News for December 15, 2005

Luncheon to help pay boy's medical bills

By TIM YOVICH Vindicator Trumbull Staff CORTLAND -- Eight-year-old Kaleb Owens remains in a

Critic of McNabb sharp in words

The article by the NAACP official didn't care for the quarterback's reference to scrambling ability.

Cuba denied permit to play in classic event

The U.S. Government has turned down the communist island nation. NEW YORK (AP) -- Cuba won't be

A-Rod likely to play on Dominican team

The decision will be made by MLB and the player's association. NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez

Ruiz set to meet 7-foot challenger

The "Beast from the East" Nikokay Valuev has a 43-0 record. BERLIN (AP) -- WBA heavyweight

Cooperate to end problems at jail, study recommends

Empty jail beds are crime deterrents, one of the consultants said. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR

Agenda

Agenda FRIDAY Austintown Township trustees, special meeting, noon, 82 Ohltown Road. Purpose: To

Get your figure back after a pregnancy

Stretching leaves marks that may cause postpartum depression. Scripps Howard Is a post-baby

Man shot in car dies

Man shot in car dies YOUNGSTOWN -- Terry Briskey, who was shot in the head early Tuesday

"Everybody Hates Chris" (8 p.m., UPN): The holiday angst alert is at a high level on "Everybody

wednesday's nba summaries

wednesday's nba summaries 76ers 106, Hawks 101 ATLANTA (101)--J.Smith 2-4 4-4 8, Harrington 11-

Influence is unforgettable

The comedian brought his real-life problems to his routines. By GEORGE M. THOMAS Knight Ridder

Vasquez joins staff of World Series champions

The Dodgers also agreed to a two-year contract with Bill Mueller. NEW YORK (AP) -- Javier Vazquez

AUDITIONS WHERE TO TRY OUT FOR ROLES

ACTORS "THE JUNGLE BOOK." ASHTABULA ARTS CENTER, 2928 W. 13TH ST., ASHTABULA. 7 P.M. JAN. 8 AND 9.

hJerry Garcia auction

hJerry Garcia auction SAN FRANCISCO -- Clown activist Wavy Gravy shows off some of the items from

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: A Peter White Christmas, with Peter White, Mindi Abair and Rick Braun. When:

NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Saturday,Dec 17th. NEW ENGLAND41/2Tampa Bay NYGIANTS3Kansas City

Fight Schedule

Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses Dec. 15 At Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Hollywood,

Biron leads Sabres' 4-2 win

The goalie had 32 saves, 16 in the final period against Dallas. BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Martin Biron

What would Jesus say about Christmas?

Opinion: The effort by some cable TV hosts and ministers to force commercial establishments into wishing

Prez says O'Brien firing justified

Karen Holbrook said the former coach admitted he violated NCAA rules. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State

Wolverines try to salvage season

The team will make its first December postseason appearance in 10 years. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) --

No imminent threat

Opinion: The Star Tribune, Minneapolis: What seemed a routine Supreme Court decision affirming the land-

The Sources

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

For deodorant stains, try vinegar, hot water

Dear Readers: Deodorant stains on white, cotton undershirts just seem to be inevitable. This is a

Witness sheds new light on ex-Green Beret case

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Lawyers for a former Green Beret convicted in the 1970 slayings of his wife

U.S. hope outstrips Iraq's progress

Opinion: By Dante Chinni Christian Science Monitor WASHINGTON -- Today the people of Iraq are going to

Victim of plane accident, 6, is buried in Ill.

STEGER, Ill. (AP) -- Airport accident victim Joshua Woods went to his grave Wednesday with a quarter

Northfield Results wednesday

Northfield Results wednesday 1st--Imaseeingstars (Miller)21.2010.605.60 Tg's Mark

Browns hoping to finish strong

Even five wins would be an improvement over last season. BEREA (AP) -- No NFL team enters a

Warren's council hears budget, pact proposals

The mayor has proposed the use of a city building for the tourism bureau. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

Pupil suspended

CANFIELD -- A Canfield Middle School pupil accused of threatening another child has been suspended,

Canfield wins in overtime

BELOIT -- The Canfield High girls basketball team outscored West Branch 7-2 in overtime en route to

Rep. Ryan refuses Rumsfeld's invite

The congressman is willing to meet with the defense secretary privately. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Supervisors raise taxes

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Mahoning Township residents will

Pianist lets rock guitar influence sound

The musician, who likes to experiment, played one song for 56 hours straight. By JOHN BENSON

Detachment blamed for sexual misconduct

The prosecution wants an indefinite suspension of the attorney's license. By PATRICIA MEADE

Holocaust a lie, president says

Tehran's chief wants to relocate Israel in Europe. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's hard-line president

LOCAL

LOCAL STEELHOUNDS YOUNGSTOWN -- THE YOUNGSTOWN STEELHOUNDS WILL CELEBRATE "FIESTA MADNESS NIGHT"

MIDSEASON SHOWS Broadcast television

ABC "Dancing With the Stars," Jan. 5, 8 p.m. Despite producers' promises of A-list talent, the

Question of sales tax is likely to reappear

The county won't enter the year with a debt. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON

Experts expect large turnout as voters pick government

The votes are expected to be more evenly split among parties. Chicago Tribune BAGHDAD, Iraq --

Train hits semi; truck driver is killed

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- An Amtrak train collided with a tractor-trailer Wednesday in southeastern

Most keep their heads over display

Several people took the gory Santa Claus decoration with a grain of salt. NEW YORK (AP) -- It's

Appeals court to mull evolution disclaimer case

The 'evolution is a theory' stickers were put in the textbooks in 2002. ATLANTA (AP) -- Nearly

Miller still rants about liberalized drug rule

The American didn't have good things to say about the federation. VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) -- Not a

Experts: Women with lupus can use pill

Women with lupus had been forced to use less-reliable methods of birth control. TRENTON, N.J. (AP)

RECOMMENDATIONS | JAIL OVERCROWDING

Two consultants from U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Corrections offered these

Salvation Army needs more toys

WARREN -- With about nine days left until Christmas, the Salvation Army of Warren is putting out the

Bus, subway strike looms in Big Apple

The first walkout in 25 years would prove costly, especially before Christmas. NEW YORK (AP) --

Death-row inmate relishes freedom after escape

LIVINGSTON, Texas (AP) -- A condemned prisoner who got a taste of freedom last month when he escaped

YSU adopts measures for 10 years

Annual energy cost savings are expected to more than cover the project expense. By HAROLD GWIN

Partisan bickering affects aid for states

The blame game is interfering with probing what went wrong and fixing it. Los Angeles Times

Delphi is hopeful, UAW is doubtful

Delphi's CEO said he's willing to negotiate day and night. DETROIT (AP) -- Delphi Corp. Chairman

Jazz rookies cited in bar fight

Deron Williams and Robert Whaley gave false information to the police. PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- Two

Hot Tickets for the week

Hot Tickets for the week Ultimate fighting and rock music is on the card at Fight Night,

HOMEMADE GIFTS Pupils spread holiday cheer among seniors

Special to The Vindicator/Mark Stahl Troy Ramsey, 12, of Liberty hands a gift to Virginia Muir, a

Smooth jazz? Guitarist says label is misleading

Peter White's Christmas show heads to Cleveland. By JOHN BENSON vindicator correspondent

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox It's time to let 'Jared' sink or swim on his own

Dear Annie: My wife and I have a 24-year-old son, "Jared," who lives with us. When Jared was a

Salem Man plays Santa on Good Morning America

Salem Man plays Santa on Good Morning America Santa student on ABC show SALEM --

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Hulea, Jackson get second team spots on AP I-AA squad

The former Canfield star and the YSU junior were the only locals selected. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE

Former CEO to speak at PSU commencement

SHARON, Pa. -- Former campus executive officer Dr. Albert Skomra will return to Penn State Shenango

2005 AP I-AA ALL-AMERICA TEAM

FIRST TEAM Offense Quarterback -- Erik Meyer, 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, senior, Eastern Washington

BASEBALL

BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Agreed to terms with OF Todd Donovan, INF Jose

Salem rallies to beat Rayen

The Quakers finished the game on a 17-0 run for a 57-52 victory. By JOHN BUTERA Vindicator

Personalized cards become keepsake gifts

Computer-generated cards are pricier but are bigger hits than generic boxed cards. Washington Post

Salem attorney's actions result in state reprimand

The lawyer made attempts to correct the matter. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

NHL's Bettman agrees: Penguins may relocate in 2007

The NHL commissioner said the team needs a new arena to stay competitive. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

North-South vulnerable. East deals.

North-South vulnerable. East deals. NORTH x K 7 2 u 9 4 v K J 7 3 2 w A J 3 WEST EAST

Authorities investigate allegations

A few girls came forward alleging abuse, a sheriff's detective said. SALEM -- Columbiana County

Romance makes solid Christmas movie

The film includes humorous elements as well as emotional moments. By ROGER MOORE Orlando

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& lt;B & gt;BELL, & lt;/B & gt;Redonia, 80, of Youngstown; calling hours Sunday

MRDD| BOARD MEETING

Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities approved contracts

NBA ROUNDUP | WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

Magic 105, Knicks 90 NEW YORK -- Grant Hill made a key 3-pointer during a decisive run in his

3 real estate brokers sue Trump for $1.3M

NEW YORK (AP) -- Donald Trump is being sued for $1.3 million by three real estate brokers who say he

Mathews Board of Education has changed this month's meeting to 7 tonight at the board offices, 4434-B Warren-Sharon Road, Vienna.

Mathews Board of Education has changed this month's meeting to 7 tonight at the board offices,

Wednesday's Men's Basketball

Wednesday's Men's Basketball Major Scores EAST Fordham 95, Fairfield 80 Harvard 91, Long

Science Guy to guest-star on CBS show 'NUMB3RS'

Science Guy to guest-star on CBS show 'NUMB3RS' Back in April -- which was Mathematics

Wild dogs attack sheep

The South Hubbard Road woman says a child or elderly person could be hurt. By DENISE DICK

Prince reaches deal with Universal Records

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- The artist formerly known as the man who scrawled "slave" on his face

'THE FAMILY STONE'

'THE FAMILY STONE' ssss (out of 5) Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton, Claire Danes, Luke

HOW THEY SEES IT Let workers choose health care plan

Opinion: By NINA OWCHARENKO and DEREK HUNTER HERITAGE FOUNDATION Long-term promises almost always turn

Wolfpack topples NC-Asheville 86-56

Mississippi knocked off seventh-ranked Rutgers in women's action. ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH, N.C.

Taft to sign bill for restrictions on landfills

Girard residents hope the city's zoning laws will prevent a new facility. By JEFF ORTEGA

The Bravery embraces energetic tour, fans

The guitarist said he feels the band has learned and improved over the year. By JOHN BENSON

PBS 45/49 to air program on Burchfieldlocal artist

KENT -- A documentary about the life and art of Charles E. Burchfield, who grew up in Salem, will

Cutting-edge 'NCIS' gains more viewers

This show is more about the characters than the crime, the consultant said. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory L. Thompson, 22, of 280 Overlook Blvd., Struthers, and

Mubarak undermines democracy in Egypt

Opinion: By Saad Eddin Ibrahim Los Angeles Times The news from Egypt last week was more of the same: On

Senators will consider Patriot Act, funding cuts

About $460 billion of the spending bill is for Medicaid and Medicare. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

Asleep plans to rock The Cellar in return to Mahoning Valley

The band is recording its debut album, which it hopes to release in the spring. By JOHN BENSON

Cop's trial focuses on crash

The father said any financial settlement would go to help improve police training. By ED RUNYAN

16 local schools districts have students affected by test error

Hundreds of students were incorrectly notified that they had failed parts of the test. By HAROLD

Raiders keeping busy preparing for title game

They are getting ready for Whitewater Saturday, and also taking final exams. By JOHN BASSETTI

Report: Acid-reflux drugs as effective as surgery

Worldwide studies contributed to the report. Scripps Howard The first of a new series of

MOTOR CITY BOWL Akron gets ready for first-ever bowl game against Memphis

The two teams will clash Dec. 26 at Ford Field in Detroit. DETROIT (AP) -- The Memphis Tigers are

Colts plan to rest injured starters

Corey Simon and Cato June, both injured, probably won't play Sunday. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- In a

Vitamin E lacks scar-curing success

Q. I'm a fourth-grader working on a science project about applying vitamin E (topically) to scars.

Trustees OK 4% pay raises

The raise matches what union employees have received. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF Writer

ALL-AMERICANS

All-Americans Brian Hulea, senior linebacker for Villanova University from Canfield, and

Judge Dellick makes case for extra $350K

The board of elections requested from commissioners more than $1.6 million. By KANTELE FRANKO

Grove City defeats Hiram in two OTs

The Terriers blew a five-point lead in the second overtime. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORTS HIRAM --

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Ghazanfar and Iram Ahmed, Boardman, boy, Dec. 13. Khalid and

Bucks survive Belmont scare

J.J. Sullinger had a double-double to lead Ohio State. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLUMBUS -- J.J.

Report: School is energy efficient

Motion sensors will reduce or turn off heating and cooling when no one is in the room. AUSTINTOWN

CINCINNATI As weather worsens, Bengals must learn to win in the wind

California native Carson Palmer had a tough day last Sunday. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The wind swirled,

Man charged in fatal shooting of trooper

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Police charged a man with criminal homicide Wednesday night, accusing him of

Pretty packages play an important part

Preplanning can make the task of gift-wrapping more of a fun experience. Knight Ridder Newspapers

Winning is the only thing left to salvage season

Pittsburgh goes to Minnesota needing to win out to make the playoffs. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

Bush accepts the blame for using faulty data

The president ended his new campaign with four keynote addresses. Dallas Morning News WASHINGTON

Council gives first reading to contract raising rates

Aqua's rate increase is too high, a councilman says. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF

Major Indoor Soccer League

Major Indoor Soccer League WLPct.GB Milwaukee701.000-- Baltimore32.6003 St. Louis32.6003

AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Dec. 15 1964 -- San Francisco's Wilt Chamberlain

Russian money carries weight around world

Opinion: By ANNE APPLEBAUM WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Even here in Washington -- a city populated by

National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Salem 57, Rayen 52 Canfield 41, West Branch 36, OT

OAKLAND Collins back as starter against Browns Sunday

Raiders benched Marques Tuiasosopo after one starting effort. ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Marques

2005 donations likely to set record

The number of people in need has also increased. NEW YORK (AP) -- Donor fatigue? Not this year.

Blues musician brings new style

He plans to introduce the audience to songs from his upcoming 10th album. By JOHN BENSON

Ward Beecher Planetarium offering two holiday shows

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ward Beecher Planetarium at Youngstown State University is offering two special

Humans predate old belief

England was still connected to the mainland 700,000 years ago. LONDON (AP) -- Ancient tools found

XMike and Lori (Donnan) Braun of Estero, Fla., formerly of Youngstown, announce the birth of a

4 missing tenants found alive after blast

BERGENFIELD, N.J. (AP) -- Authorities who searched the rubble of a deadly apartment-complex

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