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Stories published November 21, 2006

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Winter track & field approved at Springfield

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Springfield students are now allowed to participate in a winter track and


Girard wants riverfront for recreation

GIRARD — A waste company has been pushing to put a landfill on about 20 acres adjacent to the


4th application for Girard landfill

GIRARD — City leaders may hope to place a park along the Mahoning River, but Total Waste


YSU Women win!

The Youngstown State women’s basketball team posted its first victory of the season, 78-44


Create a better community, mayor's wife urges residents

YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams’ wife issued a call to service to city residents at this


Harding coach resigns

WARREN — Thom McDaniels, head football coach at Warren G. Harding High's head football coach


Reward set to find arsonist

WARREN — A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information to help solve a Warren


"Mastermind" apologizes for robbery/murder

The last of four defendants in the robbery/murder of a Youngstown man in August 2005 has been sent


South Side rapist gets 78 years

Saying the court needed to punish the offender and protect the public, Mahoning County Common Pleas


'Kramer' apologizes on Letterman

Actor Michael Richards, best known for his years of portraying Cosmo Kramer on the long-running sit-


Doctor loses bid for new trial

A third person is still awaiting trial. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW


Draft is a bad idea, many students say

U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel says he will introduce legislation to restore the draft. CHICAGO (AP) --


The Rayen School Classes of 1948 and 1949 will have a Christmas luncheon at 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at

The Rayen School Classes of 1948 and 1949 will have a Christmas luncheon at 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at


Man receives 29 years for rape and abduction

The Warren man will have to be registered as a habitual sex offender. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


Dark nail polish is seen as high fashion this year

The problem with dark nails is that chips tend to be more noticeable. By ANNA WALLNER and


Steelers hoping for late rebound

Pittsburgh staved off all-but-mathematical elimination by beating Cleveland. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Katherine Nelson, Gregory Smigiel are engaged

Announcement is being made of the engagement of Katherine Nelson, 1668 Aschinger Blvd., Columbus,


DALE MCFEATTERS Changing of the guard on K Street

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- K Street, the important part, starts in the weeds under a freeway, becomes a broad


He is only the second player to do that in consecutive years.

He is only the second player to do that in consecutive years. NEW YORK (AP) -- Ryan Howard of the


BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Cubs: Alfonso Soriano is thinking about a World Series title, something the Cubs have never brought


Champ is not champ to fans

Jimmie Johnson is NASCAR's nice-guy champ, but not popular with fans. HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) --


On Black Friday, some stores will open at midnight

Stores try to beat the competition for bargain-hunters. NEW YORK (AP) -- The hard-core shoppers


Imelda Marcos' jewelry: 'Worthless and priceless'

Imelda Marcos' jewelry: 'Worthless and priceless' MANILA, Philippines -- Imelda Marcos has


Wedding planned by Miss Lucarell, Mr. McFarland

HUBBARD -- Robert and Cheryl Lucarell, 5936 Everett East Road, are announcing the engagement of


Mobile Meals dedicates new headquarters

WARREN -- Trumbull County Mobile Meals had a dedication ceremony and ribbon-cutting at its new


Even minus 7-foot Oden, No. 4 Ohio State romps

The Buckeyes held a big rebounding advantage over the Dons in an 80-62 win. COLUMBUS (AP) -- San


7 mobile homes burn in Warren Township

WARREN -- The state fire marshal's office has been called to investigate arson fires that spread to


Preview \ YSU men's basketball

YSU (2-2) at MICHIGAN (5-0) When: 7:05 p.m. Wednesday Where: Crisler Arena (13,751), Ann Arbor,


Panthers derail Bruins

Martin Gelinas' goal enabled Florida to snap Boston's winning streak. ASSOCIATED PRESS BOSTON --


Ohio St. awaits shakeout

Shaking out the remainder of the college football season, and just who will be lining up against


Niles man faces several charges after leading police on chase

The man was treated at Beeghly after a police officer struck him in the head. BOARDMAN -- A Niles


Man is charged with murder

The suspect was picked up in a Boardman restaurant. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


"I am very interested in hearing what the opportunities are like and the obstacles you face."

Opinion: "I am very interested in hearing what the opportunities are like and the obstacles you face."


Scathing review prompts an offer you can't refuse

Opinion: Scathing review prompts an offer you can't refuse EDITOR: I am writing in response to Milan


Business News Digest

REGION New owner for B & amp;B YOUNGSTOWN -- A ceremonial ribbon cutting to celebrate new


Penguins break slump on road, jolt Flyers, 5-3

Pittsburgh is unbeaten against Philadelphia this year through four games. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --


Stock Listing of Local Interest

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 24.15 --.10 Avalon Holdings,6.75.07 Clear


Michael Richards stuns crowd with racial taunts

The actor-comedian became angered by hecklers. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Richards stunned a


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA New Jersey1261254849


Eagles have quite a collection of standouts

Warren JFK will play Amanda-Clearcreek Saturday in a state semifinal. By JOHN BASSETTI


Youngstown Connection to perform in Philly's Thanksgiving Day parade

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Connection, Youngstown City Schools' song and dance troupe, will


Sunday's Late NFL Summary

SUNDAY'S LATE NFL SUMMARY CHARGERS 35, BRONCOS 27 San Diego701414--35 Denver014103--27 First


Washington grinds people up, spits 'em out

Opinion: Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld faded away more quickly and more quietly than almost anyone who


PENGUINS WIN, CROSBY INJURED

Penguins win, Crosby injured Ryan Whitney had a goal and two assists, and Sidney Crosby and


Mergers' value hits record high

NEW YORK (AP) -- Buyouts are having a banner year. Acquisition activity this year is set to break


Officials start count of provisional ballots

The elections board will meet Tuesday to certify election results. WARREN -- The Trumbull County


Today is Tuesday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2006. There are 40 days left in the year. On this date in 1922, Rebecca L. Felton of Georgia is sworn in as the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2006. There are 40 days left in the year. On this date


Hartman backs smoke alarm item

An ordinance would require all new rentals to have interactive smoke detectors. By AMANDA GARRETT


Bush touts stock market

The Vietnamese want to promote American investment. HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- If he was a young


Troopers say inmate stole personal data

He tricked hotel clerks into giving guests' information, authorities say. LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) --


Moving up isn't easy for Gotham politicians

Opinion: NEW YORK -- On Election Day, voters said something that might have moved a less sensible billionaire


SUNDAY'S GAMES

SUNDAY'S GAMES Buffalo 24, Houston 21 Chicago 10, N.Y. Jets 0 Miami 24, Minnesota 20


Bag mishandling reported on the rise

SACRAMENTO BEE DALLAS -- Reports of mishandled baggage -- those classified as late, lost, damaged


& lt;B & gt;CLARK, & lt;/B & gt; Charles E., 82, of Boardman; no

& lt;B & gt;CLARK, & lt;/B & gt; Charles E., 82, of Boardman; no calling hours;


Campbell schools get new treasurer

CAMPBELL -- The board of education Monday offered a two-year probationary contract effective in


South Range honored for sports

NORTH LIMA -- The South Range Board of Education passed a resolution Monday honoring the district's


East-West vulnerable. South deals.

East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A J 4 3 A Q 9 4 K 8 A K 3 WEST EAST 10


City OKs cost-sharing with power company

Newton Falls is part of some 60 other communities taking part in the project. By ERIC GROSSO


IRS reports increase in audits, enforcement revenue

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A taxpayer who made more than 1 million had a one-in-16 chance of being audited


Predators hand Blue Jackets sixth consecutive defeat, 3-1

Nashville already is thinking playoffs while Columbus continues to sputter. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Less


Trustees announce expansion program

The plan would add more facilities for both inpatient and outpatient care. BUTLER, Pa. --


Reno, others challenge Bush

The papers say Bush is setting a dangerous precedent. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Attorney General


McDonald hears 2 bus storage options

McDONALD -- The board of education Monday learned of two possible options for finding a place to


Medicaid patients get less care, study finds

The study compared care given to Medicaid and privately insured patients. SCRIPPS HOWARD


'DEJA VU'

'DEJA VU' Grade: C Director: Tony Scott Running time: 125 minutes. Rating: PG-13 for intense


TODAY

TODAY Noon (FSN Pitt) NFL: Bill Cowher press conference. 1 p.m. (FSN Pitt) College football:


American Conference

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


Judge sentences Noe to 18 years

Prosecutors said Noe stole 13.7 million from the state in the scheme. TOLEDO (AP) -- Given one


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Accentflex L A (Deaton)6.003.603.80 Cubist (Shetler)12.407.00


49ers making run for playoffs

San Francisco has a three-game win streak and is one game out of first place. SANTA CLARA, Calif.


Associated Press

Associated Press MEET AND GREET: President Bush meets pupils from the Kim Quy Dance school after


Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:

Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Nov. 17


When pupils show they care, some people lose their hair

A dessert of sorts followed the shavings. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN --


Bush meets criticism

Bush said the criticism he received in Indonesia is a sign of healthy democracy. CHICAGO TRIBUNE


Del Rio sports jacket and tie for game

On Sunday, San Francisco Coach Mike Nolan wore a suit on the sideline. THE ORLANDO SENTINEL


Man, 78, faces charges after scuffle with police

The resident fought with police officers, the report said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR


Clinton neighbor fatally shot in the head on isolated road

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. (AP) -- A woman who lives on the same cul-de-sac as former President Clinton died


Father of victim files lawsuit against police officer

Cassandra Thompson was walking across the street when struck by a police car. By TIM YOVICH


National Basketball Association

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New


Murdoch cancels O.J. book, interview

News Corp., which owns ReganBooks and the Fox network, bowed to intense criticism. NEW YORK (AP)


Housing market continues decline

Home sales as well as prices keep falling. NEW YORK (AP) -- The feeble U.S. housing market showed


Canacci-Kalniz engagement is announced

BOARDMAN -- The engagement of Dr. Anastasia M. Canacci and Atty. Jeffrey T. Kalniz, both of 1543


New time capsule holds pupils' dreams

Several kids wrote their names and Monday's date on the lid. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


SURPLUS FOOD

Surplus food Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Grant and Walnut streets, East


NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week's DVD releases

"Ice Age: The Meltdown": Al Gore was right. Global warming really is a danger -- or was, at least in


Soos-Justice engagement is announced

BERLIN CENTER -- Ray and Donna Soos, 17230 Berlin Station Road, are announcing the engagement of


NBA ROUNDUP \ Monday's games

Mavericks 93, Bobcats 85 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Dirk Nowitzki had 24 points and 14 rebounds and Jason


Miss Morrison. Mr. Bennett plan Dec. 31 wedding

CANFIELD -- The engagement of Ashlea Morrison and Mark Bennett, both of Columbus, is being announced


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Bears: Back-to-back games at the Meadowlands followed by a trip to AFC East leader New England? This


Play it safe with portable smoke detector

Dear Heloise: I travel occasionally for my work and always carry a portable smoke detector (it just


Browns still unable to win the close ones

Cleveland's loss Sunday was its 14th in the final 2:00 or OT since 1999. BEREA (AP) -- They're the


Area native submits high bid for home

The sale is subject to approval in a Nov. 29 bankruptcy court hearing. By HAROLD GWIN


She hasn't developed lasting friendships

Dear Annie: I moved to a new city four years ago. When my son was younger, I tried making play dates


3 STUDENTS KILLED IN SCHOOL BUS CRASH

3 students killed in school bus crash HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- A school bus packed with high school


Jury: Life sentence for McKinney

Spared the death penalty, Jermaine McKinney said, 'Life ain't no better than death.' By ED RUNYAN


Steelhounds' Richards wins award again

YOUNGSTOWN -- Chris Richards of the Youngstown SteelHounds was named Central Hockey League player of


Man gets 15 to life in woman's murder

Jason Carter maintains his innocence and plans to appeal his conviction. By HAROLD GWIN


Sports Digest

YSU Football YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior tailback Marcus Mason is one of 16 finalists for the Walter


St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace Nate & acute; Dendy, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 18. Daniel and


4 million donation to YSU should inspire giving

Editorial: Tony Lariccia's 4 million contribution to Youngstown State University's Centennial Capital Campaign


MetroParks OKs purchase of property

CANFIELD -- Mill Creek MetroParks Board approved purchase of property at 12 McKinley Ave., at the


Another conservative revolution

Opinion: By BRIAN DARLING HERITAGE FOUNDATION Election Day was all of the following for Republicans: a


Salmonella found in eggs turns up in chicken meat

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A type of salmonella found in eggs is turning up more often in chicken meat and


Overseer of family planning runs clinics that oppose it

Opinion: Washington Post: Eric Keroack is the medical director of an anti-abortion "pregnancy counseling"


'Deja Vu' offers thrills, little else

The movie's pace is not consistent. By COLIN COVERT (MINNEAPOLIS) STAR TRIBUNE Deja vu is


Iranian leader urges summit on violence

The U.S. was skeptical of Iran's intentions. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- In an apparent bid to counter


Trustees seek broker for gas supplier

Natural gas prices change all the time. AUSTINTOWN -- Residents decided at the polls that they


Schedules

SCHEDULES FRIDAY GIRLS BASKETBALL (All games 6 p.m. unless noted) Chaney at Mineral Ridge


No. 8 Alabama knocks off Xavier

The Crimson Tide won the Paradise Jam tournament championship, 63-56. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE


Football

FOOTBALL DIVISION I-AA POLL PHILADELPHIA -- The top 25 teams in the Sports Network Division I-AA


MS fee elicits council debate

A new waterline project is to begin in January and be completed by spring. By TIM YOVICH


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Thursday, Nov 23rd. Miami3DETROIT DALLAS11Tampa Bay