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IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: The Unholy Alliance Tour: Preaching to the Perverted, featuring headliner Slayer
'Railroad Killer' executed
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- Train-hopping serial killer Angel Maturino Resendiz, linked to at least 15
Sabathia foils Cards as Tribe wins again, 3-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- C.C. Sabathia worked eight dominant innings to help the Cleveland Indians win
"What we did was fully authorized under the law. And the disclosure of this program is disgraceful."
Opinion: "What we did was fully authorized under the law. And the disclosure of this program is disgraceful."
Museum acquires 55 of Van Gogh's letters
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- The Van Gogh Museum said it bought 55 letters written by Vincent van
Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League East Division WLTPtsPFPA Montreal20045931 Toronto11023633
Officials investigating use of city truck
The man said an employee lent him the vehicle. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Federal flood insurance buoyed by congressional fund increase
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal flood insurance program, still reeling from historic losses from
Christian re-signs for another season
The veteran was runner-up for the league's Most Valuable Player award. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Independent's petitions OK'd
This is the candidate's third congressional run. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
City seeks demolition of Federal St. buildings
A downtown technology building project is expected to begin shortly. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
Schools get award for wellness
The district may move the homecoming parade to a Sunday. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Israelis attack bridges, power plant in Gaza after soldier's capture
There were disputed reports of a Hamas deal to recognize Israel. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) --
Efficiency is improving, Ghezzi says
Dr. Ghezzi says Forum is not in a position to successfully challenge HMHP. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Here's the skinny on jeans for both men and women
Trendsetters will squeeze into ultra-tight jeans this season. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Boot cut and
Boardman Sam's Club sued over wet floor
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Boardman woman and her husband sued Sam's Club on Tuesday over injuries she suffered
IRAQ Other developments
Three years into the war, Iraqi security forces are still unable to operate independently of
Saunders named as Wildcats coach
The Ursuline and YSU graduate has been an assistant coach at Chaney. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Federal buildings closed by flooding
More heavy rain is expected on the Eastern Seaboard. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Workers pumped water from
An item in Tuesday's editions gave the wrong day of the Campbell Summer in the City parade. The parade is Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Individuals or organizations who would like to participate can register
An item in Tuesday's editions gave the wrong day of the Campbell Summer in the City parade. The
Summer wedding for Miss Kelly and Mr. Brown
XWOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Mark and Claudia Brown, 11961 Dolly Madison Circle, are announcing the
Husband's thumb sucking troubles wife
Dear Annie: My husband sucks his thumb. He does this when sleeping, watching TV or playing computer
Warino-Dohse wedding planned for early October
XCANFIELD -- Joseph and Linda Warino, 6151 Leffingwell Road, are announcing the engagement of their
City discusses change in ambulance service
The city's options include getting out of ambulance calls. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM
Today is Wednesday, June 28, the 179th day of 2006. There are 186 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, June 28, the 179th day of 2006. There are 186 days left in the year. On this
NOTEBOOK | From Eastwood Field
Hot hitting: The Scrappers have raised their team batting average nearly 50 points over the last
PGA Booz Allen Classic Scores
PGA Booz Allen Classic Scores Tuesday At Potomac, Md. Purse: $5 million Yardage: 6,987; Par:
Top doctor warns on secondhand smoke
Top doctor warns on secondhand smoke BREATHING any amount of someone else's tobacco smoke harms
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH J 10 8 3 4 A 10 A 10 8 6 5 4 WEST EAST 6 Q
MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games
INTERLEAGUE Tigers 4, Astros 0 DETROIT -- Roger Clemens threw six strong innings before giving
Anthony Kokal to follow in footsteps of his father
The Warren JFK senior has committed to Kent State, where his dad was a four-year standout at
Williams, O'Brien unite on challenges
Job cuts make working together even more important, Jay Williams said. By AMANDA GARRETT
Medicare sets preventive care as high priority
Catching diseases before complications begin could save millions, officials say. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Reading program is being considered
The program would require two teachers to take a course at OSU. McDONALD -- The board of education
Criticism of Lordstown's income tax increase is unfair
Opinion: Criticism of Lordstown's income tax increase is unfair EDITOR: Over the past few weeks, I have
Woman found dead
Woman found dead YOUNGSTOWN -- Veronica R. Luthern, 18, of East Main Street, Girard, was found
AREA DIAMONDS | Youth Baseball
Tri-T Colt (15-17) Poland Farmers National Bank 11, Austintown Armstrong Utilities 10 -- Chris
Shameful debate on pullout from Iraq
Opinion: The debate in the Senate last week over when to exit Iraq was disgraceful. Americans deserve an
Jason Bay is leader in All-Star voting
The Pirates have waged an aggressive All-Star campaign. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates
TV RATINGS Three local stations maintain their spots
WKBN began broadcasting a digital signal earlier this year. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR
School board OKs contract, incentives
POLAND -- School board members have approved a one-year contract with the Poland Education
China hoped to press N. Korea to cooperate
The country provides significant aid to Kim Jong Il's government. BEIJING (AP) -- South Korea's
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott R. Lipinsky, 27, of 5946 Yorktown Lane, Austintown, and
Slow start, fine finish in opener by Agassi
Roger Federer broke Bjorn Borg's record for consecutive wins on grass. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) --
There's more than one answer
Opinion: Dallas Morning News : "It's a false choice to think the immigration debate is a battle between
Board looking to approve expansion
Work could begin in spring 2007 at the earliest. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Slayer revels in 6/6/06 date
The ominous date marked the release of their new album, 'Eternal Pyre.' By JOHN BENSON
Stealth spying program has morphed into many-headed monster
Opinion: By JONATHAN TURLEY LOS ANGELES TIMES The disclosure last week of a secret databank operation
Collegiate Baseball Top 25
Collegiate Baseball Top 25 TUCSON, Ariz. -- The top 25 teams in the final Collegiate Baseball poll
Chevrolet Centre's losses for May are less than expected, official says
The naming rights contract still hasn't been signed. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
Grant would fund land purchase
A new park would provide a venue for hiking and bird-watching. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
White Sox don't help Bucs' slide into depths of defeat
Pittsburgh's losing streak matches a team-worst 12-game slide in 1939. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
Bud's/DiCioccio's runs rampant over Roth Bros.
YOUNGSTOWN -- Bud's/DiCioccio Construction pounded out 12 hits as it posted an 11-1 victory over
Foundation honors officer's kind legacy
Donations will be accepted soon at several area events. CANFIELD -- Random acts of kindness.
WORLD CUP SOCCER Tuesday's games
Brazil 3, Ghana 0 DORTMUND, Germany -- Ronaldo broke free early, flashed past Ghana's flailing
GM, Delphi cuts affect entire area More than 4,000 jobs are expected to be lost
Retail shops, charities, entertainment, housing and car dealers will be affected, an official said.
State reimburses most of $1M costs
The county is still seeking reimbursement for its previous voting machines. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Rain's a big pain: Scrappers falter, 4-3
The game was stopped in the top of the ninth inning due to a thunderstorm at Eastwood Field. By
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Officials investigate drowning in Mercer
MERCER, Pa. -- State officials continue their investigation into the drowning death of a Mercer man
Super Nationals are boon to the city
Good weather brought an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 people to the city. By D.A. WILKINSON
NBC to air fall promos on YouTube
One network official said the company is trying to get more involved online. NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC
Transit service to end if county doesn't pay its share, mayor says
An advisory council member said he believes the transit system money will eventually be paid. By
Senator wants to use tax laws to crack down on prostitution
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pimps and sex traffickers could soon find themselves being chased by tax
Parents announce date for Davis, Liller wedding
XPlans for the late-summer wedding of Terri Davis and Matt Liller, both of 5318 Southern Blvd.,
Delphi Corp. hires more than 2,000 temps to fill vacancies
The temps will make just over half the hourly pay of permanent employees. DETROIT (Dow Jones/AP)
What to do when meal uses leftover chicken
By JOE GRAY CHICAGO TRIBUNE When I tire of brats or other sausages on the grill, a whole chicken
New candidate picked to run for 17th district
The incumbent decided not to run for re-election after winning the primary. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
FINALLY
Finally Ben Curtis needed six mostly waterlogged days to win the Booz Allen Classic, his first
Jewell, Jackson among best in I-AA
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Sports Network has tabbed senior center Ryan Jewell and senior cornerback Codera
Report: Make indoors smoke-free
The report says any exposure to secondhand smoke is a risk to nonsmokers. WASHINGTON POST
"Blade" (10 p.m., Spike TV): Under the shroud of night, "Blade" leaps from the big screen to the
"Blade" (10 p.m., Spike TV): Under the shroud of night, "Blade" leaps from the big screen to the
Security crackdown goes slowly
A key endorsement gave hope of decreased violence. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The U.S. military issued
Protecting the flag at the expense of the Constitution is a bad bargain for America
Editorial: An amendment to the Constitution barring the burning of the American flag wouldn't be just any
Top leaders asked to pay part of costs
Teachers and other employees will be asked for the same contribution. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
GM sees sales drop, will offer incentives
Zero percent financing will be offered for a week. DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp. predicted
Low pick may put Ferry on the move
The GM expects to be busy leading up to tonight's draft. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers
Struthers man jailed in break-in
STRUTHERS -- A 34-year-old Seventh Street man is in Mahoning County jail in lieu of $3,500 surety
NBA Draft Early Entries
NBA Draft Early Entries (As released by the NBA, June 19) U.S. Colleges and Institutions
STANDING New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Batavia (Phillies)52.714-- Auburn (Blue Jays)43.5711 Scrappers
Parents reveal plans for Detec, D'Angelo wedding
XAnnouncing the engagement of Theresa Detec and William D'Angelo, both of Youngstown, are her
Iranian dissidents disagree on strategy
Opinion: By LAURA ROZEN WASHINGTON POST As the Bush administration frets over Iran's nuclear program,
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA D.C. United915322812 Kansas City652201716
Axl Rose arrested
Axl Rose arrested STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Axl Rose was arrested early Tuesday after being accused of
School board, council set special meetings
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- New Castle Area School Board will have a special meeting for general purposes at
Study: Post-surgery depression common
Depression has been found in one in five people with coronary heart disease. DALLAS (AP) -- Dale
Bargnani has chance to be top draft pick
LaMarcus Aldridge is the other player mentioned as a possible No. 1 in tonight's draft. NEW YORK
Report: Record $3.75M paid for painting by Chinese artist
BEIJING (AP) -- A collector has paid $3.75 million for a 1939 painting by a Chinese artist, setting
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB--Suspended Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel one game and
Stadium's disrepair spurs debate over replacement
The board also filled vacant coaching positions. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Church to build expansion hall
AUSTINTOWN -- Abundant Harvest Church, 104 Idlewood Drive, is adding a 40-by-60-foot fellowship hall
OU alumni sue alma mater
The lawsuit seeks class-action status. ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio University has been sued by two
Parents announce Hogg-Pappada engagement
XAnnounced by Bob and Diana Hogg, 110 Tulip Drive, Hubbard, and Jim and Linda Pappada, 1322
Tuesday's Sports Transactions
Tuesday's Sports Transactions By The Associated Press BASEBALL Major League Baseball MLB--
Justina Bohar, Brad Hertzler to wed Sept. 2
XJustina Bohar, 3856 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Va., formerly of Youngstown, a daughter of Joyce A.
Cuban, Marino joining in bid to buy Penguins
The two Pittsburgh natives would like to keep the team in the city. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mark Cuban
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Duane and Susan Knox, Girard, girl, June 26. Molly Velk and
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press SEEKING HELP: Israeli troops pray before moving into the Gaza Strip. They put
Crown Royal IROC Lineup
Crown Royal IROC Lineup Race: Thursday At Daytona International Speedway Lap Length: 3.56-mile
Various states' ideas of 'work' complicate welfare statistics
WASHINGTON (AP) -- No more bed rest, going on errands for a friend or reading the "Seven Habits of
Meeting canceled
Meeting canceled Weathersfield Township trustees' executive session scheduled for today has been
Low-cost, low-fat and low-effort meals easy to make
Dear Heloise: I'm making a "budget" meal tonight, and I always add things to boxed pasta mixes that
Flag amendment fails by one vote
The last time it was considered, the proposal lost in the Senate by four votes. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Woman was living in Youngstown house destroyed by fire
YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman squatter had been living without utilities (water, electric and gas) at 436
New at Woodstock: Simpson, classical
One businessman is trying to attract different crowds. BETHEL, N.Y. (AP) -- No naked mud dancing.
Police chief takes Summit Co. law post
The police chief's contract with the township was to expire Dec. 31. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch Board of Education, special meeting, 7:30 p.m., West Branch High
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD June 20
Finally, a Booz Allen winner: Curtis
If a sponsor can't be found, the tour's only Washington stop will likely disappear. POTOMAC, Md.
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Ruby River (Murphy)7.004.203.00 I'm a Kuduza Too
Wimbledon Results
Wimbledon Results Tuesday At Wimbledon, England Purse: $18.87 million (Grand Slam) Surface: