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LOTTERY RESULTS

THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-7-6 Pick 4, 3-7-6-9 Buckeye 5, 2-7-19-

AMERICAN

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AGENDA

AGENDA THURSDAY Mollie Kessler School Board, 6:30 p.m., at the school, 118 E. Wood St.

Talks continue with Ariz. developer

The city has turned to negotiating with partners of the original developer. & lt;a

Woman is sentenced to 3 years for forgery

The Ridge Street woman said drugs and gambling were her downfall. & lt;a

SUPERMARKETS Wal-Mart pulls shoppers away from grocery chains

Traditional supermarkets face lower sales in face of new competition. CROSS LANES, W.Va. (AP) --

Niles school union vote

Niles school union vote NILES -- Members of the union representing the classified staff of the

Mussina eyes first playoff win tonight

He's 0-3 this year, but his relief effort in Game 7 against Boston was impressive. MIAMI (AP) --

BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Oklahoma is in a familiar place -- first in the rankings

It marked the third straight year Oklahoma has led the season's first standings. ASSOCIATED PRESS

POLAND TRUSTEES Incumbent defends township's spending

Spending and recreation are the issues named by the candidates. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

LORDSTOWN Display cases reveal crime is everywhere

The displays were assembled in the 1980s. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

NFL

NFL Favorite Points Underdog Sunday NEW ENGLAND 6 Cleveland BALTIMORE 1 Denver

COLUMBIANA Sewer fees to increase

New rates would take effect Jan. 1 By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA -- City

NEW CASTLE Lawrence property owners fight buyout

They contend they are not being adequately compensated. THE VINDICATOR By LAURE CIOFFI

SEBRING Mayor

Two candidates are running for one four-year seat. (* denotes incumbent; # did not submit a

CORTLAND Developer fails to satisfy city council

City council wants to know his plan in two weeks, and is levying a daily fine. By STEPHEN SIFF

SEBRING Mayor, challenger differ on downtown development

The incumbent said improving the downtown area will attract industry. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Mooney gains district final with 3-1 victory over Poland

Kiki Willis scored all three goals for the unbeaten Cardinals. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR

HARRISBURG House OKs increase in income tax

Rendell had sought a 34 percent rate increase in his original proposal. HARRISBURG (AP) -- After

Strickland joins panel

Strickland joins panel YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland of Lisbon, D-6th, was chosen to fill

YOUNGSTOWN | Council president

Two candidates are running for a four-year seat. JAMES E. FORTUNE SR. (D) Age: 65 Home: 80 E.

WEIRTON STEEL Retirees brace for cuts in pensions

Union officials tried to calm their fears at a meeting. WEIRTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Jane White and

GOSHEN | Trustee Four candidates are running for 1 four-year seat. William J. Butcher did not return a candidate questionnaire. (* denotes incumbent)

JOHN C. HEFFNER Age: 56 Home: 13429 W. Calla Road Employment: Parts manager for Bailey Ford

WEATHERSFIELD RMI's final offer includes a wage freeze

Members will vote Saturday on the package. THE VINDICATOR By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR

TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials identify dead man

The man's car was found at a friend's house nearby. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Postseason success transformed Beckett from anonymous to ace

Manager Jack McKeon said his right-hander's success is the result of hard work. MIAMI (AP) --

CAMPBELL Board of education

Six candidates are running for two two-year seats. (* denotes incumbent) PATRICIA NEELY Age: 50

SHARON, PA. Teacher tabbed early for board

The district will have a new health insurance carrier as of Jan. 1. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Former superintendent to learn lesson of crime

A six-month jail term is recommended, but a judge is not obligated to agree. By NORMAN LEIGH

INSIDE/B1

INSIDE/B1 UStudents doing research at YSU have an advantage usually found only at larger schools:

AUSTINTOWN Trustee

Five candidates are running for one three-year seat. Samuel Swoger, Donna Buzulencia and Linda Marie

MAHONING COUNTY Wrong man accused, defense suggests

Jurors heard a taped statement from a man who blamed Michael Hogan. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

BELOIT Council

Four candidates are running for 2 four-year seats. Rodney L. Sturms did not return a candidate

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Chiefs stretch winning streak to 7

Backup quarterback Marques Tuiasosopo nearly rallied the Raiders. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Even in

OHIO SUPREME COURT Former Boardman patrolman wants job back, attorney says

The officer's firing involved a residency requirement. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR

SCHEDULE World Series

Saturday: Florida 3, N.Y. Yankees 2 Sunday: N.Y. Yankees 6, Florida 1, series tied 1-1 Today:

Penn State WR arrested on DUI charges

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)-- Tony Johnson, Penn State's leading receiver, has been charged with driving

JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House T-trap: Ingenious contraption from Youngstown

You read the headline correctly. We're discussing the T-trap not the P-trap. First, a little

Mahoning Valley has a gem in Easy Street Productions

Opinion: Mahoning Valley has a gem in Easy Street Productions EDITOR: People like Todd Hancock and

GREEN TOWNSHIP Trustee race Two candidates are running for one four-year seat (* denotes incumbent)

DON KUHNS * Age: 73 Home: 7540 Cool Road Employment: Retired purchasing agent Education: A

Mahoning, Trumbull join Appalachian region

Mahoning, Trumbull join Appalachian region WASHINGTON -- With a voice vote Tuesday, the U.S. House

Zuppo family sues, seeking injunction

The Girard High quarterback was hoping to play in tonight's game. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT GIRARD

COURTS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond A. Griffin, 54, of 739 Pineview, Youngstown, and Marva

JACKSON TOWNSHIP | Trustee Two candidates are running for one four-year seat. (* denotes incumbent)

OLIN E. HARKLEROAD Age: 64 Home: 11349 Mahoning Ave. Employment: Retired autoworker Education:

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 5 to

DOWNTOWN

DOWNTOWN Selling buildings Details of the downtown redevelopment agency's new proposed building

The city planning commission handled these items Tuesday:

The city planning commission handled these items Tuesday: Recommended to city council a waiver so

RUNNING Former YSU standout gains Olympic Trials

Matt Folk ran the Columbus Marathon in under 2 hours, 22 minutes. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR

Giambi unsure of reason for subpoena, but he isn't worried

The Yankees' slugger is among several athletes asked to testify. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK --

BOARDMAN Clerk

Three candidates are running for one seat. (* denotes incumbent, # did not submit photograph)

STRUTHERS City council at large Four candidates are running for three two-year seats. (* denotes incumbent)

DEXTER A. HOLLEN * Age: 54 Home: 583 W. Harvey St. Employment: Sky Bank, vice president;

COLUMBUS Differences delay gun bill

Democrats intend to appoint state Sen. Marc Dann of Liberty to the panel. By JEFF ORTEGA

MAHONING COUNTY Judge ends budget battle

The judge said she's down to the business of using the money prudently. By BOB JACKSON

BOXING Clark wins, defending NABF title

The lightweight champion defeated Antonio Ramirez last week. LAS VEGAS -- Columbus lightweight

BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES STANDINGS

Edinboro (5-2) beat Clarion 35-6; next, vs. Slippery Rock Saturday. Slippery Rock (3-4) beat

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SEBRING

SEBRING Council Four candidates are running for 2 four-year seats. Councilman Joseph A. Amabeli

WASHINGTON Local businessman tells Voinovich of struggles

The businessman and three others also met with the secretary of commerce. By DAVID SKOLNICK

MILTON TOWNSHIP Trustee

Three candidates are running for one four-year seat. (* denotes incumbent) FRANK A. TOMAINO *

NILES Study recommends changes in police department

The report notes that the distrust and friction didn't occur overnight. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

NBA PRESEASON STANDINGS

NBA PRESEASON STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic DivisionWLPctGB Miami51.833-- New

ELLSWORTH Trustee Two candidates are running for one four-year seat William Spellman did not return a candidate questionnaire. (* denotes incumbent)

STEVE MARTIN * Age: 48 Home: 10650 Shadowood Trail Employment: Journeyman lineman for Ohio Edison

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Behavior rubbed her the wrong way

Dear Annie: I recently attended a cocktail party without my husband. (He had a business meeting.) A

BROWNS Doubt resurfaces after Couch's performance

Coach Butch Davis was noncommittal about who is starting quarterback will be. BEREA (AP) -- Browns

Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator FUND-RAISER: Vienna Kiwanis Club will hold its 37th annual Antiques Show

KOBE BRYANT Judge orders Lakers' guard to stand trial

The judge wrote that prosecutors had offered only minimal evidence. EAGLE, Colo. (AP) -- Kobe

Only one 'Holy Father' in this reader's book

Opinion: Only one 'Holy Father' in this reader's book EDITOR: The recent letter, "Paper showed

HUBBARD City told to clear out part of its dump

The city needs to haul about 3,000 truck loads of material out of its dump. By TIM YOVICH

SMITH | Trustee

Three candidates are running for one four-year seat (* denotes incumbent. # did not submit

LOWELLVILLE Council, mayoral candidates face hot topic of pay raises

The council passed large-percentage pay raises in August. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF

For Austintown schools, Ritchie and Benyo

Opinion: Votes in the Austintown school district are in an enviable position, with four qualified candidates

YOUNGSTOWN Magistrate to study injunction request

After acts of vandalism, the paving company halted work Oct. 9. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

Halloween hoopla

Halloween hoopla k LEARN how to throw a Halloween party that's frightfully fun. And don't be

INSIDE/A8

INSIDE/A8 UIn a decision seen as a gauge of world opinion, the U.N. General Assembly

MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY

MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY CHIEFS 17, RAIDERS 10 Kansas City7307--17 Oakland00010--10 First

AUSTINTOWN Board of education

Four candidates are running for two four-year seats. (* denotes incumbent) DR. DAVID W. RITCHIE *

BOARDMAN

BOARDMAN Trustee Three candidates are running for one seat. (* denotes incumbent) ELAINE

NHL ROUNDUP Monday's games

Rangers 3, Panthers 1 NEW YORK -- Eric Lindros and Tom Poti scored goals against Roberto Luongo to

AWARDS Players of the week

MVR Offense: Aaron Marshall, 6-3, 217, sophomore quarterback from Detroit. MVR Defense: Matt

YSU FOOTBALL Marshall wins MVR award for relief role

Matt Briggs and Nick Terracina also earned honors. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

MILTON TOWNSHIP Clerk

Three candidates are running for one four-year seat. (* denotes incumbent) BONNIE SPENCER * Age:

IN THE LAB: Dan Kibler, a Youngstown State University graduate student, explains the next step in a

COITSVILLE | Trustee Two candidates are running for one four-year seat. (* denotes incumbent)

PHYLLIS M. JOHNSON * Age: 58 Home: 6767 McGuffey Road Employment: Trumbull County Children

BIG EAST Harris still concerned about Panthers' second-half efforts

For the second straight game Pitt was scoreless in the second half. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Despite

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.26 2.34 Bank One,.84,42.3342.35 Clear Channel,

Soft sell: Baking butter made by Land O'Lakes

Soft sell: Baking butter made by Land O'Lakes Land O'Lakes' new butter products focus on spread

MONDAY'S RESULTS

MONDAY'S RESULTS SOCCER, BOYS Tournament Division II Mooney 3, Poland 1 Canfield 3,

Heading home, Concorde takes final flight

Actress Joan Collins and supermodel Christie Brinkley were on the flight. NEW YORK (AP) -- The

CANFIELD | Trustee Two candidates are running for one four-year seat. (* denotes incumbent)

PAUL F. MORACCO * Age: 51 Home: 7925 Meadowood Drive Employment: Superintendent, Canfield

LOCAL

LOCAL McCabe named by SVC Bob McCabe of Cardinal Mooney was selected as Steel Valley Conference

Summary of recent police activity for Boardman and Poland:

Summary of recent police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN Oct. 13 Theft: A man in

WARREN Officials are silent on police chief's hearing

A group of police officers sat outside to support the chief. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing this liquor permit transfer:

TRUMBULL COUNTY Conference reviews case of maintenance manager

The county had no one watching the ordering process, an official said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and

WARREN Council to look at tax breaks for two

Both 75 percent abatements are for 10 years. WARREN -- City council is expected to consider tax

"In my speech I condemned all violence, even the suicide bombings and I told the Muslims it's about

Opinion: "In my speech I condemned all violence, even the suicide bombings and I told the Muslims it's about

TRUMBULL COUNTY Metropolitan housing agency changes location of its offices

Lifelines is also moving into the new building. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Meeting focuses on development, jobs for region

SVI plans to pick up where an intergovernmental study committee left off. & lt;a

Halliburton again

Opinion: Washington Post: Hydraulic fracturing is not an activity with which most people are familiar, but

TRUMBULL COUNTY Hearing reviews maintenance manager's case

The county had no one watching the ordering process, an official said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and

NEWTON FALLS Man is found dead in vehicle

The man had not been identified by midmorning. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

