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Popular casual footwear is all about personality, no about performance

Athletic-inspired footwear is cute and fashionable. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS It's not exactly


Councilmen turn up support for noise law

Violators could face jail time under the proposed ordinance. BY AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR


Tribe powers to 10-3 victory

Travis Hafner hit two homers and Cliff Lee got the win over St. Louis. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Cliff Lee


Justices to hear auto-emissions case

Twelve states are arguing a '70s law commits the U.S. to stronger regulations. LOS ANGELES TIMES


MAHONING COUNTY Inmates' lawyers oppose city motion

A federal judge found the jail overcrowded and unsafe. YOUNGSTOWN -- The lawyers for inmates who


INTERLEAGUE

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Roth wins 1-0 behind Goethe's two-hit effort

The winners snapped an 18-game losing streak over R & amp;J Trucking. STRUTHERS -- Robert


Mammography research reveals cancer dilemma

High-risk women might get cancer from scans used to detect cancer. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO --


A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown:

A summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY June 19 Identity


America's Cup Results

America's Cup Results At Valencia, Spain Sunday (Day 4 of Act 12 of Louis Vuitton Cup racing)


Workers can swap hours, health care

Applications, due July 7, will be judged on a case-by-case basis. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


Violent day, despite insurgents' truce offer

At least 40 people died in two Baghdad market bombings. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Bombs killed at


Bank-monitoring story jeopardizes anti-terrorism efforts, president says

The president had a similar reaction to disclosure of NSA phone surveillance. KNIGHT RIDDER


SALEM Committee actions

Salem council's finance, utilities and rules and ordinances committees took these actions during


Taylor-Jackson wedding to be in Poland church

XFalyn Taylor, a daughter of Ray and Karen Wolfe, 2303 Stewart Road, Lowellville, and David Jackson,


Teachers get 2 percent raise in two-year pact ratified by board

Spouses with their own health coverage must pay to use the district's plan. By TIM YOVICH


INTEREST RATES Ryan encourages YSU students to act quickly on loan changes

Would-be consolidators need to get a notice on record by Saturday. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Oregon State beats Tar Heels 3-2 on throwing error for title

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Bill Rowe scored the go-ahead run on second baseman Bryan Steed's throwing error


Angry residents share their complaints about flooding with local, state officials

The storm dumped 21/2 inches of rain in 30 minutes. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Appearance of quality staff is the reason for big turnout

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- "Where can you go to hear and see so many


Navy reveals more details on data breach

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Some of the Navy sailors and families whose personal data was discovered last


Firefighters consider arson as cause of fire

WARREN -- City firefighters are investigating whether a blaze that heavily damaged a vacant house at


WORLD CUP SOCCER

WORLD CUP SOCCER Monday's games Italy 1, Australia 0 KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- The Socceroos


Detective testifies at hearing for suspect in embezzlement

The judge said Toda's bond did not need to be modified or reduced. AUSTINTOWN -- A Howland woman


Associated Press

Associated Press MANY PARTS: Human remains from mass graves in Iraq, such as those being examined


ACLU should drop gag

Opinion: Miami Herald: The American Civil Liberties Union has helped everyone from librarians to Nazis defend


SUPREME COURT Other rulings

In decisions Monday, justices: By a 6-3 vote, said Vermont's limits on contributions and spending


Robbery suspect ID'd

Robbery suspect ID'd YOUNGSTOWN -- Aggravated robbery warrants have been issued for 19-year-old


Wimbledon rained out

Wimbledon rained out Day 1 at the All England Club began with sprinkles that delayed the start of


Official: Majority favors project

Today is the final day for written comments. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA --


Group sues suspect

The bookkeeper was on probation for diverting checks at her previous job. YOUNGSTOWN -- A kidney


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Vince and Lisa Smith, Youngstown, girl, June 24. Nicholas and


Lytle perfect at plate in 7-1 win

The Scrappers used another 12-hit performance to post their second-straight victory. By PETE


Heavy rain causes mudslides, flooding around U.S. capital

A mudslide left debris as high as 5 feet on part of the Capital Beltway. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a


WARREN POLICE Union, city state positions on staffing

The union disputes the relevance of data used to make the recommendation. BY AMANDA GARRETT


Wimbledon Results

Wimbledon Results Monday At Wimbledon, England Purse: $18.87 million (Grand Slam) Surface:


NEW WATERFORD Man sues to have vote on dissolving village

Elections board workers said it's too late to have an August vote on the matter. By D.A. WILKINSON


REUNIONS

XChaney 1942 January and June alumni will meet for breakfast at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Denny's in


YOUNGSTOWN STATE Boardman native to return to Valley as university's new budget director

McNally worked in budget and resource planning for the Ohio Board of Regents. YOUNGSTOWN -- A


NOTEBOOK | From Eastwood Field

Spikes in CWS: Two future members of the State College Spikes have been each other in the College


Plans announced for Siroki-Mills summer wedding

XAnnounced by Melinda K. Siroki, 1374 Northfield Drive, Mineral Ridge, and Thomas E. and Brenda S.


What's the price of a 22-year friendship?

Dear Annie: Last summer, my girlfriend and her children spent the day at my house. After they swam


Save time, reduce worries by signing up for direct deposit

Dear Heloise: You often share timesaving hints with your readers. I would like to give a tip to


Sports Digest

LOCAL Brian Terlesky wins golf event STOW -- Brian Terlesky Jr., 6, of Boardman, won the Ohio


Boy George gets scolding from Manhattan judge

Boy George gets scolding from Manhattan judge NEW YORK -- Boy George won't be going to jail. But


East-West vulnerable. East deals.

East-West vulnerable. East deals. NORTH -Q 8 4 -Q 10 2 -K 9 5 2 -Q 7 4 WEST EAST


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Misty's Treasure 65.6022.008.20 Star Lite Stinger


Focus global warming efforts on China and Asia

Opinion: By PETER A. BROWN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Thanks to Al Gore's movie, the global-warming debate is


Shaffer fires 2-hitter for Bud's; Conkey, Santore smack homers

YOUNGSTOWN -- Eric Shaffer (2-0) pitched a two-hitter with nine strikeouts as Bud's DiCioccio posted


HEALTH

HEALTH Breast-cancer study reveals a Catch-22 CERTAIN high-risk women may actually increase


Board seeks levy's fifth renewal

The board will consider a Reading Recovery program for first-graders. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR


2 fighter jets collide, killing 1, injuring 1

KING CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Two Navy fighter jets collided Monday over a military base, killing one


Cemetery visitors are theft victims

YOUNGSTOWN -- "It's a shame you can't even pay your respects at a cemetery without something


Women's NBA

Women's NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Connecticut104.714-- Detroit94.692 1/2


Curtis' bid put on hold by rain

The postponement set up the PGA Tour's first Tuesday finish in 26 years. POTOMAC, Md. (AP) -- The


AUSTINTOWN Woman demands trial on falsification charge

Her lawyer says the $100,000 bond is excessive. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


PGA Booz Allen Classic Scores

PGA Booz Allen Classic Scores At Potomac, Md. Final Round Note: Play was suspended due to


New owners of Calex to add 60 employees

Former workers and others are being interviewed for jobs. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS


Exit rumors net mixed reactions

Some say a withdrawal is necessary to legitimize Iraqi defense forces. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


Nearly 48,000 take buyout offers

At the GM Lordstown Assembly Plant, more than 1,000 workers have taken the offer. STAFF/WIRE


Officials reject proposed zone swap for hospital

Two council members said they opposed the issue. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


CHAMPS HIT CAMP Ohio State's Jim Tressel attended Cardinal Mooney football coach P.J. Fecko's two-day camp at Mooney Athletic Conference.

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF T'S GREAT FOR LITTLE KIDS," said Ohio State football


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Released LHP Mike Holtz. SEATTLE MARINERS--Signed RHP


Campbell parade

Campbell parade Individuals and organizations who want to participate in Campbell's Summer in the


Wedding planned by Miss Marucci and Mr. Sorice

XCANFIELD -- George and Susan Marucci of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


LIQUOR licenses

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers


College World Series

College World Series At Omaha, Neb. Double Elimination Friday, June 16 Bracket 1 Clemson


Pitcher Kevin Libeg of YSU will sign pact with Indians

The Hubbard High graduate from Masury will play in a Class A rookie league. By JOHN BASSETTI


HOW HE SEES IT Islamic, Western worlds growing apart

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- After last week's brutal killing of two


U.S. must be ready to destroy the missiles

Opinion: By ASHTON B. CARTER and WILLIAM J. PERRY WASHINGTON POST North Korean technicians are


Contract awarded for tank upgrade in Boardman

BOARDMAN -- Township trustees awarded A. Graziani and Co. of New Castle an underground storage tank


State OKs funds for tech center

COLUMBUS -- Youngstown will receive $750,000 from the state to deal with asbestos and for some


NORTHEAST WEATHER

Associated Press WASHOUT: Gary Harman and Ginny Moxley of the Montgomery County Burnt Mills Park


NILES | City council

Highlights of council special meeting Monday: Appropriated $265,000 from the sewer fund to help


Boardman native to return to Valley as university's new budget director

McNally worked in budget and resource planning for the Ohio Board of Regents. THE VINDICATOR


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Tina and Jimmy Davison, Hubbard, boy,


NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders

NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders Through June 25 Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 2434. 2, Matt Kenseth,


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ROTH BROTHERS 1, R & amp;J TRUCKING 0

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Parents announce Williams-Brown wedding plans

XPlans for the summer wedding of Christina Williams, 823 Woodlawn Ave., Girard, and Chad Brown, 291


Stabbing victim leaves hospital

SALEM -- Salem police said Monday that a man suspected of having been stabbed by his brother had


Nancy Tullis 6/26/06 left a message on Patterson's home and cell phones

Boardman police chief submits his resignation Boardman Township trustees will soon begin a search


Bush's signing practices debated

Bush has signed 750 bills with statements allowing him to interpret them. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen.


"BET Awards" (8 p.m., BET): Actor-singer Jamie Foxx leads the field with five nominations at the BET

"BET Awards" (8 p.m., BET): Actor-singer Jamie Foxx leads the field with five nominations at the BET


MAJOR LEAGUE ROUNDUP Monday's other games

INTERLEAGUE Red Sox 8, Phillies 7 BOSTON -- David Ortiz beat the Phillies in Boston's last at-


Travel ban to Cuba could backfire

Opinion: Just when growing numbers of international organizations are stepping up their criticism of Cuba's


Mackos-McLain troth announced, wedding planned

XThe engagement of Kristy Mackos and Raymond McLain Jr., both of 4599 Rhode Island Drive,


No matches completed due to rain

Only 17 of 64 scheduled matches got under way on opening day at Winbledon. WIMBLEDON, England (AP)


BUYOUT

BUYOUT The details of the deal Key points of the buyouts and retirement incentives offered to


"Warren has not only an amazing intellect but also a strong sense of justice. Warren's wisdom will

Opinion: "Warren has not only an amazing intellect but also a strong sense of justice. Warren's wisdom will


GAME TIME

GAME TIME Tonight Who: State College Spikes at Scrappers. When: 7:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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WARREN Court: 75-year-old is still a predator

The court said he had the potential to commit future crimes. WARREN -- A 75-year-old former Masury


KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE

Knight Ridder Tribune FOOTLOOSE: Women experience a new sense of comfort and freedom as they step


Justice center transition suffers a few glitches

The police chief hopes to have any problems solved in a matter of days. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


Fate of soldier sparks tension

Some experts say the kidnapping points to a rift in the ruling Hamas party. KNIGHT RIDDER


2006 World Cup

2006 World Cup (x-advanced to second round) FIRST ROUND GROUP A Friday, June 9 At Munich,


To endorse or not to endorse should be left up to Williams

Opinion: To endorse or not to endorse should be left up to Williams EDITOR: You've got to admire


Surplus food Wed6/28

Surplus food Grace Lutheran Food Pantry, corner of Grant and Walnut Streets, East Palestine,


Study: Coffee helps to deter type 2 diabetes

ORLANDO SENTINEL ORLANDO, Fla. -- Here's something to go with your morning cup of Joe: A new, 11-


'SUPERMAN RETURNS'

'SUPERMAN RETURNS' Grade: C+. Director: Bryan Singer. Rating: PG-13 for language and violence.


Area Diamonds | Youth baseball

Tri-T Colt (15-17) Howland Orange 13, Howland Black 6 -- Anthony Mann's two hits and three runs


courts

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel T. Patton, 45, of 1675 Norwood St., N.W.,


New York-Penn League Standings

STANDINGS New York-Penn League Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Batavia (Phillies)52.714--


U.S., JAPAN TO DEPLOY INTERCEPTOR MISSILES

U.S., Japan to deploy interceptor missiles TOKYO -- Japan and the United States will deploy


Taking a look at school plans

Building principals at all the schools prioritized needed improvements By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


Sequel: Some flash, no fun

The characters are a bit boring, especially Kevin Spacey's Lex Luthor. By ROBERT W. BUTLER


Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,

Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,


Open avenue of dialogue with Pyongyang

Opinion: By CHARLES L. "JACK" PRITCHARD WASHINGTON POST For 1,971 days the Bush administration ignored


Tri-T Pony League standings

TRI-T PONY LEAGUE STANDINGS THROUGH JUNE 25 Mahoning North: 1. Austintown The Paper Center 20-2;


LEADERBOARD

ScoreThru 1. Ben Curtis-2216 2. Steve Stricker-1516 2. Billy Andrade-15F 2. Nick O'Hern-1517


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Campbell Charter Review Commission, 7 p.m., city council chambers. Open to the


Today is Tuesday, June 27, the 178th day of 2006. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, June 27, the 178th day of 2006. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date


Warren baby's death is ruled a homicide

WARREN -- The death of a 6-month-old boy with human bite marks on his body has been ruled a homicide


Gains can make amends for giving Sturgeon a pass

Editorial: Disgraced Boardman Atty. Edward F. Sturgeon should be suspended indefinitely from the practice of


Funding for dam breach expires

Council still hopes to receive the funds at a later date. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR