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Botanical name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Botanical name: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Attributes: A short (8 inches), long-blooming
YOUNGSTOWN Jury pool to be drawn in Koliser murder trial
The case is set for trial Oct. 14 in common pleas court. YOUNGSTOWN -- A pool of prospective
In the valleys, expect heavy rain
The area could get as much as 4 inches of rain. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Positive thinking, fans help Durkin claim title
Jackson-Milton's Luke McCluggage won the boys race. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Ohio lawmakers' bill boosts care for terminally ill kids
STATES NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- It's an impossible choice for parents of seriously ill children:
Singing the blues
Singing the blues kTHANKS to archivists at the Library of Congress, the rich heritage of blues
Party for Tod patients
Party for Tod patients YOUNGSTOWN -- Forum Health Tod Children's Hospital will have a party for
IN PITTSBURGH: "Springtime for Henry," which Henry Koerner painted in 1950, is part of a Koerner
IN PITTSBURGH: "Springtime for Henry," which Henry Koerner painted in 1950, is part of a Koerner
LAWRENCE COUNTY Consultant finds flaws in transfer of manor
A second report on Hill View is expected in a few weeks. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
HARRISBURG GOP forces tax vote to send a message
The governor vetoed more than $4 billion in education subsidies in March. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The
COLUMBUS MRDD reform hinges on type of study panel
The governor will not say whether he would veto the bill. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN Police locate woman and 2 daughters
The woman and children were not injured. BOARDMAN -- Township police are breathing a little easier
Congressional lawmakers set musical agenda
A compilation film from the series will be shown at The Butler. WASHINGTON POST F COURSE, SOME
MAHONING COUNTY Ruling stays hearing over court budget
Commissioners, not judges, are charged with having county budget hearings. By BOB JACKSON
FCC RULES Transferring home numbers to cell phones
By Nov. 24, companies must allow home numbers to be used for cell phones. NEW YORK (AP) -- The
hAdding seasonal touch to your living space
hAdding seasonal touch to your living space The changes outdoors give us clues for redecorating
They're dancing in the street
Tickets for tonight's and Thursday's induction concerts will be available at Cafaro Field. By
AUSTINTOWN Officials explain petition details
One candidate is seeking the removal of another candidate from the ballot. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Julia Petrallo, 2, of Canfield apparently found the weather good for a drive in the sun. She was
Julia Petrallo, 2, of Canfield apparently found the weather good for a drive in the sun. She was
LIBRARY TO THE RESCUE Preserving the blues
By RICHARD HARRINGTON WASHINGTON POST T'S HARD TO IMAGINE A HISTORY OF THE blues without the
BIG TEN Running game has bigger role in success of top teams this year
Teams running the ball are doing better than those relying solely on passing. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
AGENDA
AGENDA FRIDAY The North East Ohio Network County Boards of Mental Retardation and Development
KITCHENS It's best to sink money into this
Don't skimp on the sink. You probably spend a lot of time there. By MARY ELLEN SLAYTER
TRUMBULL COUNTY Quarantined dog is not one that bit daughters, parents say
The dog in custody doesn't have any sign of illness, the deputy warden says. By TIM YOVICH
STEEL INDUSTRY Panel reviews tariffs' impact
A July WTO ruling is pushing Bush's economic team to drop the tariffs. WASHINGTON (AP) - Steep
WNBA Bill Laimbeer is the champ again as coach of Shock
Ruth Riley's 27 points led Detroit past Los Angeles for the title. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) --
WARREN Jury deliberating case of man charged with resisting arrest
The defendant contends that officers illegally strip-searched him. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
AT A GLANCE | Federal League
AUSTINTOWN FITCH (DIV. I) Head coach: Neal Kopp, 1st year. Assistants: John Kopp, Ryan Williams,
NILES FBI seeks information on bank robbery suspect
Investigators are willing to talk to anyone with information. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
Warren businessman Dellimuti unhappy about scapegoat label
The owner of DiLucia's Restaurant has been tied to the Maurice Clarett investigation. WARREN (AP)
COLUMBUS Team Clarett ponders suing OSU over issues
The suspended tailback has asked the Franklin County court for information. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Niles man to receive award forfire service
NILES -- Myron L. George saw a need and decided to work with others to fill the void. Now, the
OHIO Judges consider bid for top state court
A Democratic state justice is retiring. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS --
ABX AIR Shake-up causes concern within company
There is no reason for employees to worry, the company president said. WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) --
Sunset in Cancun
Opinion: Washington Post: "Bold reform on the global level has now been delayed." That was how a senior U.S.
YOUNGSTOWN Maluso returns as Plaza director at least until the end of the year
Animal Charity said it will stop helping the city handle nuisance animals. By ROGER G. SMITH
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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SLIPPERY ROCK Educator: Economic gaps hurt pupils
Joe Clark was portrayed in the Warner Bros. film 'Lean on Me.' By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
"The inherent defects in the system are such that approximately 40,000 voters who travel to the
Opinion: "The inherent defects in the system are such that approximately 40,000 voters who travel to the
COLUMBIANA Former steel products plant to become warehouse
Buckeye Transfer will relocate its headquarters to the plant. COLUMBIANA -- A Youngstown company
SHARON, PA. Enterprise zone's board agrees to lend funds to 2 businesses
SHARON, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corp. has approved a pair of business loans that
YOUNGSTOWN City council returns
City council returned from summer recess Wednesday to its regular schedule of meetings at 5:30 p.m.
IRAQ U.S. asks for foreign help to relieve American troops
Many countries are waiting for U.N. authorization to send troops to Iraq. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP)
49ers: The San Francisco 49ers shook up their special teams on Tuesday, waving kicker Jeff Chandler
49ers: The San Francisco 49ers shook up their special teams on Tuesday, waving kicker Jeff Chandler
In vehicular-assault trial, judge acquits man from Poland
YOUNGSTOWN -- A judge ruled a Poland man was innocent of driving a car that ran down a pedestrian in
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.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury will study manslaughter case
Family and friends of the slain man don't believe the woman's story. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
FRIDAY'S RESULTS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 5 SCORES
City Series Rayen 18, Timken 0 Metro Athletic Conference Howland 34, Canfield 6 Poland 18,
PREP FOOTBALL COMPUTER RATINGS
COLUMBUS -- Here are the first weekly football computer ratings from the Ohio High School Athletic
MCKINLEY HEIGHTS County takes step to install sewers
The consent order has not yet been approved by the state. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
YOUNGSTOWN Police captain offers to serve on pension board
One trustee quit after the F.O.P. of Ohio president called for resignations. By JoANNE VIVIANO
JACOBS FIELD Berroa lifts Royals past Indians, 12-8
The win kept Kansas City 31/2 games behind the first place Minnesota Twins. CLEVELAND -- Angel
YOUNGSTOWN Auditor seeks fees for county services
The auditor said he expects resistance to his proposal. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Reds' Freel healed; Pirates feel the pain
Cincinnati had lost five of its previous six road games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ryan Freel could
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REPORT CARDS Proficiency data
CITIZENSHIP 2002-2003: 96 2001-2002: 96 MATH 2002-2003: 91 2001-2002: 90 READING 2002-
YOUNGSTOWN Engineers estimate building of arena will cost about $30M
The costs do not include such items as building permits and demolition. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Florida Atlantic at YSU tonight
The Penguins are down to their final two tuneups before Gateway play begins. By PETE MOLLICA
YOUNGSTOWN Religious conference draws crowd
The conference is expected to attract about 3,000 daily through Friday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
WCI STEEL Competing offers from lenders encourage company officials
With 1,800 workers, the company is the area's largest steelmaking employer By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
LOTTERY RESULTS
FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 13-14-24-34-47 Mega Ball, 13 Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-9-2
WARREN Sewer rate rise, flooding discussed
City sewer rates haven't increased since 1991. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
HOME IMPROVEMENT Contract success comes by work
Check for licenses, insurance and skills before hiring a contractor. ASSOCIATED PRESS Someone
YOUNGSTOWN DIOCESE Catholic pupils prove their proficiency
Across the diocese, 100 percent of 10th-graders passed the writing test. By JoANNE VIVIANO
HERITAGE FESTIVAL Exhibit to focus onTrumbull's anti-slavery efforts
Local families helped escaped slaves in defiance of the law. WARREN -- An Underground Railroad
Asbestos problem spawns lobbyists
WASHINGTON (AP) -- As a child in Montana, Mike Switzer played around the local vermiculite mine,
PENNSYLVANIA Gov. Rendell backs tougher rules to end state police sex misconduct
A federal suit against a former trooper sparked the revised guidelines. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Gov. Ed
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
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Salem businessman enters plea in sex case
Two felony charges were reduced to misdemeanors. LISBON -- Salem businessman Arthur Spack will be
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XMichael C. and Heather (Greenwald) Planey of Alexandria, Va., are announcing the birth of their
PEACE RACE Legendary Rodgers will serve as starter
A $3,200 prize money purse is available to American runners. YOUNGSTOWN -- The 29th annual
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Sept. 17. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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DIANE MAKAR MURPHY I've learned to ignore the pain, but it keeps coming back
OUCH! Chair leg, meet Diane's toe. Wrench, meet Diane's knuckles. Hammer, meet Diane's thumb.
STRUTHERS Man and woman face numerous drug charges
The two were in possession of California ID cards that police said were phony. By MARALINE KUBIK
Notre Dame hopes to get offense going
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame coach Tyrone Willingham chuckled when asked whether Notre Dame
AT A GLANCE | District schools
BEAVER LOCAL (DIV. III) Head coach: Rich Wright, 6th year (38-17). Assistants: Doug Velesquez,
Setting record straight on church/state separation
Opinion: Setting record straight on church/state separation EDITOR: I remain amazed at the number of
Christian school to begin construction of complex
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Christian School will have a groundbreaking at 11 a.m. Saturday as the
BECKY SHER | Hype A journal with retro attraction
We can identify only one possible problem with the impossibly cool Wooly Willy journal: There's a
PITTSBURGH Joey Porter is questionable, but linebacker ready for action
The Steelers made a roster move to help their struggling running game. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers
YOUNGSTOWN Ryan, other reps back bill to increase manufacturing jobs
The Valley congressman said the bill could help keep jobs in the country. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Girard election petition is denied
An option to allow Sunday sales in Bazetta Precinct C will remain on the ballot. By STEPHEN SIFF
LAWRENCE COUNTY Official: $15M for park is released
A semiconductor company is considering the park. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
Additional Columbiana County prosecutor approved
LISBON -- State and federal funding for low-income families will be used to pay salary and benefits
VIENNA AIRPORT Board mulls 2nd ground-services company
The company also hopes to open a flight school. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
BLOOD DRIVES
TUESDAY American Red Cross Austintown Donor Center, 57 Westchester Drive, noon to 7 p.m.
JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY | On the house Ingenious ideas are on display at tool show
We recently made our annual pilgrimage to the "show of shows" for tools and hardware -- the 2003
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Michael and Joy Coman, 6309 Klines Drive, Girard, boy, Sept. 17. Timothy
Pa. officials tell residents to prepare
Mercer County officials say the reservoirs can handle the expected rain. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
Sharon waits to see who will attend viaduct meeting
SHARON, Pa. -- City officials are still waiting to find out if the Mercer County commissioners will
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m.
49ERS San Francisco won't abandon passing game against Browns
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF Even though the Cleveland Browns allowed Baltimore
GROWING TULIPS Baby those bulbs
To help tulips bloom their average three to five years, protect them from critters. By REBECCA
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games
Twins 5, White Sox 2 MINNEAPOLIS -- Brad Radke beat Esteban Loaiza for the second time in six days
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPSIONSHIPS (At Canfield Fairgrounds)
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A story in Wednesday's editions incorrectly reported that the Youngstown city