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Former cop sentenced for assaulting women
Former cop sentenced for assaulting women SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- A former police officer was
MAC Howland trounces Alliance
The Tigers' big and powerful offensive line was too much for Alliance. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Electric Glitter2.602.202.10 Cousin Tink(B Arnett)4.203.80
FISHING
FISHING 'Fishy' Fullum set at Books And Hooks Jay & quot;Fishy & quot; Fullum will be
VETERANS
VETERANS Breakfast in Lisbon LISBON -- The fifth annual Veterans Day Breakfast, prepared by
National Council of Churches balances budget for 2nd year
NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Council of Churches, which faced severe financial problems over the
SALEM Center looks to future
Membership rates will be increasing early next year. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Blue Devils take bite from Leetonia Bears
Lisbon wasn't about to give the Bears a fourth straight victory. BY ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR
WTA TOUR PORSCHE GRAND PRIX
WTA TOUR PORSCHE GRAND PRIX Friday At Tennissporthalle Filderstadt Filderstadt, Germany
PITT FOOTBALL Despite sluggish start to season, Harris worried about Notre Dame
No. 15 ranked Pittsburgh hosts the Irish tonight. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh coach Walt Harris
Associated Press
Associated Press IT STILL NEEDS SOMETHING: Kelsey Ball, 3, of Huntsville, Ohio, adds more paint to
WORLD CUP U.S. looks to finish strong against tough Canadians
The Americans are hoping to regain some pride in the third-place match. CARSON, Calif. (AP) --
Girard meter readings
Girard meter readings GIRARD -- Mayor James J. Melfi is asking city water customers to phone in
MIKE BRAUN Assorted gems found in Outdoors mailbag
You never know what you're gonna find on your desk when you take off for an extended vacation.
HONEYMOONS Plan trip that's relaxing, fun
You can travel anytime as a couple, but the honeymoon should be special. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS
OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Buckeyes facing a fight at night
The Badgers have won 14 of their last 15 games under the lights. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The
SAM COOK Putting a price tag on our wilderness
How committed are we to keeping our remaining wilderness as wilderness? KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
A breath of life
& lt;a href=mailto:sbarron@vindy.com & gt;By SEAN BARRON & lt;/a & gt; VINDICATOR
UNION TOWNSHIP Friends and family gather to remember supervisor
He had served as township supervisor since 1984. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
FRANCE
Opinion: FRANCE Le Figaro, Paris, Oct. 7: You shouldn't mock Arnold Schwarzenegger; what California
Sebring expected to fill opening left by Mathews
The ICL is looking at a two-tier conference in the near future. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia1000220
Pair of postseason aces face off as bitter rivals battle in Boston
The series is currently tied at one game apiece. BOSTON (AP) -- Clemens vs. Martinez. It's more
WARREN POLICE Detective's procedure on guns questioned
The woman said the detective told her he wanted the gun for his father. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
BUTLER COUNTY, PA. Sky diver who died in Idaho had experience
The victim worked at a sky-diving company near Grove City, Pa. TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) -- A man who
Adoption: Fostering families
Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: More children in the foster care system are finding permanent homes as a
Title I to be topic of meeting at Choffin
Title I to be topic of meeting at Choffin YOUNGSTOWN -- Parents with children in Youngstown public
LIZ DREIER True miracle was people, not the glowing eyes on statue
We hadn't planned on going to St. Joe's in Campbell, but when my 18-year-old daughter called from a
North meets South at Loghurst cabin
Deborah Wagner of Austintown, in the photograph above, stitches a quilt on the porch of Loghurst,
NASCAR Kenseth's point lead beginning to shrink
He's lost 177 points in the last two week as he gets set for tonight's race. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) --
PREVIEW | Browns vs. Raiders
OAKLAND (2-3) at CLEVELAND (2-3) Time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), WBKN-AM (570),
JACK WOLLITZ Crappies make good angling
They sneak across the lakescapes like wisps of fog, providing little hint of their presence or
KANSAS CITY, KAN. Can a giant tornado help a city to rebuild itself?
A developer says the monument would spur tourism. KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- St. Louis has the
YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS District hopes program will help students SOAR
SOAR requirements are the same as those for traditional students. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
CRIME SOLVER
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County A stolen vehicle is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this
CHAMPIONS TOUR Stephenson labors through first round
Hale Irwin, Dana Quigley and Rex Caldwell were tied for the lead. KAHUKU, Hawaii (AP) -- Jan
McKelvey should ask president to help
Opinion: It was a public admission that put the so-called arena project in perspective as no other statement
PREP FOOTBALL Watterson rallies to defeat Ursuline in overtime, 30-24
The Irish held a 24-10 halftime lead. YOUNGSTOWN -- Columbus Watterson rallied from a 24-10
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Favorite Points Underdog FLORIDA STATE 7 Miami (F) PITTSBURGH 91/2 Notre
New East High to stand as an all-city symbol
Plans include a Walk of Fame with 1,000 engraved brick pavers. & lt;a
STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT JFK's Clemente in fifth after first round in Div. III action
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS -- Warren JFK senior Colin Clemente, a four-time state qualifier, shot
NBA Cavs suffer first exhibition loss while James continues to learn
The rookie scored 10 points in Cleveland's 87-81 loss to Milwaukee. CLEVELAND (AP) -- With every
Pope's failing health detracts from 25-year service to man
Opinion: On Thursday, John Paul II will celebrate his silver anniversary as head of the 1 billion strong
Division III's top team whips Mooney
Bengals running back Raymond Williams is the school's all-time leading scorer. By JOHN BASSETTI
Penguins stumble; Buckeyes defeated
Penguins stumble; Buckeyes defeated k YSU'S football team fell to Western Illinois 54-20 Saturday
NEXT IN LINE Who will be pope?
The man elected pope by his fellow cardinals is often a surprise, but here are the names most often
District hopes program will help students SOAR
SOAR requirements are the same as those for traditional students. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
Despite loan rejection, a brighter attitude
A Liberty woman got some federal funds but needs more money to fix her home. By TIM YOVICH
Canfield nips Salem in overtime, 43-42
CANFIELD -- Junior quarterback Jamie McNally found Jordan Ferns for a two-point conversion in
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings Meeting schedule for the week of Oct. 12:
TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard, 2 p.m. Post 504, American Legion, 2065
Wakefield's floaters stop New York
Tim Wakefield's knuckleball helped Boston to a 3-2 win to tie series. BOSTON (AP) -- Tim Wakefield
POLAND Kettering hangs on to topple Bulldogs
Poland lost for the third time in its last five games. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
MAHONING AND SHENANGO VALLEYS Efforts to prepare for deluge
MERCER CO. Mercer County, Pa., and some of its individual municipalities are expected to ask
It looked good on paper
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: When federal education officials told states to do something about dangerous
Erie lawyer appointed bankruptcy judge
ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Thomas Agresti, an Erie attorney who has counseled bankruptcy clients for more
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
NLCS Chicago pulls out thriller in 11th
The Cubs took a 2-1 lead over Florida after the 5-4 victory. MIAMI (AP) -- Add Doug Glanville to
Letting the sun shine on government is good for the people's health
Opinion: Few people would object to a law that would give the Ohio Health Department the power to shield a
MOVIE REVIEW | 'MYSTIC RIVER'
Sean Penn delivers a superb performance. By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT O CALL
LODGING Hotels add perks for business travelers
Consistency helps to maintain clientele, one hotel official says. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
COLUMBUS Clarett's suit 'misguided' say Ohio State attorneys
The suspended running back filed a lawsuit against the school on Friday. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Maurice
AROUND THE NHL Friday's other games
Lightning 5, Bruins 1 TAMPA, Fla. -- Cory Stillman had two power-play goals and an assist in his
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Dishes with cattail trim popular again
Remember the dishes from your grandmother's house? She probably had a dish decorated with
FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League MINNESOTA TWINS--Exercised their 2004
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Lowellville Rod & amp; Gun Club, Nov. 10-11, 12, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m..
