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Residents take a look in mirror
Creation of a 'vision plan' began with assessing the community's strengths and needs. By IAN HILL
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Yagottaapprr (Schmidt)6.806.403.60 J P Honey (Centeno)13.005.20
WESTERN PA. Neighbors want city to help with storm water flooding
Water from the last storm caused one resident's basement wall to collapse. FARRELL, Pa. --
CURBSTONERS Heacock praises senior leaders
Yancey Marcum and Norris Kennedy were two Penguins singled out by their coach. By PETE MOLLICA
ELECTIONS Levies raise concern
The city will reapply for $300,000 to improve the West End, the mayor says. By TIM YOVICH
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Bush defends education reform
Bush plans to return to Ohio after the first presidential debate. WEST CHESTER, Ohio (AP) -- Even
Big Ben passes first test
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger passed the audition. The weather -- a first-half downpour
POP MUSIC Brian Wilson's 'Smile' is joyful and grandiose
The long-delayed album will bring a smile to the faces of all music lovers. By TOM MOON KNIGHT
HURRICANE REMNANTS A weakened Jeanne soaks the South
Hurricanes have devastated Florida's economy. COMBINED DISPATCHES Jeanne, downgraded from a
Best Bets on TV Tonight
In the second-season premiere of the drama "NCIS" (8 p.m., CBS), Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team
CLEVELAND Austintown lawyer is facing tax-offense charges totaling 19 counts
The bar association filed a complaint against the lawyer in June. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
Transportation grants
Transportation grants Transportation programs benefiting senior citizens in Mercer and Lawrence
TRAFICANT CASE Decision on special election sets legal precedent, experts agree
The federal court decision says the elections are mandatory. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
MERCER COUNTY Prison board approves settlement involving former jail inmate's suit
Various delays have pushed occupancy of the new county jail back to May. By HAROLD GWIN
HELOISE Shield the keypad when entering your access code
Dear Heloise: This is in response to your article appearing in The (Columbia, S.C.) State newspaper
YSU FOOTBALL Foster, Bartos claim two player of week awards
LB Marty Hutchinson had his second straight award-winning performance. By PETE MOLLICA
"We fix it and nature destroys it, and we fix it again."
Opinion: "We fix it and nature destroys it, and we fix it again." Franco Zavaroini Owner of a bar in
Man, hospitalized after crash, is charged in slaying of his wife
The suspect, in intensive care, has been charged with murder. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
PIRATES Perez's pitches tame Phillies, end playoff hunt
Philadelphia's 6-1 loss knocks them out of the wild card chase. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The
Activist judges have changed America -- not for the better
Opinion: Activist judges have changed America -- not for the better EDITOR: As a young man growing up in
NATION Foundation awards 23 'genius grants'
The recipients are allowed to use their $500,000 awards in any way they wish. CHICAGO (AP) --
RECIPIENTS LIST 'Genius grants'
The list of 23 fellows announced by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Each will
Condo neighbor wins nonsmoker's lawsuit
AKRON (AP) -- A jury sided with a smoker Monday in a lawsuit filed by a nonsmoking condominium
ST. JAMES MEETING HOUSE Family gives $100,000 to restore church
The donation is the largest in the park's history. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Trouble may be looming in Mexico
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- New polling data scheduled to be released this week will bear troubling news for the
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL St. Edward waits for ruling, possible sanctions
The school reported the use of an ineligible player to the OHSAA. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS LAKEWOOD --
CURRENCY New, colorful $50 bills go into circulation
The new bills have more color, watermarks and a security thread. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Coming to cash
Actress has something to say -- to children
Her publications have been described as self-help books for kids. NEW YORK (AP) -- Be careful what
PRESIDENTIAL RACE Networks shuffle shows for debate
The debate will have little effect on the schedules at ABC and Fox. ZAP2IT.COM CBS and NBC would
YSU Kilcawley Center will be host of daylong Hispanic conference
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ezra Escudero, executive director of the Ohio Commission in Hispanic/Latino Affairs,
MAHONING COUNTY Building starts on bridge to development
Construction should take about a year. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
MONDAY NIGHT GAME Parcells still has Gibbs' number
Bill Parcells won again over Joe Gibbs as the Cowboys beat the Redskins. LANDOVER, Md. (AP) -- No
NASCAR Protest planned by organization
The group purportedly represents minority fans. ASSOCIATED PRESS An organization calling itself
Ever seen a cotton pod growing in an Ohio field? Now you can
A professor's project has proved to be invaluable to his agriculture students. WILMINGTON, Ohio
US AIRWAYS Airline warns of liquidation threat
The average annual pay for a pilot would drop from $155,000 to $119,000. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) --
'Naked photographer' gets jail sentence
COLUMBUS (AP) -- The attorney unmasked as the "naked photographer" will spend a year and a half in
TRUMBULL COUNTY In Warren, demolition, resurfacing top CDBG list
The amount awarded to the city is based on population and need. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
TERRORISM Officials step up security efforts
The FBI has failed to review thousands of hours of audio recordings, a report says. LOS ANGELES
Grant workshop
Grant workshop YOUNGSTOWN -- A free workshop on grant-seeking for those who raise funds for
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Bush draws 50,000 to rally in Ohio
Bush draws 50,000 to rally in Ohio kAt a rally in Ohio that drew 50,000 people, President Bush
Bridge will reopen Oct. 16
Bridge will reopen Oct. 16 HOWLAND -- The bridge connecting East Market Street to Warren-Sharon
SOCCER Poulis, Morello score 2 in romp
Howland's girls edged Canfield while Chaney's boys lost to United. LIBERTY -- Page Poulis and
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Davis calls for more unity
Linebacker Ben Taylor is lost for the season with a chest injury. BEREA (AP) -- The way
Meeting to be held on landfill lawsuit
LEAVITTSBURG -- About 3,800 letters were sent to residents around the Warren Recycling landfill
WNBA PLAYOFFS Connecticut evens series with Washington, 80-70
The Mystics and the Sun will play the championship game Wednesday. UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) --
SCHOOL DISTRICT Judge ousts 3 on board
The school board members' attorney will appeal. LONDON, Ohio (AP) -- In a rare move, a judge
HOW HE SEES IT Should Dems 'let South float out to sea'?
Opinion: By JOHN HALL SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- Many moons ago, Sen. Barry Goldwater
DEMOCRATS Kerry backers bash Bush in rally at abandoned mill
They said the president's policies have cost Ohio 231,000 jobs. STRUTHERS -- About 35 supporters
O.J. Simpson's attorney enters hospital for tests
O.J. Simpson's attorney enters hospital for tests LOS ANGELES -- Johnnie Cochran Jr. was
Family gives $100,000 to restore church
The donation is the largest in the park's history. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 'The "Seinfeld" Story' shouldn't be a turkey
The 'show about nothing' became NBC's No. 1 show. ZAP2IT.COM NBC is hoping to add a little bit
WESTERN PA. Charges to be filed in death of woman
Police want to know if the woman was dead when she was left in the woods. By LAURE CIOFFI
MERCER COUNTY PennDOT crew strengthens beams on State Street Bridge over river
SHARON, Pa. -- A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation bridge repair crew has made some
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Financial advice for Tom Ridge
My column usually isn't political, and this one isn't either, so bear with me as it seems to travel
The hell that is Haiti
Opinion: New York Daily News: While the Dominican Republic reports fewer than 30 dead from Hurricane Jeanne,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Warrant is issued for woman
The bus driver told the former student to get off the bus, officials said. HOWLAND -- A warrant
An assessment the U.S. should not take lightly
Opinion: Pakistan has been America's strongest ally in the Muslim world in the war on global terrorism, and
HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents
Slippery Rock (3-2) beat Lock Haven 31-3; Next at California, Saturday. Florida International
HOW SHE SEES IT Religious zealots have influence over Bush
Opinion: By CAROL TOWARNICKY KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS As a liberal, I try to do unto others what many
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.78 21.89 Avalon Holdings,2.86 2.99 Clear
BUDGET Farrell's financial outlook improves
Farrell ended 2003 with a healthy $124,812 fund balance. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
EXTENDED-EDITION DVD 'Return of the King' due out in Dec.
The DVD includes 50 minutes of new footage. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- If you want to find out just how
CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Trustees reject plan again
A hazardous waste recycling day has been set in the township. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR
GYMNASTICS Gold medal in arbitrators' hands
They will decide within two weeks if Paul Hamm will retain his gold medal. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
AROUND THE NFL News and notes
Injuries NEW YORK -- The NFL injury epidemic didn't pause this weekend, with Rich Gannon breaking
AMERICAN LEAGUE After Greinke leaves, Tribe jells
Cleveland rallied from a 1-0 deficit to a 6-1 win over the Royals. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Casey
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Struthers registers third victory
Poland beats Springfield for its 10th triumph. STRUTHERS -- Nicole Robenolt had 28 digs as the
ESPN Local man to compete on debut of reality show
Paul Zander is trying to get his friend, Bobby Scott, into the World Series of Poker. BRISTOL,
Deal brings hope for 900 Niles jobs
By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER NILES -- An Omaha, Neb., company is one step
PLAYERS OF WEEK
PLAYERS OF WEEK YSU football Hill Barth & amp; King Offensive Player of the Game: John
Guardsman from New Castle dies in his sleep
The soldier had been in Iraq since March. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A Pennsylvania National Guardsman
Building starts on bridge to development
Construction should take about a year. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
OHIO Youngstown, others to lose Amtrak stations
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Amtrak plans to close train stations in Youngstown, Akron and Fostoria by spring.
SHARON SPEEDWAY Commission unanimously rejects request for zoning change
The issue now goes to township trustees. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF HARTFORD --
FANNIE MAE Mortgage financier agrees to boost risk cushion, but at a cost
The requirement will likely cut the mortgage giant's profits. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fannie Mae's
MAHONING COUNTY Judge sentences man to prison in beating case
The Austintown man got a two-year prison sentence. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER
HOMELAND SECURITY Seek grants, Leetonia chief urges others
The village has used Homeland Security grants for a generator and police radios. By NANCY TULLIS
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Serena's' behavior is a slap in her father's face
Dear Heloise: Eight years ago, I married a wonderful lady. At the time, I was a widower with two
TRUMBULL COUNTY Departments plan large flu inoculation
WARREN -- The four health departments in Trumbull County will team up Oct. 29 to deliver about 1,200
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
MONDAY'S RESULTS BOYS GOLF POLAND 157, NILES 184 Poland (12-0, 10-0) -- John Sweeney 35, Adam
YOUNGSTOWN CLUB New York firefighters visit in support of Bush
Mayor George McKelvey shares the New York firefighters' reasoning for supporting Bush. By ROGER G.
RETAIL INDUSTRY American Eagle soars after refocusing
The retailer's stock price more than doubled as it regained its fashion sense. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
CONTAMINATED WATER Warren plant employees reach tentative settlement
If the settlement is accepted, the city will pay $26,988. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
BOYS GOLF Ursuline's sectional score best
By carding 78, Newton Falls' T.J. Ross advanced as an individual. WARREN -- The Ursuline High boys
Shifting jeans style reflects fashion cycle
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Here is a novel idea: jeans with waistbands that actually fit on the
J.R. LABBE Kerry and the U.N.: Spineless in New York
Opinion: For many conservatives, the United Nations is about as useful in the 21st century as a buggy whip.
ASIA Crude oil sets new record by topping $50 a barrel
Traders expect oil prices to continue to rise. SINGAPORE (AP) -- Crude oil topped $50 per barrel
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES Fans alarmed that wake-up call needed
Of the 117 teams, they're ranked 84th in rushing and 80th in offense. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Coach Jim
AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Devil Rays 3 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Boston clinched its second
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 28, the 272nd day of 2004. There are 94 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Sept. 28, the 272nd day of 2004. There are 94 days left in the year. On this date
PA. GAMING CONTROL Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging appointment
The attorney general plans to appeal the decision. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A state judge has thrown out
EXPOS MOVE Washington may get good news Thursday
That's when baseball could make the official announcement. NEW YORK (AP) -- Exactly 33 years after