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GUND ARENA Cavaliers blow big lead, lose to Grizzlies in 2 OTs
Memphis trailed by 24 points in the first half and 16 entering the fourth quarter. CLEVELAND (AP)
Precautions for Hepatitis A, should be right precautions
Opinion: Precautions for Hepatitis A, should be right precautions EDITOR: We were pleased to note the
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 1. Country music star Vince Gill gives a 30-minute, nine-song mostly solo acoustic
LOCAL
LOCAL Curbstoners BOARDMAN -- Warren JFK football coach Tony Napolet will be the guest speaker
ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION Study looks at home schooling 20 years later
A recent survey shows most graduates are glad they were home schooled. By GARRY L. CLARK
Steel mills will attract fewer investors without the tariffs, a WCI official said.
Steel mills will attract fewer investors without the tariffs, a WCI official said. STAFF/WIRE
DIVISION III FOOTBALL Wheaton earns showdown with Mt. Union
Baldwin-Wallace let a 12-0 first-half lead slip away . ASSOCIATED PRESS WHEATON, Ill. -- Dan
AROUND THE NHL Saturday's other games
Flyers 5, Islanders 1 UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- John LeClair had a goal and an assist during
DIVISION I-AA Hilltoppers in rout; W. Illinois OK in OT
Six turnovers hurt Southern Illinois in a double-digit loss to Delaware. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tell-tale VOICE tells all
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER F YOU AGREE TO A VOICE stress test at the
RETAIL SHOPPING Bargain-hunters fuel solid start to holiday season
Sales on the day after Thanksgiving were up about 5 percent. ASSOCIATED PRESS The Thanksgiving
49ERS San Fran's Owens is challenge for Ravens
Today's game is Baltimore's first at home against San Francisco. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Chris McAlister
Making wishes come true
& lt;a href=mailto:jgoodwin@vindy.com & gt;By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR & lt;/a & gt;.
Something is fishy about speed of Medicare measure
Opinion: Something is fishy about speed of Medicare measure EDITOR: Faster than a bullet or a speeding
TECHNOLOGY Microsoft expands reach into automotive systems
The company says its software will pay tolls and warn about road hazards. REDMOND, Wash. (AP) --
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Saturday's other games Flyers 5, Islanders 1 UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- John LeClair
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Sunshine Summer (Parker)4.002.602.40 Lil Bit of Rouge
ROOKIE RUMBLE II Game, set, no match
For the second time, Carmelo Anthony and Denver outplayed LeBron James and the Cavaliers. DENVER
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Lou Rotunno leaves a rich sports legacy
He was a man for all seasons. Football, baseball, basketball and softball -- you name it and Louis
ROCK MUSIC Jam fans mount drives for the hungry
The band Phish has raised about $420,000 for 180 groups since 1997. By MELISSA MANSFIELD
COLUMBUS
COLUMBUS Associated Press DANGEROUS DRIVE: Vehicles travel on Interstate 270 on part of the
Co-founder of Rainbow Rentals to begin new store-chain venture
The first store will open Dec. 8 in Boardman. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
DIVISION I HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Elder repeats as state champion
Bradley Glatthaar set a record as the Cincinnati team routed St. Edward. CANTON (AP) -- Bradley
High school scores from western Pennsylvania
High school scores from western Pennsylvania Eds: ADDS Scores. By The Associated Press WESTERN
'BIRTHS
'BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Tara Bartholomy and Joseph Vogt, 3807 Elmwood Drive, Austintown, girl,
HIGH FIVE | The week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS. 2. "ER," NBC. 3. "Friends," NBC. 4.
