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Falling temperatures put cats in quandary
Instead of eradicating rats, state workers now care for the cats. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Feral felines
Woman files lawsuit against city and officers over arrests
The lawsuit asks for an unspecified amount in compensatory and punitive damages. By ED RUNYAN
Fitch girls capture first title since '93
The Falcons defeated Massillon Perry, 9-0, to share the Federal League title with Massillon Jackson.
PITTSBURGH Steelers looking up at the Bengals
Ben Roethlisberger says he'll play Sunday in Cincinnati. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger
HOW HE SEES IT Congress should pay for travel
Opinion: By PAT M. HOLT CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Congress is embroiled in ethical problems -- again. In
MARK WHICKER Bad luck aside, Angels went as far as they could
Los Angeles got none of the breaks and most of the losses in the ALCS. ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The play
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS NLCS
Oct. 12: St. Louis 5, Houston 3 Oct. 13: Houston 4, St. Louis 1 Saturday: Houston 4, St. Louis 3
Murder rate drops to lowest level in 40 years, FBI says
The murder rate declined 3.3 percent from 2003. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The first decline in four years
Trustee Heck's resignation should serve as a warning
Editorial: There are many regions in the United States where government corruption is so rare that having an
YOUNGSTOWN STEELHOUNDS Mallette brings CHL championship experience
The SteelHounds defenseman helped Colorado win the league title last year. By TOM WILLIAMS
Petrasek placed on probation for fraud
The former Ohio Edison manager faced up to 25 years in prison. WARREN -- An ex-Ohio Edison Co.
Felasco ordered to give up documents
Lawrence County commissioners are still trying to withhold the treasurer's paycheck. By LAURE
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES Carolina 21, Detroit 20 Dallas 16, N.Y. Giants 13, OT Chicago 28, Minnesota 3
JULIE PAGANO BRIAN PIETSCH
JULIE PAGANO BRIAN PIETSCH XGIRARD -- Trinity Lutheran Church provided the setting for the at 4
Township's help -- it's not just for show
An Indians announcer, an ex-player and the team mascot showed up at the site. By DENISE DICK
JENNIFER BRUNER CHRISTOPHER CONWAY
JENNIFER BRUNER CHRISTOPHER CONWAY XHUBBARD -- Niagara Falls, Canada, was the honeymoon
Bird flu
BIRD FLU Latest developments Other developments Monday surrounding the spread of the deadly H5N1
Window covering cords pose danger to kids
Dear Heloise: Outdated corded window coverings in children's bedrooms and play areas can be a
Suspect sought in high-profile killing
So far, police have released little information regarding the investigation. MARTINEZ, Calif. (AP)
EARTHQUAKE'S AFTERMATH Death toll estimates continue to vary widely
Some of the affected area hasn't received essentials because of altitude or being cut off. LOS
Controller, mayor settle suit over budget cuts
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The city controller and the mayor have settled a lawsuit by the controller, who
Police seek robbers
Police seek robbers CAMPBELL -- Police are looking for two men in the armed robbery of Chick's
Banquet addresses high homicide rate
Two officials said cooperation is needed to curb crime. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
REVIEW Guest conductor, vocalists liven up event at Stambaugh
The second half of the concert was filled with Broadway tunes. By L. CROW VINDICATOR
There's a cure for imported oil addiction
Opinion: By LAWRENCE J. HAAS KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- Tension in the Middle East has combined
Mason excels again
The junior tailback repeated as the offensive player of the week. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Marta' gets dangerously close to being a stalker
Dear Annie: I'm in a lot of the same classes with "Marta," but we're not really close. One day, she
2 sides moving ahead with planning process
A judge has rejected the city's request to hire a lawyer for the district. By D.A. WILKINSON
Ohio Department of Health will distribute flu vaccine
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Department of Health will provide 240,000 doses of influenza vaccine to
Seahawks set franchise rushing record in 42-10 triumph over Texans
Shaun Alexander ran for four touchdowns to pace Seattle to the lopsided win. SEATTLE (AP) -- The
Iraq to audit referendum results
About 70 militants were killed in a U.S. attack Sunday. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's election
XHubbard High School Class of 1985 will have its 20th class reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 26 at Oak
XHubbard High School Class of 1985 will have its 20th class reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 26 at Oak
WOE IS ROMEO
Woe is Romeo The disappointment Browns first-year coach Romeo Crennel is feeling following
NLCS Phat Albert: Pujols' homer helps Cardinals stay alive
The Cardinals first baseman hit a three-run home run in the top of the ninth. HOUSTON (AP) -- Whoa
Police: Shots exchanged by guard, intruder
CAMPBELL -- Police said a security guard for Sherman International exchanged gunfire with a man near
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Misty Sabin (Cloninger) 4.802.602.20 Civilizations Awry (Spieth
HOW THEY FARED Opponents
Slippery Rock (3-4) beat Millersville 21-15. Next: at Edinboro Saturday. Northeastern (1-5) lost
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ralph A. Ruggerio, 63, of 34 N. Hazelwood Ave., Youngstown,
State must let inmate have an abortion, Supreme Court says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Missouri officials must let a pregnant inmate have an abortion, the Supreme Court
MOON OVER YOUNGSTOWN
MOON OVER YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Clock, church provide a backdrop to nature
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
YSU luncheon to honor Hartzell contributors
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University will host a luncheon Wednesday to honor major contributors
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Nickel Creek with The Ditty Bops. When: 7 p.m. Friday. Where: House of Blues,
"I think one of the more significant advantages of this disastrous, miserable event is the fact that
Opinion: "I think one of the more significant advantages of this disastrous, miserable event is the fact that
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Tod and Jennifer Latell, 729 Orlo Lane, Boardman, girl, Oct. 14.
CURBSTONERS SteelHounds' leaders optimistic
The team must sell 4,000 tickets a night to break even. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
South Range superintendent to retire; replacement named
GREENFORD -- South Range Schools Superintendent James Hall is retiring. The school board, at its
A summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Oct. 10 Vandalism: A
Owners won't be charged for water
City water-meter policy wasn't applied uniformly, a council committee says. By TIM YOVICH
Hurricanes trigger inflation
Opinion: Scripps Howard: In a week that saw his supporters badly split over Supreme Court nominee Harriet
GM reaches agreement with union
The plan would save GM $3 billion a year in employee health-care expenses. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
"WomenRock! Our Journey With Melissa Etheridge" (11 p.m. Lifetime): You can tell this is a women-
"WomenRock! Our Journey With Melissa Etheridge" (11 p.m. Lifetime): You can tell this is a women-
Parents announce Dolphin-Gentile wedding plans
XThe engagement of Cheryl Lynn Dolphin and John Vincent Gentile, both of 4135 Courtney Drive, Erie,
FDA advises doctors to stop using Enteryx
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government is warning doctors to stop using Enteryx, an injection used to
HOW THEY SEE IT \ Energy shortages U.S. must explore all energy reserves
Opinion: By H. STERLING BURNETT KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- Hurricane's Katrina and Rita have
hA sloth drinks
hA sloth drinks kA BABY SLOTH, born last month at Discovery Cove in Orlando, Fla., is bottle-fed
AUTO INDUSTRY GM reaches agreement with union
The plan would save GM $3 billion a year in employee health-care expenses. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Recovering, tired James returns to hoops practice
Cleveland's best player participated in a three-hour workout. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James was
NICKEL CREEK Band finds new freedom by embracing influences
With its third album, the group explores country, Celtic and techno sounds. By JOHN BENSON
Dutch police arrest Hell's Angels in sweep
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- Police arrested 45 members of the Hell's Angels motorcycle gang and
Top Cat: Texas pitcher honored
Paralympic swimmer Erin Popovich won in the individual category. NEW YORK (AP) -- Cat Osterman, an
MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUMMARY
MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUMMARY SEAHAWKS 42, TEXANS 10 Houston0370--10 Seattle147714--42 First
Dozens of car windows shot out; 3 arrested on vandalism charges
The vandalism spree lasted 24 hours, police say. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
GEORGIE ANNE GEYER World awaits Bush on Mideast
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Just beneath nearly every serious dinner table conversation in Washington these days
Players of the week
Hill Barth & amp; King Offensive Player of the Game: Marcus Mason (5-9, 197, Jr.) tailback from
USC, Texas nab top spots in first standings of year
The two teams have 1-2 in the polls since preseason. ASSOCIATED PRESS Southern California and
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x Q 10 u A K 10 9 7 2 v K 8 w 10 6 3 WEST EAST
HOW HE SEES IT Here's why the Chinese yuan won't dwarf the U.S. dollar
Opinion: By MILTON EZRATI CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Much American fear these days
Salem cruises past Chaney in 3
BOARDMAN -- Taylor Toothman served 12 points with four aces and made 29 assists as the Salem High
hPowerball jackpot grows to record $340 million
hPowerball jackpot grows to record $340 million ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- Tim Slattery, validation clerk
Officials tell news anchor to shorten her penthouse
Officials tell news anchor to shorten her penthouse NEW YORK -- City officials have ordered Ann
Collier's absence painfully obvious
Forward Al Harrington has dedicated this season to Collier. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Atlanta
'Marta' gets dangerously close to being a stalker
Dear Annie: I'm in a lot of the same classes with "Marta," but we're not really close. One day, she
University outlines plans for extra budget revenue
The year-end fund balance will help underwrite an early retirement plan. By HAROLD GWIN
State report: Jail understaffed, crowded
By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Trumbull County received an oral report from
AFC Bengals surpassing their expectations
Cincinnati is 5-1 and leading the AFC North by a game and a half. CINCINNATI (AP) -- This is going
Hurricane evacuee wins lottery jackpot
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- A Hurricane Katrina evacuee is the first $25,000 jackpot winner of the
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LPGA Bamberger criticized for not reporting Wie
He explained: "I was still in my reporter's mode. I wanted to talk to her first." By DOUG FERGUSON
House expected to OK re-transfer of Liberty land
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio House of Representatives is expected to approve today a bill to re-transfer
ALCS Angels' offense is exposed as lineup full of holes
Los Angeles' key hitters failed to deliver hits against White Sox. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Manager
Letters urge residents to support 8.1-mill levy
The five-year levy is needed to stave off a deficit. CHAMPION -- Two letters urging voter support
Strickland returns funds to 8 political committees
Strickland has more in his fund than all those seeking to replace him combined. By DAVID SKOLNICK
THERESA BENEDIS FRANK LEHMAN
THERESA BENEDIS FRANK LEHMAN XLOWELLVILLE -- The wedding of Theresa M. Benedis, 3907 Lake Run
AROUND THE NHL Monday's games
Rangers 4, Panthers 0 NEW YORK -- Jaromir Jagr scored twice on two-man power plays in a 42-second
BASEBALL Pitchers led Chisox to World Series
The White Sox starters have pitched four straight complete games. CHICAGO (AP) -- What a way to
Another woman contends suspect raped her
The man was questioned in the deaths of two prostitutes. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A second woman has
Officials: Cause of deaths to be known in few weeks
Some bodily fluids still have to undergo tests, a coroner says. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Sehon guides Liberty past Hubbard
Badger ousted Warren JFK in a Division III game. LIBERTY -- Brian Sehon had two goals and three
Bird flu virus threat remains the highest in Asia, officials say
It's inevitable that a bird virus will cause a human flu pandemic, experts warn. LONDON (AP) --
Eyes are on newest storm that ties a season record
It's too soon to tell if the Gulf Coast will be affected, a hurricane expert says. MIAMI (AP) --
ON THE INSIDE | B7
ON THE INSIDE | B7 Delphi: Top executives at Delphi Corp. said Monday they will take pay cuts
DeLay turns down plea deal, opts to fight 2 felony charges
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Texas prosecutor offered Rep. Tom DeLay a deal to plead guilty to a misdemeanor
JFS director looks to fill three positions
The salary range for each JFS deputy director is $68,000 to $75,000. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
Parents announce Hynes-Gesacion wedding plans
XAnnounced by Eugenia Hynes, 440 E. Montrose, Youngstown, and Nick and Diane Gesacion, 11 Walker
Parkway West to be renamed
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A major roadway known as the Parkway West will be renamed Interstate 376 in
Saddam's murder trial set to begin
The former dictator could be executed if found guilty. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD, Iraq --
BOX OFFICE
BOX OFFICE Top 10 films U.S. movie revenues for Oct. 14-16. 1. "The Fog," Sony/Screen Gems,
Look gives wearer chance to be unique
That anything-goes approach is easy to achieve with contrasting layers. NEW YORK (AP) -- This
Big East title still not out of reach
The Panthers need to win their final four conference games to have a chance. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
NFL 49ers' defense is hit again as Rasheed injures knee
The linebacker was hurt in practice to further hamper the injury-riddled defense. SANTA CLARA,
Ex-player vows to sue over coach's remarks
Coach Rene Portland said Jennifer Harris had a poor attitude and work ethic. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2005. There are 74 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2005. There are 74 days left in the year. On this date
TAX REFORM Panel looks at ways to simplify system
Critics contend that all it will do is create complications. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush's
Schools to raise funds for victims
AUSTINTOWN -- All district schools are going to try to change the world, or at least a part of it
CANADIAN FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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Kristin Seifert, Robb Watson are engaged
XGIRARD -- Announced by Cynthia and Gary Seifert, 1398 Shannon Road, is the engagement of their
Research: Lose weight, gain a sex life
Sex improves when people feel better about their bodies. VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) --
Bonar: Records vindicate O'Brien
The chairman is still calling for an investigation of a former county commissioner's campaign
TEXAS Driver is charged in fatal bus crash
Juan Robles Gutierrez was negligent before flames killed 23 people, police say. DALLAS MORNING
Officials seeking support for levies aiding police, fire
Each levy would generate about $96,000 a year. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Parents complain about busing
The district plans air quality tests on bus exhaust fumes. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF
Following loss, Dilfer on hot seat
Cleveland's quarterback probably won't be demoted, but he needs to play better. BEREA (AP) -- The