News for September 10, 2005

Today is Saturday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2005. There are 112 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Saturday, Sept. 10, the 253rd day of 2005. There are 112 days left in the year. On this

The Cowboys were just too quick for the winless Boardman team.

The Cowboys were just too quick for the winless Boardman team. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS

EAST PALESTINE Springfield stops E.P. in shootout

The Tigers scored in the final seconds to pull out a 35-32 win. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR

The price we pay for a great day of fishing

Largemouth bass in shallow water get the adrenalin pumping for many anglers, myself included, so it

Pay dispute closes airport

Pay dispute closes airport BAGHDAD, Iraq -- An embarrassing pay dispute between Iraq's government

More time in prison

More time in prison YOUNGSTOWN -- A Struthers man already in prison was sentenced to five

FELASCO CASE Freezing of pension account is tabled

Officials are unsure about putting Felasco's paycheck in an escrow account. By LAURE CIOFFI

AREA HIGH SCHOOLS Salem 49-27 winner at West Branch; Heath hot

The senior had some spectacular plays for the unbeaten Quakers. BY ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR

System of a Down's concert gets moved

CLEVELAND -- The System of a Down concert has been moved from the Wolstein Convocation Center to

Finalizing plans for shelter, aid in Valley

Service centers open Monday in Youngstown and Warren. By ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

"U.S. Open Tennis" (8 p.m., CBS): The two-week marathon at New York's National Tennis Center reaches

LOCAL

LOCAL Membership banquet set for Ducks Unlimited YOUNGSTOWN -- The annual membership banquet for

DANCE DATES Fall schedule

Fall sessions for "Sacred Dance: Meditation in Movement" are scheduled. Time: 1-3 p.m. Dates:

Associated Press

Associated Press BACK TO D.C.: Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, right, announces in

Cedric to host awards

Cedric to host awards LOS ANGELES -- Cedric the Entertainer will host the 33rd annual American

YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS Major changes greet children in effort to improve academics

Poor performances on tests prompted changes in the academic approach. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

NON-CONFERENCE Leopards go to 3-0; Campbell the victim

Dania Gillam scored two touchdowns in a 41-7 win over the Red Devils. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR

DAVID WATERS Tragedies remind us of what truly matters

There's nothing like tragedy to make comedy out of the normal run of news. In the weeks before

AP file photo, June 25, 2005

AP file photo, June 25, 2005 AND END TO AN ERA? The Rev. Billy Graham speaks to a crowd on the

Mike Welce has 205 yards for Clippers

Crestview, Lisbon and Leetonia pitched shutouts. COLUMBIANA -- Senior Mike Welce rushed 33 times

Transportation director hired

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Neshannock Area School District has a new transportation director. School

Mental health program for guidance counselors

Mental health program for guidance counselors AUSTINTOWN -- The First Ohio Chapter of The

TRUMBULL COUNTY Commission agrees to buy sewer plant

Commissioners sent a letter of commitment to a federal funding agency. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

SALEM City seeks permission to fund lawyer for joint fire district

The city was told not to fund a proposed fire district. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

Girl Scouts selling nuts, snacks, magazines

NILES -- Girls Scouts with the Lake To River Girl Scout Council are participating in a nut, snack

HOW TO HELP

A Hummer H3 or a $20,000 cash option is the prize in the fund-raiser in the Stand Up for Jerry

MERCER COUNTY Board makes third payment on facility

The county has already made more than $500,000 in payments. MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County

AUXILIARIES

AUXILIARIES XGirard Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. Mondayat

The healing powers of 21 Praises of Tara

The dance has 21 gestures as well as chanting. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR

WRITERS Religion columns

The Vindicator is seeking columns from area religious leaders or people of faith. Subjects may

Orthodox church launches sex initiative

MOSCOW (AP) -- The Russian Orthodox Church launched a new program Tuesday to help stem Russia's

JENNIFER STRIMBU JASON RESCH

JENNIFER STRIMBU JASON RESCH XPOLAND -- The wedding of Jennifer Strimbu of Youngstown and Jason

Charter school opens with a lot of fanfare

Mosaica Education Inc. operates two academies in Youngstown. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

Authorities find body of man in murky pond

NILES -- The body of a 19-year-old Weathersfield Township man missing since Labor Day was recovered

JENNIFER DIGHT WILLIAM NARDUCCI

JENNIFER DIGHT WILLIAM NARDUCCI XSTEUBENVILLE -- The Aug. 6 wedding of Jennifer Marie Dight and

NOTICE Attention coaches

The Vindicator will begin publishing statistics in next Thursday's edition. Coaches and

The candidates seeking the auditor's appointment Wednesday from the Mahoning County Democratic

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION -- Ohio: call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.

JEWISH FILM EXPERT TO SPEAK

Jewish film expert to speak YOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Eric Goldman, a cinema professor, movie critic and

HURRICANE KATRINA Country stars hold concert

SCRIPPS HOWARD Some of Nashville's biggest stars, including Alan Jackson and Alison Krauss, will

REVIEW Production of 'Gamma Rays' at YSU is thought provoking

The actors' performances are superb. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT A good drama can be

TANISHA HOWELL DINO SIMMONS

TANISHA HOWELL DINO SIMMONS XYOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Jack Pettis officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony

ST. ELIZABETH

St. Elizabeth Michele Paige and Jacob Peters, Youngstown, girl, Sept. 8. Lewis and Pamela

Chautauqua Institution official to speak on living with hope

The speaker was born in Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN -- First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., will

Council takes stand against tax legislation

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City council has taken a stand against pending legislation that would shift

Remembering an event that changed America forever

Editorial: Four years ago today, only 19 (or perhaps 20) men in the United States knew that the history of

MAHONING COUNTY AUDITOR Dem committee to vote on replacement

The party chairwoman is supporting a candidate. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER

CITY ROUNDUP Battles runs, passes Rayen to first victory of season

The Tigers defeated Margaretta 26-13. CASTALIA -- Quarterback Sal Battles rushed for two

School districts, colleges plan events for Constitution Day

Every educational institution that receives federal funding must participate. By HAROLD GWIN

Greenhornes are fine with garage band designation

They'll open the White Stripes' current tour in Cleveland on Wednesday. By JOHN BENSON

White House official to help YSU celebrate

The conference is part of a wider Hispanic heritage community celebration. YOUNGSTOWN -- Denise

YSU FOOTBALL Stats favor the Penguins in Northeastern matchup

A couple of players who missed the opener will see action this week. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

THERESA SINN JEREMY MILLER

THERESA SINN JEREMY MILLER XYOUNGSTOWN -- Cancun, Mexico, was the honeymoon destination of Jeremy

CAMPUS NOTES | In the spotlight

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Niki Stamos, who earned a bachelor's degree in combined science from

W.PA. FOOTBALL Hickory upends Sharon again

The Hornets won 33-13 for their third straight win over the Tigers. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR

HOW SHE SEES IT Evacuation plans must include animals

Opinion: By RUE McCLANAHAN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE FORUM In the midst of the almost incomprehensible

UMC's first Korean bishop resigns

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The United Methodist Church's first Korean-American bishop, Hae-Jong Kim, has

Sen. Santorum brings bucks

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum came here bearing a big check and offering the promise of

Tickets go on sale today for two concerts -- one in Pittsburgh and one in Cleveland -- to benefit

ROUTE 224 Road receives poor marks for traffic record

Nine intersections along the congested corridor rated a D or worse. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Man surrenders after standoff

Another man was arrested in the abduction of a woman. YOUNGSTOWN -- Antwon Lanier barricaded

Canine officer nabs suspect in 2 robberies

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A canine officer stopped a robbery suspect who had led officers from two police

Despite losses, faithful worship

The resounding message was that things will get better. LOS ANGELES TIMES BILOXI, Miss. --

Canfield rolls over Alliance

Angelo Babbaro scored four touchdowns and rushed for 156 yards in the Cardinals' 37-0 win. By TOM

YOUNGSTOWN Schools chief will undergo evaluation

Dr. Wendy Webb said she is eager for formal board feedback. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Board of

WAR ON TERRORISM Court supports president

Jose Padilla has been held without charges for more than three years. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON

MUNICIPAL COURT Ravenna man charged in abduction

A 7-year-old said she was struck several times for making the man angry. YOUNGSTOWN -- Bond was

CHILDREN'S CHOIR TO SING

Children's choir to sing NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The African Children's Choir will perform at 6:30 p.m.

JANET KENNEHAN MICHAEL VLAIKU

JANET KENNEHAN MICHAEL VLAIKU XAUSTINTOWN -- The wedding of Michael J. Vlaiku and the former Janet

LISBON Board errs; company appeals

An elections worker miscalculated the number of signatures needed. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ted A. Lengyel, 27, of 151 S. Edgehill Drive, Austintown, and

Healing powers through dancing

Healing powers through dancing kA YSU psychology professor will present a Buddhist-inspired dance

2441/2-lb. gator gar gets pals noticed

The fish may have been 50 years old. By RAY SASSER DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- Using archery

CRIME Homicide victim helped elderly

The suspects are two teenagers. YOUNGSTOWN -- Homicide victim Ralph Miller enjoyed being a

DAN K. THOMASSON A mess in Big Easy and in D.C.

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- In 1927 the apocalyptic floods in the Mississippi River Basin ravaged a huge swath of

Girard outguns JFK for second straight year

The Indians rallied in the final minutes to pull out a 33-29 victory. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

LAWRENCE COUNTY Treasurer's rival turns up dirt

The paralegal intends to run for county treasurer in the next election. By LAURE CIOFFI

Tips will bring birds flocking to your yard

Dear Readers: If you love birds and want to attract them to your yard, here's how to roll out the

RONDA PERRY KEITH LAMONT

RONDA PERRY KEITH LAMONT XLOWELLVILLE -- Ronda Lynn Perry and Keith Robert LaMont were married

U.S. Open final set

U.S. Open final set Mary Pierce resorted to gamesmanship and Kim Clijsters recovered the spark

Dedication set for Healing Garden

WARREN -- The new Healing Garden at the St. Joseph Cancer Center on Eastland Avenue Southeast will

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Flint has two touchdowns for Beaver Local

LISBON -- Bobby Flint scored two touchdowns Friday to lead Beaver Local High football team to a 23-7

Mayor blames release of jail inmates for crime

The mayor said his city cannot be allowed to degenerate into lawlessness. By PATRICIA MEADE

Hurricane Katrina: Will we ever learn?

The havoc wreaked by Hurricane Katrina came as no surprise to anyone schooled in meteorology,

I-80 lane restrictions set

GIRARD -- Eastbound Interstate 80 from U.S. Route 422 to state Route 193 and westbound I-80 from

Filling Rehnquist's shoes

Opinion: Bristol (Va.) Herald-Courier: With 33 years on the nation's highest court, William H. Rehnquist

Ursuline's defense blanks Poland 13-0

The Irish's held the Bulldogs to just 55 yards rushing, 11 in the first half. By JOE SCALZO

DEVELOPMENTS

DEVELOPMENTS Hurricane Katrina Al Gore helped airlift some 270 Katrina evacuees on two private

BILL TAMMEUS Saudi Arabia is changing for the bad

Opinion: As we mark another 9/11 anniversary, let's look again at Saudi Arabia, from which most of that day's

THE GREENHORNES

THE GREENHORNES WHO: The Greenhornes opening for The White Stripes. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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