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PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

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MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carlus L. Hall, 35, of 94 E. Marion St., Youngstown, and


YSU Rebuilt Salukis rolling at 4-1

Coach Jerry Kill has turned around the former Gateway doormat. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS


VIDEO GAME 'Demon Stone' features more plot, more control

The player can switch among the three main characters. By TOM HAM SPECIAL TO WASHINGTON POST


Red Sox are thinking sweep

The Angels couldn't master Pedro Martinez's pitches in an 8-3 defeat in Game 2. ANAHEIM, Calif.


MUSIC VIDEOS Prince makes statement against stereotyping people

The video warns against painting all Arabs with a terrorist brush. By ERIC R. DANTON HARTFORD


Crystal company continues to sparkle

The businesswoman is interested in promoting the fashion statement the crystal stones make. NEW


PENNSYLVANIA Senate Republicans force changes to new state gambling law

House passage is required before the amendment goes to the governor. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Senate


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Eavesdropping put a damper on their love life

Dear Annie: This December, it will be one year since our daughter, "Cara," moved back home after


City auditor refuses to pay bill for photos

WARREN -- The city auditor says he won't reimburse a municipal court judge for photographs taken for


FLU VACCINE

FLU VACCINE Availability Forum Health At Home is offering flu vaccine for the general public on


MATCHUP YSU vs. Southern Illinois

YSU SIU Record2-34-1 Points scored23.440.8 Points allowed24.017.8 Total offense351.4491.0 Total


L.A.'s Weaver hopes to erase memory of '03

The former Yankee gave up a key homer in Game 4 of the World Series. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jeff Weaver


MAHONING COUNTY Union: Don't add jail bunks

The union says it's a safety problem, but the sheriff says that's news to him. By BOB JACKSON


Highway meetings

Highway meetings YOUNGSTOWN -- Two public meetings are scheduled for next week to discuss the


RESEARCH Study: Chemical from nursing moms raises sexual desire

CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO -- The aphrodisiac people have been seeking for centuries may be as close


RELIGIOUS EVENT Church pays back city for prayer service

The law director says he doesn't know why the city mailed letters for a church. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


State, county and federal agencies and other businesses that will be closed Mondayin observance of

State, county and federal agencies and other businesses that will be closed Mondayin observance of


Clemens gives Astros lead in NL series opener

The 9-3 win over the Braves was his first Game 1 playoff win ever. ATLANTA (AP) -- Roger Clemens


The Sources

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


TRUMBULL COUNTY McDonald village officials express frustration over Girard water pact

Council could shut off water to Girard if the matter isn't settled. BY ANTHONY M. NICK


State of disaster in Pa.

State of disaster in Pa. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County is one of seven additional counties


'Champ' boxing series switches to Fox Sports Net

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fox's "The Next Great Champ" isn't TKO'd, but the boxing series has been sent down


GAME REVIEW 'X-Men Legends' should please fans

The better you fight, the more powers you unlock. By JAMES HART KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


UNION ORGANIZER Man files suit over injuries

One brother was found guilty of assault. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER


PERSONAL COMPUTERS New game instills memories in Sims

The characters have to make value judgments. By ANTHONY BREZNICAN ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES


Today is Thursday, Oct. 7, the 281st day of 2004. There are 85 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Oct. 7, the 281st day of 2004. There are 85 days left in the year. On this date


PREP FOOTBALL With new coach's team-first concept, Ursuline off to a 5-1 record

Coach Dan Reardon's Fighting Irish play host to Akron Hoban on Friday. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


MAHONING COUNTY Campbell council weighs options for budget help

Closing the jail is among options council president said should be considered. By MARALINE KUBIK


Bomb threats increase security at 2 Shenango Valley high schools

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU SHARON, Pa. -- Bomb threats at two Shenango Valley high


A summary of police activity in Canfield City and Austintown:

A summary of police activity in Canfield City and Austintown: CANFIELD Sept. 28 Theft:


IRAQ Authorities discover bomb outside eatery in safe zone

A report says sanctions and the first Gulf War halted weapons programs. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S.


TRUMBULL COUNTY Tax abatements approved with promise of jobs

The requests will be presented to county commissioners for consideration at next week's meeting.


HOW HE SEES IT Journalists' security in Iraq deteriorating

Opinion: By MATTHEW MCALLESTER LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY BAGHDAD, Iraq -- There's some dispute among


PATRICIA C. SYAK | Symphony notes New seasons are nearly here

Both Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and the Symphony Society's Broadway Series kick off their


Stage Left performance to benefit director

Stage Left performance to benefit director LISBON -- A performance of "Noises Off!" by Stage Left


Raiders' Wheatley out 2 weeks

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders running back Tyrone Wheatley expects to miss 2-to-4 weeks


DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene Funny thing about Boardman

The Funny Farm is flanking us. Funny Farm Comedy Club will open its second location Oct. 15 inside


WARREN CONCERTS Wild Carrot slated to perform

Both members of the musical duo are from Cincinnati. WARREN -- The first performance in the Fine


PUBLIC SCHOOLS Emergency, 5-year levy to go to voters in Feb.

The president questioned why the board was in a hurry to vote. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR


COMMISSIONERS Labor unions weigh proposal to shut down county operations

One union also will see whether it will strike Election Day. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


61ST DISTRICT Challenger: State rep isn't on job

The state legislator is in Germany on active duty. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER


Township supervisors receive OK to begin working on bridge

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- After a year of paper work, a bridge will be repaired in a Neshannock Township


MLB SCHEDULE | Division Series

AMERICAN LEAGUE New York vs. Minnesota Tuesday: Minnesota 2, New York 0 Wednesday: New York 7,


NORTH SIDE Harding prepares to open its doors

Pupils from two former elementary schools will learn together. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


HEALTH

HEALTH Itchy solutions k JOE AND TERESA Graedon offer several remedies for jock itch in their


Orphaned 'Diaries' will get no Oscar

LOS ANGELES TIMES HOLLYWOOD -- Near the end of "The Motorcycle Diaries," Ernesto "Che" Guevara


NOBEL Austrian wins literature prize

With the prize, she receives a check for $1.3 million. STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Austrian


TELEVISION Q & amp;A

Q. What can you tell me about "The West Wing" actor John Spencer? He's a favorite of mine. --


SUBSCRIPTION RADIO Sirius takes big risks in signing Howard Stern to $500M deal

Howard Stern must lure 1 million listeners for Sirius to make money. LOS ANGELES TIMES It took


Grand jury indicts hunter in Cedar Fire

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- A federal grand jury indicted a hunter on charges he started the largest wildfire


REVIEW Novel, film skewer prewar-era madness

Watching all the booze, cocaine and sex makes a society columnist sick. By JAMI BERNARD NEW YORK


House of Blues Cleveland, to open in November, lists planned shows

CLEVELAND -- Concerts are scheduled on a nightly basis at the new House of Blues Cleveland club,


TAX ABATEMENTS Panels propose business-school relationships

School construction permit fees and a central stadium were topics. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


PRISON TERM Martha Stewart faces restriction on conducting business

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ALDERSON, W.Va. -- When Martha Stewart begins serving her sentence this week,


Caseworker suspended for sexual harassment

WARREN -- A Trumbull County Jobs and Family Services caseworker has been suspended for sexually


WEDNESDAY'S DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-3-7 Pick 4, 8-6-2-0 Rolling Cash 5, 3-4-20-31-33 Super Lotto


Crew win MLS Eastern crown

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Columbus Crew won their first Eastern Conference title and extended their


STATE PERMITS Liquor issues stir up Canfield restaurant

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- Phyllis and Tony Olin stress that they don't


EUROPE EU panel recommends Turkey for membership

The move has sparked fears in some countries of a rising tide of immigrants. STRASBOURG, France


AUSTINTOWN Former Frank Ohl treasurer pleads guilty to theft at school

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to


GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Can shampoo ease jock itch?

Q. Are there natural ways to keep jock itch from returning? My husband has been using Lotrimin cream


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Blue Snapper(J Carr)5.005.003.60 Speedy Torch(L


LOTTERY RESULTS WEDNESDAY'S DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-3-7 Pick 4, 8-6-2-0 Rolling Cash 5, 3-4-20-31-33 Super Lotto


Fallon, Latifah crash in 'Taxi' with poor chemistry, weak plot

The pair chases a gang of bank robbers who look like supermodels. By JAY BOYAR ORLANDO SENTINEL


TRUMBULL COUNTY Author will speak at banquet

The speaker is a businessman and has written two books. WARREN -- Author George C. Fraser will be


MAHONING COUNTY Council approves loan for steel company

The grant is to help pay the costs of moving the equipment. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


& lt;B & gt;BEST & lt;/B & gt;, Robert H., 87, of North Lima,

& lt;B & gt;BEST & lt;/B & gt;, Robert H., 87, of North Lima, formerly of Boardman;


TERRORISM Bombs kill at least 39 in Pakistan

An attack left 31 dead at a Shiite mosque less than a week ago. MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) -- Two bombs


CITY COUNCIL | At Wednesday's meeting

Watched as Paul D. Pancoe, 48, of Helena Avenue was sworn in as 6th Ward councilman by Judge


A cop's kid watches her back

Any kid who has ever watched a Saturday morning Western knows that the hero always sits in a corner


MVSD Council approves rate increase

The MVSD will petition the court of jurisdiction for rate increases. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


TRUMBULL COUNTY Killer tried to score low on IQ test, experts say

Both experts are expected to testify today. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Recovering Brown receives Torre's nod for Game 3 start

Kevin Brown will duel against Carlos Silva in the Metrodome. NEW YORK (AP) -- Kevin Brown crouched


Infidels show, albums on the way

A Beatles compilation CD, featuring The Infidels and other indie bands, is on its way. YOUNGSTOWN


U.S. HOUSE Ethics committee scolds Rep. DeLay again for conduct

The congressman is a top GOP fund-raiser, and he's known as 'The Hammer.' WASHINGTON (AP) -- The


Moore responds to charge over his go-vote campaign

Moore responds to charge over his go-vote campaign LANSING, Mich. -- Michael Moore shot back at


BIG TEN NOTEBOOK Minnesota's collapse haunts Mason

The Golden Gophers blew a three-touchdown lead against Michigan. ASSOCIATED PRESS A year later,


BROWNS Dawson's kicking is one of team's few givens

The placekicker is one of two current players from the 1999 expansion roster. CLEVELAND (AP) --


HOMELAND SECURITY Terrorism experts fear unfriendly skies

Weapons and explosives still make it past screeners. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW YORK --


The president faces more pressure in the second debate, analysts say.

The president faces more pressure in the second debate, analysts say. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


NATION

NATION Heating costs projected to be higher than last winter WASHINGTON -- Residential heating


NFL Erickson, 49ers seeking to snap slump on Sunday

San Francisco is 0-4 for the first time since the 1979 season. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS


HELOISE Hints help when drinking glasses stick together

Dear Heloise: I can't find the hint about what to do when drinking glasses stick together, and I


CAVS Wagner departs fall camp

The guard is attending to a personal matter in New Jersey. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS --


RECORD Patriots not talking about streak

A win Sunday would be a record-breaking 19th straight for New England. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- The


DOLPHINS Williams trying to find status from league

The running backs wants to return, but with another team. DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Ricky Williams'


VOLLEYBALL Howland defeats Ursuline for 11th

Hubbard remained unbeaten in the TAC, beating Newton Falls. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jaime Kelly scored seven


Township unveils upgraded firehouses

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- After months of planning and


AUTO RACING NASCAR serious about keeping language clean

Dale Earnhardt's 25-point penalty has dropped him from first place. By JOHN STURBIN KNIGHT


Strong and sweet Barbie emerges again in 'The Princess and the Pauper'

By NANCY CHURNIN DALLAS MORNING NEWS One thing you have to give Barbie credit for: The girl


A-Rod, Jeter lead Yanks rally

New York evened its series with Minnesota with a 7-6 win in 12 innings. NEW YORK (AP) -- No more


PENNSYLVANIA State stands to set record for registrations, votes cast

Voter turnout in the state could approach 60 percent on Election Day. HARRISBURG (AP) --


HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Weekend football

CARDINAL MOONEY (4-1) vs. CLEVELAND BENEDICTINE (5-1) Game time: 5:45 p.m. Friday at Stambaugh


STEELERS LB Foote takes on big role at home: dad to 8-year-old

The third year player recently discovered he's a father. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Unexpectedly becoming


AFGHAN ELECTION Drug trade is blamed for attack on vice presidential candidate

Surveys show the country accounted for most of the world's opium last year. KABUL, Afghanistan


COLLEGE FOOTBALL MAC may tie-in to third bowl game for 2005

The game at Toronto's SkyDome still has be be approved by the NCAA. TOLEDO BLADE The first


PENNSYLVANIA Officials support decision for sewage work funding

City officials have been criticized for not going after a state loan. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


Bill would require automatic recounts

The state wants to avoid what happened in Florida in 2000. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The Legislature


GOP leaders consider fate of hurricane relief bill

GOP leaders consider fate of hurricane relief bill WASHINGTON -- Top congressional Republicans


MAHONING COUNTY Son questions charges in beating case

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN -- Vincent Roberts expressed disbelief this


Fine Arts Council plans cabaret shows

The band's name is a slang term for steelhead fishing. WARREN -- Building upon the interest and


GEORGE F. WILL Kerry's selection of Edwards a blunder

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- If 9/11 had never happened -- if debate about domestic policy had not been drowned out


SOREN ANDERSEN | Opinion 'Psycho' shower scene is still a pure slice of horror

Janet Leigh's death got me thinking about one of the most frightening moments in my moviegoing life.


City auditor refuses to pay for photographs

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- The city auditor says he won't reimburse a


Recycling drive to collect hazardous household items

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Recycling Division of Mahoning County will hold a household hazardous waste


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

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PREP SOCCER Poland clinches MAC title; Badger girls are crowned

The Fitch, Ursuline, Howland and Canfield girls teams won. NILES -- The Poland High boys soccer


AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "A Christmas Carol." Canton Players Guild, in Cultural Arts Center, 1001 Market Ave. North,


OKLAHOMA Mitchell ready for Longhorns

Texas and Oklahoma meet Saturday for their annual showdown. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS NORMAN,