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BRISTOL SCHOOLS District loses more pupils

The district closed its elementary school building last year to save money. By DENISE DICK


OHIO FOOTBALL POLL

COLUMBUS -- How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school football


BASEBALL Yankees accept probation for brawl

Jeff Nelson and Karim Garcia will also perform community service. BOSTON (AP) -- Two former New


BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x Void u Q 9 5 3 v A J 9 6 2 w A 10 8 7 WEST


End of an era: Brokaw to cover his final election

NBC is expected to be the most-watched network that night. NEW YORK (AP) -- As a 16-year-old high


Today is Wednesday, Oct. 27, the 301st day of 2004. There are 65 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Oct. 27, the 301st day of 2004. There are 65 days left in the year. On this date


'STRANGE LOVE' 'Surreal' couple will star in series

NEWSDAY Get ready for the newest Couple of the Year: Public Enemy's Flavor Flav and Danish


LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers


Backers plan Mahoning Co. sales tax rally

The idea is to show tax support from the business and labor communities. By BOB JACKSON


SATURN'S MOON Images of Titan thrill scientists

The Cassini craft flew just 745 miles above the mysterious moon. LOS ANGELES TIMES PASADENA,


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.36 21.42 Avalon Holdings,2.923.05 Clear


PITT Tyler Palko improved

The Panthers have yet to play a ranked team. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- No Pitt quarterback ever worries


TRUMBULL COUNTY Police investigate double shooting

The van was shot nine times, police said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN


ANNIE'S MAILBOX Others should be aware of situation

Dear Annie: I'm 13, and my parents divorced when I was 6. My mom has primary custody, but I see my


Woman sentenced for vehicular deaths

CANTON (AP) -- A woman who admitted driving drunk and causing an accident that killed three people


The Curse is in the hearse: Boston rolling toward title

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox are making this look too easy. Because at this rate, only a


HELOISE Cocoa and cocoa powder are the same thing

Dear Heloise: One of your coffee recipes calls for cocoa powder. Is this the same as cocoa? I have


TEXAS Judge has party for ex-fugitive, then sends him to prison

A candle on the cake signified the year he spent on the lam. DALLAS (AP) -- A judge welcomed a


INTERNET Searches for sex sites decline, study shows

Studies show queries for sex-related topics dropped about 15 percent. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Internet


ST. MATTHIAS CHURCH Cardinal Tomko to pay visit for parish's 90th anniversary

The cardinal represented Pope John Paul II in Mexico last week. YOUNGSTOWN -- Cardinal Jozef Tomko


TRUMBULL COUNTY | Grand jury indictments

The Trumbull County grand jury indicted a security guard on a charge of felonious assault. Michael


CLASS PROJECT Students study candidates before picking a president

They created skits as campaign commercials for their candidate. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Howland upends Lakeview in overtime

Tiger senior Mike Maiorano scored the game winner in the 3-2 victory. CORTLAND -- Three minutes


Judge has no plans to apologize for ads

Commissioners said the radio ad crosses the line. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER


HARDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Some teachers plan to boycott open house

The superintendent said she appreciates the teachers' hard work in the move. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


BREEDERS CUP Female Azeri is Classic-bound

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas is going after his record 18th victory on horse racing's biggest stage.


Bystander killed during fan celebration mourned

The eulogy included criticism of fan behavior. EAST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) -- Hundreds of


STEELERS Low-key approach being taken

New England's 21-game winning streak is on the line. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ask the Pittsburgh


SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Ex-officer to plead guilty in inmate beating case

This is the second supervisor to plead guilty. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush returns to the area to speak at rally at airport

Democrat John Kerry will visit the Valley on Saturday. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


1971 DOUBLE MURDER Accused is released to live in group home

Robert Williams can't go back to Poland or near the victims' families. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


SEWER REPAIRS New Castle to get funds from county

More repair work is needed on Mill Street. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City officials are getting a little


N. AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE AT A GLANCE

NORTH DIVISION Team GPWLOTLPTSPCTGFGAPIMHOMEAWAY US National15105020.66767543237-2-03-3-0


YOUNGSTOWN | Board takes action

In other action Tuesday, the city school board: Commended Jennifer Walker, an honors English


CENTRAL COLUMBIANA & amp; PA. Ohio Central Railway remains on track to purchase Valley line

Port authority chief says the suitor is a good match. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


COMMON PLEAS COURT Pa. man receives sentence for three armed robberies

Judge Dobson sentenced five people to probation or jail. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


NBC 'Nirvana' undergoes reincarnation

The network has shot a second pilot for the show. ZAP2IT.COM As any good Hindu knows, Nirvana


Road closure canceled

Road closure canceled SOUTHINGTON -- The Trumbull County Engineer has canceled the planned road


BANKRUPTCY ATA Airlines becomes latest to file Chap. 11; Delta decision nears

Four airlines are now operating under bankruptcy protection. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- ATA Airlines,


AVALON SOUTH R.I. company says it's coming for golf carts

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- One issue that could play into the fate of a


Bowling Green suspends seven after nude player photo surfaces

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) -- Bowling Green suspended seven hockey players Tuesday, one day after a


AT A GLANCE

AT A GLANCE Ohio Central Railroad Based in Coshocton, the Ohio Central Railroad System is a


HOW HE SEES IT Presidential campaign highlights continued erosion of journalism

Opinion: By DAVID SHAW LOS ANGELES TIMES I cannot recall a presidential election in which the media --


Hunters should beware when Kerry is on their trail

Opinion: Hunters should beware when Kerry is on their trail EDITOR: We now know that there is no stunt


TRUMBULL COUNTY Trustees decide against zoning change for track

About 240 people signed a petition backing the speedway. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


HOW HE SEES IT There's still plenty to do in Afghanistan

Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The sight of millions of Afghans casting ballots for


Comrades honor former fire chief

Firefighters rang a bell to represent the end of the former fire chief's duties. By MARALINE KUBIK


YSU TRUSTEES Panel proposes partner benefits

Whether to extend President David Sweet's contract is also on the table. By NORMAN LEIGH


HMHP to hold open house at new emergency room

AUSTINTOWN -- Humility of Mary Health Partners is celebrating the opening of its $1.8 million, 24-


REGION

REGION Contract deadline nears for nursing-home workers NORTH LIMA -- Unionized workers at


COMMON PLEAS COURT Hill isn't mentally retarded, expert says

The hearing is expected to last most of the week. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Resident cited after crash

Resident cited after crash YOUNGSTOWN -- After a hit-skip crash Tuesday at Mahoning and Schenley


Erickson's work week resumes

With the luxury of a bye week, the San Francisco 49ers' coaching staff got a rare chance to watch as


Prince Harry refuses to apologize to paparazzi

Prince Harry refuses to apologize to paparazzi LONDON -- Prince Harry will not apologize to a


Lordstown, Windham roll into district final

West Branch topped Norton, while Fitch fell to Wadsworth in five games. LISBON -- Christa Israel


Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-3-1 Pick 4, 9-7-6-4 Rolling Cash 5, 7-23-27-32-34 Mega Millions,


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Derrick J. Logan, 40, of 727 Delaware, Youngstown, and Deborah


VOTER RALLY 'Fahrenheit' mom rails against 'lies'

She said she wants to make sure her soldier son did not die in vain in Iraq. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


OHSAA COMPUTER RATINGS

DIVISION I Region 1 1. Warren Harding (7-2)26.8027 2. Austintown Fitch (8-1)26.7316 3.


KB Toys announces more store closings

STAFF/WIRE REPORT PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- KB Toys Inc., the toy store chain that sought Chapter 11


AUDITIONS CBS puts out call for 'Elvis'

Auditions are open to the public and are set for only six hours. ZAP2IT.COM Elvis Presley


VEHICULAR HOMICIDE Woman pleads guilty in crash

She could receive up to eight years in prison. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


MERCER COUNTY Consolidation expert reports to initiative

Expanding cities create conditions attractive to investors, Rusk said. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Court back in voters' sight

Los Angeles Times: Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist's hospitalization was not the usual sort of


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Even if Zwick is healthy, Troy Smith will get start

Smith completed 12 of 24 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Troy Smith


Pa. representatives: Monitoring is not necessary

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- State Rep. Rod Wilt of Greenville, R-17th, thinks sending state observers to


GEORGIA TECH Lineman Brezina's career is done due to spinal problem

Wisely, trainers recognized his condition. ATLANTA (AP) -- Brad Brezina feels just fine, which


GEORGE F. WILL The facts are clear, but are the voters?

Opinion: And silence, like a poultice, comes To heal the blows of sound. -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.


LAWRENCE COUNTY New Castle to file lien against park

The city is helping dissolve the New Castle Parking Authority. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


Francona cautious about celebrating

ST. LOUIS -- Terry Francona knows better than to get comfortable. He may have been sitting on top


3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Challenger pushes health-care bill

The bill has been sitting in a House subcommittee for 18 months. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


VOLLEYBALL Back in the final: Hubbard seeking 7th championship

The Eagles topped Poland to advance to their ninth straight district final. By ERIC HAMILTON


RTI INTERNATIONAL METALS Company sees increase in orders

The CEO says demand is being met, despite the lockout of 340 workers. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


Lowellville's link to the past will be recognized

By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF LOWELLVILLE -- When Rocco Nero was named superintendent


YSU FOOTBALL End of line for seniors against ISU

The team's 13 seniors will play their final home game on Saturday. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


Tressel clears Ross to practice

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Tailback Lydell Ross is back with Ohio State but it is unclear whether he


Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Oct. 20: Drug


Residents can finally vote in their own school district

The change could affect three school issues on Tuesday's ballot. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


& lt;B & gt;BROWN-CARL, & lt;/B & gt;Donna Grace, 70, of Sarasota,

& lt;B & gt;BROWN-CARL, & lt;/B & gt;Donna Grace, 70, of Sarasota, Fla.; Toale


MERCER COUNTY Official thinks grants will cover new jail

One county commissioner isn't sure the projection will hold up. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


THE MILITARY Most strategists say draft isn't likely

The volunteer military is stretched thin because of Iraq. WASHINGTON POST Many military experts


Commission to hear complaint about signs

Commission to hear complaint about signs SALEM -- The Ohio Elections Commission will hear a


NOTEBOOK World Series

A hole in the middle: Jim Edmonds and St. Louis' sluggers carried the Cardinals to 105 wins during


AMC REALITY SHOW 'Filmfakers' has real Niles talent behind it

Marla Puccetti will get 'fired' in the second episode of 'Filmfakers.' By DEBORA SHAULIS


RHODE ISLAND DRIVE Police arrest man, 35, on drug-making counts

Police found chemicals used to make drugs in the apartment. AUSTINTOWN -- Police arrested a Rhode


SCHOOLS We need levy, Niles superintendent says

The levy will help school officials avoid cuts. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


DISPOSABLE DVDS An idea worth throwing away?

Response to the concept has been mixed. LOS ANGELES TIMES To some consumers, the self-


BILLBOARD HITS

TOP ALBUMS: TOP 20 1. "50 Number Ones," George Strait. MCA Nashville. 2. "Confessions," Usher.


LIBEL CASE Mayor says lawsuit against him costs city

An attorney in a libel case said he can depose city employees on weekends. By TIM YOVICH


SOUTH SIDE Scrap-tire cleanup completed at former recycling facility

Money came from the state scrap tire fund and a bond posted by the company. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio


IRAQ British forces head north to replace U.S. troops set to fight

A terror group is threatening to behead a Japanese man. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Nearly 800 British


Questions about Martinez may be over

Any doubt about the veteran Boston pitcher's ability will be academic if the Red Sox win the Series.


THE ELECTION Federal law will make it easier for lawyers to challenge votes

Provisional ballots keep voters from being turned away at the polls. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR A


TRANSPLANT GAMES Nick Carson good as gold

Nineteen American athletes participated in the Australian Games. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR


Democrats outpace GOP in adding voters in Pa.

The number of registered voters in the state has surpassed 8 million. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The


Kerry makes plea for change; Bush does a positive ad

In the last days, both presidential candidates go for spirit over substance. SIOUX CITY, IOWA (AP)


GENERAL ELECTION Bush returns to the Valley to speak at rally at airport

Democrat John Kerry will visit the Valley on Saturday. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


"I read the other day that there's going to be a perfect storm."

Opinion: "I read the other day that there's going to be a perfect storm." Jack Martin A businessman who


Arafat's doctors rule out cancer after new tests

Arafat's doctors rule out cancer after new tests RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Yasser Arafat's doctors


PETERSON MURDER TRIAL Attorneys end their case after calling final witness

Two more witnesses were expected to testify for the defense. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS REDWOOD


WALL STREET Google investors get to gloat as stock passes expectations

Google investors sit tight as the stock price doubles. NEW YORK (AP) -- To all of the Wall Street


Spending life on the run in suburbia

I am caught in suburbia hell. I realized my decline into the depths as I was walking through the


Goblin up treats

Goblin up treats k DOESN'T EVERYBODY want a spooktacularly tasty holiday? When it comes to


PREP SOCCER Second-chance goals lift Mooney; Cardinals advance to district final

Zack Hernan and Dom DiPasquale scored goals for Mooney in the win. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR


ISRAEL Sharon plans to stand firm against Likud rebels

The prime minister said he won't accept any ultimatums from the challengers. JERUSALEM (AP) --


Kerry raps 'bad work'; Bush pleads to Dems

Both candidates are trying to snag undecided voters. SIOUX CITY, IOWA (AP) -- Sen. John Kerry