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Panama stands in way of U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A win over Panama and the United States is in. Into the regional finals of

BIG 12 CONFERENCE This time, Oklahoma hopes to turn tables on Kansas St.

Last year, the Sooners' 12-game winning streak was shattered by the Wildcats. NORMAN, Okla. (AP)

REALITY SHOW FCC fines Fox for indecency violations

The FCC received 159 complaints after the program aired. CHICAGO TRIBUNE NEW YORK -- Fox

GOLF JFK boys return to familiar ground

Columbiana's Jason Hall also is headed to the state tournament in Division III. By BRIAN RICHESSON

Catch-basin work OK'd

Catch-basin work OK'd NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City council approved work on 25 of the worst catch

Reeves' portrayal of Superman created obstacles in his career

The actor made the most of his roles in other films. By TERRY LAWSON KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

AUTO INDUSTRY GM expected to announce job reductions in Europe

One report says GM will cut almost 12,000 jobs in Europe. DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp. is

Stem cell research should be on tonight's debate agenda

Opinion: Actor Christopher Reeve died Sunday, nine years after a fall from a horse that made him a

MAHONING COUNTY Trumbull error causes ballot glitch

Nineteen people in the two precincts already turned in absentee ballots. By DAVID SKOLNICK

IN-CAR UNITS Smile for the police cameras

The purchase brings the total number of in-car camera systems to 14. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

Man's pretrial date set

Man's pretrial date set CAMPBELL -- Demitrius Morris, 20, of 74 Jean St., will be in municipal

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Thomas and Megan Price, 56 W. Walnut St., Lowellville, girl, Oct. 12. Holly

IN SEASON

IN SEASON APPLE CRISP 6 cups sliced, pared, or unpared apples (about 6 tart, firm apples) 1

The sheriff thinks an argument led to the assistant prosecutor's complaint.

The sheriff thinks an argument led to the assistant prosecutor's complaint. By PATRICIA MEADE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Orlovsky, Connecticut are set for WVU tonight

The quarterback has recovered from a tongue injury incurred against Pitt. EAST HARTFORD, Conn.

NEWS UPDATE What's happening?

The latest developments in Iraq: A senior Iraqi official played down concerns today about the

ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Don't ignore corporate corruption

Opinion: The resignation of Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Mig-uel Angel Rodriguez

"I want to prove to the people of Afghanistan that the national interest is my highest interest."

Opinion: "I want to prove to the people of Afghanistan that the national interest is my highest interest."

GROUND ROUND 2 local owners buy company's franchising rights

Local Ground Round owners will receive a vote on how the company is run. By DON SHILLING

FAST FACTS | Third presidential debate

President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry will meet for their third and final presidential

Roadside bombs kill 4 U.S. soldiers in Baghdad

Americans think attacks will surge for Ramadan. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Separate roadside bomb

Man's arrest leads police to missing Hamburglar

NILES -- Police found more than just a couple fighting when they answered a domestic violence call.

TRUMBULL COUNTY Testimony continues in trial on robbery, assault charges

WARREN -- Testimony is expected to continue today for a Pennsylvania man accused of beating and

ON TOUR | This week's golf events

PGA EUROPEAN TOUR World Match Play Championship Virginia Water, England Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.

Man shot by police was winner in $87M lottery

SEATTLE (AP) -- A man shot to death by police outside a football stadium has been identified by his

MERCER COUNTY Hunter must pay $4,720 for illegally killing bear

SHARON, Pa. --The Pennsylvania Game Commission said a Mercer County man was fined $2,500 and ordered

Strickland lends press secretary to the Kerry-Edwards campaign

The Strickland official will help the Democratic ticket in the Valley. YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Ted

ANNEXATION Residents make case to officials

An attorney said the public hearing wasn't advertised properly. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM

NRA officials announce endorsement of Bush

This area was chosen because many NRA members and gun owners are here. By DAVID SKOLNICK and

3 crewmen will be riding Soyuz for first time

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (AP) -- All three men heading to the international space station in a Russian-

TRUMBULL COUNTY Mecca search dogs to train in McDonald

The search unit is available to all Trumbull County communities. By ANTHONY M. NICK VINDICATOR

TERRORISM Minn. senator cites security memo in shutting down Capitol Hill office

No senators or representatives followed suit. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- Citing top-

Austintown OAPSE got no pay for event

AUSTINTOWN -- Members of a schools union were not paid by the district to attend a political event

DOWNTOWN Church to close, merge in suburb

The 70-year-old neo-Gothic building will be sold. By JULIE A. WAGNER VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR

QUICK MEALS Sweet and spicy salsa gives sparkle to salmon

By LINDA GASSENHEIMER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS I like to take advantage of fresh pears when they

HOW HE SES IT Neither Bush nor Kerry will be able to avoid the draft issue

Opinion: By PAUL RIECKHOFF KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE This summer, the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff, Gen.

