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CARING CLUB

CARING CLUB List of participants Some of the businesses and discounts available on the Caring


Donna L. Jones to be bride of Kenneth Cowens

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Donna Lynne Jones and Dr. Kenneth Gerard Cowens, both of Youngstown, are announcing


Proposed study involving children spurs controversy

An EPA division administrator defended the study. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- An Environmental


HOME VIDEO 'Dawn of the Dead' remake comes alive

These zombies also have some character. By LARRY WILLIAMS HARTFORD COURANT Why are there so


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 AUXILIARY X1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at The Oak View with Henry


NEW MOVIES

NEW MOVIES 'THE CORPORATION' sss A stinging if redundant and overlong documentary from directors


GRAEDONS | The People's Pharmacy Craving for baking soda could be 'pica'

Q. What can be said about a craving for baking soda? Several times a day I get an uncontrollable


With new CD, Mavis Staples meets challenge of industry

Her CD is a spiritual album that draws on her roots in gospel and soul. By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY


& lt;B & gt;BLAIR & lt;/B & gt;, Dorothy May, 88, of Warren; calling

& lt;B & gt;BLAIR & lt;/B & gt;, Dorothy May, 88, of Warren; calling hours Monday


AREA ROUNDUP | Saturday's games

Mount Union 24, Baldwin-Wallace 7 BEREA -- Rick Ciccone rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns to


Indians' Vizquel, Wickman file for free agency

Nomar Garciaparra also filed for free agency Friday. NEW YORK (AP) -- Indians shortstop Omar


Scientists: Many images from Saturn moon look alien

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Scientists say the Cassini spacecraft is sending back evidence that Saturn's


CONCERT NEWS

CONCERT NEWS Additions and changes On sale at noon Saturday: Tickets to Butch Walker and


SATURDAY'S SCORES EAST

SATURDAY'S SCORES EAST Albany, N.Y. 35, Wagner 27 Alfred 16, Grove City 0 American


SERVICES

SERVICES Church to move WARREN -- Agape Assembly Church, formerly at 1230 Palmyra Road (Old West


Job-search setback is temporary

Q. I have great experience from the various temporary jobs I've held, but I've been told by some


CROSS COUNTRY Area state qualifiers

Area runners who advanced to Saturday's state cross country meet at Scioto Downs in Columbus.


The books are complex, and much of the work is highly delicate.

The books are complex, and much of the work is highly delicate. By JANET McCONNAUGHEY ASSOCIATED


B & amp;O STATION Web site announces restaurant's closing

The owners bought the old rail station from the city for $50,000. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL


'Dog Whisperer' sniffs out issue

Millan says he's learned a lot about dogs from watching them in packs. LOS ANGELES TIMES Cesar


Firefighter's wife lauds election decision

SALEM -- Stephanie Ritchie said she is happy and relieved with the 6-1 decision by the Election


REVIEW 'Second Chances' offers some hope to townspeople

By the end of the story, there's hope for everyone in Ebb. By SUSAN HALL-BALDUF KNIGHT RIDDER


Oregon State gets 28-14 victory against Arizona

Derek Anderson broke the Beavers career passing and total offense marks. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) --


Raptors rip Cavs in final tune-up

Cleveland will open the regular season at home Wednesday night. ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO --


ENTREPRENEURS Professor collects dot-com plans

The information is entered into a digital database. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- This was the


Here are some answers to questions on consolidation in Shenango Valley

The issue has generated local debate and some suggestions from state officials. By HAROLD GWIN


NASA selects date for shuttle launch

The hurricanes that hit Florida pushed back the target date. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- NASA


Holiday show planned Nov. 20 and 21

The annual fund-raiser benefits local charities. YOUNGSTOWN -- Boardman-Poland Junior Women's


LIBRARY SCHEDULE | November

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY "Let's Talk Turkey." Play games, make a craft and learn


Azeri going up against all-male field

The 13-horse Classic field includes some fascinating story lines. GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (AP) --


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman Civic Association wil hold its quarterly dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov.


