News for November 22, 2003

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony M. Watkins, 25, of 3542 Nelson Ave., Youngstown, and

WAR ON TERRORISM Risk of sneak attack raisedp

A major worry is that Al-Qaida will try to use cargo planes as bombs. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

CHINA AND CRYSTAL

CHINA AND CRYSTAL Delicate heirlooms should be hand-washed in warm water with mild dishwashing

STRUTHERS -- George Voytilla Jr. and his sister Susan Flesher grew up with the business their father

NFL Johnson playing more in Oakland

The former YSU All-American is helping to solve the Raiders' dilemmas. By TOM WILLIAMS

ANN ARBOR, MICH. League on the line for OSU, Michigan in 100th meeting

An automatic BCS bid is also at stake for both teams. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Fittingly, a lot is

FOOD AND CLOTHING

FOOD AND CLOTHING Friends House Chapel Church, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, 10 a.m. to noon

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Pt's Mostnotorious18.405.002.80 Third Gear

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Red Cross to raffle off OSU memorabilia

One hundred OSU fans can buy a chance to win a helmet signed by Jim Tressel. By NANCY TULLIS

INTERIORS Many opt for dining rooms that are cozier, less formal

More and more houses feature a dining room without four walls. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS ST.

Special to the Vindicator

Special to the Vindicator CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: St. Paul School in Salem was founded in 1904 and

Buckeye 5 big winners

Buckeye 5 big winners YOUNGSTOWN -- Two, or possibly three, Mahoning Valley residents have won top

Boardman man indicted on bank robbery charges

Boardman man indicted on bank robbery charges PITTSBURGH -- A Boardman man has been indicted in

Squeeze tube ends mess of applying caulk

Squeeze tube ends mess of applying caulk Applying caulk can be intimidating. For many homeowners

WARREN Police chief says he'll sue mayor

The civil service commission hearing Thursday may be postponed. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

LAWRENCE COUNTY MHMR director to receive $10,000 raise

The board created a new assistant district attorney position. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

City will seek grants and loan for 3 projects

YOUNGSTOWN -- Council members have recommended the city apply for funding for three projects through

"It's easier to train someone to fly an F-14 than it is to speak Arabic."

Opinion: "It's easier to train someone to fly an F-14 than it is to speak Arabic." Kevin Hendzel On the

Even keel: Ohio State coach Jim Tressel is known for his unflappable demeanor, but he's got at least

SALEM SCHOOLS Health-insurance savings lead to raises

Administrators' pay will average $65,000. SALEM -- The city school district will use savings

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

OSU-Michigan tickets going at record pace

Michigan scalpers are getting around the state's laws on the Internet. COLUMBUS (AP) -- EBay users

RATES | Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Nov. 20. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances

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A story Monday said the city is paying Youngstown State University $45,000 to cover administrative

HUBBARD Council OKs plan to annex treatment plant

Federal money to help repair city flood-damaged property is on the way. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers still uncertain about QB

If Jeff Garcia is healthy, he will get the start over Tim Rattay. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Neighbor sees a problem with their nudity

Dear Annie: I have a problem with my neighbors. They seem to think they are invisible when they walk

PENNSYLVANIA PREP FOOTBALL Southern Columbia lone champ alive

The Tigers are trying for their sixth consecutive trip to the Class A final. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fata returns to practice for Penguins

He still won't play in tonight's game against Minnesota. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Rico Fata returned to

hNew SpinSweep cleans hard surfaces outdoors

hNew SpinSweep cleans hard surfaces outdoors Hoover has done the push broom one better with

Ursuline's Murphy chooses family over football

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Dan Murphy had to choose between

Teen finds gun in book at Poland library sale

POLAND -- Village police are investigating a report that a .38-caliber handgun was found in the

YOUNGSTOWN No license nets jail time

He's not working or going to school at the places his lawyer mentioned. By PATRICIA MEADE

CSC Federal grants sought for cleanup

Dec. 4 marks the deadline for the grant applications. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

NHL ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games

Avalanche 2, Mighty Ducks 1 DENVER -- Teemu Selanne scored with 1:49 left in overtime, lifting the

