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INTER-COUNTY FOOTBALL Air defense gets caught off guard
Jeff Johnston was South Range's big gun, but Jim Sanders was the gunslinger. By BRIAN RICHESSON
SATURDAY'S SCORES
SATURDAY'S SCORES Fitch vs. Ursuline, at YSU, late South Range 26, Lowellville 14 Southington
VETERANS
VETERANS VFW seeks nominations The Ohio VFW is seeking nominations for its National Citizenship
NORTH LIMA -- When Darla and Gary Schumacher were thinking about buying a Budget Rent-a-Car
NORTH LIMA -- When Darla and Gary Schumacher were thinking about buying a Budget Rent-a-Car
LOCAL
LOCAL Writer to speak at Hiram College HIRAM -- Internationally known poet, editor and literary
MunicipalityPopulationRecreation expensePer resident
MunicipalityPopulationRecreation expensePer resident Sharon7,493$80,530$4.60
HELPING HANDS Volunteering
SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITIES First Night Youngstown: Volunteers are needed to assist with various
Mideast students in U.S. face decision: go or stay?
Hundreds of foreign college students, including two at YSU from Kuwait, have gone home since the
EXECUTION Methods in U.S.
38 states authorize the death penalty. 36 states allow lethal injection. States authorizing the
GETTING IT RIGHT
UYoungstown city schools will be open Monday, Columbus Day. A listing in Saturday's Vindicator said
SPRING BULBS
By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Never mind that the fall foliage is at its peak;
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES & amp; SUMMARIES
EAST Air Force 24, Navy 18 Albany, N.Y. 28, Canisius 6 Albright 16, Lebanon Valley 0
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
SATURDAY'S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY NILES CHALLENGE Boys Teams: 1. Jefferson Area 62, 2. Girard
JAMES DULLEY Cutting utility bills Make your fireplace an energy producer
Q. I know most fireplaces waste energy, but we love to sit in front of a raging fire. Are there any
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Dean and Kellie Huprich, 4664 McClintocksburg Road, Newton Falls, girl,
NOELLE LOGORDA CHRISTOPHER KAUFFMAN
NOELLE LOGORDA CHRISTOPHER KAUFFMAN YOUNGSTOWN -- A reception was held Sept. 8 at the Italian-
CHRISTINE DANKS ROBERT BLOOM SR.
CHRISTINE DANKS ROBERT BLOOM SR. BOARDMAN -- Married at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Boardman Christian
MASONS James Hill seated as chaplain of Ohio High Twelve clubs
COLUMBUS -- James W. Hill of Austintown was installed as chaplain of the Ohio Association of High
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULS SATURDAY 1st--Art Dot Com2.402.102.10 Uphill Battle(T Jones)2.602.10
Barefoot children in bonnets and straw hats trudge through a farm field toting schoolbooks and sack
Barefoot children in bonnets and straw hats trudge through a farm field toting schoolbooks and sack
HEATHER FLYNN JOSEPH FERENCIE
HEATHER FLYNN JOSEPH FERENCIE SOLON -- St. Rita Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 for the
STAGE REVIEW Salem troupe gets back in habit with 'Nunsense'
By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER SALEM -- Salem Community Theatre's 25th season began
SHARON Study recommends playground fix-ups
One of the targeted playgrounds already has been improved to the tune of $30,000. By HAROLD GWIN
Vindicator, WFMJ-TV plan tribute to heroes
The November event will be a parade. Hundreds of Mahoning Valley firefighters, police officers,
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Wilfredo Placeres The Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
JILL ANDERSON PAUL MORELLI
JILL ANDERSON PAUL MORELLI NANTUCKET ISLAND, Mass. -- St. Mary Church was the setting at noon
They sure do grow them big
The top 10 pumpkins here weighed an average of 905 pounds. By PAUL WHEATLEY VINDICATOR STAFF
PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony Notes Orchestra will perform popular, modern pieces
More orchestras are performing works composed after 1915, and more patrons are attending symphony
NICOLE PETRARCA JOSEPH VARONE
NICOLE PETRARCA JOSEPH VARONE BOARDMAN -- St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township Park was
DIANNE HUTTON JEFFERY HOFFMAN
DIANNE HUTTON JEFFERY HOFFMAN SALEM -- The Rev. Brian Jensen solemnized the marriage of Dianne
GARDEN FORUM Trips planned
Call Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, or the Garden Center, (330) 740-
MARY JO NAGY | Pets Include animals in disaster plans
No one could have predicted the World Trade Center disaster. Americans viewed the despair of
The Amish of Mercer and Lawrence counties are mainly clustered around New Wilmington, Pa. It's one
The Amish of Mercer and Lawrence counties are mainly clustered around New Wilmington, Pa. It's one
Some think the high-tech boob tube will be the next big thing.
Some think the high-tech boob tube will be the next big thing. By LISA HOFFMAN SCRIPPS HOWARD
STACY JACOBSEN MIKE HILEMAN
STACY JACOBSEN MIKE HILEMAN COLUMBIANA -- Stacy Jacobsen, daughter of Curt and Brenda Jacobsen,
Manufacturers put products to the test
Companies put new tools through rigorous tests to find out how long they will last. The first
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
BUDGET BREAKDOWN At a glance Hubbard auditor Michael Villano said annual departmental
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials seek creation of mediator program
Earlier this year, the county thought it had a state grant to pay for the program, but the funding
ANDREA SANTOR R. MICHAEL MASSIE
ANDREA SANTOR R. MICHAEL MASSIE HUBBARD -- Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael Massie left for a honeymoon to
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Hickory course merits praise for gesture
Americans and very proud of it! Following the terrorist attack on America on Sept. 11 in New York
Race for the Cure
Race for the Cure CLEVELAND -- The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio
Family looks ahead after life, business disrupted by attacks
A fashion designer originally from Boardman and her husband try to deal with the aftermath of the
SNOW PLOWING Three townships and county swap routes
From now on, the county will maintain only its roads, the engineer said. By BOB JACKSON
MERCER COUNTY A more liberal group takes root in region
Experts say it's not unusual for Amish to move. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
Commissioners did the right thing when all flights were grounded
Opinion: Commissioners did the right thing when all flights were grounded EDITOR: The advice I have
CITY MANAGER
CITY MANAGER Leaving for Florida Judith Ann Zimomra, a Newton Falls native, has resigned as
Kidney Foundation plans event
BOARDMAN -- The 14th annual Festa Della Pasta will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Antone's
Ms. Fix-Its will enjoy witty home repair book
Alison Jenkins knows what women want -- sanders and screwdrivers and circular saws, plus some really
Immaculate Heart Seniors seat slate
YOUNGSTOWN -- Immaculate Heart of Mary Senior Citizens held installation of officers Sept. 20 in the
Domestic terrorism talk planned in Austintown
Domestic terrorism talk planned in Austintown AUSTINTOWN -- Al McGinty, an FBI special agent with
C.H.A.I.N. Auction set as benefit for area pets
BOARDMAN -- The fourth annual Chinese auction to be sponsored by C.H.A.I.N. (Community Helping
Amish in western Pennsylvania played an important role in exempting their people from participating
Amish in western Pennsylvania played an important role in exempting their people from participating
ROBIN MCPHERSON MARK MILLER
ROBIN MCPHERSON MARK MILLER CINCINNATI -- The gazebo and gardens at the White House Inn were the
KEYSTONE CLIPS Dry spell continues in Valley
It continues to be a dry year in the Shenango Valley as Consumers Pennsylvania Water Co. Shenango
REVIEW 'Heresy' is first part of teen's sci-fi trilogy
The author weaves a tale of magic and intrigue. "Heresy," by Anselm Audley (Pocket Books, $25).
Slot machine companies have some new varieties this year, including machines based on Clue, Spam and
Slot machine companies have some new varieties this year, including machines based on Clue, Spam and
Greyhound puts safety first
Opinion: It turned out to be the deadly deed of but one deranged individual -- who slashed the throat of a
WITH THE VETS Meetings for the week of Oct. 7
TODAY Post 3307, VFW, 1351 Albert St., Youngstown, 2 p.m. Post 12, ITAMS, 352 Calvin St.,
Gaelforce Dance
Gaelforce Dance YOUNGSTOWN -- Peace is the ultimate message of Gaelforce Dance, the contemporary
BANQUET Task force to present Peace Awards
Individuals and groups will be honored at the event to be held Oct. 22. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mayor's
CAMPBELL Council candidate says he met the rules
A candidate for council president said he's lived in Campbell since January 1997. By PAUL WHEATLEY
Watercolor wonders
The display helps to show how the creative mind of this accomplished artist works. By LAURIE M.
OTHER TIPS
OTHER TIPS Make it easy on yourself Take cosmetics, toiletries and even jewelry out of Dopp kits
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antique shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
BOARDMAN Hispanic group will observe 29th anniversary at dinner
OCCHA will honor four people for contributions to the organization and the Hispanic community.
SPRING FLOWERS
Tme to plant now Tulips, daffodils and other flower bulb favorites must be planted in the fall if
Highway patrol probes fatal car accident
Highway patrol probes fatal car accident ELLSWORTH -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still
MELISSA BALATA JAY MACEJKO
MELISSA BALATA JAY MACEJKO YOUNGSTOWN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged at 1 p.m. Sept. 8 at Our Lady
Philomena deserved highest sentence for state conviction
Opinion: "I've helped pollute the Mahoning Valley, and I feel I must cleanse it. I've embarrassed my friends
NEW WILMINGTON Westminster plans events for homecoming
Distinguished alumni will be honored at weekend activities. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Football,
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Today -- Soccer at Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2 p.m. Tuesday -- Soccer at
CHILD REARING Preparing for work starts at an early age
Amish children are often more confident and competent than their non-Amish counterparts, an
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY St. Rose Catholic Church, 48 N. Main St., Girard, noon to 6. TUESDAY
West Middlesex runs over Saegertown with 40-6 win
WEST MIDDLESEX -- Dan Mihalcek rushed for 130 yards on 11 carries and scored on runs of 3, 8 and 25
HUBBARD Budget plan has no tax increase
Hubbard's auditor doesn't see the need for a tax increase next year. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
PREP FOOTBALL SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
SATURDAY'S SCORES Ursuline 38, Fitch 22 South Range 26, Lowellville 14 Southington 14,
STACEY SAVICH GEORGE SEMER
STACEY SAVICH GEORGE SEMER CAMPBELL -- Stacey Marie Savich and George Michael Semer, both of 4071
hSteam train rides to Apple Butter Festival
hSteam train rides to Apple Butter Festival The Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association will
NICOLE DIMAIOLO JOHN OVERLY
NICOLE DIMAIOLO JOHN OVERLY CANFIELD -- The church at Western Reserve Village was the setting at
GIRARD Board ready to consider bids for work on middle school
Bids will be presented for installing vinyl tile and replacing HVAC duct work. GIRARD -- Based on
Turnpike construction
Turnpike construction NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Effective Monday and continuing for about three weeks,
'THE LAST EMPIRE' Vidal unleashes another volume of contrarian wit
He finds some people worthy of praise, such as Mark Twain, Frank Sinatra and Richard Nixon. By ROB
CAMPBELL Red Devils demolish Marion
Albert Holland scored twice and rushed for 217 yards. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go The address is 1734 Jasmine Avenue, Fairfield, IA 52556. Phone: (800) 248-
EMILY MCPHERSON MICHAEL SUTTON
EMILY MCPHERSON MICHAEL SUTTON POLAND -- Emily Elizabeth McPherson, 1338 W. Sixth Ave., Columbus,
Hermitage club plans style show
The fund-raiser benefits scholarships and other community needs. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Hermitage
KRISTEN TUER BRIAN EICHERT
KRISTEN TUER BRIAN EICHERT LIVONIA, Mich. -- Kristen Simone Tuer and Brian James Eichert, both of