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State legislatures gain attention from voters

More than 20 states could change control with a change in less than five seats. ASSOCIATED PRESS


City administration, not council, cost Girard $1.1 million earmarked for dam

Opinion: EDITOR: Contrary to the editorial of July 2, there was no shock displayed by the Girard City


National Night Out celebration to include parade, fireworks

Festivities will begin with a parade and end with a fireworks display. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Officials


NASCAR-NEXTEL-LENOX INDUSTRIAL TOOLS 300 LINEUP

NASCAR-NEXTEL-LENOX INDUSTRIAL TOOLS 300 LINEUP After Friday's qualifying; race Sunday At New


THROUGH THURSDAY'S GAMES

THROUGH THURSDAY'S GAMES TEAM BATTING ABRHHRRBIAvg Tri-City794108210393.264 Staten


Win in regional decided in 10th

Carmen Tarantino had six RBIs and got the mound win for Boardman's 13-year-old team. BOARDMAN --


Dann would revive program to close down drug houses

More than 150 drug houses were closed under the program in the early 1990s. By DAVID SKOLNICK


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LOCAL National society lauds Forum chest pain center WARREN -- Forum Health Trumbull Memorial


PIRATES New-look Nationals lack offense

Zach Duke threw only 49 of 91 pitches for strikes, but the Bucs won, 7-4. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- At


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland 5, Boston 4, 11 innings Detroit 6, Kansas City 4


Chevy Centre will be site of Kidz Fest

YOUNGSTOWN --Clear Channel Radio Youngstown and Akron Children's Hospital will present Kidz Fest


Mulder to miss extra month

The prognosis for the pitcher's return remains open-ended. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cardinals left-hander


CATHOLICISM A four-part series

JULY 8: Catholicism is a faith in flux across the United States. TODAY: In Europe, anger and


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: 70th National Midyear Exhibition. When: The exhibit, which began July 7, runs


Angela Wukelich Nicholas Caesar III

ANGELA WUKELICH NICHOLAS CAESAR III YOUNGSTOWN -- Joined in marriage at 2:30 p.m. June 24 during a


Popular show 'Rome' to begin final season

ZAP2IT.COM The fall of "Rome" will happen sometime in early 2007. HBO announced recently that


Israel won't back off strikes

At least 115 people have died in the first four days of fighting. BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) --


Evangelist speaks out against Christian Right

Pastor Bell appears later this month in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR


Gentle giants trot through fairgrounds

In medieval times, draft horses were used by knights in battle, one Percheron owner said. BY


TOUR DE FRANCE

TOUR DE FRANCE Saturday At Montelimar, France 13th Stage 112.2 miles from Beziers to


'Spirit and Song' concert

'Spirit and Song' concert YOUNGSTOWN -- Seraphim, under the direction of Kris Harper, will present


Aviation museum inducts honorees

The ceremony was to be run by producer Tony Bill. DAYTON, Ohio (AP) -- The first black American to


MLB ROUNDUP | Friday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, White Sox 5 NEW YORK -- Melky Cabrera's RBI single put the Yankees in


"Global Warming: What You Need to Know" (9 p.m., Discovery): Newsman Tom Brokaw hosts the program

"Global Warming: What You Need to Know" (9 p.m., Discovery): Newsman Tom Brokaw hosts the program


Actor revels in role as Victor Newman

Eric Braeden has played the character for more than 25 years. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Blackouts,


GENNIFER WEST BRIAN TACKETT

GENNIFER WEST BRIAN TACKETT XLAKES WALES, Fla. -- Vows were exchanged during an 11 a.m. ceremony


CHAMPIONS TOUR Japan's Joe Ozaki atop leaderboard before downpour

Heavy rain earlier in the week allowed tee shots to stop dead. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- The TPC of


Lake Erie fishing continues to be world-class this year

This summer is shaping up as one of the truly banner seasons for Lake Erie walleye anglers.


KAREN DAFF DAVID CONKEY

KAREN DAFF DAVID CONKEY XAUSTINTOWN -- The marriage of Karen Daff, daughter of Harry and Beverly


TODAY

TODAY 8:30 a.m. (OLN) Cycling: Tour de France. 9 a.m. (GC) Golf: Scottish Open. 10 a.m.


Flight going according to plan

The shuttle plans to land Monday. HOUSTON (AP) -- Separated from the international space station,


Police are searching for bank robber

The robber got away in a stolen car. FARRELL, Pa. -- Local authorities and the FBI continue


Realini's home run helps lift Scrappers

Josh Tomlin pitched five innings and got the first win of his pro career. LOWELL, Mass. -- Dustin


TOUR DE FRANCE Spain's Pereiro leads; Landis is second

The Spaniard is the seventh different leader in the 13 stages to date. MONTELIMAR, France (AP) --


Gordon, Kenseth settle their score or still sore?

Strained relations between the two drivers haven't improved much. LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- Jeff Gordon


FILM Pitt and Jolie to work together

The story of murdered journalist Daniel Pearl will be told by the movie. NEW YORK (AP) -- Angelina


Vindicator file photo

Opinion: Vindicator file photo AFTER THE BOMBS: West Federal Street in downtown Youngstown quickly returned


TOUR DE FRANCE Discovery Channel's Popovych wins stage

It was a good day in what has been a disappointing tour for the team. CARCASSONNE, France (AP) --


Five injured in two-car crash on Route 88

JOHNSTON -- Five people were hospitalized with injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash at 6:45 p.m.


Vulnerable Santorum shuns 'national' label

Opinion: PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- A senator seeking to model his career on that of some earlier Senate titan might


SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS | Guest lineup

ABC's "This Week": Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice; Madeleine Albright, former secretary of


Cardinals win 6th straight game

Ryan Howard hit his 30th home run of the season for Philadelphia. ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. LOUIS --


Pupils research slavery route

Nine pupils from six area schools took part in the project. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION


Ohio University audit destroyed public records

A report recommended that two employees be fired. ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- A consulting firm hired to


Warren native awarded Academic All-American Honors

LOCAL Boardman hosts tourney BOARDMAN -- Boardman Community Baseball is hosting this weekend's


Hezbollah, Hamas are a threat to Israel

Opinion: By MICHAEL OREN WASHINGTON POST JERUSALEM -- For the first time since the Yom Kippur War in


Copper thefts sweep region

The price of copper has more than doubled in the last year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


Kokrak wins amateur event

The Warren JFK graduate's 7-under 277 was good for victory by four strokes. BEACHWOOD (AP) -- Lots


Bush obstructs Russia's entry into World Trade Organization

The G8 summit recently got under way. ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) -- In a chilly summit prelude,


10 years later, families remember

A track star from Pennsylvania was among the 230 victims. NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Krukar boarded TWA


Wie withdraws as heat takes toll

She suffered from a number of different symptoms. SILVIS, Ill. (AP) -- Missing yet another PGA


Wilson has spent $1 million

The largest expense was for TV and radio advertisements. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


H. Joseph Clark installed as president of Chapter 7

CANFIELD -- H. Joseph Clark was installed as president for the 2006-08 term when Mended Hearts,


Judge grants woman leave for an abortion

CANTON (AP) -- A judge will allow a psychiatric patient who says she was raped to briefly leave the


Front row filled with Ferraris

Michael Schumacher led the sweep as the pole sitter. MAGNY COURS, France (AP) -- Seven-time world


Missing man found dead in rain-swollen creek

JEFFERSON, Ohio (AP) -- The body of a man missing since Wednesday when he entered a strong current


Mosques targeted in recent violence

Thousands of Iraqis demonstrated against Israel and the United States. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Bombs


Race to make the Chase has Stewart concerned

He couldn't be happier to have New Hampshire pop up on the schedule. LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- With


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace John and Marcella Oleska, Youngstown, girl, July 13.


District announces search for principal

Brian Wolf will serve as interim high school principal. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


& lt;B & gt;BEGEZDA, & lt;/B & gt; Stefan, 83, of Youngstown;

& lt;B & gt;BEGEZDA, & lt;/B & gt; Stefan, 83, of Youngstown; calling hours Tuesday


Local Sports Digest

LOCAL Schedules needed The Vindicator seeks fall sports schedules from the following schools:


Prokop to get a year in jail, must repay $17M

Much of the hearing was devoted to testimony by bilked investors. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR


Twins topple Tribe in 10th as Indians' O has off night

Jason Tyner hit an RBI single to give Minnesota the 3-2 victory. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Jason Tyner's


SHELBY ROBINSON DALE CREED

SHELBY ROBINSON DALE CREED XYOUNGSTOWN -- Kidston Pavilion in Fellows Riverside Gardens at Mill


Group surveys outdoor types

Many sportsmen expressed concerns over the future of their pastimes. CHICAGO TRIBUNE LAKE


At MetroParks Farm, families can play

Kids can earn a 'Master of Bugology' degree at Bug Day on Aug. 6. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


HUDSON UNDERSTANDS HER LATEST ROLE

Hudson understands her latest role SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Kate Hudson knows when you're married


Mahoning Valley strives for Silicon Valley success

A recruiting drive is on to bring more businesses downtown. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS


'THE ERASER'

'THE ERASER' Thom Yorke (XL) Grade: A "You can try to please everyone, but it just isn't


VICTIMS OF FIRE GET PROPER BURIAL

Victims of fire get proper burial YUCCA VALLEY, Calif. -- Above, Melanie Milne digs a hole to bury


Local Youth Baseball Results

Ohio Magic (12-younger) The Ohio Magic (29-13), which has eight girls from Boardman and two from


GAME TIME TODAY

GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers at Oneonta. When: 6 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).


Monday July 10, 2006

Monday July 10, 2006 LOWELLVILLE ROD & amp; GUN CLUB 574 MAHONING SPORTSMAN CLUB573 NEW


FACTS | Timber rattlers

Facts about timber rattlesnakes: One of Pennsylvania's three venomous snake species, along with


Leading nurse follows legacy of her mother

She will fight to improve care and working conditions. By SARAH WEBER VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Insect kingdom out in full force in summer

Summer can be a fascinating season for anyone who enjoys insects. Their numbers peak during warm


STRONG SHOWING

Strong showing After not performing up to par in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont, Deputy Glitters


JOHN DEERE CLASSIC First PGA Tour victory within reach

Australian John Senden was 16 under through three rounds. SILVIS, Ill. (AP) -- He hit a wedge


Surfer-dude look is a complete wipeout

Classic swim attire for men will hit the beach this summer. By MADELEINE MARR KNIGHT RIDDER


Meeting for adults to earn degrees

CANFIELD -- A public meeting on the Malone College accelerated degree completion program will be


BY SUE VORENBERG

By SUE VORENBERG SCRIPPS HOWARD DRIAN'S BODY WAS A CANVAS. He painted it by cutting his legs


Santana, Twins top Tribe, 6-2

Cleveland has now lost six of its last eight games. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Johan Santana rebounded


Students prepare for careers in science

Students needed a science teacher's recommendation to get into the program. YOUNGSTOWN -- Fourteen


Many kidnapped in raid

Two bodyguards' bodies were dumped and found later. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Gunmen kidnapped the


Study dispels ideas on attention disorders in girls

Many specialists believe females are under-diagnosed. WASHINGTON POST A major long-term study of


Abducted professor has family worried

The man is a professor at the University of Akron. WADSWORTH, Ohio (AP) -- The family of a


Book offers advice

Nearly half of this year's college graduates are expected to move back home. NEW YORK -- Students


State toughens up rules for snake hunt contests

The permit fee may raise from $5 to $50. CROSS FORK, Pa (AP) -- About halfway down a steep


Animals killed at OSU after power outage

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A power outage at Ohio State University produced room temperatures as high as 105


Wampum car show is planned for Aug. 4

WAMPUM, Pa. -- Wampum Area Business Association will have its 14th annual Car Cruise on Aug. 4.


