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YOUNGSTOWN Judge adds to probation on bad-check charge
The woman and her six children are now living at her sister's in Cleveland. By PATRICIA MEADE
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD Will You be My Valentine?Will you be my Valentine? Will it be yours? Will
"War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a
Opinion: "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always an evil, never a
Wagner leads Cavs past Toronto, 96-83
The 19-year-old scored a career-high 33 points, 14 during a third quarter rally. CLEVELAND (AP) --
BROWNS Couch aware he needs to be more consistent
Cleveland is just a half-game behind the Steelers in the AFC North race. BEREA (AP) -- Tim Couch
James' mentor sentenced to 3 years
James' mentor sentenced to 3 years The father figure for LeBron James was sentenced Wednesday to
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Iowa's Ferentz top coach
The Hawkeyes will meet Southern California in the Orange Bowl. ASSOCIATED PRESS Iowa coach Kirk
IRAQ U.S. waits for leader to put neck in noose
The White House is warning other countries that have weapons of mass destruction. CHRISTIAN
Today is Thursday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2002. There are 19 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 12, the 346th day of 2002. There are 19 days left in the year. On this date
State renews contracts for YCS, Eagle Heights
By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Two city charter schools will
YOUNGSTOWN Exec has ideas on readying students
Resistence to change is education's biggest 'bottleneck,' the speaker said. THE VINDICATOR,
TRUMBULL COUNTY Cleaning supplies to be tracked
Security cameras will be installed where air freshener and toilet paper are stored. By STEPHEN
YOUNGSTOWN City man pleads guilty to drug, weapon charges
Police say crack cocaine fell out of the man's pants leg. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Prospect of invading Iraq should cause concern
Opinion: Prospect of invading Iraq should cause concern EDITOR: The effectiveness of governmental
Tree-lighting on plaza
Tree-lighting on plaza YOUNGSTOWN -- The city will light the Christmas tree on Federal Plaza with
Reality sets in
Reality sets in Tim Couch can't count on another prayer being answered this Sunday. The Browns
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Larry V. Guillard, 48, of 595 Elm St., Struthers, and Susan
5 face drug charges after police raid
YOUNGSTOWN -- Members of the vice squad raided two homes Wednesday afternoon and made five arrests.
Resident is honored for community service
Resident is honored for community service NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield Township resident Robert
Proposal would add a buck to water bill
The city has swallowed the past three water-rate increases from its supplier. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
HOWLAND Wife charged with murder
The victim was found shot to death Dec. 13 in his kitchen. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
DECORATIONS Add some sparkle to holidays with sugar-coated fruits, greens
Extension offers tips on how to deck your halls with fresh fruits and evergreens. KNIGHT RIDDER
Iowa QB Banks cashes blessings
The Hawkeyes' field general is AP's College Player of the Year. IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Brad Banks
State school-funding issue back in Legislature's lap
Opinion: In ruling that Ohio's school-funding system is unconstitutional, the Ohio Supreme Court has
YOUNGSTOWN Body in burned Lincoln ID'd
Homicide detectives did not interview the husband, who has hired a lawyer. By PATRICIA MEADE
TIME TO TAKE A DEEP BREATH
Opinion: TIME TO TAKE A DEEP BREATH Los Angeles Times: More fears seem to float about these days -- some
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Dec. 11. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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WORLD CUP GOLF Mickelson-Toms hope to give U.S. 7th crown
A total of 24 two-man teams tee off today in the opening round in Mexico. PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico
SHARPSVILLE Property tax will rise by 4 mills next year
A councilman suggested that the borough look at becoming a home rule community as a way of providing
SALEM Officials plan for spending increase
Council is expected to vote on the measure at the end of the month. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
Bethany falls to Otterbein
WESTERVILLE -- Danielle Holbrook scored 17 points to lead four double-figure scorers as the
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES Ottawa 4, Buffalo 2 Montreal 4, Boston 2 Chicago 3, N.Y. Islanders 2 Toronto
COLUMBIANA COUNTY State seeks to close roads plagued by ATVs, littering
Commissioners approved annexing property in Perry Township into Salem. By NORMAN LEIGH
Blackhawks 4, Rangers 3
Blackhawks 4, Rangers 3 NEW YORK -- Theo Fleury scored in his return to Madison Square Garden and
YOUNGSTOWN Grandma sentenced for drug convictions
The woman said she became addicted to painkillers after surgeries. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA
WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Kennedy Catholic 78, Reynolds 35 OHIO Cin. Deer Park
Member sought for board of education
LIBERTY -- The Liberty Board of Education is looking for a new member. A vacancy on the five-
NFC 49ers now eye playoff seedings
The NFC West champions play host to Green Bay on Sunday. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
WEDNESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
WEDNESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League MINNESOTA TWINS--Named Mike Tosar coach for
SHARON Test scores net grants for school
Real estate tax collections are on schedule but per capita revenues are lagging, a school official
MUSIC Hip-hop albums lead in CD sales
Over all, CD sales were down 13 percent from last year. By JIM FARBER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Rap
STRUTHERS SCHOOLS Parental satisfaction
According to a recent poll, parents of Struthers pupils overwhelmingly approve of the operations
EVANDER HOLYFIELD Opponent's herky-jerky style unorthodox but not problem
The former heavyweight champion is concerned about the challengers running tactics. ATLANTIC CITY,
Suspect: Dismiss threat charge
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Struthers man has asked a judge to throw out terroristic threat charges after
HOT CHRISTMAS TOYS Visions of a chicken-dancing Elmo in your kid's head? Good luck finding it
Some items may not be available until after Christmas. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Tighten the laces on your sneakers, America. LeBronmania is finally going prime
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Tighten the laces on your sneakers, America. LeBronmania is finally going prime
Storm leaves thousands without electricity
Storm leaves thousands without electricity BALTIMORE -- Thousands of homes and businesses remained
Toy giveaway
Toy giveaway There will be a toy giveaway at 4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Crime Watch Station, 1001 Oak
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Jessie M. McClain and Jerry L. Bankston, 674 McBride, Youngstown,
WOMEN'S ROUNDUP | Top 25
DePaul 75, No. 8 Notre Dame 59 CHICAGO -- Jenni Dant scored 23 points, Charlene Smith added 19,
Board honors founder of foundation
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities board has presented the John
STATE FUNDS Housing help
The State Controlling Board has approved $5.5 million from the low- and moderate-income housing
5 U.S. soldiers die in helicopter crash
5 U.S. soldiers die in helicopter crash TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras -- A U.S. military helicopter
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XJoseph M. and Misuzuki K. Lyden of Tokyo are announcing the birth of their first child, a daughter,
"We sell those things [Zip Zap Remote Racers] like you wouldn't believe. I thought we were going to
"We sell those things [Zip Zap Remote Racers] like you wouldn't believe. I thought we were going to
YOUNGSTOWN Mom found guilty in death of infant
Prosecutors recommended probation and counseling, which didn't satisfy the baby's grandfather. By
Kennedy Catholic routs Reynolds
HERMITAGE -- Craig Wellman had 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead Kennedy Catholic High's boys
AND THE WINNER IS: Hansel and Gretel (D.J. Colello of Boardman, center, and Chara Goodrich of
AND THE WINNER IS: Hansel and Gretel (D.J. Colello of Boardman, center, and Chara Goodrich of
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, various
Kansas deals first defeat to No. 17-ranked Tulsa
The Horizon League's Wisconsin-Milwaukee beat Valparaiso for its sixth win. ASSOCIATED PRESS
STEELERS Playoff race heats up Heinz
Bill Cowher's team is in a dogfight after losing to an expansion team. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Almost
Pickup-car accident kills Warren man, 39
Pickup-car accident kills Warren man, 39 WARREN -- A Warren man is dead after the car in which he
Data's new mission
The actor went through a lot of makeup experiments to arrive at his character's look. By LUAINE
School-funding ruling elicits 2 interpretations
The governor said the state will take its time in analyzing the decision. By JEFF ORTEGA
WARREN WRAP sells Chieffo's building
WRAP bought the property earlier this year at auction. THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN By DENISE DICK
Visions of a chicken-dancing Elmo in your kid's head? Good luck finding it
Some items may not be available until after Christmas. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
JACKIE COLON CASE Court weighs what to do with girl
The juvenile court judge will decide whether to place the girl in a mental institution and drop her
HELOISE Here's a favorite hint for removing ink
Dear Heloise: How can I get ballpoint pen ink out of my favorite T-shirt? Jamie Lillard, via e-mail
GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT: Ebenezer Scrooge (Edmund Lyndeck) warms up to the Cratchit family in "A
GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT: Ebenezer Scrooge (Edmund Lyndeck) warms up to the Cratchit family in "A
PENN STATE Paterno pleased for trip
After staying home for two years, the Nittany Lions have a bowl date in Orlando. STATE COLLEGE,
CAN THE SPAM
Opinion: CAN THE SPAM Philadelphia Inquirer: If someone tried to judge the content of your character by the
NEW CASTLE DeBlasio announces candidacy for mayor
The council president said he wants to maintain city services and attract new jobs to the city. By
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments
A Trumbull County grand jury issued the following indictments: Steven Gensburg, 37, Hunter Street
MAHONING COUNTY Akron man gets prison for Campbell shooting
By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- An Akron man will spend nearly 20
Trumbull group plans Sept. festival
WARREN -- The Trumbull County Historical Society has invited more than 30 people and organizations
Kids spruce up the tree for Warren credit union
Stacie Hamad, a second-grader in Mary Antil's class at Bazetta Elementary School, puts her
Desk drawer is dirtied
Desk drawer is dirtied YOUNGSTOWN -- A cleaning crew at Hillman Middle School on West Myrtle
HOWLAND Police chief announces retirement
Trustees will soon begin searching for a new police chief. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity from Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Dec. 8 Criminal damaging,
Salem man held in rape of child, 2
The suspect also faces a rape charge in Salem that involves a 4-year-old relative. By PATRICIA
GREENVILLE, PA. Borough says mistake caused bounced checks
Precautions are being taken to prevent bounced paychecks from happening again. By LAURI GALENTINE
Community productions
Community productions TONIGHT "Nativity," an original piece by Archangel Arts Center, is being
Associated Press
Associated Press REACTION: Ohio Gov. Bob Taft answers questions from reporters at a news
CANFIELD Former DeBartolo home goes on auction block
New landscaping includes a swimming pool and ponds for exotic fish. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
FARRELL Home construction plan is ready for HUD
Low- and moderate-income families are the targeted buyers. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
COLLEGE SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASKETBALL MEN'S SCORES OHIO Ohio Conference Muskingum 88, John Carroll 83 Wilmington 61, Ohio
NORTH LIMA Salem man held in rape of child, 2
The suspect also faces a rape charge in Salem that involves a 4-year-old relative. By PATRICIA
WEATHERSFIELD Board weighs income tax, levy
Even with cuts, the schools are looking to taxpayers for more money. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
Rhapsody in red ends in largest airline bankruptcy
Opinion: United Airlines will survive, but not as one of the largest, highest paying airlines in the United
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP Trustees approve 3-year police pact
For the first time, the township did not have to resort to binding arbitration. BY MARY
WARREN Firefighters to get raises in OK'd pact
The union approved the report at an earlier meeting. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
STRUTHERS Parents give school district a passing grade, poll shows
STRUTHERS -- Parents approve of the operations within the city school district, the school buildings
THE CAMPAIGN REFORM FRAUD
Opinion: THE CAMPAIGN REFORM FRAUD Chicago Tribune: Even before the new federal law designed to do away
Boy, 14, stable after beating
LEETONIA -- Nicholas Aratari, 14, of Leetonia, was in stable condition Thursday morning in Salem
Cleaning supplies to be tracked
Security cameras will be installed where air freshener and toilet paper are stored. By STEPHEN
EAST PALESTINE Members of teen club to carol throughout city
EAST PALESTINE -- About 200 members of East Palestine Middle School's Teen Institute will be out
George Jr. set for Oak Hill
The two teams square off at YSU's Beeghly Center Saturday night. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR
NBA ROUNDUP | Wednesday's other games
SuperSonics 92, 76ers 88 PHILADELPHIA -- Brent Barry sank a 3-pointer and Gary Payton made two
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She's wasted 25 years waiting for 'Theo'
Dear Annie: Twenty-five years ago, I fell in love with a married man, and we began a long-term
Best Bets
Best Bets USkate with Santa, members of the Phantom Rockets hockey team and Australian speed
FIESTA BOWL Buckeyes walked a tightrope on the way to the title game
Six of their 13 games this year were decided by a touchdown or less. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Mike Doss
MAKEUP Consultant offers tips to look your best
ASSOCIATED PRESS The holiday season is a catch-22 for women who like to look their best. More
GIRARD School board action
The school board handled these matters at its Wednesday night meeting: Announced ground breaking
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials unveil $25 million budget
The biggest increases came from insurance costs. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU
STRUTHERS Judge sentences man on drug, trespass charges
STRUTHERS -- Judge James Dunn sentenced Christopher Gentile, 30, of Clingan Road to 180 days in jail