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Penguins move to 2nd championship round
Youngstown State drove 88 yards in the final four minutes and pulled out a 35-31 victory over James
Penguins regain lead at halftime
Youngstown State regained the lead at halftime, 20-17, over James Madison. The Penguins, trailing
Penguins trailing early
Youngstown State jumped out to a 7-0 lead on a 1-yard run by Marcus Mason, but James Madison came
A last look at East
YOUNGSTOWN — The halls were dimly lighted, musty and cold; many of the classrooms were in
Youngstown State back in playoffs tonight
Just over an hour before kickoff, weather is still hovering around 60 degrees, clear skies, no wind,
Mooney massacre, 49-7
STEUBENVILLE — Midway through the third quarter, Mooney High junior Michael Zordich dropped
Israel rejects offer of truce; violence kills boy, militant
Tensions have escalated over the past couple of weeks. JEBALIYA, Gaza Strip (AP) -- The
FOOTBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES OHIO
FOOTBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES OHIO DIVISION II Pickerington Cent. 7, Macedonia Nordonia 3 Piqua 22,
Abuse of caffeine is growing concern
People tend to see caffeine as a food product, not a drug, a researcher said. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS FRIDAY 2nd--Stage Door P (Martinz)7.604.603.60 Taiki's Legacy
Powerball portion still unclaimed
The winner has until next Nov. 1 to claim the prize. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE After
Birth certificates take time, funds to go digital
Texas used the political climate to raise money. COLUMBUS (AP) -- David May, newly 18 and planning
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints CIT Group/Consumer Finance Inc. v. John W. Holloway et al,
Eastwood Mall houses gallery to reach audiences for local art
The gallery's grand opening gala is set for Dec. 3. NILES -- Through the support of the Eastwood
Kazakh writer: 'Borat' actor deserves award
Kazakh writer: 'Borat' actor deserves award ALMATY, Kazakhstan -- A leading Kazakh writer has
MINIPAGE ACTIVITIES MEET MANY STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS. THIS WEEK'S STANDARDS: STUDENTS UNDERSTAND SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. STUDENTS UNDERSTAND TECHNOLOGICAL DESIGN. STUDENTS ARE ABLE
MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week's standards:
Omnimax theater unveils 1M face-lift
With its new Imax sound system, the theater is unique. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Omnimax theater at
Patterson's shootout goal is the clincher in 2-1 win
By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- For the fourth time in their last six
Ohio CORE program
Editorial: The CORE proposal is on the fast track. We shoudl and support it with a few reservations. A
Republicans, Democrats pleased with vote count
The final results are expected to be announced Monday. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Democrats and Republicans
On deathbed, spy blames Putin
So far, the case has been labeled an 'unexplained death.' CHICAGO TRIBUNE LONDON -- In a
Monsignor Siffrin discusses bishops conference
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops tackles important issues. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR
'Original Formula' takes fans of The Joads back to '80s, '90s
An acoustic show in early 2007 is in the works. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Online traffic stalls some sites
Amazon.com was offering big discounts on the Xbox 360. NEW YORK (AP) -- High traffic disrupted
Alder's late scoring blitz overwhelms Harbor
Shadyside scored 26 second-quarter points en route to whipping Mogadore, 45-7. ASSOCIATED PRESS
St. Columba to present annual music program
YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., will present its annual Service of Lessons and
Shoppers started lining up outside the store at 3:30 a.m.
Shoppers started lining up outside the store at 3:30 a.m. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR STAFF
Girard chemical bombs
Girard chemical bombs GIRARD -- City police are trying to determine who is responsible for placing
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Probe looks at Pa. sports stores in illegally exported weapons
Authorities think two stores have made eight illegal exports. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Federal
Buildings continueprogress
Lincoln Elementary will open in fall 2007; Harding High in 2008. BY AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR
New Waterford probe nears end
LISBON -- Columbiana County Sheriff David Smith said Friday his office has almost completed a probe
Day-care center opens in Jamestown Village
WARREN -- A day-care center affiliated with state agencies has added a second Warren facility in the
She's afraid credit-card debt will be the last straw
Dear Annie: I have been married over 30 years, but I am a terrible person. I have done some really
Arrest quells man's siege
The perpetrator was identified as a cartoonist for El Nuevo Herald. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS MIAMI
Needle's Eye founder will receive award
YOUNGSTOWN -- Irma Davis, founder and director of Needle's Eye Christian Counseling and Tutorial
Church to offer special services during Advent
MINERAL RIDGE -- First Presbyterian Church, 3654 Main St., is offering special services during the
What to buy a wildlife fan this year? Here's a list
Thanks to a seemingly endless supply of new books and gadgets, giving gifts to wildlife watchers
Governor's schools of excellence await teens this summer
More than 16,000 young people have taken advantage of the program. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Summertime
Home Depot, Lowe's broaden holiday stock
Building materials aren't necessarily hot items for the holidays. RALEIGH NEWS & amp;
SAVING THE EARTH Scientist reaches out to evangelicals
His book aims to bridge the gap, because he fears impending ecological disaster. By JEFF BARNARD
LSU holds off Arkansas; Texas falls to Texas A & amp;M
The Razorbacks were No. 6 in the BCS standings. ASSOCIATED PRESS LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- JaMarcus
As civil war batters Iraq, what's the U.S. to do?
Editorial: Thursday marked the deadliest day of sectarian violence since the start of the U.S.-led invasion of
Businesses fill niche for Christian products
Music, videos and computer games that give positive messages are available. By LINDA M. LINONIS
THURSDAY'S LATE NFL SUM
THURSDAY'S LATE NFL SUM CHIEFS 19, BRONCOS 10 Denver0370--10 Kansas City3736--19 First
Two alumni to receive MacKenzie awards
The award honors those who improve college-community relationships. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Two Grove
Fewer lockups, crime drops
What's happening in the Big Apple goes counter to national trends. WASHINGTON POST NEW YORK --
Two dozen people were waiting when a new Salem store opened at 7 a.m.
Two dozen people were waiting when a new Salem store opened at 7 a.m. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR
REGION
REGION Updates on road projects AUSTINTOWN -- Sarah Lown, director of economic development for
Sharpsville bolts into lead, but West Middlesex prevails
For the third week in a row, West Middlesex senior Kolten Hoffman came up big. By BILL ALBRIGHT
Coker is fired as 'Cane's coach
The move came one day after Miami finished a 6-6 regular season. CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Larry
Editor makes her way to top of fashion world - InStyle
A mystery project led her to the editorial helm of a celebrity magazine. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Dems face task with checklist
Some of the panel's recommendations will cost too much. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats poised to
DOCUMENTS SHOW GATES' ROLE IN IRAN-CONTRA AFFAIR
Documents show Gates' role in Iran-Contra affair WASHINGTON -- The Iran-Contra affair exploded 20
SELECTED STOCKS
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 24.32 .06 Avalon Holdings,7.24.18 Clear
Europe reacts to clash of cultures
Opinion: The latest Western outburst against Islamic political correctness comes our way from Holland, that
Civil war looms in Iraq
In Sunni-Shiite fighting, at least 55 more died. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi
ROUNDUP Friday's other games
Hurricanes 5, Bruins 1 BOSTON -- Justin Williams and Erik Cole scored goals nine seconds apart in
Love one another in Thanksgiving spirit
We, as Americans, celebrated Thanksgiving Day by pausing to offer gratitude to God as a nation and
Reflecting on fishing season
While I never say never when it comes to fishing, the calendar says it's time to set most of my rods
Bellaire has the air taken out of it
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STEUBENVILLE -- Midway through the third quarter, Mooney
Lousy month predicted for Chrysler
November is typically a bad month for automakers. DETROIT (AP) -- Auto industry analysts are
ON THE WEB \ Interesting sites
Explore cyberspace and your inner spiritual space through these Web sites:
Victim's family criticizes police
The gunman had said he wouldn't hurt the victim. CHICAGO (AP) -- The family of a slain 22-year-old
Phantoms win 10th consecutive game
The series continues tonight at 7 and the weekend finale is Sunday at 1 p.m. MARQUETTE, Mich. --
NBA ROUNDUP \ Friday's other games
Mavericks 95, Spurs 92 SAN ANTONIO -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, 14 in the fourth quarter as
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES Miami 27, Detroit 10 Dallas 38, Tampa Bay 10 Kansas City 19, Denver 10
Political crisis gets worse with strike
Government ministers are scheduled to meet today. BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Lebanon's political
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Women's college basketball
No. 4 Tennessee 77, No. 11 Stanford 60 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Candace Parker got her fourth career
For miles, traffic jammed near Grove City
GROVE CITY, Pa. -- It was truly "midnight madness" with cars lined up for miles on highways late
Union takes messages from strike to YouTube
The company says it hasn't posted on the site. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The United Steelworkers union is
St. Charles will host lunchtime Advent series
BOARDMAN -- St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive, will host its Learn While You Lunch
James Madison is test after YSU rest
Today's survivor will meet the winner of the Eastern Illinois-Illinois State game next Saturday.
