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Steelers get The Bus rolling
Jerome Bettis came off the bench to spark the 17-10 win. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Tommy Maddox was
INDIANS Martinez masters Cleveland again
The Red Sox ace improved to 10-1 with a 1.66 ERA against the Tribe. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Nobody
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Warren Harding to put streak on line vs. Ursuline
Poland-Chaney might be the area's marquee game Friday night at Stambaugh Stadium. VINDICATOR STAFF
AGENDA
AGENDA WEDNESDAY AWARE (Alliance for Watershed Action and Riparian Easements) meeting, 1-3 p.m.,
Botanical name: Viola tricolor.
Botanical name: Viola tricolor. Attributes: Sorbet violas are like ice cream; you always wish
SWITZERLAND
Opinion: SWITZERLAND Neue Zuercher Zeitung, Zurich, Sept. 16: It is understandable that the Israeli public
HELOISE Take precautions against identity theft
Dear Heloise: I was reading your column concerning identity theft. This has happened to me, and I
SCHEDULE Taft tax tour
Gov. Bob Taft is to begin a two-day, eight-city tour Wednesday in support of Issue 1. His schedule:
SHARON Mayor wants downspouts pulled from sewers
The sewage plant has experienced flooding because of the situation. SHARON, Pa. -- Mayor David O.
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT American Legion Post 560, 103 12th St., Campbell, meets today at 7 p.m. at the
Salem man receives sentence in the traffic deaths of 2 women
SALEM -- A city man will serve 90 days of house arrest, 100 hours of community service and have his
Police cite 2 teens who crossed viaduct
SHARON, Pa. -- Police said they cited two city boys, age 14 and 15, for crossing the closed Oakland
WEEKEND LEADERS | Football
RUSHING Luke Erdos, Mercer, 233 yards, 33 attempts, 1 TD Shaun Lane, Hubbard, 221 yards, 32
LEETONIA Mitsubishi tire assembly plant to add about 30 employees
The Leetonia site is the company's only U.S. manufacturing plant. LEETONIA -- Mitsubishi Heavy
NHL PRESEASON STANDINGS
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YOUNGSTOWN Councilman sees an opportunity to finance municipal courthouse
He wants to explore borrowing through the county to fund construction. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
IRAQ Council member dies from gunshot wounds
The council called her a martyr and said her death would not stop progress in Iraq. BAGHDAD, Iraq
YOUNGSTOWN Jury being chosen in homicide
The victim was found slumped in a car on Ridge Avenue, shot in the head. By BOB JACKSON
YOUNGSTOWN City health district
The Youngstown City Health Board met recently and handled these matters: Approved mutual-aid
LIFE & amp;WORK
LIFE & amp;WORK Healthy kids kSCHOOL is a great place for a child to catch a cold, but
Discussing orphan trains
Discussing orphan trains WARREN -- Trumbull County historian Wendell Lauth will discuss 19th-
MONDAY NIGHT PREVIEW Raiders at Broncos
Records: Oakland 1-1, Denver 2-0. Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WBBW-AM
SAVINGS PLANS Participation
The Principal Financial Group's annual survey of the 401(k) plans it manages indicates that workers
NATIONAL LEAGUE Ramirez blasts pair as Cubs beat Pirates
Chicago split the series with the Bucs and trail Houston by 11/2 games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- In
COLORFUL: Tiffany-style lamps sell well at Bermann's, sales manager Madej says. They are considered
COLORFUL: Tiffany-style lamps sell well at Bermann's, sales manager Madej says. They are considered
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-2-6 Pick 4, 8-0-5-1 Buckeye 5, 23-24-26-
BEST EMPLOYERS Working moms
Abbott Laboratories Booz Allen Hamilton Bristol-Myers Squibb Eli Lilly and Co. Fannie Mae General
PREP VOLLEYBALL Lakeview drops Hubbard to seize control in league
The Bulldogs are more than halfway to their first TAC title in school history. By JOE SCALZO
Worried about jobs, union protests outsourcing work
A new policy eliminates a search requirement for hiring top administrators. By JoANNE VIVIANO
New jacket for women is stunning style
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS You've seen fashion on runways that raised your eyebrows and made you
Steel tariffs generate boycott threat
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Owners of small manufacturing companies who generally vote Republican but have
NFL STANDINGS
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NASCAR WINSTON CUP
NASCAR WINSTON CUP MBNA AMERICAN 400 America 400 Results Sunday At Dover International
YSU electric upgrades
YSU electric upgrades YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University will receive $73,150 in state
WORTH A LOOK
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS XAngels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, Canfield, is inviting artists to
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Air Force officer parses rape
Opinion: Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.: The officer formerly in charge of cadet discipline at the Air Force
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.202.30 Bank One,.84,38.6238.63 Clear Channel, 40.64
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Nada Mais (D.Parker)3.202.602.40 Sothypann (O.Pereira)6.605.20
GAIL WHITE Emotional bumps and bruises are part of growing up
My 5-year-old came crying into the house. "He said he isn't my friend anymore!" he wailed. His
THE WORKPLACE Companies give moms time to do their jobs
They have become family friendly to retain their best employees. NEW YORK (AP) -- When Cindy
AROUND THE HORN | Sunday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 12, Mariners 0 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Ted Lilly won his sixth straight
WARREN Physical challenges fail to deter teen from pursuing acting dreams
The JFK freshman was born with hydrocephalus, deafness and partial paralysis. By DENISE DICK
STANDINGS Wild card races & amp; magic numbers
Wild Card Glance American League WLPctGB Boston9164.587-- Seattle8967.57121/2 National
Kitchen fire damages house in Transfer
TRANSFER, Pa. -- Overheated grease in a pan on a stove was listed as the cause of a kitchen fire at
LIQUOR NEWS
LIQUOR NEWS Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers.
Brazil's women dominate South Korea in World Cup
The Brazilians' 3-0 win showed how much they have improved. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON --
YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters discover body in trunk of burned-out vehicle on East Side
A neighbor said he heard muffled sounds of 'pop, pop, pop.' By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
PITTSBURGH Priest charged in death had past accusations
The diocese had investigated the priest in the mid-1980s. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A Roman Catholic
For the second straight week, the 49ers let a game slip away
The defending NFC West champions couldn't hold their lead against the Browns. By TOM WILLIAMS
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Reader seeks info, closure on biological father
Dear Annie: I have never met my biological father. I only know his name and that he wanted nothing
NFL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
AFC Ravens 24, Chargers 10 SAN DIEGO -- Jamal Lewis ran for 132 yards and one touchdown on 23
PA. TURNPIKE E-ZPass problems frustrate drivers
It seems the transponders aren't responding. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Technology meant to make travel on
WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
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"I do think it would be helpful to get the United Nations in to help write a constitution. I mean,
Opinion: "I do think it would be helpful to get the United Nations in to help write a constitution. I mean,
NFL | WEEK 3 Holcomb rallies Browns to 13-12 win over 49ers
Despite injuries, the quarterback guided Cleveland to its first win. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION Mesopotamia Town Hall, 5:30- 9 p.m. Sept. 22, 24, 29. Class limit is
After president's U.N. speech, there's need for compromise
Opinion: If President Bush's address Tuesday to the United Nations was meant to be the last word in
BROWNS Ankle injury may sideline Holcomb against Bengals
Tim Couch worked with the first team offense on Wednesday. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kelly Holcomb stood
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
WEEKEND SCORES AREA Chaney 48, Wilson 0 Rayen 18, Timken 0 Ursuline 28, Rochester (N.Y.)
For future of Youngstown, bring gambling downtown
Opinion: For future of Youngstown, bring gambling downtown EDITOR: It is time to look at the future that
NASCAR Newman manages adversity for sweep
Low fuel and a flat tire didn't stop Ryan Newman from sweeping the races at Dover. DOVER, Del.
ERIE, PA. On the Internet, graphic footage turns up of bank robbery explosion
A TV news director said he doesn't know how the footage was leaked. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Graphic
"This hurricane will not be remembered for how strong it is. It will be remembered for how large it
Opinion: "This hurricane will not be remembered for how strong it is. It will be remembered for how large it
OHIO STATE Most on team support Clarett's NFL challenge
COLUMBUS (AP) -- While Maurice Clarett takes on the NFL in court, most of his teammates are trying
Vigil honors murdered loved ones
About 50 people participated despite a steady rain. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Early school dismissal
Early school dismissal YOUNGSTOWN -- All schools in the city district will be dismissed one half-
Taft presses bond issue for economic boost
The governor will be touting the measure in Youngstown on Thursday. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY A new stage in life begins for mother and son
I left today's column open because Sunday was to be an important day -- a day that would inspire an
NOTEBOOK | From 3Com Park
Injuries: Browns quarterback Kelly Holcomb injured his right ankle in the first half and his left
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S SCORES GATEWAY Florida Atlantic 13, Youngstown St. 6 Illinois St. 21, E. Illinois 14
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2003. There are 99 days left in the year. Autumn
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2003. There are 99 days left in the year. Autumn
Magistrate to weigh city's request to shut down Stiles Super Market
YOUNGSTOWN -- Magistrate Eugene Fehr is considering whether Stiles Super Market should be
GOLF ROUNDUP J.L. Lewis becomes ninth 40-and-over PGA Tour winner
The 43-year-old won the 84 Lumber Classic by two strokes Sunday. ASSOCIATED PRESS FARMINGTON,
Flood issues help kill development request
Flooding was residents' main topic of concern. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Raegan Miles and Kenny Wingur, 3415 Zedaker, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 20. Joseph
WARDROBES Buyer offers hints on getting the hang of organizing closets
WASHINGTON POST Every closet should have a wardrobe of proper hangers, according to Brooke Newton,
RETIREMENT Investors slowly return to stocks
The median balance in Vanguard retirement accounts is up 13 percent since 1999. NEW YORK (AP) --
Associated Press
Associated Press AFTER CONFERENCE: Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjoern Jagland, left, and
PITTSBURGH Judge sentences former bank teller from Sharon
PITTSBURGH -- The fact that she already has made full restitution figured heavily in a light prison
REUNIONS
XEmployees at the former A & amp;P Hubbard Road office will meet for a reunion luncheon at noon
STRUTHERS MURDERS Hearing to decide mental competency
The Ohio Attorney General's Office will take over for the county prosecutor. By BOB JACKSON
OHIO STEEL Prices for energy and scrap offset increased production
ISG, which bought LTV's assets, contributed to the increased output. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ohio steel
A Bulldog with speed to burn
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF POLAND -- Ask Poland's players and coaches and they'll
Today is Monday, September 22, the 265th day of 2003. There are 100 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Monday, September 22, the 265th day of 2003. There are 100 days left in the year. On this
Former 49ers executive Policy enjoys return visit to 3Com Park
The Browns president won four Super Bowl rings with San Francisco. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN Panel denies request to rezone W. Reserve
A zoning board of appeals meeting will be held Wednesday night. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD
Valley legislators seek a shot at ODOT office here
YOUNGSTOWN -- State legislators from Mahoning and Trumbull counties are asking Ohio Department of
The climbing national debt
Opinion: Advocate, Baton Rouge, La.: The public debt topped $930 billion at the end of 1980, shortly before
TRUMBULL COUNTY Maintenance director appears at court hearing
Delmont's appearance before the special grand jury lasted just six minutes. & lt;a
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD People's Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities,
HARRISBURG Parties debate: Income tax or sales tax?
How much should Pennsylvanians be taxed? HARRISBURG (AP) -- The administration of Democratic Gov.
Indians lose to Red Sox
Indians lose to Red Sox Pedro Martinez delivered a much-needed pitching gem as Boston remained in
911 call about robbery probed
A caller asked if she should dial something other than 911 to reach police. By PATRICIA MEADE
YSU to receive award for reducing waste
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University's waste reduction program will receive a national award
84 LUMBER CLASSIC SCORES
84 LUMBER CLASSIC SCORES Sunday At Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & amp; Spa Farmington, Pa.
SAN JOSE, CALIF. Financial woes halt Indian Motorcycle production
A company leader was hopeful that the production would be restarted. STAFF/WIRE REPORT SAN JOSE,
WASHINGTON Ruling that favors telemarketers mobilizes Congress to save list
Consumers can still sign up for the list, the FTC says. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawmakers are moving
Traficant supporters end effort at a presidential run
The Traficant committee admitted it couldn't raise enough money. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Springfield board meeting
Springfield board meeting Springfield Board of Education will have a special meeting at 8 tonight
SHARON Neighbor helps cops nab suspect; gets license and good description
SHARON, Pa. -- Police said an alert neighbor helped bring a quick resolution to the burglary of a
NFL SUMMARIES
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MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Raiders, Broncos will resume nasty rivalry tonight in Denver
The game is being billed as The Nastiest Show on Turf. DENVER (AP) -- Arms will get stepped on,
WOMEN'S WORLD CUP United States sends message after winning opening game
Even with a World Cup win over Sweden, the Americans know they can play better. WASHINGTON (AP) --