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YSU

YSU Soccer YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State's defense kept the game scoreless until a goal late in


Schools will get casino revenue input

School officials trying to pass renewal levies fear voters will be misled. By TIM YOVICH


Man, 18, gets 12 years in prison for slaying

YOUNGSTOWN -- An 18-year-old Youngstown man faces 12 years in prison for a shooting that occurred


Police charge Canfield man after car is wrecked

YOUNGSTOWN -- William R. Lester, 67, of Leffingwell Road, Canfield, was charged with traffic


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Boardman sets sights on bigger goals

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- When D.J. Ogilvie was hired as Boardman High's


Rape trial against 47-year-old begins

YOUNGSTOWN -- The 19-year-old complainant in a rape trial that began Thursday in Mahoning County


ELLEN GOODMAN Miers is a certified 'Friend Of George'

Opinion: BOSTON -- I once had a neighbor in Maine who operated a divining rod with a fine hand. If you were


Thiel honors graduate for leadership

The doctor founded a company that provides medical services to prisons. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Dr.


Ursuline claims a crown

Ursuline claims a crown Ursuline High defeated Warren Harding 3-0 Thursday to win the Steel Valley


Gov. Taft OKs order for heating-bill aid

Regional briefings and an awareness campaign will educate Ohioans. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


HOW HE SEES IT Japan risks isolating self from the rest of Asia

Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Back during the Cold War, Japanese Prime Minister


Warren Philharmonic to open season with Halloween concert

WARREN -- The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 2005-06 season Oct. 30 with a 4 p.m.


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: Opera Western Reserve's production of Puccini's "La Boh & egrave;me." When:


PREP VOLLEYBALL Tigers post 12th win against J-M

Springfield dropped the first game, but rallied to win three straight. NORTH JACKSON -- Meghan


Man files suit for full reward

YOUNGSTOWN -- The man who aided in the capture of cop killer Martin Koliser Jr. in Florida is suing


Give these tips a try to lessen paint odor

Dear Readers: When you are planning to paint a room in your home, there are a number of steps you


Rapist, drug dealer get prison in Mercer Co.

MERCER, Pa. -- Two men received prison terms in Mercer County Common Pleas Court Thursday, one for


International court issues warrants for 5 Ugandans

International court issues warrants for 5 Ugandans UNITED NATIONS -- The International Criminal


"Threshold" (9 p.m., CBS): Those freaky aliens just keep wreaking havoc in the chilling freshman

"Threshold" (9 p.m., CBS): Those freaky aliens just keep wreaking havoc in the chilling freshman


Some sites no longer collect cardboard

A funding source was lost when the state eliminated the corporate franchise tax. By ED RUNYAN


'THE GOSPEL' Film taps into large urban markets

Hollywood took notice of the success of 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman.' By KELLEY L. CARTER


'TWO FOR THE MONEY'

'TWO FOR THE MONEY' ss (out of five) Director: D.J. Caruso. Running time: 2 hours. Rating: R


"If saving thousands of lives makes a terrorist, then I certainly embrace the label."

Opinion: "If saving thousands of lives makes a terrorist, then I certainly embrace the label." Peter Daniel


REVIEW It's not a gamble to say film is lacking

Al Pacino stars as a high- living gambling 'adviser.' By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL "Two for


NEXTEL CUP

NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27 -- Auto


Clothing may smell good enough to eat

NEW YORK (AP) -- How sweet it is: a shirt that smells like a chocolate bar. The Chocolate Shirt, a


Man with cases pending arrested

Nathaniel Dumas faces drug and other charges dating to 2003. YOUNGSTOWN -- Nathaniel A. Dumas


Hockey comes skating back

Opinion: Scripps Howard: The first hurdle for the return of the National Hockey League is how many people


2 sites in Niles are recommended

The chairman said cost, convenience and square footage are the top criteria considered. By ED


Commissioners OK a variety of grant projects

MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners gave final approval Thursday to several Community


BOARDMAN SCHOOL Big Band fans should swing by auditorium

Trumpeter Joe Pero, a rising star, will be the featured guest. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR STAFF


How will conservative court rule on right-to-die issue?

Editorial: It will be interesting to see how the conservative Chief Justice John H. Roberts votes in the first


Drug, alcohol program gets OK, with reluctance

The planning commission believes the site doesn't jibe with the land-use plan. By VIRGINIA ROSS


Learn how to look just like a rock star

Learn how to look just like a rock star kARE YOU dying to look like rock stars Shakira, above,


School board OKs pact with classified union

The schools superintendent said a retire-rehire program will save the district money. AUSTINTOWN


Girard beats LaBrae in Trumbull matchup

Lakeview rolled past Champion in another TAC contest. GIRARD -- Chelsea Morrison had 10 points, 15


Director of recycling division urges wait on materials facility

A county needs a 25 percent recycling rate to support an MRF; Mahoning's is only about 10 percent.


