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Injured in wreck
Injured in wreck HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Adam Buxton, 21, of Executive Court, West Middlesex, remained
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 98, CLIPPERS 96 CLEVELAND (98) -- Miles 5-11 5-8 15, Hill
Costume shop taps into Halloween business
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER NILES -- It's a late-October afternoon, and
Austintown board postpones hearing
Austintown board postpones hearing AUSTINTOWN -- Faced with an overflow crowd Wednesday, township
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Football playoffs
DIVISION III HUBBARD (9-1) vs. STEUBENVILLE (8-2) Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Steubenville's
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials to change buying of supplies
The jail will keep all supplies in a locked closet; custodians will no longer be in charge of
NEW YORK NFL owners address minority-hiring issue
Gene Upshaw opposes a plan that would offer extra draft choices as incentive. NEW YORK (AP) -- The
Rape reported
Rape reported YOUNGSTOWN -- A Choffin Career Center student told her grandmother Wednesday evening
PENNSYLVANIA Site IDs sexual predators
The majority of those on the Web site are still in prison. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pennsylvania has
MAHONING COUNTY Revenue program garners an award
The award is for distribution of a portion of sales tax revenue to local communities. By BOB
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Adam and Ashley Sperling, 2250 Logan Hill Drive, Hubbard, boy, Oct. 30. Daniel and
Repeating the mantra -- "We didn't lose, we just ran out of time" -- we move forward with our
Repeating the mantra -- "We didn't lose, we just ran out of time" -- we move forward with our
HELOISE Needlepoint cover needs freshening
Dear Heloise: How can I get the musty odor out of a needlepoint chair cover? Olga Annas, Palm
Couch survives
Couch survives If it were a thrill ride, Tim Couch's fourth NFL season would compare with the
Radical vs. conservative
Opinion: There is nothing conservative about inventing government powers that weren't prescribed by the
REGINA POWNELL KEVIN HELMICK
REGINA POWNELL KEVIN HELMICK XNILES -- St. Stephen Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Sept. 28 for
OHIO STATE Clarett says he gets hate-filled e-mails
Some OSU fans turned on the freshman running back after his comments about going to the NFL.
Three-year-old Lexi Ramos, above, of Cortland takes candy from one of the tables set up at Cafaro
Three-year-old Lexi Ramos, above, of Cortland takes candy from one of the tables set up at Cafaro
GIRLS SOCCER Eagles falter to Bay by 1-0
Hubbard became Bay's 16th shutout victim this season. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
SALVATION ARMY Group faces deadline with store
SHARON, Pa. -- The Salvation Army must seek a zoning variance or close the thrift store it opened in
CORTLAND Company announces proposal for airport
An airline with no planes says its proposal would generate $1.3 million a year for the airport.
Associated Press
Associated Press REFORM CAMPAIGN: Attorney Don Iler, right, of Cleveland talks to an unidentified
INDIANS Team begins talks to re-sign free agent Thome
Cleveland is expected to present a package that would make him the highest-paid in club history..
PREP FOOTBALL STANDINGS & amp; SCHEDULE
CITY SERIES ConferenceAll games WLPtsOPWLPtsOP Chaney30135673310115 Rayen21484846174272
ELECTIONS Officials estimate voter turnout
One elections director says his 27 percent to 28 percent voter-turnout estimate is probably too
YOUNGSTOWN Deal puts YSU back on track
The measure still faces review and approval by the full board of regents. By JoANNE VIVIANO
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Commandment Keepers Temple, 1331 Brighton St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
ANNAMARIE WILLIAMS ROBERT DAVIS
ANNAMARIE WILLIAMS ROBERT DAVIS XJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Our Lady by the Sea Catholic Church was the
POLAND Trustee faces third DUI charge
Robert J. Lidle Jr. has pleaded innocent in the case. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
Best Bets
Best Bets U "You haven't seen 'Star Wars' until you've seen a 40-foot Yoda." So says the director
The Vindicator
The Vindicator MASTER PLAN: William DeCicco, executive director of CASTLO, points out the location
Berlin, Ellsworth reminders: Get septic systems pumped
YOUNGSTOWN -- Nearly 900 residents of Berlin and Ellsworth townships will receive notices this week,
EBONY LIFE LINE Currie pioneers way into hall
Alma Currie, a trailblazer as a black female golfer, is among 13 persons named to the Ebony Hall of
Inside
Inside * The Pittsburgh Pirates can only hope Bryan Bullington shows as much patience and stamina
YSU School of business to honor 3 alumni
The banquet will be Friday. YOUNGSTOWN -- Three businessmen will receive Outstanding Alumni Awards
BROWNS Couch riding a roller-coaster season
For the time being, the critics are quiet. BEREA (AP) -- If it were a thrill ride, Tim Couch's
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Steve' is looking for online romance
Dear Annie: I recently discovered that my boyfriend, "Steve," has been e-mailing women who have
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Billions spent on Halloween? Now that's scary
Sales of Halloween stuff have hit the $2.5 billion mark. No, no, I didn't make a mistake. I wrote
GIRLS REGIONAL SOCCER Poland girls defeated 6-0 by Walsh Jesuit in semifinal
The Bulldogs finished the season 15-4-1. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CUYAHOGA
Steel bracelets raise thousands for 9/11 memorial
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steel bracelets engraved with the words "We remember 9-11-01, United We Stand"
Pushing tort reform, doctors backing two court hopefuls
Doctors want tort reform that would limit jury awards for pain and suffering. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER IT'S A LATE-OCTOBER AFTERNOON, and Ward's
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Oct. 30. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
2891612183660 INSTITUTIONDAYDAYMOSMOSMOSMOSMOS Associated School--2.252.503.003.754.75
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator PRACTICING REHAB: Therapists at the Park Vista Retirement Community
Police probe report of child abuse
AUSTINTOWN -- Police are investigating a report that a father choked his 11-year-old son Wednesday
"We're hard at work, and I think we are getting closer. But our basic principles remain the same.
Opinion: "We're hard at work, and I think we are getting closer. But our basic principles remain the same.
AUSTINTOWN State officials sweeten Tamco deal
A representative called the grant package a significant offer. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
'Stonewalling'
'Stonewalling' PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem didn't take the strong stand against Augusta
Chicago offers bonus to cops who get fit
Chicago offers bonus to cops who get fit CHICAGO -- Police officers here have a new reason to drop
Retired professor puts his money on Traficant
The Pennsylvania man won't say how much he's spent on Traficant. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
PGA Finchem's talk doesn't feed Augusta's female-issue fire
ATLANTA (AP) -- The leader of a women's group campaigning for a female member at Augusta National
DIVISION IV
DIVISION IV EAST PALESTINE (9-1) vs. SULLIVAN BLACK RIVER (8-2) Game time: Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Fitch band directors and students earned praise
Opinion: Fitch band directors and students earned praise EDITOR: On Oct. 3, the Austintown Fitch High
SHARPSVILLE Board backs lease for charter school
The charter school would pay $90,000 a year for space in a former elementary building. By HAROLD
HOLIDAY MOVIES Hollywood wraps up some stellar flicks
By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Talk about an embarrassment of riches! After a fall
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Right Rigger(R Bartley Jr)22.406.003.60 Robby's Score(J
YOUNGSTOWN Man blames other suspect in kicking-death trial
Christopher Love said people who identified him as the killer were lying. By BOB JACKSON
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials plan to change buying of supplies
The jail will keep all supplies in a locked closet; custodians will no longer be in charge of
AMBER TESTA ROBERT LEIPHEIMER
AMBER TESTA ROBERT LEIPHEIMER XYOUNGSTOWN -- Joined in marriage during a 3 p.m. ceremony Sept. 21
ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games
Pacers 91, Rockets 82 INDIANAPOLIS -- In a fitting start for soft-spoken Yao Ming, the 7-foot-6
Ho-hum attitude toward gambling, bribery wrong
Opinion: Earlier this month, Warren Atty. Robert Shaker made the following observation about his client,
Tonight
Tonight MUSIC Cleveland Orchestra conducted by Stephen Smith, 8, Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid
JULIA HELAL WILLIAM KAY
JULIA HELAL WILLIAM KAY XASHLAND -- A reception at the Ashland University Convocation Center
NBA Miles helps Cavs beat his ex-mates in win over Clippers
Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored the game-winner as the Cavs, with new addition Darius Miles, won 98-96.
EAST PALESTINE Contract
Provisions of the new three-year contract between the East Palestine School District and its
WASHINGTON E-filing to be free for many
The proposal would eliminate a fee of about $12.50 which taxpayers have had to pay to file online.
CANFIELD Earnings lower for Rainbow
The company attributes reduced earnings to the costs of opening new stores. THE VINDICATOR,
49ERS AFC West stretch to be a tough test
The next three opponents are 14-8 combined. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF Having
NASCAR McSwain will try to return Labonte to winning form
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Michael "Fatback" McSwain was released Wednesday from his contract at Robert
BULLETIN: Snyder's Drug Stores has agreed to lease the Tamco Distribution Center in Austintown,
BULLETIN: Snyder's Drug Stores has agreed to lease the Tamco Distribution Center in Austintown,
WARREN OEPA won't pursue license revocation
The state says the city should focus on the landfill's 2003 license. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
A LIFE AMONG THE FACTOIDS
Opinion: A LIFE AMONG THE FACTOIDS Los Angeles Times: Here's a piece of trivia: Americans love trivia. It's
MAHONING COUNTY Grant aids removal of lead
The county has received more than $9 million in HUD grants since 1997. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
NFL Ex-player Tuaolo reveals he is gay
Samoan Esera Tuaolo, a former NFL defensive lineman, wants to be accepted for what he is. NEW YORK
Today is Thursday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2002. There are 61 days left in the year. This is
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2002. There are 61 days left in the year. This is
BASEBALL Bucs, Bullington finally in accord
The former Ball State pitcher has become the highest-paid draft choice in Pirates history.
NEW SPRINGFIELD School board pushes policy to continuously improve
The board is inviting the public to attend its sessions on self improvement. BY VIRGINIA ROSS
Brothers are shot
Brothers are shot NILES -- Two brothers were taken to area hospitals after police found them
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
Penguins 4, Senators 1 OTTAWA -- Mario Lemieux scored a goal and had two assists to lead
WARREN Residents say they badly need water
Residents are just looking for something everyone else has. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health system names administrator in new post
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN YOUNGSTOWN -- Forum Health has named Brian Dietz of Boardman to a new
SOCCER
SOCCER Tri-County Sports -- formerly Valley Sports in Struthers, has its own club team for players
"Halloween is becoming another Christmas for adults. Adults really get into it. I've had people come
"Halloween is becoming another Christmas for adults. Adults really get into it. I've had people come
ON DISPLAY IN NILES: This mask is among those available at Ward's Costume Shoppe, which also
ON DISPLAY IN NILES: This mask is among those available at Ward's Costume Shoppe, which also
ENON VALLEY, PA. Chase ends in arrest
A state police trooper was injured in the chase. ENON VALLEY, Pa. -- Police said a New Castle man
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners approve 2 tax abatements
Both abatements have already cleared council. WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners approved tax
17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Candidates barely debate the issues
The Democratic candidate said he has tried to run a positive campaign focusing on the issues
FREE AGENCY Players' choices are mostly for change
Of approximately 180 players potentially eligible for free agency, 119 filed in the first three
Youngstown men face charges after traffic stop
AUSTINTOWN -- Police said they arrested two Youngstown men after finding a handgun and suspected
STEELERS Farrior is starting to fit in on defense
The new inside linebacker is leading the team in tackles. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh
BY THE NUMBERS Voter registration
MAHONING COUNTY 2002: 174,304 2001: 177,347 2000: 182,147 1999: 172,985 1998: 175,256
LIBERTY Leaf pickup
The township will begin picking up bagged leaves Tuesday: South of Goldie Road, east of Belmont
MAHONING COUNTY Bridge will allow access to major development along river
The county sales tax and the regional nature of the project was imperative in obtaining the
IRAQ Dissenter dares to tell his side
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BAGHDAD -- Over lamb chops in a busy Baghdad restaurant, Ahmed looks
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN Oct. 21 Warrants: A 66-year-old Akron man was arrested on
Hubbard's season ends
Mentor Lake Catholic beat the Eagles in three games in the Division II semifinal. By JOE SCALZO
Hungry for prizes at eating contest
Above, Rob Schuller of Mercer, Pa., chows down on a roast beef sandwich. Schuller won the Arby's
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John J. Chahine, 40, of 1323 Pheasant Court, Boardman, and
NEWTON FALLS Schools take steps to stay open in strike
The strike deadline is Nov. 11. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NEWTON FALLS --
EAST PALESTINE SCHOOLS Board, union approve pact for 3 years
Teachers receive a 3-percent pay raise each year. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU EAST
Share your thoughts on the Nov. 5 election
Share your thoughts on the Nov. 5 election The 17th Congressional District election promises to be
COLUMBIANA CO. Insuring county inmates weighed
The insurance company would be paid from the savings it earns for the county. By NORMAN LEIGH
Book to detail Irish American heritage
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Irish American Archival Society of the Greater Mahoning Valley has begun work on a
THE NUMBERS YSU vs. SIU
YSUSIU 4-4Record4-5 16.6Points scored41.7 18.3Points allowed30.0 276.1Total offense422.0
MERCER Man sentenced in beating
MERCER, Pa. -- A man was sentenced to serve up to six years in prison for a beating that left