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MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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OHIO NORTH EAST Medical facility expands

Ohio North East Health Systems is considering a third Trumbull County location. By WILLIAM K.


PREP FOOTBALL SCORES

WEEKEND SCORES AREA Newark 16, Chaney 12 Rayen 49, Canton Timken 8 Alliance 33, Wilson 6


Steelers weather storm, Dolphins' defense

Ben Roethlisberger led Pittsburgh to a 13-3 win in the rain and mud. MIAMI (AP) -- Ben


NATION

NATION Gas prices increase CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Gas prices jumped more than 5 cents a gallon in


'ORIGINS' PBS' 'NOVA' takes look back at the universe

The host has a gift for explaining complex ideas. By FRAZIER MOORE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK


REVIEW Lorrie Morgan, SheDaisy bring delight to fans

Both Morgan and SheDaisy performed in the Valley over the weekend. By NANCILYNN GATTA


BUTLER COUNTY, OHIO Upscale homes ready for sale after the removal of lead shot

The neighborhood had been a virtual ghost town. HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) -- A neighborhood of upscale


HOW HE SEES IT Road to democracy goes through Cairo

Opinion: By AMANDEEP SANDHU GLOBAL BEAT SYNDICATE CAIRO -- For a leader whose best day at work is when


Ohio

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-2-7 Pick 4, 2-3-6-2 Buckeye 5, 1-10-17-21-25 Super Lotto


DAVIS CUP TENNIS U.S. routs Belarus for berth in championship

The Americans will play Spain in December. CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A trip to Spain for the Davis


COAST GUARD PATROLS The eyes in the sky

The 82-year-old pilot's experience is a valuable asset. By JUSTO BAUTISTA KNIGHT RIDDER


MUSIC Singer Jill Scott takes career slow and easy

Scott said she needs time for family and to observe people. NEW YORK (AP) -- Many music careers


UPPER GIRARD LAKE Harvesting of trees on city land about 25% completed

A logger says he doesn't see larger trees than those around Upper Girard Lake. By TIM YOVICH


Today is Monday, Sept. 27, the 271st day of 2004. There are 95 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Monday, Sept. 27, the 271st day of 2004. There are 95 days left in the year. On this date


PREPS S. Range reloads for 5-0 launch

Key league games with McDonald, Springfield and Mineral Ridge loom. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT


MYRIAM MARQUEZ Let's focus on leadership here and now

Opinion: After the Swift Boat Boys and the shoddy CBS reports, after spinning from both sides over a war that


THEFT PROBE The manhole cover mystery

Columbusofficials think there's a link to the recent rise in the price of scrap metal. COLUMBUS


HOW HE SEES IT E-voting needs transparency mechanism

Opinion: By WILLIAM M. EVAN BALTIMORE SUN There is increasing concern about the reliability of our


S. Range reloads for 5-0 launch

Key league games with McDonald, Springfield and Mineral Ridge loom. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT


COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS RecordPtsPvs 1. Southern Cal (46)4-01,6051 2. Oklahoma (18)3-01,5702


Bucs close at home with win

Tike Redman's RBI singles led the Pirates to a 4-2 victory over the Reds. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


Queen Latifah is ready to debut first jazz album

Queen Latifah is ready to debut first jazz album DENVER -- Queen Latifah is getting a little


LEADERS

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OHIO ELECTIONS New registrations, addresses could cause confusion

Voter registration drives have overloaded county election boards. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Voter


NASCAR Newman wins, but Gordon is Nextel Cup point leader

Jeff Gordon has a 107-point lead with eight Cup series races remaining. DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Jeff


MAHONING VALLEY Red Cross sets deadline for hero nominations

BOARDMAN -- Nov. 12 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the Mahoning Chapter of the


WNBA PLAYOFFS Sparks roll easy past Monarchs to even Western series, 71-57

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mwadi Mabika scored 22 points and Tamecka Dixon had 17 points, nine rebounds and


'Real' season begins

The exhibition season is over and now the Youngstown State football team begins the real season --


PENNSYLVANIA State police misuse immigration rules, professor believes

Dozens of the illegal immigrants have been picked up on I-80 in Mercer County. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


NFL MONDAY NIGHT Gibbs, Parcells renew coaching battle tonight in Redskins-Cowboys clash

Both have won Super Bowls and are among the top five in career victories. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) --


'Super Size Me' DVD includes interview

By LARRY WILLIAMS HARTFORD COURANT Now that commercially successful films are eligible, it's


CIA head must do good work and prove his impartiality

Opinion: Porter Goss, the new director of the CIA will face enormous challenges, not the least of which is a


Dayton cops suspect body is missing FAA employee

WEST CARROLLTON, Ohio (AP) -- A body found in the trunk of a car parked in an apartment complex


HIP HOP Dr. Dre discovery the Game prepares for debut release

The Game says he's turning his life around since he was shot three years ago. By ROBERT HILBURN


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott Road,


PRESIDENTIAL RACE Ohio continues to be focal point

Both candidates are preparing for Thursday's debate. CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- Ohioans don't lack


ENERGY Researchers show the power of plants

MIT researchers have discovered a way to power electronics with photosynthesis. BOSTON (AP) --


Giants add insult to Browns' injuries

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Stretching during the warmups for their game against the Cleveland


Steelers slosh to win; Browns fall

Steelers slosh to win; Browns fall k REMNANTS of Hurricane Jeanne helped the Pittsburgh Steelers


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PGA TOUR Singh nears $10 million mark

He won the 84 Lumber Classic Sunday, his eighth title of the year. FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) -- When


YWCA New director is impressed

She wants to plan programming based on residents' suggestions. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM


GEORGE F. WILL Iran poses greatest danger for U.S.

