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Foundation awards grant to YSU program

The grant brings prestige to the university, officials said. & lt;a


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA Southington 64, Fairport Harbor Harding 20 OHIO Akr.


Hubbard man found dead

Hubbard man found dead YOUNGSTOWN -- James Omarrah, 27, of Fairlawn Avenue, Hubbard, was found


YSU finds Gateway glory

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State University football


Chamber relocating from Stambaugh to Met Towers' top floors

Officials considered renovating an old building, but the option was too costly. & lt;a


2 officials get time to give list

Commissioner Angelo said he would continue looking for the list of small donors. & lt;a


SHELLI EVANS TERRY BREWSTER JR.

SHELLI EVANS TERRY BREWSTER JR. XMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Married at 6 p.m. Aug. 30 during an


(ndy) (LAT-WP All-Sports!)

(ndy) (LAT-WP All-Sports!) //Fellow Receiver Toomer Appalled by Owens' Actions// By Bob Glauber


MAHONING VALLEY Group: Top-notch schools will draw businesses

Quality education can help draw business to the area, officials said. By JoANNE VIVIANO


THE NUMBERS YSU 34, SW Missouri St. 7

SW Missouri St.0700--7 Youngstown St.771010--34 First Quarter YSU--Cayson 4 run (Terracina


Lowell's homer puts Cubs in hole

Sammy Sosa sent the game to extra innings with a two-run homer. CHICAGO (AP) -- Sammy Sosa swung


GATEWAY Quarterback Sambursky keeps Southern Illinois unbeaten

Western Illinois continued its strong start by edging Western Kentucky. ASSOCIATED PRESS TERRE


INTERCOURSE, PA. At company, innovation prompts lights to go on

An Amish businessman turned to Silicon Valley for headlight technology. INTERCOURSE, Pa. (AP) --


Springfield rallies against rival, clinching another ICL title

South Range put up a strong fight against the Tigers. & lt;a href=mailto:scalzo@vindy.com


School in Cameroon offers lessons for us all

By COREY BALLANTYNE SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR "Get out of here with your Peace Corps shoes," one


Being picky in the pumpkin patch

Two-year-old Tabitha Granchay and her mother, Tracy, of Austintown check out the pumpkins at


PLANT OF THE WEEK Montego Violet snapdragon

Botanical name: Antirrhinum majus, "Montego Violet." Attributes: This snapdragon features bright


REBECCA GEORGE JEREMY MILLER

REBECCA GEORGE JEREMY MILLER XNEWTON FALLS -- Rebecca Ann George and Jeremy Scott Miller, both of


Judges won't give up power to determine funding levels

Opinion: Mahoning County commissioners can huff and puff all they want about the unfairness of a system that


TRUMBULL PROBE County paid high prices to other vendors

One company defended its prices by calling its product line 'the Cadillac.' By PEGGY SINKOVICH


Injury revives building issue

The State Theater is among seven buildings deemed in 2000 in danger of collapse. & lt;a


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Kent State can't hold early lead

Ben Roethlisberger threw for 369 yards and two touchdowns. ASSOCIATED PRESS KENT -- Talmadge


SATURDAY

SATURDAY FOOTBALL Games at 7:30 p.m. unless noted Non-conference Fairport Harbor at


Civil War Encampment takes step back in time

Civil War Encampment takes step back in time CANFIELD -- Loghurst, 3967 Boardman-Canfield Road


PREP TENNIS Ursuline freshman Ezzo captures crown

Mooney's Rebecca Brocker and Britini Brocker won a sectional doubles title. BOARDMAN -- Ursuline


Gordon closes in on NASCAR history

He will try to become the first driver to win three straight at a new venue. KANSAS CITY, Kan.


TRUMBULL PURCHASING PROBE County paid high price to a few other vendors

One company defended its prices by calling its product line 'the Cadillac.' By PEGGY SINKOVICH


PITTSBURGH With support, marathon may go on

Lack of city funds ended the City of Pittsburgh Marathon, but hope lives. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Used car, documents stolen from dealership

AUSTINTOWN -- A used car, and the titles and several purchase orders for many other vehicles were


CANADIAN, TEXAS One thing he won't trade is small-town life

A top trader does all his work far away from the financial centers. DALLAS MORNING NEWS


AIR FRESHENER Cost comparison

Here's a look at what suppliers charged Warren city and Trumbull County for a can of air freshener.


SATURDAY'S RESULTS

SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA Southington 64, Fairport Harbor Harding 20 OHIO Akr.


PREP SOCCER Howland spreads wealth, wins MAC crown

Six different players scored as the Tigers defeated Niles. HOWLAND -- The Howland High boys soccer


COLUMBIANA 8th-graders to take part in disaster-response simulation

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA -- Crestview Middle School's eighth-grade


Ohio leaders need to look at revamping school funding

Opinion: Ohio leaders need to look at revamping school funding EDITOR: In response to a Sept. 23


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Sean J. Ruthrauff, 24, of 11860 Middletown Road, Salem, and


PREP SOCCER Howland spreads wealth, wins MAC championship

Six different players scored as the Tigers defeated Niles. HOWLAND -- The Howland High boys soccer


SHANNON MORELAND MATTHEW BECKWITH

SHANNON MORELAND MATTHEW BECKWITH XYOUNGSTOWN -- The gazebo at Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill


NASCAR Win at Kansas puts Green in the lead of Busch series

Michael Waltrip dominated much of the race. KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- David Green led just one lap


BERLIN CENTER Tiger placed in local sanctuary

The tiger will be quarantined before meeting the sanctuary's other 45 cats. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS


PENN STATE Wisconsin special teams take charge

After Penn State pulled within 23-16, the Nittany Lions couldn't stop the run. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.


FAST FOOD INDUSTRY McDonald's decides McNuggets will contain white-meat chicken

CHICAGO (AP) -- McDonald's Corp. plans to introduce a new, white-meat version of its Chicken


MIAMI San Francisco done; Marlins say: 'We think we can go all the way'

Catcher Ivan Rodriguez and defense played key roles in Florida's victory. MIAMI (AP) -- Somehow,


Top 25 Capsules

Top 25 Capsules Eds: SUBS Oklahoma-Iowa State to CORRECT White's passing stats; WILL be UPDATED.


MELANIE THOMAS JAMES BATTISON

MELANIE THOMAS JAMES BATTISON XCORTLAND -- Melanie Angelika Thomas and James I. Battison were


FOOD INDUSTRY Tight supplies send beef prices soaring

Retail prices of beef will go higher, analysts say. WICHITA, Kan. (AP) -- Driven by drought and


Bishop having good first year as YSU's punter

The freshman is averaging 39.4 yards on 29 punts -- eight of them inside the 20-yard line. &


LESLIE GETTAN SCOTT JOHNSON

LESLIE GETTAN SCOTT JOHNSON XSTRUTHERS -- Scott Johnson and his bride, the former Leslie Gettan,


49ers careen out of control as grumbling about Owens continues

49ers careen out of control as grumbling about Owens continues By Jason Cole Knight Ridder


hColorful options for your house

hColorful options for your house Think you could never paint your house violet or your front door


YSU

YSU Spikers lose to Loyola YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State senior Colleen Royer recorded her


Will politics put Schwarzenegger out of action in Hollywood?

The public has accepted entertainers as politicians and vice versa. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Arnold


YOUNGSTOWN G-A-P health program helps the uninsured

G-A-P Care is a discounted fee for services program, not insurance. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


NFL Browns remember last season's playoff game loss at Heinz Field

Pittsburgh rallied from a 24-7 deficit to post a 36-33 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- No, that breeze


POSTSEASON SCHEDULE Major League Baseball

DIVISION SERIES (Best-of-5) American League New York vs. Minnesota Tuesday Minnesota 3,


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth William and Amy Croake, 187 Maple Drive, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 4. Brian and


NIKKI SALATA MATTHEW CVETKOVIC

NIKKI SALATA MATTHEW CVETKOVIC XYOUNGSTOWN -- A reception at Tiffany's Banquet Center in


Meeting date changed

Meeting date changed NORTH LIMA -- The South Range Board of Education has changed its regular


TUESDAY DRAWINGS

TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-5-5 Pick 4, 8-0-3-7 Buckeye 5, 5-17-20-22-36


WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Gene Iannuzzi's blocked punt for touchdown sinks Thiel, 16-15

The Wolverines regained control of the Mercer County Cup. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR


TOP 25 Longhorns rally to defeat Kansas St., 24-20

Top 10 teams Virginia Tech and USC won league contests. ASSOCIATED PRESS AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas


Associated Press

Associated Press WARS OF THE PAST: Syrian pupils walk past the destroyed wing of an Israeli


AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Executive Council of Mahoning and Columbiana Training Association, 9:30 a.m., in


Home-court advantage: Fitch wins Federal

AUSTINTOWN -- It took 12 total matches, but the host Austintown Fitch High volleyball team reigned


AUTO INDUSTRY Pacts will help Big 3 survive

New contracts will help the Big Three, but analysts question whether it's enough. DETROIT (AP) --


PROCTOR & amp; GAMBLE Russians seek American products as incomes increase

Personal income is rising more than 20 percent a year. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Nearly 5,000 miles from


BIG TEN FOOTBALL Iowa pulls an upset, coming from behind to defeat Michigan

Michigan State, however, was a winner over Indiana. ASSOCIATED PRESS IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Nathan


NOTRE DAME Willingham is looking at the positives

The Irish are 1-3, but the coach still believes in this team. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Tyrone


NORTH LIMA Valley woman becomes the nation's oldest person

The local resident has hinted the secret to her longevity is in her genes. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS


Quaker Steak opens franchise in Fla.

SHARON, Pa. -- Quaker Steak & amp; Lube is opening its first franchised location outside Ohio


Democrats vowed to work with Schwarzenegger to solve the state's problems.

Democrats vowed to work with Schwarzenegger to solve the state's problems. LOS ANGELES (AP) --


Syria gets what it deserves

Opinion: New York Daily News: Thirty years ago, Yom Kippur 1973, Syria was part of a dastardly sneak attack


WORLD CUP Heinrichs retooled team

She took over the team that was at the top and asked to keep it there. By BARRY WILNER


NEW YORK (AP) -- When Elizabeth Jaquith felt the sharp pain of contractions with 10 weeks still to

NEW YORK (AP) -- When Elizabeth Jaquith felt the sharp pain of contractions with 10 weeks still to


JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House Home lighting depends on personal taste

Some facets of construction have too few rules. There are rules about minimum amounts of lighting


REGION

REGION Dominion East Ohio seeks nominees to get grants YOUNGSTOWN -- Dominion East Ohio is


Constitution backs my right to not be bothered by phone

Opinion: Constitution backs my right to not be bothered by phone EDITOR: Laws have recently been passed


PREP BOYS SOCCER Top seeds provide playoff atmosphere in the regular season

Cardinal Mooney prevailed over Canfield 2-1 at Tri-County Sports. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR


LeBron James dazzles in victory over Detroit

The much-hyped rookie led Cleveland to a 100-96 win in its exhibition opener. AUBURN HILLS, Mich.


AL PLAYOFFS Nixon gives Red Sox hope with 11th-inning home run

Boston kept its season alive by beating Oakland at Fenway Park. BOSTON (AP) -- The Red Sox may


G-A-P CARE Program details

G-A-P Care is a low-cost health care program for uninsured or underinsured working adults and their


ADVERTISING Corporate tag lines miss mark, survey finds

The best slogans reflect the consumer's experience with a product. DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Saturday's games Crew 1, United 1 COLUMBUS -- Marco Etcheverry converted a


Celebrating Halloween

Celebrating Halloween A survey indicates that 55.8 percent of consumers plan to celebrate


An arena in Y'town doomed to fail

Opinion: Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead. That seems to be attitude of Youngstown City Council members