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DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Plaza business owners want city to take action

Some are concerned with the Federal Plaza's condition until the project begins. By MATT BIXENSTINE


POSTSEASON SCHEDULE Major League Baseball

Championship Series American League Oct. 8: Boston 5, New York 2 Oct. 9: New York 6, Boston 2


Firefighter training set

EAST PALESTINE -- Columbiana County firefighters will receive training Sunday and Oct. 26 paid for


MOTORSPORTS Brack hospitalized with severe injuries

The IRL driver was listed in serious but stable condition Sunday night after crashing. ASSOCIATED


Woman injured by car

Woman injured by car GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said an Ohio woman was injured


YOUNGSTOWN Nonunion workers will help foot insurance costs

Criticism of the city for not making the change sooner is justified, the mayor said. By ROGER G.


COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY'S SCORES GATEWAY W. Illinois 54, Youngstown St. 20 S. Illinois 45, Illinois St. 17 N.


YSU

YSU Tennis ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. -- Youngstown State evened its fall record at 3-3 with a 5-2


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Warren Harding, Massillon renew rivalry

The Week 9 schedule includes several important matchups. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT Throw on your


AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Struthers Finance and Legislation Committee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Room 11, City


Summary of police activity

Summary of police activity CANFIELD Oct. 6 Overdose: A 16-year-old Campbell boy was taken to


Author to speak about terrorism to YSU audience

YOUNGSTOWN -- Benjamin Barber, who wrote "Jihad vs. McWorld," a piece in the anthology,


AUSTINTOWN Trustees discuss finances, services

Trustees say a number of services will depend upon the levy's passing. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


SHARPSVILLE, PA. School district faces choices for fire-damaged building

The board is looking at as many as five possibilities for the structure. By HAROLD GWIN


Shelter offers deal to stem cat population explosion

Spaying and neutering are the only way to kill the crisis. By JOHN SKENDALL VINDICATOR STAFF


SHARON Residents to be honored for driving out drug house

Patrolman Mark A. Johnson will receive the Officer of the Year award. SHARON, Pa. -- The Sharon


This one has drama written all over it

Boston is within one game of its first World Series in 17 years. NEW YORK (AP) -- Twenty-five


BILL SHOEMAKER, 72 Hall of Fame jockey conquers the odds

In 1986 he became the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby at 54. SAN MARINO, Calif. (AP) --


No families to receive fair honor

Outstanding Fair Families might be recognized again at the 2004 fair. By MATT BIXENSTINE


CORTLAND Asian ladybugs start annual fall swarming in Ohio

The species was recognized in Ohio 10 years ago. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Johnson happy to be back in NFL

The former YSU All-American was re-signed on Oct. 1 by the Raiders. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


Building future

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Penguins faced with winning them all

The season didn't end for the Youngstown State football team Saturday, although many fans feel it


NOTEBOOK | From Cleveland Browns Stadium

Fan-frenzy: The fans played a major role in helping the Browns win their first home game of the


AMERICAN

AMERICAN East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv Miami410.800105581-1-03-0-03-1-01-0-02-0-0 New


GETTING IN RIGHT

GETTING IN RIGHT Ohio State Highway Patrol reports say Jeremy Wolmer, 16, of West Middlesex, Pa.,


Proposal seeks athletes' rights

Bob Timmons, a retired track coach, has proposed an NCAA Student-Athletes' Bill of Rights. By


RMI Titanium negotiations resume

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO WEATHERSFIELD -- RMI Titanium managers and the union representing


Broncos beat Steelers 17-14

Jason Elam kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired. DENVER (AP) -- Steve Beuerlein threw two


OHIO STATE NOTEBOOK From Madison, Wis.

