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KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Lena' is barred from getting letters from inmates

Dear Annie: My 16-year-old granddaughter, "Lena," lives with me. Legally, I am her foster mother.

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE League Championship Series American League Oct. 12: New York 10, Boston 7 Oct. 13:

ELECTION 2 women battle for House seat from Pa. district

A record 138 women have run for seats in Congress this year. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR SPRING

NFL Browns, Cowboys exchange receivers Morgan, Bryant in trade

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Antonio Bryant and Quincy Morgan are switching teams in a trade of receivers

PREP VOLLEYBALL Stevens, Roscoe propel Girard; Columbiana wins

Also in Division III, Brookfield won, but Mineral Ridge didn't. LEAVITTSBURG -- Senior Erin

HOW SHE SEES IT Kerry's comment triggers false outrage

Opinion: By HILARY ROSEN WASHINGTON POST Nicolle Devenish, communications director for the Bush-Cheney

UNION TOWNSHIP Supervisors seek funds for park improvements

One supervisor is confident the township will receive the funds. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge rejects bid to stop execution

The convicted killer used big words on his pen pal Web site, the ruling noted. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Author predicts elections will have strong turnout

Dismal voting trends will likely change this year, the author said. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR

MILTON TOWNSHIP New fire station is expected to be operational this year

LAKE MILTON -- This Christmas, Milton Township may be receiving an added gift -- a completed

Wideouts sent packing

Former 49er Jerry Rice will rejoin Mike Holmgren in Seattle. ASSOCIATED PRESS Jerry Rice and

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Chip implants are a cure that's worse than the disease

Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: A Florida company is the latest to tap into America's growing fear-based

Stolen statue case goes to grand jury

Stolen statue case goes to grand jury NILES -- The case of a 49-year-old Niles man accused of

PENN STATE Robinson will return, but position unsure

The versatile back suffered a concussion four weeks ago at Wisconsin. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) --

PREP SOCCER Bowlen's two goals power Fitch past Harding

Canfield and Boardman also advanced in Division I tournament action. AUSTINTOWN -- Junior forward

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Man gets prison in protection-order violation

The subject was under a court order to stay away from his ex-girlfriend. YOUNGSTOWN -- Terry Wiery

MERCER COUNTY Police bicycle patrols will begin rounds soon

The unit should be activated in time for Halloween patrol duty. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

DOCUMENTARY 'The Up Series' available as boxed set

The films chronicle the lives of 14 children, starting when they were 7. By DAVID GERMAIN

Surgeon refuses to transplant kidney

The concept puts donors and recipients together online. SCRIPPS HOWARD DENVER -- A surgeon at a

Man learns of sick boy, donates kidney to him

MARYSVILLE, Kan. (AP) -- Eric Swim was surfing the Internet in June when he stumbled across the

Gut-check time for Sox, Yanks

NEW YORK (AP) -- It comes down to this: Game 7. Again. It seemed inevitable for so long, yet so

PERFUME Retail success smells sweet

Star power can really hype up sales of scent. HARTFORD COURANT Elizabeth Taylor, amid heaps of

Congressmen receive shots with no waiting

Many lawmakers aren't considered high risk by the usual standards. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Long wait, lack of availability is story of U.S.

Opinion: The shortage of flu vaccine in the United States provides an interesting arguing point for critics

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT DIVISION II Hubbard 7, Southeast 0 Liberty 1,

MISSOURI At least 8 die as small plane crashes on runway approach

At least two people survived the crash. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (AP) -- A twin-engine turboprop commuter

GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC Teenager pleads guilty to murdering counselor

The teen faces mandatory life imprisonment without parole. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON

A TRIP THROUGH THE PAST South High sent 6 to NFL

By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF A recent reunion of two former South High football

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday McDonald Community Chest, 7 p.m., Woodland United Methodist Church. Boardman

ON TOUR This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR Funai Classic at Disney Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Courses: Walt

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.30 21.32 Avalon Holdings,2.953.10 Clear

MAHONING COUNTY Youngstown man is sent to prison for raping boy

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A 52-year-old Dryden Avenue man who

REGION

REGION FirstEnergy dividend AKRON -- FirstEnergy Corp. declared an unchanged quarterly dividend

Group: 5 candidates qualified for bench

Atty. Gerchak believes he is qualified, despite the bar association's decision. By BOB JACKSON

Man charged with killing foster daughter

NORWALK, Ohio (AP) -- A man was arrested Tuesday and charged with stabbing his 11-year-old foster

ABC 'Lost' actor finds what he hoped after 'Rings'

After his role as Merry, life was tough for the Brit. By TERRY MORROW SCRIPPS HOWARD When

REVIEW Fight through space in new 'Gradius V'

The game requires quick reflexes to dodge enemies from every direction. By MATT SLAGLE

Another risky venture

Sifting through newspaper clippings from the winter of 1999-2000, I find it difficult to imagine how

Sanford Rivers found way to NFL as official

The former South High player was an NFL official for 16 seasons. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

Sharpsville considers apology for team cuts

Supporters said senior volleyball players were cut in favor of less experienced players.

GM temporarily halts small-car line at Tenn. plant

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) -- General Motors Corp. has once again idled its small-car assembly line

INVESTIGATIONS Bomb threats prove to be false at Boardman, Chaney

Police and school officials in Boardman and Youngstown are investigating bomb threats to schools

EAGLES Owens ignites McNabb's stats

The former 49ers wide receiver has made a major impact in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --

HOCKEY Phantoms in Minneapolis to play in tourney

BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown Phantoms haven't played a game since Oct. 9, but they return to the ice

MERCER CO. SCHOOL Farrell board votes to swap back taxes for construction

The district had no hope of ever collecting the back taxes, an official said. FARRELL, Pa. -- The

CAR COMPANIES SEC reviews Ford, GM retiree plans

GM says it's confident that its financial reporting has been complete. DETROIT (AP) -- General

YSU Lecturer to detail tragedy in Sudan

The university also is hosting a diversity forum Friday. YOUNGSTOWN -- "Darfur and the Politics of

TRUMBULL COUNTY Warren officer in video case will appeal 3-day suspension

The officer did nothing to merit a suspension, his attorney says. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

OHIO Judge should keep license if he stays sober, panel rules

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A disciplinary panel has recommended that a Franklin County judge convicted of

WINNING RECIPES

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HOW HE SEES IT Kerry wrong about 'rights'

Opinion: By JAMES K. GLASSMAN SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE NEW YORK -- Did you catch John Kerry's gaffe

NATION

NATION Lawmakers skip lines for flu shots k SENIORS around the nation are standing in long lines

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BUDGET Police save in costs for overtime

Nine other departments had budget hearings at city hall. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 20, the 294th day of 2004. There are 72 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Oct. 20, the 294th day of 2004. There are 72 days left in the year. On this date

AUGDON HOUSE Poland mulls options for saving old building

The matter will be addressed at a meeting Tuesday. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

MISSOURI Plane crash kills at least 8; crews search for survivors

Two survivors were immediately found and were in reasonably good condition. KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (AP)

INVESTMENT CASE Ruling: Agent must pay $5.2M

Valley residents lost their life savings by investing in pay phones, a lawyer says. By DON

TRUMBULL BUDGET How to fix looming shortfall?

It could take up to six months to collect revenue on a new county sales tax. By STEPHEN SIFF

GENERAL FUND Officials fear that Girard faces fiscal 'breaking point'

The mayor's fiscal plan isn't working, a state auditor's representative said. By TIM YOVICH

NFL Forlorn Bengals going on display Monday night

Cincinnati carries a dismal 1-4 record into its first Monday show since 1992. CINCINNATI (AP) --

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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

Bogus bomb threat again at Farrell school

Bogus bomb threat again at Farrell school FARRELL, Pa. -- The Farrell High-Middle School got

MAHONING COUNTY Complaint likely over yard signs

The anti-tax committee filed a complaint with the elections board. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

VACCINES Canada helps in flu shot shortage

Americans flock north of the border to get flu shots. BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) -- With a shortage of

Dems vote to uphold support for sheriff

By more than a 2-1 margin, the sheriff retained the club's endorsement. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

2 sisters raised a ruckus, cops say

Police used pepper spray to separate the women at the station. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR

LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials to appeal ruling on loan

A county solicitor said the lower court ruling left some doubt about the case. By HAROLD GWIN

CALIFORNIA Cargo creates delays at ports

Demand for Chinese and other imported products leads to increased traffic. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

MIDLOTHIAN BOULEVARD Commission not in favor of antique shop

There was concern about a less-desirable business moving in. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL

JEREMY PIVEN With busy schedule, actor finds time for play

The actor makes his New York stage debut in Neil LaBute's latest play. NEW YORK (AP) -- Jeremy

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BECKER, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt; Sally L., 57, of Canfield; calling

& lt;B & gt;BECKER, & lt;/B & gt; Sally L., 57, of Canfield; calling hours today

ALCS NOTEBOOK | From Yankee Stadium

Streaking clubs: Boston's 4-2 win in Game 6 marked the third time in postseason history that both

LAWRENCE COUNTY Found money reduces budget deficit quite a bit

A hiring freeze and layoffs are still being considered by commissioners. By LAURE CIOFFI

BCS Unbeaten USC halfway to title game in Miami

The No. 1 Trojans have wins over six teams with a total record of 23-8. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

Astros will throw Munro in Game 6, reserve Clemens

Roger Clemens will be held back for a possible Game 7 or the World Series opener. ST. LOUIS (AP)

Yankees on brink of infamy

NEW YORK (AP) -- One chance left. Otherwise, infamy. On the brink of the biggest collapse in

"I think that it's a two-edged sword and candidates can't touch it without getting sliced by one

Opinion: "I think that it's a two-edged sword and candidates can't touch it without getting sliced by one

EGYPT Survivor discusses week in captivity

The workers were asked if they were Israeli spies or worked for Americans. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news

WRITER SWITCH: Emmy Award-winning writer Michael Malone is leaving "One Life to Live" after

SANITATION Safety issues affect choice of cutting board

Bacteria lurk in the deep grooves of plastic. By JANET K. KEELER SCRIPPS HOWARD We've

PROGRAMMING XM Satellite Radio signs deal with MLB

The deal would put all major league baseball games on satellite radio. NEW YORK (AP) -- XM

Seahawks hope Rice is answer

KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks didn't bring the greatest receiver in NFL history up

INVENTION A turn-on for those who want to turn off TV

Orders pour in for keychain remote control that silences most televisions. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP)

MUNICIPAL COURT 2 sisters raised a ruckus, cops say

Police used pepper spray to separate the women at the station. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR

Police take BB gun from West Side man

Police take BB gun from West Side man YOUNGSTOWN -- A pump-action BB gun was confiscated from

PACKING FOR SCHOOL All-veggie dishes make good lunch fare for children

My kids' school lunches proved to be popular with other pupils. By STEVE PETUSEVSKY KNIGHT

HELOISE Roasting bag isn't recommended

Dear Heloise: Your slow-cooker hints in the newspaper prompted me to offer one of my favorite

Police find stolen Helen Keller statue in home

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A statue of Helen Keller, the deaf and blind woman who became a role model for

TRUMBULL COUNTY Grant for school officer rejected

Eight police departments in the state received the grant. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR

OHSAA FOOTBALL RATINGS

DIVISION I Region 1 1. Austintown Fitch (8-0)24.3975 2. Cleve. St. Ignatius (7-1)22.1650 3.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Penguins' defense still not seasoned

Assistant Mike Kolakowski said lack of experience has hampered YSU's defense. By PETE MOLLICA

Report warns of problems at polls

The entire election system hasn't been overhauled. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- When

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Salem fireman's wife plans appeal over signs

Council could still scuttle two ballot issues backed by the fire department. By D.A. WILKINSON

HOW HE SEES IT Are we doomed to be left in the dark about terrorism?

Opinion: By FRED HAITT WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- One thing we have learned from this presidential

CAMPAIGN COVERAGE Study finds networks focus more on issues

All of the networks have regular segments devoted to the presidential election. NEW YORK (AP) --

Officials approve new zoning ordinance

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Union Township supervisors have approved a new zoning ordinance and zoning map.

Sweden will announce music prize next week

Sweden will announce music prize next week STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- The winner of the annual Polar

OHIO FOOTBALL POLL

DIVISION I 1, Cin. Colerain (28) 8-0351 2, Austintown Fitch (4) 8-0305 3, Cle. St. Ignatius

LOTTERY RESULTS TUESDAY'S DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-0-9 Pick 4, 6-0-7-9 Rolling Cash 5, 2-7-9-23-37 Mega Millions, 6

GENERAL ELECTION Dems vote to uphold support for sheriff

By more than a 2-1 margin, the sheriff retained the club's endorsement. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

ABC 'Bachelor' goes fishing for romance

The show has been tougher than any fishing competition, Velvick said. ORLANDO SENTINEL

JAKKS PACIFIC WWE sues toymaker, alleging scheme

The toymaker paid at least $100,000 in bribes, the lawsuit says. STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) -- World

Shouldn't federal projects be built with U.S. equipment?

Opinion: Shouldn't federal projects be built with U.S. equipment? EDITOR: A few weeks ago I was

Church has quilt effort covered

Sometimes a good idea just takes on a life of its own. That's what happened at Canfield

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