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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--
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
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,