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WELFARE REFORM Dole rolls fall; poverty surges
Reform opponents say more poor people are suffering. WASHINGTON POST Tina Taylor was a model of
New playground is under way
Two Harding teachers wrote the grant. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF YOUNGSTOWN --
TRAFICANT CASE Ruling: Taft erred on election decision
YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal appeals court ruled today that Gov. Bob Taft should have scheduled a special
Urbanites drive success of car-sharing programs
One car-sharing service reports a 90 percent increase in business. SEATTLE (AP) -- Facing rising
Trumbull supervisor says county buildings need maintenance workers
Opinion: Trumbull supervisor says county buildings need maintenance workers EDITOR: As maintenance
FILMS Festival thrives on variety
This year's Toronto festival includes off-beat and original movies. By JAY BOYAR ORLANDO
POLICE REPORT Woman thwarts robbery attempt
AUSTINTOWN -- A Youngstown woman fended off an armed robber early Sunday morning in the parking lot
PA. SCHOOL DISTRICTS Property tax case goes back to court
The state school boards association argued districts can appeal assessments. PALMERTON, Pa. (AP)
SOUTH RANGE Group promotes new levy
The proposed levy would generate $793,000 a year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
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. --
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
WORKPLACE Taking an active approach to health
Companies cut insurance costs by pushing workers toward healthful habits. BALDWIN, Ga. (AP) -- In
IRAQ Can U.S. win back hearts, minds?
U.S. efforts to rebuild Iraq's infrastructure are going unnoticed. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
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
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Super Stalker (Mawing)13.406.004.20 Bold Crypto (Garcia)4.403.40
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NFL ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games
Eagles 30, Lions 13 DETROIT -- Donovan McNabb threw for 356 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a
HOMICIDE Police probe stabbing death of woman
The woman's husband is a suspect in the homicide, police said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Detectives investigate death of 6-month-old
Detectives investigate death of 6-month-old GIRARD -- Detectives from the city police department
ANNUAL SURVEY Charity leaders' salaries rise by 3.7%
The median salary for leaders of the largest charities was $291,000. WASHINGTON (AP) --
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
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
The choice on energy
Opinion: Washington Post: Energy policy stands out as an issue on which the presidential candidates have
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
"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
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
Accident injures man
Accident injures man LISBON -- A Lisbon man was injured in a one-vehicle crash when he lost
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
COLLEGE FOOTBALL W. Illinois struggles against Div. II Quincy
Northwestern was routed by Minnesota. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS MACOMB, Ill. -- In his first career
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush ad criticizes Kerry's comments
The president returns to Ohio today for his 26th visit; Kerry has campaigned here 17 times.
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
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) --
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
US Airways gets tentative contract
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) -- US Airways and the union representing about 65 flight crew training
HOW WE SEE THEM Vindicator football rankings
BIG SCHOOLS (Div. I-III) 1. Fitch (5-0), vs. Massillon Jackson. The Falcons' defense has allowed
STATE TROOPERS Decision puzzles monitors
A bargaining impasse could hamper efforts to prevent future problems. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The
SOAP SCOOP \ Daytime TV news
KIMBERLIN BROWN MOVES: For years she's tormented those who have wronged her as Sheila on "Bold and
Break-in at restaurant
Break-in at restaurant YOUNGSTOWN -- A break-in at Karpinski Family Restaurant, 2104 Hubbard Road,
NFL SUMMARIES
GIANTS 27, BROWNS 10 Cleveland00010--10 N.Y. Giants73710--27 First Quarter NYG--Barber 8 run
AROUND THE HORN Sunday's games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 6, A's 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Troy Glaus drove in three runs to back John
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
YWCA New director is impressed
She wants to plan programming based on residents' suggestions. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
PGA TOUR Singh nears $10 million mark
He won the 84 Lumber Classic Sunday, his eighth title of the year. FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) -- When
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Steelers slosh to win; Browns fall
Steelers slosh to win; Browns fall k REMNANTS of Hurricane Jeanne helped the Pittsburgh Steelers
Giants add insult to Browns' injuries
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Stretching during the warmups for their game against the Cleveland
ENERGY Researchers show the power of plants
MIT researchers have discovered a way to power electronics with photosynthesis. BOSTON (AP) --
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Ohio continues to be focal point
Both candidates are preparing for Thursday's debate. CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- Ohioans don't lack
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott Road,
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
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
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
'Super Size Me' DVD includes interview
By LARRY WILLIAMS HARTFORD COURANT Now that commercially successful films are eligible, it's
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) --
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) --
'Real' season begins
The exhibition season is over and now the Youngstown State football team begins the real season --
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
MAHONING VALLEY Red Cross sets deadline for hero nominations
BOARDMAN -- Nov. 12 is the deadline for submitting nominations for the Mahoning Chapter of the
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
OHIO ELECTIONS New registrations, addresses could cause confusion
Voter registration drives have overloaded county election boards. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Voter
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
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
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS RecordPtsPvs 1. Southern Cal (46)4-01,6051 2. Oklahoma (18)3-01,5702
S. Range reloads for 5-0 launch
Key league games with McDonald, Springfield and Mineral Ridge loom. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
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
THEFT PROBE The manhole cover mystery
Columbusofficials think there's a link to the recent rise in the price of scrap metal. COLUMBUS
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
PREPS S. Range reloads for 5-0 launch
Key league games with McDonald, Springfield and Mineral Ridge loom. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
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
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
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
COAST GUARD PATROLS The eyes in the sky
The 82-year-old pilot's experience is a valuable asset. By JUSTO BAUTISTA KNIGHT RIDDER
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
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
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
REVIEW Lorrie Morgan, SheDaisy bring delight to fans
Both Morgan and SheDaisy performed in the Valley over the weekend. By NANCILYNN GATTA
'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
NATION
NATION Gas prices increase CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Gas prices jumped more than 5 cents a gallon in
Steelers weather storm, Dolphins' defense
Ben Roethlisberger led Pittsburgh to a 13-3 win in the rain and mud. MIAMI (AP) -- Ben
PREP FOOTBALL SCORES
WEEKEND SCORES AREA Newark 16, Chaney 12 Rayen 49, Canton Timken 8 Alliance 33, Wilson 6
OHIO NORTH EAST Medical facility expands
Ohio North East Health Systems is considering a third Trumbull County location. By WILLIAM K.
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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