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Scrappers fall again to State College

Mahoning Valley lost for the fourth straight time, dropping a 4-1 contest. By BILL ALBRIGHT


Union starts voter drive

The AFL-CIO aims for a voter turnout boost of 5 percent. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The AFL-CIO launched a


MLB ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 2, Tigers 0 Tigers 5, Yankees 3 NEW YORK -- Craig Monroe hit a three-run


Will impasse on covered bridge end pact?

The project was originally locked in a dispute over additional materials needed because of termite


Hearing scheduled in water-supply dispute

MVSD doesn't like the proposal to drill wells on its property. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


Medical care is worth the cost, study claims

Care for the elderly is an exception, a researcher said. BOSTON (AP) -- Despite exploding costs,


Nicotine consumed per cigarette has risen in past 6 years, study finds

A health official said the rise means smokers might need more help to quit. BOSTON (AP) -- The


Peewee football to move to Ipe Field

The vote was unanimous to continue to play in the city. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Cheers! Going beyond routine

Today's cheerleader does a lot more than clap and chant. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF


Sandi and Alan Carroll of Madison are announcing the birth of their second daughter, Allison

Sandi and Alan Carroll of Madison are announcing the birth of their second daughter, Allison


Bush campaigns and taxpayers pay

The president is expected to increase the politicking as November approaches. WASHINGTON (AP) --


"He thought the devil was coming to him. He is a very good person. He is not like that. What's wrong

Opinion: "He thought the devil was coming to him. He is a very good person. He is not like that. What's wrong


Rebels topple goal-less Bulldogs

Katie Burns scored Fitch's only goal in a 1-0 win over Perry. EAST PALESTINE -- Brian Bechtel


Center offers program for kids

The program is for children between preschool and kindergarten. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Jewish Community


GAME TIME

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


Israel refuses to end blockade

Lebanon would be the last Arab state to have peace with Israel, an official said. JERUSALEM (AP)


Dem lawmakers, governor reach deal on emissions limit

The bill would require major industries to reduce emissions tied to global warming. SACRAMENTO,


Top Dem says Ohio is key in Nov. race

The race for the 6th District is one of the most competitive in the country. By DENISE DICK


& lt;B & gt;ALLI, & lt;/B & gt;Kenneth, 50, of Youngstown; calling

& lt;B & gt;ALLI, & lt;/B & gt;Kenneth, 50, of Youngstown; calling hours Friday


Today is Thursday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2006. There are 122 days left in the year. On this date in 1886, an earthquake rocks Charles-ton, S.C., killing up to 110 people.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 31, the 243rd day of 2006. There are 122 days left in the year. On this date


Buying stolen hot tub nets 3 years' probation

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 29-year-old city woman charged with buying a stolen hot tub that was to be donated


YSU FOOTBALL Wright, Perry, Jewell ready to lead

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State's tri-captains for the


Navy admiral has ties to Youngstown area

The admiral is chief of naval personnel. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Niles, Canfield battle to 0-0 tie on new turf

The Cardinals defeated the Red Dragons in last year's sectional tournament. By DOUG CHAPIN


Gasoline prices begin their annual decline

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


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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Twins on both sides spice up Rayen-Wilson match

YOUNGSTOWN -- Freshman Alexandra Hines had 20 points and nine kills, while her twin sister, Bethany,


Treatment to melt fat has officials worried

The drug used in the injections is not approved by the FDA. SCRIPPS HOWARD LAS VEGAS -- The


Peralta's home run in 10th does the job in 3-2 win over Toronto

Cleveland is 4-3 in extra inning games this season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jhonny Peralta hit a two-out


Take care in discarding phones

It's not easy to totally erase sensitive information. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Don't tell your cell


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Kim Easterday, East Liverpool, girl, Aug. 28. David


Green Team Jeopardy

Green Team Jeopardy The Mahoning County Commissioners' Reuse and Recycling Division will hold its


Suggs' place on team in jeopardy

William Green, too, is facing the prospect of getting waived by Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Lee


PREVIEW | Ohio State football Here are 10 questions swirling around the 2006 Ohio State Buckeyes:

1, How good is the defense? It won't be as good as it was last year, since only two starters are


Bush sets sights on Dems, not problems

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- A few days shy of the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, President Bush promised


Pirates finish sweep of Cubs with 11 inning, 10-9 victory

Freddy Sanchez drove in four runs, including two in the 11th. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Freddy Sanchez


Bossy parents strain their aging children

Dear Annie: I am at the end of my rope. My husband's parents are almost 80 and are constantly trying


Bush's critics refuse to give him credit

Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Back in 1999 during an editorial writers' conference,


Demonstrators protest city's crime rate

The mayor said he shares the protesters' frustrations. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


CANFIELD FAIR | What's scheduled

A rundown of some of the events scheduled for the Canfield Fair, which begins Wednesday and ends


Worker injured in accident dies

YOUNGSTOWN -- Raymond Queen, one of two workers hurt in an industrial accident at Penn Ohio


DRAMATIC HOMER

Dramatic homer Jhonny Peralta hit a two-out homer off closer B.J. Ryan in the 10th inning


Abbas lends support to civil-servant strike

About 3,000 employees protested Wednesday. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) -- Thousands of angry civil


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Gas Prices

GAS PRICES Higher here The Youngstown-Warren area has the highest gasoline prices in the state.


American Muslims unwilling to pursue American values, lifestyle

Opinion: By GENEIVE ABDO WASHINGTON POST If only the Muslims in Europe -- with their hearts focused on


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Aug. 23 Criminal mischief: Eggs hit a vehicle


ACTION group hires lead organizer

Noden, a KSU grad, has worked in Chicago and England. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Alliance for


UPDATES What's been changed

Changes to state law governing Ohio bicyclists include: Local governments can no longer require


The Beach Boys, whose harmonies about cars, girls, surfing and sunshine have become a part of the

The Beach Boys, whose harmonies about cars, girls, surfing and sunshine have become a part of the


MYNETWORK Listen up, Latin lovers: Telenovelas are here!

Unlike soap operas, telenovelas don't run forever. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Morgan Fairchild and Bo Derek


SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER "All the King's Men": Sean Penn is a flamboyant political boss in a new adaptation of


PIAA restores player's athletic eligibility

ASSOCIATED PRESS Rob Gronkowski, a tight end at Woodland Hills High School near Pittsburgh, had


Winless Steelers focused on Miami

Running back Willie Parker signed a four-year extension with the team. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


SCRIPPS HOWARD

Scripps Howard SUPERSIZED: Once regarded as an undergarment, the white T-shirt has been supersized


White T-shirt has a good and a bad side

Oversized white T-shirts have become staples for today's youths. SCRIPPS HOWARD They hang like


Killer nurse donates kidney

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A former nurse who admitted killing 29 patients in two states donated one of


Schools improve in managing asthma

Children's symptoms often worsen at the beginning of the school year. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR


CANFIELD FAIR

CANFIELD FAIR A rundown of some events today and Friday at the 160th Canfield Fair. TODAY (YOUTH


Bathroom no longer considered the perfect place to hide away

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The old song lyrics "I need a place to hide away" have traditionally


Cycling law changes to bring uniformity

Communities must post signs pointing out any special local bicycling laws. CLEVELAND (AP) --


Unlike soap operas, telenovelas don't run forever.

Unlike soap operas, telenovelas don't run forever. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Morgan Fairchild and Bo Derek


Elm Street Bridge reopens

Dorm residents on the North Side of the bridge must cross it to get to class. By HAROLD GWIN


Helping with cookies is a real treat for children

The career center will feature a different program each day. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF


Officials set their sights on pesky pigeons

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


Controversial official to leave YSU

Habat will still earn his YSU salary through June 30. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER


Court-funding testimony ends

A decision will be issued next week. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)3430.531-- State College (Cardinals)3531.530--


YSU's enrollment increase gives institution a boost

Editorial: With 13,009 students on the rolls at the start of the academic year Monday, Youngstown State


Kundel owner calls 4 workers heroes

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


General optimistic on takeover

Despite continuing violence, he expects Iraqi forces to take over in 12-18 months. BAGHDAD, Iraq


Iran continues enrichment

The IAEA will release a report on Iran's noncompliance. VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- A defiant Iran


Controller had 2 hours' sleep

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- The lone air traffic controller on duty the morning Comair Flight 5191


Entrepreneur gets ready for space trip

Her trip has received little attention in Iran. STAR CITY, Russia (AP) -- Like millions of


Officials hope to have deal for selling sewer lines

SHARON, Pa. -- By late next month, Sharon officials hope to have an agreement in place to sell the


Rescue Mission eyes park for facility

Long-range plans also call for a community center. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Strickland rally moved

Strickland rally moved YOUNGSTOWN -- Because of crowd concerns, the Friday rally for U.S. Rep. Ted


Robert Johnson is Ringgold VIP

The retired GM employee was invited to attend the dedication of Joe Montana Stadium in Pennsylvania.


Groups look to offer support for sales tax

LISBON -- Columbiana County Commissioner Sean Logan said Wednesday there are two new groups that may


Wielding a muzzle

Opinion: Washington Post: To find the truth on the genocide in Darfur, reporters have sneaked across Sudan's


Back at tailback

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF EFORE THIS YEAR'S football season began, Canfield High


Wick Neighbors director gives update of project

There is still no set date for construction to begin, the executive director said. By SEAN BARRON


Listerine is effective in controlling itching

Q. I live in a very tropical, hot and humid place. For the past year, I have had recurring yeast


TWO STATES TO PROSECUTE POLYGAMIST LEADER JEFFS

Two states to prosecute polygamist leader Jeffs SALT LAKE CITY -- Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs


Judge sentences man in child porn case

YOUNGSTOWN -- An Austintown man is headed to state prison for four years on child pornography


States prepare for major flooding

Rain from the storm is more of a concern than the wind. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- North and South


Forum unions file court complaint

The unions said the action is an attempt to get information. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR


Famed movie actor found dead at home

Ford starred in many movies and also worked on television shows. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) --


Ruling favors prosecutor's office

The statute doesn't address an appeals court reversing a conviction. By MICHELE C. HLADIK


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony J. Stafford, 24, of 3639 Arden Blvd., Youngstown, and


Ernesto highlights forecast challenge

MIAMI (AP) -- The fizzling of Tropical Storm Ernesto was a perfect example of what forecasters


'Doll's House' to open

'Doll's House' to open YOUNGSTOWN -- Victorian Players Theatre will open its 2006-07 season with


Homemade remedy helps deodorize shoes

Dear Heloise: My husband wears lace-up, steel-toed work boots for at least eight hours a day. During


Both vulnerable. West deals.

Both vulnerable. West deals. NORTH 8 2 Q J 8 5 3 2 5 3 J 10 9 WEST EAST 10 3 6


U.S. military death toll in war hits 2,639, according to AP

ASSOCIATED PRESS As of Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2006, at least 2,639 members of the U.S. military have


Snakes in a home are more a problem than on a plane

Opinion: Snakes in a home are more a problem than on a plane EDITOR: The movie & quot;Snakes on a