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Relatives speak out for victims

Willie Williams, who awaits execution, did not seek clemency during the hearing. By JEFF ORTEGA


New challenges for NASA

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: If there is a more difficult moment for NASA to announce a $104 billion project


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Todd and Lisa Cope, Youngstown, twin boys, Sept. 23. Forum


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Oct 2nd. NEW ENGLAND51/2San Diego JACKSONVILLEOffDenver


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Nation's greatest jurist is ignored

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- A nation's identity consists of braided memories, which are nourished by diligence at


20 subpoenaed to testify at Felasco hearing

YOUNGSTOWN -- Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity International, will be guest speaker


Geneva becomes ninth member to join PAC

The Golden Tornadoes, an NAIA team, will begin competing in 2007. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The


HOW THEY FARED YSU opponents

Slippery Rock (1-3) beat Lock Haven 55-7; Next: California Saturday Northeastern (1-3) beat Towson


No end in sight for newspaper reporter's troubles

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Wearing a jumpsuit and working in the prison laundry, the most famous woman prisoner


Sci Fi Channel to air 'Night Stalker' marathon

NEWSDAY A marathon airing of Darren McGavin's 1970s original series of "Kolchak: The Night


LIQUOR CONTROL

LIQUOR CONTROL The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers


New facility is expected to open in late November

The board also authorized hiring 12 more guards for the jail. MERCER, Pa. -- The new Mercer County


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U.S. IN IRAQ Valley residents join group in war protest

Cater disagrees that people can't be anti-war and still support the troops. By NANCY TULLIS


Marlins' sour season collapses in dissension

MIAMI (AP) -- The Florida Marlins' final homestand in a season gone sour began with pitcher A.J.


In tune with cancer patients' needs

In tune with cancer patients' needs kUSING MUSIC THERAPY to help cancer patients is simply a


Police seek information about attack on detectives

WARREN -- Police are seeking information from the public as they investigate an ambush-style attack


YOUNGSTOWN Two teens apprehended at Woodrow Wilson High

YOUNGSTOWN -- Two juveniles were being held in the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center after one


Blackwell to approve voting system

The election board expects to hire a director today. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS


REUNIONS

X4-H Camp Whitewood will hold its eighth annual reunion dinner from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 8. Alumni and


SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES American League Detroit 8, Seattle 1 N.Y. Yankees 8, Toronto 4 Boston 9,


28th Celebrity Lecture Series to begin Oct. 5

WARREN -- The 28th annual Celebrity Lecture Series at W.D. Packard Music Hall opens Oct. 5 with Lori


Fighting porn is a distraction for FBI

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- A small army of new recruits to the FBI thought they were signing on to fight


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Youngstown Class B League -- has openings for teams in the 18-younger and 16younger


West Hill school is 1 of 295 in nation slated for honor

A certificate of distinction will be presented Thursday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA


MONDAY'S RESULTS

MONDAY'S RESULTS BOYS GOLF STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP (At Stambaugh) URSULINE 163,


Harvest Day Celebration planned at Villa Maria

NEW BEDFORD, Pa. -- A Harvest Day Celebration is planned for 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Villa Maria


Luthern, Toth score goals in Poland's 2-0 triumph

Champion and Hubbard tied while Warren JFK lost to Akron SVSM. POLAND -- Ashley Luthern and Jessi


'Commander in Chief' focuses on the character

In that respect, it's not much like 'The West Wing.' By CHARLIE McCOLLUM SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS


Warning from Judge Pike applies to the entire area

Editorial: The bucolic, away-from-the-madding crowd, pristine image of Columbiana County was shattered last


Task force lauds work in homicide cases

WARREN -- The Trumbull County Homicide Task Force, at its recent annual dinner, honored agencies and


Teenage cousins charged in man's shooting death

One suspect has a separate gun charge pending in municipal court. YOUNGSTOWN -- Teenage cousins


Slocum excited about season

The new YSU men's basketball coach doesn't expect to win the Horizon title, but he also won't be in


In tune with good support

Music therapy can help the immune system and reduce patients' pain. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


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

Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Sept. 16


Bond set at $500,000 for man charged in vehicular homicide

YOUNGSTOWN -- Bond is set at $500,000 for Edwin Moran Jr., charged with aggravated vehicular


Community colleges an asset to Ohio

Opinion: Last Monday, I was proud to send off Dr. Betty Young, president of Northwest State Community


Wedding planned by Andrea Salvati and Kevin Pieton

XThe engagement of Andrea Salvati and Kevin Pieton, both of 50 Cheyenne Drive, Girard, and plans for


ON C2

On C2 Division I-AA and NAIA polls.


CONVOCATION CENTER Barenaked Ladies to perform at arena

The local PBS station will air a Pink Floyd tribute show and a Trans-Siberian Orchestra show


Stephanie Papa, David J. Tingler to wed Oct. 22

XAUSTINTOWN -- Robert and Michele Papa of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their


"Rita who?"

