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Stories published October 23, 2006

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saturday's nhl summary

SATURDAY'S NHL SUMMARY PENGUINS 5, BLUE JACKETS 3 Columbus111--3 Pittsburgh212--5 First


Soccer

SOCCER (Men) CINCINNATI -- The Titans defeated Thomas More, 4-0, in a Presidents' Athletic


AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley is sponsoring an online holiday auction to be held


Tigers' Rogers puzzles Cards

Kenny Rogers held St. Louis to two hits as Detroit won, 3-1, to tie series at 1-1. DETROIT (AP) --


U.S. students Rwanda's best ambassador

Atty. Justine Rukeba Mbabazi spent her vacation time in this city, hoping to educate more people about the need for...


Weight gain doesn't stop with freshman year

The new studies included male students and continued through the sophomore year. BOSTON (AP) --


Disgusted with Congress? Then vote

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Five out of six Americans think Congress stinks. Can this republic be saved? It's


Vick steals the show; Roethlisberger hurt

ATLANTA (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger stood on the Pittsburgh sideline with a white towel hanging


Brave Hungarians stood up for freedom 50 years ago

Opinion: Brave Hungarians stood up for freedom 50 years ago EDITOR: It was 50 years ago today that the


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace Jacquelyn Jackson and Dennis Earl Clark, Youngstown, boy,


Browns downright awful

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- Long after the rest of the Cleveland Browns


PGA-Funai Classic

PGA-FUNAI CLASSIC At Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Purse: 4.6 million Joe Durant, 828,000--263


Promoting Cancun

Promoting Cancun Mexican tourist officials are promoting Cancun as being fully revamped and made


CREDIT CARDS Learn to earn the best reward

Navigating the world of credit-card rewards programs can be tough. MARKETWATCH SAN FRANCISCO --


North hopes to conquer South with doughnuts

Dunkin' Donuts is intent on expanding in Krispy Kreme's home territory. FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) --


Play call to Chad Johnson is pain to the Panthers

Kevin Kaesviharn's interception prevented a game-winning TD by Carolina. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The


Canadian Football League

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BRONCOS 17, BROWNS 7

BRONCOS 17, BROWNS 7 Denver01070--17 Cleveland0007--7 Second Quarter Den--FG Elam 32, 13:01.


thistledown

THISTLEDOWN SUNDAY'S RESULTS 1st--Exit Card $26.80$8.40$4.60 Where's Charlie (Spieth S.)


PEACE RACE RESULTS

10-K OPEN MEN Place, Class Place, Finisher, Time 1, 1, Nicodemus Malakwen, 25, Chapel Hill,


STANDINGS \ Bowl Championship Series

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Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: A Q 9 K 10 6 5 A 10 6 5 4 2 The bidding has proceeded:


Old items find new life after they are donated to charity

Dear Heloise: I, too, often wonder if my old T-shirt with the small stain on the front should just


TITANIC CHAIR: This genuine Titanic folding deck chair was salvaged by one of the ships that recovered bodies at the site of the sinking. The teak chair is 4 1/2 feet long.

TITANIC CHAIR: This genuine Titanic folding deck chair was salvaged by one of the ships that


Johnson triumphs, climbs to No. 3 spot

He won the Subway 500 to jump four spots in the Nextel Cup Chase. By GREG ENGLE SPORTING NEWS


Michigan now No. 2 behind the Buckeyes

Southern California is still a solid No. 3 in the Bowl Championship Standings. ASSOCIATED PRESS


Out-of-sight invention

Opinion: Out-of-sight invention Scripps Howard News Service: Probably every youngster, and maybe even those


St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace Till and Laura Meyn, Poland, girl, Oct. 18. Michael &


Deaths setting record in Oct.

The Iraqi government has been ineffective in stopping the violence. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Bad pace puts me in bad place

As I was standing atop a hill on Sunday morning with hundreds of other runners gathered around me in


SELECTED STOCKS

Private equity investing in Northeast Ohio outpaced nearly every other region in U.S. in 2005.


POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS

POLLS ASSOCIATED PRESS RecPtsPvs 1. Ohio St. (63)8-01,6231 2. Michigan8-01,5332 3.


Malkin scores again, keys Penguins past Columbus

Evgeni Malkin scored for the third straight game in the Penguins' 5-3 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


Giants could make Drew regret passing tonight

The Cowboys face a defense that sacked Michael Vick seven times. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas


sports

SPORTS Big Ben injured in loss to Falcons ATLANTA quarterback Michael Vick threw a career-high


FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS--Promoted DT Tommy Jackson from the practice


Work is matter of course

The high school cross country team has used the course for practice. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.


U.S. Speed Skating Team World Cup Qualifier Results

U.S. Speed Skating Team World Cup Qualifier Results Sunday West Allis, Wis. (All race


Facing baldness head-on

Celebrities and sports figures have helped popularize the bald look. By DEBBIE CAFAZZO SCRIPPS


Sex business violates code, judge says

The parties have been going on since 1979. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A


Oklahoma still winner, 20-3, without Peterson

QB Mike Kokal had good numbers in Miami's loss to Akron. ASSOCIATED PRESS NORMAN, Okla. -- Allen


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv New


NIGERIA

Opinion: NIGERIA This Day, Oct. 12: On the surface, it would appear to be a retrogressive step back to the


NOTEBOOK Cleveland vs. Denver

Back in town: Sunday's game marked the return of several former Browns players, including all four


Parents say calls cost too much

The state collected almost $377,000 in commissions so far this year. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Some parents


fugitive of the week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Jamon Bates The U.S. Marshals Service in northern Ohio is asking the public


Study: Service would not pay

The township uses a rotation of ambulance companies. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER


YSU

YSU Soccer DAYTON -- Wright State opened the game with two quick goals but the Penguins held the


Baxter is latest Browns player injured

Cleveland's best remaining cornerback hurt his knee jumping to make play. By JOE SCALZO


Patrnchak brothers will honor coach El'Hatton

The twins are contributing 10,000 to an endowment for the wrestling program. By ED RUNYAN


"May this awful news be the catalyst needed to go back and do the job well."

Opinion: "May this awful news be the catalyst needed to go back and do the job well." A statement From


Shrub cleanup reveals graves

The Scouts also cleaned up another township cemetery. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR


Off-duty not off-limits for some companies

One company fires workers for smoking, even at home. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Your employer


Poland cops seek assailant

The homeowner fired two shots at the intruder. POLAND -- Township police are looking for the


SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE World Series Saturday: St. Louis 7, Detroit 2 Sunday: Detroit 3, St. Louis 1, series


Sixth-grade girl faces panic charge in bomb threat

YOUNGSTOWN -- Another girl at West Side Upper Elementary School has been charged with inducing panic


Reese is standout, Canfield in district

West Branch, Lordstown and Mooney also advanced to district play. CANFIELD -- Kyle Reese scored


Smoke alarm for kids: Now you're talking!

A new type of smoke alarm aims to help kids escape a fire. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin J. Toot, 26, of S.O.M. Center Road, Willoughby, and


Labor deal reportedly reached

It's subject to the sides putting the agreement in writing. DETROIT (AP) -- Baseball players and


Ex-official alleges arms fraud, theft

Most of the suspects are hiding in Europe and the Mideast, an official said. NEW YORK (AP) --


Leyland takes a rap for Pujols' decision

By BEN WALKER ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT -- Jim Leyland knew the statistics, the score and the


For love of freedom

Many Hungarian refugees came to Youngstown because work was plentiful in the 1950s. By REBECCA


Perils follow childhood cancer

The cure for a child's cancer often leads to future health problems. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON


6 people arrested in OVI checkpoint

YOUNGSTOWN -- Six people were arrested during a sobriety checkpoint conducted by the Mahoning County


It's best to limit the staring

Kids (and adults, too) have to be encouraged to get more exercise. By EDWARD M. EVELD MCCLATCHY


Behavior is sign of serious problem

Dear Annie: My brother-in-law, "Fred," has been married to my sister for 20 years. The problem is,


'Father Knows Best' actress dies at home in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Jane Wyatt, the lovely, serene actress who for six years on "Father Knows Best"


Guest pianist, orchestra perform well

The Russian pianist was sure-handed and confident. By ROBERT ROLLIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


Cancer survivor tells her story

Lifetime's interest in her book led the writer to take a job with the network. LOS ANGELES (AP) --


NFL ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games

AFC Texans 27, Jaguars 7 HOUSTON -- Houston's beleaguered defense dominated and rookie running


NATION

NATION Many plan online games at work, new poll says ... NEW YORK -- Taking a break by playing


'Hounds now 2-0 and in first place

Chris Richards had a pair of goals and an assist in a 4-2 win over Memphis. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The


Raptors remain perfect, top Cavs

LeBron James scored 21 points for Cleveland. TORONTO (AP) -- Fred Jones scored 22 points and the


Arsenal hopes to clean up from bomb blast in 1943

The Army is clearing contamination out of the remaining acres. RAVENNA -- A blast that happened 63


Terrorism law faces challenges in court

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The news photos of President Bush signing the latest anti-terrorist measure show a


Penguins now have tough job

Youngstown State made things a lot tougher for itself. The Penguins' 31-23 loss to Northern Iowa on


Ravenna inmate gets more prison time for tax fraud scheme

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A man serving a life prison term for murder has been sentenced to 22 additional


NFL PREVIEW Tonight's game

NEW YORK GIANTS at DALLAS Game time: 8:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Opening line: Cowboys by 3. Record vs.


NHL ROUNDUP Sunday's game

Ducks 3, Kings 2, SO LOS ANGELES -- Ryan Getzlaf faked backup goalie Mathieu Garon and scored the


After 36 years, OSU student's murder solved

The victim's body was dumped into scalding water that blistered her skin. COLUMBUS (AP) --


Court blocks Strickland hearing

LISBON -- The 7th District Court of Appeals late this morning issued an order temporarily blocking


Violence in France

Violence in France EPINAY-SUR-SEINE, France -- On a routine call, three unwitting police officers


Radcliffe to bare it all

Radcliffe to bare it all NEW YORK -- The world knows him as boy wizard Harry Potter. Now, Daniel


AGENDA TUESDAY

Agenda Tuesday Youngstown Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., board room of Irene L. Ward building,


Crews work to clean up derailment

Data recorders from the train will be examined to find the cause of the wreck. NEW BRIGHTON, Pa.


NBA EXHIBITION

NBA Exhibition Saturday's Games Atlanta 90, Cleveland 88, OT Orlando 112, Memphis 89 Boston


Kenyans are back in the money

Eligible to win prize money this year, six Kenyan runners won $4,500. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


Phantoms fall to U.S. team, 10-1

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- James vanRiemsdyk scored four goals to lead the U.S. National Under-18 Team to a


Bush should tell Republicans to 'Get with it'

Opinion: By DEROY MURDOCK SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE With Republican candidates dazed and the


MLS ROUNDUP Sunday's playoff games

Chivas 2, Dynamo 1 CARSON, Calif. -- Ante Razov and Francisco Palencia scored goals and Brad Guzan


NASCAR-Nextel Cup-Subway 500

NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP-SUBWAY 500 At Martinsville, Va. Lap length: 0.526 miles (Start position in


Mayor hits pavement to promote race's benefits to the area

There were 1,160 finishers in two events. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN --


In the 11th District Court: Grendell and Trapp

Editorial: In the 11th District Court of Appeals, two well experienced candidates with different legal


Bones found underground at ground zero being tested

Construction continues at the site. Some victims' families want construction to stop till the


FOOTBALL WEEKEND SCORES AREA

FOOTBALL WEEKEND SCORES AREA Beaver Local 17, Chaney 15 Warren Harding 28, Rayen 6 Wilson 34,


Soviets quashed uprising that aimed for reforms

Hungarians dared to challenge a communist giant. The Hungarian Revolution began Oct. 23, 1956,


'HOUNDS 2-0

'Hounds 2-0 The Youngstown SteelHounds defeated the Memphis RiverKings, 4-2, for their second


Dressing choices

There's a window treatment to serve every taste and purpose. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS Nothing does


Police seek motive in slaying, suicide

CHAMPION -- Police are trying to find out what sparked a 38-year-old Sharon, Pa., man to shoot and


Schools hope to organize efforts

The district wants kids to believe that 'it's cool to come to school.' By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


city schools

CITY SCHOOLS Intervention programs The Youngstown School District has about four dozen


NOTEBOOK \ NASCAR

Hamlin finishes second: Denny Hamlin erased a four-week slide with his second-place finish in


Major League Soccer Playoffs

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYOFFS Conference Semifinals (Two-leg Aggregate Score Series) Eastern