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The Washington Post SHARED FAITH: Mexico City police officers Robinson Hernandez and Miguel Garcia

Mexico's patron saint of criminals, druggies

Police stake out adoration at a downtown church to update their photos of top lawbreakers.

WALL STREET Officials' leaving perks up market

The unemployment rate rose higher than expected. NEW YORK (AP) -- A shakeup of President Bush's

Council officers to be installed

Council officers to be installed YOUNGSTOWN -- The Baptist Pastors' Council of Youngstown &

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people

ORLANDO, FLA. Company plans chain of eateries with healthful food

Dishes at the new restaurant chain will have at least 25 percent fewer calories than other

TOYS FOR TOTS Mahoning Valley

Several promotional events have been scheduled for the Marine Corps' annual Toys for Tots program in

Grant for New Hope

Grant for New Hope YOUNGSTOWN -- New Hope Academy has received a $15,000 grant at the request of

NOTICES

NOTICES BASKETBALL Mansfield Hawks -- a member of the Pro Basketball USA league will have a

BOARDMAN Official issues warnings on safety

A study found many children do not awaken when a smoke detector goes off. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.

TRUMBULL CAREER AND TECHNICAL CENTER Horticulture program blossoms at tech school

The students' speed and expertise have been recognized at competitions, their teacher said. By

AREA

AREA Fairhaven swimmers are at state meet NILES -- The Fairhaven Special Olympics team is

STAGE REVIEW KSU cast works hard at 'Working'

Each of the actors portrays a variety of characters. By GARRY L. CLARK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Child identification kits

Child identification kits Boardman Township police will distribute child identification kits to

Benefit event

Benefit event NEW CASTLE, PA. -- "Joy To The World," a musical celebration of Christmas, will be

HISPANIC EDUCATION A comparison of educational attainment for Hispanic immigrants and all U.S.-born residents, by percentage of entire population for each group.

Completing 14 or more years of school or earning an associate's degree or higher: 1970: Hispanic

OHIO LEGISLATURE Concealed-carry bill fizzles

By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS -- A House-passed bill that would allow law-

PENNSYLVANIA Hart rearranges district offices

Satellite offices will be set up throughout the district at least one day a month. By LAURE CIOFFI

REGION

REGION Winner gets grant to improve rail line SHARON, Pa. -- Winner Steel has been awarded a

Celtics 91, Knicks 80

Celtics 91, Knicks 80 BOSTON (AP) -- Antoine Walker scored 25 points and Tony Delk added 20 to

BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Thomas and Kimberly Ventresco, 316 Melrose Ave., Boardman, boy,

Tsagaris way off base criticizing prosecutor

Opinion: Trumbull County Commissioner James Tsagaris is the last person who should be passing judgment on the

Leetonia school officials hope to give stuffed bear new home

LEETONIA -- Where does a 7-foot-2-inch bear stand? In the lobby of Leetonia's new school complex --

CHOW TIME: Joe Lewis, 16, a student at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, feeds

Drunken driving charge

Drunken driving charge CANFIELD -- A Youngstown woman accused of drunken driving Friday morning

Latin lovers take 2nd trip down aisle

Latin lovers take 2nd trip down aisle SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Latin singer Marc Anthony and his

LAKEVIEW SCHOOLS Officials ponder how to deal with shortfall

The district anticipated losing $100,000 this year because of Kmart's financial problems. By

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Desmond L. Caling, 47, Birkdale, Australia, and Georgina A.

Today is Saturday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2002. There are 24 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Saturday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2002. There are 24 days left in the year. On this date

Rose society officers seated at party

ELLSWORTH -- The installation of officers for the coming season was a highlight of a Christmas party

Trail project would pave the way for pedestrians to reach roads

Park employees also will work to remove plants that are foreign to northeast Ohio. By IAN HILL

ERNIE BROWN JR. Career day offers a lesson in achievement for students

"Does The Vindicator exaggerate the news?" Rilonda Neal asked. I admit that was the first time I

REV. DANIEL ROHAN Theologians differ in their interpretation

The doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of the Mother of God was first promulgated as a dogma of

City law director urges use of state's purchasing plan

The concern stems from the ongoing county purchasing controversy. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

CHRISTMAS

CHRISTMAS Church services The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open to

Increases in pupils

Increases in pupils Public-school enrollment in kindergarten through grade eight rose from 29.9

Officials look at office-space bids

Bids will be evaluated on criteria including location, lease price, expandability and aesthetics.

Trustee gives land to downtown group

The council recommended construction of two buildings for student teachers. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. --

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Manuscript goes on display

After escaping destruction, Sarajevo's Haggadah finds a home. SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) --

LOST CAUSE: Jorge Ramirez, a butcher, says he pays tribute to St. Jude Thaddeus in the hope that a

MILL CREEK PARK Trail project would pave the way for pedestrians to reach roads

Park employees also will work to remove plants that are foreign to northeast Ohio. By IAN HILL

U.S. IMMIGRANTS Education gap divides Hispanics and natives

The percentage of Hispanic immigrant high school graduates grew to 59 percent in 2000. WASHINGTON

7TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS Officials look at office-space bids

Bids will be evaluated on criteria including location, lease price, expandability and aesthetics.

JAPAN

Opinion: JAPAN Yomiuri Shimbun, Tokyo, Oct. 1: Financial institutions in this country are suffering serious

House approves compromise on malpractice insurance

Lawmakers also extended the deadline for their campaigns to file electronic finance reports.

CHILLY DOGS

CHILLY DOGS The Vindicator/William D. Lewis A WALK IN THE PARK: The snowy weather and low

City worker faces possible suspension

Four children live at the defendant's North Side home, a deputy says. By PATRICIA MEADE

Fireman remains in serious condition

SALEM -- Salem Fire Capt. Dennis Groves, 50, remains in serious condition in Forum Health Northside

HELOISE Computer cord almost caused catastrophe

Dear Heloise: My family recently experienced a very scary event. We, like most families, have a

INTIMATE SCENE: In "Solaris," Chris Kelvin, played by George Clooney, and Rheya, played by Natascha

GREENFIELD, OHIO Paintings, statues fill school's hall

A collection of hundreds of paintings that began in the Chicago schools in 1908 was recently valued

St. Elizabeth Auxiliary to install slate

YOUNGSTOWN -- St. Elizabeth Health Center Auxiliary will hold installation of officers Monday during

YOUNGSTOWN City worker faces possible suspension

Four children live at the defendant's North Side home, a deputy says. By PATRICIA MEADE

SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Trustees, townsfolk rally for president

The state wants to get rid of the president but won't say why. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR

UTAH Navajo Santa gives needed supplies to nation's poorest

Many self-help items including tools, vegetable seeds and sewing machines are distributed to the

St. Anthony Auxiliary names officers to serve during 2003

STRUTHERS -- The election of officers who will head St. Anthony Auxiliary of Struthers during the

YOUNGSTOWN Man sent to prison for beating wife

He hit the victim with the blunt side of a hatchet. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

WARREN City law director urges use of state's purchasing plan

The concern stems from the ongoing county purchasing controversy. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

YOUNGSTOWN Task force leader lights up over bulb money

The funding will pay for between 400 and 600 emergency porch beacons. YOUNGSTOWN -- A city task

Police find girl, man dead in storage unit

Police find girl, man dead in storage unit CONWAY, Ark. -- A 13-year-old girl who disappeared

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Mom expects them to pay for everything

Dear Annie: My mother-in-law is supposed to come to our home for a two-week vacation next month. I

ROY RIVENBURG Getting a lot of mileage out of ads

Theologians have wrestled with some pretty bizarre questions over the centuries, such as "How many

Winter fun at park

Winter fun at park YOUNGSTOWN -- Mill Creek Park's Wick Recreation Area is now open for winter

CAMPUS NOTES In the spotlight

INDIANA UNIVERSITY Second-year Kelley School of Business MBA student Don Spires, a Youngstown

City kids lead the increase in agriculture-class rolls

Urban students get hands-on farming experience, but the emphasis is on the science and business of

PTA holiday luncheon

PTA holiday luncheon CANFIELD -- Boardman Council PTA will hold its annual holiday luncheon at

NORTH LIMA Sheely's airs holiday ads with new cast of children

The store has received hundreds of favorable comments about the annual commercials. NORTH LIMA --

RETRO CHIC Guidebook updates shopping tips for vintage-clothes buying trips

Well-made garments deserve to continue to live as retro chic fashions. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW

Associated Press

Associated Press MAKING OF DOCUMENTARY: Filmmaker James Cameron emerges from a submersible after a

Concealed-carry bill fizzles

By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT COLUMBUS -- A House-passed bill that would allow law-

NEW CASTLE, PA. Man seeks funding for appeal in slaying

The cost for experts in Peter Michael Karenbauer's case is estimated at $10,000. By LAURE CIOFFI

CHURCH OF ENGLAND Archbishop says he'll abide by ruling on issue of gays

LONDON (AP) -- Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, who has acknowledged ordaining a practicing

MAHONING COUNTY Corporals file suit over department demotions

The corporals say they should be afforded civil service protection. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

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