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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


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


Woman guilty in two killings

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


CERY ROGERS JOHN GLOBECK

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


W. Michigan fails in bid for upset

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


700s

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


PLAY REVIEW 'Luv' revival remains dead with miscasting

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


Browns trying to spark a rivalry

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


FUGITIVE OF WEEK

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


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

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


Foot screenings offered

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


STATE PATROL

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


MONDAY

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


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New


6.6M slated for entrepreneur program

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


MUC ROUNDUP

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


NBA ROUNDUP Saturday's other games

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


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA New Jersey1161234648


QUIANA BILLS THOMAS MITCHELL

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


WORLD

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


Chorus invites carolers to Chevrolet Centre

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


'Hounds roll past Sharon

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


Enneagram workshop is set for December

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


NASCAR-NEXTEL-FORD 400

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


COLLEGE HOOPS | Top 25 roundup

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


Unclaimed bags

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


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


McKinley Memorial asking schoolchildren for pennies

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


Garden club to install slate of officers

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


Northern Iowa topples Illinois State, 38-27

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


2 Spangler plants crank out candy canes

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


Family donates $29.5M to symphony orchestra

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


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


Revitalization phase end by early Dec.

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


Hearing officer: State should revoke permit

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


& 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


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


BEAVER CREEK STATE PARK Harvest Days Photography Contest

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


FRIDAY'S LATE GAMES

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


Buckeye fans party at celebration sites

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


Rice urges countries to join international community

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


BOWLING

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


Lender seeks to foreclose

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


NHL ROUNDUP

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


Smith's top performance pads Heisman chances

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


NCAA DIVISION I SOCCER

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


Vindicator file photo

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


Quality rating system offered for preschools

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


TINA GIULIANI DAN COLUCCI

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


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


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) --


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


'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


Unbeaten Ohio State captures a shootout

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


North Korea dominates issues at APEC summit

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


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


ATP TOUR TENNIS MASTERS CUP

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


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),


HONORS

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


Restaurateur succeeds with themes

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


Cruise, Holmes wed in castle

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


Loopt lets cell phone users locate friends

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


Top 10 \ Ski-rific

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


Bishops initiate counseling fund

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


OSU fans savor victory, celebrate in the streets

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


THE NUMBERS Ohio State-Michigan

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


REBECCA VELAZQUEZ LARRY CAMPBELL JR.

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


Too many 'toons? It's an animation frenzy

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


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) --


Israeli official calls for assassination of Hamas' leaders

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


NFL STANDINGS

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


Town's icons fading fast

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


Limelight: Awards, achievements

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


LYDIA EVANS RICHARD TOMAN

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


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


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


GIANNA HOLISKY JEFFREY DELLUOMO

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


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)


NEXT UP \ The week ahead

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


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


Attorney general criticizes judge's ruling

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


NUTRITION

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


Regional Business Digest

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


TODAY

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


CARRIE ROSCOE MATTHEW BRUMIT

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


Arenas snaps slump, helps lift Washington

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


Coalition, insurgents battle in city streets

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


Holiday event to feature brunch and sweet treats

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


Police begin phasing out radio codes

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


More than a game

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


Democrats to target oil industry tax breaks

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


Mark Foley attends father's funeral

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


Queen to visit in spring

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


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


Baptists having services today in new building

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


Tebow helps lift Florida to 62-0 rout

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


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


KAREN SERES JUSTIN TOWNSEND

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


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


CONCRETE POURED FOR NEW TOWER AT WTC SITE

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


OFFICIALS SEEK TO ID BODY FOUND BURNED

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


Taft pushing Ohio Core proposal

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


Thiel track teams boast Youngstown-area performers

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


Notebook: Ohio State vs. Michigan

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


Toyota takes on full-size pickups

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


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,


Democratic majority plans to refocus U.S. trade policy

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


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog KANSAS CITY91/2Oakland Indianapolis1DALLAS NEW


Son seeks mom he lost shortly after birth

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


Children plan dinner to mark Merdich 50th

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


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


LISA ACIERNO GUY YOUNG

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


SENIOR CITIZENS

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


Penguins defeat Rangers

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


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


Holiday arts, crafts show has new venue

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


Former militant promotes peace

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


Selected Stocks

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


REVIEW Play leaves audience feeling good

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


SIDELIGHTS

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


Cultural clash greets Christmas

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


Fire chief: Check your telephone bill

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


REBECCA BOGGS DAVID HERNANDES II

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


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


JAPAN TOUR-DUNLOP PHOENIX

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


Immigration tops list of priorities

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


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


CAVALIERS FALL

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


DOCUMENTATION

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


AREA COLLEGES | Saturday's games

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


Iowa giveaways propel Gophers

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


TRUMBULL COUNTY

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


"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


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


TEAM STATISTICS

TEAM STATISTICS AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass Indianapolis34139602453


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


Son of producer mixes, matches

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


Army apologizes for sloppy probe

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


BASEBALL

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