News for November 28, 2003

OSU BASKETBALL Aztecs roll past Bucks

San Diego State tied a school record with 13 3-pointers in the victory. LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) --

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Women's Center needs attention, director says

The Women's Center is a student activities program, not an academic program. By JoANNE VIVIANO

HUBBARD Increase mayor's salary, some say

The low salary keeps some residents from running for mayor, an official said. By TIM YOVICH

WARREN Study will focus on flood control

The area was one of those hit hard over the summer by heavy rains. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

WORLD TRADE Web site link offers chance to support tariffs on steel

Japan is threatening to retaliate with $85 million in tariffs on U.S. goods. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

SHARON, PA. Mayor proposes 2004 budget with no tax or fee increases

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

PITTSBURGH Injury sidelines Penguins' Lemieux

The Penguins are 2-6-0-1 without their standout center. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Penguins center Mario

The Sources

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

Water company accidentally shuts off supply to the library

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Water company officials inadvertently shut of waterlines to the New Castle Public

Councilman-elect appointed to fill official's seat

SHARON, Pa. -- Bob Lucas , a retired city firefighter, won election to city council beginning in

Library holiday event

Library holiday event COLUMBIANA -- Columbiana Public Library, 332 N. Middle St., will have a

The Vindicator/Mark Lipczynski

The Vindicator/Mark Lipczynski CLEAN STREAK: Berry Smith of Youngstown rakes the curb lawn in

Don't just shop; go see a local show

Don't just shop; go see a local show kTHE HOLIDAYS can be a time for shopping till you drop,

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Upgrade speeds records process

A months-long backlog has been pared to a little more than a week. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR

TECHNOLOGY Salem's game film enhanced digitally

More and more area high school teams are using the new equipment. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR

Diaster offices to close after aiding victims affected by severe weather

YOUNGSTOWN -- The U.S. Small Business Administration will close its disaster offices in Warren and

Guilty verdict

Guilty verdict YOUNGSTOWN -- Christopher Anderson was found guilty of murder this morning in

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY Davis named captain for Canfield

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

MONDAY'S NBA BOXES

MONDAY'S NBA BOXES PACERS 89, MAGIC 78 INDIANA (89) -- Artest 7-17 2-4 17, O'Neal 9-21 4-7 22,

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Koliser's friends back in court

Koliser's friends back in court Two men who authorities say helped Martin L. Koliser Jr. in the

Barbershop quartet

Barbershop quartet HOWLAND -- The Barbershoppers, a barbershop quartet, will perform at 6:30 p.m.

YOUNGSTOWN 2 of Koliser's friends called before court

One man was placed on probation, and the other was released from prison. By BOB JACKSON

There were no sounds of stomachs growling from hunger, only the sounds of light chatter and forks

West Branch has high hopes for trip to state tournament

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BELOIT -- Whenever a high school basketball team has a

Jury rejects death penalty for man who burned car with body in trunk

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A jury decided to spare the life of a man convicted of the shooting death of a

TOP 10 Ski resorts

Skiing magazine's top North American ski resorts. Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia

MERCER COUNTY Official tells prison board of progress of new jail

MERCER, Pa. -- The building footprint for the new Mercer County jail is taking shape. Bill

Reports of crime decrease despite fewer police officers

A suspected thief said criminals like Austintown. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

REGION

REGION Electrical workers union OKs national Delphi pact WARREN -- The International Union of

MAHONING VALLEY United Way official warns of program cuts if goal is unmet

The local United Way campaign will continue into January. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown/Mahoning

MAHONING VALLEY Officials discuss funding for brownfield cleanup

Loans may be available by late 2005. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN

NHL ROUNDUP Monday's games

Panthers 2, Sabres 1 SUNRISE, Fla. -- Florida defenseman Mathieu Biron became the first NHL player

Farrell officials want answers on budget

FARRELL, Pa. -- The city's representatives on the Southwest Mercer County Regional Police Commission

TOURNAMENT WINNERS Austintown Optimist Group

Results from Saturday's Austintown Optimist Tournament held at Austintown Fitch High School:

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 5 to

The toy wars begin: Wal-Mart vs. Toys 'R' Us

Toy discounts are coming early this year. NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) -- The annual holiday wars

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Richard and Jennifer Hunter, 1614 Wellington Ave., Youngstown, boy, Nov.

PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH VALLEY They're feeling fine in wine country

The bucolic area has become an escape for the hustle and bustle of the East Coast. BANGOR, Pa.

NBA ROUNDUP | Monday's games

Pacers 89, Magic 78 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jermaine O'Neal had 22 points and 19 rebounds, and the

WARREN 77 Soul laments violence outside

The security guards do not have guns or arrest powers, the club owner said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Mother indicted on tampering charge

WARREN -- The mother of a 21-year-old Newton Falls man convicted of aggravated murder has been

PREVIEW YSU basketball

WOMEN Who: Youngstown State (1-0) at Auburn (2-1). When: Today, 8 p.m. Where: Beard-Eaves-

Thawed out

Thawed out Penguins center Mario Lemieux is out indefinitely because of a left hip flexor injury

Bristolville woman is appointed to committee monitoring schools

COLUMBUS -- Gov. Bob Taft has appointed a Bristolville woman to a commission overseeing the finances

GIRARD General fund boost balances city budget

The general fund would have run out of cash by mid-December. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Best dating strategies

Best dating strategies SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE THE (NOT SO) DIRECT APPROACH "I'm not a very

Toys are on the holiday shopping list for about 45.4 percent of adults this year, a survey shows,

CINCINNATI First-place Bengals benefiting from change in attitude

The team has a winning record in November for the first time since 1990. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A fire

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

STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

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

Secretary of state begins review of Tsagaris

The review is expected to take until mid-December. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

'Now we can go back to looking forward to opening our inboxes in the morning because we'll have

Opinion: 'Now we can go back to looking forward to opening our inboxes in the morning because we'll have

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.562.65 Bank One,.84,42.9442.95 Clear Channel, 42.19

NHL STANDINGS

NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Div.WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia12241296036 New

CELLULAR ONE

CELLULAR ONE Fee reimbursement Current Cellular One customers who are eligible for the refund

NOT ENTIRELY IRISH: Spanish Flamenco dancer Carmen Armengou is part of "Riverdance, The Original

Some California students get a later, smarter start

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Anyone who has ever had to rouse a sleeping teenager before dawn to beat a 7:30

Christmas in Girard

Christmas in Girard GIRARD -- The 11th annual Christmas in Girard event will be from 11 a.m. to 3

'I was there as a mom,' says policewoman after encounter

Police received reports of disputes between the couple in the past. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

YOUNGSTOWN Equal sentence in shaken-baby case

The judge told the parents they 'made a life' they 'weren't able to take care of.' YOUNGSTOWN --

Buccaneers snap losing skid, keep slim playoff hopes alive

Tampa Bay forced four turnovers in the 19-13 win over the Giants. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa

Japan threatens U.S. with retaliatory tariffs

TOKYO (AP) -- Japan threatened today to impose $85 million in retaliatory duties on American imports

PITTSBURGH Steelers win a glimmer of hope

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Winning for only the second time in two months allowed the Pittsburgh Steelers to

Valley needs leaders who are willing to take some risks

Opinion: Valley needs leaders who are willing to take some risks EDITOR: We have a dysfunctional Valley.

COLUMBIANA CO. Another wait for officials to fill jobs?

A first-quarter 2004 budget is likely to be proposed in coming weeks. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR

HOSTESS GIFTS Be creative but don't get personal

The gifts of appreciation go through trends. Fun stuff is currently the rage. LOS ANGELES TIMES

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioners near contract to run jail

At least one annual increase in the jail cost is built into the pact. By NORMAN LEIGH

WARREN Forum to target police issues

The symposium will be at 6 p.m. next Thursday at Harding High School. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Mineral Ridge Church of Christ, 3911 Main St., Mineral Ridge, 1-7 p.m.

Pa. House OKs expansion of drug bill for seniors

HARRISBURG (AP) -- The state House of Representatives unanimously approved Senate changes to a bill

SPRINGFIELD TWP. Farm grows better lives

The aviation program flew young people to the Cleveland Browns game. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR

ROUNDUP | Women's college basketball

No. 12 Louisiana Tech 67, Illinois 61 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Lakiste Barkus scored 16 points, and No.

WIN, PLACE &amp; amp; SHOW

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CITY OF SHARON Budget numbers Major revenue and spending items for 2004, with last year's numbers in parentheses:

REVENUE Real estate taxes: $4,098,260 ($4,760,000). Wage taxes: $1,120,000 ($1,105,000). Cable

Mail is stolen in Boardman

BOARDMAN -- Boardman police officials are warning residents to be cautious about placing items in

Associated Press

Associated Press DEFIANT MEMBER: Myra McCoy, 76, of Cambridge, Mass., tears up her AARP card

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County grand jury

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Tuesday: Aaron E. Bolash, 21, Newbern Street,

GAIL WHITE Energetic 81-year-old keeps up her end of the bargain

In all of Minnie Andrews' 81 years, I don't believe she has ever sat down once. Even as we talked

A family home for generations

Her grandparents lived in a rented company home. Now, she's the landlord. By MARALINE KUBIK

D'Avignon denies owning device

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Bill D'Avignon, the city's deputy

Adoption agency grant

Adoption agency grant WARREN -- The board of directors of First Place Bank's Community Foundation

CAVALIERS Silas suspends Newble, bans two other players

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

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She always takes abusive boyfriend back

Dear Annie: I recently reunited with my ex-boyfriend after he served time in jail for violating an

YOUNGSTOWN Howland man facing deportation requests help from federal judge

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Trumbull County man is asking a federal judge to order his release from jail while

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL DIVISION I-AA POLL PHILADELPHIA -- The top 25 teams in the Sports Network

PENNSYLVANIA Wireless company's customers get refund

The state said customers weren't advised they would be charged a network fee. HARRISBURG --

Kirkmere third-graders take 1st place in Scarecrow Festival

YOUNGSTOWN -- A class of third-grade pupils at Kirkmere Elementary School were winners of the

MEN'S TOP 25 Olson claims 500th win as Arizona rolls in opener

The 69-year-old coach is 500-147 with the Wildcats. ASSOCIATED PRESS TUCSON, Ariz. -- Lute Olson

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Gwen Hairy Gwen Gloss." Bad Epitaph Theater Company, Cleveland Playhouse, Rehearsal Hall

FARRELL, PA. Council head proposes merger

Sharon officials had a mixed reaction to the suggestion. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

SILK-SATIN Fashion-forward fabric is luxurious

The sleek and shiny fabric is a stylish choice for the holiday season. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

WARREN Junk dumping threatens recycling program future

One recycling station was removed last week because of dumping. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR

HERE WE GO, STEELERS: Tom Atkins portrays Art Rooney Sr., the late owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers,

WARREN Mayor: Don't split the tax

The mayor-elect also opposes splitting the tax. BY DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

NFL STANDINGS

NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPA New England920.818219175 Miami740.636201170

YOUNGSTOWN Man given 3 years for sex with 2 teens

The judge said he wanted to give Ned Anderson more prison time. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

MAHONING COUNTY Boardman man plans another run for commissioner's seat next year

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Boardman man who ran for Mahoning County commissioner in 2000 is going to give it

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William A. Spellman, 47, of 6115 Lonesome Dove Lane, North

A CHRISTMAS mission Teen reaches out to needy families

By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER AYNE CLAYCOMB ISN'T CONCERNED about what he'll get

Commission: Colleges should curb TV shows

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

YOUNGSTOWN | Spending and contracts

The city's board of control approved these contracts and spending items Wednesday: A forgivable

Staph infection hospitalizes LB

BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland Browns linebacker Ben Taylor remained hospitalized Monday with a staph

Worried mother helps police recover $30,000 in stolen items

WARREN -- A concerned mother helped city and Champion Township police officers recover close to

To stake claim to bargains, devoted buyers brave weather

Some delight in the madness of shopping on 'Black Friday.' By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR

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

WARREN WCI announces idling of silicon electrical line

The company and union discuss the future of the line's 50 workers. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR

Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside Holly Grigsby Davidson and Michael T. Scoville, 23 Gordon St., Girard, boy,

MONTHLY STATS Austintown police

Calls for police assistance received April-October 2002 and 2003, as well as the number of arrests

BROWNS Despite lousy offense, playoffs still possible

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

AUSTINTOWN Fire department receives grant

The department will replace equipment that is 15 to 40 years old. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF

PREP FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

ALL OHIO TEAM COLUMBUS -- The 2003 Associated Press Division I All-Ohio high school football team,

Talented Quakers thinking big

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SALEM -- Over the past three years, Salem High senior

Domestic-dispute call leads to drug charges

Domestic-dispute call leads to drug charges SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- A call about a domestic dispute

Official honored for her service

CHAMPION -- School board member Peigi Tracey became one of only two board officials state-wide to

TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials praise voting machines' trial

Ballots will be recounted in four November races. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

Across Ohio, 48 percent of school issues on the Nov. 4 ballot passed, the lowest general election

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

SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL Winter tournament -- will be played at Silver Park in Alliance on Dec. 13. For details

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Information on hosts in a 50th anniversary story for Mr. and Mrs. Donald D.

LOTTERY RESULTS

THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-9-1 Pick 4, 8-7-7-7 Buckeye 5, 1-4-18-

By day, Greg Bartholomew was a mild-mannered schoolteacher. But at night, he ran with the super

YOUNGSTOWN directv accuses official

The deputy director of planning denies he owns an illegal pirating device. By PATRICIA MEADE

NFL Dolphins gain momentum with rout of reeling Dallas

Miami has won three straight, while the Cowboys have lost three of six. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Both

Schools will get 3 heart starters

The department is seeking more donations to buy additional defibrillators. By PEGGY SINKOVICH

Investigating cause of fire

Investigating cause of fire CAMPBELL -- Fire officials are investigating the cause of a Tuesday

Congress conserves energy by letting boondoggle die

Opinion: Giving the energy bill a rest was a good idea. The bill working its way through Congress had become

Outdoor Sportsman theft

Outdoor Sportsman theft SHARON, Pa. -- Police said a fast-working burglar took an undisclosed

Woman robbed of purse while exiting car

SHARON, Pa. -- Police said a Heinz Avenue woman was assaulted and robbed as she arrived home around

MONDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

MONDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League ANAHEIM ANGELS--Agreed to terms with RHP

Verizon plans to charge subscribers over new rules

NEW YORK (AP) -- Verizon Wireless plans to charge subscribers more than $173 million per year in

Struthers teachers union receives award from regional association

STRUTHERS -- The North Eastern Ohio Education Association has bestowed a Five Star Award on the

Suit alleges sheriff failed to evict renter

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Cleveland-based real estate management company is suing Mahoning County Sheriff

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL

MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Monday's scores EAST Belmont 88, Navy 71 Fairfield 64, St. John's

Hot Tickets

Hot Tickets TODAY * Enjoy Thanksgiving with some real animals. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is

YSU

YSU Football team lands six on academic team ST. LOUIS -- Youngstown State senior free safety

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