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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Boardman turns back Hoover in loop opener

Mooney, Chaney and Canfield won league contests. BOARDMAN -- The Boardman High girls volleyball


"After voting for the war, but against funding it, after saying he would have voted for the war even

Opinion: "After voting for the war, but against funding it, after saying he would have voted for the war even


NFC PREVIEWS

NORTH CHICAGO BEARS 2003: 7-9, third. Coach: Lovie Smith (1st year). Players added: DE Adewale


STATE COLLEGE Better play based on experience that Nittany Lions have

It's only one game, but Penn State's offensive line is feeling more confident. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.


GEORGIE ANNE GEYER Acceptance speech brought out old 'W'

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Watching President Bush's convention speech Thursday night, I was overcome by the


ACADEMY AWARDS Moore eyes top prize for 'Fahrenheit 9/11'

He feels the film stands a better chance at receiving an Oscar in this category. LOS ANGELES (AP)


Scripps executive to retire at year's end

CINCINNATI (AP) -- Stephen W. Sullivan, a former president of Harte-Hanks Newspapers, will retire


PLAYOFFS

PLAYOFFS New York-Penn League First Round (Best-of-3) Monday Scrappers 4, Auburn 3 Brooklyn 2,


BRIDGE

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NFL TEAM SCHEDULES

ARIZONA CARDINALS Sept. 12 at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Sept. 19 New England, 4:15 p.m. Sept. 26 at


OHIO STATE Despite errors, Zwick keeps job

The quarterback made mistakes against Cincinnati, but will start again. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio


Stamps get personal

A new service lets you put what you want on your stamps. NEW YORK (AP) -- America's first postage


SOCCER Boardman beats Massillon Perry

Warren JFK and Crestview posted shutouts. BOARDMAN -- Jordan Winters, Dan Shobel and Nick


TENNIS Capriati tops Serena Williams

A mistake by a chair umpire was costly to Venus' sister. NEW YORK (AP) -- Jennifer Capriati


U.S. OPEN NOTEBOOK From Flushing, N.Y.

Gibson honored: For more than half her life, Zina Garrison heard the same advice from Althea Gibson:


VIDEO GAMES 'Ghosthunter' stands out for genuinely creepy fun

By JUSTIN HOEGER SACRAMENTO BEE Like Hollywood films, the video game industry tends to not


A new year, new building, new era: Taft Elementary opens its doors

Taft Elementary is the first of 15 city schools to be rebuilt or renovated. By JULIE A. WAGNER


PIRATES Williams captures first win in 3 years

The left-handed pitcher helped lead Pittsburgh past the Brewers, 2-0. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Dave


TRUMBULL COUNTY Man complains Girard court took his 3rd-party bail money

Courts have different attitudes toward third-party bonds. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


As many as 10 of the terrorists may have been Arabs, reports said.

As many as 10 of the terrorists may have been Arabs, reports said. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


VOLLEYBALL Salem finds way to beat Poland for sixth victory

The Bulldogs were only two points away from a win before the Quakers rallied. By ERIC HAMILTON


Awesome in Auburn

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUBURN, N.Y. -- Fireworks that brightened the


& lt;B & gt;AYTCH & lt;/B & gt;, Wylie, 66, of Youngstown; calling

& lt;B & gt;AYTCH & lt;/B & gt;, Wylie, 66, of Youngstown; calling hours Friday from


HOCKEY Tkachuk powers U.S. past Russians

He had four goals and an assist as the Americans avoided elimination. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The


SEWER SEPARATION City seeks to resume project

One piece of legislation deals with a tax abatement for Diane Sauer Chevrolet. By DENISE DICK


SEWING Hints will help you find the most suitable fabrics

Manufacturers advise on uses of special materials. By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub KNIGHT RIDDER


Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-1-4 Pick 4, 8-7-4-4 Buckeye 5, 1-20-21-32-34 Mega Millions, 13-


PHILIP TERZIAN GOP made the most out of its convention

Opinion: If George W. Bush is re-elected two months from now, it will be safe to say that the wheels began


Today is Wednesday, Sept. 8, the 252nd day of 2004. There are 114 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 8, the 252nd day of 2004. There are 114 days left in the year. On this


AROUND THE HORN Tuesday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 11, Devil Rays 2 NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguez and Hideki Matsui each hit


TRUMBULL COUNTY Security guard fires shot at teen

The youth denied having a knife inside the store. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


HOW HE SEES IT Legal system ignores fallibility of the mind

Opinion: By PAUL CAMPOS SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Jon Krakauer's compelling narrative of the 1996


STEELERS Staley will play ahead of Bettis at running back

Duce Staley has less wear than Jerome Bettis and can be used as a receiver, too. PITTSBURGH (AP)


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Weathersfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m., township administration


GLOBAL WAR Terrorism takes intense turn

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- There's been a tragic surge in international terrorism in


Tragedy in Russia provides world a chance to unite

Opinion: This is a time not only for sympathy, but for solidarity with Russia and all nations that find


Best Bets on TV Tonight

"That '70s Show" (8 p.m., Fox) is still going strong. The sitcom kicks off a brand-new season with


EDUCATION Do we win when our schools compete?

Not everyone thinks treating schools as a market commodity is a good idea. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE


MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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ELECTION Raising the stakes: Cafaro adds $800K to campaign

The incumbent, Rep. LaTourette, will seek more money from his donors. By DAVID SKOLNICK


POLITICS Boles: 'I don't plan to just die'

Despite his criminal record, the ex-councilman couldn't stay out of public life. By ROGER G. SMITH


Liberty dispatchers plan meeting on 911

LIBERTY -- Township police dispatchers will have an informational meeting at 7 tonight at the


CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Lawyer seeks penalty for country club's bias

A Cincinnati lawyer says the club should have taken action by now but hasn't. By BOB JACKSON


WORLD CUP HOCKEY

SCHEDULE/SUMMARIES QUARTERFINALS Monday Finland 2, Germany 1 Tuesday Czech Republic 6,


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


NFL Ravens' Lewis says Browns target him

Baltimore's running back gained 500 yards against Cleveland last season. By JAMISON HENSLEY THE


BERLIN TOWNSHIP Sanctuary asks for time to fight lion's move

A lawyer for Noah's Lost Ark says the status quo should be maintained. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


Ohio Parole Board followed state law in Masters' case

Opinion: Ohio Parole Board followed state law in Masters' case EDITOR: I am the attorney who represented


Pact for park work

Pact for park work CORTLAND -- City council approved a $3,000 contract with Arrow Asphalt of


As my last one starts school, I'm a bit bubbly

I was standing out in the driveway with my son, waiting for the school bus to come and whisk my baby


MUNICIPAL COURT Chief looks for source of rumor

The chief hopes to have the investigation completed by week's end. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


REGION

REGION Local 377 officers plan to return for another term YOUNGSTOWN -- The current officers of


WOMEN'S HEALTH Fit vs. fat: Study shows activity level may determine future heart risks

A high weight was not independently associated with heart risks. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS SAN


Emergency landing for jet

ROANOKE, Va. (AP) -- An American Eagle regional jet that was en route to Raleigh from Columbus,


FOOTBALL Perry's pick-offs sparked YSU win

The sophomore cornerback's two interceptions rallied the Penguins. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She shouldn't make excuses for ex's whereabouts

Dear Annie: When my son was 2 years old, his father and I divorced. My ex-husband married someone


DINNER TONIGHT Try some Yemeni chicken

By ROBIN MATHER JENKINS CHICAGO TRIBUNE Other cultures, especially those that rely on grains and


DEFENSE Officials release more files on Bush

The report card showed the president ranked 22nd out of 53 in his flight class. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Hammond from 'SNL' to host news awards show

Hammond from 'SNL' to host news awards show NEW YORK -- He won't be live from New York, but he


PA. LAWSUIT Officials: Oust panel member

Members of the state gambling board will make $145,000 a year. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The state


COWBOYS Testaverde gets ready for 18th season in NFL

Vinny Testavede is the oldest starting QB in the NFL, but not the oldest QB. IRVING, Texas (AP) --


All they wanted was .500

AUBURN, N.Y. -- Falcon Park rumbled amid the clattering of Thundersticks. Rapped together by


UNITED WAY Rally kicks off '04 fund-raiser

To date, this year's campaign has raised $338,742. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


WEATHER Frances leaves behind 10 dead

The storm resulted in flooding and long lines for supplies in Florida. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Frances


ICE HOCKEY

ICE HOCKEY World Cup quarterfinals Czech Republic 6, Sweden 1 STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Milan


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE (At Austintown Township Park) Boys scoring:


TRUMBULL COUNTY Videotape subject faces drug charges

The defendant is free on a $25,000 bond. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN


158th CANFIELD FAIR Sun shines on 2004 installment

Officials said 388,110 people passed through the gates this year. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR


QUICK MEAL Inspiration comes in many forms

By LINDA GASSENHEIMER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Layered Caribbean Chicken Salad, created by


I-79, I-80 lane closures

I-79, I-80 lane closures OIL CITY, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said there


EXTREME MACHINE Trustees OK tax deal to entice company

The abatement would save the company up to $2 million. By ANTHONY NICK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


A dream gets pulled over by politically correct nannies

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Thank goodness self-appointed safety critics forced General Motors to withdraw


Recipes take advantage of award-winning flavor

Recipes provided by Frog Ranch feature its salsa products. SANTE FE SALAD 1 tablespoon olive oil


Western Reserve closing

Western Reserve closing YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Engineer Richard A. Marsico said Western


CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Scores are well above the norm

The diocese voluntarily released its report card showing systemwide results. YOUNGSTOWN -- Roman


SUPERIOR PRINTING Former employees picket for payment

Company officials blame foreign competition for the closure. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


TRUMBULL COUNTY Trial over robbery begins

The trial is expected to last about two days. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


'Late Late Show' guest hosts to fill in as CBS seeks replacement for Kilborn

ZAP2IT.COM Comedians D.L. Hughley and Amy Sedaris are among those who will guest-host "The Late


Gunman in Geneva dies after bullets fly

Nearby, children were going to school when the shooting started. GENEVA, Ohio (AP) -- A woman


NFL Jerry Porter becomes Raiders' top receiver

He faced a lot of experienced competition on the team, but bided his time. ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) --


DENVER Rockies win, but Bonds clobbers home run 698

With 698 homers, he's close to joining Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth. DENVER (AP) -- Given the choice,


NILES BANK ROBBERY Accused son is troubled, dad says

The teenager was ordered held without bond. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --


1 game separates Scrappers, series

1 game separates Scrappers, series kMAHONING VALLEY Scrappers Manager Mike Sarbaugh, left,


LEADERS

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BONNIE ERBE The love of blood in American politics

Opinion: OK, America, get over it. Admit it: We love attack politics. The bigger and meaner the lies, the


FROG RANCH PRODUCTS Salsa kicks up the competition

A dicey venture produces a different kind of product. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR STAFF


FEDERAL COURT U.S. judge in Neb. strikes down ban on partial-birth abortion

The lawsuit was brought by four physicians. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- A federal judge ruled the


Home's future on hold

The village's dilemma is historic vs. green space preservation. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR


DRINKING WATER Tips help to provide better taste

Boiled drinking water doesn't have to taste bad. LISBON -- Area residents asked to boil drinking


Community Cup set for year's final events

YOUNGSTOWN -- The 15th annual Youngstown Area Community Cup culminates Saturday with events at Mill


Scrappers get berth in league title series

Scrappers get berth in league title series k MAHONING VALLEY Scrapper Argenis Reyes heads home


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.80 21.81 Avalon Holdings,2.862.99 Clear


Bank robber uses rusty pitchfork as weapon

Bank robber uses rusty pitchfork as weapon AIKEN, S.C. -- A robber who used a rusty pitchfork to


Honda to make new line of SUVs in Ohio

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Honda has decided to build a new line of sport utility vehicles from its


HELOISE Mock apple pie recipe tastes like the real thing

Dear Heloise: I was just wondering if you have the recipe for mock apple pie. I am really anxious to


TERROR ATTACKS 9/11 films show range of emotion

As the third anniversary nears, the films come out on DVD. By DAVID GERMAIN ASSOCIATED PRESS


'TOUGHER THAN NAILS' Diffie goes back to basics in new disc

He's back to being a regular Joe, not a pinup boy. By MARIO TARRADELL DALLAS MORNING NEWS