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Strickland increases lead in campaign funds
The Democratic attorney general candidate lags behind his GOP opponent. By DAVID SKOLNICK
MEETINGS WITH VARIOUS HOLLYWOOD FIXTURES. (THE FILM DOES AN AMUSING JOB OF DEPICTING THE ED WOOD-STYLE TECHNOLOGY OF THE TV PRODUCTION, WITH REEVES IN A GRAYISH-BROWN LEOTARD TRYING TO SOAR THROUGH
meetings with various Hollywood fixtures. (The film does an amusing job of depicting the Ed Wood-
ANGELS INVOLVED: Angels for Animals president Matt Ditchey carries a cat from the Douglas Street house. Diane Less Baird, Angels co-founder, also showed up to remove cats Wednesday. The organization
ANGELS INVOLVED: Angels for Animals president Matt Ditchey carries a cat from the Douglas Street
No puzzle why this movie's a winner
Puzzle creators and fans are profiled in this fascinating documentary. By CARRIE RICKEY
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PREVIEWS Friday's games
URSULINE (2-0) vs. FITCH (2-0) Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Fitch High Falcon Stadium Last
Makers boost flu vaccines
Officials say the best time to get the flu shot is in October or November. ATLANTA (AP) -- About
Herbal diet pill, medicines clash
Q. I bought an herbal diet pill and checked its Web site. It is said to be safe, containing konjac
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young promote 'Freedom of Speech'
The band works around the erratic schedule of guitarist Neil Young. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 8, Royals 3 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Randy Johnson took a no-hit bid into the
Steelers,Miami launch tonight
The Steelers open play with an eight-game winning streak from last year. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- They
Today is Thursday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2006. There are 115 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Sept. 7, the 250th day of 2006. There are 115 days left in the year. On this date
Crue's journey brings changes for hard rockers
The bassist says the debauchery backstage has toned down. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
Her weight loss makes boyfriend insecure
Dear Annie: Over the last 12 months, I have lost 160 pounds. That's great, but the more weight I
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
The Vindicator
The Vindicator BODIES FOUND: Girard police have concluded that the deaths of Alice Fire, 76, and
Miss Huffman, Mr. Pechatsko to be married
XCLEVELAND -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Kristan L. Huffman and Anthony F. Pechatsko, both
AMVETS official urges posts to grow
Brown has hosted his own veterans talk-radio show for 24 years. YOUNGSTOWN -- J.P. Brown III,
ON THE FAIRWAYS | This week's golf events
PGA TOUR Canadian Open Ancaster, Ontario Schedule: Today-Sunday Course: Hamilton Golf and Country
Play reunites cast, director
The director said working on the play has 'been like old home week.' By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR
STAIND Band members show sense of maturity
By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Staind guitarist Mike Mushok can't remember if the rock
Warner looks at city as location for film
Warner looks at city as location for film YOUNGSTOWN -- Warner Bros. is looking for a location for
'WORDPLAY'
'WORDPLAY' Grade: B. Director: Patrick Creadon. Running time: 90 minutes. Rating: PG (profanity,
Bush acknowledges existence of secret prisons
Detainees were not tortured, the president said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush on Wednesday
Band's still ready to rock
Def Leppard will be in the area for two shows next week. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Newton Falls teachers strike nears
The core issues are salary and insurance, the schools superintendent said. BY AMANDA GARRETT
Victims' friends criticize sentence
A car crash victim called the driver who caused the crash 'an evil man.' By AMANDA GARRETT
Some face challenges over evicting suicidal students
Do colleges have a duty to try to prevent suicides? NEW YORK (AP) -- A depressed Hunter College
In 'Hollywoodland,' Affleck delves deep, does a super job
The movie, which tends to drag at times, could have been faster paced. By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP
St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace Laura Billet and Ryan Bevington, Columbiana, boy, Sept. 5. Forum
Israel agrees to lift blockade, clearing way for rebuilding
The decision was met with applause from a political gathering in Lebanon. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel
Rescuers capture, remove dozens of abandoned cats
Philanthropists Tony and Mary Lariccia of Boardman gave $10,000 for the cause. By PATRICIA MEADE
Indians lose 3-2 to Jays
Derrek Lee hit a grand slam on his 31st birthday, leading Chicago over Pittsburgh, 7-2. ASSOCIATED
Buckeyes add H-2-0 to playbook
Ohio State lost its last four regular season night games, including their only two defeats a year
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Hubbard keeps winning in TAC
The Eagles swept Lakeview in three games for a 2-0 league and overall record. By DOUG CHAPIN
"I do not recognize someone who tries to act as the chief federal executive without having a
Opinion: "I do not recognize someone who tries to act as the chief federal executive without having a
Panel OKs pact for demolition
One contractor withdrew a proposal and another was disqualified. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
Supermarket rates food for consumers
The rankings are based on USDA guidelines. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Shredded wheat gets 3 stars. Baked
