News for November 24, 2006

Penguins set for Saturday's game

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State returns to the postseason Saturday night for the first time

New Waterford probe nearly done

LISBON — Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith said Friday his office has almost completed a

Local artists' works now at mall

NILES — A new gallery at Eastwood Mall will showcase and sell the works of local artists. The

Lariccias save Rayen mural

YOUNGSTOWN — The effort to save a 65-foot mural in The Rayen School has drawn the attention of

New organ for St. James Meeting House

BOARDMAN — A 10-year Boardman Park tradition will get a new accompaniment this year. From 3

Warren schools move forward

WARREN — Cranes are lowering steel beams, bulldozers are moving earth and workers are putting

No closure for Route 616

POLAND — The number of vehicles that traveled a short section on state Route 616 in the

Boatsie's Boxes to Baghdad

YOUNGSTOWN — What started with one family and concern for a son and brother far away in a war-

Shoppers cause traffic jam at Prime Outlet mall in Grove City

GROVE CITY, Pa. — It was truly “midnight madness” with cars lined up for miles on

Driver charged in crash that hospitalized three kids

YOUNGSTOWN — Police today charged Dontae Hubbert, 20, of Youngstown for his suspected

Penguins set for tough test

Youngstown State meets James Madision in a playoff opener Saturday night. By PETE MOLLICA

Takeover attempt at Iraqi health ministry

Earlier in the day, there was a violent takeover attempt at the health ministry. MCCLATCHY

Harrington's TD passes net Dolphins' 27-10 win

The Miami quarterback enjoyed beating his former team, Detroit. DETROIT (AP) -- Joey Harrington's

3 from Valley await results of Young Farmer contest

State winners will compete at the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in January. CANFIELD

Area firefighters respond to holiday fires

Several area fire departments are investigating Thanksgiving Day fires. The Warren Fire Department

Singer reconnects with rock and Rose

The former Skid Row singer is touring with Guns N' Roses. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Today is Friday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2006. There are 37 days left in the year. On this date in 1963, Jack Ruby shoots and mortally wounds Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President

Opinion: Today is Friday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2006. There are 37 days left in the year. On this date in

TODAY

TODAY 10:30 a.m. (FSN Pitt) High school football: WPIAL Championships. Noon (33) (5) 4) College

Wheaton next up for Mount Union express

The Purple Raiders are 4-0 all-time against the Thunder in the postseason. BY ERIC HAMILTON

SPEAKING OUT

Speaking out Apparently, Browns safety Brian Russell's jolting hit on Bengals wide receiver Chad

EBay accused of slow action on Simpson's book

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An attorney representing the family of Nicole Brown Simpson accused eBay

courts

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Real estate Beedham Trust to Joseph Farelli et al, Mock Road, Berlin

Business News Digest

REGION Wendy's buys shares DUBLIN, Ohio -- Wendy's International said Wednesday it spent 801.3

Associated Press

Associated Press INVOLVED IN LAWSUIT: Charlene Clay, a homeless woman, sits on her recliner in

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY Nov. 17

Romo leads Dallas to win

In only his fifth start, he threw five TD passes in a win over Tampa Bay. IRVING, Texas (AP) --

TV has very few lines left to cross

Opinion: Even more bizarre than the prospect of O.J. Simpson "confessing" to the murder of Nicole Brown

DANIEL NEGREANU Tournament poker vs. cash games

In a typical cash poker game, you don't face the pressure of having to win every last chip on the

Gateway Conference

GATEWAY ConferenceAll Games WLPFPAWLPFPA Youngstown St.6122712692353222 Illinois

Swogger enjoys second chance with playoff-bound Montana

The former Ursuline standout left Washington State for the Grizzlies. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 11:30 a.m.

Suicide bomber attacks

Suicide bomber attacks JEBALIYA, Gaza Strip -- A 64-year-old Palestinian grandmother blew herself

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New

Jolie, officials discuss conservation project

Jolie, officials discuss conservation project PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Angelina Jolie has made an

if you go

IF YOU GO Who: Sebastian Bach opening for Guns N' Roses. When: 8 p.m. Friday. Where: The Q

Hints help you get best use from your dryer

Dear Readers: Aren't clothes dryers wonderful? They make laundry day a lot easier, so here are some

Penguins go from Michigan to Ohio State

Youngstown State will take on its third Big Ten opponent tonight. By BISON COLLINS MESSINK

Coker, Miami upset Eagles

It may have been the final game for the embattled Hurricanes coach. MIAMI (AP) -- If this was

Laziest Congress in history owes America a refund

Editorial: When Congress adjourns on Dec. 8, as the Republican leadership now intends to do, the last thing

Going to train town to hear the locomotives

The woman, who is blind, now suffers from kidney failure. FOSTORIA, Ohio (AP) -- Like many train

Fire investigation

Fire investigation YOUNGSTOWN -- City firefighters are investigating a fire labeled as an arson

Techno babble on

The competition for the top videogame console is heating up with formats. By GLORIA GOODALE

Boatsie's Boxes to troops brim with appreciation

One family's care package to a soldier expands to embrace the American national family. LINDA M.

Ohio pastor accused of having sex with girl

DAYTON (AP) -- A pastor of a suburban church was arrested on charges that he had sex with a 15-year-

Buicks are catching on in China

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Ambling through the business news the other day, I came across an arresting automotive

Wonders if 'Claire's' frustrations are real

Dear Annie: I've been a member of a local chapter of a prominent national organization for a little

Soldiers in war zone thankful to be alive

The ones at this outpost were sheltered from another bloody day. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS AL-TAJI

Ex-Russian spy dies mysteriously

He said he was poisoned, but the cause hasn't been found. LONDON (AP) -- A former Russian spy who

Respected jazz vocalist dies in an LA hospital

Once known as the 'Jezebel of Jazz,' she released a recording recently. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Anita

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE WEDNESDAY 7th--Fireball Fever (Schwartz)16.807.003.00 Senor Frog

Forum Health Women &amp; amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Ellen Harvischak and Devin Bennett, Youngstown,

Hitchcock set for first game in Philadelphia

The Blue Jackets' new head coach was fired a month ago by the Flyers. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ken

Ashaolu recovers, still hopes to play for Dukes

The junior forward was one of five Duquesne players shot in the preseason. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

Mens basketball summary

MENS BASKETBALL SUMMARY LATE WEDNESDAY MICHIGAN 65, YOUNGSTOWN ST. 56 YOUNGSTOWN ST. (2-3) --

Slain leader's funeral hosts political rally

The funeral gave pro-Western leaders a forum to ramp up support. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS BEIRUT,

Car chased by police hits 3 children

The children had been playing outside before being struck. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES Miami 27, Detroit 10 Dallas 38, Tampa Bay 10 Denver at Kansas City, late

Year-end moves help ease tax burden

A few new tax breaks are worth checking out this year. By EILEEN AMBROSE BALTIMORE SUN It's

Drive to save Rayen mural takes off

Efforts to raise the 20,000 to 25,000 needed for the job are under way. By HAROLD GWIN

THE ELECTION DAY GAINS BY OHIO DEMOCRATS ARE IMPRESSIVE.

Opinion: The Election Day gains by Ohio Democrats are impressive. The party took control of most of the

CRASH SCENE: Youngstown police look for clues from a car involved in an accident, which ended up in the yard of a Granada Avenue home on the North Side. The driver of the vehicle struck three children

CRASH SCENE: Youngstown police look for clues from a car involved in an accident, which ended up in

Medical center won't buy cancer-treatment machine

There were multiple reasons for the decision, a spokeswoman said. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State

Employers keep workers satisfied with free food

Some employers want workers to be able to describe the food to customers. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Don't

FILL THE BOXES | Items needed

Jenny Cammarata is coordinator of Boatsie's Boxes to Baghdad at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church,

Area standouts helping Capital

Springfield's Adam Persing and Wilson's Anthony Floyd are starters. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

PREVIEW Saturday's game

WHEATON (10-1, 6-1 CCIW) vs. MOUNT UNION (11-0, 9-0 OAC) Game time: Noon, Mount Union Stadium,

Widow sues over husband's death in cabin

The woman's husband, son and brother-in-law died on a fishing trip to Canada. CANTON (AP) -- The

Teenager's shooting is part of ongoing dispute, police say

YOUNGSTOWN -- Police are investigating the shooting of a juvenile on the city's South Side that was

Jury finds man guilty of threatening mayor

The mayor and others had a role in the man's tax case. PAINESVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- A jury has found

Small cooking fire leads to valuable lesson

Extinguishers are only for small fires. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD --

Amateur videos fail to tell whole story, LA cops complain

Police fear that people, including themselves, could face more danger. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Arlin

Fall's notes, quotes &amp; amp; anecdotes

Over the past 51/2 years, I've probably interviewed Warren Harding coach Thom McDaniels 100 times.

PREVIEW \ YSU men's basketball

YSU (2-3) at OHIO STATE (5-0) When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus Radio/TV:

Steelhounds win first shootout at Centre, 4-3

Youngstown beat Corpus Christi for the first time in two seasons Wednesday. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

New York nightclub is closed before party for Jay-Z

Patrons were lined up for the party, but the artist wasn't expected. NEW YORK (AP) -- Authorities

Court gets ready to prosecute suspects

Investigators have traced victims and taken statements. THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- The

These camp-outs are a holiday tradition

The line at Best Buy in Boardman began forming at 4 p.m.; at Circuit City, 5 p.m. By KATIE LIBECCO

Road likely to stay open

More than 1,000 vehicles traveled the road during a 12-hour study period. By DENISE DICK

District must pay legal fees

The district paid 12,500 to settle the lawsuit. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A school district and

NHL ROUNDUP Thursday's game

Predators 6, Canucks 0 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Scott Hartnell scored two goals and added an assist and

Sisterhood elects slate of officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- A highlight of the Nov. 19 meeting of St. Mary Sisterhood of Sts. Peter and Paul

FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL OHIO DIVISION I At Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium: Can. McKinley (12-1) vs.

'Giving circles' pool money for donations to charities

The concept is growing for people involved in philanthropy and socializing. CLEVELAND (AP) -- When

THURSDAY'S NFL SUMMARIES

THURSDAY'S NFL SUMMARIES DOLPHINS 27, LIONS 10 Miami77103--27 Detroit10000--10 First Quarter

Leaders mull adding Pacific nation, others

The plan is to boost global security. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- New Zealand is just about as far

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Jay-Z emphasizes his senior status

The rap star isn't ashamed to be older. UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- In a chamber where matters of

SURPLUS FOOD

Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, from

Thousands come to watch Macy's Parade, despite rain

Balloons were flown lower than usual because of the wind. NEW YORK (AP) -- Wind and rain could not

The Youngstown Steelhounds take on the Corpus Christi Rayz in Central Hockey League action tonight and Saturday at Chevrolet Centre, downtown. Game time both nights is 7:05 p.m. Call (330) 747-7825.

The Youngstown Steelhounds take on the Corpus Christi Rayz in Central Hockey League action tonight

Area groups plan to present land-preservation seminars

One of the sessions is for the public. CANFIELD -- Mill Creek MetroParks, Mahoning Soil &

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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Raiders' Sapp wary of eating at away games

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Warren Sapp is a very picky eater. The Oakland Raiders' defensive tackle

NFL

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Crosby-less Penguins fall against Boston

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas liked the lineup he faced in a shootout -- one

President of crime stoppers group says he was attacked over lawsuit

The group is suing a man known for offering large rewards to solve crimes. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Joe

Phantoms streak into Marquette tonight

Mahoning Valley is on a nine-game winning streak. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning Valley Phantoms, fresh

'07 budget plan includes no tax increase

City officials are working with the unions to help cut expenses. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR

Kerkorian to slash his stake in GM

Another of the billionaire investor's transactions boosts his casino stakes. By TOM KRISHER

Most of those interviewed don't do online shopping.

Most of those interviewed don't do online shopping. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

SAFETY TIPS

SAFETY TIPS Holiday helpers Know where your fire extinguisher is and don't be afraid to use it,

Jobless claims are rising faster

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Newly laid-off workers signed up for unemployment benefits at a faster pace last

Steelers in one-game mode

After two straight wins the team is still taking it one game at a time. By ED BOUCHETTE

Some retailers open a day early

There were deals to be had both online and in stores. NEW YORK (AP) -- A traditional day of

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"Gift Show 2006" (8 p.m., HGTV): A trio of shows on HGTV gets viewers geared up for the holiday

Silver lining: Precious metal keeps clothes from smelling

Silver neutralizes ammonia and kills bacteria that cause odor. SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) -- Bill McNally

AP-Ipsos poll: Chavez has a lead in vote

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- A strong majority of Venezuelans plan to cast their ballots for President

Police probe 1-car accident

HERMITAGE -- Hermitage police are investigating a one-car accident at 1:51 p.m. on Lamor Road. One

LOCAL

LOCAL EIFL tryouts BROOKFIELD -- The Panthers of the Eastern Indoor Football League will hold

Survey: Fewer costs falling on employees

More companies are using wellness programs and health savings accounts. By ANDI ATWATER

On the SidE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. The congressional office of

CHICAGO TRIBUNE: HMMM. HECKLERS BUGGING YOU? START FLAILING YOUR ARMS AND PACING. RANT ABOUT PUTTING A FORK IN A BAD PLACE.

Opinion: Chicago Tribune: Hmmm. Hecklers bugging you? Start flailing your arms and pacing. Rant about putting

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