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GIRLS BASKETBALL Struthers satisfies its appetite with a win

Ariel Hardy ignited the Wildcats against Chaney. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


COLLEGE BASKETBALL SCORES

MEN EAST Assumption 73, S. Connecticut 62 Bates 104, Thomas, Maine 51 Bloomfield 84, Goldey


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Lake Patrol (Felix)4.202.602.20 Berarducci (S.Saito)5.004.00


HELPING HANDS

HELPING HANDS Volunteering Volunteer Services Agency is the resource for volunteer recruitment,


SENIOR CITIZENS

55-PLUS LIBERTY Liberty 55-Plus Club will hold a Christmas party at 5 p.m. Thursday at the


NY museum announces layoffs, budget cuts

NY museum announces layoffs, budget cuts NEW YORK -- The Whitney Museum of American Art says a


CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the


Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside Mauro and Kelly Jadue, 3817 Chaucer Lane, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 1. St.


THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Quarters for butlers offer specialized furnishings

Few of us have a butler today, but in the 18th and 19th centuries, every well-to-do family had a


COLLEGE FOOTBALL SCORES & amp; SUMMARIES

EAST Army 26, Navy 17 Pittsburgh 24, UAB 6 Sacred Heart 31, Duquesne 15 SOUTH Clemson 59,


FISHING

FISHING Lake Sturgeon still surprising experts SANDUSKY - Recent sightings of juvenile Lake Erie


LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

BOARDMAN -- Albert S. Celec Jr., a registered representative for New York Life Securities Inc. based


Exhibit memorializes World Trade Center

Exhibit memorializes World Trade Center New York's World Trade Center, destroyed in the Sept. 11


GARDEN FORUM Trips planned

Call Eleanor Young, (330) 758-8273, Dorothy Haddox, (330) 799-1613, or the Garden Center, (330) 740-


JACK WOLLITZ Sharing angler's life lessons

If I were keeping a fishing journal, it would be packed with scribbles about lessons I have learned


Proceeds from sales of the books will go to The September 11th Fund.

Proceeds from sales of the books will go to The September 11th Fund. Moments after news of the


NORTH LIMA -- When Joey Spotleson was 6 years old, his idea of great fun was to go out on service

NORTH LIMA -- When Joey Spotleson was 6 years old, his idea of great fun was to go out on service


REGION

REGION Free workshop to help first-time home buyers YOUNGSTOWN -- A first-time home buyer


MARY JO NAGY | Pets Keep Fluffy safe for the holidays

The holidays are upon us. Here is my list of yearly do's and don'ts for pet care during the


FUGITIVE OF WEEK

FUGITIVE OF WEEK Gary T. Crockett The FBI and the Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown are


AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Vienna Township trustees will meet at 7 p.m., township hall, Youngstown-Kingsville


NEW CASTLE Y Sports Zone offers values-based programs

Two indoor basketball courts will be added to the Sports Zone in January. By LAURE CIOFFI


COMPARISONS

COMPARISONS Prosecutor travel To show the difference between in-state and out-of-state seminars


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The Campbell board of education has changed the date of its special meeting from


Chicago St. turns back YSU again

The Penguins had previously beaten Cougars 22 times before dropping their second straight to them,


The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple

The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple THE PROMISED LAND: Mount Union players, including Dan Pugh (31)


WARREN Schools work on lowering truancy

Incentives are helping to get pupils off the streets and into the classroom. By AMANDA C. DAVIS


The Steigerwalds mark 50th with dinner and trip

LEAVITTSBURG -- Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steigerwald of Leavittsburg celebrated their 50th wedding


DOG WARDEN Job descriptions

ROBERT CAMPANA: DOG WARDEN Annual salary: $42,500 Date hired: April 19, 1971 Duties:


BASEBALL

BASEBALL The Baseball School -- is taking registration for players age 8-14 for its Winter


JAMES DULLEY | Cutting your utility bills Floor heating keeps toes toasty, thermostats low

Q. I thought about installing warm floor electric heating for some chilly rooms. It sounds really


MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY Youngstown Assembly 33, Social Order of Beauceant, will meet at 11:45 a.m. for lunch at the


FEDERATED CLUBS

THURSDAY Fortnightly III will meet for a Christmas party and gift exchange. The social committee


PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE

SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Ursuline 85, Canton Central Catholic 62 Uniontown


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Ridgewood will meet for a Christmas party at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Kim Jamison, 124


WHAT'S DOING?

EVENTS, SEASONS 16th annual Deer Hunter's Rendezvous, today, Pine Lake. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


Writer wins honors

Writer wins honors A local writer has won top honors in a statewide contest. Page B7


TRUMBULL COUNTY Doggedly determined to end the complaints

The 911 director says the center often get calls about dogs after the warden's office closes. By


NBA ROUNDUP Saturday's games

Celtics 105, Nets 98, OT EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Paul Pierce scored a career-high 48 points


MELISSA HINCHCLIFFE BRIAN DEL CASTELLO

MELISSA HINCHCLIFFE BRIAN DEL CASTELLO BOARDMAN -- St. James Meeting House in Boardman Township


NCAA DIV. III FOOTBALL Mount makes most of Moore's yards

The Purple Raiders (12-0) ripped Wittenberg, 49-21. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF


Tree farming requires putting down roots

By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR YOUNGSTOWN -- For some people, cutting down a live


HEIDI RUPP PAUL RYDAROWICZ

HEIDI RUPP PAUL RYDAROWICZ HOWLAND -- Heidi Rupp and Paul Rydarowicz were married at 1:30 p.m.


PATRICIA C. SYAK | Music Youth plan festive holiday concerts

When area students perform on the Powers Auditorium stage during December concerts as musicians or


A CONCRETE decision

By BRIAN PRINCE PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE Albert Lardo wanted a house with walls that could


Cholesterol lecture

Cholesterol lecture HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Dr. Armando Camara will present a free lecture about


NORTHEAST OHIO Malls full of antiques

By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Antiques? Did somebody say antiques? If you're


CLEVELAND Writing contest winners named

Four writers from the Youngstown area won prizes. CLEVELAND -- Several Ohio writers received top


Panel should get both sides

The message was delivered quietly. On Thursday, a fax read, in part, that a committee would review


Dan Snow turns rocks into art

Dan Snow turns rocks into art Dan Snow is a dry-stone waller, an artisan who builds walls,


ROCHELLE CAMOUSE JUSTIN CASALANDRA

ROCHELLE CAMOUSE JUSTIN CASALANDRA HUBBARD -- The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 1:30 p.m.


SIDELIGHTS For all seniors

SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 9273 High St. N.E., Warren, has planned a Christmas dance to big band


Why are Americans told to go out and buy when most goods are foreign?

Opinion: Why are Americans told to go out and buy when most goods are foreign? EDITOR: We are living in


TRUMBULL COUNTY Fowler historical society will preserve heritage

By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL BUREAU FOWLER -- It took 200 years for Fowler Township to go


TOURISM NY hotels drop prices

As far as savings go, it's a good time to visit the Big Apple, hotel managers say. CHRISTIAN


Embroidery machine now sells for $499

Embroidery machine now sells for $499 Machine embroidery has made its way to the masses. Brother


MARCIE HAMMAR KEVIN MARTIN

MARCIE HAMMAR KEVIN MARTIN CANFIELD -- United in marriage by the Rev. Brent Allen during a 2:30


MIKE BRAUN Deer rendezvous at Pine Lake

If you'd like to get a good idea of what kind of deer were harvested in the area this year, then


MANDIE SANDINE KEN FARLEY

MANDIE SANDINE KEN FARLEY LAKEWOOD -- The marriage of Mandie Sandine and Ken Farley, both of 1598


WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of Dec. 2: TODAY Post 3307, VFW, 1351 Albert St., Youngstown, 2


As larger airlines struggle, a few smaller airlines are adding routes to try to scoop up more

As larger airlines struggle, a few smaller airlines are adding routes to try to scoop up more


PREPARING After the harvest

As a rule, hunters should follow a basic checklist to ensure the quality of their venison. The


Each year, in addition to his annual salary, the prosecutor receives an amount equal to half of his

Each year, in addition to his annual salary, the prosecutor receives an amount equal to half of his


Williamses are honored for 50th at dinner dance

YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. McCullough Williams Jr. of 1853 Fifth Ave. were honored Dec. 1 at a


ADVERTISING

ADVERTISING YOUNGSTOWN -- Marcus Thomas LLC, an advertising and public relations agency with


Haven for antiques

Haven for antiques People who collect antiques have found that Northeast Ohio is the place to be.


SCOTT SHALAWAY Season lacking without a cedar waxwing

Though cedar waxwings seldom stay more than a day or two each fall, I look forward to their visits.


Palms Casino Resort opens in Las Vegas

Palms Casino Resort opens in Las Vegas Las Vegas' Flamingo Road got a flashy addition recently


One lawsuit we're glad to see

Opinion: On the whole, The Vindicator doesn't much favor lawsuits that some might see as frivolous. But as


NILES Second raid on house brings 5 more arrests

The police chief said the crackdown on narcotics in the city continues. NILES -- Two weeks after


NHL ROUNDUP Saturday's games

Thrashers 5, Panthers 2 SUNRISE, Fla. -- Shean Donovan scored two goals, including the game-winner


MIRIAM OCASIO ANGEL RIVERA

MIRIAM OCASIO ANGEL RIVERA YOUNGSTOWN -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting at 3 p.m.


LISA SURMAN JOSEF FREER

LISA SURMAN JOSEF FREER AUSTINTOWN -- Monsignor George Appleyard heard the exchange of marriage


FARRELL Rebuilt-housing project will try to engender pride

The architect said he hopes the Hope 6 renewal effort will spur nearby property owners to improve


YOUNGSTOWN STATE

YOUNGSTOWN STATE Wednesday -- Women's Basketball at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Saturday -- Women's


CINDERELLA BALL Junior Civic League holds annual gala

Ten young women made their debut during the 46th annual Cinderella Ball. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Junior


THERESA RODKEY JOHN COLONNA III

THERESA RODKEY JOHN COLONNA III RICHMOND, Vt. -- The Round Church provided the setting Oct. 20 for


VETERANS

VETERANS Pearl Harbor events CAMPBELL -- The 60th annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Mass will be at


COMMUNITY Y SPORTS ZONE

COMMUNITY Y SPORTS ZONE Fast facts WHAT: The New Castle Community Y Sports Zone WHERE: Off


KEYSTONE CLIPS Thiel, Grove City colleges will offer performances

Musical performances at Thiel and Grove City colleges will be among Christmas season highlights in


State is wrong for ignoring Valley's auto industry links

Opinion: Ohio Gov. Bob Taft made an unannounced visit to South Korea last week at the invitation of the


STACIE MCCOLLUM ROBERT WEBER

STACIE MCCOLLUM ROBERT WEBER YOUNGSTOWN -- The Oct. 27 wedding of Stacie McCollum and Robert


BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Farmington VFW Post 7200, Route 534, West Farmington, 1 to 7 p.m.


MAHONING COUNTY Questions arise on trip expenses

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Julie Bailey Carl, 507 Sugar St., East Liverpool, vs. Robert


There are many reasons why children can't read

Opinion: There are many reasons why children can't read EDITOR: "Why can't John and Jane read?" asks the


SPEECH WINNERS Boardman High

Results from the Boardman High School Speech Tournament: TOP TEAMS Boardman and Austintown Fitch


Democratic Party leader shows lack of leadership

Opinion: Whether Columbiana County's Democratic chairman, Dennis C. Johnson, is to be found guilty of driving


VICKI KNAPP MARC RUMBAUGH

VICKI KNAPP MARC RUMBAUGH SAGAMORE HILLS -- Vicki Lynn Knapp of Akron and Marc Robert Rumbaugh of


CRIME SOLVERS Mercer County

A purse-snatching in Hermitage is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers this week: Crime:


Terrorism panel

Terrorism panel SHARON, Pa. -- Terrorism and bioterrorism will be the topics of a panel discussion


Holiday cheer comes to city

By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Santa Claus came to town Saturday evening, his


COMPLAINTS

COMPLAINTS Some examples Examples of complaints the Trumbull County 911 center has received


For the unemployed, the pressure to give gifts during the holidays can be difficult. Career

For the unemployed, the pressure to give gifts during the holidays can be difficult. Career


AMANDA OWEN WILLIAM FAGAN

AMANDA OWEN WILLIAM FAGAN YOUNGSTOWN -- Marriage vows were exchanged during a 2:30 p.m. ceremony


GIRARD -- St. Rose Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Oct. 27 as the Rev. Charles Poore presided for

GIRARD -- St. Rose Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Oct. 27 as the Rev. Charles Poore presided for


JENNIFER BEESON JAMES JOSEPH II

JENNIFER BEESON JAMES JOSEPH II NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Jennifer L. Beeson, 5990 Mount Everett Road,


BOYS BASKETBALL Ursuline opens with 85-62 romp past Central Catholic

The Irish used 13 players in their season opener, and nine of them have had varsity experience. By


BARGAINS New York hotels

Some of the many hotel getaway packages include: Hotel Wales. 1295 Madison Ave. at 92nd Street.


Argus Lodge names Mason of the Year

CANFIELD -- Argus Lodge 545 of Canfield met Oct. 26, and officers of the organization named William


Uniontown beats Canfield for Midland title

MIDLAND, Pa. -- Chris Jacobs and Dierre Jenkins each scored 17 points to lead Uniontown (Pa.) over


VICKI SASINOUSKI JASON ZIVKOVICH

VICKI SASINOUSKI JASON ZIVKOVICH YOUNGSTOWN -- Vicki Sasinouski and Jason Zivkovich, both of 1534


'Potter' film's locations open for visiting fans

'Potter' film's locations open for visiting fans Fans who want to follow in the footsteps of Harry


COLLEGE FOOTBALL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Huntington restaurant lauds YSU, fans Fanfare: My name is Randy Short and I am


ROKLYN DEPERRO DANIEL TURNER JR.

ROKLYN DEPERRO DANIEL TURNER JR. BOARDMAN -- The wedding of Roklyn Marie DePerro and Daniel Scott


Making a silk purse out of a sow's shoe

Opinion: Former jewelry designer Shoshanna Smith has turned a passion for shoes into a passion for designer


Thermometers may lie, but the sun doesn't: It's winter

Opinion: OK, it's winter. An acute observer would know that because the days have been getting noticeably


RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Titans name MVPs in 7 sports

Westminster College passed out some early Christmas gifts recently in the form of Most Valuable


Rekindled Spirits

Rekindled Spirits How have the events of Sept. 11 and afterward rekindled your giving spirit, or


TOP TEN

TOP TEN High cellars The best cellars in the sky, from Business Traveler magazine's annual wine


LORI KOLENICH MATTHEW CIMINERO

LORI KOLENICH MATTHEW CIMINERO NILES -- Lori A. Kolenich, a daughter of Richard and Karen


Deja vu for Mogadore

Deja vu for Mogadore All year long, the Mogadore Wildcats told themselves to forget about last


MELISSA MCCOWIN DOMINIC MORDOCCO

MELISSA MCCOWIN DOMINIC MORDOCCO YOUNGSTOWN -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church was the setting


Former area residents to mark 60th anniversary

NAPLES, Fla. -- Mr. and Mrs. Leroy K. Smith, 653 95th Ave. N., will celebrate their 60th wedding


ANNETT KNORR LOUIS MCDAVID JR.

ANNETT KNORR LOUIS MCDAVID JR. YOUNGSTOWN -- Annett Knorr and Louis C. McDavid Jr., both of


LORI BROOKS VINCE ZUCCARO

LORI BROOKS VINCE ZUCCARO LIBERTY -- First Christian Assembly was the setting Oct. 20 for the 2:30


CANFIELD One year later, rape remains unsolved

The detective said solving the case is his department's top priority. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR


Rayen loses to Canton Central Catholic

YOUNGSTOWN -- Molly Steineck scored 26 points and shot 10-for-10 from the foul line Saturday to lead