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YOUNGSTOWN 2010 Talk turns to Akron's recovery
A live discussion will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday on PBS channels 45 and 49. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
NL WEST Giants clinch division title against Padres
The 8-3 win, coupled with Los Angeles' 2-0 loss to Arizona, ended the race. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --
NASCAR WINSTON CUP
NASCAR WINSTON CUP SYLVANIA 300 RESULTS SUNDAY At New Hampshire International Speedway
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James L. Millikin, 36, of 5610 Baylor Ave., Austintown, and
BOXSCORES
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DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Musical snowmen signify Christmas, but isn't it still summer?
It has become clich & eacute; to write columns about the commercialization of holidays and the
GOOD, CLEAN ART
GOOD, CLEAN ART Associated Press SCULPTURE SCRUB: Charlie Brown of the Troy Parks Department
South Range lineman plays hard to impress father in service
The senior Raider hasn't seen his father since before Easter, but is motivated by him. By JOHN
Cameroon is an experience that grows on you
By COREY BALLANTYNE SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR Some days Cameroon grows on you -- meaning you
YOUNGSTOWN Fugitive found with son appears in court
Mark Samples will be returned to Minnesota within a week for another hearing. By BOB JACKSON
PGA JOHN DEERE CLASSIC
PGA JOHN DEERE CLASSIC SUNDAY At TPC at Deere Run Silva, Ill. Purse: $3.5 million Yardage:
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Arena building estimate: $30M
The costs do not include such items as building permits and demolition. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
WESTERN RESERVE School board action
Western Reserve Board of Education handled these matters Monday: Set up dates for informational
LEETONIA Arraignment postponed in domestic-violence case
The woman and her 4-year-old son fled the home through a window. LEETONIA -- An arraignment for a
HARRISBURG Pa. farm show faces financial crisis
The report says spending far exceeds revenue. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Less than a year after an $86
PHILADELPHIA Court says no to Islamic prisoners in bid for specially prepared meat
Federal prisoners, though, can get kosher, halal or vegetarian. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Vegetarian
PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE Toll fees to rise to meet maintenance costs
The commission says 640 bridges would need to be repaired. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Traveling the
YOUNGSTOWN Board members vote to put Berry name on middle school
The board took an early look at the new East High School. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
WHEATLAND, PA. Steelworkers union rejects company's 'final' proposal
The company negotiator said there has been no talk about closing the plant. By HAROLD GWIN
WALL STREET Ex-NYSE chairman demands board jobs over Grasso's pay
The former NYSE chairman compared the board to the one at Enron. NEW YORK (AP) -- A former
Want to see Mars? YSU to set up sites
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Department of Physics & amp; Astronomy at Youngstown State University will
Sorenstam helps Europe to win over United States
LODDEKOPINGE, Sweden (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam made history at the Colonial as the first woman in 58
College Level Exam Program gets much use as tuition soars
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- As college tuition rates jump as high as 39 percent, an increasing number of
Ohio Board of Regents picks YSU as site of this month's meetings
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Board of Regents will meet Thursday at Youngstown State University, the first
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
AFC Raiders 23, Bengals 20 OAKLAND -- Sebastian Janikowski's third field goal, a 39-yarder with
Nichole Balog to be fall bride of Kenneth Day
XThe engagement of Nichole Marie Balog and Kenneth Peter Day, both of Campbell, is being announced
In the valleys, expect rain
The area could get as much as 4 inches of rain. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.172.30 Bank One,.84,38.5738.58 Clear Channel, 43.22
Miss Houser, Clint Leonard to be married
XPlans for the upcoming marriage of Tiffany Jaye Houser, 161 Church Road, Scenery Hill, Pa., and
Associated Press
Associated Press RECORD-BREAKER: Baltimore Ravens' Jamal Lewis (31) runs against Cleveland Browns'
AIRLINES Continental introduces perks for full-fare business passengers
The airline hopes the perks will increase full-fare travelers' loyalty. HOUSTON (AP) --
HERSHEY, PA. School for troubled kids inaugurates new leader
HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) -- The Milton Hershey School for troubled and needy children formally inaugurated
AUTO INDUSTRY GM continues labor talks; Chrysler, Ford set pacts
GM employees will continue working while talks continue. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- General Motors
Arafat: Can't live with him, can't live without him
Opinion: It has been obvious for years that Yasser Arafat, who once seemed to make the transition from
Bartending services
Bartending services YOUNGSTOWN -- Mill Creek MetroParks' board members voted to change the general
TODAY
TODAY 5 p.m. (GC) Golf: Kraft-Nabisco Shootout. 6:30 p.m. (FOXSO) Baseball: "Indians Pregame."
COMPTON, CALIF. L.A. police arrest man tied to shooting of tennis standouts' sister
Yetunda Price was shot in the chest early Sunday and later died. COMPTON, Calif. (AP) -- A 24-
WNBA FINALS Holland-Corn, Noland help Shock force decisive third game with L.A.
The series will conclude Tuesday in Detroit. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Kedra Holland-Corn made
Today is Monday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2003. There are 107 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Monday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2003. There are 107 days left in the year. On this date
REUNIONS
XCampbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1939 will meet for lunch at noon Oct. 2
GREENVILLE, PA. Collections add up in cross-country ride
More than 2,000 donated books were collected in conjunction with the ride. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
NFC WEST Bulger rallies Rams past 49ers in overtime
Terrell Owens' TD catch late in the game forced the extra session. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis
Schnellenberger has expectations for Owls
The Florida Atlantic coach expects a better performance Saturday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
"We are hanging on because it's necessary to stay with this task until a new government has been
Opinion: "We are hanging on because it's necessary to stay with this task until a new government has been
AUSTINTOWN Program drafts plan for growth
The draft calls for the township to establish home rule. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
YOUNGSTOWN Mayor says grocer is negotiating to open at Market and Midlothian
A church coalition recently conducted a letter-writing campaign to city officials. By ROGER G.
ERIE, PA. Tech school seeks state assistance
The school cannot borrow money until its sheds $16 million in debts. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- A technical
COLUMBUS Group seeks to create limit on tax-rise power
The association said limits are necessary to restrict the growth of government. By JEFF ORTEGA
LIBERTY Diocese plans to buy retreat
The diocese said the property has many possibilities. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION
FRANCE
Opinion: FRANCE Le Monde, Paris, Sept. 10: This time, doubt is forbidden: as shown by the Le Monde inquiry
Lisa Michelini, Ron Osiniak are engaged
XCAMPBELL -- Announced by James and Diane Michelini of Campbell is the engagement of their daughter,
STATE RECOGNITION
STATE RECOGNITION Schools of Promise The Schools of Promise program recognizes elementary,
McDonald and Maplewood look to gain Suburban title
CANFIELD -- The McDonald High boys and the Maplewood girls will be the favorites in the Suburban
Series to go distance
Series to go distance Kedra Holland-Corn scored 16 points as the Detroit Shock forced a decisive
Catholic pupils prove their proficiency
Across the diocese, 100 percent of 10th-graders passed the writing test. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Baltimore 33, Cleveland 13
Baltimore 33, Cleveland 13 Kansas City 41, Pittsburgh 20 St. Louis 27, San Francisco 24, OT
JACOBS FIELD Minnesota rallies to top Indians, 5-3
Doug Mientkiewicz hit the tie-breaking single in the eighth inning. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland
ROM SEPT. 28 TO OCT. 4, PBS WILL broadcast "Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues -- A Musical
ROM SEPT. 28 TO OCT. 4, PBS WILL broadcast "Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues -- A Musical
Delighted concertgoers hope to be back
Some at Wednesday's concert said they are coming back for tonight's show. By HAROLD GWIN
Ravens rumbling, Cleveland tumbling
COMBINED DISPATCHES BALTIMORE -- All in good fun, Jamal Lewis predicted Thursday that he would
HARRISBURG, PA. Lobbying effort wins gambling changes
A group of pastors opposed to gambling are discussing ways to defeat the slot bill. HARRISBURG
Home-schoolers program
Home-schoolers program PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Recognizing that more pupils are learning at home, the
Jennifer Blosak, Ryan Dobro plan autumn wedding
XBOARDMAN -- The wedding plans of Jennifer Blosak, 3726 Towne Center Blvd., Columbus, and Ryan
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S SCORES GATEWAY Kent St. 16, Youngstown St. 13 Indiana 33, Indiana St. 3 S. Illinois
ANNIE'S MAILBOX He worries about not seeing kids grow up
Dear Annie: I'm a single, 38-year-old father with two young sons. I am just under 6 feet tall and
LISBON Judge allows motions in trooper's DUI case
The prosecutor says there was probable cause for the arrest. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
DIRECTV SUES
DIRECTV SUES Defendants DIRECTV filed lawsuits last week in U.S. District Court, Youngstown,
GROWTH PLAN Recommendations
Here are some of the recommendations given in the draft of the Austintown Growth Foundation's new
Local criticism of OhioReads takes politics to the extreme
Opinion: Republican Gov. Bob Taft, reacting to attacks from area Democratic legislators on his OhioReads
Request for new judge delays trial against Niles
Request for new judge delays trial against Niles WARREN -- A civil trial against the city of Niles
Chiefs defense, special teams lead rout of Pittsburgh
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Eric Warfield is having fun again playing cornerback for the Kansas City
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Division WLTPtsGFGA Chicago1257434231 MetroStars977343330 D.C.
BOARDMAN Developers seek zone changes
Neither request has received final approval. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
WARREN HARDING 21, CARDINAL MOONEY 19
WARREN HARDING 21, CARDINAL MOONEY 19 Harding01470--21 Mooney13006--19 MOONEY -- Ron Stoops, 1
Miss Hughes, Bernard Mauser to wed Dec. 13
XBOARDMAN -- The engagement of Amber Hughes, 583 W. Glen Drive, and Bernard Mauser, 568 Liberty St.,
NFL PREVIEW Tonight's game
DALLAS (0-1) at NEW YORK GIANTS (1-0) Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4),
WARREN Housing federal inmates helps bring in much-needed money
The county jail's top floor has become a way station for illegal immigrants. By STEPHEN SIFF
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES American League N.Y. Yankees 6, Tampa Bay 5, 1st game N.Y. Yankees 6, Tampa
WHEATLAND TUBE Strike continues; plant won't close, official says
The company sent some of its work to its other plants to meet orders. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN,
Soap Box fund-raiser
Soap Box fund-raiser YOUNGSTOWN -- The Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby will have a
WORKPLACE Manpower survey: Hiring to rise slightly
The survey said 22 percent of employers expect to add staff in the fourth quarter. MILWAUKEE (AP)
Competing offers from lenders encourage company officials
The company is the area's largest steelmaking employer with 1,800 workers. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
LIQUOR LICENSES
LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers
Parents announce Shook, Colucci engagement
XRoy and Karen Shook of Berlin Center and Chuck and Karen Colucci of Boardman are announcing the
NASCAR Johnson escapes accident in pit to capture title in Sylvania 300
He didn't get into the lead until the 294th lap of the 300 lap race. LOUDON, N.H. (AP) -- Jimmie
Downtown needs assistance of everybody to bring it back
Opinion: Downtown needs assistance of everybody to bring it back EDITOR: In response to the article Sept.
Dean's Mideast dementia
Opinion: New York Daily News: Recently, presidential contender Howard Dean broke with more than a half-
WNBA FINALS
WNBA FINALS (Best-of-3) Friday Los Angeles 75, Detroit 63 Sunday Detroit 62, Los Angeles
EAST COAST As Isabel hits N.C., flooding fears rise
Pa. officials are urging residents to be ready. ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. (AP) -- The outer rings of a
The AP Top 25
The AP Top 25 By The Associated Press The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press college football
HARRISBURG RV industry continues joy ride
Low interest rates and an aging population are sending sales upward. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Gas prices
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Fitch takes playoff hopes on road to Perry
South Range and Lowellville will battle for top spot in the ICL. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT The
HELOISE Thermos can be cleaned one of three ways
Dear Heloise: How can I clean and remove stains from the inside of my husband's thermos? A Reader,
HARRISBURG Lobbying effort wins gambling changes
Some pastors are discussing ways to defeat the slot bill. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Gaming companies have
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Scott and Tracy Edwards, 17781 Milton Ave., Lake Milton, girl, Sept. 13. Vince
OHIO STATE Attorneys believe Clarett would win
The running back's lawyers are positioning themselves for a suit against the NFL. COLUMBUS (AP) --
YMTA Music teachers association to celebrate 70th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN -- The 70th anniversary of the Youngstown Music Teachers' Association will be celebrated
MAHONING VALLEY State recognizes 4 area schools for achievement
At least 50 percent of pupils in qualifying schools meet low-income criteria. VINDICATOR STAFF
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD WEDNESDAY Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various
HELOISE Tips given on making hotel reservations
Dear Heloise: On behalf of hotel reservationists everywhere, here are some suggestions for people
Clarett asks NFL to change rule; lawyer to meet with Tagliabue
Under NFL rules, Clarett would not be eligible for the draft until 2005. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.
Dr. Cowens to retain minority health post
COLUMBUS -- Dr. Kenneth G. Cowens of Youngstown has been reappointed to the Commission on Minority
AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 7, Tigers 2 DETROIT -- The Tigers became the first team in 34 years to
Blaze ignites fireworks showroom
There was no explosion, and no injuries were reported. COLUMBIANA -- The state fire marshal's
CLEVELAND BROWNS
CLEVELAND BROWNS Today -- at Baltimore, 1 p.m. PITTSBURGH STEELERS Today -- at Kansas City,
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown:
Summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Sept. 10 Drug possession:
PNC PARK Phillies avoid sweep by Pirates to stay in the National League wild card race
Jim Thome's three RBIs led Philadelphia's 10-7 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- By finally beating the
NATION
NATION Goodyear workers approve 3-year pact PITTSBURGH -- Goodyear Tire & amp; Rubber Co.
MAHONING VALLEY Suit alleges some residents steal satellite signals
More than 11,000 lawsuits have been filed across the country since late last year. By BOB JACKSON
BUCKEYES Krenzel helps OSU remain unbeaten
The senior quarterback played well when it counted. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
* Coitsville Township trustees voted to waive residency requirements for four auxiliary firefighters
* Coitsville Township trustees voted to waive residency requirements for four auxiliary firefighters
YSU recreation center gets funds from alumnus
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University alumnus Bob O'Leary and his wife, Marilyn, have donated
WHEATLAND, PA. Steelworkers union rejects new proposal
Health care and changes for new employees continue to be major stumbling blocks. By HAROLD GWIN
Levy effort links future of schools, city of Salem
SALEM -- Voter approval of a 13-mill levy would be required to keep all the staff and programs in
WHEATLAND, PA. Steel union rejects proposal
Health care and changes for new employees continue to be major stumbling blocks. THE VINDICATOR,
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She feels guilty about father-in-law's behavior
Dear Annie: When I was first married, my father-in-law made strong sexual advances to me, which I