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AUSTINTOWN Fire department receives grant
The department will replace equipment that is 15 to 40 years old. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
PITTSBURGH To scoop competitors, ice cream maker lets buyers select flavors
The company is seeking a niche market outside its delivery range. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Brandy
SPRINGFIELD HIGH Boosters ask school board for marching-band uniforms
Area residents are being contacted to donate to the uniform fund. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Office workers are advised to beware of new trend -- well-dressed thieves stealing computer laptops
Office workers are advised to beware of new trend -- well-dressed thieves stealing computer laptops
WINTER PLANTING Container gardening creates a focal point
Create winning garden pots that will last through cold weather. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Boy in bin suffers injury as trash is compacted
Boy in bin suffers injury as trash is compacted YOUNGSTOWN -- A 16-year-old boy who had been
Parents announce Criado-Sorelle engagement
XPOLAND -- Angel and Olga Criado, 1322 Mathews Road, are announcing the engagement of their
Name game from old days fades away
Nicknames were given in fun and friendship. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
FROM NAUGHTY TO NICE Santas on the screen
By DAVID GERMAIN ASSOCIATED PRESS WHERE ELSE BUT in Hollywood would Santa Claus arrive bearing
Lucci jubilee marked during dinner party
XNEW MIDDLETOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lucci, 9661 Struthers Road, were guests of honor during a
BEST SELLERS Top rankings
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown (Doubleday, $24.95) 2. "The Big Bad Wolf,"
Erica McClellan, Roger DiFrangia to wed in 2004
XBOARDMAN -- Erica K. McClellan and Roger S. DiFrangia, both of 7464 Huntington Drive, are
COLUMBUS Freeway shooting evidence links only 2 cases, police say
Police have received about 250 tips about the case. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Tests on bullet fragments
ARIZONA Another Stoops steps up to the top
Mike Stoops from Cardinal Mooney is Arizona's new football coach. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- Mike
VETERANS
VETERANS Pearl Harbor Day CANFIELD -- American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 44's annual Pearl Harbor
YOUNGSTOWN YSU Women's Center needs more attention, director says
The Women's Center is a student activities program, not an academic program. By JoANNE VIVIANO
JESSICA CERNICH DANIEL HOGLE
JESSICA CERNICH DANIEL HOGLE XNILES -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting at 2:30
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank H. Fletcher Sr., 48, of 21110 Lake Park Blvd., Alliance,
AP file photo
AP file photo 1974: Black students board a school bus outside South Boston High school in Boston,
DAYTON GM workers reject local contract
Union leaders head back to the bargaining table. DAYTON (AP) -- Hourly workers at a General Motors
LOCAL
LOCAL The old family home kAS FAR BACK as she can remember, Robin Barns visited her grandmother
RMI TITANIUM Union seeks restoration of health benefits
The state determined this week that the workers are locked out, not striking. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY
DES MOINES, IOWA BBB forces egg producers to remove claim
The egg group is appealing, insisting its treatment of chickens is humane. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Poster contest winners Several area pupils were winners in the annual
Boardman Family Nite
Boardman Family Nite BOARDMAN -- Boardman Park will host Family Nite from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS -- Three South Range High football players have been honored on the
Gerte Stoiber to be bride of Todd Lushinsky
XREDLANDS, Calif. -- Announcement is being made of the engagement of Gerte Stoiber and Todd
PENNSYLVANIA Ruling allows drug-test lawsuit
Few pupils have tested positive under the policy. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A desire to discourage drug
AGENDA
AGENDA MONDAY North Glenellen Blockwatch will meet at 7 p.m., St. Brendan School, Room 103. The
NATION Travel, food, apparel industries widen thinking
Businesses are looking to make money off America's growing obesity. WASHINGTON POST Pity Debora
GAIL WHITE Rust Belt sets shining example of values and the American Dream
Thanksgiving always gets me thinking about the many blessings in my life. A wonderful family, good
GIRLS BASKETBALL Irish-Spartans rivalry on hold
Neither Ursuline nor Boardman wants to play the other on the road. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
ACCESSORIES Change a room's appearance with the addition of area rugs
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- If you're seeking to change the look of a room in
DIANE KOVACH TODD ROBINSON
DIANE KOVACH TODD ROBINSON XYOUNGSTOWN -- Monsignor Lawrence Fye officiated at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 25
A family home for generations
Her grandparents lived in a rented company home. Now, she's the landlord. By MARALINE KUBIK
Co-founder of Rainbow Rentals to begin new store-chain venture
The first store will open Dec. 8 in Boardman. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
NATION
NATION Survey: Many to keep cell phone number, not provider NEW YORK -- You can now be wedded
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Giering's Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe on Main Street in New Middletown took home
HIGH FIVE | The week's biggest hits
TELEVISION 1. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS. 2. "ER," NBC. 3. "Friends," NBC. 4.
"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
SARAH GASPER JASON LORENZI
SARAH GASPER JASON LORENZI XBOARDMAN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged Oct. 24 by Sarah Gasper and
Miss Thomas, Mr. Stillerman are engaged
XYOUNGTOWN -- Announced by Gus and Dee Thomas of Youngstown is the engagement of their daughter,
BROWNS Rookie Faine out for season
The center suffered partially torn ligaments in his right ankle. BEREA (AP) -- The woes continue
STRUTHERS Math whiz aims for perfection
A high school student got perfect math scores on two college placement tests. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Family holds dinner, dance for Brinkers
XCOLUMBIANA -- Das Dutch Village Inn was the setting Oct. 25 for a dinner and dance held in honor of
Center accepting donations for 'mitten tree'
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngsters in Mahoning County will be a bit warmer this winter thanks to the efforts
SHOPPING The other kind of holiday card
Gift cards are a booming business, but make sure to read the rules. CBS MARKETWATCH SAN
Duferco Farrell employee to speak at Youngstown ITT ceremony
YOUNGSTOWN -- Michael Hrycyk, vice president of human resources at the Duferco Farrell Corp. in
Aerosol can is suspected in girl's death
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The death of a 10-year-old girl who collapsed and died during an after-school
FUGITIVES OF THE WEEK Stefan Breedlove and Keon Richardson
The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public to help find these
The nature of Thanksgiving
Opinion: It is fashionable to decry the metamorphosis of Thanksgiving from a day on which the Pilgrims gave
HERMITAGE Guard unit to begin active duty Dec. 18
Two Army Reserve units from Farrell received activation orders last week. By HAROLD GWIN
YOUNGSTOWN Center to host Project Shalom
The project is part of the JCC's 50th anniversary celebration. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Jewish Community
Family Service Agency honors community members for service
YOUNGSTOWN -- Family Service Agency, a Mahoning Valley nonprofit mental-health agency, celebrated
The Vindicator
The Vindicator HIGH ASPIRATIONS: Struthers High School senior Rick Nelson gets challenged in the
Hubbard citizens should speak out against tower plan
Opinion: Hubbard citizens should speak out against tower plan EDITOR: I thought that elected officials
By D.A. WILKINSON
By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- Bob Barko Jr. and Katie Bolan laugh
PENNSYLVANIA New deer regulations draw gripes as hunters have a harder time of it
Hunters dislike the antler restriction put into place last year. OIL CITY, Pa. (AP) -- Some
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Douglas and Michele Shaffer, 4021 W. South Range Road, Columbiana, girl, Nov. 26.
Winter wedding set by Miss Craven, John Singleton
XPlans for the forthcoming marriage of Kristyn Marie Craven of Hudson and John Lloyd Singleton of
WITH THE VETS | Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Nov. 30: TODAY Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 135, at
HOLIDAY SHOPPING Retailers will be forced to cut prices, analysts say
The lack of 'must-have' products will benefit consumers. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL MILWAUKEE --
TRENTON, N.J. Flight attendant will not receive workers' compensation for distress
Something must happen at work to receive workers' compensation. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A flight
RMI TITANIUM State ruling declares lockout
RMI workers expect to receive checks next week. NILES (AP) -- Hundreds of Steelworkers were locked
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
Church represents an inner-city oasis
A North Side church offers a taste of heaven. YOUNGSTOWN -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
Vows renewed by Mathenys on anniversary
XAUSTINTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Bud Matheny, 89 Kleber Ave., will renew their marriage vows today at
MOVIE PROMOTION All that for a cat? Some smell a rat
Buy this! Buy that! says Cat in the Hat. WASHINGTON POST "The Cat in the Hat" opened last week.
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune SPLASHES OF COLOR: Dewayne Gallatin fills pots in his container garden in
CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE FARRELL, Pa. -- Dr. Brent E. Angott, a general surgeon, has joined the UPMC Horizon
DECORATING Nostalgia leads to retro rec room
An appreciation for '50s fashion has been mixed with modern electronics. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Spring wedding for Miss Leach, Mr. Nicholson
XMONONGAHELA, Pa. -- The engagement of Lisa Leach, 203 University St., Columbus, and David
COLUMBUS State rep proposes reviving Issue 1
His proposal would increase the amount borrowed to $800 million. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
NFL Browns' fifth-ranked defense to be stiff test for Seahawks
Seattle is 7-4 but Cleveland's defenders are fifth-ranked in the NFL. SEATTLE (AP) -- The Seattle
ROCK MUSIC Jam fans mount drives for the hungry
The band Phish has raised about $420,000 for 180 groups since 1997. By MELISSA MANSFIELD
Special to The Vindicator
Special to The Vindicator WINNING ENTRY: Here is "Frankie Stein," the creation of a third-grade
WORLD EU, allies allow delay before putting sanctions on U.S.
GENEVA (AP) -- The European Union and its allies have agreed to a nine-day delay before imposing
HOLIDAY DELIVERIES Online ordering boosts efficiency of parcel shippers
Technology is allowing the companies to lower their costs. ROSWELL, Ga. (AP) -- UPS, FedEx and
PAGERS Devices give deaf a wireless option
One company will relay wireless messages to a hearing person by phone. ASSOCIATED PRESS When
WALL STREET Stocks finish flat in sluggish day
Wal-Mart shares lost ground as the holiday shopping season began. NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks finished
Parents announce Pegg -Allen engagement
XCHAMPION -- Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery J. Pegg, 6033 Mahoning Ave. N.W., are announcing the engagement of
I-80 BRIDGES State's plans prompt letter
The chief wants to see an example of the spill containment system. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
Surprise party held for Nadzams on anniversary
XELLSWORTH -- Family and friends gathered at A La Carte Catering in Canfield on Nov. 14 to honor Mr.
Guide provides advice on community trees
Guide provides advice on community trees The National Arbor Day Foundation is offering a new
PITTSBURGH Research gives relief to those with rare disorder
By the time he was 12, burning pain had begun to shoot through his hands and feet; by the time he turned 40, his kidneys had become small masses of scar tissue. But no one knew what ailed Ron Callahan.