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SILVER SCREEN STAR Store owner says ashes are Lake's
U.S. officials asked her to change her signature hairstyle during World War II. NEW YORK (AP) --
LINEUPS YSU vs. Northern Iowa
YOUNGSTOWN STATE OFFENSE RT -- (68) PAT WALKER (6-5, 300, Soph.); (64) Matt Kishman (6-3, 273,
BIG TEN FOOTBALL OSU is struggling on both sides of the line
Consecutive losses have the players searching for their superiority complex. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Two
MEDICAL RESEARCH Reeve leaves legacy of hope to heal spinal cord injuries
Since 1999, the actor's foundation has given researchers $40 million. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL
FLU SHOTS
FLU SHOTS Where to get them List of places having flu shots: Youngstown: The Youngstown Board
HOW HE SEES IT Shameful U.N. games
Opinion: By NEWT GINGRICH LOS ANGELES TIMES For more than six months, U.N. observers, delegations from
YSU BASKETBALL Robic pins turnaround hopes on 8 newcomers
The Penguins posted an 8-20 record in 2003-04. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
HOW HE SEES IT Learning Arabic should be required
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MONTEREY, Calif. -- If the United States is going to
MOTORSPORTS ROUNDUP News and notes
Sadler succeeding with help: If Elliott Sadler wins the NASCAR Nextel Cup championship, one of the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity for Austintown, Boardman and Poland: AUSTINTOWN Oct. 4
A helping hand from a fellow cancer survivor
Twenty-five years ago, Peggy Noles-Schermer of Salem was diagnosed with breast cancer. When she
SHOOTING SPREE Insurance companies not responsible, judges rule
Authorities said the victims were shot because of their race and religious beliefs. PITTSBURGH
"I have struggled with this election more than any other. I wanted to come away from this debate
Opinion: "I have struggled with this election more than any other. I wanted to come away from this debate
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Now he wishes he had taken his friends' advice
Dear Annie: Three years ago, I divorced my unfaithful, spendthrift wife. I was concerned about my
POP MUSIC Counting error had wrong album No. 1
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nielsen SoundScan has a "Confession" -- Usher's album is not No. 1, though a
KENMORE N.E. Couple sues police and Warren for search of home
Police were looking for the brother of one of the plaintiffs. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
HEALTH INSURANCE Trustees OK plan to require co-pay
The decision came partly as a result of contract negotiations with firefighters. By JOHN W.
CONTESTS District Eight VFW, auxiliary to participate in annual Voice of Democracry event
Essay contests and research fellowships are planned. AKRON -- District Eight Veterans of Foreign
Astros' bullpen fails to deliver again
Reliever Dan Miceli couldn't keep the score tied in the eighth inning. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Pete
REGION
REGION Udderly Smooth owners sue company over product LISBON -- Redex Industries Inc. of Salem,
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW | Saturday's games
MOUNT UNION (5-0) vs. MARIETTA (3-2) Game time: 1:30 at Mount Union Stadium, Alliance Series
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.17 21.18 Avalon Holdings,2.85 2.99 Clear
NILES MCKINLEY HIGH Alumni group's hall of fame will induct seven at ceremony
The induction ceremony is Oct. 23. NILES -- Seven people who've made significant contributions to
U.S. coal companies battle for employees
Rising demand leaves coal companies short of workers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- While much of the country
ON THE SIDE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. SIGN OF THE TIMES: If Canfield
HOLLYWOOD Writers reach tentative contract with studios, networks through '07
A Writers Guild official said writers made major concessions. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Hollywood
INSIDE/A3
UU.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich says some of his colleagues in the Senate have no idea about the
The city's board of control approved these items Thursday:
The city's board of control approved these items Thursday: Technical business assistance grants of
Versatile Lee is a top prospect
ASSOCIATED PRESS Sean Lee is about as versatile a player as Jim Render of Upper St. Clair has
A lesson for Americans
Opinion: Providence Journal: Many Americans whine about their politicians, even as they're too lazy or
TRUMBULL COUNTY Jury finds suspect guilty of 5 charges
The defendant faces a maximum of 35 years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
MEDICARE CARDS Memo: Early information not enough
There wasn't enough material for recipients to make a decision, the memo says. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Cleland speaks to the Valley
The former Democratic U.S. senator says Kerry would stop the war in Iraq. By MARALINE KUBIK
AT A GLANCE YSU men's basketball
ROSTER Mike Adams, 6-11, Jr., Center (Jacksonville, Fla.) John Barber, 6-6, RFr. Forward (Detroit,
