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Rural Life Museum open
Rural Life Museum open Mercer County Historical Society Rural Life Museum will be open from 1 to 5
'Mayflower' fills gap in history of America
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- For your Fourth of July reading, open a mind-opening book about an immensely important
"A Capitol Fourth" (8 p.m., PBS): Jason Alexander is the host for this year's "A Capitol Fourth" -- an evening of patriotic music followed by a spectacular display of fireworks over the Washington
"A Capitol Fourth" (8 p.m., PBS): Jason Alexander is the host for this year's "A Capitol Fourth" --
Roth, Blue Oyster Cult and locals rock Valley festival
Even though 'Diamond Dave' lost his locks, he's still a great performer. By SARAH POULTON
Sports Digest
LOCAL Class B League STRUTHERS -- Mink Financial had only five hits, but scored four unearned
Woman charged in prescription forgery
BOARDMAN -- A Darlington, Pa., woman accused of trying to get a forged prescription filled is to
NOTEBOOK Indians vs. Yankees
Torre on Hafner: Yankees manager Joe Torre admitted he has "limited knowledge" of Indians designated
State department agrees to buy land from families
The landowners have signed purchase offers by the state. The Ohio Department of Agriculture's
Man charged with alcohol, gun violations
BOARDMAN -- Police charged Duane Davis, 32, of Glenwood Avenue with improperly handling a firearm in
Township police offer free drug test kits
Officials hope interest in the kits increases in the fall. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Anti-American drivel distorts colonial history
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE The greatest of our national holidays is upon us,
Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion
Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion John and Amy DiRenzo, Austintown, girl, July 3.
Accident on Route 11 injures five people
HOWLAND -- Five people were taken to hospitals after an accident on state Route 11 north of state
Standings | New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Batavia (Phillies)75.583-- Auburn (Blue Jays)76.538 1/2 Scrappers
Council eyes 2 levies for ballot
Councilman questions the repeated hiring of one engineering firm. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
KELLY PONIGAR VINCENT DOBRANSKY
KELLY PONIGAR VINCENT DOBRANSKY POLAND -- Kelly Ponigar, a daughter of John and Cheryl Ponigar of
BASEBALL
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Value of freedom from religion endures
Opinion: By JON MEACHAM WASHINGTON POST Benjamin Rush, the patriot-physician, could barely contain
Medics unable to revive man after dive into lake
DAMASCUS -- Damascus firefighters and Rural Metro ambulance crews called to a Butler Township lake
Sorenstam breezes to playoff title
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam kept trying to convince herself the U.S. Women's Open was
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Flag still waves in Brooklyn
After eight homes had flags burned by a vandal, even more homes raised new ones. NEW YORK (AP) --
Appeals court sends garage lawsuit back
In a dissenting opinion, Judge O'Neill said Judge Stuard made the right ruling. By ED RUNYAN
Bay, Maholm pace Bucs to 11-1 romp over Mets
Jason Bay drove in three runs and Paul Maholm stopped New York for six innings. NEW YORK (AP) --
"The Matador": Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan proves he's far more than just agent 007 in this taut black comedy about a burned-out hit man whose life depends on him completing one final job.
"The Matador": Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan proves he's far more than just agent 007 in this
One man dead after Salineville house fire
SALINEVILLE -- A fire that destroyed a house in the 18000 block of Siegler Road claimed one life.
At least 17 dead after another day of violence
Several bombings rocked a city south of the capital. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Bombs exploded for a
Road-bump suit filed
Road-bump suit filed WARREN -- A Niles man sued Girard and Soda Construction Co. of Niles over a
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Fitch grad in first big victory
Anthony Napolitan won the first Dew Action Sports Tour event in Kentucky. By JOHN BASSETTI
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Permanent General Ins. et al v. Yvette D. Mendez, money. Maui
SCRAPPERS WIN
Scrappers win The Mahoning Valley Scrappers evened their series in Auburn Monday afternoon,
FREE CLOTHING
Free clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, will give away free
Despite his least-likely image, Pittsburgh's Sanchez is 'Star
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A guy like Freddy Sanchez supposedly has no chance to make the All-Star team.
Bridge builders take environmentally friendly steps
The finished span will have chemical spill precautions. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
ELIZABETH BURKEPILE JASON KOLENICH
ELIZABETH BURKEPILE JASON KOLENICH YOUNGSTOWN -- The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE Scrappers' big rally sinks Auburn
Mahoning Valley scored four times in the third to even its record at 7-7. AUBURN, N.Y. -- The
Boardman program gives kids a leg up during the summer
The program is for kids having a hard time with reading or math. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR
NICOLE JULIAN FREDRICK BEEHLER
NICOLE JULIAN FREDRICK BEEHLER YOUNGSTOWN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged by Nicole Marie Julian
"Smile: We've already won. We're going to defend our triumph. We aren't going to let them try to make our results disappear."
Opinion: "Smile: We've already won. We're going to defend our triumph. We aren't going to let them try to
AGENDA WEDNESDAY
Agenda Wednesday Lakeview Board of Education, special work session, 7 p.m., 300 Hillman Drive,
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES INTERLEAGUE Boston 4, Florida 3 Atlanta 10, Baltimore 3 Washington 6, Tampa
WIMBLEDON
WIMBLEDON Monday At The All England Lawn Tennis & amp; Croquet Club Wimbledon, England
No fence, no game on field
A state court ruled in favor of a family whose children are endangered by fly balls. HARRISBURG,
sports
SPORTS An All-Star effort IS THERE any better way to celebrate the American independence than
KARA HUMES MICHAEL BETHANY
KARA HUMES MICHAEL BETHANY YOUNGSTOWN -- Kara Lynn Humes, a daughter of Michael and Peggy Humes
Readers share romantic wedding proposals
Dear Readers: Around Valentine's Day, we printed a column about romantic wedding proposals and
Today is Tuesday, July 4, the 185th day of 2006. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day. On this date in 1776, the Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence.
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, July 4, the 185th day of 2006. There are 180 days left in the year. This is
MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Devil Rays 3, Red Sox 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- All-Star Scott Kazmir pitched a
Cause still unknown in Warren house explosion
None of the walls or ceiling were left standing. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
Think about freedom's value on this Independence Day
Opinion: Think about freedom's value on this Independence Day EDITOR: An unending debt of thanks and
Auditor's leaving angers residents
The auditor said it isn't likely he'd stay in Hubbard at this point. By JEANNE STARMACK
TOUR DE FRANCE
TOUR DE FRANCE Monday At Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg Second Stage 142 miles from Obernai,
City starts evaluating new court feasibility
Officials say the cost of building a new courthouse is going to be an obstacle. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Big names ready to go in semifinal round play
Germany and Italy meet today and France and Portugal clash Wednesday. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) --
Gift from high court just in time for the 4th
Opinion: On Independence Day, I can't think of any better gift to the nation than the Supreme Court ruling
AUTOMAKERS Merger may revive GM, analysts say
Several ambitious mergers and alliances in the auto industry have gone awry. DETROIT (AP) -- With
The State Department is urging North Korea to return to the six-party talks.
The State Department is urging North Korea to return to the six-party talks. SEOUL, South Korea
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Divorced son won't attend family functions
Dear Readers: Happy Fourth of July! Please celebrate safely. Here's our snippet for the day, credit
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Monday's 'rescue' relived
Rick Monday doesn't remember the score, or who won the game. He can't tell you how many hits he got
No U.S. players remain in field
The last one, 62nd-ranked Shenay Perry, bowed out Monday. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- For the first
Police search for man who faces charges
CAMPBELL -- Police seek a local man wanted on multiple charges after fleeing from authorities.
Landfill company gives up fight
A local organization was formed to fight the landfill. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA
NASA managers give OK for shuttle launch
NASA managers give OK for shuttle launch CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA gave the green light Monday
Foxx keeps his plans for hometown under wraps
Foxx keeps his plans for hometown under wraps HOUSTON -- Jamie Foxx says he has big plans for his
U.S. sets day for Iran's response
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush administration warned Iran on Monday that the United States would
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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Storm sewers to the rescue?
A resident says he and his wife live in constant fear of more flooding. By DENISE DICK
2006 WORLD CUP
2006 WORLD CUP SECOND ROUND Saturday, June 24 At Munich, Germany Germany 2, Sweden 0 At
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INTERNATIONAL North Korea vows annihilating attack NORTH KOREA vowed Monday to respond with an
The Bates/Betts family reunion will be held beginning at noon July 23 at Trumbull County
The Bates/Betts family reunion will be held beginning at noon July 23 at Trumbull County
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CHRISTEN BASIC DAVID MAURER POLAND -- The Hawaiian island of Maui was the honeymoon destination of
SPECTATORS TAKE SHELTER UNDER UMBRELLAS AS A FAST-MOVING THUNDERSTORM DAMPENS THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT ROOSEVELT PARK IN CAMPBELL, RIGHT. CALVIN FINLEY AND HIS DAUGHTER CALIA, ABOVE, OF CAMPBELL,
Spectators take shelter under umbrellas as a fast-moving thunderstorm dampens the fireworks display
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Lunahuana (Hernandez)6.603.803.40 We Did It My Way (Oro
Soldier's trial begins in rape, family killings
The soldier received an honorable discharge for a 'personality disorder.' CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN
U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN Monday At Newport Country Club Newport, R.I. Purse: $3.1 million
Penguins will induct 7 to Hall of Fame Oct. 21
Former football All-Americans Jeff Gergel and Terry Dittmer top the list. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two former
RONDA VIOLETTE JUSTIN MOROCCO
RONDA VIOLETTE JUSTIN MOROCCO DUCK, N.C. -- Living in Columbus after a honeymoon in the Outerbanks
Rookie Sowers silences Yankees
He scattered six hits in seven innings for his first big league win. By TOM WILLIAMS
Education agency joins Mission
The program shows educators how to support affected pupils. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Midwestern
Norway's Hushovd takes over Tour de France lead
First stage leader American George Hincapie dropped to fourth. ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE, Luxembourg (AP)
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SAIL Intervention strategies
A three-week program is set up at a Boardman elementary school for at-risk first- and second-graders