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Black's bar-friendly album pokes at cowboy clich &amp; eacute;s

The artist said he wanted this album to be a return to his roots. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

LeBron will receive maximum offer

A five-year, $75 million contract will be presented on July 1. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Now that good pal

Falcons click, 8-2, for 13th

Mike Dota spearheaded the attack behind Drew Turocy's pitching. STRUTHERS -- Astro Falcons scored

Congress to put clamp on brokers

One congressman said the companies' practices 'seem to be illegal.' WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lawrence J. Heck, 52, of 1557 Shadyside Ave., East Liverpool,

Scrappers' pitchers dominate Jammers

Stephen Douglas drove in two runs in Mahoning Valley's 3-2 victory. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Pitching

CAMPBELL Charter proposals OK'd for ballot

Ten charter amendments will be on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Toledo experiences dangerous thunderstorms

Golf-ball-size hail was reported, and the storm was to hit all of northern Ohio. TOLEDO (AP) --

VA offers credit monitoring for stolen data

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government said Wednesday it would provide free credit monitoring to millions

IDENTITY THEFT OU suspends technology supervisor

The man said that he was not in charge of the hacked machines. ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio

Panel votes no on giving levy money to Niles

WARREN -- The Trumbull County Senior Services Advisory Council has turned down a proposal to give

if you go

IF YOU GO Who: Pearl Jam with opener Robert Pollard. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday. Where: Mellon

Congress fights over minimum wage rate

Sen. Ted Kennedy wants to see the rate raised by $2.10. CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- A battle

YOUNGSTOWN Gang arrests bring a mix of reactions

Nearly all the defendants have been released from custody. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

Spartan selects St. Louis school

Crestview quarterback Jordan Reynolds will attend Mount Union. ST. LOUIS -- Tony Tarantino, a

MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games

INTERLEAGUE Padres 3, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Pinch-runner Ben Johnson raced home from

Hospitals must learn to heal themselves

Opinion: Is there anyone in America who doesn't know that our hospitals are in trouble, along with the rest

Jazz ambassadors

Jazz ambassadors SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- The supply of tickets to the Tuesday performance by the

Quinton Jones, 17, was placed on house arrest. Address withheld by court. Dale Boys.

Quinton Jones, 17, was placed on house arrest. Address withheld by court. Dale Boys. Antwan

Sewer project hearing

Sewer project hearing NILES -- A public hearing on the second phase of a sanitary sewer project

The suspect also must report cash expenditures exceeding $2,000 to the prosecutor's office.

The suspect also must report cash expenditures exceeding $2,000 to the prosecutor's office. By

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune INVOLVED: After listening to a lecture sponsored by the Learning Institute

WARREN Company to create 485 jobs

The plan is to add 105 jobs in the first year of operation. By AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR

ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE KILLS TWO

Israeli airstrike kills two KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip -- In the second botched Israeli airstrike in

'WAIST DEEP'

'WAIST DEEP' Grade: C. Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall. Rated: R, for bloody violence, very

Band is back and is looking for the mainstream spotlight

The band will abandon its anti-establishment status. By BRIAN McCOLLUM DETROIT FREE PRESS

Playhouse set for Youth Theater Awards

YOUNGSTOWN -- The annual Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater Awards will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at

SOUNDOCTRINE Local sextet makes a sound stew

The band was chosen a finalist in the Capital Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C. By JOHN BENSON

READY TO PERFORM: Eddie Vedder, center, and Pearl Jam will perform at Mellon Arena on Friday. The group's new album has been widely portrayed as a reclamation of the big, riff-rich Pearl Jam sound

READY TO PERFORM: Eddie Vedder, center, and Pearl Jam will perform at Mellon Arena on Friday. The

MAHONING CO. Deputy is subject of probe

A quarrel in a parking lot led to a chase and a call to 911. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF

MERCER COUNTY Head Start gives just that to pupils

The program is in its third year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU SHARON, Pa.

Fan recalls time he became enthralled

On Sept. 12, 1992, '80s hair metal became a sham. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

AGENDA FRIDAY

Agenda Friday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting, 3:30 p.m., 8299 Market St. AGENDA

BURNING UP THE AIRWAVES

BURNINGUP THE AIRWAVES A SOUNDTRACK OF SUMMER By DAN DELUCA PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER The

Board should not extend Kerrigan's public employ

Editorial: The five-member board of Lien Forward Ohio, a program designed to return abandoned real estate in

Cox leads Tar Heels into best-of-3 finals

North Carolina will play either Rice or Oregon State starting Saturday. ASSOCIATED PRESS OMAHA,

STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)11.500-- Batavia (Phillies)11.500-- Jamestown

U.S. needs a win and a little help

The Americans face Ghana in the final game of the World Cup's first round. NUREMBERG, Germany (AP)

Band thrives on creativity

The band's latest album, 'Garden of Ruin,' throws some curves. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Game's over, but not memories

Opinion: I think my favorite story as a Little League manager invol-ved the shortest hit I'd ever seen. One

ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball

Tri-T Colt (15-17s) South Range DeChellis Dental 16, Poland Farmers National Bank 7 -- Codey Deal,

Officials invest heavily in social programs

Federal funds will provide a summer school program for the Crestview schools. LISBON -- The

Democrats unite in war debate

Republicans oppose pulling out of the war. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- At times

Chinese reveal earliest human case of bird flu

ASSOCIATED PRESS Chinese scientists said Wednesday that a man initially thought to have SARS

NEW CASTLE Machete case draws film crew

A show spokeswoman said it is unclear if the footage will be aired. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

Festival season is in full swing. Here's what's going on tonight and all weekend:

Festival season is in full swing. Here's what's going on tonight and all weekend: St. Charles

"I'm just gonna go on on a little vacation, but I'll be back before you know it."

Opinion: "I'm just gonna go on on a little vacation, but I'll be back before you know it." Pfc. Thomas L.

RONDINELLI 13, WHARMBY SPORTS 3

Rondinelli 13, Wharmby Sports 3 Four of the first five Rondinelli batters scored. Rondinelli

Two dead, one wounded in prison shootout

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A furious gunbattle erupted inside a federal prison Wednesday when a guard

Annoying problems, easy answers

Q. Why haven't you written about an effective remedy for alleviating the agony of poison ivy and

WEATHERSFIELD Accident reports turn up missing

The chief does not believe the records have left the township records or archives areas. By MARY

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. Mauer Min622333788.378 ISuzuki Sea7230756112.365 Matthews

Bonnaroo Music &amp; amp; Arts Festival takes in $15 million

MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) -- The fifth annual Bonnaroo Music & amp; Arts Festival grossed $15

BROOKFIELD School district announces plans to hire tech support

BROOKFIELD --The Brookfield school board announced that it would hire a permanent technology support

Miss Lawrence, Mr. Heckman to wed in July

CORTLAND -- A summer wedding is planned by Jennifer Lawrence and Adam Heckman, both of 3122 Avalon

Broadway Center owners offer more details on lease proposal

The county would be responsible for its share of taxes. COITSVILLE -- The owners of the Broadway

BAND MEMBERS: SounDoctrine includes, from left, (front) Keith McKelley, Jere B; (back), Phil The Beat, Cliff Barnes and Jim Couchenour. Paul Douds is not pictured.

BAND MEMBERS: SounDoctrine includes, from left, (front) Keith McKelley, Jere B; (back), Phil The

Local rappers are offered distribution

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Whole Man Ministries' Stopping the Violence Committee held a show April 29 that

IOC wants help in resolving dispute

The dispute involved Lance Armstrong and Dick Pound. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The IOC wants

YOUNGSTOWN CITY COUNCIL Ordinance on background checks for candidates gets first reading

Three of seven council members voted against the proposal. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER

Ex-football team owner is charged with stealing

David Gailbreath is accused of using the team's money for personal bills. By LAURE CIOFFI

HOW SHE SEES IT Voting Rights Act must be renewed

Opinion: By KAREN K. NARASAKI KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Congress should renew the Voting Rights Act. The

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT UThe missing clue from Wednesday's crossword puzzle for 36 down is Sci-fi weapon

FRANKIE HALFACRE, 75 'Mr. Lucky,' paved the way for blacks in broadcasting

He was called 'Mr. Lucky' for his ability to find four-leaf clovers. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR

Cubs get 8 in third to thrash Tribe, 9-2

Chicago won the rain-shortened game behind Carlos Zambrano (5-0, 1.56 ERA). CLEVELAND (AP) --

Don't grab that remote; 'Click' comes out all right

The new Sandler flick is sophomoric in places, but touching in others. By DAVID GERMAIN AP MOVIE

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Dion and Jaime Pomponio, Canfield, girl, June 20.

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

Building owner sees projects as investment

Work at the two buildings will cost about $13 million. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER

Cortland developer files suit against Newton Falls officials

WARREN -- A Cortland developer has filed two lawsuits in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court accusing

hLeBron in line for pact extension

hLeBron in line for pact extension kLEBRON JAMES traded his wine-and-gold jersey Wednesday for a

Scientist says Calif. is due for tremors

The famous fault line could lead to a major earthquake soon. SCRIPPS HOWARD Although he can't

North-South vulnerable. North deals.

North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH Q J 10 4 3 2 5 4 K 5 K J 4 WEST EAST 9

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Lacking money, officials seek ways to bail out jail

The commissioners didn't solve their budget shortfall for jail operations. By D.A. WILKINSON

Ongoing

Ongoing ART Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin College. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.;

HOW HE SEES IT Senate dilutes bill to support U.S. forces

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- Ordinarily, the U.S. Senate is so far out

EDUCATION Classy elderly take a new course of action

Studies keep elder students busy and can delay the onset of Alzheimer's. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

HELOISE Conserve water and still have a great garden

Dear Readers: Summer is in full bloom, so I'd like to share some hints on gardening and conserving

SCRAPPERS WIN

Scrappers win Pitching was the dominant theme Tuesday night in Jamestown, N.Y., where the Mahoning

'Phantom' gets face-lift in Las Vegas

The new production cost more than $75 million. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- He's keeping his brooding to

Injury riddled Red Sox get Johnson

Cleveland will get a player to be named or cash in the deal. BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox

European critics get lashing from Bush

The president only mildly rebuked North Korea for its nuclear activity. LOS ANGELES TIMES

'click'

'CLICK' Grade: B- Director: Frank Coraci. Rating: PG-13 for language, crude and sex-related

GAME TIME

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

WIMBLEDON Nadal is seeded second to Federer

American Andy Roddick was third seed with action beginning Monday. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) --

Wade delivers first NBA title to Miami in impressive style

Shaquille O'Neal said the 24-year-old was the reason he came to Miami. DALLAS (AP) -- Shaquille

"Windfall" (10 p.m., ABC): Watch too much of "Windfall" and you may never want to play the lottery

Late homer by Mark Teahen lifts Royals over the Pirates

The Pirates dropped their seventh straight game. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Mark Teahen's tie-

Wal-Mart confirms Liberty plan

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LIBERTY -- Township residents should see Wal-

Man surrenders after barricading himself

WARREN -- Jason Howard, 24, address unknown, barricaded himself on the second floor of a Kenilworth

HOW HE SEES IT Can Dems take defense from GOP?

Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS I almost feel sorry for Al From, the mild-

Redemption is the goal for sprinter Marion Jones

Doping suspicions have chased the former Olympic champion. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Justin Gatlin is

Miss Morrison, Mr. Ford plan to wed in 2007

PETERSBURG -- The engagement of Elizabeth A. Morrison of Petersburg and Joseph M. Ford II of

New direction takes band away from label

The band has already recorded half of its new album. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT

Packard raises $1,100 for kids

WARREN -- Kaleb Owens, who suffered brain damage falling off a wagon last year, attended a charity

A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Hubbard:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Hubbard: LIBERTY June 13 Drugs: After

INTERLEAGUE CUBS 9, INDIANS 2

INTERLEAGUE CUBS 9, INDIANS 2 7 innings, rain CHICAGOCLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi Pierre

De La Hoya vows he has a fight in future

But it might not happen for the 33-year-old fighter until May 2007. By TIM DAHLBERG ASSOCIATED

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Shadowlands." Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Road (U.S. 422), Niles. Auditions are

GREENFORD 2 South Range schools cited by state as healthy

South Range adopted a wellness policy earlier this year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR

Time off is needed to save relationship

Dear Annie: I am a junior in high school and am fortunate enough to have a wonderful girlfriend.

MLS ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games

Revolution 1, Crew 1 COLUMBUS -- Kei Kamara scored in the 86th minute to help the Columbus Crew

Warren relatives discover woman, 3 kids slain in house

The dead woman's mother and brother hadn't heard from them for a while. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A woman

YOUNGSTOWN Camp tries to give Children a Chance

The camp will feature crafts, gardening, games and more. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION

NEWS ROUNDUP An update in brief

The latest developments in Iraq: Seven Marines and a Navy corpsman were charged Wednesday with

Gang members face charges in drug ring

CHICAGO (AP) -- Federal prosecutors Wednesday charged more than three dozen members of a Chicago

WORLD CUP ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's games

Portugal 2, Mexico 1 GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany -- Luiz Felipe Scolari's makeshift Portugal team,

Cancer breakthrough

Opinion: The Providence Journal: Gardasil, the new vaccine against cervical cancer, is one of the most

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& lt;B & gt;BACHA, & lt;/B & gt; Robert J. Sr.; arrangements pending; Davidson-

Cops seek men who robbed, shot at women

DARLINGTON, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police are searching for James V. Rhodes, 34, who is accused

TRUMBULL COUNTY Commission delays approval for grant to repair Vienna road

County commissioners face a possible breach of contract lawsuit. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

GOP interviews three for judge's slot

NEWTON FALLS -- The Trumbull County Republican Party has decided to interview three attorneys hoping

New TV Hall of Famers: Shatner, Brokaw, Philbin

New TV Hall of Famers: Shatner, Brokaw, Philbin LOS ANGELES -- William Shatner, Tom Brokaw and

Big Ten creates cable channel

It also reached a 10-year deal with ABC Sports and ESPN. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- The Big Ten

Man dies in boating accident on Mosquito

CORTLAND -- A 57-year-old Aurora man died Tuesday evening after a boating accident on Mosquito Lake.

'Waist Deep' has energy and ridiculous moments

This isn't the movie to look to for a parental role model. By CHRIS HEWITT ST. PAUL PIONEER

Today is Thursday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2006. There are 192 days left in the year. On this date in 1945, the World War II battle for Okinawa officially ends; 12,520 Americans and 110,000 Japanese

Today is Thursday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2006. There are 192 days left in the year. On this date

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