Man accused of using cutter on woman
SHARON, Pa. -- Larry Lowe Sr., 54, of Liberty Street is in Mercer County jail on $250,000 bond
Ruling expected in financial dispute
GIRARD -- An 11th District Court of Appeals magistrate is expected to issue a ruling in a financial
Bush hits road, using message from speech
The president's first stop was a visit to Tennessee. CHICAGO TRIBUNE NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
MATCHUP YSU vs. Maine
Team Statistics YSUMAINE Record1-00-0 Points per game51.019.6 Points Allowed21.025.7 Total
Lee and Chick click to aid in Hubbard win
HUBBARD -- R.J. Lee's goal on Alex Chick's assist with less than 20 minutes remaining snapped a 1-1
BFI seeks scaling back of garbage fee increase
The Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District delayed a vote on the fee increase for a few days. By ED
SHARAPOVA IN SEMIFINALS
Sharapova in semifinals Her shots sparkling as much as her silver sneakers, Maria Sharapova
Event will honor judge, WYTV co-anchor
YOUNGSTOWN -- Gina Marinelli, co-anchor of WYTV TV-33 news, and Judge Diane Vettori will be honored
Woman reports being robbed in apartment
BOARDMAN -- A Mathews Road woman reported two men followed her into her apartment and robbed her of
Great shots spell victory
Maria Sharapova beat Tatiana Golovin to draw No. 1 Amelie Mauresmo. NEW YORK (AP) -- Her shots
Round one in governor's race opens in Youngstown
Editorial: Labor Day is the traditional kick off for the general election season, but the Ohio gubernatorial
Prosecutors to seek death penalty
Prosecutors listed three reasons for seeking the death penalty. AKRON (AP) -- Federal prosecutors
MCDONOUGH MUSEUM Artworks examine merging cultures
All of the artists have moved from their birthplaces. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "The Secret Garden." Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. Auditions are 2 p.m. Sunday
Schrader's 24 points key Lowellville past Ursuline
YOUNGSTOWN -- Jacque Schrader scored 24 points as Lowellville High defeated Ursuline in four sets in
Gas-station manager faces 19 charges, pleads innocent
WARREN -- A Poland man who manages the Hubbard Gas & amp; Mini Mart was arraigned Wednesday in
A story Wednesday on the closing of Soffo's Cafe, 8586 South Ave., Boardman, said the building was bought by Sylvester Land Co. Ltd. in 1995 for about $308,000. Sylvester officials say that payment
A story Wednesday on the closing of Soffo's Cafe, 8586 South Ave., Boardman, said the building was
Aunt talks about 16-year-old's death
The case of a teenage girl's stabbing death goes before the grand jury Tuesday. By TIM YOVICH
'HOLLYWOODLAND'
'HOLLYWOODLAND' Grade: C. Director: Allen Coulter. Rating: R for language, some violence and
Bush has Browns on high alert
Cleveland is looking for ways to neutralize New Orleans' blur of a rookie RB. BEREA (AP) -- "Stop
Fighting escalates over money for voting machines
'These childish games have to stop,' the auditor says. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
A reason to cheer The Western Reserve High football team is finding success under former Chaney assistant Mike Kopachy
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BERLIN CENTER -- Western Reserve High senior quarterback
ZUCCHINI Fresh ideas for bumper crop
There's no need to be embarrassed by an abundance of the vegetable. By JENNIFER WOLCOTT
Official to begin assuming control
The prime minister will determine how quickly he will take control. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq
BOARDMAN Police chief
The three-member screening committee appointed by township trustees has selected 12 applicants for
if you go
IF YOU GO What: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's "Freedom of Speech" tour. When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Longhorns must contend with Smith
No Texas players have had to play a whole game against the Buckeyes elusive quarterback. AUSTIN,
North-South vulnerable. North deals.
North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH A K J K J 5 J 10 3 K Q 10 9 WEST EAST 8
Couple plead guilty to lesser charge
The couple were charged in April after a maintenance inspection. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR
New semester is a chance to start over
Opinion: By JOHN M. CRISP SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Classes began last week at the college where I
'Whose Line' stars Mochrie, Sherwood to perform at Packard hall
WARREN -- Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, two of the stars of the Emmy-nominated television series
Rookie Sanchez beats Colorado with a no-hitter
He benefited from three defensive gems in the 2-0 victory. MIAMI (AP) -- Anibal Sanchez was
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua B. Heitman, 26, of 3759 Burkey Road, Austintown, and
Rabies bait program is launched
The baiting program is spread over 10 days. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NORTH
INSIDE
Inside "Stop Bush!" is the cry in Cleveland this week, and it's got nothing to do with politics or
California paves the way
Opinion: Star Tribune, Minneapolis: California's bold move to slash its greenhouse-gas emissions is the right
Leftist intellectuals undermine America
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE On Sept. 11 five years ago, 19 terrorists did their
KITTY CARRIER: Jason Osborne and Linda Davis of Animal Charity remove a cat from 1317 Douglas St. and try to get the feline into a carrier. The woman who lived at the house died in April and her son
KITTY CARRIER: Jason Osborne and Linda Davis of Animal Charity remove a cat from 1317 Douglas St.
"Where Did It Come From?" (8 p.m., The History Channel): The concept of the luxury high-rise
"Where Did It Come From?" (8 p.m., The History Channel): The concept of the luxury high-rise
Death rates from cancer decline
Increases in breast cancer appear to have leveled off. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Death rates from cancer
Pytlik-Davis engagement is announced
XWARREN --Announced by Laurie Gillam of Parkman Road is the engagement of her daughter, Katie
Whetson-Wyant troth announced; wedding planned for early November
XAUSTINTOWN -- Ronald and Gayle Whetson, 470 N. Turner Road, are announcing the engagement of their
Writers group meeting
Writers group meeting Trumbull County Writers Group will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Howland
Family struggles with deaths
Family members said both women will be remembered as caring and giving people. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
Residents hear details about improvements
All work will be done within the city's right-of-way on South Broad Street, officials said. By
Football Standings
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USUAL MATERIALS.
usual materials. One piece, titled "Tac Suicide Vest With Matching Thong," by Cheryl Yun, is
Maine brings veteran team
Defensive lineman Mike DeVito is a pre-season All-American. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS
Victorian Players moves opening date
YOUNGSTOWN -- Due to electrical problems, Victorian Players Theatre has moved back the opening of
QBs Morelli, Quinn billed in Penn State-Irish battle
They received different appraisals in their season-opening performances. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) --
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Ex-Illinois Gov. Ryan gets 6 years in prison
CHICAGO (AP) -- Former Gov. George Ryan, who was acclaimed by capital punishment foes for suspending
Grades are mixed for Ohio and Pennsylvania in report
None of the states did very well in terms of making college affordable. By HAROLD GWIN
Clarett indicted on five additional charges
The ex-football hero goes to trial Sept. 18 in a Jan. 1 robbery case. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Maurice
Committee promotes bond issue
Suggestions for improvements came from the community. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Thousands of police pay respects to officer
The police officer volunteered to help track down the suspect. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Thousands of
State, local agencies target south side crime
All of the agencies involved are pooling their resources. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
YO, ADRIAN! ROCKY STATUE WILL RETURN TO FAMED SPOT
Yo, Adrian! Rocky statue will return to famed spot PHILADELPHIA -- Sylvester Stallone, above, on
Tape raises issues of ethics, taste
Ethics experts see no compelling reason to release the videotape. NEW YORK (AP) -- "If I'm going
Plan would let doctors issue 90-day supply
Some doctors already have been issuing multiple prescriptions. WASHINGTON (AP) -- People taking
Braff has two reasons to attend Toronto Film Festival
By TERRY LAWSON DETROIT FREE PRESS Zach Braff loves film festivals, which is why he is taking a
FRUIT TART Bend, fold, shape and bake it
Known by many names, free-form tarts are easy to make. By CAROLE KOTKIN MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Mom gets four years for breaking girl's legs
The judge said the defendant's story insulted his intelligence. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 23-year-old West
Man pleads innocent in woman's death
LISBON -- An East Liverpool man has entered a plea of innocent to a murder charge in the death of a
College match is not a prize to be won
Opinion: By WILLIAM E. TROUTT SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Time magazine's recent cover story "Who Needs
Panel recommends 12 applicants for chief
Each applicant was chosen by at least two screening committee members. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN SCHOOLS Bond issue support
The Friends of Boardman Schools, a campaign committee promoting passage of a 3.5-mill bond issue on
Dog warden criticized by angry pet owner
The owner of a dog that killed a neighbor's dog faced charges. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
No arrest or charges
No arrest or charges AUSTINTOWN -- A story in The Vindicator's Aug. 29 edition included factual
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Aug. 31 Theft/misuse of a credit card:
Baby Suri, cover girl
Baby Suri, cover girl NEW YORK -- With a cherubic face and a shock of dark hair, Suri Cruise --
Teaching kids safety, maintenance pays off
Dear Heloise: When my children became of age to drive, I made it a point to show them the workings
Longevity a costly reality for Japan
Opinion: TOKYO -- Longevity is a blessing, but the Japanese live inconveniently long lives. Inconvenient,
The theater season begins at Youngstown State University with "Love of A Pig," which begins at 8
The theater season begins at Youngstown State University with "Love of A Pig," which begins at 8