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WALTER CANDIDACY More circulators of petitions in trouble
Twelve more petition circulators are being questioned by elections officials. By TIM YOVICH
Suskind: First Data offered info after 9/11
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (AP) -- First Data Corp., a credit-card processing company and the owner of
YOUNGSTOWN Lawyer: Oakhill needs buyer by August
A $100,000 loan was taken to keep the building open until Aug. 8. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
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
'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
Man dies in boating accident on Mosquito
CORTLAND -- A 57-year-old Aurora man died Tuesday evening after a boating accident on Mosquito Lake.
Big Ten creates cable channel
It also reached a 10-year deal with ABC Sports and ESPN. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- The Big Ten
New TV Hall of Famers: Shatner, Brokaw, Philbin
New TV Hall of Famers: Shatner, Brokaw, Philbin LOS ANGELES -- William Shatner, Tom Brokaw and
GOP interviews three for judge's slot
NEWTON FALLS -- The Trumbull County Republican Party has decided to interview three attorneys hoping
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commission delays approval for grant to repair Vienna road
County commissioners face a possible breach of contract lawsuit. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Cops seek men who robbed, shot at women
DARLINGTON, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police are searching for James V. Rhodes, 34, who is accused
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Cancer breakthrough
Opinion: The Providence Journal: Gardasil, the new vaccine against cervical cancer, is one of the most
WORLD CUP ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's games
Portugal 2, Mexico 1 GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany -- Luiz Felipe Scolari's makeshift Portugal team,
Gang members face charges in drug ring
CHICAGO (AP) -- Federal prosecutors Wednesday charged more than three dozen members of a Chicago
NEWS ROUNDUP An update in brief
The latest developments in Iraq: Seven Marines and a Navy corpsman were charged Wednesday with
YOUNGSTOWN Camp tries to give Children a Chance
The camp will feature crafts, gardening, games and more. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION
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
MLS ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games
Revolution 1, Crew 1 COLUMBUS -- Kei Kamara scored in the 86th minute to help the Columbus Crew
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.
GREENFORD 2 South Range schools cited by state as healthy
South Range adopted a wellness policy earlier this year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Shadowlands." Trumbull New Theatre, 5883 Youngstown Road (U.S. 422), Niles. Auditions are
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
INTERLEAGUE CUBS 9, INDIANS 2
INTERLEAGUE CUBS 9, INDIANS 2 7 innings, rain CHICAGOCLEVELAND abrhbiabrhbi Pierre
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
Packard raises $1,100 for kids
WARREN -- Kaleb Owens, who suffered brain damage falling off a wagon last year, attended a charity
New direction takes band away from label
The band has already recorded half of its new album. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT
Miss Morrison, Mr. Ford plan to wed in 2007
PETERSBURG -- The engagement of Elizabeth A. Morrison of Petersburg and Joseph M. Ford II of
Redemption is the goal for sprinter Marion Jones
Doping suspicions have chased the former Olympic champion. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Justin Gatlin is
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-
Man surrenders after barricading himself
WARREN -- Jason Howard, 24, address unknown, barricaded himself on the second floor of a Kenilworth
Wal-Mart confirms Liberty plan
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF LIBERTY -- Township residents should see Wal-
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-
"Windfall" (10 p.m., ABC): Watch too much of "Windfall" and you may never want to play the lottery
"Windfall" (10 p.m., ABC): Watch too much of "Windfall" and you may never want to play the lottery
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
WIMBLEDON Nadal is seeded second to Federer
American Andy Roddick was third seed with action beginning Monday. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) --
European critics get lashing from Bush
The president only mildly rebuked North Korea for its nuclear activity. LOS ANGELES TIMES
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
'Phantom' gets face-lift in Las Vegas
The new production cost more than $75 million. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- He's keeping his brooding to
SCRAPPERS WIN
Scrappers win Pitching was the dominant theme Tuesday night in Jamestown, N.Y., where the Mahoning
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
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
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
Ongoing
Ongoing ART Allen Memorial Art Museum, 87 N. Main St., Oberlin College. Hours: 10-5 Tue.-Sat.;
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
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
Scientist says Calif. is due for tremors
The famous fault line could lead to a major earthquake soon. SCRIPPS HOWARD Although he can't
hLeBron in line for pact extension
hLeBron in line for pact extension kLEBRON JAMES traded his wine-and-gold jersey Wednesday for a
Cortland developer files suit against Newton Falls officials
WARREN -- A Cortland developer has filed two lawsuits in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court accusing
Building owner sees projects as investment
Work at the two buildings will cost about $13 million. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
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
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) --
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
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT UThe missing clue from Wednesday's crossword puzzle for 36 down is Sci-fi weapon
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
Ex-football team owner is charged with stealing
David Gailbreath is accused of using the team's money for personal bills. By LAURE CIOFFI
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
IOC wants help in resolving dispute
The dispute involved Lance Armstrong and Dick Pound. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The IOC wants
Local rappers are offered distribution
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Whole Man Ministries' Stopping the Violence Committee held a show April 29 that
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
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
Miss Lawrence, Mr. Heckman to wed in July
CORTLAND -- A summer wedding is planned by Jennifer Lawrence and Adam Heckman, both of 3122 Avalon
BROOKFIELD School district announces plans to hire tech support
BROOKFIELD --The Brookfield school board announced that it would hire a permanent technology support
Bonnaroo Music & amp; Arts Festival takes in $15 million
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) -- The fifth annual Bonnaroo Music & amp; Arts Festival grossed $15
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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WEATHERSFIELD Accident reports turn up missing
The chief does not believe the records have left the township records or archives areas. By MARY
Annoying problems, easy answers
Q. Why haven't you written about an effective remedy for alleviating the agony of poison ivy and
Two dead, one wounded in prison shootout
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- A furious gunbattle erupted inside a federal prison Wednesday when a guard
RONDINELLI 13, WHARMBY SPORTS 3
Rondinelli 13, Wharmby Sports 3 Four of the first five Rondinelli batters scored. Rondinelli
"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.
