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League for graduates proposed
Play would begin next spring in eight college cities. NEW YORK (AP) -- Former NCAA president
The Stones will bring tour back to U.S.
The Stones will bring tour back to U.S. NEW YORK -- The Rolling Stones will return to the U.S. and
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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MIDDLE EAST Deaths increase in heavy fighting
Israel faces a campaign of weeks to establish a 'security zone.' BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Hezbollah
Poland ace Modic leads Slammers
WARREN -- Jenna Modic of Poland pitched a one-hitter, leading Little Slammers of North Canton to 4-0
WNBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
Shock 91, Monarchs 71 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Cheryl Ford had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Katie
'THE ANT BULLY'
Grade: C Director: John A. Davis. Rating: PG (some mild rude humor and action). Running time: 90
Struthers fire chief rules blaze at facility accidental
A similar fire occurred at the company about a year ago. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR STAFF
Ballot issue would give townships more leeway
The issue would close strip clubs and adult bookstores at midnight and prohibit lap dancing.
Employees want leeway in residency requirement
Council said the law director's finding didn't allow picking and choosing. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Trumbull GOP picks 3 candidates to replace Newton Falls judge
The governor is expected to make a decision in August. WARREN -- After interviewing three
Board, council debate swap
The street superintendent says the parcel is vital to his department. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Poetry, music, other acts to fill Pig Iron street fest
Talent show participants will each have four minutes for their acts. THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN
Parents announce date for Manning, McKenna wedding
XLIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- The engagement of Jessica Jude Manning and Ian Ashley McKenna is being
Cause of Campbell fire under investigation
CAMPBELL -- Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged an unoccupied rental
Canfield LL team is ousted
Boardman's PONY team lost the Zone championship game. BOARDMAN -- Shea Murray's two-run single
AFI Virtue found in patience in writing process
The bands new album includes various types of music. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Tribe trades Broussard to Seattle
Cleveland got a minor league outfielder and a player to be named later. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The
Kids arts festival
Kids arts festival NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts is offering a free day of art
Philadelphia Inquirer: Floyd Landis' bicycle journey, from the rolling hills of Lancaster County,
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Floyd Landis' bicycle journey, from the rolling hills of Lancaster County,
Oakhill purchase divides officials
Some financial questions remain unanswered, three officeholders said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Barn fire causes $40,000 in damage
HARTFORD -- Nine northern Trumbull County fire departments assisted Hartford Township firefighters
'BIG RIVER' Salem theater production fits city's role in fighting slavery
American Idols Live Tour 2006 will visit Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh at 7 p.m. Featured performers
Philadelphia Inquirer: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice scored one important victory in her
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice scored one important victory in her
Another cyclist tests positive during race
The unidentified rider widens the scandal that hit the race before it began. AIGLE, Switzerland
Mann shines as 'Vice' returns
Jamie Foxx is underutilized in the film. By PHILIP WUNTCH DALLAS MORNING NEWS Remember "Miami
14-year-old boy faces charges in shootings
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 14-year-old boy with a rifle stolen in a burglary is accused of shooting at a house
Convoluted court decision weakens right to know
Editorial: There is no evidence to date that Taft had anything to do with Ohio Bureau of Workers'
EMINENT DOMAIN U.S. high court ruling curtailed by state justices
Cities nationwide have passed laws recently to protect homeowners. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio
Council OKs workers' living outside the city
The mayor has 10 days to veto the legislation. By AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
GOP gets nods from FOP but not for governorship
The police union endorsed Betty Montgomery over Marc Dann of Liberty. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
Officials dedicate education center
A councilwoman said young people need to be part of the solution. YOUNGSTOWN -- The old fire
PONY softball championships slam millions into the Valley's economy
Only 30 percent of local hotels agreed to reserve rooms, the tourney host said. BY AMANDA GARRETT
Trainer ready for more jail time
A new grand jury is expected to call Greg Anderson to testify. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Lawyers for
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Auditions: Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Over the River and Through the Woods." Carnation City Players, Firehouse Theater, 450 E.
Kidz Fest at Chevy Centre was simply spectacular
Opinion: EDITOR: My two daughters (ages 5 and 3), my niece and nephew (ages 6 and 4 respectively), along
"Supernatural" (9 p.m., the WB): If you missed "Supernatural" during the regular season, now is a
"Supernatural" (9 p.m., the WB): If you missed "Supernatural" during the regular season, now is a
Roller coaster jolt sparks suit by couple
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) -- A married couple have sued Paramount's Kings Island over a roller coaster that
Felasco gets venue change for trial
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Gary Felasco has been granted
Dem party will falter if Lieberman loses
Opinion: By PETER A. BROWN MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE The most interesting question about the possibility that
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John M. Demster Jr., 25, Charlotte, N.C., and Stephanie A.
Today is Thursday, July 27, the 208th day of 2006. There are 157 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, July 27, the 208th day of 2006. There are 157 days left in the year. On this date
NEW CASTLE Art institute to showcase Depression-era program
A beer tasting and band will be part of the festivities. SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE,
Lake Erie memorial loses another chunk
PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio (AP) -- Engineers examining granite stones high atop the Perry's Victory and
Tips will help keep fingernails clean
Dear Readers: Here are some helpful hints to keep your fingernails clean when the work you have to
HOW HE SEES IT Stem cells look like GOP gift to Dems
Opinion: By DICK POLMAN PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER The stem-cell issue is a textbook example of the
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN July 19 Theft: An
Official abruptly resigns
Carson said he recently earned a master's degree in business administration. By ED RUNYAN
AGENDA FRIDAY
Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, special meeting regarding communications, 10 a.m.,
'Trek' actor's ashes will be blasted into space
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Beam me up, indeed! James Doohan, who played chief engineer Montgomery
High court suspends lawyer
A representative said Olivito lied and misled his clients. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR
Mandy Callahan, Eric Pichiotino troth announced
Eric Pichiotino Mandy Callahan XThe engagement of Mandy Callahan and Eric Pichiotino, both of 5984
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 7, White Sox 4 CHICAGO -- Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer each hit two-
Clarett fires attorneys as burglary trial nears
The lawyers say they haven't been paid and their client wasn't cooperating. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Two
Bedford Trails owner bids on golf course
A lawyer is hoping for a competitive auction with 10 to 20 bidders. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
A.L. CENTRAL Tigers' rookie stumps Tribe
Justin Verlander improved to 13-5 and is 6-0 in his last eight starts for Detroit. CLEVELAND (AP)
Hagman, O'Donnell to appear on 'Nip/Tuck'
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- Larry Hagman, Brooke Shields and Rosie O'Donnell are among the celebrities
Taking the crime to the 'burbs
The drug lords have moved away from violence and into corruption. MIAMI (AP) -- The release of the
Director of children services resigns
MERCER, Pa. -- The head of Mercer County Children and Youth Services has resigned to pursue her
Frye returns to camp as starter
The former University of Akron quarterback has control of the Browns' offense. BEREA (AP) -- For
Schools file charges in pay dispute
The driver was paid too much for a field trip. By SARAH WEBER VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Cherry Monroe singer quits
THE VINDICATOR Matt Toka, lead singer of Cherry Monroe, has left the rock band. Toka, 22, a
Singer doesn't make pretenses
Hynde moved to London in 1973 and stumbled into a job as a music writer. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Listerine fights underarm odor
Q. My daughter is entering puberty and dealing with the usual underarm body odors. We tried many
'Bully' has worthwhile message
Tom Hanks liked the story when his son brought home the book. ASSOCIATED PRESS Another week,
TEEN PLEADS INNOCENT IN HIGHWAY SHOOTINGS
Teen pleads innocent in highway shootings BROWNSTOWN, Ind. -- Zachariah Blanton, above, of Gaston,
National tourney continues in area
National tourney continues in area MORE THAN 110 teams are competing in the PONY National Softball
DJ Phatty gets his own online show
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mike Richmond, who goes by DJ Phatty when he works as the house DJ at the Cell
Woman tied up, locked in basement by attackers
Two men ransacked the house and stole the woman's 1994 Buick. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 60-year-old South
Teenager dies after being hit by police car
The Cortland police officer remains off work during the investigation. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
MAGAZINE POLL Survey: Amateur golfers are unhealthy lot
Among 514 respondents, 66 percent were overweight. GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- No one would mistake
Parsons found to have cancer
The former champion, now commentator, is undergoing treatment. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Former
CIC OKs changes to code of regulations
The CIC has struggled in the past to get enough members to its meetings. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Church chosen for Ellis-Colella Sept. 2 wedding
XPOLAND -- James and Joanne Colella, 2580 Timothy Knoll, are announcing the engagement of their son,
Rusted Root members stay true to themselves
The singer/percussionist admits that she was never a fan of the Grateful Dead. By JOHN BENSON
THE MANHATTANS Band was Persuaders but for just one show
The Manhattans had more than a half-dozen hit singles. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Woman, man give conflicting reports on swallowed cell phone
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) -- Prosecutors say a man shoved a cell phone down his girlfriend's throat
New York-Penn League standings
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Jamestown (Marlins)1716.515-- Scrappers (Indians)1817.514-- State
Canfield dentist offers free service for child indentifications
CANFIELD -- Dentist Dr. Lori Fitzgerald is offering free child identification dental impressions at
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
SCRAPPERS LOSE AGAIN
Scrappers lose again The Mahoning Valley Scrappers rallied in the ninth inning, but came up a run
Mayor says Hazel extension allowed because city, not private firm, doing it
A business owner says the state Supreme Court decision helps his cause. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Board votes to eliminate language in hiring policy
The board also voted to put a renewal levy on the November ballot. CANFIELD -- The school board
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Steelers: Pittsburgh signed rookie safety Anthony Smith, the Hubbard native, to a three-year
Koulianos sentenced on bribery charges
The sentence includes $400,000 restitution to ODOT. YOUNGSTOWN -- Former bridge inspector Steven
Can Castro create bloc of leftist nations?
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Even as violence explodes across the Middle East, this week we mark another violent
Gonzales makes Ashcroft look good
Opinion: By RUTH MARCUS WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Alberto Gonzales is achieving something remarkable,
BASEBALL Yankees trade for Phils' Fasano
Albert Belle pleaded guilty to a stalking charge. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA -- The New York
Official: Vaccine is promising
Glaxo said shots produced strong responses in more than 80 percent of subjects. LONDON (AP) -- A
Gambling charges
Gambling charges STRUTHERS -- A city bar manager has pleaded innocent to public gaming and was
Salem theater production fits city's role in fighting slavery
Once a stop on the Underground Railroad, Salem turns 200 this year. By L. CROW VINDICATOR
& lt;B & gt;BASSETT, & lt;/B & gt;Helen Mardel, of Champion;
& lt;B & gt;BASSETT, & lt;/B & gt;Helen Mardel, of Champion; calling hours Friday
Projections include unpaid bills
A payment issue was resolved, revealing a higher balance than expected. By D.A. WILKINSON
Transportation research is goal of federal grant
YSU is one of four Ohio universities working on the transportation program. By HAROLD GWIN
Gray polarized lenses provide greatest protection
Slightly tinted plastic lenses give false sense of security. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Finally,
Houston, Philly eliminated for 2016 bid
San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago remain in contention for the U.S. DENVER (AP) -- The U.S.
Miss Chambers, Mr. Muder set wedding date
XBOARDMAN -- Dawn-Elaine Chambers and Michael Muder, both of 24 Romaine Ave., are announcing their
Acierno-Young wedding plans are announced
LIBERTY -- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Acierno, 403 Ravine Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
Cyclones edge Scrappers, 2-1
Mahoning Valley has dropped four straight games. BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Jose De La Torre struck out
More on Miami Vice
Crockett and Tubbs infiltrating a drug-smuggling empire that extends to Paraguay, Haiti and Havana.
POLAND'S PLEASING PARK
By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER WO FAMILIES' GENEROSITY and the efforts of a community
Forum, Diamond ink deal
All psychiatric programs now offered by Forum will remain in the community. YOUNGSTOWN -- Diamond
Honesty pays off for homeless man in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) -- A homeless man has found it pays to be honest. Charles Moore was searching for
County to launch drug discount plan
The discount cards would be available to those without prescription coverage. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
FOOTBALL Wyche on sideline again, but back at high school level
The former Bengals head coach is now an assistant at Pickens High. GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) -- A
'MIAMI VICE'
'MIAMI VICE' Grade: B. Director: Michael Mann. Rating: R (violence, drugs, language, sex, nudity).
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Adult child finds she has a cheating father
Dear Annie: I am 23 years old and the youngest of five children. Today, I found out that my father
JFK's Pico tosses two-hitter
She helped her area fastpitch team remain in the PONY winners bracket. By ZACH STIPE VINDICATOR
Safety and protection available at any price
Whether cheap or pricey, lens should provide protection from UV rays. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Panel upholds suspension of fire chief over call
SALEM -- The city's civil service commission has unanimously upheld a three-day suspension of Fire