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Delphi temps to become permanent
<em>From staff/wire reports</em> DETROIT — Thousands of Delphi Corp. workers
Alcoa's Excel to be sold
WARREN — Employees at Alcoa’s Excel Extrusions here are concerned but “cautiously
Victims ID Howard
WARREN — Two gunshot victims have identified Jason Howard as their assailant. Mario Sowell,
Security raised at Trumbull courthouse
WARREN — Responding to a courtroom melee last week, Trumbull County Common Pleas Court judges
Accused pleads innocent to horse cruelty
CANFIELD — A man facing 13 charges of animal cruelty after 15 horses were removed from his
St. E's loses malpractice suit
YOUNGSTOWN —  A Mahoning County jury has awarded the estate of Victoria Rendano of
Barney vs. turkey: turkey wins!
WASHINGTON — He was going to pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey anyway, but President
Golf in lofty company tomorrow
Thinking of taking in a round of golf Thanksgiving Day?   You'll be in lofty company. Russian
GM scrapping minivan plans
DETROIT (Dow Jones/AP) — General Motors Corp. today said it is walking away from plans to
Kerkorian to sell 14 million GM shares
DETROIT (AP) — Dissident General Motors Corp. shareholder Kirk Kerkorian said today he has
Only 2 pass development job test
YOUNGSTOWN — The temporary deputy economic development director was one of only two people who
Salem may join Trumbull conference
SALEM — Salem Board of Education will look into joining the Trumbull Athletic Conference next
PENNSYLVANIA POLL
PENNSYLVANIA POLL Football rankings from the Patriot-News of Harrisburg for the week of Tuesday,
Court to rehear drug case
Court to rehear drug case WASHINGTON -- A federal court agreed Tuesday to rehear a case that would
Dick Clark recounts moment of paralysis
Dick Clark recounts moment of paralysis LOS ANGELES -- Nearly two years after a stroke, "American
Grand jury indicts 3 men in Dill killing
The grand jury declined to indict five people. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury indicted
French official restricts 'Saw III'
PARIS (AP) -- The French culture minister sat through a screening of the horror movie "Saw III" --
Bellaire's Magistro wants a winner before retirement
Mooney (12-0) has won all three playoff games by at least 28 points. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL YOUNGSTOWN STATE 78, BUFFALO 44 BUFFALO (2-3) -- Heather Turner 3-9 3-4 9,
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Agreed to terms with LHP Jamie Walker on a three-
Georgia Tech 'spanks' Memphis
The Yellow Jackets overcame a 16-point deficit. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAHAINA, Hawaii -- The face of
YSU FOOTBALL | How the opponents fared
Slippery Rock (7-4) season completed Maine (6-5) lost to New Hampshire 19-13 (ot); season completed
Penguins in the playoff picture is a pretty sight
It was Dec. 12, 1999, when the Penguins last hosted a playoff game here. By PETE MOLLICA
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Michael and Christine Thomas, Girard, girl, Nov. 20.
North-South vulnerable. West deals.
North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH 4 Void K 9 8 7 5 J 10 8 7 6 5 4 WEST EAST
JFK's undelivered '63 speech offers insights for today
Opinion: JFK's undelivered '63 speech offers insights for today EDITOR: Once in a while, you can be
Living the high life is only a memory for Noe now
Editorial: Tom Noe's theft of millions of dollars from the state Bureau of Workers' Compensation was, quite
Authorities offer reward for information on arson
Warren Township firefighters will be collecting clothes for families. WARREN -- A reward of up to
Radioactive substance possible in poisoning
The Russian government denied involvement. LONDON (AP) -- Doctors examining a former Russian spy
Iranian request faces opposition
Seven other requests are likely to be granted. VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- Iran's call for help in
Weis, Irish have uphill battle on several fronts
Next up is a showdown against No. 3 Southern Cal. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Charlie Weis has Notre
NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games
Hornets 101, Heat 86 OKLAHOMA CITY -- Peja Stojakovic scored 23 points and the New Orleans Hornets
Penguins limit turnovers, top Buffalo for first victory
Monique Godfrey and Velissa Vaughn each scored 17 points for YSU. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
Texas A &amp; amp;M, Texas ready to collide
The Aggies like to run the ball while the Longhorns like to stop the run. AUSTIN, Texas (AP) --
PREP FOOTBALL \ Schedule
The OHSAA playoffs will return to its regular schedule this weekend for the state semifinals. Here's
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jackie J. Johnson, 53, of 404 Lourdes Lane, Campbell, and
Official committed to saving pensions, keeping jobs bank
The number of workers in job banks is likely to fall next year. DETROIT (AP) -- United Auto
A well-planned tradition for Ohio family: shopping
The group usually spends about 2,000 shopping. COLUMBUS (AP) -- After they've finished their
Family sues CNN's Nancy Grace over suicide
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Relatives of a mother who committed suicide after CNN's Nancy Grace
Amanda Sump, Brian Garbus are engaged
Announced by Pamela Sump of Mineral Ridge and Richard and Cheryl Garbus, 2639 Niles-Vienna Road,
Two brokers are found innocent in bribery case
Nine people have been charged in a yearlong political scandal that led to ethics charges against
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Stoops thinks Peterson will play
The running back has missed five games since breaking a collarbone. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma
ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASSOCIATED PRESS UNIQUE STYLES: Unstructured dresses by Cuban designer Ismael de la Caridad are
Counting the many blessings of America
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The summer flowers are gone, the days are chilly, the war in Iraq rages on, the
COLLEGE FOOTBALL | News and notes
Penn State: The Nittany Lions are headed to the Outback Bowl, making back-to-back bowl appearances
If you're flying, please leave billy club at home
Opinion: By GORDON DILLOW ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER My mom in Arizona has been ill recently, so I've been
"Confessions Tour: Live from London" (8 p.m., NBC): NBC puts Madonna front and center with her "Confessions Tour: Live." It was unavailable for review, but the two-hour program, taped last summer in
"Confessions Tour: Live from London" (8 p.m., NBC): NBC puts Madonna front and center with her
Niles man found guilty in wedding-day assault
Niles man found guilty in wedding-day assault WARREN -- One of five Niles men arrested Oct. 28
QB Manning will have to play his way out of slump
Coach Tom Coughlin has no intention of benching his quarterback. PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) -- Eli
LOCAL
LOCAL Ursuline dinner YOUNGSTOWN -- ESPN football analyst Paul Maguire will be the guest speaker
Black Eyed Peas take home three honors
Jamie Foxx was named favorite male soul/rhythm & amp; blues artist. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The
Recycling center plan goes forward
Council members said previous complaints were being addressed. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR
Oscar-winning director dies
The director was known for his distinctive styles in filmmaking. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Robert
WJMB plans annual holiday show
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Warren Junior Military Band's annual Christmas concert will be 3 p.m. Sunday at
Cowher issues big challenge to team to repeat '05 surge
But this year, the Steelers probably will have to win eight games in a row. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
National Hockey League
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Trojans tough to stop when big stakes are on the table
Should USC beat Notre Dame and UCLA, they'd likely face Ohio State. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A strong
Holiday gift-giving tips for cooks who love books
Holiday gift-giving tips for cooks who love books If you want to send a cookbook to a friend on
NASA losing hope of locating probe
The probe is credited with proving that there was water on Mars. WASHINGTON (AP) -- NASA's best
wednesday's nba summaries
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 97, GRIZZLIES 94 MEMPHIS (94)--Miller 6-16 2-2 15, Warrick
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Muscat (Parker)2.602.202.20 Down and Dirty (Villa-
Legal firm waives its bill for services
A trustee received e-mail notification of the decision. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2006. There are 39 days left in the year. On this date in 1963, President Kennedy is shot to death while riding in a motorcade in Dallas. Texas Gov. John
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Nov. 22, the 326th day of 2006. There are 39 days left in the year. On this date
Militia members captured in sweep
It was the third assault in four days. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S. and Iraqi forces backed by
Mild, wild and in between
There's a reason traditional dishes are traditional. People like them. So, you have to be careful
Out-of-wedlock births soar to 4 in 10 in U.S.
Also, births by Caesarean delivery climbed to a record number. ATLANTA (AP) -- Out-of-wedlock
Reserve steps up as Cavs hold on
Damon Jones' strong finish helped Cleveland hold off Memphis, 97-94. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Damon Jones
Why not make a hash of it?
Turning leftovers into a turkey hash is a delicious way to deal with too much of a good thing. By
A pot of hot soup will help warm you up on a chilly day
Dear Readers: There's no better way to warm up a chilly day than to make a delicious pot of soup.
Police arrest pair in break-in at towing yard
Preliminary hearings for both people are set for next week. BOARDMAN -- Two people were arrested
Ohio State QB Smith offensive player of year
ASSOCIATED PRESS Quarterback Troy Smith, who led No. 1 and unbeaten Ohio State to its first
GM chief looks to speed up cost-cutting efforts
GM holds only 25 percent of the U.S. market. DETROIT (AP) -- Troy Clarke, General Motors Corp.
'A Celebration of Bo's Life' held at Michigan Stadium
Coach Schembechler, who died Friday at 77, was honored by fans and others. ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP)
Bell receives 78-year prison term
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County
Man shoots police dog after it wanders away
The neighbor said he didn't recognize the dog. FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) -- A police dog that wandered
SELECTED STOCKS
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.94 --.19 Avalon Holdings,7.13.38 Clear
Group to offer opportunity to sound steam whistles
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association will offer owners of antique steam
Green Team to help fund road project
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Green Team will kick in 145,000 as the local share to rebuild a
Woman sentenced in murder
Four people are now serving prison time in the robbery and slaying case. By HAROLD GWIN
Homeland Security sets a date for establishing passport requirement
There will be a few exceptions to the new requirement. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly all air travelers
Sending money to Iran earns doctor jail term
The physician was charged with illegal money transfers and tax evasion. TOLEDO (AP) -- A physician
49ers starting to adopt Nolan's message
A three-game winning streak has even taken some of his players by surprise. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --
WINNERS In music
Winners at the American Music Awards: Pop-Rock Male artist: Sean Paul Female artist: Kelly
A Twin leaves bench for MVP
Minnesota's Justin Morneau rallied from a .236 average in June to AL MVP. NEW YORK (AP) -- Back
Actor's career: Tied up in Cosmo?
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Jerry Seinfeld could never shake Cosmo Kramer -- and neither can Michael
Gold becomes the hot new color this season
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS CHICAGO -- Forget leprechauns. A pot of gold, it seems, lies not just at the
Not all homes will get games
The league hasn't reached agreements with several major cable operators. NEW YORK (AP) -- During
THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS
THANKSGIVING TRADITIONS Class acts at Chaney The Vindicator/William D. Lewis There were some
City offices: Youngstown, Salem, closed Thursday; Warren, Niles, New Castle, Newton Falls Municipal Court, closed Thursday and Friday; Sharon, closed Thursday, Friday and Monday.
City offices: Youngstown, Salem, closed Thursday; Warren, Niles, New Castle, Newton Falls Municipal
Maroney will be tested by Bears
The talented rookie will face a very strong defensive team. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Laurence
Architects hope to purchase building from CIC
The company wants to lease the first floor. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and has issued new permits:
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and has issued new
Mattel claims rival toy maker stole secrets
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Barbie doll maker Mattel Inc. claims rival MGA Entertainment Inc. stole its
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Nov. 22 1945 -- Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is
Cuban girls trained to be models
Hip-swinging young women are taught how to strut down the runway. ASSOCIATED PRESS HAVANA -- The
Pushing away what he needs the most
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together 20 years. The first 10, we did not have children, and
Looking for a different turkey sandwich? Grab a pita
By ROBIN MATHER JENKINS CHICAGO TRIBUNE Regular turkey sandwiches are one of the best dividends
Company still pushes for landfill
The application has been sent back to the company. GIRARD -- City leaders may hope to place a park
Democratic challenger in House race concedes
The challenger would have had to pay for a recount. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- More than a week
Members of Aryan Brotherhood prison gang sentenced
A jury deadlocked earlier this year on the death penalty. SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- Three members
Wedding planned by Ashley Lisk and Jason Prince
HUBBARD -- Plans for the upcoming marriage of Ashley Louann Lisk, a daughter of Craig D. and Kathy
AIDS cases, deaths continue to increase
Sixty-three percent of the world's AIDS cases are in Sub-Saharan Africa. GENEVA (AP) -- An
Conservatives in denial ignore GOP realities
Opinion: By HAROLD MEYERSON WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- On their journey through the stages of grief,
NFL ROUNDUP | News and notes
Cowboys: Donovan McNabb shouldn't expect a "Get well soon" text message from Terrell Owens.
Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
Struthers
STRUTHERS Board of education Struthers Board of Education met Tuesday and handled these matters:
Regional Business Digest
REGION First Niles has dividend NILES -- First Niles Financial, the parent company of Home
'Destiny' starts strong but fades
Jack Black has dropped his sweetness and gone back to his roots. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO SENTINEL
FILMOGRAPHY | Robert Altman
Films of Robert Altman as director, producer or writer include: "Christmas Eve," 1947
Free lunch at church
Free lunch at church Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road S.E., will serve a free
Is Putin political poison?
Opinion: Washington Post: For the past 15 years it has been commonly assumed that Russian leaders gave up the
Comparing Vietnam and Iraq is misguided
Opinion: During the very week when America finally got down to a real debate over Iraq, President Bush went
OTHER INDICTMENTS The grand jury also indicted these people Tuesday:
Larese R. Jones, 29, Wampum Drive, Youngstown, complicity to theft. Kim A. Bush, 44, Wampum Drive,
Board gives approval for track program
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Springfield Board of Education agreed to allow pupils to participate in a winter
wild side
Sometimes it's the visual appeal that makes people go wild for a dish. Sometimes it's the flavor.
COWHER'S CHALLENGE
Cowher's challenge Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher is challenging the Super Bowl champions
NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders
NASCAR Nextel Cup Leaders Final Points 1, Jimmie Johnson, 6,475. 2, Matt Kenseth, 6,419. 3,
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday's game
Rangers 4, Hurricanes 0 NEW YORK -- Jaromir Jagr scored twice during another milestone night and
Parents announce Tych-Ramos wedding date
The engagement of Michelle Tych of Boardman and Frederick Ramos Jr., also of Boardman, is announced
YSU prepares for James Madison
YSU prepares for James Madison SENIOR TAILBACK Marcus Mason, above, and the Youngstown State
Surgery advantages unclear
About 250,000 people have disc surgery each year. CHICAGO (AP) -- Two big government-funded
"I and senior management agree with the American public that this was an ill-considered project. We are sorry for any pain that this has caused the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown Simpson."
Opinion: "I and senior management agree with the American public that this was an ill-considered project. We
'Deck the Halls' lacks good direction, fa la la la la, la la la la
The film's not funny enough, not mean enough and just not good enough. By ROGER MOORE ORLANDO
Motor Trend names Camry car of the year
The United States had six cars up for consideration. DETROIT (AP) -- The redesigned Toyota Camry,
A better community is speaker's topic
The speaker encouraged the audience to be voices to create a better community. By LINDA M. LINONIS
Board expected to approve contract for street project
The board will also consider a contract for city hall improvement work. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Husband fatally shoots wife, himself
HOPEDALE, Ohio (AP) -- A murder-suicide has left six children orphaned just days before
Richards: Anger spurred outbursts
The former 'Seinfeld' co-star apologized in David Letterman's show. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- He called
Fire officials demonstrate Rescue Alive equipment
The equipment, to be used for water and ice rescues, cost less than 6,000. By SEAN BARRON
SATURDAY
SATURDAY North Lima Mennonite Church will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast/brunch from 7 a.m. to
mild side
On the mild side, try these sides, all of which feature slight tweaking to traditional recipes.
548K error found in engineering pact
Commissioners are expected to address the issue today. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Indoor Soccer League WLPct.GB Baltimore21.667-- Chicago21.667-- California22.500 1/2
Temporary deputy director is one of two to pass test
Eight people failed the deputy director test. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN
City pursues river land for recreation use
The city hopes to create a park on the property. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Lebanon slaying dims chance of U.S. overture
Iran and Syria deny involvement, but the U.S. is skeptical. CAIRO, Egypt (AP) -- It's another body
Finally, Ohio St. tops BC
The Eagles had knocked OSU out of the tournament twice in the last three years. COLUMBUS (AP) --
In one of Youngstown's annual events, a donated tree is taken downtown to be decorated for the upcoming holiday season. At top, Ruth Long snaps a picture as a 36-foot Colorado blue spruce is taken
In one of Youngstown's annual events, a donated tree is taken downtown to be decorated for the
Nursing moms protest breast-feeding incident
A nursing mother was removed from a plane after refusing to cover up. SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP)
Melodrama overflows in movie
The story is incoherent and the acting leaves much to be desired. By COLIN COVERT (MINNEAPOLIS)
Toledo topples Bowling Green
TOLEDO (AP) -- Barry Church's 31-yard interception return gave Toledo a 21-0 first-half lead and the
Visitors to see changes in school district
A new security procedure is being used at all buildings. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Fight Schedule
Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses Nov. 25 At Warsaw, Poland, Krzysztof Wlodarczyk,
Monday's NFL Summary
MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY JAGUARS 26, GIANTS 10 New York3070--10 Jacksonville37610--26 First
Cosmonaut to hit golf ball for promotion
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- In space, nobody can hear you scream 'Fore!' Then again, "fore" isn't
moderate side
If your guests aren't too finicky, you might want to surprise them with one of these variants on