WEST BRANCH | Board of education Four candidates are running for 2 four-year seats. Larry R. Swallow did not return a candidate questionnaire. (* denotes incumbent; # did not submit a photograph)

SAMUEL A. MARTIG *# Age: 49 Home: 10702 state Route 534 Employment: Co-owner of Martig Farms

GAIL WHITE Book revisits era of steel plant closings in U.S., Canada

"A siren wailed twice. Two more blasts shattered the silence. A minute passed before the siren

Little pumpkins double as treat and decoration

Check out these easy recipes for the holiday. ASSOCIATED PRESS Harvest can come home -- with

DIV. II BOYS SOCCER Canfield's wish granted with win over Howland

The Cardinals wanted to play Cardinal Mooney for the district title. They will Thursday. By JOE

In bill, Mahoning, Trumbull join Appalachian region

In bill, Mahoning, Trumbull join Appalachian region WASHINGTON -- With a voice vote Tuesday, the

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Nicholas and Patricia Divencenzo, 835 Fifth St., Struthers, twins: boy and girl,

YOUNGSTOWN PHANTOMS

YOUNGSTOWN PHANTOMS NAHL STANDINGS North Division RecordPoints Soo Indians9-0-523 USA

SPRINGFIELD | Trustee

Two candidates are running for one four-year seat. James G. Holleran did not return a candidate

OUT TO PASTURE Lazy, grazing days of fall

The Vindicator/William D. Lewis The fall foliage makes the perfect backdrop for grazing horses

WORLD SERIES Beckett vs. Mussina in Game 3 tonight

Tied 1-1, the series shifts to Pro Player Stadium. MIAMI (AP) -- The upper deck is ringed with

Lisbon trick-or-treat

Lisbon trick-or-treat Lisbon will have trick-or-treating hours from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.

POLAND Board of Education

Four candidates are running for three seats. (* denotes incumbent) ELINOR S. ZEDAKER * Age: 61

WARREN WCI Steel gets OK to borrow

Bankruptcy means the company must ask permission for routine business. THE VINDICATOR By CYNTHIA

STRUTHERS President of city council

Two candidates are running for one two-year seat. (* denotes incumbent) DANNY THOMAS JR. * Age:

CANFIELD Board of education

Three candidates are running for two four-year seats. (* denotes incumbent) DAVID J. MOORE

NOTEBOOK From the World Series

Bandwagon jumping normal: Florida drew 1.3 million fans at home during the regular season, an

COLUMBUS Hagan co-sponsors drug-discount bill

The bill is to be introduced later this week or early next week. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

ATP MONEY LEADERS

ATP MONEY LEADERS Through Sunday 1. Juan Carlos Ferrero$2,908,330 2. Andy Roddick$2,735,842

YOUNGSTOWN Hearing set in question of probation

The North Jackson man was caught in a Youngstown bar. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

CORTLAND Council extends report deadline

A developer has two weeks to reveal how he plans to fix drainage problems. By STEPHEN SIFF

YOUNGSTOWN | Charter amendments

Youngstown residents will vote Nov. 4 on six amendments to the city charter. They are: To provide

A guilty plea in bribe case

Vindicator files show a past hazardous-waste conviction for one defendant. & lt;a

Official at ARC lowers outlook

The agency's future funding is now in the hands of Congress. & lt;a

WEST BRANCH School board hires basketball coaches

The board will seek bids to raze two old district buildings. By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR

Associated Press

Associated Press ORDERS TRIAL: Eagle County (Colo.) judge Frederick Gannett arrives at the Justice

REGION

REGION Seafood delivery service begins local operations YOUNGSTOWN -- Better Seafood Co.

HERMITAGE SCHOOLS Board votes to refinance bond issues

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Hermitage School District is saving $288,000 by refinancing an old debt. The

SHARON, PA. Penn State's Shenango campus receives external advances

Building exteriors and the campus's own Nittany Lion statue are part of the work. By HAROLD GWIN

SPRINGFIELD | Board of education Four candidates are running for two four-year seats. Michael B. Evan and Donald W. Ridzon did not return candidate questionnaires. (* denotes incumbent, # did not

JIM HEAVEN # Age: 60 Home: 33 Circleview Drive Employment: Retired from Glazier Warren Glass

LOWELLVILLE Board of education Three candidates are running for two four-year seats. Incumbent Joseph R. Ballone did not return a candidate questionnaire.

JOHN WILAJ Age: 39 Home: 1304 Bedford Road Employment: President, The Conti Corp. Education:

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