CLEVELAND Browns looking to reverse woeful home record
They have the poorest home record in the NFL since 1999. CLEVELAND (AP) -- There's no place like
USED CARS Revealing a vehicle's true value
Experts take a close look when buying a used car. CHICAGO TRIBUNE Shopping for a used car can be
Motorcycle accident reported in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD -- A Petersburg couple was being evaluated in the emergency room of St. Elizabeth
Agency plans Fall Fish Sale
CANFIELD -- The Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring its semiannual
YOUNGSTOWN Paving business will go to court
The sheriff said it's his department's responsibility to enforce the injunction. By PATRICIA MEADE
Work on I-79 and I-80
Work on I-79 and I-80 MERCER, Pa. -- Motorists are reminded of lane closures and restrictions
Why the double standard in developing arena site? Equal treatment required
Opinion: Something stinks in the land deal for the proposed convocation/community center -- commonly referred
WILKES-BARRE, PA. Suspect in 5 murders escapes
Authorities admitted he could be hundreds of miles away by now. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) -- A
Ferry to connect Florida and Bahamas
Ferry to connect Florida and Bahamas GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas -- If you're traveling to the
Animal sanctuary takes in lion cub bought by reporter
The reporter wanted to demonstrate how easy it is to buy a wild animal. & lt;a
TECHNOLOGY Hewlett-Packard looks to market a hip image to younger consumers
HP is launching a $300 million campaign. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Hewlett-Packard turns 65 in a
WEST VIRGINIA Preserving a heritage on a byway
Farmers can be spotted working their fields, and they'll graciously stop what they're doing to chat
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Liberty rallies past Newton Falls
The Leopards battled back from a 12-0 deficit. By JAMIE TRINA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEWTON
LOTTERY RESULTS
SATURDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 4-7-3 Pick 4, 1-7-8-6 Buckeye 5, 1-7-12-18-30
By DANIEL WILLIAMS
By DANIEL WILLIAMS WASHINGTON POST ROME -- A centuries-old Russian Orthodox painting of the
FORUMS Nov. 4 election
The following election forums are scheduled in the Mahoning Valley: Youngstown council president
LAS VEGAS SCORES
LAS VEGAS SCORES Friday At Las Vegas Purse: $4 million s-TPC at Summerlin -- Yardage, 7,243;
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity in Austintown: Sept. 22 Vehicle theft: A 2001 Jeep Cherokee was
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-4-4 Pick 4, 6-4-9-1 Buckeye 5, 5-10-14-17-
BIG TEN Purdue's Tiller trying for first win over 'Lions
Penn State is the only conference team the Boilermakers' coach hasn't beaten. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.
Today is Sunday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2003. There are 80 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Sunday, Oct. 12, the 285th day of 2003. There are 80 days left in the year. On this date in
GOLF ROUNDUP Sorenstam reaches Hall of Fame
She fulfilled her obligations, but still trails by two in the tournament. THE WOODLANDS, Texas
Federal and state funds aren't there to help communities avoid floods.
By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER F LOCAL COMMUNITIES ARE LOOKING to the government
PREP FOOTBALL Warren JFK cruises past Rhodes, 50-12
The Eagles dominated as they rolled to their sixth straight win. By DAVE DEVEREUX VINDICATOR
Ford pits new GT against Ferrari
The $150,000 sports car can reach 200 mph. SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. (AP) -- Ford Motor Co. harkened back
COURTS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Samuel J. Mast, 20, of 4533 Wilcox Road, Middlefield, and Ruth
Scholastic pumps up Potter-maina
NEW YORK (AP) -- Think you've seen a lot of hype about "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"?
Dann's landfill restrictions to get 1st hearing
The bill is a companion to one introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives. & lt;a
CART/IRL Tracy takes pole in Mexico; de Ferran gets first of year
Top drivers said the thin air in Mexico City affected their performances. ASSOCIATED PRESS
You can park, but you cannot hide
In the first month, the collection service paid for itself, the clerk says. By PATRICIA MEADE
MINNEAPOLIS Michigan uses historic rally to subdue Minnesota, 38-35
The Wolverines needed their biggest comeback in school history. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Garrett Rivas
Rycraft wins top awards in YSU's loss
The junior quarterback from West Branch had an outstanding performance. & lt;a
In spite of injuries, Kings take Penguins
On the first shot he faced in league play, Fleury gave up a goal. Then he diverted 46. PITTSBURGH
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA Metro Athletic Conference Howland 42, Alliance 14 Canfield
25th anniversary
25th anniversary CLEVELAND HEIGHTS -- A banquet celebrating the 25th anniversary of the ordination
Penguins host top Gateway contest today at Stambaugh
No. 2 ranked Western Illinois will battle YSU in a 4 p.m. kickoff. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
DAVE BARRY New York trends inspire a new weight-loss concept
My favorite part of The New York Times (motto: "No Longer Making Things Up, As Far As We Know") is a
PITTSBURGH Mayor: EMS, firefighters must merge
The president of the firefighters union isn't happy with the proposal. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS-SILVERADO 350 LINEUP
CRAFTSMAN TRUCKS-SILVERADO 350 LINEUP After Friday qualifying; race Saturday At Texas Motor
Hubbard cruises in win over Champion
HUBBARD -- Shawn Lane ran for 191 yards on 16 carries, scored two touchdowns and passed for a third
POSTSEASON SCHEDULE Major League Baseball
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7) American League Oct. 8: Boston 5, New York 2 Oct. 9:
Disaster puts preparation plans to test
Emergency management agencies say they learned valuable lessons. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
SCOTT SHALAWAY More on the best birdfeeders
Last time I listed some of my favorite bird feeders and explained why they made the list.