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MAHONING VALLEY Trio shapes development plans

The council presidents hope other local government leaders will join in. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LEADERS

NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Leaders Points 1, Jeff Gordon, 3380. 2, Jimmie Johnson, 3356. 3, Dale


Trio shapes development plans

The council presidents hope other local government leaders will join in. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY


NFL Preseason

NFL Preseason FavoritePointsUnderdog Thursday, Sept 2nd. NYGIANTS21/2Baltimore


Militants seize school and hold 400 hostages

About 17 attackers, both male and female, wore bomb belts. BESLAN, Russia (AP) -- More than a


Designers create limited editions of newer versions of old favorites

Foundations and powders are the basic beauty products. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- The


REGION

REGION Avalon Holdings names new treasurer-CFO HOWLAND -- Avalon Holdings Corp. has promoted


Today is Wednesday, Sept. 1, the 245th day of 2004. There are 121 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 1, the 245th day of 2004. There are 121 days left in the year. On this


RUSSIA Attackers hold hundreds after seizing school

The 17 attackers, both male and female, wore bomb belts. MOSCOW (AP) -- Attackers wearing suicide-


Driver dies in crash

Driver dies in crash NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- An Enon Valley man was killed in a car crash on Pa. Route


CITY COUNCIL Boles turns in resignation As a convicted felon, he is prohibited from holding office

The councilman had two previous convictions. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


Floral, fruity scents of the season

A variety of feminine fragrances has been created for day and night wear. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW


Internet schools rake in the profits

I have the solution for every school in Ohio struggling with finances. Become a "cyberschool."


Red Cross moves center to hard-hit neighborhood

Leetonia schools opened Monday, but bus service is limited in some areas. By NANCY TULLIS


Suit asks court to remove prosecutor

The prosecutor has said the affair was consensual. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Hamilton County Prosecutor


BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x A K 8 3 u 8 6 4 v 9 8 3 w 8 5 3 WEST EAST


HOW HE SEES IT Vietnam: our second Civil War

Opinion: By RICHARD HOLBROOKE WASHINGTON POST Americans under 40 can be excused if they think that the


Soda-swillers beware

Opinion: Washington Post: Many studies have linked the consumption of non-diet soda and fruit juices with


Probing cause of fire

Probing cause of fire WARREN -- Township firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that


MEADD extends contract deadline

The next negotiation session will be Sept. 9. AUSTINTOWN -- The professional staff of the Mahoning


The fifth annual Latin Grammy Awards (8 p.m., CBS) will be shown live from the Shrine Auditorium in

The fifth annual Latin Grammy Awards (8 p.m., CBS) will be shown live from the Shrine Auditorium in


& lt;B & gt;ANDERSON, & lt;/B & gt;Florence M., 71, of Masury;

& lt;B & gt;ANDERSON, & lt;/B & gt;Florence M., 71, of Masury; calling hours today


WVU is overwhelming favorite

The Mountaineers have back most of the starters from last year's team. ASSOCIATED PRESS The path


HOW SHE SEES IT Bush forges new strategy for troops abroad

Opinion: By CONDOLEEZZA RICE KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE President Bush recently announced a historic


'VANITY FAIR' Indian writer spices up film with her culture

The filmmaker knew exactly whom she wanted for the starring role. By MOIRA MACDONALD SEATTLE


U.N. must move quickly to punish Sudan's regime

Opinion: With the blood of 800,000 Tutsis massacred 10 years ago in Rwanda already on its hands, the United


Boles turns in resignation As a convicted felon, he is prohibited from holding office

The councilman had two previous convictions. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER


Mourners eulogize soldier

Friends and family recalled the Guardsman's selfless nature. COLUMBUS (AP) -- An Ohio National


Cop-suit filer to be sentenced

Clay's sentencing was delayed pending his appeal. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Automakers voice their concerns for health-care crisis

Detroit's Big Three want relief from health-care costs that reached $8.5 billion. DETROIT (AP) --


Burglar is sentenced to 8 years in prison

Burglar is sentenced to 8 years in prison YOUNGSTOWN -- Franklin L. Sanders, 51, of Breaden


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.44 21.45 Avalon Holdings,2.86 2.99 Clear


TODAY

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


BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Purchased the contract of C Sandy Martinez from the


Chef secrets

Chef secrets kMORE THAN a dozen chefs from the region will gather Sept. 12 at Stambaugh Auditorium


Women's NBA

WOMEN'S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB New York1312.520-- Connecticut1314.4811


Expert baker tells how they're done

Why be perfect when homemade is so good? By LEAH ESKIN CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO -- Cupcakes are


Board OKs financing for project

MERCER, Pa. -- The Mercer Area school board has authorized borrowing up to $10 million to renovate


Man seeks to change his plea

The suspect in the shootings faces the death penalty if convicted. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A man charged


World Cup Championships

WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST ROUND North American Division WLTGFGAPts Canada100212


SIX FLAGS INC. SEC filings lead stock to rise more than 25%

Bill Gates said he is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with Six Flags. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Stars team up on final album

'Genius Loves Company' was released after the legendary singer died. By CHELSEA J. CARTER


HOW HE SEES IT Troop withdrawal: It's bad diplomacy

Opinion: By RONALD D. ASMUS WASHINGTON POST Harry Truman must be turning over in his grave. The planned


Work continues after plant fire

Several Trumbull County fire departments were on the scene. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT WARREN --


Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-8-6 Pick 4, 1-6-5-0 Buckeye 5, 7-26-27-36-37 Mega Millions, 14-15-


Man alleged to be drunk at DUI hearing

UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A man who showed up in court allegedly drunk to fight a drunken driving


Trustees to discuss I-680 on-ramp

There is no official cost estimate for such a project. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Investigators search for car with decal

A nonprofit foundation was created in memory of the couple. JENNER, Calif. (AP) -- Detectives


Debate continues over donor

The woman's niece was turned down twice for a visa. LODI, Ohio (AP) -- A woman whose niece has


Major League Soccer

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Eastern Conference WLTPtsGFGA MetroStars986333737 Columbus7510312524


FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE THURSDAY EAST New Hampshire at Delaware, 7 p.m. Albany, N.Y. at Hofstra, 7


Charter One Financial plans to cut 900 jobs, report says

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Charter One Financial Inc. plans to eliminate about 900 jobs, or almost 11 percent


APPETIZERS

APPETIZERS Grilled pizza by Jeff Chrystal of Chrystal's at Fonderlac. Blackened scallops and


CONVENTION ISSUES Bush's economic policies: Did they help or hurt us?

Bush's handling of the economy is a big campaign theme. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW YORK -- To


TUESDAY'S RESULTS

TUESDAY'S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE MEETS (at Champion High School) Boys Team


FLOOD AFTERMATH Starting a deluge of assistance

Reports so far indicate 18 homes were destroyed. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


Rosemary adds zest to pork tenderloin

By DONNA PIERCE CHICAGO TRIBUNE Rosemary fans will applaud this zesty pork tenderloin with the


Nursing home asks for loan help

The financially strapped nursing home can't make the payment. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County was


Man pleads guilty to murder charge

UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A Cleveland man pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and will be sentenced


Man files second lawsuit over his imprisonment

Prosecutor Dennis Watkins says he believes there is no legal basis for the suit. By PEGGY


East Cleveland mayor to resign

CLEVELAND (AP) -- East Cleveland Mayor Emmanuel Onunwor, who was convicted earlier this week of


Work request is denied

Annette Giancola wants to work in the same hospital where she was treated. By BOB JACKSON


BY LAURA SAMUEL MEYN

By LAURA SAMUEL MEYN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- When faced with the task of coming


THISTLEDOWN entries

THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES THURSDAY -- 1:15 P.M. 2nd--Mrs. Charles, Centeno, 9-2; Shillelagh, Hannigan,


JANE EISNER 'Godgap' evident in this year's election

Opinion: So the received wisdom this election cycle says that Republicans believe in God and regularly go to


OHIO STATE Buckeyes expected to rotate two QBs

Justin Zwick will start, but Troy Smith will see time on Saturday. COLUMBUS (AP) -- When coach Jim


Faculty, administration reach tentative pact

CINCINNATI (AP) -- A union representing University of Cincinnati faculty members reached a tentative


County commissioners, AFSCME reject 3-year contract proposal

The human resources director said a 'me-too' clause is bad business. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


Young man drowns in Newark, Ohio

NEWARK, Ohio (AP) -- One of those low-head dams, often referred to as "drowning machines," is being


Cajun creation

Cajun creation A1's New Orleans Cajun Steakhouse Marinade impressed Chicago Tribune testers with


Cafaro clears up claim on experience

She was questioned about the claims by her opponent. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A congressional candidate


Cops seek help in finding motorist

Crime Stoppers regularly runs public service notices in local media outlets. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


Owners appeal taking of property by high-tech park

The county wants to test soil for environmental and archeological studies. By LAURE CIOFFI


Lisbon bouncing back

Lisbon High football coach Jim Tsilimos never suspected anything was wrong when he awoke at 4:30


U.S. Open Results

U.S. OPEN RESULTS At The USTA National Tennis Center New York Purse: $17.75 million (Grand


Boles has felony convictions Under state law, he must resign from office

The Mahoning County prosecutor hopes the councilman voluntarily resigns. By PATRICIA MEADE


TBS Men get a feminine perspective

On the sitcom, men will dress as women to fool friends. ZAP2IT.COM If you believe the American


An original parable about two men named George

Opinion: An original parable about two men named George EDITOR: The following is a parable that was


THE MILITARY Pentagon supports 'Macbeth' for troops

The first performance is Friday in Montgomery, Ala. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pentagon money is sending a


VICIOUS DOGS Pit bulls attack 4-year-old girl

One of the dogs was killed by police. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER STRUTHERS


Firefighter charged in fatal accident

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. (AP) -- A firefighter has been charged in a fatal accident in which police say he


Spice up fresh tuna with wasabi

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Spicy wasabi sauce gives pan-seared fresh tuna an Asian flavor. Fresh


'THE PASSION' DVD, VHS release tied to Oscars race

Mel Gibson's epic is generating Oscar buzz. By JAY BOYAR ORLANDO SENTINEL Will Oscar like


YSU

YSU Ticket offer YOUNGSTOWN -- In remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks,


When you're Ja Rule the judge will rule

When you're Ja Rule the judge will rule TORONTO -- Two legal notes in Ja Rule's life. The rapper


SAT scores show racial gaps

The scores had the widest gender gap since 1994. ASSOCIATED PRESS The average SAT scores for the


British contingent likes standard set by Chamber

British officials like the local chamber's community involvement. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


Slippery Rock is still in the learning stage

The Rock's quarterbacks have just one game of college experience under their belt. By PETE MOLLICA