& lt;B & gt;BIGGS, & lt;/B & gt; Ruth Marion, 96, of Youngstown;

& lt;B & gt;BIGGS, & lt;/B & gt; Ruth Marion, 96, of Youngstown; calling hours


BIRTHS

A photo caption in the Wednesday edition of The Vindicator of the Cardinal Mooney High School soccer


MAN SHOT IN RIGHT FOOT

Man shot in right foot YOUNGSTOWN -- Antwain Blackmon, 19, of Rush Boulevard told police he was at


FRANZ FERDINAND Band hints at '80s pop and British influences

Although members hadn't heard Gang of Four, comparisons are often made. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS The


Rapist sentenced to 7 years

YOUNGSTOWN -- Jerry London, 18, of the Mahoning County Justice Center will be classified a sex


District to save in cost of renovations

Asbestos removal is being performed on two of Choffin's floors. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


The Trunk & amp; Treasure Sale at Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Trunk & amp; Treasure Sale at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 4500 Norquest Blvd.,


STARTING LINEUPS YSU vs. Indiana State

YSU OFFENSE T - (73) JAMAL LEE (6-3, 290, Sr); (71) Eric Claxon (6-7, 348, Jr.) RG - (78) TYLER


HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Columbus Day Some state, county and federal agencies and other businesses will


ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS XTrumbull Retired Teachers Association will hold a general meeting at noon Tuesday at


Man in assault case plans to stay in La.

YOUNGSTOWN -- Ryan Kidd, 21, formerly of Youngstown, will continue to live with a brother in


Kirk Road project gets panel's OK

Some residents who live near the property proposed for development said they will miss their


Council will decide whether to require hard-wired alarms

The proposed ordinance would take effect Jan. 1. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


No date set to continue hearing regarding finance allegations

Joseph J. Angelo improperly used $4,100 from three checks, it's alleged. By JEFF ORTEGA


Committee voices ideas on dumps

The report included comments by Niles and Liberty state lawmakers. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games

WASHINGTON & amp; JEFFERSON vs. WESTMINSTER Where: Burry Stadium, New Wilmington, Pa. When: 1


Zoning commission approves 2 developers' housing plans

One of the zoning members voted on his brother-in-law's development. By JEANNE STARMACK


HOW HE SEES IT Rebuilding and rethinking U.S. schools

Opinion: By RONALD E. BOGLE KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have displaced tens of


HOW HE SEES IT Why should Americans care about oil prices?

Opinion: By SEBASTIAN MALLABY WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- When people talk about oil shocks, they worry


Turning out for a unified gathering

Turning out for a unified gathering Participants at the sixth annual candlelight vigil for


Associated Press

Associated Press PLAYFUL PIGEON: An Indonesian pigeon keeper plays with one of his birds during a


Donna Polivka resigns post on Democratic committee

Commissioner Dan Polivka said his mom would be an asset to the county. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR


Restaurant sponsors writing contest

Restaurant sponsors writing contest ORLANDO, Fla. -- Has your life changed because of a specific


CARL P. LEUBSDORF Bush and his agenda down, but not out

Opinion: Troubled second terms are a fact of presidential life. No modern chief executive has escaped. Like


The bus stops here -- soon for the last time

Riders want 'faster trips and fewer stops,' a company spokeswoman says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Shantae Moore and Cameron K. Wells, Youngstown,


SOCCER Ursuline wins Steel Valley title

Poland beat Salem to stay unbeaten in the Metro Athletic Conference. WARREN -- Justin Mihaly


4 teen boys arrested in variety of crimes

YOUNGSTOWN -- Four teenage boys were arrested Wednesday in three separate events. Two boys, from


OPERA WESTERN RESERVE 2nd performance set for Nov. 11

Being an educational resource and using local talent are two missions. By L. CROW VINDICATOR


Police arrest man in downtown assault

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police arrested a man shortly after 2 p.m. Thursday near Central Square and charged


SOCCER

SOCCER (Women) Grove City 8, Thiel 0 -- a five-goal first half led the Lady Wolverines (3-8,


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard T. Newbern Jr., 29, of 2718 S. Meridian Road,


Auditors will dig deeper into tax payments

The treasurer's request to dismiss a lawsuit is denied. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA