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TRUMBULL COUNTY Federal agents to increase gun, drug law enforcement
ATF will concentrate its efforts in Warren, Girard and Niles. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
MILL CREEK PARK December calendar
Events slated in December at Mill Creek MetroParks: Saturday: At 2:30 p.m., Kim Lewis and Beth
SATURDAY'S SCORES
OHIO DIVISION I Cin. St. Xavier 35, Dublin Coffman 14 DIVISION IV Newark Licking Valley 37,
Warped values among athletes
Nine weeks ago today, I stood in the press box of Cleveland Browns Stadium with a bunch of cynical
TERRORIST OPERATION
TERRORIST OPERATION Assignment Air Force Master Sgt. David A. Reagan has been assigned to a
CANFIELD Park plan focuses on hikers, bicyclists
Among the proposals are bridges to carry bicyclists and pedestrians over busy Mahoning Avenue and
Pacentrani auxiliary chooses officers
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Pacentrani Club Auxiliary held election of officers at a meeting Nov. 11. Those
Officials investigate fire
Officials investigate fire HOWLAND -- Township fire and police officials are investigating what
Free massage offered
Free massage offered AUSTINTOWN -- The Muscle Relief Zone, 4215 Mahoning Ave., is offering a free
Klaciks honored at dinner party for 50th anniversary
POLAND -- A family dinner party was held Nov. 24 in celebration of the golden wedding anniversary of
Felines & amp; silkworms & amp; produce ... oh my!
By THERESA HEGEL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER "Shrinking the Cat: Genetic Engineering Before We Knew
GIRARD Debris pile to top off in year; expansion planned
The LAS landfill will be open another 43 years, if its application to expand is approved. By TIM
Salem beats Marietta; loses to Northern
MARIETTA -- Sophomore Alyson Cotter picked up career highs of 22 points and eight rebounds as the
CRIME SOLVER
CRIME SOLVER Mercer County An attack on a Sharon man is the focus of Mercer County Crime Solvers
POLITICS Anthrax puts a crimp on letter campaigns
E-mails and faxes are faster and less risky, but also are seen as less effective. By CRAIG LINDER
FOOTBALL
FOOTBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES PENNNSYLVANIA CLASS AAAA Cumberland Valley 31, Bethlehem Catholic
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Ronald and Mary Fiedler, 7867 First St., Masury, boy, Nov. 24. Benjamin
JAMES DULLEY | Cutting your utility bills Be smart: Update your thermostat model
Q. I wonder if installing a programmable thermostat myself really will save much money. I heard it
Americans should have freedom to work and live wherever they please
Opinion: Americans should have freedom to work and live wherever they please EDITOR: A recent letter
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Hitting Lessons -- Steve Krivonak is conducting his winter indoor program with live
MONDAY
MONDAY X When you're fired from a job, should you list the position on your r & eacute;sum
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Daring Johnston leads YSU win
Maggie Johnston, the Penguins' 5-foot-5 guard, challenged Kent State's 6-6 Andrea Csaszar to help
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
YOUNGSTOWN -- Kristian Bjorson, a Youngstown native, has been awarded the Staubach Co.'s Champion of
Actress-singer Lopez plans for new movies
Actress-singer Lopez plans for new movies The ever-driven Jennifer Lopez says she's set to make
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. with Blanche Costanza,
Debris pile to top off in year
The LAS landfill will be open another 43 years, if its application to expand is approved. By TIM
West Side Citizens League has election
YOUNGSTOWN -- Timothy Komara was elected president of the West Side Citizens League for the 2002
REGION
REGION Physicians group to have open house BOARDMAN -- Visiting Physicians Association, a group
'Yoi!' Browns favored
'Yoi!' Browns favored The odds finally caught up to the Cleveland Browns in their third year of
Appealing apple mix is a winner
By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER GREENFORD -- Matt Haus is trained to be an engineer, but to
Misuse of extension cords poses risk of fire and injury
If it looks like Medusa left her wig hiding behind your Christmas tree, perhaps you ought to
GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Salem gains consolation win
Sophomore Alyson Cotter sparked the Quakers to a 50-41 in the Lady Tigers Tip-Off Basketball
WAYS TO GIVE Volunteerism
Students were asked to sign up for volunteer work at one of several area agencies and charities that
Local artists' works
Local artists' works YOUNGSTOWN -- Paintings, small sculptures, prints, pottery and photography --
Zenn anniversary is celebrated at The Elm Tree
POLAND -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Zenn, 7536 Elmland Drive, was celebrated
U. of Pitt kicks off holiday festivities
Join two holiday traditions on the main campus of the University of Pittsburgh next weekend. The
Navajo Code Talkers honored at ceremony
Navajo Code Talkers honored at ceremony WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. -- Navajo Code Talkers, whose code
LORI BOLINA | PAUL VAGNARELLI
YOUNGSTOWN -- Paul Raymond Vagnarelli and his bride, the former Lori Lynn Bolina, both of 1942
POLAND Event teaches how to help out
The idea was born when some students said they weren't sure how to volunteer. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Campbell Seniors hold election
STRUTHERS -- Michael Reichert was elected president of Campbell Senior Citizens Club during a
Jeswald jubilee is marked at buffet dinner
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jeswald, 2506 S. Schenley Ave., are being honored today during a
WARREN -- There is a sign that hangs on the wall of Granny's Cycle that states, "No Alcohol,
WARREN -- There is a sign that hangs on the wall of Granny's Cycle that states, "No Alcohol,
Garden Forum holds holiday craft, flower show
YOUNGSTOWN -- Blue ribbons were awarded in the holiday craft and flower show held Nov. 14 by the
To keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season and throughout the year, the Consumer
To keep yourself and your family safe this holiday season and throughout the year, the Consumer
Society planning a tour of homes
Seven homes and the new library will be featured on the tour. POLAND -- The Poland Township
Homes will be open to holiday visitors
Local and national charities will receive the proceeds from the fund-raiser. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
INFORMATION If you go
Some scheduled events during Mobile's Tricentennial: Jan. 18: Ninety-minute documentary, "We Are
COURTS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Edward A. Odum, 34, of 1605 Robbins Ave., Niles, and Crystal
HOLIDAY DECORATING Light up the night
Residents who are in the spirit can choose from a variety of lights and other decorations. BY
GINGERBREAD HOUSES Confection concoction
By LAURA MEYN VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT Nibble, nibble, gnaw. Who is nibbling at my little
INFORMATION
INFORMATION If you go For reservations and general information contact the Wigwam Motel, 104 N.
SWANSON | Keystoner Great talking to ya, 'Rak'
There was no mistaking the voice at the other end of the telephone call. "You mean you remember me
SOME TIPS
SOME TIPS Safety and economy Whether you prefer a flashy Frosty the Snowman for the front lawn
Family farmers, like farms, succumbing to economics
Opinion: If Congress and the U. S. Department of Agriculture continue their policies of support for giant
Getting there: The Samuel Slater Canal Boat is docked at the new Central Falls Landing on the
Getting there: The Samuel Slater Canal Boat is docked at the new Central Falls Landing on the
MERCER AND LAWRENCE Counties seek grants to boost recycling
Both counties applied for other grants to pay for recycling education programs and a transfer
Raider surge sinks Augustana
The Purple Raiders advanced to a quarterfinal against Wittenberg in Alliance next Saturday. By
Philadelphia park to get new visitors center
Philadelphia park to get new visitors center The Independence National Historic Park in
WITH THE VETS Veterans meetings
Meeting schedule for the week of Nov. 25: TODAY VVA 135, Vietnam Veterans, at American Legion
VFW fellowships
VFW fellowships The National Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is offering three
DECEMBER LIBRARY PROGRAMS Youngstown, Mahoning County and Girard
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY "Holiday Party with 'Jocko' the Clown." Stories,
Park plan focuses on hikers, bikers
Among the proposals are bridges to carry bicyclists and pedestrians over busy Mahoning Avenue and
NCAA DIVISION III PLAYOFFS Mount Union's third-period surge sinks Augustana, 32-7
The Purple Raiders advanced to a quarterfinal against Wittenberg in Alliance next Saturday. By
Flu shots available
Flu shots available YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior Independence, which operates the Mahoning County Senior
Fire damages home
Fire damages home SHARON, Pa. -- A fire heavily damaged an upstairs bedroom in a two-story wood
PITTSBURGH Tours to feature Victorian homes
Dinner tours are also available at $65 per person. PITTSBURGH -- The 20th Annual Old Allegheny
AP file photo, 2000
AP file photo, 2000 ON TRACK: The Paradise and Pacific train pulls visitors around the McCormick-
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Randolf McKinney The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force
Historical center sets festive mood
The Frick Art and Historical Center in Pittsburgh will be festively dressed for the season. Clayton,
Goodwill sites to accept goods for Beatitude House
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries collection centers in Mahoning and Trumbull
Mercer agency opens office
Helping individuals with physical disabilities remain in their own homes is the group's primary
AROUND THE NBA Saturday's other games
Pistons 89, Grizzlies 84 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Cliff Robinson scored 23 points as the Detroit
Drakes to be feted at party for 50th anniversary
NORTH JACKSON -- Mr. and Mrs. David Drake, 2074 Rosemont Road, will be honored Dec. 10 at a dinner
KEYSTONE CLIPS Large crowd caused candy shortage at parade
Hermitage Commissioner Sylvia Stull said she enjoyed the city's annual Holiday Light Parade last
PENNSYLVANIA PLAYOFFS Sharon falters, 13-10, in OT to Bishop McCort
The Tigers were doomed by Matt Domonkos' 19-yard field goal in the PIAA Class AA Western final.
Valley's unity campaign appears to be working
Opinion: It should be evident by now, not only to the residents of the Mahoning Valley but to the Republican-
Anthrax puts a crimp on letter campaigns
E-mails and faxes are faster and less risky, but also are seen as less effective. By CRAIG LINDER
YOUNGSTOWN STATE
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Today -- Men's basketball at DePaul, 3 p.m. Wednesday -- Women's basketball at
OUTDOOR GLOW
OUTDOOR GLOW Buying and hanging What do you get when you combine a ladder, 6 inches of snow, 25
Fiscal forecast fickle amid cuts
A recent economic tailspin has county officials worried about next year's funding. By BOB JACKSON
MERCER COUNTY Agency opens office
Helping individuals with physical disabilities remain in their own homes is the group's primary