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OHIO DIVISION I

OHIO DIVISION I All Games at 7 p.m. Saturday Region 1 (8) Shaker Hts. (6-4) vs. (1) Lakewood


Judge: Felasco is entitled to pay

The paychecks can't be withheld based on accusations, the judge said. By VIRGINIA ROSS


PREP PREVIEW \ Regional volleyball

DIVISION I FITCH (16-8) vs. MENTOR (19-7) When: Today, 6:30 p.m. Where: Hudson High School


Public invited to attend free Glenn Leonard show

YOUNGSTOWN -- Glenn Leonard and the Temptations Experience, which includes singers from the original


NHL ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's other games

Islanders 4, Bruins 3, OT UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Shawn Bates scored with 28.2 seconds remaining in


Mayoral debate

Mayoral debate WKBN-570 AM Radio will broadcast a Youngstown mayoral debate beginning after the 9


QUAKE RELIEF Helicopter was targeted, military says

The quake-ravaged area is used by Islamic separatists. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Assailants


Police find suspected fugitive

The 70-year-old was arrested Friday in Columbus. LILLINGTON, N.C. (AP) -- Police have charged a


Sewer separation work runs ahead of schedule

The project is scheduled to last a year. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN


U.N. turns up the heat on leaders

Syrian citizens are worried about the increasing international pressure. DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) --


Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x A K J u 8 4 v A J 10 9 w Q 9 4 2 WEST EAST x 10


Polling places asked not to enforce time limit

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The state is advising election officials to give voters plenty of time to make


Former Orrville coach is effective

Mo Tipton gave a pre-game speech that buoyed the Red Raiders toward a victory. ASSOCIATED PRESS


No one wants to have a debate on abortion

Opinion: By PATRICIA E. BAUER WASHINGTON POST SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- If it's unacceptable for William


Mooney's target? A regional crown

The Cardinals defeated Canton Central Catholic 4-0. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


First Night officers elected, trustees appointed

YOUNGSTOWN -- John R. Swierz has been elected president of First Night Youngstown Inc. for 2005-06.


PREP FOOTBALL POLL \ Associated Press

DIVISION I 1, Cin. St. Xavier (22)10-0321 2, Can. McKinley (5)10-0282 3, Cle. Glenville (7)10-


TODAY

TODAY XSam Camens Center, 1080 Salt Springs Road, Youngstown, will serve a luncheon from 11:30


Charles, Camilla begin U.S. visit at ground zero

The prince said U.S.-British bonds are strengthened by grief caused by terrorism. NEW YORK (AP) --


hU.S. soldier accused in Iraq war 'fragging'

hU.S. soldier accused in Iraq war 'fragging' CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait -- A U.S. soldier could face the


Senate Democrats prepare for battle

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid has not specifically ruled out a filibuster. SCRIPPS HOWARD


Consumers just need a little TLC

Some people get a bit stressed when it comes to choosing a good wine. By PETER M. GIANOTTI LONG


Officials to restart 911 panel

The idea is to simplify the process for wireless callers who need such services. By TIM YOVICH


Proposed creek project hits snag with engineers

A permit is needed to allow machinery to be placed in the creek. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR


Israeli missile strike kills 2

Increased violence has dampened negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. LOS ANGELES


Man won't be charged in shooting of intruder

Not all claims of self-defense are clear-cut, as evidenced by a 1995 case in the city. By PATRICIA


Federation, company spar over findings

The charter school operator said the teacher union data are wrong and misleading. By HAROLD GWIN


RED SOX STUNNED

Red Sox stunned Theo Epstein's decision to leave the Boston Red Sox as general manager as left at


Be prudent with spending, auditor tells officials

One commissioner said custodians are needed to ensure public health and safety. By NANCY TULLIS


WAR IN IRAQ Recent developments

Following are the latest developments on the Iraq war: Democrats forced the Senate into a rare


Boardman fire was arson, marshal says

Boardman fire was arson, marshal says BOARDMAN -- An August fire and explosion that sent a woman


A photograph of Larry Moliterno, a candidate for Boardman Township trustee, was inadvertently omitted in Tuesday's Voting Guide. His picture is at right

A photograph of Larry Moliterno, a candidate for Boardman Township trustee, was inadvertently


ANNIE'S MAILBOX Protecting friend is a dark secret

Dear Annie: I have a 13-year-old daughter with whom I have a very close relationship. "Chloe" shares


Legislation to create hunting program

The program is aimed at exposing youths to hunting. HARRISBURG -- Pa. state Sen. Bob Robbins of


INCOME TAX REFORM Panel calls for simplicity

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Declaring the income tax system "has become a running joke," a presidential panel


ON TOUR \ This week's golf events

PGA TOUR Tour Championship Atlanta Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: East Lake Golf Club (7,141


Holiday dressing recipe reprinted

Dear Heloise: Help! I've lost your Thanksgiving Dressing recipe. I also use it for Christmas. Would


BASEBALL Red Sox in state of urgency without GM

Theo Epstein's departure has left the organization battling bitterness and betrayal. BOSTON (AP)


GATEWAY FOOTBALL Standings

Conf.Overall W-LW-L Youngstown St.4-17-2 Southern Illinois4-16-2 Western Kentucky4-16-2 Northern


NFL ROUNDUP News and notes

Browns: Running back Reuben Droughns was arrested and charged with drunken driving early Tuesday,


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Shane and Paula Wonner, Petersburg, twin boys, Oct. 31. Brian


if you go

IF YOU GO What: "A Change is Gonna Come: The Life and Music of Sam Cooke." When: 8 p.m.


Search goes on for soldier from Ohio missing since '04

Maupin, of Batavia, Ohio, has been missing since April 9, 2004. SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Members of


Trustees to begin steps in choosing police chief

Eight candidates are competing for the job. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


This mouse can sing

This mouse can sing kWHAT DO male mice have in common with songbirds? They both can carry a tune,


Oxley to retire from office

For now, he is working to have the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act renewed. WASHINGTON (AP) --


The Vindicator

The Vindicator CLOSING DOWN: A landmark in downtown Warren for nearly eight decades, Queen of


Just how good are Steelers?

PITTSBURGH -- With the halfway point of the NFL season approaching, just how good are the Pittsburgh


Defeat ... but upbeat

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF ALLIANCE -- The Poland High boys soccer season, which


Casualties, injuries increase among defense contractors

Statistics suggest deaths have more than tripled during the past 13 months. KNIGHT RIDDER


Dems to induct three into party's hall of fame

Akron's mayor is the event's guest speaker. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning County Democratic Party will


Mickelson skips tourney over PGA's pro-am demands

Nobody was really surprised Lefty decided to pull out of the event. ATLANTA (AP) -- Phil Mickelson


2-car crash sends at least 1 to hospital

BRISTOL -- At least one person was hospitalized after a two-car crash that took place shortly before


If you wouldn't drink it, don't throw it in the pan

It sounds so simple, but people don't understand one basic tenet. By PETER M. GIANOTTI LONG


Seniors trying to put loss in past

Captain Kyle Smith says the team must focus on Southern Illinois. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


Alito pick will spark a national debate

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- With the nomination of Samuel Alito, the nation's long-term needs and the president's


Violence in France

PARIS (AP) -- Unrest spread across troubled suburbs around Paris in a sixth night of violence


Best Bets on TV Tonight

"That '70s Show" (8 p.m., Fox): Can a series that capitalizes on how a decade seemed a bit weird


MUSICAL LEGEND Rock hall, Case Western to celebrate Sam Cooke

Performers who were influenced by Cooke will perform Saturday and Sunday. By JOHN BENSON


HOCKEY Penguins get a win in OT at N. Jersey

Sergei Gonchar got the winner just over one minute into overtime. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) --


Today is Wednesday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2005. There are 59 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Nov. 2, the 306th day of 2005. There are 59 days left in the year. On this date


Top finishers in the 13th Annual Nature Photography Exhibit at Stacey Pavilion in Austintown Township Park:

Top finishers in the 13th Annual Nature Photography Exhibit at Stacey Pavilion in Austintown


Study: Male lab mice sing in the presence of females

The study's author said the mice could be used to study communication disorders. ST. LOUIS (AP) --


After pleading guilty to murder, woman gets 15-years-to-life term

YOUNGSTOWN -- The former Helena Avenue woman charged in the April 23, 2001, shooting death of


Comparing apples, oranges doesn't help voter decide

Opinion: Comparing apples, oranges doesn't help voter decide EDITOR: This letter is in response to a


Rodman settles case THAT LED TO ARREST WARRANT

Rodman settles case that led to arrest warrant BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. -- Dennis Rodman has settled a


There is no such thing as free Internet content

Opinion: By EDWARD WASSERMAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The notion that Internet content is generally


"We're getting more intelligence that's allowing us to stop more of these things, find more of them.

