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Forum can proceed with behavioral medicine services transfer

YOUNGSTOWN — The interim president and chief executive officer of Forum Health says a federal


Humane agent's authority questioned

AUSTINTOWN — An animal cruelty case in the township that ended with reduced and dismissed


Pa crash injures two; little boy helps in rescue

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Tina M. Miller, 16, of Oswald Street, Wampum, Pa., was in critical but


Car crashes into Warren house

WARREN — Two men were injured after the car they were riding in slid through an intersection


Warren fire Sunday kills one; injures another

WARREN — Firefighters are investigating the cause of a blaze that claimed the life of a 45-


Penguins playoff game will be on ESPN2 Saturday

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s football team has returned to the post-season


MONDAY

MONDAY Poland members will meet at noon at Poland Presbyterian Church for a program, "The History


STATE PATROL

STATE PATROL Lisbon dispatcher honored Sandra L. Rafferty, a dispatcher with the Ohio State


Foot screenings offered

Foot screenings offered NILES - St. Joe's at the Mall, located next to Sears in the Eastwood Mall,


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Lo and Behold (Merriman)5.202.402.10 Taylor S Squire


FUGITIVE OF WEEK

FUGITIVE OF WEEK Kathy Clawson The FBI and the Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown are asking


Browns trying to spark a rivalry

Pittsburgh has won 11 of the last 12 meetings, including 41-0 last year. CLEVELAND (AP) -- It was


PLAY REVIEW 'Luv' revival remains dead with miscasting

The director has the seasoned performers overacting their boorish roles. By MILAN PAURICH


700s

700s Bell-Wick -- George Hall II (742) in Kelley-Robb Funeral Home Classic; Dave Mulholland (714)


W. Michigan fails in bid for upset

ASSOCIATED PRESS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Backup quarterback Xavier Lee tossed two touchdown passes to


CERY ROGERS JOHN GLOBECK

CERY ROGERS JOHN GLOBECK BOARDMAN -- Married at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at St. James Meeting House in


Woman guilty in two killings

Murder victim Jackie O'Neill Hawks grew up in Mentor, Ohio. SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- A woman


Syracuse snaps 12-game skid by shutting down Connecticut 20-14

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Curtis Brinkley scored two touchdowns, the Syracuse defense shut down


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Youngstown State -- coaching staff will conduct a pitching and catching camp Nov. 24 at


Army apologizes for sloppy probe

The bullet that killed the soldier was not saved. CANTON (AP) -- The inspector general of the


Son of producer mixes, matches

The project has been endorsed by the surviving members. NEW YORK (AP) -- It's The Beatles as they


Delosts observe 60th anniversary at family event

STRUTHERS -- Bruno's Restaurant was the setting on Nov. 12 as the family of Mr. and Mrs. George


TEAM STATISTICS

TEAM STATISTICS AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass Indianapolis34139602453


Youngstown: It's worth the commute, says Colorado businessman

Opinion: EDITOR: I am writing this letter while sitting on an airplane flying from my home in Ohio to my


"Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower" (8 p.m., the History Channel): Speedwell

"Desperate Crossing: The Untold Story of the Mayflower" (8 p.m., the History Channel): Speedwell


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin J. Shaw, 27, of 210 Sheridan Ave., Niles and Rachel


Iowa giveaways propel Gophers

Purdue and Northwestern also won conference games. ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS -- Amir Pinnix


AREA COLLEGES | Saturday's games

NAIA playoffs St. Francis 42, Walsh 3 FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Taylor Vieck rushed for 119 yards and


DOCUMENTATION

DOCUMENTATION How to get information The largest collection of information on Holocaust victims


CAVALIERS FALL

Cavaliers fall For once, Gilbert Arenas and the Washington Wizards got the better of LeBron James


Whistle blows on season; legal toss-up continues

The Ohio Supreme Court is expected to hear part of the case. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM


Immigration tops list of priorities

The Ohio State-Michigan game prompted a change in schedule. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) --


JAPAN TOUR-DUNLOP PHOENIX

JAPAN TOUR-DUNLOP PHOENIX Saturday At Phoenix Country Club Miyazaki, Japan Purse: $1.7


Rude boy is not just poor sport

Q. My 8-year-old son is a poor sport. He's been asked to leave several sports programs because of


REBECCA BOGGS DAVID HERNANDES II

REBECCA BOGGS DAVID HERNANDES II YOUNGSTOWN -- Monsignor Michael Cariglio officiated at the


Fire chief: Check your telephone bill

People don't want to give up their old rotary phones. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Cultural clash greets Christmas

Opinion: By BILL FERGUSON MACON TELEGRAPH Thanksgiving is still four days away, but in many ways the


SIDELIGHTS

Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:


REVIEW Play leaves audience feeling good

Acting and singing were superb in this hit musical. By SARAH POULTON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Selected Stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 24.22 --.41 Avalon Holdings,6.68--.37 Clear


Former militant promotes peace

The Kashmiri man got tired of participating in the India-Pakistan fight for the region. LONG


Holiday arts, crafts show has new venue

Fine artists, crafters and artisans will display their works at the Chevrolet Centre. YOUNGSTOWN


LOCAL

LOCAL Curbstoners BOARDMAN -- Tom Krispinsky, a Big 10 football official, will be the guest


JENNIFER WELLS NATHANEAL MCNATT

JENNIFER WELLS NATHANEAL MCNATT BOARDMAN -- Vows were exchanged at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 as Jennifer


Penguins defeat Rangers

New York's Jaromir Jagr remains a goal shy of 600 for his career. ASSOCIATED PRESS PITTSBURGH --


SENIOR CITIZENS

55-PLUS CLUB MINERAL RIDGE XA meeting of the 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will be held at 12:30


LISA ACIERNO GUY YOUNG

LISA ACIERNO GUY YOUNG VIENNA -- Lisa M. Acierno, a daughter of Andrew and Marilyn Acierno of


Different levels of justice in fatal hit-and-run cases

Opinion: Different levels of justice in fatal hit-and-run cases EDITOR: As I read the paper about the


Children plan dinner to mark Merdich 50th

LEETONIA -- Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Merdich, 230 Walnut St., will celebrate 50 years of marriage


Son seeks mom he lost shortly after birth

As a baby, he was adopted by a couple in Massachusetts. UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) -- Sixty


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog KANSAS CITY91/2Oakland Indianapolis1DALLAS NEW


Democratic majority plans to refocus U.S. trade policy

Ohio and Pennsylvania have lost manufacturing jobs because of free trade. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS


Woods struggles, but still tied for lead in Japan

The LPGA's ADT Championship is now down to the final eight players. ASSOCIATED PRESS MIYAZAKI,


Toyota takes on full-size pickups

Toyota's new truck is called the most significant vehicle of 2007. DETROIT FREE PRESS DETROIT --


Notebook: Ohio State vs. Michigan

Super Mario: Mario Manningham led Michigan with six catches for 86 yards, but he had a somewhat


Thiel track teams boast Youngstown-area performers

Among his top runners are Kristy Marapese and Ashley Williams. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS


Taft pushing Ohio Core proposal

Opinion: COLUMBUS -- With the elections now a memory, state lawmakers are turning their attention to that


OFFICIALS SEEK TO ID BODY FOUND BURNED

Officials seek to ID body found burned YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County coroner's office and city


CONCRETE POURED FOR NEW TOWER AT WTC SITE

Concrete poured for new tower at WTC site NEW YORK -- Seventy trucks rolled into ground zero


Area shooters are part of Zips' successful team

The deep and talented University of Akron rifle team has become one of the best in America this


KAREN SERES JUSTIN TOWNSEND

KAREN SERES JUSTIN TOWNSEND BOARDMAN -- Justin Townsend and his bride, the former Karen Seres,


MEALTIME Cook up a well-done Thanksgiving feast

Hosting the dinner doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. By SARAH WELCH and ALICIA ROCKMORE SCRIPPS


Tebow helps lift Florida to 62-0 rout

Virginia Tech upset No. 14 Wake Forest, while Arkansas topped Miss. State. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Baptists having services today in new building

The church will dedicate a memorial to the two firefighters crushed by the bell tower. PITTSBURGH


BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly For the week ending Nov. 12

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Wild Fire" by Nelson Demille (Warner) 2. "Dear John" by Nicholas Sparks


Queen to visit in spring

The queen and Prince Philip will attend the 400th anniversary of Jamestown, Va. WASHINGTON POST


Mark Foley attends father's funeral

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Former U.S. Rep. Mark Foley sobbed Saturday as he delivered a eulogy


Democrats to target oil industry tax breaks

Lawmakers will likely look to create a price gouging law. WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Democrats are


More than a game

Editorial: By any reasonable yardstick, no college football game can be worth 1,000 a ticket. But Saturday's


Police begin phasing out radio codes

Some officers are having trouble making the change. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Anyone who ever played


Holiday event to feature brunch and sweet treats

Proceeds will benefit disabled children and adults served by the Easter Seal Center. BOARDMAN --


Coalition, insurgents battle in city streets

U.S. and Iraqi troops searched for captives, including an Iraqi-American soldier. BAGHDAD, Iraq


Arenas snaps slump, helps lift Washington

LeBron James was limited to 20 points for Cleveland. WASHINGTON (AP) -- For once, Gilbert Arenas


CARRIE ROSCOE MATTHEW BRUMIT

CARRIE ROSCOE MATTHEW BRUMIT CORTLAND -- Carrie L. Roscoe, 169 W. Main St., and Matthew J. Brumit,


TODAY

TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Regional Business Digest

REGION Scholarships offered for young entrepreneurs YOUNGSTOWN -- The National Federation of


NUTRITION

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine


Attorney general criticizes judge's ruling

The Bush administration wants legislation authorizing the program. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP)


OHIO

OHIO Friday 11/17 Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-4-5 Pick 4, 8-3-6-0 Rolling Cash 5, 13-14-31-33-35


NEXT UP \ The week ahead

YSU Today -- Men's basketball vs. Slippery Rock, Beeghly Center, 7:05 p.m.; Swimming at Radford


Notre Dame rolls, ready for rematch with Southern Cal

The Irish need a win over USC to get a chance at the national championship. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP)


GIANNA HOLISKY JEFFREY DELLUOMO

GIANNA HOLISKY JEFFREY DELLUOMO BOARDMAN -- A reception was held Oct. 14 at Mr. Anthony's to honor


Official: Shooting was self-defense

The man said he would not have fired if he'd known the thief was a child. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A man


Boniva user has a heart attack

Q. I am a 54-year-old woman with extremely low cholesterol and no risk factors for heart disease. I


LYDIA EVANS RICHARD TOMAN

LYDIA EVANS RICHARD TOMAN YOUNGSTOWN -- Europe was the honeymoon destination of Richard Stephen


Limelight: Awards, achievements

YOUNGSTOWN -- Lincoln Behavioral HealthCare of Youngstown has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from


Town's icons fading fast

Atlantic City has evolved from a family resort to an adult playpen. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) --


NFL STANDINGS

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


Israeli official calls for assassination of Hamas' leaders

His views don't represent Israeli policy, the prime minister said. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's


On the cusp of the Cup: Johnson just 400 miles away from dream season

Matt Kensenth and Denny Hamlin are among the racers hoping for a stumble. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) --


Too many 'toons? It's an animation frenzy

By DAVID GERMAIN AP MOVIE WRITER LOS ANGELES -- Prancing penguins. Rascally rodents. Sociable


REBECCA VELAZQUEZ LARRY CAMPBELL JR.

REBECCA VELAZQUEZ LARRY CAMPBELL JR. YOUNGSTOWN -- Judge Maureen Cronin officiated at 5 p.m. Oct.


THE NUMBERS Ohio State-Michigan

Michigan771015--39 Ohio St.72177--42 First Quarter Mich--Hart 1 run (Rivas kick), 12:32. OSU


OSU fans savor victory, celebrate in the streets

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ecstatic Ohio State fans turned several campus blocks into a giant street party


Bishops initiate counseling fund

A victims group is critical of the effort. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Survivors of childhood sexual abuse


Restaurateur succeeds with themes

The owner enjoyed combining food and conversation. RALEIGH NEWS & amp; OBSERVER RALEIGH,


Top 10 \ Ski-rific

TOP 10 \ Ski-rific The top North American resorts, from the readers of SKI Magazine: Vail, Colo.


Loopt lets cell phone users locate friends

Live maps let friends track one another. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Sam Alton was leaving class at


Cruise, Holmes wed in castle

Their marriage became official in Los Angeles before they left, publicists said. BRACCIANO, Italy


HONORS

HONORS Company Grade Officer Air Force 2nd Lt. Kara M. Hoppel was named the Company Grade


NFL PREVIEW \ Today's games

PITTSBURGH at CLEVELAND Game time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19) (2) WKBN-AM (570), WNCD-FM (93.3),


ATP TOUR TENNIS MASTERS CUP

ATP TOUR TENNIS MASTERS CUP Saturday At Qi Zhong Stadium Shanghai, China Purse: $4.45


Archive to show depth of horror caused by Nazis

BAD AROLSEN, Germany (AP) -- The 21-year-old Russian sat before a clerk of the U.S. Army Judge


North Korea dominates issues at APEC summit

South Korea doesn't fully support a U.S.-led initiative. CHICAGO TRIBUNE HANOI, Vietnam -- For


Unbeaten Ohio State captures a shootout

.By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR SPORTS EDITOR COLUMBUS -- Of course, everyone expected a grind-it-out,


'Ginny' enraged by late-night kiss

Dear Annie: I have (or had) a friend whom I loved and considered a sister. "Ginny" and I talked


FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL EAST Boston College 38, Maryland 16 Bridgewater, Mass. 41, Coast Guard 22 Bucknell


Links chapter to sponsor annual gift-giving brunch

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Chapter of The Links Inc. will hold an annual Christmas gift-giving


Penn State overcomes turnovers for 17-13 victory

Michigan State lost the final game of John L. Smith's tenure as coach. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) --


Even Hart's big effort didn't stop the Buckeyes' return to Arizona

The Michigan defense just couldn't slow down the OSU offense. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Mike Hart finally


TINA GIULIANI DAN COLUCCI

TINA GIULIANI DAN COLUCCI AUSTINTOWN -- Living in Canfield after a honeymoon in the Bahamas are


Quality rating system offered for preschools

The program will help parents compare what child-care centers have to offer. By HAROLD GWIN


Vindicator file photo

Opinion: Vindicator file photo FIFTY YEARS AGO: Miss Jackie Anderson took the role of Cinderella in a


NCAA DIVISION I SOCCER

NCAA DIVISION I SOCCER Men First Round Friday, Nov. 10 Northwestern 3, Cincinnati 0


Smith's top performance pads Heisman chances

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Troy Smith took care of Michigan one more time and tightened his grip on the


NHL ROUNDUP

SATURDAY'S OTHER GAMES Bruins 3, Capitals 2, OT BOSTON -- Glen Murray scored a power-play goal


Lender seeks to foreclose

The bank is owed more than 250,000. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW


BOWLING

BOWLING Generations Tour event kudos go to Smith, paper Fanfare: Two weekends ago, the Senior


Rice urges countries to join international community

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- North Korea and Myanmar should follow Vietnam's example in joining the


Buckeye fans party at celebration sites

A sea of scarlet and gray filled area establishments to support the Buckeyes. By TIM YOVICH


FRIDAY'S LATE GAMES

Blackhawks 4, Ducks 3, SO ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Tuomo Ruutu scored the tying goal with 9:21 left in


BEAVER CREEK STATE PARK Harvest Days Photography Contest

The following are winners of the photography contest at Beaver Creek State Park Harvest Days.


Farrell's Falconi says adios; policy change is reason

Lou Falconi stood at mid-field. He was encircled by family, friends, players, assistant coaches and


& lt;B & gt;BAKER, & lt;/B & gt; Scott A., 42, of North Jackson;

& lt;B & gt;BAKER, & lt;/B & gt; Scott A., 42, of North Jackson; calling hours


Hearing officer: State should revoke permit

A final decision on whether to revoke the company's permit is pending. COLUMBUS (AP) -- State


Revitalization phase end by early Dec.

There is a study under way looking at extending the river walk to Budd Street. By LAURE CIOFFI


THANKSGIVING | Where to go

These free Thanksgiving dinners or lunches are planned this week: MAHONING Youngstown: The


East-West vulnerable. East deals.

East-West vulnerable. East deals. NORTH A K 9 8 3 Q 8 8 6 2 A K Q WEST EAST Q 4


Family donates $29.5M to symphony orchestra

The donation comes from the symphony's chairman of the board of trustees. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A


2 Spangler plants crank out candy canes

The Ohio candy maker faced a possible threat from China. TOLEDO BLADE BRYAN, Ohio -- If demand


Northern Iowa topples Illinois State, 38-27

The Panthers' win gives Youngstown State sole possession of the league title. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Garden club to install slate of officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- Immaculate Heart Garden Club elected new officers at its Nov. 9 meeting at the


McKinley Memorial asking schoolchildren for pennies

CANTON (AP) -- Pupils at more than 130 schools across the nation that bear the name of the late


Study shows men can benefit from regular aerobic workouts

WASHINGTON POST Regular aerobic activity is not only tied to better mood, improved sleep and a


Unclaimed bags

By JANE ENGLE LOS ANGELES TIMES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. -- For John Marshall, president and general


COLLEGE HOOPS | Top 25 roundup

MEN No. 1 Florida 93, Chattanooga 44 GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Lee Humphrey broke out of a brief


NASCAR-NEXTEL-FORD 400

NASCAR-NEXTEL-FORD 400 After Friday's qualifying; race today At Homestead-Miami Speedway


Enneagram workshop is set for December

VILLA MARIA, Pa. -- Villa Maria Retreat Center will sponsor an Enneagram workshop from 6:30 p.m.


'Hounds roll past Sharon

Wilmington will play for the district crown next week against Fairview. By BILL ALBRIGHT


Chorus invites carolers to Chevrolet Centre

Chorus invites carolers to Chevrolet Centre YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Symphony Chorus will gather


WORLD

WORLD Cruise and Holmes marry in castle IN A fairy-tale setting, actors Tom Cruise and Katie


QUIANA BILLS THOMAS MITCHELL

QUIANA BILLS THOMAS MITCHELL HUBBARD -- Bibleland Church of God in Christ was the setting Oct. 28


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA New Jersey1161234648


NBA ROUNDUP Saturday's other games

Heat 93, Hawks 88, OT ATLANTA -- Dwyane Wade scored 37 points, Jason Williams hit the go-ahead


MUC ROUNDUP

MUC ROUNDUP News and notes Nice to meet you: This was the first meeting between Mount Union and


6.6M slated for entrepreneur program

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Five Ohio liberal arts colleges will receive 6.6 million to create programs aimed


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New