Opinion: "Rita who?" The marquee At Kenneally's Irish Pub in Houston, mocking the hurricane named Rita


Interest in etiquette is on the upswing

Improving social skills instills a feeling of confidence. KNIGHT RIDDER Don't bet the farm on


PREP VOLLEYBALL Poland records 5-game victory

The Bulldogs beat East Palestine in the tie-breaker, 15-12. POLAND -- Doni Muransky scored five


"Amazing Race: Family Edition" (9 p.m., CBS): The "reality" series returns for an eighth

"Amazing Race: Family Edition" (9 p.m., CBS): The "reality" series returns for an eighth


City will weigh $172K in changes

The board will also consider a contract to take down the Masters complex. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY


ROCKY TOP

Rocky Top Tennessee rallied from a 21-0 halftime deficit to shock LSU, 30-27, in overtime Monday


PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Hill Barth & amp; King Offensive Player of the Game: Ryan Jewell (6-4, 290, Jr.) offensive


Bus traps mechanic

Bus traps mechanic YOUNGSTOWN -- A mechanic working on the air ride of a travel-size bus behind


Conserve fuel, President Bush urges Americans

The two hurricanes cut the nation's refining capacity by 25 percent. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY

NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st-Inkee Wille(L Merriman)15.207.803.00 Mon Aime Credit(T


SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY'S RESULTS

SHARON SPEEDWAY SATURDAY'S RESULTS Season Point Champions 410 Sprint Cars: A-Main 01 --, 1. Ed


TOP MOVIES

TOP MOVIES For the week ending Sept. 24. 1. "Flightplan," $24.6 million. 2. "Tim Burton's


TODAY

TODAY 2:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Soccer: Benfica at Manchester United. 4 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Boxing. 6:30


HPROTESTERS RAISE HOWL OVER LAWMAKER PAY RAISES

hProtesters raise howl over lawmaker pay raises HARRISBURG -- Baylee, a golden retriever from


The Penguins did not have a lot of standouts in the 41-0 loss to Pitt.

The Penguins did not have a lot of standouts in the 41-0 loss to Pitt. By PETE MOLLICA


Court turns down primary request

The candidate's attorney said the election workers made numerous mistakes. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Surplus food

Surplus food Grace Lutheran Food Pantry, corner of Grant and Walnut Streets, East Palestine, 9:30


Distrust remains as IRA hands over its weapons

The leader of the Democratic Union Party suspects a coverup. LOS ANGELES TIMES LONDON -- It


Man freed twice from jail pleads guilty in three cases

The defendant faces up to six years in prison on four cases. By ROGER G. SMITH VINDICATOR


Officials approve policy against nepotism

CANFIELD -- The school board passed a new policy Monday that bans nepotism. The policy, which bans


Officials warn veterinarians about new flu virus in dogs

SCRIPPS HOWARD WASHINGTON -- Federal disease detectives are alerting veterinarians around the


Woman charged in false use of medical card

BOARDMAN -- A Youngstown woman was charged with several counts related to allegations that she used


HELOISE Extra financial help available to pay premiums

Dear Heloise: I thought your readers would like to know that beginning in January 2006, Medicare


Silly laws plague entrepreneurs

Opinion: By TRENT ENGLAND and CLAIRE WENDT HERITAGE FOUNDATION Many states require about 1,700 hours of


YSU, ACE settle early retirement debate

The union said the language was changed back to that found in the tentative contract. By HAROLD


IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO Who: Live. When: Friday. Where: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave., Cleveland.


Today is Tuesday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2005. There are 95 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Sept. 27, the 270th day of 2005. There are 95 days left in the year. On this date


IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT SOME OF THE ACCOUNTS FROM THE SUPERDOME WERE EXAGGERATED.

It was confirmed that some of the accounts from the Superdome were exaggerated. KNIGHT RIDDER


Woman sentenced in $1.7M fraud case

The defendant has to make restitution of $2,149,004 and forfeit two properties. YOUNGSTOWN --


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin W. Shearer, 26, of 3929 Kedleston Drive, Gahanna, and


CANFIELD Suspend coach, parent urges school board

The coach is charged with 11 counts of gambling. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF REPORTER


Parents announce Blewitt-Mileto wedding date

XThe engagement and wedding plans of Samantha Rae Blewitt, 1305 Valley View Drive, Youngstown, and


Christmas in Woods to feature B.E. Taylor

He's known for his annual Christmas Concert, which sells out. COLUMBIANA -- B.E. Taylor will


College achieves fund drive milestone

The final campaign year is focusing on expanding the college's endowment funds. MEADVILLE, Pa. --


New plant to be built

The company president also considered four sites in the New Castle, Pa., area. By TIM YOVICH


YSU

YSU Women's tennis BOWLING GREEN -- Youngstown State continued its fall campaign at Bowling


MUSIC Rock band Live tries to correct its 'errors'

The band has yet to recover from its unsuccessful second album. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR


For Rusty Wallace, coolness prevails as lead draws near

Both Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. experienced a dismal day. WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL DOVER,