COLLEGE LIFE Parents pay and have a say as ties to schools increase
WVU parents persuaded the school to form an airport-to-campus shuttle. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) --
ARIZONA Another Stoops steps up to the top
Mike Stoops from Cardinal Mooney is Arizona's new football coach. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Mike
FROM NAUGHTY TO NICE Santas on the screen
By DAVID GERMAIN ASSOCIATED PRESS WHERE ELSE BUT in Hollywood would Santa Claus arrive bearing
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES SATURDAY EAST Colgate 19, Massachusetts 7 Delaware 48, S. Illinois 7
PA FOOTBALL Ninth try is a charm for Pa. team
Manheim Central had eight losses in past years, before grabbing a win Saturday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Wings 2, Blues 1
Red Wings 2, Blues 1 ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Chris Chelios became the 11th defenseman in NHL history to
STOCK MARKET Investors are wary of sounding too upbeat
Investors remain wary despite increasing signs of an economic recovery. LOS ANGELES TIMES With
MATCHUP 49ers vs. Ravens
SAN FRANCISCO (5-6) at BALTIMORE (6-5) Time: 1 p.m. Series record: 49ers lead 1-0. Last meeting:
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL OHIO CHAMPIONSHIPS DIVISION IV VERSAILLES 26, CLE VASJ 0 Versailles013013--26 Cle
LAUREL 75, MONITEAU 55
LAUREL 75, MONITEAU 55 LAUREL (2-0) -- Doug Brown 2-0-4, Jeff Elliott 4-0-11, Bobby Turner 6-2-14,
BIG 12 Brad Smith's play makes Cyclones pay
He could break an NCAA passing and rushing record in his season finale. COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) --
TUESDAY DRAWINGS
TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-5-2 Pick 4, 7-1-4-8 Buckeye 5, 18-20-24-28-36
WOMEN'S TOP 25 Nittany Lions earn revenge with win
Penn State lost to the Wildcats in last season's Preseason NIT. ASSOCIATED PRESS FREEPORT,
OCTOBER
OCTOBER 3. Mark Pollock, 46, a Shenango Township, Mercer County, volunteer firefighter, dies in a
OHIO Plan seeks to expand train travel
The passenger rail system would pass through the Mahoning Valley. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
RMI TITANIUM Union seeks restoration of health benefits
The state determined this week that the workers are locked out, not striking. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
THE VALLEYS Beyond basic for cable movies
Cable companies contend there's not much demand for the discount option. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
By ROGER G. SMITH
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mike Kovach had a good idea in 1986. It
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME Eckersley, Molitor head 15 newcomers to ballot
Ex-MVPs Kevin Mitchell and Terry Pendleton are on the list. NEW YORK (AP) -- Dennis Eckersley and
No. 19 Cincinnati 76, Coppin St. 56
No. 19 Cincinnati 76, Coppin St. 56 CINCINNATI (AP) -- Field Williams matched his career high with
Council launches Web site
Council launches Web site The Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education, an advocacy organization
Restricting rights through constitutional amendment is a perverse use of power
Opinion: Whenever there is serious talk of amending the Constitution of the United States, it behooves us to
LOS ANGELES Rare triple-double keys Lakers victory over Spurs
Karl Malone became the first NBA player to get a triple-double at age 40. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Karl
Illini fill in gap left by Cook, top Temple
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Deron Williams spent last season looking for an open Brian Cook and let him do
COLUMBUS Bondra compiles hat trick to lead Capitals to victory
Rick Nash scored two goals for the Blue Jackets. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Peter Bondra scored three goals
WEST BRANCH 57, SALEM 52
WEST BRANCH 57, SALEM 52 SALEM (0-1) -- Katherine McGarry 5-7-17, Lauren Teal 6-0-12, Alyson
DIVISION IV FOOTBALL Versailles downs Cleveland VASJ
Ben Shappie scored three touchdowns to lead the Tigers to their sixth title. MASSILLON (AP) -- Ben
Poor shooting dooms Penguins as New Mexico pulls away, 54-36
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The Youngstown State women's basketball team let a first-half lead slip away in
BIG TEN Birthday boy Brown leads Michigan State
Iowa upset No. 17 Louisville in overtime. ASSOCIATED PRESS EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Shannon Brown
INTERNET Micropayments are big again
Companies try to make money with commissions on tiny Internet sales. NEW YORK (AP) -- An idea that
HORIZON LEAGUE Tar Heels survive scare from CSU
No. 9 North Carolina overcame a four-point deficit against the Vikings. ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher L. Colucci, 45, of 291 Forest Park Drive,
SALEM Officials prepare to revisit 911 issue
City officials still believe the new emergency system will cost Salem money. By NORMAN LEIGH
Repeal of steel tariffs 'all but set in stone'
Steel mills will attract fewer investors without the tariffs, a WCI official said. STAFF/WIRE
yo84-82 on Saturday night.
yo84-82 on Saturday night. Allen scored 17 points and Ivan McFarlin added 12 points and 12
MALONE COLLEGE, Canton
MALONE COLLEGE, Canton Senior Kristy Fullerman of Canfield took first place in dramatic
Kings 3, Blackhawks 1
Kings 3, Blackhawks 1 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Cammalleri had his first two-goal game in the
AROUND THE NBA | Saturday's other games
Knicks 79, Hornets 74 NEW YORK -- Allan Houston scored 18 points, and Dikembe Mutombo added 13
No. 15 Wisconsin 55, Rutgers 43
No. 15 Wisconsin 55, Rutgers 43 By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. (AP) --
MORAVIAN COLLEGE High teas return for female students
The teas are for women only and by invitation only. BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) -- Young women attending
COLUMBIANA CORNER Despite 666 extension, recorder isn't superstitious
Columbiana County Recorder Jeff Hochadel says he's not superstitious, which is a good thing
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
COLLEGE BASKETBALL MEN EAST Ashland 95, W. Va. Wesleyan 83 Baruch 68, N.Y. Maritime 56
No. 5 Texas Tech 77, SMU 37
No. 5 Texas Tech 77, SMU 37 DALLAS (AP) -- Jia Perkins scored 22 points and No. 5 Texas Tech set a
NFL Browns' fifth-ranked defense to be stiff test for Seahawks
Seattle is 7-4 but Cleveland's defenders are fifth-ranked in the NFL. SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle
BROWNS Green's suspension extended; abyss deepens
The NFL's decision makes it unlikely that the troubled running back will play again this season.
STANFORD Jones' 218 yards powers Notre Dame victory
The Fighting Irish pummeled Stanford, 57-7. STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Julius Jones quickly took the
Slow start hurts Kennedy Catholic in loss
FARRELL -- Joe Jones scored 18 points as the Erie Prep High boys basketball team used a 20-8 second
Knicks 79, Hornets 74
Knicks 79, Hornets 74 NEW YORK -- Allan Houston scored 18 points, and Dikembe Mutombo added 13
UNDATED: 27 points.
UNDATED: 27 points. No. 13 St. Joseph's 75, Old Dominion 72 NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Jameer Nelson
One consumer out of 15, about 6.7 percent, typically has more than three-fourths of holiday shopping
One consumer out of 15, about 6.7 percent, typically has more than three-fourths of holiday shopping
PIAA PLAYOFFS Strong run game propels Aliquippa
The Quips earned their fourth state championship berth. MCMURRAY, PA. -- Darrelle Revis and Dontae
DIVISION VI FOOTBALL Maag lifts Col. Grove to victory
The running back tied state records for rushing touchdowns and total touchdowns. CANTON (AP) --
NBA Mutombo gives spark as Knicks top Hornets
The New York center had 13 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks. NEW YORK (AP) -- Dikembe Mutombo
TOP 25 No. 5 Missouri struggles to win in opener
The Tigers got a real tough game from Oakland before prevailing in a 90-85 win. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press
Associated Press HELPING PARENTS: Jim Boyle, president of College Parents of America, hopes to
Dog plan expected to pass
The plan would boost the cost of getting a dog from the county pound. & lt;a
DR. NICHOLAS CAVAROCCHI Cardiac surgery director
AGE: 51. PREVIOUS POSITIONS INCLUDE: Most recently, he was regional director of cardiothoracic
GIRLS BASKETBALL Early lead lifts Geneva to win over Howland
Ursuline sophomore Tyra Grant scored a career-high 29 points against Wilson. VINDICATOR STAFF
DETROIT Kerkorian, Daimler to face off in court
A former Chrysler shareholder seeks billions of dollars as a lawsuit filed in 2000 is heard.
