News for December 22, 2001

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

NEIGHBORHOOD BATTLE Harding survives Howland scare

The Tigers gave the Raiders a battle before bowing 72-62. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR

Fitch douses Chaney rally, rolls to fifth

When the Cowboys rallied to make a game of it, the Falcons countered with an uprising. By JOHN

AUSTINTOWN Trustees contest arbitrator's ruling

The ruling, which changed an appointment to a special police unit, threatens their legal rights,

Project bears out the kindness of teens

The teacher has promised the sheriff a steady supply of cuddly 7-inch bears. By PATRICIA MEADE

Another alleged victim: Nemenz

The congressman and his co-defendant want separate trials. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME

HIGH SCHOOL SCORES, SUMMARIES &amp; amp; SCHEDULE

FRIDAY'S SCORES BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Fitch 59, Chaney 40 Ursuline 96, Wilson 74 East

Church gives its building to keep ministries alive

The pastors agreed that God answers prayers. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR RELIGION EDITOR

Tigers turn triples into win

Springfield's 3-point goals made the difference in its defeat of the Quakers. By JOHN BUTERA

Ursuline wins sixth straight

Ursuline wins sixth straight The Ursuline High basketball team started slow, but finished fast for

Newton Falls uses foul line, rally in final period to win

HUBBARD -- The Newton Falls High boys basketball team made 14 of 17 free throw attempts in the final

Pupils send cards to military, rescuers

Pupils send cards to military, rescuers YOUNGSTOWN -- More than 800 military personnel and New

Pay-raise vote

Pay-raise vote NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The mayor of New Castle won't get that raise in 2004 after all.

Disgruntled player sues Calif. lottery

Disgruntled player sues Calif. lottery SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The California lottery sold millions

Colombian guerrillas show how low they can go

Opinion: Call them rebels, terrorists or guerrillas, but the most accurate name for the Revolutionary Armed

YSU

YSU Meech, Edwards are honored YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University athletes Kristen Meech

GIFT IDEAS Get out of a jam

Here are some non-jam hostess gifts to take to your holiday parties: Wine, beer or liquor

New Year's Eve concert

New Year's Eve concert NORTH LIMA -- Two groups will sing at North Lima Mennonite Church on New

West Branch falls to Canton South

CANTON -- Ronnie Bourquin shot 11-for-14 from the foul line and scored 26 points as the Canton South

U.S.

U.S. Ohio Columbiana Mahoning Trumbull Pennsylvania Lawrence Mercer

PENNSYLVANIA Business is good for Sharon; Tigers turn fourth profit

The Sharon High basketball team was in the money with an 88-52 romp past Mercer. By BILL ALBRIGHT

MAHONING COUNTY Officials try to head off hearing

Commissioners want to overhaul door locks in all courthouse offices. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Surgery successful for radio celebrity

Surgery successful for radio celebrity LOS ANGELES -- Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh's surgery

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Keith and Christine Baglama, 60 Erskine Ave., Boardman, boy, Dec.

ESTIMATED MEDIANESTIMATED MEDIAN

ESTIMATED MEDIANESTIMATED MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOMEHOUSEHOLD INCOME 19931998 $31,241$38,885

YSU FALL COMMENCEMENT

ARTS & amp; SCIENCES ASSOCIATE, APPLIED SCIENCE Nicole DelSignore Phillip Gleason III++

TRUMBULL BOYS Stingel, Kish lead Champion victory

The pair combined for 45 points in a 61-56 win over Brookfield. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR

SALEM Deadline looms for placing dogs, cats

The Salem Area Humane Society has about 36 animals in its soon-to-be vacated shelter. By NORMAN

Rural residents hope prison frees them from hardship

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.762.90 Banc One,.84,38.8638.87 Clear Channel, 48.55

REGION

REGION Jobless rates increase in Mahoning Valley YOUNGSTOWN -- Unemployment rates rose in the

YOUTH SOCCER RESULTS

YOUTH SOCCER RESULTS AT VALLEY SPORTS, LTD. 5-6 Coed Division Guzmans 2, Trolio's 1 -- Scott

NILES Library gets print of McKinley's assassin

President McKinley, killed in 1901, was born in the city in January 1843. By DENISE DICK

REV. ROHAN Opinions differ on marriage

God selected Joseph at the age of 80 to take the most holy virgin from the temple into his home, to

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Christmas Day

All state, county and federal agencies will be closed Christmas Day. Residents should check

YOUNGSTOWN Mom whose son was slain earns degree in social work

A mother mourned her son's death and persevered to earn a college degree. YOUNGSTOWN -- Enrolling

Bond is delayed for jailed suspects

Both suspects remained quiet during the hearing. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

TAC BOYS BASKETBALL Girard snaps Badger's unbeaten skein, 65-55

The Indians used the free throw line down the stretch to ward off the Braves for a 3-4 record. By

ESTIMATED ESTIMATED

ESTIMATED ESTIMATED POVERTY RATEPOVERTY RATE 19931998 15.1%12.7% 13.7%10.7% 16.3%13.0%

Cavs win in OT

Cavs win in OT Cleveland's Jumaine Jones delivered with a game in Miami on the line. 4.

Court hearing sought

Court hearing sought Austintown Township officials are seeking a court hearing on an arbitrator's

BOYS BASKETBALL Testa, Joynes lead McDonald victory

The Blue Devils pulled away from East Palestine with a 25-point fourth quarter. McDONALD -- Jason

STRUTHERS Fuline: 'A win is a win'

Struthers and Campbell combined for many mistakes. By PAUL TRGOVAC VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Poverty rates drop but lag behind nation and states

More than one in five children lived in poverty in Mahoning County in 1998, the Census Bureau

SHARON POLICE Burke named chief

The new mayor said he hopes the outgoing mayor will name Burke acting chief Jan. 2. By HAROLD GWIN

BOYS HOOPS Boardman beaten 56-42 by Potters

The Spartans scored just 16 points in the second half against East Liverpool. By GREG GULAS

TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments A Trumbull County grand jury indicted these people on the following

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Asheesha A. Pai Shungat, 31, of 6943 Lockwood Blvd. #108,

A matter of degrees

A matter of degrees Women earned 57 percent of bachelor's degrees and 58 percent of master's in

Court continues its search for a nonpredatory child rapist

Opinion: If the 11th District Court of Appeals doesn't like Ohio's sexual predator law, why doesn't it just

WEST BRANCH School board honors outgoing president

BELOIT -- The West Branch Board of Education honored one of its members for 26 years of service to

2 deputies who were reinstated sue department

The pair say their civil rights were violated and they were defamed. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Struthers High senior gets National Merit honor

Struthers High senior gets National Merit honor STRUTHERS -- Lucas Moore, a Struthers High School

SHOPPING Buying American is not an easy task

Local residents are having a tough time finding American-made gifts this Christmas . By VERONICA

Hiram falters to Bluffton in tourney

TIFFIN -- Rod Overmyer scored 24 points and Mike Leimeister backed him up with 22 more as Bluffton

PBS Public TV grant will help pupils to develop math skills

Children will learn math and science while competing in the Soap Box Derby. WNEO/WEAO-TV,

BOYS BASKETBALL Irish capture sixth straight game

Ursuline posted a 30-10 second quarter advantage to beat Woodrow Wilson. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR

SALEM City and couple reach out-of-court settlement

Libel and harassment were among the allegations made in the lawsuit. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR

STRUTHERS Fewer than 5 votes could threaten raises

State law bars in-term pay raises, and new terms start Jan. 1. STRUTHERS -- One vote could make a

Newly released figures show the Mahoning and Shenango valleys had less poverty in 1998 than in 1993,

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