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WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS WEDNESDAY 2nd--Go Minerva Go (Nolan)93.2013.8012.80 Hasty Kiss
Solving ticket disputes
Trustees are reviewing the situation with the hearing officer. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 111, BULLS 101 CHICAGO (101) -- Hassell 2-5 0-0 5, Marshall
Carabbia to be freed on parole
By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- After 221/2 years in prison, Ronald D.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Mount Union's 11-0 OT run defeats Titans; Hiram loses
Grove City and Baldwin-Wallace won while Thiel lost. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The Mount Union
COLUMBIANA CO. Officials work on balancing budget
Bids were opened for a project intended to alleviate flooding in a part of Middleton Township. By
OHIO STATE Clarett not an average freshman
His latest magazine cover story is for his performance instead of his talk. ASSOCIATED PRESS
PIAA FINALS Teams with throwback offenses eye state titles
Rochester and Hopewell want to run, run, run. HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) -- In the age of fast-break
HOW TO HELP
HOW TO HELP Wengerd family fund A bank account was set up Wednesday to help the surviving
SELLING OUT THE FORESTS
Opinion: SELLING OUT THE FORESTS Los Angeles Times: The Bush administration's assault on environmental
YOUNGSTOWN 2 sisters chose the solitary life
No pets were in the house, which was good, the coroner's investigator said. By PATRICIA MEADE
TRUMBULL PURCHASING Company wonders why it's in probe
Prosecutors requested details several months ago on Medco's sales to the county. By STEPHEN SIFF
NILES Former area man finds trials, joy along trail
Despite the hardships, the retired schoolteacher did find pleasure in the journey. NILES -- Arden
WARREN City still hopes for state funds
No projects in Trumbull or Columbiana counties are slated for funding in the bill. By DENISE DICK
Today is Thursday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2002. There are 26 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 5, the 339th day of 2002. There are 26 days left in the year. On this date
MEN'S TOP 25 Jayhawks snap losing streak; Oregon wins
Mississippi State beat Jackson State in the first meeting between the instate schools since the
COLUMBUS Senate OKs measure on charter schools
The number of charter schools would be capped at 225 until July 1, 2005. By JEFF ORTEGA
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES Washington 103, Milwaukee 78 New Jersey 87, Atlanta 72 Houston 89, San Antonio
HORIZON LEAGUE Cleveland State withstands Akron's rally to win 68-65
Seth Doliboa scored 25 points in Wright State's victory over Morehead State. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Students connect again at clinic
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU BELOIT -- A vaccination clinic Friday at West Branch
NHL | Wednesday's games
Blackhawks 1, Senators 0 CHICAGO -- Jocelyn Thibault stopped 28 shots for his fourth shutout and
BOYS BASKETBALL Springfield coach's attire secondary to team's fire
Can anyone wrestle the ICL title from Jeff Brink's Tigers? By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
Traficant alleges bias
The trial will resume Monday with questions for more than 60 potential jurors. By PATRICIA MEADE
Youngstown company to pay for fuel cleanup
The truck left a fuel trail 3 or 4 feet wide for about 5 miles. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
THIEL COLLEGE Frat walk to raise money canceled
The fraternity had the event to raise money for Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. By LAURI
THIEL COLLEGE Frat walk to raise funds is canceled
The fraternity had the event to raise money for Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. By LAURI
PREP BASKETBALL Kristy Gaudiose's 32 points lead Poland victory
Salem won and West Branch (4-0) beat Marliington by 40 points. POLAND -- Senior guard Kristy
BIG TEN Virginia's fouls help Michigan St.
Minnesota escaped Georgia Tech, Wake Forest is 3-0 and N.C. State bounced Northwestern by 25 points.
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Poland will be league target
The Salem Quakers (2-0) already have doubled their win total from last year. VINDICATOR STAFF
Whatever the reason, reality has set in on TV
Money is one of the reasons networks continue to serve up reality shows. By DUSTY SAUNDERS
YOUNGSTOWN Drug dealer gets 10 years in prison
The defendant will cooperate with authorities in prosecuting cases against other drug-ring suspects.
WEDNESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
WEDNESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Named Jim Beattie
Child support gency to lay off staff
The Trumbull County Child Support Enforcement Agency is receiving $400,000 less from the state this
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Jackson-Milton 62, Lordstown 44 Sharon 74,
USA Hockey picks players for tourney
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Yale University sophomore Chris Higgins, the leading scorer on the
LOS ANGELES Disney acknowledges ties to board members
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Walt Disney Co. has acknowledged additional financial relationships with
RELIGION Muslim rights groups begin education effort
The aim is to counter anti-Muslim rhetoric that has spread since the Sept. 11 attacks. CHRISTIAN
MERCER COUNTY Farrell man given prison sentence
A Masury man was sentenced to prison for conspiracy to commit burglary. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Clinton doesn't have to testify in libel suit
Clinton doesn't have to testify in libel suit NEW YORK -- A judge has ruled that Bill Clinton
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Antioch Baptist Church, 110 Funston St., Youngstown, various commodities,10 a.m.
Associated Press
Associated Press DEER RESCUED: An eight-point buck gets a three-man escort across U.S. 40 near
INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Boys basketball glance
JACKSON-MILTON Head coach: Steve Sachire, seventh year 2001 record: 6-14, 5-9 Returning
The fire started in the basement in the area of a wood and coal burning stove.
The fire started in the basement in the area of a wood and coal burning stove. By LAURE CIOFFI
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Vincent J. Koby, 32, of 2731 Tampa Ave., Youngstown, and Betty
11 counties get set to switch to 10-digit dialing July 12
The demand for phone numbers is prompting the change. SHARON, Pa. -- People in Mercer, Lawrence
Gates' 25 points lead Kent past Rhode Island
ASSOCIATED PRESS KINGSTON, R.I. -- Antonio Gates scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half
HELOISE Burns on laminate can not be removed
Dear Heloise: I accidentally burned a spot on my laminated plastic kitchen countertop. Is there any
Campuses get money
Campuses get money SALEM -- The state's capital improvements bill contains money for Kent State
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
Cavaliers 111, Bulls 101 CLEVELAND -- Rookie Dajuan Wagner scored 29 points to help Cleveland snap
Racial diversity adds to higher ed experiences
Opinion: With the U.S. Supreme Court taking up the issue of affirmative action relating to admissions
REMEMBERING A PRESIDENT: CENTENNIAL EVENTS
REMEMBERING A PRESIDENT: CENTENNIAL EVENTS President William McKinley was shot Sept. 6, 1901, in
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Hiram College -- will have a pitching and hitting clinic on Sunday for players ages 14-18
Residents to decide how to pay assessments
COLUMBIANA -- Fairfield Avenue and Bittersweet Drive residents have a few months to decide how they
Those suited for job shouldn't get cocky
The custom-made suit cost $1,200. It was donated to the fair. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF
Classic is in full swing, leading with Pak
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF VIENNA -- To the surprise of almost no one, Se Ri Pak
COLLEGE ROUNDUP Women's top 25 basketball
No. 4 Tennessee 60, No. 15 Louisiana Tech 35 RUSTON, La. -- Tennessee held Louisiana Tech to a
Health departments plan more inoculations
By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM STAFF BELOIT -- Salem, West Branch and Sebring students who
AUSTINTOWN Court cases
Several people recently appeared before Judge David D'Apolito in Mahoning County Court in
"We're not interested in hide-and-seek inside Iraq. "
Opinion: "We're not interested in hide-and-seek inside Iraq. " President Bush Saying he remains
Local medical team pitches in for Games
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Roger Bair makes a daily habit of being
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Ted' told her his money isn't her business
Dear Annie: I have been seeing "Ted" for 10 years. At one time, we tried living together, but we
PITTSBURGH Grand jury to investigate mining accident
The miners will be witnesses as authorities try to learn why and how the accident took place.
Poland stops rusty Niles
Last year's MAC player of the year had a nice game offensively, but really stepped it up on defense.
Appeals court: Certify Altiere
WARREN -- The 5th District Court of Appeals has ordered the Trumbull County Board of Elections to
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Philadelphia154.789--9-1W-810-
NESHANNOCK TOWNSHIP Supervisors to hold the line on taxes for 2003 budget
If residents' taxes go up, it won't be because of the township, a supervisor said. By LAURA
Armed robbery
Armed robbery YOUNGSTOWN -- A 43-year-old Austintown man was robbed of $300 by a ski-masked gunman
PARTY PLANNING Making it easy
Plan ahead to spread out party chores. Then the host will enjoy the occasion as much as the guests.
Cops charge man with trespassing
The man told the justice he wanted to go to jail. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
To bee sure, historical village has a lot in store for fairgoers
The 16th annual spelling bee will be July 11. By AMY HOUSLEY VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF BAZETTA
Big senior answers call in big second-half effort
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF LISBON -- Lisbon High boys basketball coach Joe Siefke
Summary of police activity:
Summary of police activity: GIRARD Nov. 30 Domestic violence/warrant: Police arrested an Easy
Miller pitches Range to title share
At 11-0, the Raiders clinched a tie for the Inter-County League title. By JOHN BASSETTI
FOOD INDUSTRY Campbell still works to heat up soup sales
Campbell looks for answers as soup sales fall. DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK -- In Maurice
COLLEGE SPORTS AT A GLANCE
MEN'S BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES LOCAL St. Francis (Pa.) 70, Youngstown St. 56 Mount Union
Marijuana suspected
Marijuana suspected WARREN -- A teacher at Christ Episcopal School called police after a 14-year-
Suit seeks to get help for girl in baby killing
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- A local attorney says it's time for
BACK ON TRACK YSU snaps losing streak
The Penguins continued their dominance over Robert Morris. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR
CELEBRATIONS Holidays herald time to make merry
Having a party is a warm, friendly gesture. The experience should be fun for host and guests alike.
WARREN SCHOOLS Firms stress involving community in plans
Fourteen firms submitted proposals and the list was whittled to four. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
METRO ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Boys basketball glance
CANFIELD Head coach: John Cullen, 21st year (314-142) 2001 record: 9-11, 4-6 Returning
Talks with Hermitage teachers fail to reach pact
The teachers have been working under an extension of their old contract since July 1. By HAROLD
Deficit isn't as bad as they say, but city still wants to rein it in
The projected 2002 deficit remains about $2.5 million. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
TRAFICANT ON TRIAL U.S.: Rep waived his immunity
The prosecution argues that Traficant gave up his right to certain protections by eliciting
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY I don't want my pet living a dog's life anymore
I read about a woman who feeds her bichon fris & eacute; shredded carrots, brown rice and one
THINK SPRING Shades of pink, delicate, intricate details may signal return to feminine clothes
Hemlines are on the rise in skirts and dresses. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The leaves are falling
Uptight QB
Uptight QB Cleveland Browns quarterback Tim Couch admitted he has been pressing to please fans at
Traficant appeal cites debate clause
The congressman incorrectly believed that his request for a stay of trial would be granted. By
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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Ryan objects to lawmaker as talk show fill-in
The talk show host says his station is giving the congressman a 'free ride.' By DAVID SKOLNICK
TRUMBULL COUNTY Anthropologist to speak at group's holiday dinner
HOWLAND -- Trumbull County Historical Society will have its holiday dinner Dec. 12 at Avalon Inn.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XKeith and Stacie (Marshall) Blair of Manteca, Calif., are announcing the birth of their first
YOUNGSTOWN Sisters chose solitude, both in life and death
No pets were in the house, which was good, the coroner's investigator said. By PATRICIA MEADE
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Quelasha Howard, 840 Martin Luther King Blvd., Apt. 24, Youngstown, girl,
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Boys basketball glance
BADGER Head coach: Ryan Fitch, first year 2001 record: 17-3, 13-3 Returning letterwinners: Tyler
A & amp; M reportedly set to get Franchione
HOUSTON (AP) -- Alabama coach Dennis Franchione was scheduled to meet with Texas A & amp;M
Management switch to save on parking
The contract includes the deck, city-owned parking lots, on-street parking and enforcement. By
WW II veteran gets diploma
Hill was recognized by the Masons for founding High Twelve Club 720. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Being dumb can be smart
By MARK BROWN SCRIPPS HOWARD Sometimes it's not dumb. Sometimes it's just trying to look dumb.
YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences man to 11 years in prison
The defendant maintained his innocence even as he was being sentenced. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Problem delays Ponderosa Park concert series
An agent said the promoter had been given until 10 a.m. Friday to make required deposits. By
Burglary victim offers reward
As he was coming home, the burglar was backing out of his driveway. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
AUSTINTOWN POLICE Report of overdose is among drug calls
AUSTINTOWN -- Police received several reports involving drugs Wednesday, including a report that a
Cops ask FBI to aid probe of city water department
By PEGGY SINKOVICH and AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- The FBI is
WARREN Officers denied chance to retest
A member of the city's civil service commission said he is pleased with the ruling. By PEGGY
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.16 2.25 Bank One,.84,37.8737.88 Clear Channel,
WASHINGTONVILLE Countersuit filed against militia group's leader
LISBON -- Washingtonville officials are countersuing the leader of an unorganized militia group,
Contractors had years to recruit minority workers
Opinion: Contractors had years to recruit minority workers EDITOR: An article in Saturday's Vindicator
NILES Council passes annual budget
Most of the legislation is necessary because of new state requirements. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Prosecutors say Traficant waived certain immunity
The prosecution argues that Traficant gave up his right to certain protections by eliciting
BASEBALL Dodgers, Cubs happy to swap
The Yankees reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract with Robin Ventura. ASSOCIATED
MERCER CO. Killer receives maximum sentence
The judge called the defendant a danger to society, sentencing him to 20 to 40 years in prison. By
TRUMBULL COUNTY Probe baffles local company
Prosecutors requested details several months ago on Medco's sales to the county. By STEPHEN SIFF
Strip mine to become landfill for debris
LISBON -- A strip mine behind the Forest Lanes bowling alley on U.S. Route 30 will soon become a
Best Bets
Best Bets URock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland will sponsor a free book signing by
ENRON Raising funds with E's
A Houston chemist paid $10,500 for an Enron sign because his wife likes the unusual. HOUSTON (AP)
Union calls for fair enforcement of residency rule
The city is selectively enforcing its residency requirement, some union members contend. By AMANDA
BROWNS Road games drive team's record up
Tim Couch isn't as loose at home as he is during away games. BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland quarterback
COLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Title IX law clarification under consideration
A panel will vote on the recommendations in January and submit them to Education Secretary Rod
STEELERS Flowers defends rant after win over Jaguars
Coach Bill Cowher has suggested that the defensive back button his lips. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- To
YOUNGSTOWN Punches increase time behind bars
The victim required 54 stitches to close his wounds. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
TRANSFER Disappearance to be marked by service
Friends of the missing woman will gather at Kidds Mill Covered Bridge at 6 p.m. Friday. TRANSFER,
TODAY
TODAY 4 p.m. (TNT) Golf: Target World Challenge. 6 p.m. (WBBW-AM 1240) "Inside Boxing." 7 p.m.
Remembrance service scheduled at cemetery
Remembrance service scheduled at cemetery VIENNA -- Anyone who has experienced the death of a
Healing minds among blacks
Many blacks do not trust the system to treat their mental illness, experts say. By JOHN W. GOODWIN
WEATHERSFIELD Handyman Hardware gets change in zoning
A rezoning will allow construction of a storage building on North Bellwood Avenue. MINERAL RIDGE