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BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Named Paul Lessard athletic trainer, Jim Rowe sports
40 UNDER 40 AWARDS MVPs and nominees
THE WINNERS Jerry M. Bryan, attorney, Henderson, Covington, Messenger, Newman & amp; Thomas
Prepaid money for Habbo Hotel
Prepaid money for Habbo Hotel Habbo Hotel has a cool new way you can buy virtual money -- in the
BASEBALL Owners unanimously ratify new drug deal
Baseball owners wasted no time in approving a tough, new steroid policy. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- It took
Committee at BWC votes to fire 69 fund managers
They did nothing wrong, but the agency wants a clean slate, officials said. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A
He's a regular wiz of a kid
Daniel Radcliffe has remained grounded and level-headed throughout his 'Harry Potter' fame. By RON
DRIVERS The Chase for the championship
Tony Stewart Car: No. 20 Home Depot Chevrolet Chase points: First, 6,415 Position change: None
STEWART ON THE BRINK
Stewart on the brink Jimmie Johnson has accepted the inevitable. Unless Tony Stewart makes his
GYMNASTICS RESULTS
GYMNASTICS RESULTS North East Ohio League (at Mentor) Ohio Gymnastic Institute Level 4-ages
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's games
MOUNT UNION vs. MOUNT ST. JOSEPH What: Division III first round playoff Where: Mount Union
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend's events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Ford 400 Homestead, Fla. Last race: A few hours after older brother Kurt was
Mayor: City to keep water, sewer systems
Melfi says public officials keep service rates in check because they face voters. By TIM YOVICH
Board wants input on cuts
Struthers has been nominated for the Blue Ribbon Schools Program. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Associated Press Early snowfall makes driving dangerous
A bike rider joins motorists traveling on Lake Avenue in Ashtabula. A late-autumn storm dumped at
New law in city addresses cul-de-sacs
Residents are unhappy with Timber Run Drive the way it is now. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR
Ohio honors Rosa Parks on Dec. 1
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio will observe Rosa Parks Day on Dec. 1, the 50th anniversary of the day she
NEXTEL CUP
NEXTEL CUP 2005 schedule Feb. 20 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Jeff Gordon) Feb. 27
ASSOCIATIONS
ASSOCIATIONS XYoungstown Panhellenic Association will have a holiday luncheon and guest day Dec.
Sealing the deal on Chevrolet Centre
The city and county will make a 'good-faith effort' to buy GM vehicles. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
NOTRE DAME Ups and downs developed Mays
The senior linebacker acknowledged it was hard waiting for his chance. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) --
3 arrested in probe of shooting in city
WARREN -- Three Detroit men were arrested after police responded to a report of about 20 shots being
Strickland winning the endorsement sweepstakes
Opinion: A majority of Democrats in the state Legislature view U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland as the party's best
Ideas expressed about engineer
FBI says Mayor O'Brien was under pressure not to give a statement. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
NBA ROUNDUP | Thursday's games
Mavericks 87, Hawks 87 DALLAS -- Josh Howard had 25 points and five blocked shots, and Dirk
TEENS SHARE HORROR STORIES
TEENS SHARE HORROR STORIES "I am not a really good artist, but I try to draw a few times a year.
The right kind of diplomacy
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and President Bush now have solid
Drainage concerns residents of condos
Supervisors said township engineers will look at the drainage system. By LAURA MILOSER
Parking lot tests reveal no carbon monoxide
Parents are concerned about the effects of longer bus rides. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF
Signatures are adequate to require action by state
Supporters hope lawmakers ignore the petition so it can go onto the '06 ballot. COLUMBUS (AP) --
PETTY ENTERPRISES Getting Bobby Labonte as teammate buoys Kyle
The Petty group has been lackluster for quite some time. ASSOCIATED PRESS For Kyle Petty,
Commissioners split on tax increase plan
The increase would mean paying $5 more a year for the owner of an $80,000 home. By MARY
National Hockey League
National Hockey League Wednesday's game St. Louis 2, Columbus 0 N.Y. Islanders 7, Atlanta 3
PREP PREVIEW | Football playoffs
DIVISION IV MOONEY vs. CANTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC Game time: 7 p.m. Saturday at Twinsburg Stadium
"A nuclear-armed North Korea will not be tolerated."
Opinion: "A nuclear-armed North Korea will not be tolerated." President Roh Moo-hyun Of South Korea, who
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Thomas and Valerie Sullivan, Poland, girl, Nov. 16. William
thursday's nba summaries
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES Mavericks 87, Hawks 78 ATLANTA (78)--Childress 1-4 0-0 2, Harrington
Penn State long shot to make Rose Bowl
The Nittany Lions would need a lot of help. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- After every practice, the
U.S. must return to its basic principles
Opinion: By JIMMY CARTER LOS ANGELES TIMES In recent years, I have become increasingly concerned by a
Softball players tell board they want to keep coach
The team wants their softball coach for another year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Don't intrude; be respectful of Bev's relationship
Dear Annie: I recently reconnected with someone I had not seen in more than three years. "Bev" is a
Ohio to honor Rosa
Ohio to honor Rosa kOHIO WILL OBSERVE Rosa Parks Day on Dec. 1, the 50th anniversary of the day
Ex-Warren official gets prison in bribery case
The former acting city engineer will be on supervised release when he gets out of prison.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE YSU men's basketball Saturday -- at Saint Francis (Pa.), 7 p.m. Nov. 23 -- Slippery
LPGA-ADT Championship Scores
LPGA-ADT CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES At West Palm Beach, Fla. Purse: $1 million Hee-Won Han33-34--67
Stewart has all but locked up Nextel Cup title
He needs only a ninth place finish Sunday for his second Cup title. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
Maddox will start at QB Sunday
Injured Ben Roethlisberger may be in uniform as the backup quarterback. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tommy
Today is Friday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2005. There are 43 days left in the year. On this date in 1903, the United States and Panama sign a treaty granting the U.S. rights to build the Panama
Today is Friday, Nov. 18, the 322nd day of 2005. There are 43 days left in the year. On this date in
Beaver Twp. moves to buy property
NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township is moving ahead with its plans to buy property next to the township
Cardinals from two schools lead the picks
Canfield's Mike Pavlansky shared coach of the year honors in Division II. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT
4 Muslims die as grenades hit in mosque
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Suspected separatist rebels tossed grenades into a mosque during morning
Superintendent to seek views on why levy failed
The 4.9-mill levy would have paid for a new stadium and all-weather track. By MARY R. SMITH
MICHIGAN Carr 1-3 versus Tressel, but is 6-4 against OSU
Michigan coach Lloyd Carr prefers to focus on the upcoming game. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan
FOOTBALL PAIRINGS
Football Pairings Ohio REGIONAL FINALS DIVISION I All games 7 p.m. Saturday At Parma Byers
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press ACCUSED: U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Erick J. Anderson, a 2001 YSU graduate, leaves Patton
& lt;B & gt;DeCHELLIS, & lt;/B & gt;James V., 85, of Struthers;
& lt;B & gt;DeCHELLIS, & lt;/B & gt;James V., 85, of Struthers; calling hours today
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Larry G. Parker, 44, of 4345 Pembrook Road, Austintown, and
Village can remove trees, brush in Yellow Creek without permit
The village hasn't made a decision to do the work. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Jackson-Milton students will persevere after levy defeat
Opinion: Jackson-Milton students will persevere after levy defeat EDITOR: The communities of Jackson and
Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League WLPct.GB Milwaukee201.000-- Baltimore101.000 1/2
Use checklist to winterize your vehicle
Dear Readers: There's nothing worse than your car breaking down on a frigid day. Now's the time to
Pa. suspect will face charges in S. Carolina
SHARON, Pa. -- A Masury man charged with armed robbery of the Sharon City Center Rite Aid on Nov. 3
ATP TENNIS MASTERS CUP SHANGHAI
ATP TENNIS MASTERS CUP SHANGHAI At Shanghai, China Purse: $4.45 million (Masters Cup) Surface:
NEW CASTLE Severinson, orchestra make trip worth it
The former 'Tonight Show' band director used the orchestra well. By JEROME K. STEPHENS
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday's games
Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 1 BOSTON -- Eric Lindros had a goal and an assist, and Mikael Tellqvist made
Convicted soldier retracts accusation of platoon leader in murder of Iraqi
He said his fear of a life sentence led to his lie about the YSU graduate. FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP)
What matters: giving back to community
YOUNGSTOWN -- Winners of Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club's first 40 Under 40 Awards say
Parents must fight curiosity
Invasion of privacy angers one teen but has also improved communication. By PHIL SCHWARTZ KNIGHT
Environmental concerns delay Lordstown Bike Trail
By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF MINERAL RIDGE -- Construction of the Lordstown Bike
Struthers man robbed after paying for gas
Struthers man robbed after paying for gas YOUNGSTOWN -- An 18-year-old Struthers man was the
Surplus food 11/19 Saturday
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Canfield, will have a surplus food
EAGLES McNabb will consider his options for surgery
The quarterback for Sunday's game against the Giants is Mike McMahon. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Donovan
DIVISION I
DIVISION I First Team Offense: Ends-- Joe Morgan, Canton McKinley, 6-foot-2, 175 pounds, senior;
Jury convicts mechanic for killing Carlie Brucia, 11
Jury convicts mechanic for killing Carlie Brucia, 11 SARASOTA, Fla.-- Susan, Schorpen, left,
VFW MEMBERSHIP Requirements listed
Veterans of Foreign Wars, William Maddox Jr. Post 6549, Leavittsburg, is forming a women's
On the SidE. . .
Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. ON THE ATTACK: There is no
Law halts taking land for private business
Legislators hope to restrict eminent domain through a constitutional amendment. By JEFF ORTEGA
Hearings on hold; new deal proposed
Noteholders agreed to keep WCI executives and reached a labor pact with the union. By DON SHILLING
PBA Tour-USBC Masters Standings
PBA Tour-USBC Masters Standings At AMF Bowlero Lanes Wauwatosa, Wis. Second Round (10-game
People dubs McConaughey as 'sexiest man alive'
People dubs McConaughey as 'sexiest man alive' NEW YORK -- Matthew McConaughey has been named the
2 men rob cash-advance business
YOUNGSTOWN -- Two men, one carrying a handgun and the other wearing a ski-type mask, took an
Area artists schedule an open house
YOUNGSTOWN -- An open house by Artists of the Mahoning Commons will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday
Music teachers to sponsor student recital
YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of the Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present their students in a
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Lawrence County President Judge Dominick Motto's first name was misspelled in a
Invaders threaten capital
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security may want to get on top of the deer situation
"Freestyle" (9:30 p.m., HGTV): In this new home makeover show, designers dramatically alter a room's
"Freestyle" (9:30 p.m., HGTV): In this new home makeover show, designers dramatically alter a room's
WAR U.S. Rep. Murtha urges immediate Iraq withdrawal
The United States has become a catalyst for violence, he said. ASSOCIATED PRESS One of
Pa. House bill to restrict cold medicines
State police have found 117 methamphetamine labs so far this year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
Ohio Medicaid audit has huge potential for savings
Editorial: It's not often anyone gets a chance to realize a 1,000-to-1 return on investment. But that's what
HIGH SCHOOLS Poetry contest has 2 goals
The national finals will be held in May. NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Endowment for the Arts and
Fund-raiser planned for girl with cancer
AUSTINTOWN -- Davis Elementary School is planning two fund-raisers to help the family of an ill
House rejects cuts to education, health care programs
Moderate Republicans joined with Democrats in opposing the cuts. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans
Treasurer warns of 2010 deficit
Red flags go up for the district in 2010 in its five-year forecast. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
Prosecutor: Keep killer away from the public
By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins
Troy Smith has tough act to follow after 2004 game
Ohio St. has scored 35 points in five straight games for the first time since 1974. COLUMBUS (AP)
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--Go Minerva Go$8.00$3.20$2.60 Diamond Laur (Spieth
Gun found in trash after student is shot
A gun also was found under the passenger seat in the victim's car. YOUNGSTOWN -- A handgun was
Board takes no action on 2 issues
The decision on who will be drug tested depends on the cost. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Jason Bay gets rich Bucs' pact
The outfielder agreed to an $18.25 million, four-year contract. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- For a player
Coach Slocum's era at YSU tips off in Loretto
His first good look at the team was in an exhibition win over Geneva. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR