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Santas on display

WARREN — Santa Claus figures of different styles and ages are on display at the Sutliff Museum


Free story-time Friday

YOUNGSTOWN — The Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E. Boardman St., is starting a new


Prosecutor: McKinney will die in prison

WARREN — Jermaine McKinney is a “classic cold-blooded killer” who committed


Need a job? Try health care

BOARDMAN — While manufacturing jobs in northeast Ohio have decreased, there’s a demand


Gillam refuses participation, Mayor will join

YOUNGSTOWN — Four months ago, a downtown redevelopment agency invited Mayor Jay Williams and


Listening to customers spurs growth for Parker-Hannifin

YOUNGSTOWN — A new way of going after business is leading to more production work at Parker


Smoking ban confuses business owners

AUSTINTOWN — There were more questions than answers today at the first of three public


Columbiana budget: A disaster waiting to happen

LISBON — Sean Logan, chairman of the Columbiana County commissioners, says it’s a


Sebring native donates "Jazz Bowl"

CLEVELAND — A famous work from a Sebring native is now part of a presidential library in Hyde


Director says Ohio WC system is A-OK

YOUNGSTOWN — The leader of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is optimistic about


Krichbaum says no dice to plea withdrawals

YOUNGSTOWN — An Austintown man was sentenced to five years in prison on two robbery counts and


Pfizer cuts could trigger same in other drug leaders

NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer Inc.’s decision to cut 20 percent, or 2,200 jobs, from its U.S.


YSU stars get Gateway honors

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State senior tailback Marcus Mason was named the Gateway Football


New concept cars to be unveiled at L.A. auto show

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Automakers will roll into the Los Angeles Auto Show with a new lineup of concept


TV catch phrases | Network lists top 100

"Aaay" (Fonzie, "Happy Days") "And that's the way it is" (Walter Cronkite, "CBS Evening News")


Man, 81, suffers burns from fire that started in kerosene heater

The fire department listed the cause of the blaze as unintentional. YOUNGSTOWN -- An 81-year-old


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Arctic Justice (Skerrett)6.003.002.40 Story Elora


BASEBALL

BASEBALL BB Rooners -- will conduct a pitching clinic for boys age 9-18 beginning Jan. 7. Call


BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Red Sox: Boston cannot reduce its 51.1 million bid for Daisuke Matsuzaka in order to sign him, even


'Terror' label is invalid

The judge ruled the government can't block the assets of the two groups. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A


2 area groups get homeless assistance grants

COLUMBUS -- Two Mahoning County organizations were among 92 groups awarded a combined 20.4 million


Falcon Fair at Fitch

Falcon Fair at Fitch AUSTINTOWN -- The school district is hoping 1,000 people come to Falcon Fair


Victim's family pushes for more action on case

Police didn't interview all potential witnesses, the deceased's family spokesman says. By PETER H.


GOP leader vows cooperation with Democrats

Now is the time to tackle Social Security, Sen. Mitch McConnell said. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON


Carson hearing is rescheduled

WARREN -- A hearing Tuesday on the unemployment compensation claim of former Trumbull County


SEEKING EVIDENCE: A fire inspector in New Castle takes photographs of one of the houses damaged by an explosion on the city's east side.

SEEKING EVIDENCE: A fire inspector in New Castle takes photographs of one of the houses damaged by


Crestview edges Beaver Local; Champion opens with a victory

NEW WATERFORD -- The Crestview High girls basketball team, behind each of Tuesday's first three


She should never let 'Wilbur' come back

Dear Annie: I've always considered myself to be levelheaded, but somehow I've ended up in a four-


NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Thursday, Nov 30th. CINCINNATI3Baltimore Sunday, Dec 3rd.


President-elect prepares to leave over differences

He said he thinks conservative Christians should think outside the box. LOS ANGELES TIMES The


Jayhawks roll; Gators rebound

Penn State threw a scare into No. 21 Georgia Tech. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Darrell


Parents express concerns with coach's accounting

The parents want more detailed accounting. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CANFIELD


Defense: Couple who adopted 11 loved children

The prosecution alleges the special-needs kids were abused. NORWALK, Ohio (AP) -- A couple on


City, new-bar owner fail to reach accord

The agreement would call for security guards and cameras at a new bar and grill. By AMANDA GARRETT


THURSDAY

THURSDAY American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton, will serve a spaghetti dinner


TODAY

TODAY 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: New Zealand Open. 6:30 p.m. (FSN Ohio) NBA: "Cavaliers Countdown." 7


Mooney: Talented, fun-loving group

The & Ccedil;ardinals know when to have fun and when to get serious and win games. By JOE


Chippewas click under coach Kelly

In his third season at Central Michigan, the team has rediscovered success. MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.


Bush prepares to meet with Maliki

The president hinted that U.S. patience is wearing thin. WASHINGTON POST RIGA, Latvia --


"It seems whenever someone tries to say 'Peace on Earth' it is met with so much resistance."

Opinion: "It seems whenever someone tries to say 'Peace on Earth' it is met with so much resistance."


Mooney's McCarthy, Kitchen earn top honor

VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS Cardinal Mooney High's Ishmaai'ly Kitchen was named defensive player


Sweet Jenny Land Co. gets guarantee to buy building

The CIC enthusiastically approved the plan. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN --


Use one gauge to decide whether the cars go home: Does it benefit the taxpayers?

Editorial: There is really only one reason for a public employee to be driving a government car to and from


Is population decline in Japan to be feared?

Opinion: By FRED HIATT WASHINGTON POST TOKYO -- Japan has embarked on a path no developed nation has ever


Sheriff, union spar over duties

The sheriff said a lot of people choose to call him with their complaints. LISBON -- Columbiana


Gentry enters plea in bear hunting case

Gentry enters plea in bear hunting case DULUTH, Minn. -- Troy Lee Gentry pleaded guilty Monday to


Democratic researcher to speak

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mark Mellman, a leading Democratic public opinion researcher and strategist, will


THURSDAY'S GAMES

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


Korean War soldier laid to rest 56 years after death

Dental records helped identify Robert Layton. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A soldier identified partly


LIQUOR licenses

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers


2 films lead in Spirit Awards

Recently deceased Robert Altman earned a best director nomination. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The road-


St. Henry meets high expectations

The Redskins met the high standards for their school to gain a state final against Warren JFK. By


Farewell to Fox: He was more democrat than statesman

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: When Mexico's President-elect Vicente Fox and GOP presidential nominee George


GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA

GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Crestview 49, Beaver Local 48 Champion 45, Warren Harding 39 Maplewood


St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Ryan and Denise James, Poland, boy, Nov. 27. Jaclyn Wardle and


Ethics rules say state officials can take unlimited cash gifts

All they have to report is 'cash' or 'currency,' not how much. LOS ANGELES TIMES HOUSTON --


FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL NCAA DIV. I-AA PLAYOFFS First Round Saturday, Nov. 25 Massachusetts 35, Lafayette


NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB Boston58.385--


Make your own self-rising flour

Dear Heloise: What can I substitute for self-rising flour? I think I've seen a formula in your


Treasurer: Levy defeat forces change

Four student representatives to the school board have been selected. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR


U.S. can extricate itself from Iraq with honor

Opinion: By CHUCK HAGEL WASHINGTON POST There will be no victory or defeat for the United States in Iraq.


3 steal hunter's deer at gunpoint

MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- Three men stole a hunter's doe at gunpoint, the hunter said. "I'm really,


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Browns: Right tackle Ryan Tucker will miss the rest of the season because of an undisclosed illness.


Police: Arson is not likely in group home fire

Eight of the 10 victims were identified Tuesday. ANDERSON, Mo. (AP) -- Investigators expect to


NBA ROUNDUP \ Tuesday's games

Wizards 96, Hawks 95 WASHINGTON -- Caron Butler's three-point play with 1:04 remaining helped


Panel: Tighten screening

Two studies published last year were faked. LOS ANGELES TIMES The journal Science must intensify


Turnovers doom YSU in 71-59 loss

The Penguins also failed on the offensive rebounds against Canisius. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


DIVISION III

DIVISION III First Team OFFENSE: Ends--Daniel Ifft, Dover, 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, senior; Chase


Panel urges city to fire chief

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- A city panel recommended Tuesday that officials fire Bonnie Bleskachek, the


Panel OKs 1st phase of development

AUSTINTOWN -- The Mahoning County Planning Commission has unanimously approved the recording for


Cafaro, Wilson to go to Senate

One new senator says jobs for the district will be his No. 1 priority. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR


YSU

YSU Baseball YOUNGSTOWN -- Infielder David Leon of Hickory High is one of four early signees for


Manager backs 'Mac'

Tony La Russa defends Mark McGwire despite steroids clouding image. NEW YORK (AP) -- Tony La Russa


Plans for school-owned land to curb flooding

Two teachers got 500 educational grants from FirstEnergy Corp. By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK


Today is Wednesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2006. There are 32 days left in the year. On this date in 1963, President Johnson names a commission headed by Earl Warren to investigate the

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2006. There are 32 days left in the year. On this date


Basic oats will mix well with lots of festive fare

DOUBLE GINGER OAT BARS 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter or light butter, divided 1large egg


East-West vulnerable. South deals.

East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH A 8 4 2 Q 7 6 3 2 Q J 10 8 WEST EAST K Q


& lt;B & gt;ANTONIO, & lt;/B & gt;Aida, 93, of Hubbard; calling

& lt;B & gt;ANTONIO, & lt;/B & gt;Aida, 93, of Hubbard; calling hours Saturday from


U.S. officials indict mayor's brother

T. Milton Street was charged with mail and wire fraud and tax violations. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --


Program comes in 13B under budget

A number of factors have contributed to the lower cost. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Medicare drug


Trumbull to appeal conviction reversals

WARREN -- The Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office says it will file an appeal with the Ohio Supreme


Thefts lead cops to warn women

The thief would drive by a shopping cart in the parking lot and grab a purse. By TIM YOVICH


Judging whether U.S. can regulate greenhouse gases

The U.S. does not have that authority, the Bush administration says. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS


Home Savings gives to food bank

YOUNGSTOWN -- Home Savings has donated 20,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank for capital improvements


Pope to clerics: Reject violence

The pontiff's first visit to a Muslim country is being closely watched. ANKARA, Turkey (AP) --


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Stebnicki, 36, of 70 S. Dunlap Ave., Youngstown, and


People can't afford more taxes to build new schools

Opinion: People can't afford more taxes to build new schools EDITOR: I wish to talk about my reasons and


Five sue over electronic systems

A liquor option in Vernon Township was approved in the wrong precinct. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR


Mistakes foil Hiram in 94-74 loss to Bluffton

Josh Johnson (Warren Harding) scored 19 points in Walsh's 79-55 win. HIRAM -- Michael McDevitt


Plan for buying land targets flooding

The panel approved allocation of 10,000 from the 2007 budget for the project. By DENISE DICK


Best Bets on TV Tonight

"America's Top Model" (8 p.m.. The CW): Who knew you had to have some polar-bear tendencies to make


NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Penguins 3, Islanders 2 PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby returned from a three-game injury layoff to


FRESH FINDS Celery root rocks

DID YOU KNOW? Celery root, also known as celeriac (suh-LAIR-ee-ak), has more in common with salad-


How much do you know about it?

Food trivia questions from Food Network's "Unwrapped." QUESTIONS 1. Do Americans eat the most


Truck-stop deaths reach 5

Truck-stop deaths reach 5 SAN ANTONIO -- When two bodies were found in a rig at a truck stop on


Man sentenced to 6 years in rape

WARREN -- Jamil Moss, 23, of 72 Woodland Ave., Niles, was sentenced to six years in prison Tuesday,


Judge: U.S. paper money is unfair to blind

The judge ordered the Treasury Department to fix the problem. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government


TOP 25 Women's hoops

No. 4 Tennessee 71, Louisiana Tech 50 RUSTON, La. -- Dominique Redding scored 13 points and


Congress won't change spending ways

Opinion: The French journalist and novelist Alphonse Karr is credited with saying, "The more things change,


Selected stocks

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.83 .10 Avalon Holdings,6.85--.12 Clear


The price of items continues to increase

The cost for all 364 items is 75,122, a 3.5 percent increase from last year. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Round 2 brings rematch

By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State's football team has


A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND Nov. 22 Theft: A North


Democrats win House control after 12 years

There might be a recount in the 156th District. HARRISBURG (AP) -- The Democratic Party's huge


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


ON C4

ON C4 Jonathon Alder makes its first appearance in the state championship game against Mooney.


MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUM

MONDAY'S LATE NFL SUM SEAHAWKS 34 PACKERS 24 Green Bay7773--24 Seattle39715--34 First


7 former guards, nurse charged

The teen collapsed after the pummeling and died the next day. PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- Seven former


Seminoles are billed in unfamiliar terrain

Florida State will play UCLA for the first time Dec. 27 in San Francisco. ASSOCIATED PRESS Bobby


Board certifies election

Board certifies election YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Board of Elections on Tuesday certified


YSU's Mason named top player

The senior tailback was selected as Gateway's offensive player of the year. YOUNGSTOWN --


Indicators signal slowing of growth

Consumer confidence dropped unexpectedly this month. NEW YORK (AP) -- Three pillars of the economy


Minority-worker issue delays tax abatements

Most of the companies are in compliance, the city's finance director says. By DAVID SKOLNICK


Trumbull officials to discuss pact error

The session will be for information gathering. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN


Penguins ready for Redbirds rematch

Penguins ready for Redbirds rematch YOUNGSTOWN STATE'S football team has advanced to the


U.S. is not forging a 'plot' to grab water

Opinion: In recent trips to several Latin American countries, I have been asked the same question: Is the


Cowher: Giving up not an option

Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu won't play on Sunday against the Buccaneers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- There


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA N.Y.


SteelHounds' journey begins with 5-2 defeat

Youngstown has a 1-3 record against Tulsa. TULSA, Okla. -- The Youngstown SteelHounds began an


Usher in the New Year in a carriage

Editor's note: First in a series about First Night performers. Carriage rides will be part of


Microwave suspected in death of infant girl

The death was caused by hyperthermia, or high body temperature. DAYTON (AP) -- A microwave is


Alder's program progresses to top

The Pioneers are making their first state final appearance. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS


Penguins move not out of question

The NHL commissioner warns that Pittsburgh is on thin ice. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- NHL commissioner


Mayor meets with slain man's family

The police shooting stemmed from an undercover operation at a strip club. NEW YORK (AP) -- Mayor


FEC drops complaint on Walter

The FEC said potential violations of 19,000 is a 'relatively low dollar amount.' By ED RUNYAN


Lauers have new son

NEW YORK (AP) -- Matt Lauer now has another reason to look bleary-eyed on the set of the "Today"


THE SERIES YSU vs. Illinois State

1979 (A) -- YSU 33, Illinois St. 27 1992 (H) -- YSU 34, Illinois St. 10 1993 (A) -- Illinois St. 13,


Report: Security has major flaws

Classified documents were found Oct. 17 in the home of a former worker. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) --


GATEWAY FOOTBALL CONFERENCE \ All-conference team

FIRST TEAM Offense QB -- Luke Drone, Illinois St., 6-2, 210, Jr., Mt. Carmel, Ill. RB -- Marcus


Panel supports study on collaboration

The resolution supports collaboration among Northeast Ohio universities. By LINDA M. LINONIS


MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL

MORE COLLEGE FOOTBALL Marcus Mason was named Gateway offensive player of the year and was one


Salem fails to submit data for enhanced 911

It is likely the city already has the information that was supposed to be delivered in July. By


Van crash kills 4 and hurts 10

IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- A minivan that authorities suspect was being used to smuggle illegal


Fisher gets nod for Cabinet

Lee Fisher is expected to be paid as a Cabinet officer. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Pupils get the jump on fitness

Pupils get the jump on fitness Shianne White, 11, above, jumps rope during double-Dutch practice


Bill exempts official papers from tax

MERCER, Pa. -- State officials have been defeated in their attempt to collect the 6 percent state


Big dippers

Big dippers Ohio's own Robert Rothschild Farm now offers "Cheese Ball" dips -- cream cheese-based


STERN COWHER

Stern Cowher There are several things Bill Cowher won't accept from the Steelers: not working hard


Extension agent plans to retire in '07

The agent has worked in the county since 2000. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU


AT A GLANCE | YSU football

AWARD WINNERS Hill, Barth & amp; King Offensive Player: T.J. Peterson, 6-1, 190, senior wide


U.S. fights insurgents; man, five females die

The building that was fired upon was a known insurgent safe house. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- U.S.


Alexander's 201 yards extends Seahawks' lead

Seattle has a two-game edge over the Rams and 49ers. SEATTLE (AP) -- The field was so white, no