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Officials revoke storm-water utility fee
Fees connected with the utility would raise $1.27 million annually. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
HOWLAND School board
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Action taken at Monday's board of education meeting: Hired Keystone
Terwilliger is weapon for East Stroudsburg
He passed for 4,571 yards and 50 TDs and won the Harlon Hill trophy. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
Events are set for conversion to Macy's name
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Red-carpet rollouts and charity events will mark the conversion of
Bonds' trainer is returned to jail for not testifying
Greg Anderson could be held in custody for more than a year. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Barry Bonds'
Health office and EPA agree on septic rules
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The health commissioner says the county is now doing things right. By ED
Forum explores problems
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Recessions in Ohio tend to begin earlier and last longer, a speaker said.
STANDINGS \ New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3430.531-- State College (Cardinals)3331.5161
Deadly crash puts regional carrier in worse trouble
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Comair has been battling bankruptcy and contract negotiations. ATLANTA
Iran sets the tone for a more radically Islamic Mideast
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Call it the Pyongyang ploy. Hold out for direct talks with America and
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1976 will hold a 30th-year reunion
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1976 will hold a 30th-year reunion
Sanchez leads Pirates past Cubs
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 His three hits raised his league-leading batting average to .349.
Sizemore powers Indians victory
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The Tribe's center fielder now has 75 extra-base hits. CLEVELAND (AP)
Survey reveals victims' strength against despair
A capacity to grow from catastrophe is quantified. BOSTON (AP) -- In a testament to the resilience
Kenseth is new choice to win title
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Matt Kenseth now is a proponent of the Chase. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
Louisiana native values aid provided by Valley
The founder of an Austintown charity says much work remains in Louisiana. By DON SHILLING
Route 224 proposal turns vexing
Completion of the study is fourth in a 14-step process. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New
Woman charged with inducing panic
BOARDMAN -- A Youngstown woman is charged with inducing panic, accused of reporting a robbery in
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 7, Cleveland 1 Toronto 10, Kansas City 6 Baltimore 5,
Foster parents charged in boy's death
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The disappearance triggered an intensive search that brought hundreds of
Readers have suggestions about forms
Dear Readers: We printed a letter from a reader complaining about having to fill out forms at the
Teralynn Landis to be bride of Allen McGath
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 POLAND — Announced by Terrance and Kathleen Landis, 1811 Alverne
Clean Ohio Fund to aid 4 projects
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The latest round adds about 450 acres of open space to the 1,300 acres
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Pit bull makes her wonder: 'Was this a smart move?' EDITOR: My husband
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Pit bull makes her wonder: 'Was this a smart move?' EDITOR: My husband
Georgia team edges Japanese squad, 2-1
Cody Walker's two-run homer was the difference in the Americans' win. SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP)
Girard judge takes stand
Additional funds are needed to meet payroll in the court. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Election planners: keep an eye out for bugs
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 By DICK THORNBURGH and RICHARD CELESTE WASHINGTON POST For many years
Defense must replace 9 starters
The Buckeyes have only two defensive starters back from last season. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Now if the
Valley family mourns loss from Comair crash
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Erik Harris was one of 49 people killed in the accident Sunday. By HAROLD
TODAY
TODAY 6:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Basketball: World Championship quarterfinal. 11 a.m. (USA) Tennis: U.S.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Purchased the contract of 1B Carlos Pena from Pawtucket
Hershey-Sikora wedding is set for early October
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Rochelle Hershey of La Porte City, Iowa, and Stan Sikora of Maumee are
Prostate cancer dilemma -- to treat or not, and how
Doctors typically just present all the options and let men choose. WASHINGTON (AP) -- It took
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications and has issued new permits.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
Head of foundations is stepping down
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 YOUNGSTOWN — Edward Toth is retiring as president and chief executive
World's oldest person dies in Ecuador
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador (AP) -- Maria Esther de Capovilla, the oldest person on Earth according to
RMI Titanium plant in running to grow with tax credit help
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 A tax credit will save RMI $118,036 over eight years. By JEFF ORTEGA
FAA adds a 2nd air controller
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has added a second controller
Detroit teachers strike
DETROIT (AP) -- Teachers frustrated by failed efforts to reach a contract agreement with the city's
Taxiway had been altered recently
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 A native of the Beloit area was listed among the 49 passengers killed in
local
LOCAL Fee rescindedTRUMBULL COUNTY commissioners have rescinded a storm-water utility fee of $15
Boardman trustees should let screening panel screen
Editorial: When the Boardman Township trustees announced they had appointed a three-member committee to screen
Niles man convicted in robberies
WARREN -- A jury has found a 36-year-old Niles man guilty on all but one of the 13 felony charges he
"Celebrity Duets" (8 p.m., Fox): This new series will address this pressing issue:...
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 "Celebrity Duets" (8 p.m., Fox): This new series will address this pressing
South Dakota becomes abortion focal point
Voters will decide in a Nov. 7 referendum. WASHINGTON POST SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Kayla Brandt had
Scrappers ousted from 1st
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Auburn won 10-6 despite committing six errors. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
ACLU sues over law on funeral protests
The ACLU says the new law is overly broad and a prior restraint on speech. By JEFF ORTEGA
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Kerry backing Strickland, takes swipe at Blackwell
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Kerry backing Strickland, takes swipe at Blackwell WASHINGTON — Sen.
Pit bull makes her wonder: 'Was this a smart move?'
Opinion: Pit bull makes her wonder: 'Was this a smart move?' EDITOR: My husband and I recently moved to
NOTEBOOK \ Scrappers vs. Auburn
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Wild Pinckney: The Scrappers went into Monday's game in a virtual for first
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Browns: Cornerback Gary Baxter practiced for the first time since straining his left pectoral muscle
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .43, 22.21 23.23 Avalon
U.S. will face Dirk-led Germany
The Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki is coming off his best NBA season. SAITAMA, Japan (AP) -- The
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min11342467151.356 Jeter
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min11342467151.356 Jeter
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH J 8 6 9 7 5 4 J 8 2 8 7 2 WEST EAST 10 9 7 5
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2006. There are 124 days left in the year. On this date in 2005, Hurricane Katrina hits the Gulf Coast near Buras, La.; the resulting floods devastate the
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Aug. 29, the 241st day of 2006. There are 124 days left in the year. On this date
& lt;B & gt;BAKER, & lt;/B & gt; Ethel P., 88, of Mineral Ridge;
& lt;B & gt;BAKER, & lt;/B & gt; Ethel P., 88, of Mineral Ridge; calling hours
Shiite militiamen clash with troops
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Nine U.S. soldiers were killed over the weekend in Iraq. DIWANIYAH, Iraq
Electoral court to declare conservative the winner
The leftist challenger was outraged by the announcement. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexico's ruling party
Campbell police probe gunfire
CAMPBELL -- Two teen girls suffered minor injuries when a reported 10 to 15 gunshots were fired at
Connors-Roddick link pays off
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Andy Roddick snapped a 10-month title drought with coaching help from Jimmy
Palmer excels in his return to Bengals
The recovering quarterback helped engineer a 34-7 halftime lead. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Carson Palmer
"You ask me, if I had known on July 11 ... that the operation would lead to such a...
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 "You ask me, if I had known on July 11 ... that the operation would lead to
Children Services probe endangering report
AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning County Children Services is investigating a police report of child
Man charged with assault and resisting
The man was arrested when his mother told police he choked her. BOARDMAN -- A West Boulevard man
Floridians stocking up as tropical storm looms
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 MIAMI (AP) — Florida residents rushed to fill their prescriptions and
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES At South Williamsport, Pa. All Times EDT
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Eric and Jennifer Abron, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 26. Shannon
4 charged with obstruction held for immigration officials
Employees at a Market Street business identified one man as previously paying with a counterfeit
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Yussif A. Ibrahim, 27, of 140 Lassiter Drive, Covington, Ga.,
Thiel has tough act to follow after achievements in 2005
The Tomcats lost some of their most productive players in school history. Last season, Thiel
Student rolls rise in wake of effort
Enrollment numbers are running ahead of the fall 2006 projections. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
McCoy to succeed Young as Texas' new quarterback
Colt McCoy beat out fellow freshman Jevan Snead for the starting job. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Colt
WOMEN'S NBA PLAYOFF
WOMEN'S NBA PLAYOFF FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Connecticut 2, Washington 0
Consultations with makeup artist available
NILES -- National makeup artist Alex Sanchez will be giving makeup consultations at the Lancome
Valley man's death is ruled suspicious
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating the death of an Austintown man
Hubbard, Lakeview duel to 1-1 deadlock
Ashley Bruce's goal enabled the Eagles to escape with a tie in the TAC battle. By TOM WILLIAMS
No link to Karr in girl's slaying
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The schoolteacher will face child pornography charges in California.
Subdued Panthers ready to make a quiet run for glory
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Last year's opening night flop set the tone for a bad season. PITTSBURGH
Mayor and police chief head to crime summit
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The Los Angeles police chief and a Harvard criminologist are among the
Questions linger a year after hurricanes
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- It's one of those anniversaries like the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that
Woman charged in brawl
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Woman charged in brawl AUSTINTOWN — A Berlin Center woman is charged
MLB ROUNDUP Monday's other games
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 NATIONAL LEAGUE Mets 8, Phillies 3 NEW YORK — Carlos Delgado, David
Don't stoop to backstabbing relatives' level
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Dear Annie: I have been married for 11 years to a wonderful husband. He
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 6, BLUE JAYS 4
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Motive sought in arsons at Vienna house
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Nineteen separate fires were set in a Vienna house before it was torched
MONDAY'S SCORES BOYS GOLF URSULINE 150, BOARDMAN 155
MONDAY'S SCORES BOYS GOLF URSULINE 150, BOARDMAN 155 (At Mill Creek) Ursuline -- Joe Santisi 36,
Salem bounces back to defeat Poland
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Amy Scullion, Sarah Brobeck and Taylor Toothman sparked the Quakers.
Soldier returns to head of classroom
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Many students at Cambria Central High are glad he's back. EBENSBURG, Pa.
Bush returns to Miss., hopeful that $110B is enough to rebuild
The public gave the president low marks on his handling of the disaster. BILOXI, Miss. (AP) --
ON THE INSIDE
ON THE INSIDE Bush tour: President Bush, left, visited Katrina-hit territories Monday, and
Brown opts out of race
An advocacy committee is needed to help independent candidates, Brown said. YOUNGSTOWN -- Citing
STALEY HAS MUCH TO PLAY FOR
Staley has much to play for When the Steelers wrap up their exhibition schedule Thursday night
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS Through Aug. 26 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 3,499. 2, Matt Kenseth,
REGION
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 REGION Dividend declared CORTLAND — Cortland Bancorp declared a
YSU's 10-win streak on line
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The Penguins are unbeaten against Slippery Rock in their 10 meetings. By
Plane diverted after threatening note is found
There was no indication terrorism was involved. BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A commuter airplane
Hubbard city-township district accepts request to incorporate
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 The city must approve a request for services. HUBBARD — The Joint
Crane collapses, injures workers
AUSTINTOWN -- A crane collapsed this afternoon injuring an undetermined number of people at Kundel
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1976 will hold a 30th-year reunion Nov. 25 at the Saxon Club.
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1976 will hold a 30th-year reunion Nov. 25 at the Saxon Club.
Wisecracking host O'Brien outshines ups, downs of Emmys
By RICK KUSHMAN SACRAMENTO BEE If you watched TV on Sunday night, you saw drama, thrills, even
Prison board hires part-time officers
MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer County Prison Board hired four part-time correctional officers to replace
Prostate cancer dilemma — to treat or not, and how
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Doctors typically just present all the options and let men choose.
Wedding planned by Miss Moncrief, George Amison III
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 YOUNGSTOWN — Eddie and Diane Moncrief, 190 Lilburne Lane, are
Poland, Salem skirmish to 1-1 standoff in debut
Ursuline blanked Maplewood, 5-0, behind Justin Mihaly's three goals. POLAND -- Alan Gavolas scored
Have we learned lessons of Katrina?
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 By R. DAVID PAULISON WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON — As we look back on
Ruin lingers, but roots lure some people back
Only half of New Orleans' residents have returned. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW ORLEANS --
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 MONDAY'S SCORES BOYS GOLF URSULINE 150, BOARDMAN 155 (At Mill Creek)
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 MONDAY'S SCORES BOYS GOLF URSULINE 150, BOARDMAN 155 (At Mill Creek)
Staley's status up in air after limited production
The former starter could be released after Thursday's exhibition game. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Duce
New on home video - This week's DVD releases
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 "The Sentinel": Here's hoping the Secret Service keeps closer tabs on its
Angela Mirone, Christopher Sugar to wed Oct. 7
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Angela Mirone, 12905 Woodworth
Port authority getting $785,000 building loan
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 COLUMBUS — The State Controlling Board has released funding to the
Police urge public to help solve crimes
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 In a Friday homicide, bond was set at $750,000. By PATRICIA MEADE
MERCER COUNTY Sentencings
Mercer County Common Pleas Court Judge Francis Fornelli recently sentenced several people: Rhonda
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Lovely Tw (Sarmiento)23.006.404.40 Inca King (Whitney)2.402.20
U.S. OPEN
U.S. OPEN Monday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $19.34
No fine for Richards
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 No fine for Richards LONDON — Keith Richards won't be fined for
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY Aug. 21 Criminal mischief: A windshield on a Bristolville man's Pontiac was
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA
A Berlin tightrope
Tuesday, August 29, 2006 Chicago Tribune: A strange thing happened after Angela Merkel squeezed