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Motorcycle driver dies
Motorcycle driver dies NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A man thrown from his motorcycle in a crash last week
YOUNGSTOWN Koliser's mother blamed parole
Koliser's mother called a radio show to complain about her son's parole officer. By PATRICIA
PGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES
PGA TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES AT HOUSTON C. Campbell, $1,080,00070-69-61-68--268 C. Howell III,
EXTRA INSURANCE FOR SENIORS
By KRISTEN GERENCHER CBS MARKETWATCH ON ONE HAND, SENIORS shopping for extra insurance to plug
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL OHIO PLAYOFF PAIRINGS REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I All games at 7 p.m. Saturday Region 1
WARREN Delphi Packard's presence in city continues to wane
City officials are discussing what to do with Packard's vacant buildings. THE VINDICATOR By DON
W. Pa. Guard likely to go as military police
The local Guard units haven't been activated since the Korean War. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
AFC Bengals 34, Texans 27 CINCINNATI -- Rudi Johnson set a Bengals record by running 43 times,
NBA Miami gets first victory as the Cavaliers' road woes continue
MIAMI (AP) -- As far as celebrations go, this one was relatively tame and brief. Still, it was one
NEW MIDDLETOWN Village seeks loans for two projects
The police chief presented a plan for an addition to the municipal building. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Chiefs' long runbacks help make short work of Browns
Kansas City (9-0) extended its best start in franchise history. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The
WARREN First Place to acquire bank in Michigan
First Place expands outside Ohio for the first time. THE VINDICATOR By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
SWEDEN
Opinion: SWEDEN Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm, Nov. 3: With just a year until the U.S. presidential election,
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S SCORES GATEWAY Southern Illinois 24, Youngstown State 17 Western Illinois 34, Indiana
MLS ROUNDUP | Sunday's playoff games
Revolution 1, MetroStars 1 FOXBORO, Mass. -- New England advanced to the MLS Eastern Conference
Working students
Working students Twenty-six percent of high school students ages 15 to 17 hold down a full- or
NATION
NATION Cell-phone rules kCONSUMERS will be able to switch their home phone numbers to cellular
In a wartime theater of death, lessons about life and honor
Three Warren veterans speak about their survival and remember the fallen. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
STRUTHERS Council addresses Astro Shapes strike
One striker estimates the city would lose $180,000 a year in income taxes. By MARALINE KUBIK
STEELERS NOTEBOOK | From Heinz Field
Razzle, dazzle: Tommy Maddox's 53-yard completion to Chris Doering in the first quarter was the
BEAVER VALLEY Tylenol probed in hepatitis death
The victim's wife, a nurse, said her husband never had liver problems before. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-6-8 Pick 4, 8-2-4-5 Buckeye 5, 7-9-13-
Making the decision to marry
By BARTON GOLDSMITH SCRIPPS HOWARD The decision to marry is fraught with factors, including what
REGION
REGION Management affiliate to meet at Alberini's YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown district of the
MAHONING COUNTY JAIL Inmate sues sheriff over 'cruel' conditions
The same inmate filed a similar suit two years ago. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
GREENVILLE SYMPHONY REVIEW Cellist takes spotlight at season opener
The performance included music from 'The Lord of the Rings.' By NANCILYNN GATTA VINDICATOR
LAKE MILTON Trustees to begin refurbishing police station
Trustees will seek grants to build a government complex. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
SHARON Mayor lists projects for state to fund
The city's proposal is a mix of public, private and nonprofit projects. By HAROLD GWIN
WARREN Police issues threaten tax for safety forces
The half-percent sales tax expires at the end of 2004. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Measured tone appropriate in sentencing of Koliser
Opinion: Even before Martin Koliser Jr.'s trial, the public came to know him as a man capable of cold-blooded
WASHINGTON White House faces steel-tariff decision
The White House disagrees with the overall findings of tariff ruling. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A global
NBA ROUNDUP | Sunday's games
Pacers 85, 76ers 74 PHILADELPHIA -- Ron Artest scored 30 points and had 10 rebounds to lead
GIRARD SCHOOLS Citizens: Distrust hurt levy
The superintendent said an honest mistake was made in calculating legal fees in campaign literature.
Muldowney ends storied career in NHRA Top Fuel
Shirley Muldowney went out with a loss in the Auto Club NHRA Finals. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Shirley
BROWNS Coach's patience ran course with Johnson
Butch Davis characterized the receiver as selfish. BEREA (AP) -- Kevin Johnson's locker was
Weathersfield meeting canceled
Weathersfield meeting canceled The monthly meeting of the Weathersfield Township Board of Zoning
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Wednesday's meeting of Local 2243 Retirees, Copperweld Steel Co., will take place
MONDAY NIGHT GAME Balanced Packers offense plays host to Philadelphia
Ahman Green has blossomed into the NFL's leading rusher. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Mike Flanagan
BATTLE OF OKINAWA Local veterans
About 12,000 Americans were killed or declared missing in action in the battle of Okinawa during
Old doors of opportunity
Companies are returning to door-to-door sales. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Now that the national do-
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL YSU loses exhibition in OT in Coach Hill's first game
The Penguins committed too many turnovers against the Ohio Premier All-Stars. By PETE MOLLICA
CSX CORP. Railroad to cut management jobs as part of its restructuring effort
The railroad is reducing its 11 layers of management. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- CSX Corp.
Organizations, businesses team to aid military families
LISBON -- The Family and Children First Council, AMVETS Local 45 and Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
AGENDA
AGENDA WEDNESDAY Weathersfield Board of Education special meeting, 7 p.m., high school library,
YOUNGSTOWN YSU ROTC cadet's stick mistaken for shotgun
The student scraped his knee when police forced him to the ground. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Experience has taught DiFiore
By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF WARREN -- Senior quarterback John DiFiore might think
Today is Thursday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2003. There are 48 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2003. There are 48 days left in the year. On this date
NFL Steelers shuffle Cards, snap streak
Three third-quarter touchdowns put Pittsburgh back in the AFC North race. By BRIAN RICHESSON
The champ
The champ Matt's Kenseth fourth-place finish in the Pop Secret 400 wrapped up his first NASCAR
Slain player was kidnapped, robbed
PHOENIX (AP) -- Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dernell Stenson was kidnapped in a robbery of his sport
AUSTINTOWN TRUSTEES Edwards refutes Oles' plan to rehire cops
Trustees raised objections to remarks Oles made during her campaign. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.41 2.51 Bank One,.84,42.3242.34 Clear Channel, 42.59
Gildon's record-setting sack paved way to Steelers' win
Linebacker Jason Gildon became the Steelers career leader in sacks. By BRIAN RICHESSON
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES RAPTORS 89, NUGGETS 76 DENVER (76) -- Anthony 6-16 6-7 19, Nene 4-9 4-6
VOLLEYBALL STATE SEMIFINALS
VOLLEYBALL STATE SEMIFINALS All games at Ervin J. Nutter Center, Wright State University
"There is not enough Egyptian talent, so obviously people need foreigners. There has always been a
Opinion: "There is not enough Egyptian talent, so obviously people need foreigners. There has always been a
NHL ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games
Hurricanes 1, Lightning 1 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Marty Murray scored his first goal in a Carolina
Associated Press
Associated Press ARREST: Anthony Machicote, 17, of North Versailles, Pa., is walked to a car after
Niles to administer test for part-time dispatcher
Niles to administer test for part-time dispatcher NILES -- The city will give a test for part-time
FOOTBALL OHIO PLAYOFF PAIRINGS REGIONAL SEMIFINALS DIVISION I
FOOTBALL OHIO PLAYOFF PAIRINGS REGIONAL SEMIFINALS DIVISION I All games at 7 p.m. Saturday
Crashes claim lives of 2 men in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Police said two men died in separate weekend crashes in the city. Nicklos J.
LISBON Engineer uses 'Rails' book in bid to fix up train depot
At issue is the original purpose of the county-owned building. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
GIRLS SOCCER
GIRLS SOCCER STATE FINALS SATURDAY DIVISION I At Columbus Crew Stadium, Saturday, Time TBA
GROVE CITY, PA. Cops seek 2 in slaying of juvenile center counselor
Police said Wayne Urey was attacked while working at the detention center. By HAROLD GWIN
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials consider Internet auctions
Surplus county items, including a dozen automobiles, are being auctioned online. By STEPHEN SIFF
Epidemic
Doctors are concerned about the medical repercussions being overweight has on kids' bodies. By
NHL Florida fires Mike Keenan as coach after 5-8-2 start
GM Rick Dudley has moved in behind the bench. SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -- Barely a year ago, Florida
STATE FINALS
STATE FINALS DIVISION I At Columbus Crew Stadium, Friday, 7 p.m. Tol. St. Francis (20-0-2) vs.
NFL SUMMARIES
CHIEFS 41, BROWNS 20 Cleveland31430--20 Kansas City141377--41 First Quarter Cle--FG Dawson
Traffic restricted
Traffic restricted WARREN -- East Market Street is restricted to local traffic between Chestnut
CANFIELD Officials focus on fair's traffic congestion
A possible solution for next year's fair: one-way streets. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
Kansas City 41, Cleveland 20
Kansas City 41, Cleveland 20 Pittsburgh 28, Arizona 15 Cincinnati 34, Houston 27 Detroit 12,
PREP FOOTBALL JFK, Lisbon in Div. V showdown
The Eagles and Blue Devils are the area's only survivors. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT The Lisbon
NASIRIYAH, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. troops destroyed an empty dye factory in Baghdad and chased attackers
NASIRIYAH, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. troops destroyed an empty dye factory in Baghdad and chased attackers
MOTORSPORTS Kenseth seals Winston Cup win
His fourth-place finish Sunday gave owner Jack Roush a championship. ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Jack
BIG TEN CONFERENCE Buckeyes' title chances hinge on last 2 contests
Ohio State shares the Big Ten lead with Purdue and Michigan. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It shouldn't be
BASEBALL Rookie Gerut named Tribe's Man of the Year
The outfielder is the second rookie to win the honor, and the first since 1948. CLEVELAND (AP) --
BASEBALL Brewers close to trading Sexson
Texas GM John Hart said shortstop Alex Rodriguez is not on the trading block. PHOENIX (AP) -- Alex
Businessman sues Youngstown over records
YOUNGSTOWN -- Samuel Moffie, a Boardman resident who owns a business in the city, is suing the city
MERCER RACEWAY PARK
MERCER RACEWAY PARK FINAL 2003 POINT STANDINGS Luxaire Heating & amp; Cooling Sprint Cars:
COLUMBUS Tough guy Shelley powers Jackets to 2nd straight win
Last year's NHL leader in penalties netted his first power-play goal. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jody
SELF MAGAZINE Effort can beat area's health odds
Smoking and poor eating habits contribute to Youngstown's low ranking. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO
Author to air arguments for conspiracy in JFK assassination
PITTSBURGH -- Michael Kurtz said that he believes more than one gunman was involved in the
Wood burner blamed in fire that killed 1
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- An overheated wood burner is to blame for a fire that killed a 37-year-old
STATE TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP Cincinnati Ursula captures record 8th title
The Bay Village Bay girls soccer team won its second straight state crown. ASSOCIATED PRESS
CANFIELD Officials seek residents' help in tackling fair's traffic congestion
A possible solution for next year's fair: one-way streets. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police calls in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Nov. 5
BOXING Slow, sluggish Jones escapes revenge bout against Tarver
The fighter blamed his weight loss for his struggles. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Roy Jones Jr. likes to lay
Homeless veterans seek boost in funding, services
The veterans often battle drug and alcohol problems or mental illness. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Darryl
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Champion skater works toward goal with precision
On Thursday, Kristin Namish, a pretty, petite blond senior at Youngstown State University, will head
BEAVER VALLEY Coroner looks for Tylenol, hepatitis A death link
The victim's wife, a nurse, said her husband never had liver problems before. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
PREVIEW Tonight's game
PHILADELPHIA (5-3) at GREEN BAY (4-4) When: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4),
Youngstown board shouldn't rush to name superintendent
Opinion: The meeting of the Youngstown Board of Education tonight should be the shortest is history. All
FREE FOOD/CLOTHING
FREE FOOD/CLOTHING Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., free clothing distribution 9 a.m.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Szenborn Jr., 31, of 145 Woodland Ave., Campbell,
YOUNGSTOWN Jury finds man guilty
The Stansbury Drive man faces a mandatory sentence of 18 years to life in prison. By BOB JACKSON
One of the boys told police that he heard [one of the accused killers] say, 'Tonight's the night.'
One of the boys told police that he heard [one of the accused killers] say, 'Tonight's the night.'
HUBBARD Magee: Service is top priority
Look for new administrators when Magee takes office. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
YSU FOOTBALL Hilltoppers eye postseason spot
The defending national champions must first beat the Penguins on Saturday. By PETE MOLLICA
HEALTH Products for obese present dilemma
Big products mean big business. But do they make obesity OK? PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Scales that go to
PENNSYLVANIA Effort to coin dances as symbols delayed
One lawmaker says the bill is inappropriate in the face of more serious concerns. WILKES-BARRE,
Freedom vs. torture?
Opinion: Washington Post: Maher Arar, a Canadian-Syrian dual citizen, was on his way to Montreal last fall
3 hurt in accident
3 hurt in accident BOARDMAN -- Three vehicles were involved in an accident at 10:30 p.m. Monday on