News for September 23, 2004

IRAQ Web users rush to see grisly beheading videos

An expert in post-traumatic stress said there's no benefit to seeing the videos. SAN FRANCISCO

MRDD A lack of progress means no further talks are set

If the board does not want to move, there is no sense meeting, MEADD said. AUSTINTOWN -- No

WNBA PLAYOFFS Shock take on Liberty in opener

The Los Angeles Sparks have the league's best record of 25-9. NEW YORK (AP) -- The Detroit Shock's

AROUND THE HORN Wednesday's games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 16, Angels 6 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Raul Ibanez tied an American League

SFARA BRUNO CASE Legal fees settlement is reached

The settlement isn't an admission of wrongdoing by the government. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

LINDA HAMILTON | Q &amp; amp;A 'Terminator' actress talks about her bipolar disorder

She said she wants others to avoid the suffering. WASHINGTON (AP) -- "Terminator" fans know Linda

DODGERS Shawn Green aims for balance in life

He will miss two games this weekend in observance of Yom Kippur. By STEVE WILSTEIN ASSOCIATED

"Our great purpose is to build a better world beyond the war on terror."

Opinion: "Our great purpose is to build a better world beyond the war on terror." President Bush In his

BUSINESS PROGRAM Magazine recognizes Grove City College

The college had the most degree and course options available to students. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- The

PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP Poland shuts out Canfield

Shutouts were the order of the day. POLAND -- Senior Colleen Moran scored on an assist by junior

Governor sets execution

Governor sets execution HARRISBURG (AP) -- Gov. Ed Rendell signed a death warrant Wednesday for a

Rayen team ready to roar

The Tigers are 3-1 with Canton Timken coming to town Friday night. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR

Jennifer Pavel, Stephen Kelly are engaged

XYOUNGSTOWN -- John and Adele Pavel of 4017 Shelby Road are announcing plans for the coming marriage

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

Edwards' wife raps Bush in local speech

The vice presidential candidate's wife spoke at a health clinic. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

FILM INDUSTRY Can renaissance in movies revive Brazilians' interest?

One man is working to open long-shut theaters in the country. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) -- The

REGION'S WATERWAYS Study targets mercury in fish

Mercury has been linked to developmental disability in children. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

LAWRENCE COUNTY Treasurer's workers called by grand jury

The treasurer said he has not been subpoenaed to testify. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

LOTTERY RESULTS WEDNESDAY'S DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-9-7 Pick 4, 9-7-2-7 Buckeye 5, 3-13-14-16-33 Super Lotto Plus,

It's time to cut and run

Ernie Ciarniello has been barbering for 44 years. He has had the privilege of "taking a little off

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Parents announce Neiman-Gaal engagement

XSTRUTHERS -- Announcement is being made of the engagement of Jennifer Neiman and Joseph Gaal, both

'Crowns' musical

'Crowns' musical YOUNGSTOWN -- Top Hat Productions in the new Fairview Arts and Outreach Center,

AMERICAN HISTORY Exhibit examines Revere's ride

The Longfellow poem is full of historical inaccuracies. CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) -- Listen my

TRUMBULL COUNTY If abatement is OK'd, ISG to upgrade plant

The tax abatement would preserve the jobs of 140 workers at the coke plant. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

SEMINAR Spreading sunshine on public-records laws

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- It doesn't matter if you live in Boardman,

NASCAR Robby Gordon put on probation

The driver was angered 17 laps into Sunday's race. He retaliated. WELCOME, N.C. (AP) -- Robby

PURCHASING PROBE Grand jury to hear more testimony

The estranged wife of the former maintenance director has been subpoenaed. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Conference committee OKs tax cut legislation

Conference committee OKs tax cut legislation WASHINGTON -- Legislation to extend several popular

BROWNS Garcia goes from hero to zero

He became just the second quarterback since 1976 to have a 0.0 rating in a game. BEREA, Ohio (AP)

SUPER BOWL BROADCAST CBS gets hefty fine for halftime stunt

Problems also erupted over the false report about the president on '60 Minutes.' LOS ANGELES

Officials in Columbiana seek input about drainage problems

COLUMBIANA -- City officials want to hear residents' concerns about drainage problems and fix them

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "A Christmas Story." Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., (330) 332-9688, 7 tonight

School groundbreaking

School groundbreaking YOUNGSTOWN -- The public is invited to a groundbreaking for the new

AREA FOOTBALL LEADERS

RUSHING Att.YardsAvg.TD Alex Allen, Ursuline1168637.46 Lance Smith, Howland776748.87 Kendall

SECURITY Airline says name not on no-fly list

A British official complained to Colin Powell about the situation. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Three years

WORKERS' COMPENSATION High court ruling favors Trumbull man

The man claimed he contracted asbestosis while working at LTV Steel Co. By MICHELE C. HLADIK

ASPERGER'S SYNDROME Parents sue for use of playground

School officials want a psychologist to evaluate the boy's behavior. FALMOUTH, Maine (AP) -- What

