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PHARMACY RESEARCH Drug shortages at hospitals affect patient care, poll finds
The lack of drugs puts patients at risk, pharmacy researchers said. SCRIPPS HOWARD Drug
DEVELOPMENT Housing projects are designated
SALEM -- The Ohio Department of Development has announced how three area communities will use the
RACE FOR THE PRESIDENCY Practice of early voting promises changes in campaign operations
In Maine and Iowa, voting has already begun. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- Tonight's
HEALTH Dangerous staph hits general public
The staph is resistant to drugs and can kill. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Flesh-eating bacteria cases,
RUSSIA Putin weighs terror retaliation
More than 170 children died in the school crisis. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MOSCOW -- Russian
Federal indictments
Federal indictments CLEVELAND -- A federal grand jury has indicted several tri-county area
Howland makes it happen
Those who predicted a down year for the Tigers underestimated them. By BRIAN RICHESSON
PITTSBURGH Old friends ready for confrontation in Sunday's game
Steelers safety Troy Polamalu will challenge Bengals QB Carson Palmer. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers
CORRIDOR OF OPPORTUNITY Valley officials prioritize list, go over progress
Environmental analysis and remediation of an 8-acre Campbell site is done. By MARALINE KUBIK
OKTOBERFEST Rotary prepares for 27th festival
The Oktoberfest is the single largest fund-raiser for the Boardman Rotary. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Diane Sauer Chevrolet gets tax abatement
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have approved a 10-year tax break for an expansion of Diane
The art of cultural insight
Studying an artist's life and style is part of the Liberty High School program. By TIM YOVICH
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.97 21.98 Avalon Holdings,2.86 2.99 Clear
ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURT 8 who claim abuse sue diocese
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Eight people who claim they were sexually abused by Roman Catholic priests sued
TRUMBULL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Incinerator noise burns up neighbors
The hospital says noise occurs only during the day; residents say it's all the time. By DENISE
TRUMBULL COUNTY Jury convicts man of trying to give inmate illegal drugs
The verdict was reached after jurors deliberated 90 minutes. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
INDIANS Pitcher struck in leg by bullet
Kyle Denney was struck in the calf from a bullet shot into the team bus. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) --
BIG TEN Nittany Lions getting thin at quarterback slot
They lost their No. 1 and No. 2 players against Wisconsin. ASSOCIATED PRESS For the last 33
MUSIC DOCUMENTARY 'Festival Express' is a rail jam session
After the tour, the film footage became the subject of court battles. By DEBORAH HORNBLOW
MVSD Water rate increase awaits judges' OK
By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF MINERAL RIDGE -- Water rates charged by the
PACIFIC Trials begin for seven men on Pitcairn Island accused of sex crimes
The island's population includes only 12 adult men. PITCAIRN ISLAND (AP) -- A series of sex-abuse
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PREP PREVIEWS Weekend's games
RAYEN (4-1) vs. EAST LIVERPOOL (3-2) Game time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Wellsville High stadium.
A summary of recent crime activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent crime activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Sept. 25 Theft: A
MAHONING VALLEY Airport is facing shortfall
This is the third year the port authority will come up short. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
Residents want help with sewer line costs
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Some Sample Road residents are looking for financial help from the city to pay for
Ten more people were reportedly taken hostage today in Iraq.
Ten more people were reportedly taken hostage today in Iraq. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Bombs exploded
Missing woman found in New York City hospital
Missing woman found in New York City hospital ST. LOUIS -- More than a week after she was reported
Judge: Part of Patriot Act breaches free speech
WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- A federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that a key component of
Three explosions in Baghdad kill at least 37 people
Ten more hostages were reportedly seized today in Iraq. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- At least three bombs
TRUMBULL COUNTY Festival to benefit group
Proceeds will go to help an environmental organization. HUBBARD -- Musicians with ties to this
Group collects cell phones, pagers
SHARON, Pa. -- The Keystone Blind Association's Keystone Kids will be collecting old cell phones and
Church, HMHP plan health fair
YOUNGSTOWN -- Free health screenings and information will be offered from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 9 at
Pastor, attorney announce cable network's changes
YOUNGSTOWN -- A nationally known attorney joined a local religious leader today to announce changes
FILMS Abuse in indie film is realistic
The preacher is appearing on 'Oprah Winfrey' the day the film opens. By BOBBY ROSS JR.
