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Today is Friday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2004. There are 35 days left in the year. On this sate in

Today is Friday, Nov. 26, the 331st day of 2004. There are 35 days left in the year. On this sate in


FOOTBALL THURSDAY'S GAMES

FOOTBALL THURSDAY'S GAMES Connecticut 41, Rutgers 35 Pittsburgh 16, West Virginia 13 Tuskegee


IRAQ A push for delay in voting

The government, however, is moving ahead with plans for Jan. 30 balloting. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)


PHANTOMS/NAHL AT A GLANCE

NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS NorthGPWLOTLPTSPCTGFGAPIM US National18135026.7227458351


PENNSYLVANIA 7 are indicted in drug ring at nightclub

Federal agents say uncut heroin was packaged at a Pittsburgh home. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A Pittsburgh


CRIME Mother of man on death row seeks reprieve

The execution date nears for the killer of 13 people. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The mother of a man


MAHONING VALLEY Colucci's clients compile statements for sentencing

The former clients wrote victim impact statements for a federal judge. AUSTINTOWN -- Lory


Connecticut finishes with 7 victories, awaits bowl word

The Huskies defeated Rutgers 41-35 Thursday. PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Dan Orlovsky threw three


BRIDGE

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x Q 10 u 6 4 v 10 7 5 4 w A 9 8 4 3 WEST EAST x 7


If Mahoning commissioners impose tax they will compound earlier error

Opinion: If Mahoning commissioners impose tax they will compound earlier error EDITOR: The first stake


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She no longer cares for 'Jeff' in a romantic way

Dear Annie: Thirty years ago, when I married my husband, "Jeff," I couldn't foresee any major


PREPS Success of soccer program unites

A small team brings moral victory to a divided town. THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR CARY, N.C. --


Ohio State loses first game

Creighton got a bucket with less than five seconds remaining to beat OSU. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) --


HOLIDAY EVENTS 'Merry Tubachristmas' set for Saturday at Eastwood

NILES -- It's time once again for the Mahoning Valley's sixth annual "Tubachristmas," to be held at


PIRATES Kendall deal just a matter of time

It should be finalized as early as today. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Jason Kendall has been one of


France and Russia victorious in semis

Russia will try to win its first final. MOSCOW (AP) -- Defending champion France and Russia swept


OHIO Indigent felony defendants must pay their court costs

Defendants can do community service to pay the costs. COLUMBUS -- Crime might not pay, but


BYZANTINE CENTER Billy Lyell dominant in his 'best pro fight'

Lyell staggered his opponent from Lima on several occasions. YOUNGSTOWN -- Billy Lyell, fighting


AIRPORT Fliers complain about screeners

Some women have had their breasts and buttocks touched. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- About two dozen people


THURSDAY'S SUMMARIES COLTS 41, LIONS 9

THURSDAY'S SUMMARIES COLTS 41, LIONS 9 Indianapolis1314140--41 Detroit6300--9 First Quarter


ALLIANCE Mt. Union opens bid for Div. III title

The Purple Raiders earned their 13th consecutive OAC championship. ALLIANCE -- Coming off a first


U.S. CONGRESS LaTourette survives ugliness of politics

The incumbent swept past an heiress, winning re-election to his sixth term. WASHINGTON (AP) --


Jones runs wild for Big D

Julius Jones of Dallas rushed for 150 yards and scored twice. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Bill Parcells


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XA meeting of the Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will be held Dec. 8 at


MISSOURI FOOTBALL Smith hoping to finish strong

The Chaney High School grad has suffered through a frustrating season. AMES, Iowa (AP) -- He began


Labra to be recipient of national award for volunteerism

YOUNGSTOWN -- Armando Labra of Canfield, president of the Mexican Mutual Society of Youngstown, will


THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES Indianapolis 41, Detroit 9 Dallas 21, Chicago 7 SUNDAY'S GAMES Tennessee at


OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Three ex-players support Clarett

One said there were people around to "help you cross the line." ASSOCIATED PRESS Three former


Gaming Control Board prepares for first meeting

Snags in the appointment of two members to the panel have delayed the board. HARRISBURG (AP) --


BOXING Bernard Hopkins joins with De La Hoya promotion team

Their merger was a huge surprise to those in the game. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS PHILADELPHIA --


Local man charged with punching a police officer

Local man charged with punching a police officer YOUNGSTOWN -- John M. Poling, 25, of Cannon


GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA East Liverpool 64, Chaney 34 Ursuline 52, Walsh Jesuit


Pitt, Palko beat WVU

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tyler Palko, frustrated nearly all night by West Virginia's defense, completed


MEDICINE Fake patients give lessons at UPMC

The institute hopes a new for-profit spinoff will take its technology and techniques to facilities


Women shouldn't hold back to impress Mr. Right, study says

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS You're a single woman at a party trying to impress the man of your dreams


HELOISE To save money, burn logs made of newspaper

Dear Heloise: This year, we bought a home with a fireplace, so it will be our first one with a real


FIGHT SCHEDULE

FIGHT SCHEDULE Nov. 26 At Plaza Hotel-Casino, Las Vegas, Jose Antonio Aguirre, Mexico, vs.


Godzilla turns 50 in Hollywood style

Godzilla turns 50 in Hollywood style k GODZILLA celebrates his 50th birthday with a Hollywood


UKRAINE High court blocks declared winner's inauguration

The ruling surprised even the opposition camp. WASHINGTON POST KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's


WEATHERSFIELD Levy OK brings brighter forecast

The school district will still need voter renewal of a five-year emergency levy, officials say.


SPEECH WINNERS Austintown Optimist Tournament

Results from the Austintown Optimist Tournament: SWEEPSTAKES Austintown Fitch 75.25 Poland


YSU seeks nominees for 'Who' program

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University is seeking nominations for the 2004-05 "Who's Who Among


PENNSYLVANIA Striking turnpike workers seek fellow Teamster help

Workers were asking Teamster truckers to avoid the turnpike. CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania


Fighter pilots, tactics put to the test in competition

The Americans were surprised by the skill and tactics of Indian pilots and the capabilities of their


TRUMBULL COUNTY

The chief says determining the cause of Tuesday's explosion could be a tedious process. HOWLAND --


"I hope it'll be somebody from the inside. But whoever it is will have my complete, unadulterated

Opinion: "I hope it'll be somebody from the inside. But whoever it is will have my complete, unadulterated


NFL Manning tosses 6 TD passes in rout

The Indy quarterback threw six TD passes in the Colts' 41-9 rout of Detroit. DETROIT (AP) --


Santa Claus is coming to Girard

GIRARD -- The Greater Girard Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Santa Claus from 10 a.m. to 1


CRIME Clerk shot in the back in robbery

The shooting was caught on tape by the store's surveillance camera. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 46-year-old


GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday's other events

CHINA OPEN SHANGHAI, China -- Wales' Bradley Dredge and Australia's Unho Park shot 5-under 67s in


Library branch closed

Library branch closed YOUNGSTOWN -- East Branch Library, 6 N. Jackson St., is closed, possibly


Barnes' 65 is best by two over threesome

American didn't score well in the first round. SYDNEY, Australia (AP) -- Kurt Barnes held a two-


LOCAL

LOCAL Phantoms fall TOLEDO -- The Youngstown Phantoms dropped a 4-3 decision to the Toledo Ice


Future is uncertain for vocal hall of fame

Jim Winner says he will seek action in civil or criminal court. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS SHARON, Pa.


DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Junior puts up big passing numbers

The talented QB also excels in the classroom. ASSOCIATED PRESS Pat Devlin of Downingtown East


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Tasha Valentine(R Beback Jr)14.206.403.60 Go Griffin(R


HOLIDAY WEEKEND Patrol reminds motorists to plan, think about safety

Awareness campaigns are helping to save lives, the patrol says. COLUMBUS -- The Ohio State Highway


Radio Liberty in Russia

Opinion: Washington Post: Radio Liberty, the U.S.-funded Russian-language broadcaster, is not so much a radio


BOARD OF CONTROL Action taken

The Youngstown Board of Control also acted on these matters Wednesday: Approved the purchase of a


Bettis not ready to return to bench

He said the starting job belongs to Duce Staley. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are


Ridin' high

The Western Reserve Pony Club swept all three sessions to win the novice division championship in


Specter gives in to pressure from ideologues to win post

Opinion: Will the real Arlen Specter please stand up? Earlier this month, the Republican senator from


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


SCHOOLS Board gets to witness progress

About 83 percent of third-graders passed a state reading test. BOARDMAN -- School board members


Tribes gather to discuss Great Lakes water

American Indians want a bigger role in regulating water withdrawals. SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP)


Sandy Lake man is sentenced to jail for misdemeanor assault

MERCER, Pa. -- One man received a jail term and another got probation in Mercer County Common Pleas


COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN'S SCORES WEDNESDAY EAST Boston U. 66, Fordham 51 Columbia 53, Long Island U. 49 Hofstra


USC-NOTRE DAME Leinart is in Heisman showcase

He can state his case with a standout performance on national television. LOS ANGELES (AP) --


OHIO ELECTION Judge: Recount can wait

Officials in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties will take part in the recount. STAFF/WIRE


NAIA coach on verge of record

Harry Statham needs one win to become the leader in career wins as a coach. ASSOCIATED PRESS


NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION WLPctGB Toronto67.462-- New York56.455--


N.Y. Jets reward G.M. with 2-year extension

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- Jets general manager Terry Bradway received a two-year contract extension


WINTER GAMES IOC voices its concerns to Turin

The next Winter Olympic Games are set to begin Feb. 10, 2006. LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- On a


TODAY

TODAY Noon (33) (5) (4) College football: Colorado at Nebraska. 2:30 p.m. (4) (19) College


AGRICULTURE DNA testing shows Angus designation isn't always true

Genetics alone don't guarantee a quality cut of beef, an Ohio meat man said. SCRIPPS HOWARD


SCHOOLS Board agrees to appeal apartments' tax status

The district thinks the units should be treated as any other residential property. NEW


FARMING Blueberry price-fixing lawsuit attracts small number of growers

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) -- Fewer than 200 blueberry growers have filed claims for a share of a $5


ARIZONA VS. ARIZONA STATE Mike Stoops in first Territoral Cup battle

Arizona and Arizona State have faced off since 1899. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- By all logic, the


THOMAS SOWELL Liberals wrong about national debt

Opinion: When liberals in the media or in politics start being alarmed about the national debt, it means just


Ohio Cultural Alliance sets Dec. 6 meeting

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ohio Cultural Alliance will have its next meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 6. The topic will


49ERS Erickson has front office support for 2005

His record is 8-18 since he signed a contract before the 2003 season. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


CONGRESS Amendment removes fast food from manufacturing equation

Employment in food service has shown gains recently. WASHINGTON -- Congressman Sherrod Brown,


FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS NEW YORK -- The 15 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former


& lt;B & gt;BRITT, & lt;/B & gt; Frances (Miller), 94, of

& lt;B & gt;BRITT, & lt;/B & gt; Frances (Miller), 94, of Youngstown; visitation


LATEST LINE NCAA FOOTBALL

LATEST LINE NCAA FOOTBALL Today FAVORITELINEUNDERDOG at Nebraska21/2Colorado LSU4at Arkansas


HOW HE SEES IT Theory driving Bush's tax policies

Opinion: By HAROLD MEYERSON WASHINGTON POST Though his re-election campaign brilliantly marketed


CRIME Search warrants bring host of charges

Police used warrants to enter three residences and make drug arrests. YOUNGSTOWN -- With


Mentors will offer ideas and comment to the president

YOUNGSTOWN -- Seven students have been named to participate in the new Youngstown State University


YSU Autism study center honors faculty fellows

The five were honored for their work dealing with autism. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rich Center for the


DIETING Study shows 'good'-carb benefits

Glycemic-index dieters fared better on two risk factors for heart disease. CHICAGO (AP) -- A diet


& lt;B & gt;BARRINGER, & lt;/B & gt; Leo E., 79, of Columbiana;

& lt;B & gt;BARRINGER, & lt;/B & gt; Leo E., 79, of Columbiana; calling hours Sunday


HOLIDAY SHOPPING Mahoning Valley retailers expect strong sales this season

Concern about paying off debt has lessened, and economic optimism has grown. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS


THURSDAY DRAWINGS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-2-2 Pick 4, 6-4-6-8 Rolling Cash 5, 3-9-10-18-26 Day


PENNSYLVANIA Execution protocol

Pennsylvania death row inmates are executed at Rockview State Prison in Bellefonte, where the