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VETERANS
VETERANS USMC speaker YOUNGSTOWN -- Maj. Gen. David Bice, inspector general of the Marine Corps,
Mahoning county
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine
BROWNLEE WOODS
BROWNLEE WOODS Brownlee Woods Seniors will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith
NOTEBOOK \ British Open
Mickelson MIA: Phil Mickelson won the Masters and lost the U.S. Open on the 72nd hole. At the third
Public will have voice on cleanup
Cleanup will begin in one to two years. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU
IN THE CUP
IN THE CUP Area holes in one Mike Zitello of Austintown aced the No. 15 hole at Deer Creek in
Today is Sunday, July 23, the 204th day of 2006. There are 161 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, July 23, the 204th day of 2006. There are 161 days left in the year. On this date
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY | Best-sellers for the week ending July 16
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Angels Fall" by Nora Roberts (Putnam Adult) 2. "Twelve Sharp" by Janet
Random House plan gives authors more say
NEW YORK-- Peter Gethers got the idea for Random House Films several years ago when the veteran book
McCain will speak at dinner to raise funds for DeWine
It's the Arizona senator's second local fundraiser for U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine. By DAVID SKOLNICK
THURSDAY
THURSDAY A trip to Mastropietro Winery and a Dutch treat at AngeNetta's Caf & eacute; are
Amateur radio classes to be offered
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct an amateur radio course on
VIDEO GAME REVIEWS
'TITAN QUEST' (THQ) for PC Genre: Role-playing; Rating: T Grade: C+ Since when has anyone
Grandparents rearing kids don't have to do it alone
Lawrence County has a support group for people raising grandchildren. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Guest lists for encore weddings often complicated
There is no clear-cut way to ensure minimal tension on the big day. By JoANN KLIMKIEWICZ
Volume looks at awful movies
Elizabeth Taylor's 'Cleopatra' is one of the historic flops. By JAKE COYLE ASSOCIATED PRESS In
Will Swann's celebrity get the best of Rendell?
Opinion: PITTSBURGH -- If you stand Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell next to his opponent, Lynn Swann, you would
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Robbery leaves student angry, not afraid
Dear Annie: I have been seething for two weeks over an incident that happened to me in a sportswear
Rummage sale to benefit support groups, caregivers
CANFIELD -- The Alzheimer's Assistance Referral Network will hold an annual rummage sale Thursday
What you see is just a bit off the mark
Lepore's fall look is different from the runway. NEW YORK (AP) -- Fashion designer Nanette Lepore
Family gets $17.8M in anesthesia suit
Jurors said a second attempt to put the girl under was a mistake. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The family of a
Administrators to move to old library
The superintendent expects the work to be done before December. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Tribe's Jeremy Sowers shuts down the Twins in 11-0 win
The rookie tossed a complete game and allowed four hits. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Rookie Jeremy Sowers
Teenagers honor 9/11 victims
ROSSFORD, Ohio (AP) -- Four teenagers who were 12 years old when terrorists attacked the United
IRAQ Shiites express anger over Israel offensive
One group called for the prime minister to cancel a visit to the U.S. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Two
Activity lengthens life, study reports
Those who weren't sedentary had a 69 percent lower risk of death. By HILARY E. MacGREGOR LOS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Melissa Cunningham, 1931 Campground Road, Wellsville, v. Scott
NFL PREVIEW \ Training camps open
CLEVELAND (6-10) Camp opens: Wednesday, Berea Important additions: C LeCharles Bentley, OT Kevin
Embarrassing moment for director Arquette
Embarrassing moment for director Arquette SAN DIEGO -- David Arquette was in such a rush to show
Vindicator file photos
Opinion: Vindicator file photos FIFTY YEARS AGO: Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, one of the most prominent Roman
Feet first first time helps keep you alive
Actress remembers breaking neck in her own pool. By LISA ROBERTS MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Actress
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Bruce Clinkscale
The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public to help find the fugitive of
GANG VIOLENCE In Haiti, reasons for uptick in kidnappings is debated
At least 30 people have been abducted this month. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- A new rash of
Couple's voting earns them a $500 fine
A flier opposing a mayor's re-election bore the husband's name. AKRON (AP) -- A couple convicted
'American Idol' slates Eastwood Mall auditions
'American Idol' slates Eastwood Mall auditions NILES -- Season six of "American Idol" is
Car overturns on Rte. 46, killing woman
HOWLAND -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Saturday night fatality. The patrol
Gasoline prices differ from one side of town to another
Opinion: Gasoline prices differ from one side of town to another EDITOR: While taking care of some
Wash-by-wire technology coming to home laundry
The innovations are still at least a year from market. ATLANTA (AP) -- The technology behind
Columbiana engineer to speak at Guilford Lake meeting
HANOVERTON -- Columbiana County Engineer Bert Dawson is one of several speakers scheduled to appear
FRIDAY
FRIDAY William Farr Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Girard Masonic Temple, 34 S. State St.