VOLLEYBALL Niles upends Ursuline in 4 sets

Boardman beat South Range in straight sets. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ashley Byrom had 20 points and 10

CARL P. LEUBSDORF Simpler tax code? Dream on

Opinion: One of the biggest applause lines in President Bush's acceptance speech was his pledge to "lead a

TELEVISION Q &amp; amp;A

Q. I've been doing stand-up for quite a few years and am trying to get an audition for "The Last

Columbiana County wins battle over federal help

Opinion: On Aug. 27 and 28, residents and businesses in Columbiana County suffered an estimated $10 million

GAMES 'NASCAR 2005' lets you develop skills while driving various cars

Street racing in a major metropolitan city provides a variant. By VICTOR GODINEZ DALLAS

TRUMBULL SCHOOLS 25 on staff OK pact extension

A grant will help build gardens in the courtyard at Seaborn Elementary. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR

LEADERS

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Magazine finds document on Spears' 'faux' wedding

Magazine finds document on Spears' 'faux' wedding NEW YORK -- So, are they married or what? And if

RIDDICK BOWE Return to ring may not be the best move

The heavyweight is out of prison, remarried and looking to start a new life. SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP)

Messing is back, with high heels and her baby

SCRIPPS HOWARD If the shoe fits, Debra Messing wants to wear it. Now that she's back from

MONTANA PLANE CRASH 2 reported killed are found alive

The two were the only survivors. KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) -- Two days after they were reported killed

IRAQ Allies refuse to give in to militants' demands

Radicals assert that two female Italian aid workers have been killed. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

CAL THOMAS Enemy's best weapon may be John Kerry

Opinion: John Kerry has achi-eved something that may be unique in the history of our country. He has managed

KYLIE MINOGUE Singer releases concert DVD

The only downside is that Minogue doesn't have many good dance moves. By RON HARRIS ASSOCIATED

PA. RULING Drunk as a skunk is OK if you're on a horse, of course

A horse isn't a vehicle when it comes to Pa. driving laws, the court said. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

PORTAGE COUNTY Dog law is illegal, court says

The case was appealed to the 11th District Court of Appeals, based in Warren. By MICHELE C. HLADIK

MAHONING VALLEY Malpractice insurance cost pushes doctors into politics

Your doctor may be suggesting how you should vote this fall. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Screening helped her deal with depression

Dear Annie: In 1996, I transferred schools to be closer to my boyfriend in Michigan. When I arrived,

Today is Thursday, Sept. 23, the 267th day of 2004. There are 99 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Sept. 23, the 267th day of 2004. There are 99 days left in the year. On this date

REALITY TV Shows go to great lengths to keep contestants quiet

'Survivor' contestants could be fined $5 million for leaking information. By CARY DARLING

Zambrano outduels Perez

The Cubs pitcher has won five straight against the Bucs this season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- This may

NEW RELEASES After Creed, members start up Alter Bridge

Creed's lead singer has gone on to a solo career. By JIM FARBER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Ex-Creed

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;BAUGHMAN &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt;, Pauline V., 93, of Struthers,

& lt;B & gt;BAUGHMAN & lt;/B & gt;, Pauline V., 93, of Struthers, formerly of North

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Kick It In Kaylyn(Holliday)5.403.602.60 Boastful Hanover(W

GAZA STRIP Gunmen kill 3 Israeli soldiers

Heavy fog allowed the Palestinian attackers to enter the army post. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) --

TRUMBULL COUNTY Council OKs plan to address flooding

The program won't help enough people, some council members say. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Only cast of 'Forgotten' makes film memorable

The intensity of the story is kept up for a while, but there's a letdown. By BETSY PICKLE

AL CENTRAL Five-run seventh helps Indians rally

Jake Westbrook won for the first time in four September starts. DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Tigers

PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

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RELLY AWARDS Online vote to pick winners

The prize is a Golden Stool, the trophy-size version of the seats used on 'Live.' By FRAZIER

LAWRENCE COUNTY Papers for 2 properties to be refiled

An agreement with the economic development corporation was amended. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The

BACK-PAY ISSUE Magistrate rules against 2 police officers

A lawyer for the officers said she will appeal. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

TBS adds 3 animated series as part of Friday block

ZAP2IT.COM Three staples of Cartoon Network's late-night Adult Swim block are set to do double

YSU FOOTBALL An all-Karcher Liberty Flames team to appear

In three games, QB Paul Troth has thrown 50 passes, but six have been intercepted. By PETE MOLLICA

HOW HE SEES IT Pro-democracy in Hong Kong

Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Sunday's elections in Hong Kong were closely watched

TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioner candidate calls for the administrator to resign

The county administrator responded with a two-sentence statement. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR

HAITI Scores of flood victims buried in mass grave

In one town alone, 1,013 bodies were recovered. GONAIVES, Haiti (AP) -- Trucks dumped scores of

HOW HE SEES IT Kerry makes a call to action

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Campaign 2004 is under way, at last. It began for

Welty-Christmas wedding is set for Oct. 22

XAUSTINTOWN -- The engagement of Trisha Lynn Welty, 296 S. Inglewood Ave., and Ross Anthony

SHERIFF'S OFFICE Ex-sergeant to plead in rights case

Five others remain under indictment; no new trial date has been set. By PATRICIA MEADE

Premiums devour earnings, so surgeon closes her practice

After 15 years, the local surgeon called it quits. YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Nancy Gantt, a general

'Star Wars' revisited

'Star Wars' revisited kAS THE ORIGINAL "Star Wars" trilogy heads to DVD for the first time next

E-MAIL CASE UNC dealt with teacher, officials say

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- The University of North Carolina dealt appropriately with a lecturer who made

GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Turmeric-flavored eggs fight arthritis

Q. After reading about turmeric in your column, I started using one teaspoon in my scrambled eggs

LAWRENCE COUNTY 3 doctors facing Medicaid fraud, drug charges

The doctors saw nearly 100 patients on a daily basis, records show. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

IRAQ Elections will occur on time, Allawi vows

The interim prime minister said the world is a better place without Saddam Hussein. WASHINGTON

Iran gets one more chance

Opinion: Miami Herald: Despite Iran's defiant attitude, the world's nuclear watchdog agency is giving the

WORLD WAR I HISTORY Study: Head injury led Red Baron to his death

During his fatal flight, he experienced 'target fixation.' COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- History books say

Commissioners should work together, name dog warden

Opinion: Commissioners should work together, name dog warden EDITOR: After attending the Mahoning County

TOOTHBRUSH INJURIES Is it a brush with danger?

Many such injuries aren't reported, one researcher says. SCRIPPS HOWARD Toothbrushes -- use

Miss Anderson to be bride of James Slivanya

XBOARDMAN -- The engagement of Melissa Anderson and James D. Slivanya, both of Columbus, is being

DVDS In suspense about 'Scooby-Doo 3,' fans can enjoy first sequel, extras

Want to learn how to dance like Scooby? The DVD has tips. By NANCY CHURNIN DALLAS MORNING NEWS

HELOISE Proper storage gives perfume shelf life of a year

Dear Heloise: I bought an extra bottle of perfume because my favorite fragrance is being

Courtney Brown has surgery, vows he will make comeback

Kellen Winslow Jr. will miss at least two months with a broken right leg. BEREA (AP) -- Courtney

Women's health event

Women's health event LORDSTOWN -- Trumbull Community Action Program and the Trumbull Career and

MAHONING COUNTY FLOODING Leaders, officials discuss damage

FEMA officials provided an overview of how damage would be categorized. By MARALINE KUBIK

OSU succeeds in quest for better students

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The state's biggest university is making progress in its effort to attract better

NATION

NATION Troubles at Fannie Mae WASHINGTON -- Regulators have found serious accounting problems at

Forum at YSU puts focus on racism in city

A few people -- black and white -- said the city needs a mayor for all. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

Garage reopens after illness

CLEVELAND (AP) -- City officials have reopened a service garage seven weeks after closing it when

POLICE REPORT Charges against 3 men include assault, burglary

A baseball bat and knife were recovered at the scene. NILES -- Three men were to be arraigned

Secret Service to prosecute man

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The U.S. Secret Service is expected to take over the prosecution of a city man

RESTAURANTS Is it adios to Chi-Chi's? Outback closes on deal

Outback plans to use many of Chi-Chi's locations for its own brands. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Chi-

SHORT-CARTOON FORMAT Expanding with animation

Short cartoons are becoming popular TV and movie spinoffs. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A thin line

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS SOCCER Champion 2, Hubbard 1 GIRLS SOCCER Fitch 4, North Canton

HOUSTON Hurricanes on double mission

HOUSTON (AP) -- Houston coach Art Briles looks forward to the day when a visit from Miami is seen as

DOWNTOWN ARENA Bill allows for extension

The city would have until September 2007 to finish the project under the bill. By DAVID SKOLNICK

HIRAM COLLEGE Students' charity honors president

The events helped celebrate the inauguration of the college's president. By DAVID SKOLNICK

EAGLES Owens stays mum about former coach Mariucci

The controversial wideout had several run-ins with Mooch in San Francisco. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --

STEELERS History not on QB's side for first start

Terry Bradshaw was just 4-of-16 for 70 yards in his debut. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials wonder why flood aid was delayed

Democrats and Republicans thanked one another for working to get the aid. By D.A. WILKINSON

DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene Taking 'Phantom' on tour

Come Christmas Day, a movie version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's lavish musical "The Phantom of the

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MUSIC No charmed life: Kravitz works through depression

Everyone's got issues in life, the rocker says. NEW YORK (AP) -- In a recent video, Lenny Kravitz

PENNSYLVANIA GAMING CONTROL BOARD Challenge to appointee remains up in the air

The lawsuit wasn't politically motivated, a deputy attorney general said. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A

PREP PREVIEW This weekend's games

CHANEY (2-2) vs. NEWARK (3-1) Game time: 7:30 p.m. Friday at Newark High stadium. Last meeting:

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