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NFL PRESEASON

NFL PRESEASON Favorite Points Underdog CAROLINA 2 Pittsburgh INDIANAPOLIS 3 Cincinnati


PENN STATE Upton is hoping to make most of first opportunity

The Nittany Lions' new tailback will debut against a tough Temple defense. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)


BROWNS Holcomb shreds Falcons in 20-9 win

The first-team offense scored 10 points in the exhibition finale. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


Howland's Datish savors Ohio State

The sophomore lineman doesn't mind waiting his turn. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Laboratory in Florida fabricates yellow diamonds that are simply fabulous

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS They're not fake. They are not mined. Rather they are cultivated in a


FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Victor Thomas The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is


THURSDAY'S RESULTS

THURSDAY'S RESULTS GOLF, BOYS LIBERTY 152, NEWTON FALLS 182 (at Pines Lakes) Liberty (9-1,


LPGA-STATE FARM CLASSIC SCORES

LPGA-STATE FARM CLASSIC SCORES THURSDAY At The Rail Golf Course Springfield, Ill. Purse:


CANTON Red lawn? Don't worry

People get concerned when their shoes turn orange. ASSOCIATED PRESS After mowing his lawn last


Bicentennial bug bites hard

Bookmarks featuring Mahoning County's bicentennial barn have already sold out. By MARALINE KUBIK


NEW CASTLE Sweet offers: Candy makers aid Caiazza after fire

The candy maker hopes to be back to full production by the first of December. By LAURE CIOFFI


FRIDAY NIGHT SCORES

FRIDAY NIGHT SCORES HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Poland 33, Alliance 27 Chaney 22, Uniontown Lake


EPISCOPAL CHURCH Diocese moves to censure church

The national church has crossed the line, says the Pittsburgh bishop. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


NUTRITION RESEARCH Teens' habits raise risk of vitamin D deficiency

Other risk factors include having dark skin or living in a northern city. CHICAGO (AP) -- In some


BIOMETRICS Deadline looms for ID revamp

Complications include setting standards and changing the visa process. NEW YORK (AP) -- Biometric


FASHIONS Retro look returns for fall as has-been look is reinvented

Celebrity endorsements renew interest in polo shirts. SCRIPPS HOWARD The ubiquitous reptile is


HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW | Saturday football

BOARDMAN (0-1) vs. CLEVELAND ST. IGNATIUS (1-0) Game time: 7 p.m. at Parma Byers Field. Last


LEETONIA Festival sells space to vendors

Festival proceeds are used for park maintenance and improvement. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR


BASIC GRADS

BASIC GRADS Air Force: Airman Jordan E. Zeitler (Crestview High School, Columbiana, '00), son of


Marlins' catcher held on charges of rape

Pittsburgh defeated Florida 5-0 behind Josh Fogg's pitching. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Just when the


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES American League N.Y. Yankees 7, Chicago White Sox 5 Oakland 6, Baltimore 4


Northside Reunion brings old friends back together

Frances Picard Carter of Youngstown, above with her back to the camera, greets Ted and Katie Fagan


No need to fudge results: Confection wins best of show

Harry Potts' fudge may be a winner, but he says it's still his wife's kitchen. By MARALINE KUBIK


PENNSYLVANIA State gets $3.9 million for farmland preservation

Preservation funding received a huge boost in the 2002 federal farm bill. HARRISBURG (AP) --


ERIE, PA. Ruling: Station does not have to reveal its source

The judge sought to sue the source of the report. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A radio station does not have


MTV VIDEO AWARDS Causing a commotion

The pop-diva kisses were just part of the goings-on at the annual awards show. NEW YORK (AP) --


OHIO STATE Clarett to miss at least 3

The recommended penalty won't reach the NCAA until next week. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Suspended Ohio


Bucks' defense muzzled Huskies

Washington's Heisman Trophy candidates were contained in Columbus. By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR


DALLAS Hospital chaplains make house calls

As the population ages, the need for outreach chaplains will likely increase. DALLAS MORNING NEWS


Groups team up to shape health policy

The institute will be based in Columbus. Several Ohio foundations are creating the Health Policy


DB Godec relishes chance to play again

The junior has been suffering from an intestinal problem. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS


Officials to dedicate bell

Commissioners are close to their goal of paying for the monument with donations. By NORMAN LEIGH


MTV VIDEO AWARDS Crossing border line?

x NEW YORK (AP) -- Twenty years after the first MTV Video Music Awards, and not much has changed


Taking aim at human shields

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: There wasn't much to recommend the job of "human shield" in pre-war Iraq. Long


WINNING NUMBERS | August 23-29

OHIO Friday 8/29 Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-4-1 Pick 4, 9-6-4-2 Buckeye 5, 6-10-19-36-37 Mega


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside LaShonna Shakoor, 1578 Covington St., Youngstown, boy, Aug. 30.


CRAFTING Needlework magazine returns in new form

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS How many of you remember the little craft magazine called Workbasket? It


The Vindicator/Bruce Palmer RECORD-SETTER: Jerry Rose's pumpkin set a Canfield Fair record,

The Vindicator/Bruce Palmer RECORD-SETTER: Jerry Rose's pumpkin set a Canfield Fair record,


Courts plan more security measures

World events prompted the security station plan. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


Lightning disrupts water in townships

AUSTINTOWN -- Some customers in the township were without water after lightning struck an Ohio


WEST VIRGINIA Mountaineers look to put pressure on Wisconsin

Wisconsin used a strong passing attack to beat West Virginia last season. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP)


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Nocera named Titans' baseball coach

Dr. Carmen Nocera, a name very familiar in Lawrence County educational circles as well as on area


BUTLER, PA. Transsexual woman asks for new sentence

She had claimed her husband castrated himself as a sign of his devotion to her. BUTLER, Pa. (AP)


HELOISE Cedar shavings should not be used in aviary

Dear Heloise: I have several varieties of finches, so my husband built me a covered aviary on the


HUBBARD Township, city officials study police merger

The association study will cost $7,000 to $10,000. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Western Kentucky clobbers Union, 51-3

ASSOCIATED PRESS BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Chris Miller had 15 carries for 160 yards Thursday as


Needed on this Labor Day: more reason to celebrate

Opinion: The United States has seen better Labor Days. A brief moved on the wire by the Washington Post


MARTIN SLOANE \ Supermarket Shopper English supermarket offers a variety of carts to use

One of the interesting things about shopping in a supermarket far away from your home town is seeing


N. Korea's belligerence should not derail talks

Opinion: No one should be surprised by North Korea's saber-rattling during the six-nation talks held last


GARDEN CLUBS

TUESDAY XDaphne members will visit Inglis Greenhouse at 10 a.m., where there will be a talk about


MASONIC GROUPS

TUESDAY XA meeting of Clotilda Club, Auxiliary to Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will be held at 11:30


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Mother turns calls into emotional nightmares

Dear Annie: I have a wonderful, loving mother who raised me on her own. I live across the country


WEEKEND COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

TODAY EAST Indiana at Connecticut, Noon Wisconsin at West Virginia, Noon Stonehill at


Board buys program to route school buses

The board had been planning to buy such a program for years. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

THURSDAY'S SCORES EAST Villanova 41, Hampton 6 SOUTH Florida Atlantic 20, Middle Tennessee 19


New image for senior centers

By KORKY VANN HARTFORD COURANT Senior centers turn 60 this year, but the occasion will be


SHARON, PA. Motorcyclists to hail law repeal with helmet-smashing ceremony

SHARON, Pa. -- Quaker Steak & amp; Lube, noted for its weekly bike nights that attract


Park service leases office space to work on Flight 93 memorial

SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) -- The National Park Service has leased an office in western Pennsylvania near


MERCER COUNTY Authority seeks way to reduce vacancies

The renting of vacant apartments appears to be the agency's weak point. By HAROLD GWIN


MOLLY HALTER Message shines through the mist

There I was on the sunny, sandy shores of Daytona Beach, Fla. So where was that sense of calm I


PENN STATE Johnson is prepared

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- For three years, Tony Johnson has played in the shadow of two Nittany


To fight blight, program builds minority contractors

The contractors will bid on demolition work in the city. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Tearing down parts


BELLEVUE Village rebuilds the feel of history

Both the everyday and the opulent are featured at Historic Lyme Village. By REBECCA SLOAN


HERMITAGE, PA. City approves requirement changes for Orthodox church's building plans

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- St. John's Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church is getting a break on its plans to


Many employers offering programs for weight loss

U.S. businesses lose an estimated $12.7 billion to obesity. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A year ago,


Females find fragrances fascinating

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS As ins and outs go, smelling good is in again. That's the indication of


LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners to give money to townships hit by bad weather

State and federal officials will also look at the damage. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE


PGA DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP

PGA DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP Friday At TPC Boston Norton, Ma. Purse: $5 million Yardage:


An open house at South Side Middle School, Columbiana, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. The

An open house at South Side Middle School, Columbiana, will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. The


GOING AWAY TO COLLEGE

By JOANN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT he photo albums and picture frames of friends and family


HELOISE 'Tornado toolbox' helps during bad weather

Dear Heloise: My parents and I survived a tornado in the 1950s that destroyed the homestead. As a


EVENTS

EVENTS The Greater Youngstown Coalition of Christians prayer rally, 7 p.m. Friday, New Life


Koval ready to battle Hayes Tuesday night

The heavyweight fight is at Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR


U.S. OPEN RESULTS

U.S. OPEN RESULTS Friday At The USTA National Tennis Center New York Purse: $17,074,000


Don't be chicken: Come to the fair

The 117th annual street fair begins Thursday. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


SIDELIGHTS \ For all seniors

SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 9273 High St. N.E., Warren, activities are as follows: the center will


Great pumpkin almost squashes the competition

A relative newcomer to pumpkin growing has produced an orange giant. By MATT BIXENSTINE


Burglaries in Mercer Co. bring 1 arrest

MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a rash of business burglaries over the


ROAD WORK Ohio Crews from the Ohio Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will work on roads in these counties this week:

MAHONING COUNTY I-680 in Youngstown: Various daytime lane restrictions in both directions just


PRESEASON AT A GLANCE

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TAKE YOUR PLACES

TAKE YOUR PLACES Theater season at a glance CARNATION CITY PLAYERS Where: Firehouse Theater,


U.S. OPEN Top-seeded Agassi overcomes early close call for 3-set triumph

Unseeded Mary Pierce knocked out No. 22 Jelena Dokic. NEW YORK (AP) -- Andre Agassi ran into


WARREN Candidates denied for lack of signatures

One incumbent remains on the ballot for school board. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


THE FINE PRINT | How offers go bad

A sampling of some attractive credit card deals available -- and how easy it is to lose them:


CSN, ZZ TOP CONCERTS A legendary day for rock

By DEBORA SHAULIS ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR This weekend won't be just about rock 'n' roll. It could


SOCIAL SECURITY Q & amp;A

Q: A friend told me I am required to carry my Social Security card with me at all times. Is this


Family cycle: Trio finishes cross-country biking trek

The Delaware-to-Oregon trip took 79 days. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Backsliding on clean air

Opinion: Backsliding on clean air Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service (KRT) The following editorial


Fighter ready

Fighter ready Chris Koval, a heavyweight, is finishing preparations for his next fight, Tuesday in


Lawmaker charged

Lawmaker charged kU.S. REP. Bill Janklow, a political powerhouse in South Dakota for 30 years, has


TODAY

TODAY 11 a.m. (USA) Tennis: U.S. Open. 1 p.m. (FOXSP) Horse racing: The Meadows. 2 p.m. (ESPN)


CANFIELD SCHOOLS Closed crossroad will delay bus trips

The intersection is expected to remain closed until the end of September. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, killed Friday in a bombing in Najaf, Iraq, was a leader of one of

Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir al-Hakim, killed Friday in a bombing in Najaf, Iraq, was a leader of one of


Penguins lose Zetts

Going into the start of camp back in early August, Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock was


REBEL GLAMOUR Biker chic makes strong statement

A woman can never have too many black shoes or black pants. NEW YORK (AP) -- Even the woman who


LEADERS

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BABY PICTURES Sonogram snapshots catch on

One online baby-photo contest even has a category for the unborn. By RITA KEMPLEY WASHINGTON


IN STRUTHERS: Cori Kale, a junior cheerleader for Warren John F. Kennedy High School, peeks through

IN STRUTHERS: Cori Kale, a junior cheerleader for Warren John F. Kennedy High School, peeks through


DAVE BARRY Ahoy, mateys! Let's make those telemarketers walk the plank

There's just over a year to go before the 2004 presidential election, and everybody in the nation is


Gerut homers twice, drives in 5 as Indians cruise over Detroit

Carlos Pena and Shane Halter homered for Detroit which has 99 losses. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jody Gerut


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)5316.768-- Scrappers (Indians)3535.500181/2


NASCAR-SOUTHERN 500 LINEUP

NASCAR-SOUTHERN 500 LINEUP After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Darlington (S.C.) Raceway


RELATIONSHIPS Forgiveness can be a struggle, but expert stresses the healing

Sometimes, the road to forgiveness involves confronting painful realities. By JOHN BOUDREAU


Dog days just got cooler

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


Putting positive spin on stunts

BMX bikers give the fair some extreme flair and positive messages. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR


PRESCHOOLS Sudden danger plan is sought

The group wants preparedness plans to include nursery schools and day cares. HARRISBURG (AP) -- On


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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PITTSBURGH Indians don't honor the bicentennial of Lewis and Clark trip

The tribes viewed Lewis and Clark as the end to their way of life. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- As


WASHINGTON Study: Suburban sprawling may cause obesity

Researchers are looking at European communities for lifestyle-changing policies. WASHINGTON (AP)


Backup plan to pump water

Dual power feeds and backup generators are in place for emergencies. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


NASCAR Labonte's winless streak ends with Southern 500

He took control late in the race with the help of a lightning fast pit stop. DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP)


Annie's Mailbox Reader appalled by spankings in public

Dear Annie: I work at a fast-food restaurant. Recently, a woman came in dragging a small, crying boy


HEART TO HEART Finding love in right places

SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE Could he be your perfect guy -- in disguise? BRAVEHEART "The first time


GARDEN FORUM Trips planned

The 43rd annual Columbiana Rose Show will be held Saturday at Sky Bank, Main Street, Columbiana.


If you can stomach it, go see human organs

Visitors to the medical building are encouraged to examine the specimens. By MARALINE KUBIK


INFORMATION If you go

Location: Historic Lyme Village is located at 5001 state Route 4. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


SUCCESSFUL COMPETITOR: Frank Lanterman of Austintown stands in front of his reserve champion pumpkin

SUCCESSFUL COMPETITOR: Frank Lanterman of Austintown stands in front of his reserve champion pumpkin


Bank robber dies when bomb goes off during standoff

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A man with a bomb strapped to his chest robbed a bank here and died when the bomb


ROUNDUP | Thursday's other preseason games

Bills 22, Lions 16: Detroit didn't sit out its starters in the meaningless final exhibition game the


Israeli strike kills Hamas militant

Israeli strike kills Hamas militant k ISRAEL killed a leading Hamas militant and his assistant in


Bad timing

Bad timing Ross Verba's season is over, a damaging blow to the Cleveland Browns who have just one


Cayson cuts through Edinboro

YOUNGSTOWN -- From his teammates to his teachers, Josh Cayson is known as "Two-Cut Cayson." Why?


THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Acquired INF Lou Merloni from


Walk raises funds for cystic fibrosis foundation

BOARDMAN -- The fourth annual Youngstown Great Strides Walk-a-Thon, part of the Cystic Fibrosis


PA. UNIVERSITIES Aid cut leads to wage freeze

Pay increases linked to promotions will still be honored, one official said. HARRISBURG (AP) --


READY AND WAITING: Aluminum billets are stacked up at Indalex Aluminum Solutions in Girard. These

READY AND WAITING: Aluminum billets are stacked up at Indalex Aluminum Solutions in Girard. These


LOCAL

LOCAL Neshannock boy hit by foul ball NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A 6-year-old boy was recovering from a


Notable quotables

Notable quotables "I understand that as a culture we cling to this idea that celebrities look


WORTH A LOOK

ART AUCTIONS XAn art auction will be held Saturday at McDonough Museum, 410 Wick Ave., as a


MAHONING VALLEY Saving artifacts is touchy situation

Light, temperature and humidity levels all affect aging historical items. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


IN THE DOGHOUSE Canine comforts

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT When the dog days of summer are behind us and the


OHIO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Matt Kanetsky leads ONU in the classroom

The Hubbard High graduate has the highest GPA on the football team. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


Woman pleads guilty

Woman pleads guilty WARREN -- A former secretary for a local attorney pleaded guilty in Trumbull


"They either walk way out there where they can't see them and think it's disgusting, or they're

"They either walk way out there where they can't see them and think it's disgusting, or they're


LAWRENCE COUNTY Judge gives candidate 10 days to file for vote

He said he will expedite the matter in court. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW


Happy end to kitten's tale

Happy end to kitten's tale NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Peanut, the stray kitten found outside the Lawrence


Color him a survivor: Boy fills in parents' lives

The second-place winner's mom calls his life a miracle. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF


MAHONING COUNTY Prosecutor's office rebuts motion alleging misconduct

The motion accused Prosecutor Paul Gains of knowing about an extortion scheme. By BOB JACKSON


Today is Family Day at the Canfield Fair. Here's a sampling of today's coverage:

Today is Family Day at the Canfield Fair. Here's a sampling of today's coverage: Weekend agenda


"The movie ["Animal House"] came out and complemented the culture, which was in a very anti-

Opinion: "The movie ["Animal House"] came out and complemented the culture, which was in a very anti-


Associated Press

Associated Press WORKING IT OFF: Ellen Lipschitz, 55, a scientist who tests drug compounds at the


"We do not see a reason to be optimistic about the current economic situation."

Opinion: "We do not see a reason to be optimistic about the current economic situation." AFL-CIO President


AROUND THE HORN | Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, White Sox 5 NEW YORK -- Mike Mussina gave up two quick runs, then


Ursuline graduate Irizarry humbled by new experience

The Ohio State tight end calls himself "a little fish in a big ocean." By JOE SCALZO


SENIOR CITIZENS

55-PLUS CLUB MINERAL RIDGE X55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St.


MILL CREEK METROPARKS | September activities

Tuesday: 10, 10:45 or 11:30 a.m. Two-year-olds and their adult companions will hear a story about


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Dinkers Cheqmate4.603.402.40 Chi O Queen


CANFIELD Ex-deputy arrested in drug raid

Agents said they found OxyContin and four handguns. CANFIELD -- Michael Terlecky, a former


BUTLER, PA. State trooper dies in car crash while speeding and undercover

Police said it was unlikely that the officer was responding to a call. BUTLER, Pa. (AP) -- A state


WNBA PLAYOFFS

WNBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Detroit vs. Cleveland Today


2 U.S. soldiers die in Afghanistan

The U.S. is keeping up a fierce onslaught in the south. QALAT, Afghanistan (AP) -- Two American


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XMill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women's Association will meet Sept. 9 at


Treatment is like a breath of fresh air

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS If you're feeling tired or stressed, you may head to the nearest spa,


COURTS

TRUMBULL COUNTY Dissolutions filed David L. Engler and Jennifer L. Engler. Veronica D. Carkido


Hot items: grills, spas on exhibit are stolen

By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- More than $20,000 worth of large-ticket


SENIOR CITIZENS Meal-delivery programs switch from hot to cold

Dwindling funds, volunteer shortages and gas prices are forcing changes. EVERETT, Pa. (AP) -- Ever


'101' REAL DUMB WARNING LABELS' Book shows stupidity in product cautions

Manufacturers use dumb messages to ward off product misuse and lawsuits. By CAROLE GOLDBERG


BMW OPEN LEADING SCORES

BMW OPEN LEADING SCORES Thursday At Nord-Eicheried Course Nord-Eichenried, Germany Purse:


Trinity United Methodist Church retraces two centuries of history

TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- In 1803, Thomas Jefferson was president,


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE ROUNDUP Kent prevails on final play

ASSOCIATED PRESS AKRON -- Joshua Cribbs directed two late touchdown drives and Jon Drager's punt


YSU professor working to make food supply safe

Faculty and graduate-level research spurs a local economy, the chemist said. By JoANNE VIVIANO


Company, workers invest in Valley plant

The British owner of Indalex Aluminum is making many plant improvements. By DON SHILLING


WNBA PLAYOFFS Cash scores late basket as Shock beats Rockers

Detroit took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 series. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Swin Cash's basket with 4.7


PITTSBURGH STEELERS Rodney Peete has little time remaining to win over the fans

He's Carolina's starting quarterback but hasn't played up to it. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Rodney


CLEVELAND BROWNS Ross Verba shelved for season

The starting left tackle tore his right biceps during Thursday night's game. CLEVELAND (AP) --


TOP 25 ROUNDUP Miami's big three play OK, 'Canes rout La. Tech 48-9

Northern Illinois shocked Maryland 20-13 in overtime. ASSOCIATED PRESS SHREVEPORT, La. -- Brock


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Nearly everyone has something they want to preserve, whether it be of monetary, historical or

Nearly everyone has something they want to preserve, whether it be of monetary, historical or


References rarely lead to lawsuits

From time to time, I receive questions from readers that would be better answered by a lawyer with


A home where the antelope play

HART MOUNTAIN NATIONAL ANTELOPE REFUGE, Ore. (AP) -- The images emerge on the sheer walls of


NATION Separate conventions show Muslims' division

Efforts have been made to boost relations with black and immigrant Muslims. ASSOCIATED PRESS


HERMITAGE Officials tentatively approve of senior housing complex

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- City commissioners have tentatively approved a proposed 60-unit apartment complex


BY THE NUMBERS | YSU 35, Edinboro 11

Edinboro01100--11 YSU72107--35 First Quarter YSU--Marshall 16 run (Terracina kick), 2:00.


BIKING IN BOARDMAN Road less dangerously traveled

The new berm will soon be finished. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN --


HONORED Masons conduct installation during 154th grand session

COLUMBUS -- Gregory S. Snead of Warren was elected and installed as grand master of Masons of the


Fashion show to be held Sept. 21

LIBERTY -- The Network Council of the Mahoning Valley, representing six chapters of the American


NOTEBOOK | From Cleveland Browns Stadium

History lesson: The Browns have finished 1-3 in the preseason nine other times, including the 1980


The question about razing: Who's first?

The politics of demolition leave nobody happy. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN


THE WINNERS 2003 MTV Video Music Awards

Video of the Year: "Work It," Missy Elliott Viewer's Choice Award: "Lifestyles of the Rich and


WARREN Dismissal of charges requested for defendant alleging police abuse

The judge will hear arguments on the motion the day of the defendant's trial. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


U.S. OPEN Roddick all business in third-round win

Top-seeded Andre Agassi also advanced. NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Roddick unfurled his body and


PITTSBURGH Study targets skills of communication

Improving doctor-patient communication is essential, experts say. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Doctors have


There are no surprises in report on Columbia's loss

Opinion: The findings of a board investigating the disintegration of the shuttle Columbia make official what


NUTRITION PROGRAM In the area

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in


Take a new voting machine for a test-run

The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER