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"Big Brother" (8 p.m., CBS): For its seventh edition, "Big Brother" is bringing back its most

"Big Brother" (8 p.m., CBS): For its seventh edition, "Big Brother" is bringing back its most


Purse snatching lands fugitive in jail

REDLANDS, Calif. (AP) -- A man profiled on "America's Most Wanted" was arrested after he snatched a


OPERA WESTERN RESERVE General director accepts position in Salem, Ore.

YOUNGSTOWN -- James Boyd, founding general director of Opera Western Reserve, has accepted a post as


AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR BALLOTING Released June 20 First Base 1. David Ortiz, Red Sox,


City gets revved up for Super Nats

Salem is expecting 30,000 visitors over the weekend. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


Delegates vote not to ban gay bishops

The rejection has left the church in a state of unrest. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Episcopal clergy and lay


IOC TO MAKE CUTS

IOC to make cuts A year before the final vote, the race for the 2014 Winter Olympics is about to


What you eat determines the way you think

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS You're determined to lose those 10 pounds you gained. You start a diet


Salem will file federal lawsuit against EPA

SALEM -- City council approved Tuesday filing a lawsuit against the U.S. EPA over phosphorus limits


CVS CHARITY CLASSIC

CVS CHARITY CLASSIC Tuesday At Rhode Island Country Club Barrington, R.I. Purse: $1.35


Jackson in legal trouble over money

The plaintiff and the pop star both claim fraud on the part of the other. SANTA MONICA, Calif.


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games

INTERLEAGUE White Sox 20, Cardinals 6 CHICAGO -- Joe Crede and A.J. Pierzynski homered during an


House-Senate impasse stalls immigration laws

The House will hold hearings on the Senate version. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a defeat for President


These treats match up well with main courses

WASHINGTON POST SWEET POTATO PICKLES Chef Bryan Moscatello of Indigo Landing, on the Potomac,


In a pickle

A surprising marriage of foods creates delicious dishes. By WALTER NICHOLLS WASHINGTON POST


2006 World Cup

2006 WORLD CUP FIRST ROUND Friday, June 9 At Munich, Germany Germany 4, Costa Rica 2 At


Lien Forward to hire director

The county has about 14,000 abandoned lots, the treasurer said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


"It would be a very serious matter and, indeed, a provocative act should North Korea decide to

Opinion: "It would be a very serious matter and, indeed, a provocative act should North Korea decide to


Speculation about '08 unusually intense

Opinion: By TOM BROKAW SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST Hillary can't win. Yes, she can. McCain will run as


Salem celebrates proud, progressive 200 years

Editorial: Columbiana County's second largest city marks a major milestone this year -- the bicentennial of its


BASEBALL WORLD SERIES

BASEBALL WORLD SERIES At Rosenblatt Stadium Omaha, Neb. Double Elimination Friday, June 16


ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR Booz Allen Classic Potomac, Md. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: TPC at Avenel (7,005


Candidate's petitions checked line by line

Officials are investigating his associates but found 'no wrongdoing' by Walter. By DAVID SKOLNICK


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses June 23 At Oakland/Alameda County Arena, Oakland (SHO),


Unraveling mysteries of tarragon

By CAROL MIGHTON HADDIX CHICAGO TRIBUNE There's something about tarragon that keeps me coming


Another lease idea on table

A North Side alternative location is being proposed for county offices. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Bodies of kidnapped GIs found

The two men were apparently killed in a 'barbaric' fashion. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The U.S.


Staying away from forbidden ancient flames

Dear Annie: Recently, an old boyfriend, who apparently is happily married, began e-mailing me after


School officials seek federal grant for better security

The grant money would go toward surveillance and more secure doors. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


Athlete at Jackson-Milton seeks change in dress code

Opinion: Athlete at Jackson-Milton seeks change in dress code EDITOR: I am a 15-year-old freshman


Goodwin-Capers wedding planned for early August

XThe engagement of Dr. Fareedah Z. Goodwin and Dant & eacute; A. Capers is being announced by


GAME TIME Today

Who: Scrappers at Jamestown Jammers When: 7:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)


Commissioners OK Felasco's resignation

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County commissioners formally accepted Gary Felasco's resignation from


Younger Rahal taking detour from his goal

Graham Rahal doesn't want to follow his father into open-wheel racing. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Graham


2006 NHL DRAFT ORDER

2006 NHL DRAFT ORDER At Vancouver Saturday First Round 1. St. Louis 2. Pittsburgh 3.


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION PLAYOFFS CONFERENCE FINALS (Best-of-7) EASTERN CONFERENCE


Lee continues mastery of NL

Grady Sizemore's homer off Greg Maddux helped snap a losing streak. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Grady


Tribe bids Johnson adieu, sends Guthrie to Buffalo

He was designated for assignment after Monday's awful performance. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jason


City keeps trying to lower utility cost

The plan would affect only natural gas rates. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM


WNBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's game

Sun 90, Sting 66 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Nykesha Sales scored 15 points and Asjha Jones added 14 to


Answering nature's call with a restroom gallery

This Ohio town is trying a new way to attract visitors and display art. YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP)


Substitutes in recipes save a trip to the store

Dear Readers: Who hasn't been in the middle of making a recipe only to find that you are out of an


Lacking shots, Americans are getting desperate

The U.S. goal was scored when an Italian knocked the ball into his own net. HAMBURG, Germany (AP)


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Finance, audit and investment


Illustrator draws on experience

This is the first time an illustrator has kicked off the Summer Reading Program. By SARAH POULTON


The Heat is on (top); Wade sizzles again in 95-92 win

A hostile Dallas crowd saw the hometown Mavericks lose their fourth straight. DALLAS (AP) --


East-West vulnerable. North deals.

East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH J 9 3 J K Q 9 6 2 10 6 4 3 WEST EAST 10


Mavs owner gets fine of $250,000

Mark Cuban's postgame outbursts included profanity while speaking with reporters. DALLAS (AP) --


Longtime newsman is leaving the network

The newsman will be the subject of a prime-time special . NEW YORK (AP) -- Dan Rather, the hard-


Setting chosen for Gault- Frank August wedding

XCONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. -- Patricia A. Clark of Conneaut Lake is announcing the engagement of her


NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS Through June 18 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 2295. 2, Matt Kenseth,


A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown:

A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY June 12 Fraudulent


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael S. Tress, 21, of 1637 Bluebell Trail, Poland, and


Waves batter coast of Americas

Houses and businesses up and down South America were destroyed. MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) -- A


Wedding planned by Miss Marshall, Mr. Yarabenetz

XCANFIELD -- David and Patti Marshall of Canfield are announcing plans for the upcoming marriage of


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)101.000-- Jamestown (Marlins)101.000--


NOTEBOOK \ NBA finals

No violation: The NBA said Tuesday there was no backcourt violation on the play that led to Dwyane


Forum may still 'win the game,' says CEO

Even if May is profitable, the company will still have to 'resize' its work force. YOUNGSTOWN --


Today is Wednesday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2006. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2006. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer


WORLD CUP ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's games

Germany 3, Ecuador 0 BERLIN -- Miroslav Klose scored twice as Germany earned the maximum nine


HEALTH Study shows statins stop cataracts

The study indicated that statins can cut cataracts by 45 percent. CHICAGO (AP) -- Statins, the


Pavilion's future uncertain

CORTLAND -- The city may not rebuild a pavilion in Willow Park that was heavily damaged by a Monday


TODAY

TODAY 9:55 a.m. (ESPN) World Cup Soccer: Mexico vs. Portugal. 9:55 a.m. (ESPN2) World Cup


Trustees approve rule on for-sale vehicles in yards

MINERAL RIDGE-- Weathersfield Township trustees approved two amendments Tuesday to zoning


Effectiveness rating of firefighters is up

By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT LAKE MILTON -- Now that waterline connections have been


Abramoff probe nets conviction of former official

A picture showing Rep. Bob Ney of Ohio was used as evidence in the trial. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The


NOTEBOOK \ Scrappers vs. Jammers

Mini-controversy: The Jammers' new mascot "Bubba Grape the Baseball Ape" made his debut on Tuesday,


Ohio, Pa. graduation rates top U.S. average, study says

Researchers say 30 percent of those in ninth grade four years ago won't graduate. By HAROLD GWIN


GM'S FINANCES SLIP FURTHER WITH NEW BOND PACKAGE

GM's finances slip further with new bond package NEW YORK -- General Motors Corp. again drew the


Washington's spending habits can be fixed

Opinion: By ALISON ACOSTA FRASER THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION Over the last few years, Americans have watched


Connecticut cat placed under house arrest

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- A state judge on Tuesday spared the life of Lewis the cat, whose vicious


ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball

Babe Ruth (14-15s) Mahoning Valley Panthers 5, Astro Falcons 4 -- Mike Gatta and Joe Sekula each


Small-market teams won big as post-lockout era arrives

But the Carolina-Edmonton finale was ignored by most viewers. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- There was more


Fullerton topples top seed Clemson

Clemson continued an unhappy trend for favorites in the World Series. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- David


CIA protected an ex-Nazi

Opinion: He was just doing his job, he testified, and had nothing personally against Jews. He personified


Amy Landsberger, Rex Ewing to be married in July

XCANFIELD -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Amy J. Landsberger and Rex Ewing, both of 9692


2014 Winter Games sites to be trimmed

No North American city is contending to be the host. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- A year before


Authorities get data from brokers

Congressional investigators have found a long list of agencies using data brokers. WASHINGTON (AP)


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Ervin and Marla Slabach, North Lima, boy, June 11. Marcus and


Pirates lose in 'showdown' of majors' worst

The Royals rallied for a 10-6 win against the NL's losingest team. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- David


Teens punished for abuse on school bus

The two boys are accused of beating a younger boy. NEW BALTIMORE, Mich. (AP) -- Two teenage boys


& lt;B & gt;ARCHER, & lt;/B & gt; Robert E., 80, of Kerrville,

& lt;B & gt;ARCHER, & lt;/B & gt; Robert E., 80, of Kerrville, Texas, formerly of


MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES INTERLEAGUE Boston 6, Washington 3 Chicago Cubs 12, Cleveland 8 Philadelphia


Situation is dire in Darfur

Opinion: Kansas City Star: The U.N. Security Council must seize the opportunity in Darfur. An assessment


The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications


DiCintio-Bayus wedding to be In Masury church

XBROOKFIELD -- Announced by Thomas and Leona DiCintio, 734 S. Albright McKay Road, is the engagement


Transplanted recipe picks up new twists

Lacking a plane ticket to Naples, crisp up a neapolitan pizza. By LEAH ESKIN CHICAGO TRIBUNE


County to offer drug discounts

MERCER, Pa. -- A new program that claims to provide an average 20 percent savings on pharmacy


One man dead, one injured after gunfight

CHAMPION -- One township man is dead and another is hospitalized after a shooting early Tuesday.


NHL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Salary cap: The salary cap will be about $44 million next season, an increase of $5 million per


Sports Digest

YSU Men's basketball YOUNGSTOWN -- Sean Morris, a 6-foot, 175-pound guard who spent the past two


Major airline considers regular service to Valley

A restaurant will open in the terminal Friday, serving lunch and dinner. By TIM YOVICH


Fires in the West

Fires in the West EMERGENCY SIRENS sounded Tuesday as a growing 1,500-acre wildfire moved downhill


Steelers draft pick Holmes apologizes for second arrest

The Rams have reduced the number of their front-office executives. ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH


Village mulls levy to raise funds for police

The proposed legislation would generate about $57,500 per year for five years. By DENISE DICK


Officials reject rumors about police

Walgreens wants to build a drugstore on U.S. Route 422 in McKinley Heights. By MARY R. SMITH


Students get hands-on experience

The students wound up doing design work in five of the eight houses. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Guard welcomed on return to New Orleans

The National Guard has sent 100 soldiers to the city. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Sgt. Alfred Glasper


Township to submit plan for neighborhood improvement

The plan would include streetscaping and other beatification efforts. By VIRGINIA ROSS


Vikings' Williamson is optimistic

Troy Williamson hopes to become a deep-threat receiver for Minnesota. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) --


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY XCroatian Home, St. George Lodge 66, will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the


Clinic worker accused in theft

The Howland woman was convicted of federal bank fraud in 2001. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF


Man proclaims innocence as he is executed

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- Proclaiming his innocence, an admitted drug dealer was executed Tuesday


INTERLEAGUE INDIANS 4, CUBS 2

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Valleys' census numbers decrease

Trumbull County lost the most, and Youngstown actually gained residents. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Scrappers fall in opener

The Jammers broke a 1-1 tie with a run in the bottom of the ninth inning. By JOE SCALZO


Minor temblor rocks the Cleveland area

NORTH PERRY, Ohio (AP) -- A small earthquake that was felt along the Lake Erie coast hit near


In Iraq, troops are fingers in a dike

Opinion: And now for a reality check on the congressional debate about leaving Iraq. Neither Democrats nor


Baseball

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Recalled RHP Craig Hansen from Pawtucket of the IL.


Commissioner upset over grant for road

The chamber realizes that county commissioners make the decisions, an executive said. By TIM


White circles created drop zones changes

They'll be used again at the U.S. Women's Open. MAMARONECK, N.Y. (AP) -- The U.S. Open at Winged


A bumpy road

A bumpy road ORRVILLE -- Smith Dairy Products Company is taking Rocky Road fans through the


TRAIN VICTIM ID'D

Train victim ID'd LORDSTOWN -- Glen Buckman, 54, of Newton Township is the man who jumped off a


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Lively Exit (Andrews)9.804.803.20 Polish Trick