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LOCAL
LOCAL New release by Niles author NILES -- Five Star, an imprint of The Gale Group, will release
PAC Westminster fails in pursuit of title
Waynesburg claimed the title outright with a 34-20 victory over the Titans. By BILL ALBRIGHT
SAN FRANCISCO Steelers fail test in West
The 49ers sent Pittsburgh to its sixth loss in seven games. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BCS leaders to meet today to discuss possible changes in postseason play
The'll meet with five I-A conferences that want to improve their access. ASSOCIATED PRESS If the
BROWNS Jackson ready to produce
The running back who once angered coach Butch Davis is now back in his favor. KNIGHT RIDDER
Delphi officials, union extend negotiations past deadline
YOUNGSTOWN -- Electrical workers and Delphi Packard Electric Systems agreed to continue contract
HEPATITIS OUTBREAK Chief: Poland kids face only low risk
Valley restaurants wouldn't discuss whether the outbreak has hurt business. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
FORD 300 Vickers becomes youngest champ in Busch Series
Brian Vickers, 20, placed 11th in the Ford 300 to clinch the points crown. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) --
CORTLAND Council addresses problems with public works jobs
The city will ask for a performance bond from the Shepherds Hill developer. By STEPHEN SIFF
HEPATITIS OUTBREAK Regional Mexican eateries take precautions, fare well
One restaurant is having all employees tested for hepatitis A. By LAURE CIOFFI and NANCY TULLIS
SHARON Contractors arrive at viaduct to dismantle faulty structure
Just who will pay for the extra work is an issue probably headed for court. By HAROLD GWIN
Los Angeles Lakers manage to pad home winning streak
The Lakers, with their four Superstars, still are trying to get organized. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The
WARREN Police chief to fight suspension
A minority community leader was unhappy with the recommendation. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
HARRISBURG Rendell plan increases tax on cigarettes
The measure is designed to help doctors struggling to pay malpractice insurance. HARRISBURG, Pa.
WARREN JOHN F. KENNEDY FOOTBALL Ambeliotis key piece of Eagles' puzzle
The running back has helped put JFK in the Division V state semifinals. By JOHN BASSETTI
MIAMI Better late than never for backup Crudup
Syracuse comes to the Orange Bowl today for a Big East meeting. MIAMI (AP) -- Derrick Crudup has a
TENNIS MASTERS CUP Roddick's 10-point run ends Coria's upset bid
Andre Agassi and Rainer Schuettler advanced to a semifinal match. HOUSTON (AP) -- Andy Roddick was
HALL OF FAME | Girard High
The Girard Hall of Fame's seventh class will be inducted at Leo's Ristorante Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
BIG TEN Ohio State's offense seeking consistency
The surge began three games ago against Indiana. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS COLUMBUS -- It might
TENNIS MASTERS CUP Wimbledon champ outclasses Roddick
Roger Federer plays Andre Agassi today for the title. HOUSTON (AP) -- When it comes to beating
PAC-10 Swogger helps Cougars to win
The former Ursuline High star threw his first collegiate touchdown pass. PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) --
One last run
One last run Jamie McMurray won a historic pole -- the first on the reconfigured Homestead-Miami
Sharon hospital offers contests to help smokers kick the habit
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Lung Center of Sharon Regional Health System is offering some incentives to
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 4-7-9 Pick 4, 8-9-6-4 Buckeye 5, 4-16-21-23-
Blue Jackets booed off the ice
Boston scored all four goals in the first period of a 4-0 victory. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Columbus fans
NASCAR Winston Cup champion would like to end his season on win
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Champion Matt Kenseth still has some business he would like to take care of
PENN STATE Indiana coach DiNardo returns to Beaver Stadium
The Hoosiers have never beaten Penn State. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- The last time Indiana
NBA ROUNDUP Friday's other games
Nets 85, Knicks 80 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A more-rested Jason Kidd scored 11 of his 19 points in
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Paterno, Nittany Lions struggling
Joe Paterno is not making excuses. He doesn't have to since he's one of the winningest football
40th anniversary of JFK assassination
40th anniversary of JFK assassination k FORTY YEARS after his 1,000-day presidency was ended
COLUMBUS Clarett's statements are ruled 'voluntary'
He's argued that he was forced to provide information to the NCAA. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Maurice
INJURY REPORT
NEW YORK -- The updated National Football League injury report for this week's games, as provided by
By THERESA M. HEGEL
By THERESA M. HEGEL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER "Girls' Night Out: Celebrating Women's Groups Across
Whose welfare comes first: society's or John Hinckley's?
Opinion: So, John Hinckley Jr., his lawyers and a gaggle of psychiatrists and psychologists think he's ready
KEYSTONE CLIPS District attorney sends alerts via e-mail
Get the scoop directly from the Lawrence County District Attorney's office. District Attorney
By MARALINE KUBIK
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BESSEMER, Pa. -- Everybody has a story, and at the
BIG EAST Pressure on Rutherford may help Mountaineers
Adam Jones has pressure of his own -- covering Pitt receiver Larry Fitzgerald. MORGANTOWN, W.Va.
President should stand firm against extortion over tariffs
Opinion: President Bush should not let the World Trade Organization and those countries the WTO has
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball
No. 10 Texas Tech 76, Texas-San Antonio 48 LUBBOCK, Texas -- Jia Perkins scored 19 points to lead
MAHONING VALLEY To most Hummer owners, off-road is a dirty word
A local dealership is building a rugged test track to give buyers a taste of off-road use. By DON
Dry tailgating party dampens spirits of some Penguins fans
Those in stadium loges, but not tailgaters, were permitted to drink alcohol. By TIM YOVICH
Restaurant is sued over man's death
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- An amended lawsuit has been filed against a Knoxville O'Charley's
STEROIDS Anti-doping officials blast baseball's rules
They called Thursday's findings of steroid use in baseball "the blackest day in the history of
PENNSYLVANIA W. Middlesex loses to unbeaten Clarion
Brendan Huwar scored four 1-yard touchdowns to propel Clarion-Limestone. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
OKLAHOMA Blowout of Baylor may blow fuse on game scoreboard
Compute this: The Sooners beat Texas A & amp;M 77-0; Texas A & amp;M beat Baylor 73-10.
SHARON Concert to raise funds for endowment
Admission to Sunday's concert is free, but a $25 donation is suggested. SHARON, Pa. -- Paul-Andre
49ers will look to exploit Townsend
Earlier this week, San Francisco 49ers coach Dennis Erickson did a great job of deflecting a no-
MERCER COUNTY Center chief aims to add programs
Bringing in nonprofit agencies that have funding could be the key. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Season finale
Season finale NASCAR Winston Cup champion Matt Kenseth still has some business to take care of
Fire at Beulah Temple
Fire at Beulah Temple YOUNGSTOWN -- Someone tried to burn down a rear door on the east side of
Today is Sunday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2003. There are 45 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Sunday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2003. There are 45 days left in the year. On this date in
TOP 25 MEN Krauser's 21 lead Pittsburgh to win
No. 10 Gonzaga lost to No. 17 Saint Joseph's, 73-66. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Carl Krauser,
West Middlesex had little luck last year against Clarion-Limestone, losing 40-7 in the PIAA Class A
West Middlesex had little luck last year against Clarion-Limestone, losing 40-7 in the PIAA Class A
Shane Golden's gift shifts momentum in Eagles' favor
The defensive back intercepted a pass and returned it 51 yards for a touchdown. By TOM WILLIAMS
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Gradkowski keys Toledo's 49-30 win over Huskies
The Rockets improved their chances to advance to their third straight MAC title game. ASSOCIATED
Ohio St. jumps to No. 2 over Southern Cal in BCS
The Buckeyes must beat Michigan to have a chance to defend their title. ASSOCIATED PRESS Ohio
NHL Morozov's OT goal lifts Penguins
Pittsburgh outshot an opponent for the first time this season. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The
NOTRE DAME Irish get second straight victory
They rolled past BYU 33-14 and need two more wins to become bowl eligible. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)
MISSISSIPPI Rebels QB Manning devotes hours to passionate preparation
His time studying the oppostion has increased his value. OXFORD, Miss. (AP) -- Eli Manning loads
Miami rids itself of loss streak by rallying past Syracuse 17-10
The Hurricanes stayed in the hunt for the conference title and a BCS game. MIAMI (AP) -- Freshman
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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OHIO STATE-MICHIGAN Bo and Woody added drama to storied rivalry
Ten times they met with Hayes winning five, Schembechler four and one tie. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP)
BIG 12 Brad Smith knows about redemption
The Missouri QB recovered from a poor game to lead Missouri past Texas A & amp;M. COLUMBIA,
Indians decline option for Baez
Indians decline option for Baez The Cleveland Indians said Friday they will not pick up the option
CLEVELAND Browns hope to end problems
The team is coming off a difficult week when it faces Arizona today. CLEVELAND (AP) -- As a
Consumers Pa. Water Co. seeks 8.6% rate increase
SHARON, Pa. -- Customers of Consumers Pennsylvania Water Co. Shenango Valley Division could see
NBA Cavaliers' road blues continue
LeBron James scored 10 points on 3-for-12 shooting in a 91-82 loss to Boston. BOSTON (AP) --
STATE COLLEGE, PA. Nittany Lions snap losing streak with 52-7 win
Joe Paterno's crew routed Indiana for their first Big Ten win. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Penn
ROUNDUP Friday's other games
Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 3, OT CHICAGO -- Brendan Shanahan scored on a power play 1:08 into
Ambeliotis keys JFK win
By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF AUSTINTOWN -- The biggest play in the Warren JFK-Lisbon