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NFL must address law-breaking players
NFL must address law-breaking players Fanfare: The recent arrests of four Cleveland Browns
JOHN KOVACH | Colleges Area standouts help Walsh raise football standards
NORTH CANTON -- Tim Sturgiss of Lowellville and Dean Coutris of Poland are aiming to bounce back
No. 1 Connecticut 86, No. 3 Oklahoma 72
No. 1 Connecticut 86, No. 3 Oklahoma 72 HARTFORD, Conn. -- Sue Bird scored 21 points and Asjha
MICHELLE OWENS CARL SNYDER
MICHELLE OWENS CARL SNYDER STRUTHERS -- The marriage of Michelle Owens of Struthers and Carl
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Officially, Ouija boards got their start in 1892
Admiral Robert Edwin Peary has been credited with being the first to arrive at the North Pole, in
YOUNGSTOWN Police arrest 3 on drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police made three unrelated arrests on drug charges Friday night, including an arrest
WINTERIZING A HOME Wrap up those pipes
Let faucets drip slowly in cold weather to keep water in the pipes. BY REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR
BOXING Whitaker wins split decision for light heavyweight crown
Two of the three judges favored Warren's Whitaker over Greg Wright. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
ADVICE Do your patriotic duty: Drive slowly
Driving efficiently saves fuel, which means less of your money is going to those in the Middle East
YOUNGSTOWN -- From the time Ronald Smith was a youngster, he always knew he wanted his own print
YOUNGSTOWN -- From the time Ronald Smith was a youngster, he always knew he wanted his own print
JENNIFER GUNYULA ERIC O'BRIEN
JENNIFER GUNYULA ERIC O'BRIEN POLAND -- Jennifer Gunyula, 62 Hamilton Ave., became the bride of
STEPHANIE CASTRILLA RICHARD KATSARAS
STEPHANIE CASTRILLA RICHARD KATSARAS NORTH JACKSON -- Stephanie Castrilla and Richard Katsaras,
BELOIT West Branch survives Minerva comeback
The Warriors remained perfect in the Northeastern Buckeye Conference with a 38-34 win. By JOHN
CHRISTMAS SONG By Tia Ciferno
You've heard the Christmas story Since the time when you were small How Jesus came so humbly As a
HUBBARD -- Shannon S. Stahara and Mark A. Thomas, both of 539 Lee Ave., Youngstown, were married
HUBBARD -- Shannon S. Stahara and Mark A. Thomas, both of 539 Lee Ave., Youngstown, were married
Pet owners should exercise caution with holiday decorations.
Pet owners should exercise caution with holiday decorations. By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Dec. 23: TODAY Post 6488, VFW, 2065 Coitsville-Hubbard Road,
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Friday -- Women's Basketball at Oakland, 7 p.m. CLEVELAND BROWNS Today -- at
Hometown fireworks
Opinion: This is not the time for downtown Youngstown to lose a valuable business neighbor. Last week it
BOARDMAN Resident grants school's wish
A Steinway piano was delivered Monday to the high school auditorium. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
HOLIDAY RECYCLING Locations
An initiative sponsored by Mahoning County's Green Team will help put some extra green in Christmas
Prison gives residents hope
Prison gives residents hope A new prison being built in rural Virginia is expected to revitalize
SILICON VALLEY The 'HP Way' comes to a crossroads
Some see voting against the Hewlett-Packard merger as a vote to save the soul of the company.
Freud presents painting of queen
Freud presents painting of queen LONDON -- Queen Elizabeth II has a new portrait of herself, an
Park passes useful, require planning
Orlando theme parks offer free passes that allow you to walk to the front of the line. By DON
PENNSYLVANIA Share of tobacco money slated to help elderly
Pennsylvania is using 13 percent of the settlement to assist in-home care. By LAURE CIOFFI
GENERAL MOTORS Exec puts hold on small-car plans
An analyst expects GM to announce a new car for Lordstown in April or May. By DON SHILLING
MUSEUMS Area attractions
Arms Family Museum of Local History -- 648 Wick Ave., Youngstown, (330) 743-2589: "Far From Home:
Google is becoming an increasingly popular Internet search engine with a blend of brains,
Google is becoming an increasingly popular Internet search engine with a blend of brains,
HEATHER DELSIGNORE JASON MCDOWELL
HEATHER DELSIGNORE JASON MCDOWELL NEW CASTLE, Pa. - A honeymoon in Punta Cana, Mexico, followed
SHENANGO VALLEY Program seeks to connect future leaders, community
The next Leadership Shenango will look at community issues and how to resolve them. SHARON, Pa. --
VETERANS
VETERANS Commission schedule YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, 2801
GIRLS BASKETBALL Kennedy Catholic coasts by Farrell
It marked the second time in two weeks the Eagles had beaten Farrell. By BILL ALBRIGHT
BOYS BASKETBALL Mooney possesses balance, but St. Thomas wins 53-43
YOUNGSTOWN -- Three Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball players reached double figures Saturday,
BOYS BASKETBALL Harding rolls past Rayen, 105-57
The Raiders used a 32-0 run in the first half to blow the game open. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area
MAHONING COUNTY DACAS HotMeals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 12 locations in Mahoning
SENIOR CITIZENS
JCC XActivities for Monday in the senior adult program at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy
MIKE BRAUN Deer season in Pa. eyed
The Board of Pennsylvania Game Commission meeting slated for Jan. 13-15 in Harrisburg could hold
Free heart program
Free heart program WARREN -- Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital's Educational Services
CHRISTINE TYGER JONATHAN COURT
CHRISTINE TYGER JONATHAN COURT YOUNGSTOWN -- The marriage of Christine Tyger, 2020 Eastan St.
PREP SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Warren Harding 105, Rayen 57 St. Thomas Aquinas 53,
ROUNDUP Eldridge keys Chaney past Akron East
UNIONTOWN -- Donielle Eldridge, a 5-foot-7 junior, scored a season-high 17 points and she added 10
PLUMBING
PLUMBING Keep it in shape Since the average household plumbing system equals about 15 percent of
Charged in stabbing
Charged in stabbing YOUNGSTOWN -- A South Side woman is being charged with felonious assault after
RECALL Twister lamps
What: About 480,000 Twister lamps. Reason: The portable lamp's bulb can pose a risk of burn
Don't panic if waterlines break
Having a plan will help a great deal. There's water squirting everywhere and you're ready to
AREA BOWLING SCORES
700 SETS A-Plus Family -- G. "Hawk" Waker (742), Norm Phillips (728), Dave Hunsbarger (717), Rich
OHIO
OHIO Grand River range to close for season The Grand River Shooting Range, located off of State
Holiday trash pickup
Holiday trash pickup NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- There will be no garbage pickup on Christmas Day and New
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL YSU suffers 88-72 loss to Toledo
The Penguins are now 2-5 on a long nine-game road trip. STAFF/WIRE REPORT TOLEDO -- The
KEYSTONE CLIPS Remodeling on menu at Burger King
They got it their way. Hermitage commissioners gave their approval last week to interior and
OFFICERS Installation ceremony held by Argus lodge
CANFIELD -- The installation of officers was held by Argus Lodge 545, Free and Accepted Masons, on
Don't count them out
Don't count them out Two former area standouts are aiming to bounce back from injuries to gain
SCOTT SHALAWAY "Daddy, can reindeer really fly?"
I've heard that question twice --14 years ago when Nora was four and six years later when Emma was
BOYS BASKETBALL JFK's late foul-shot binge seals fourth
Colin Clemente had eight of Warren JFK's 14 free throws down the stretch to help the Eagles pull
SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULE
MEN EAST Brown 87, Stony Brook 60 Cent. Connecticut St. 67, Loyola, Md. 50 Clark U. 90,
Local in Roses Parade
Local in Roses Parade SALEM -- Jason Michael Toth, son of Al and Julie Toth of Salem, and a cadet
JOHN BASSETTI | Bowling 10 frames of Christmas direct from North Bowl
Direct from North Pole Bowl, the 10 frames of Christmas: In the first frame of Christmas, my
LORDSTOWN PRODUCTS What General Motors made here
GM has produced a number of vehicles in Lordstown since the assembly division opened there in 1965
TRUMBULL JAIL Drug costs for inmates soar
The county paid $3,600 for prescriptions for jail inmates in 1999, but more than $56,000 in 2001.