Streaks snapped: In addition to having their 19-game winning streak snapped, the Buckeyes saw


SCHEDULES

SCHEDULES TODAY SOCCER, BOYS Tournament Division II Niles at Salem, 4:30 p.m. Southeast


Water, water everywhere

The valleys have been pounded by rain, but damage varies widely. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT The


NFL SUMMARIES

BROWNS 13, RAIDERS 7 Oakland7000--7 Cleveland0373--13 First Quarter Oak--Teyo 10 pass from


h'Trading Spaces' titles offer tips from show

h'Trading Spaces' titles offer tips from show You can re-create the looks you see on "Trading


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She wants to be more than friends with 'Jason'

Dear Annie: I'm a teen in need of advice. I've been friends with "Jason" for a little over two


WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS

WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-1-5 Pick 4, 0-5-5-1 Buckeye 5, 5-9-12-


NBA PRESEASON STANDINGS

NBA PRESEASON STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic DivisionWLPctGB Miami301.000-- New


Cleveland 13, Oakland 7

Cleveland 13, Oakland 7 Denver 17, Pittsburgh 14 Seattle 20, San Francisco 19 Tennessee 38,


Leannah Willman to be bride of Joshua Hostetler

XAnnouncement is being made of the forthcoming marriage of Leannah Renee Willman, 3918 Dover Road,


Uninsured problem grows

Opinion: Washington Post: Much to nobody's surprise, this year's census shows that the number of Americans


New life for empty East Side prison?

The daily rate paid to local jails to house a federal detainee is roughly $70. & lt;a


CANFIELD No families to receive fair honor

Outstanding Fair Families might be recognized again at the 2004 fair. By MATT BIXENSTINE


Insurance snafu delays replacement of 911 gear

FEMA might pay for the equipment if the county's insurance policy won't. & lt;a


LIFE & amp;WORK

LIFE & amp;WORK Portable breakfast kDO YOU know what's in that breakfast you bought and


Growers dream of a green Christmas

Lusher, greener trees should make tree farmers' days merry and bright. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


GOLF ROUNDUP Appleby wins Las Vegas Invitational in playoff with McCarron

Sophie Gustafson overcame a rules dispute to win the LPGA event. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS --


PHILADELPHIA Mayor rallies support from House leader

An FBI probe surrounding the mayor hasn't affected some voters' support. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --


BEAVER TOWNSHIP Shelter offers deal to stem cat population explosion

Spaying and neutering are the only way to kill the crisis. By JOHN SKENDALL VINDICATOR STAFF


CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Tony Stewart put a winning stamp on what's been a disappointing reign as

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Tony Stewart put a winning stamp on what's been a disappointing reign as


Talking about money

Talking about money Austintown Township trustees talked Monday about finances, an upcoming levy


OSU only lost a game, not its resolve

The running game has suffered since Maurice Clarett's suspension. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The offense was


Worker hurt in Columbiana dies of injuries

COLUMBIANA -- A worker injured while digging a trench on Railroad Street has died. The man, whose


Cancer educator to speak at MetroPlex

YOUNGSTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners Oncology Services will celebrate 25 years of cancer


Parents announce Reid and Falgiani engagement

XCUSHING, Okla. -- Brent and Veronica Reid, 1514 Lakeview Drive, are announcing the engagement of


LATEST LINE

LATEST LINE BASEBALL ALCS FavoriteOddsUnderdog No line NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog ST.


AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Steady rain cancels Game 3, could cool hostile feelings

The participants in Saturday's conflicts were rewarded with fines by Major League Baseball. BOSTON


SALEM Union reports Eljer will close its plant

The VINDICATOR By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM -- The Eljer Plumbingware Co.


CANFIELD Cross-country bicyclists make stop to raise awareness of poverty in U.S.

Every 53 minutes, a child dies in the United States of causes related to poverty. By MATT


Free lung function tests part of awareness event

Free lung function tests part of awareness event YOUNGSTOWN -- Free lung function tests are being


Trips, Fla. condo use, cash listed as bribes

A vendor said Delmont wouldn't let him give money directly to officials. & lt;a


PINE TREES Beautiful boughs

Evergreens really spruce up a landscape, and October is the best time to plant them. By REBECCA


Close to clinching, Cubs pummeled

The Marlins' rally forced tonight's deciding Game 7 at Wrigley Field. CHICAGO (AP) -- Moises Alou,


Twin towers attack shuts down Wall Street

Business and trading around the country were affected. NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street shut down


A breath of life

ART AVAILABLE By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Ramona Vines remembers her


Living spaces workshop

Living spaces workshop WARREN -- A free "Universal Design: Housing Solutions for all Ages and


Foes of war will back resolution

Germany's chancellor said the draft is a step in the right direction. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) --


tSTOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

tSTOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.322.40 Bank One,.84,40.8440.85 Clear Channel, 41.76


Hot rod event cruises away

The Supernationals promoter simply made a business decision, an official said. CANFIELD -- The Hot


Man sought in death

Man sought in death VERNON -- A 46-year-old Vernon man is being sought for questions in the death


Today is Tuesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2003. There are 78 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2003. There are 78 days left in the year. On this date


AK Steel Corp. asks its unions for help

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) -- AK Steel Corp. says it needs help from its unions to stay competitive


NHL ROUNDUP Sunday's games

Coyotes 2, Mighty Ducks 0 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Ladislav Nagy scored in the first period, and


Go pigeons .... go!

A Vienna resident is helping the sport of pigeon racing endure. By MATT BIXENSTINE


MONDAY DRAWINGS

MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-4-4 Pick 4, 6-4-9-1 Buckeye 5, 5-10-14-17-


NLCS Marlins force a return to Wrigley

Josh Beckett threw the first postseason shutout against the Cubs since Babe Ruth in 1918. MIAMI


Wisconsin ends OSU's winning streak

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF MADISON, Wis. -- Snap! Despite losing starting


PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

AREA Metro Athletic Conference Howland 42, Alliance 14 Canfield 43, Salem 42 (OT) Inter-


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Little Stormy (DB)89.2019.2011.80 Lord At Play


Bank robberies rose in Pa., statistics show

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Despite high-tech security measures and the threat of a lengthy jail term if


Browns win ugly against Raiders

William Green had his second straight 100-yard rushing game. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


Dog days just got cooler

The dog show takes place three times every day at the fair. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF


DINING ROOM Designer raises art of table decor

A side business has become her main occupation. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS CARMEL VALLEY, Calif.


WORLD CUP SOCCER Germans bring home first women's crown

Nia Kuenzer scored the winning goal against Sweden in overtime. CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Now the


CITY WORKERS Insurance costs

Monthly premiums that Youngstown pays for medical coverage for its employees: Source: City


BROOKFIELD West Hill area to get sewer service

Construction is expected to begin in the spring. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Theft suspect arrested

Theft suspect arrested YOUNGSTOWN -- Danny R. Toy of Hubbard, riding a 10-speed bike and balancing


Report: 3 arrests in convoy attack

No Palestinian groups have stepped forward to claim responsibility. JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza


Winterizing

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT H, THE BEAUTY AND tranquillity of the backyard water


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Enjoy the day-to-day moments while they're here

I pushed the mower around the lawn and rounded the corner. I recalled, about 10 years ago when we


For one, tragedy is reminder of miracle

The rabbi said real faith will fight terrorism. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR


Replacement coach guides Ridge to playoff contention

Shawn Brown took charge of the Rams in July and has them in first place. & lt;a


HOW TO HELP

HOW TO HELP Donations A fund for Ramona Vines has been set up with the National Transplant


Cynthia Totten, Mr. Davenport to be married

XCynthia Jean Totten, Drake State Line Road, Burghill, and Michael Thomas Davenport, South Oakdale


CONFERENCE REALIGNMENT Boston College joins ACC after all

The Big East school waited only four hours to accept an invitation. GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- It


The Marlins are in the World Series for the second time in seven seasons.

The Marlins are in the World Series for the second time in seven seasons. CHICAGO (AP) -- The


NEW MIDDLETOWN Officials ask for work on Route 170

Vandalism at Welker Park is being investigated. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


PENNSYLVANIA Deer cause 3 crashes, 1 fatality

The victim was thrown from the vehicle even though she wore a seat belt. STONEBORO, Pa. -- State


WTA TOUR PORSCHE GRAND PRIX RESULTS

WTA TOUR PORSCHE GRAND PRIX RESULTS Sunday At Tennissporthalle Filderstadt Filderstadt,


Associated Press

Associated Press A ROSE BY THIS NAME: Fashion designer Stella McCartney ventures into a new realm


ALL-CITY SYMBOL

Plans include a Walk of Fame with 1,000 engraved brick pavers. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR


JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House Best windows improve looks, save on energy

Some home-improvement projects pay bigger dividends than others. For example, a new vinyl floor in


Indiana State's top rusher may not play

Jake Shields, who is questionable, is the Gateway's leading ground gainer. & lt;a


Botanical name: Chrysopsis spp. (there are many similar species)

Botanical name: Chrysopsis spp. (there are many similar species) Attributes: A long-blooming,


Changing the culture

Opinion: Washington Post: Just like corporations or neighborhoods, branches of science have their own


Pennsylvania seeks more federal disaster aid

SHARON, Pa. -- The state is seeking additional federal disaster aid for residents and businesses in


Shoemaker dies

Shoemaker dies Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker died in his sleep Sunday. He rode four Kentucky


Video slot proposals keep going around and around

Opinion: If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. And so it is with the owners of horse racing tracks


HARRISBURG Pennsylvania debates reform in seating judges

Pennsylvania is one of six states that elect all judges in partisan elections. ASSOCIATED PRESS


FOOD

FOOD WEDNESDAY Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food only, 10


Lions, tigers, bears and more: Facility rescues exotic animals

The exotic animal sanctuary houses more big cats than the Akron Zoo. By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR


HELOISE Binder organizes your important information

Dear Heloise: I work for a financial planner, and our new clients always receive a fancy financial


"Make no mistake: we will hunt them, we will find them and we will bring them to justice. These

Opinion: "Make no mistake: we will hunt them, we will find them and we will bring them to justice. These


Cubs' offense goes cold in Miami; Prior, Wood scheduled for starts

As quickly as it appeared, Chicago's offense disappeared. MIAMI (AP) -- After waiting all year for


Burkett bumped in favor of Wakefield

It might have been his final chance to pitch in the major leagues. BOSTON (AP) -- John Burkett


NHL PRESEASON STANDINGS

NHL PRESEASON STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA New Jersey1010354


HUBBARD Missing girls return safely

The girls were back in school this morning, their grandfather said. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


Miss Schromofsky, Mr. Perry plan autumn wedding

XJoseph Schromofsky, 122 Lost Creek Drive, Youngstown, and Joann Baltes, 3455 Meanderwood Drive,


PGA-LAS VEGAS INVITATIONAL SCORES

PGA-LAS VEGAS INVITATIONAL SCORES Sunday At Las Vegas Purse: $4 million s-TPC at Summerlin


Police official: I ordered office sweeps

Outside security experts were hired for confidentiality reasons. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Police


NATION

NATION Time Warner minus AOL goes into effect Thursday NEW YORK -- As of Thursday, the world's


NASCAR WINSTON CUP RESULTS

NASCAR WINSTON CUP RESULTS UAW-GM QUALITY 500 Saturday At Lowe's Motor Speedway Concord, N.C.


Motorola report is better than expected

CHICAGO (AP) -- Motorola Inc. issued better-than-expected third-quarter results and an upbeat


Grant to help rehabilitate Gibson House

JAMESTOWN, Pa. -- The Jamestown Future Foundation Inc. is getting a $17,500 state grant to help


BIG TEN Backups led Badgers to victory over OSU

Quarterback Matt Schabert and tailback Booker Stanley did most of the damage. By TOM WILLIAMS


CRAFTS Learn to make soap for good clean fun

Washing up can become a mini spa-style experience. SCRIPPS HOWARD Melt-and-pour soapmaking is a


TONIGHT'S GAME Falcons vs. Rams

ATLANTA (1-4) at ST. LOUIS (2-2) Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WBBW-AM


The Vindicator

The Vindicator NEW RESIDENT: Ellen Whitehouse, who with her husband, Doug, owns Noah's Lost Ark,


REUNIONS

XBeaver Local Alumni Band Association will be hosting a 47th-year band reunion Friday at Beaver


49ERS Seahawks shatter Erickson's return

San Francisco fell to 2-4 with a loss in the coach's home state, against his old team. SEATTLE


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Grocery strike enters third day

Grocery store clerks in Ohio and two other states also went on strike. LOS ANGELES (AP) --


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Michael and Kimberly Weir, 305 E. Chestnut St., Lisbon, boy, Oct. 13.


YOUNGSTOWN Paving business will go to court

The sheriff said it's his department's responsibility to enforce the injunction. By PATRICIA MEADE


PENNSYLVANIA Former governor of Illinois joins opponents of the death penalty

Pennsylvania's Gov. Rendell is against a death-penalty moratorium. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Former


NFL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games

INTERCONFERENCE Chiefs 40, Packers 34, OT GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Dante Hall's touchdown streak is


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Funds will flow for water plant to serve the southern region

Water rates have been raised once to help pay for the project. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM