News for September 17, 2003

NATION

NATION With much fanfare, P & amp;G rolls out heartburn drug CINCINNATI -- Procter &

Fans of Bigfoot, investigators plan conference

Bigfoot enthusiasts from several states will gather in southwestern Pa. By HAROLD GWIN

ANALYSTS: WCI CAN SURVIVE

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR WARREN -- WCI Steel can survive bankruptcy, but it

HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits

TELEVISION 1. "NFL Monday Night Football: N.Y. Jets vs. Washington," ABC. 2. "2003 NFL

Positive thinking, fans help Durkin claim title

Jackson-Milton's Luke McCluggage won the boys race. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

GRADUATES

Bachelor's degrees unless otherwise noted; majors are listed if provided. MANHATTAN COLLEGE,

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.152.30 Bank One, .84,38.5738.59 Clear Channel,42.71

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

FOOTBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Warren Harding 21, Cardinal Mooney 19 Southington 60,

MLS ROUNDUP Noonan's two goals spark Revolution to 2-1- win

Goalie Adin Brown's great save helped New England beat the MetroStars. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. --

CONGRESS Dems seek tax cut for industries

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Democratic leaders in Congress have asked President Bush to throw his support

MORGANTOWN Cincinnati escapes as WVU FG try fails

Last year, the Bearcats lost to West Virginia when their field goal try failed. MORGANTOWN, W.Va.

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (AP) -- Many weather-tested Outer Banks residents sniffed at a weakening

CHAMPIONS TOUR Dent pulls close to milestone victory

The 65-year-old could become the oldest player to win on tour. HUNT VALLEY, Md. (AP) -- Jim Dent

Associated Press

Associated Press WATCHFUL EYE: A Bedouin tribesman moves his flock to new grazing grounds near

Parents announce Fotinos-Mingo engagement

XBELMONT, N.C. -- Chris and Irene Fotinos, 6303 Minnie Puett Court, are announcing the engagement of

THE NUMBERS Kent State 16, YSU 13

Youngstown St.7006--13 Kent St.7036--16 First Quarter KSU--Cribbs 3 run (Mayle kick), 10:14

FRIDAYS YSU students get free rides through Nov.

Free rides are not limited to students going to and from school. YOUNGSTOWN -- Free rides on

GATEWAY Indiana St. surrenders to Indiana

Southern Illinois improved its record to 3-0 by beating Murray State. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Melissa Couts, William Flevares set wedding date

XWARREN -- Melissa L. Couts and William F. Flevares, both of 1590 Genesee Ave. N.E., are engaged.

PENNSYLVANIA Federal court rejects mandatory ballot fees

The issue was raised by two candidates who couldn't come up with the fee. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --

If they won $10 million, one survey shows, 27 percent wouldn't give a dime to charity and 25 percent

MAC Unbeaten B.G. routs Liberty, 62-3

Akron knocked off Eastern Michigan in a conference game. ASSOCIATED PRESS BOWLING GREEN -- Josh

Let Congress set the example

Opinion: Last Sunday, President Bush mentioned the need for sacrifice as part of the war on terrorism,

Block Watch meeting

Block Watch meeting YOUNGSTOWN -- "Monitoring Convicted Felons on Parole" is the topic of the

LOWELLVILLE Firefighters take nostalgia trip with 1956 truck

The fire engine will never again be used as an emergency response vehicle. By MARALINE KUBIK

Soap Box fund-raiser

Soap Box fund-raiser YOUNGSTOWN -- The Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby will have a

WNBA FINALS Shock's season on the brink

They need a win in Game 2 today to avoid elimination against Los Angeles. DETROIT (AP) -- The

JACOBS FIELD Twins top Tribe to stay tied in Central

Minnesota is just 6-9 against Cleveland this season. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kyle Lohse pitched 71/3

AMERICAN LEAGUE Myers' inside-the-park homer carries Blue Jays past Baltimore

Melvin Mora left the game after crashing into the outfield wall to make a catch. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator OLD ENGINE RETURNS: Bill Augustine, a retired Lowellville firefighter,

PREP VOLLEYBALL Fitch sweeps two teams in triangular

Hubbard won the Thomas Worthington Classic for the second straight year. AUSTINTOWN -- The

Car stolen, set on fire

Car stolen, set on fire CANFIELD -- The car of a man cleaning an office on Boardman-Canfield Road

Parents say quarantined dog is not the one that bit daughters

The dog in custody doesn't have any sign of illness, the deputy warden says. By TIM YOVICH

CELEBRATION: Bicentennial 1803 Wedding Committee members Alison Boggs, left, and Kristy Dearing

Fore and aft, this is his craft, a dream boat

Above, Jack Zeller of Southington sails his 20-foot boat, which he built, on Mosquito Lake. Zeller,

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Olivia's Beau(R Tharps)6.404.003.00 Hillbilly Jack(G

Browns, Steelers get manhandled

Browns, Steelers get manhandled kIN NFL Week 2, Cleveland allowed a record-setting rushing

OHIO STATE Krenzel may miss game against BG with elbow injury

The senior played the end of the North Carolina State game with the injury. COLUMBUS (AP) --

CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight

DENISON UNIVERSITY, Granville Two area first-year students were recently awarded scholarships.

HUBBARD Developer, city disagree over Timber Point upkeep

It's the city's fault or the developer's fault, depending on whom you talk to. By TIM YOVICH

YOUNGSTOWN Middle school building will begin

Tonight, the board will vote on naming the school after architect P. Ross Berry. By JoANNE VIVIANO

First Amendment is left twisting in the wind

Opinion: It was unfortunate in June when the Supreme Court of the United States decided to take the easy way

DETROIT UAW continues talks

The UAW hopes GM and Ford agree to the same terms as Chrysler. DETROIT (AP) -- Representatives

NATIONAL LEAGUE Bagwell, Oswalt give Astros 1-2 punch, 2-0

Jeff Bagwell slugged his 35th homer, while Roy Oswalt struck out eight. ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON

CROSS COUNTRY Bluejays' standout captures solo title

Luke McCluggage won the Division III title in a season-best 16:20.80. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR

Workers' Comp project will benefit the Valley

Opinion: To set the record straight: The decision to close the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation office in

Davis-McKelvey wedding to be in Las Vegas

XPlans for their upcoming marriage are being announced by Shea Anne Davis, a daughter of Joseph and

Campbell gets grant for city housing

CAMPBELL -- City officials will host a special public meeting at 6:30 p.m. next Monday at city hall

SOCCER Three-goal flurry pulls JFK past Harding, 4-1

CHAMPION -- Warren JFK scored three goals in a five-minute span to pull away from Warren Harding,

Tressel succeeds in close games

Jim Tressel hasn't been on the losing side in so long he may have forgotten what it feels like.

BOARDMAN Mother and two daughters disappeared, police say

The family has been missing for more than two weeks. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

YOUNGSTOWN City, county and YSU team up to encourage businesses to recycle

Businesses can save or even make money with a focus on recycling. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL

Ms. Mort-Rhodes and Julian Pe &amp; ntilde;a to be married

XThe engagement of Raini M. Mort-Rhodes, 2645 Wimber Ave. N.E., Warren, and Julian M. Pe &

PIRATES Bucs hurt Phillies' playoff chances -- again

Pittsburgh is still in danger of setting a franchise recording for losing seasons. PITTSBURGH (AP)

MAHONING VALLEY Officials hope to help more students find aid for college

More than 560 students received help from MVCAP last year. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Phyllis Anthony, James Buckner to wed Oct. 31

XHIGH POINT, N.C. -- The engagement of Phyllis Suzanne Anthony and James Richard "Butch" Buckner,

WCI Steel workers, city officials expect company rebound

The company pays about $300,000 annually in Warren income tax. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Analysts expect rapid growth in 2nd half of '03

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even though U.S. companies are reluctant to hire workers, the economy over the

Mayor offers residents plan to relocate homes

If the neighborhood along the river has anything, privacy is at the top of the list. By TIM YOVICH

COLLEGE FOOTBALL No. 1 Oklahoma jolts Fresno State

The Sooners scored on their first six possessions en route to a 52-28 win. ASSOCIATED PRESS

PENN STATE Davis leads Cornhuskers past Nittany Lions, 18-10

David Dyches added four field goals for Nebraska. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Josh Davis ran for a

Parents announce Cook-Valentine engagement

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Cook Jr., 4018 Euclid Blvd., announce the engagement of their

TUESDAY DRAWINGS

TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-0-1 Pick 4, 7-6-1-3 Buckeye 5, 6-7-19-25-30

Penguins fall in a Flash

Travis Mayle's game-winning field goal lifted Kent State past YSU, 16-13. By PETE MOLLICA

NEW YORK Williams hits 2 HRs, celebrates 35th birthday

His blasts helped the Yankess turn back Tampa Bay 6-5 for their seventh straight win. NEW YORK

AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District Board meeting, 6 p.m., District

JEANNETTE, PA. Fans of Bigfoot, investigators plan conference

Bigfoot enthusiasts from several states will gather in southwestern Pa. By HAROLD GWIN

SALEM Donors aid chamber in flood repair

The business organization is trying to offset nearly $35,000 in damage. By NORMAN LEIGH

CELL PHONES Motorola, Microsoft form an alliance

'Smart' phones, which offer Internet service, remain sparse in the U.S. market. CHICAGO (AP) --

They're dancing in the street

Tickets for tonight's and Thursday's induction concerts will be available at Cafaro Field. By

Harding outlasts Mooney, 21-19

Mario Manningham caught two touchdown passes for the Raiders. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR

AL EAST Williams leads red-hot Yanks past Devil Rays

New York matched its longest winning streak of the year at eight. NEW YORK (AP) -- Bernie

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Daniel and Natalie Dascenzo, 5908 Parkland Ave., Boardman, boy, Sept.12.

BASEBALL STANDINGS

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr New York9256.622--8-2W-847-3045-2613-5

BIG TEN Comedy of errors dooms Wisconsin

UNLV took advantage of five Bagder turnovers to pull the 23-5 upset. ASSOCIATED PRESS MADISON,

CANCUN, MEXICO Talks stall, force end to WTO meeting

Some wondered if Mexico gave up on the talks too soon. CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Poor nations united

SOUTH AVE. EATERY Soffo's steps up to the plate

The former owner of Timberlanes is opening an Italian restaurant. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

Valley suffers another dishonor

Opinion: You can bet your bottom dollar that there's a columnist or editorial writer somewhere in Ohio making

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