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ALCS NOTEBOOK From Fenway Park
Home turf: The New York Yankees have proven that homefield advantage doesn't mean much in the AL
AHONING COUNTY
AHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David J. Frederick, 52, of 65 N. Main St., Youngstown, and
ON TOUR This week's pro golf events
PGA TOUR Chrysler Classic of Greensboro Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Forest Oaks Country
Best Bets/Hot Tickets
Best Bets/Hot Tickets FRIDAY * Detective Sgt. Trotter is on the case in the timeless murder
Thiel to have TV news
Thiel to have TV news GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Thiel College's Communication Studies Department will
In-depth data on stabililty of Rushmore
In-depth data on stabililty of Rushmore RAPID CITY, S.D. -- Technology that provides precise data
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.24 2.34 Bank One,.84,41.6441.66 Clear Channel, 41.01
POSTSEASON SCHEDULE Major League Baseball
LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES (Best-of-7) American League Oct. 8: Boston 5, New York 2 Oct. 9:
MEN'S GROOMING The battle
By EILS LOTOZO KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS PHILADELPHIA -- For most of the past century, the story
SOUNDS FROM AFAR: Indian guitarist Barunkumar Pal and tabla player Ray Spiegel star in a "Classical
SOUNDS FROM AFAR: Indian guitarist Barunkumar Pal and tabla player Ray Spiegel star in a "Classical
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
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-1-5 Pick 4, 0-5-5-1 Buckeye 5, 5-9-12-
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
CROSS COUNTRY AREA'S TOP MARKS BOYS 1. Luke McCluggage (Jackson-Milton), 16:05; 2. Joe Kunkel
PHILADELPHIA In debate, rival and mayor trade jabs
The mayor is a subject in an FBI probe, according to a federal official. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A
WARREN St. Joseph will build surgery addition
The Warren hospital needs more room for surgeries and other services. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She should shop around for a different driver
Dear Annie: I have been married for 26 years and have yet to figure out a way to break a terrible
Keep it simple: Pack a basic lunch so kids can learn to do it themselves. Only buy clothes that
Keep it simple: Pack a basic lunch so kids can learn to do it themselves. Only buy clothes that
NLCS NOTEBOOK From Wrigley Field
Clutch catcher: Ivan Rodriguez got the Florida Marlins started in the wild eighth inning with
Westminster dedicates its recreation center
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Westminster College community dedicated the Marge Walker Recreation
Marlins like sound of winner-take-all game
Florida could become the fourth team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in an LCS. CHICAGO (AP) -- If the
PUPILS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
PUPILS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Joining law forum in D.C. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jenna Kupec, an Ursuline High
YOUNGSTOWN New life for empty East Side prison?
The daily rate paid to local jails to house a federal detainee is roughly $70. By PATRICIA MEADE
FAST-FOOD INDUSTRY Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce -- and the fries
Fast-food chains offer fruit and milk to make kids' meals more nutritious. RALEIGH NEWS &
Cops probe homicide
Cops probe homicide VERNON -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking information on a man who
People surrender too easily their hard-earned freedoms
Opinion: People surrender too easily their hard-earned freedoms EDITOR: It is my belief that in the
Associated Press
Associated Press MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Yang Liwei, China's first astronaut, waves after his safe
LAWRENCE COUNTY Car crash on Route 422 kills Pa. man
Banko spoke recently at the 50-year commemoration of the Korean War. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A man
NOAH'S LOST ARK Activist: Transfer lion cub to Calif.
The director of Noah's Lost Ark says the cub will not be leaving her facility. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
STEUBEN GLASS Clear quality, craftmanship
Steuben Glass is marking 100 years of making luxury crystal by hand. CORNING, N.Y. (AP) -- At
For one, tragedy is reminder of miracle
The rabbi said real faith will fight terrorism. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR
SCOPE gets ready for four-county art show
WARREN -- SCOPE Inc. of Trumbull County will host the annual Four County Art Show for senior
HARRISBURG Proposed state rule would speed repairs on Pa. highways, bridges
The new rule would not require contractors to file as much detail on a project. HARRISBURG (AP) --
Fitch advances with OT triumph over McKinley
Dustin Cramer netted the game-winning goal on an assist by Ben Weaver. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
MAHONING VALLEY Doctor: Promote healthy living
Prescribe drugs less and reduce health care costs, a physician says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
BOXING Evasive Lewis forces Klitschko to face Johnson
Kirk Johnson seems to have had some bad breaks in the last several months. NEW YORK (AP) -- Two
Phillies great hired to manage single-A
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Mike Schmidt spent his retirement distancing himself from the game where he was
QUICK FIX Lemon slices in dish are best caramelized
By LINDA GASSENHEIMER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Tender veal cutlets are sauteed with a white wine
FASHION Style guru introduces new book
Author touts 'dressing from the inside out.' KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Jackie Walker has been
COLUMBUS Senate approves slots measures
Backers say the plan will keep Ohioans' money from flowing to other states. By JEFF ORTEGA
WARREN SCHOOLS Board approves plans for building
The 6.5-mill bond issue will be on the November ballot. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
YSU FOOTBALL Dellarose eager to rebound
Coach Heacock will make a decision later this week on his starting QB. By PETE MOLLICA
BOARDMAN MVEDC honors hosptial systems
Forum and Humility of Mary employ 10,300 people in the area. THE VINDICATOR By DON SHILLING
Officials plan to award janitorial-supply pact
This will be the first janitorial-supply pact awarded since the probes began. WARREN -- Trumbull
BRISTOL SCHOOLS Auditor declares district to be in a fiscal emergency
A 7.8-mill levy for the schools will be on the Nov. 4 ballot. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
VIENNA AIR BASE Plane loss is not an omen
Secure funding for the airport will help the base's chances of survival, officials say. By STEPHEN
THE ECONOMY Workers face permanent jobs loss
The recession ended two years ago, but companies continue to cut jobs. ASSOCIATED PRESS More
YOUNGSTOWN Sweet plans a campaign to get city to take pride in its appearance
The leader hopes the cooperation seen in Smoky Hollow serves as a model. By JoANNE VIVIANO
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Edith Motton, 213 E. Ravenwood Ave., Floor 1, Youngstown, boy, Oct. 9. Robert and
Storm brings flooding, outages
Emery Street on New Castle's West Side was still closed this morning. A late afternoon
NILES Sam's Club gives $1,500 to police department
The grant was for $500 more than the department requested. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
WARREN Residents hear how to curb basement flooding
Eliminating combined sewers downtown would benefit the whole city. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Hoping to keep a trail car-free
Cyclist Jean Engle and runner Gary Sexton, both of Youngstown, use the East Cohasset Drive All-
TRUMBULL COUNTY Lawyers: Go after higher-ups in probe
The lawyers are seeking proof about their client's employee classification. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
THE VALLEYS Incumbents build funds for campaigns
Two Valley-area congressman didn't raise any money locally. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
COLLEGES Coaches convene to discuss trouble
Nebraska has suspended a football player for punching a fan. ASSOCIATED PRESS College basketball
Making welfare work: Today, the goal is a job
Opinion: Making welfare work: Today, the goal is a job Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service (KRT) The
Elusive peace in Middle East moves even farther away
Opinion: How is the Middle East peace process going wrong? Let us count the ways. Just a week ago, Yasser
YOUNGSTOWN Jury sees sites related to murder trial
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Testimony was to begin today in the
Water, water everywhere
The valleys have been pounded by rain, but damage varies widely. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT The
Based on his record, Clark gets Howland endorsement
Opinion: Based on his record, Clark gets Howland endorsement Things are good in Howland Township; not
CANCELLATION
CANCELLATION No Cutumba in Youngstown k FRIDAY AND SATURDAY night performances by Ballet
YOUNGSTOWN Brush with death in elevator floors city worker
The city is still investigating what happened to the elevator and why. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
NEW WILMINGTON, PA. President gives updates on college's progress
There has been an increase in student applications and SAT scores. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Go pigeons .... go!
A Vienna resident is helping the sport of pigeon racing endure. By MATT BIXENSTINE
PA. SENATE RACE Specter nears $10M mark, records show
Specter's opponent's camp says it's had a great fund-raising quarter. ASSOCIATED PRESS
WORLD SERIES Dragging Yankees, Marlins recharge
The World Series opens tonight at New York's Yankee Stadium. NEW YORK (AP) -- Aaron Boone got a
CANFIELD No families to receive fair honor
Outstanding Fair Families might be recognized again at the 2004 fair. By MATT BIXENSTINE
BALTIMORE FBI questions man in breach of airline security
The college student wanted to expose gaps in security, a source said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Baseball School -- will have a fall hitting camp in November and December. For
YOUNGSTOWN City Concrete and OEPA settle air pollution issues
The company converted its plant instead of paying most of the fine. THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN --
FENWAY PARK Ahead 3-2, Yankees toss Pettitte, Clemens against struggling Sox
Tuesday's 4-2 win has New York one victory from its 39th pennant. BOSTON (AP) -- Let the Curse
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Oct. 15. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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CANFIELD Hot rod event cruises away
The event promoter simply made a business decision, an official said. CANFIELD -- The Hot Rod
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials order hold on payments to heating repair company in probe
The company was ordered cut off from further business with the county. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and
YOUNGSTOWN | City council
City council handled these items Wednesday: Approved an ordinance that requires nonunion city
Fostoria High School cancels remainder of football season
FOSTORIA (AP) -- For the first time in the 80-year history of the Fostoria St. Wendelin football
EDUCATION 3 from area to compete for awards
They were chosen based on their scores on a qualifying test. Three area students are among the
HOME Parent vs. child: morning power struggles
Minimizing choices for your kids makes getting ready run more smoothly. By JULIE MARSHALL
Today is Thursday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2003. There are 76 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2003. There are 76 days left in the year. On this date
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials to pull out of jobs program
Option Area 7 was created primarily to assist small Ohio counties. THE VINDICATOR By NANCY
Suspended LB Reynolds apologizes for QB choke
The Buckeye will sit out Saturday's game against Iowa. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State linebacker
NATION
NATION GM reports earnings of $425M in 3rd quarter DETROIT -- General Motors Corp. earned $425
KOBE BRYANT CASE Prosecutors seek assurance victim's past to be guarded
Last week's hearing was suspended, prompting a court filing. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- When Kobe
Walk to Remember
Walk to Remember YOUNGSTOWN -- Forum Health will sponsor its 16th annual Walk to Remember from
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
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COMPUTER RATINGS & amp; POLL
COLUMBUS -- The fifth weekly football computer ratings from the Ohio High School Athletic
The Vindicator
The Vindicator CROSSING THE CREEK: One horse stops for a drink of water as trail riders at Beaver
MERCER, PA. Long-time leader to leave agency post
A committee will find a successor to head the Behavioral Health Commission. MERCER, Pa. --The
"You carry the dreams of our nation into space with you."
Opinion: "You carry the dreams of our nation into space with you." Chinese President Hu Jintao Speaking
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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FARRELL, PA. Officers honored for fire rescue
FARRELL, Pa. -- The Southwest Mercer County Regional Police Commission gave commendations to two
A 'crazy' story worth telling
Before LeBron James graced the cover of Sports Illustrated, sportswriter David Lee Morgan Jr. could
A story in Tuesday's Vindicator reported incorrect information on the location of schools being
A story in Tuesday's Vindicator reported incorrect information on the location of schools being
COLLEGE FOOTBALL YSU visits Indiana State where Penguins are unbeaten
YSU has won all six games played against the Sycamores in Terre Haute. By PETE MOLLICA
U.N. Day discussion
U.N. Day discussion YOUNGSTOWN -- The United Nations Chapter of Youngstown will hold a dinner at
NFL Banged-up Niners prepare for champs
Offensive linemen Derrick Deese and Eric Heitmann are not likely to play. By TOM WILLIAMS
Dog days just got cooler
The dog show takes place three times every day at the fair. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF
MAHONING COMMISSIONERS No agreement on juvenile court funding
Three motions at the meeting failed. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN
HELOISE Plan will care for kids in emergency
Dear Heloise: I am the mother of small children and often suffer from the "what ifs." I want to be
Some rules on ethics in job seeking
Is there a morally right way to do a job search? The study of ethics, which can be very nuanced,
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
Summary of recent police activity:
Summary of recent police activity: GIRARD Oct. 12 Arrest: After noticing a suspicious vehicle
AGENDA
AGENDA FRIDAY Certificated Personnel/Community Relations Committee of the Youngstown Board of
WARMINSTER, PA. Kids get head start on typing skills
Some pupils learn Microsoft's PowerPoint and Excel programs in early grades. WARMINSTER, Pa. (AP)
"I'll say this, I'm taking a very good hard look at [Youngstown]. I will have a number of
"I'll say this, I'm taking a very good hard look at [Youngstown]. I will have a number of
Building future
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown City Schools pupils stood
WEATHERSFIELD Plant is losing money, RMI tells union
The company had hoped to save $3.5 million or more with union concessions. THE VINDICATOR By
Staying hungry
Staying hungry Two months ago, Vitali Klitschko visited Lennox Lewis in London, inquiring about
As massive highway project nears end, so do many jobs
The nation's largest highway project employed 4,600 workers at its peak. BOSTON (AP) -- For the
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
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES TODAY Victory Assembly of God Church, 3899 McCartney Road, Coitsville, 9 a.m-2
Garcia's two-run hit has Red Sox reeling
Chants of 'Jailbird' didn't faze the former Indian outfielder. BOSTON (AP) -- Karim Garcia is
End limbo at Guantanamo
Opinion: Kansas City Star: When the U.S. began detaining terrorist suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, it was a
YOUNGSTOWN Wife's trial testimony recounts day of horror
Testimony in Michael Hogan's trial began today. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Thrashers 2, Islanders 2 ATLANTA -- Marc Savard scored early in the third period and the Atlanta
WOMEN'S HEALTH Author takes a critical look at history of estrogen therapy
The hormone has cycled through favor and disfavor. By MARIE McCULLOUGH KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Back's recovery has Iowa buzzing
Jermelle Lewis is coming back from an ACL tear suffered in the spring. IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) --
HOMETOWN GIG: Chaney High School graduate David Perrico, who's returned to his studies at YSU Dana
HOMETOWN GIG: Chaney High School graduate David Perrico, who's returned to his studies at YSU Dana
Leali Excavating gets loan for building
THE VINDICATOR SHARON, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Enterprise Corp. is lending a Hermitage company
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Face-lifts sound good, but for now I'm sticking to the basics
I have one word for you: plastics. I will never forget the week my mother and two aunts went to
OHIO Lawmakers OK provision protecting subjects of bioterrorism investigations
People need to know what's going on, a Cleveland legislator argued. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
NILES Kickoff set for project to help kids
NILES -- Samaritan's Purse will have its Christmas kickoff this weekend to raise public awareness