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Stories published October 28, 2002

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

ISRAEL

Opinion: ISRAEL Jerusalem Post, Oct. 22: When Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was in Washington, he no doubt


Final scores

San Francisco 4, Anaheim 3. Anaheim 11, San Francisco 10. Anaheim 10, San Francisco 4. San Francisco


PITTSBURGH U.S. Steel prepares to shop

U.S. Steel is expected to go shopping for other steel mills. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Strong earnings


RECORDS

Records set and tied during the 2002 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Anaheim


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Gold Cross (O.Pereira)13.005.204.20 Roller Derby Queen


CARLY TERWILLIGER TROY EVANS

CARLY TERWILLIGER TROY EVANS EAST PALESTINE -- Centenary United Methodist Church was the setting


CLEVELAND LTV is sending bills, not checks

One former supplier likened LTV's move to extortion. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The liquidating LTV Corp.


CREDIT CARDS Companies keep eye on bottom line

Some credit card companies say they want to be less intimidating to customers who get in over their


YOUNGSTOWN Group helps victims' kin with burial costs

Graveside markers provided closure to grieving families, said the organizer. By JOHN W. GOODWIN


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Precision Pools vs. Colleen Weaver, money. Richard Ricketts vs.


SATURDAY'S WORLD SERIES BOXSCORE

ANGELS 6, GIANTS 5 SAN FRANANAHEIM abrhbiabrhbi Lofton cf5220Eckstin ss4000 Aurilia


By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER NILES -- Jeff Fortner likes to joke that he's a


Investigators seek answers for why shootings took place

One criminologist said the shooter may have been trying to make police look incompetent.


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Area playoff pairings

FRIDAY (All games at 7:30 p.m.) DIVISION II Chaney (7-3) at Louisville (10-0). Maple Heights


AFC Winless, woebegone Bengals fall short to Tennessee, 30-24

It wasn't pretty, but the Titans won their third game of the season. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Corey


Despite feats, title eludes Bonds again

Despite Barry Bonds' home runs, the Giants' slugger again was denied a World Series championship.


ONE ON ONE | Tazim F. Jaffer Introducing art into the culture of healing

Where are you originally from? I am of Indian heritage. But I was born and raised in Tanzania, and


Sunday's Games

Sunday's Games Cleveland 24, New York Jets 21 Pittsburgh 31, Baltimore 18 Seattle 17, Dallas


MAHONING COUNTY Officials: TB levy is working

The tuberculosis levy generates $180,000 a year. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH WRITER


OHIO State weak on privacy protection, study says

The study said Ohio does not prohibit banks from giving out information about customers' accounts.


NHL ROUNDUP Sunday's games

Blue Jackets 5, Kings 1 COLUMBUS -- Tyler Wright scored two of his three goals in the third period


OHSAA FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGS

Regional Quarterfinals (Seeds-records in parentheses) DIVISION I All games at 7 p.m. Saturday


WARREN Transsexual's case has them talking

Opinions vary on whether a transsexual man and his fianc & eacute;e should be granted a marriage


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Yong Feng Liu and Xiu Mei Chen, 4400 Fitzgerald Ave., Youngstown, boy, Oct. 25


WORTH A LOOK

ANTIQUE SHOWS XVienna Kiwanis Club will hold its 36th annual antique show and sale from 10 a.m. to


The Vindicator

The Vindicator COMFORT MINISTRIES: Funeral director Lynn Phillips, right, who helped to start a


HARRISBURG Survey: Crisis in medical liability insurance worries residents

HARRISBURG -- A large majority of Pennsylvanians polled are worried about the impact of the medical


Mount Etna erupts; no injuries reported

Mount Etna erupts; no injuries reported CATANIA, Sicily -- Mount Etna, Europe's biggest and most


BOXING Austintown's Koval beats Warren's Page

Nine of the 11 bouts went the distance. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN --


OHSAA FOOTBALL COMPUTER RATINGS

COLUMBUS -- The final weekly football computer ratings from the OHSAA. Ratings are by division and


PA. GUBERNATORIAL RACE Taxes, teachers dominate debate

Rendell admitted that he doesn't know how money would be distributed in his plan to better fund the


FALL CLASSIC

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Tim Salmon hoisted the World Series trophy and took a victory lap around


TUESDAY

Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, special board meeting, 5


"This is crazy. I'd be safer in jail than in this neighborhood."

"This is crazy. I'd be safer in jail than in this neighborhood." James Easton North Side


Red-hot offense keys Angels' title

Anaheim had a .310 batting average in the series and scored 41 runs. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- The


Wounded in shooting

Wounded in shooting YOUNGSTOWN -- Brandon Holt and his girlfriend, Patreese Hankins, both of


SCHEDULES

SCHEDULES TUESDAY BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT DIVISION I Fitch vs. Hudson at Ravenna High


with Tazim F. Jaffer

with Tazim F. Jaffer Age: 59 Hometown: Dodoma, Tanzania; lives in Liberty. Occupation:


BUICK CHALLENGE SCORES

BUICK CHALLENGE SCORES By The Associated Press Sunday At Callaway Gardens Resort Pine


KRISTI VILLIO STEPHEN KING

KRISTI VILLIO STEPHEN KING YOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Kristi Villio, daughter of Carmen and


Maddox leads Steelers into top spot

Pittsburgh jolted Baltimore 31-18 for sole ownership of first place in the AFC North. BALTIMORE


YOUNGSTOWN Tax chiefs defend collection efficiency

Job losses and falling revenues are causing the city's budget shortfall, say finance officials. By


3 injured in crash in Beaver County

3 injured in crash in Beaver County BEAVER, Pa. -- Three people were injured in a head-on crash on


NFC Cowboys' Smith passes Payton for rushing record

The Dallas running back ran for a season-high 109 yards in a 17-14 loss. IRVING, Texas (AP) --


New skipper

New skipper The Indians are preparing to name Eric Wedge as their new manager, according to


Two-car crash injures 3 children

SHARON, Pa. -- Three children were hurt in a car crash Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Pa.


CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown

A search for John M. Allen Jr. is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown this week:


States should lead drive for stem cell research

Opinion: States should lead drive for stem cell research EDITOR: I read that California has passed a law


FINE LIVING NETWORK Choosing a better life

Original programming offers views of ordinary people taking chances and living out their dreams.


YOUNGSTOWN ACTION outlines goals at its annual gathering

The group urged members to protest to Giant Eagle, and voiced opposition to a proposed Super Sam's


Police practice driving skills

Beaver Township police officers practice defensive driving tactics on a course set up at the


SUNDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK

SUNDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK X Market woes have given way to hopes, at least in some sectors. But


PREVIEW Tonight's game

NEW YORK GIANTS (3-3) at PHILADELPHIA (4-2) Time: 9 p.m. TV: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4).


NASCAR Busch wins NAPA 500, continues comeback

Last year, Kurt Busch didn't even qualify for the race. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- How far has Kurt


MELISSA THOMPSON PRESTON WELLS

MELISSA THOMPSON PRESTON WELLS SPRING LAKE, N.J. -- Holy Trinity Chapel was the setting at 3 p.m.


TERESA HARABURDA WYATT MILLER

TERESA HARABURDA WYATT MILLER YOUNGSTOWN -- Teresa Haraburda, daughter of Martin and Nancy


Workers continue Universal-Rundle strike

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Striking Universal-Rundle workers did not return to work today as requested by


LORDSTOWN Center's director decides to retire

The longtime director cited health reasons in his retirement decision. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.992.05 Bank One,.84,40.0040.09 Clear Channel, 38.63


Browns refuse to quit

Cleveland rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Jets, 24-21. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) --


Inside

Inside * Emmitt Smith surpassed Walter Payton as the all-time leading rusher in NFL history. *


Woman dies after assault in her home

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A woman died after being attacked and sexually assaulted in her apartment, police


PITTSBURGH Questions remain about plans to build high-speed rail line

Maglev technology uses magnetic forces to propel a vehicle at speeds of more than 240 mph.


Relocating gives an advantage

Relocating for work is practically a U.S. tradition. From the early pioneers to the California dot-


REGION

REGION Van Fossan to market Select Brands products YOUNGSTOWN -- Select Brands of Kansas City


What a relief

What a relief Got a tummy ache? Pepto Bismol leads the pack of remedies in both liquid and tablet


HE'S NO. 1: Jeff Fortner had to start all over when he had his left foot amputated. He underwent

HE'S NO. 1: Jeff Fortner had to start all over when he had his left foot amputated. He underwent


NFC WEST 49ers beat Cardinals for 1st place

San Francisco took sole possession of first place in the NFC West by holding off the Cardinals, 38-


AUSTINTOWN Township trustees to weigh home rule resolution

The code requires property be kept clean and safe. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


VISALIA, CALIF. Cricket farm keeps 'em hopping

A family has been raising crickets for reptile food for nearly 40 years. VISALIA, Calif. (AP) --


HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Tuesday's regional boys soccer games

DIVISION I Who: Fitch (13-5-1) vs. Hudson (16-0-2). Game time: 7 p.m. at Ravenna High School.


ICE ZONE Smith's 2 goals in debut key win

Mahoning Valley won its first home game of the season 4-2 over Dayton. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR


AMERICAN LEAGUE Report: Wedge will manage Tribe

The 34-year-old beat out interim manager Joel Skinner and Fredi Gonzalez. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Eric


AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities,


Hubbard woman victimized in scam

Hubbard woman victimized in scam HUBBARD -- Police from Hubbard and Liberty are investigating the


NFL LEADERS Career rushing

Att.YardsAvg.TD 1. x-Emmitt Smith3,92916,7434.3150 2. Walter Payton3,83816,7264.4110 3.


Associated Press

Associated Press REMEMBERING GIRARD: Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tim Hagan, left, and


NOTEBOOK From Anaheim

Champagne toast: Jackie Autry was soaked in champagne in the Angels' jubilant clubhouse. "Wherever


YSU

YSU Women's soccer YOUNGSTOWN -- Nigara's Rosie Luzak and Brittany Younglove each scored two


Cops seek man who robbed pizza shop

SHARON, Pa. -- Police are searching for a man who robbed Papa John's Pizza Shop of an unspecified


Rendell gains backing of most newspapers

Rendell received the most newspaper endorsements. ASSOCIATED PRESS Newspapers in Pittsburgh,


PREP FOOTBALL Raiders' first foe awfully familiar

Warren Harding was one of 15 area teams to qualify for the playoffs. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASKETBALL National Basketball Association CLEVELAND CAVALIERS--


SNIPER INVESTIGATION Officials seek answers for why shootings took place

One criminologist said the shooter may have been trying to make police look incompetent.


NFL SUMMARIES

BROWNS 24, JETS 21 Cleveland33153--24 N.Y. Jets14700--21 First Quarter NY--Moss 63 punt


NFL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games

AFC Broncos 24, Patriots 16 At Foxboro, Mass., Denver moved a half-game behind idle San Diego in