DEPLOYED

DEPLOYED Forward operator in Iraq Army National Guard Spec. Abigail A. Wise has been deployed


'Miracle' diet pill brings a load of controversy

The product has several celebrity endorsers. PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER PHILADELPHIA -- If you


NOTEBOOK Tour de France

Breaking away: The time gap opened up by breakaway riders on the stiflingly hot stage 13 on Saturday


TUESDAY

TUESDAY The program for Daisy Dozen will be a tour at 6:30 p.m. of the gardens at Robert Senn


THIS WEEK'S SOAPS

ALL MY CHILDREN Fearing that Greg could be Spike's biological father, Kendall ordered a DNA test,


COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Leslee Geary, 1122 Main St., Wellsville, v. Timothy Geary,


International artist to do benefit concert at St. Charles Church

BOARDMAN -- Angel Gutierrez, an international recording and performing artist, will present a


Associated Press

Associated Press KEEPING ORDER: Officer Travis Bickel of the Huntington Police Department keeps


Beer baron loses license over DUI

DENVER (AP) -- Beer baron Peter Coors' driver's license has been revoked by a hearing officer who


MOVIE REVIEWS | In local theaters

"AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH" (A): Al Gore, once a robot among presidential candidates, proves himself a


Blackwell, Strickland spar over turnpike

Both men said they would be proactive in reviving Ohio's coal production. By JEFF ORTEGA


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Husband's sexual comments are sign of immaturity

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for three years. We have a good marriage, without


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Tuesday: At Bangkok, Thailand, Juanito Rubillar,


Man pleads guilty

Man pleads guilty WARREN -- A 26-year-old city man who shot two people in 2004 has been sentenced


Today is Saturday, July 15, the 196th day of 2006. There are 169 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Saturday, July 15, the 196th day of 2006. There are 169 days left in the year. On this date


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA D.C. United1215413314 New England666242424


Fledgling tech start-up becomes world player

A downtown company expects rapid growth as it expands worldwide. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


Rankin grabs share of Farr lead

The tournament director said that the course may not be ready for play today. SYLVANIA (AP) --


At 94, Art Linkletter shows no signs of slowing down

The veteran broadcaster averages 60 speaking engagements per year. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- During the


IN THE CUP! Area Aces

Mill Creek Par-3: Rick Peaslee of Youngstown on 100 yard, No. 3 with a wedge; Joey Spurio, 11, of


Immigration sweep turns up 154 possible illegals

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Homeland Security agents arrested 154 suspected illegal immigrants from 30


DENVER (AP) -- An Air Force officer pleaded guilty Friday to defacing cars with bumper stickers

DENVER (AP) -- An Air Force officer pleaded guilty Friday to defacing cars with bumper stickers


Gulbis seeks first Tour win in Jamie Farr event

She's currently in a three-way tie for the lead going into today's final round. SYLVANIA, Ohio


"CNN Presents: No Survivors, Why TWA 800 Could Happen Again" (7 p.m., CNN): The two-hour documentary

"CNN Presents: No Survivors, Why TWA 800 Could Happen Again" (7 p.m., CNN): The two-hour documentary


Ford likely to exceed goal to eliminate jobs

Ford likely to exceed goal to eliminate jobs DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford Motor Co. expects to shed


In Hollywood, even the police can be TV stars

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- County supervisors have delayed a decision on whether the sheriff's department


Knitters craft tiny caps to save lives of infants throughout world

Four million babies worldwide die in the first month, many in just a day. STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) --


Jackson plans to build school

A resident with a $100,000 home can expect to pay $88 more in taxes. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


Baseball second fiddle for black athletes

The increase in Latino participation could be responsible for the decline. By ZACH STIPE


NEW YORK Stock workers convicted of fraud for skimming from clients' funds

The small indiscretions added up to millions. NEW YORK (AP) -- A pair of New York Stock Exchange


Fireworks in Struthers

Fireworks in Struthers There will be fireworks at 10 tonight at Cene Park, Struthers, after the


High temperatures set 6-month record

No state was cooler than the average for the first six months. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first half


APRIL ANDERSON JAMES WEVERS

APRIL ANDERSON JAMES WEVERS LOWELLVILLE -- The Rev. Fred Baer officiated at 2 p.m. June 17 at


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Seventh Lady (Irvine)7.405.004.20 Mysty Mountain Hop


TRANSPORTATION Foreign companies buy interstate roads

The Federal Highway Fund will run out by 2010, say most experts. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Roads and


Today and Monday: Air Advisory Days

YOUNGSTOWN -- Today and Monday are Air Quality Advisory Days in the Mahoning Valley. The advisory


AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees play small ball in 14-3 rout against White Sox

Mike Mussina picked up his 11th victory. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Instead of swinging for


Sheriff does right thing in dealing with deputies

Editorial: Mahoning County Sheriff Randall Wellington, who has been harshly criticized in this space for a lack


America facing major problem

The country is losing in sports it invented and used to dominate. ASSOCIATED PRESS On the


Drone attack on warship punctuates Mideast fight

Israel has vowed to end Hezbollah's operations in southern Lebanon. BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) --


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Thunderplex -- is where YSU will hold a camp for boys and girls ages 6-14 from Aug. 8-10.


Choir fights cancer with music

The ROCcK choir will sing at the Scrappers game Tuesday. By ZACH STIPE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Bookbinding tradition attracts enthusiasts

Sometimes, fans are not only binding the books but making the paper as well. DALLAS (AP) --


& lt;B & gt;ARROYO, & lt;/B & gt;George Sr., 40, of Youngstown;

& lt;B & gt;ARROYO, & lt;/B & gt;George Sr., 40, of Youngstown; Howard-Rhoden


Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A Q J 7 6 3 2 J 9 8 Q J 10 WEST EAST 9 8 7 5


BRIDGE

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x A J 7 6 2 u A J v A Q 7 w Q 8 4 The bidding has proceeded:


FedEx employee sues over leaky box

The company is confident there was no wrongdoing. WARREN -- A FedEx employee from Mineral Ridge is


Top tech position remains unfilled

Some personnel resigned when the cybersecurity office's priority was lowered. SPECIAL TO THE


Nugget of good news reported from stable

The Kentucky Derby winner had a restful night and peaceful Friday. KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. (AP) -- The


Oneonta shreds Scrappers with 14-0 hit-o-rama

All 14 runs against Mahoning Valley were earned by the Tigers. ONEONTA, N.Y. --For most of the


Lowellville festival prepares to wrap up 111th go-round

The festival ends with fireworks just before midnight tonight. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR STAFF


Orphaned man recalls the hardship of his youth

The Howland man, one of 10 siblings, lost both parents when he was a child. By TIM YOVICH


HBO to debut 'The Wire' a week early on service

ZAP2IT.COM "The Wire" is scheduled to begin its fourth season on HBO Sunday, Sept. 10. But you may


Tri-County Golf Classic scheduled for Aug. 14

Teams will have the opportunity to advance to the state tournament. CANFIELD -- American Cancer


New drugs offer a chance

The woman said that she's willing to try anything if it will make her better. By SARAH POULTON


Veterans from Iraq face new battle: homelessness

Some veterans are able to find help when they return, while others struggle. NEW YORK (AP) --


Pirates missed the boat by not calling Leyland

You can take the man out of the city, but you can't take the city out of the man. For what's it's


Hezbollah rocket barrage misses target, strikes civilian ship

Latest developments in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East: A Hezbollah rocket barrage aimed


