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Local players named to All-Ohio
<em>STAFF/WIRE REPORT</em> Cardinal Mooney High’s Ishmaai’ly Kitchen was
Trumbull will appeal spanking cop ruling
WARREN — The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office says it will file an appeal with the
Boardman hopes to curb flooding
BOARDMAN — Officials want to use a federal grant, combined with township and Mahoning County
Coach hired over parent protests
CANFIELD — Parents who are questioning fundraising accounts maintained by a coach asked the
Carson hearing rescheduled
WARREN — A hearing Tuesday on the unemployment compensation claim of former Trumbull County
77 tax abatements questioned
YOUNGSTOWN — A meeting to continue 77 tax abatements to businesses in the city ended abruptly
$20,000 gift to Second Harvest
YOUNGSTOWN — Home Savings has donated $20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank for capital
Walter election complaint dismissed
WARREN — The Federal Elections Commission has dismissed a complaint against former
YSU enrollment, 13,183
YOUNGSGTOWN — At 13,183 students, spring enrollment at Youngstown State University is 95
Suicide attempt caused explosion
<em>STAFF/WIRE REPORT</em> NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An explosion that leveled a house
Kiddie porn found during computer repair
SALEM — The Columbiana County Sheriff’s office is investigating hardcore child
Deer kills up in Valley
Hunters in the Mahoning Valley were literally having a field day on the first day of deer gun in
Youngstown man burned in blaze
YOUNGSTOWN — An 81-year-old Crandall Avenue man sustained burns to his face, arms and hands
Police car rammed in Warren
WARREN — Police are expected to file charges against a woman who rammed her car into a police
Capri and Charlie's son get Senate posts
Senate Democratic leaders at noon made their choices for the 30th and the 32nd Ohio Senate
Purse snatcher nabbed
WARREN — Police are urging women to keep their purses in hand during holiday shopping after
Who struck Niles' fire truck?
NILES – Police are looking for a hit-skip motorist who ran into a fire truck after it
Money crunch has Columbiana agent leaving
LISBON — A key official in many of Columbiana County’s ongoing projects is retiring
No excuse for no sellout
Opinion: No excuse for no sellout EDITOR: I am a 1993 graduate of YSU and currently live in Columbus. I
Still time to get a flu shot
WASHINGTON (AP)-- There's still time to get a flu shot. Federal health officials reminded people
Judge says Noe must repay 13.7 million
The attorney general is seeking to restart a civil lawsuit against Noe. TOLEDO (AP) -- A former
Dantonio new Spartans coach
The former Cincinnati head coach also coached at Ohio State and YSU. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) --
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& lt;B & gt;FREDENBERG, & lt;/B & gt; Jack N., 90, of Warren; calling hours Thursday
Chaney High School Class of 1966 will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the Eagles Club, Raccoon Road,
Chaney High School Class of 1966 will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the Eagles Club, Raccoon Road,
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Captain Binge (Feliciano)12.205.802.60 Our Shadow
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.75 --.57 Avalon Holdings,6.97--.27 Clear
Court overturns 17 counts
The charges were from a youth program run in Fowler in 2002 and 2003. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
Vick apologizes after his obscene gesture
The sixth-year quarterback was upset after a disturbing insult from a male fan. FLOWERY BRANCH,
AUSTINTOWN -- JEFF KISH AND HIS BRIDE, THE FORMER LISA TOVARNAK, BOTH OF 2506 KIRK ROAD, WERE HONORED OCT. 13 DURING A RECEPTION AT THE SAXON CLUB AFTER THEIR WEDDING AT IDAHO ROAD ALLIANCE CHURCH.
AUSTINTOWN -- Jeff Kish and his bride, the former Lisa Tovarnak, both of 2506 Kirk Road, were
One-vehicle accident leaves man, 60, dead
LIBERTY -- Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators are trying to determine what led to a traffic
ABC soap to introduce transgender character
The producers consulted with a gay and lesbian group to create the role. NEW YORK (AP) -- In a
Local doctor tests new diagnostic tool
Elasticity imaging correctly identified 17 out of 17 malignant lesions. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
JFK faces monumental task against St. Henry
The Redskins are 38-7 in postseason and 5-2 in state championship games. By JOE SCALZO
Edwards embarrassed after sideline tirade Sunday
He said he wasn't blaming Charlie Frye, but it was just his passion for the game. BEREA (AP) --
Steelhounds on eight-game road trip
Youngstown's journey begins tonight in Tulsa, Okla. YOUNGSTOWN -- Frequent flyer miles will be
GOP rep's margin triggers a recount
In unofficial results, Pryce won by four-tenths of a percentage point. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Republican
TOP 25 ROUNDUPS \ College basketball
MEN No. 8 Marquette 65, Valparaiso 62 VALPARAISO, Ind. -- Dominic James hit a 3-pointer with
Miss Provenzale, Mr. McCloud set wedding date
XCANFIELD -- Anthony and Theresa Provenzale, 10277 New Buffalo Road, are announcing plans for the
Board considers change in open enrollment
The family of the late Annie Lee donated 2,747 to the school district. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
Man accused of stabbing 2 at cemetery
TOLEDO (AP) -- Police have arrested a man in the stabbing of a couple visiting a cemetery. Derwin
football
FOOTBALL NCAA DIV I-AA PLAYOFFS First Round Saturday, Nov. 25 Massachusetts 35, Lafayette 14
Council to consider increase in wage tax
City officials said increasing the wage tax would generate about 800,000. By VIRGINIA ROSS
Authorities probe group-home fire that killed 10
The home housed the elderly as well as the mentally ill. ANDERSON, Mo. (AP) -- An early morning
Schiffauer scores 32 as Boardman wins opener
The Spartans also have several instrumental freshmen, including Doryice Moore, who had 20 points and
Carnivorism triggers great grocery debate
Opinion: By RHONDA CHRISS LOKEMAN MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS The other day I got stopped by the Food Police. It
Residents seek an end to 'Drano bomb' blasts
The homemade bombs have been set off in various locations. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy P. Wibert, 44, of 717 Rosegarden Drive N.E., Warren,
Seahawks leading Packers 21-19
The teams battled through a snow storm in the first half. SEATTLE (AP) -- Donald Driver caught a
Official: Resume civil lawsuit against Noe
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio's attorney general asked a judge to restart a civil lawsuit against a former
Architects to begin designing courthouse
The study would take up to five months to be finished. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER
Security teams take places for pope visit
It's Benedict's first papal visit to a predominantly Muslim country. ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) --
Mayor looks into hirings
Hiring more police may reduce overtime costs, one councilman said. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Beware fake drugs that could hurt you
Opinion: By PETER NAVARRO THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL People take prescription drugs to stay well or get
Home foreclosures surpass previous records in the region
DAYTON (AP) -- The number of home foreclosures is setting area records. So far this year, 4,355
FROSTY WILL HAVE HIS DAY, BUT NOT RIGHT AWAY
Frosty will have his day, but not right away Michel Lindsey, 14, above, sips coffee near the Java
HOLIDAY SEASON Online shoppers get good discounts
Online sales were expected to increase 24 percent Monday. NEW YORK (AP) -- After jamming malls on
NBA ROUNDUP Monday's games
Heat 103, 76ers 91 MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade had 33 points and 13 assists, and Miami sank a season-best
SUNDAY'S LATE NFL SUM
SUNDAY'S LATE NFL SUM COLTS 45, EAGLES 21 Philadelphia0777--21 Indianapolis717714--45 First
Community, church reaches out to family who lost house in fire
Church and community members are helping the family get back on their feet. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
DIVISION I
DIVISION I First Team OFFENSE: Ends--Evan Elliott, Greensburg Green, 6-foot, 205 pounds, senior;
Pamela Anderson files for divorce from Kid Rock
Pamela Anderson files for divorce from Kid Rock NEW YORK-- Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce
Tribe ready to sign OF Dellucci
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Promised Cleveland's starting job in left field, free agent David Dellucci has
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (8 p.m., ABC): The holiday special that made it cool to shower your love on a scrawny Christmas tree is back for its 41st airing. We're talking "A Charlie Brown Christmas,"
"A Charlie Brown Christmas" (8 p.m., ABC): The holiday special that made it cool to shower your love
Cardinals set for another title contest
Friday Mooney will make its third straight trip to the Div. IV title game. By JOE SCALZO
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2006. There are 33 days left in the year. On this date in 1942, nearly 500 people die in a fire that destroys the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston.
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Nov. 28, the 332nd day of 2006. There are 33 days left in the year. On this date
National Basketball Association
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston58.385--
Spotlight returns to caged-children case
The Gravelles are charged with 16 counts of felony child endangering. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The story
Alabama's Shula fired after 6-6 year
Texas assistant Gene Chizik was hired as Iowa State's new coach. ASSOCIATED PRESS TUSCALOOSA,
Plant to remain open as it seeks more work
The local plant gains a reprieve of at least four or five months. LORDSTOWN -- Lear Corp. has
Sports Digest
YSU Football YOUNGSTOWN -- Ryan Jewell, Bob Perez, Tom Zetts, Jeff Koval and Brad Samsa were
Committee will review applications for director
Some 50 applications have been received for the 40,000- 60,000-a-year job. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES Miami 27, Detroit 10 Dallas 38, Tampa Bay 10 Kansas City 19, Denver 10
Seamans picked to serve remainder of Brooks' term
The judges ignored the recommendations of the Republican Party leaders. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Blue Santas make Christmas brighter
Dear Readers: Last year, I spoke in San Antonio around Christmastime at a fundraiser sponsored by
4 bond issues, levies to reappear on ballots
The four issues were defeated by voters earlier this month. WARREN -- The Niles and Southington
Mt. Union has easy time 86-43
The Purple Raiders shot 59.6 percent against Franciscan College. ALLIANCE -- Hot-shooting Mount
Mitten, glove donations are being accepted
Mitten, glove donations are being accepted YOUNGSTOWN -- The Business Finance Tech Prep class at
Bloomberg says it appears cops used excessive force
The mayor was steadfast in his support for the police commissioner. NEW YORK (AP) -- Mayor Michael
Artist is bringing the world to shut-ins
Murals reach beyond the walls of memory loss. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS ORLANDO, Fla. -- The
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board Public Relations
Watson-Cioletti wedding to be in Poland church
XPOLAND -- Announced by Michael and Shary Watson, 22 Fieldstone, is the engagement of their
INSIDE
Inside Canfield's Chad Baker and Pat Bellish, and Dan Herron of Warren Harding were named first
Trustees address options for property
A local athlete was honored and a Christmas ceremony scheduled. AUSTINTOWN -- Township trustees
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Steelers: Wide receiver Hines Ward had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday and will miss at
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press RUINS: Missouri State Fire Marshal Randy Cole, left, gestures while talking with
GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA Newton Falls 51, Chaney 41 Wilson at Leetonia Boardman
LOWELLVILLE Air Compressor company expands
LOWELLVILLE -- Air Compressor Co. is nearly finished with a 300,000 expansion that will more than
Crosby questionable tonight
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby made it through an entire practice
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) English League Soccer. Noon (FSN Pitt) NFL: Bill Cowher press conference.
NEW ON HOME VIDEO | This week's DVD releases
"Superman Returns": Director Bryan Singer's update on the Man of Steel leads a huge holiday rush of
Man arrested, accused of grabbing at two women through windows
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL STAR TRIBUNE MINNEAPOLIS -- A man faces burglary charges after two incidents
"We will agree to leave large territories and dismantle settlements that we established. We will be willing to do this in exchange for real peace."
Opinion: "We will agree to leave large territories and dismantle settlements that we established. We will be
Study: Sit back, relax -- it's better for spine
Back pain is a 4 billion-a-year problem in the U.S. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE We've always
Thompson steps up to lead Oklahoma
He's led the eighth-ranked Sooners into the championship game. NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- When Oklahoma
All-volunteer military is a great success
Opinion: By RUSSELL BELAND and CURTIS GILROY WASHINGTON POST For the first time since the American
Wall Street's slide is worst in four months
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street had its worst day in more than four months Monday as the dollar
DeBartolos make 2M donation
CLEVELAND -- Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. and his wife, Cynthia, have given 2 million to the DeBartolo
Device under study gives hope of preventing thousands of strokes
The device would help with the most common type of irregular heartbeat. WASHINGTON (AP) -- At
FDA is warning about dangers of methadone
WASHINGTON (AP) -- People starting treatment with methadone have died and suffered life-threatening
Conservation district promotes 1, hires 1
The SWCD and parks district will review budget requests today. CORTLAND -- Brian Prunty, who has
Bush's cozying up to Syria is puzzling
Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- President Bush's upcoming meeting in
AT A GLANCE Mark Dantonio
Age: 50 Previous job: Head coach at University of Cincinnati, 18-17 record from 2004-06.
Leader asks for the help of Iran
The pace of diplomacy is stepping up as a summit nears. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraq's president
PREVIEW \ YSU men's basketball
YSU (2-4) vs. CANISIUS (1-3) When: 7:05 p.m. tonight Where: Beeghly Center Radio/TV: WNIO-AM
Officials plan for weather
Nonemergency calls will be diverted to centers that handle crisis and counseling situations. By
Both vulnerable. East deals.
Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH 5 2 10 6 A 10 8 4 A 10 7 6 5 WEST EAST 6 4 A
Village and union resolve tax-withholding error
GM workers paid 70,000 annually will have 65 withheld. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Dismal effort ends, likely, playoff hope
Hines Ward said the loss to the Ravens may have been their worst ever. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
Dantonio named at Michigan State
Dantonio named at Michigan State Former Youngstown State assistant football coach was named head
His sloppy kissing tends to kill the mood
Dear Annie: I have a wonderful boyfriend, "Loren." We have an open, honest relationship, and the
Newton Falls records second straight win
The Tigers toppled Chaney behind 19 points from Danielle Clonch. YOUNGSTOWN -- Danielle Clonch
Elections board to have two automatic recounts
A board official estimated the cost of elections may triple. LISBON -- The Columbiana County Board
Truck sideswipes car on 711 connector
The tractor-trailer likely has paint scrapings on it from the Chevy. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two millwrights
Judge finds man guilty of cutting city trees
The Youngstown man faces up to six months in jail and a 1,000 fine. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
ROUNDUP Monday's game
Red Wings 2, Stars 1 DETROIT -- Kris Draper and Mathieu Schneider scored short-handed goals in the
Six sites show radiation traces
Britain has launched an inquest into the former Soviet spy's poisoning death. LONDON (AP) -- The
Warren prepares for holiday event
WARREN -- The city will have its annual Tree Lighting and Caroling on the Square from 5 to 8 p.m.
Maag Library to mark 30th anniversary
William F. Maag Jr. Library is named for the late publisher of The Vindicator. YOUNGSTOWN --
SELECTED STOCKS
The tax credit will be discussed at a finance committee meeting on Wednesday. By AMANDA GARRETT
There's still a risk
Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: "FDA APPROVED" undoubtedly will accompany promotions trumpeting the reintroduction
Canfield's Bellish and Baker named
They were joined on the Div. II first team by Jim Wood of East Liverpool. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE
30th District front-runner withdraws
The caucus will make the appointments today. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Rude Awakening
VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- "I've lived here 43 years and never had any excitement