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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


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Robert J. Jr. and Candi Ashley, 5536 Cider Mill Crossing, Austintown, girl, Nov. 14.


PROCESS Buy Into Youngstown

The process that interested home buyers would follow, depending on their needs, in the Buy Into


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


REGION Report: Grants from area top $20M

The Wean and Youngstown foundations rank high on statewide lists. COLUMBUS -- Youngstown-Warren


Panthers turn back Penguins again, 3-2

Florida stretched its winning streak over Pittsburgh to seven games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Valeri


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


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.332.54 Bank One,.84,43.1343.13 Clear Channel, 42.60


Miss Carson to wed Mr. Klingensmith in June ceremony

XThe engagement of Angela Carson and David Klingensmith, both of 491 Wilcox Road, Austintown, is


Seniors sad after home finale, but love ending

The Buckeyes and their 26 seniors savored the moment after beating Purdue. By JOE SCALZO


REGION

REGION Avalon Holdings loses $48,000 in third quarter HOWLAND -- Avalon Holdings Corp. lost


DAELLE WALDRON GARY GEARHART II

DAELLE WALDRON GARY GEARHART II XHUBBARD -- Daelle Jeanene Waldron and Gary Keith Gearhart II were


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


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


NBA ROUNDUP | Saturday's other games

Spurs 95, Wizards 71 WASHINGTON -- Malik Rose scored 23 points, Tim Duncan had 17, and the San


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


By PETE MOLLICA

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- It was a disappointing finish to a


Penn State officials OK land's sale

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Penn State officials approved the $2.9 million sale of the university's


Oldest person receives load of cards

NORTH LIMA -- Charlotte Benkner, the world's oldest person, and her family will likely spend the


NHL ROUNDUP | Saturday's games

Devils 5, Rangers 0 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Scott Niedermayer had a goal and two assists, and


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


Father: Steroids caused son's suicide

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS PLANO, Texas -- Taylor Hooton's smiling face filled the projector screen


Associated Press

Associated Press UNACCOUNTED FOR: The medals of Eugene Bullard that were donated to the United


TOP 10 | Local foundations

The top 10 charitable foundations in the Youngstown-Warren area by 2002 assets: FOUNDATION AND


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


HORIZON | MAC Illinois-Chicago wins in opener

Cedric Banks led the Flames to a 77-65 win over UC Irvine. ASSOCIATED PRESS CINCINNATI -- Cedric


ROTC weapon incident shows ignorance of law

Opinion: ROTC weapon incident shows ignorance of law EDITOR: What a difference two blocks and four hours


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


Browns rout Cards

Browns rout Cards kTHE BROWNS' Dennis Northcutt is hoisted by teammates after scoring a touchdown


Don't let history repeat itself

Opinion: At first glance, Kevin Reardon's advice to the committee fighting to keep the Youngstown Air Reserve


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.


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


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


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY New complaints ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. vs. Dana L. Riley et al, money,


WOMEN'S TOP 25

WOMEN'S TOP 25 No. 9 LSU captures opener The Lady Tigers advanced to the final of the Women's


Miss Blazinic, Derric English set winter wedding

XCANFIELD -- Thomas and Mary Ann Blazinic, 4199 Burgett Lane, are announcing the engagement of their


WHERE THEY STAND Area enrollment figures

BoysGirls Metro Athletic Conference Canfield404409 Howland396406 Niles351321 Poland344297


PHILADELPHIA LED Christmas lights save money, report says

The government says LED lights will someday be used to light homes and offices. PHILADELPHIA (AP)


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


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


NHL ROUNDUP | Saturday's other games

Devils 5, Rangers 0 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Scott Niedermayer had a goal and two assists, and


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


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


THE NUMBERS W. Kentucky 37, YSU 13

W. Kentucky713107--37 Youngstown St.3730--13 First Quarter WKU--Chandler 96 kickoff return


BIG TEN Michigan routs Northwestern

John Navarre passed for 288 yards and two touchdowns in the 41-10 win. ASSOCIATED PRESS


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


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


Glasford's 4 touchdowns ignite W. Illinois victory

ASSOCIATED PRESS MACOMB, Ill. -- Travis Glasford ran for four touchdowns as Western Illinois


HEPATITIS OUTBREAK Trumbull County reports its 1st case

The Cortland man wasn't hospitalized and is recovering, an official said. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS A


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


AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Beaver Township trustees regular meeting, 6:30 p.m., 11999 South Ave., North


DIVISION V FOOTBALL Amanda-Clearcreek awaiting Eagles

The Aces have been to the state semifinals five previous times. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

EAST Albright 37, Lebanon Valley 21 Allegheny 20, Ohio Wesleyan 12 Assumption 14, Mount Ida 6


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.


TOP 25 Oklahoma cruises, 41-3; Georgia, Tennessee win

TCU defeated Cincinnati to remain unbeaten. ASSOCIATED PRESS NORMAN, Okla. -- Jason White threw


N. Iowa knocks off Salukis for Gateway's playoff bid

ASSOCIATED PRESS CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- Tom Petrie passed for 422 yards and three touchdowns,


INTERNET Online essays: tempting to cheat

Research-paper sites yield an 'atmosphere of distrust,' a YSU faculty member says. By JoANNE


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


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


Harding-Cisek troth announced, wedding date set

XThe engagement of Elizabeth Harding, daughter of Gregory and Diane Harding, 2955 Essex Road,


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)


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


Man shot in head

Man shot in head YOUNGSTOWN -- Jermaine Watson, 25, of Ives Street was in guarded condition this


HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits

TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS. 2. "Survivor: Pearl Islands," CBS. 3.


COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN'S SCORES EAST Bowie St. 105, Cheyney 99 Caldwell 81, Green Mountain 69 Charleston, W.Va.


Marshall's bowl hopes in doubt

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Marshall resumed football practice Friday refusing to believe that for the


YOUNGSTOWN Cop arrested in assault on woman

Both the officer and his girlfriend filed assault reports. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


HEPATITIS A Third patient dies in W. Pa. outbreak

Officials at the Beaver Valley Mall said sales have dropped. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Investigators


DALLAS Coyotes force tie with late surge

Stars coach Dave Tippett is out after having emergency neck surgery. DALLAS (AP) -- It turned out


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


TRUMBULL COUNTY Grant creates trouble at EMA

The EMA board will pay an LEPC employee overtime for his work. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


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


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


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


YSU

YSU Thiessen, DiMauro selected YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior free safety Scott Thiessen was named a


Buckeyes survive Purdue in OT

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF COLUMBUS -- Jim Tressel, the normally stoic, unflappable,


PAULA ROSAN SHON KESSLER

PAULA ROSAN SHON KESSLER XYOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. G. David Weikart officiated at 2 p.m. Oct. 11 at


Natalie Mancino, Michael Sklepko are engaged

XDUBLIN -- Announced by Natalie Marie Mancino and Michael Jeffrey Sklepko, both of 238 Perth Drive,


COMMERCE DEPARTMENT Report: Businesses' inventories rose in September

Economists hope a boost in business inventories will push the economy forward. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Reborn Sharon group saves Light-Up Night

A revitalized merchants association has saved the annual holiday event. By HAROLD GWIN


Ursuline's Murphy chooses family over football

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Dan Murphy had to choose between


Hardware store is an historic stop

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU PETERSBURG -- Stove mats, drill bits, draw knives,


LAS VEGAS Gates gives upbeat forecast at Comdex convention

Gates demonstrated a new product designed to protect computer networks. LOS ANGELES TIMES LAS


80 veterans respond to thank-yous

A veteran in Louisiana plans to frame the letter he received from Poland. By JoANNE VIVIANO


YOUNGSTOWN Poland man is acquitted of rape

The Poland man could have gone to prison for life had he been convicted. By BOB JACKSON


Erin Matheny to be bride of Daniel Chapman

XPlans for the winter wedding of Erin E. Matheny, 2646 Cooper St., Youngstown, and Daniel D.


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--a-Sweeping W (Va-Gomez)4.002.402.10 Fitzgerald


PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL OHIO PLAYOFFS REGIONAL FINALS (Games not completed in time for


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.


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


Buckeyes boot Purdue in OT

The Boilermakers lost, 16-13, when their kicker missed in the extra session. By JOE SCALZO


By NANCY TULLIS

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU PETERSBURG -- Stove mats, drill bits, draw knives,


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Simeon Howard and Melissa Musch, 845 Homewood Ave, Warren, boy,