Mollusk fossils push back timetable of life on earth

Scientists say the discovery documents life adapting to a changing earth. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL


DINOSAURS Study: Tyrannosaurs had to deal with having a midlife crisis

A new study suggested the tyrannosaurs had problems at midlife. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even the


NEXT UP \ This week's events

SCRAPPERS Today -- at Oneonta, 6 p.m. Monday -- at Oneonta, 7 p.m. Tuesday -- vs. Hudson Valley,


THE QUARTERFINAL MATCH AT THE 2002 WORLD CUP WAS A CAREER HIGHLIGHT.

The quarterfinal match at the 2002 World Cup was a career highlight. NEW YORK (AP) -- Bruce Arena


Barbaro continues to respond and is holding his own

There is still no way to predict what lies ahead for the Kentucky Derby winner. KENNETT SQUARE,


Eagles spreading wings in N.E. Ohio

The eagle recovery is due to improved water quality and higher canopy trees. WARREN -- Trumbull


Mississippi deemed key state in abortion fight

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Hundreds of abortion-rights advocates and anti-abortion demonstrators squared


When troops are spread too thin, bad things happen

Opinion: When troops are spread too thin, bad things happen EDITOR: As a mother of a son who has served


Horses showcased in open draft show

Horses showcased in open draft show PETE AND PAUL, Percheron draft horses owned by David Sinn of


MUSIC Trio looks to little sister to complete tour lineup

The band's label said the younger sister's on-court experience helped her. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)


Roethlisberger gains perspective

But the QB still believes wearing a helmet should be a personal decision. STATELINE, Nev. (AP) --


Officials to look into jail releases

A man charged with a felony shouldn't have been set free, the prosecutor said. By SARAH WEBER


India warns terror hurts peace talks

The prime minister is attending today's G8 meetings. BOMBAY, India (AP) -- India warned Saturday


Deputy Glitters pulls away to win Ohio Derby

The winner made his move at the top of the stretch to beat High Cotton. By JOHN BUTERA


Roberts rips up Players course

He shot an 8-under 64 and leads Lonnie Nielsen by two strokes. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- Lonnie


Ohio Star Forge competes, thrives

An expensive forging machine will key the Champion plant's growth. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


Space dance thrills crowd at Ingenuity

NASA helped with the production, supplying space suits. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Dancer and choreographer


SPORTS

SPORTS Reporting on racial diversity A RECENT REPORT by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics


NEW CASTLE 'Damn Yankees': a good distraction

Matthew DiBattiste returns to theater after taking a break. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


AGENDA MONDAY

Agenda Monday Newton Falls school board, 6:45 p.m., 907 Milton Blvd. Brookfield Township


Security Council votes to impose limited sanctions on North Korea

The N. Korean ambassador walked out after he spoke. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. Security


Gordon gains approval

The new president has met with Bush three times in the past year. NEW YORK (AP) -- Bruce S. Gordon


Get ready to rock(climb)

CITY OF ROCKS NATIONAL RESERVE, Idaho (AP) -- The towering spikes, monoliths and pillars of granite


Widow to testify at trial in Akron

Attorneys have until Tuesday to challenge the ruling. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA


Dreams Lost

DREAMS LOST Prokop investors U.S. District Court Judge Donald C. Nugent observed after hearing


Johnny Damon stutterer no more

There are plenty of famous people who have battled stuttering, including Tiger Woods. NEW YORK


2006 SCHOLARSHIPS Mahoning County

This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on


CUP ROUNDUP | News and notes

Closing in: One more win and Jeff Gordon will reach a milestone that even he finds amazing. Gordon's


THE SPANIARD IS THE SEVENTH DIFFERENT LEADER IN THE 13 STAGES TO DATE.

The Spaniard is the seventh different leader in the 13 stages to date. MONTELIMAR, France (AP) --


WNBA

WNBA Friday's games Comets 82, Sky 77 CHICAGO -- Michelle Snow tied a career high with 24


Nissan-Renault chief rebuts takeover claims

Ghosn said running the France-Japan alliance keeps him busy enough. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP)


'TRUE SWING GOLF'

'TRUE SWING GOLF' Nintendo DS Grade: B The "True Swing Golf Game" is an exciting video game


SCIENCE Evolution documented on Galapagos Islands

The finches were the original inspiration for the theory. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Finches on the


Dress like a soap star in Fancy clothing

WASHINGTON POST Oh, to dress like a soap star, lounging round your living room, or a hip bar, or


The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen

The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen A BUBBLY GOOD TIME: Ava DiMaiolo, 3, of Youngstown creates some


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Online (Meyers T.)31.807.803.20 Who Slew Who (Feliciano R.)


PGA-JOHN DEERE CLASSIC

PGA-JOHN DEERE CLASSIC Saturday At TPC Deere Run Silvis, Ill. Purse: $4 million Yardage:


GARDEN FORUM Upcoming activities

Call Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, or Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, for reservations or


Pittsburgh secures arena financing

Pittsburgh secures arena financing Pittsburgh and Allegheny County officials have secured


A bitter pastor still serves his church

Dear Annie: When my husband came to this town to be the minister of our church, the elders told him


NABF lightweight title on line at Mountaineer

CHESTER, W. Va. -- Edner "Cherry Bomb" Cherry (20-4-2, 9 KOs) of Wauchula, Fla., will battle Daniel


Pastor catching up with family

I'm writing to let you know that I made it home on June 24. Youngstown never looked as good as it


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Batavia (Phillies)138.619-- Scrappers (Indians)1411.5601


Wharmby the lone area winner

Three other area teams lost first round games on Saturday. STRUTHERS -- Wharmby Sports managed


Pastor: Set aside political divisions and fix tunnel

Authorities are looking for ways to prevent accidents. BOSTON (AP) -- All "politics and divisions"


Five for Fido: Tips work well on dogs

Dear Readers: We thought we would share five "Fido" finds from Heloise Central. Here are some of our


WOMEN'S NBA

WOMEN'S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Connecticut145.737-- Detroit136.6841


CBS raises ad prices for Couric news show

Advertisers are paying up to 4 percent more to advertise on the 'CBS Evening News.' MCCLATCHY


Man appeals zoning permit rejection

The proposed adult-business location is within 500 feet of residential homes. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Bonds' lawyers go into overdrive

The San Francisco slugger could be charged with tax evasion and perjury. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --


Garg reappointed to term on YSU Board of Trustees

Garg reappointed to term on YSU Board of Trustees YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Sudershan K. Garg of Canfield


Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Krista and Clay Haas, Salem, girl, July 14.


A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD July 12 Drugs: Police


Hotel manager charged with faking robbery

NILES -- The manager of 422 Motel is charged with staging a robbery of the motel to cover up the


Virginia to execute murderer

The man raped and murdered a 23-year-old mother. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Weeping as one of her


SANDLOTS

SANDLOTS CONNIE MACK STATE TOURNAMENT Today's first-round schedule Game 1 -- Team Ohio vs.


Fitch's Wallace ready to play at Ohio Valley

He averaged 23 points and 10 rebounds last year for the Falcons. AUSTINTOWN -- James Wallace, a


Looking forward to a lucky 13th year

Opinion: Spring brings out my gambling instinct. I have always admired our country's hard working farmers


CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE

CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE East Division WLTPtsPFPA Montreal30068652 Winnipeg310610363


BOXSCORES

AMERICAN LEAGUE TWINS 3, INDIANS 2 10 innings CLEVELANDMINNESOTA abrhbiabrhbi Szmore


Danica Patrick plans to stay in IndyCar Series

GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- With NASCAR rumors swirling her, IndyCar star Danica Patrick said Saturday


Historical figures are brought to life

The Chautauqua last came to town in 1922. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM --


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