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REVIEW 'Rose Rage' creates an epic journey

The marathon production depicts three of Shakespeare's plays. By JUSTIN GLANVILLE ASSOCIATED

Rising above bullying

The anti-bullying campaign will be in the curriculum. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

NL CENTRAL Bucs were young and streaky in a losing season

The Pirates have a core of players returning that they can rebuild around. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

HOW HE SEES IT Iran's nuclear weapons: Israel's on the case

Opinion: By ZEV CHAFETS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS In an interview in an Israeli newspaper this week, Giora

HEALTH STUDY Drugs aid men's cancer fight

Most of the men in the study were aspirin users. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL MILWAUKEE -- Men

RMI TITANIUM Locked-out workers stage large protest outside plant

The local pickets were coordinated with a protest at a titanium conference in New Orleans. By

Letters from our troops

Some women collect love letters -- and perhaps that's exactly what Elizabeth Henderson is doing,

MAHONING VALLEY Inspector files charge against contractor

The contractor says he'll fight the charge in court. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

CURBSTONE COACHES Good advice gave Krebs a push in the right direction

TV is important to recruiting and a national image, Bowling Green's AD said. By JOHN KOVACH

SUSPECT'S DEATH Reports: Man admitted taking medication

The police department's internal affairs unit is investigating the arrest. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Nick Skorich dies at 83; coached Browns, Eagles

He directed the Cleveland Browns to a 30-24-2 record in five seasons. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Nick

AFC NORTH Next four weeks could tell tale of Steelers season

Pittsburgh is off to a 3-1 start, but the schedule gets tougher. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She doesn't want to share the bare facts with him

Dear Annie: I am a 30-year-old married woman. My husband, "Tom," and I recently spent a week at an

YSU HIRING PROBE Reforms were due, Sweet says

YSU's president supports the practice of hiring felons in certain instances. By NORMAN LEIGH

McKenzie is traded by Packers to Saints

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Mike McKenzie got his wish Monday when he was traded by the Green Bay

'86 MURDER CASE Expert: Killer is mildly retarded

The hearing started late because Hill wasn't transported in time. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

NBA ROUNDUP News and notes

Shaq and Kobe: Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant seemed happy campers 3,000 miles apart. O'Neal's

REGION

REGION Hampton Inn adds Internet service, buffet AUSTINTOWN -- The Hampton Inn at 880 N.

Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-7-0 Pick 4, 0-5-1-3 Rolling Cash 5, 13-15-26-28-31 Day

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber recognized the Mahoning Valley's fastest growing businesses

TRUMBULL COUNTY Value of Cortland retention pond would be limited, report says

Service department workers were given a $1-an-hour raise. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

YSU FOOTBALL Players of the week

Hill Barth & amp; King Offensive Player of the Game: Shawn Carlson, Jr. tight end (Boardman)

HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents

Slippery Rock (3-3) lost to California (Pa.) 34-31; Next Indiana, Pa., Saturday Florida

BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes

Mariners: Bob Melvin was fired as manager Monday, a day after the team ended the season with its

LAKEVIEW SCHOOLS Teachers, staff extend pacts with wage freeze

District voters are being asked to approve two levies next month. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Gentlemen, load your bases

Several scenarios could be scripted for this year's playoffs. ASSOCIATED PRESS Right from the

TAX ABATEMENTS Discussion topic: companies that fail to meet hiring goals

The review board commended nine companies for exceeding their goals. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL

CHAMPION TOWNSHIP Trustees' actions

Champion Township trustees met Monday and: Announced that trick or treat for Champion will be from

PREVIEW | Golf, tennis tournaments

GOLF Division I boys sectional Where: Trumbull Country Club, Warren; Seven Hills Country Club,

OHIO ELECTIONS Legislature candidates agree on need to maintain libraries

Maintaining library funding will be a struggle, representative says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

MONDAY'S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Poland 3, Canfield 1 Champion 1, Lakeview 1 Salem 8, Niles 4

PERSONAL CARE Good grooming is a guy thing, too

More men are opting for special treatments. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS So you thought only women

CITY COUNCIL Proposed budget holds the line on taxes

Farrell is expected to end this year with a balance of more than $100,000. By HAROLD GWIN

Grooming for guys

Grooming for guys k SO YOU thought only women agonized over pimples and gray hairs? Think again.

SCIFI CHANNEL Baldwin scares up hosting gig

He enjoys the humor of fear in the face of ridiculous situations. KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE NEWS

TERRORISM New breed joins Al-Qaida's fight against the West

Suicide bombings were once unheard of in Pakistan. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR KARACHI, Pakistan

REUNIONS

XAustintown Fitch High School Class of 1979 will hold its 25-year reunion from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Nov.

NFL Browns just happy to start 2-0 at home

The fake field goal attempt that failed is a symbol of Cleveland's not-pretty win. BEREA (AP) --

America is setting dangerous precedents

Opinion: America is setting dangerous precedents EDITOR: What kind of precedent, for America, do we set

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Kubik proves to be key to Louisiana Tech's win

The quarterback from Cardinal Mooney tamed the Fresno State defense. RUSTON, La. -- Louisiana

Storm damage help

Storm damage help LISBON -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday that public

BRIDGE

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Pupil contracts meningitis

Pupil contracts meningitis HOWLAND -- A pupil at H.C. Mines Intermediate School has contracted

HEROIN-COCAINE INVESTIGATION Cops round up drug-ring suspects

Police battered their way into a house that had been under surveillance. By PATRICIA MEADE

MUNICIPAL COURT Couple reports carjacking: man faces several charges

CAMPBELL -- Demitrius Morris, 20, of Jean Street, was to be arraigned in municipal court today on

MAHONING COUNTY Kerry campaign fires area coordinator

The former coordinator is working for the Mahoning Democratic Party. By DAVID SKOLNICK

CAVALIERS James enjoyed his Olympic experience

The Cavaliers' main man doesn't know why he didn't play more in the Olympics. CLEVELAND (AP) --

HUBBARD HIGH SCHOOL Teen girl faces loaded-gun charge

The student who had a gun in a car has been suspended from school. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

Liberty and YSU graduate has behind-scenes film role

He also worked on the set of a remake of the football movie 'The Longest Yard.' By DEBORA SHAULIS

BOYS SOCCER Champion, Lakeview tie one on -- again

The teams are a combined 22-0-6 overall and 13-0-4 in the Trumbull Athletic Conference. By BRIAN

No more ridicule for Chiefs following season's first win

K.C. nearly doubled the Ravens' numbers in yardage and time of possession. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Now

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Poland clinches MAC title with 11th victory

Led by Stephen Gavolas, Poland won the title without three injured starters. CANFIELD -- Junior

A symptom of FDA laxity

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Merck & amp; Co. said its surprise decision Thursday to withdraw the

JOHN VOSKUHL | Opinion Zero (What are my chances on 'Jeopardy!'?)

Everyone who ought to know tells me that the Utah man who has racked up more winnings on "Jeopardy!"

Campaign fires area coordinator

By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Kerry-Edwards campaign fired its

"We are not here to issue a sound bite about the election."

Opinion: "We are not here to issue a sound bite about the election." Ambassador Robert Barry The head of

JANE EISNER Civic education gap harmful to our nation

Opinion: Imagine a nation whose young people suffer from a huge gap in civic knowledge -- about the workings

FABULOUS TWENTY AWARDS Google leader: Focus on product

Twelve companies were honored as the Valley's fastest growing businesses. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

3 charged with gambling, liquor violations

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Charges have been filed against three city men accused of paying off gambling

FORUMS Political candidates

The following candidate forums are occurring in the Mahoning Valley. The public is invited to attend

Officer injured while breaking up scuffle involving 6 women

FARRELL, Pa. -- Police said an officer was injured trying to break up a fight in which six women

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 22.04 22.06 Avalon Holdings,2.802.95 Clear

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Auditor seeks to reduce property taxes

By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON -- Columbiana County Auditor Nancy Milliken is

WHAT: Debate between vice presidential candidates Dick Cheney and John Edwards.

WHAT: Debate between vice presidential candidates Dick Cheney and John Edwards. WHEN: 9 tonight.

TRUMBULL COUNTY City to get 2 new stores

West Water Street bridge opened Monday after being replaced. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

PENNSYLVANIA Voter registration deadline sees crunch

Election bureaus were busy at the voter registration deadline. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Don Selvey

HELOISE Help for depression is available for the asking

Dear Heloise: Can depression screening make a difference? The answer is definitely yes. At the

LAWRENCE COUNTY EMPLOYEES Unpaid days off loom in cost cuts

Commissioners consider closing offices for a few days till the end of the year. By LAURE CIOFFI

NEW OFFICERS ACS chapters

The Mahoning and Trumbull chapters of the American Cancer Society recently named new officers, and

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Judge Stuard's ruling gives guidance on public contracts

Opinion: Earlier this year when the city of Girard refused to award a contract to M & amp;M Excavating

Actress Katey Sagal marries for third time

Actress Katey Sagal marries for third time LOS ANGELES -- Katey Sagal, television's symbol of the

HEROIN-COCAINE PROBE Police round up drug-ring suspects

Police battered their way into a house that had been under surveillance. By PATRICIA MEADE

3 Michael Moore documentaries on DVD

By TRACY L. SCOTT WASHINGTON POST Three of Michael Moore's award-winning documentaries are

SUPREME COURT Ruling opens bank card business

An American Express executive compared it to the breakup of AT & amp;T. NEW YORK (AP) -- Visa

Door still open to Vizquel

The Indians want the veteran shortstop back, but only at the right price. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Omar

49ERS Arm injury puts Rumph on the shelf for season

San Francisco remains winless and the defense is decimated by injuries. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)

MAILINGS Newspapers in southern states receive letters containing suspicious powder

ATLANTA (AP) -- Two newspapers in southern states were the latest to receive letters containing

HALLOWEEN Cost of costumes, accesories is scary

Revelers are expected to spend $3.12 billion this year. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Long gone are the days

Software school graduates 1st class

EAST LIVERPOOL -- NewLife Academy of Information Technology, a software development school that

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Newton Falls, Braceville continue joint district talks

NEWTON FALLS -- Newton Falls and Braceville Township are furthering the negotiations on their Joint

CARL P. LEUBSDORF Results mixed on Contract with America

Opinion: It's been a decade since more than 300 Republican House members and candidates stood on the Capitol

VOLLEYBALL Hubbard stays perfect in TAC, topping LaBrae

The Eagles extended their undefeated streak in the TAC to 10 matches. HUBBARD -- Callie Oyler had

Today is Tuesday, Oct. 5, the 279th day of 2004. There are 87 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Oct. 5, the 279th day of 2004. There are 87 days left in the year. On this date in

FOOTBALL Morton can run, to YSU's benefit

The sophomore is ranked No. 10 in the nation in kickoff return average. By PETE MOLLICA

Penguins take road trip

Penguins take road trip COLUMBUS -- Youngstown State University's penguin mascots are appearing

ELECTION Voters rush to meet deadline to register

The state projected about 7.7 million registered voters as of Monday. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A steady

DRUG CASE Medina County sheriff returns doctor

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Iraq not the only debatable issue

Opinion: There is no question that President Bush and Democratic candidate Sen. John Kerry did the right

SLOT MACHINES GOP to introduce amendent to bill

The amendment requires gaming board members to have background checks. HARRISBURG (AP) --

NFL ROUNDUP News and notes

Jaguars: Everything seemed to go right for Jacksonville the first three weeks. Maybe the luck ran

OHIO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL

DIVISION I 1, Cin. Colerain (26) 6-0335 2, Lakewood St. Edward (6) 6-0298 3, Austintown Fitch

BILLBOARD HITS

TOP ALBUMS: TOP 20 1. "American Idiot," Green Day. Reprise. 2. "Suit," Nelly. Derrty. 3. "Be

MAHONING MRDD Negotiations continue as strike deadline nears

MRDD will be closed Wednesday and Thursday if there is a strike. AUSTINTOWN -- Three hours of

GM LORDSTOWN After 22 years, Cavalier line is in final hours

Starting Wednesday, workers will focus on training for the Cobalt. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

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