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
NEW CASTLE Machete case draws film crew
A show spokeswoman said it is unclear if the footage will be aired. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Chinese reveal earliest human case of bird flu
ASSOCIATED PRESS Chinese scientists said Wednesday that a man initially thought to have SARS
Democrats unite in war debate
Republicans oppose pulling out of the war. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- At times
Officials invest heavily in social programs
Federal funds will provide a summer school program for the Crestview schools. LISBON -- The
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Tri-T Colt (15-17s) South Range DeChellis Dental 16, Poland Farmers National Bank 7 -- Codey Deal,
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
Band thrives on creativity
The band's latest album, 'Garden of Ruin,' throws some curves. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
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)
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
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
BURNING UP THE AIRWAVES
BURNINGUP THE AIRWAVES A SOUNDTRACK OF SUMMER By DAN DELUCA PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER The
AGENDA FRIDAY
Agenda Friday Boardman Township trustees, special meeting, 3:30 p.m., 8299 Market St. AGENDA
Fan recalls time he became enthralled
On Sept. 12, 1992, '80s hair metal became a sham. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
MERCER COUNTY Head Start gives just that to pupils
The program is in its third year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU SHARON, Pa.
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
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
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
Playhouse set for Youth Theater Awards
YOUNGSTOWN -- The annual Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater Awards will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at
Band is back and is looking for the mainstream spotlight
The band will abandon its anti-establishment status. By BRIAN McCOLLUM DETROIT FREE PRESS
'WAIST DEEP'
'WAIST DEEP' Grade: C. Director: Vondie Curtis-Hall. Rated: R, for bloody violence, very
ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE KILLS TWO
Israeli airstrike kills two KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip -- In the second botched Israeli airstrike in
WARREN Company to create 485 jobs
The plan is to add 105 jobs in the first year of operation. By AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune INVOLVED: After listening to a lecture sponsored by the Learning Institute
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
Sewer project hearing
Sewer project hearing NILES -- A public hearing on the second phase of a sanitary sewer project
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
Jazz ambassadors
Jazz ambassadors SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- The supply of tickets to the Tuesday performance by the
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
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games
INTERLEAGUE Padres 3, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Pinch-runner Ben Johnson raced home from
Spartan selects St. Louis school
Crestview quarterback Jordan Reynolds will attend Mount Union. ST. LOUIS -- Tony Tarantino, a
YOUNGSTOWN Gang arrests bring a mix of reactions
Nearly all the defendants have been released from custody. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
Congress fights over minimum wage rate
Sen. Ted Kennedy wants to see the rate raised by $2.10. CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- A battle
if you go
IF YOU GO Who: Pearl Jam with opener Robert Pollard. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday. Where: Mellon
Panel votes no on giving levy money to Niles
WARREN -- The Trumbull County Senior Services Advisory Council has turned down a proposal to give
IDENTITY THEFT OU suspends technology supervisor
The man said that he was not in charge of the hacked machines. ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio
VA offers credit monitoring for stolen data
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government said Wednesday it would provide free credit monitoring to millions
Toledo experiences dangerous thunderstorms
Golf-ball-size hail was reported, and the storm was to hit all of northern Ohio. TOLEDO (AP) --
CAMPBELL Charter proposals OK'd for ballot
Ten charter amendments will be on the Nov. 7 general election ballot. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Scrappers' pitchers dominate Jammers
Stephen Douglas drove in two runs in Mahoning Valley's 3-2 victory. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. -- Pitching
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lawrence J. Heck, 52, of 1557 Shadyside Ave., East Liverpool,
Congress to put clamp on brokers
One congressman said the companies' practices 'seem to be illegal.' WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers
Falcons click, 8-2, for 13th
Mike Dota spearheaded the attack behind Drew Turocy's pitching. STRUTHERS -- Astro Falcons scored
LeBron will receive maximum offer
A five-year, $75 million contract will be presented on July 1. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Now that good pal
Black's bar-friendly album pokes at cowboy clich & eacute;s
The artist said he wanted this album to be a return to his roots. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR