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YOUNGSTOWN Stillbirth suit focuses on drug

The woman said no one told her about the possible effects of the medication. By BOB JACKSON

A modest proposal

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS COSTA MESA, Calif. -- It seemed like any other

Share your thoughts on the Nov. 5 election

Share your thoughts on the Nov. 5 election The 17th Congressional District election promises to be

GAME TIME Saturday

What: Minnesota at Ohio State. When: 3:30 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WKBN-AM (570).

In Baghdad, Saddam looms over every life

Some Iraqis say they love their leader. Some say they are under a repressive regime. By CAMERON W.

GIRARD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Board seeks ventilation study to determine cause of illnesses

The engineering analysis could result in a lawsuit over the new building. By TIM YOVICH

Democratic rally

Democratic rally Three statewide Democratic candidates will attend a rally Saturday at 1 p.m. at

EMILY STODDARD Christina Aguilera is simply too 'Dirrty' for some tastes

When you make even Britney Spears look a little classier, there's a problem. In what seems to be a

AUSTINTOWN Officials push home rule

A vote for home rule keeps the alligators away, a trustee says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VNDICATOR

Today is Friday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2002. There are 60 days left in the year. This is All

Opinion: Today is Friday, Nov. 1, the 305th day of 2002. There are 60 days left in the year. This is All

RUBBLE: Above, a firefighter emerges from the rubble after an earthquake hit San Giuliano di Puglia,

POOL TIME: Dan Rummer, aquatic director at the Salem Community Center, enjoys a quiet moment with

HELOISE Check for filter in washing machine

Dear Heloise: In a recent column, a reader had a problem with a musty smell in her washing machine.

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune GLOBAL EFFORT: Switzerland is marking its entry into the United Nations with

AUSTINTOWN Snyder's to reopen Tamco facility

A tax abatement and two state grants gave the Valley location the winning edge. By CYNTHIA

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul A. McGreevy, 61, of 13825 Woodworth, New Springfield, and

JAMESON HEALTH SYSTEM New services

The acquisition of St. Francis Hospital by the Jameson Health System will mean a distribution of

YSU FOOTBALL Heacock is hoping for three victories

Coach Jon Heacock wants to send the team's seniors out with a winning streak. By PETE MOLLICA

VIENNA FAA sanctions in airline chief's past

The boss says his company is the local airport's best hope. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

NEW CASTLE Ruling due on restricting Rundle strikers

The company says strikers blocked the road and threw eggs. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By LAURE

GAME TIME Today

What: Notre Dame at Navy. When: Noon. TV/radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), KDKA (2).

RELAY THE MESSAGE CD fund-raiser

"Relay the Message" CDs can be purchased by sending a $5 check or money order to the American Cancer

Joining U.N. results in 2 issues for Swiss

After holding out for more than half a century, Switzerland joined the United Nations this year --

MERCER COUNTY Man is guilty of sex offense

MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharon man was sentenced Thursday in Mercer County Common Pleas Court to seven to

GUBERNATORIAL RACE Hagan blasts Taft campaign flier

Hagan called the flier 'predatory politics.' By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS

PENNSYLVANIA State bears brunt of US Airways' employment cuts

It will take time before the full impact of the cutbacks is known, economists say. PITTSBURGH (AP)

TEENS &amp; amp; TEETH Braced for style

Since more celebrities are choosing to get braces, kids today are more excited about getting them.

NBA owners approve team for Charlotte in 2004-2005

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- NBA owners have approved an agreement with Charlotte for an expansion team

"He is one great man. The good always die young. He's the good guy."

Opinion: "He is one great man. The good always die young. He's the good guy." Leslie Bell, 33 A fan who

PREP FOOTBALL

OHSAA PLAYOFFS REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS DIVISION I All games at 7 p.m. Saturday unless noted

Countdown to opening day

Memberships are being sold at a brisk pace. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM --

AT POWERS ON NOV. 23: Jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis will perform with the Youngstown Symphony

PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony Notes Concerts will feature jazz during next two months

Jazz plays a prominent role during upcoming Youngstown Symphony Orchestra concerts and the society's

Fitch loses, but prospects are bright

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF HUDSON -- Once the disappointment from Thursday's loss

Fire in Moroccan prison kills at least 49 inmates

Fire in Moroccan prison kills at least 49 inmates RABAT, Morocco -- A fire erupted early today at

Teen steals boy's candy

Teen steals boy's candy AUSTINTOWN -- An 8-year-old trick-or-treater who was out with friends at

DEPTH CHART YSU vs. Southern Illinois

YSU OFFENSE LT -- (66) JOSH DAVIS, 6-5, 295, Jr.; (74) Dean Jewell, 6-3, 300, Soph. LG -- (77)

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Jack' isn't ready for a lifetime commitment

Dear Annie: I have been with my soul mate, "Jack," for the past six years. We have shared many happy

It was a hair-raising, head-shaving day

It was a hair-raising, head-shaving day Thursday was Halloween, and there were tricks and treats

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth William and Nichole Johnson, 9554 Struthers Road, New Middletown, boy, Oct. 31.

MAHONING VALLEY Regional council unveiled

The council initially wants to take 'baby steps,' according to a member. By DAVID SKOLNICK

CONTEST

CONTEST High School Rock Off seeks student bands CLEVELAND -- Tune your guitars and crank up

YOUNGSTOWN Mother of 4 is found guilty

The woman already is on probation in Boardman. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER

SALEM COMMUNITY CENTER Countdown to opening day

Memberships are being sold at a brisk pace, the center's director says. By NORMAN LEIGH

INSIDE/A3

INSIDE/A3 ULess than three weeks after one action against the Girard Board of Education was

Girard cruises to win

Although playing without injured Stephanie Scarnecchia, the Indians dominated Streetsboro to advance

BECKY SHER | Hype Let's have 'Star Wars' DVD parties

Need an excuse to throw a party? We didn't think so. But we'll offer one anyway. "Star Wars: Episode

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Q. Where can I find information on pop-up types of books, which when

TEENS' HEALTH

TEENS' HEALTH Glow stick risks TEENSHEALTH.ORG Popular at dance clubs and around Halloween,

NEW CASTLE Jameson takes over St. Francis Hospital

This is the first time the city will have one locally owned health-care provider. NEW CASTLE, Pa.

Warren woman reports being forced into car

Warren woman reports being forced into car WARREN -- A 30-year-old Smith Place woman told police

WEST VIRGINIA Nurses group seeks to head off a crisis

Some 70 percent of the registered nurses working in West Virginia are older than 39. MORGANTOWN,

Candidates stay busy raising funds

The three 17th District candidates have raised almost $1 million combined. By DAVID SKOLNICK

PENNSYLVANIA Cost council study reports increase in diabetes diagnoses

HARRISBURG (AP) -- The number of hospitalizations in Pennsylvania involving diabetes is continuing

BIG 12 FOOTBALL Sooners, Buffaloesmeet in big game

The Sooners are the leaders in the South Division and the Buffaloes top the North. NORMAN, Okla.

NHL ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

Mighty Ducks 4, Bruins 1 BOSTON -- Paul Kariya scored three goals and set up the other as Anaheim

CONGRESSIONAL RACES Williams supporting Strickland

The Republican candidate's former primary foe is supporting the Democrat. By DAVID SKOLNICK

REGION

REGION Condominium project gets under way CHAMPION -- Builders broke ground this week on Villas

WINSTON CUP Schedule

The 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule (winners in parentheses): Feb. 17 -- Daytona 500, Daytona

THURSDAY'S SCORES

THURSDAY'S SCORES REGIONAL VOLLEYBALL DIVISION I At Hudson High School Mentor def.

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES HAWKS 105, JAZZ 98 UTAH (98) -- Kirilenko 4-7 0-0 9, Malone 7-15 6-6

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The Champion Township home that has been quarantined by the Trumbull County

Webb latest LPGA standout ousted in World Match Play

NARITA, Japan (AP) -- Australian star Karrie Webb joined Annika Sorenstam and Se Ri Pak on the

List to put telemarketers on hold

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Linda Och was among the first to sign up for a statewide list of

Suspect can't fire lawyer

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Lawrence County judge has decided a murder suspect cannot fire his attorney.

ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

NASCAR WINSTON CUP Pop Secret Microwave Popcorn 400 Schedule: Today, qualifying (TNT, 3 p.m.);

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

Spider-Man child's bicycle, AMF Junior Roadmaster with Spider-Man chain guard, front shield and

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.952.10 Bank One, .84,38.3438.35 Clear Channel, 36.65

Man stable after being shot in leg

YOUNGSTOWN -- A trail of blood led from the doorway of the South Side duplex where a 21-year-old man

Tax bills mailed out

Tax bills mailed out YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Treasurer's Office has mailed a third round

Warren PEO celebrates its 25th year

CORTLAND -- Chapter EE of the Warren PEO Sisterhood celebrated its silver anniversary Oct. 18 at a

CONTROL BOARD Spending and contracts

The city's board of control -- made up of the mayor, finance director and law director -- approved

BIG TEN CONFERENCE Michigan needs win to stay hopeful

If the Wolverines can beat Michigan State Saturday, they will stay in contention for a share of the

MAC FOOTBALL Roethlisberger has talented toe, arm to lead RedHawks

He's been both the offensive and special teams player of the week for Miami this season.

GIRARD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Board will seeks ventilation study

The engineering analysis could result in a lawsuit over the new building. By TIM YOVICH

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet at 6:45

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL THURSDAY'S COLLEGE SUMMARY COLORADO ST. 31, AIR FORCE 12 Colorado St.71473--31 Air

PLAINTIFFS Girard school lawsuit

MINOR CHILDREN Matthew Simone, East Liberty Street. Brianna Luce, Emma Street. Shayna Raidel,

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games

MARIETTA (2-5, 1-5 OAC) vs. MOUNT UNION (7-0, 6-0) Game time: 1:30 p.m. at Mount Union Stadium,

NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games

Wizards 114, Celtics 69 WASHINGTON -- Michael Jordan and Washington handed Boston its worst defeat

Check scheme puts man in prison

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU SHARON, Pa. -- A Farrell man accused of being part of a

BIG TEN Pressure mounts on Buckeyes, Gophers

Neither Ohio State or Minnesota can afford a loss to stay in the title picture. COLUMBUS (AP) --

BOARDMAN Noise amendment worries B &amp; amp;B owner

The amendment could take effect Dec. 12. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

YOUNGSTOWN Judge finds mom of 4 guilty

The woman already is on probation in Boardman. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Kevin L. Carver, 25,

FREE AGENCY Thomas among 11 players to file

Frank Thomas will have until Dec. 7 to hook up with another major league team or retain his White

PGA-TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS SCORES

PGA-TOUR CHAMPIONSHIPS SCORES Thursday At East Lake Golf Club course Atlanta Purse: $5

BOARDMAN -- The Orange team remained the last unbeaten squad with a 5-5-5 win in the BTC Junior Team

BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Retired GE chief details finances

The retired executive has a monthly income of $1.4 million. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- Being Jack

BIG TEN Penn St., Illinois fighting for their lives

The teams, who meet Saturday, have struggled through disappointing seasons thus far. STATE

WINSTON CUP Tony Stewart won't tip-toe his way to the points crown

He holds a 146-point lead in what has boiled down to a three-man battle. By MIKE HARRIS

Stories sought of ghosts and UFOs

HUBBARD -- When Tom Curtin came back to Hubbard last November after 13 years in Florida, there were

YOUNGSTOWN Fire chief readies cuts in case tax increase fails

Councilman Rufus Hudson outlined alternatives to the tax increase. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL

THIS GUY

THIS GUY Can you believe? SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE The totally appealing/appalling boy report, from

FREE AGENCY Thome, Tribe have first meeting on pact

No one would discuss what transpired during the talks. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jim Thome took the

Colorado State rips Air Force

The Falcons fumbled the second half kickoff and the Rams returned it for a score to break open the

Florida State suspends defensive back

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida State cornerback Stanford Samuels was suspended Thursday for this

THREE MILE ISLAND Increase in cancer is slight, study reports

The only elevated risks near the nuclear accident site were in lymphatic and blood cancers, the

It is past time to get judicial nominees moving in Senate

Opinion: Ten months ago, this page suggested to the Democratic controlled Senate that enough was enough. The

LOCAL

LOCAL Harvey named player of week BOARDMAN -- Brooks Harvey of the Phantom Rockets was named

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Jim Hunter strolled through the media center at Atlanta Motor Speedway,

GAIL WHITE At a loss for words when it comes to 'The Talk'

"My baby has been poking at the ever-popular subject, 'Where do babies come from?'" my friend, Tina

BOXING Barrera favored to beat Tapia

The featherweights collide Saturday in a non-title fight on HBO in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS (AP) --

MAHONING COUNTY CAMPAIGN Panel to determine if ethics were violated

Sweeney has been ordered to provide videotapes of her TV commercials. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

NFL Steelers eye November sweeps

In November, the Steelers usually launch or extend a winning skein that propels them into the

HOT LINK FITteens.com offers pointers on exercise

Want to know about creating a lifestyle that will make you -- and keep you healthy? Look no further.

Co-sponsors solution to cash crunch?

It could ultimately become a new trend in NASCAR. ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Andy Petree went to

TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP Singh, Lowery tied for lead at 65

Tiger Woods ended a couple of streaks after shooting a 1-over-par 71. ATLANTA (AP) -- Vijay Singh

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--Philmo (J.Felix)2.803.602.60 Fancy Fortune (J.Sanchez,

Police shouldn't be paid extra to stay in physical shape

Opinion: You would think that one of the requirements of being a police officer is to be in good enough

PGA Elder has lead over eight other players

The third-year pro needs a victory to avoid a second straight trip to the PGA qualifying tournament.

COLUMBIANA Library project gets on a roll

The sights and sounds of construction haven't dampened patrons' spirits, the library director said.

Reception for fire chief

Reception for fire chief EAST PALESTINE -- A retirement reception for Fire Chief Merle Stewart

NFL Browns hope run game improves

Cleveland is last in the league in rushing. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Browns ranked dead last at 31st

Associated Press

Associated Press RESCUE EFFORT: Rescuers rush a boy reported to be alive out of a collapsed school

YOUNGSTOWN Ohio company to handle city's workers' comp issues

The city's 2003 workers' compensation premium could reach $3.8 million. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

Deliberating club officers to serve two-year terms

Two scholarships are awarded each year by the club. YOUNGSTOWN -- The election and installation of

MAHONING COUNTY Grand jury indicts doctor

The doctor was set for trial last week, but the charges were dropped. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

HUBBARD Seeking stories of ghosts and UFOs

A paranormal investigator hopes to collect about 100 stories for his first book. By SHERRI L.

Bogart is latest dead celebrity to sell furniture from beyond

Marketers are tapping into the eternal appeal of deceased celebrities. THOMASVILLE, N.C. (AP) --

SHARON Man faces charges in assault, stabbing

He's being held in Crawford County on $100,000 bond. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

Promotion to end with mink coat giveaway

SHARON, Pa. -- Businessman James E. Winner Jr. will hold his final cash giveaway promotion Saturday

Score to settle

Score to settle Vijay Singh has a score to settle with East Lake. He made a good start Thursday in

Another suit over illnesses

Defendants say the lawsuit is a waste of taxpayers' money. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and DENISE DICK

HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Saturday's playoff football games

DIVISION I CLEVELAND ST. IGNATIUS (7-3) vs. WARREN HARDING (10-0) Game time: 7 p.m. at

Inside

Inside Just as in the TV industry, the Pittsburgh Steelers hope it's time for the November sweeps.

Depression on the job

Depression on the job One in five U.S. workers suffers from depression in any given year. D4

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