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YOUTH SPORTS Indoor facilities booming

Indoor facilities make money and give children a place to sharpen skills during the winter. By DON

In training

STRASBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Three-year-old Ryan Coyle could barely contain himself as he stared wide-eyed

JAMES DULLEY | Cutting your utility bills Furnace models offer efficiency and affordability

Q. My budget for a new gas furnace is limited, but I have to replace my old one soon. I want to

REGION

REGION Hovanic Investment moves to larger office HOWLAND -- Hovanic Investment and Insurance

NBA Cavs climb from hole, but still fall

Chicago broke a nine-game losing streak, while Cleveland lost its 11th straight on the road.

A chance to shoot, lest we forget

Sixty-one years ago the young men of the United States were called to arms when the country was

JOHN ROSEMOND | PARENTING 16-year-olds are too young to drive

Here's a thought exercise for you: Let's say that playing video games was the leading cause of death

THE WEST New library will house history of blacks

DENVER (AP) -- The first library to highlight the experience of blacks in the West will open April

WARREN A new way for the high school

The proposals aim to reduce dropout rates and prepare graduates better for college or jobs. By

PREVIEW | Today's games

SAN FRANCISCO (8-4) at DALLAS (5-7) Time: 1 p.m. Series history: 49ers lead 13-8-1. Cowboys beat

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Miss Marina (Hemsley)4.002.602.20 Better Senorita

DIVISION I-AA PLAYOFFS W. Kentucky upends W. Illinois

Villanova and Georgia Southern both advanced Saturday. ASSOCIATED PRESS MACOMB, Ill. -- Peter

MURRAY HILL, N.J. Bell Labs struggles to regain its glory

Bell Labs, inventor of the laser and transistor, has 27,300 patents. MURRAY HILL, N.J. (AP) -- To

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Richard Armstrong The FBI and the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force

F &amp; amp;AM Western Star Lodge 21 seats officers at open ceremony

The new worshipful master also has served as an officer in all bodies of York Rite. BOARDMAN --

IF YOU GO | Montana game farms

GETTING THERE Airlines that fly into Glacier National Park Airport in Kalispell (seven miles north

Selah offers food, thought

THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR BUSINESS WRITER POLAND -- For a

Annoyances take the fun out of playing

WASHINGTON POST The kid toy testers offered an earful about various annoying things that happened

HOLIDAY TIMESAVERS Stress-cutting shortcuts

PREWIRED CHRISTMAS TREES Artificial trees have been around for decades, but only in the past few

HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits

TELEVISION 1. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS. 2. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Miami," CBS.

AROUND THE NBA | Saturday's other games

Hawks 94, Pistons 92 ATLANTA -- Glenn Robinson and Shareef Abdur-Rahim scored 23 points apiece for

BEST SELLERS Top rankings

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Prey" by Michael Crichton (HarperCollins, $26.95) 2. "Four Blind Mice" by

INJURY REPORT

NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Football League injury report for this week's games as provided by the

DANIEL WEBSTER | Coins Sculpture gets honored in gold

A gold 100-euro coin honoring Austria's long history of sculpture has just been issued by that

MERYL &amp; amp; OSCAR A long relationship

Meryl Streep and Katharine Hepburn are tied for most Academy Award acting nominations, with 12 each.

DANVILLE, PA. Judge rules man was fired for age

DANVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- A federal judge has awarded more than $275,000 to a former Geisinger Health

NUTRITION PROGRAMS In the area

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in

HAWKS-PISTONS Atlanta 94-92 winner before crowd of 7,856

Glenn Robinson and Shareef Abdur-Rahim had 23 points apiece. ATLANTA (AP) -- Glenn Robinson and

Exercise power with responsibility, or the power could be lost

Opinion: EDITOR: I do not pretend to be an historian, neither am I a prophet of doom. However, at the age

CAREER PATHS

FINANCIAL HUBBARD -- Thomas H. Patrick, a Hubbard native, has been named to the new position of

