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"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
SHARON Motorcyclists to hail repeal of helmet law
SHARON, Pa. -- Quaker Steak & amp; Lube, noted for its weekly bike nights that attract
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)
Safe-driving program
Safe-driving program AUSTINTOWN -- The 55 Alive safe-driving program will be offered Friday, Sept.
Projects rev up creativity of engineering students
By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- To an outsider, the work of Youngstown
Howland bounces back from loss
Tony Davis led the Tigers in a 41-7 rout of Girard. By DAVE DEVEREUX VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Tour Wick Avenue buildings with historical society
Love history? Or maybe, you just love Youngstown? Or possibly, like me, you're looking for
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)
The question about razing: Who's first?
The politics of demolition leave nobody happy. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
FRIDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL National League HOUSTON ASTROS--Purchased the contract
Howland's Datish savors Ohio State
The sophomore lineman doesn't mind waiting his turn. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Lakeview surges behind Province
His three TDs and rushing attack helped the Bulldogs turn back Campbell. CORTLAND -- Josh Province
Energy policy formulation remains veiled in secrecy
Opinion: The stone wall Vice President Dick Cheney erected around his energy task force is so solid that not
Judge pleads innocent to drunken driving
Lisotto's blood-alcohol level was 0.081, police say. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Perry Township flooding
Perry Township flooding SALEM -- Monday's steady rain produced flooding in Perry Township, police
CLEVELAND Warren contractor is sentenced to prison
Nicolaus also will have to serve two years' probation. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
The Vindicator is posting the city's demolition list on the newspaper's Web site this year and
The Vindicator is posting the city's demolition list on the newspaper's Web site this year and
Escobar pitches Blue Jays to 7-3 victory over Indians
His four-hit effort came right after his worst outing of the season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kelvim
McDaniels: Clarett can succeed despite obstacles
The Warren Harding coach said Maurice Clarett should focus on being a student this year. By BRIAN
AROUND THE HORN | Friday's other games
Red Sox 10, Yankees 5 BOSTON -- The Boston Bombers had all the answers for their struggling rivals
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune BUSH VISIT: President Bush emphasizes a point during his Labor Day address
Jammin' with ZZ Top
Jammin' with ZZ Top kROCK GROUP ZZ Top delivered a sleek and slick 90-minute set to the 12,000
Police recover items stolen from vendors
CANFIELD -- Following a tip, Canfield Fair police, with assistance from police in Girard and Hubbard
Attendance was down about 20 percent.
Attendance was down about 20 percent. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD --
YOUNGSTOWN City's razing list raises contention
The politics of demolition leave nobody happy. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
Disorderly conduct
Disorderly conduct CANFIELD -- Raymond Beiersdorfer, a Youngstown State University geology
SHARON Highways are open for Labor Day travelers
SHARON, Pa. -- Good news for motorists traveling through Mercer County over the Labor Day weekend.
CLEVELAND BROWNS Ross Verba shelved for season
The starting left tackle tore his right biceps during Thursday night's game. CLEVELAND (AP) --
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
Finale goes up in smoke
By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Cafaro Field vanished in a milky film of
WNBA PLAYOFFS AT A GLANCE
WNBA PLAYOFFS AT A GLANCE FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE Detroit vs. Cleveland
Bad timing
Bad timing Ross Verba's season is over, a damaging blow to the Cleveland Browns who have just one
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Pallas Athena(R Tharps)6.203.802.80 Village Catera(G
FAIR TRAVELER: Skye Reynolds, 3, daughter of Bill and Nancy Reynolds of Austintown, keeps dry while
FAIR TRAVELER: Skye Reynolds, 3, daughter of Bill and Nancy Reynolds of Austintown, keeps dry while
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Div.WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York8151.614--z-6-4W-139-2842-2313-5
Ursuline graduate Irizarry humbled by new experience
The Ohio State tight end calls himself "a little fish in a big ocean." By JOE SCALZO
PGA DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP
PGA DEUTSCHE BANK CHAMPIONSHIP Friday At TPC Boston Norton, Ma. Purse: $5 million Yardage:
The Vindicator
The Vindicator SPEED DETECTOR: A car passes between two black rubber strips on New Road in
Released transcripts reveal technicians' confusion, anxiety
FirstEnergy officials will be questioned about its response to the blackout. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Take a new voting machine for a test-run
The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
GIRARD Company, workers invest in the future of aluminum plant
The British owner of Indalex Aluminum is making many plant improvements. By DON SHILLING
NFL ROUNDUP Friday's other game
Colts 21, Bengals 20 INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts did little right. With the Cincinnati
NASCAR-SOUTHERN 500 LINEUP
NASCAR-SOUTHERN 500 LINEUP After Friday qualifying; race Sunday At Darlington (S.C.) Raceway
Chance to contemplate Mars
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: In the next couple of weeks, do a simple, invigorating thing for yourself and
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO REGION People magazine praises Handel's ice cream CANFIELD --
Attendance was down, but not by much.
Attendance was down, but not by much. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD --
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
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
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
PA. HELMET LAWS Bikers revel in freedom to choose
Some bikers are worried that insurance costs will now increase. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
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
FAIR \ Attendance
FAIR \ Attendance Wednesday: 28,022 Thursday: 57,748 Friday: 31,008 Saturday: 73,298
YSU Research team gets $700,000
The professors say research could lead to economic development in Youngstown. By JoANNE VIVIANO
The plan includes changing to full-time judges and consolidating the area courts.
The plan includes changing to full-time judges and consolidating the area courts. By BOB JACKSON
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-1-2 Pick 4, 3-9-8-7 Buckeye 5, 3-4-15-
Rayen's coach breaks the ice
The Tigers are 1-1 under first-year coach Brian Shaner. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
SOUTHERN 500 Newman wins pole
Ryan Newman outlasted Jimmie Johnson to win his sixth pole of the year. DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) --
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)
CANFIELD FAIR Vince Gill wasn't electric, but fans didn't take rain check
The short-but-sweet set reminded listeners of the depths of Vince Gill's talent. By DEBORA SHAULIS
New vehicle dealers
New vehicle dealers Ohio's 1,006 new vehicle dealers had sales totaling $26 billion in 2002 and
Family cycle: Trio finishes cross-country biking trek
The Delaware-to-Oregon trip took 79 days. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NFL ONU's Jamal Robertson has shot at making 49ers
The former Ohio Northern University running back is hoping to survive the cut. VINDICATOR STAFF
WARREN Agency wouldn't help, girl's mother says
The defendant's son told her in court to 'quit crying and tell the truth.' By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Northside Reunion brings old friends back together
Frances Picard Carter of Youngstown, above with her back to the camera, greets Ted and Katie Fagan
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)
Airport again gets help in bid for federal grant
Opinion: If a letter of support from Delta Air Lines doesn't persuade the U.S. Department of Transportation
OHIO STATE Washington coach weary of stadium's atmosphere
Keith Gilbertson leads the 17th-ranked Huskies into Ohio Stadium tonight. COLUMBUS (AP) --
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)5416.771-- Scrappers (Indians)3635.507181/2
Blackout was beyond control of operators, FirstEnergy says
The Ohio utility claims that the blackout resulted from a combination of events. WASHINGTON (AP)
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Salem rolls to 43-0 win over East Palestine
Landon Heath and Zac Grey combined for three scores, including a 70-yard strike on the first play.
Associated Press
Associated Press BUSH IN OHIO: President Bush speaks to members of the Ohio Operating Engineers on
NEW YORK Jaws drop at NYSE chief's accrued $140M in benefits
Compensation experts contemplate how stock exchange chief amassed large payout. NEW YORK (AP) --
CINCINNATI Kroger hints it'll go if city kills deck plan
A move would mean free parking and no city taxes for employees. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Kroger
Undrafted rookie WR Jones tries a second position -- cornerback
Injuries to the secondary created the need for the experiment. BEREA (AP) -- As he entered his
AUSTINTOWN Police efforts to slow drivers
Residents praise police but say speeders return after officers leave. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
Wet 'n wild 'Cats
Despite the weather, Struthers passed Warren JFK silly in a 19-7 win. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
Rock goal: stay close to YSU
Five games have been blowouts enjoyed by the Penguins. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
FAIR WRAPS UP: The 157th Canfield Fair ended on a soggy -- and muddy -- note, but overall turnout
FAIR WRAPS UP: The 157th Canfield Fair ended on a soggy -- and muddy -- note, but overall turnout
MAHONING COUNTY Overhaul of court returns for study
The plan includes changing to full-time judges and consolidating the area courts. By BOB JACKSON
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Nebraska will unveil summer secrets in opening game with Oklahoma St.
Matt Moore edged out Drew Olson for UCLA's starting quarterback job. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- There
Boardman school board, union ratify pact
BOARDMAN -- The school board and the Boardman Education Association ratified a new a three-year
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
Putting positive spin on stunts
BMX bikers give the fair some extreme flair and positive messages. By MATT BIXENSTINE VINDICATOR
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Preseason Glance AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA New
EDUCATION For-profit courses face a challenge from schools online
Adults are turning to the Internet to update job skills. DOW JONES NEWSWIRE NEW YORK -- Charlie
Infrastructure gets engineers' low grade
School buildings received the worst grades from the civil-engineers group. WASHINGTON (AP) --
The Vindicator/ıruce Palmer
The Vindicator/ıruce Palmer RECORD-SETTER: Jerry Rose's pumpkin set a Canfield Fair record,
NEW PRODUCTS Wet toilet paper barely registers at the cash register
Consumers are rejecting moist toilet-paper rolls. DALLAS (AP) -- When it comes to toilet paper, it
Ignoring public health data
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: The next time President Bush goes for a brisk run, he should try doing it
Bucks' defense muzzled Huskies
Washington's Heisman Trophy candidates were contained in Columbus. By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR
Company, workers invest in Valley plant
The British owner of Indalex Aluminum is making many plant improvements. By DON SHILLING
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
NATIONAL LEAGUE Pirates rally to turn back Atlanta, 6-5
Jose Hernandez's two-out single in the ninth drove in the winning run. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jose
GAIL WHITE With enough bonding while camping, we're ready to sail on
Camper for sale. Cheap. When we bought our camper five years ago, we envisioned wonderful weekends
Berlin Center man dies in pickup crash
NORTH JACKSON -- Edward L. Goldner III, 32, of Berlin Center was killed early Monday when his 1997
JAPAN
Opinion: JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Aug. 26: North Korea's pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability
Neighborhood compassion is alive, well in Boardman
Opinion: Neighborhood compassion is alive, well in Boardman EDITOR: I'd like to tell you a story about a
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2003. There are 120 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2, the 245th day of 2003. There are 120 days left in the year. On this date
NFL PREVIEW Tonight's game
NEW YORK JETS (10-8) at WASHINGTON (7-9) Game time: 9. Television/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE
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
YOUNGSTOWN When it comes to razing houses, a question arises: Where to begin?
The politics of demolition leave nobody happy. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
U.S. OPEN RESULTS
U.S. OPEN RESULTS Friday At The USTA National Tennis Center New York Purse: $17,074,000
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW ENTERTAINMENT: Vindicator reviewers tell you what's special about each community
Iraqi cabinet's hard path
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The appointment of the first post-Saddam Hussein Cabinet should mark a
If you can stomach it, go see human organs
Visitors to the medical building are encouraged to examine the specimens. By MARALINE KUBIK
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
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.112.25 Bank One,.84,39.6539.67 Clear Channel, 44.96
PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WESTMINSTER
PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONFERENCE WESTMINSTER Coach: Jerry Schmitt. 2002 record: 6-4 (4-1 PAC). Key
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE Warren Harding coasts to 61-6 victory over Cleveland JFK
Even a 70-minute lightning delay couldn't slow the Raiders. By JAMIE TRINA VINDICATOR
TENNIS From Harlem to the U.S. Open, Blake continues to polish image
James Blake beat Sargis Sargsian to reach the third round again. NEW YORK (AP) -- When he was a