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BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Simeon Howard and Melissa Musch, 845 Homewood Ave, Warren, boy,
By NANCY TULLIS
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU PETERSBURG -- Stove mats, drill bits, draw knives,
Buckeyes boot Purdue in OT
The Boilermakers lost, 16-13, when their kicker missed in the extra session. By JOE SCALZO
MAHONING COUNTY Officials press for plan to overhaul county courts
One commissioner fears voters would retaliate by dumping a sales tax. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
PENNSYLVANIA As war losses hit home, voters question policies
The president's approval rating has fallen about 20 points since the war began. BEAVER FALLS, Pa.
PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL OHIO PLAYOFFS REGIONAL FINALS (Games not completed in time for
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--a-Sweeping W (Va-Gomez)4.002.402.10 Fitzgerald
Erin Matheny to be bride of Daniel Chapman
XPlans for the winter wedding of Erin E. Matheny, 2646 Cooper St., Youngstown, and Daniel D.
YOUNGSTOWN Poland man is acquitted of rape
The Poland man could have gone to prison for life had he been convicted. By BOB JACKSON
80 veterans respond to thank-yous
A veteran in Louisiana plans to frame the letter he received from Poland. By JoANNE VIVIANO
LAS VEGAS Gates gives upbeat forecast at Comdex convention
Gates demonstrated a new product designed to protect computer networks. LOS ANGELES TIMES LAS
Hardware store is an historic stop
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU PETERSBURG -- Stove mats, drill bits, draw knives,
Ursuline's Murphy chooses family over football
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Dan Murphy had to choose between
Reborn Sharon group saves Light-Up Night
A revitalized merchants association has saved the annual holiday event. By HAROLD GWIN
COMMERCE DEPARTMENT Report: Businesses' inventories rose in September
Economists hope a boost in business inventories will push the economy forward. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Natalie Mancino, Michael Sklepko are engaged
XDUBLIN -- Announced by Natalie Marie Mancino and Michael Jeffrey Sklepko, both of 238 Perth Drive,
PAULA ROSAN SHON KESSLER
PAULA ROSAN SHON KESSLER XYOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. G. David Weikart officiated at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at
Buckeyes survive Purdue in OT
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBUS -- Jim Tressel, the normally stoic, unflappable,
Did the best get the job? No one will ever know
Opinion: Wendy Webb might have been the best applicant for superintendent that the Youngstown City School
YOUNGSTOWN New coalition helps home buyers in city
The hope is to produce 60 to 80 mortgage-ready home buyers in the city a year. By ROGER G. SMITH
AUTO INDUSTRY Delphi and union reach tentative contract deal
Delphi agrees to keep all of its plants open under the proposed contract, the union said. By DON
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grant creates trouble at EMA
The EMA board will pay an LEPC employee overtime for his work. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
ACCOUNTING FIRM Senate probes KPMG in phony tax shelters
A senator calls for stiffer fines for creating phony tax shelters. WASHINGTON (AP) -- One of the
DALLAS Coyotes force tie with late surge
Stars coach Dave Tippett is out after having emergency neck surgery. DALLAS (AP) -- It turned out
HEPATITIS A Third patient dies in W. Pa. outbreak
Officials at the Beaver Valley Mall said sales have dropped. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Investigators
YOUNGSTOWN Cop arrested in assault on woman
Both the officer and his girlfriend filed assault reports. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
Marshall's bowl hopes in doubt
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Marshall resumed football practice Friday refusing to believe that for the
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN'S SCORES EAST Bowie St. 105, Cheyney 99 Caldwell 81, Green Mountain 69 Charleston, W.Va.
HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS. 2. "Survivor: Pearl Islands," CBS. 3.
Man shot in head
Man shot in head YOUNGSTOWN -- Jermaine Watson, 25, of Ives Street was in guarded condition this
COLUMBIANA Set to start in March, ODOT project targets traffic-flow improvement
Computers will control the timing of traffic signals at the intersections. COLUMBIANA -- An Ohio
BACKYARD BRAWL QB Marshall outplays longtime rival as Pitt thumps WVU, 52-31
The Mountaineers, Panthers and Miami are tied for the Big East lead at 4-1. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP)
Harding-Cisek troth announced, wedding date set
XThe engagement of Elizabeth Harding, daughter of Gregory and Diane Harding, 2955 Essex Road,
AGRICULTURE Rise in demand leads to increased egg prices
Eggs are back in favor with consumers as health concerns ease. WASHINGTON (AP) -- It doesn't
WELLINGTON, OHIO Diner building from '20s makes a move to New York location
The current operator plans to open a larger facility. WELLINGTON, Ohio (AP) -- Cecil's Trackside
INTERNET Online essays: tempting to cheat
Research-paper sites yield an 'atmosphere of distrust,' a YSU faculty member says. By JoANNE
N. Iowa knocks off Salukis for Gateway's playoff bid
ASSOCIATED PRESS CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Tom Petrie passed for 422 yards and three touchdowns,
TOP 25 Oklahoma cruises, 41-3; Georgia, Tennessee win
TCU defeated Cincinnati to remain unbeaten. ASSOCIATED PRESS NORMAN, Okla. -- Jason White threw
DeWine's stand on AIDS deserving of high praise
Opinion: During last month's debate on the Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill for fiscal 2004, U.S. Sen.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
EAST Albright 37, Lebanon Valley 21 Allegheny 20, Ohio Wesleyan 12 Assumption 14, Mount Ida 6
DIVISION V FOOTBALL Amanda-Clearcreek awaiting Eagles
The Aces have been to the state semifinals five previous times. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
BUCKEYE NOTEBOOK From Ohio Stadium
Quite a kicker: Ohio State's MVP on Saturday may have been senior punter B.J. Sander, who hit seven
HEPATITIS OUTBREAK Trumbull County reports its 1st case
The Cortland man wasn't hospitalized and is recovering, an official said. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS A
Glasford's 4 touchdowns ignite W. Illinois victory
ASSOCIATED PRESS MACOMB, Ill. -- Travis Glasford ran for four touchdowns as Western Illinois
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY Delphi, union reach tentative accord
Delphi agrees to keep all of its plants open under the proposed contract, the union said. By DON
To understand dispute, take a juvenile court tour
Opinion: To understand dispute, take a juvenile court tour EDITOR: I read the letter from the writer who
BIG TEN Michigan routs Northwestern
John Navarre passed for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the 41-10 win. ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE NUMBERS W. Kentucky 37, YSU 13
W. Kentucky713107--37 Youngstown St.3730--13 First Quarter WKU--Chandler 96 kickoff return
WOMEN'S TOP 25 Ninth-ranked LSU captures opener
The Lady Tigers advanced to the final of the Women's Sports Foundation Classic. ASSOCIATED PRESS
I-680 closes at scene of truck accident
YOUNGSTOWN -- Interstate 680 was closed at South Avenue at about 11:20 this morning because of an
NHL ROUNDUP | Saturday's other games
Devils 5, Rangers 0 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Scott Niedermayer had a goal and two assists, and
LYLE LOVETT Ties to family farm evident on CD
The singer lives on a homestead where his mother's family settled in the 1840s. By DAVID BAUDER
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE B.G. beats Kent St., Harris throws for 324 yards, 3 TDs
Bowling Green and Toledo have a showdown looming. ASSOCIATED PRESS BOWLING GREEN -- Josh Harris
PHILADELPHIA LED Christmas lights save money, report says
The government says LED lights will someday be used to light homes and offices. PHILADELPHIA (AP)
WHERE THEY STAND Area enrollment figures
BoysGirls Metro Athletic Conference Canfield404409 Howland396406 Niles351321 Poland344297
Miss Blazinic, Derric English set winter wedding
XCANFIELD -- Thomas and Mary Ann Blazinic, 4199 Burgett Lane, are announcing the engagement of their
WOMEN'S TOP 25
WOMEN'S TOP 25 No. 9 LSU captures opener The Lady Tigers advanced to the final of the Women's
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. vs. Dana L. Riley et al, money,
It will be a winter wonderland sprinkled with fireworks at Light-UpNight festivities in downtown New
It will be a winter wonderland sprinkled with fireworks at Light-UpNight festivities in downtown New
DOWNTOWN AREAS Business group touts New Castle comeback
The group wants to start an improvement district to lure people to the city. By LAURE CIOFFI
Southern California routs Arizona; Louisiana State and Texas keep pace
Mike Williams of USC set a career record for touchdown catches. ASSOCIATED PRESS TUCSON, Ariz.
Don't let history repeat itself
Opinion: At first glance, Kevin Reardon's advice to the committee fighting to keep the Youngstown Air Reserve
Browns rout Cards
Browns rout Cards kTHE BROWNS' Dennis Northcutt is hoisted by teammates after scoring a touchdown
Poland schools and others: Follow Boardman's example
Opinion: Poland school teachers have turned down on a three-year contract with the district, thus forcing
BEAVER COUNTY, PA. Woman's death attributed to high winds in storm
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) -- A woman died after hitting her head when strong winds blew her over on a
ROTC weapon incident shows ignorance of law
Opinion: ROTC weapon incident shows ignorance of law EDITOR: What a difference two blocks and four hours
HORIZON | MAC Illinois-Chicago wins in opener
Cedric Banks led the Flames to a 77-65 win over UC Irvine. ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI -- Cedric
TOP 10 | Local foundations
The top 10 charitable foundations in the Youngstown-Warren area by 2002 assets: FOUNDATION AND
Associated Press
Associated Press UNACCOUNTED FOR: The medals of Eugene Bullard that were donated to the United
Father: Steroids caused son's suicide
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS PLANO, Texas -- Taylor Hooton's smiling face filled the projector screen
DOWNTOWN WARREN Liquor approval marks first step toward district
A change in law would be required to allow the designation here. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
NHL ROUNDUP | Saturday's games
Devils 5, Rangers 0 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Scott Niedermayer had a goal and two assists, and
Oldest person receives load of cards
NORTH LIMA -- Charlotte Benkner, the world's oldest person, and her family will likely spend the
Penn State officials OK land's sale
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Penn State officials approved the $2.9 million sale of the university's
By PETE MOLLICA
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- It was a disappointing finish to a
WESTERN RESERVE SCHOOLS Extracurricular programs cut to save costs after failed levy
Board members and union reps will continue to meet to decide further cuts. By JOANN JONES
NBA ROUNDUP | Saturday's other games
Spurs 95, Wizards 71 WASHINGTON -- Malik Rose scored 23 points, Tim Duncan had 17, and the San
About 41 percent of consumers use a credit card when buying big-ticket items such as furniture or
About 41 percent of consumers use a credit card when buying big-ticket items such as furniture or
NILES Advocacy group to help family tell story of unsolved killing
The California-based group distributes a newsletter nationwide. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA CORNER Pencils using recycled material: something to write home about
That pencil you're using might have once been a pair of blue jeans or a $20 bill. That is if the
DAELLE WALDRON GARY GEARHART II
DAELLE WALDRON GARY GEARHART II XHUBBARD -- Daelle Jeanene Waldron and Gary Keith Gearhart II were
Seniors sad after home finale, but love ending
The Buckeyes and their 26 seniors savored the moment after beating Purdue. By JOE SCALZO
Miss Carson to wed Mr. Klingensmith in June ceremony
XThe engagement of Angela Carson and David Klingensmith, both of 491 Wilcox Road, Austintown, is
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.332.54 Bank One,.84,43.1343.13 Clear Channel, 42.60
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Idea of 'super conference' the result of long process
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF Quick question -- how do you create a new athletic
Panthers turn back Penguins again, 3-2
Florida stretched its winning streak over Pittsburgh to seven games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Valeri
REGION Report: Grants from area top $20M
The Wean and Youngstown foundations rank high on statewide lists. COLUMBUS -- Youngstown-Warren
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-0-9 Pick 4, 4-7-1-6 Buckeye 5, 9-13-20-26-37
PROCESS Buy Into Youngstown
The process that interested home buyers would follow, depending on their needs, in the Buy Into
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Robert J. Jr. and Candi Ashley, 5536 Cider Mill Crossing, Austintown, girl, Nov. 14.
NATION Corporate names mean money for cash-strapped cities
The sale of naming rights has extended beyond sports stadiums. LOS ANGELES TIMES Imagine a city