News for November 25, 2006

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

YSU wins!

Final score, just moments ago, 35-31,against James Madison University of Virginia. <a

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,

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Mooney massacre, 49-7

STEUBENVILLE — Midway through the third quarter, Mooney High junior Michael Zordich dropped

FOOTBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES OHIO

FOOTBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES OHIO DIVISION II Pickerington Cent. 7, Macedonia Nordonia 3 Piqua 22,

Israel rejects offer of truce; violence kills boy, militant

Tensions have escalated over the past couple of weeks. JEBALIYA, Gaza Strip (AP) -- The

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

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.

Finesse, longevity were trademarks

The 5-foot, 6-inch boxer was nicknamed "Will o' the Wisp" for his elusiveness. ROCKY HILL, Conn.

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LOCAL New schools move forward Cranes are lowering steel beams, bulldozers are moving earth, and

Cardinal Mooney plans golden jubilee

A service project to benefit the community will be scheduled in the spring. YOUNGSTOWN -- Cardinal

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

Earlier hours, bigger discounts draw shoppers

Clothing took a back seat to toys and electronics. ASSOCIATED PRESS It was cold, it was dark and

Episcopal task forces eyes 'problem' dioceses

CHICAGO (AP) -- The Episcopal task force on property disputes related to the church fight over the

Judges in Cleveland trim foreclosure list

One attorney said the improvement is noticeable. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Judges in Ohio's most populous

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

Singles learn to navigate money issues

With divorce on the rise, financial education has become more important. SALT LAKE TRIBUNE

Ball State bashes Kent State behind Bostic, Davis &amp; amp; Hill

Western Michigan blanked Akron, 17-0. ASSOCIATED PRESS MUNCIE, Ind. -- Larry Bostic ran for 123

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

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

Director wants Kennedy message to resound

The film's soundtrack includes some of Bobby Kennedy's speeches. By ROBERT W. BUTLER KANSAS CITY

McDermott surpasses 1,000 points

ANDERSON, Ind. -- Kyle McDermott surpassed 1,000 points for his career in Geneva College's 52-47

'FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION'

'FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION' Grade: C. Director: Christopher Guest. Rated: PG-13 for sexual

CAMPUS NOTES \ In the spotlight

UNIVERSITY OF AKRON Andrew Stevens of Girard, a mechanical engineering major, has been inducted

Concert, dinner mark 80 years of entertainment and education

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Board of Trustees and Directors are preparing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of

YSU women fall to UNC-Wilmington

Heather Karner had 23 points as the Penguins dropped to 1-3. WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Junior Heather

MIAMI FIRES LARRY COKER

Miami fires Larry Coker Despite winning 80 percent of his games and leading Miami (Fla.) to two

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

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Struthers pupils to sponsor walk-a-thon

STRUTHERS -- The eighth-grade class of Jennifer Colosimo at Struthers Middle School will hold a

LITERARY SPIRIT | Religion in the media

"Prayer" by Philip Yancey (Zondervan, 352 pages, 21.99): The problem with most recovering

Tree-decorating event and new organ coincide

A new organ at St. James Meeting House will debut during the event. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

Protestant brings bombs into government building

He was stopped by two security guards. BELFAST, Northern Ireland (AP) -- Belfast's most infamous

Victory may be short-lived for Dems

Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY This week, some might be feeling especially thankful

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

Butcher helps soldiers' families

The butcher processes and then donates the venison given to him. DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE GRAND

Lariccias donate 25,000 to save mural

The Rayen mural depicts 100 years of school and community history. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New

Relocation turns up historical documents

A document signed by Washington and Jefferson was found in a cabinet. MARIETTA -- Packing up some

Despite disorder, Dems get things done

Opinion: By STEVEN CONN HISTORY NEWS SERVICE It was during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's first term that

TIGHT SQUEEZE

TIGHT SQUEEZE The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Landing a spot in alocal museum The problem

Children's story time

Children's story time NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College students are offering a

Man arraigned after car hits 3 kids

He had been stopped earlier by Liberty Township police, then took off, police said. YOUNGSTOWN --

City council gets grant

Four firefighters, including the chief, announced their retirements. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR

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'Consideration': Is inside joke too much?

The cast got to improvise much of the film. By ROBERT W. BUTLER KANSAS CITY STAR The comedies

On course for animal career

More students sign up for the program every year. AKRON (AP) -- Jennifer Leiner gently cradled

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

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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Columbus coach Hitchcock gets tepid Philly reaction

Columbus, which tied a franchise record by losing its eighth straight. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Ken

Greenhouse, gift shop to hold annual open house

CANFIELD -- The greenhouse and gift shop at Mahoning County Career & amp; Technical Center,

TODAY

TODAY 9 a.m. (GC) Golf: MasterCard Masters. 10 a.m. (ESPN) College football: "College GameDay."

Code word became pet name

Dear Heloise: I saved your article from last year on unique pet names. I wanted to tell you about

U.N. rights panel is all wrong

Opinion: McClatchey Newspapers: John Bolton, the straight-talking envoy who most of the new congressional

Show will focus on Angel Food Ministries

YOUNGSTOWN -- Madonna Pinkard, host of "Community Connection," talks with Becky Dombrosky and Patty

Angry moose hold hunter hostage

MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS It was a deer hunt that Julie Collman will never forget. The 38-year-old

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

INSIDE On C5

INSIDE ON C5 Youngstown State's women's team fell to UNC-Wilmington, 56-52.

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

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GAME TIME Today

Who: Youngstown State vs. James Madison When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Stambaugh Stadium Radio/TV: Live on

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace Amber Blackburn, Cortland, boy, Nov. 22. Robert and

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

Batter up: Cake sculpting made fun at Crestview

18 people treated for carbon monoxide poisoning

DAYTON (AP) -- Eighteen people attending a family get-together Thanksgiving Day were treated after

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.

Jury finds Ohio man guilty of rape

The defendant and an accomplice are both from Ironton, Ohio. GREENUP, Ky. (AP) -- A northeastern

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

James Madison is test after YSU rest

Today's survivor will meet the winner of the Eastern Illinois-Illinois State game next Saturday.

St. Charles will host lunchtime Advent series

BOARDMAN -- St. Charles Borromeo Church, 7345 Westview Drive, will host its Learn While You Lunch

Union takes messages from strike to YouTube

The company says it hasn't posted on the site. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The United Steelworkers union is

For miles, traffic jammed near Grove City

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- It was truly "midnight madness" with cars lined up for miles on highways late

TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Women's college basketball

No. 4 Tennessee 77, No. 11 Stanford 60 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Candace Parker got her fourth career

Political crisis gets worse with strike

Government ministers are scheduled to meet today. BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) -- Lebanon's political

THURSDAY'S GAMES

THURSDAY'S GAMES Miami 27, Detroit 10 Dallas 38, Tampa Bay 10 Kansas City 19, Denver 10

NBA ROUNDUP \ Friday's other games

Mavericks 95, Spurs 92 SAN ANTONIO -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, 14 in the fourth quarter as

Phantoms win 10th consecutive game

The series continues tonight at 7 and the weekend finale is Sunday at 1 p.m. MARQUETTE, Mich. --

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

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Lousy month predicted for Chrysler

November is typically a bad month for automakers. DETROIT (AP) -- Auto industry analysts are

Bellaire has the air taken out of it

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF STEUBENVILLE -- Midway through the third quarter, Mooney

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

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

Civil war looms in Iraq

In Sunni-Shiite fighting, at least 55 more died. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi

Europe reacts to clash of cultures

Opinion: The latest Western outburst against Islamic political correctness comes our way from Holland, that

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DOCUMENTS SHOW GATES' ROLE IN IRAN-CONTRA AFFAIR

Documents show Gates' role in Iran-Contra affair WASHINGTON -- The Iran-Contra affair exploded 20

Dems face task with checklist

Some of the panel's recommendations will cost too much. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democrats poised to

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

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

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

REGION

REGION Updates on road projects AUSTINTOWN -- Sarah Lown, director of economic development for

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

Fewer lockups, crime drops

What's happening in the Big Apple goes counter to national trends. WASHINGTON POST NEW YORK --

Two alumni to receive MacKenzie awards

The award honors those who improve college-community relationships. GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Two Grove

THURSDAY'S LATE NFL SUM

THURSDAY'S LATE NFL SUM CHIEFS 19, BRONCOS 10 Denver0370--10 Kansas City3736--19 First

Businesses fill niche for Christian products

Music, videos and computer games that give positive messages are available. By LINDA M. LINONIS

STEELHOUNDS

STEELHOUNDS Tape-delay broadcast YOUNGSTOWN -- The broadcast of tonight's Youngstown

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

LSU holds off Arkansas; Texas falls to Texas A &amp; amp;M

The Razorbacks were No. 6 in the BCS standings. ASSOCIATED PRESS LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- JaMarcus

SAVING THE EARTH Scientist reaches out to evangelicals

His book aims to bridge the gap, because he fears impending ecological disaster. By JEFF BARNARD

Home Depot, Lowe's broaden holiday stock

Building materials aren't necessarily hot items for the holidays. RALEIGH NEWS & amp;

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

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

Church to offer special services during Advent

MINERAL RIDGE -- First Presbyterian Church, 3654 Main St., is offering special services during the

Needle's Eye founder will receive award

YOUNGSTOWN -- Irma Davis, founder and director of Needle's Eye Christian Counseling and Tutorial

Arrest quells man's siege

The perpetrator was identified as a cartoonist for El Nuevo Herald. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS MIAMI

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

Day-care center opens in Jamestown Village

WARREN -- A day-care center affiliated with state agencies has added a second Warren facility in the

New Waterford probe nears end

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

Buildings continueprogress

Lincoln Elementary will open in fall 2007; Harding High in 2008. BY AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR

Probe looks at Pa. sports stores in illegally exported weapons

Authorities think two stores have made eight illegal exports. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Federal

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Girard chemical bombs

Girard chemical bombs GIRARD -- City police are trying to determine who is responsible for placing

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

St. Columba to present annual music program

YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St., will present its annual Service of Lessons and

Alder's late scoring blitz overwhelms Harbor

Shadyside scored 26 second-quarter points en route to whipping Mogadore, 45-7. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Online traffic stalls some sites

Amazon.com was offering big discounts on the Xbox 360. NEW YORK (AP) -- High traffic disrupted

'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

Monsignor Siffrin discusses bishops conference

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops tackles important issues. By LINDA M. LINONIS VINDICATOR

On deathbed, spy blames Putin

So far, the case has been labeled an 'unexplained death.' CHICAGO TRIBUNE LONDON -- In a

Republicans, Democrats pleased with vote count

The final results are expected to be announced Monday. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Democrats and Republicans

Ohio CORE program

Editorial: The CORE proposal is on the fast track. We shoudl and support it with a few reservations. A

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

Weekly quiz

Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: A K 7 K Q J 9 8 3 8 7 6 2 After three

Omnimax theater unveils 1M face-lift

With its new Imax sound system, the theater is unique. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The Omnimax theater at

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:

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