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5 MVPs recognized at DeYor
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club and The Community Foundation of the
This rivalry just confuses one Buckeye
YOUNGSTOWN — Ed Muransky didn’t seem particularly surprised that he’s received
Fatal crash on new I-80 lane
Austintown Fire Chief Andrew Frost Jr. has just seen his worst fears about new construction on
Dann names team leaders
YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Attorney General-elect Marc Dann, a Liberty Democrat, has announced the
Only Wilson mum on his vote
YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and U.S. Rep.-elect Jason Altmire voted for U.S. Rep. John
These jobs could pay for college
WELLSVILLE — Thursday was a good day for Columbiana County’s economy. John Baardson,
Another crack at it
BOARDMAN — A 3.5-mill bond issue for school building improvements will be back on the ballot
Altiere: deputies reacted properly
WARREN — Sheriff Thomas Altiere believes his deputies handled a courtroom melee Wednesday
Felasco's post filled, for now
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A nomination has been submitted to the Pennsylvania state senate to replace
Brookfield schools could get cash
BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield School District has a good chance of receiving a large amount of
6th Boardman administrator resigns
BOARDMAN — Jim Barone, assistant township fiscal officer, submitted his resignation letter to
New health company
AKRON — Summa Health System and Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna have formed the Summa
Youngstown schools fall to fiscal emergency
The Ohio auditor has placed Youngstown city schools in fiscal emergency, a move that will trigger
Private investors buying Clear Channel
SAN ANTONIO — Clear Channel Communications mean anything to you? It's the largest radio
Bringing back the Delphi buyouts
WARREN — Some of the workers who took buyouts and thought they'd be long gone from Delphi
In need? 211 is at your service
WARREN – Trumbull County residents who need community or social services, crisis support or
UAW leary about Lear plans
LORDSTOWN — Will Lear Corp. close its plant in Lordstown in December as planned? Not if a
Band chooses to hold on to its in-between sound
Members of the Press released its first album this past Halloween. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
Mob play should be a hit after bid to whack it fails
For the Bada Bing Players, the show will go on. CHICAGO (AP) -- Stop middle-schoolers from
Time for seriousness on Social Security
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE OK, congressional Democrats, here's your chance --
East-West vulnerable. West deals.
East-West vulnerable. West deals. NORTH 10 5 4 2 A J 8 4 2 J 6 4 3 WEST EAST A K Q
IRAQ
IRAQ Other developments U.S. SOLDIER PLEADS GUILTY: One of four U.S. soldiers accused of raping
Water rates will rise 11 percent next year
The city will end the year with a 200,000 general fund deficit. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
FREE CLOTHING
Free clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, clothing giveaway, 9 a.m.
Jackson makes a return but will the public care?
One program director said the star needs to know 'what's going on musically.' NEW YORK (AP) --
NBA ROUNDUP WEDNESDAY'S OTHER GAMES
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games Nets 100, Bucks 87 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Jason Kidd
'Fast Food Nation' meanders, but the film has its moments
Bruce Willis and Kris Kristofferson stand out. By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP MOVIE CRITIC Richard
MATCHUP YSU final regular season stats
Team Statistics YSUOPP Record9-258-54 Points per game32.120.2 Points Allowed20.232.1 Total
LeBron just too good as Cleveland cruises
The Cavs own the best record in the Eastern Conference at 6-2. CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James
Looking for antidote to cure secret feelings
Dear Annie: I am a 35-year-old woman, married 10 years to an attractive dentist, and we have three
'Happy Feet'
'HAPPY FEET' Grade: A. Director: George Miller. Rating: PG for some mild peril and rude humor.
'Casino Royale'
'CASINO ROYALE' Grade: A-. Director: Martin Campbell. Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of
NOTEBOOK OSU vs. Michigan
Big names to be at game: Not even rock stars can get tickets for Saturday's game. The band
Sturgeon's law license permanently revoked
He faces a criminal trial in Franklin County on three counts of perjury. By JEFF ORTEGA
Tar Heels tested by Winthrop in Tip-Off
Oral Roberts stunned No. 3 Kansas 78-71. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tyler Hansbrough
Centennial drive gets 4M donation
The 'kid from Struthers' believes YSU will play a vital role in the area's rebirth. By HAROLD
Mission helps spread love
By LINDA M. LINONIS and AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS Describing herself as "mission
After a long wait, it's finally the night of the living Dolls
The glam-punk band from the '70s is back with some new tunes. By JON BREAM MINNEAPOLIS STAR-
AGENDA FRIDAY
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Board of Health, 8 a.m., 50 Westchester Drive, Austintown.
Couple faces charges over wildlife violations
The two are accused of illegally buying and selling white-tailed deer meat. KNOX -- Honest hunters
Family's hair is precious gift to kids
The family has made four donations to charity in four years. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDY.COM
Holiday humiliation still rubs Browns wrong way
BEREA (AP) -- Like black-and-gold grinches, the Pittsburgh Steelers stormed into Cleveland last
Human valves grown from cells in fluid
People may one day be able to grow their own replacement heart parts. CHICAGO (AP) -- Scientists
College seeking site for satellite facility
College officials have already turned down five or six proposals. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
MORE OHIO ST.-MICHIGAN INSIDE ON C5
MORE OHIO ST.-MICHIGAN INSIDE ON C5 Bo Schembechler knows more about the Ohio State-Michigan
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Nov. 10 Breaking
GOOD SPORTS Former players gather to help raise funds for the St. Christine School gymnasium
BY JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- "Turnovers." That facet of play will be
Pelosi risks prestige for Murtha
Sen. Trent Lott has been rewarded with the Republicans' No. 2 spot. WASHINGTON (AP) -- House
BOND
more rough-hewn than his predecessors (who, besides Connery, include George Lazenby, Roger Moore,
Craig's swimsuit scene will please female fans
He prepared for the role, and this is a man worthy of women's stares. By JOE NEUMAIER NEW YORK
Righteous Brothers join Vocal Hall Class of 2005
Other groups in the class include Fleetwood Mac and The Pointer Sisters. THE VINDICATOR SHARON,
Curious for a look? Cruise wedding views are available for a price
ROME (AP) -- The glitzy weekend wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes may still be days away, but
Autism a barrier to young man finding a job
Opinion: By ANN BAUER WASHINGTON POST My 18-year-old son shambles. There's no other word for it. He walks
PBA Lake County Indiana Classic
PBA LAKE COUNTY INDIANA CLASSIC At Hammond, Ind. Qualifying Round (7-game pinfall totals)
Phantoms seek eighth straight win on Friday
Mahoning Valley will meet the Traverse City (Mich.) North Stars at the Ice Zone. BOARDMAN - The
Gas drilling plan concerns board
The board is considering spending more than 700,000 to clean a lagoon of sludge. By TIM YOVICH
Neanderthal bone yields DNA for gene mapping
Scientists anticipate learning much about human evolution. NEW YORK (AP) -- A small bone fragment
Part-time Parker now part-Bettis
He's fourth in the NFL with 847 yards and fifth with a 4.6 average. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Willie
YBM testing to come
YBM testing to come YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's board of control approved spending 176,248 for
Players take their cue from the band -- a rich tradition
The OSU band rivals the football team in celebrity and prestige on campus. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It
Judges take names for Brooks' position
Dear Readers: Contrary to popular belief, your feet don't have to be slaves to fashion. If your feet
STAGE LEFT YOUTH PLAYERS
STAGE LEFT YOUTH PLAYERS ONE-ACT MUSICAL: Chelsea Boley and Jordan Spencer rehearse a scene from
Hypocrisy on Cuba
Opinion: Miami Herald: Now and then, the insufferable hypocrisy that pervades international policy toward
Presenting 'Messiah'
Presenting 'Messiah' SHARON, Pa. -- The Shenango Valley Chorale will kick off its 2006 holiday
Flying brothers plan to inject some reality
If they didn't look so much alike, the show wouldn't have the same appeal. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
Mayo commits to Southern Cal
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Prep star O.J. Mayo, a two-time Associated Press Mr. Basketball in Ohio,
Betras show to discuss big issues
The first program will focus on regionalization. THE VINDICATOR YOUNGSTOWN -- A new television
NHL ROUNDUP WEDNESDAY'S OTHER GAMES
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games Hurricanes 2, Rangers 1 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Rod Brind'Amour
Boardman official submits resignation
BOARDMAN -- Jim Barone, assistant township fiscal officer, submitted his resignation letter to
New 007 star to revive Bond craze
Daniel Craig portrays James Bond as a man not afraid to show emotion. By DAVID GERMAIN
New coach doesn't make a difference as Blue Jackets fall
Nashville's 5-4 victory spoiled Gary Agnew's debut. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Even the challenge of playing
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Browns: Running back Reuben Droughns was limited in practice Wednesday because of a sprained foot
Coalition votes to replace pro-tempore
The last council shake-up occurred in January. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
Rivals may come and go, but Pitt-WVU stays fierce
The Mountaineers' running offense might be too strong for the Panthers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Their
TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Women's basketball
No. 9 Georgia 89, North Carolina A & amp;T 35 ATHENS, Ga. -- Cori Chambers made six 3-pointers
Girardi and Leyland earn top honors
Florida's rookie manager was fired after the season. NEW YORK (AP) -- Sometime soon, Joe Girardi
CHAMP OF SUPER BOWL ADDS DANCING TROPHY
Champ of Super Bowl adds dancing trophy NEW YORK -- Emmitt Smith danced off with the mirror ball.
Stolen cruiser case goes back to Krichbaum
YOUNGSTOWN -- A three-judge panel of the 7th District Court of Appeals unanimously sent a case
'Fast Food Nation'
'FAST FOOD NATION' Grade: C. Director: Richard Linklater. Running time: 106 minutes. Rating: R
Band says it's 'the Rat Pack of ska'
The band puts on a very entertaining show, the singer said. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
GMs considering replay despite Selig opposition
No deals appear close on big name free agents Barry Zito and Alfonso Soriano. NAPLES, Fla. (AP) --
Congress warned about timetable
Gen. John Abizaid urged quick action to strengthen Iraq's government. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top
Judge tells employees he can't pay them
The judge, bailiff, clerk of courts and magistrate will still be on the job. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
2 charged in melee at court hearing
One person died in the nursing home fire. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT MINERAL RIDGE
Charges will be filed in tree-cutting deal
A civil suit is unlikely, a city official says. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
Al-Jazeera's English channel hits the air
The news channel is bankrolled by the royal family of Qatar. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) --
National Hockey League
National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA New Jersey1061214346
Stem cell shots help dogs with muscle disease
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stem cell injections worked remarkably well at easing symptoms of muscular
Will Dems turn Dobbs-ism into policy?
Opinion: By ANDREW CASSEL PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER How worried should we be about the Lou Dobbs Democrats?
'The Queen' looks behind the monarch
The movie shows the battle between modernization and royal tradition. By DESSON THOMSON
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& lt;B & gt;ANDERSON, & lt;/B & gt; Doris Lee, 68, of Pale Beach, Fla.; calling
Students will protest for assistant professor
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- A group of Youngstown State University
Paterno says he's going to be around for a while
The Penn State coach told players he has no plans to retire. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Joe
Violin soloist likes all styles
The breast cancer survivor raises money for cancer research. By ROBERT ROLLIN VINDICATOR
ATP Tour Tennis Masters Cup Results
ATP Tour Tennis Masters Cup Results At Shanghai, China Purse: 4.45 million Surface: Hard-
'the queen'
'THE QUEEN' Grade: A. Director: Stephen Frear. Rating: PG-13 for mild profanity. Running time: 99
Police chief seeks sheriff's help in probe
NEW WATERFORD -- Police Chief Dan Haueter will turn to Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith for
Current squad follows lead of older brothers
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- As a younger brother, Mooney High junior Dan
Baseball
Baseball Boardman -- traveling team for boys of 11 and under will hold tryouts Dec. 2. Call (330)
Customers play campout at entrances to stores
People waiting in line for PlayStation 3 hope to cash in on eBay. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
Trumbull Athletic Conference takes a step toward expansion
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF The Trumbull Athletic Conference took a step forward
Stars of the Game: Buckeyes vs. Wolverines
Associated Press sports writer Rusty Miller has covered the Big Ten for 30 years, including 27
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA By The Associated Press Nov. 16 1957 -- Notre Dame
Man convicted of kidnapping, raping 3 women
Sentencing is set for Tuesday before Judge Krichbaum. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS | Friday's playoff games
WARREN JFK vs. SOUTH RANGE Game time: 7:30 p.m. at Mount Union Stadium, Alliance Radio: WKBN-AM
ACTORS
ACTORS "Romeo & amp; Juliet." Weathervane Playhouse, 1301 Weathervane Lane, Akron. Auditions
Years ago...
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2006. There are 45 days left in the year. On this date
if you go
IF YOU GO What: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra with guest violinist Joan Kwuon. When: 8 p.m.
Israel vows punishing response to rocket attack
The attack raised the specter of a large-scale offensive. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel promised a
Hoyt Artists members to exhibit their works
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Twenty-five members of the Hoyt Artists Association are exhibiting more than 95
Woman charged; children removed
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police charged an East Boston Avenue woman with child endangering and Mahoning County
Testaverde back in league; joins Patriots
The 43-year-old is with his sixth NFL team. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Vinny Testaverde strode into
Baker brought in to clean up W.'s mess
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- I spent an unusual day with George W. Bush in the fall of 2000, just before he was
'Happy Feet' will likely knock your socks off
Complementing the visual experience is a story with real meaning. By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP MOVIE
Property tax increase not on list, officials say
Commissioners also plan to buy E-911 equipment today. MERCER, Pa. -- No increase is anticipated in
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
50-year-old Euclid man shot to death in Warren
WARREN -- The city has recorded its fourth homicide of the year with the death of a Cleveland-area
Forum Health issues statement about Wal-Mart, Liberty Plaza
LIBERTY -- Forum Health representatives have issued a statement to township officials saying the
wednesday's NBA summaries
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 100, TRAIL BLAZERS 87 PORTLAND (87)--Graham 2-3 0-0 4,
Swimming
SWIMMING Washington, Pa. -- Westminster opened competition in the Presidents' Athletic Conference
Super spy strikes gold in 'Casino Royale'
The first fair-haired 007 debuts tomorrow. By SAMANTHA CRITCHELL AP FASHION WRITER NEW YORK
Lesbian couple will be listed on birth certificate
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) -- Two women will be listed as parents on the birth certificate of a baby
'High School Musical' tickets will go on sale
PITTSBURGH -- Tickets go on sale at noon Saturday for "High School Musical: The Concert Tour" at
Condemned killer Hill receives two new lawyers to aid defense
WARREN -- A Trumbull County Common Pleas Court visiting judge has appointed two new attorneys to
Boardman board meeting
Boardman board meeting The Boardman school board will have a meeting at 7 tonight at Boardman
Borat the fake journalist makes fools of real ones
Opinion: By JOEL STEIN LOS ANGELES TIMES I am not a great journalist. Most of the quotes in my columns
Variety show to benefit writing competition
Guest performers include a member of Boogieman Smash. YOUNGSTOWN -- A variety show on the day
St. Edward puts football coach on leave
ASSOCIATED PRESS LAKEWOOD -- St. Edward High School has placed football coach John Gibbons on
O.J. Simpson to reveal 'how it happened' in book
O.J. Simpson to reveal 'how it happened' in book LOS ANGELES -- In a new TV interview and book,
Brothers jailed after drug raid
WARREN - Two brothers are in the Trumbull County Jail after a drug raid at their Warren Township
Democrats who'll pick successor to Dann say post can't be bought
'Pay-to-play' doesn't exist among Ohio Dems, an Ohio Senate leader says. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Schembechler: Smith has been the best
Another big game against Michigan and Troy Smith might have the Heisman in his back pocket. ANN
Council members face lower revenue
By AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- With the city facing its lowest revenue
Slayer to come to area
YOUNGSTOWN -- A rock concert with metal bands Slayer and Unearth will come to Chevrolet Centre at 7
Home game almost a certainty for Penguins
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- A year ago Youngstown State athletic
Smuckers Stars on Ice tour to make a stop at Chevy Centre
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Smuckers Stars on Ice tour will visit the Chevrolet Centre at 7 p.m. March 14.
Officials warn of woes even with sales tax
Commissioners must have hearings before enacting a sales tax increase. By D.A. WILKINSON
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Kristen Chamberlain and DuWayne Neville, Youngstown, girl, Nov.
Firefighters' pact will save city money
Three firefighters are retiring and two will not be replaced. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR
CAVS WIN EASILY
Cavs win easily LeBron James had 32 points, seven assists and seven rebounds to help the Cavaliers