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NHL STANDINGS

NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA New Jersey15712336352


NBA STANDINGS

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic DivisionWLPctGB Philadelphia156.714--


Questionable

Questionable #83 - J.J. Stokes MCL sprain #58 - Frank Strong Shoulder


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard A. Jackson, 44, of 15 Oak Park Drive,


Flu shot clinics

Flu shot clinics UMeridian Services, 527 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, Monday through Friday, 8


NHL Penguins to have new look for road trip

Pittsburgh has lost four straight and now goes on the road for five straight games. PITTSBURGH


Some children will be left behind under new law

Opinion: Some children will be left behind under new law EDITOR: Imagine ... the president and Congress


CHARITY Guests do their bidding at eBay gathering

What does a host serve at an eBay party? Why, e-tinis, of course. By TERRY ARMOUR CHICAGO


Inside

Inside The coaching carousel begins. Guy Morriss left Kentucky for Baylor and UCLA fired Bob


Tigers get 'back on track' with win

Springfield's strong start against Mineral Ridge paved the way to its third win, a 67-51 victory.


Maritime Museum to offer workshops

Maritime Museum to offer workshops The Maritime Museum of Sandusky will host two workshops in


Associated Press

Associated Press MAKING ROOM: Vic Kimble, United Parcel Service worker, arranges packages in his


Seventh-graders Rachel Carr and Dylan Thomas, below, both members of the advanced language arts

Seventh-graders Rachel Carr and Dylan Thomas, below, both members of the advanced language arts


PGA TOUR QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT SCORES

PGA TOUR QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT SCORES Monday At PGA West, TPC Stadium Course Yardage: 7234;


SHARON Council OKs loan until tax revenues come in

The loan will cost the city $17,000 less than anticipated. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


FINGERHUT MURDER Victim's son: Execute killer

Nate Jackson is appealing his death sentence. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


"We will not recognize the results of this election. Crime is the right word for what happened

Opinion: "We will not recognize the results of this election. Crime is the right word for what happened


BROWNS A question, a catch, a half-game behind

The Cleveland Browns (7-6) are still in the playoff hunt. BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland Browns coach


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv Miami850.6153142376-1-02-4-06-4-02-1-02-3-0


FARRELL, PA. Plan would raise sewer rates

The increase will yield an additional $78,000 annually. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU


Carter accepts Nobel

Carter accepts Nobel OSLO, Norway -- Jimmy Carter accepted the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize today and


The time and location of the regular Howland school board monthly board meeting has been changed to

The time and location of the regular Howland school board monthly board meeting has been changed to


FIGHT SCHEDULE

FIGHT SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Friday At Pechanga Resort & amp; Casino,


EAST PALESTINE Hall of fame to induct 8 members

The new hall of fame members will be honored in February. EAST PALESTINE -- A Marine Corps veteran


YOUNGSTOWN University committee recommends renewing Sweet pact for three years

The chairman of the trustees board credited Sweet with helping them achieve goals for the school.


NBA ROUNDUP Monday's other games

Celtics 114, Magic 109, OT BOSTON -- Paul Pierce scored 30 points, including 10 of Boston's final


University committee recommends renewing Sweet pact for three years

The chairman of the trustees board credited Sweet with helping them achieve goals for the school.


LIBERTY Former chief of police to retire

Liberty police will operate with two captains, the chief said. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


NATION

NATION Tyco files lawsuits against former execs NEW YORK -- Tyco International Ltd. sued its


NILES Best Buy, IHOP to open near Eastwood Mall

Other additions planned for the Niles shopping complex include a dollar store. THE VINDICATOR,


HEISMAN TROPHY CANDIDATE Patience pays off for Johnson

The Penn State tailback rushed for over 2,000 yards this season. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Facing


CLEVELAND Despite scoring 133, Cavs fall in OT

Ricky Davis scored a career-high 45 points, including 33 after halftime, in a 140-133, double


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.152.30 Bank One,.84,37.5637.57 Clear Channel, 39.01


Summary of recent police activity in Canfield and Austintown:

Summary of recent police activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Dec. 1 Theft: A store


LISBON Judge allows evidence in militia leader's suit

Don Vos hadn't wanted a statement to attorneys to be used as evidence against him. By NORMAN LEIGH


POLAND 3 traffic stops end in drug charges

The men have all pleaded innocent. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND --


Holiday programs

Holiday programs NEWTON FALLS -- The public library has three holiday programs planned for young


WAR ON TERRORISM What's new

The latest developments in the war on terrorism: INTELLIGENCE VOTE The intelligence committees


DORKY 'DOS Some photos will make your hair stand on end

Authors collect pictures of people having really bad hair days. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK --


Former chief of police to retire

Liberty police will operate with two captains, the chief said. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


HEAD START, FAST START

Opinion: HEAD START, FAST START Washington Post: No federal program can ever expect to be treated as


MEN'S BASKETBALL Hoosierscruise to seventh straight

Seventh-ranked Indiana (7-0) is off to its best start in 13 years, while Missouri and Xavier posted


YOUNGSTOWN Man from Flordia pleads guilty in car chase with state police

The prosecutor recommended a two-year prison sentence. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE


Mother charged with endangering

BOARDMAN -- A township woman is due back in court Jan. 13 on charges of child endangering, after


YOUNGSTOWN Speaker's focus is on unity of various faiths

The speaker said a full life comes from serving all creatures. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth James and Mary Kralik, 1267 Woodledge Drive, Mineral Ridge, boy, Dec. 9. Brian and


BACK-TO-BACK Consecutive 200-yard rushing games in NFL

O.J. Simpson (Buffalo Bills) Dec. 9, 1973 -- vs. New England (22 carries, 219 yards) Dec. 16,


Lordstown schools

Lordstown schools LORDSTOWN -- Marsha Harrison was sworn in as the new chairwoman of the Financial


NHL ROUNDUP Monday's games

Coyotes 3, Blue Jackets 3 PHOENIX -- Branko Radivojevic scored midway through the third period --


Santa to visit village

Santa to visit village LOWELLVILLE -- The village firefighters' association will sponsor a visit


GIRLS HOOPS JFK wins overtime game at Ravenna

The Eagles first had to make up an 11-point fourth quarter deficit. RAVENNA -- Trailing by 11


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Make the most of Christmas present with love

It's not too late to sprinkle holiday cheer beyond your family. Here are some suggestions: UPut a


Pickup truck crash brings 3 citations

Pickup truck crash brings 3 citations SHARON, Pa. -- A 16-year-old Hermitage boy received three


Deputies' procedures approved

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies followed proper procedure when they confronted Indiana


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Iowa's Brad Banks AP's top player; UCLA cans Toledo

Kentucky's coach is set to become Baylor's coach. ASSOCIATED PRESS For a guy who never started a


AVOID A MONUMENTAL DISASTER

Opinion: AVOID A MONUMENTAL DISASTER Los Angeles Times: The controversial plan to build a sprawling World


Auction to benefit Amish family

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The Hermitage Fire Department will be the host for a benefit Christmas auction for


COLUMBUS Agency expects more power-plant proposals

One of the new projects is in Columbiana County. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By JEFF ORTEGA


NFL

NFL Favorite Points Underdog Sunday MIAMI Off Oakland ATLANTA 9 Seattle BUFFALO 3 San


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox 'Ashley' has no business breaking the rules

Dear Annie: Our 19-year-old daughter, "Ashley," is living at home while attending a local college.


MILL CREEK PARK Bicyclists, pedestrians say they support trail

The proposed trail link would keep pedestrians and bicyclists out of heavy traffic. By PETER H.


HELOISE There's nothing funny about turning signs

Dear Heloise: The kids in some neighborhoods think that it is funny to turn street signs around. A


DONATIONS: This lumber has been donated for the rebuilding of the Wengerd family home in Pulaski,

DONATIONS: This lumber has been donated for the rebuilding of the Wengerd family home in Pulaski,


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Boomeray (Gonzalez)5.604.403.60 Clemency (J.Felix)6.804.40 The


Today is Tuesday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2002. There are 21 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 10, the 344th day of 2002. There are 21 days left in the year. On this date


NFL ROUNDUP News and notes

Titans: Defensive end Jevon Kearse hopes to play against New England next Monday night. Kearse, who


NEBRASKA Bo Pelini reported to be choice as assistant

The Cardinal Mooney and Ohio State product is a leading candidate for defensive coordinator.


Kissinger's role as chair of 9/11 panel troubling

Opinion: Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's refusal to make public the client list of his high-


REUNIONS

XCuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1973 will have a reunion July 12, 2003. For more information go


Steelers seek answers

Steelers seek answers The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to deal with much more than a loss, a


NEWTON FALLS Changes to city's charter go to voters

If residents approve a mayor-council government, another election would be needed to fill new posts.


YOUNGSTOWN Guilty plea entered in cough-syrup case

The seven-month sentence will be served after she finishes doing time in Trumbull County Jail. By


Warren man faces charges in shooting

FARRELL, Pa. -- Police have charged a Warren, Ohio, man with attempted homicide and other criminal


Man indicted in Hermitage bank robbery

PITTSBURGH -- A Pittsburgh man has been indicted on a federal bank robbery charge in the May 24


EAST PALESTINE City weighs reducing income-tax credit

EAST PALESTINE -- City residents who work in another city that has an income tax might be in for


AGENDA

AGENDA WEDNESDAY Weathersfield Board of Education, 7 p.m., high school library. Weathersfield


MINERAL RIDGE Trustees to decide between two for zoning commission vacancy

MINERAL RIDGE -- Two people have applied for an opening on the Weathersfield Township Zoning


Tanner contemplates retirement

Tanner contemplates retirement In his 19 years as a major league manager, Chuck Tanner had to make


PENNSYLVANIA Legislators get rise in pay; top officials are next in line

State legislators now make $64,638 a year, plus benefits. HARRISBURG (AP) -- A little more cash


YSU

YSU Track and field KENT -- Kurt Michaelis ran the fastest time in school history in the 1,000-


REGION

REGION INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD Slippery Rock -- senior Linsey Westerman set school records in the


Youngstown teen faces gun, indecency charges

Youngstown teen faces gun, indecency charges CAMPBELL -- Police charged a 15-year-old Youngstown


YOUNGSTOWN Slaying probe takes cops to Columbus

Depending on the evidence, either city could claim jurisdiction. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


WARREN Man convicted of rape twice to get 3rd trial

The 12-page ruling says a new trial is deserved because of ineffective assistance of counsel. By


ROUNDUP Women's Top 25

No. 13 Arkansas 66, Tulsa 49 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Shameka Christon had 20 points for Arkansas,


Dolphins run over Bears

MIAMI (AP) -- Ricky Williams untucked his jersey, removed his cleats, slipped on a baseball cap and


GIRLS BASKETBALL Howland rolls to fourth win

Cardinal Mooney got its third win, while Rayen lost for the first time. YOUNGSTOWN -- Kristy


School demolition set

School demolition set LEETONIA -- American Demolition Co. of Canton will begin demolition of the


PITTSBURGH Education board ousts Slippery Rock U. chief

They removed him now because he was trying to get the board to reverse its decision not to renew his


Charter school 'experiment' is short-circuited in Ohio

Opinion: Charter schools were touted by their supporters in the Ohio General Assembly as an experiment that


MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY

MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY DOLPHINS 27, BEARS 9 Chicago0036--9 Miami7776--27 First Quarter Mia--


BASEBALL Umpires still hope for reinstatement

Ten umpires from the failed mass resignation three years ago are still out of work. ASSOCIATED


HERMITAGE Resident to appeal zoning decision

The dispute is headed for Mercer County Common Pleas Court. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON


STEELERS Sunday's frustration lingers into Monday

Even with the loss to the expansion Texans, Pittsburgh still controls its own destiny. PITTSBURGH


HOLIDAY DELIVERY Shipping volume expected to be big

Shippers say consumers can save time by creating address labels and paying shipping fees online.