News for September 24, 2004

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Bush camp insists Ohio economy is OK

A Democrat spokesman said the Bush officials are 'living in a fantasy world.' By DAVID SKOLNICK

Palestinians shell settlement in Gaza

Palestinians shell settlement in Gaza GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Palestinian militants shelled the

Calamity days approved

Calamity days approved MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Board of Education has approved five

TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles schools chief urges board to consider levy on Feb. ballot

The school district is having financial problems, the superintendent said. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

84 LUMBER CLASSIC Singh opens 'nearly perfect'

His 8-under 64 was three shots better than anybody else. FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) -- Tiger Woods

YSU Faculty committee criticizes timing and rush in hiring

YSU officials involved in a controversial hiring made several errors, it's claimed. By NORMAN

BIG TEN Penn State to face tough Wisconsin D

The Badgers have allowed just one touchdown in three games. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Erasmus James

LINEUPS | YSU vs. Liberty

YOUNGSTOWN STATE OFFENSE RT -- (68) PAT WALKER (6-5, 300, Soph.); (64) Matt Kishman (6-3, 273,

Bush to prepare for debate after visit to swing state

Bush maintains Saddam was a threat. WASHINGTON (AP) -- After a day trip to woo voters in the swing

FANNIE MAE Probe uncovers serious problems

Regulators question whether management can make necessary changes. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal

Players don't have support

The National Hockey League's locked-out players say they'll never accept a salary cap, even if it

Federal drug charge

Federal drug charge CLEVELAND -- A federal grand jury has indicted a Youngstown man on a crack

Sarin component ends up in N. Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- North Korea imported 107 tons of a toxic chemical that can be used to

Zips rebound, beat Kent

A full house enjoyed Akron's 24-19 triumph over the Golden Flashes. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

TROPICAL STORMS Ivan rains on Gulf Coast

Hurricane Jeanne could hit Florida by Sunday. HOUSTON (AP) -- Ivan's second foray into the United

"It's very important for the people of the world really to know that we are winning, we are making

Opinion: "It's very important for the people of the world really to know that we are winning, we are making

December rite set by Miss Santor, Brady Schrickel

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Robert and Danna Santor, 1653 Weston Ave., announce the engagement of their daughter,

Detainee wins his freedom, but little has changed

Opinion: It was clear to anyone who had an appreciation of the U.S. Constitution that the Bush administration

SAME-SEX UNIONS Marriage petitions face tests

An amendment, if approved, would ban same-sex marriages in Ohio. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Civil disobedience

Opinion: Baltimore Sun: Montgomery County, Md., officials know their scheme to save money on drug benefits

Salem tops Howland for 4th straight win

The Quakers remained unbeaten in the Metro Athletic Conference. SALEM -- Brittany Gregory had six

NEXTEL CUP

NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 --

Cable company to offer Net service by upgrading Newton Falls system

A cable company serving Newton Falls plans to upgrade its system in the next two weeks so it can

Small parish being closed

Some Mahoning Valley parishes also will be examined, an official said. By JULIE A. WAGNER

CAT STEVENS Ex-singer lands in the news again

He may have had associations with potential terrorists, an official said. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- He

PERSONAL WEALTH More billionaires than ever make Forbes 400 list

Eddie DeBartolo Jr. is ranked as the 234th richest American. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS NEW YORK -- It

OHIO VOTING Center: Inform felons of rights

The state says it made no commitment. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Advocates who contend that Ohio elections

AT A GLANCE | Top 10 drivers

A glance at the 10 drivers competing in NASCAR's Chase for the Nextel Cup, in order of points

The joys of coaching first-timers

My husband is coaching our 6-year-old's soccer team. Although this will be Pat's sixth year

'Star Wars Battlefront' puts players in fights from films

The game is available in PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC versions. By MATT SLAGLE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CLUB CALENDAR

ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Blue Devil Room at the

SEWER LINES New Castle council to borrow for repairs

Sanitation fees will increase in January to pay for the work. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

HELOISE Change direction of ceiling fans with the seasons

Dear Heloise: I can't remember which direction ceiling fans should be turning for the different

Anti-war documentary finds distributor after Warner rejection

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Filmmaker David O. Russell has found a distributor for a new anti-war

BILLBOARD HITS

HOT 100: TOP 20 1. "Goodies," Ciara (feat. Petey Pablo). Sho'nuff. 2. "Lean Back," Terror Squad.

West Salem school is evacuated after male calls in bomb threat

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- The novelty of the bomb threat appears to be spreading. Police said a threat

MERCER COUNTY Commissioners await word on repayment from facility

The next payment on the nursing home's bond debt is in March. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

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Bush has been a failure; maybe we should boot him

Opinion: Bush has been a failure; maybe we should boot him EDITOR: The presidency of George W. Bush has

Today is Friday, Sept. 24, the 268th day of 2004. There are 98 days left in the year. The Jewish Day

Opinion: Today is Friday, Sept. 24, the 268th day of 2004. There are 98 days left in the year. The Jewish Day

A.L. CENTRAL Lee has just enough in Cleveland's 9-7 victory

Grady Sizemore's two-run homer led the Indians' offense. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cliff Lee reached into

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IRAQ Army indicts 2 after deaths

A Salem man is one of four soldiers recently charged with murder. TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- The

'60 MINUTES' Questionable papers on Bush create division

Steve Kroft says the Sunday show wouldn't have made that mistake. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW YORK

GENEVA COLLEGE Top 100 all-time football players

Geneva College will honor the school's all-time top 100 football players from 1890-2001 during

Miss Ohio wins talent award

HOWLAND -- Though she didn't make the final cut, Miss Ohio did walk away a winner. Amanda Beagle,

CATHOLIC FUND-RAISER Cafaros donate $1 million

Some of the funds raised will go to Catholic schools. By JULIE A. WAGNER VINDICATOR RELIGION

ON THE SIDE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. UP IN SMOKE: An intern in U.S.

MULTICARS Battling teammates have unique relations

Until recently, it was unthinkable for drivers to share information. By MIKE HARRIS ASSOCIATED

INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County

A county grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Randolph Dotson, 54, Selma Avenue, Youngstown;

HOW HE SEES IT Food for thought

Opinion: By JIM SOLLISCH LOS ANGELES TIMES I like yogurt. I like to eat it in a bowl. I like to eat it

U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL Russia calls for new list of terrorism suspects

The list would be separate from one of Al-Qaida- or Taliban-linked suspects. UNITED NATIONS (AP)

CONCERT NOTES

CONCERT NOTES Sales, cancellations Forget it: The Type O Negative show Amorphis, which was to be

LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-9-9 Pick 4, 2-1-5-8 Buckeye 5, 4-9-26-28-33 Day drawings:

FORUM AT YSU Parents of autistic kids express frustration

Help is there for those with the disability, but accessing it can be challenging. By NORMAN LEIGH

FUEL Oil prices rise as U.S. offers to tap emergency stash

Oil production in the Gulf of Mexico is 27 percent below normal. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Oil prices

UPNEXT

UPNEXT An eye-opener k TOO MANY teens get too little sleep. What are the dangers? How can young

BOXING P.C. Torres will have six in Pa. bouts

WARREN -- Trainer P.C. Torres will have six boxers from his Warren Boxing Club fighting in the

SPIVEY CASE Lawyer: Let jury determine IQ level

The law relies on IQ scores to determine mental retardation. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

VOLLEYBALL Springfield is pushed to the limit by Ridge Rams

The Tigers hadn't played a five-set match this season. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS

CITY COUNCIL Measure to keep felons from public office OK'd

Council wants the state to finish a road resurfacing project in the city. By MARALINE KUBIK

SOCCER Mooney girls top Firestone, 6-0

Youngstown Christian's girls beat LaBrae and Howland's boys team beat Canfield. STRUTHERS -- The

TRUMBULL COUNTY Prayer service raises concern

The mayor said the city is not sponsoring the event. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Arkeila Griffin, Robert Duval are engaged

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Arkeila Griffin and Robert Duval, both of 945 Brentwood Ave., are engaged. The

REGION

REGION Airline pay cuts ARLINGTON, Va. -- US Airways is asking its union workers to accept

N.L. CENTRAL Greg Maddux baffles Bucs for 15th win

He also hit a two-run single in the Cubs' 6-3 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Greg Maddux reached 15

Red Cross: Region's blood supply critical

The well-being of patients in 19 northeast Ohio counties, including Mahoning, Trumbull and

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LAWRENCE COUNTY New Castle doctors, chiropractor are facing charges over OxyContin

One of the physicians called himself the 'Pablo Escobar of New Castle.' By LAURE CIOFFI

RUNNING Spartan Invitational to attract 3,968 long-distance runners

Saturday's 14 races in Boardman are for high school and middle school athletes. BOARDMAN -- Not

TERRORISM TIES Cleveland mosque leader has citizenship stripped

During his appeal, the imam is free on bond. AKRON (AP) -- The leader of Ohio's largest mosque

ROAD PROJECT Part of intersection move will be finished this year

An unnamed tributary of the Mahoning River is the replacement stream. HOWLAND -- Construction on

CROSS COUNTRY LEADERS

BOYS Andy Arnio (Maplewood)15:57 Andy Morgan (Maplewood)16:13 Dan Nemergut (South Range)16:18

MAHONING COUNTY Grand jury indicts woman in stabbing case

The woman was reportedly trying to stab her son. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION News Contacts: Despite role, Valley's likely to be forgotten

Some local residents are tired of the presidential press ads. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Wolves Club Den VI inducts new officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- Atty. Gregg A. Rossi was installed as president of the Youngstown Wolves Club Den VI

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Karen's' decision shows lack of integrity

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been friends with "Bill" and "Karen" for many years. Last year,

Monica White, Michael Young set wedding date

XThe engagement of Monica J. White, 4997 Unity Line Road, New Waterford, and Michael A. Young, 8761

THOMAS SOWELL War and political correctness

Opinion: Back in 1939, when Sen. Daniel Inouye was a teenager, he attended a Japanese language school in

Parents announce Sefcik-Holstead engagement

XCANFIELD -- John and Virginia Sefcik, 3749 Sperone Court, are announcing the engagement of their

Residents flee fire

Residents flee fire GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Authorities said an overloaded electrical circuit caused a

SOUTH BEND, IND. Zbikowski keys Irish secondary

A month ago he didn't know his role on the team. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Tom Zbikowski has added

HIGHER EDUCATION Schools will offer high-tech training

The goal is to prepare a local work force for careers in high-tech fields. HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Two

Best Bets on TV Tonight

After a highly successful freshman season, "Joan of Arcadia" (8 p.m., CBS) returns with its

QUOTES News Contacts

The Vindicator asked its News Contacts if they believe Ohio is a key battleground state in the

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ROUNDUP News and notes

Brack returns: Kenny Brack raced last weekend in his native Sweden, his first competition since

PENNSYLVANIA Pittsburgh Symphony to hire 3 to fill job of music director

Additional duties have caused the job to grow, orchestra officials said. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

DAVID SKOLNICK | Politics Is Ohio a lost cause for Kerry campaign?

Opinion: If it came down to numbers, there wouldn't be much of a contest in Ohio between President Bush and

TELEVISION Nick tackles teen survival in 2 new shows

The president of the network said lots of research went into the shows. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

Baby boomers with bucks have vroom for vintage cars

Classic car prices soar as baby boomers look to recapture their youth. NEW YORK (AP) -- Dean Avery

Lordstown coach Keney nets 300th

Chaney, Rayen and Mooney won high school volleyball matches. NORTH BLOOMFIELD -- Lordstown High

Defensive driving 101: watch out for other guy

If the chase ended today, Dale Earnhardt Jr. would win the championship via tie-breaker.

MAHONING COUNTY Judge fines deputy $500, finds him in contempt

The deputy was caught in a conflict between state and federal courts. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Ex-'Growing Pains' star charged in SUV crash

Ex-'Growing Pains' star charged in SUV crash VENTURA, Calif. -- Prosecutors filed three felony

3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT English cancels scheduled debates

A book written 13 years ago by the Democratic challenger has sparked debate. By HAROLD GWIN

FLORIDA 4th storm threatens

A hurricane watch is in effect for most of the state's eastern coast. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP)

FOOD NETWORK Show has it all, even the sink

One show revamps kitchens, another offers a little wine with your Cleese. By LISA McKINNON

Guard falling short of goal

LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- With many soldiers who have already served in Iraq reluctant to

POLITICS A tale of 2 Georges: Bush's charm wins over Youngstown's mayor

McKelvey said he's backing Bush because the president is his friend. ASSOCIATED PRESS President

Cobalt shines in local debut

Also new at this year's event -- the Youngstown Convocation Center. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

TEENS AND ANTI-DEPRESSANTS Congress grills FDA about secretive stance

The FDA defended its decisions to keep trial results from the public. LOS ANGELES TIMES

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AROUND THE HORN Thursday's game

AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 9, Red Sox 7 BOSTON -- David Newhan caught David Ortiz's bid for a

BEAVER FALLS, PA. Geneva to honor its top 100 players

Among those to be remembered will be Dom Rosselli and John Knapick. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP MBNA America 400 Dover, Del. Schedule: Today, qualifying (TNT, 2:30 p.m.);

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Federal bill's grant includes half of requested funds for sewer projects

SHARON, Pa. -- A grant earmarked in a federal 2005 appropriations bill for sewer and water

TOP 25 'Canes look listless in 38-13 rout

Quarterback Brock Berlin made several poor decisions. HOUSTON (AP) -- Tyrone Moss has never looked

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

U.S. INTELLIGENCE Congressman is now the new CIA director

Goss is the second congressman to lead the CIA. WASHINGTON (AP) -- In an Oval Office ceremony,

OHIO SENATE DISTRICT Forum to put public education to the test

Legislators and candidates for office will attend. HOWLAND -- Public education's successes, needs

TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL Ray Charles biopic garners buzz

The movies on view at the festival fall into four categories. By JAY BOYAR ORLANDO SENTINEL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW | Saturday's games

MOUNT UNION (2-0) vs. OTTERBEIN (1-1) Game time: 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium, Westerville Series

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Heacock hopeful of turning around season

Eliminating turnovers is one key area in which the Penguins must improve. By PETE MOLLICA

COBALT TALK

COBALT TALK What people are saying People attending the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber's

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