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AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Weathersfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., township administration building.


NFL WEEK 15 Must-win game isn't

Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning found holes in Cleveland's defense. VINDICATOR STAFF


HEISMAN WINNERS

HEISMAN WINNERS 2002--Carson Palmer, Southern Cal, QB 2001--Eric Crouch, Nebraska, QB 2000--


COURTS

COURTS columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Shirley Wells, 1509 Maple Ave., Wellsville, vs. Paul


Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor PRISTINE RAINFOREST: A hiker gazes at Alaska's Tongass national forest.


New Castle police investigate burglaries

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City police are investigating a rash of weekend burglaries at homes and


BASEBALL Colon to Yankees -- and other rumors

The Expos must keep their payroll around $40 million. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Days of talking


Patrolman dies

Patrolman dies HOWLAND -- Patrolman Richard "Ricky" Martin, 52, a 27-year veteran of the township


NEW CASTLE Man injured in crash faces many charges

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A man involved in a car accident in February is just now facing a series of


COLUMBIANA CORNER Large stuffed bear moves into school

The 7-foot stuffed bear from the former Lodge restaurant in Austintown has made its way to the


"He has apologized, and rightly so."

Opinion: "He has apologized, and rightly so." President Bush Commenting on Sen. Trent Lott's recent


Day 1 of the city's future

The large turnout means people want to take control of the city's destiny, one official said. By


Today is Monday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2002. There are 15 days left in the year. On this date in

Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2002. There are 15 days left in the year. On this date in


with Judy Conti

with Judy Conti Age: 62 Hometown: Youngstown Occupation: Dance instructor and owner of Judy


SUNDAY'S BOX SCORES

SUNDAY'S BOX SCORES PACERS 107, 76ERS 97 PHILADELPHIA (97) -- McKie 2-8 0-0 4, Van Horn 10-19


On the move

On the move Days of talking finally turned into dealing at baseball's winter meetings. And the


AFC Bungling Bengals fall to Jacksonville

The team tied a franchise record with 13 losses. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The coaches can't count. The


POLAND Firefighters try to find cause of Dream Pools blaze

By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND -- Firefighters will begin to determine the


BOARDMAN Skateboarders won't be on street when park opens

The operators are meeting the demand for a skatepark. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Div.WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston167.696--7-3W-210-46-313-5 New


TRUMBULL COUNTY Academy for arts prepares for opening

The plan is to add seventh-graders to the program in September and older grades if interest


MEN'S BASKETBALL SUNDAY'S SCORES EAST

MEN'S BASKETBALL SUNDAY'S SCORES EAST Boston College 79, Stony Brook 61 Holy Family 79,


A reader gives his take on some stories of 2002, from scandals to miracles

Opinion: A reader gives his take on some stories of 2002, from scandals to miracles EDITOR: 2002 in


HELOISE Taking medicine does n't have to be a pain

Dear Heloise: I saw a letter in your column from a woman who has trouble taking her medication due


BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Thomas and Marie Addison, 524 N. Center St., Newton Falls, boy, Dec. 15. Evonne


LAWRENCE COUNTY Hearing set in Kos murder trial

The first trial is expected to start Jan. 13. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW


YOUNGSTOWN Allied faces trim of tax cut

A review board saw both the best and the most frustrating sides of companies' tax abatements. By


BRITAIN

Opinion: BRITAIN The Guardian, London, Sept. 10: It is not necessary to be a rocket scientist to understand


TENNIS Seles can't fault fame of Kournikova

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The fact that Anna Kournikova has achieved widespread fame without winning a


Organic light to shine on future of phones, TVs

Researchers are trying to use emerging technology to build roll-up computer screens. NEW YORK (AP)


Ex-Crew coach leads UCLA to Cup title

DALLAS (AP) -- First-year UCLA coach Tom Fitzgerald was close to leaving soccer entirely at this


November 16, 1976: Commercial Shearing Inc. is awarded an $11.2 million contract to fabricate 11,200

Opinion: November 16, 1976: Commercial Shearing Inc. is awarded an $11.2 million contract to fabricate 11,200


FASHION The suit is at home in the workplace

It's back to business for work clothes this year. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK -- Over the past few


BUDGET STATISTICS

BUDGET STATISTICS Mahoning County A comparison of the overall budgets and personnel costs for


Truck traffic on Ohio's highways is expected to increase 58 percent by 2020, according to a

Truck traffic on Ohio's highways is expected to increase 58 percent by 2020, according to a


YSU WOMEN Penguins lose lead in loss to Kent St.

