronicled in a book. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT POLAND --Marion Urichich
Celebrities like us, they really like us
Opinion: By MARTIN KAPLAN LOS ANGELES TIMES It was a comment by Juror No. 8 that nailed the weirdest
Youngstown drug busts bring 8 arrests
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested eight people on a variety of drug-related charges in separate drug
AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball
TRI-T COLT (15-17) Austintown Greenwood Chevrolet 14, Niles Dunnigan Photography 1 -- Josh Pontius
MINOR LEAGUES
MINOR LEAGUES INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA) North Division WLPct.GB Buffalo (Indians)4829.623--
I find the mayor 'guilty'
Opinion: I find the mayor 'guilty' EDITOR: I am outraged. "If I'm in the jury box, the suspect is
Little league team gets several offers after getting ousted
CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (AP) -- A baseball team of 11- and 12-year-olds kicked out of a league in
Rumors swirl around Bucks; Bogut could be top selection
The Hawks want the tall center but may settle for a point guard. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL
SWEDEN
SWEDEN Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm, June 22: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's speech at
By AMBER HYLAND
By AMBER HYLAND VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER ROGERS -- People sift through boxes of dishes, poke at
Wanted: tips for dealing with unruly college roommates
Dear Heloise: Having roommates can wear on a college coed. I try to keep our small living space as
Dutch suspect's father released
The party boat disc jockey held in the case has also been ordered released. ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP)
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Jamestown (Marlins)42.667-- Batavia (Phillies)33.5001 Scrappers
Hoping carrier benefits take off
The port authority could have a broader role in future Valley ventures. VIENNA -- Gaining a
Couple reunites 35 years later
Sometimes fate has something up its sleeve you never expected. WASHINGTON POST TOM SULLIVAN
Downing Street memos reveal war plans
Opinion: By MICHAEL SMITH LOS ANGELES TIMES It is now nine months since I obtained the first of the
Martinez's pinch-hitting rescues Tribe
The everyday catcher came off the bench for the game-winning single. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Despite
Bucs rebound, defeat NL's best
Jason Bay homered twice in the Pirates' 10-inning victory over the Cardinals. ST. LOUIS (AP) --
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston4430.595--z-9-1W-722-1022-2012-6
Today is Monday, June 27, the 178th day of 2005. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date in 1950, President Truman orders the Air Force and Navy into the Korean conflict following a call
Today is Monday, June 27, the 178th day of 2005. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date
Birdie putt lifts McNulty past Purtzer
Don Pooley was eliminated after the first playoff hole. CONCORD, Mass. (AP) -- Mark McNulty
Man disrupts Mass in protest over church abuses
James Robertson, 58, handcuffed himself to the cardinal's chair. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A man was
U.S. Women's Open Championship
U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY'S SCORES At Cherry Hills Country Club Cherry Hills
Texas savors title
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Texas is back on top with another College World Series championship. Kyle
Hoodie debate leaves both sides cold
Debate over the hooded sweatshirts pins the teen attire with crime. LOS ANGELES TIMES LONDON --
Getting back on track with Citizen Circles
Circles include representatives from YSU and the Adult Parole Authority. By KATIE LIBECCO
Scrappers rally for win in Auburn
Mahoning Valley opens a six-game homestand tonight. AUBURN, N.Y. -- Mike Woodson and Julio Garcia
Graham says goodbye after 60 years of revivals
About 90,000 people gathered to hear the evangelist deliver what was expected to be his last sermon.
Board considers options for new school
NORTH JACKSON -- Jackson-Milton Board of Education members are exploring the possibility of hiring a
Astro Falcons use rally to topple Wharmby, 3-2
Nick Brown tossed a one-hitter to lead Livi Steel. STRUTHERS -- Astro Falcons scored twice in the
FESTIVALS
FESTIVALS XThe Village of Hanoverton will hold its annual Peddler Days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian T. Moore, 37, of 365 Marmion Ave., Youngstown, and
PARADES Cities celebrate with pride amid gay rights battles
The annual events commemorate the Stonewall uprising of 1969, widely considered the beginning of the
1940s teen softball team reassembles for a weekend
Some former players came from as far away as Florida and California. BOARDMAN -- Not a one of them
Car show races toward charity's goal
All money raised will stay in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties. By SEAN BARRON
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women and Infants Pavilion Brandi and Jason Grigsby, Masury, boy, June 25.
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY 7th--Sid The Squid (Harris)$13.00$5.80$3.40 Town Gazelle (T
INVESTIGATION Report: BWC managers gave millions to GOP
Gov. Bob Taft received $700,000 from the bureau's investment managers. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Companies