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United they stand

LIBERTY -- Liberty High football coach Jeff Whittaker met with his team in the days after the


YSU BASKETBALL Robic, 8 new players welcome competition

The men's season begins Sunday vs. Lock Haven. BOARDMAN -- As if to demonstrate the doubleheader


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Computers keep Sooners No. 2 in BCS

As it stands now, Oklahoma would face Southern California for the national title. ASSOCIATED PRESS


TENNIS Sharapova outlasts Serena in WTA Championships final

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Serena Williams' injury-induced weakened serves drove Maria Sharapova to


Green, Porter make nice after their pregame fight

Green said he and Porter apologized to each other. BEREA (AP) -- They spit in each other's faces,


HOW SHE SEES IT Senate welcomes Newt's disciples

Opinion: By DONNA CASSATA ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Call them Newt's disciples. These hard-


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Matta wins debut with Buckeyes

Ohio State advanced to the second round of the Guardians Classic with an easy win over Towson.


DOWNTOWN Cityscape: a gateway to more revitalization

The notion of a different, larger organization emerged early this year. YOUNGSTOWN -- Downtown's


BENGALS Newcomers on defense help regain ground

The upstart Bengals defense will be tested over the next three weeks. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The


THE VINDICATOR

THE VINDICATOR Vindicator prints one edition today k THE VINDICATOR is publishing only one


SECRETARY OF STATE Rice tapped as Powell's successor

The nominee showed some weaknesses while serving as national security adviser. WASHINGTON POST


SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES Chicago 19, Tennessee 17, OT Indianapolis 49, Houston 14 Baltimore 20, N.Y.


OSHP 2 to compete for top honor

The two will now compete for the state title. WARREN -- The Warren post of the Ohio State Highway


NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP VOTES

NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP VOTES NEW YORK -- Voting for the 2004 National League Most Valuable Player


'1/4 LIFE' Producers' new ABC series drops in on early adulthood

They were cautious about returning to television. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS He's done 30


TRUMBULL COUNTY Village to pay more for siren maintenance

The councilman said the truck needed to be off the road in case of a fire. LORDSTOWN -- Village


FLORIDA Largest union at Disney World sets another vote on new pact

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A week after union members rejected an almost identical deal, the largest


COSMETICS Powder helps create a fine finish

It provides a smooth base for blush and eye shadow. NEW YORK (AP) -- Flip through the pages of


A joyful ride for a friend

HUBBARD -- Sarah Rose Clark was one tired 8-year-old Monday evening, but getting her friend a ride


INDIANS Vizquel gone, Shapiro looks to the future

Shapiro said Vizquel will be missed by the team and the Cleveland community. CLEVELAND (AP) --


MERCER COUNTY Sharon man apologizes to wife, pleads guilty

Clarence Wilson agreed that he must be held accountable for his actions. MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharon


SPEECH WINNERS | Niles McKinley

Results from the T. Craig Bond Memorial Speech Tournament at Niles McKinley High School last weekend


NOTICES RUNNING

NOTICES RUNNING Arnold 5K Pump and Run Registration is now Open -- Registration for the March 6,


YSU

YSU Football YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior tight end Mike Roberts, sophomore cornerback Jason Perry and


BIG TEN FOOTBALL Buckeyes have little to lose vs. Michigan

On the other hand, there's a lot on the line for the Wolverines. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It appears the


SOUTHWEST OHIO Prosecutor says aide ruined his career

An attorney has suggested that Hamilton County officials appoint a mediator. CINCINNATI (AP) --


OHIO Failure to register leads to booted ballots

Counties must submit final tallies by Dec. 1. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Most of the presidential election


FOOTBALL OHSAA PLAYOFF PAIRINGS

FOOTBALL OHSAA PLAYOFF PAIRINGS Regional Finals DIVISION I All Games at 7 p.m. Saturday


DAN K. THOMASSON The mess commonly known as the CIA

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The CIA is an unmitigated mess. That's just a fact. It saw weapons of mass destruction


MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Eagles extend Cowboys' slide, 49-21

The Cowboys couldn't stop the flamboyant Eagles receiver Monday night. IRVING, Texas (AP) --


JUST THE FACTS Low-fat diet details

Keeping it off: A study of 2,700 dieters who lost at least 30 pounds found that a low-fat diet works


OHIO KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS Living donor registry gets results

Ohio's program could be a model for others to follow. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Four patients have received


DIET Limiting fat, not carbs, is crucial to keeping weight off, study says

Keeping fat off isn't easy when people eat too much of it, experts said. LAS VEGAS (AP) --


HELOISE Listing concerns for doctor is no laughing matter

Dear Heloise: Please tell the lady who wrote out her list of concerns for her doctor that her


REUNIONS

XBoardman High School Class of 1970 will hold a reunion Labor Day weekend in 2005. Invitations will


NFL ROUNDUP News and notes

Titans: Strong safety Tank Williams will miss the rest of the season after an MRI exam Monday


BASEBALL Bonds again named NL MVP

Adrian Beltre of the Dodgers finished second in the balloting. NEW YORK (AP) -- Barry Bonds won


ABC Desperate writer cooks up 'Housewives'

The show's creator drew on his own experience. By WILLIAM BOOTH WASHINGTON POST LOS ANGELES --


ACCOUNTING Fannie Mae warns of possible $9 billion loss

The company's third quarter report will not be filed on time. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fannie Mae's


FALLUJAH FIGHTING Videotaped shooting of Iraqi prisoner by Marine prompts U.S. investigation

Parts of the video were shown on NBC. NEW YORK (AP) -- A U.S. Marine shot and killed a wounded and


TRUMBULL COURT State, landfill companies work to settle charges

The companies stipulate to contempt of court, but ask that penalties be suspended for 30 days.


Hill plans different emphasis this year

The second-year coach likes the depth of her squad this season. BOARDMAN -- Tisha Hill makes no


NBA James paces Cavs to 4th straight

It's the first time they've been over .500 since January 2001. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James is


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Whitewater Wave (Spieth)6.602.802.80 DH-Above All Others


GAMBLING CASE Pleas due for 2 more in LaVilla operation

This makes six pleas, and sentencings begin next month in Cleveland. YOUNGSTOWN -- While the


ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Dems need Hispanic vote to win in '08

Opinion: Don't bet your last cent that New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton will be the Democratic Party's


& lt;B & gt;BANCROFT, & lt;/B & gt; Ruby J., 86, of Canfield;

& lt;B & gt;BANCROFT, & lt;/B & gt; Ruby J., 86, of Canfield; calling hours 6 to 8


Today is Tuesday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2004. There are 45 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Nov. 16, the 321st day of 2004. There are 45 days left in the year. On this date


LOCAL

LOCAL Farmers National declares dividend CANFIELD -- Farmers National Banc Corp, the parent of


WESTERN PA. Pupils want action on dress code

Student council will conduct a survey to gauge student concern. SHARON, Pa. -- Some pupils at the


Trying to land Hanks for 'The Da Vinci Code'

Trying to land Hanks for 'The Da Vinci Code' LOS ANGELES -- Will Tom Hanks crack "The Da Vinci


Mayor O'Brien should give police chief an ultimatum

Opinion: We have long believed that Warren Police Chief John Mandopoulos lacks the necessary skills to lead a


Palestinians and Democracy

Opinion: Washington Post: With British Prime Minister Tony Blair at his side, President Bush Friday offered a


JANE SEYMOUR | A profile 'Dr. Quinn' star resumes evil ways in 'Smallville'

She utilizes her abilities to act in period dress and speak French. By KATE O'HARE ZAP2IT.COM


GOLF Charlie Sifford celebrated in hall of fame ceremony

Sifford, 82, broke the color barrier on the PGA Tour. ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) -- Charlie Sifford


NBA STANDINGS

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston32.600--


Christmas tree lighting

Christmas tree lighting YOUNGSTOWN -- Forum Health Tod Children's Hospital's annual Christmas tree


TRUMBULL COUNTY Cortland OKs funding for transit system

Ridership in the city is up to about 130 riders a month. CORTLAND -- City council approved Monday


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Martins Ferry players head up Eastern All-District selections

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Quarterback Ryan Church, linebacker Chas Yoder and coach Dave Bruney -- all from


BOXING Mancini signs on for event in Valley

The main event features junior middleweight Billy Lyell of Niles. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ray "Boom Boom"


BROWNS Davis: 'We're searching for answers'

The head coach is 24-34 since taking over the Browns in 2001. BEREA (AP) -- With his job security


Light Up Night to kick off holiday season

SHARON, Pa. -- Santa Claus and the Penn State Nittany Lion are just two of the celebrities who will


BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES MEN EAST

BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES MEN EAST Kutztown 92, Columbia Union 78 Mercyhurst 67, Urbana 54


STRUTHERS MELEE Attorneys for 2 sisters get more time to prepare case

The sisters plan to sue Struthers and police officers who arrested them. By MARALINE KUBIK


EUROPEAN UNION U.S. urged to curb deficits

The rising euro and slowing growth worry European finance ministers. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) --


For auto maintenance, he's the man

My education in automobile maintenance has been gradual and has accompanied my liberation as a


FOOTWEAR Fashion and design become sole mates

Since shoes have tongues, they can speak for themselves after a wonderful makeover. KNIGHT RIDDER


Austintown park pact is a good deal for taxpayers

Opinion: Austintown park pact is a good deal for taxpayers EDITOR: If The Vindicator is asking in its


Newspaper Guild launches strike after pact talks falter

It is the union's first strike against the newspaper since 1964. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown


NASCAR New points system to return next year

Five drivers have a chance in the final race to win the Nextel Cup championship. CHARLOTTE, N.C.


NBA ROUNDUP \ Monday's other game

Rockets 80, Nets 69 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Maurice Taylor, left on the court despite picking up


Best Bets on TV Tonight

"The Vibe Awards" (8 p.m., UPN) has hosts LL Cool J and Tyra Banks throwing love to the best of hip-


COLLEGE BOWLS Pittsburgh sorting through its scenarios

A win over WVU on Thanksgiving night could prove huge for a major bowl. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


ABC 'Lost' finds itself with diverse cast

HILADELPHIA INQUIRER Television executives like to talk about "colorblind casting," a process that


"First things first. Security is more important than elections."

Opinion: "First things first. Security is more important than elections." Sinan Abdul-Razzaq A Sunni Arab


MERCER COUNTY Penn-Northwest highlights key developments

The agency helped to bring in $2.6 million in site infrastructure improvements. GREENVILLE, Pa. --


CONSTRUCTION Work to continue at East Palestine sewage plant

EAST PALESTINE -- Construction at the city's sewage treatment plant will continue through next


EAST DISTRICT FOOTBALL ALL-STARS

DIVISION II First Team Offense: Receivers--Richard Sandilands, New Philadelphia, 6-foot, 160


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox They are the kind of parents their nephews need

Dear Annie: My mother, my husband and I are co-raising my younger sister's two wonderful boys. My


ATP TENNIS MASTERS CUP RESULTS

ATP TENNIS MASTERS CUP RESULTS Monday At The West Side Tennis Club Houston Purse: Singles,


FOX Is there a doctor in the 'House'?

Patients' suffering could be an endurance test for the viewer. By HAL BOEDEKER ORLANDO SENTINEL


Oncology services to expand at TMH

Planners hope to raise $14 million in donations to help fund the projects. WARREN -- Forum Health


HOW HE SEES IT Sigh! There is still nobody Israel can deal with

Opinion: By SIDNEY ZION NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Ten years ago, the Israeli peaceniks resurrected Yasser


STEELERS Fill-ins play role in 8-1 start

'The Bus' and the Steelers ground game is running on all cylinders right now. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


BRIDGE

Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x A 5 u A K J 10 8 6 v 7 w K J 4 3 WESTEAST x Q 10


Teaching new dogs some old tricks

HE KERSHNER FAMILY HAS PLAYED HOST to many dogs over the past several years, but none of the animals