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NEW MIDDLETOWN Development faces a fight

Some residents said a planned access road is too close to their properties. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK


CANADIAN OPEN SCORES

CANADIAN OPEN SCORES Sunday At Hamilton Golf & amp; Country Club Hamilton, Ontario


Religious leaders: Celebrate diversity

Interfaith programs will continue in the Valley. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR


NOTICES

NOTICES FOOTBALL Go Deep/Quick Six -- 4-on-4 flag football league will begin on Saturday at the


IRAQ Few new foreign forces?

Officials hope for at least one more multinational division. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Just days after


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.152.22 Bank One,.84,39.1639.18 Clear Channel, 43.90


OHIO STATE Tressel regrets not preventing Clarett's downfall

The coach wonders if he missed signs that should have raised "red flags." COLUMBUS (AP) -- Maurice


PREP FOOTBALL SCORES AND SCHEDULE

WEEKEND SCORES AREA Chaney 24, Boardman 18 Niles 24, Rayen 6 Poland 51, Wilson 12 Akron East


SOCCER U.S. women blank Mexico to stay unbeaten in last 24 games

Mia Hamm scored her 142nd goal to pad her world record for goals. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Mia


HELOISE It's wise to keep track of your credit rating

Dear Friends: Did you know that if you miss just one credit payment, it can affect your credit


Browns squander opportunities

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- Boy, this looked familiar. The Browns'


MAHONING VALLEY Mayor likes new rule on sale of PCB-tainted land

One official said the rule change might encourage more voluntary testing. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


Browns' defensive unit answers critics against Indianapolis

Cleveland shut down the Colts' offensive weapons. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


TENNIS Future is now for Andy Roddick after winning 2003 U.S. Open

He replaces Pete Sampras as the American icon of the sport. NEW YORK (AP) -- Andy Roddick strolled


GM plans new brands based on concept car

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS FRANKFURT, Germany -- General Motors Corp. plans to build a new worldwide


LEADERS

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INTERNET MUSIC First round of copyright suits is filed

The music industry wants to discourage illegal song sharing online. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The music


TRANS HEALTHCARE Union has concerns about facilities

The nursing home company seems to need more staff, a state official says. By DON SHILLING


Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune THE EYES HAVE IT: Leah Simon-Clarke, a brow expert at JUUT Salonspa in


Forget dieting; change habits

By DAMON ARTHUR SCRIPPS HOWARD Pat Garton gave up trying to diet and lost 32 pounds. The 72-


BRIDAL BEDLAM Budget-priced gown sale attracts masses

Team strategy worked for some groups eager to find "The Dress." LOS ANGELES TIMES Pamplona has


REUNIONS

XThe 17th annual A & amp;P reunion will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Brentford House, 737


HANOVERTON Deadline looms for village sewage plan

A public hearing will be conducted this month. By SUE DROTLEFF VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


REGION

REGION Conference to focus on workers' comp YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Bureau of Workers'


WNBA Swin Cash leads Shock past Sun for East crown

Los Angeles and Sacramento are tied 1-1 in the Western Conference. ASSOCIATED PRESS AUBURN


MAHONING COUNTY Treasurer seeks investors for negotiated tax lien sale

The county will collect what taxes it can and wipe the rest off the books. By BOB JACKSON


New job drain is emerging threat to U.S. workers

Opinion: The drain of manufacturing jobs to off-shore sites has been of obvious concern for decades. Now a


NEW SIBLINGS Oh, brother ... or sister

There are videos and books that help kids learn to understand their role in expanded families. By


LIBERTY HALL OF FAME It was vintage Knight at Metroplex

The Texas Tech coach didn't pull any punches. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF LIBERTY


COLUMBUS Charge to be filed against Clarett

A conviction could mean jail time for the former Warren Harding standout. COLUMBUS (AP) --


WARREN WCI Steel, union unite in fight to retain tariffs

The president will decide whether to abolish, amend or retain the tariffs. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


NASCAR WINSTON CUP CHEVY ROCK & amp; ROLL 400 RESULTS

NASCAR WINSTON CUP CHEVY ROCK & amp; ROLL 400 RESULTS Saturday At Richmond (Va.)


Hagan reads off governor

What's more important than teaching a child to read, the governor asks. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Every band had some fans who left the show early

Opinion: Every band had some fans who left the show early EDITOR: As president of the Poland Band Parents


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Victor D. Cruz, 23, of 5633 Oak St. Ext., Lowellville, and


Indianapolis 9, Cleveland 6

Indianapolis 9, Cleveland 6 Pittsburgh 34, Baltimore 15 San Francisco 49, Chicago 7 Denver 30,


THE HEAT IS OFF

Associated Press FIREFIGHTERS TAKE A BREAK: Pfc. Alaniz, left, and Pvt. Pena, Army firefighters


AT & amp;T to add 22 states to local-service list

NEW YORK (AP) -- AT & amp;T Corp. is broadening its assault on the local telephone market, the


Fecko weathers daunting task

The unbeaten Cardinals play host to Warren Harding Saturday evening. By BRIAN RICHESSON


Report shows distribution of farm subsidies

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Almost two-thirds of $12.2 billion in farm subsidies went to the top 10 percent


Threatened with knife

Threatened with knife NILES -- Three friends told police they locked themselves in a car when a


TONIGHT'S GAME

TONIGHT'S GAME Bucs at Eagles Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WBBW-AM


COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

GATEWAY Youngstown St. 45, Slippery Rock 12 Illinois 49, Illinois St. 22 N. Iowa 62, N.


HARRISBURG Most politicians avoid vacation discussions

Image-conscious legislators try to change the topic. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Vacations are a touchy


Cancer fund-raisers

Cancer fund-raisers CANFIELD -- Thirteen American Cancer Society events this summer in 12


YOUNGSTOWN Slayings subside in a safer city

Police attribute the lower rate to a cooperative law-enforcement effort. By PATRICIA MEADE


Spotlight on Greek justice

Opinion: Washington Post: There is nothing new about the sad spectacle of Russian President Vladimir Putin


Summary of police activity

Summary of police activity CANFIELD CITY Sept. 3 Drug trafficking: A 17-year-old Youngstown


Tribe, Bucs fall

Tribe, Bucs fall Cleveland lost to Chicago 7-3 and Pittsburgh fell to Atlanta 2-1 Sunday. C6,7


NFC 49ers roll past Bears in debut for Erickson

The defense and special teams were the difference in a 49-7 rout. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The San


$75,000 DAMAGE IN FIRE

$75,000 DAMAGE IN FIRE AUSTINTOWN -- Fire caused an estimated $75,000 damage to a home at 941


Porter running again

Porter running again Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter ran on his own during practice


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT In a story Sunday, it was incorrectly reported that Atty. Richard Olivito lost a


MAKEUP ARTIST Roberts rules of order apply to unruly brows

The eyebrow guru is on a mission to reshape wayward hair. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS We've become


INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go Location: The Museum of Carousel Art and History (also called The Merry-


Time helps doctor to cope

Sept. 11 was about tragedy, heroism and community, the doctor says. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


ERIE Authorities faced chaos in robbery blast

Officials agreed that the bomb squad and police did all they could given the situation. ERIE (AP)


NFL

NFL Favorite Points Underdog PHILADELPHIA 3 Tampa Bay Sunday Miami 3 NY JETS BALTIMORE


Today is Tuesday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2003. There are 113 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2003. There are 113 days left in the year. On this date


GOLF ROUNDUP Bob Tway, in playoff, wins Canadian Open

He was the eighth age 40 and over player to win a PGA Tour crown this year. ASSOCIATED PRESS


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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BASKETBALL Ursuline selects Gunther as coach

The LaBrae High graduate was a defensive standout at Ashland College. By JOHN BASSETTI


TWO COUNTIES A comparison

Ohio Supreme Court records show the following for common pleas criminal cases in Lorain and Mahoning


YOUNGSTOWN Course for adults is on its last leg

The district postponed the program to search for a substitute teacher. By JoANNE VIVIANO


Passing attack overwhelms the Ravens

Quarterback Tommy Maddox threw for 260 yards on 21-for-29 and three TDs. By TOM WILLIAMS


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Desperate teenager shouldn't deal with it alone

Dear Annie: I am a 15-year-old girl, and I am scared for my future. My family is so unstable that I


Thomas' homer gives Chisox win

He ended an 0-for-11 slide in the seventh for a 7-3 win over Cleveland. CHICAGO (AP) -- Frank


SEPT. 11 Creation of memorials at sites of attacks gains a new urgency

A plan for a grand memorial to the victims of Flight 93 is being carried out. SHANKSVILLE, Pa.


Rep plans to seek funds for administration building

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- State Rep. John Boccieri of New Middletown, D-61st, told village council he will


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY National Public Lands Day carries on CCC's mission

Soup lines were a common sight and young men had few or no prospects for employment in the early


Who says the fair isn't something to crow about?

Opinion: Who says the fair isn't something to crow about? EDITOR: In response to the letter about pulling


Today is Monday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2003. There are 114 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Monday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2003. There are 114 days left in the year. On this date


WORLD

WORLD Explosion in Israel kills 3, injures many kAN EXPLOSION went off near an army base in


Steelers hound rookie Boller, rout Ravens in opener, 34-15

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF PITTSBURGH -- There's nothing like a rookie


Man makes kites to honor victims of terror attacks

The kites are a form of remembrance, he says. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A Pittsburgh man says he is going


Photos focus on conservation

The photographer spent three years taking pictures of the park for his book. By CHRISTINA M. HINKE


NOTEBOOK From Cleveland Browns Stadium

Military personnel honored: During halftime, the Browns recognized three area military members for


Area native comes to grips with role at Pentagon

He says the support he's received has helped him deal with what he saw. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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WEATHERSFIELD Twp. works on tire problem

The cleanup was accomplished without a court battle, the administrator said. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Michael and Angela Welsch, 17134 Florence, North Jackson, girl, Sept. 7


NATIONAL LEAGUE Hampton, Braves topple Pirates

Atlanta produced just enough offense for their starter in a 2-1 win. ATLANTA (AP) -- Once again,


STANDINGS Wild card

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PURPOSEFUL DESIGN

Thirty architects filled the shoes of disabled people to design adequate facilities. By GARRET


NOTEBOOK From Heinz Field

First interception twice: Midway through the first quarter, Ravens rookie quarterback Kyle Boller's


AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY External Relations Committee of the Youngstown State University Board of


TRENDS Fall fashions focus on throwback to the '80s and crocodile accents

And when you add a feminine touch, you're ready for the new season. NEW YORK (AP) -- Seen the


Superintendent search to begin at Youngstown

Superintendent search to begin at Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN -- City school district residents are


WHEATLAND TUBE Workers will weigh pact offer

WHEATLAND, Pa. -- Wheatland Tube Co. production workers would have to make a monthly contribution to


"Since America put out the fires of September the 11th, and mourned our dead, and went to war,

Opinion: "Since America put out the fires of September the 11th, and mourned our dead, and went to war,


NFL ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games

Broncos 30, Bengals 10 CINCINNATI -- Clinton Portis ran for 120 yards and two first-half


YOUNGSTOWN Dems read politics in Taft's school visit

Democratic legislators from the Valley aren't impressed with the reading program. By DAVID


YSU OPPONENT Kent's hopes high for rebound

The injury-plagued Golden Flashes were a disappointing 3-9 last season. By PETE MOLLICA


TOP 10

TOP 10 Global greats The "world's best cities," from Travel + Leisure magazine's annual readers'


First round of online music-trading suits is filed

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The music industry's largest trade group filed 261 copyright lawsuits across the


JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House Slat board offers new way to hang tools on a wall

Our father's workshop was a site to behold; he had fine, well-organized tools. To ensure that he


Since the towers fell, there has been time to reflect

Opinion: Two years have passed since the fall of the World Trade Center's twin towers. In many ways, it


Passenger killed when ejected in crash

Passenger killed when ejected in crash NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Pittsburgh man died after he was


YOUNGSTOWN Mom faces endangering charges

Police received a report of a stench coming from the house. YOUNGSTOWN -- Gina E. Braun of North


AROUND THE HORN Sunday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 3, Red Sox 1 NEW YORK -- David Wells took a shutout into the eighth


WEEKEND LEADERS

RUSHING Shaun Lane, Hubbard, 222 yards, 29 carries Luke Srock, Western Reserve, 214 yards, 22


NFL STANDINGS

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COLLEGE ATHLETICS Vanderbilt's move has other schools thinking

The school plans to merge its athletic department with intramurals. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --


SALEM SCHOOLS Official touts progress on pacts

The sides were expected to return to the bargaining table today. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


Passport information

Passport information The National Passport Information Center, the public contact center for U.S.


WARREN Officials worry that few seek jobs as police

A CSC member says he doesn't think people know they can apply for the jobs. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


MAHONING VALLEY Chiefs of police seek talks for justice reform

The Beaver police chief said the group is not politically motivated. By PATRICIA MEADE


OHIO Replacing schools catches on

Leetonia's three buildings were demolished and a new school was built. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


RESULTS

RESULTS VOLLEYBALL Cincinnati Seton 15-15, Austintown Fitch 7-6 SCHEDULE TODAY GOLF, BOYS


WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS

WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-0-8 Pick 4, 0-0-8-1 Buckeye 5, 7-13-18-


CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Residents plead for relief from fair traffic

One woman complained of being stopped for hours on her own street. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


MLS | Sunday's game

Earthquakes 2, Revolution 1 SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Landon Donovan scored the game-winning goal in the


COMMUNITY CUP | Results Here are the final results for the 2003 Youngstown Area Community Cup by division with points:

BLUE DIVISION 1. Trustmark Insurance, 36.5. 2. Infocision Management, 31. 3. City of Youngstown,


Thompson chosen Lisbon schools chief

LISBON -- Longtime educator Donald Thompson has been named superintendent of Lisbon schools.


Road widening begins

Road widening begins BOARDMAN -- Work was to begin today on widening a two-mile stretch of Western