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 13, the 287th day of 2004. There are 79 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Oct. 13, the 287th day of 2004. There are 79 days left in the year. On this date

MAHONING COUNTY Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to tax evasion

The defendant was sober for years then fell off the wagon, his lawyer says. By PATRICIA MEADE

ICL VOLLEYBALL Western Reserve's bid for piece of title spoiled by South Range

Springfield clinched the league title as the Blue Devils were upset by the Raiders. By CHUCK

OHIO STATE Zwick's still the one despite uproar to get Smith playing time

Backup quarterback Troy Smith has become Columbus' most popular athlete. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio

DAVID HINCKLEY | Opinion Stern raises the profile of satellite radio

When Howard Stern cracks the microphone at Sirius Satellite Radio in January 2006, some critics are

PREPS Ohio's Mr. Football pleads guilty

Raymond Williams faces three years in prison for his role in a shooting death. CLEVELAND (AP) --

HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents

Slippery Rock (3-4) lost to Indiana (Pa.) 34-13; Next at Millersville, Saturday. Florida

MAHONING COUNTY Democratic Party plans dinner

The Kerry-Edwards national veterans coordinator is the keynote speaker. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

Brutus taking a beating

Brutus Buckeye takes a beating. That's what's happened to Ohio State football in recent weeks as

Youngstowners should take new look at Democratic roots

Opinion: Youngstowners should take new look at Democratic roots EDITOR: I recently read a most disturbing

BORN2RUN Sports facility will seek bankruptcy protection

The complex intends to continue operations while it reorganizes. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Reappraisal forces taxes to increase 8 percent

Proposed legislation could change the way real estate values are set. By D.A. WILKINSON

BASEBALL | Championship Series

American League Tuesday New York 10, Boston 7, New York leads series 1-0 Today Boston

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COMPUTER PLAYOFF RATINGS

DIVISION I Region 1 1. Fitch (7-0)18.5841 2. Cleve. St. Ignatius (6-1)18.0100 3. Warren

HELOISE Hint cuts the cooking time of baked potatoes

Dear Heloise: I have found a way to cook great baked potatoes in 20 minutes or less. I first wash

OHIO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL

DIVISION I 1. Cin. Colerain (23) 7-0314 2. Fitch (5) 7-0275 3. Cle. St. Ignatius (1) 6-1237

No area girls in state golf event

MASSILLON -- The Mahoning Valley won't be represented at this year's state high school girls golf

DINNER TONIGHT Chicken chowder is just the thing for fall

By DONNA PIERCE CHICAGO TRIBUNE When I pull out my heavy sweaters from storage and hang them in

COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Saleb J. Dar Abed, 20, Merrero, La., and Islam Z.

Gunman takes more than $2,500 in hotel robbery

Gunman takes more than $2,500 in hotel robbery NILES -- A masked robber got away with more than

TRUMBULL COUNTY Warren Council mulls seeking trash pact bids

A councilman still wants to pursue a city-owned transfer station. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

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Government diverts remaining flu shots

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government moved Tuesday to direct scarce remaining flu shots straight to

WNBA Lennox leads Seattle, Donovan to title

Anne Donovan became the first female championship coach in WNBA history. SEATTLE (AP) -- Betty

PRESIDENTIAL RACE Brother courts voters at JCC

Kerry would be a better friend to Israel than Bush is, Kerry's brother said. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Commander suspended

Commander suspended GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- The Israeli army suspended a platoon commander today

PREP PREVIEW | Tennis tournaments

DIVISION I When: Thursday, 8:30 a.m.; finals Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Where: Tri-City Park, Rocky

Poll of 4 states in Midwest shows Kerry's rating grows

Those polled in Ohio listed the loss of jobs as their biggest concern. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO

TRUMBULL COUNTY Declining membership forces vets to sell VFW post

VFW Post 8860 may be moving but isn't disbanding, its commander says. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

LAWRENCE COUNTY Deficit remains unclear

Commissioners are considering a hiring freeze. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU

U.S. SUPREME COURT Justices to hear arguments on death penalty for juveniles

Child advocates, civil rights groups and others are watching the case closely. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

SEPT. 11 ATTACKS Capitol plaque to honor Flight 93 passengers, crew

The ill-fated flight was bound to San Francisco. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A plaque bearing the names of

SOCCER Badger boys beat Mathews, 4-0

The Braves' Anthony Mancini and Ursuline's Ryan Novotny scored 3 goals. VIENNA -- Anthony Mancini

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Springfield takes ICL championship third straight year

Lindsay Johnson, Rachel Mincher and Ashley Avnet led the way for the Tigers. NEW MIDDLETOWN --

Apple appeal

Apple appeal kAPPLES HAVE become a year-round treat, but some of the best apples of the year show

CAR RENTALS Invading the turfs of rivals

They're setting up neighborhood stores as air travel wanes. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- It's part of an

STREETSCAPES Project to add 12 feet to clock tower

The work should be done by the end of fall. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

LAWRENCE COUNTY Patient testifies about addiction

The doctor was thinking of fleeing to Australia, his office manager said. By LAURE CIOFFI

STEELERS Bench time for Staley this season carries a different connotation

The former Eagles running back has the luxury of sitting without griping. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- For

IRAQ Fallujah falls out with foreign fighters

Iraqi insurgents say they have been deceived. WASHINGTON POST BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Local insurgents

By PETE MOLLICA

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF OM ZETTS JUST WANTS to be the quarterback that he was a

RESULTS OF STUDIES Obesity surgery improves health

The weight-loss techniques are grouped under the umbrella of bariatric surgery. LOS ANGELES TIMES

LAWRENCE COUNTY Seek funds, FEMA officials urge residents

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Officials from the Federal

COMMON PLEAS COURT Man sentenced for trying to give inmate illegal drugs

The defendant says he plans to appeal. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --

HOW HE SEES IT Would bin Laden's capture mean anything?

Opinion: By GEORGE GEDDA ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- As usual, Al-Qaida's latest message to the world

BIG TEN Iowa set to greet slumping Buckeyes

The Hawkeyes didn't play last weekend, but their injury list is mounting. IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) --

Board sets fee schedule for students in athletics

CORTLAND -- It would cost $500 for a Lakeview High School student to participate in athletics if

MERCER COUNTY Medicare ups payments to hospitals

The change will result in millions of dollars in new revenue. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

'Mummy Detective' show examines a crypt

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Dr. Bob Brier, whose work usually involves Egyptian archeology, is

Report: Taiwan did plutonium testing

VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- Taiwan appears to have conducted experiments with plutonium -- a key

AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Late-returning Rivera saves the day for Yankees

The closer returned from a funeral in Panama and squelched a Red Sox rally. NEW YORK (AP) --

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to

TAC VOLLEYBALL Hubbard seals crown by beating Brookfield

The Eagles remain unbeaten in the TAC and will end loop play tonight. BROOKFIELD -- The Hubbard

Tribe declines to pick up Vizquel's contract option

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians declined to pick up Omar Vizquel's $5 million contract

Survivors: They live to dance

When I walked into the Pink Ribbon Tea sponsored by the Junior League of Youngstown, I immediately

Murderer who blamed his victim executed

LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A man was executed today for a shotgun slaying during a robbery that netted

MEDICARE List includes impotence drugs

What's more important: sexual enhancement or disease treatment? KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Prosecutor called Budd 'malicious'

The sheriff thinks an argument precipitated the assistant's complaint. By PATRICIA MEADE

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Macy' may need time to adjust to surroundings

Dear Annie: I recently started a day-care center and took in a 10-month-old girl, "Macy." Whenever I

TOM ZETTS Not all fun and games

Adjusting to college-level talent has been a challenge for YSU's quarterback. By PETE MOLLICA

CRIME Niles unit arrests 2 on drug charges

A 15-year-old girl could also face charges. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Shark movie won't affect dive industry, some say

Shark movie won't affect dive industry, some say SYDNEY, Australia -- Australian dive operators

CITY SCHOOLS Team will evaluate district's curricula

Workers wrote attitudes on paper, then burned them and buried the ashes. By MARALINE KUBIK

Sheriff demotes Budd to deputy

The major will be vindicated at trial, his lawyer says. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

Larkin's career with Reds at an end

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Barry Larkin will not be offered another contract by the Cincinnati Reds, ending

POLICE Townships to share department budget

The department has two police cruisers with new lettering. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

MAHONING COUNTY Killer refuses medicine, so he loses his freedom

Charles Ingram said his medicine made him feel drunk, so he quit taking it. By BOB JACKSON

SINGERS-TURNED-ACTORS From songs to scripts, crossovers fit

Some of the more notable crossovers are Frank Sinatra and Will Smith. By RICH COPLEY KNIGHT

HARTFORD TWP. Panel fails to back speedway

Hartford Township trustees will rule on the issue Oct. 26. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Housing help being lost

Opinion: Toledo Blade: If the government gives a program enough trouble, sooner or later it begins to wither

MAHONING COUNTY Reserve flu shots for those at risk, health officials urge

Washing hands often may be the best nonprescription flu preventive. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

LOTTERY RESULTS TUESDAY'S DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-0-4 Pick 4, 8-9-8-5 Rolling Cash 5, 7-8-16-34-36 Mega Millions, 4

MAHONING COUNTY Bridge ends rough ride getting to Ohio Works

The new bridge provides a more direct link to Interstates 80 and 680. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

Entertaining magazine is just a big ad for products

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS So maybe we aren't grabbing up the Chanel jackets and begging at the

ELECTION 2004 Debate moderator finds no lack of questions from voting public

Bob Schieffer says this final debate could have the biggest impact. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

LANDFILL EPA will investigate release of pollution

The area around the facility has been deemed an urgent public health hazard. By DENISE DICK

RECIPE Chipotles spice up braised brisket

The brisket should be made ahead of time and refrigerated for easy fat removal. KNIGHT RIDDER

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