Special to The Vindicator

Special to The Vindicator CLUB SPA: Christina Bridge massages a client at F.H. Buhl Club located

PULASKI, PA. Mourners remember five young fire victims

Lumber to rebuild the family's home has already been delivered to the site. STAFF/WIRE PULASKI,

MAINTENANCE Don't let clogged pipes drain your holiday spirit

Not every tool works for every drain. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE The last thing you want to

KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butlers Holiday craft show ends today

Today, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Avenue in Youngstown,

TRAFICANT CASE Naming names, beating the heat

So far, only the ex-congressman has gone to prison. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER

KIMBERLY JOHNGRASS DEAN MARANTIS

KIMBERLY JOHNGRASS DEAN MARANTIS XCAMPBELL -- Kimberly Johngrass and Dean Marantis were married at

LISBON Law library seeks site close to courthouse

The facility will be in a new building or a renovated one. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

SEC CHAMPIONSHIP No. 4 Georgia routs Arkansas

The Bulldogs opened a 23-0 halftime lead en route to the one-sided victory. ATLANTA (AP) --

Recorder's Office tries to return documents

There are about 400 of the forgotten forms on file in the recorder's office. By BOB JACKSON

PREVIEW Browns vs. Jaguars

Records: Cleveland 6-6, Jacksonville 5-7. Time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: WKBN (27), WOIO (19); WKBN-AM

MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Leftwich's 4 TD aerials spark Marshall to title

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Byron Leftwich got up from a hit that sparked a fight to throw two late

BY THE BOOK Award-winning talent

By DAVID GERMAIN ASSOCIATED PRESS T'S ONE THING FOR THE FICTIONAL INCAR- nation of a relatively

BASEBALL

BASEBALL The Baseball School -- will offer five-week camps in March for players age 8-11 and 12-

RETAIL EMPLOYMENT Computers take applications and size up potential workers

Some companies have replaced paper applications with a computer system that quickly grades

RAVENNA ODOT plans repairs, resurfacing for both state and U.S. routes

RAVENNA -- The Ohio Department of Transportation is proposing repairs and resurfacing in the spring

WINNERS Boardman High School Speech Tournament

Results from Saturday's speech tournament at Boardman High School: TOP TEAMS Boardman: 84

Reservists, families face possible separation

The unit would serve as headquarters for a water supply battalion. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR

Chorale plans shows

Chorale plans shows SHARON, Pa. -- The 100-member Shenango Valley Chorale, based in Sharon, will

STATISTICS

TOTAL YARDAGE AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass Oakland495012233727 Kansas

Rhoads jubilee is celebrated at dinner party

XBOARDMAN -- Family members and close friends of Mr. and Mrs. Grant I. Rhoads, 6871 Lockwood Blvd.,

PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE Office tears may lead to firing fears

Emotional outbursts at work can stall a career. CHICAGO TRIBUNE Erica, called a crybaby as a

Catalines honored at dinner party held to mark their 50th anniversary

XHUBBARD -- A dinner party was held Nov. 30 in the Liberty Room at the Holiday Inn MetroPlex Centre,

JACK WOLLITZ Berlin won't let you get lazy

Despite the fact it receives an enormous amount of people pressure, Berlin Reservoir remains one of

Police urge shoppers to exercise caution

Police are making efforts to prevent thefts. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

WHAT'S DOING?

SPECIAL EVENTS, SEASONS, ETC. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Watercraft, is

Palestinian denies talks leave out Arafat

Palestinian denies talks leave out Arafat RAMALLAH, West Bank -- A senior Palestinian official

THE VOICE THAT L.A. LOVED

Opinion: THE VOICE THAT L.A. LOVED Los Angeles Times: When Chick Hearn broadcast his first Los Angeles

Electronic applications

Electronic applications Home Depot and others often skip paper applications in favor of electronic

WINNING NUMBERS | Nov. 30-Dec. 6

OHIO Friday 12/6 Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-6-3 Pick 4, 0-8-1-0 Buckeye 5, 1-8-9-12-19 Mega

HOCKEY Blues lose players, but still winning

Without Keith Tkachuk and Doug Weight, St. Louis still managed to beat Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA

PINECREST, FLA. Parrot Jungle flies the coop

The park will have the same exhibits in its new home, including bird and animal shows. PINECREST,

Girl rescued from river

Girl rescued from river WARREN -- City firefighters rescued a 12-year-old girl from the Mahoning

LEGAL STATUS

LEGAL STATUS 18 who were implicated The following names surfaced during the prosecution of

Parents, children celebrate Wiggle-mania

summary headline here summary here head here summary By RON KAMPEAS ASSOCIATED PRESS

'D' is key against MAC-foe Buffalo

Adam Baumann produced a double-double for the Penguins in the 63-48 victory. By PETE MOLLICA

CHRISTINE KRAJCIRIK JOSHUA FOSTER

CHRISTINE KRAJCIRIK JOSHUA FOSTER XBOARDMAN -- Nuptial vows were exchanged during a 2 p.m.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING Wiggles back into success as kids' act

The toddlers responded by moving to the music. By RON KAMPEAS ASSOCIATED PRESS BALTIMORE, Md.

TEALLE HUNKUS

TEALLE HUNKUS School: Girard Grade: Senior Statistics/accomplishments: First team all-Ohio,

NCAA DIV. III Arth's TD in OT earns JC victory

The Blue Streaks advanced to a NCAA Division IIII semifinal against Mount Union next Saturday.

WEATHERSTRIPPING Be sure to get seal of approval on door frames

Adjustable weatherstripping is best because houses can shift. By JAMES and MORRIS CAREY

PENNSYLVANIA Bear harvest one of state's highest ever

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Preliminary figures indicate the number of bears killed during this year's

A blast from the sordid past

Like a recurring nightmare, the press release sent shivers when first read. The most frightening

MONDAY IN LIFE &amp; amp;WORK

MONDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK X When does a person stop learning, stop growing, stop aspiring to

PAC-10 Washington State gets Rose Bowl bid

The Cougars defeated UCLA, 38-27, and probably will play the Big 12 champion. PASADENA, Calif.

PITTSBURGH City chiefs hail return of O'Neill

Even the Democratic governor-elect says he'd like to have the former treasury secretary working for

Oklahoma wins Big 12 title, earns BCS berth

HOUSTON (AP) -- With no national championship berth on the line, Oklahoma and Colorado didn't pack

COLUMBUS Ohio State snaps two-game skid

Boardman High graduate Terence Dials had 13 points and 11 rebounds. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Nothing comes

AGENDA

AGENDA MONDAY Austintown Township trustees, 7 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road, Austintown. Canfield

STANDINGS

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United Way progress

United Way progress NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Lawrence County United Way has reached 86 percent of

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

BOARDMAN -- American Beauty Landscaping has received a top award for its entry in the 33rd annual

COCKTAIL DRESSES Accessories express your individuality

Dressing up and looking special is this year's mantra. Show off personal style with dazzling

MAKEUP TIPS Color and shimmer create holiday drama

Focus on eye makeup to lend a dramatic air and use more color to brighten your overall look.

LAURA LEMIEUX CHRISTOPHER PAES

LAURA LEMIEUX CHRISTOPHER PAES XQUANTICO, Va. -- The U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Chapel was the

HOLIDAY TRAVEL Keeping trips fun for kids, parents

Getting an early start is important because children are at their best earlier in the day. SCRIPPS

Sheet reproduces Hawaiian set

A U.S. souvenir sheet featuring a rarity in philately was released in October -- with little fanfare

WITH THE VETS | Veterans meetings

Meeting schedule for the week of Dec. 8: TODAY Post 235, American Legion, 11 High St., Girard, 2

BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Bucks, 'Canes earn title shot

Ohio State and Miami are the only two remaining unbeaten teams. By RICHARD ROSENBLATT AP

FASHIONS Fancy holiday party requires festive attire

An invitation to a holiday party shouldn't create a dis-dressing situation. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW

CDC hot line

CDC hot line The CDC Public Response Hotline offers clear, concise, up-to-date information on

Red Cross puts out call for platelet donors

Red Cross puts out call for platelet donors The Red Cross is having difficulty collecting enough

BIRDING

BIRDING Audubon bird counts to be held in the Valley From beginning birder to seasoned

NBA Brand's 26 points top Clippers

L.A.'s Tremaine Fowlkes became the National Developmental League's first player to start an NBA

PIAA CLASS AA Mount Carmel drops Seton-La Salle

Drew Letcavage sealed the win with a last-minute interception. HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) -- Drew Letcavage

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation

Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the

PITTSBURGH Steelers not taking Texans lightly

The don't intend to make the same mistakes previous Pittsburgh teams have made. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Very Vicki (R.Soodeen)56.2023.4010.20 True Dawn

HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS: YSU students Jessica Book, left, of Greenford and Elizabeth Tomsich of Warren

Hiking trail set to open next month

Financing for the $90,000 trail has been through donations and grants. CRAIG BEACH -- Lake Milton

GIMME A HUG: Jake, a 21/2-year-old orangutan, clings to his trainer Sandra Clesca at Parrot Jungle.

June 8, 1975: Liberty Township policemen begin calling off with the "blue flu" after last-minute

Opinion: June 8, 1975: Liberty Township policemen begin calling off with the "blue flu" after last-minute

MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Grocery shopper takes stock of her savings

Gerri Flint of Brocton, Mass., has been using grocery coupons since she got married 31 years ago,

SCORES, SUMMARIES &amp; amp; SCHEDULE

SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES OHIO Akr. Central-Hower 80, Akr. Garfield

Making the call on CD types

These are sad times indeed for nervous, yield-hungry fixed-income investors. If you want the

NEW CASTLE Mercer Road project will add drainage system, widen lanes

The project is estimated to cost $3.2 million. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU

Good day not by Knight

Brandin Knight is struggling with his shooting and a shoulder injury, but it hardly mattered as Pitt

CANFIELD West Branch wins defensive battle

Amber Metzgar scored 16 to lead the Warriors past the Cardinals. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR

Mr. and Mrs. David Longmore feted at dinner for their 50th anniversary

XPOLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. David Longmore of 81 Alverne Drive were the guests of honor at a family

SEWER RATES

SEWER RATES New charges New monthly rates, per cubic foot of water used, reflecting the 33

NHL Tampa Bay suffers skate fate

Boston's 3-2 win was over the Lightning. The Bruins have lost only twice in 14 home games. BOSTON

PUBLIC MEETING Mercer Road

What: There will be a public meeting to explain the planned improvements for Mercer Road from

Hillman Lodge to install officers

YOUNGSTOWN -- Hillman Lodge 481, Free and Accepted Masons, will install officers for the coming

SCOTT SHALAWAY A bag of briefs about bugs, bark and birds

Several times each year, letters and follow-up notes to earlier columns pile up on my desk.

FINANCES Keeping funds in family?

Experts advise that loans to relatives should come with a contract. DALLAS MORNING NEWS Bettye

OSU dials up win

OSU dials up win Boardman High graduate Terence Dials scored 13 points to help Ohio State hold off

DINING ROOM Lights set the perfect mood

Don't rely solely on the chandelier, designers say. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Lighting sets the

Supplies spending falls during probe

The maintenance department had been spending about $5,348 a week on cleaning supplies, auditor's

hRose varieties honor President Reagan, wife

hRose varieties honor President Reagan, wife Two new roses honoring former President Reagan and

LIGHTING

LIGHTING Ambience is everything DO Put your lights on a dimmer. Dimming lights makes the room

JUNGLE JIM'S Expanding store offers cultural food and flair

The Ohio farmers market has emerged as a United Nations of grocery shopping. FAIRFIELD, Ohio (AP)

SCORES

SCORES MEN EAST American International 55, St. Anselm 53 Babson 81, Salem St. 75 Bates 80,

TOURISM Keep dream vacations safe ones

Don't take chances with your safety, and don't treat your belongings carelessly. SCRIPPS HOWARD

ALLIANCE Mount Union capitalizes on all that Wabash gives

The Purple Raiders' defense, led by Stan Watson from Fitch, keyed the win over Wabash. By MARK W.

TRUMBULL COUNTY Spending on cleaning supplies falls during probe of purchasing

The maintenance department had been spending about $5,348 a week on cleaning supplies, auditor's

CANFIELD -- The path that led Chuck Booms out of education and into a career in insurance and

Has reality dawned at YSU?

Opinion: Let's see now (yes, it's the start of a grouchy column), the president of Youngstown State

ACLU plans an appeal on special election decision

The judge agreed that anyone elected in the old 17th district might never cast a vote in Congress.

PREVIEW | Steelers vs. Texans

Records: Houston 3-9, Pittsburgh 7-4-1. Time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: KDKA (2); WICT-FM (95.1), WBBG-FM

Airlines tell how to avoid delays

Airlines tell how to avoid delays Most big U.S. airlines have two major themes in their holiday-

YOUNGSTOWN Ursuline prevails over Magnificat

Rocky River Magnificat's 0-4 record is deceiving and all were by fewer than 10 points. By JOE

THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Monkey glass makes a comeback

Pressed glass is back in favor with collectors, and many pieces are selling for high prices. At a

Here are suggestions for good gift books. Some will land on best-of-the-year lists; others are

Art museum displays pre-World War II styles

Art museum displays pre-World War II styles The elegance of cafe society in the years immediately

Driver injured in 2-vehicle crash

Driver injured in 2-vehicle crash SALEM -- Alexander L. Apinis, 51, of 14798 Lisbon-Canfield

COURTS

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage Applications Joel A. Scott, 27, 213 Holford Ave., Niles, and Terri L.

MEDICINE Vending machine speeds up filling of prescriptions

New vending machines dispense prescription medicine away from pharmacies. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

Potter Slime Chamber is well short of magical

WASHINGTON POST We've looked at plenty of Harry Potter toys in our day, but the absolute worst is

LABEL NO RULE 1-36-4 on bond's favorite

summary headline here summary here head here By GREG MORAGO HARTFORD COURANT "Shaken, not

STATE

STATE Civil War book Thomas E. Pope, a high school history teacher from Port Clinton, Ohio, has

SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL

SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Fitch 61, Massillon Jackson 49 Mooney 59,

PH.D.

PH.D. Sterner earns doctorate Karl A. Sterner of Bradenton, Fla., son of Tom and Shirley Hines

PENNSYLVANIA Stagnant wild-fur market hurts interest in trapping

The number of trappers in the state has decreased significantly in the last 20 years. ENOLA, Pa.

TOP 10 They're the tops

Snow, terrain, nightlife: These are the "top spots," as selected by Skiing magazine. Whistler

WOMEN'S TOP 25 Saturday's games

No. 6 Purdue 73, No. 8 Vanderbilt 66 TEMPE, Ariz. -- Erika Valek scored a career-high 23 points,

INFORMATION

INFORMATION If you go Getting there: The National Toy Train Museum is at 300 Paradise Lane, east

Without a clear winner in this year's toy contest, the race remains wide open for a share of the $23

PIAA CLASS AAAA Parkland's win a walk in the park

Penn State recruit Austin Scott set a state rushing record in the 34-12 victory. HERSHEY, Pa. (AP)

COCKTAILS Bond's martini stirs up emotions

Shaking a drink makes it colder, a bartender said. By GREG MORAGO HARTFORD COURANT "Shaken,

Dubys observe 50th jubilee at Mass, luncheon

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. James Duby of Boardman were honored Nov. 30 at a noon Mass at St. Dominic

Naming names, beating the heat

So far, only the ex-congressman has gone to prison. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER

PENNSYLVANIA New insurance program available for farmers

The program will target farms with a 5-year average of $200,000 or less of gross income. By

Another warning: Residents should be wary of scams

Using common sense is one of the best ways to avoid being taken by scam artists, according to

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune GOLD 100-EURO: This new gold 100-euro coin depicts the Providentia Fountain

GETTING IT TOGETHER: Ron Smith of Mr. Closet in Youngstown puts together a set of drawers. The

MEN'S TOP 25 Career-high 26 by Thomas powers Longhorns' win

Duke and Oklahoma posted easy wins. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- On a Saturday afternoon in

Mercer Road project will add drainage system, widen lanes

The project is estimated to cost $3.2 million. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU

MAHONING COUNTY Recorder's Office tries to return documents

There are about 400 of the forgotten forms on file in the recorder's office. By BOB JACKSON

TOP 10

TOP 10 Bird's the word The best places to watch birds in North America, from Birder's World

NATASHA SHARPER CHRISTOPHER GIBSON

NATASHA SHARPER CHRISTOPHER GIBSON XYOUNGSTOWN -- The wedding of Natasha Joyce Sharper and

Today is Sunday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2002. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Sunday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2002. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date in

WASHINGTON Photographer's daily shots capture an entire year

The images vary from moments of the tumultuous 2000 presidential vote to a detailing shop in

AROUND THE NHL| Saturday's other games

Blues 3, Flyers 1 PHILADELPHIA -- Martin Rucinsky and Al MacInnis scored first-period goals, and

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Family won't accept her biracial boyfriend

Dear Annie: I am a very bright and talented 20-year-old college sophomore. Since high school, I have

'Small-town' BSB star performs at high school

'Small-town' BSB star performs at high school WILMOT, Wis. -- Backstreet Boy Nick Carter performed

49ERS Cowboys haven't forgotten star stunt

Terrell Owen's touchdown celebration is still fresh in many players' minds. IRVING, Texas (AP) --

SLOW THE RACE TO COLLEGE

Opinion: SLOW THE RACE TO COLLEGE Washington Post: It's October and the heat is on for high school seniors

Retired state employees should be alert to danger

Opinion: Retired state employees should be alert to danger EDITOR: There is pending legislation that

COLLEGE BASKETBALL Zavackas' 3s key Pittsburgh's win over Penn State

Duke and Oklahoma posted easy wins. ASSOCIATED PRESS STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- A couple of years

Hang a handmade ornament on your Christmas tree

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Carolyn Vosburg Hall of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of many people

Some are just bad; some are dangerous

LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- A gun-wielding creature called Sniper and a video game that allows

REGION Police urge shoppers to exercise caution

Police are making efforts to prevent thefts. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

The Vindicator

The Vindicator CROWDED: Legal volumes are stuffed under bookcases in the crowded Columbiana County

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Health Center Karen Brightwell and John Graham, 14385 Petersburg Rd., Petersburg,

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES As of Dec. 2, donors must weigh at least 110 lbs. to donate blood. MONDAY St.

CRUISING Be sure to wash up, or risk being sick at sea

By ARLINE BLEECKER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

FOOTBALL 'Canes outlast Hokies, go 12-0

Miami will play Ohio State for the national championship in the Fiesta Bowl. MIAMI (AP) --

BROWNS Jaguars still motivated, but reasons different

Jacksonville hosts Cleveland today and the two teams have some interesting matchups. JACKSONVILLE,

Associated Press

Associated Press GLAD TIDINGS: Democratic Sen. Mary Landrieu watches election returns in New

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