VOLLEYBALL Jessica Evans leads Fitch to 3-game win
Springfield won its ninth Inter-County League match. AUSTINTOWN -- Jessica Evans scored 20 points,
SURVEY Residents see need for improvement
Some of the data will be used to formulate a downtown revitalization plan. By TIM YOVICH
Sidewalk session
Sidewalk session WARREN -- Councilman John Homlitas, D-3rd, will conduct sidewalk office hours at
Living conditions probed
Living conditions probed YOUNGSTOWN -- Children Services Board and the Youngstown Health
COMEDY Paramount releases 2 Lewis films on DVD
The new releases include 1963's 'The Nutty Professor.' By TERRY MORROW SCRIPPS HOWARD Jerry
NEXTEL CUP | Schedule
Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 -- Subway 400, Rockingham,
Frogs are croaking, study warns
Amphibians are in crisis, and scientists are alarmed. LOS ANGELES TIMES Almost 150 species of
IRAQ U.S. hammers Fallujah after leaders refuse to turn over terrorist
The U.S. was shelling the city and warning insurgents on loudspeakers. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S.
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA F.N.B. to acquire Pittsburgh bank company in $136M deal
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR HERMITAGE, Pa. -- F.N.B. Corp. is buying the largest
Jury gives death penalty to convicted killer in La.
Jury gives death penalty to convicted killer in La. BATON ROUGE, La. -- Already sentenced to life
INDONESIA Militant cleric charged in suicide attack
The 68-year-old is charged with motivating or ordering people to terrorism. JAKARTA, Indonesia
RESEARCH New project to gather evidence of Alzheimer's in living patients
The foundation has received more than $20 million in grants for the project. SCRIPPS HOWARD
Series deficit isn't the only pressure felt around Fenway
The weather forecast calls for rain all day in the Boston area. BOSTON (AP) -- A gloomy off day in
BIG EAST Boston College will give Pitt another test Saturday
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Boston College has lost two straight to Pittsburgh for the first time since the
The debates are over, and the gloves come off
Opinion: For the next 19 days, prepare to be under assault. After all, you live in a battleground state.
DAVID SKOLNICK | Politics Will Fla. election pall be cast over Ohio?
Opinion: If you think the presidential campaign will finally come to an end Nov. 2, you're mistaken. In
MINISERIES 'Category 6' set to air during November sweeps, CBS says
The series focuses on events in Chicago after a continent-wide blackout. ZAP2IT.COM CBS has
Man appeals to Oprah to get prison gig back
Man appeals to Oprah to get prison gig back CHICAGO -- If you really want something, ask the woman
SHENANGO VALLEY Merger stirs up debate
About 150 people turned out to hear both sides of the issue. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
Sutton brothers enjoyed wild weekend on run
Tyrell Sutton's older brother had a big day for Wooster. ASSOCIATED PRESS Last Friday night,
THURSDAY NIGHT Brock Berlin leads 'Canes comeback
Miami trailed Louisville by 17 points before winning in the last minute. MIAMI (AP) -- Flat on his
MUNICIPAL UTILITY Power play by city gets a plug
The city likely will do the study even if streetlight costs don't spike. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
HUBBARD | Survey results
Trumbull County Planning Commission has issued preliminary results of a survey of residents. The
LAWRENCE COUNTY Housing board hires architect for accessibility plans
A rubbish pickup contract was awarded. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
Motorists are doing legwork
More are studying the price boards before pulling into a station. By DON SHILLING and CYNTHIA
Characters' message: Join the voting game
Six networks will air a video featuring gaming characters urging young people to vote. By JOSE
Chaney defense dominates in 25-7 victory over Rayen
Rick Hlinka and Kory Jackson hooked up for two touchdown passes. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
MUNICIPAL COURT City finds no intent by police to deceive judge about Clay
The judge said he does not know when Clay will be sentenced. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday:
Take this October sports test
Mysteries abound during the best sports month of the year. Will the Ohio State Buckeyes end their
UPNEXT
UPNEXT Voting? Just do it k "STAND AND CHOOSE," a music video debuting this week, has an all-
REVIEW 'Shall We Dance?' is clumsy remake
The Japanese original was subtle and charming. By CHRISTY LEMIRE ASSOCIATED PRESS "Shall We
OHIO Wrong place at the right time? You can still vote
A judge blocked a directive from Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell. TOLEDO (AP) -- Ohio
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XLicensed Practical Nurse Association, Division 3, will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at
THOMAS SOWELL Considering the tyranny of visions
Opinion: At long last there is some reconsideration of the child molestation hysteria that has sent innocent
Voinovich: big impact on Ohio?
The senator's impact on the state is negative, his Democratic challenger says. By DAVID SKOLNICK
SOCCER Mang scores six goals for Niles
Senior Nathan Mang increased his scoring output this season to 30 goals. NILES -- Senior Nathan
GENERAL MOTORS Earnings don't meet expectations
The company lowered its earnings forecast for the year. DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors Corp.'s
Johnson's runaway season slows to a limp
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- In any other season, Jimmie Johnson would have been the runaway winner of
Today is Friday, Oct. 15, the 289th day of 2004. There are 77 days left in the year. Islam's holy
Opinion: Today is Friday, Oct. 15, the 289th day of 2004. There are 77 days left in the year. Islam's holy
GATEWAY FOOTBALL Struggling Penguins face home challenge
Northern Iowa, Saturday's opponent, also is 0-2 in the Gateway Conference. By PETE MOLLICA
ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP UAW-GM Quality 500 Concord, N.C. Schedule: Saturday, race (NBC, 7 p.m.). Track:
NL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Rockin' and Rolen: Cards take 2-0 lead
Scott Rolen hit a pair of homers as St. Louis posted a 6-4 victory over the Astros. ST. LOUIS (AP)
HALL OF FAME About the honorees
MAHONING COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY Hall of Fame honorees * Dee Cummings, the first woman ward
TRUMBULL COUNTY MetroParks plans to add three holes to golf course; build picnic pavilion
The pavilion will be built with state funds. CHAMPION -- Trumbull County MetroParks will expand
HIGH SCHOOLERS Band nerds: They've got it together
If dedication and discipline make someone a nerd, what's wrong with that? By ELAINE WANG KNIGHT
SPRINT CARS Liberty's Jimmy Weller III is hurt critically in crash at Lowe's track
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- An 18-year-old sprint-car driver from Liberty remained in critical condition
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY GM lowers earnings projection, citing health-care costs
The company will cut 12,000 jobs in Europe. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS DETROIT -- Kicking off what
The next 'Spider-Man'
The next 'Spider-Man' The villains featured in the next "Spider-Man" movie have yet to be
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& lt;B & gt;BOONE & lt;/B & gt;, McKinley Mack, 67, of Youngstown; visitation today
INFORMATION HIGHWAY Desktop search is next Google goal
Microsoft prepares to strike back with its own desktop search. LOS ANGELES TIMES Some of the
IMPROVEMENTS Plan lists goals for Warren
The number of renter-occupied units increased in the west and southwest areas. By DENISE DICK
TENNIS Canfield, Poland teams advance
Competition to determine seeding for the state tournament is Saturday. ROCKY RIVER -- Rachel
PIRATES Shortstop Jack Wilson given the Clemente Award by writers
Jason Bay, Oliver Perez and Jason Kendall also received votes. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jack Wilson
FLOODING School officials assess damage to football field
Floodwaters covered stadium light-switch boxes several feet off the ground. By NANCY TULLIS
Universities to get 7% aid increase
HARRISBURG (AP) -- The governing board of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities approved a
CROSS COUNTRY Mooney, Salem runners to compete at Earich Invitational
Saturday's race will be at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds. BAZETTA -- The boys Division II run at
TV VS. REALITY Please tell me the situations on 'Sex and the City' are fiction
Will the men of my 20s be as gross as the boys of my teen years have been? By ALI SHERMAN KNIGHT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
GATEWAY ConferenceAll Games WLPFPAWLPFPA S. Illinois2077385124973 W. Kentucky2061294115364
POSTSEASON SCHEDULE League Championship Series
American League Tuesday: New York 10, Boston 7 Wednesday: New York 3, Boston 1, New York leads
NESHANNOCK SCHOOLS Board relents, gives raise to principal
The board vote was less than unanimous in granting the raise. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR
VIDEO ARRAIGNMENTS Official to ask judges why system isn't used
Commissioner Ludt said he'll try again to sell judges on video arraignment. By BOB JACKSON
HOW HE SEES IT Drug-import debate spurs many questions
Opinion: By J. BRADFORD DeLONG LOS ANGELES TIMES If you listen to drug companies such as Pfizer or Merck
MAHONING COURT Killer of two is ready for release, psychiatrists say
The man has been in psychiatric care for more than 30 years. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
AREA CROSS COUNTRY LEADERS
BOYS 1. Andy Arnio (Maplewood)15:57 2. Colin Durina (Mooney 15:59 3. Jim Ramson (Poland)16:03 4.
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Forever Naevus (Gonzalez)7.604.20 Speak of the Devil (Villa-
LETHAL DISEASE Malaria vaccine proves effective, scientists report
A vaccine offers the greatest potential for controlling the parasitic disease. LOS ANGELES TIMES
BASKETBALL Valley will have new pro team
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS -- Frank Petrakos already has been involved with
YSU Arts and Sciences dean to take job in Illinois
Atwater is a finalist for president of two universities. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
By MIKE HARRIS
By MIKE HARRIS ASSOCIATED PRESS Millions of fans have watched Bill Elliott, Rusty Wallace, Terry
Delany, Kerwin to guest-star on 'Boston Legal'
ZAP2IT.COM Emmy winner Dana Delany and Brian Kerwin are set to guest-star on an upcoming episode
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Sewer project set to begin after approval from USDA
The project may take a year to complete. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON --
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES Township receives extra funds
The bulk of the money came from back-due RMI taxes. MINERAL RIDGE -- The Weathersfield township
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners are skeptical about Felasco's savings plan
Future earnings on retirement investments will repay the loan, Felasco said. By LAURE CIOFFI
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& lt;B & gt;BORMAN & lt;/B & gt;, Barbara H., 80, of Youngstown; calling hours
AIRPORT AREA Panel will set limits on height
Commissioners would have a say on how new rules are implemented. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
ACTION PLAYGROUND PROJECT Official explains misunderstanding
About 50 people plan to attend a park commission meeting later this month. By JULIE A. WAGNER
HELOISE Heat does the trick to remove outdated bumper stickers
Dear Heloise: Do you know of any way to remove bumper stickers from cars? Mine has been on there for
NEXTEL CUP Newman takes pole, breaks track record
He's like a win Saturday to get back into the chase for the Nextel Cup. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Ryan
MAHONING COUNTY In child-rape case, judge ups sentence
Lawyers agreed to a sentence, but the judge said it wasn't enough. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Sharon woman reports she was nearly abducted
Sharon woman reports she was nearly abducted SHARON, Pa. -- Police said a 21-year-old city woman
FDR didn't go after Germany; Germany declared war on U.S.
Opinion: FDR didn't go after Germany; Germany declared war on U.S. EDITOR: I thought I'd let it slide,
Relationship is ethical, LaTourette responds
The congressman had previously said he never asked for a waiver. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS U.S. Rep.
MUSIC Soca artists embrace worldwide popularity
Both artists have gone from being unknowns to hot stars almost overnight. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Deficit hits record $413B; Democrats blame Bush
Republicans said the figure was an improvement from earlier projections. WASHINGTON (AP) --