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From racing Champ to chump

He's the latest open-wheel driver to struggle to break into NASCAR. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- There was a

AMERICAN LEAGUE

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Lowellville grad vies for WWE diva spot

THE VINDICATOR Jennifer Walcott, a former Youngstown resident and 1995 graduate of Lowellville

if you go

IF YOU GO What: Gratefulfest 7 featuring Keller Williams, Dark Star Orchestra, New Riders of the

Crewman on freighter is electrocuted

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A crewman on a Lake Erie freighter off Cleveland harbor was electrocuted Thursday

Scrappers' bats are silent in 4-1 loss to Crosscutters

Mahoning Valley suffered its third straight loss. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Hathaway overcame style simplicity for role

The actress said she's more interested in her acting than her wardrobe. ZAP2IT.COM LOS ANGELES

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. CHANGE IN PLANS: U.S. Sen.

Court upholds DeLay's handiwork

Opinion: You can call it Tom DeLay's final victory. In upholding most of the controversial Texas

Today is Friday, June 30, the 181st day of 2006. There are 184 days left in the year. On this date in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt signs into law the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat

Opinion: Today is Friday, June 30, the 181st day of 2006. There are 184 days left in the year. On this date

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dwayne E. Learn, 35, of 3855 Cannon Road, Youngstown, and Dana

MIRACULOUS SIGNS: A simple hand-lettered sign, above, marks the entrance to Miracles Unlimited in DeBartolo Place. At right, Koopman, of North Lima, helps Connor brush his teeth, a daily task made

MIRACULOUS SIGNS: A simple hand-lettered sign, above, marks the entrance to Miracles Unlimited in

BUSINESS

BUSINESS Second buyout wave approved for Delphi A BANKRUPTCY judge in New York has approved

29 new houses, upgrades planned

The improvements to Chase Field include an indoor fitness center. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL

Pa., Ohio authorities team to arrest suspects

Two Columbiana County residents surrendered at their homes. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF

Starch-loving bugs can be eliminated easily

Dear Readers: Silverfish are wingless insects that live in damp, warm places like the basement. They

Chemical thrown in argument hurts several

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) -- Several people, including a child, were injured early Thursday by a

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

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BOXING Holyfield V: Final chapter slated to begin on Aug. 18

The 43-year old former champion is making another comeback. DALLAS (AP) -- Evander Holyfield is

Chase for Nextel Cup to undergo changes

The offseason facelift to the 10-race title hunt will take effect in 2007. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.

Movie-maker gives $250,000 to help build memorial

SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) -- Universal Pictures has donated an additional $250,000 to support the Flight 93

North-South vulnerable. South deals.

North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A J 4 3 A Q 10 2 6 5 3 4 2 WEST EAST

Scoring is down but competition still very sharp

Goals are important but a good game has more value. BERLIN (AP) -- Even with scoring down, there's

Junior women's league officers accept posts

The assigning of various positions also highlighted the league meeting. CANFIELD -- Canfield

Man indicted in son's injuries

WARREN -- A 21-year-old Warren man is indicted on charges of endangering children and felonious

Idol Search postponed

Idol Search postponed The Summer Idol Search competition scheduled for Saturday on Park Avenue,

Lori Waigand to be bride of Jason Henninger

XThe engagement of Lori Waigand and Jason Henninger is being announced by their parents, Mary Ann

WORLD CUP

WORLD CUP QUARTERFINALS Today, June 30 At Berlin Germany vs. Argentina, 11 a.m. At

Murderer says he doesn't want appeal

Rocky Barton will have a hearing to decide if he's competent to reject appeals. MANSFIELD (AP) --

On Web video, bin Laden praises slain Zarqawi as 'lion'

Bin Laden and Zarqawi both appear in still photos on the video. CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Osama bin

Parkman Road school to be on wetlands site

The Parkman Road site is next to the Neil Armstrong exhibit. BY AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR

Newlywed seeks pattern for harmony in life

MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Perhaps you are feeling a bit disjointed.You've combined your furniture with

Democrats appoint Adler as city law director

HUBBARD -- Trumbull County Democratic Party precinct committee members have named Atty. Jeffrey D.

Professor gives up chair amid plagiarism scandal

His lawyer said the theses' authors were sloppy but not cheaters. ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- The

Corn crop doing OK, officials say

Soybeans are not faring as well this year. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Farmers who held off on corn planting

American riders carrying hopes of succeeding Armstrong's title

The two favorites are European, but U.S. has several top contenders. STRASBOURG, France (AP) --

"Whistler" (8 p.m., The N): "What secrets lie buried beneath the snow?" That's the tantalizing come-on for "Whistler," a new drama series aimed at teenagers. When an Olympic snowboarder is found dead,

"Whistler" (8 p.m., The N): "What secrets lie buried beneath the snow?" That's the tantalizing come-

LIBERTY MEDAL Recipients

Recipients of the Philadelphia Liberty Medal, which was first awarded in 1989. 2006, former U.S.

Trial could reveal Jackson sex secrets

Trial could reveal Jackson sex secrets LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's deepest sex secrets could

Blossom Festival offers variety of programs

The Blossom Festival is entering its 37th year. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT For

Red Cross needs blood for accident-heavy 4th

The American Red Cross says despite concerted efforts to contact and recruit more blood and platelet

Fred Sanchez enables Bucs to end slump

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- No team named the Pittsburgh Pirates had lost this many games in a row. Nobody

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Small steps are big miracles for participants in program

Children who would otherwise be limited by a wheelchair learn independence. By SARAH WEBER

Heavy fog delays first-round action

They'll try again today with a 36-hole finish set for Sunday. NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) -- Michelle Wie

Women's NBA

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Judge reduces bond for woman charged in false rape accusation

AUSTINTOWN -- A Mahoning County Court judge has reduced bond for a woman who is charged with falsely

Williams rallies for second-round victory

She was two points from defeat before beating Lisa Raymond. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Venus

Motorcyclist injured in collision with car

BEAVER, Pa. -- An East Liverpool, Ohio, man was taken to UPMC Health Center, Pittsburgh, after his

HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE PRESS

House passes resolution condemning the press WASHINGTON -- The House on Thursday approved a

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Colorful Lange is ousted from Penguins' TV crew

FSN Pittsburgh will replace Mike Lange with radio man Paul Steigerwald. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mike

Gore delivers a passionate plea in film

By CARRIE RICKEY PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER The global heat wave has crept above the Arctic Circle,

Man arrested twice within several hours

BOARDMAN -- After being released on a possession of drug paraphernalia charge, a 61-year-old

Sharon Patasce, Michael Nalli set wedding in fall

POLAND -- Announcement is being made by Joseph and Linda Patasce, 8312 Morningside Drive, of the

Block the back-door raises

Opinion: Courier-Post (Cherry Hill, N.J.), on pay raises for Congress: When Americans are facing tight

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT John Fithian Contracting Co. of Boardman has gone to court to challenge the

Roth wins 3-0 behind Hedegore

He pitched a one-hitter with 12 strikeouts against Youngstown Metros. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jeremy

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Paul and Kellie Fabian, Boardman, boy, June 11. James

Election won't solve Mexico's problems

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- When Vicente Fox became the "great reformist president" of Mexico six years ago,

Give up election duties, reader urges Blackwell

Opinion: Give up election duties, reader urges Blackwell EDITOR: I just don't get it. How can a person

Case of Cuba detainees goes to heart of American values

Editorial: The Supreme Court's ruling Thursday regarding the president's power to unilaterally oversee the

Sentenced for rape

Sentenced for rape WARREN -- A 19-year-old city man has been sentenced to three years in prison

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WNBA | Thursday's games

Houston 83, Washington 76 HOUSTON -- Tina Thompson followed one of the worst games of her pro

High court: Tribunals violate law

President Bush set up the commission process in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. CHRISTIAN

Pirates demote Perez to AAA Indianapolis

Pittsburgh's opening day starter has been struggling this season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh

ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Pepsi 400 Daytona Beach, Fla. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 4:30

Wimbledon Results

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

Harding High principal resigns

Applications for the high school post will be accepted through July 14. BY AMANDA GARRETT

FOURTH OF JULY | WHAT'S OPEN/CLOSED

FOURTHOF JULY | What's open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local

Is Sykes becoming a burden for Ohio Democrats?

Opinion: Ohio Democratic leaders may end up regretting their decision to convince state Rep. Barbara Sykes to

District Eight Auxiliary elects officers at meeting in Sebring

SEBRING -- Election of officers was on the agenda when District Eight Auxiliary to the Veterans of

Madonna concert tickets are hottest

Madonna concert tickets are hottest RazorGator (www.razorgator.com), which sells hard-to-get

Baseball

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Rebecca Romeo to be bride of William Kittinger

POLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Romeo of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

Auditor fires opponent in county race

The Democratic candidate said she expected to be fired or be asked to resign. NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio

Rapes, murders net 3 indictments

The women were killed months apart last year. YOUNGSTOWN -- Three men were indicted Thursday by a

Ex-presidents to receive medal

George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton have helped disaster victims. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Former

Intervention rejected on procedural grounds

The city may renew its motion to intervene, the judges said. YOUNGSTOWN -- A panel of three

INDICTMENTS Columbiana County

The Columbiana county grand jury recently indicted these people: Dahniayl J. Boldon, 25, of

Union says finance uptick merits concessions review

SEUI says Forum's first-quarter loss equals the consultants' fees. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

