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JAMI DUVALL
JAMI DUVALL School: Hubbard Grade: Senior Statistics/accomplishments: District player of the
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Marshall Williams, 26, of 1937 Stewart St., Youngstown, and
Liberty trustees
Liberty trustees LIBERTY -- Township trustees will meet in special session at 6 p.m. Thursday at
OUT OF THIS 'WORLD'
Opinion: OUT OF THIS 'WORLD' Chicago Tribune: For those who want to get away from it all -- and stay away
POLAND At Giant Eagle, workers reject proposed pact
POLAND -- Union workers at the Poland Giant Eagle have rejected a proposed, three-year contract and
KINGS AND THEIR COURT Hubbard beats Struthers with father-son coaching
The Eagles made Tom and Tim King's debut a success. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Wizards 103, Bucks 78 WASHINGTON -- Michael Jordan scored 25 points in his second game as a
49ERS Hobbled and hurting, but no need to panic
San Francisco has a magic number of two to win the NFC West. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS
BIG TEN Hoosiers get revenge; Illinois whips Tar Heels
Penn State (0-4) is off to its worst start since 1931. ASSOCIATED PRESS INDIANAPOLIS -- Tom
Applications for positions on the Hartford Township Zoning Commission and the township zoning board
Applications for positions on the Hartford Township Zoning Commission and the township zoning board
No. 4 DUKE 91, OHIO ST. 76
No. 4 DUKE 91, OHIO ST. 76 OHIO ST. (1-2) -- Connolly 6-11 0-0 16, Williams 2-10 2-2 6, Dials 3-7
PULASKI FIRE Gathering to help
The fire started in the basement in the area of a wood and coal burning stove. By LAURE CIOFFI
YOUNGSTOWN Man receives sentence in bar shooting
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A city man already facing federal
ICL/DISTRICT Steady Sebring upends Reserve
The Trojans had four players reach double figures against Western Reserve. BERLIN CENTER -- Josh
BOYS BASKETBALL Beaver Local uses second half run to cruise past East Palestine, 66-36
Pat Woods led the Beavers with 16 points. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT EAST
HIGH SCHOOL SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULES
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Chaney 67, Campbell 62 Poland 69, Rayen 39 Compass
UNITED Top executives to take pay cuts to help airline
Total number of layoffs has reached 9,000. CHICAGO (AP) -- United Airlines' labor and wage cuts
Tuition rise on agenda
A proposed 10 percent increase is on the fast track for YSU trustee board consideration later this
YOUNGSTOWN Toledo lawyer takes Traficant appeal case
The lawyer doesn't expect many trips to the prison because of distance. By PATRICIA MEADE
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES THURSDAY -- 1:30 P.M. 1st--$6,000, cl $3,500-$3,500, 3YO up F & amp;M,
Democrats select Boccieri for House leadership position
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR COLUMBUS -- State Rep. John Boccieri of New Middletown has been elected
CORTLAND Officials: city has overpaid sewer costs
The sanitary engineer is not convinced that Cortland's payments were wrong. CORTLAND -- City
YOUNGSTOWN Red ribbons serve as reminder of dangers of drunken driving
Today kicks off MADD's 16th annual 'tie one on for safety' campaign. By PATRICIA MEADE
SOCCER ALL-STARS All-league selections
BOYS STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE First team Sam Camens, Fitch, senior Alex Castillo, Fitch, senior
STEELERS Maddox gets nod; Stewart benched
Stewart said the job belongs to Maddox and he won't make a fuss. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tommy Maddox
Group to oversee Pa. 9/11 memorial
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A nonprofit organization has been formed to oversee the construction of a
MAHONING COUNTY Judge orders funding increase
The budget flap is likely to be decided in a courtroom. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Police, coroner probe death of Struthers man in dorm room
KENT -- Kent State University police and the Portage County coroner are investigating the death of a
Authorities probe cause of house fire
WARREN -- The cause of a Tuesday morning fire, which did an estimated $50,000 damage to a two-story
BUCKEYES OSU can't slow Duke's high-octane offense
The Blue Devils beat OSU, 91-76, in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) -- Jim
War on terror won't be won at the point of a gun alone
Opinion: Last Thursday's terrorist attacks in Kenya that claimed 16 lives clearly illustrate the danger in
Sport plays big role in future plans
Cardinal Mooney's Kiki Willis and Hubbard's Jami Duvall both envision a career around soccer.
REGION Toledo holds off Siena; IUPUI loses to Ball St.
Wisconsin-Green Bay held off Chicago State, 69-58. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS TOLEDO -- Nick Moore
TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Named Jerry Narron bench
TRUMBULL COUNTY Prosecutor can't verify receipt, need of supplies
Prosecutor Dennis Watkins said his office is prepared to defend the county if the companies choose
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: BOARDMAN Nov. 25 Assault: A Youngstown man reported someone used a
COLUMBUS FOP: New form of concealed-gun bill is better
The state highway patrol remains opposed to legislation. By MICHELE C. HLADIK VINDICATOR
Tragedy in Pulaski recalls fatal blazes of '93, '80 in area
YOUNGSTOWN -- Nine years ago this month, five children died when fire swept through their South Side
ON TOUR This week's golf events
PGA TOUR Target World Challenge Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Sherwood Country Club,
AUGUSTA NATIONAL Member resigns over female issue
Club officials said it would not change the club's position. By TIM DAHLBERG AP SPORTS WRITER
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She wasn't a host at her parents' party
Dear Annie: My parents recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and my two sisters
5 children die in fire
About 50 firefighters battled the blaze on a bitter cold night in Pulaski. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Keith Roberts and Patricia Matthews-Roberts, 11 Massachusetts Ave., Poland, boy,
GAIL WHITE 'Walk With Jesus' brings Gospel story to life
"Welcome to Bethlehem," greets Nancy Bacon as you and other "travelers" step into the side doors of
YOUNGSTOWN 2010 | Part 4 of 4 Leaders are eager to seize the moment for change
The city plan that emerges from Youngstown 2010 will be a blueprint for action. By ROGER G. SMITH
Getting along
Getting along Cavaliers coach John Lucas called his two-game suspension of leading scorer Ricky
TODAY
TODAY 1 p.m. (FOXSP) Horse racing: The Meadows. 6:30 p.m. (FOXSO) NBA: "Cavs Fast Break." 6:40
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGAHomeAway New Jersey146113058477-4-1-07-2-0-1
YOUNGSTOWN State gives $1.5M for cultural centers, incubator
Lawmakers still say the Valley got shortchanged. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY GM, Ford report drops in car sales
Sales took a tumble for all three domestic automakers, figures show. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS DETROIT
DETROIT GM's leader adds 'chairman' to titles, says focus is same
He already has been calling the shots as president. DETROIT (AP) -- As the new chairman of General
BROWN The comforting color is like a hug
Its association with mother earth tends to offer a sense of security. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
MAC/CITY SERIES Liberty edges Canfield in OT; Niles, Poland, Chaney win
The Cardinals rallied from a five-point deficit to force overtime. CANFIELD -- Bradley Fletcher
LOCAL
LOCAL Stoops banquet is Dec. 8 YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ron Stoops Memorial Fastpitch Softball Banquet
SALEM Council to act on street plan
Council authorized a repair at the city's sewer plant. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
HELOISE Hot cocoa recipe is easy to enjoy
Dear Heloise: I lost your recipe for hot cocoa made with powdered milk and cocoa. Could you please
PHILLIES Winning is Thome's motivation
Philadelphia GM Ed Wade said his long pursuit of the Indians hitter was "excruciating," but well
TUESDAY'S NHL SUMMARIES
TUESDAY'S NHL SUMMARIES CAPITALS 4, PENGUINS 1 At Pittsburgh Washington211--4 Pittsburgh001
Trade toys for pizza
Trade toys for pizza SALEM -- The Salem Area Browns Backers is teaming with Domino's Pizza to aid
High court to review protesters' punishment
High court to review protesters' punishment WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court is considering whether
Credit-card theft probe
Credit-card theft probe STRUTHERS -- Police are investigating theft of a credit card that was used
YOUNGSTOWN WKBN workers OK cuts
WKBN's corporate owner needs cost cutting to pay off loans, an official says. By DON SHILLING
MEN'S TOP 25 No. 8 Florida loses in W. Virginia
Brett Nelson scored nine points before his hometown fans. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLESTON, W.Va. --
AMERICAN PAPER GROUP Company must pick lead bidder by Dec. 13
An Indiana company says it wants to join negotiations to buy a Boardman envelope maker. By DON
"These two operations put thousands of question marks and exclamation points in front of the allied
Opinion: "These two operations put thousands of question marks and exclamation points in front of the allied
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Tuesday's games
No. 19 Brigham Young 75, Southern Utah 44 CEDAR CITY, Utah -- Erin Thorn scored 24 points on
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Police, coroner investigate death of Struthers man found in dorm
KENT -- Kent State University police and the Portage County coroner are investigating the death of a
About 50 firefighters battled the blaze on a bitter cold night in Pulaski.
About 50 firefighters battled the blaze on a bitter cold night in Pulaski. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL Lordstown subdues Jackson-Milton
United lost to East Canton while Hickory won. LORDSTOWN -- Jennifer Bennett and Amanda Kistler
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2002. There are 27 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2002. There are 27 days left in the year. On this date
WASHINGTON Federal worker revamp sought
One provision of the Voinovich bill would allow the federal government to give bonuses to attract
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments
People indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury: Edward J. Kinney, 35, state Route 305, Cortland,
WARREN Council makes way with cutbacks
Another meeting is set for 3 p.m. Monday. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --
January 4, 1977: GF Business Equipment Inc. expects to begin production in a Gallatin, Tenn., plant
Opinion: January 4, 1977: GF Business Equipment Inc. expects to begin production in a Gallatin, Tenn., plant
NESHANNOCK Vote for school board president shows rift
One member said the board president did nothing this year to bring the board together. By LAURA
YOUNGSTOWN CRASH
YOUNGSTOWN CRASH The Vindicator/Lindsay Semple MORNING MESS: Youngstown police investigate a
Associated Press
Associated Press PLAYING WITH FANS: Pop star Michael Jackson amuses his fans during his breach-of-
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
YOUNGSTOWN Man's plea agreement calls for Air Force service
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Campbell man has agreed to enter the Air Force to avoid trials on dogfighting and
REGION
REGION Study: Area living costs fall below U.S. average YOUNGSTOWN -- The cost of living for the
NHL ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Capitals 4, Penguins 1 PITTSBURGH -- Jaromir Jagr scored his 13th goal, and Olaf Kolzig made 16
MAHONING COUNTY Amber Alert plan surprises some
Commissioners said they've been working on the Amber Alert system for months. By BOB JACKSON
Simple arms pose biggest threat to U.S., some say
Assault rifles and other small arms abound around the world. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR The world
Legislation would kill objection
Withdrawal of an objection eliminates need for a hearing. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Collecting shoes
Collecting shoes Doctors Larry and Catherine Karlock and Dr. John Flauto of Austintown Podiatry
Interest in living near campus pleases planner
Plans are to bring single family homes, apartments, live-work units and other residential areas into
HOME DEPOT Chain shifts to self-scan checkout
The company said it is not cutting staff. ATLANTA (AP) -- The Home Depot's do-it-yourself
COLUMBIANA Council: Sign rules must be enforced
The mayor said people may contact the zoning officer about illegal signs. By NANCY TULLIS
COLUMBUS Legislators say goodbye to Latell
The state official says he's unsure on his political future. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR