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Voters approve library and human services levies
Levy proponents expressed gratitude for voters' generosity and compassion. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
AUGUSTA IS GROWING
Augusta is growing For the third time in six years, Augusta National has been lengthened -- each
The Vindicator/Robert Yosay
The Vindicator/Robert Yosay SCHOOL BUS SHOOTING: A member of the Liberty High School girls
EAGLES Owens puts pride aside, apologizes to team, fans
His agent said T.O. hopes to return to the Eagles immediately. MOORESTOWN, N.J. (AP) -- For once,
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& lt;B & gt;CANTINE, & lt;/B & gt; Keith G. Jr., 52, formerly of Chicago; calling
3 school board seats go to 2 newcomers and 1 incumbent
Two incumbents remain on the boards in Boardman and Youngstown. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
Touch-screen system satisfies voters along with poll workers
Some polling stations opened a little late, and results were just minutes later than in the past.
Rudd about done after this season
He said he's stepping aside from full-time Nextel Cup racing after the season. CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Administrator dies in shooting at high school
Students said police arrested a 14-year-old freshman. JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- A student shot and
Past scandals offer lessons
Opinion: By LOU CANNON WASHINGTON POST Presidents and their staffs resemble the families described by
First 'playoff' game is Saturday
The Penguins must win their regular-season finale to qualify for the postseason. By PETE MOLLICA
COLUMBUS --The 2005 Associated Press Eastern All-District football teams, as selected by a media
COLUMBUS --The 2005 Associated Press Eastern All-District football teams, as selected by a media
HFAMILY CLAIMS JACKPOT WORTH $340 MILLION
hFamily claims jackpot worth $340 million SALEM, Ore. -- A family that parlayed $40 worth of
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Fight over last name must be settled quickly
Dear Annie: My 12-year-old grandson is using his stepfather's last name on the back of his sports
2 Fitch grads team up for special-needs kids
The album can be bought online for $20. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER
STEELERS Batch will be starter against Browns
Coach Bill Cowher says he's going to need more out of Charlie Batch this week. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
District considers eliminating 82 jobs
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown City School District is
VENEZUELA Phillies' Urbina is arrested, held
He claims he is innocent of attempted murder at a ranch south of Caracas. CARACAS, Venezuela (AP)
Blogger: Rep's use of my words was OK
Sherrod Brown used parts of a Web posting in a letter criticizing Samuel Alito. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Asian-inspired dish is simple to prepare
By LINDA GASSENHEIMER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "Simplifying recipes has always been my goal on
Cleveland's Campbell concedes defeat
State Sen. Mark Mallory became Cincinnati's first popularly elected black mayor Tuesday.
Change orders eating up contingency fund
More change orders for the convocation center are to come, a city official says. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Curfews go into effect
The prime minister acknowledged France's failures in immigrant issues. PARIS (AP) -- Prohibiting
State grant will boost recreational trails plan
The county is looking for a new planning commission director. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Ohio St. recalls 33-27 loss to Wildcats in OT last year
The Buckeyes were ranked No. 7 in the nation before meeting Northwestern. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The
MASTERS Augusta keeps getting longer
Another 155 yards have been added making it play 7,445 yards next April. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- For
Judge wants data on inmates
The federal judge also wants to know how many defendants are skipping court. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Voters approve majority of levies
The Champion school board faces a $600,000 deficit by year's end. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Education board seeks new location for office
The board rents office space in a county-owned building. WARREN -- The Trumbull County Educational
Leaders likely to vote where funds should go
The state program helps neighborhoods near revitalized downtowns. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Hoppel concedes loss over 0.5% sales tax
LISBON -- Columbiana County voters appear to be rejecting the Columbiana County 0.5 percent sales
Early park commissioner was nephew of William McGuffey
YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society presented a report this week
Sharon, Greenville, Hermitage elect new heads of government
Two incumbent mayors and an incumbent city commissioner lost. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR STAFF
PSU Shenango alumni offer first holiday sale of ice cream
SHARON, Pa. -- The Penn State Shenango Alumni Society is having its first holiday Penn State Ice
Dems win 2 governor's offices
Texans voted to approve a ban against same-sex marriages. ASSOCIATED PRESS Democrats swept both
Bullet hits bus; ball team is OK
The bullet left a hole in the window about 1.5 inches in diameter, but no one was hurt. By DENISE
Poll worker's test causes snag in Schwarzenegger's vote
The LA County registrar assured officials the governor's votes would count. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Soldier, bombing survivor receives new recovery area
The community provided resources for an addition to his mother's home. SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) -- A
"There's an enemy that lurks and plots and plans and wants to hurt America again. So you bet we will
Opinion: "There's an enemy that lurks and plots and plans and wants to hurt America again. So you bet we will
ON TOUR \ This week's pro golf events
INTERNATIONAL HSBC Champions Shanghai, China Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Shanghai Sheshan
MUSIC In Joplin, singer finds a kindred spirit
Katrina Chester portrays the late rock singer on stage. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Cardinals: Neil Rackers was rewarded for his perfect field-goal kicking, receiving a four-year
Beavers land 11 berths
Six of the Beaver Local High football players were selected to the first team. VINDICATOR
Councils to see new faces
A Democrat councilwoman-elect in Warren said her party didn't help her. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Polling places overcome variety of complications
A leaky roof forced some Lowellville voters to cast ballots elsewhere. By DAVID SKOLNICK
CY YOUNG AWARD Angels' Colon captures top AL pitching honors
He's the first Los Angeles pitcher in 41 years to win the award. NEW YORK (AP) -- Bartolo Colon
Mother is charged with leaving kids alone 3 days
SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (AP) -- A woman accused of leaving her four children home alone for three days
Legislators won't have to return extra money
While a repeal of raises is expected, there are no plans for a payback clause. HARRISBURG (AP) --
Jury advises death penalty for Trimble, who killed 3
The killer told his mother he loves her. RAVENNA (AP) -- A jury that convicted a man of killing
Teamsters provided model for realistic pensions
Opinion: Teamsters provided model for realistic pensions EDITOR: With the turmoil in the pension benefit
BIG EAST 16th-ranked WVU hopes to avoid another fade
The 7-1 Mountaineers travel to Cincinnati tonight. CINCINNATI (AP) -- West Virginia wants to avoid
Tribe's Shapiro selected top GM
In three years, he dismantled and returned the Indians to prominence. CLEVELAND (AP) -- There's
Cheney takes a turn into the deepest heart of human darkness
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Dick Cheney is, by all accounts, probably the oddest -- and the most dourly ambitious
Delphi's bankruptcy puts suppliers in financial bind
A consultant estimates that half of Delphi's suppliers will fail. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
STEROIDS Penalties lessened on proposed bill
It contains a one-season ban for a second offense and a lifetime ban for a third. WASHINGTON (AP)
French riots bring state of emergency
French riots bring state of emergency kTHE FRENCH government declared a state of emergency Tuesday
NOTEBOOK Mooney vs. Kidron C.C.
Experience Factor: Mooney started six players (Kevin Miller, Dom DiPasquale, Alecko Frangopoulos,
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Lakers 103, Hawks 97 ATLANTA -- Kobe Bryant scored 37 points, including two drives to spark a 14-2
Incumbents win 2 Liberty seats, 1 in Champion
A recount is required for the second decision in Champion. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Jay Williams wins; now the work begins
Editorial: Jay Williams wins; now the work begins Jay Williams has won what could be the second hardest job
Concerns in wake of 17 terror arrests
In addition to a plea for fair trials, there are worries about Australia's image. CHRISTIAN
Back in the Big Dance
By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF MEDINA -- Kyle Buxman sat on a water cooler, his soft
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard D. Thomas, 39, of 196 Robinson Road, Campbell, and
Heart attack suspected
Heart attack suspected NILES -- Police believe Michael Dougherty, 19, of Pratt Street, whose body
Community leaders extol mayoral victory
City residents elected their first black mayor. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: "Love Janis." When: Nov. 17 through Jan. 15. Where: Playhouse Square Center's
I-AA PLAYOFFS Teams in the running
AUTOMATIC BIDS (Teams in first place this week) Gateway: Southern Illinois (7-2) Big Sky:
THURSDAY
THURSDAY XPost and auxiliary members of VFW Triangle Post 2799, 3161 E. South Range Road, New
School issues receive varied support levels
Voters defeated four out of seven items. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Phony voter registrations lead to charges
AKRON (AP) -- A woman accused of filling out phony voter registration cards during last year's hotly
Baby boomers control economy, speaker says
An economist said he doesn't expect gas prices to stay down. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF
After clinic, Moss gets post-rehab modeling job
After clinic, Moss gets post-rehab modeling job LONDON -- Kate Moss is back at work after checking
Salem levy heads toward loss; Leetonia, Liverpool issues pass
SALEM -- The city schools' 4.3-mill levy appeared to be headed to defeat, based on partial returns
Quick turnaround
Opinion: The (Cincinnati) Post: Even for Washington, D.C., the speed with which the two sides swapped
Dann seeks records from Taft over scandal
The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in the case today. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of reported crime in Boardman: Nov. 3 Criminal damaging: A woman told
YSU PRODUCTION: The cast of "The Miser" includes, from left, Noelle Nackino of Boardman, Richard H.
YSU PRODUCTION: The cast of "The Miser" includes, from left, Noelle Nackino of Boardman, Richard H.
NOTRE DAME Weis says Irish focus on Navy, not BCS
Notre Dame needs nine wins to be eligible for a BCS bowl bid. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Flyers 4, Bruins 3, OT PHILADELPHIA -- Joni Pitkanen scored the tying goal with 23.4 seconds
Culvert work
Culvert work The Trumbull County Engineer's Office will close North Road, just south of Blair
Executives face senators' questions
The energy and commerce committees' joint hearing examines large profits. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Deputy clerk placed on leave indefinitely
WARREN -- A deputy clerk of the municipal court has been placed on unpaid administrative leave
"Paper Clips" (7:30 p.m., HBO): This is a moving documentary about a school project in a small
"Paper Clips" (7:30 p.m., HBO): This is a moving documentary about a school project in a small
Iran's threats must be taken seriously
Opinion: By CLIFFORD D. MAY SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Call it Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's "Mein Kampf"
STATE ISSUES
STATE ISSUES Local votes The vote totals for the five state issues on the ballot from Mahoning
Improvising helps in the kitchen
Dear Heloise: Will you please print the recipe for sweetened condensed milk? Mine got lost in the
Scrap-metal recycling pleases agency chief
The director said he will assist scrap-metal processors in every possible way. By NANCY TULLIS
Voters OK 3 Trumbull levies but turn down library issue
Lordstown voters approved a casino agreement with the Eastern Shawnee Tribe. By ED RUNYAN
GM MEETINGS Piazza may play for Italy in meet
He may be eligible to play for Italy in the World Baseball Classic in March. INDIAN WELLS, Calif.
Perfectly vanilla
Perfectly vanilla Vanilla-charged spirits are increasing, even if their quality isn't. But there's
4 election reform issues induce confusion, falter
In most of the 44 counties using new machines, the transition went smoothly. COLUMBUS (AP) --
CBS Network planning video on demand -- for a price
ASSOCIATED PRESS CBS is teaming up with Comcast Corp. and NBC with satellite operator DirecTV to
BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
Cubs: Infielder Neifi Perez agreed to a $5 million, two-year contract. The 32-year-old Perez, who
Napolet: Winning is best part of coaching
JFK is making its 10th playoff appearance under Napolet and 16th overall. By JOE SCALZO
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2005. There are 52 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2005. There are 52 days left in the year. On this date
NY elects acting mayor 2nd time
Fernando Ferrer, though defeated, called the race a 'fight worth getting into.' NEW YORK (AP) --
BASEBALL Dodgers GM hunt includes female
Kim Ng could be the first female hired by a major league team for that spot. INDIAN WELLS, Calif.
Colts' Manning finally finds way to win in New England
Indianapolis' 40-21 win over the Patriots ended an 8-game losing streak. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --
Voters booting out incumbents who snuffed out fire department
SALEM -- Democrats appeared to be on their way to a sweep of four seats on Salem City Council.