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YSU

YSU Penguins upset UIC YOUNGSTOWN -- Eighth-seeded Youngstown State (10-20) used a balanced


ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE Va. Tech routs Maryland, 55-6

The Hokies can wrap up a BCS berth with two more wins. BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Bryan Randall threw


PBA-PARADISE.COM OPEN RESULTS

PBA-PARADISE.COM OPEN RESULTS Thursday Valley Park, Mo. Round of 64 (Best-of-7; losers earn


Supreme Court declines to hear appeal sought in Demjanjuk case

CLEVELAND (AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal that sought to restore the


NASCAR Longshot Mark Martin enjoys being part of the final chase

He says he isn't worried how he'll feel if he falls short again. ASSOCIATED PRESS Mark Martin


PAC FOOTBALL Bethany hopes to go out on a winning note

The Bison are 0-9. Their opponents are 1-8. BETHANY, W.Va. -- Two Youngstown-area senior players


ASSOCIATED PRESS NORTHEAST INLAND ALL-DISTRICT FOOTBALL TEAMS

DIVISION I First Team Offense: Linemen--Dante Campbell, Warren Harding, 6-foot-1, 280 pounds,


Despite illness, Lou Henson sure he'll be able to return to bench

Henson is recovering at home from his latest health problem. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Lou Henson


ATP Tennis Masters Cup Results

ATP Tennis Masters Cup Results By The Associated Press Thursday At The West Side Tennis Club


NASCAR Pettys try to remain hopeful

It has been five years since a Petty car won a NASCAR race. DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) -- The King of


WOMEN'S BASKETBALL YSU starts season at Saint Louis tonight

The Penguins' opponents return five letterwinners and one starter. ST. LOUIS -- The Youngstown


TRUMBULL COUNTY Sheriff's office to receive a boost

The money primarily will be used for jail salaries and services. WARREN -- Trumbull County


ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet


Owens apologizes for role in 'MNF' skit

The colorful wideout said he had no idea the intro would cause such a stir. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --


A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday:

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Raymond Gallagher, attempted


NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 106, BOBCATS 89

NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 106, BOBCATS 89 CLEVELAND (106) -- James 8-14 1-2 19, Gooden 3-6 2-4 8,


PITTSBURGH RESEARCH Paramedic intubation procedures studied

The use of breathing tubes by paramedics was pioneered in Pittsburgh. SCRIPPS HOWARD PITTSBURGH


STEELERS-BENGALS Undrafted Hoke keeps passing test

The defensive replacement is making the most of his opportunity. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Chris Hoke


TRUMBULL COUNTY Rejected ballots total 665

The director can't recall a higher number of provisional votes being rejected. WARREN -- The


'LOST' Breakout star of new drama enjoys newfound attention

The show has become a hit for ABC on Wednesday nights. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Getting stranded on


Macy and Schachter tugging at us again

The adaptation of the 1962 film 'Gigot' premieres at 8 p.m. Sunday on TNT. By JANICE RHOSHALLE


Buckeyes look to get physical

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State cornerback Dustin Fox watched the video of the Buckeyes' loss to


Dressing up for the Winterfest

An educator wanted to create a promlike occasion, though less formal. YOUNGSTOWN -- City schools


HEALTH Columbus mayor helps diabetes campaign

Mayor Mike Coleman used himself as an example of how not to let the disease be detrimental to one's


COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP \ Thursday's games

No. 5 Syracuse 71, No. 12 Mississippi St. 58 NEW YORK -- Syracuse and Mississippi State both


WASHINGTON & amp; JEFFERSON Valley talent helps drive football team to perfection

W & amp;J is coached by a former Mount Union College player. WASHINGTON, Pa. -- Two players


MUSIC Director of Sorg Opera Company will call it quits

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) -- Curtis Tucker plans to step down as general director of the Sorg Opera


FINAL EVENT Sorenstam on top of her game, leads ADT

The No. 1 women's golfer is going for her eighth victory of the year. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP)


WEATHERSFIELD District to check bus ridership

The board put in place some returning and new bus drivers. MINERAL RIDGE -- Weathersfield Local


SCHOOLS Pupils to get ID swipe cards

High school students will get the ID cards in January. NILES -- The school board has approved a


REGION Police probe rash of church break-ins

The motive is money, but not a lot of cash is kept on hand at churches, a detective said.


Construction trucks collide, injuring one man

Construction trucks collide, injuring one man LAKE MILTON -- One person was injured in a collision


YMTA's recital to feature members' students at Butler

YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present their students in a


ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Ford 400 Homestead, Fla. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 1:30 p.m.);


RECORDINGS Eminem's new CD trumps big 'hits'

Shania, Tony and Britney did well with their compilations. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Eminem's new album


YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY 3-year plan implemented to upgrade computers

The university will invest about $12 million in the project. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State


MUPPETS Disney revives puppet franchise

Web site features games, bios and news about projects. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The frog is back.


Neighbors credited in rescue of girl, 6

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 6-year-old Youngstown girl is being treated for second- and third-degree burns at


ABWA CHAPTER Cathy Williams receives Dianthus award

The woman of the year has been a Champion businesswoman for 20 years. HOWLAND -- Cathy Williams


GEORGE F. WILL Senators should put Condi Rice to the test

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Condoleezza Rice, a sports buff, knows that, as a professional basketball player has


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES Cleveland 106, Charlotte 89 San Antonio 88, Philadelphia 80 New York 93,


Symphony breaks ground for addition

It will be the first new theater built downtown since the 1930s. YOUNGSTOWN -- After years of


HELOISE Idea gives new life to old tablecloth

Dear Heloise: I have an old, soiled tablecloth that we've had many wonderful family meals on.


DALE McFEATTERS The skies are becoming increasingly unfriendly

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Connoisseurs of airline travel were probably not surprised when the Department of


Handicap-parking gripes aired

Commissioners hired counsel to help negotiate new pacts with three unions. MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharon


2005 LPGA TOUR SCHEDULE

x-Feb. 11-13 -- Women's World Cup of Golf, The Links Course at Fancourt Hotel and CC, George, South


HOW HE SEES IT Palestinian struggle greater than Arafat

Opinion: By SAM BAHOUR SPEPIAL TO THE VINDICATOR The Palestinian struggle for freedom and independence is


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston33.500--3-3L-12-21-12-3


CHRISTMAS Artificial trees branch out into fun

The unusual affronts to the yuletide lurk in the decorative-accessory emporiums. By GAILE


Ohio fires football coach after 4 seasons

ATHENS (AP) -- Ohio coach Brian Knorr was fired Thursday after four seasons. "It has been


NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE

NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPA New England810.889237152 N.Y.


MERCER COUNTY Expanded panel will probe problems with the election

Jim Bennington has taken the blame for voting machine failures in 13 precincts. MERCER, Pa. --


COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's game

BETHANY (0-9) vs. DEFIANCE (1-8) Game time: Noon at Bethany Stadium Series history: First


RMI workers picket Armstrong museum

The workers were banking on Armstrong's noteriety to aid their cause. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A small


NEXTEL CUP The final week of the chase

Kurt Busch leads now, but Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon aren't far behind. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)


THURSDAY DRAWINGS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-1-5 Pick 4, 0-7-6-8 Rolling Cash 5, 1-4-14-15-37 Day


U.S. SENATOR Santorum says he'll home-school his kids

The senator and his family live in Virginia. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and his


HOCKEY Opportunity knocks for the Phantoms

A good weekend could land the hockey team in first place. BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown Phantoms


LPGA-ADT CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES

LPGA-ADT CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES Thursday At Trump International Golf Club Course West Palm Beach,


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Travel during the holidays to soar, AAA says

COLUMBUS (AP) -- For the first time, the number of travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday will top


NOTEBOOK YSU women's basketball

Perugini needs 187: Senior Jen Perugini, the 2002 Horizon League newcomer of the year, needs 187


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MAHONING COUNTY Pending measure calls for sales tax

The measure would replace only the revenue lost by the sales tax defeat earlier this month.


NBA ROUNDUP \ Thursday's other games

Spurs 88, 76ers 80 PHILADELPHIA -- Tim Duncan scored a season-high 34 points and grabbed 13


MEN'S BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES SOUTH

MEN'S BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES SOUTH Faulkner 67, Xavier, NO 62 Kennesaw 67, Reinhardt 57


LPGA Officials continue to tighten schedule

The LPGA has 96 players from 24 countries in its membership. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS WEST


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--Tracmac (Villa-Gomez H.)6.604.003.60 Merry Minster (Sierra


TODAY

TODAY 7 a.m. (ESPN) Golf: WGC World Cup. 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: UBS Cup. 1:30 p.m. (SPD) Auto


Pillow fight at school fails to set a record

COLUMBUS (AP) -- They didn't set a record, but the 350 Ohio State University students who took part


Irish, Austrian duos share lead

The American team of Bob Tway and Scott Verplank are four shots back. SEVILLE, Spain (AP) -- The


Tony Soprano, in the Middle East?

Tony Soprano, in the Middle East? LOS ANGELES -- Even TV mobsters have a soft spot for U.S. troops


MUSLIM MOVIE 'Prophet': animated accuracy?

Filmmakers were careful not to show Muhammad's face. By TAREK EL-TABLAWY ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW


Band night

Band night HUBBARD -- Section 8 Skatepark on North Main Street offers The Fallout, Chrisis and No


SCHOOLS Neshannock rededicates Memorial Elementary

The design follows the meaning of Neshannock: 'land between two waters.' NESHANNOCK, Pa. --


COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

GATEWAY ConferenceAll Games WLPFPAWLPFPA S. Illinois7030888101480123 W.


NBA James carries Cavs

He had some monster dunks in Cleveland's 106-89 win over Charlotte. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- LeBron


TENNIS

TENNIS ATP Tennis Masters Cup Results Thursday At The West Side Tennis Club Houston Purse:


MAHONING COUNTY Driver found guilty in deaths

The teenager has to speak to high school students about driving safely. YOUNGSTOWN -- Christiaen


SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Series

Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 -- Subway 400, Rockingham,


SOUTH CAROLINA Lou Holtz to retire, Spurrier to step in

Steve Spurrier coached a national championship at Florida. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Lou Holtz will


NASCAR-BUSCH FORD 300 LINEUP

NASCAR-BUSCH FORD 300 LINEUP After Thursday qualifying; race Saturday At Homestead-Miami


Today is Friday, Nov. 19, the 324th day of 2004. There are 42 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Friday, Nov. 19, the 324th day of 2004. There are 42 days left in the year. On this date in


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox He can't cope with wife's disability

Dear Annie: My wife, "Andie," age 49, is physically disabled due to complications from surgery, and


Appreciation of rivalry takes hold, doesn't let go

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Long before he became a linebacker at Ohio State, A.J. Hawk recognized the most


Tiger shoots 65 for three-shot lead in Japan

MIYAZAKI, Japan (AP) -- Tiger Woods overcame soggy conditions to fire a 5-under 65 for a three-


Union publication works with nonunion Vindicator competitor

Where the strike paper is being printed is being kept quiet. YOUNGSTOWN -- Operations for the


AT A GLANCE Chase for the Nextel Cup championship

The 10 drivers competing in NASCAR's Chase for the Nextel Cup, in order of points standings: KURT


PREP FOOTBALL Valley stars top district choices

Alex Allen of Ursuline, who rushed for 2,242 yards, is an offensive player of the year. VINDICATOR


IRAQ U.S. military plans to boost combat forces

Officials are concerned that insurgents will retake areas already won. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


U.S. ARMY Building burn plan hits a snag

Contaminants have been found in buildings planned to be burned by the Army. AKRON (AP) -- The Army