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MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Marc J. Kirk, 27, Warrington, Pa., and Mandie Stoffregen, 29,

Officials seek execution date for Biros

The Trumbull County prosecutor's office says Biros has exhausted his appeals. By ED RUNYAN

Labor, poverty groups sue over ID law

It's unconstitutional, the lawyers argue. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawyers for labor and poverty groups

More games overseas possible

Mexico, Canada, England and Germany are possible sites. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The NFL will play as

Div. III district final pits Mooney against Ursuline

YOUNGSTOWN -- Aleko Frangopoulos scored two goals in leading Mooney High to an 8-0 victory over

Minnesota's struggles coming at wrong time

The Gophers are wondering what's wrong with their offense. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Sure, those 1,000-

GM may reschedule for OSU-Michigan

LORDSTOWN -- Production schedules may be revised so that workers at General Motors' Lordstown

Thieves damage cell-phone tower

LIBERTY -- Township police are investigating the damage of 12 cables and theft of a copper ground

Shooter gets 23 years at sentencing

The victim had arranged to meet a prostitute, police said. YOUNGSTOWN -- The man charged with

Search warrant results in man's drug arrest

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police serving a search warrant on a house at 149 Willis Ave. arrested the occupant on

Firefighters say blaze was caused by arson

YOUNGSTOWN -- City firefighters said arson was the cause of a blaze that destroyed a vacant, two-

Projects recommended for grants from state

The county received nearly $1.4 million in grants for environmental projects. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

Difference is also the icing on the cake

Dear Heloise: What is the difference between a plain chocolate cake mix and a devil's-food cake mix?

Planning agency moving back to city

The move will happen late next month. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER AUSTINTOWN --

Penguins put loss behind them

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Seniors Ryan Jewell and Jason Perry are

Beyond the pie and jack-o'-lantern

Pumpkin recipes, both sweet and savory, are plentiful for easy pumpkin-themed dinners. By JENNIFER

Report : Tuition, fees go up 6.3%

Financial aid isn't keeping pace with the increases. ASSOCIATED PRESS It's what passes for good

DOMESTIC ABUSE Warning signs

General signs to help identify potentially abusive partners: Jealousy: Do they become angry when

Man who killed 5 dies by injection

At his trial, the cult leader referred to the killings as 'pruning the vineyard.' LUCASVILLE,

Cards take 2-1 lead

St. Louis' Chris Carpenter whitewashed the Tigers, 5-0. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Chris Carpenter was

Austintown police arrest Warren brothers in theft

The theft suspect led police to the stolen money, a police report said. AUSTINTOWN -- Township

CB Baxter has surgery; NFL future is in doubt

The last player to tear both patellar tendons on a play missed four seasons. CLEVELAND (AP) --

Don't let anyone steal your dreams, 'Rudy' tells kids

Dreams inspire learning, and focus is the key to success, Ruettiger said. By HAROLD GWIN

North Road to be 1-way for 2 years

'People will be frustrated,' the township administrator said. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

3 arraigned in Subway robbery

YOUNGSTOWN -- A woman and two men accused of taking part in the armed robbery of the Subway

Weis can't figure out Irish dropping in polls following their UCLA victory

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Charlie Weis isn't sure Notre Dame is a top-10 caliber team. He's

Poll: Costs of health coverage make voters uneasy

Even those who are employed don't feel good about their situation. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON

Mix in some peanut butter and jelly

An unusual choice creates a flavorful surprise. By J.M. HIRSCH ASSOCIATED PRESS CONCORD, N.H.

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY XCol. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a

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LOCAL Pact can be pulled, commissioner says TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioner Paul Heltzel says a

TRESSEL STAYING PUT

Tressel staying put Although reports surfaced that Jim Tressel would consider an NFL job, the

2 plead innocent in postal worker's death

CANTON (AP) -- Two men have pleaded innocent in the stray-bullet shooting of a postal carrier killed

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AP photographer released

AP photographer released GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- An Associated Press photographer was freed

Candidates bare sharp edge in TV ads

Sykes says she'll shape up the office; Taylor says Sykes hasn't done an audit. By JEFF ORTEGA

"Jericho" (8 p.m., CBS): Quick, grab the flashlights! Tonight's the night the lights go out in "Jericho" as an electromagnetic pulse brings a blackout to town. Just before everything goes dark, flying

"Jericho" (8 p.m., CBS): Quick, grab the flashlights! Tonight's the night the lights go out in

New date to be set for sexual-battery trial

YOUNGSTOWN -- Jury selection came to a halt Tuesday in the sexual-battery trial of a former Mahoning

'Warcraft' expansion delayed

ASSOCIATED PRESS An eagerly awaited expansion pack to the online video game "World of Warcraft"

Weeks of wrangling produce zilch

The woman dismissed her complaint but said she was right. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

Active-duty troops plan to go public in protesting war

Military members are limited in how they can express their dissent. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS

Tressel's happy at OSU but wouldn't rule out the NFL

Speculation abounds that he'd consider coaching the Browns someday. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A rah-rah

For some, white is hopelessly out of season

But designers have been ignoring that no-white-after-Labor-Day rule for years. SCRIPPS HOWARD In

Woman shot in arm in fight at apartment

Woman shot in arm in fight at apartment YOUNGSTOWN -- A 20-year-old woman who visited her sister

Sotheby's to auction letter by Catherine of Aragon about marriage

LONDON (AP) -- A letter from Catherine of Aragon pleading for help to preserve her marriage to King

Advocate reassures: 'Call us for help'

The speaker said victims should make preparations before leaving. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

Jackson-Milton tops Mathews in Div. IV district semis

The Bluejays will meet St. Thomas Aquinas, which defeated Lordstown. LISBON -- Alyssa Chine scored

Poland's defense shuts down Green

Maureen Malone scored two goals for Poland, which will play Howland. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU

In Boardman, future first lady?

Ohio's next probable first lady worked as a teacher for two years in Kentucky. By DENISE DICK

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2006. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date in 1854, the "Charge of the Light Brigade" takes place during the Crimean War as an English brigade

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2006. There are 67 days left in the year. On this date

Complaint pulled; Strickland pleased

The elections board is meet today to vote on dismissing the challenge. By D.A. WILKINSON

Carthon resigns offense position

Cleveland has the worst offense in the NFL and one win this season. BEREA (AP) -- Maurice Carthon

Lucy fossil to come to U.S.

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) -- One of the world's most famous fossils -- the 3.2 million-year-old

Famed rock climber dies in fall at Yosemite

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) -- A renowned rock climber was killed when he fell 500 feet

War with no name being fought in Iraq

Opinion: By CLIFFORD D. MAY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Generals prefer to fight the last war for a good

Peewee football back at South Saturday

The Youngstown mayor is pleased football is returning to the stadium. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY

'High School Musical' adds tour to its credits

The tour will stop in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "High School Musical" is

Allmendinger set to join Team Red Bull for 2007

The Champ Car driver is the latest open-wheel defector to the circuit. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --

Study: Flu vaccine safe for kids under 5

Researchers studied 45,000 U.S. children for the study. CHICAGO (AP) -- The biggest study ever to

Coptic pope undergoes spinal surgery

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Pope Shenouda III of the Coptic Orthodox Church based in Egypt had successful

South Side man is convicted of 20 rape counts

The defendant is facing eight mandatory life terms. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Political ads back stem cell research

The actor made no effort to hide the effects of his Parkinson's disease. NEW YORK (AP) -- The

McKinney wouldn't look at evidence

Most of the bodies were nearly completely burned to ashes. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Rayen meeting planned

AUSTINTOWN -- The Rayen School Class of 1955 will hold a meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday at Denny's,

OHIO VALLEY ALUMINUM Plant gives choice: 20% pay cut or closing

A Steelworkers official called the company's demand 'outrageous.' By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL

ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL DIVISION I 1, Cin. Colerain (17) 9-0314 2, Cin. St. Xavier (13) 7-1305

Howland slips past Boardman after Kohn's goal in second OT

The Tigers advanced to play Poland in Saturday's district final. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR

Labor peace to continue for 5 years

Baseball players and owners finalized a new collective bargaining agreement. ST. LOUIS (AP) --

Police probe disturbance at apartments

AUSTINTOWN --Township police were called to an apartment complex after a disturbance that involved

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes set their wedding date

Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes set their wedding date NEW YORK -- Hollywood's most high-profile engaged

Buckeyes fans upset over snub

What are the five least-liked letters in Ohio? Try E-S-P-N-U. Contrary to popular opinion, the

BOARDMAN Beeghly Oaks union agrees to Forum Health 3-year pact

BOARDMAN -- A union at Beeghly Oaks has agreed to a three-year contract with Forum Health. The

Western men ignorant about Muslim women

Opinion: By YVONNE RIDLEY WASHINGTON POST LONDON -- I used to look at veiled women as quiet, oppressed

Is NCAA's tax-free status justified?

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Before Miami police quelled the recent riot involving more than 100 University of

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE Oct. 21: St. Louis 7, Detroit 2 Sunday: Detroit 3, St. Louis 1 Tuesday: St. Louis, 5,

Man charged in robbery of Walgreen's

BOARDMAN -- A 23-year-old Market Street man was charged with robbery, accused of demanding money and

"I knew that this was going to happen -- they really just wanted us out of there. There was not a good exit strategy for some of these places, and if there was, it was poorly done."

Opinion: "I knew that this was going to happen -- they really just wanted us out of there. There was not a

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