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APPEALS COURT Ruling keeps city off zoning lawsuit
The lawsuit contended the city violated its own zoning regulations. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
HEALTH CARE Pharmacists become providers
Drugstores look to expand consultations -- and charge for them. CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) -- Jaime White
SOCCER Urrutia's goal lifts Boardman over GlenOak
Poland, Howland and Warren JFK posted shutout victories. CANTON -- Senior Enriques Urrutia scored
MRDD CONTRACT Union to discuss talks with citizens group
The MRDD superintendent and board members will not attend. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
JOB OPENING Emergency, safety director sought for Lawrence County
A committee is reviewing r & eacute;sum & eacute;s for the job. By LAURE CIOFFI
Suggs gets clearance to return to practice
If the running back doesn't have any setbacks, he will play against Washington. BEREA (AP) -- Lee
VISION PLAN Canfield students offer their views of hometown
Students expressed concern about the lack of diversity. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Johnson-led Springfield tops Range
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Lindsay Johnson scored 16 points, with three aces, 11 kills and six blocks Tuesday
Tale of tribal trickery
Opinion: Washington Post : "Is life great or what!!!" Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff dashed off that
CRIME INVESTIGATOR Dog handler sentenced for planting fake evidence
The woman was also ordered to pay restitution to law enforcement agencies. DETROIT (AP) -- A woman
WALTON AVENUE BRIDGE
WALTON AVENUE BRIDGE Funding sources U.S. Economic Development Administration: $1.8 million.
Shooting on South Side leaves 17-year-old in critical condition
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 17-year-old boy was in critical condition early today at St. Elizabeth Health Center
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials to vote on transit
Fewer people than expected have been calling for rides. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
BONNIE ERBE The trickery of 'product placement'
Opinion: Let us now skewer a new advertising-industry technique for so thoroughly concealing itself as to
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
TUESDAY'S RESULTS FOOTBALL PENNSYLVANIA POLL Pennsylvania high school football rankings from
Restaurants in Niles suffered from MCI loss
Restaurant workers hope the new phone center will boost business. NILES -- Standing behind the
FOOD NOTES | Helpful hints
VERSATILE FENNEL: Fennel, with its distinctive anise taste is delicious both raw and cooked.
$431 million grant to help poor creates debate over its use
COLUMBUS (AP) -- The state hasn't yet decided how to spend $431 million given to it by the federal
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Events focus on cancer
The program includes a fashion show by breast cancer survivors. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
OHIO PREP FOOTBALL POLL
COLUMBUS -- How a state panel of sports writers and broadcasters rates Ohio high school football
WNBA PLAYOFFS Donaphin's goal advances New York to Eastern finals
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Bethany Donaphin hit a turnaround jumper with .5 seconds remaining to
Veteran finds Kerry scary
Opinion: Veteran finds Kerry scary EDITOR: John Kerry scares me when he talks about what he'd do about
Conquering dyslexia, step by step
This Saturday, Jacob Stevens, a freshman at Western Reserve High School, will be walking five miles
ARSON Authorities identify 2 parents and their 3 kids among victims
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Five of the 10 people killed in an apartment arson were identified Tuesday after
Boardman cross-country teams sweep titles in Mahoning meet
BOARDMAN -- The Boardman High School boys and girls cross country teams won Mahoning County
NURSING HOME Officials meet over Pa. probe
Commissioners say they will pursue the civil lawsuit. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Woman gets 20 years in prison for crash
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The driver responsible for the wrong-way crash that killed a newlywed couple on a
CONOCOPHILIPPS Company gets Russian foothold
MOSCOW (AP) -- U.S. oil giant ConocoPhilipps paid nearly $2 billion today for a 7.6 percent stake in
Congress cuts taxes again, shifts the cost to another day
Opinion: There was a day when at least some members of Congress would attempt to debate where the money was
OHIO ELECTIONS Citing vague language, Petro opposes gay-marriage ban
Both supporters and opponents expect the measure to be on the Nov. 2 ballot. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio
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COLUMBIANA CO. Absentees can't vote at board of elections
Absentee ballots in Mahoning and Trumbull counties are available. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
OHIO'S DEATH ROW Parole board advises clemency denial
The killer shot a man in the head with a shotgun. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A divided Ohio Parole Board
CLEVELAND BROWNS Winslow having surgery again
The tight end's first NFL season is over after just two games. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Five catches. Two
CHILDREN'S HEALTH Survey finds shortcomings in efforts against obesity
No one disputes the severity of the problem. ORLANDO SENTINEL ORLANDO, Fla. -- Already
OAKLAND Suzuki nears mark as Mariners jar A's
He needs four hits to break George Sisler's 84-year-old record of 257 in a season. OAKLAND, Calif.
RECIPES Chicken on the grill? Go for the dark meat
Dark-meat chicken retains more flavor on the grill. By JOYCE ROSENCRANS SCRIPPS HOWARD
COMEDY CENTRAL Network defends intelligence of 'The Daily Show' audience
Studies have shown that the show's audience is smarter than people think. NEW YORK (AP) -- The
AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 8, Rangers 2 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Vladimir Guerrero homered twice and
ELLIOTT SMITH Does album hold the answers?
'From a Basement on the Hill' comes out posthumously next month. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Elliott
CLEVELAND Scott Williams, Cavaliers agree on one-year deal
The 36-year-old center was with the Bulls when Chicago won three NBA titles. CLEVELAND (AP) --
TRUMBULL COUNTY Probe of buying goes on
The grand jury is scheduled to meet today. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
LOTTERY RESULTS TUESDAY'S DRAWINGS
Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-3-4 Pick 4, 6-4-8-6 Buckeye 5, 4-12-14-20-33 Mega Millions, 1-18-
Source: Martha Stewart to be sent to W.Va. prison
Source: Martha Stewart to be sent to W.Va. prison NEW YORK -- Martha Stewart has been ordered to
COLOMBIA Rocker sings about violent homeland in album
War in Colombia kills 3,500 people every year. BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- For a musician with nine
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WEST CORP. CENTER Phone center jobs call for jubilation
City and school officials will see tax benefits from a new business. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
PITTSBURGH Steelers were 2-1 last year before slump kicked in
Coach Bill Cowher isn't celebrating the 13-3 win over the hapless Dolphins. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
DALE McFEATTERS How about them 'Skins
Opinion: To the despair of the forces of political correctitude, residents of the national capital are by and
CAMPAIGN Kerry plans to stop in Valley
This will be the Democratic presidential nominee's fourth Valley visit. By DAVID SKOLNICK
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She's not sure she wants to be married anymore
Dear Annie: My husband, "Lenny," was laid off from his job nearly three years ago. He decided to
UPN Taye Diggs is the king of 'Hill'
The show is filled with beautiful people who make for interesting characters. By ED BARK DALLAS
BOXING Salem's McBride faces unbeaten Casal in Vegas
The four-round bout is set for Saturday at Caesar's Palace in Nevada. YOUNGSTOWN -- Salem boxer
WRIGLEY FIELD Cubs trying to clinch wild card the hard way
Cincinnati's Adam Dunn reached 100 RBIs for the first time in his career CHICAGO (AP) -- The
MOS DEVELOPMENT Trustees reject zone change on sod farm
The company can still build on the site. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
WEST CORP. CENTER 880 phone jobs call for elation
City and school officials will see tax benefits from a new business. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
For these icons, anything's possible
For these icons, anything's possible k CAN IT BE? Those lovable, cherubic Campbell Kids are
WAR ON TERRORISM Lindh's lawyers file request for clemency
Lawyers argue that his case is similar to that of a man who is being released. LOS ANGELES TIMES
HOW HE SEES IT Press 'fairness': relativism disguised?
Opinion: By DANTE CHINNI CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- It is en vogue for politicians to rail
Pants rise to level of the natural waist
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS It seems a radical idea after years of hip-hugging, navel-baring pants
ON TOUR | This week's golf events
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS American Express Championship Thomastown, Ireland. Schedule: Thursday-
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
VOLLEYBALL Evans propels Fitch past GlenOak
Kara and Danielle Pecchia helped Youngstown Christian to victory. AUSTINTOWN -- Jessica Evans had
SAN FRANCISCO 49ers, Rams need victory Sunday to keep hopes alive
The NFC West showdown loser will have a hard time catching the Seahawks. By TOM WILLIAMS
Girl killed, 2 women hurt in day-care shooting
Girl killed, 2 women hurt in day-care shooting DETROIT -- A man opened fire at an in-home day-
BIG TEN FOOTBALL Ohio St. hoping Ross has success
The Buckeyes have to improve their ground attack to remain undefeated. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Even
Bridge to the future to brighten economy
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CAMPBELL -- The bridge that could help rebuild the
X PRIZE Private spaceship vies for $10M purse
To win the big prize, the spacecraft must duplicate the trip within 14 days. MOJAVE, Calif. (AP)
EASTWOOD EXPO Show offers glimpse of exotic cats
NILES -- The Cat Fanciers' Association Great Lakes Region is sponsoring the Great Lakes Regional Cat
OHIO Cardinal Health plans to cut jobs
Ohio's largest company considers exiting some businesses. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Cardinal Health Inc.
HOW HE SEES IT Angry left, right crowding out middle
Opinion: By WILLIAM McKENZIE DALLAS MORNING NEWS Maybe it happens this way in most elections. But it
Film to focus on death of amateur bear expert
Film to focus on death of amateur bear expert SILVER SPRING, Md. -- The Discovery Channel's
ACQUISITIONS RTI International agrees to buy Canadian company
WEATHERSFIELD -- RTI International Metals has signed an agreement to acquire Claro Precision Inc. of
Gusto of good gumbo meets rice in salad
By DONNA PIERCE CHICAGO TRIBUNE This savory rice salad based on gumbo ingredients makes a
GEORGE JUNIOR Justice drops charges against school counselor
The judge believes it is a civil court matter. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Criminal charges against a
U.S. and Iraqi forces clash with insurgents
At least 18 foreigners are still being held hostage in Iraq. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. and Iraqi
KANSAS CITY Indians deal Royals 100th loss of season
Kansas City has scored only one run in each of the last four games. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- In
JUVENILE PROGRAM Some residents reject plans for group home
Residents said they don't want another group home in the neighborhood. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
MEETING Warren council to review five-year plan for parks
The citizens' group spent about a year developing the plan. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
LAWRENCE COUNTY Union weighs strike deadline of Election Day
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County workers are
SMOKY HOLLOW Development group hires a consultant
Wick Neighbors has raised about $300,000 to start making its plans a reality. By ROGER G. SMITH
OHIO SUPREME COURT Ruling overturns order that man not procreate
The man has seven children by five women and failed to pay child support. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The
WASHINGTON Baseball is returning to the nation's capital
The District of Columbia will become the new home of the Montreal Expos. WASHINGTON (AP) --
OHIO ELECTIONS Nader campaign vows fight to remain on ballot
Democrats blame Nader for Gore's 2000 loss in Florida. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ralph Nader's campaign
A summary of recent crime activity in Boardman Township:
A summary of recent crime activity in Boardman Township: Sept. 21 Arrest: A 20-year-old
CONSUMERS More choices beef up the market competition
Beef is more expensive depending on the grade. By ED MURRIETA SCRIPPS HOWARD It's what's for
Steelers' fan wants more TV
Like most Pittsburgh Steelers fans in Mahoning County, David Mullane of Boardman gets frustrated
USS COLE 2 men receive death sentences for bombing
Seventeen U.S. sailors were killed in the attack. SAN'A, Yemen (AP) -- A Yemeni judge sentenced
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 29, the 273rd day of 2004. There are 93 days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 29, the 273rd day of 2004. There are 93 days left in the year. On this
Well-dressed wine
Well-dressed wine Wine bottles go glam with elegant, Chinese-patterned bags in vivid colors (red,
MVSD Planned upgrades get OK from OEPA
Directors will learn more about the loan process this afternoon. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeff D. Phillips, 30, of 85 Harvey St., Struthers, and Daniele
SCHOOL Group seeks to amend district's grading policy
The committee's recommendations should be ready by early 2005. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
"I'm sure some of the best zingers he's given have been (written) out there with a fishing pole in
Opinion: "I'm sure some of the best zingers he's given have been (written) out there with a fishing pole in
YSU FOOTBALL Sidelined Marcum roots from sidelines
The linebacker and co-captain underwent surgery for a torn pectoral muscle. By PETE MOLLICA
TAX EVASION CASE Colucci faces jail time, says attorney
Former clients can apply to a victims' fund in Columbus. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME
AWARDS
AWARDS Youth Theater The following actors and technical crew members from the last two seasons
Block party scheduled
Block party scheduled YOUNGSTOWN -- The North Side Citizens' Coalition will have its annual block
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BIG 12 CONFERENCE Colorado mimics Missouri's Smith to prep for game
Colorado is using Charlie Sherman III to emulate Missouri's Brad Smith. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS
OHSAA COMPUTER RATINGS
DIVISION I Region 1 1. Lakewood St. Edward(5-0)13.0500 2. North Olmsted(5-0)12.2000 3.
MAHONING COUNTY Judge berates sheriff over inmate delay
A misdemeanor court got its inmates before the felony court did. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
NATION
NATION Job cuts at Motorola CHICAGO -- Motorola Inc. will eliminate 1,000 jobs and take a charge
MEDICAL SCHOOL NEOUCOM says several factors led to staff cuts
Faculty positions are not affected. ROOTSTOWN -- The Northeastern Ohio Universities College of
Immigration crackdown
Immigration crackdown MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police continue their crackdown on illegal
NFC WEST 49ers-Rams notes
Slow start: The 49ers are looking to avoid their first 0-4 start since 1979, the first year Bill
HELOISE Once they're cut, avocados don't really store well
Dear Heloise: I wonder if you have any helpful hints for me on how to store an avocado after only