DIVISION II North Alabama tops Carson-Newman, 41-9
North Dakota rallied in the final minute to defeat Winona State. ASSOCIATED PRESS FLORENCE, Ala.
Probing armed robbery
Probing armed robbery BOARDMAN -- Township police are investigating an armed robbery in the
MAHONING COUNTY Payment of lawyers' fees will end judges' 2003 fight for more court funding
Commissioners will meet with elected officials to discuss the 2004 budget. By BOB JACKSON
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Hitting lessons -- Steve Krivonak is taking reservations for his next hitting program.
SHARON Castings site lacks OK from the state
Some additional groundwater sampling and a new survey are required. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
K-12 NEWS
K-12 NEWS Needed: Items for kids YOUNGSTOWN -- Millcreek Children's Center and the Youngstown
NHL Sakic spearheads Avalanche victory
Joe Sakic had a goal and two assists in Colorado's 4-1 win over Edmonton. EDMONTON, Alberta (AP)
COLUMBUS Police: 12 shootings are linked
A shot fired at a house Tuesday has not been linked to the other shootings. COLUMBUS (AP) --
YOUNGSTOWN Cardiac surgeon brings his care strategies to St. E's
His goal is a consistent, high level of care for heart patients. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR
YOUNGSTOWN New U.S. attorney prefers to prosecute
The prosecutor likes the stiffer sentences that apply at the federal level. By PATRICIA MEADE
THE VALLEYS Cable deals offer low-cost options
Cable companies contend there's not much demand for the discount option. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
NHL Vrbata scores three goals to lift Carolina past Pens
Pittsburgh has lost two straight. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Radim Vrbata's second career three-goal
GIRLS BASKETBALL West Branch gets past Salem again
The Warriors won, 57-52, for their fifth straight win over the Quakers. By ERIC HAMILTON
YOUNGSTOWN Businesses to renovate industrial corridor
Cleanup and new signs are to become a reality in the spring. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL
AREA COLLEGE BASKETBALL Westminster cruises past Emory University in Invitational
Freshman guard Desiree Sterling, a Newton Falls High grad, had 11 points. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. --
Panel supports YSU early college
A student trustee said the plan will mean a stronger YSU-city schools bond. & lt;a
AREA Westminster cruises past Emory University in Invitational
Freshman guard Desiree Sterling, a Newton Falls High grad, had 11 points. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. --
Preschool plays
Preschool plays NORTH LIMA -- North Lima Preschool, located in Mount Olivet United Church of
Flyers 5, Islanders 1
Flyers 5, Islanders 1 By IRA PODELL AP Sports Writer UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -- John LeClair had
BIG EAST FOOTBALL Hurricanes rush past Pitt, 28-14
Behind a strong ground attack, Miami clinched a BCS bowl berth. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Miami took
Red Sox acquire Shilling
xxxx xxxxx xxxx BOSTON (AP) -- Curt Schilling is a winner, a workhorse and a fanatic about
MEXICO CITY Anger for China rises with loss of trade, manufacturing jobs
'Made in China' appears on statuettes of Mexico's patron saint. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- It's a trade
OHIO ANALYSIS Blacks' income gap is wider
Mahoning County has the greatest gap between rich and poor blacks in Ohio. COLUMBUS (AP) -- When