ON TOUR | This week's other events

LPGA TOUR ADT Championship Site: West Palm Beach, Fla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:

TRUMBULL COUNTY Performance to highlight local talent

The daily struggles of Appalachian people are depicted in the performance. WARREN -- The second

GREENVILLE, PA. Werner reports lawsuit settlement

Home Depot stopped buying Werner stepladders. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR

CAMPUS NOTES | In the spotlight

BALDWIN-WALLACE COLLEGE, Berea Sophomores Michael Finamore, a biology major, and Alissa Marshal, a

ANALYSIS Pacquaio defies top boxing sanctions

He went right after Marco Antonio Barrera instead of following protocol. CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO

AFC NORTH Browns' Holcomb gets chance to again show Steelers his stuff

The Cleveland quarterback lost to Pittsburgh 36-33 in playoff loss last January. PITTSBURGH (AP)

Jailbird gets a Buckeye-fan break

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jeff Renne's plea deal on a forgery charge came with one demand: He had to stay in

Departing mayor accepts state job

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Departing Mayor Timothy Fulkerson has accepted a job with a newly revamped state

YOUNGSTOWN Authorities investigate circulation of counterfeit $20 bills

Some of the phony money was used for a pizza on Taft Avenue. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XKelly and Gerald McHugh Jr. of Cincinnati are announcing the birth of twin daughters, Isabelle Faye

PHONE NUMBERS Ruling OKs home-cell transfers

Local phone companies argue the number-transfer rule hurts competition. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A

CANFIELD Council raises sewer tax

Council also granted raises to its nonunion employees. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

SHARON County: Bridge plan is needed

Workers were at the bridge Monday and Tuesday preparing to tear it down. By HAROLD GWIN

Safely lighting up holiday nights

Position ladders properly for safe light-hanging. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS It's time to channel

PREVIEW

PREVIEW Presidents Cup GEORGE, South Africa -- A brief look at the Presidents Cup: Event:

Cavaliers claim fourth straight win at home

LeBron James had 14 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Ricky Davis has a

NATION

NATION Ford to replace part in some Focus' fuel systems WASHINGTON -- Ford Motor Co. said

Poland schools and others: Follow Boardman's example

Opinion: Poland school teachers have turned down on a three-year contract with the district, thus forcing

FASHION Small touches really count this season

Accessories can make last year's outfit say 'this season.' BALTIMORE SUN Clothes make the man;

GUND ARENA Sprewell helps lift T-Wolves past Cavs

The small forward scored a season-high 31 points in Minnesota's 97-83 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) --

American challenge

American challenge The Presidents Cup doesn't have the history or hype of the Ryder Cup, only the

Players break up fight; no charges filed

The two unnamed players could still face team sanctions for curfew violations. COLUMBUS (AP) --

Summary of police activity in Austintown:

Summary of police activity in Austintown: Nov. 10 Breaking and entering: A residence was broken

YOUNGSTOWN City council action

City council handled these items Wednesday: Approved changes to the city's smoke detector

LOTTERY RESULTS

FRIDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 14-26-28-36-42 Mega Ball, 14 Night drawings: Pick 3,

COLUMBUS Woman's killer faces jail term or death

The victim met the murderer in a bar. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A man could get the death penalty for the

YOUNGSTOWN Congress cuts funding for Mahoning River study

The $200,000 reduction won't alter the study. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER

TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 103, CLIPPERS 95 L.A. CLIPPERS (95) -- Maggette 4-18 10-11 19,

Merry little season of holiday cheer

Merry little season of holiday cheer k WHILE MOST PEOPLE are still planning their Thanksgiving

PROFESSIONAL LOOK \ How to get it

Use C-9 bulbs (large, traditional-shaped bulbs) along gutters and peaks and at the corners of the

TRUMBULL COUNTY Grant creates trouble at EMA

The EMA board will pay an LEPC employee overtime for his work. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR

AMANDA-CLEARCREEK, 10, WARREN JFK, 7 A kick in the gut: JFK falls in overtime

Carlos Del Angel made a 28-yard field goal to lift the Aces. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR

Accused wants outsider to investigate

Harris says he will take a polygraph test. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN

Funding for airport

Funding for airport VIENNA -- A bill that would let the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport keep

BUCCANEERS Keyshawn moving on after his deactivation

The receiver never understood why he wasn't more involved in the game plans. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) --

LAWRENCE COUNTY Company plans new injunction

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Bessemer company has dropped

MAHONING VALLEY Cancer society releases data on case numbers

Trumbull and Columbiana County cancer rates are higher than state averages. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Scientists can forecast location of wrinkles

KNIGHT-RIDDER We're not sure you want to know this, but here goes: Scientists can now forecast

MAHONING VALLEY Cooperation is key, education group says

The group formed from an education summit in 2001. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

HEPATITIS OUTBREAK Trumbull County reports its 1st case

The 12 infected workers didn't spread the virus, officials said. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS A Trumbull

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS (at Boardman Tennis Center) Scores Dark Green 6, Marron 4 1/2 Gold 5 1/2,

Two Austintown men accused of bribing official in Warren

The government says the scheme involved demolition of a public eyesore. CLEVELAND -- Two

Comprehensive plan for Lawrence County

Comprehensive plan for Lawrence County NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County's comprehensive plan

Raiders' suit upheld by judge against Oakland-Alameda Coliseum

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- A judge on Tuesday upheld a jury verdict that the Oakland-Alameda County

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners will enforce smoking ban for public buildings

Smokers who violate the ban face fines up to $100. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU

MAHONING COUNTY Officials to act on sales-tax renewal

Waiting until November could cost the county more than $3 million. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

CITY OF CANFIELD | Salaries

The salaries for some nonunion employees in the city of Canfield. City council voted Wednesday to

Associated Press

Associated Press NEW CONCEPT: DaimlerChrysler's Jeep Rescue is one of three concept vehicles, two

JFK ASSASSINATION Most don't think Oswald acted alone

Cases are made by proponents and opponents of the 'magic bullet' theory. DALLAS (AP) -- Forty

Special board meeting

Special board meeting McDonald Board of Education will have a special meeting at 6 tonight at the

Bonds has more goals to achieve

St. Louis Cardinals standout Albert Pujols was the runner-up. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- After 18 major

Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2003. There are 41 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, the 324th day of 2003. There are 41 days left in the year. On this date

PENN STATE Robinson's 'multiback' role not his idea of glory

He's been playing tailback and receiver, not his desired quarterback position. STATE COLLEGE, Pa.

Bankruptcy judge lets Copperweld spin off

YOUNGSTOWN (AP) -- A judge has cleared the way for Copperweld Corp., the last significant steel part

CANFIELD Teachers working without pact

The union's contract expired Aug. 31. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- The

Oohs and O's: Jugglers handle where it all goes

Brian Gadomski, above, a sophomore at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, holds the audience at

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Keep holiday costs down -- and still enjoy giving

My dad is glib about outsmarting credit-card companies. He never paid a dime of credit-card interest

YSU

YSU Dellarose to appear on national television YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State senior linebacker

TRUMBULL COUNTY Panel will probably OK 2% water-rate increase

The rate increase is necessary because Warren raised its price for water. WARREN -- Trumbull

With no warning, history was rewritten on this date

Opinion: Forty years ago, the day dawned like any other, with people going about their business, unaware that

BANKRUPTCY COURT WCI presents plan to keep executives

For competitive reasons, the company wants to keep details of the plan a secret. By CYNTHIA

ICE ZONE Fetzer lifts Phantoms past Ice Diggers, 4-3

Youngstown snapped a five-game winless streak. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BOARDMAN

Youngstown ponders land purchase for tower to fix water pressure woes

The new, taller tower would replace two smaller ones. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Texas Tech rolls in preseason NIT, faces UMass next

UMass' Rashaun Freeman showed few signs of rust after sitting out a year. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

Americans committed to Presidents Cup play

The action begins Thursday, for the first time in South Africa. GEORGE, South Africa (AP) -- Eight

EDUCATION VISION | Survey results About two years ago, a group of Mahoning Valley educators and business and community leaders got together to develop a vision for improving education. The results of

By 2010, residents of the Mahoning Valley will be engaged in lifelong learning that enables them to

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