BROWNS Winslow has second surgery, out for rest of year
Doctors discovered a sprained ligament which has been repaired. BEREA (AP) -- Browns rookie tight
HELOISE Readers' ideas help return pattern to envelope
Dear Readers: Greetings! We printed a hint a while back from a reader about how to put pattern
ROCK MUSIC Ian Hunter would rather have a life instead of a career
The former Hoople doesn't miss the hoopla. By JOHN PATRICK GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Ian
YSU FOOTBALL Hilltoppers happy to finally play a game
Western Kentucky has won three straight against Youngstown State. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
SCHOOL Pupils get liquor, not limeade
The liquor was left over from a party at the school. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- It was not
NOTEBOOK Two WIU players in trouble
Burglary is the charge for the Leathernecks. ASSOCIATED PRESS MACOMB, Ill. -- Two Western
Connecticut advances to Eastern finals, 76-56
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) -- An infusion of young talent and a change of scenery has done wonders for
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Marshall holds off Miami, 33-25, for first victory
Stan Hill threw three touchdown passes for the Thundering Herd. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Stan
Is 'Upriver' a campaign ad or documentary on Kerry?
The director uses photographs and film footage to create powerful images. By CHRISTY LEMIRE
SOCCER Amato's shot finds its mark
Erin Gilmour assisted on the game's lone goal by a freshman. HOWLAND -- With 22 minutes remaining,
Two men sentenced for assaults
MERCER, Pa. -- Two men convicted of assaults were sentenced by Judge Francis Fornelli on Tuesday in
New album and flashy pageantry bring back same old Beastie Boys
The rap slingers take their hit album on tour. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- The Beastie Boys are
Cars damaged in Niles
Cars damaged in Niles NILES -- Car vandalism continued in the city as three more people reported
U. of Colorado: End rush for freshmen
Less than two weeks ago, a freshman was found dead at a fraternity house. BOULDER, Colo. (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY Ex-coach released from jail
He also pleaded guilty to charges stemming from child pornography pictures. By BOB JACKSON
PENTAGON Military lacks sufficient number of troops, advisory board says
The secretary of defense disagrees, saying there are enough soldiers. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Season-high 31,395 give Expos a rousing sendoff
There were some acts of civil disobedience, but nothing serious. MONTREAL (AP) -- The last
A.L. CENTRAL Indians rally in sixth for 5-2 win
The loss was Kansas City's 101st, setting a club record. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Royals manager
49ERS Young not content, but not complaining
He remains optimistic the team can turn around its fortunes. SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- With his
WASHINGTON, D.C. Expos' move is only the first step
Much work must be done to complete the relocation to the nation's capital. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
AROUND THE HORN | Wednesday's other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Twins 3 Yankees 5, Twins 4 NEW YORK -- Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez
A new version of 'Iron Chef'
ZAP2IT.COM "Iron Chef" is coming across the Pacific to stay. The Food Network is going forward
PURCHASING PROBE Grand jurors hear testimony
The county administrator testified for about an hour. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Heather Phillips, Bret Armstrong to wed Oct. 23
XTUCSON, Ariz. -- Larry and Cynthia Phillips, 10204 E. Falcon Point, formerly of Youngstown, are
'DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION' Teen show focuses on tough issues
The Canadian 'Degrassi' series began in 1982. WASHINGTON POST It's like bumping into childhood
Lawmakers hear from educators
Adequate funding is necessary for 21st-century education, administrators say. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
Today is Thursday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2004. There are 92 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Sept. 30, the 274th day of 2004. There are 92 days left in the year. On this date
TRUMBULL COUNTY Judge's ruling forces Girard to hire lowest bidder
The judge wrote that a felony record can be used by city council in making its decision. By TIM
OSU FOOTBALL Backup unhappy by not playing
Troy Smith said he hasn't been told why he's not getting any time on the field. COLUMBUS (AP) --
DISASTER AID Flood damage in county hits $11.5 million
Damage estimates are still being compiled. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM --
NATIONAL GUARD DUTY Resignation document released
The White House said Bush was never disciplined in the Texas Guard. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White
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Halloween attraction
Halloween attraction CANFIELD -- The 10th annual Ghost Lights of Halloween display opens tonight
NATION
NATION Boeing-U.S. settlement ST. LOUIS -- The Boeing Co. and the U.S. government reached a $6
COLUMBIANA COUNTY People pay support after JFS runs ad
Not all of the money came from men listed in the ad. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Helping military families
Opinion: Washington Post It cannot be said that the U.S. military mistreats the families of service members
Squirrel chatter rattles me
I have a headache right now. It's 7:30 on a Tuesday night. You might think it was the glass of
BLAKE MURDER CASE Defense lawyer: Evidence points to a conspiracy
The defense's theory hinges on the interviews of three new witnesses. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Robert
Blair-Szari wedding set for next spring
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Richard and Ellen Blair of 253 Wildwood Drive and Edward and Janice Szari of 530 Deer
BOXING Lifted to main event, Niles' Lyell triumphs
Billy Lyell improved to 6-1 while Darnell Boone also won to climb to 3-0. MERRIONETTE PARK, Ill.
