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PENNSYLVANIA Execution protocol
Pennsylvania death row inmates are executed at Rockview State Prison in Bellefonte, where the
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
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
& 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
DIETING Study shows 'good'-carb benefits
Glycemic-index dieters fared better on two risk factors for heart disease. CHICAGO (AP) -- A diet
YSU Autism study center honors faculty fellows
The five were honored for their work dealing with autism. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rich Center for the
Mentors will offer ideas and comment to the president
YOUNGSTOWN -- Seven students have been named to participate in the new Youngstown State University
CRIME Search warrants bring host of charges
Police used warrants to enter three residences and make drug arrests. YOUNGSTOWN -- With
HOW HE SEES IT Theory driving Bush's tax policies
Opinion: By HAROLD MEYERSON WASHINGTON POST Though his re-election campaign brilliantly marketed
LATEST LINE NCAA FOOTBALL
LATEST LINE NCAA FOOTBALL Today FAVORITELINEUNDERDOG at Nebraska21/2Colorado LSU4at Arkansas
& lt;B & gt;BRITT, & lt;/B & gt; Frances (Miller), 94, of
& lt;B & gt;BRITT, & lt;/B & gt; Frances (Miller), 94, of Youngstown; visitation
FREE AGENT SIGNINGS
FREE AGENT SIGNINGS NEW YORK -- The 15 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former
CONGRESS Amendment removes fast food from manufacturing equation
Employment in food service has shown gains recently. WASHINGTON -- Congressman Sherrod Brown,
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
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
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
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
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
SCHOOLS Board agrees to appeal apartments' tax status
The district thinks the units should be treated as any other residential property. NEW
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
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
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
NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE
NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION WLPctGB Toronto67.462-- New York56.455--
NAIA coach on verge of record
Harry Statham needs one win to become the leader in career wins as a coach. ASSOCIATED PRESS
OHIO ELECTION Judge: Recount can wait
Officials in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties will take part in the recount. STAFF/WIRE
USC-NOTRE DAME Leinart is in Heisman showcase
He can state his case with a standout performance on national television. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN'S SCORES WEDNESDAY EAST Boston U. 66, Fordham 51 Columbia 53, Long Island U. 49 Hofstra
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
Tribes gather to discuss Great Lakes water
American Indians want a bigger role in regulating water withdrawals. SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (AP)
SCHOOLS Board gets to witness progress
About 83 percent of third-graders passed a state reading test. BOARDMAN -- School board members
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
Ridin' high
The Western Reserve Pony Club swept all three sessions to win the novice division championship in
Bettis not ready to return to bench
He said the starting job belongs to Duce Staley. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are
BOARD OF CONTROL Action taken
The Youngstown Board of Control also acted on these matters Wednesday: Approved the purchase of a
Radio Liberty in Russia
Opinion: Washington Post: Radio Liberty, the U.S.-funded Russian-language broadcaster, is not so much a radio
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
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Tasha Valentine(R Beback Jr)14.206.403.60 Go Griffin(R
DOWNINGTOWN, PA. Junior puts up big passing numbers
The talented QB also excels in the classroom. ASSOCIATED PRESS Pat Devlin of Downingtown East
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.
LOCAL
LOCAL Phantoms fall TOLEDO -- The Youngstown Phantoms dropped a 4-3 decision to the Toledo Ice
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-
Library branch closed
Library branch closed YOUNGSTOWN -- East Branch Library, 6 N. Jackson St., is closed, possibly
GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday's other events
CHINA OPEN SHANGHAI, China -- Wales' Bradley Dredge and Australia's Unho Park shot 5-under 67s in
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
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) --
"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
TRUMBULL COUNTY
The chief says determining the cause of Tuesday's explosion could be a tedious process. HOWLAND --
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
PENNSYLVANIA Striking turnpike workers seek fellow Teamster help
Workers were asking Teamster truckers to avoid the turnpike. CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania
YSU seeks nominees for 'Who' program
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University is seeking nominations for the 2004-05 "Who's Who Among
SPEECH WINNERS Austintown Optimist Tournament
Results from the Austintown Optimist Tournament: SWEEPSTAKES Austintown Fitch 75.25 Poland
WEATHERSFIELD Levy OK brings brighter forecast
The school district will still need voter renewal of a five-year emergency levy, officials say.
UKRAINE High court blocks declared winner's inauguration
The ruling surprised even the opposition camp. WASHINGTON POST KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's
Godzilla turns 50 in Hollywood style
Godzilla turns 50 in Hollywood style k GODZILLA celebrates his 50th birthday with a Hollywood
FIGHT SCHEDULE
FIGHT SCHEDULE Nov. 26 At Plaza Hotel-Casino, Las Vegas, Jose Antonio Aguirre, Mexico, vs.
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
Pitt, Palko beat WVU
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tyler Palko, frustrated nearly all night by West Virginia's defense, completed
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
MEDICINE Fake patients give lessons at UPMC
The institute hopes a new for-profit spinoff will take its technology and techniques to facilities
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA East Liverpool 64, Chaney 34 Ursuline 52, Walsh Jesuit
Local man charged with punching a police officer
Local man charged with punching a police officer YOUNGSTOWN -- John M. Poling, 25, of Cannon
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 --
Gaming Control Board prepares for first meeting
Snags in the appointment of two members to the panel have delayed the board. HARRISBURG (AP) --
OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Three ex-players support Clarett
One said there were people around to "help you cross the line." ASSOCIATED PRESS Three former
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES Indianapolis 41, Detroit 9 Dallas 21, Chicago 7 SUNDAY'S GAMES Tennessee at
Labra to be recipient of national award for volunteerism
YOUNGSTOWN -- Armando Labra of Canfield, president of the Mexican Mutual Society of Youngstown, will
MISSOURI FOOTBALL Smith hoping to finish strong
The Chaney High School grad has suffered through a frustrating season. AMES, Iowa (AP) -- He began
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XA meeting of the Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will be held Dec. 8 at
Jones runs wild for Big D
Julius Jones of Dallas rushed for 150 yards and scored twice. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Bill Parcells
U.S. CONGRESS LaTourette survives ugliness of politics
The incumbent swept past an heiress, winning re-election to his sixth term. WASHINGTON (AP) --
ALLIANCE Mt. Union opens bid for Div. III title
The Purple Raiders earned their 13th consecutive OAC championship. ALLIANCE -- Coming off a first
THURSDAY'S SUMMARIES COLTS 41, LIONS 9
THURSDAY'S SUMMARIES COLTS 41, LIONS 9 Indianapolis1314140--41 Detroit6300--9 First Quarter
AIRPORT Fliers complain about screeners
Some women have had their breasts and buttocks touched. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- About two dozen people
BYZANTINE CENTER Billy Lyell dominant in his 'best pro fight'
Lyell staggered his opponent from Lima on several occasions. YOUNGSTOWN -- Billy Lyell, fighting
OHIO Indigent felony defendants must pay their court costs
Defendants can do community service to pay the costs. COLUMBUS -- Crime might not pay, but
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
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
Ohio State loses first game
Creighton got a bucket with less than five seconds remaining to beat OSU. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) --
PREPS Success of soccer program unites
A small team brings moral victory to a divided town. THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR CARY, N.C. --
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
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
Connecticut finishes with 7 victories, awaits bowl word
The Huskies defeated Rutgers 41-35 Thursday. PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Dan Orlovsky threw three
MAHONING VALLEY Colucci's clients compile statements for sentencing
The former clients wrote victim impact statements for a federal judge. AUSTINTOWN -- Lory
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
PENNSYLVANIA 7 are indicted in drug ring at nightclub
Federal agents say uncut heroin was packaged at a Pittsburgh home. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A Pittsburgh
PHANTOMS/NAHL AT A GLANCE
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS NorthGPWLOTLPTSPCTGFGAPIM US National18135026.7227458351
IRAQ A push for delay in voting
The government, however, is moving ahead with plans for Jan. 30 balloting. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)
FOOTBALL THURSDAY'S GAMES
FOOTBALL THURSDAY'S GAMES Connecticut 41, Rutgers 35 Pittsburgh 16, West Virginia 13 Tuskegee
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