The Golden Flashes rallied to upend YSU 74-70. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF KENT --


Council weighs restrictions

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City council is looking at putting some extra restrictions on construction in the


WARREN FBI, police raid dice game, find records dating to 1983

No one has been charged with a crime. WARREN -- A 20-year-old dice game was broken up by a pre-


tongass national forest Activists, loggers gear for fight over timber

A federal appeals court stymied the Bush administration's effort on behalf of logging. christian


WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

WEEKEND SPORTS TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Agreed to terms with


Vatican approves revised abuse policy

Vatican approves revised abuse policy VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican gave its approval today to the


NEW CASTLE Symphony's program looks a lot like Christmas

A highlight of the show was jazz versions of popular Christmas songs. BY JERRY STEPHENS


YSU Stage was set for disabled graduates

The new ramped stage will become a permanent part of YSU's commencement activities.YOUNGSTOWN --


WORTH A LOOK

FUND-RAISERS XUSS Navigator, Youngstown Chapter of the International Federation of Trekkers, has


MAHONING COUNTY Officials, sheriff can't agree on 2003 budget

The sheriff says he has toed the fiscal line. Commissioners say he has stepped over it. By BOB


LOCAL

LOCAL Canfield loses CANTON -- The Canfield High hockey team lost to division leader North


POLAND Search is under way for cause of fire

Evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes about 21/2 hours after the fire was


WORLD CUP GOLF Japan takes home big prize

The top-seeded American team of Phil Mickelson and David Toms was runnerup. PUERTO VALLARTA,


Scripps Howard

Scripps Howard FABRIC FAVORITES: The pairing of favorite fabrics fits the season with this floral-


PREP BASKETBALL James, SVSM cruise past overmatched New Castle

Three Steelers -- Hines Ward, Plaxico Burress and Jerome Bettis -- watched the game. PITTSBURGH


HOLIDAY GIFTS Careful shoppers frustrate retailers

Retailers are feeling pressure to meet already modest sales goals. NEW YORK (AP)-- Consumers,


Penguins looking for a leader

After watching the Youngstown State women's basketball team lose Sunday to Kent State, it's easy to


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.102.24 Bank One,.84,37.6437.67 Clear Channel, 39.31


Hershey Foods adds products, weighs others

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Hershey Foods executives said the company has new sugar-free products on the


GRANDPARENTS AND KIDS Gifts of time and love

By STEPHANIE DUNNEWIND KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS GRANDPARENTS KNOW TIME TO- gether is probably


NFL | Week 15

Sunday's Games Indianapolis 28, Cleveland 23 Pittsburgh 30, Carolina 14 Jacksonville 29,


needs to be tabbed so copy desk can look at itYOUNGSTOWN Hiring

Equal Employment Opportunity hiring by companies with city tax abatements during 2001; figures


Phantom Rockets do 180 at Ice Zone

Goalie Nick Signet had an outstanding game in a 3-2 win over Traverse City. By GREG GULAS


NFL ROUNDUP Sunday's other games

NFC Rams 30, Cardinals 28 ST. LOUIS -- Marc Bulger stayed unbeaten, returning from a sprained


GMAC BOWL Leftwich, Ragone lead aerial assault

Marshall and Louisville are each expected to put up big offensive numbers. MOBILE, Ala. (AP) --


Brick maker lays off 34 employees

COLUMBIANA (AP) -- A local plant that may close early next year has laid off more workers. The


ROUNDUP Sunday's other games

Wild 2, Hurricanes 1 ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Dwayne Roloson stopped 33 shots and just missed his second


Christmas party

Christmas party YOUNGSTOWN -- The annual children's Christmas party of Big Brothers & amp;


Cookies for sale

Cookies for sale COLUMBIANA -- The Way Station Compassionate Ministry will have cookies for sale


NBA ROUNDUP Sunday's games

Wizards 95, Raptors 82 TORONTO -- Michael Jordan tied a career-low with two points, but Jerry


STANDINGS

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SUNDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK

SUNDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK X Roth? Or do you prefer standard IRAs? Either can be a good


ERIE, PA. Officer shot outside nightclub

Police were careful not to call it a sniper shooting. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- An Erie police officer was


NOTEBOOK From Cleveland

Lineup changes: Browns DE Courtney Brown (knee) was inactive for the game; his spot in the starting


NHL Ducks playing better, beat Pittsburgh

xSunday's 5-0 loss extended Pittsburgh's winless streak to eight games. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) --


Iraqi opposition wants U.S. in -- then out

Erratic U.S. policies make the exiles a little nervous. christian science monitor LONDON -- The


Steelers on verge of division title

Jerome Bettis re-emerged in Pittsburgh's offense with 73 yards and two touchdowns. PITTSBURGH (AP)


THE INTERNET Newest batch of domain names will identify business segments

New Web addresses such as .travel are being considered. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- A key


Miserable weather leaves 49ers all wet

Brett Favre and the Packers' defense slogged to a 20-14 victory. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- After


ELECTRONICS Sims' simplicity reigns over thrashing computer games

The best-selling computer game franchise involves thinking, not killing. ASSOCIATED PRESS There


SUNDAY'S NHL SUMMARY

SUNDAY'S NHL SUMMARY MIGHTY DUCKS 5, PENGUINS 0 Pittsburgh000--0 Anaheim221--5 First Period


SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE

Opinion: SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE Philadelphia Daily News: In just a few weeks, arguments among "


Remaining Free Agents

Remaining Free Agents NEW YORK -- The 124 remaining free agents (x-offered arbitration and may re-


MEN'S TOP 25 Top-ranked Arizona slips past No. 8 Texas

ASSOCIATED PRESS TUCSON, Ariz. -- Jason Gardner scored six of his 13 points over the final 2:03,


SUMMARIES

COLTS 28, BROWNS 23 Indianapolis001414--28 Cleveland13307--23 First Quarter Cle--Morgan 78


REGION

REGION Another factory closes in Pa. city ERIE, Pa. -- After delaying a shutdown for six years,


Man dies in crash

Man dies in crash YOUNGSTOWN -- A Wooster man died Saturday when his car left the Himrod Avenue


HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING Rising star Chris Byrd drubs struggling Evander Holyfield

Byrd threw almost 500 more jabs in the 12-round fight. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- No one's ever


NFL PREVIEW Tonight's game

NEW ENGLAND (8-5) at TENNESSEE (8-5) Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WBBW-


YOUNGSTOWN Tax abatements

Youngstown Enterprise Zone tax abatements 2001 annual report*: CompanyJobs Jobs Committed Real


MOUNT UNION FOOTBALL Area players are Stagg-bound

Austintown's Stan and Ross Watson and Justin Burton of West Branch are playing in the national


Walk Warm at high school gives friends occasion to chat

By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU COLUMBIANA -- Friends for more than 30 years, Columbiana


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL SUNDAY'S RESULTS Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary 82, New Castle 48 Maywood Proviso E.


TRUMBULL CO. Academy for arts prepares to open

The plan is to add seventh-graders to the program in September and older grades if interest


FASHION Q & amp;A

Q. I've been noticing a rather strange new fashion in my latest magazines. The models appear to be


ONE-ON-ONE | Judi Conti Teaching was never a chore, dance instructor says

So you say it's 42 years that you've been teaching dance? This is my 42nd year right now of


Putting holidays to work

Like it or not, the holidays are here. The good news may be the bad news, depending on your point of


TEETH BLEACHING Dentists see light of bright choppers

Some people are bleaching to a shade that's not natural, so the industry has invented a new system


PLANNING Retirees struggle with finances

An expert advises planning your retirement spending at least one year before you leave work.


MAHONING COUNTY Officials, sheriff disagree on budget

The sheriff says he has toed the fiscal line. Commissioners say he has stepped over it. By BOB


STYLE Fashionistas embrace denim, corduroy

This season features two favorite fabrics. SCRIPPS HOWARD This season many designers faced the


WOMEN'S ROUNDUP Top 25

No. 9 Vanderbilt 84, Austin Peay 50 NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Jenni Benningfield scored a season-high 20


GERMANY

Opinion: GERMANY Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Munich, Dec. 10: United Airlines' bankruptcy is not a catastrophe,