St. Luke to host Day of Prayer for Peace
BOARDMAN -- St. Luke Church, 5235 South Ave., will host a Day of Prayer for Peace, "Calming the
Jury finds Ohio man guilty of rape
The defendant and an accomplice are both from Ironton, Ohio. GREENUP, Ky. (AP) -- A northeastern
The Penguins are not even an afterthought
Ohio State, which is winning by an average margin of 26 points, raked Youngstown, 91-57. COLUMBUS
FOOTBALL SCORES
FOOTBALL SCORES EAST Cent. Michigan 55, Buffalo 28 MIDWEST Ball St. 30, Kent St. 6 N.
18 people treated for carbon monoxide poisoning
DAYTON (AP) -- Eighteen people attending a family get-together Thanksgiving Day were treated after
Biggest crowd of season watches Islanders defeat Pittsburgh, 3-1
A throng of 15,625 fans filled the Nassau Coliseum. UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -- The stars shone
GAME TIME Today
Who: Youngstown State vs. James Madison When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Stambaugh Stadium Radio/TV: Live on
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Somers, AMA differ over book's claims
The medical group wants the government to test drugs touted in the book. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS NEW
STEELHOUNDS Patterson's shootout goal is the clincher in 2-1 win
By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- For the fourth time in their last six
Angry moose hold hunter hostage
MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS It was a deer hunt that Julie Collman will never forget. The 38-year-old
Show will focus on Angel Food Ministries
YOUNGSTOWN -- Madonna Pinkard, host of "Community Connection," talks with Becky Dombrosky and Patty
U.N. rights panel is all wrong
Opinion: McClatchey Newspapers: John Bolton, the straight-talking envoy who most of the new congressional
Code word became pet name
Dear Heloise: I saved your article from last year on unique pet names. I wanted to tell you about
TODAY
TODAY 9 a.m. (GC) Golf: MasterCard Masters. 10 a.m. (ESPN) College football: "College GameDay."
Greenhouse, gift shop to hold annual open house
CANFIELD -- The greenhouse and gift shop at Mahoning County Career & amp; Technical Center,
Columbus coach Hitchcock gets tepid Philly reaction
Columbus, which tied a franchise record by losing its eighth straight. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Ken
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
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Best Bets on TV
"UK Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" (11 p.m., VH1): It's time to go over the pond for the
On course for animal career
More students sign up for the program every year. AKRON (AP) -- Jennifer Leiner gently cradled
'Consideration': Is inside joke too much?
The cast got to improvise much of the film. By ROBERT W. BUTLER KANSAS CITY STAR The comedies
City council gets grant
Four firefighters, including the chief, announced their retirements. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Man arraigned after car hits 3 kids
He had been stopped earlier by Liberty Township police, then took off, police said. YOUNGSTOWN --
Children's story time
Children's story time NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College students are offering a
TIGHT SQUEEZE
TIGHT SQUEEZE The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Landing a spot in alocal museum The problem
Despite disorder, Dems get things done
Opinion: By STEVEN CONN HISTORY NEWS SERVICE It was during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first term that
Relocation turns up historical documents
A document signed by Washington and Jefferson was found in a cabinet. MARIETTA -- Packing up some
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New
Lariccias donate 25,000 to save mural
The Rayen mural depicts 100 years of school and community history. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
Butcher helps soldiers' families
The butcher processes and then donates the venison given to him. DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE GRAND
Women artists find life is worth living and enjoying at any age
A book serves as an inspiration for women who dread getting older. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Victory may be short-lived for Dems
Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY This week, some might be feeling especially thankful
Protestant brings bombs into government building
He was stopped by two security guards. BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) -- Belfast's most infamous
Tree-decorating event and new organ coincide
A new organ at St. James Meeting House will debut during the event. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
LITERARY SPIRIT | Religion in the media
"Prayer" by Philip Yancey (Zondervan, 352 pages, 21.99): The problem with most recovering
Struthers pupils to sponsor walk-a-thon
STRUTHERS -- The eighth-grade class of Jennifer Colosimo at Struthers Middle School will hold a
Today is Saturday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2006. There are 36 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Saturday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2006. There are 36 days left in the year. On this date
MIAMI FIRES LARRY COKER
Miami fires Larry Coker Despite winning 80 percent of his games and leading Miami (Fla.) to two
YSU women fall to UNC-Wilmington
Heather Karner had 23 points as the Penguins dropped to 1-3. WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Junior Heather
Concert, dinner mark 80 years of entertainment and education
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Board of Trustees and Directors are preparing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of
CAMPUS NOTES \ In the spotlight
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON Andrew Stevens of Girard, a mechanical engineering major, has been inducted
'FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION'
'FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION' Grade: C. Director: Christopher Guest. Rated: PG-13 for sexual
McDermott surpasses 1,000 points
ANDERSON, Ind. -- Kyle McDermott surpassed 1,000 points for his career in Geneva College's 52-47
Director wants Kennedy message to resound
The film's soundtrack includes some of Bobby Kennedy's speeches. By ROBERT W. BUTLER KANSAS CITY
Ohio Marine killed by roadside bomb
CANTON (AP) -- A 19-year-old Marine from Canton has been killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq, family
Pacers take control in 3rd quarter, beat Cavs, 97-87
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jermaine O'Neal focused more on the Indiana Pacers' slow start Friday night
Ball State bashes Kent State behind Bostic, Davis & amp; Hill
Western Michigan blanked Akron, 17-0. ASSOCIATED PRESS MUNCIE, Ind. -- Larry Bostic ran for 123
Singles learn to navigate money issues
With divorce on the rise, financial education has become more important. SALT LAKE TRIBUNE
Syria is wild card as Iran and U.S. jockey for sway
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran and the United States are playing a complicated diplomatic game, jockeying
Judges in Cleveland trim foreclosure list
One attorney said the improvement is noticeable. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Judges in Ohio's most populous
Episcopal task forces eyes 'problem' dioceses
CHICAGO (AP) -- The Episcopal task force on property disputes related to the church fight over the
Earlier hours, bigger discounts draw shoppers
Clothing took a back seat to toys and electronics. ASSOCIATED PRESS It was cold, it was dark and
Shields has 27 points for Howland against Liberty
HOWLAND -- Ellie Shields scored 27 points in leading Howland High to a 68-26 victory over Liberty
Cardinal Mooney plans golden jubilee
A service project to benefit the community will be scheduled in the spring. YOUNGSTOWN -- Cardinal
local
LOCAL New schools move forward Cranes are lowering steel beams, bulldozers are moving earth, and
Finesse, longevity were trademarks
The 5-foot, 6-inch boxer was nicknamed "Will o' the Wisp" for his elusiveness. ROCKY HILL, Conn.
Tar Heels win on the heels of Hansbrough
No. 10 Kansas beat Ball State, 64-46, but the Jayhawks (4-1) play top-ranked Florida tonight.
I'm thankful I learned from a true believer
When Thanksgiving comes around each year, it brings to my mind a very special young man who showed