News for November 11, 2005

A poppy on Veterans Day

Opinion: Scripps Howard News Service: When Prince Charles and his duchess, Camilla, came to call at the White

STARTING LINEUPS \ YSU vs. Western Kentucky

YSU OFFENSE T - (73) JAMAL LEE (6-3, 290, Sr); (68) Pat Walker (6-5, 310, Jr.) RG - (78) TYLER

ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS XWilliam Penn Fraternal Association, Branch 28 of Youngstown, will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Pacura family gave its all for war effort

Despite their service, family members didn't talk about World War II. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Ridge is stronger this time

Kent Cunningham and Mike McRoberts have been the Rams' leading tacklers. By JOHN KOVACH

This Veterans Day honor the troops

Opinion: By BOB DOLE and LONNIE MOORE ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH The two of us were born more than 50 years

REV. GARY L. FROST Background

The Rev. Gary L. Frost was one of six keynote speakers at the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio,

Smoking rate dips to 20.9%

ATLANTA (AP) -- The smoking rate among U.S. adults continues to inch downward, with 20.9 percent of

Sean Clayton ready for first start vs. North Texas

The former Poland High standout's coach is Howard Schnellenberger. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR

Car chase leads police to man accused of felony

He has no license and was supposed to have been on house arrest since July. YOUNGSTOWN -- A 19-

Voters send a message: no new school taxes

Editorial: Once again, voters in Mahoning and Trumbull counties responded to requests by local school districts

'ZATHURA' | MOVIE REVIEW Sibling rivalry in outer space

Two brothers have to get over the blame game fast. By ROGER MOORE THE ORLANDO SENTINEL Why

Phantom's Urban gets player of week honor

BOARDMAN -- Mahoning Valley Phantoms defenseman Dennis Urban was named the North American Hockey

Cancer cure does not please the Right

Opinion: BOSTON -- There was a time when only the loony left believed that the loony right favored death over

Austintown Kiwanis Club holds installation of new officers

Reviewed were the past year's community service projects. AUSTINTOWN -- The installation of

GATEWAY

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Seven SVC teams set Dec. 10 at new arena

The Youngstown Convocation Center will host four high school games. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT

Sentence given to man for threats

Jack Allston resigned his $93,000-a-year position as head of an organization. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK

Aqua Ohio seeks 18 percent increase in rates over 3 years

An average family's bill would rise by less than $2 a month, an official said. By WILLIAM K.

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace James and Alicia Bellstrom, New Middletown, girl, Nov. 9. Kit

Warren offers incentive for locating JFS in city

Commissioners have been deadlocked for months in deciding on a location. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Senate Republican leaders are wimps

Opinion: The recent announcement by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter that confirmation

Applicants, officials to fight rejection

By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA STAFF NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Elected officials in Lawrence

Officials disqualify 275 ballots because of various problems

MERCER, Pa. -- Elections officials announced Thursday that 275 Mercer County ballots had to be

Comic tries hand at drama in fantasy flick

Dax Shepard plays an astronaut in the family film. By DANIEL FIENBERG ZAP2IT.COM LOS ANGELES

Zone change OK'd for development

A spokesman said it's not certain that the project will still go forward. By SEAN BARRON

Meet the Valley's new political prodigy

Opinion: With his stunning and convincing victory in the Youngstown mayoral race, the 34-year-old Jay

Cold sufferers will find it harder to obtain certain OTC medicines

Pseudoephedrine is used in the making of illegal drugs. TOLEDO BLADE Cold and flu season is

Adult-bookstore owner accepts suspension

PULASKI, Pa. -- The owner of an adult bookstore has agreed to accept a 30-day license suspension

Speed-camera foe says he won't try to change law

The councilman-elect said the court battle will continue. By JOHN GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

Visit to memorial evokes memories for many families

It was a deeply emotional day for one veteran and the widows of others. COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Neither vulnerable. West deals.

