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Facing multiple charges
Facing multiple charges YOUNGSTOWN -- Jimmy Washington Jr., 41, of Cleveland was arrested around 1
HOW SHE SEES IT Election brings out the reliable turncoats
Opinion: By MARGARET CARLSON LOS ANGELES TIMES I assumed that anyone who hunches over like President Bush
For clerk of courts, Vivo; for recorder, Gerberry
Opinion: There is no good reason to replace Anthony Vivo as Mahoning County's clerk of courts. Vivo has
RACE FOR THE PRESIDENCY As campaign nears end, Kerry turns to blacks
Kerry was criticized for not putting together a more diverse group of advisers. LOS ANGELES TIMES
LIFE Make a big difference: Start small
Incorporating little changes into your life can help. HARTFORD COURANT The house is a mess. Your
Annie's Mailbox In-laws need to back off
Dear Annie: My in-laws have always been intrusive, but I usually manage to control my temper and
Test results show insecticides kill ash borers' larvae in trees
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Insecticides have proved effective in killing 45 to 96 percent of the
Local company seeks to buy port authority's railroad
The director said seven companies are interested in the port-owned railroad. By NANCY TULLIS
Robbery, attempted robbery probed
BOARDMAN -- Township police are investigating a robbery and attempted robbery that took place
RAIDERS Jerry Rice questions his future
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Jerry Rice is having a hard time admitting his career with the Oakland
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MAHONING COUNTY Work will begin on site to boost MRDD services
MRDD expects to create 12 to 15 jobs from the new facility. AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning County
SCHOOLS Ky. teachers lured by higher pay in Ohio
One district loses 10 to 20 teachers a year to Ohio schools. UNION, Ky. (AP) -- Public school
Refugees from Somalia seek to reunite with their families
Columbus trails only Minneapolis in U.S. population of Somali refugees. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Although
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Local company seeks to buy port authority's railroad
The director said seven companies are interested in the port-owned railroad. By NANCY TULLIS
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush to focus on terrorism in New Jersey appearance
John Kerry is outlining his plan to avoid another flu vaccine shortage. WASHINGTON (AP) -- George
Els claims sixth Match Play title over Westwood
Annika Sorenstam rallied to beat Grace Park in the LPGA event. ASSOCIATED PRESS VIRGINIA WATER,
LAWRENCE COUNTY Nonprofit organization to accept passenger, truck tires for recycling
Households are limited to 12 tires each. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- PA Cleanways of Lawrence County will
SOCCER D.C. United tunes up for MLS playoffs with 3-2 victory against MetroStars
D.C. extended its home unbeaten streak to 10 games. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Mike Petke
Today is Monday, Oct. 18, the 292nd day of 2004. There are 74 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Oct. 18, the 292nd day of 2004. There are 74 days left in the year. On this date in
IRAQ Negotiator for Fallujah is released
Six people died in a Baghdad car bombing. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The Iraqi government released the
THE VINDICATOR
THE VINDICATOR The bids roll in k THE BIDDING is fast and furious in The Vindicator's Bid &
REVIEW Brad Paisley charms audience with songs dedicated to love
Each of Paisley's band members is originally from Ohio. By ASHLEE OWENS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
NASCAR Busch maintains lead despite difficult times
He's avoided mistakes and overcome bad breaks during the title chase. CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- If
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.65 21.68 Avalon Holdings,2.86 2.99 Clear
Army weighs handling of unit's order defiance
A military lawyer says the episode points to problems in the unit. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
TRANSPORTATION Cleveland tries out speedier buses
Buses would arrive at stations every five minutes. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland is experimenting
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 'Searching for a Nonviolent Future'
The following is scheduled for Nov. 6 in Kilcawley Center at Youngstown State University: Session
MAHONING VALLEY $4.5M sought for city center
Lawmakers are also looking for $2 million for the Youngstown Business Incubator. By JEFF ORTEGA
ROUNDUP Sunday's other games
NFC Eagles 30, Panthers 8 PHILADELPHIA -- Overmatched and undermanned, Carolina had no chance in
Beltran strikes again, giving Astros 6-5 win, tying series
He broke the record for consecutive postseason games with a home run. HOUSTON (AP) -- Carlos
ALBUMS Revamping CDs is a big moneymaker
Fans might wait for the rehash of a hit album, hurting initial sales, an expert said. By JIM
Fire at clubhouse
Fire at clubhouse BRISTOL -- Firefighters are investigating a blaze that damaged a clubhouse and
POSTSEASON SCHEDULE League Championship Series
American League Oct. 12: New York 10, Boston 7 Oct. 13: New York 3, Boston 1 Saturday: New York
Companies back off plans for adding power plants
Experts blame many factors, such as high natural-gas costs and the economy. NASHPORT (AP) -- Amid
STREAK CONTINUES Patriots outlast Seattle for 20th straight victory
New England quarterback Tom Brady led the way in the 30-20 win. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS XNorth Lima Mennonite Church, 90 Mennonite Drive, North Lima, will hold an auction of
TRUMBULL COUNTY TCTC offers college option
TCTC is no cakewalk, its director says. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF CHAMPION --
THIRD QUARTER Delphi reports a loss of $114M
The automotive supplier's non-GM business rose. DETROIT (AP) -- Delphi Corp., the world's largest
Science backs church's belief that an embryo is human
Opinion: Science backs church's belief that an embryo is human EDITOR: Regarding the Oct. 13 editorial on
AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Ortiz's blast keeps Red Sox alive
He homered off Yankees' ace Mariano Rivera in the 12th for a 6-4 win. BOSTON (AP) -- Early in the
Kanaan becomes first to complete every lap
Tony Kanaan took runner-up behind Helio Castroneves in the season finale. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)
GOVERNMENT DATA Study finds wealth gap wider after recession
The median net worth for all U.S. households was $59,700 in 2002. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The enormous
ENERGY Crude oil price moves past $55 per barrel
Oil prices have surged $10 a barrel in the past month. SINGAPORE (AP) -- The price of crude oil
TONIGHT'S GAME
TONIGHT'S GAME St. Louis vs. Tampa Bay Time: 9 p.m. TV: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4) Record
MAHONING COUNTY Events at YSU promote peace
The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi will be at YSU. YOUNGSTOWN -- Guest speakers will discuss civil-
Best Bets on TV Tonight
Move over purebreds. Make room for the mutts. "Nuts for Mutts" (8 p.m., Animal Planet) is the third
OSU Minority enrollment declines
The university is working to make the setback temporary. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The number of black
SUPPORT GROUPS With help, patients cope with cancer
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH WRITER CANFIELD--"You have cancer" are probably among
"I'm a pretty angry father."
Opinion: "I'm a pretty angry father." Vice President Dick Cheney After John Kerry noted that Cheney's
Pedestrian killed
Pedestrian killed GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Jeremy L. Lyons, 27, of Maple Drive died when he was struck
CARL LEUBSDORF Catholic voters putting politics first
Opinion: CLEVELAND -- Roman Catholics still remember the campaign that elected John F. Kennedy. "We were so
CRIME Gunman with hooks for hands killed in shootout with police
Police said the man threatened to kill his mother. AKRON (AP) -- A police officer was shot in a
Palm Springs street named for Kirk Douglas
Palm Springs street named for Kirk Douglas PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Actor Kirk Douglas will never
Suggs, Green both happy with role (for now)
One rushed for over 100 yards, the other caught five passes for 100 yards. By JOE SCALZO
TRAFFICKING Massive police effort led to drug arrests
Ink stamps on the packages of heroin are a type of advertising. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS RecPtsPvs 1. Southern Cal (50)6-01,6101 2. Oklahoma (13)6-01,5672
U.S. CASUALTY Soldier, a former Ohioan, dies in Iraq
The Army captain was a West Point graduate. ELIDA, Ohio (AP) -- A soldier who grew up in western
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Kiedis' book explores addiction
The frontman has been clean for more than five years. NEW YORK (AP) -- Anthony Kiedis sits at a
Vaccine shortage is acute
Opinion: Dallas Morning: Did you get your flu shot yet? Probably not, and if you're like most folks, you
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Buckeyes face first 0-4 Big Ten start since 1922 season
OSU's 33-7 loss to Iowa Saturday was its third straight defeat. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
Penguins gave it their all
I'd rather have no luck than the Youngstown State's football team's luck, but then the Penguins
WEST VIRGINIA Community adapts to fame as Stewart adjusts to prison
Martha Stewart has been given a lower bunk because of her age. ALDERSON, W.Va. (AP) -- Residents
Rookie rallies Steelers to win
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sparked a 24-20 win over Dallas. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Bill
PREP FOOTBALL For Fitch, 10-0 is goal
Mooney will try to prevent Ursuline from winning the SVC outright. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT The
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Freedom Stand (Sierra)11.806.404.00 My Friend Ben
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Kerry plans hunting trip to Columbiana County
This would be the presidential candidate's fifth trip to the Valley. By DAVID SKOLNICK
NOTEBOOK Yankees vs. Red Sox
Ortiz in record books: David Ortiz is the only player in baseball history to hit two game-ending
Bucs, Rams clash tonight
Defensive lineman Tyoka Jackson of the Rams may miss his biggest rivalry. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Of all
SUMMARIES
BROWNS 34, BENGALS 17 Cincinnati01700--17 Cleveland714310--34 First Quarter Cle--A.Davis 99
JORDAN
Opinion: JORDAN The Jordan Times, Amman, Oct. 11: The news out of Afghanistan is good. It is testimony to
OHIO Disasters, economy tax food banks
Sending food to hurricane victims in Florida has caused a shortage here. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Storms,
A village in transition: Mix of old, new abounds
The village finds itself ready for the growth that never came. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
HOW WE SEE THEM Vindicator football rankings
BIG SCHOOLS (Div. I-III) 1. Fitch (8-0), at Canton GlenOak. The Falcons can win the Federal League
TRENDS New luxury products lure middle-class consumers
Middle-class consumers are affording luxury items by cutting back elsewhere. SEATTLE TIMES You
No need for Pepto: Browns find cure
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- Earlier in the week, Cincinnati Bengals wide
HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Volleyball tournaments
DIVISION I (Stow Sectional) When: Sectional matches will be played today through Thursday.
NATION Banks gear up for electronic check clearing
The float on checks is about to disappear. NEW YORK (AP) -- High-tech changes in the banking
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. Jets 5-0 for first time ever; beat San Fran., 22-14
The Jets will risk their perfect record Sunday against the unbeaten Patriots. EAST RUTHERFORD,
OHIO High court shows change in rulings with new majority
The court is showing a more evenhanded approach, the chamber said. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Outrage over
FLU SHOTS Vaccine leads to problems for companies
Companies say the vaccine has become more trouble than it's worth. WASHINGTON POST Wyeth
DAN K. THOMASSON Nation needs civility of Ford
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- There is legitimate concern that the split in this nation's political fabric is so
HELOISE Magazines don't have to go to waste
Dear Heloise: I have subscriptions to about 10 magazines, some highbrow or literary and some