Perusing Packards to pass some time
Darby Vaughn, above right, checks out a Packard with James Provitt, both of Warren, at the 17th
YSU will respond to the challenges of Ohio's new curriculum
Opinion: EDITOR: The column by Bertram de Souza on July 16 is off the mark and misses the point. His
Costly gas hasn't idled area boaters
Jet skis cost $60 a day to fuel now, but marinas say they're busy as ever. By AMANDA GARRETT
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Top hot new skirts with cool shirt or blouse
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Just when we think the girly-girl look with its lace and bows may be on the
NILES HOUSE FIRE Man wants joint burial but won't press issue
A service is planned for the four victims, but two won't be there. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
MAHONING VALLEY Young Poland native pursues Hollywood dream
The 13-year-old says she has a 'normal' life. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN
City looks to maintain energy of bicentennial
Long-term planning will resume now that the celebration is ending. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
Freel's homers pace Reds' win
He hit a pair, including a tie-breaker in the eighth against the Brewers. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Cross classes
Red Cross classes NILES -- The Trumbull County Red Cross offers life-saving skills classes at St.
Folk sayings, country lore adorn pottery
Pottery is often decorated with words as well as pictures. There are hundreds of 19th-century
DON'T LIVE ALONE?
Don't live alone? WASHINGTON POST Older people who live by themselves may double their risk of
MIDDLE EAST Israeli ground forces invade Thousands flee Lebanese towns
Israel wants to wipe out Hezbollah then let Lebanon occupy the border. ON THE ISRAEL-LEBANON
SHARON SCHOOLS Teacher reinstated after chemical-incident firing
SHARON, Pa. (AP) -- A teacher fired for dousing two students and a colleague with liquid nitrogen
Starved kids shock social worker
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WICHITA, Kan. -- Police found two young girls in a basement Friday who were
Brager has good year on and off track at Brown
PROVIDENCE, R.I. --Allison Brager of Boardman experienced an up-and-down season as a junior pole
Keeping feet fit
Freedom from snow doesn't mean time to ignore the toes. By KAREN SHIDELER MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
FIGHT NIGHT
By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Someone who should know a thing or two --
Parenting skills are declining
One of the great ironies of our time is that today's parents, with more professional resources at
Boardman's 13-year olds open Zone tourney today
The locals will play host Hagerstown, Md., in the double elimination event. BOARDMAN -- Twenty
VALERIO BECOMES TRIATHLETE
Valerio becomes triathlete Campbell native Melanie Valerio has added running and bicycling to her
RECORD REVIEWS
'WANNA BE YOUR JOE' Billy Ray Cyrus (New Door/Universal) Grade: C Billy Ray Cyrus figures he
Cleaner's, parking thefts net jail sentence for man
One man was caught with crack cocaine while he was in jail. MERCER, Pa. -- A Mercer man has been
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Slow progress raises doubts about Russia
Some suspect the country actually is trying to make more plutonium. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hailed six
JUST HANGING AROUND OVER MICHIGAN
Just hanging around over Michigan An air rescue team from Quebec performs a demonstration at the
County to care for baby left on street corner
ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A newborn boy that had been abandoned on a street corner has been released from
CLEANUP Sharon Steel Farrell Works
There will be a public meeting to take comment on the proposed plan the U.S. Environmental
Long-serving registrar signs final certificate
His name is on every birth and death certificate issued since 1975. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Leicht takes giant step up to Yates
The 19-year-old driver makes his debut with the racing team today. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -- Stephen
YOUTH SPORTS
YOUTH SPORTS YSU players, coach volunteer Fanfare: On my way home from Church Sunday, I
Column was inaccurate
Opinion: Column was inaccurate EDITOR: Having been involved in public higher education governance for 30
Halfway house seeks rezoning
People can speak for or against the zone change request Tuesday. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
DEMS WANT TO ALTER NOMINATING STATES
Dems want to alter nominating states WASHINGTON -- Democrats bucked decades of tradition Saturday
Republicans pick candidate for 59th Ohio House District
BOARDMAN -- Kasey C. Schidel of Canfield has been selected by the Republican precinct committee
THE INTERNET Networks seek ways to expand TV habit
Broadband service paved the way for 'webisodes.' By ROBERT PHILPOT FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Browns agree with top pick
The six-year contract will pay him $23.7 million. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Browns reached
Penguins reject bid to buy team by Cuban and Marino
The high bidder was Sam Fingold who offered about $175 million. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh
Witnesses: Ethiopian soldiers enter second Somali town
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) -- Ethiopian troops moved into a second Somali town on Saturday to protect
Nolasco baffles Bucs as Marlins rule, 5-0
The rookie joins two of his rookie teammates with eight wins each. MIAMI (AP) -- Rookie Ricky
WORK AND SLEEP HABITS Nighttime: not just for vampires
Americans are taking advantage of more moonlight activities. By JOCELYN NOVECK AP NATIONAL
"Tom Brokaw Reports: Separate and Unequal" (7 p.m., NBC): In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the
"Tom Brokaw Reports: Separate and Unequal" (7 p.m., NBC): In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the
Americans crossing race lines more often
More people report befriending, dating or living with people of other races. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
STANDINGS | Rankings and schedules
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)1814.563-- Jamestown (Marlins)1514.51711/2 State
Novelist Laura Lippman to speak at fundraiser
The author published seven books before turning to fiction writing full time. YOUNGSTOWN -- Laura
AGENDA MONDAY
Agenda Monday Newton Falls Library Foundation, board meeting, 12:30 p.m., Palmer Meeting room of
Yankees end losing skid in 5-4 win over Toronto
Derek Jeter drove in the go-ahead run with a bases- loaded walk. ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO --
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SEPTIC TANK REMINDERS
Septic tank reminders YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of Health will begin mailing pumping
POWER UTILITY NYC outages worse than expected
Initial estimates of how many were affected were far too low. NEW YORK (AP) -- The damage to a
EMS applies to upgrade to advanced service
The township can use a grant to provide additional training for EMTs. By VIRGINIA ROSS
Showcase of talent seeks to cut crime
By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Before the first pitch was thrown during
Landis all but assured of first crown
He holds a 59-second lead over Spain's Oscar Pereiro with one stage remaining. MONTCEAU-LES-MINES,
Man shot in lower back
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 19-year-old Ridge Avenue man was wounded by gunfire when ambushed while sitting in
Training Camps slated to open
Terrell Owens is again in the spotlight -- this time in Dallas. By DAVE GOLDBERG ASSOCIATED
Scrappers lose 8-2 against Vermont
Mahoning Valley had just six hits and saw its three-game win streak snapped. NILES -- One night
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press DISPLACED: This couple carrying belongings through Beirut were some of thousands
Climatologists seek to predict changes
More dry seasons could change the type of crops farmers plant. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON
GARDEN FORUM Upcoming activities
Call Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, or Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, for reservations or
From bookshelf to box office Film envy spurs publishers to gamble on Hollywood.
By JOSH GETLIN LOS ANGELES TIMES NEW YORK -- "The Devil Wears Prada," the 20th Century Fox
NOTEBOOK | NASCAR
Introductions: Juan Pablo Montoya spent several days this week with his new employers as Chip
After vandalism, Living Word moves its offices, services
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Living Word Christian Center, 21 S. Maysville Road, which was damaged in a break-
To ensure fairness, judge borrows benches
Judge Curran presided over the Jose Mesa criminal trial in 1997. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
In the fashion fast lane
By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Nanette Lepore's route to fashion's inner
DiMarco in contention again going to final
His mother recently passed away and he believes she's with him on the course. HOYLAKE, England
Bar lawyer acquitted over liquor agent gifts
COLUMBUS (AP) -- A lawyer who gave free gas cards to 11 state liquor agency employees for Christmas
Valerio pursues rugged sport
By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Remember Melanie Valerio, a native
LEADERBOARD
LEADERBOARD British Open Third Round Saturday At Royal Liverpool Golf Club Course, Hoylake,
MEN
MEN Mobile Company (Pine Lakes) -- Low gross: Mike Vargo 32, Dave Johnstone Jr. 37, Bob Hernandez,
Many on Tiger's tail
Woods leads, but Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia and Chris DiMarco are right behind. HOYLAKE, England
Scientists seek to shore up ethics
Many doctors are paid consultants for investment firms. THE SEATTLE TIMES SEATTLE -- The
Man convicted in two murder attempts
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) -- A jury convicted a man of trying to persuade his girlfriend to kill
Farrell's Jankovich headed to YSU 'Hall'
Sam Jankovich, who played at Farrell High and Youngstown State, was known as a competitor , the kind
Security worse despite native troop numbers
Local police seem unable to stop bands of insurgents. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD, Iraq --
No community college means YSU must do remedial work
Opinion: EDITOR: After reading Bertram de Souza's column last Sunday, I felt compelled to respond. Some
Suggestions make white right for summer
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS White is a "color" that few people can wear well. It makes you look
Cultural festival to have parade, town hall forum
The festival's namesake was a proponent of the 'Back to Africa' movement. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Marcus
Hornish hasn't let up since win at Indy to lead point standings
He's also visited the White House and threw out the first pitch at a Mets game. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 18 for the second annual SCOPE Inc. Society of Honors. The event will celebrate the achievements of people 55 and older in Trumbull County. Recipients will be
Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 18 for the second annual SCOPE Inc. Society of Honors. The