FOOD

FOOD
Pear delights
k PEAR SEASON in the United States begins just as summer ends. Check a potpourri of pear recipes including pear cheesecake, pear and ham wraps and grilled pears.
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BUSINESS
Less than blissful
k THE NOW BANKRUPT Wedding World chain is playing the Grinch that stole the wedding for some area brides.
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LOCAL
Day of Caring
k UNITED WAY supporters in Mahoning County promote the opening of the 2004 campaign with a Day of Caring.
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SPORTS
Intelligent loss?
k YES, Youngstown State blew a 13-point lead Saturday and then also blew a last-ditch chance to win in overtime before losing 21-16 to Florida International at Stambaugh Stadium. But the Penguins are hoping it was an "intelligent loss."
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ENTERTAINMENT
Question for Merv
k WHEREVER he goes these days, Merv Griffin gets asked the same question: What is Ken Jennings really like?
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SOCIETY
Area groups offertastes of the Valley
k DON'T FEEL like cooking? Not to worry. Check out our weekly listing of dozens of food sales and dinners coming soon to a church, service club, fraternal organization or other group near you.
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ELECTION '04
Planning to vote?
k OCT. 4 is the deadline for Ohioans and Pennsylvanians to register to vote. You must register if you haven't voted in the past two presidential elections or if you've moved since last voting.
COMING TOMORROW
k ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA: Soft neutrals had emerged as a trend for spring 2005 during the opening shows of New York Fashion Week, but bright colors took their place on the runway as designers previewed their collections for retailers, media and fashion fans.