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AMERICAN LEAGUE

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The victims fell to the ground floor of the warehouse along with tons of steel and rubble.

The victims fell to the ground floor of the warehouse along with tons of steel and rubble. By

Getting back to our roots, just for the fun of it

Editorial: One of the remarkable things about Mahoning County is that while its history is steeped in

Belichick book has moments

Ask a diehard Browns fan to name his or her least favorite coach over the past 15 years and chances

Libya retries 6 accused of infecting kids with HIV

TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) -- Prosecutors demanded Tuesday the death sentence in the retrial of five

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL THE AP TOP 25 The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press preseason college football poll,

Council prepares to purchase old Elks Building

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City council has instructed the city solicitor to prepare a development agreement

Howland cuts health-care cost with help of 3 unions

The township instituted co-payments to lower its health insurance rate. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

Getting it right

GETTING IT RIGHT Although Judge James C. Evans of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court suspended the

Blue-ribbon burger

The award-winning burger features the diner's own gourmet barbecue sauce. By NANCY TULLIS

FOOD

FOOD A tasty burger to write about WHEN EATING the award-winning Steel Trolley Diner BBQ burger,

Director's goal: Get kids involved

The official's game plan is 'to expose youths to the possibilities of their success.' By SARAH

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LeBron plays team first

LeBron plays team first Look who's become the point guard for the USA men's basketball team --

Monday's Games

MONDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 6, Toronto 4 Oakland 9, Boston 0 Seattle 2, L.A.

CENTRAL OHIO Struggle divides Somalis

With 45,000 residents, the community of Somalis is the second largest in the nation. COLUMBUS (AP)

Turn your grill into a backyard smokehouse

Extend the grilling season just a bit and enjoy some smoky favorites. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR

7 accused in drug ring seek separate trials

Defense attorneys argue there will be 'trials within the trial.' By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2006. There are 123 days left in the year. On this date in 1862, Union forces are defeated by the Confederates at the Second Battle of Bull Run in

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 30, the 242nd day of 2006. There are 123 days left in the year. On this

TODAY

TODAY 11 a.m. (USA) Tennis: U.S. Open. 2:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Baseball: Junior League World Series.

Footless cropped tights are updated

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The trend began last winter, and by the fall fashion shows in New York,

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

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City gets initial crack at site

The vacant Masters buildings were demolished last year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Splish, splash! They are taking a bath

Just like people, animals have to get cleaned up before they take part in shows. Above, 16-year-old

Aussie expert forecasts changes

American wine-lovers are set in their ways, but Europeans have already adapted to new techniques.

Finally, YSU gets to play

Slippery Rock brings a veteran team to Stambaugh Stadium Thursday night. By PETE MOLLICA

O.J. Mayo may cross state line

He may transfer from an Ohio school to Huntington High in West Virginia. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) --

DA to world: Never mind

Opinion: Rocky Mountain News: When Mary Lacy, then Mary Keenan, was re-elected Boulder district attorney two

Associated Press

Associated Press MOMENT OF SILENCE: President Bush and first lady Laura Bush, foreground, pray in

For Ohio St., N. Illinois will be tough first test

The Buckeyes play three ranked teams in the first month of the season. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Over the

Well-thought-out national policy would end 'net neutrality' debate

Opinion: By LEE DRUTMAN PROVIDENCE JOURNAL BERKELEY, Calif. -- In recent months, there has been an

HOW HE SEES IT Newspaper reading can be deadly in Iraq

Opinion: By HUSSEIN ALI INSTITUTE FOR WAR & amp; PEACE REPORTING BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Mohammed Shakir

Governor halts execution

Governor halts execution PIERRE, S.D. -- Gov. Mike Rounds halted South Dakota's first execution in

Proposal for 224 turns vexing

Completion of the study is fourth in a 14-step process. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Who wants labor on Labor Day? Certainly not the cook

Keeping it simple makes lunch even better. By LEAH ESKIN CHICAGO TRIBUNE Labor is so

NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Jets: Curtis Martin will miss at least the first six weeks of the season. It could be the end of the

Leader seeks TV debate with Bush

Iran's president disputed the authority of the U.N. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's hard-line

LINEUPS \ YSU vs. Slippery Rock

YSU OFFENSE RT -- (68) Pat Walker (6-5, 290, Sr.); (71) Erik Claxon (6-7, 340, Sr.) RG -- (67)

Owner calls Kundel workers heroes

OSHA's findings may not be available for four months, the assistant chief says. By PATRICIA MEADE

Canfield cruises past Potters, 9-0

Howland and Lordstown also recorded shutout victories. EAST LIVERPOOL -- Senior John Congelio and

FEDERAL HELP

FEDERAL HELP Flood victims The government has approved nearly $32 million to help repair

"Without the full implementation of resolution 1701, I fear the risk is great for renewal of hostilities."

Opinion: "Without the full implementation of resolution 1701, I fear the risk is great for renewal of

Mercer County: Sentence Court

Judge Christopher St. John of Mercer County Common Pleas Court sentenced seven people Tuesday. They

50 ex-militants hand over their weapons

Last month, Russian authorities announced amnesty for some militants. GROZNY, Russia (AP) -- About

Liquor option disqualified for Hubbard establishment

The board voted 2-2, defeating a proposal to reduce voting precincts. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

As violence surges, 73 die in fighting

An oil pipeline explosion killed at least 36 people. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Police found more than

All matches postponed due to rain

All 64 matches will be played today, weather permitting. NEW YORK (AP) -- Amelie Mauresmo wiped

Ash borer found in additional trees in Marion County

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A beetle that has killed millions of ash trees in three Midwestern states has been

OHIO Storms cause light damage

A weak tornado touched down 40 miles south of Columbus. ASSOCIATED PRESS An unexpected round of

Web site blocks story from Britons

The move was an effort to comply with British law. NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Times' Web site

THE NUMBERS

THE NUMBERS Poverty rates in Ohio Estimated percentage of people living under the poverty level

Friend is concerned about suicide witness

Dear Annie: I have a situation I have never seen addressed in your column. I have a friend who

Cleveland named poorest city

The estimates for the two big cities were not significantly different. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The city

CYSTIC FIBROSIS Ohio requires screenings for newborns

About 30,000 Americans have cystic fibrosis. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Newborn babies born in Ohio will be

Fire destroys mobile home in Liberty Twp.

LIBERTY -- A stove that was accidentally left on is the suspected cause of a fire in a mobile home,

Fine start for Fitch: Falcons topple rival

Fitch's Katie Mang got her first varsity coaching victory. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS

Officials target pesky pigeons

Courthouse workers and officials complained about the mess left by pigeons. By D.A. WILKINSON

U.S. OPEN

U.S. OPEN Tuesday's results At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York

'The thought of the day': To quote or to gloat?

The city auditor quips that a councilman wants him to be strapped to the electric chair. By TIM

Mountaineer Results

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Rao's Heart (Garcia)14.008.004.80 Shamonyou (Parker)4.603.40

Council OKs payroll funds this week for employees

Testimony in the case will continue today. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS

Youth league talks continue

YOUNGSTOWN -- City and Northeastern Ohio Youth Football League officials are still in discussions

GAME TIME

GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers at State College When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)

South Range stays unbeaten; Crestview wins

Leetonia and Jackson-Milton also earned ITCL victories. COLUMBIANA -- For South Range (3-0), Megan

Another costly loss: Scrappers' bullpen can't hold lead in defeat

By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For the third night in a row,

Gas prices begin their fall decline

Despite decreases, Mahoning Valley gasoline prices are the highest in Ohio. By DON SHILLING

TCTC open house

TCTC open house Trumbull Career & amp; Technical Center, Lordstown, will have an open house

Flooding leads 75 to flee homes

POLK, Pa. (AP) -- Flooding from heavy rains prompted the evacuation of about 75 residents, and

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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Salem panel votes to approve sale of last lot in industrial park

SALEM -- City council's economic development committee voted Tuesday to approve the sale of its last

Neither vulnerable. East deals.

Neither vulnerable. East deals. NORTH 5 K 9 7 A K J 8 7 4 K J 8 WEST EAST K 10

BASKETBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

BASKETBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SECOND ROUND At Saitama, Japan Friday, Aug. 25 Argentina 79,

POLITICS Rove has unparalleled influence with Bush

A criminal probe put the president's close friend under scrutiny for months. WASHINGTON (AP) --

VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS Radio City Music Hall gets a face-lift for MTV show

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK -- Seats have been removed, stages built, and Radio City Music Hall

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David M. Rodgers, 31, Pittsburgh, and Katherine Leigh Shields,

Local Sports Digest

LOCAL Smolko released PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers released tight end Isaac Smolko, a

UCI-VUELTA A ESPANA

UCI-VUELTA A ESPANA Tuesday's results At Caceres, Spain Fourth Stage (83.8 mile leg from

Jessica loses her voice

Jessica loses her voice NEW YORK -- Talk about bad timing. At the start of a media blitz to

CAL THOMAS Tories' 'contract' offers insight

Opinion: BELFAST, N. IRELAND -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair returns from a late-summer vacation in

Woman thwarts robbery outside bank

Woman thwarts robbery outside bank BOARDMAN -- An employee of a U.S. Route 224 discount store told

Jet cleared for longer runway

Only one controller was in the tower, an FAA violation of its own policy. LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) --

Hurricane John intensifies off Mexico's Pacific coast

The storm is expected to move up the coast. ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) -- Hurricane John grew into a

NFL Preseason

NFL Preseason FavoritePointsUnderdog Thursday, August 31st. Carolina3PITTSBURGH NY

OHIO AGRICULTURE Farmers could see record corn yields

Freezing weather in late April hindered farmers in 2005. ASSOCIATED PRESS Ohio's corn crop is

Barking dog leads to three drug arrests

MASURY -- Brookfield Township police responding to a barking dog complaint instead arrested three

Baseball Notices

BASEBALL Hitting lessons -- Steve Krivonak is conducting his fall outdoor program for boys and

New at the Market

NEW AT THE MARKET: Over the next few months, look for these Jacob's Creek bottles at your favorite

Iran leader wants to debate Bush

Iran leader wants to debate Bush IRANIAN PRESIDENT Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, above, challenged the

Boxing Schedule

SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Friday At Johannesburg, South Africa, Steve Molitor,

Browns to consider adding a veteran QB

Coach Romeo Crennel is looking to add more experience behind Charlie Frye. BEREA (AP) -- The

Pirates rally in the 11th as Cubs lose 5th straight

Chicago closer Ryan Dempster couldn't hold a 6-5 lead. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jose Bautista's bases-

Marijuana-growing case sent to grand jury

WARREN -- The case of a Champion Township man authorities say grew marijuana at home will go before

Friends, family greet Little League WS champions

ATLANTA (AP) -- Cody Walker's biggest fan was waiting for him when he and the rest of the Little

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PRESEASON AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New

Steelers winless, but no problem

Bill Cowher is more focused on the opener than the preseason finale. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

FRIDAY

FRIDAY Guilford Lake Ruritan, state Route 172 at Hanna Drive, Guilford Lake, will hold an all-you-

Dear Heloise: I can't find my copy of your Texas Caviar recipe. Please reprint it in your column.

Sabathia finishes what he started

He threw his fifth complete game of the season to earn his 10th victory. CLEVELAND (AP) -- C.C.

Doctor facing charges has died

WARREN -- A 74-year-old medical doctor facing more than 100 criminal charges for writing pre-signed

"TO RE-CREATE THE AWARD WINNING STEEL TROLLEY DINER BBQ BURGER AT HOME. ... FIRST, COOK ONE HALF POUND BURGER TO YOUR LIKING, THEN SLATHER AND I DO MEAN SLATHER THE BURGER IN THE BARBECUE SAUCE OF

"To re-create the award winning Steel Trolley Diner BBQ burger at home. ... First, cook one half

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