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Late surge lifts Laredo past SteelHounds, 3-1
BY JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- "You can put it this way: We are two errors
Mom is blasted, praised over teen's punishment
The girl has been doing better. EDMOND, Okla. (AP) -- Tasha Henderson got tired of her 14-year-old
Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2005. There are 44 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Nov. 17, the 321st day of 2005. There are 44 days left in the year. On this date
Immigration on tap
Editorial: Dallas Morning News: Iraq, Katrina, justices and deficits so swamped Washington's priority list this
Home Savings gives to Second Harvest
YOUNGSTOWN -- Home Savings Foundation has presented Second Harvest Food Bank with a check for
Wedneday's International Scores
Wedneday's International Scores (Home nations listed first) World Cup Qualifying Playoffs,
Weis able to enjoy more time with family as a college coach
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis can hardly believe the season is heading down
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Sarah Bernard and Robert Morales, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 15.
OHIO STATE Rivals wary of Smith's potential
Buckeyes quarterback Troy Smith has drawn praise from the Wolverines. TOLEDO BLADE COLUMBUS --
HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS Quintet adds success to label
The group will be appearing in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Supervisor-elect criticizes contract vote
The police chief will receive a 5.5 percent pay raise the first year. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Pair of robberies reported on South Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN -- One attempted and one successful armed robbery took place on South Avenue Tuesday
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Named Al Nipper bullpen coach. LOS ANGELES ANGELS--
Serving time for abuse
Serving time for abuse YOUNGSTOWN -- The final two former Mahoning County Sheriff's Department
ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games
Flames 3, Red Wings 1 CALGARY, Alberta -- Tony Amonte scored one and goal and assisted on another
Johnson gives no guarantee about win against Colts
His only guarantee was that Indianapolis wouldn't be able to stop him. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Chad
Bedford Downs to act on racetrack decision
The companies have 30 days to appeal the commission's decision to court. By LAURE CIOFFI
Bikeway bridge over Mahoning Ave. opens
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mill Creek MetroParks has opened the Mahoning Avenue Overpass on the MetroParks
Cards' QBs: Twice as nice
Frank Ross and Sean Baker have led the Cardinals to 12 straight wins. By JOHN BASSETTI
Before using linens again, they should be well laundered
Dear Readers: If you're using your fine linens during the holiday season, here's how to leave them
NEED HELP?
NEED HELP? Medicare drug enrollment What: Volunteers will answer questions about Medicare Part
Sweaters suddenly upgraded to lofty status
Make that fabulous sweater the centerpiece of your outfit this season. By KATHRYN WEXLER KNIGHT
Seniors find new drug plan complicated
Some seniors are confused by the paperwork; others are suspicious of the questions. By DEBORA
MAHONING VALLEY 2 local radio hosts to be inducted into Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Both personalities juggle several side projects. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT
"There's like a rule here in New York, that you can't do a show without a guy named Vinnie."
Opinion: "There's like a rule here in New York, that you can't do a show without a guy named Vinnie." Vince
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Will garlic ward off colds?
Q. I have been eating two cloves of raw garlic every day at my evening meal. It may be a
New Castle plans to sell junior high school
NEW CASTLE -- New Castle Area School District is preparing to sell the Benjamin Franklin Junior
Milton Twp. sewer project needs more funds
LAKE MILTON -- A few more pieces need to fall into place before a long-awaited water and sewer
Firefighters to pay part of insurance
Two councilmen are skeptical about crime statistics. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
NBA ROUNDUP | Wednesday's games
Bobcats 122, Pacers 90 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kareem Rush scored a career-high 35 points and rookie
IRAQ 6 more Americans die in fighting, after bomb
More than 50 U.S. service members have died in Iraq this month. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Five U.S.
AUDITIONS Where to try out for roles
ACTORS "Stars of Tomorrow," New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle; Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m.
AROUND THE NFL
AROUND THE NFL News and notes NFL: League owners voted to tentatively award Kansas City a Super
Hoyt Institute exhibit features works by three local artists
The works all employ a method called plein-air. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW
County considers donating barracks
MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners have asked their solicitor to check into what their
Dinner will honor Hispanic veterans
YOUNGSTOWN -- Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana will be celebrating Veterans Day with
Principal: Official was wrong about fight
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, food and good
Senate approves plan for pension overhaul
The bill includes extended relief for the airline industry. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hoping to reverse
Thirteen years later, the pain from parents' divorce continues
Dear Annie: My parents divorced 13 years ago when I was 32. I haven't spoken to my mother for the
Ravens' Billick seeks answers for season-long funk
The team is 2-7 and its offense hasn't scored a touchdown in 11 quarters. OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP)
Cemetery plot sales rise, causing boost in income
The township will discuss whether to continue cardboard recycling. By MARY R. SMITH VINDICATOR
MOVIE REVIEW 'Walk the Line' is love story
The film portrays the fierce commitment between Johnny and June Cash. By ROBERT W. BUTLER KANSAS
Crosby saves Penguins again in overtime
The rookie finished with two goals in the 3-2 win over the Flyers. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Sidney
BIG TEN Nittany Lions seek first league title since 1994
Players on that last title team helped get this year's squad started. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) --
City to let Aqua run water system
Selling the plant will bail the city out of its fiscal crisis, the mayor said. By HAROLD GWIN
HOW SHE SEES IT Dems should study election in Virginia
Opinion: By SUSANNA RODELL CHARLESTON (W.VA.) GAZETTE If last week's election for governor of Virginia is
Ralph Edwards dies at 92; hosted 'This Is Your Life'
Ralph Edwards dies at 92; hosted 'This Is Your Life' LOS ANGELES -- Broadcasting pioneer Ralph
Group announces holiday events
SALEM -- The Salem Retail and Business Association has announced the "Home for the Holidays"
'WALK THE LINE'
'WALK THE LINE' sss (out of five) Director: James Mangold Rated: PG-13 for some language, thematic
Parole hearing set for convicted killer
WARREN -- A parole hearing will be in early December for a Warren man convicted of killing two men
University, faculty reach deal on contract
AKRON (AP) -- The University of Akron and a union representing 650 faculty members have reached a
Paying tribute to General Motors
About 15 new GM vehicles are parked at the press conference site. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
SLIPPING GRADES: Tasha Henderson, right, and her daughter, Coretha, pose outside their home in
SLIPPING GRADES: Tasha Henderson, right, and her daughter, Coretha, pose outside their home in
REVIEW Director works magic on latest in series
The acting is better and the effects more dazzling than in the previous films. By ROGER MOORE
U.S. attorney's office collects $51M
YOUNGSTOWN -- The U.S. attorney's office collected more than $51 million in fines, forfeitures,
ODOT asks for input on turn-lane project
The Route 62/Commerce Street intersection will be safer, ODOT said. HUBBARD -- The Ohio
There are lots of reasons to love this sleeper hit
The show has become TV's most watched hospital drama. By VIRGINIA ROHAN THE (BERGEN COUNTY,
ROUNDUP | News and notes
Special teams: More times than not, the Ohio State-Michigan game is decided by a split-second
CONGRESS/STEROIDS NFL, NBA, NHL next on the list
Now that baseball has strengthened its policy, the others are next. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress is
McCartney, wife host land mine benefit
McCartney, wife host land mine benefit BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- A child is killed by a land mine
MOVIE 'Poseidon' peril comes in waves
Writers are faithful to the spirit of the original disaster film. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS In an age
Man gets death penalty for 3 killings
The Brimfield Township man killed his girlfriend, her son and a KSU student. RAVENNA (AP) -- A man
Cincinnati-based mellow folk-rockers Over the Rhine play at the Kent Folk Festival. Show starts at 8
Cincinnati-based mellow folk-rockers Over the Rhine play at the Kent Folk Festival. Show starts at 8
Basketball
Basketball (Women) Gannon 80, Slippery Rock 70 -- Senior point guard Amber McFeely (Grove City
Jackson stirs controversy, enters woman's bathroom
The singer didn't understand the Arabic sign, according to his publicist. DUBAI, United Arab
Meetings to be taped, aired
Another approved motion was for a township cleanup day. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Sales tax options weighed
Two proposed issues won't help the county budget in 2006. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM
Dem Franchize Boyz are coming to town
They're on tour with Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys, Ying Yang Twins and Jim Jones. By JOHN BENSON
Soldiers testify on behalf of YSU grad
New charges are based on statements of soldiers convicted of the crimes. FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) --
Does decaf raise bad cholesterol?
SCRIPPS HOWARD Decaf, but not caffeinated, coffee may cause an increase in harmful low-density
Clerk can't ID hold-up suspect
AUSTINTOWN -- Police have a suspect in an armed robbery at the Fuel Mart on Seventy-Six Drive, but
Free Disney tickets
Free Disney tickets YOUNGSTOWN -- To celebrate tickets going on sale for the Disney on Ice
Lawmakers extend moratorium on landfills pending revised rules
The Senate has agreed to extend the moratorium on the landfills four months. By JEFF ORTEGA
Blues end 11-game losing streak
St. Louis beat the Blue Jackets 2-0 to snap an 11-game skid. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The St. Louis Blues'
Case of viral meningitis confirmed by principal
Maintain cleanliness, the superintendent advises. HOWLAND -- A case of viral meningitis has been
Associated Press
Associated Press ON A NEW STAGE: "Never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd end up on Broadway,"
Huey Lewis makes debut in 'Chicago: The Musical'
He landed the coveted role of sleazy lawyer Billy Flynn. NEW YORK (AP) -- Huey Lewis has the look
Prep QB has best game
His coach said the performance could have even been better. ASSOCIATED PRESS The statistics were
City to seek federal grant
The city would have to take temporary ownership of the land to secure a grant. STRUTHERS -- The
CAL THOMAS Bush and Rove find offense matters
Opinion: Last week, President Bush and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove, in speeches one day
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Juan Carlos Casillas, 23, of 54 N. Brockway Ave., #3,
PLAYOFF PREVIEW | Friday's games
DIVISION II CANFIELD vs. LOUISVILLE Game time: 7:30 p.m. at Mollenkopf Stadium Radio: WSOM-AM 600,
Best Bets on TV Tonight
"ER" (10 p.m., NBC): It's November sweeps, which means it's time for another major disaster on "ER."
Governor signs law to repeal pay raises
The pay-raise law sprouted two legal challenges. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A repeal of unpopular
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CHAMPIONS Q-SCHOOL SCORES
CHAMPIONS Q-SCHOOL SCORES At Calimesa, Calif Barry Jaeckel35-35--70 Luis Carbonetti36-36--72
'HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE'
'HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE' ssss (out of 5) Director: Mike Newell. Running time: 2
Dems complain of FBI's powers
The tentative deal would make all but a handful of provisions permanent. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A
OSU/MICHIGAN Harding grad key to UM's success
Mario Manningham has already made the biggest play of Michigan's season. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
HOW SHE SEES IT Forget the stereotype of a suicide bomber as someone illiterate
Opinion: By ANNE APPLEBAUM THE WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- For a woman who recently escaped death,
Is East-West violence inevitable?
Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY "It's Baghdad here." So say the rampaging Muslims of
Maddox makes full circle at QB
He's gone from starter to backup to No. 3 and back to starter again. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tommy
Put-In-Bay entertainer Ray Fogg will bring show to Funny Farm
BOARDMAN -- Anyone who's ever been to Put-In-Bay has probably seen, or at least heard, Ray Fogg and
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: Yngwie Malmsteen. When: 9 p.m. Friday. Where: The Odeon Concert Club, 1295 Old
PREP FOOTBALL Playoff pairings
OHIO REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I All games 7 p.m. Saturday At Parma Byers Field: (1) Lakewood St.
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Guitar virtuoso combines classical, metal, acoustic
The musician is also known for his fiery temper. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT In
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x K 8 4 u J 4 2 v Q J 10 w Q 7 6 4 WEST EAST x 10
Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
AGENDA FRIDAY
Agenda Friday Austintown Township trustees, special meeting, 9 a.m., 82 Ohltown Road. XAGENDA
Beaver schools forced to close for one day because of vandalism to 17 buses
ROGERS -- Beaver Local schools were to reopen today after being closed Wednesday because of
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune SWEATER GIRL: No longer worn just for comfort, sweaters have become a
Valley seniors react to Medicare plan
Valley seniors react to Medicare plan kPAT REEDER of Poland, above, said she's steering clear of
Warren man elected treasurer of Ohio ACS
COLUMBUS -- Jay Bice of Warren has been elected treasurer of the American Cancer Society's Ohio
Meeting to focus on creating forests
CANFIELD -- Northeastern Ohio Forestry Association will conduct a meeting at 7 p.m. today at the
Union leaders reject plan for concessions
Delphi's latest offer calls for hourly wages between $10 and $12.50. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS DETROIT
Future concerns worker after losing half his arm
His job doesn't offer health insurance, and Medicare recently dropped him. By TIM YOVICH
Both sides rest cases in rape trial
The man said his former girlfriend was injured in a fight with several women. By NANCY TULLIS
2 children die in fire; mother suffers burns
A neighbor said flames kept him from getting to the girls through a window. By ED RUNYAN
The artist did wood engravings, etchings, watercolors and oils.
The artist did wood engravings, etchings, watercolors and oils. WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. (AP) -- He was
Ohio to distribute extra flu shot doses
COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio Department of Health is determining how best to distribute 50,000 flu shot
Edwards is talking a much better game
He said the team needs to use his playmaking skills more. BEREA (AP) -- Braylon Edwards ran his
SOUTH KOREA Bush presses for unity in Asia on N. Korea nukes
South Korea has resisted the tough approach that Bush advocates. BUSAN, South Korea (AP) --
ON ANOTHER PLAN: "I don't need it. I have a good plan," says Pat Reeder of Poland Township, referring to Medicare Part D, which many seniors find complicated and confusing. Reeder uses a different
ON ANOTHER PLAN: "I don't need it. I have a good plan," says Pat Reeder of Poland Township,
WHO confirms human cases of bird flu, including fatality
The three cases were the first for mainland China. BEIJING (AP) -- China reported its first human
TERRY BLAINE Singer and group do best to keep swing era swinging
The trio's latest CD features numbers by bandleader Benny Goodman. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
BACK AT IT
Back at it Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has done a lot more talking off the field than on
New state grant will aid special education pupils
The program will help pupils to acquire and maintain jobs. By LAURA MILOSER VINDICATOR
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES 76ers 121, Raptors 115 PHILADELPHIA (121)--Korver 3-7 1-2 9, Webber
Harry 'PG-13' Potter
Experts say the boy wizard's terrifying trials reflect real stages of human development. By
Tanning salon worker robbed at gunpoint
STRUTHERS -- Police are looking for a man who they say took $210 from California Sun Tanning, 2787