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AUSTINTOWN Students use heads to help ailing friend

Students had collected $934 by the start of school Friday. Within an hour, the amount grew to nearly

U.N. chief to appear on 'Sesame Street'

U.N. chief to appear on 'Sesame Street' NEW YORK -- If only all conflicts could be resolved so

PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES &amp; amp; SCHEDULE

FRIDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Chaney 78, Boardman 70 Rayen 80, Vision Quest 56

SHARON Official decries city's regional lockup costs

Costs are rising and it might be cheaper to run the city's own jail again. By HAROLD GWIN

NEW MIDDLETOWN Poland rallies to beat Springfield

The Bulldogs hit key free throws down the stretch to key the victory. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR

FOP Lodge 28 elects slate of officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 28 held its annual Christmas party and election of

Bishop's Appeal

Bishop's Appeal YOUNGSTOWN -- The 2001 annual Bishop's Appeal in the six-county Catholic Diocese

Fitch student body and staff collect 10,000 items for needy

AUSTINTOWN -- Students had collected about 1,100 food items for the needy last year, so English

MAHONING VALLEY 1,000 fourth-graders fail state reading test

Pupils placing 'below basic' have two more chances to improve their scores. By RON COLE

Republicans develop plan to plug state budget holes

Opinion: With a $1.5 billion state budget deficit staring them in the face, Gov. Bob Taft, Senate President

Navy reservist charged with drug abuse

YOUNGSTOWN -- A Navy reservist from Lisbon who will go on active duty in January was arrested on the

BOYS BASKETBALL Struthers' comeback magic falls short

Girard's Randy Mason sank two free throws in the final seconds to give the Indians a 51-46 victory.

Reporter finally sees suspect in dad's death

Reporter finally sees suspect in dad's death FRESNO, Calif. -- A Los Angeles Times reporter whose

CHAMPION Dynamic duo leads Flashes past Eagles

Kevin Stingel and Mark Kish combined for 46 points. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Army veteran to speak at KSU commencement

Army veteran to speak at KSU commencement CHAMPION -- Kent State University Trumbull Campus will

Summary of police activity:

Summary of police activity: GIRARD Nov. 27 Criminal damage: Someone shot out the front glass

VALLEY CUP STANDINGS

VALLEY CUP STANDINGS U-11 Girls: Boardman 5-0-0, S & amp;T 3-2-1, Poland B 2-3-1, Ames 0-5-0.

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT U Alfred Bright of Youngstown State University, subject of the cover story in

HOLIDAY

HOLIDAY Christmas play BOARDMAN -- The 34west Theater Company of Boardman is performing "The

GIRARD Judge acts to enforce order

The mayor said the city isn't spending money in any department. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

LOCAL

LOCAL Mooney-Ursuline, Boardman in routs BOARDMAN -- Phillip Colucci had five goals and an

NEW CASTLE Pearl Harbor remains indelible in minds of vets

Eight Lawrence County men are Pearl Harbor survivors. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications.

I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. Psalm 116:1

Tyson skips Mercer, ready for Lewis

Tyson skips Mercer, ready for Lewis Mike Tyson called off his January fight against Ray Mercer so

OHIO

OHIO BMV reaches 1 million in license plate sales COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Letter Carrier officers to serve 3 years

YOUNGSTOWN -- The National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 385, elected a slate of officers

New Castle uses late run to roll past Warren, 82-66

The Hurricanes outscored Warren Harding 24-14 down the stretch. By BILL ALBRIGHT VINDICATOR

Youngstown teen to be student ambassador

Youngstown teen to be student ambassador YOUNGSTOWN -- SherryLin M. Peck, 16, daughter of Clifford

ROTC on campus

ROTC on campus 1,756 colleges in the nation offer Reserve Officer Training Corps programs,

2 will share leadership of troubled water dept.

Additional money is not being spent to split the position. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR

CAMPBELL Balanced offense keys Wilson's win

The Redmen had four players finish in double figures. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

SALEM Teacher accused of assault agrees to leave school district

The teacher was suspended by the school board last year for his behavior toward students. SALEM --

Pupils can't get enough of robotics

By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU FARRELL, Pa. -- Instructional aide Megan Ondo barely

CORTLAND Canfield dominates numbers game

The more experienced Cardinals downed Lakeview 58-40. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

LIBERTY Buyers bid on Goldberg property

Some bidders were looking for deals, while others wanted to see how the other half lived. By BOB

Receipts stolen

Receipts stolen BOARDMAN -- An employee of Fine Friends Tours, 5288 South Ave., told police the

LORDSTOWN Man takes district under his wing

The NYC philanthropist slept in the Lincoln Bedroom during the Clinton administration. By DENISE

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Mount Union vs. St. John's (Minn.)

What: Division III national semifinal. When: Noon today. Where: Mount Union Stadium, Alliance.

Abortion clinic terror

Abortion clinic terror Federal authorities searched for biological agents, toxins and bomb-making

BOYS BASKETBALL Late basket gives Hubbard 1st win

Joe Sivulich hit a go-ahead basket with 30 seconds remaining. By SAL MARINO VINDICATOR

LTV STEEL 3 weeks to find buyer for plants

A judge approved a compromise plan to keep LTV plants idling as sale efforts continue. By DON

MAHONING COUNTY COURT Suspects in Campbell kidnapping found innocent

One defendant's mother said it was a poor police investigation. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

WEATHER Warm days challenge gardeners

Spring flowers blooming now won't likely bloom in the spring, but the bulbs should survive, one

SALEM Potters defeat Quakers

East Liverpool used a 12-2 run to hand Salem a 77-46 defeat. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR

WEATHER Expert warns of cold reality

New wind chill numbers will mask the same old cold. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

COLUMBIANA CO. Woman sues ex-employer for $10 million

The woman alleged a meat-processing company had employed illegal aliens. LISBON -- A Beloit woman

WARREN Child-rape case goes to grand jury

The defendant told police she had sexual contact with the infant after she was dared by others. By

Tennessee eyes Rose Bowl, but ...

Tennessee eyes Rose Bowl, but ... LSU is making BCS officials a bit nervous.

Police seek leads in restaurant robbery

Police seek leads in restaurant robbery CORTLAND -- Police are asking anyone with information on

YSU PREVIEW Today's games

WOMEN Who: YSU (2-3) vs. Western Illinois (3-4). When: 2 p.m. Where: Western Hall, Macomb,

MAHONING COUNTY Taxpayer files suit against Sebring

A common pleas court judge put a temporary hold on the ordinance Friday. By BOB JACKSON

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XNortheast Homeowners Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Price Memorial

AUSTINTOWN 'New' Mayes has 'coming-out' party in Fitch's first win

Greg Mayes has arrived as a big-and-talented prospect for the Fitch High basketball team. By JOHN

TRAFICANT CASE Judge rejects motions on witnesses, scheduling

The judge has scheduled a status conference for next week. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

The annual holiday office party has lost favor with employees over the past decade, according to 64

YOUNGSTOWN Teen-ager's petition to have abortion hits legal roadblock

Ohio's revised parental bypass law is subject to a federal court injunction. By BOB JACKSON

BASEBALL

BASEBALL Babe Ruth League -- is seeking boys ages 13-15 interested in playing during the 2002

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Out-of-state tuition cut gains steam

A group of students will sing at the White House Wednesday and a faculty member will play his

WARREN Arbiter replaces department chief

The ruling states the city violated the union contract by not appointing Larry Bolino. By AMANDA

BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Rayen cruises as 10 players score

Anthony Jones and Jamal Higgs led the way for the Tigers against Vision Quest. YOUNGSTOWN --

Westminster falls to Thomas Moore

WOOSTER -- South Range High graduate Robin Thayer scored 12 points, but it wasn't enough to prevent

STATISTICS States' grant totals

The total dollar amount of grants issued, by state, under the 21st Century Community Learning

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