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KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Wife doesn't want the kids to see ailing relatives
Dear Annie: Growing up, I lived far from my grandparents and saw them only a few times a year, but I
Critic of Austintown schools used flawed information
Opinion: Critic of Austintown schools used flawed information EDITOR: As a member of the Austintown
DOWNTOWN White lights, big city feel are goals for Federal Street
The new Federal Street is expected to offer free two-hour parking. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
Program forces more young people to leave, some say
Future teachers say they don't blame districts for turning to retire-rehire. By IAN HILL
Edwards confident about win in Ohio
The Bush administration's policies 'devastated' Ohio, the Dems' VP candidate says. By DAVID
Italians see John Kerry as a uniter
Opinion: By DANIEL WILLIAMS WASHINGTON POST At Pasquale Carbone's barbershop in Rome, which is decorated
Troops were wrong, but ...
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: No army can tolerate troops who refuse to follow legal orders, especially in a
WORLD Cuba announces refusal to accept U.S. dollars
Castro said other foreign currencies would still be accepted. HAVANA (AP) -- Moving to wean its
Usher and Linkin Park take home 2 awards apiece
Ashlee Simpson was able to redeem herself at the Radio Music Awards. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- This time
BREEDERS' CUP Sport's biggest names take aim at $14 million in Grand Prairie, Texas
Wealthy trainer Bob Baffert has just one contender. GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) -- If D. Wayne
Spitting incident angers James, Cavs
Jeff McInnis hit two late 3-pointers to lead Cleveland over Boston. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It was just
Halloween parade
Halloween parade LEETONIA -- The annual Halloween parade sponsored by the volunteer fire
TODD PLETCHER Trainer loses two horses to injury, still looking for first Cup victory
Neither Balto Star and Ready's Gal will race. GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) -- Todd Pletcher went from
Anti-abortion activists express support for Bush
The prayer rally included trucks with pictures of aborted fetuses. By JULIE A. WAGNER
MERCER COUNTY Groups propose new park in Farrell
Picnic facilities and flower beds are on the agenda. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
BCS Oklahoma moves up to second
Undefeated Utah jumped over Wisconsin for the sixth spot. ASSOCIATED PRESS Oklahoma and Utah
House-proud in 'new suburb'
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- To Rufus Hudson, the 82 new low- and
Predictably, Ursuline cruises past Badger 5-1
Nick Chaney scored twice for the Irish, who advanced to the Div. III district final. By BILL
STEEL INDUSTRY Sale of ISG won't affect WCI, official says
Attorneys are wrapping up their arguments in WCI's Chapter 11 case. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Trustees vote to support renewals on sales, income taxes in election
Trustees set trick-or-treat for Sunday. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW
Get ready for a bumpy night on Nov. 2
Opinion: By PAULCAMPOS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE One of the more specialized skills lawyers develop
Sale of ISG won't affect WCI, official says
Attorneys are wrapping up their arguments in WCI's Chapter 11 case. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
Girard official's proposal focuses on pit bulls in city
Officials are pressing the importance of passing two levies next Tuesday. By TIM YOVICH
Income tax levy backers plan final rally
The district could go into fiscal emergency status if the income tax fails. By VIRGINIA ROSS
DISCOVERY DOCUMENTARY 'Are We Safer?' has local ties
A Trumbull County native is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. By NANCILYNN GATTA
Candidate for attorney general puts forth safe-community plan
Drug trafficking, children and the elderly will get special attention. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
REPORT Deer accidents increase 4.7% in Ohio for '03
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Collisions involving deer increased 4.7 percent last year in Ohio, for total
Absent voters surpass records
Columbiana County had to order more absentee ballots from its printer. By DAVID SKOLNICK
NASCAR Investigators try to piece together plane crash evidence
Other pilots decided the Blue Ridge Airport approach was too dangerous. PATRICK SPRINGS, Va. (AP)
AMERICAN AIRLINES NTSB cites co-pilot as cause of Flight 587 crash in N.Y.
The airline improperly trained its pilots, investigators found. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The co-pilot of
Don't support Bush? Don't try to attend rally
John Kerry is expected to be in the Valley again before Election Day. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Board limits absences to 10 days
BOARDMAN -- The board of education has limited the permissible number of days of absence without a
TENNIS Mardy Fish sweeps Hernych in 1st round
Thomas Johansson rallied to defeat Xavier Malisse in the Stockholm Open. ASSOCIATED PRESS ST.
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Ethics panel dismisses judge's complaint
The committee said the complainant breached an agreement. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Warren family seeks probe into 4 arrests
The complaint was filed Monday. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A
Fairhaven board plans 9 layoffs
A tentative agreement has been reached with the union. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Tweed takes a trendy turn for fall
The material combines old world and new style in an appealing way. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Cardinals cautious in preparation of Schilling
Right-hander Jason Marquis is expected to start for St. Louis in Game 4. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The
NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes
Packers: Brett Favre sprained his right hand in Sunday's victory over Dallas and the hand
IRAQ Aide to terrorist leader killed in U.S. airstrike
Officials are trying to determine if inside information led to a recent attack. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)
When it comes to illegal immigration, Americans' concerns are on the border
Nearly half of all Americans want a decrease in legal immigration. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Memo: Police likely to be over budget
More money will be required for overtime during the holidays, the chief said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
Human rights must be a priority
Opinion: By JOHN C. BERSIA ORLANDO SENTINEL WASHINGTON -- In a series of governmental and private-sector
TRUMBULL COUNTY Fairhaven board delays layoffs
Contract negotiations have gone to fact-finding. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Backers of base seek aid of brass
Goals are to correct weaknesses and promote the strengths of the base. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Plastic water bottles are designed for one use
Dear Heloise: In a recent issue of your column in Good Housekeeping magazine, a question regarding
Crestview hangs on to beat Springfield
Crestview hangs on to beat Springfield k IT TOOK four games to prevail, but unbeaten and top-
Paul Hamm's beef with gym bodies isn't over yet
He didn't like how U.S. officials handled his disputed gold medal. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
MEMOIR Tiny Tim's friend, manager tells of life with late singer
Tiny Tim always wore a tie and ate lots of walnuts in the winter, the author writes. LOS ANGELES
COLUMBIANA CO. Official: Back struggle for school funds
Speakers said Ohio's school-funding policy is politically based. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
WEAR WHAT WORKS Attention to detail
Try these ideas on how to incorporate trendy tweed into your wardrobe. Small doses: Not a huge
Best Bets on TV Tonight
Could Halloween arrive without the annual airing of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" (8 p.m.,
NOV. 2 ELECTION Absent voters surpass records
Columbiana County had to order more absentee ballots from its printer. By DAVID SKOLNICK
MIDDLE EAST Israeli parliament to vote on Sharon's withdrawal plan
Yasser Arafat's health is creating a lot of speculation. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Prime Minister Ariel
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Oct. 23: Boston 11, St. Louis 9 Sunday: Boston 6, St. Louis 2, Boston leads series 2-0
REALITY TV Tommy Lee heads to college for new show
The hard-living rocker has had to watch his step on campus. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- You'd think he'd
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 26, the 300th day of 2004. There are 66 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Oct. 26, the 300th day of 2004. There are 66 days left in the year. On this date
"It's just devastating. This was just a great racing team."
Opinion: "It's just devastating. This was just a great racing team." NASCAR fan Joe McGovern Of Concord,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Appeals court sends case back
Prosecutors plan to appeal the ruling. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
PRESIDENTIAL RACE With one week to go, Kerry picks up the pace
Bush is trying to appeal to disgruntled Democrats. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Democrat John Kerry
U.S. SUPREME COURT Chief justice's cancer sparks speculation
The illness highlights a potential new campaign issue -- court appointments. WASHINGTON (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY Former sheriff Chance finds work as a laborer
To help defray the cost of halfway housing, 25 percent of wages are collected. By PATRICIA MEADE
MAHONING ELECTIONS BOARD Request to throw out challenges is rejected
A hearing on the validity of the registered voters is set for Thursday. By DAVID SKOLNICK
DEA goes to Girard with anti-drug talk
Red Ribbon Week runs through the end of this month. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
STEEL INDUSTRY ISG sale will be good for workers, analysts say
The steelmaker is being purchased by a Dutch company for $4.5 billion. CLEVELAND (AP) --
ARCHITECTURE Energy-saving technologies becoming more common
New technology allows buildings to be 'smarter' about energy use. ASSOCIATED PRESS At
Wife's death leads Allan to cancel some concerts
Wife's death leads Allan to cancel some concerts NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country singer Gary Allan has
Peterson's mom defends son on the witness stand
Peterson's mom defends son on the witness stand REDWOOD CITY, Calif. -- Prosecutors have suggested
Complaint filed against groups favoring Issue 1
Those opposed to the amendment have received over $700,000. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
BEDFORD DOWNS In testimony, group bucks for a longer racetrack
Some big guns in the casino business have joined the New Castle-area team. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A
I-680 to temporarily close
I-680 to temporarily close YOUNGSTOWN -- A portion of Interstate 680 northbound will be closed
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Kevin and Amanda Felger, 2123 Buckeye Circle, Youngstown, girl, Oct. 25.
Court finds commissioners violated terms of contract
The new company now charges more. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Trumbull
Leetonia chief discusses jail plan
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LEETONIA -- A nearly $1 million profit made by
HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents
Slippery Rock (3-6) lost to Edinboro 38-26; Next at Shippensburg, Saturday Florida International
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Johnsons help forlorn Bengals save face
The city and franchise needed a nationally televised win, badly. They got it, over the Broncos.
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Buzz Mackenzie(B Miller)26.4010.205.60 Striking Baby(K
Economic stability crucial for Columbiana County
Opinion: If you live in one of the 5,000 homes in Columbiana County that received or will be receiving a fact
In Russia, Putin-Bush ties help
Opinion: By PETER BAKER and SUSAN B. GLASSER WASHINGTON POST Perhaps no country in the world bristles
ODOT delays reopening of state Route 45
SALEM -- Drivers should keep taking those detours around state Route 45. The reopening of Route 45
AMERICAN AIRLINES NTSB to discuss findings about flight that crashed in N.Y.
Two groups are in disagreement over the accident. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The co-pilot of American
Love affair continues in St. Louis
From Dizzy Dean to Albert Pujols, Cardinals fans have supported the team. By STACI D. KRAMER
Newman-Wallace incident scrutinized
Canun, Mexico will have a Formula One race in 2006. COMBINED DISPATCHES CHARLOTTE, N.C. --
BIG TEN No offense, but Nittany Lions really struggling
Zack Mills threw two interceptions and fumbled twice against Iowa. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- When
LONDON Arsenal, Manchester United sort out differences
The English soccer giants went at each other after Sunday's game. LONDON (AP) -- The rivalry
FLORIDA Zook out, coaching search begins
The Gators will consider several candidates, including Steve Spurrier . GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) --
Police work with ATF agents to secure weapons in home
Police said Larry Larson was injured after threatening a caregiver. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- South
RAVEN-SYMONE| Q & amp;A 'Cosby' kid says, 'This is My Time'
The actress-singer laughs about rapping on her previous albums. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Raven-Symone
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Former sheriff Chance finds work as a laborer
To help defray the cost of halfway housing, 25 percent of wages are collected. By PATRICIA MEADE
Retire-rehire program benefits teachers, districts
The few teachers in the program make more money, while districts cut costs. By IAN HILL
YSU FOOTBALL Cayson on offense has tailback treat
The Penguins have lost four straight. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN --
XCuyahoga Falls Classes of 1972, 1973 and 1974 will hold a reunion at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 at Boulevard
XCuyahoga Falls Classes of 1972, 1973 and 1974 will hold a reunion at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 at Boulevard
Drug court gives kids a chance
Sit in on a session of Mahoning County's Juvenile Drug Court and you'll see kids who look just like
BROWNS Heartbreaker leads to Monday morning hangover
But there are some positives for Cleveland heading into the bye week. BEREA (AP) -- Give the
WORLD SERIES No more curse? Boston focused on task at hand
The Red Sox also led 2-0 in 1986, then fell to the Mets in seven games. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Pedro
Crestview survives scare
Springfield gave the undefeated Rebels all they could handle. By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR
Facing multiple charges
Facing multiple charges NILES -- A Warren man was arrested after his former girlfriend told police
Edwards voices confidence in Ohio victory
Bush administration's polices 'devastated' Ohio, the Dems' VP candidate says. YOUNGSTOWN -- The