Opinion: A ten-year-old had awakened his parents in horror, telling them he had been having an "illegal


AROUND THE HORN Sunday's games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 6, A's 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Troy Glaus drove in three runs to back John


NFL SUMMARIES

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Break-in at restaurant

Break-in at restaurant YOUNGSTOWN -- A break-in at Karpinski Family Restaurant, 2104 Hubbard Road,


SOAP SCOOP \ Daytime TV news

KIMBERLIN BROWN MOVES: For years she's tormented those who have wronged her as Sheila on "Bold and


LOCAL

LOCAL Volunteers build pupils a playground k THANKS to the generosity of several community


STATE TROOPERS Decision puzzles monitors

A bargaining impasse could hamper efforts to prevent future problems. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The


HOW WE SEE THEM Vindicator football rankings

BIG SCHOOLS (Div. I-III) 1. Fitch (5-0), vs. Massillon Jackson. The Falcons' defense has allowed


US Airways gets tentative contract

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- US Airways and the union representing about 65 flight crew training


In new senior complex, both the apartments and silence are golden

The complex marks the first progress in the $20 million neighborhood overhaul. By ROGER G. SMITH


HURRICANE In a rerun of ruin, Jeanne kicks Fla. when it's down

The hurricane knocked out power to about 2.3 million homes and businesses. MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) --


NFC WEST 49ers' NFL record snapped in 34-0 loss to Seahawks

San Francisco had scored in 456 consecutive games, dating to 1977. SEATTLE (AP) -- Start with


PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush ad criticizes Kerry's comments

The president returns to Ohio today for his 26th visit; Kerry has campaigned here 17 times.


COLLEGE FOOTBALL W. Illinois struggles against Div. II Quincy

Northwestern was routed by Minnesota. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS MACOMB, Ill. -- In his first career


INTERNET STOCK With soaring shares, Google aims to stay successful in future

Investors already view Google as a core Internet stock. LOS ANGELES TIMES SAN FRANCISCO -- The


Accident injures man

Accident injures man LISBON -- A Lisbon man was injured in a one-vehicle crash when he lost


NFL STANDINGS

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Like peanut butter and jelly, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan just go together in the romantic comedy

Like peanut butter and jelly, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan just go together in the romantic comedy


"Few care to look at Iraq properly, and go from Basra to Nasiriyah, to Kut, to Diala, to Najaf, to

Opinion: "Few care to look at Iraq properly, and go from Basra to Nasiriyah, to Kut, to Diala, to Najaf, to


PETROLEUM Concerns about supply force crude oil prices to remain high

SINGAPORE (AP) -- Crude oil prices hovered near an all-time high of $49.40 today, reflecting


The choice on energy

Opinion: Washington Post: Energy policy stands out as an issue on which the presidential candidates have


CRANE DEMING Co. official says future of plant hinges on pact

Crane's CFO said any closing depends on contract talks. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM


OHIO Cleveland cops try to track down calm and collected bank robber

CLEVELAND (AP) -- He has robbed a bank a month since July, each time calmly handing a note to a


ANNUAL SURVEY Charity leaders' salaries rise by 3.7%

The median salary for leaders of the largest charities was $291,000. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Detectives investigate death of 6-month-old

Detectives investigate death of 6-month-old GIRARD -- Detectives from the city police department


HOMICIDE Police probe stabbing death of woman

The woman's husband is a suspect in the homicide, police said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


NFL ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games

Eagles 30, Lions 13 DETROIT -- Donovan McNabb threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a


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INDIANS Vizquel moved by warm send-off

The Twins reached 90 wins with a 6-2 victory in Cleveland's home finale. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Omar


IRAQ Can U.S. win back hearts, minds?

U.S. efforts to rebuild Iraq's infrastructure are going unnoticed. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


WORKPLACE Taking an active approach to health

Companies cut insurance costs by pushing workers toward healthful habits. BALDWIN, Ga. (AP) -- In


GREENWAY TRAIL Depot, parking lot projects to start in spring

A train station will be renovated with recycled bricks. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM


Kim gets first LPGA victory at Longs Drugs Challenge

She shot a final round 65 to beat Karrie Webb by one stroke. ASSOCIATED PRESS AUBURN, Calif. --


SOUTH RANGE Group promotes new levy

The proposed levy would generate $793,000 a year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


PA. SCHOOL DISTRICTS Property tax case goes back to court

The state school boards association argued districts can appeal assessments. PALMERTON, Pa. (AP)


POLICE REPORT Woman thwarts robbery attempt

AUSTINTOWN -- A Youngstown woman fended off an armed robber early Sunday morning in the parking lot


FILMS Festival thrives on variety

This year's Toronto festival includes off-beat and original movies. By JAY BOYAR ORLANDO


Trumbull supervisor says county buildings need maintenance workers

Opinion: Trumbull supervisor says county buildings need maintenance workers EDITOR: As maintenance


Urbanites drive success of car-sharing programs

One car-sharing service reports a 90 percent increase in business. SEATTLE (AP) -- Facing rising


TRAFICANT CASE Ruling: Taft erred on election decision

YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal appeals court ruled today that Gov. Bob Taft should have scheduled a special


New playground is under way

Two Harding teachers wrote the grant. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF YOUNGSTOWN --


WELFARE REFORM Dole rolls fall; poverty surges

Reform opponents say more poor people are suffering. WASHINGTON POST Tina Taylor was a model of