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Stories published November 25, 2003

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MIDDLEFIELD Christmas trees sent to troops overseas

Children create the ornaments that accompany the trees. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


OHIO OUTDOORS Hunters come from other states for a chance at a Buckeye State deer

Buckeye State whitetails are a sought-after species. WATERLOO, Ohio (AP) -- Less than a generation


WHAT'S DOING?

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION -- Hunter, trapper and bowhunt education, Ohio, call (800)


STANDINGS

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


FRIDAY'S RESULTS

FRIDAY'S RESULTS PREP FOOTBALL OHIO STATE SEMIFINALS DIVISION II Avon Lake 48, Chardon 8


Mahoning sheriff's lake patrol honored

Mahoning sheriff's lake patrol honored YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Sheriff's Department is


No. 6 Stanford 69, Pepperdine 61

No. 6 Stanford 69, Pepperdine 61 MALIBU, Calif. (AP) -- Nicole Powell had 28 points and 12


SHARON Lawyer for Winners tells council Donna's Diner will be expanded

A plan approved in 2000 is being revived. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU SHARON, Pa.


NAIA FOOTBALL Carroll College winner against McKendree

Sioux Falls, S.D. managed a slim win over Benedictine. ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA, Mont. -- Mark


NORTHEAST OHIO Agency gets grant to boost adoptions

The programs will begin in Columbiana and Portage counties. WARREN -- Northeast Ohio Adoption


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) --


MIKE BRAUN Volunteers are key to Ravenna hunt

If not for a dedicated corps of volunteers, it's unlikely that hunters who take part in the


Matter scores 17 to lead Ohio St. past OU, 83-50

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Caity Matter scored 17 points and No. 16 Ohio State used 61 percent shooting to


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)


OHIO Night drawings

OHIO Night drawings Pick 3, 7-3-7 Pick 4, 1-4-8-3 Buckeye 5, 5-14-20-23-28 Super Lotto


MAC BASKETBALL KSU cruises to win over Houghton

The Flashes took a commanding 58-28 halftime lead. ASSOCIATED PRESS KENT -- Rashard Turner


NILES Children host going-away party for their devoted foster parents

NILES -- Tears and laughter mixed at an emotional going-away party recently for a couple who had


No. 25 Oklahoma St. 90, Northwestern St. 62

No. 25 Oklahoma St. 90, Northwestern St. 62 By CLAYTON BELLAMY Associated Press Writer


Cards trade Martinez

Cards trade Martinez Tino Martinez hopes a move home can spark his slumping bat. The St. Louis


COLLEGE FOOTBALL USC replaces OSU in the No. 2 spot; Sooners still No. 1

The top teams in the BCS standings will play for the national championship. ASSOCIATED PRESS


No. 6 Kansas 90, Tenn-Chattanooga 76

No. 6 Kansas 90, Tenn-Chattanooga 76 By DOUG TUCKER AP Sports Writer LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) --


BROWNS Despite lousy offense, playoffs still possible

Cleveland would probably need to win its remaining five games and get help. BEREA (AP) -- Moments


OHIO

OHIO Beaver trappers get special opportunities Special drawings for beaver trappers will be held


Effort to rename street for MLK faces hurdles

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- An effort by the Shenango Valley Ministerial Association to get four Shenango


MAHONING VALLEY Students send care packages far from home

The deadline for donations is Dec. 5. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN


BASEBALL

BASEBALL The Thunderplex -- a new indoor softball/baseball complex located on state Route 193 in


Lake patrol honored

Lake patrol honored YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Sheriff's Department is among 29 marine law


TECHNOLOGY Privacy, security concerns lead to camera phone bans

A cell phone representative called the ban a 'knee-jerk reaction.' PITTSBURGH (AP) -- From health


ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz

The difference between surfcasting and ultralight fishing rods is as obvious as what separates a


IRAQ Attacks on U.S. drop; hits on citizens rise

The U.S. Central Command chief said the number of foreign insurgents is small. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)


A kick in the gut: Eagles fall in 2OT

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


SALEM Hepatitis C puts drummer on the sidelines

Effortless is slated to play in Elkton on Jan. 31 without Bill Strait. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


NHL STANDINGS

NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Div.WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia11241275734 New


FRIDAY'S NBA BOXES

FRIDAY'S NBA BOXES TIMBERWOLVES 93, CAVALIERS 87 MINNESOTA (97) -- Sprewell 11-21 5-5 31,


NEW WILMINGTON College hosts Tibetan monks

The visit is the first in a series featuring the world's various religions. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. --


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

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


NFL MATCHUPS | Today's games

CAROLINA (8-2) at DALLAS (7-3) Time: 1 p.m. Series history: Cowboys lead 3-2. Last meeting:


WARREN Accused wants outsider to investigate

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


No. 15 Wisconsin 64, Penn 53

No. 15 Wisconsin 64, Penn 53 PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Devin Harris scored 16 points, including a


No. 9 Penn St. 83, No. 12 LSU 46

No. 9 Penn St. 83, No. 12 LSU 46 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Kelly Mazzante scored 22 points and


New head coaches vie for Apple Cup

No. 8 Washington State plays Washington in Seattle. SEATTLE (AP) -- A year ago, Bill Doba was


PGA EUROPEAN SENIORS-UBS RESULTS

PGA EUROPEAN SENIORS-UBS RESULTS Friday At Sea Island Golf Club, Seaside Course St. Simons


Pacers 76, Hornets 75

Pacers 76, Hornets 75 NEW ORLEANS -- The Indiana Pacers, with the NBA's best record, stayed


OSU ran into a machine

Before Saturday's big game at the Big House, it was generally agreed that Ohio State's best chance


Speaker defies 'handicap' label, breaks through preconceptions

Brett Eastburn, who has no arms or legs, loves seeing audience views change. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS


ROUNDUP

ROUNDUP Friday's other games Sabres 5, Hurricanes 0 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Mika Noronen made 35


FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS NEW YORK -- The nine free agents who have signed, with name, position, former


Today is Monday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2003. There are 37 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2003. There are 37 days left in the year. On this date in


Healthy Annika 'eyes' ADT title

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Annika Sorenstam started seeing clearly again Saturday, and the view


A feast of friendship

By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Kaleigh Quinn moved aside the paper


TOP 25 Self earns 1st win as Kansas cruises

The Jayhawks shook off a slow start to beat Chatanooga, 90-76. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAWRENCE, Kan.


WPIAL FOOTBALL Pine-Richland stays unbeaten; Aliquippa gets Slippery Rock

Springdale defeated Sto-Rox for the Class A title at Heinz Field. ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH --


Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator OPERATION EVERGREEN: Thirteen Northeast Ohio tree-growers donated 103


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


Police to keep downtown parking in check

By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Owner Barry Silver has been watching Federal


PRESIDENTS CUP International team rebounds

The Americans were swept in Saturday's six matches. GEORGE, South Africa (AP) -- Jack Nicklaus


HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY Davis named captain for Canfield

The Cardinals are the only area team sanctioned by the OHSAA. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT CANFIELD


Pens lose in New Jersey

Pens lose in New Jersey The Devils pulled out a 2-1 overtime victory Friday night against the


Gift drive to benefit Beaver County kids

MONACA, Pa. -- The Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association at Penn State


THE NUMBERS

THE NUMBERS Michigan 35, Ohio St. 21 Ohio State0777--21 Michigan71477--35 First Quarter UM


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--High Noon Hannah16.408.004.60 Striking Lighting(G


PITTSBURGH City declares 'distressed status'

Below its face, the transformation is incomplete. Pittsburgh has stumbled. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Today is Sunday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2003. There are 38 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Sunday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2003. There are 38 days left in the year. On this date in


WILLIAM GREEN Police find knife, drugs while searching home

The police found marijuana in four different locations in the house. WESTLAKE (AP) -- Police found


Project Christmas Elf expands into county

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- The success of Project Christmas Elf in Butler County is allowing it to expand


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


PENNSYLVANIA Hospital auxiliaries at Greenville, Shenango Valley set tree-lightings

UPMC Horizon Greenville and Shenango Valley auxiliaries will have their annual "Memories in Lights"


Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside Jean and Jeffrey Neice, 44 Rhoda Ave., Youngstown, boy, Nov. 22. Sheila


No. 16 Ohio St. 83, Ohio 50

No. 16 Ohio St. 83, Ohio 50 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Caity Matter scored 17 points and No. 16 Ohio


STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS -- Warren Harding senior Anthony Hoke and Howland senior Tony Davis


DIVISON V

DIVISON V AMANDA-CLEARCREEK 10, WARREN JFK 7 (2OT) Clearcreek000073--10 JFK000070-- 7


TODAY

TODAY 10:30 a.m. (FOXSP) High school football playoffs: WPIAL Class A Championship. 11 a.m.


CAVALIERS Silas suspends Newble, bans two other players

Ricky Davis and Michael Stewart will not join the team in New Orleans. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Paul


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Stoops believes brother ready to be a head coach

Mark Stoops has built strong defenses at Kansas State and Oklahoma. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


NFL INJURY REPORT

NEW YORK (AP) -- The updated National Football League injury report for this week's games, as


NOTEBOOK

NOTEBOOK From Michigan Stadium Record media: The University of Michigan announced that


MATCHUP Steelers vs. Browns

Time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), KDKA (2); WKBN-AM (570), WNCD-FM (93.3), WICT (95.1),


Accused wants outsider to investigate

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


BIG TEN Spartans hoping to snap losing skid

Michigan State has not won eight games in a season since 1999. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) --


ELLSWORTH TOWNSHIP Bobcat found in barn is released into wild

The animal may have been kept as a pet. ELLSWORTH -- A 35-pound bobcat caught Monday by a farmer


PITT FOOTBALL RB Miree looking to jump start run game

The Panthers can still win a share of the Big East title. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Brandon Miree hopes


LATE FRIDAY Benedictine standout leads rout of Big Red

The Bengals will face two-time Div. IV state champion Kenton. ASSOCIATED PRESS MASSILLON -- Ray


SHARON, PA. Mayor proposes 2004 budget with positive general-fund balance

The city has also been able to greatly reduce the rollover of unpaid year-end bills. By HAROLD


Preki Radosavljevic MLS MVP for second time

Preki Radosavljevic MLS MVP for second time Eds: UPDATES with quotes; ADDS byline By KEN PETERS


Commission: Colleges should curb TV shows

Commission: Colleges should curb TV shows An independent commission on college athletics


SCOTT SHALAWAY Gifts for the holidays

The holiday shopping season is upon us, so here's my annual list of gift suggestions. Leading the


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


NHL Elias' overtime goal keys Devils past Penguins, 2-1

New Jersey now has an 11-game unbeaten streak. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J (AP) -- The New Jersey Devils


Thrashers 6, Panthers 3

Thrashers 6, Panthers 3 SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -- Shawn McEachern had two goals, and Ilya Kovalchuk


No. 10 Kentucky 65, Winthrop 44

No. 10 Kentucky 65, Winthrop 44 AP Photos By MURRAY EVANS Associated Press Writer LEXINGTON,


COLLEGE BASKETBALL PREVIEW President's Athletic Conference women

PITTSBURGH -- Just as expected, the Washington & amp; Jefferson Lady Presidents were the top


By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF KINSMAN -- Tucked off to the left side as you


A Virginia jury returns a well deserved death sentence

Opinion: Textbooks have been written on why capital punishment should be abolished, but every once in a while


Late rally helps Michigan State drop Bucknell

The Bison missed 16 of 17 free throws in the loss. ASSOCIATED PRESS EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Paul


Bricks for Christmas

Bricks for Christmas MERCER -- The Mercer County Courthouse Memorial and Honor Garden Committee


Smoker's day was good; Paterno's day was bad

Penn State lost nine games for the first time in school history. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Jeff


Medicare overhaul awaits likely passage in Senate

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The nation's 40 million older and disabled Americans would see the biggest


STATISTICS

TEAM AVERAGE PER GAME AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass


MONDAY DRAWINGS

MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-5-6 Pick 4, 6-2-8-3 Buckeye 5, 4-9-18-19-33


MAHONING VALLEY Cellular providers offer tips on rules

Want to switch? Don't cancel that old service or your number is lost. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


Wisconsin rally comes up short

No. 17 Iowa stopped the Badgers on fourth-and-goal from the 4. ASSOCIATED PRESS MADISON, Wis. --


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Grove City men, W & amp;J women favored in hoops polls

If you believe in preseason basketball polls, better put your chips on Grove City College's men's


76ers 87, Celtics 85

76ers 87, Celtics 85 By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Allen Iverson missed


Women's Top 25 Capsules

Women's Top 25 Capsules By The Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Kelly Mazzante scored


GOLF Woods helps lead U.S. to lead

The Americans hold a three-point lead in the Presidents Cup. ASSOCIATED PRESS GEORGE, South