AREA DIAMONDS Youth Baseball

Tri-T Colt (15-17) Poland Farmers National Bank 5, East Liverpool 2 -- Ryan Miokovic and Chris

Adoptee struggles with birthday celebrations

Dear Annie: I have a birthday coming up, and to put it briefly, it's a sad occasion for me because I

America's Cup Results

America's Cup Results Wednesday At Valencia, Spain (Day 7 of Act 12 of Louis Vuitton Cup

NATURALIZATION New citizens

A naturalization ceremony was Thursday in the courtroom of Judge James C. Evans in Mahoning County

Associated Press

Associated Press ALL DECKED OUT: In a scene from "The Devil Wears Prada," actress Anne Hathaway

Study finds DWT -- driving while talking -- as risky as DUI

The University of Utah findings matched results from other studies. PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

Mink rolls to 7-2 win against Livi Steel

Tyrone Wright pitched Rondinelli's to a 7-2 win over Newell's. STRUTHERS -- Mink Financial

Stringent security plans ready for All-Star Game

Increased measures are in place from when the city last hosted the game. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

TENNIS NOTEBOOK | Notes from Wimbledon

Fashion fault: Bethanie Mattek's outfit at Wimbledon was a fashion fault with the critics. Dressed

Lawsuit says contractor struck gas lines 10 times

Damage ranged from $296 to $27,886 per incident, according to the lawsuit. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

Tour de France Stages

Tour de France Stages July 1 -- Prolog, Strasbourg, individual time trial, 7.1 kilometers (4.4

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: The Blossom Festival Band in its 2005 Fourth of July performance, led by Loras John Schissel.

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: The Blossom Festival Band in its 2005 Fourth of July performance, led by Loras

MLB ROUNDUP Thursday's other games

INTERLEAGUE Athletics 6, Padres 5, 14 innings SAN DIEGO -- Pinch-hitter Antonio Perez drew a

PGA Tour Buick Championship Scores

PGA Tour Buick Championship Scores Thursday At Cromwell, Conn. Purse: $4.4 million Heath

Labor deal near amid talk of funding

The bus service is considering a county sales tax levy for November. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

Three state awards presented to Canfield K. of C. council

CINCINNATI -- The Canfield Council 11369, Knights of Columbus, was the recipient of three awards at

Sports Digest

LOCAL SteelHounds, WBBW continue YOUNGSTOWN -- Cumulus Broadcasting radio station WBBW-AM 1240

U.S. on wrong course in Iraq

Opinion: By MAX BOOT LOS ANGELES TIMES For the last three years, the Bush administration has pursued a

Scrappers lose again

Scrappers lose again The Scrappers hit the road for the second time this season and the opening

Person 'sleeping' in bed turns out to be skeleton

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Officers who went to a home to serve a search warrant found a skeleton in the bed

Flooding danger remains in East as residents evacuate to shelters

Water damage at IRS headquarters will close it for a month. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) -- Levees

Post-Zarqawi chaos aids fight, U.S. says

Terrorist have had to come from hiding, making them vulnerable, a general said. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)

Board extends reward offers

Only a handful of teachers are expected to join the 37 already signed up. By HAROLD GWIN

He's ready to rock at Gratefulfest

Williams is admittedly self-indulgent. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Nearly a dozen

Teachers pay 10% of insurance

A popular home economics teacher cut earlier this year has been recalled. By D.A. WILKINSON

Dials not taken in draft, awaits free-agent calls

The former Boardman High and Ohio State standout still likes his chances. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT

"We're worried about how long the food will last."

Opinion: "We're worried about how long the food will last." Nivine Abu Shbeke A 23-year-old mother of

GAME TIME Today

Who: Scrappers at Williamsport Crosscutters When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390).

Laptop holding veterans' data is recovered

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Social Security numbers and other personal data on 26.5 million veterans and

'AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH'

'AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH' Grade: A. Director: Davis Guggenheim. Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes.

Man who shot son's dog gets 18-month sentence

Pet lovers sent the presiding judge more than 100 letters. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A man was sentenced

Four share first-round lead in Buick tournament

Harrison Frazar, Heath Slocum, Peter Lonard and Scott Verplank all have 65. CROMWELL, Conn. (AP)

Gordon driven by wins, not $

He enters Saturday's race in eighth place in the Chase for the Cup standings. By MIKE HARRIS

A GLOBAL WARNING

At least one researcher thought the documentary was too optimistic. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

2006 BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Cleveland Orchestra and others Tickets for the 2006 Blossom Festival can be purchased by calling (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1141; going to www.clevelandorchestra.com; or by

Fourth of July holiday weekend concerts: 8 p.m. Saturday-Tuesday, Blossom Festival Band. $18

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