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Fender's final shot gives Raiders win

The former Poland star's shot at the buzzer led a 53-51 win over Muskingum. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE

Rape suit claims drug use by Nolte

Rape suit claims drug use by Nolte SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- A lawsuit by parents of a teenager who

Clerk paints a dire picture

Data entry is labor intensive, and court filings continue to increase. By DEBORA SHAULIS

A muddled 'Narnia' falls flat

Everything looks great, but 'Narnia' fails where 'Lord of the Rings' succeeded. By ROGER MOORE

Man accused of biting the head off a gecko

PORT JERVIS, N.Y. (AP) -- A 19-year-old man was behind bars Tuesday after purportedly biting the

Research: Monkeys show gender differences

One psychologist said the differences date back about 25 million years ago. KNIGHT RIDDER

Kidnappers of peace activists extend deadline, issue tape

The members of the group were taken hostage two weeks ago. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq --

BASEBALL Pirates deal Redman to Royals for Bayliss

Pittsburgh is trying to trim some payroll after getting Sean Casey from Reds. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

On warfarin? Go easy on cranberries

Q. I take the anti-coagulant Coumadin, and I have read that drinking cranberry juice might increase

AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles

ACTORS "Night Light." Victorian Players, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown. 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday,

BRIDGE

Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH x Q 6 3 v 9 5 4 v K J 10 2 w Q 8 5 WEST EAST x 10 8

Housing board suspends official

Officials are checking whether Felasco can be permanently removed from the board. By LAURE CIOFFI

He made the Steelers defense famous and later coached the Browns.

He made the Steelers defense famous and later coached the Browns. SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) -- Bud

"Al Roker Investigates: Kids, Cards and Dice" (8 p.m., Court TV): Studies have found that serious

Today is Thursday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2005. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2005. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date

Road-weary YSU loses to E. Michigan

Sluggish play has the Penguins coach frustrated. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT YPSILANTI, Mich. --

State denies parole to man who killed Lordstown bartender

The prosecutor said Gary Betz doesn't deserve any more second chances. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Military must stop sexual assaults

Opinion: The Army wants to keep computerized records of sexual assaults by and against service members so it

Careful cleaning saves sweaters

Dear Readers: 'Tis the season for warm, comfy sweaters. Keep in mind that you really don't need to

Thousands honor dead at Pearl Harbor

America entered World War II 64 years ago. PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) -- About 2,000 sailors,

Cleveland show to pay tribute to John Lennon

Ten bands will perform music from Lennon and The Beatles. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

HEISMAN FINALISTS NAMED

Heisman finalists named The Heisman Trophy is a three-man race -- just as it's been all season.

Body found in trunk ID'd as that of mobster

NEW YORK (AP) -- A body found last week in the trunk of a car parked behind a New Jersey diner has

Panel in House OKs landfill bill

Mahoning Valley lawmakers failed to get three amendments approved. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

Liberia's strong grandmom

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Liberia's fortunes have been tied to strongmen for a disastrous quarter of a

Survey shows need rising in area

YOUNGSTOWN -- Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Youngstown has reported that the working poor,

Allegations of torture put U.S. on defensive

Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- The plot seems to be from a Grade-B, wet

It's shenanigans as usual with the hiring of Tablack

Opinion: It's shenanigans as usual with the hiring of Tablack EDITOR: Shame on Mahoning County! Once

39-cent stamps available

The 2-cent increase in first-class postage goes into effect Jan. 8. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Postal

Sitter can ask parents to have boy dress

Dear Annie: I am a 16-year-old girl, and I have a problem with the kids I baby-sit. Every Thursday I

James' 30 leads Cavs' 102-97 win over Kings

He scored 11 of his game-high total in the final quarter. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- LeBron James

Public adds input about sales-tax issue

Volunteers offered to help raise funds to keep 4-H programs in the county. By D.A. WILKINSON

XMatthew D. and Kimberly (Barnett) Laret of Pataskala are announcing the birth of a son, Brendan

High court refuses to let murderer become lawyer

The man was convicted in a robbery that left two men dead. PHOENIX (AP) -- A convicted murderer

Schiavo launches political action committee

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michael Schiavo, whose effort to end life support for his brain-damaged wife

Auditor to step down, but he'll keep options open

Hines said he'd like his chief deputy to succeed him as auditor. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Symphony chorus

Symphony chorus YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Symphony Chorus will present its holiday concert at 4

Officials to meet before next budget reading

The 2006 budget is contingent on the sale of the city's water treatment plant. By WILLIAM K.

Before shopping, learn what makes those watches tick

Here are some timely things to watch for when buying a new watch. NEW YORK (AP) -- In the market

Mayor's budget gives less than requested

The general fund will pay five new police officers. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Whistle-blower suit nears settlement

A board member said the hiring of a private investigator was inappropriate. By D.A. WILKINSON

SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK | Food drive locations The following sites are collecting nonperishable food items that will be given to the Second Harvest Food Bank for distribution to agencies that provide

Nemenz IGA, 655 Creed St., Struthers. 223 Boardman-Canfield Road, Youngstown. 8 N. Broad St.,

ON TOUR \ This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR Challenge Season Target World Challenge Thousand Oaks, Calif. Schedule: Today-Sunday

Krauser leads Pitt's 71-60 rout of Dukes

It marked Pittsburgh's 24 win in the last 27 games of the cross-town series. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

Coroner: Women's deaths are homicides

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The deaths of two women found late last summer in the woods off of Pa. Route 168

NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games

Lakers 101, Raptors 92 TORONTO -- Lamar Odom scored 19 points, and Los Angeles beat Toronto

GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES New Castle 48, Ursuline 38 Fitch 43, Liberty 41 Salem 46, East

Council agrees to sell bonds to fund improvements

By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- City council has decided to borrow $1.8

PGA Tiger gets ready for prime as he'll be 30 this month

The world's No. 1 player won 46 times during his 20s on tour. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- The

LINDSAY LOHAN Singer-actress shows more adult side

It's not the kind of material that helped sell her first album. NEW YORK (AP) -- When teen actress

NEWSCASTER Couric has big decision to make

NBC would love to keep its winning combination together. NEW YORK (AP) -- Considering a job change

Youngstown State to play Penn State in '06

The Penguins and Nittany Lions will meet Sept. 16 in State College, Pa. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

House passes 3 tax cuts, prepares to debate 4th

One tax bill deals with the proposed Gulf Opportunity Zone. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The

TECHNOLOGY U.S. satellites outnumber the rest

Details of a $1 billion satellite are given in the inventory. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States

NEW ENGLAND Patriots can clinch AFC East title in 13th game

Despite injuries and other problems, the team is very much in the playoff picture. FOXBORO, Mass.

Delegates approve new Red Cross emblem

Delegates approve new Red Cross emblem GENEVA -- Blaise Godet, Swiss permanent representative to

Marshals: Man made threats

According to a passenger, the man's wife said he had bipolar disorder. COMBINED DISPATCHES FORT

RAVENS Ray Lewis undergoes season-ending surgery

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) -- Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis underwent season-ending surgery on

Nothing new about graft in Washington

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Only in Washington -- a city of feigned myopia and

Red Hurricanes handle Ursuline

Junior Jaleesa Sams scored 20 points to lead New Castle in the 48-38 victory. By JOE SCALZO

Penguins go cold in loss

Youngstown State trailed for the final 35 minutes. BUFFALO -- Youngstown State's women shot only

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty Township: Nov. 30 Theft: A man

Ex-cop sentenced in subway bombing

NEW YORK (AP) -- A former police officer with mental problems linked to the World Trade Center

Felon is arrested after police chase

Felon is arrested after police chase YOUNGSTOWN -- Damon Slocum, a felon with a gun and without a

City resident pleads guilty

A mistrial had been declared earlier this year. YOUNGSTOWN -- Edward Dubose, 23, of Albert Street

NHL Castoff goalie Thibault will start for Penguins

He was waived once, but nobody claimed him and now returns. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A week ago, Jocelyn

Magic Carpet offers 'Dragon and Princess'

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Oakland Center for the Arts' Magic Carpet Theater will celebrate the holiday

COLUMBIANA county

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Raises for managers Columbiana City Council recently gave pay raises to

NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday's games

Stars 4, Panthers 3 DALLAS -- Jere Lehtinen scored twice, including the tie-breaker with 15.8

Pop singers Gwen Stefani and Ciara perform at 7:30 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Check

BASEBALL MEETINGS Wickman agrees to contract

The Indians re-signed the veteran closer to a one-year deal. ASSOCIATED PRESS Closer Bob Wickman

Valley remembers Pearl Harbor attack

Valley remembers Pearl Harbor attack kVETERANS and others gathered Wednesday at the Mahoning

WASHINGTON '04 memo: FEMA unprepared for major disaster

WASHINGTON (AP) -- FEMA's top official was told more than a year before Hurricane Katrina that the

Ruling lets benefit be seized to pay off old student loans

Former students who are retired or disabled should still pay, lawmakers say. LOS ANGELES TIMES

Reggie, Matt, Vince are true trophy candidates

The last five winners have been quarterbacks. NEW YORK (AP) -- The Heisman Trophy competition is a

Webb 'appreciates' evaluation

The schools chief said her personal goal is to move academics forward. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

Mario Lemieux hospitalized for observation

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins owner-player Mario Lemieux was hospitalized Wednesday for

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stephen J. Dubos, 26, of 8299 Market St., Boardman, and Nicole

MEN'S TOP 25 Duke rolls past Penn

The top-ranked Blue Devils warmed up for No. 2 Texas, 72-59. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM, N.C. --

Gilded pears become peachy decorations

Ornamental pears symbolize a warm welcome. By CATHIE FILIAN SCRIPPS HOWARD For centuries

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Advocates have retailers up a tree

Some groups maintain that retailers don't use the word Christmas enough. NEW YORK (AP) -- If

As Flint goes, so goes the nation, employees say

Many see auto industry woes as part of a larger trend. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR FLINT, Mich. --

Explanation of play not lost on Steelers

A low hit by a Cincinnati Bengals player may have been inadvertent. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh

'Kooky' band has Ohio in mind -- and in song

The Texas-based band's newest effort showcases many forgotten tunes. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Rice: U.S. torture banned overseas

The statement appears to confirm a gradual shift in U.S. policy. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS KIEV,

Zoning to change to a PUD

Homeowners from the Country Meadows development objected to the plan. By MARY R. SMITH

TOP 25 WOMEN Tennessee turns on defensive pressure

No. 10 Notre Dame was upset by Purdue. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Candance Parker scored 14

Group plans for cleanup in township

Street sweeping, tire recycling and communitywide cleanup are planned. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY Chorus looks to carol its way into record book

A New York church is also attempting to break the record. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR

NEW CASTLE Pittsburgh Symphony returns for holiday show

The Shenango Valley Chorale will be part of the concert. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Officials to apply for funds to aid disabled

MERCER, Pa. -- Commissioners plan to approve a grant application today that would provide money for

Accident leads officials to offer advice on handling gasoline

The vacuum was found about 20 feet from the garage where it had been used. BOARDMAN -- The

Carson Palmer is getting better

The Cincinnati quarterback is calling more plays at the line of scrimmage. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The

'CHRONICLES OF NARNIA' Film aims for fans, secular or religious

A pop culture professor said the story, which uses Christian allusions, is not preachy. By COLLEEN

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

Specter: Alito will get grilling

The Pa. Republican said he will start the hearing with the abortion issue. WASHINGTON POST

THEATER Teens bring Shakespeare to the 'hood

Dozens of students have contributed to the play since work began in April. CHICAGO (AP) --

KEEPING the spirit alive

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD -- "You want to touch a piece of history?"

SteelHounds roll past Rio Grande Valley, 5-1

Chris Richards scored a goal and set up two others in a third period rally. By TOM WILLIAMS

Record cold hits Rockies, Midwest

Shelters were taking in extra people to get them out of the cold. DENVER (AP) -- Brutally cold air

New deal gives several networks the races

Viewers will need to navigate their way through the various channels. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Race

Economy improves in Iraq, Bush says

The president did say there are still security and economic shortfalls. LOS ANGELES TIMES

EXCERPT

Shakespeare's "Hamlet": To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the

"Not only have I compromised the trust of my constituents, I have misled my family, friends,

Opinion: "Not only have I compromised the trust of my constituents, I have misled my family, friends,

Electric rates to increase up to 13 percent in '06

Council bade farewell to a 38-year member. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW

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& lt;B & gt;ARMSTRONG, & lt;/B & gt;Anne V., 90, of Braceville; calling hours

Propaganda is in the eye of beholder

Opinion: The Pentagon is investigating allegations that the military paid to have positive stories about the

Rayen needs overtime to post first win

The Tigers defeated Slippery Rock behind Matt Gordon's 13 points, 61-57. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. --

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Neil and Margaret Baker, Lisbon, girl, Dec. 6. Angela Vincent

Possibility of strike is strong, UAW says

The UAW president said talks won't resume until Delphi revises its wage offer. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

Judge Kobly must stand firm in her dealings with sheriff

Editorial: Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains' namby-pamby call for "a little more cooperation"

TELEVISION Gibson's Holocaust film stirs concern

An ABC executive says don't judge until you've seen the movie. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Mel Gibson

Roethlisberger plans to play out year in pain

His thumb may need surgery, but he's ready to finish the season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh

Commissioner to run for Ohio House seat

The county treasurer also is looking at running for the seat. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

INSTITUTE Band has different name, similar sound

Despite having different bandmates, Institute has the same tortured vocal style as Bush. By JOHN

Leaders hear Trumbull County budget requests

The sheriff's department is hoping to bring staffing levels back up in 2006. By ED RUNYAN

Scripps Howard

Scripps Howard ORNAMENTAL: With a little bit of paper and a sprinkle of glitter, plastic pears are

For now, Frye's the guy to start in Dilfer's place

Dilfer was hoping to resurrect his career; instead, he's back on the sideline. BEREA (AP) --

City seeking stay on payment order issued by court

The city has orders to pay the money and not to pay it, a new legal filing says. By ED RUNYAN

Military signals lead to havoc

Thousands of complaints had been fielded from one manufacturer. SCRIPPS HOWARD For a time, it

Dem panel to vote on primary changes

The favored plan would dilute the influence of New Hampshire and Iowa. LOS ANGELES TIMES

Researchers delight in dogs' diversity

Dogs carry genetic codes linked to illnesses that are similar to human diseases. SCRIPPS HOWARD

'Kidnapping' helped film's research

Although set in the Middle East, neither Iraq nor Israel is mentioned in the film. By RENE

Musician's words still resonate with fans

Many continue to mourn his death 25 years later. By BILL STRAUB SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: "A Time to Imagine: The Concert for John." When: Noon Saturday. Where:

BRITAIN Thatcher undergoes tests in hospital

The former prime minister, 80, felt faint at a hairdresser's appointment. LONDON (AP) -- Former

Proposal to abolish two posts is tabled

The police department is top heavy, a city official says. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

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