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MEDICARE Discount cards to reduce drug bill
Pricing information is to be posted on the Medicare Web site. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Discount cards
NFL SUMMARIES
STEELERS 13, BROWNS 6 Pittsburgh01003--13 Cleveland3300--6 First Quarter Cle--FG Dawson 27,
A feast of friendship
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Kaleigh Quinn moved aside the paper
BROWNS Rookie Faine out for season
The center suffered partially torn ligaments in his right ankle. BEREA (AP) -- The woes continue
The nature of Thanksgiving
Opinion: It is fashionable to decry the metamorphosis of Thanksgiving from a day on which the Pilgrims gave
MAHONING COUNTY Man who entered plea is re-arrested, jailed by mistake
Judge Krichbaum offered to explain the situation to the man's employer. By BOB JACKSON
CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Nicholas Mastramico of Boardman, a fourth-year mechanical-engineering
A CHRISTMAS mission Teen reaches out to needy families
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER WAYNE CLAYCOMB ISN'T CONCERNED about what he'll
Take time to be grateful for providers of home care
Opinion: Take time to be grateful for providers of home care EDITOR: When you are sick, where would you
HELOISE Records should include legal papers
Dear Heloise: A reader recently suggested that everyone organize a financial notebook. A great idea,
Prison sentence given in forged-check case
YOUNGSTOWN -- Yolanda Ivy, 31, of West Marion Avenue, was sentenced to one year in prison Monday for
SHARON Lawyer for Winners tells council Donna's Diner will be expanded
A plan approved in 2000 is being revived. THE VINDICATOR By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
OHIO STATE Buckeyes' BCS hopes foiled by Wolverines
Wide receiver Michael Jenkins was so distraught that he couldn't think about a bowl other than the
Christmas tree lighting
Christmas tree lighting McDONALD -- The village's 22nd annual Christmas tree lighting will be at
NEW CASTLE Board looking at borrowing $13.5M
Officials already borrowed $30 million to pay for the new high school. By LAURE CIOFFI
BROWNS/STEELERS NOTEBOOK From Cleveland Browns Stadium
Holcomb streaks: Browns quarterback Kelly Holcomb tied a franchise passing record by making 16
CLEVELAND International Steel Group plans public stock offering
While other steel companies struggle, ISG forges ahead. CLEVELAND (AP) -- As the giants fell,
Bucs face key game vs. Giants
Coach Jon Gruden says his 4-6 team is ready for a turnaround. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Jon Gruden
NHL ROUNDUP Sunday's games
Thrashers 1, Coyotes 0 ATLANTA -- Marc Savard scored in his return from a nine-game layoff and led
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
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Thanksgiving Day
State, county and federal agencies and other businesses that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day,
HEALTH STUDY Looks don't deceive for judging wellness
Often, people gloss over health problems with optimism. LOS ANGELES TIMES Maybe it's not so
Election results confirmed
Election results confirmed YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of Elections confirmed the
PLANT OF THE WEEK Starfish flower
Botanical name: Stapelia gigantea. Attributes: This relatively small plant grows only 8 inches
Colgate sues P & amp;G over ads for tooth-whiteners
NEW YORK (AP) -- Colgate-Palmolive Co. sued Procter & amp; Gamble Co. on Monday, alleging P
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
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL OHIO STATE FINALS DIVISION I At Canton Fawcett Stadium, Saturday, 8 p.m. (3)
GIFT GUIDE What they want
Last year's big home-improvement item was the laser level; this year, it's the laser tape. By
ICE HOCKEY Sims' play in goal highlights Youngstown Phantoms' weekend
Tyler Sims stopped 98-of-105 shots (93 percent) in two games. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
NFL ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games
AFC Bengals 34, Chargers 27 SAN DIEGO -- The Bengals (6-5) stayed atop the AFC North with
HEPATITIS OUTBREAK Legal analysts question Chi-Chi's ability to pay
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- How more than 600 people came to eat hepatitis A-tainted green onions at a Chi-
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN Bill frees up $25M for projects
By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mayor George M. McKelvey sees a dramatic
POLICE CALLS Canfield, Austintown
Summary of police calls in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD: Nov. 15
PENNSYLVANIA Community colleges decry possible funding cut
Adults seeking to enhance their education could be hardest hit. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- As enrollment
MATCHUP Tonight's game
N.Y. GIANTS (4-6) at TAMPA BAY (4-6) Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WBBW-
Trying to fathom Steelers' victory
CLEVELAND -- Nothing defines ugly quite like a game between the two worst teams in the NFL's weakest
WARREN 27 lights to go, in phases
The traffic lights to be removed didn't meet state requirements. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune RARE TOUR: Workers monitor one of the machines on the production line at
"If you're healthy and don't have any particular ailments that make you susceptible, there are
Opinion: "If you're healthy and don't have any particular ailments that make you susceptible, there are
Bungling Browns foiled
Five turnovers and red-zone inefficiency led to Pittsburgh's 13-6 win. By BRIAN RICHESSON
BOXING 'Thanksgiving Feast' set for Krakusy Hall
The 12-bout card features Youngstown's Durrell Richardson. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jack Loew will hold his
Mistake-prone outing sinks Cleveland
There were several areas of team play that need addressed. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
DECORATIONS Table toppers set the mood for seasonal feasts
Festive centerpieces can be created from simple materials By JURA KONCIUS WASHINGTON POST
REUNIONS
XCampbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1945 will meet at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2 at
YOUNGSTOWN Sex offender gets prison term
The defendant agreed to being labeled a sexually oriented offender. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
AUSTINTOWN On-duty officer in dispute
The patrolwoman's ex-husband said she forced her way into his home. AUSTINTOWN -- Police have
Bell's hit dampens Browns' chances
The Steelers' defense kept Cleveland out of the endzone. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
CHILDREN
CHILDREN Plays "The Trouble With the Christmas Presents" and "Winnie the Pooh's Christmas Tail," 8
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Her bandana has nothing to do with gang activity
Dear Annie: I am a 13-year-old girl who has had cancer. When I was taking chemo-therapy, I lost all
The bobcat is a species that is native to Ohio and one of seven feral cat species found in North
The bobcat is a species that is native to Ohio and one of seven feral cat species found in North
YOUNGSTOWN Landlords take issue over bills
The water department and landlords differ on interpreting the 45-day rule. By ROGER G. SMITH
AUSTINTOWN 2 teens face charges in car stereo thefts
A Youngstown man is being sought by police. AUSTINTOWN -- A township police detective said at
VALLEY WRAP-UP State title dreams fall short with Warren JFK's OT loss
The Eagles were the only area high school football team to advance to the state semifinals. By
Plenty of ideas abound for hairdos
NEW YORK (AP) -- A simple change in hairstyle should bring some new life to a look that might be
Workshop to target first-time home buyers
Workshop to target first-time home buyers YOUNGSTOWN -- Family Financial Education Services, a
HEALTH WORKERS Report: Pa. has fewest in field per capita
South Carolina has the most public health workers per capita. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pennsylvania has
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS -- Three South Range High football players have been honored on the
Getting soy's effects, concentrated
LOS ANGELES TIMES Although soybeans are a top agricultural product in the United States, soy
Associated Press
Associated Press JUST NEEDS SALT: Snow and sleet fell in the region Monday, as the weather starts
CHICAGO Boeing fires CFO over ethics violations
Investigators are scrutinizing a recent deal to build tankers for the military. CHICAGO (AP) -- In
2 inmates help official prepare records for microfilming
The work-release inmates are not being paid. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Commandment Keepers Temple, 1331 Brighton St., Youngstown, various commodities, 8 to
YSU subcommittee moves ahead in search
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Youngstown State University trustees' subcommittee has moved one step closer to
Scholarship established in honor of slain officer
Scholarship established in honor of slain officer YOUNGSTOWN -- The family and friends of
LIQUOR LICENSES
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES HORNETS 81, PISTONS 80 NEW ORLEANS (81) -- Lynch 1-4 0-0 3, P.Brown 6-12
GOLF All the Presidents men share in decision, draw
A winner couldn't be determined at the Presidents Cup. GEORGE, South Africa (AP) -- Jack Nicklaus
YOUNGSTOWN Accused declared competent
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A Cohasset Drive woman has been
NFC Green, Green Bay run over Niners
The Packers gained 243 yards on 48 carries in a 20-10 victory. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- It wasn't
CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Trustees vote to let 3 attend meetings
The clerk operates the tape recorder when the secretary is not at a meeting. By IAN HILL
GETTING IT RIGHT
UThe Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission office is open Wednesday until 4:30 p.m. It was
GIRLS BASKETBALL Irish-Spartans rivalry on hold
Neither Ursuline nor Boardman wants to play the other on the road. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
"It's not gold. It's something we call fool's gold."
Opinion: "It's not gold. It's something we call fool's gold." Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev. On a Medicare
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Jonathan and Margaret Durig, 230 E. Liberty St., Hubbard, boy, Nov. 22. Matthew
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY'S SCORES BIG TEN Michigan 35, Ohio St. 21 Michigan St. 41, Penn St. 10 Northwestern
COLUMBIANA CO. Jail inmates put in time at courthouse
Some of the inmates' tasks have included rewiring courthouse offices. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
AUSTINTOWN Police arrest three teenagers in connection with auto thefts
One of the teens had been reported as a runaway. AUSTINTOWN -- Several Youngstown teens are facing
JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY | ON THE HOUSE In some places, heating water is a tankless job
We have a favorite Italian deli in our neighborhood. Due to its popularity, everyone must take a
MAHONING COUNTY Chief will retire from MCESC
Denamen resigned from his position as Austintown superintendent in August. BOARDMAN -- Mahoning
Report links several states' cases to onions
The vegetables could have been tainted by infected workers, the report says. ATLANTA (AP) -- A
LPGA Mallon steals spotlight
She edged the world's greatest player in the season-ending event. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) --
KANSAS CITY, MO. Sprint to lay off 2,000 workers to cut expenses
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Sprint Corp. will lay off 2,000 workers, or nearly 3 percent of its work
HERMITAGE Guard unit to begin active duty Dec. 18
Two Army Reserve units from Farrell received activation orders last week. By HAROLD GWIN
AUSTINTOWN Defense declines to call witnesses
Defense lawyers had witnesses at the courthouse but didn't call them. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Dairy Queen burglary
Dairy Queen burglary MERCER, Pa. -- State police said someone broke into the Dairy Queen on U.S.
Warren's police chief deserves suspension
Opinion: Warren Mayor Hank Angelo says Police Chief John Mandopoulos is guilty of gross neglect of duty,
WARREN Council will rule on splitting police, fire issues
A councilman is concerned about the prospects for passage of the joint income tax. By DENISE DICK
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Whats His Face20.0011.408.00 Grandson Zach (D.Duys)4.603.60
SHARED FEAST: Adrian Bosela, left, a Columbiana Middle School eighth-grader, and Aidan Hyland, a St.
SHARED FEAST: Adrian Bosela, left, a Columbiana Middle School eighth-grader, and Aidan Hyland, a St.
Kirkmere third-graders take 1st place in Scarecrow Festival
YOUNGSTOWN -- A class of third-grade pupils at Kirkmere Elementary School were named winners of the
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.412.60 Bank One,.84,42.9442.96 Clear Channel, 41.12
SHARON State police helicopter aids Weed & amp; Seed patrol
The extra patrols resulted in several arrests for minor offenses. SHARON, Pa. -- Residents along