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EAGLES 34, BROWNS 31
EAGLES 34, BROWNS 31 Philadelphia1470103--34 Cleveland710770--31 First Quarter Phi--Lewis 10
PREP FOOTBALL Niles has MAC title in sight, must defeat Alliance Friday
League championships will be settled at numerous venues around the Valley. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
OHIO Blaze in Toledo kills 7 children
It's not clear whether any adults where inside when the fire started. TOLEDO (AP) -- Joe Jaramillo
'GILMORE GIRLS' Norman Mailer appearance adds to sophistication
LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY Norman Mailer, a TV character? He is, this week, on that most literate WB
U.S. ELECTION British paper ends readers' letter writing
The writers targeted Clark County, Ohio. LONDON (AP) -- A British newspaper that set off a trans-
Heavy-hitters to stump in Pa.
The candidates will try to reel in the undecided voters to their side. ASSOCIATED PRESS In the
SWING STATES P. Diddy Combs will try to mobilize voters
Combs' initiative will deploy street teams. NEW YORK (AP) -- Hip-hop mogul Sean "P. Diddy" Combs
WAC FOOTBALL Boise State stretches winning streak
The Broncos improved to 7-0 for the first time in school history. BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Boise State
NATION Rising crude oil costs help push gasoline prices higher
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS LOS ANGELES -- After dropping to less than $2 per gallon last month, the
Some districts use income taxes, calling it more fair
The income tax has benefits for senior citizens, officials say. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
ANSWERS TO QUIZ
Opinion: 1. Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. 2. Alaska, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas,
Johnson gets victory, but Busch pulls away
Busch's fifth place finish increased his Nextel Cup lead. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- Jimmie
Integrity has been sacrificed in the sheriff's department
Opinion: Integrity has been sacrificed in the sheriff's department EDITOR: It is has been five years
PENSIONS Failing plans strain agency
Rising premiums are causing a downward cycle of default by employers. WASHINGTON POST With just
OHIO ELECTION Another challenge at polls
This is an unprecedented move, Mahoning Valley election officials say. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Rock band dumps some cash on city
Rock band dumps some cash on city The Dave Matthews Band wants to make amends after one of its
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Johnson avoids predictions
The Bengals' receiver will have his hands full against the Broncos. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Chad
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.00 21.05 Avalon Holdings,2.913.10 Clear
MAHONING VALLEY New OCS marketing campaign targets payments of child support
Customer service will be conducted from Utah. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
TRUMBULL COUNTY Various local issues will be on ballot
Hubbard voters are being asked to approve an income tax increase. By STEPHEN SIFF and DENISE
NOTEBOOK 30th annual Peace Race
Inspiration: Internationally renown author Hal Higdon was the official inspiration for the 1,224
PITTSBURGH Russian skater begins recovery from fall during Skate America
Tatiana Totmianina suffered a concussion after falling headfirst to the ice. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY '05 budget is planned with funds from tax
Commissioners are hoping for the best but bracing for the worst with the tax. By BOB JACKSON
COMIC BOOKS Hal Jordan character to return as Green Lantern
The decision to turn the iconic character bad caused an uproar among fans. By TERRY MORROW
U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED Carl N. Wilson The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent
WESTERN PA. Weapons, other charges are filed against couple
The case began with a report of a man being chased in Sugar Grove Township. GREENVILLE, Pa. --
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Southington Local Board of Education, rescheduled meeting, 6 p.m., in the Multi
CSC STEEL MILL SITE Townships to try again for federal cleanup funds
The EPA rejected requests because a development plan wasn't in place. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Grownups getting on fright track
It's a time for folks to party hardy. After all, how often can you be a superhero? By JACKIE COHEN
Boardman flu shot clinic will be in different place
Boardman flu shot clinic will be in different place BOARDMAN -- The flu shot clinic location in
Patriots' streak survives against Jets
New England won another close game, 13-7. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- Patriots coach Bill Belichick
Fatal crash on I-80
Fatal crash on I-80 HUBBARD -- A one-car accident in the township left a Pennsylvania woman dead
Police arrest man accused in barbershop attack
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Police arrested a man accused of being one of three men who burst into a North
YSU must find ways to win
The Youngstown State football team doesn't want to hear that it is one of the best 2-6 teams in
DUI TASK FORCE | Facts and figures The Mahoning County District Board of Health makes these points about impaired driving:
Many otherwise law-abiding citizens continue to view impaired driving merely as a traffic offense,
SATURDAY'S SCORES
SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Buffalo St. Francis 28, Chaney 7 Mooney 55, Ursuline 27 Warren
NFL Browns force Eagles to overtime, lose on Akers' kick
Terrell Owens scored twice, each time taking exception to end zone signs. COMBINED DISPATCHES
BRIDGE
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MAHONING VALLEY SCHOOLS Officials differ on insurance
Some school officials worry their rates will jump if they go alone. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
MAHONING COUNTY Grant allows task force for Halloween DUI duty
The mission is to reduce fatalities and injuries from crashes. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
FORMULA ONE RACING Montoya wins final race for BMW capturing Brazilian Grand Prix
Next season he will drive for McLaren team. SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) -- Juan Pablo Montoya won in
ICE HOCKEY AHL reviews rule changes
"Automatic icing" was implemented to prevent injuries. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS PHILADELPHIA --
Voting Guide looks at the races, issues
Voting Guide looks at the races, issues k THE PRESIDENTIAL race has garnered the most attention
PLAYOFF CHASE Who's in, Who's out
An unofficial look at where area football teams stand in the playoff chase: Clinched home game:
30TH ANNUAL PEACE RACE RESULTS
2004 PEACE RACE 10K CLASS PLACE PLACE FINISHER TIME Open Men 1 1 Gareth Price, 24,
GOLF ROUNDUP Palmer gets first PGA win
The 28-year-old Texan held off Vijay Singh with a final round 62. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKE BUENA
NOTEBOOK | Subway 500
Teammates bicker: Teammate means nothing with a race on the line, and Rusty Wallace and Ryan Newman
OHIO Voters to ensure fate of ballots
Voters are advised to carefully check over ballots. COLUMBUS (AP) -- In most of Ohio's 12,151
HOW HE SEES IT The president who just can't say no
Opinion: By PETER B. LEVY HISTORY NEWS SERVICE Not since James Garfield resided in the White House in
BUSH VISIT
BUSH VISIT Details on Valley stop President Bush will make a campaign stop at the Youngstown-
IRAQ Ohio-born U.S. diplomat dies in Baghdad attack
Officials said Seitz was probably sleeping when a mortar or rocket hit his trailer. BAGHDAD, Iraq
NOTEBOOK | World Series
Foulke unbeatable: Keith Foulke has been unbeatable in the postseason. In fact, nobody has even
McNally, Traficanti for county commissioner
Opinion: All four candidates for the two Mahoning County commission seats in this year's election agree that
2 seriously hurt in fall
2 seriously hurt in fall PORTERSVILLE, Pa. -- An Ellwood City couple suffered serious injuries
Test knowledge on presidential election history
Opinion: By GEORGE WEBER WASHINGTON POST What's a presidential election without a presidential election
11TH DISTRICT 2 attorneys hope to be judge for appeals court
The district covers Trumbull, Geauga, Ashtabula, Lake and Portage counties. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Netflix prepares for a price war
The company is cutting prices to do battle with the big boys. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The future
"I'm sick of all this innuendo, all this untrue stuff. Both sides are guilty of it -- it's a
Opinion: "I'm sick of all this innuendo, all this untrue stuff. Both sides are guilty of it -- it's a
NEIGHBORHOOD LEGAL SERVICES 30 years of free help for people who need it
The nonprofit agency now has four locations. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
U.S. CONGRESS
U.S. CONGRESS 4th Congressional District Three candidates are vying for the 4th Congressional
Varitek's clutch hit helps Boston to win in Game 2
The Red Sox struck in the first inning again scoring twice. BOSTON (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals
HALLOWEEN BASH Museum FUN
This will be the museum's first holiday event since it opened in September. By GARRY L. CLARK
Some school officials worry their rates will jump if they go alone.
Some school officials worry their rates will jump if they go alone. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
HOW WE SEE THEM Vindicator football rankings
BIG SCHOOLS (Div. I-III) 1. Beaver Local (9-0), at Edison. The Beavers showed that they can make
After Olympics, Brown just happy to be back coaching Pistons
Detroit is the defending league champion. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Larry Brown didn't have much
OHIO Edwards: Ruling won't hurt election
The law says voters must vote at their correct polling place. CINCINNATI (AP) -- John Edwards
MARTINSVILLE, VA. NASCAR mourns 10 dead in Hendrick plane crash
The cause of the crash was not immediately known. MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) -- One of auto racing's
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NFL ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games
INTERCONFERENCE Dolphins 31, Rams 14 MIAMI -- Miami combined a polished offensive performance
COLLEGE FOOTBALL No. 1 Trojans defensive-minded while staying on unbeaten path
USC seems to have found its identity on defense. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush
STEEL INDUSTRY Dutch company acquires U.S.-based ISG with deal
The combined companies would employ 165,000 people. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- A privately
Ex- Toledo standout tops women
Briana Shook was over a minute ahead of her closest competitor. By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR
OHIO Medicaid lacks shots for kids
One mother's high-risk 1-year-old was sent away without a shot. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Some low-income
'THE BROOKE ELLISON STORY' Film is final triumph for the late Christopher Reeve
A & amp;E movie depicts what it's like to become paralyzed. By HAL BOEDEKER ORLANDO SENTINEL
IRAQ Battle for Fallujah is crucial, analysts say
One analyst sees any attack on Fallujah before the U.S. election as clearly political. CHRISTIAN
As economy improves, donations rise, study says
The Salvation Army is the top charity, with $1.3 billion in donations. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Today is Monday, Oct. 25, the 299th day of 2004. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Oct. 25, the 299th day of 2004. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date in
U.S. CONGRESS | 3rd Congressional District
U.S. Rep. Phil English is being challenged Nov. 2 by an educator for his 3rd District seat which
DEVELOPMENT Hubbard council wants say in look of downtown
The board chairman said he didn't know what was on the agenda. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Pittman impressive as rushing attack improves
Antonio Pittman, a freshman from Akron, stole the show in Saturday's win. By JOE SCALZO
TRUMBULL COUNTY Several school districts promote levies to voters
Some of the districts sought the levies in the August special and March primary elections. By
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS RecPtsPvs 1. Southern Cal (50)7-01,6101 2. Oklahoma (13)7-01,5672
BY THE NUMBERS
BY THE NUMBERS The big three A look at the big three chains of office products superstores:
Civics club arrest
Civics club arrest YOUNGSTOWN -- Steven Sebastian, 38, of Sciota Street was arrested at 1 a.m.
Soccer team rejects Glazer's business plan
LONDON (AP) -- Manchester United said Monday it has rejected a business plan from Tampa Bay
HORSE RACING Lone Star Park to host 21st Breeder's Cup
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) -- The world championships of thoroughbred racing are being held this
Support Trumbull LifeLines
Opinion: Americans pride themselves on being people who are willing to help other people in trouble. We see
Annie's Mailbox Payton takes what isn't hers
Dear Annie: I am 12 years old, and I read your column every day. Please help. My sister, "Payton,"
WORLD SERIES Schilling has big day for Red Sox
He shut down the Cardinals as Boston took a 2 games to 0 lead, 6-2. BOSTON (AP) -- Curt Schilling
Kerry reassures religious voters
Candidates will focus on battleground states during the last eight days. WASHINGTON POST FORT
SOAP SCOOP Daytime TV news
No end in sight for feud: As the soaps head into the early November sweeps period, expect no letdown
School officials worry about insurance increases
Some school officials worry their rates will jump if they go alone. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
HOW SHE SEES IT Putting a noble spin on a scandal
Opinion: By JILL PORTER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The overblown gay flap that has us all preoccupied is
SEC Zook's job on line after Florida loses
Saturday's loss was to Mississippi State, one of worst teams in the country GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)
Orchestra and violinist deliver first-rate concert
Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony became a high point. By ROBERT ROLLIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
JOE SCALZO Eleven seconds short and no beer
There comes a time in every man's life when he hears a voice inside him urging him to shake off the
TONIGHT'S GAME Broncos vs. Bengals
Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WBBW-AM (1240) Record vs. spread: Broncos 2-2,
GAY MARRIAGE AMENDMENT Ohio to decide on nation's broadest measure
Polls indicate it will pass by a wide margin. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio has the toughest of 39 state
TRUMBULL COUNTY | County commissioner
Candidates running for four-year seats as Trumbull County commissioner. An (*) denotes the
Cardinals welcome return to home field
The National League champs are 6-0 in the postseason at home. BOSTON (AP) -- Unable to come up
RADIO SHOWS How do DJs come up with this stuff?
The answer: a little bit of research and a lot of prepackaged help. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON
Will plan for planes trigger arms race?
Opinion: When I recently interviewed Roger Noriega, the top State Department official in charge of Latin
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Anything But That (Pereira)22.408.406.60 Militaristic (Quinones
OHIO CAMPAIGNING In relentless parade of celebs, Schwarzenegger comes next
Schwarzenegger originally didn't want to travel for the president. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
BRITAIN
Opinion: BRITAIN The Times, London, Oct. 18: It has been reported that the United States had asked for
OFFICE PRODUCTS Big retailers invade others' turf
They've run out of room to grow in their traditional markets. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) -- Any
GOVERNMENT Youngstown voters to decide on changes to the city's charter
A group of citizens is urging people to vote against two charter amendments. By ROGER G. SMITH
Knowledge flows from Mahoning River
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- For centuries, the Mahoning River has