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NHL Penguins' top draft selection makes impression on coaches
Teen-ager Marc-Andre Fleury stood his ground during drills. CANONSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The Pittsburgh
YOUNGSTOWN East High name will carry on
There also was discussion that the new high school bear the Rayen name. By JoANNE VIVIANO
GRAVITY GAMES Choppy water beaches wakeboarders
Poland's Rob Struharik will be among today's competitors on Lake Erie. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL DIVISION I-AA POLL PHILADELPHIA -- The top 25 teams in the Sports Network Division I-AA
YSU Students speak out on music piracy
Local students said they'd be willing to pay for the right to download music. By JoANNE VIVIANO
MIDDLE EAST Defying U.S., Israel vows to oust Arafat
The language opens up the option of capturing or killing the Palestinian leader. JERUSALEM (AP) --
A campaign for caring
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Reaching the $3.2 million goal of the
HUBBARD | Township trustees
Hubbard trustees met Monday night to discuss these issues: Awarded a contract to Curtis Crump
GIRARD Court pays city for ambulance
Rep. Tim Ryan is getting involved in the Lower Girard Lake dam issue. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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UOhio State coach Jim Tressel won't stand in the way if suspended running back Maurice Clarett wants
UOhio State coach Jim Tressel won't stand in the way if suspended running back Maurice Clarett wants
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Lawsuit asks Lisbon to pay for costs of closing landfill
The township claims the village agreed to share landfill expenses in 1981. LISBON -- Center
The U.S. has lost its spot as number one producer in the world to China.
The U.S. has lost its spot as number one producer in the world to China. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
STUDYING THE SEXES Reluctance to negotiate proves costly to women
Some women would rather pay full price for a car than negotiate, a study says. By MARILYN GARDNER
LIBERTY Trustees
Highlights of Monday's township trustee meeting: Approved an agreement with Consumers Ohio Water
AIR FORCE RESERVE STATION Senators wants answers on cargo planes' removal
Base officials say no jobs will be lost. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF VIENNA --
POLICE BLOTTER
Summary of recent police activity for Boardman: Sept. 2 Arrests: Police arrested a Boardman boy,
Seeking early release
Seeking early release YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman imprisoned for the death of her 11-month-old son has
On the road for 9/11 victims
The group was heading to Shanksville, Pa., today for a ceremony. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
MAHONING COUNTY Fact finder report rejected
Both sides were unhappy with the fact finder's report, so they rejected it. By BOB JACKSON
Memorial for student
Memorial for student HUBBARD -- A memorial to 14-year-old Kyrsten Studer, who was killed in an
WNBA Lisa Leslie leads Sparks win over the Monarchs
Los Angeles won the Western finals, 66-63 over Sacramento. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Lisa Leslie's
HELOISE Make hot soups in a slow cooker
Dear Readers: With the colder months on the way, doesn't a warm bowl of soup or stew sound like just
DNA PROFILING $1,000 human genome is target
Tiny steps are being made to make a personal DNA analysis affordable. WOBURN, Mass. (AP) -- It's
WARREN Judge OKs delay of man's trial
The defense wants to find an expert on the effects of the herb ephedra. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Gravity Games are pinnacle for Struharik
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Let me tell you about ... (oof) ... a
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York8656.606--5-5W-241-3045-2613-5
A tax that's too low
Opinion: Washington Post: At a candidates forum in Arlington, Va., the other night, one of the no-more-taxes-
Library hires agency to collect overdue materials
HUBBARD -- The Hubbard Public Library has hired a collection agency for the return of overdue
YOUNGSTOWN Clinic carries on memory of slain man
Some 39 Legacy pupils benefited from a CWRU community service project. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
CLARETT REPORT:
CLARETT REPORT: No reinstatement Cleveland television station WJW reported Monday night that
FBI warns schools of molester on loose
No attacks by the molester occurred in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys. By DAVID SKOLNICK
MAURICE CLARETT CASE Dad wants limbo to end
The Youngstown man urged a quick resolution for the problem. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
Conflict of interest prompts Lisotto to rescind order
YOUNGSTOWN -- Judge Robert Lisotto of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has vacated an order he
SANDUSKY Museum shows history of carousels
A ticket booth from Youngstown's Idora Park is on display at the museum. By REBECCA SLOAN
NASCAR Post-race fights draw penalties and apologies
Kevin Harvick will be without some of his crew members this weekend. ASSOCIATED PRESS NASCAR's
Giving it his best shot
The restaurant at YSU will feature seven televisions with sports channels. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Who will pay the high cost of the war on terrorism?
Opinion: President Bush has pledged to do "whatever is necessary" to bring peace to Iraq, and has said he'll
SCHOOL BOARDS McDonald, Lakeview
Various matters handled by McDonald and Lakeview school boards Monday night: McDONALD Approved a
BROWNS Defense impressive to begin the season; team eyes comeback
Under coach Butch Davis, 13 games have been decided on the final play. BEREA (AP) -- The Browns'
"Teenagers may think they look good now, but the sad part is that by the time they reach 60, their
Opinion: "Teenagers may think they look good now, but the sad part is that by the time they reach 60, their
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jonah M. Palmon, 23, of 14385 Unity Road, Apt. 16, Petersburg,
This is why we're at war, Bush says
Thousands of mourners filled the pit where the trade towers once stood. COMBINED DISPATCHES NEW
FARRELL Governor unfreezes funds for expansion
The project got initial approval more than three years ago. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
k FIRST QUESTION, for a $20 Nemenz IGA gift certificate: Question: Monday's front page photo showed
k FIRST QUESTION, for a $20 Nemenz IGA gift certificate: Question: Monday's front page photo showed
Father sees star's future elsewhere
The coach held up a jersey, potentially for Clarett. GRAMBLING, La. (AP) -- Grambling coach Doug
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st-Dat Fast Horse15.806.004.40 Laser Bomb(C Myrick)6.204.00 Be
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
HIGH AND MIGHTY: This circa-1915 elephant was part of a carousel at Waldameer Park in Erie, Pa. It
HIGH AND MIGHTY: This circa-1915 elephant was part of a carousel at Waldameer Park in Erie, Pa. It
AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 5, Twins 2 CHICAGO -- Jose Valentin and Miguel Olivo had two RBIs each
WARREN Couple tired of flooding wants action from city
A retention pond that used to act as a reservoir was filled in, the couple says. By DENISE DICK
REGION
REGION FirstEnergy announces earnings expectation AKRON -- FirstEnergy Corp. said its previously
Browns squander chances
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- Boy, this looked familiar. The Browns'
NILES Busing services slated to get started Monday
Community Busing Services will operate the fledgling service seven days a week. NILES -- Legal
Local family's grief remains unchanged
About 60 people came to a ceremony marking the second anniversary. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
RECORDING INDUSTRY Will anti-pirating suits spark backlash?
The mother of a 12-year-old has agreed to settle the child's case for $2,000. LOS ANGELES -- The
NYSE discloses additional pay for chairman
NEW YORK (AP) -- Pressed by regulators to explain the lavish pay for chairman Dick Grasso, the New
WARREN Woman says she shot and killed 1 of 2 abductors
Detectives were interviewing the woman this morning. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
TRANSIT SYSTEM Trumbull County
The Niles-Trumbull Transit System will begin operations Monday. Here's how it works: All trips
STANDINGS Wild card races
American League WLPctGB Boston8360.580-- Seattle8261.5731 National League WLPctGB
OHIO STATE Wake fiasco haunts No. 24 N.C. State
The Wolfpack were upset by the Demon Deacons, 38-24. COLUMBUS (AP) -- North Carolina State is
Associated Press
Associated Press GLOWING RESEARCH: George Church, director of the Lipper Center for Computational
GRAVITY GAMES | At a glance
When: Wednesday through Sunday Where: North Coast Harbor in Cleveland, next to Cleveland Browns
Tampa Bay spoils Eagles' debut in new stadium, 17-0
Joe Jurevicius caught two TD passes and the Bucs' defense dominated. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --
NFL Steelers change offense to fit
Tommy Maddox and new tight end Jay Riemersma have made a difference. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.152.28 Bank One,.84,38.4038.41 Clear Channel, 43.09
CONTRIBUTION
CONTRIBUTION Spending breakdown Former Farrell Area School District teacher Ted Pedas handed the
Today, movers are going that extra mile
Did your last mover dust the furniture, put the glasses away or walk your dog? Well, maybe next
Peru faces a brutal truth
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: The Shining Path, an infamous Maoist guerrilla movement, divided Peruvians into
MAHONING VALLEY Ex-deputy pleads guilty
A judge ordered the former deputy to stay away from drugs and alcohol. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
A 'career criminal court' would benefit Mahoning Co.
Opinion: To hear Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains tell it, the reason 650 criminals from Lorain County
1989 STRUTHERS MURDERS Competency evaluation delays execution of Vrabel
He killed his wife and daughter and refrigerated their bodies. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
Snyder's Drug files for bankruptcy
Financial woes lead to concerns about a local warehouse. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS
YOUNGSTOWN Jerry Lee's Jewelry to close its Boardman location
The downtown store has the same name but different owners. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
WARREN Woman says she shot her abductor
Detectives were interviewing the woman this morning. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
YOUNGSTOWN Plans for BWC,CSB are finalized
The new building is expected to open in late 2004 or early 2005. By BOB JACKSON and PETER H.
Chaney ties Bloomfield
Chaney ties Bloomfield Dwin Moran had two goals and Eric Scheffield added one in Chaney High's 3-3
Heart-healthy winners
Heart-healthy winners YOUNGSTOWN -- Judges at the American Heart Association's Edible Art
CORTLAND Witness saw child beaten, police say
A witness said the caregiver burned the child's right hand with a lighter. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Council fails to pass storm-water ordinance
Council fails to pass storm-water ordinance NEWTON FALLS -- City council still has no answer to
ATP MONEY LEADERS
ATP MONEY LEADERS Through Sunday 1. Andy Roddick$2,705,662 2. Juan Carlos Ferrero$2,413,330
AGENDA
AGENDA THURSDAY Youngstown Community School Governing Authority, 7:30 a.m., in the board room
Voice of experience
Voice of experience The Pittsburgh Penguins have never had a full-time goaltenders coach. Now,
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2003. There are 112 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2003. There are 112 days left in the year. On this
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Rams: Kurt Warner got out of the hospital Monday and was doing better a day after sustaining a
AKRON James establishes youth fitness program
The Cavs rookie kicked off the new program in his hometown. AKRON (AP) -- LeBron James showed that
GAIL WHITE Shopping freedom rings with the bell, but I'm in a school daze
I had waited for this moment for a long time. I dropped my youngest child off at preschool and I
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BCS reps have initial discussions to change
No agreements were reached, but both sides were optimistic. CHICAGO (AP) -- Saying they made
COLUMBIANA CO. Strabala faces date in court over debt
The state debt is only part of what the convicted felon is said to owe. By NORMAN LEIGH
Participants come to aid of local cyclist
The car driver was issued a citation for failing to yield to oncoming traffic. By LAURE CIOFFI
Steelers rout Ravens in opener, 34-15
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF PITTSBURGH -- There's nothing like a rookie
CORTLAND Council to consider plan to fire service director
Some council members blame Makosky for problems on past projects. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
AMPHITHEATER Panel proposes separate operator
The panel visited facilities in Louisville, Ky., and other parts of Ohio. By DENISE DICK
YSU's 9/11 observance to include music and reading of victims list
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Sept. 11 memorial observation will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday in the
Coitsville trustees meeting
Coitsville trustees meeting Coitsville Township trustees will have a special meeting at 8 tonight
Bee sting kills man in western Pa.
Bee sting kills man in western Pa. COCHRANTON, Pa. -- An elderly French Creek Township man died
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Dusty Tovtin and John Blystone, 840 Dean Ave., Youngstown, boy,
COLLEGE FOOTBALL YSU set for test against Kent St.
The Penguins try for their third straight win Saturday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 0-7-1 Pick 4, 7-4-2-9 Buckeye 5, 14-16-
Good Samaritan is robbed
Good Samaritan is robbed MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said a Grove City man helping
Trumbull commissioner's county car is stolen
WARREN -- A county car driven by Trumbull County Commissioner James Tsagaris was stolen out of his
Annie's Mailbox No one can make 'Selma' act like an adult
Dear Annie: My sister, "Selma," is 47. Our father died recently, and since the funeral, Selma has
Fogg, Pirates sink Reds, 9-1
It marked the second straight complete game for the Bucs. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Josh Fogg's 10-hitter
FARRELL, PA. Pedas donates additional $20,480 to schools
The former teacher has given the district more than $400,000. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel E. Downing, 30, of Solon, and Heather M. Fogg, 29, of
CORTLAND Witness saw child beaten by caregiver, police say
A witness said the caregiver burned the child's right hand with a lighter. By PEGGY SINKOVICH