Opinion: "We're getting more intelligence that's allowing us to stop more of these things, find more of them.


NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL Weis starting to sound like Holtz

Especially when he's telling the Irish how good 3-4 Tennessee really is. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) --


Commissioners change meeting site for Nov.

MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners will meet in their first-floor conference room instead of


Ex-commissioner denies financial wrongdoing

Angelo said he reported all discrepancies to the county elections board. By MICHELE C. HLADIK


ATLANTA HAWKS Enlarged heart cause of death of Jason Collier

The player's heart size was above the accepted limits. DECATUR, Ga. (AP) -- Atlanta Hawks center


3 sought in robbery of city BMV office

YOUNGSTOWN -- Three men robbed the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles office, 3623 Market St. on the


Officials offer tips to reduce gas bills

The state has programs to help low-income residents pay heating bills. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY


Mike Brown has much work cut out for himself

The pressure is great for the first-year coach to take the team to the postseason. CLEVELAND (AP)


Debate continues over joint fire district

The city expects a small carry-over in 2006, the auditor and treasurer said. By D.A. WILKINSON


MORE NBA

MORE NBA Inside on C6 Hawks center Jason Collier died from a sudden heart rhythm disturbance


PENN STATE Badgers game is a big one

Saturday's winner gains an advantage in the race for the conference's BCS bid. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.


DeLay to get new judge for upcoming trial

DALLAS MORNING NEWS AUSTIN, Texas -- A judge was removed from U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay's money


Wage issue sparks duel

Both candidates say they support an increase in the minimum wage. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR


Steelers survive wild ending to top Ravens

Pittsburgh needed a late field goal by Jeff Reed to beat Baltimore, 20-19. By TOM WILLIAMS


Miller, Gallitto for trustee of Boardman Township

Editorial: After six years in office you would think that Boardman Township Trustee Thomas P. Costello would


No caged cluckers

No caged cluckers What's the latest from a national food service company that caters to a college


Experts say Bush plan to prepare for avian flu misses the point

The plan doesn't fund drugs for nations where the flu would likely start. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE


BIG EAST FOOTBALL Freshman QB gets nod for Mountaineers game tonight

Pat White will make his starting debut in tonight's matchup. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Pat White


Capri season has extended into fall

BALTIMORE SUN Remember when capri pants were just for the spring and summer? Well, we women liked


THURSDAY'S FOOTBALL Pittsburgh defense to face Louisville's high-scoring 'O'

The schools are playing for the first time since 1994. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pitt coach Dave


Bathhouse needs new roof, official says

The bathhouse at the pool is 66 years old. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --


School to close Elm Rd. campus

A $1 million addition to Queen of All Saints is planned for next year. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Bush shuns diversity in High Court pick

Opinion: By RUTH MARCUS WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Well, that certainly mixes things up. The first


Court lets sentence stand in bribery case

YOUNGSTOWN -- Retired contractor Bernard J. Bucheit's resentencing in Cleveland federal court didn't


Exploration in flavors

Impress guests with festive and fragrant creations. By JUDITH EVANS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS A


NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Bucks 117, 76ers 108, OT PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Redd hit the game-tying 3-pointer in regulation


WEST Blue Jackets routed 5-1 at Edmonton

Rostislav Klesla scored for Columbus. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) -- Ales Hemsky scored twice and the


Voter files complaint over primary ballot

MERCER, Pa. -- An anonymous Hermitage voter has filed a complaint claiming the paper ballot given in


Officials discuss expanding county lockup

MERCER, Pa. -- The long-awaited new Mercer County Jail may have to undergo expansion in a few years.


Murder suspect guilty of firing at home

YOUNGSTOWN -- Prosecutors had no witnesses or physical evidence to prove William Aponte shot and


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& lt;B & gt;BRACE, & lt;/B & gt; Martha M. (Ondash), 81, of Boardman; calling hours


Agenda Thursday Nov. 3

Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Board of Public Affairs, 9 a.m., Lordstown Administration


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony Mangarelli, 42, of 329 Afton Ave., Boardman, and Lori


People depend on the bus

Opinion: Four out of 10 WRTA riders depend on the bus to get them to or from work. That's reason enough


Buckeyes still have hopes for Big Ten crown

If Ohio State wins its remaining three games it clinches a share of the title. COLUMBUS (AP) --