ALICIA SUDON JASON WURST

ALICIA SUDON JASON WURST XYOUNGSTOWN -- Jason Wurst, 4054 St. Andrew Court, and his bride, the


MILL CREEK METROPARKS \ November Calendar

Nov. 2: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ikebana Workshop. Ikebana Youngstown will teach students the art of arranging


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MACKENSEY BRUSH MICHAEL KUBINA XYOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Mackensey Brush and Michael Kubina


300s

300s Boardman -- Duane Beatty in ITAM. Holiday -- Tom Graham in Tri-County Classic. Wedgewood --


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Csi Turn and Burn(R Steck)6.603.403.80 Comingfirstover(J


LAWSUIT Woman claims Clinton affair cost her job with Quakers

The Quakers harassed her after learning of the relationship, the suit alleges. KNIGHT RIDDER


Boise State routs Hawaii, 69-3

BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Jared Zabransky and the No. 18 Boise State Broncos reduced Timmy Chang's bid to


WALL STREET Week ends with a mixed result for investors

Rising oil prices raised concern among investors. NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street ended an otherwise


CRAIG CROSSMAN | Technology Logitech's cordless mouse offers some cool features

Just about every portable computer in the laptop and notebook category has some kind of built-in


AMY PUGH JOSEPH KEIL JR.

AMY PUGH JOSEPH KEIL JR. XMASURY -- Amy Marie Pugh and Joseph George Keil Jr., both of 1952


Spleen injury sidelines standout QB

Hayden Johnston of Clarion-Limestone has put up impressive numbers. ASSOCIATED PRESS Clarion-


ENTOURAGE MEMBER SPRAYS SINGER R. KELLY AT CONCERT

Entourage member sprays singer R. Kelly at concert NEW YORK -- A member of rapper Jay Z's


BIG EAST Ejection dampens WVU's victory

West Virginia escaped with a 35-30 win. PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Chris Henry caught a 39-yard


Injuries troubling to Indiana Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Reggie Miller's broken left hand is worse than initial examinations revealed,


Kyrsti Sowers, McDonald advance to state meet

After Poland's Colleen Moran qualified as an individual, she was to have played in a district soccer


Mastrian's ace witnessed by whole family

Golfing on a cool October morning -- great. Knocking down a long putt to win a hole --


Recruiting volunteers

Recruiting volunteers COLUMBUS -- AARP Ohio is working with the office of the State Long-term Care


A SIGN OF FALL Turkey dinner, bazaar bring crowds to town

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT KINSMAN -- For more than 70 years, hundreds of folks


BIG 12 FOOTBALL Oklahoma State ready for Sooners

The Cowboys have upended Oklahoma in two of their last three games. STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) --


HAPPY 104TH BIRTHDAY! Mary Blasko

Birthdate: Oct. 15, 1900, in Pennsylvania. Residence: Windsor House at Champion. Parents:


Steel imports decline as exports rise, report says

China exported 67.1 percent more steel to take advantage of soaring prices. SHANGHAI, China (AP)


Expect to see a lot of Law with six new movies

The releases are a coincidence of scheduling, the actor says. NEW YORK (AP) -- He's Jude the Far


Federal judges to rule on poll challenges

Ohio and Florida allow in-person challenges. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal judges in two states are


Dinner party held for Greenes on anniversary

XPOLAND -- The Radisson Hotel in West Middlesex, Pa., was the setting Oct. 29 as family members


A split identity on the border

A portion of the area is in the Weathersfield School District. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


'Tarnation' wins praise of critics, who describe maker as 'visionary'

The movie is unlike any other, and critics still are trying to figure it out. By CHRISTOPHER KELLY


Harvard: for culture, good paste

So my wife and I went to this meeting at our daughter's preschool. The purpose was to give us


'Fever Pitch' stars involved in action

Actors Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore joined Boston's celebration. NEW YORK (AP) -- Your eyes


CHARISE RUSSELL LOREN RHODES

CHARISE RUSSELL LOREN RHODES XAUSTINTOWN -- Charise Russell of Memphis, Tenn., and Loren Rhodes of


President Bush stood the test and should be re-elected

Opinion: President George W. Bush, imperfect as his first term of office may have been, still offers more


LAWRENCE COUNTY District attorney, office staff plan to handle Election Day complaints

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Lawrence County district attorney said his office staff will be available all


Burying the past: It's their code

Some programs have had funerals; others had to be killed. DAYTON (AP) -- Among the tiny graves on


BOYS REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY Running down a state dream

McDonald, Maplewood and Salem are headed to Columbus. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Two years later, rapper's murderer is still loose as probe hits dead ends

The case is progressing slowly, said a police lieutenant. NEW YORK (AP) -- At his platinum-selling


WENDELL AUGUST FORGE Free holiday ornaments are available for troops

All that is required is an APO or FPO address. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Wendell August Forge is offering


Ghostzapper in control from start to finish

With a perfect 4 for-4 season, the trainer said the horse is a cinch for Horse of the Year. GRAND


Patriots to test Steelers' mettle

Much of New England's recent success started in 2002 against Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Her grandson is too young to expect so much

Dear Annie: I have a 6-year-old grandson, "Liam." His parents have been divorced for three years,


3 million fans cheer World Champs

Raw autumn weather didn't stop Red Sox fans from saying thanks. BOSTON (AP) -- Confetti rained


Sluman, Byrd share lead at Chrysler tourney

Sergio Garcia, Carin Koch and Grace Park also owned top spots. ASSOCIATED PRESS PALM HARBOR,


Major insurance companies named

Lawsuit alleges insurers paid broker kickbacks and collected higher premiums. WASHINGTON (Dow


PLAYOFF CHASE Who's in, Who's out

An unofficial look at where area football teams stand in the playoff chase. Final playoff pairings


Slippery Rock University plans inauguration of new president

The new president taught at Temple and Ohio universities. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Slippery Rock


Powell's misstep in Asia

Baltimore Sun: If President Bush sent Secretary of State Colin L. Powell to Northeast Asia this week


Southwoods X-Ray sees waves of improvement

Owners say the improvements should help recruit new radiologists. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


Dr. Phillips, Dr. Brennsteiner to wed Nov. 27

XThe engagement of Dr. Shannon Phillips, 73 French St., Somerset, N.J., and Dr. Albert Brennsteiner,


Find mate the way you hunt for a job

The author of 'Smart Man Hunting' urges focusing on what you really want. By BRENDA MOORE KNIGHT


Stumble by Arsenal gives Chelsea rare opportunity

Manchester United was beaten by Portsmouth, 2-0. ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON -- Chelsea capitalized


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JANICE TOMORY JAMES SHINA XYOUNGSTOWN -- A reception at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Hall was held


Mahoning court races

Opinion: Voters in Mahoning County will elect two common pleas court level judges Tuesday, in each case


Who's got the (political) button? He does

The retired teacher has collected buttons for 40 years. FOREST, Ohio (AP) -- Retired history


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY XSt. Michael Garden Guild of St. Michael Church, Canfield, will meet for rosary at 7 p.m.


SCOTT SHALAWAY Taking a gander at the dandy blue jay

My dictionary defines a dandy as one who "gives exaggerated attention to dress." In my mind, the


Ford will export Maverick SUV to China

SHANGHAI (AP) -- Ford Motor Co. will start exporting its Maverick sports utility vehicle to China


Candidates' wardrobes leave room for debate

The vote is in -- both candidates should make changes in their appearances. SCRIPPS HOWARD This


Cayson carries load on turf, carries a tune

The junior tailback wanted to win for the seniors. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Phone companies plan to rewire the nation with fiber-optic cables

But can they afford the billions of dollars that the project will take? NEW YORK (AP) -- For at


STAMBAUGH STADIUM Mooney edges Bishop Watterson

Kyle McCarthy led the Cardinals to a 14-10 victory. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


TRUMBULL COUNTY Delphi Packard to reduce number of contract workers

WARREN -- Delphi Packard Electric Systems intends to cut the number of contract workers it uses


MELANIE GINNIS RYAN BODINE

MELANIE GINNIS RYAN BODINE XYOUNGSTOWN -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church provided the setting for


NATION

NATION General Motors announces its fourth-quarter dividend DETROIT -- General Motors Corp.


Diversity and trust fuel company success

A family's move into the propane business came at just the right time. By DON SHILLING


Aqua Ohio will sponsor its eighth annual Lowellville Senior Citizens' Day at 1 p.m. Friday at the

Aqua Ohio will sponsor its eighth annual Lowellville Senior Citizens' Day at 1 p.m. Friday at the


National Guard boosts incentives to draw interest

Some recruits join for the tuition assistance; others cite patriotic duty . DAYTON (AP) -- Pink


Rehnquist returns home from hospital

Being in the hospital didn't stop the chief justice from working. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Chief Justice


NATIONAL GUARD Department of Justice files discrimination suit

The suit says the guardsman was fired after a two-week military obligation. TRANSFER, Pa. -- The


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in


MARJORIE KELLY STEPHEN ANDERSON

MARJORIE KELLY STEPHEN ANDERSON XLA JOLLA, Calif. -- The garden at La Jolla Woman's Club provided


WASHINGTON Superintendent pulls plug on Halloween at school

Other cities have also been hit with complaints about the holiday. WASHINGTON POST PUYALLUP,


SPIRITUAL HEALING

SPIRITUAL HEALING EVERGREEN MINISTRIES PROGRAMS AT VILLA MARIA Complementary Health: The


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SAMANTHA HOVANIC BRAD CULLER XYOUNGSTOWN -- Samantha Hovanic, 1850 Countryside Drive, Salem,


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SABRINA SCHUTZ SCOTT EATON XCANFIELD -- Canfield Presbyterian Church was the setting Oct. 2 as


Slind-Butcher wedding to be Nov. 27

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Announcement is being made of the upcoming marriage of Hermine Wolfe Slind of


Kennedy rallies to beat Howland in backyard rivalry

Anthony Kokal's interception at the 10-yard line sealed the victory. By JIM FLICK VINDICATOR


SCHOOLS Harding principal unveils new concept

Separating classes allows younger students more transition time from middle school. By DENISE DICK


'Brighton Beach' begins Playhouse's renaissance season

A press release said that opening night was sold out for the first time in nearly 20 years. By


Singh could be first $10M winner in golf

Kate Golden is tied with Grace Park in South Korea. ASSOCIATED PRESS PALM HARBOR, Fla. -- Vijay


Coke or Pepsi? It's in the brain

HARTFORD COURANT Scientists say they can tell a Coke drinker from a Pepsi aficionado by reviewing


SEWER PROJECT First flush clears out leaking septic tanks

GIRARD -- With the flush of a toilet, the $3.4 million Shannon Road sanitary sewer project was


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 2nd--My Boy George (Centeno)11.403.002.40 Running Eleven


Fumble return for TD, field goals aid Cyclones

AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Defensive tackle Brent Curvey scored on a fumble return for the second straight


Treat, not trick for Yo. hockey

The Phantoms beat the Cleveland Barons, 3-2, in Junior A, North American Hockey League action. By


Ono upholds Lennon's high musical standards

New acoustic album shows off the late singer's guitar talent. NEW YORK (AP) -- Yoko Ono knows she


Hannah Rohrer, Ryan Steiner to wed in Kidron

XCOLUMBIANA -- Announced by Larry and Sharon Rohrer, 66 N. Cross St., is the engagement of their


Leather comes from many sources

NEW YORK (AP) -- Calfskin, lambskin, suede -- they're all leather, but as shoppers know they also


Bulldogs crash 'Cocktail Party' to break slump

Behind David Greene, Georgia held off Florida. ASSOCIATED PRESS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- David


MAHONING VALLEY Family Dollar to open at Super Duper site

Grocery store owners told the city they weren't interested in the site. By DON SHILLING


AUSTINTOWN-MINERAL RIDGE Bordering on confusion

A portion of the area is in the Weathersfield School District. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


COLUMBIANA COUNTY ELECTIONS Board dismisses voter challenge

Election officials said they didn't want to prohibit a person's right to vote. By D.A. WILKINSON


Running down a state dream

McDonald, Maplewood and Salem are headed to Columbus next Saturday. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


TELEVISION Q & amp;A

TELEVISION Q & amp;A Q: I've been watching the new program "Wife Swap," and I'd like to know


BEST SELLERS | Top rankings

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $24.95) 2. "The Two Swords


DNA identifies 210 suspects in cold cases

A prison guard's killing had yielded few leads. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Authorities now have suspects in


Wiccans' shop has items for spirit, body and mind

The owners dubbed the business an 'eclectic gift shop.' By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


WITH THE VETS | Veterans meetings

Schedule for the week of Nov. 1. MONDAY Trumbull County Marine Corps League Detachment, at


ELECTION '04 Celebrities to go door-to-door in Girard to urge people to vote

GIRARD -- If you live in this city, you may get a knock on your door Sunday by an Emmy or Oscar


BIG TEN Michigan capitalizes on Spartans' collapse, 45-37

Northwestern and Indiana upset their No. 17 and No. 24 opponents, respectively. ASSOCIATED PRESS


CAMPBELL FIREFIGHTERS

CAMPBELL FIREFIGHTERS The cost Compensation without overtime for fire department personnel for


'Rescue Rick' offers mowing safety tips

The local man is on a crusade to prevent lawn mower accidents. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Richard


HDTV Can't get a signal? Dust off the antenna

Is that 1960s outdoor antenna still dangling from your rooftop? HARTFORD COURANT The television


MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY XMau-Mil, an auxiliary to Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at 1 p.m. at the RonJoy


MAHONING COUNTY Potential charter changes worry Campbell firefighters

Firefighter Greg Rosile suggests city councilmen give up their salaries. By MARALINE KUBIK


Three Austintown residents to be inducted into hall of fame

AUSTINTOWN -- Three township residents are set to be inducted into the Township Hall of Fame by the


Church money diverted

Church money diverted SEATTLE -- A former Roman Catholic priest ousted from the ministry for


Risk pool growth will avert big debt

The practice of billing claims against each department will end next year. By BOB JACKSON


What's wrong with wanting America to be normal again?

Opinion: What's wrong with wanting America to be normal again? EDITOR: I'm writing to respond to an Oct.


Some teams ready for second season

Cincinnati St. Xavier and Cleveland St. Ignatius may rematch in the playoffs. ASSOCIATED PRESS


South Range rumbles past rival Springfield

The Raiders finished 9-1 and are hoping for a playoff spot. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR


Tests on Arafat find no signs of leukemia

CLAMART, France (AP) -- Initial results from a battery of tests on Yasser Arafat found no signs


MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week's standards:

MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week's standards:


TUBA CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Tuba Christmas concert NILES -- This Trumbull County city will be one of 180 around the world to


Cancer Society unit seeks volunteers

The Mercer Unit of the American Cancer Society has launched a recruiting campaign seeking drivers


Reyes, Smith contribute for 'Cuse

The former Struthers and Hubbard standouts helped Syracuse beat UConn. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) --


CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,


fugitive of the week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Francisco Bermudez The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is


Liberty tops Girard, 38-23

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT GIRARD -- Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium, the


Ohio

Ohio Mega Millions, 10-18-26-31-41 Mega Ball, 48 Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-6-6 Pick 4,


TELEVISION Alexa Hampton adds designer touch

The interior designer has joined 'This Old House' and 'Find!' HARTFORD COURANT New York interior


North Carolina upsets Miami on final play

Behind David Greene, Georgia held off Florida. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- North


ENDOWMENT Benefit concerts to honor violinist

The late Dr. Daverio was a former Sharon resident and music scholar. SHARON, Pa. -- French pianist


Man carves marriage proposal in soybean field

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio (AP) -- A Bellefontaine woman thought she was just tagging along with her


OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Organization collects for needy children

The gifts are sent to children all over the world. Operation Christmas Child, an annual program


SUNDAY

SUNDAY ARIZONA CARDINALS (2-4) AT BUFFALO BILLS (1-5) -- CARDINALS: OUT: RB Josh Scobey (knee).


BREEDERS' CUP NOTEBOOK | From Lone Star Park

Still waiting: Todd Pletcher has yet to win a Breeders' Cup or Triple Crown race. By other


AT A GLANCE Breeders' Cup results

DISTAFF Purse: $2 million. Distance: 1 1/8 miles. Group: 3-year-olds and up, fillies and mares.


JACK WOLLITZ Be aware of threats to sport fishing

Is there anything more wonderful than the dawn of a beautiful day over your favorite lake? The


SATURDAY'S RESULTS

SATURDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL AREA Ursuline 39, Erie Prep 33 Lakeside Danbury 58, Youngstown


Trick-or-treat safety

Trick-or-treat safety YOUNGSTOWN -- Extra city police -- four officers -- will be out from 3 to 7


Maryland gets upset win over Florida State

The Terrapins shocked the fifth-ranked Seminoles, 20-17. COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- Fifth-ranked


Bruckheimer's WB pilot gets writing team

ZAP2IT.COM A couple of months ago, The WB made a blind commitment to Jerry Bruckheimer for a


Kenseth captures third race

A good jump on a restart led Matt Kenseth to his third win of the year. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) --


LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-0-6 Pick 4, 0-8-9-6 Rolling Cash 5, 9-13-17-34-37 Day


NOTEBOOK YSU vs. Indiana State

Seniors honored: Fourteen seniors and their parents were honored before the game. Playing in their


Bishop to be installed

Bishop to be installed CLEVELAND -- Suffragan Bishop C. Wayne Brantley of Youngstown will be


Blood Drives

Blood Drives TODAY St. Joseph Church, State Street and Case Avenue, Sharon, Pa., 8:30 a.m.-1:30


HOW HE SEES IT What the candidates are not saying

Opinion: By TOM RAUM ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- In the final push, President Bush and Sen. John


Luthern's kick lifts Poland past Mooney

The Bulldogs advanced to their seventh regional in 11 years. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS


HELOISE Reader's hints can help protect pets in a hurry

Dear Heloise: We keep a picture of each of our dogs, as well as their licenses, ID tag numbers,


THIS WEEK'S SOAPS

ALL MY CHILDREN After Zach revealed his true identity, but denied being Ethan's father, Maria


STILLWATER, OKLA. Close call for Oklahoma, 38-35

Adrian Peterson had 249 yards against Oklahoma State. STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma survived


Historic pictures chosen to adorn courthouse walls

The money for the pictures comes from a filing fee. YOUNGSTOWN -- The bare walls of Court No. 2 in


Fear, smear and tears

Opinion: Fear, smear and tears EDITOR: "Fear and smear and avoid of any substance" -- the Republican


Penguins look to continue string of success against Indiana St.

Coaches will wear wrist bands that bring awareness to sports wagering. By PETE MOLLICA


Ursuline tops Erie Prep, earns playoff berth

Irish senior Alex Allen scored four touchdowns for the Irish in the 39-33 win. By JOHN BUTERA


As U.S. mulls moving troops, Japanese cities grow uneasy

It's an issue of space, and there isn't enough for the U.S. troops, an official says. KNIGHT


Otsuka, Ishii will get much attention during trip to Japan

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Akinori Otsuka and Kazuhisa Ishii expect to get a lot of attention in Japan when


John Vano goes the extra miles

John Vano isn't your average league secretary -- by a mile. The Youngstown native, who moved to


Some 200 households eventually will be tied into the sewer.

Some 200 households eventually will be tied into the sewer. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


TRUMBULL UNITED WAY Businesses participate in discount card program

More than 25 have already signed up. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --


LEAD BELLY LEGEND Series of events planned

The legacy of Lead Belly will be showcased in song and programs during a weeklong series of events


Jameson Hospital opens Digestive Disease Center

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Lawrence County Digestive Disease Center has opened at the Jameson Hospital


Sara Chesley, Mr. Tornincasa to be married

XMr. and Mrs. Miles T. Chesley of Cartersville, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. James A. Tornincasa Jr. of


Study uses brain scans to probe political bias

Scientists predict brain scanning will be used in the 2008 campaign. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Applying


INSURANCE Risk pool growth will avert big debt

The practice of billing claims against each department will end next year. By BOB JACKSON


HOLISTIC HEALTH Discovering EARTH spirituality

By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT If holistic healing means healing the whole -- body, mind


For once, a game is not for sale

The message wasn't sponsored by anyone, but somehow Michigan and Ohio State managed to hear it just


NFL PREVIEW | Sunday's games

NEW ENGLAND at PITTSBURGH Time: 4:15 p.m. TV/radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), KDKA (2), WBBG-FM


DVD 'Dr. Strangelove' has again become timely

The classic Cold War film has been re-released for its 40th anniversary. WASHINGTON POST Stanley


HOW HE SEES IT Make-believe poses for Bush, Kerry

Opinion: By JIM SHEA HARTFORD COURANT You'd think that after President Bush's dress-up drop-in on the


NOTORIOUS B.I.G.'S MOTHER DROPS WRONGFUL-DEATH SUIT

Notorious B.I.G.'s mother drops wrongful-death suit LOS ANGELES -- The mother of Notorious B.I.G.


SPORTS

SPORTS Seniors hope to go out with a victory kYSU'S football team tries to snap a four-game


Alliance routs Niles to capture MAC title

Kendell Davis rushed for 303 yards and scored three TDs in the 35-13 win. By PETE MOLLICA


Instructor apologizes for kicking student

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) -- A part-time college instructor has apologized for kicking a student because


SCHOOLS NEA president urges state to find money

Inadequate money for schools is a chief concern, a labor leader says. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR


FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE

Flu shots available AUSTINTOWN -- Forum Health Austintown Immediate Care offers a flu vaccine


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District board, rescheduled from Oct.


CHALKS & amp; 'DOGS Pro picks

New England (-3) at Pittsburgh: The Patriots almost never dominate, they just always win. Could


Slip-ups = consequences

Drivers who are contenders can't afford any major mistakes. HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) -- Kurt Busch, Jeff


Howdy Doody remains popular figure

Many collectors say they are searching for their childhood memories when they buy at flea markets.


PNC Park to get new sod earlier

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting a new sod carpet for their field of dreams.


SAN FRANCISCO TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS PROGRAM

San Francisco to expand Internet access program SAN FRANCISCO -- The mayor says San Francisco


Newman wins 8th pole for Bass Pro Shops race

It was his third straight pole and 26th of 113 career races. ASSOCIATED PRESS HAMPTON, Ga. --


Girl, 12, faces charge in toddler's beating death

BALTIMORE (AP) -- A 12-year-old girl has been charged in the beating death of a 4-year-old family


Council votes against moving Augdon House

Council rejected the offer earlier this week. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


Hope and despair represent Browns' start to '04 season

It's difficult to gauge how good the Browns truly are. CLEVELAND (AP) -- There is no middle ground


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