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Stories published October 25, 2005

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2 suspected in carjacking

WARREN -- Two people who were involved in a carjacking in Warren were also involved in a robbery in


SUPREME COURT NOMINEE Bush refuses to release Miers' advice papers

Sen. Arlen Specter said the panel asked for nonprivileged documents. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Risking a


Rivals push for record pace

Chad Hedrick and Shani Davis can't help but go at full speed. KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MILWAUKEE


Official offers incentive to keep facilities here

The mayor says he wants to help in the company's recovery efforts. By PETER H. MILLIKEN


Decision for units is put off

Neighbors in the area of the proposed development spoke against it. By JEANNE STARMACK


Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:

Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Oct. 17


IRAQ Bombers strike Palestine Hotel

The U.S. military said six civilians were killed and 15 wounded. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Suicide


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James S. Tsikouris, 35, of 694 Devitt Ave., Campbell, and


MOONEY LEADER

MOONEY LEADER Zack Hernan's years A look at the Cardinal Mooney boys soccer team's record during


Company proposal rankles workers

One worker expects a 'miniature hurricane' from Delphi cutbacks. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


Future of Warren schools depends on good leaders

Editorial: When the voters in the Warren City School District go to the polls on Nov. 8 to decide on who


Fields-Posterli wedding planned for November

XYOUNGSTOWN -- The engagement of Melinda Nicole Fields and Dale Edward Posterli, both of 3742 Baymar


City man admits to shooting

The trial of the third man accused in William Lee's death will start Nov. 28. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


Elderly man robbed in his front yard

Elderly man robbed in his front yard YOUNGSTOWN -- An 81-year-old East Scott Street man who speaks


Girls Soccer Division I

DIVISION I Seeds: 1. Howland. 2. Poland. 3. Green. 4. Canfield. Oct. 19 Howland 6, Alliance 0


Dilfer certain he'll remain behind center

But his starting job is in jeopardy after Sunday's dismal performance. BEREA (AP) -- Like millions


After years, residents can hit the open road

Officials anticipate business growth now that the connector is open. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


American fugitive arrested in Ireland

American fugitive arrested in Ireland SPOKANE, Wash. -- A man charged in a traffic accident that


Slashing Miers isn't a sign of progress

Opinion: BOSTON -- Call me a cockeyed pessimist but I'm having trouble finding any good news in the trashing


Marcus Mason rushes to another honor

The tailback earned his second Player of the Week award. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS


Podsednik a hero before Game 2 finish

Through his nine years in the minors, he's been a favorite in his hometown. CHICAGO (AP) -- The


Ashtabula Co. official: Lodge was worth risk

Geneva Lodge was built for economic diversification and image improvement. By TIM YOVICH


Mooney blowout winner at Valley

East Palestine's lack of experience showed. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STRUTHERS


& lt;B & gt;ALTIERO, & lt;/B & gt;Dr. Anthony J., 84, of Niles;

& lt;B & gt;ALTIERO, & lt;/B & gt;Dr. Anthony J., 84, of Niles; calling hours today


Man is arraigned in shooting death

WARREN -- A man charged with aggravated murder in the Saturday morning shooting of a 37-year-old


Poland beats Champion; Lakeview blanks Canfield

Ursuline won, but Boardman lost to Canton GlenOak. POLAND -- Blake Rhien scored the only goal of


Many go to ceremony for new K-8 building The first of four new schools is to be ready to go by fall 2007.

By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- School officials launched their $153


Finalities set before scheduled execution

At least 21 relatives were to visit the condemned man. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Budget forecast predicts deficit to grow to $10.3M in five years

Despite the dismal projection, a levy isn't being considered, officials contend. By TIM YOVICH


WORLD SERIES

WORLD SERIES Schedule Saturday: Chicago 5, Houston 3 Sunday: Chicago 7, Houston 6, Chicago


FLU Officials stress prevention in dealing with pandemic

Drug patents will mean little to a country faced with a threat, say health experts. OTTAWA (AP) --


Surplus food and clothing

Surplus food and clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine, Youngstown, food and clothing


Big Easy needs help

Opinion: Biloxi (Miss.) Sun Herald: Yielding to political reality, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has given up


WORLD SERIES Astros ceded control of roof

Major League Baseball will decide if Minute Maid Park will be open or enclosed. HOUSTON (AP) --


49ERS Not certain about quarterback Alex Smith

Ken Dorsey and Cody Pickett are the only backups for the 21-year-old rookie. SANTA CLARA, Calif.


Agenda

Agenda WEDNESDAY Austintown Board of Education special meeting, 6 p.m., 225 Idaho Road,


fugitive of the week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Tyrone Hayden The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the


Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Matthew and Rebecca Shrake, Austintown, boy, Oct.


Board fires the director of SAG after 6 months

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The executive director of the Screen Actors Guild was fired by the guild's board


Killing terrorists good for democracy

Opinion: By CLIFFORD D. MAY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE After last week's constitutional vote, what's


Cornerback Baxter injures chest, misses rest of season

The former free agent has a $30 million contract through 2010. BEREA (AP) -- Gary Baxter's first


DIPLOMACY Rice: Syria must take findings seriously

The country was implicated in a political killing that's being investigated. OTTAWA, Canada (AP)


Cam'ron has message for would-be thieves

NEW YORK (AP) -- Cam'ron, who is recovering from a gunshot wound suffered in an apparent carjacking


PLAYERS OF THE WEEK \ YSU football

Hill Barth & amp; King Offensive Player of the Game: Marcus Mason (5-9, 197, Jr.) tailback from


HEALTH CARE Republican proposal calls for recipients of Medicaid to pay more

Most of the savings in government spending will come from Medicaid. WASHINGTON (AP) -- House


PENGUINS Crosby anxious to taste victory

Four overtime losses are the only points Pittsburgh has produced. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- No doubt


Sophistication is key to style this season

Tailored lines, deep hues and rich fabrics characterize fall styles. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


Authorities promise to speed production of Tamiflu vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government pledged Monday to expedite manufacturing of the anti-flu drug


NOTRE DAME More is expected from team, Weis proclaims

The Irish have a week off before facing No. 23 Tennessee. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- A record six


Today is Tuesday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2005. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2005. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date


Wilma flattened trees, caused flooding and knocked out power.

Wilma flattened trees, caused flooding and knocked out power. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) --


Have you been flooded? Then Campbell needs you

The city narrowly missed securing state assistance for the project last year. By HAROLD GWIN


TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS

Trick-or-treat hours Additional community trick-or-treat dates: Vienna, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31;


HELOISE Lions Club collects eyeglasses, lenses and hearing aids

Dear Heloise: I want to thank your reader who told us that the Lions Club collects old eyeglasses.


Woman testifies in sexual battery case

State law prohibits people in authority from having sex with those they are supervising. By ED


Timberlake speaks out in defense of Spears

Timberlake speaks out in defense of Spears NEW YORK -- Justin Timberlake, who once told ex-


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Don't be afraid to say 'no' to boyfriend

Dear Annie: I am a 15-year-old girl. Last weekend, I went on my third date with my boyfriend,


HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents

Slippery Rock (3-5) lost to Edinboro, 24-7: Next: Shippensburg, Saturday. Northeastern (1-6) lost to


EARTHQUAKE IN PAKISTAN Soldiers, MASH unit arrive

An estimated 3 million people are homeless. MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) -- Trucks carrying more


Rep sued over failed sale of county nursing home

A series of lawsuits have been filed since the sale of Hill View Manor collapsed. By LAURE CIOFFI


Lawrence Co. joins lawsuit against Treasurer Felasco

A court hearing on the matter was planned for this morning. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


DIVISION I

DIVISION I Seeds: 1. Kent Roosevelt. 2. North Canton Hoover. 3. Boardman. 4. Howland. Oct. 18


MONDAY

MONDAY BOYS SOCCER TOURNAMENT Division II Lakeview 2, Canfield 0 Poland 1, Champion 0


Police: Victim failed to seek further help

A murder warrant was issued against Regina Miller's boyfriend. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


Return MacArthur; the ingrates don't deserve him

Opinion: By PETER BROOKES LOS ANGELES TIMES There is nothing worse than an ingrate. This week's


BCS Trojans slip to second

USC is No. 1 in the AP, USA Today and Harris polls, but Texas is tops in the biggie. NEW YORK (AP)


Motorist, 25, dies of smoke inhalation

Motorist, 25, dies of smoke inhalation MERCER, Pa. -- A Greenville man died in his car after


Ratings dip

Ratings dip: Ratings for Game 2 of the World Series dropped 30 percent following a 31 percent


Youngstown moves ahead with $202M program

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown City School District has


Steve Martin receives the Mark Twain Prize

In the late '60s, he wrote for 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.' WASHINGTON (AP) -- Steve


Parents fail by outsourcing childcare duties

Opinion: By BETSY HART SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE More and more we're hearing about parents who


REUNIONS

XEast High Alumni breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Geno's in Lowellville. XLakeview


Obama: Boycotting American Girl 'silly'

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Conservatives overreacted when they threatened to boycott doll-maker American


Trustees pass levy resolution

BOARDMAN -- Trustees unanimously passed a resolution supporting levy renewals on next month's


STEELERS Still the champs until unseated

Pittsburgh broke tradition by assigning a cornerback to cover Chad Johnson. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


HORSE RACING Zito's eye trained on Wilma

A family connection had the talented trainer concerned. NEW YORK (AP) -- Standing outside his barn


Magic's Hill takes a Medical Mystery Tour

A lower abdominal injury has him seeking relief. KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The


Man is awarded $1.5M in lawsuit vs. PennDOT

The plaintiff suffered permanent brain damage in the crash. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR


Associated Press

Associated Press RUNWAY WINNER: Capturing the attention of buyers at a recent fashion show was


Officials urge voters to renew 3-pronged Jobs for Ohio issue

Board members passed a resolution supporting the issue. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


COLLEGE FOOTBALL UCLA not prone to giving ball away

The Bruins are 7-0 and in the Top 10. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- In contrast to undefeated UCLA's string


AROUND THE NHL

AROUND THE NHL Monday's other games Hurricanes 3, Senators 2 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Frantisek


Bengals still not among the elite

Until Marvin Lewis fixes the run defense, any hope of a playoff run is hollow. CINCINNATI (AP) --


Questionable calls favor White Sox

In key situations, postseason games are turning on difficult calls. HOUSTON (AP) -- Jermaine Dye


The Mooney senior will play at Akron next year.

The Mooney senior will play at Akron next year. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Laura Harring joins 'Shield' cast as DA

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Laura Harring ("Mulholland Dr.") will join FX's "The Shield" in the


Landlords have rights too

Opinion: Landlords have rights too EDITOR: Regarding the "Take Back the Neighborhood" tenant list, the


Black is now the favorite white-hot color

The mix of textures and trims keeps black from being boring this season. NEW YORK (AP) -- Black is


MONDAY NIGHT ALLURE Despite ratings, it's still got game

The prime-time bright lights and history make it special. ATLANTA (AP) -- Despite falling TV


DILFER TO START?

Dilfer to start? Since a 26-24 victory over Green Bay in Week 2, the Browns (2-4) have failed to


NHL Columbus beaten by Detroit

The league-leading Red Wings are 9-1-0 overall and 5-0-0 on the road. COLUMBUS (AP) -- As good as