News for September 15, 2005

Friends, family and faith help teen girl with illness

The teen-ager shies away from the attention others try to heap on her. By LINDA M. LINONIS

Buying a bench

Buying a bench New Middletown residents can buy memorial park benches for Welker Park at $200

Festivals face disruption

WARREN -- The city will try to schedule its storm and sanitary sewer separation project to minimize

Panel to tour landfill locations

The committee must make recommendations on landfill regulations. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART Museum mourns master painter

The board of directors and staff of the Butler Institute of American Art join the world in mourning

MATCHUP YSU vs. Liberty

YSULU Record2-01-1 Points scored39.58.5 Points allowed1532.5 Total offense442.5237.5 Total

Take some simple steps to solve stain problems

Common stains can often be easily removed. By LESLEY KENNEDY SCRIPPS HOWARD If you pay

Student ensemble

Student ensemble Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music is forming Studio Ensemble

Police seize drugs, guns on East Side

Police seize drugs, guns on East Side YOUNGSTOWN -- Police responding to a 911 call about

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Hospice of the Valley's volunteer appreciation dinner is 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at

Agenda

Agenda FRIDAY Seventh Ward Citizens Coalition, 10th anniversary dinner/dance, 6:15 to 10:30

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO The band's Youngstown CD-release party will be Saturday at McMenamy's. Who: Cherry

LOCAL

LOCAL Fitch senior shoots 31 LAKE MILTON -- Fitch senior Mike Johnson tied his season-best round

Erica McIntosh, Eric Neiheisel to wed Oct. 29

XAnnounced by Erica McIntosh, a daughter of Scott McIntosh, both 16820 Steubenville Pike Road,

Defenders of harm

Opinion: Baltimore Sun: Apologists for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and the U.S. Military Academy at

Warren court gives amnesty on fines and costs

WARREN -- An amnesty program for people being sought on bench warrants for nonpayment of fines or

By GUY D'ASTOLFO

By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER HESE ARE EXHILARATING TIMES for Cherry Monroe.

Low-carb diet controls indigestion

Q. Years ago, I was overweight and had high blood pressure. So my doctor put me on a diet. When I

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Computer firm files suit against municipal court

The city has already paid Computer Access Group Inc. of Cincinnati $14,859. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Women & amp; Infants' Pavilion John and Maria Medina, Poland, boy, Sept. 14.

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Company owners refuse to discard landfill plans

The health board will address the resubmitted application later this month. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

AREA COLLEGE RESULTS

AREA COLLEGE RESULTS WOMEN'S SOCCER Wesminster 1, Allegheny 0 -- Sophomore defender Brittany

Youngstown Connection is a tribute to the city's youth

Opinion: Youngstown Connection is a tribute to the city's youth EDITOR: On Aug. 23, myself and the entire

'VENOM'

'VENOM' s 1/2 Director: Jim Gillespie Rating: R for strong horror violence/gore, and language.

These hints can help keep dust at bay

Dear Readers: Dust in our homes is a never-ending problem -- it seems that we've just dusted and

Officials discuss feasibility of facility

Officials from seven surrounding counties attended the symposium. By ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR

NBC 'Earl' destined to be year's breakout show

Each week, the title character goes about righting the wrongs of his past. By TERRY MORROW

XDr. James and Michele (Rynne) Rhodes of Essex Junction, Vt., announce the birth of their second

Today is Thursday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2005. There are 107 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Sept. 15, the 258th day of 2005. There are 107 days left in the year. On this

KATRINA'S AFTERMATH Damage is far worse than Andrew in '92

Two 9/11 commission leaders and others blasted the Bush administration. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

Campbell mayoral candidate dies

CAMPBELL -- Frank D. Tofil, write-in candidate for mayor in the city's primary election Sept. 27,

Increase prisoners at county jail, safety committee members say

By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The three-member city council safety

The world premier production of "Experiment in Madness" will be held at the Grand Pavilion at the

Parents announce O'Neil-Welton wedding plans

XThe engagement of Katie Ann O'Neil and Keith Welton, both of Poland, is being announced by their

Surplus food

Surplus food FRIDAY Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown. 10 a.m. Friday food

Fuel protest in Britain

Fuel protest in Britain JARROW, England -- In Britain, retail prices recently nudged past 1 pound

16 former clients will share $29,000 in compensation

By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS -- Sixteen former clients of former Atty. Mark

Jury finds man guilty of rape, kidnapping

The jury deliberated for four hours before returning its verdict. WARREN -- A jury has found

Luntz-Chernyak troth announced, wedding planned

XLIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- Bruce Luntz and Darlene Muller, both of Liberty Township, are announcing the

Trustees hear land-use complaints

The zoning inspector says a property owner faces more citations. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

AUDITOR | Votes

AUDITOR | Votes Below are the totals for the six county auditor candidates from the 213 Mahoning

Associated Press

Associated Press BUSH AT U.N.: President Bush addresses the 2005 World Summit at the United

Pezzulo-Whiting wedding to be in Ellwood City

XNEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Plans for their upcoming wedding are being announced by Michelle Pezzulo and

Area man escapes from house arrest

The Beaver Township man posted pond Aug. 25 and was released from jail. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Beaver

John Larroquette to do guest-star role on 'Joey'

ZAP2IT.COM Multiple Emmy winner John Larroquette will return to NBC for a couple weeks this fall

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven J. Van Zuylen, 30, of 36 Carrington St., New Zealand,

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"Survivor: Guatemala" (8 p.m., CBS): The series returns for its 11th installment, this time

CAL THOMAS Hughes embarks on impossible mission

Opinion: President Bush might as well have asked Karen Hughes -- his friend and longtime political adviser --

Law would lower cost of cleanup

The U.S. EPA requested the rate change. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN

Court building needs repairs

The sheriff has also asked that laid-off deputies be returned to work. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Youngstown redevelopment must take many forms

Editorial: The ongoing hubbub of redevelopment in Youngstown -- the likes of which has not been seen in many

Youngstown State plans annual pre-college workshop in Campbell

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University will sponsor its third annual off-campus pre-college

Organization on mission to help victims of Katrina

Mission of Love members went to New Orleans and surrounding areas. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Morris-Smith wedding to be in mid-October

XRITTMAN -- Announced by Tim and Michelle Smith of Rittman is the engagement of their son, Brandon

HOW HE SEES IT Profit motive jeopardizes serious side of TV news

Opinion: By ORVILLE SCHELL LOS ANGELES TIMES "I want to bomb the whole building," CBS Chairman Leslie

Charter school, bus schedules out of sync

The charter school day starts before bus transportation is available. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

Liberty's injury list grows as Penguins visit

The Flames are coming off a 59-0 loss to Division I-A Connecticut. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

Man: I planned to rob, not kill, victim

Shane Mitchell testified about events surrounding a Salem man's murder. By D.A. WILKINSON

STRUTHERS Council meeting Council heard the status of these projects Wednesday as reported by Mayor Daniel Mamula:

The Ohio Department of Urban Development will recommend the State Controlling Board grant of

Homeowners want wells to be tested

The trustees said more than 14 homes have bad wells. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

KATRINA RELIEF

KATRINA RELIEF How you can help Union Baptist Church will collect clothes, shoes, nonperishable

PATRIOTIC POST PAINTER

PATRIOTIC POST PAINTER The Vindicator/William D. Lewis COLORFUL WORK: Rich Kelly, a maintenance

Girard tops LaBrae for 5-0 TAC mark

Elise Rosco led the Indians, who are 8-1 on the season. LEAVITTSBURG -- Elise Rosco made 18

Sexual assaults lead to warning

WARREN -- A school administrator is warning parents to remind their children about safety

Evacuees say extent of help has been mixed

Although grateful for residents' help, some are dissatisfied with agencies. By JEANNE STARMACK

ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Katrina's geopolitical threat: isolationism

Opinion: What irony! Leftist Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and rightist perennial U.S. presidential

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Local man's threat against magistrate leads to prison term

YOUNGSTOWN -- An Austintown man will spend two years in prison for threatening to kill a Mahoning

Felasco's paycheck is placed in escrow

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Even though he has been showing up to work more frequently, Lawrence County

YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE 'Cuckoo's Nest' raises questions about authority

The play was written by Ken Kesey while he was working in a mental institution. By L. CROW

HOW SHE SEES IT Katrina exposes great divide in America

Opinion: By BARBARA LEE KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE The devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina has torn down

Poland rolls past Canfield, 4-1

The Bulldogs improved to 5-1 and 2-0 in the Metro Athletic Conference. POLAND -- Jessi Toth,

Mooney set for Harding on Saturday

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Six years have passed since the last time

Trustees act on curfew ordinance

The annual trash pickup begins Sept. 26. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

GOSPEL FESTIVAL

GOSPEL FESTIVAL Benefit for Tiffany Ezell A Gospel Music Fall Festival will benefit Tiffany

MOVIE REVIEW Reese charms in 'Just Like Heaven'

One-liners and Mark Ruffalo's physical comedy also keep us amused. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO

Officials try idea to expedite caseload

Two prosecutors per courtroom should also lead to more plea bargains. By ROGER G. SMITH

'LORD OF WAR'

'LORD OF WAR' sss (out of 5) Cast: Nicolas Cage, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan, Ian Holm.

Sciortino lands post as auditor

The new auditor captured a majority of votes in a six-person race. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

PREP PREVIEWS \ This weekend's games

CHANEY (1-1) vs. CANFIELD (3-0) Game time: Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Canfield's Cardinal Stadium.

'CUCKOO'S NEST'

'CUCKOO'S NEST' What: "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Where: Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood

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Board to consider 12 change orders

By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's board of control will consider 12

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY OHIO POLL COLUMBUS -- The first of seven weekly state cross

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Ann Frank: Diary of a Young Girl," by Carnation City Players. Firehouse Theater, 450 E.

'KING OF THE HILL' Najimy enjoys giving voice to Peggy

The actress learned that Mike Judge's creativity goes beyond 'Beavis.' By DAVE MASON SCRIPPS

Frank Tofil, candidate for mayor, dies at age 50

Tofil ran for city council eight years ago. CAMPBELL -- Frank D. Tofil, write-in candidate for

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Take Down Hall(Jones)4.203.002.20 Our Stormy Flight(K Kash

'JUST LIKE HEAVEN'

'JUST LIKE HEAVEN' sss (out of 5) Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo. Director: Mark

ROTARY EVENT Boardman's Oktoberfest promises a fun and fund-raising tradition

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. BOARDMAN -- An annual township tradition is set to continue

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