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Networks join forces, open health center

SHARON, Pa. -- Primary Health Network and Sharon Regional Health System have joined forces to open

Board votes 5-0 to place levy on ballot

The superintendent said the levy needs the support of all board members. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

LINEUPS | YSU vs. Illinois State

YOUNGSTOWN STATE OFFENSE RT -- (68) PAT WALKER (6-5, 300, Soph.); (65) Joe DeBee (6-4, 280, Soph.)

GOOGLE 1st post-IPO profit bolsters lofty share price

Google's stock price has increased from $85 to more than $150. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google Inc.

Pastor says mission is running low on food

Each meal draws about 50 people with more diners toward month's end. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

IRAQ Marines fire back at rebels

Fallujah's leaders want the Iraqi government to order a halt to U.S. attacks. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)

On the road again: 'Nashville Star' to seek talent for its third season

ZAP2IT.COM The USA Network will have folks crying into their beers again next year with a third

Kerry's goose-hunting trip is for the birds

Opinion: It wouldn't be an overstatement to say John Kerry's goose hunting trip to the Mahoning Valley was a

Moving on: Cards bottle the Rocket

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jim Edmonds made a circus catch. Jeff Suppan outpitched the Rocket. Albert Pujols

LEADERS

BOYS 1. Andy Arnio (Maplewood)15:57 2. Colin Durina (Mooney 15:59 3. Jim Ramson (Poland)16:03 4.

Company to produce additional flu vaccine

WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The Gaithersburg, Md.-based biotech company MedImmune Inc. will

Detective: Mayor can't close bureau

Only the police chief can assign police officers. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Palestinians retaliate after Israelis kill Hamas leader

Palestinians retaliate after Israelis kill Hamas leader GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Defiant

BROWNS Henry gets call against Owens

The low-key DB downplayed his matchup with the Eagles wideout. BEREA (AP) -- No Sharpies. No

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

White House chief of staff defends Bush's decisions

The president doesn't get to make 'easy decisions,' his chief of staff says. By DAVID SKOLNICK

FIRSTENERGY Third-quarter earnings nearly double for utility

FirstEnergy says it is cooperating with an inquiry by the SEC. AKRON (AP) -- FirstEnergy Corp.,

DOWNTOWN DISTRICT Sharon to seek funds for revitalization

The city is using projects at PSU Shenango as the local match for state funds. By HAROLD GWIN

Tori Spelling signs on for NBC sitcom

ZAP2IT.COM Former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star and Hollywood kid Tori Spelling will poke fun at

BILLBOARD HITS

TOP VHS SALES 1. "Aladdin [Special Edition]," Walt Disney Home Entertainment. 2. "Barbie as the

A color-coded world

Opinion: By TANYA BARRIENTOS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Red states. Blue states. The purple pill. Pink

GRENADA Survivors of Hurricane Ivan still wait for help

The people are in dire need of materials to rebuild. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ST. GEORGE'S,

Poland sweeps past Niles in Division II

Dee Muransky paced the Bulldogs past the Red Dragons. BOARDMAN -- Dee Muransky collected seven

NEW YORK Stunned Yankees focus on pitching

GM Brian Cashman will try to patch holes in the rotation and the bullpen. NEW YORK (AP) -- Brian

PRO GOLF ROUNDUP Lewis fires 10-under-par 62 to take two-shot lead in the Disney Classic

Tom Kite has the first round lead in the Charles Schwab Cup seniors event. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKE

NBC plans to cover Election Night from studio at Rockefeller Center

NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC is turning Rockefeller Center into a giant television studio on Election Night,

Dilapidated house razed

Dilapidated house razed GIRARD -- The city has gotten rid of one of its major residential eyesores

Health board isn't following law, state audit finds

A critical health department audit may not affect the county sales tax. By D.A. WILKINSON

Court turns down Clarett appeal

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A federal appeals court has turned down running back Maurice Clarett's request to

Indictments

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday:

Council hopes to get funds from WRTA

The funding crunch should ease with the 2005 federal allocation. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

Boardman official: We'll need reserves to cover '04 budget

The township's three departments will have their capital allotments reduced. By JOHN W. GOODWIN

Area's best begin quest for Columbus

Salem will try to successfully defend its district titles. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT The Salem

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN -- Nicole Romeo is a very busy 14-year-

For Trumbull clerk of courts, Karen Infante Allen

Opinion: How did we get to the point that the race for clerk of courts in Trumbull County centers not on how

WORLD SERIES Is another Game 7 in the Cards?

The Red Sox will face their National League nemesis for the third time. ASSOCIATED PRESS One

Library will renovate for branch

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County expects to advertise for bids

MAHONING VALLEY Opera Western Reserve is created

Operatic forces have gathered to put on a new show. By NANCILYNN GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Today is Friday, Oct. 22, the 296th day of 2004. There are 70 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Oct. 22, the 296th day of 2004. There are 70 days left in the year. On this date in

NICKELODEON In mock election, kids choose Kerry

Since the poll's existence, the kids have never been wrong. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Democrat

OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Zwick still hurt; Smith gets start

Third-stringer Todd Boeckman also will be available. COLUMBUS (AP) -- With Justin Zwick hindered

THOMAS SOWELL Here's a scary thought: Kerry has a plan

Opinion: Who said, "if you hold your fire until you see the whites of his eyes, you will never know what hit

MERCER COUNTY Bomb threats are no joke, officials say

A person making a bomb threat could face up to seven years in prison. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

Penguins play three of last four on road

Youngstown State takes its 2-5 record to Illinois State Saturday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. ENOUGH, ALREADY: During this

Land of the Rising Sun

Opinion: Baltimore Sun: In the heart of Tokyo, the 135-year-old Shinto shrine originally was built to honor a

OHIO UNIVERSITIES With its growth rate, YSU leads big schools

YSU leads Ohio's largest universities in recent growth. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR EDUCATION

CITY SERIES FOOTBALL Rayen survives upset bid by Wilson in OT

Charles Coles' extra point kick gave the Tigers a 13-12 victory. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR

MOVIE REVIEW 'Surviving Christmas' or living it down?

You'll get tired of Ben Affleck's buffoonery. By PHILIP WUNTCH DALLAS MORNING NEWS If ever an

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.35 21.37 Avalon Holdings,2.963.05 Clear

Game spun out of control for ex-champs

"We are the champs! We are the champs!" My 6-year-old was chanting at the breakfast table. "Me and

On "Genius: A Night for Ray Charles" (9 p.m., CBS), celebrities honoring the late singer include

Ursuline rolls past JFK, 5-3

Badger and Champion both scored shutout victories. WARREN -- Ryan Novotny had a hat trick as the

BUDGET TRANSFER Sharon council rebuffs funds for police overtime

Council wants a meeting with ranking police officers to discuss spending. SHARON, Pa. -- City

US AIRWAYS Airline pilots take 18% cut in contract

Union officials recommended the concessions be rejected. ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- US Airways pilots

YSU FOOTBALL Penguins play three of last four on road

Youngstown State takes its 2-5 record to Illinois State Saturday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

TOP 10 DRIVERS | In order of point standings

Kurt Busch (No. 97) Points: First, 5,850 (no change) What happened: Everything. Busch wrecked in

Few are running for office on the cheap

Mahoning County judicial candidates have spent nearly $500,000 so far. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT

FINANCE REPORTS | Pre-general campaigns

Pre-general campaign finance reports that cover activity from April 3 to Oct. 13 were filed Thursday

Bush tries to win crucial votes in visit to Pennsylvania

Bush lost Pennsylvania to Gore in 2000. WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) -- President Bush is unveiling

China gets short shrift in election campaigns

Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Here is a word that barely appeared in the

Crosstown rivalry reaches 50

Don Bucci had been football coach at Cardinal Mooney for just a few years when he started getting

Adams, Harris among Lakers' area standouts

The team has 13 Youngstown-area players. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF ERIE, Pa. --

MOTORSPORTS ROUNDUP News and notes

Champ Car Series: Sebastien Bourdais will win his first Champ Car title Sunday in Australia by

ST. JOSEPH'S Hospital mourns 2 staffers in crash

The doctor's ex-husband is stationed in Kosovo, hospital officials said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Crews to dig tunnel for large sewer pipe

Nearly half the project cost, about $1.8 million, is to dig the tunnel. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

PRELIMINARY LIST | Pro Football Hall of Fame

Nominees in First Year of Eligibility Quarterbacks: Dan Marino, Steve Young Wide Receiver: Michael

"We have arrived at a crucial stage of the preparations, and we are trying to overcome a lot of

Opinion: "We have arrived at a crucial stage of the preparations, and we are trying to overcome a lot of

SPACE TOURISM Safety is a top concern

Some believe the goals of space tourism are being set a little high. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

Sony's quiet sales approach leaves retailers concerned

Some retailers aren't happy with the manufacturer's stores. COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) -- Few people

With its growth rate, YSU leads big schools

YSU leads Ohio's largest universities in recent growth. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR EDUCATION

'COMPLETE SAVAGES' Gibson producing television comedy and enjoying it all

The Oscar winner is also directing, and tonight he will play a bit part. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mel

HOLLYWOOD Silver: Switch to GOP hurt my career

A new documentary called 'Fahrenhype 9/11' features the actor. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- For years,

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games

MOUNT UNION (6-0) vs. OHIO NORTHERN (5-1) Game time: 1:30 p.m., Dial-Robertson Stadium, Ada.

A summary of recent crime activity in Liberty and Girard:

A summary of recent crime activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Oct. 12 Vandalism: Police

Kerry campaign questions Bush's lack of Ohio visits

Bush advisers say the absence was because of a scheduling problem. COMBINED DISPATCHES CLEVELAND

ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Subway 500 Martinsville, Va. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3

Area Red Sox fan awaiting dream

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- When the World Series begins Saturday

Milton project is on track, officials say

Some residents heard the project money was diverted to the war in Iraq. By BOB JACKSON

Sign replacements

Sign replacements WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Drivers using Pa. Route 60 can expect short delays

'THE LATE LATE SHOW' Kilborn's successor is likely to be 1 of 3 choices

The talk-show host must also be a listen host. By DAVID BIANCULLI NEW YORK DAILY NEWS CBS is

COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

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LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials await ruling on housing authority board

The Ewing Park Bridge demolition was changed to Thursday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

COLUMBIANA CO. Health board isn't following law, state audit finds

A critical health department audit may not affect the county sales tax. By D.A. WILKINSON

Sharpton urges local black clergy to support Kerry

The Rev. Mr. Sharpton was to be in West Virginia today. By JULIE A. WAGNER VINDICATOR RELIGION

BIG EAST Marshall leads W. Virginia to 27-6 rout over Syracuse

The quarterback threw for three TDs and rushed for 87 yards. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Syracuse

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Chad P. Hughes, 28, of 5021 Aravesta Ave. #3, Boardman, and

MIDDLE EAST Israel won't rule out strike as Iran's nukes spark worry

Compounding the threat is the fact that Iran has a medium-range missile. LOS ANGELES TIMES

LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-4-3 Pick 4, 6-8-4-7 Rolling Cash 5, 4-9-11-16-24 Day

Union asks for probe of deal for RTI chief

The complaint involves the CEO's pension. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER

Revitalization writer to speak at two events

Cities and suburbs are embracing walkable, mixed-use developments. YOUNGSTOWN -- A nationally

SPORTS Street skaters getting props

New skate park designs incorporate street elements to help skaters and others. KETTERING, Ohio

Computer for police car

Computer for police car LOWELLVILLE -- One of the village's two police cars will soon be equipped

Actress Close to join cast of 'Shield,' report says

Actress Close to join cast of 'Shield,' report says Looks like Glenn Close has developed a fatal

MISS AMERICA There it goes: Pageant gets cut by ABC

Sinking ratings may have prompted the decision. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- ABC has dropped Miss

Rayen survives upset bid by Wilson in OT

Charles Coles' extra point kick gave the Tigers a 13-12 victory. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR

REGION

REGION Giant Eagle buys building in Boardman BOARDMAN -- Giant Eagle is using an affiliate to

Board sees Smart Board as teacher demonstrates

The middle school also has the Smart Board technology. By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

DeBartolo Jr. nominated to 2005 class

The former 49ers owner won five Super Bowls. CANTON -- Former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie

Temp to help with voter registrations

The county's registered voters have increased more than 4,000 since April. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--Public Domain (Felix)3.602.202.20 J B Escalation

Buckeyes to recognize undefeated 1944 team at Saturday's game

Two Campbell Memorial High graduates played on the freshmen-lead team. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

Newton Falls needs voters to support levy for schools

Opinion: Newton Falls needs voters to support levy for schools EDITOR: There are a record number of

TRUMBULL COUNTY Police chief, official defend cops in arrest of mother, 3 teens

The mother has pleaded innocent to the charges. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

SOUTH SIDE SHOOTING Robber wounds man at Coconut Grove bar

The suspect's coat has a black-and-white dragon on the back. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

NEXTEL CUP Chase is turning into a three-man race

Unless they all find major trouble, the other seven can't realistically contend. CHARLOTTE, N.C.

PENN STATE Red-hot Hawkeyes trying to keep focus

Iowa has routed Michigan State and Ohio State in recent weeks. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Iowa has

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