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Go to counselor, see if marriage is worth saving
Dear Annie: I've been married for 18 years. About 11 years ago, I caught my husband, "Lex," having
IQ at center of hearing over death sentence
The expert testimony is already on record, Prosecutor Dennis Watkins said. By ED RUNYAN
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen
The Vindicator/Joel Philippsen EYESORE: This vacant home with its debris-filled yard on Lansing
Lefty's plan of action works
Phil Mickelson takes a different approach to golf, but you can't argue with the (recent) results.
New 'Garfield' film misses the mark
New 'Garfield' film misses the mark BILL MURRAY returns this week in the sequel "Garfield: A Tail
Honored judge dies in Houston
A contemporary says he handed out stiff sentences. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's first black municipal
NOTEBOOK | U.S. Open
Merion gets 2013 Open: During the technology boom, Merion Golf Club became a symbol of how distance
Jessica Walcott, Derek Krauser to be married
BOARDMAN -- William and Deborah Walcott, 750 Sabrina Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
Formidable formula for fragrances triggers favorable reaction in brain
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Do you know what blue smells like? What about cool, hip, modern or
Vagrant arrested in stabbing cases
NEW YORK (AP) -- A homeless man was arrested Wednesday in the stabbing of four people, including
Winners of the oldest iron contest announced
Dear Readers: We have the oldest iron winners! It has taken quite some time to sort through the
Care unit at St. E's will close
The employees can apply for vacant positions within HMHP. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
IF YOU GO
Who: December Son with Via Sahara and The Champions of All. When: 8 p.m. Friday. Where: The
Weak line-item veto is in works
The idea is to keep a watch on 'pork barrel' spending. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress is moving to
Board considers major projects
The board's next meeting will be June 26. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN --
Carolyn Beil to be bride of Matthew Garrott
Announcement of the engagement of Carolyn Elizabeth Beil and Matthew Garrott, both of 1543 Weymouth
ALL-STAR SOFTBALL \ Mahoning-Trumbull
What: Third-annual Mahoning vs. Trumbull All-Star doubleheader softball game When: 4 p.m. today
After Iraq trip, Bush won't set withdrawal date
The president said that calls for a specific date are 'bad policy.' WASHINGTON (AP) -- President
Council OKs plan to resurface street
Legislation was introduced to pay $100 for reporting thefts on vacant property. By AMANDA GARRETT
JAPANESE MULL EFFECTS OF CUTENESS-BASED ECONOMY
Japanese mull effects of cuteness-based economy A group of young girls, above, dressed in "cute"
Conjoined twins separated in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ten-month-old conjoined twins attached from the lower chest to the pelvis were
Old school's disrepair a cause of contention
One board member said the building is an eyesore. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Looking forward, not back
Dallas and Miami have both shifted their focus to Game 4. MIAMI (AP) -- The Miami Heat's Game 3
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min572153482.381 ISuzuki Sea6628351103.364 Rios
MARK PATINKIN Hate to clean out the garage? You must be suffering from 'SNS'
Opinion: I am relieved to hear that having an obnoxious temper is not a person's own fault anymore. It's a
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Robert and Tamara Stanovcak, Girard, girl, June 13. Equilla
ACTORS
ACTORS "Shadowlands." Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Road (U.S. 422), Niles. Auditions will
Woman arrested on warrant for failure to appear
AUSTINTOWN -- A woman who is charged with falsely accusing a township police officer of rape has
OK NOT GOOD ENOUGH
OK not good enough U.S. midfielder Bobby Convey had this stunning analysis of the United States'
Missy Elliott to bring her life story to the big screen
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Missy Elliott will star in the big-screen version of her life story, Universal
Parents announce Norton-Soloman wedding date
Announced by Michael and Theresa Norton of Girard and Raymond and Phyllis Soloman of Hubbard is the
Event to raise money for child cancer patients
CLEVELAND -- The ROCcK Children's Choir will be headlining the first Wigs for Kids Zoo Walk and More
Police conduct probe into woman's death in city jail
Sveda said BCI told him no crime was committed in the woman's death. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Spain rolls easily past Ukraine; Saudia Arabia, Tunisia tie 2-2
Host Germany scored a 1-0 victory over Poland. ASSOCIATED PRESS LEIPZIG, Germany -- Spain looked
Raiders heading 'South'
The Sharon-based team will play two games at South High. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Els seeks slump-busting round
His last competitive round of golf was a horrid 81 at the Memorial. MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) -- Ernie
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Vito A. Picone Jr., 49, of 4168 Claridge Drive, Austintown,
Cafe Azur opens
Cafe Azur opens BOARDMAN -- The new Cafe Azur, now open inside Shelton-Mathews Chocolates, 4150
Bush to create world's largest marine habitat
The sanctuary will stretch from Hawaii to Midway Atoll. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- President
Sex offender gets two years in prison
LISBON -- Judge C. Ashley Pike of Columbiana County Common Pleas Court sentenced a man Wednesday to
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Sales tax issue to go before voters in fall
The commissioners agree the sales tax is needed. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Miss Marburger, Mr. Merlo plan July nuptials
XAnnouncing their engagement are Monica M. Marburger, 7931 Castlerock Drive, Warren, and Giovanne R.
HEALTH National effort targets diabetes
The condition may affect more than 60 million Americans. SCRIPPPS HOWARD Got glucose monitoring?
Proposed Ohio law would criminalize all abortions
Opinion: Proposed Ohio law would criminalize all abortions EDITOR: Citizens of Ohio, wake up -- we are
Yanks win testy game
Cleveland has lost 14 of its last 16 games. NEW YORK (AP) -- Randy Johnson's control was
2 unions sue over residency law
Councilman Holmes said council has not recently talked about residency. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
WARREN Copper theft suspected as role in man's death
Copper is selling for between $2.45 and $2.50 per pound. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Judge denies request
Judge denies request AKRON -- A judge has again denied Damian Bradford's request to have his
Rondinelli keeps rolling
Astro Falcons scored six runs in the sixth inning, then held off Mink, 7-6. STRUTHERS --
Judge denies paper's request for disclosure
Maggie Lorenzi, a block-watch leader, said no one asked for her group's opinion. By NANCY TULLIS
Mild asthma sometimes kills
VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- One in three fatal asthma attacks worldwide involves a child with a mild
2006 ROSTER \ Mahoning Valley Scrappers
NILES -- The Mahoning Valley Scrappers begin the New York-Penn League season June 20 at Jamestown.
GEORGE F. WILL Time to give the 'devil' his due
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The dust having settled -- 500-pound bombs can raise, and even manufacture, a lot of
like a film version of the stage favorite "Love Letters," with Reeves and Bullock narrating their own letters, moving through the same geography, living exactly two years apart. The dramatic tension
like a film version of the stage favorite "Love Letters," with Reeves and Bullock narrating their
Oilers play spoilers: Edmonton wins in OT, 4-3
Fernando Pisani scored at 3:31 of overtime to force a Game 6. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The Edmonton
Bennett plans 'Duets'
Bennett plans 'Duets' NEW YORK -- Tony Bennett has recruited more than a dozen music heavyweights,
Win the war and forget about Haditha
Opinion: By MAX BOOT LOS ANGELES TIMES Every major counterinsurgency waged by a Western power since the
Copper theft suspected as role in man's death
Copper is selling for between $2.45 and $2.50 per pound. THE VINDICATOR By TIM YOVICH
U.S. team did OK, and that's not enough;
Midfielder Bobby Convey said he wasn't sure each player knew his role. HAMBURG, Germany (AP) --
The Zou brings '60s rock back
The band's name is influenced by other critters who were made famous. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
WNBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
Storm 74, Lynx 66 MINNEAPOLIS -- Betty Lennox scored 15 points and Seattle broke open a close game
$72,760 change order to replace lot material
The state will pick up 80 percent of the additional expense. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION
River cleanup set
River cleanup set The Shenango River Watchers will participate Saturday in the Ohio River Sweep.
SURPLUS FOOD 6/16
Surplus food Friends House Chapel Church, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Out of fashion: Camping
Opinion: Sacramento Bee: The latest outdoor surveys show American participation in backpacking and camping in
U.S. sweep nets nearly 2,100 illegals
Operation Return to Sender targets those who were already deported. BOSTON (AP) -- A swarm of
Flynn-Paventi engagement is being announced
GOSHEN TOWNSHIP -- Announced by Jim and Peg Flynn of Goshen Township is the engagement of their
Sharon man pleads guilty to witness tampering
The defendant's mother also was involved. PITTSBURGH -- Mark Hopson, a Sharon man arrested three
Violence dips in Baghdad after major crackdown
The troops started a wide-sweeping operation in the capital. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Government
City officials discuss uses of idle properties
The city has more than 12,000 vacant properties. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Engineer questions action on road project
Commissioners also approved giving $160,000 to the Office of Elderly Affairs. By ED RUNYAN
Duo draws and deflects White Stripe comparisons
Jack and Meg these two are not, but they could have the same type of success. By JOHN
Cardinal Mooney sets camp for June 26-27
Ohio State's Jim Tressel headlines the camp for youths in grades 3-8. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
* The CMJ Rock Hall Music Festival Showcase features Gran Bel Fisher, Exit Clov and Reverend
* The CMJ Rock Hall Music Festival Showcase features Gran Bel Fisher, Exit Clov and Reverend
Tinkering with fragrances makes good scents
According to perfumer, best fragrances are modern -- but not too trendy. By KATHRYN WEXLER
Getting it Right
GETTING IT RIGHT A 12-gauge shotgun was found by police behind a house in the 3000 block of Hudson
Big Ben is out of bed, improving
He has no brain injuries and his jaw did not have to be wired shut. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben
Hospitals study: Mistakes are down
A group says that 122,300 people have been saved in the last 18 months. ATLANTA (AP) -- Seven
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 8, Red Sox 1 MINNEAPOLIS -- Jason Kubel homered again and Justin Morneau
STANLEY CUP FINALS \ Carolina vs. Edmonton
June 5: Carolina 5, Edmonton 4 June 7: Carolina 5, Edmonton 0 June 10: Edmonton 2, Carolina 1
Today is Thursday, June 15, the 166th day of 2006. There are 199 days left in the year. On this date in 1215, England's King John puts his seal to Magna Carta ("the Great Charter") at Runnymede.
Opinion: Today is Thursday, June 15, the 166th day of 2006. There are 199 days left in the year. On this date
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Group is disbanding, but has no regrets
The musicians remember notable moments but dislike the cutthroat music industry. By JOHN BENSON
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NBA FINALS Dallas vs. Miami
June 8: Dallas 90, Miami 80 June 11: Dallas 99, Miami 85 Tuesday: Miami 98, Dallas 96, Dallas leads
Castillo guides Bucs past Cards
Pitcher Zach Duke had a better night at the plate than on the mound. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jose
Sisters win first and fifth in contest
The had two inventions place in the top five. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- As the
Hunter-Campbell wedding planned for mid August
YOUNGSTOWN -- Jo-Lynn Hunter and Franklin Campbell III, both of 1714 Elm St., are announcing their
'Mission III' trailer wins
NEW YORK (AP) -- The full 126 minutes of "Mission: Impossible III" probably won't win best picture