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MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary N. Wright, 22, of 159 Clarencedale, Youngstown, and

Spooktacular set at Children's Museum

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Second Annual Halloween Spooktacular will take place this weekend at the

Deadline to get case to grand jury nears

Indictments could be forthcoming against two top White House officials. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Working

Prep bid comes in under estimate

The low bid came in more than $400,000 below the estimate. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION

PITTSBURGH Staley remains on sidelines as injuries take toll

Willie Parker has the starting tailback role for the Steelers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Duce Staley

Racial segregation created by politics

Opinion: The death of Rosa Parks has reminded us of her place in history, as the black woman whose refusal to

Retirement off, Martin set in '06

Todd Kluever will replace him on the Roush team in 2007. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Any chance Mark

COMMISSIONERS

COMMISSIONERS Other business Several personnel and board appointments were approved by

BRONCOS LINEMAN INJURED IN CRASH

Broncos lineman injured in crash Denver Broncos offensive lineman Dwayne Carswell was in critical

LEIGH DAVIS TODD DEVINE

LEIGH DAVIS TODD DEVINE XCANFIELD -- The island of Maui in Hawaii was the honeymoon destination

Lender convinces analysts that profits should keep growing

The Warren-based company has a small amount of loans with Delphi employees. By DON SHILLING

Settled: Hubbard wrests trophy from Crestwood

The Eagles made a pact not to settle for anything less than first place this year. By GREG GULAS

Ex-firefighter settles suit against S.C. city

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- Former Rock Hill firefighter Matt Cooper has settled his lawsuit against the

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND Oct. 19 Domestic

Man is jailed after woman found dead

Jeremy Archer also was involved in an unrelated home invasion, police said. By LAURE CIOFFI

WWI veteran dies in France at age 108

WWI veteran dies in France at age 108 BORDEAUX, France -- Rene Moreau, one of seven remaining

Pay delinquent taxes or liens will be sold, auditor warns

The threat of a lien sale and the sale could generate $7 million. YOUNGSTOWN -- Certified letters

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HOW HE SEES IT IBM shopping the globe for the cheapest techies

Opinion: By JIM HIGHTOWER PROVIDENCE JOURNAL AUSTIN, Texas -- The internal memo is dated April 2005 and

Juvenile race expected to make most impact

First Samurai will go for his fifth straight win. NEW YORK (AP) -- Picking winners will be tough

Trustees, officials meet to address flooding

Up to 20 homes in the development were flooded in 2003 and 2004. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Keeping watch on ballot issues

Lordstown's mayor is urging voters in his Trumbull County community to approve the deal. MONROE,

Girard defeats Crestview for 5th-straight district title

The Indians downed the Rebels in three games. By ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT SALEM

Commissioners seeking to withhold Felasco's pay

They had wanted to lock his checks in a safe. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA STAFF

Boardman pioneer life returns for curious minds The classroom unit also coincides with the township bicentennial celebration.

By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER HILDREN AT WEST BOULEVARD Elementary School in Boardman

First seats of buses are reserved to honor civil rights icon's legacy

DETROIT (AP) -- In the city where she died and the city where she sparked the civil rights movement,

Five arrested in Mason St. raid get court date on drug charges

NILES -- Five people charged during a drug raid at a Mason Street house known to both police and

DRIVERS | Chase for championship

TONY STEWART Car: No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet Chase points: First, 5,957 Position change: None

Girard collects $34,779 in fines

Officials say the money will go toward worthy causes. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF

INDICTMENTS Mahoning, Columbiana A Mahoning County grand jury indicted 26 people Thursday, including two secret "John Doe" indictments for aggravated murder and aggravated robbery with a firearm

MAHONING COUNTY William Aponte, 43, Liberty Road, Youngstown: Aggravated murder; felonious

Crennel mourns death of NY's Mara

The coach will attend today's funeral for the Giants owner. BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland Browns coach

Burdman Group installs officers

A Canfield woman received the agency's service award. BOARDMAN -- Pamela Miles, jail services

Already a mother of two, Jolie aims to adopt more

Already a mother of two, Jolie aims to adopt more NEW YORK -- Angelina Jolie, often photographed

Today is Friday, Oct. 28, the 301st day of 2005. There are 64 days left in the year. On this date in

WENDY BAUM PAUL KITTEL

WENDY BAUM PAUL KITTEL XPOLAND -- The Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico, was the honeymoon

IRAQ 14 are killed in ambush near capital

Meanwhile, 2,004 Americans have been killed, the latest by roadside bombs. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

BIG TEN Robinson emerges for Penn State; Purdue is puzzled

Joe Tiller hasn't revealed who his starting quarterback will be on Saturday. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.

Tips help avoid tangled laundry in machine

Dear Readers: Doing the laundry can leave you with a tangled mess of twisted sleeves, snagged

Runner-up Astros reflect on loss

Houston didn't win a game, but lost by a combined six runs. HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros are

Panel to pick voting machines

MERCER, Pa. -- A decision is nearing on what type of voting machines Mercer County residents will

Grain bins overflow amid rail car dearth

TOLEDO (AP) -- Grain bins are filling up fast in the northwest corner of the state because elevator

Former treasurer charged

The school's PTA is able to continue its activities with borrowed money. By JEANNE STARMACK

Virginia Tech continues Thursday night success

The team's last Thursday loss was in 1995 to Boston College. BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Marcus Vick

Lordstown man robbed on Belmont Avenue

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 30-year-old Lordstown man was robbed of about $270 shortly after 1 p.m. Thursday

DAVID SKOLNICK \ Politics Brown's bid for U.S. Senate creates a stir

Opinion: About a month ago, national Democratic officials desperately scrambled to find someone to challenge

Lots of parking provided in deal

The deal pays the parking company $210,000 annually for 2,027 downtown spaces. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Two sports approved for '08

Open-water swimming and women's steeplechase were added. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The IOC

Both vulnerable. South deals.

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x 8 5 4 u 9 v 10 8 4 w A K Q J 8 5 WEST EAST x Q

Officials make pick for housing board

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Ellwood City Police Chief Bill Betz is expected to be the next member of the

Meeting will inform on energy assistance

YOUNGSTOWN -- Officials with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and the Ohio Consumers' Counsel

Expert: Mayor's wife unlikely to avoid jail

Her blood-alcohol level appeared to be more than three times the legal limit. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The

Orthodontist sends patient candy to Iraq

MENTOR, Ohio (AP) -- What's the worst day of the year for an orthodontist? Dr. Kenneth Lawrence of

MELLON ARENA Lemieux's five points sparks Pens' 1st win

Pittsburgh trailed by four goals before scoring seven straight. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- At age 40,

Hype for 'Harry'

Hype for 'Harry' kACTORS Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe, above, play Hermione and Harry in

City OKs $2M loan for SteelHounds

The interest-free, no-risk note is meant to attract business to the city. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY

Sprinter Young stripped of his 2000 gold medal

The track athlete plans to fight the IOC ruling. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- Sprinter Jerome

Councilman's wife seeks his former seat

Joe Jones was convicted of a felony for defrauding the public. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The wife of a

Hagan has the largest war chest

One other candidate raised over $100,000 toward his campaign. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Head off to see this 'Wizard'

With the DVD's quality and extras, Warner Bros is calling it the 'definitive Oz.' WASHINGTON POST

Regional leaders remain silent over Iran's call to destroy Israel

Some Palestinians rejected the president's remarks. CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- Arab governments remained

Nobody's immune to the stuff

By EMILIE LE BEAU CHICAGO TRIBUNE Frog-eating snakes don't scare Sophie M. During a trip to

Officials: Cut out travel to Indonesia

The area has been hit by terrorists every year for the last three. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- The

COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

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ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Bass Pro Shops MBNA 500 Hampton, Ga. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel,

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Upset grandma warns about 'Choking Game'

Dear Annie: Last May, my 13-year-old grandson was found hanging in his closet. In spite of my

Bill allows Playhouse special liquor permit

COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Senate has approved a bill that will pave the way for community centers such as

Another setback for Hill: Magic player has surgery

The forward is expected to miss three to six weeks. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- All-Star forward Grant

India Association plans Diwali celebration

YOUNGSTOWN -- The India Association of Greater Youngstown celebrates the Indian festival Diwali

Strickland backs Hagan for Youngstown mayor

YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland of Lisbon, a 2006 gubernatorial candidate, is endorsing a

ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of American Association of University Women will meet at

Gone to pot? Cops nab 3 older men

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Three gray-haired men remain in

Man cleared in killing of cousin

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A man was acquitted Thursday of charges he fatally beat a distant, elderly cousin

Sufficient supply of vaccines available, health officials say

Half of the flu vaccine ordered is here; the rest should arrive in November. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Ebony Lifeline Group to hold sports banquet

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ebony Lifeline Support Group will present its ninth All Sports Banquet tonight at

Muppets may return to prime-time TV

Muppets may return to prime-time TV LOS ANGELES -- The Muppets could come back to prime-time

Broncos lineman Carswell out for season after crash

His condition is critical after surgery on his internal injuries. AURORA, Colo. (AP) -- Denver

Juchno's late goal sends Poland to regional

The Bulldogs won their first district crown since 1999. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR

Hospital skywalk to be installed

WARREN -- A new panorama will soon greet people Traveling East Market Street in Warren. A

PREP REGIONAL Cross country

When: Saturday Where: Boardman High School Schedule: Girls -- Div. III 11:05 a.m.; Div. II 11:50;

Male French golfer eyes Women's Open

Jean Van de Velde is not happy that women can enter the men's Open. SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) --

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games

THIEL vs. THOMAS MORE Where: Alumni Stadium, Greenville, Pa. When: 1:30 p.m. Records: Thiel 7-0,

Austintown board race is crowded, interesting

Editorial: Looking over the eight candidates vying for seats on the Austintown Board of Education, it is

CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Pre-general election reports Candidates and issue committees on the Nov. 8 general election ballot who raised or spent at least $1,000 were required to file campaign finance reports

MAHONING COUNTY CITIES YOUNGSTOWN MAYOR Robert F. Hagan (D): Had, $17,987; contributions,

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