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CLEVELAND 'King James' rules over Oak Hill, 65-45
The Akron teen dazzled a national cable-TV audience. CLEVELAND (AP) -- On his way out of the
Holiday crackdown
Holiday crackdown GIRARD -- The police department began adding extra patrols today for the holiday
Another departure: Director quits
A name has already been floated as a possible replacement. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Duvall sparks Hubbard
The Eagles' senior scored 22 points in Hubbard's 49-46 victory over Girard. By JOE SCALZO
Manhole covers get around, so Vail has them for sale
People were stealing so many Vail manhole covers that the town now sells them on eBay. DENVER (AP)
"Don't provoke a snake unless you have the intention and power to cut off its head."
Opinion: "Don't provoke a snake unless you have the intention and power to cut off its head." Saddam
YOUNGSTOWN Grand jury indicts man on charge of raping girl, 2
YOUNGSTOWN -- A 27-year-old Salem man accused of sexually molesting a 2-year-old Boardman girl was
MEN EAST
MEN EAST Baruch 88, Yeshiva 70 California, Pa. 82, Allegheny 75 Colby-Sawyer 80, Bowdoin 69
GOLF Canadian Leggatt provides early lead
His birdie on No. 18 gave his team a 13-under-par 59 first round. PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) --
YOUNGSTOWN Man gets 20 months for parole violation
Attornies recommended a year in prison, but the judge said it's not enough. By BOB JACKSON
QUAKER STEAK & amp; LUBE 8th restaurant opens
Sharon-based restaurant chain prepares to push its expansion beyond Ohio and Pennsylvania. THE
TRENDS To de-stress, more teens are spending time, money at spas
Spa owners say their teen business has increased since the terrorist attacks last year. By MARTHA
3 men indicted
3 men indicted LISBON -- A Columbiana County grand jury handed up indictments against three men.
Associated Press
Associated Press BRIGHT IDEA: Bob McLaurin, city manager of Vail, Colo., stands in front of the
A U.S. link to weapons?
COMBINED DISPATCHES UNITED NATIONS -- Iraq's 12,000-page declaration of its weapons program.s
Penguins lose again
Penguins lose again Even two goals by Mario Lemieux couldn't stop the Pittsburgh Penguins' crisis
OSI RECEIVABLES Buyer plans to add workers
He's going to bring back the Exterra name. THE VINDICATOR By CYNTHIA VINARSKY VINDICATOR
BOARDMAN FBI raids office of Pro Insurance
A Warren lawyer says it appears the FBI is looking at mail fraud, for starters. By PATRICIA MEADE
LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners plan to meet to explore voting machines
The electronic machines were estimated to cost $750,000 in 1999. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
Opinion: NO PLACE LIKE HOME St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Do they even know their names? Do they respond to
YSU
YSU Cross country YOUNGSTOWN -- Senior Will Edwards and sophomore Emily Schnitkey added one more
COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Division III playoffs
MOUNT UNION (12-0) vs. JOHN CARROLL (12-1) When: Noon, Saturday. Where: Mount Union Stadium,
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES TODAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--TROT, NW200PSCD, 2,000, 1 MI. Major Disturbance, D
BUTLER TOWNSHIP Police probe home break-in
Authorities followed a blood trail believed to have been left by one or both of the intruders. By
Lott's apology isn't enough, says English
SHARON, Pa. -- U.S. Rep. Phil English of Erie, R-3rd, said he condemns remarks may by U.S. Sen.
HELOISE Reader wants frosted glass on door to ensure privacy
Dear Heloise: I do not know if you can help me, but here goes. I just had a new front door
STEELERS Declining Maddox clouds QB question
Coach Bill Cowher prefers that Tommy Maddox will be the team's long-term solution. PITTSBURGH (AP)
WESTERN RESERVE School board
The Western Reserve Local Board of Education met Thursday and: Adopted a memorandum of
Timberwolves 113, Hawks 95
Timberwolves 113, Hawks 95 MINNEAPOLIS -- Kevin Garnett had 21 points, nine assists and eight
NEW HIRES Safety forces
The township police and fire departments will bring on 13 new staff members in January. Those newly
YOUNGSTOWN Deal reached in videotaping case
The Lanterman Road man could get probation or up to five years in prison. By BOB JACKSON
PREVIEW YSU men's basketball
Who: Youngstown State (3-2) vs. Shawnee State (6-1). When: 7 p.m. today. Where: Beeghly Center.
Central Fla. earns first win over ranked opponent
ASSOCIATED PRESS ORLANDO, Fla. -- Ed Dotson had 18 points, and Ray Abellard added 16 as Central
YOUNGSTOWN Anti-DUI campaign begins
The number of traffic fatalities in 2002 are up in Ohio and Mahoning County over 2001. YOUNGSTOWN
COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Quentin V. Humphries, 19, of 528 Willis Ave., Youngstown, and
BORING CELEBRITIES Toupee was topper to Traficant overkill
The former congressman made the list of people whose excessive media coverage made them boring. By
Former Girard priest is sued
The plaintiff says he was molested as a 12-year-old at St. Rose Church in Girard. By BOB JACKSON
HOT PICKS From the experts
The Young Adult Library Services Association's 2002 Popular Paperbacks Committee has compiled a list
Hubbard Township Police Department has changed the address of its Web site to www.hubbardtwppd.org.
Hubbard Township Police Department has changed the address of its Web site to www.hubbardtwppd.org.
Christmas program
Christmas program YOUNGSTOWN -- Trinity United Methodist Church's Chancel Choir will present "The
GRAPHIC NOVELS Not just for comics anymore
Libraries have been expanding their graphic-novel selections for teen readers. By BILL RADFORD
St. Louis puts Warner on injured list
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- There will be no last chance to make a good impression for Kurt Warner, placed on
UNNATURAL EVENTS IN THE GALAPAGOS
Opinion: UNNATURAL EVENTS IN THE GALAPAGOS Chicago Tribune: When Charles Darwin wrote "On the Origin of
SALEM Arbitrator proposes raises for firefighters
SALEM -- Pay raises for city firefighters are proposed in a report issued through an arbitration
AREA SCHOOLS Districts increase reading scores
Three of Youngstown's charter schools are the lowest achieving on the test in the Mahoning Valley.
North Korean government is its people's worst enemy
Opinion: Perhaps China can talk sense to North Korea and convince that isolated, rogue state that the worst
Individual awards mean little, compared to wins
He was on many preseason Heisman lists but is not considered the favorite. CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP)
Denis key in Jackets' 4-2 win
Ray Whitney, Andrew Cassels and David Vyborny provided the offensive firepower. COLUMBUS (AP) --
BASEBALL Expos keeping stars pondered
Because the club is owned by Major League Baseball, a fire sale is possible. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)
GAIL WHITE Sparkle in his eye comes from putting others first
Bernie O'Gara insists that what he does is nothing, really. He has a whole list of people he knows
NILES Tax delinquents face legal action, arrest
Court officials are still working on getting the notices ready. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Guns should be delivered to the estate executor
Dear Annie: My father suffered a stroke last spring. Dad collected handguns and had several of them
SHARON Bridge contractor faces a deadline
Construction of the bridge was halted one year ago because of alignment problems. BY MARY
PENNSYLVANIA Parkland tailback is named player of year
Mount Carmel's senior quarterback was selected from the small schools. THE (HARRISBURG) PATRIOT-
Experts: Regime plays a risky game
Many experts say North Korea is not ready for a real standoff. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BEIJING
SWIMMING
SWIMMING YOUTH The Penguin Swim Team results from the Shaker Shark meet at Cleveland on Dec. 8:
Today is Friday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2002. There are 18 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Dec. 13, the 347th day of 2002. There are 18 days left in the year. On this date in
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES Phoenix 103, Boston 94 Cleveland 96, Toronto 83 Seattle 92, Philadelphia 88
NATION
NATION United plans to launch low-cost carrier in '03 HERNDON, Va. -- Bankrupt United Airlines
MAHONING COUNTY Former Girard priest is sued
The plaintiff says he was molested as a 12-year-old at St. Rose Church in Girard. By BOB JACKSON
YOUNGSTOWN Mississippi native is YSU's new assistant general counsel
YOUNGSTOWN -- Darrin R. Toney, former associate attorney at the Brennan, Manna & amp; Diamond
SVC Ursuline thrashes Harding, 71-40
Freshman Tyra Grant scored 15 points to help keep the Irish unbeaten. By BRIAN RICHESSON
YOUNGSTOWN Man placed on probation in child sex
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mark Shorthouse, 29, of Salinas Trail, Boardman, was placed on probation for five
BITTEN
BITTEN Dog bites in Youngstown The number of dog bites, and the number of bites by stray dogs,
AREA SCHOOLS Test rates literacy levels
Three of Youngstown's charter schools are the lowest achieving on the test in the Mahoning Valley.
YOUNGSTOWN Cops seek friend of slaying victim
The woman used the victim's credit card at a kiosk at Southern Park Mall. By PATRICIA MEADE
FOURTH GRADE Reading results
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Frat's demise won't stop walk
Those involved in organizing the off-campus party could face criminal charges. By HAROLD GWIN
COITSVILLE Disabled child's chair is stolen
Having another wheelchair custom-made to meet the 5-year-old boy's special needs would take up to a
TRUMBULL COUNTY Conviction reversal likely to be appealed
If the prosecutor does appeal, it will be up to the state Supreme Court to determine if the case
Thursday's other games
Senators 5, Bruins 2 BOSTON -- Todd White scored a short-handed goal and assisted on another score
REGIONAL AIRPORT Another departure: Director quits
A name has already been floated as a possible replacement. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
SEC Saints aide mulls over 'Bama offer
Jim Haslett says Mike Riley will consider taking the job over the weekend. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP)
Steelers puzzled; Niners find edge
The Pittsburgh Steelers don't yet know how much their inexplicable loss to the Houston Texans will
County fire chiefs to install officers
Newly elected officers of Mahoning County Fire Chiefs Association will be installed at the
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey157.682--7-3W-411-14-
WOMEN'S ROUNDUP Top 25
No. 7 Kansas St. 80, Wisconsin-Green Bay 75 GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Kendra Wecker's 31 points helped
IFS CHALLENGE Yagudin, Hughes return to the ice
This weekend's shows will be a test for next month's nationals. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Sarah
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES PISTONS 86, BULLS 76 DETROIT (86) -- Wallace 2-5 1-2 5, M.Curry 0-1 0-0
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.10 2.25 Bank One, .84,37.0937.12 Clear Channel,
BASEBALL Pete Rose hopeful ban will be lifted
Baseball's hits leader broke his silence about his negotiations with commissioner Bud Selig. NEW
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth Dennis and Richele Merdich, 3895 Indian Run Drive, Canfield, twins: boy and girl,
Sharks' rally overcomes Lemieux's two goals
Pittsburgh lost its sixth straight game, 5-2, at San Jose. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Even two goals
HOLIDAY GIFTS Give these ideas a sporting chance
By MARC LEE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS On Christmas Eve you're asleep in your chair; visions of
Poland school priorities brought defeat of levy
Opinion: Poland school priorities brought defeat of levy EDITOR: The Poland Township residents had two
U.S. CONGRESS English will introduce bill that extends aid to jobless
Currently, unemployment benefits expire after 26 weeks. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU
BECKY SHER | Hype Sephora smooths your skin
You already know Sephora is the place to go when drugstore makeup just won't cut it. But did you
ENOUGH ALREADY! Top 10 boredom inducers
1. Ozzy Osbourne. Proof that, by comparison, your family is fabulous! 2. Anna Nicole Smith. Proof
UPTOWN KIWANIS Club recognizes members for service to community
Involvement in community service projects garners recognition of club members. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
The following people were indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Jason Crawley, 20,
GREENVILLE, PA. Frat's demise won't stop walk
Those involved in organizing the off-campus party could face criminal charges. By HAROLD GWIN
RECOGNITION Meals on Wheels volunteers feted at appreciation dinner
Drivers deliver 600 meals each month to clients in the Columbiana area. COLUMBIANA -- "Volunteers
BROWNS Fuller vows to keep WR Harrison limited
The Colts wide receiver needs just six receptions to set the league record. BEREA (AP) -- Corey
AUSTINTOWN Library trustees OK spending plan
The new Austintown public library branch led the county in circulation last month. By PETER H.
Delphi plans layoffs at plant outside Dayton
DAYTON (AP) -- Delphi Corp. plans to lay off nearly 180 hourly workers at its suspension parts plant
UNION TOWNSHIP, PA. Budget prevents hiring of new officer
It would cost the township $30,000 plus benefits to hire another full-time officer. BY MARY
NEW HIRES
NEW HIRES Safety forces The township police and fire departments will bring on 13 new staff
BOXING Holyfield says brains will be factor
The 2-1 underdog says Chris Byrd has a good mental game. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- To hear
MAHONING VALLEY Regional jail idea captivates officials
A feasibility study would cost about $40,000, officials said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Renewed the contracts of
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Jackson-Milton High School -- is seeking a varsity baseball coach. Those interested
GLOBAL WARMING
Opinion: GLOBAL WARMING Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune: President Bush is wrong as can be in his wait-
MOUNT UNION Coach low key about success
The Purple Raiders have a rematch Saturday against John Carroll. ASSOCIATED PRESS Mount Union
TODAY
TODAY 3 p.m. (ESPN) Snowmobile racing: Duluth Nationals. 3 p.m. (USA) Golf: WGC EMC World Cup.
WASHINGTON Order boosts fuel economy on SUVs
Disappointed environmentalists say automakers can increase the miles per gallon far beyond the new
Districts increase reading scores
Three of Youngstown's charter schools are the lowest achieving on the test in the Mahoning Valley.
REMAINING FREE AGENTS
REMAINING FREE AGENTS NEW YORK -- The 127 remaining free agents (x-offered arbitration and may re-
BOARDMAN 13 new cops and firefighters will take to streets in January
Many of the hires will fill positions left empty by retirement. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Bethany's Mike Majzun reaches 1,000 career points
BETHANY, W.Va. -- Senior guard Mike Majzun of Struthers scored a game-high 24 points and went over
DEERFIELD No cause found for death of family pet
According to the autopsy, Eddy's liver was lacerated, and he had eaten about four hours before he
FIESTA BOWL Miami coach puts little stock in 13-point line for title game
Larry Coker used New England's upset victory in the last Super Bowl as proof. PHOENIX (AP) --
LEETONIA Police, teens team up to help
Chief Soldano said area residents have proved to be more generous each year. By NANCY TULLIS
LAWRENCE COUNTY Property interests developer
The buyer wants to develop the land around the nursing home for commercial use. By LAURE CIOFFI
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS XGirard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high
The city's board of control -- the mayor, law director and finance director -- approved these
The city's board of control -- the mayor, law director and finance director -- approved these
Regional jail idea captivates officials
A feasibility study would cost about $40,000, officials said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR