News for September 27, 2003

ON TOUR

ON TOUR This week's pro golf events PGA TOUR Texas Open Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:

NASCAR Earnhardt is expected to race despite injuries

He suffered a concussion and sprained foot, and requires a doctor's approval. CONCORD, N.C. (AP)

ANOTHER HURDLE: Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett of Youngstown hopes to be in an NFL uniform

Chaney hangs on to defeat Poland

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Failing to capitalize on a potential

LOCAL

LOCAL Barnes & amp; Noble announces upcoming store events BOARDMAN -- On Thursday at 7

'FRIENDS'

By JENNIFER FREY WASHINGTON POST Kramer. Ross and Rachel. Alex P. Keaton. Arnie Becker. The

Officials: Fire was arson

Officials: Fire was arson LIBERTY -- Arson is being blamed for a fire Wednesday night that

FARRELL Developer asks city to find sites

Finding a concentrated group of building sites is a key to securing financing. By HAROLD GWIN

Health boards offer rabies shots for pets

Health boards offer rabies shots for pets STRUTHERS -- The Struthers and Mahoning County District

Man faces gun charge after firing during fight

Man faces gun charge after firing during fight WARREN -- A 38-year-old man who says he and his 6

OHIO SENATE Officials mull OIG, video-slots bill

Video-slot proposals could be approved by mid-October, the chairman said. By JEFF ORTEGA

LAWRENCE COUNTY Official sues over letters to paper

The commissioner contends the letters damaged his reputation. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Lawrence

Before asking for help, consider helping yourselves

Opinion: Before asking for help, consider helping yourselves EDITOR: In the late '50s the Japanese began

PREP FOOTBALL Newton Falls riding high after upset, sets sights on defending TAC champs

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF "Unfinished Business -- the Rally Continues." "Back

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Worried about jobs, union protests outsourcing work

A new policy eliminates a search requirement for hiring top administrators. By JoANNE VIVIANO

YOUNGSTOWN Child's rapist gets 35 years

The judge would not allow the Himrod Avenue man to take back his guilty plea. By BOB JACKSON

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Hiller's strong showing draws lofty comparison

Orrville's junior quarterback compares favorably with OSU's Justin Zwick. By RUSTY MILLER AP

Sharon woman charged in corruption, sex assault

Sharon woman charged in corruption, sex assault SHARON, Pa. -- Police charged Beth Ann Trolio, 24,

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YOUNGSTOWN Joint effort to offer classic Verdi opera

The concert format eliminates the need for sets and costumes. By MOLLY SHERIDAN VINDICATOR

Summary of recent police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:

Summary of recent police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Sept. 20 Theft:

HOUSE SALES Is it time to sell? Just be prepared

Research has shown that many house sales are decided at the curb. By ALAN J. HEAVENS KNIGHT

Miss Kapsouris, Christopher Spiker to wed in spring

XAUSTINTOWN -- Plans for a spring wedding are being made by Tiffany Ann Kapsouris and Christopher J.

FOOD AND CLOTHING

FOOD AND CLOTHING Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, county Fall and Winter

Enrollment in the U.S.

Enrollment in the U.S. Across the United States, there are 73.2 million residents enrolled in

Light throwing is limit as Krenzel tests elbow

The injured quarterback's progress is day-to-day. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It may be Thursday before No. 4

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

Lawsuit may set risky precedent

If the potential fallout from Maurice Clarett's lawsuit against the NFL weren't so worrisome, it

BIG TEN Allen's heroics extend Buckeyes' winning ways

His fourth-quarter interception last week halted Bowling Green's rally. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Fourth-

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XChristopher and Laurie (Lipka) Callender of Haymarket, Va., announce the birth of their second

HELOISE Recycling gives new home to old magazines

Dear Heloise: We have subscriptions to several magazines. When we have finished reading them,

SOCCER Howland silences Salem 4-0 in MAC

Austintown Fitch and Boardman registered Federal League wins. HOWLAND -- Lucas Martorana scored

FRIDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA SCORES

Steel Valley Conference Mooney 28, Fitch 7 Warren Harding 31, Ursuline 12 Metro Athletic

Morgan-Kershner engagement is made known

XCOLUMBUS -- Announcement is being made of the engagement of Lori Morgan and Christopher Kershner,

Pleasant Southern town attempts to lure retirees

Local leaders say it's a more cost-effective way to boost the economy. SENECA, S.C. (AP) -- Town

GIRARD Officials disagree over finances

The mayor says the court's contribution to the city could increase. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

Cracking down on home upkeep

Officials say they are being proactive. BOARDMAN -- Township zoning officials are looking to

STANDINGS Wild card &amp; amp; magic number

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YOUNGSTOWN Police chase results in gun charges for parolee

YOUNGSTOWN -- Daniel Little, 22, of Cleveland Street was arrested on gun charges and served with a

Researcher: Homework is harmful

BALTIMORE SUN When pupils as young as 5 years old come home with homework and 11-year-olds come

MOUNTAINEER PARK

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OLYMPICS IOC president insists U.S. officials should come clean on drug tests

The IOC wants details about athletes who were exonerated. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- IOC

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Investment help to be hired

Commissioners favor the deal but emphasize caution. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

NORTHEAST OHIO Panel OKs counties for region aid group

The bill on the Appalachian Regional Commission moves to another committee. By DAVID SKOLNICK

KEEPSAKES Vintage kitchenware back on the front burner and center table

The colors, the styles, the nostalgia -- kitchenware collectors love it all. KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE

Parents announce Drayton and Boudrey betrothal

XCAMPBELL -- Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Drayton, 140 Blackburn St., are announcing the engagement of their

MAHONING COUNTY Planners nudge changes for court another step further

A financial analysis of consolidating the courts is forthcoming. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

NEBRASKA Pelini not satisfied with top ranking

The first-year defensive coordinator knows a lot can change over the season. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) --

HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS

By HEATHER NEWMAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS AVE KLAWITTER HAS heard about the pills from

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Flood issues help kill development request

Flooding was residents' main topic of concern. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Mets end long skid on Leiter's shutout

Al Leiter went the distance to blank the Pirates 1-0 for his 15th win. NEW YORK (AP) -- Al Leiter

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Lisa Diana, 149 Aldrich, Apt. B, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 23. Clifford and

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Mom sees no reason to cover up around 'William'

Dear Annie: I am a 45-year-old woman. I have two grown daughters in their 20s, and a son, "William,"

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Felix J. Rivera, 56, of 141 S. Jackson St., Youngstown, and

CAREER PATHS

SALES CAMPBELL -- Charmer Sunbelt Group of New York has promoted Campbell native Joe Davolio to

Worried about jobs, union protests outsourcing work

A new policy eliminates a search requirement for hiring top administrators. By JoANNE VIVIANO

PITTSBURGH Officials rebut airline's study

A consultant says his study was based on widely accepted approaches. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A US

Lighten up -- they're kids

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: As soccer-playing kids and their I-coulda-made-that-goal parents take to the

End the steel tariffs

Opinion: Washington Post: No one would ever accuse the Bush administration of being eager to admit to its

TUESDAY'S RESULTS

TUESDAY'S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY MAHONING COUNTY MEET (At Austintown Township Park) GIRLS

Death by stoning remains barbaric reality in Nigeria

Opinion: Although an Islamic appeals court in the western African nation of Nigeria has saved a single mother

MAHONING COUNTY Timing of tax vote debated

A November vote could cost the county $3.25 million because of a state law. By BOB JACKSON

CRAIG BEACH Gravel will be delivered to street

When money is exchanged, thorough records must be kept, a councilwoman said. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

TRUMBULL COUNTY Delmont's wife also pleads innocent

The defendant said the charge is unjust. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Thiel College Multi-Purpose Room, 75 College Ave., Greenville, Pa., noon-6

TRUMBULL COUNTY Testimony heard in Kimble case

The videotape of the arrest has been shown on national news. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

ODOT must explain decision to relocate District 4 offices

Opinion: Unless Ohio Department of Transportation officials are claiming national security as the reason for

TUG OF WAR Clarett sues NFL over rule that prevents early entry

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Suspended Ohio State tailback Maurice Clarett has sued the NFL, saying he lost

Rogers drops Cleveland as Twins win AL Central

Minnesota has now won back-to-back division titles. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Penn State has trouble receiving

The Nittany Lions dropped at least six passes against Kent State. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- The

Central focus

Central focus The Minnesota Twins finished off the Cleveland Indians, then sat back and watched

SUGGESTIONS Helping pupils

Want to help your children with their homework? Duke University's Harris Cooper, whose research into

Yocum-French wedding plans are announced

XCOLUMBIANA -- Rod and Patti Yocum, 11615 Detwiler Road, are announcing the engagement of their

GAIL WHITE A moving tale: Sometimes, it's wiser just to accept defeat

I believe wisdom is not so much knowing a great deal, it is recognizing that which you don't know.

Teams poll vaulting after Week 5's litany of losses

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Quite a few football teams did some poll vaulting in the weekly Associated Press

COLUMBUS Taft pushes high-tech bond issue

Proceeds could support research in health care and advanced manufacturing. THE VINDICATOR,

THE PILLS| What experts conclude

Three sets of experts examined the lists of ingredients of a new line of supplements targeted at

TRUMBULL COUNTY Maintenance director appears at court hearing

Delmont's appearance before the special grand jury lasted just six minutes. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP Height advantage becomes big asset for the Americans

Their next opponents -- Nigeria and North Korea -- don't have as much height. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --

FOOTBALL COMPUTER RATINGS &amp; amp; STATE POLLS

COLUMBUS -- Here are the second weekly football computer ratings from the Ohio High School Athletic

911 call about robbery probed

A caller asked if she should dial something other than 911 to reach police. By PATRICIA MEADE

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Sculpture offers students a gateway to art and history

Greg Moring has created several public sculptures including a piece to be placed in front of the

REGION

REGION Bezac Equipment Co. moves to larger facility YOUNGSTOWN -- Bezac Equipment Co., which

Teaching parents to teach their kids

By VALERIE STRAUSS WASHINGTON POST In today's school environment, pupils can barely move without

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Dell and HP consider digital TV business

Dell and HP are poised to join Gateway in selling electronic gear. DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK

AROUND THE HORN Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 7, White Sox 0 CHICAGO -- Jason Giambi hit a grand slam in the ninth

SELLING A HOUSE More tips

Don't cook foods such as cabbage, because the odor can linger. Any effort to hide the odor with air

BOARDMAN Flood issues help kill development request

Flooding was residents' main topic of concern. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

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Mooney defeats Austintown Fitch

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUSTINTOWN -- There were no hidden meanings in

LOTTERY RESULTS

FRIDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 5-29-32-45-52 Mega Ball, 29 Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-4-0

Today is Thursday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of 2003. There are 97 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Sept. 25, the 268th day of 2003. There are 97 days left in the year. On this date

"In an open world, no one can live in isolation, no one can act alone in the name of all, and no one

Opinion: "In an open world, no one can live in isolation, no one can act alone in the name of all, and no one

WHEATLAND TUBE Committee urges members to ratify company's proposal

The company is billing the package as a tentative agreement. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

DETROIT UAW members vote on contract, and abortion benefit is snuffed

Members are upset that UAW requested abortion coverage in contract talks. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Steve Krivonak -- is conducting his fall outdoor hitting program for boys and girls. Live

Oesch-Fritz wedding set for early November

XAnnouncement is being made of the engagement of Jamie Nicole Oesch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ike

LEAR CORP. Plant's future isn't certain

Lear says it's looking for new work for its Lordstown plant. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS

RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Sept. 24. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances

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