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New HIV pill will be out soon

The pill is a cocktail of three popular drugs. WASHINGTON (AP) -- People infected with the virus


Acoustic duo to play at Courthouse Park

Acoustic duo to play at Courthouse Park WARREN -- Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, one of the most


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory E. Spey, 56, of 2505 Hilltop Drive, Poland, and Laura


BENEFIT IN CLEVELAND Stealing Heather makes a heartfelt connection

The band will headline a benefit next week in Cleveland. By KELLIE JONES VINDICATOR STAFF


Tour de France Results

Tour de France Results Wednesday At Pau, France 10th Stage 118.4 miles from Cambo-les-Bains


Rental property resolution passed

Council approved a contract for 12 police department employees. By AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR


Budget hearing will reveal finances for '07

LISBON -- Columbiana County commissioners have set a budget hearing to see how broke the county may


Will pot be sold at popular tourist spot?

A cannabis club is seeking permission to open on Fisherman's Wharf. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --


Album mourns loss of the middle class

FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Goo Goo Dolls front man Johnny Rzeznik, who grew up in working-class


Project will close part of two roads

POLAND -- Both U.S. Route 224 and Struthers Road will be closed where the two roads intersect


No magic pill, but one tablet gives hope in AIDS treatment

Opinion: Seattle Times: Too often in the treatment of AIDS, progress comes in small doses. This time, that is


Raisins cause kidney failure in dogs

Q. My 11-year-old dog suffers from severe hip dysplasia and arthritis. I read in your column that


Today's birthdays

Today's birthdays Former Housing Secretary Jack Kemp is 71. Actor Patrick Stewart is 66. Actor


Niles involved with township land swap

Township police have been given a 3 percent annual raise for the next three years. By MARY SMITH


Judge: Amish are not exempt from the laws

MILLERSBURG, Ohio (AP) -- A judge has ruled that a state dairy law prohibiting the sale of raw milk


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Corey and Britnie L. Figley, East Palestine, boy, July


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Shady Ritz (Harris)3.002.402.20 Roll Call (Stahl)5.205.80


AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Kidz Camp/Kidz On Broadway." Stage Left Players, Friday and Monday through Wednesday and


LeBron 'settles' for a three-year deal

By taking $20 million less now, James can cash in big later. CLEVELAND (AP) -- As he has


Miss Stephens to be bride of Vincent Clements

YOUNGSTOWN -- Sylvia E. Stephens of Youngstown is announcing the coming marriage of her daughter,


HOWLAND Township trustees

Highlights of Wednesday's Howland Board of Trustees meeting: Approved a zone change of less than


Money-tracking story puts press on hot seat

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE You may have noticed that even on its best days,


MUSIC Atreyu pushes pop popularity

The band is appearing on three mega tours this summer. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Women's NBA

Women's NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Connecticut145.737-- Detroit136.6841


Major League Soccer

Major League Soccer Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA D.C. United1215413314 New England656242321


Turmoil ensues after blasts

Families are having difficulty locating their missing loved ones. BOMBAY, India (AP) -- The soggy,


Blue Jackets have Dec. 31 date

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Blue Jackets will host the Chicago Blackhawks on New Year's Eve, the fifth time


Barbara Peterson to be bride of Thomas Enyeart

VERNON -- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterson of Vernon are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


Ohio Amateur

OHIO AMATEUR Second-round results BEACHWOOD -- Second-round results Wednesday from the 100th


Soccer is foreign to us, and that's a good thing

Opinion: By KAREN HELLER PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Are you ready for some futebol? Oh, yes, indeedy, I most


Scrappers, Spinners rained out

LOWELL, Mass. -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers Class A baseball team has danced around Mother Nature


All-Star TV Ratings

All-Star TV Ratings NEW YORK -- All-Star game television ratings, shares and households, including


Officials approve funds for courthouse

The commissioners said they were lucky a window hasn't fallen on a pedestrian. By D.A. WILKINSON


Harding's Herron picks Ohio State

LOCAL Harding's Herron picks Ohio State COLUMBUS -- Warren Harding High running back Daniel


Kathy and John Chismar of Columbus are announcing the birth of a son, Alex John, on July 11. He is a

Kathy and John Chismar of Columbus are announcing the birth of a son, Alex John, on July 11. He is a


The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and


ALPACA WITH ATTITUDE

Alpaca with attitude Jack, an alpaca, gets a close look at a photographer's camera in Laramie,


Mamma mia! Zidane provoked

Italy's Materazzi made harsh insults about his mother and sister. PARIS (AP) -- French soccer star


Israeli troops raid Lebanon

Israeli troops raid Lebanon ISRAEL POUNDED southern Lebanon with airstrikes and artillery and sent


All-Star game TV ratings up over last year

NEW YORK (AP) -- Television ratings for Tuesday night's All-Star game on Fox were up 15 percent over


2 charged in bootleg case

AUSTINTOWN -- Two people were arraigned in Mahoning County Court on Wednesday on charges that


AGENDA FRIDAY

Agenda Friday Poland Board of Education, special meeting, 7 a.m., district offices. AGENDA runs


2006-07 Schedule

2006-07 Schedule Pittsburgh Penguins All Times Eastern Oct. 5 Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7


Sheriff punishes deputies

The deputy who was driving denied he was reckless. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Request seeks grant to help expand preserve

The township park board knows the foundation request is a 'long shot.' By VIRGINIA ROSS


Astro Falcons take 2-1 lead over R & amp;J

Game 4 in the best-of-five series begins today at 6 p.m. at Cene Park. By ZACH STIPE VINDICATOR


Woman reports man at library kissed her feet, sucked her toe

BOARDMAN -- A 27-year-old township woman had a strange man kissing her feet -- literally. The


Taco Bell attack

Taco Bell attack YOUNGSTOWN -- Stewart Jones, 43, of Knox Street, was in Mahoning County jail on


IF YOU GO

What: Ozzfest 2006 featuring Ozzy Osbourne, System of a Down, Avenged Sevenfold, Atreyu and more.


Fischer-Sawchyn wedding plans are made known

BOARDMAN -- J. Bernard and Suzanne Fischer of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their


Manny's skipping is stiffing

PITTSBURGH -- Somewhere in an orbit far, far away, Manny Ramirez might have been watching Tuesday


Witt leads International League win

He had a two-run homer and RBI double in the 6-0 win over Pacific Coast. TOLEDO (AP) -- Durham's


Canadian Football League

Canadian Football League East Division WLTPtsPFPA Montreal30068652 Winnipeg310610363


History comes alive at the fair

The 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry were from the Mahoning Valley. BY AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR


Officials plan to oppose request to raise gas rates

The OCA has filed a formal complaint on the request. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners


People power drives amnesty issue

Opinion: No issue discussed in this column has brought in so much virtually unanimous mail, so full of


Miss Vodhanel to be bride of John Krivonak

XCANFIELD -- Announcement of the engagement of Jennifer L. Vodhanel of Greenway Trail, Massillon,


Associated Press

Associated Press WILL IT WORK? David Hoch wears a sandwich board as he campaigns for governor on a


"These are difficult days for the state of Israel and its citizens. There are people ... who are

Opinion: "These are difficult days for the state of Israel and its citizens. There are people ... who are


& lt;B & gt;BISTARKEY, & lt;/B & gt; Paul E., 63, of Vienna,

& lt;B & gt;BISTARKEY, & lt;/B & gt; Paul E., 63, of Vienna, formerly of Austintown;


Summit can't hide Russia's realities

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- A funny thing happened on the way from the end of the Cold War to today. Russia didn't


Barbaro's condition serious after surgery

Veterinarians are trying to keep the colt stable and resting comfortably. KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP)


A case of tough love for suspect's mom

A mother says she tipped off the FBI after seeing a picture of her son robbing a bank. By TIM


Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A K 8 A J A 9 7 6 K J 10 7 WEST EAST Q 10 5


Northern Iowa to get former USC receiver

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Former USC wide receiver Whitney Lewis is expected to enroll at Division


GAME TIME | Today

Who: Scrappers at Lowell Spinners. When: 6:05 p.m. (doubleheader) Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).


snake in the class

SNAKE IN THE CLASS The Vindicator/Robert K. Yosay SQUEEZE PLAY: Marion Smith, an eighth-grader,


Ohio grapples to define 'blight'

Opinion: By DAVID ANDERSON MINUTEMAN MEDIA A United States Supreme Court decision that government can use


Evaluation of Baker will remain in play

Jim Hendry says he won't be forced into a decision before he's ready. By PAUL SULLIVAN CHICAGO


Twin City Elks building in Farrell is razed

FARRELL, Pa. -- What remains of the Twin City Elks building will be gone soon. Demolition was


What to do when fianc & eacute;'s ex-wife is a nuisance?

Dear Annie: My fianc & eacute; and I have been together for three years. "Tom" is a wonderful


CANDLEBOX Band reunites after ill-timed debut struggles

The group's managers passed up playing with Paige and Plant. BY JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR


Study: A new drug brings new risks

One drug does not appear to have the benefits some had hoped for. ASSOCIATED PRESS Women with


Rebecca J. Miller, Keith A. Christie are engaged

COLUMBIANA -- Announcement is being made by James E. and Kathleen Miller, 46365 Metz Road, of the


MUSIC Local group blends funk, rap into Midwest 'gumbo'

We Famous bills itself as an 'entertainment label,' not just a band. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR


Tigers' reverse now in focus

Detroit will be the hunted in the second-half pennant chase. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Nobody expected


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Batavia (Phillies)117.611-- Scrappers (Indians)129.571 1/2


Dana Dellapenna, Dallas Owen plan late-summer rite

CANFIELD -- The engagement of Dana Marie Dellapenna, 800 Browns Lane, Gallatin, Tenn., and Dallas


Israeli troops cross into Lebanon

The movement was sparked by Hezbollah's capture of two Israeli soldiers. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel


Teachers learn how to capture kids' hearts

The plan is to eventually make the training available to all district parents. HAROLD GWIN


Man pleads innocent to charges tied to teens

Citizen complaints prompted the investigation. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Douglas, Smith lead East to 98-82 victory

It was the Eastern Conference's first win in the last seven All-Star games. NEW YORK (AP) -- Katie


Bonds most likely won't be a Giants slugger next year

He's prepared to go to the American League as a designated hitter. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Barry


24-year-old dies after shooting on North Side

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 24-year-old man was killed on the North Side when someone opened fire on the vehicle


Today is Thursday, July 13, the 194th day of 2006. There are 171 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, July 13, the 194th day of 2006. There are 171 days left in the year. On this date


AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA July 13 1881 -- William Renshaw sets the record for


ROCK 'N' ROLL Whiskey Daredevils busy, emphasize fun in shows

The band's sense of humor shows in its choice of album names. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR


Widow sues Girard business, 3 men over husband's death

The suit accuses the golf dome of selling liquor to three underage men. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR


Business coming back to corridor

Federal Plaza is about 60 percent occupied. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN


Panic! at the Disco not what it appears

The Fall Out Boy prot & eacute;g & eacute;s brought their catchy show to Cleveland on


Jami Boninsegna, Joseph Erjavic to wed Sept. 23

Barbara Boninsegna, 3314 DeCamp Road, Youngstown, and Nancy and Ken Erjavic, 8645 Reserve Drive,


Schools chief will retire, be rehired

The superintendent will earn about two-thirds of his previous salary. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Guerrilla attack kills 24 Shiites

Saddam Hussein has been on a hunger strike. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Gunmen seized two dozen Shiites


Katie Enyeart, Jeff Stone to wed in late September

CANFIELD -- Dr. James and Barbara Enyeart, 3824 Dorado Beach Drive, are announcing plans for the


French star provoked by insults

French star provoked by insults French soccer star Zinedine Zidane apologized for head-butting an


City has flair for All-Star drama

It has been the scene of two of the greatest rallies in the All-Star game's 77-game history.


Best Bets on TV Tonight

"Smallville" (8 p.m. WB): This is the 100th episode of the show that includes the upsetting death of


CSB nonunion employees receive pay increases

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Children Services Board has approved a pay increase for the agency's


Simpson picks up the pieces and moves on

After a vocal miscue, Simpson has brought her career to the next level. By JOHN BENSON


Twins playing well, but still trail division leader Detroit by many games

Minnesota won 19 of its last 20 games, but still didn't gain much on Tigers. By LA VELLE E. NEAL


Citywide inspections begin

Problem areas were found in two adjacent tunnels, the turnpike chairman said. BOSTON (AP) --


France's Dessel is overall leader

Spain's Juan Miguel Mercado was the 10th stage winner. PAU, France (AP) -- Lance Armstrong once


Director wants to boost tourism

The new executive director has been on the job one month. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Apartment dwellers are urged to recycle

Dear Heloise: I hope you can encourage apartment dwellers to donate good used items instead of


County takes the blame for dropped 911 call

Police plan to file various vandalism charges against a juvenile and an adult. By NANCY TULLIS


GIULIANI'S EX-WIFE GETS INTO GIVING LOVE ADVICE

Giuliani's ex-wife gets into giving love advice NEW YORK -- Donna Hanover, a former first lady of


Penguins open at home against Flyers on Oct. 5

Evgeni Malkin, 2004 top draft pick, should make his debut for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball

Babe Ruth (14-15s) Rondinelli won the Youngstown championship by sweeping the Astro Falcons in two


Wie tries again to make cut at John Deere Classic

This week's tournament is her fifth try to qualify on the men's circuit. SILVIS, Ill. (AP) -- When


Officials explain project's effects

The park project will begin in 2010. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN


Jennifer McHenry and David Everett to wed Sept. 9

The engagement of Jennifer Marie McHenry and David Donald Everett Jr. is being announced by the


ATP Campbell's Hall of Fame

ATP Campbell's Hall of Fame Championships Results Wednesday At Newport, R.I. Purse: $380,000


Rangers' Young delivers in clutch for AL All-Stars

Manager Ozzie Guillen said he had a feeling Young was going to deliver. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Earlier


India, Pakistan must refrain from raising stakes for war

Editorial: Given the long-standing enmity between nuclear powers India and Pakistan -- they have gone to war


* Drive your all-black cars to Black Cat Night at North Lima Dairy Queen, 10067 Market St., and get

* Drive your all-black cars to Black Cat Night at North Lima Dairy Queen, 10067 Market St., and get


Speculation swirls about possible indictment

The investigation centers on whether the slugger lied under oath. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- With the


Iran to face security council

The five permanent members of the council met in Paris. PARIS (AP) -- Frustrated world powers


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT A reception at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall in Youngstown will follow the 3 p.m.


BASEBALL

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Warren's Kokrak third, two shots back

Former Hubbard golfer Alex Antonio shot a second round 76. BEACHWOOD (AP) -- Marty Miller