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Winter weather can pose dangers for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pet happy and safe when the
Winter weather can pose dangers for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pet happy and safe when the
Rebecca Hawkins, Shaun Donovan to marry in spring
COLUMBIANA -- Thomas and Sheryl Hawkins, 42178 Kelly Park Road, are announcing the engagement of
REGION Many change plans this holiday
Will Americans be home for Christmas? A national survey shows that some people have changed their
ELDERLY | Long-term care
Money from Pennsylvania's tobacco settlement will be used in 2002 to provide more in-home care for
AREA SOCCER RESULTS
AREA SOCCER RESULTS AT VALLEY SPORTS, LTD. Girls Varsity Boardman 4, Poland Blue 3 --
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Thomas and Melissa Rich, 370 Dehoff Drive, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 21. R.C. and Jada
WHAT'S DOING?
EVENTS, SEASONS A Men's and Women's Recreational Day has been postponed to April 20, 2002, at the
BOYS BASKETBALL Jones, Kilgore lead Reynolds to 63-61 win over Scotties
TRANSFER, Pa. -- Due to injured ankles, Deacon Jones and Dan Kilgore did not start for Reynolds in
If you're heading out of town for the holidays and your pet is coming along for the ride, follow
If you're heading out of town for the holidays and your pet is coming along for the ride, follow
CABINETS Investing in quality pieces prevents future problems
Though buying low-cost cabinetry might save money at the outset, need for repairs and poor quality
JAMES DULLEY | Cutting your utility bills There are different types of cooktops available
Q. I am remodeling my kitchen, and I would rather use separate, stylish electric oven and cooktop
HOLIDAY GIFTS Divine diva: God inspires me
She will be performing Christmas Eve at First Baptist Church of McDonald. By STEPHEN SIFF
Welker shined light into office
With a combined record of 13-2, the Canfield and Poland high school girls basketball teams would
Parents announce Turney-Buzzard engagement
CORTLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. William G. Turney, 3443 Fowler St., announce the engagement of their
Cramers honored at family dinner on 50th jubilee
YOUNGSTOWN -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Cramer, 3927 Sheridan Road, was
BLOOD DRIVES
BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Temple El Emeth, 3970 Logan Way, Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holiday Inn
Hiram routed by Lake Erie in consolation fray of meet
TIFFIN -- Aaron Johnson scored 25 points and Brandon Henderson added 23, as Lake Erie College
Name: Andrew Golubic. Age: 17. Grade: 11th. School: Boardman High School. Family: Parents, Cindy and
Name: Andrew Golubic. Age: 17. Grade: 11th. School: Boardman High School. Family: Parents, Cindy and
WARREN Making pitch for adoption
Children stuck in foster care often face a bleak future. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
REGION
REGION Home Savings offers speakers for groups YOUNGSTOWN -- Home Savings and Loan Co. now has a
Emily Zane, Randall Voytilla to be married
MANTUA -- Carter and Mary Ann Zane, 11152 Crackle Road, are announcing the engagement of their
CAREER PATHS
FINANCE WARREN -- Second National Bank has named Joseph Mielecki vice president employee benefits
MEN'S BASKETBALL YSU now has seven losses -- all on road
The Penguins dropped a 68-53 decision at Missouri-Kansas City to fall to 2-7. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
CHILDREN Simple presents, wrapped up in love
Children are wise when it comes to the true spirit of the season. By SARAH A. CART VINDICATOR
Wednesday: 7 p.m., New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., music, dancing, cultural expression
Wednesday: 7 p.m., New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., music, dancing, cultural expression
Bring positive thoughts to the season and new year
Opinion: Bring positive thoughts to the season and new year EDITOR: What do we want for Christmas? By
Parents announce Martucci-Martin engagement
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martucci, 3200 Glen Oaks Drive, announce the engagement of their
MAC Howland musters 'must-win' game
Patience keyed the Tigers past Salem. By GARY HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT HOWLAND --
The Vindicator/Glenn D. Luther
The Vindicator/Glenn D. Luther SINGERS: Tia Ciferno, left, of Warren, and Terri Allison of
San Diego coupon book offers deals, discounts
San Diego coupon book offers deals, discounts The "Rediscover San Diego Activity Book" contains
SHARON Mayor has 24 years of memories
Making the decision not to run again wasn't easy. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Hermitage's Moser still going strong at age 68
I have one last wish to add to my Christmas list for 2001. I wish that Hermitage's football
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, ORLANDO Rides offer fun for young, old
Universal's newest rides get a mixed review -- one is fun, one is boring and one is scary. By DON
AROUND THE NHL
AROUND THE NHL Saturday's other games Senators 1, Devils 0 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Mike