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Friend has ill-timed private conversations
Dear Annie: I have a friend who cannot refrain from trying to start a private, two-person
Liberal entertainers express sense of urgency to oust Bush
Even previously neutral entertainers such as Bruce Springsteen are taking sides. By TONY HICKS
RTI Area plant stops taking orders for titanium tubing products
WEATHERSFIELD -- RTI Commercial Products, a Hermitage, Pa., unit of RTI International Metals, is no
Man pleads guilty to aggravated assault
YOUNGSTOWN -- Robert Ashford, 51, of Tod Lane pleaded guilty Wednesday in Mahoning County Common
MAHONING VALLEY Honored schools urge support for others
One educator griped about tax dollars going to substandard charter schools. By NORMAN LEIGH
DVD REVIEW 'Ramones Raw'? Hey, ho! Let's go
It was the last contribution Johnny Ramone made before he died. By WAYNE PARRY ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Amber Stanley and Ross Davis, 3406 Sandalwood Court, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 24.
Stores target older women
Older women spend three times as much on clothing as teen-agers do. NEW YORK (AP) -- At the peak
SOUTH SIDE SLAYING Inmate wants bond back in wait for murder trial
Edward Anderson was in a hospital the day of his arraignment, his lawyer said. By BOB JACKSON
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Elan D'edna (Mapes)7.804.404.00 Hi Noon Lady(B
HALLOWEEN EVENTS | Hayrides, mazes, witch walks A list of Halloween activities in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys. The Vindicator will run a separate list of trick-or-treat hours later.
TRUMBULL Mesopotamia: Get "Lost in Space" in a corn maze this fall. In the maze you will find all
HERMITAGE SQUARE City OKs loan for razing
City officials were updated on a number of economic development projects. By HAROLD GWIN
DEBORA SHAULIS | On the Scene Theater groups work together
Three years ago, Boardman-bred playwright Michael Dempsey finished writing a comedy about rival
MATCHUP YSU vs. Western Kentucky
YSU WKU Record2-22-1 Points scored25.530.7 Points allowed19.011.7 Total offense330.0362.3 Total
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Alex R. Sarles, 24, of 185 Surrey Lane, Canfield, and Amanda
TRUMBULL SLAYING Husband pleads innocent
Bond was set at $1 million. WARREN -- His head swathed in bandages, Timothy Smith came to court
MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES
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Explosions near U.S. convoy kill 35 kids, 7 adults
Ten more people were reportedly taken hostage today in Iraq. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Bombs exploded
President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry meet in their first presidential debate tonight at the
President Bush and Democratic Sen. John Kerry meet in their first presidential debate tonight at the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Board makes third attempt to pass school levy
The number of school employees has already been reduced. By ANTHONY M. NICK VINDICATOR
HOW HE SEES IT Debate time: They must think on their feet
Opinion: By JOHN HUGHES CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR SALT LAKE CITY -- For long, anxious days now, the
Numbers tell the truth in Iraq
Bush and Kerry paint different pictures of how the effort in Iraq is faring. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Valley gets good news about call center jobs
Opinion: Five months after MCI announced that it was closing its Niles call center and after the startling
HURRICANE VICTIMS Storms bring increase in domestic battering
Avoiding violence isn't easy with a hole in the roof and the kids not in school. ST. PETERSBURG
WEDNESDAY'S DRAWINGS
Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-2-4 Pick 4, 3-7-1-6 Buckeye 5, 5-6-10-24-32 Super Lotto Plus,
'Burnout 3' excels at putting pedal to the metal -- literally
By TOM HAM SPECIAL TO WASHINGTON POST "Burnout 3: Takedown" (Electronic Arts/Criterion), an
MAHONING COUNTY Drug bust nets $10M in cocaine
Officers say the men took undercover agents from a Boardman motel to the cocaine. By IAN HILL
HOW HE SEES IT Israeli models for a Fallujah offensive
Opinion: By JACKSON DIEHL WASHINGTON POST Two and a half years ago this week, the Israeli army launched
Left vs. right issues
Left vs. right issues kPOLITICS from the left and right wings take center stage in the arts and
Why think about change? Let me count the reasons
Opinion: Why think about change? Let me count the reasons EDITOR: We readers of this paper are being
MOVIE REVIEW 'Intimate Strangers' is understated, sophisticated
By ANN HORNADAY WASHINGTON POST The suspenseful, sophisticated spirit of Alfred Hitchcock hovers
FUEL As energy crisis looms, heat bills likely to soar
The cost could affect the presidential race in Ohio. WASHINGTON (AP) -- As if $2-a-gallon gasoline
2 hit by car are severely injured
SALEM -- Two men sustained severe injuries early today when they were deliberately struck by a car
HURRICANES Jeanne's damage ranks near top
Despite the flurry of hurricanes in Florida, insurers aren't in financial trouble. ST. PETERSBURG
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Use of colloidal silver might turn kids gray
Q. My daughter and her husband make their own formulation of colloidal silver. They think this
HAITI Armed rebels try to enter Gonaives
The city has seen much looting since it was hit by Hurricane Jeanne's effects. GONAIVES, Haiti
NFL Bengals' offense inept, but team backs rookie QB
Their streak without a TD has reached 30 possessions. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Carson Palmer saw Chad
PRIVATE SPACESHIP Designer, pilot still eye prize
The pilot and designer don't know exactly what went wrong. MOJAVE, Calif. (AP) -- The pilot and
NILES-TRUMBULL TRANSIT Officials examine progress after first year of system
NTTS and WRTA continue to work on a transfer policy. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
GEORGE F. WILL Bush and Kerry: delusional optimists
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Tonight's debate will be a duel between two delusional optimists. It pits a man who
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Winter Fantasy." Move Over Broadway Productions, at Canfield Presbyterian Church, 140 W.
'Ladder 49' goes down in flames
The film's portrayal of everyday guys makes for boring characters. By DAVID GERMAIN ASSOCIATED
CIVIC DUTIES Dodgers leave shallow jury pools
The courts are trying harder to make jury duty less of a pain. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Every
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Pitt opens Big East slate at Connecticut
Pitt will be playing in the state of Connecticut for the first time tonight. STORRS, Conn. (AP) --
BILLBOARD HITS
TOP KID VIDEO SALES 1. "The Lion King II: Simba's Pride," Walt Disney Home Entertainment. 2.
ARTHRITIS DRUG Merck recalls Vioxx; stock price plunges
In 2003, the arthritis drug had $2.5 billion in sales. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Pharmaceutical giant
CHILDREN'S REHAB Center project is complete
About $1.2 million of the $1.85 million cost of the project has been collected. HOWLAND --
Parents announce Galloway-Nemes engagement
XSTRUTHERS -- Ralph E. and Christine E. Galloway, 290 Sexton St., are announcing the engagement of
Show-biz conservatives begin coming out of closet
Some say they keep quiet about their political leanings in order to get work. By PAT CRAIG
YUSUF ISLAM - Former Cat Stevens decries profiling
The singer said that in recent years, he has been a frequent U.S. visitor. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XBrad and Dixie (Dewire) Casal of North Royalton are announcing the birth of their first child, a
VIDEO GAME Get ready to dominate an army in 'Pikmin 2'
Improvements include sharper graphics and no time limit. By PHIL VILLARREAL ARIZONA DAILY STAR
CAL THOMAS Debate advice and questions
Opinion: After the seemingly endless preliminaries, now comes the main event. Will many people watch
MAHONING COUNTY Arbiter: Lift suspension for Youngstown policeman
An arbiter also ruled that a cop didn't have to use sick days for an injury. By PATRICIA MEADE
Tax-evasion case assigned
Tax-evasion case assigned YOUNGSTOWN -- The tax-evasion case against Mark S. Colucci, 46, of
NATIONAL LEAGUE Phillies sweep pair from Pirates
Philadelphia is looking for a strong finish to the season and second place. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --
GAZA STRIP Israeli troops push into refugee camp after rocket kills 2
A Hamas rocket killed two children at play. JEBALIYA REFUGEE CAMP, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Israeli