Neither vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x Q 10 5 2 u A K Q 10 v A K 10 3 w 4 WEST EAST x

3rd man sentenced in accidental killing

Co-defendants previously were sentenced, each to 13 years in prison. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

Fire rescue is theme of chiefs' symposium

BOARDMAN -- A 26-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York will be the featured speaker at the

Owner wants team to be fans' favorite

Herb Washington is trying to make each game a family experience. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

Nextel Cup

NEXTEL CUP 2005 schedule Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27

Board OKs $321,533 in change orders

The city board approved 40 change orders for the convocation center. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY

LeBron really larger than life

Nike put up a gigantic billboard near Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Already

Students write play

Students write play CANFIELD -- What do you do if your mother is a radical, if every kids in the

Crosby's shootout goal gives Penguins 3-2 win

The rookie also scored in regulation in the win over the Canadiens. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sidney

Agencies: Panel needed to monitor spending

By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Before money can be spent from a 0.75-mill

National projects help memorialize veterans

Dear Annie: I am a 46-year-old woman, married to my husband, "Igor," for 28 years. We have two grown

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Ohio Department of Taxation vs. David L. McClintock dba Dave's

Purple Heart honors officer shot by another in burglary

The bullet is still lodged in his right leg. WARREN -- A police officer wounded when he was

NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games

Heat 88, Rockets 84 MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade scored 25 points and Jason Williams had eight of his 13

Spain's coach won't stay if team doesn't qualify

Slovakia is trying to qualify for the first time since the break-up of Czechoslovakia in 1993.

STACEY CLARK MICHAEL ORBOVICH

STACEY CLARK MICHAEL ORBOVICH XAKRON -- Stacey Clark, a daughter of Larry and Marlene Clark of

BASKETBALL DOWNTOWN

Basketball downtown Seven Steel Valley Conference boys varsity basketball teams will participate

PREP PREVIEW Football

DIVISION IV MOONEY vs. AKRON MANCHESTER When: 7 p.m. Saturday Radio: WKBN-AM (570) Where:

Frost returns with message

By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Gary L. Frost returned

INDICTMENTS | Mahoning County

A Mahoning County grand jury handed up the following indictments Thursday: Walter Kornegay, 20,

Ohio Baptists flock to Youngstown

Ohio Baptists flock to Youngstown kHUNDREDS of Baptists have converged on an East Side church this

U.S. agency rejects Ohio-schools settlement

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The federal government has rejected a settlement that would have salvaged $67

No perjury against Palmeiro

Charges couldn't be substantiated, the congressional prosecution said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Rafael

SARA MCCAUGHTRY GERARD LAVECCHIA JR.

SARA MCCAUGHTRY GERARD LAVECCHIA JR. XSTRUTHERS -- Nuptial vows were exchanged Oct. 8 at Struthers

Overlooked '04 Mr. Football is ready for OSU

Tyrell Sutton of Akron Hoban graduate holds the state's rushing record. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio's

Studies: Hormone halts hunger

The hormone, obestatin, is produced in the gut. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Scientists have discovered a

Probe continues in election complaint

MERCER, Pa. -- An investigation continues and more details have emerged about a possible election

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. ATTORNEY GENERAL BID: State

4 Northeast Ohio congregations leave church over gay bishop

The four churches have affiliated with the Diocese of Bolivia. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Four Northeast

State to investigate Lucas Co. over very late election returns

Tuesday was the first time the county used touch-screens for the entire ballot. TOLEDO (AP) -- The

Glenn talks of farmland at summit

Agricultural easements keep farmland from turning into developments. By MICHELE C. HLADIK.

Jordanians rally against al-Zarqawi

Many officials suspected Iraqi involvement in the three Wednesday bombings. AMMAN, Jordan (AP) --

Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2005. There are 50 days left in the year. This is

Opinion: Today is Friday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2005. There are 50 days left in the year. This is

22-year-old man pleads guilty to attempted murder of father

YOUNGSTOWN -- A North Benton man pleaded guilty to attempted murder and felonious assault before

Officers elected by Pacentrano women

YOUNGSTOWN -- The election of officers was on the agenda when members of the Pacentrano Women's

'ZATHURA'

IF YOU GO sss (out of 5) Director: Jon Favreau. Running time: 1 hour, 55 minutes. Rating: PG

FLU SHOTS

Here are times and location of upcoming flu shot clinics. Thursday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until 250

Resident explores, critiques security

Officials said security is in place, but no system is 100 percent guaranteed. By HAROLD GWIN

ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's results

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Checker Auto Parts 500 Site: Avondale, Ariz. Schedule: Saturday, qualifying

U.S. trade deficit hits $66.1 billion

The record deficit was attributed to hurricanes' cutting oil production. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

Charlie Batch needs much-improved effort Sunday

He only passed for 65 yards and was 0-for-8 on third down plays. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Charlie Batch

QB not bitter, ready to move on

The Philadelphia quarterback has done his best to deflect the distractions. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --

AILEEN KELLY ERIC REBIC

AILEEN KELLY ERIC REBIC XBOARDMAN -- Married during an 11:30 a.m. ceremony Oct. 1 at St. Charles

Raccoon bites worker inside chair company

Raccoon bites worker inside chair company YOUNGSTOWN -- A raccoon entered Gasser Chair Company on

SOUTHINGTON County questions water pact

A petition for water was last circulated in Southington in 1996. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

Woman given 10 years for death of son, 2

The toddler's mother maintained she does not know how her son died. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

Area Greek-Americans share tales of courage

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER WARREN -- St. Lo, the Battle of the Bulge, Omaha

White Sox don't want Manny trade

The market appears to be limited for the former Indians slugger. INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) --

DRIVERS | Chase for Championship

TONY STEWART Car: No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet Chase points: First, 6,255 Position change: None

Prayer breakfast

Prayer breakfast Apostolic Faith Temple, 109 W. Woodland Ave., Youngstown, will have a fund-

"I hope that these attacks will wake up the 'Jordanian street' to end their sympathy with Saddam's

Opinion: "I hope that these attacks will wake up the 'Jordanian street' to end their sympathy with Saddam's

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games

MOUNT UNION vs. HEIDELBERG Where: Frost-Kalnow Stadium, Tiffin When: 1:30 p.m. Records: Mount

Protect firewood from water, pests, mold

Dear Readers: By now, many of you have a nice supply of firewood stacked up. But make sure you're

Biffle's chances are slim

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Greg Biffle opened the season as the driver to beat. Winner of five of the

Irish hope to extend streak

Navy hasn't beaten the Irish for 41 straight years. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- It is known simply as

Cleveland band adapts to its own evolving tastes

The band will soon begin work on its next album. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT

Defeat discourages advocates of change

Resistance from political parties makes reform difficult, an analyst said. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A

Cardinals' Carpenter gains top NL award

He the first St. Louis pitcher since Bob Gibson to get the top honor. NEW YORK (AP) -- Chris

Mooney healthy for game Saturday

The Cardinals haven't had everybody healthy since the fifth game of the season. By JOE SCALZO

Seniors' finale has much at stake

The Penguins need to beat Western Kentucky to keep their playoff hopes alive. By PETE MOLLICA

2 men from Ohio injured in shooting

Another Ohio man was arrested on a probation violation charge. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

Man gets probation, $5K fine in theft case

YOUNGSTOWN -- Judge Maureen A. Cronin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court sentenced Robert

Martin sees bright side

The veteran driver is enjoying his best season. By MIKE HARRIS AP MOTORSPORTS WRITER Mr.

NHL ROUNDUP \ Thursday's other games

Senators 5, Bruins 2 BOSTON -- Dany Heatley scored two goals and set a franchise record for the

15 counties to meet for economy

Attendees will discuss ways to improve Northeast Ohio's economy. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL

A summary of criminal activity in Hubbard and Liberty:

A summary of criminal activity in Hubbard and Liberty: HUBBARD Nov. 5 Theft: A woman in the

Parties spin state results

Opinion: By LINDA FELDMANN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Nanoseconds after the '05 elections had concluded,

Officials regroup to look at options

The library levy went down to defeat by 1,775 votes. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF

if you go

IF YOU GO What: All-ages rock festival featuring Between Home and Serenity, and eight other bands:

42 die in bombings in Baghdad and Tikrit

Those killed in Tikrit were former officers in Saddam's army, a police officer said. BAGHDAD, Iraq

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT A tax levy in the McDonald Local School District was defeated on election night

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