News for December 19, 2002

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES PISTONS 111, CAVALIERS 106 DETROIT (111)--Curry 2-6 0-0 5, Wallace 4-7

"Democrats have to stop pretending they're like Republicans if they're going to change things. My

Opinion: "Democrats have to stop pretending they're like Republicans if they're going to change things. My

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.05 2.20 Bank One,.84,37.0537.06 Clear Channel, 38.70

MVSD Directors award contract for terror vulnerability study

The remaining money will be used toward planning and design of recommendations from the study. By

CONGRESS Strickland, Ryan select office sites

U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland's main office will be in Marietta. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

Arrested on warrant

Arrested on warrant HUBBARD -- A warrant from the Honolulu Police Department was used Wednesday by

Yearly tuition rates at four-year colleges and universities in the area. Public university numbers

YSU Tuition increase approved; Sweet to seek $1M in aid

The board also renewed the president's contract for three years. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

CAMPBELL Ex-employees at Cold Metal favor ESOP plan

The workers' consultant said he thinks the plant could employ more than 50 of the 116 workers who

MEN'S BASKETBALL Ohio State gets spanked at Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- So much for No. 4 Pittsburgh's first big test, its first challenging game in an

MAHONING COUNTY Board of elections hopes for federal aid

The board is interested in buying additional touch-screen voting machines that would include

NEW CASTLE Court denies former police chief's appeal for job

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Commonwealth Court has denied an appeal filed by the former Pulaski Township

GMAC BOWL Tip unglues Louisville as Marshall breezes

The Thundering Herd (11-2) won a bowl game for the fifth consecutive year, the longest streak in the

YOUNGSTOWN Council action

City council took the following action Wednesday: Sent to its safety committee a local law

BEAUTIFUL BROWS Use the right tools

The beauty experts at Sephora provide this guide on how to achieve the perfect brows: Decide

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Budget, recorder post on commission's agenda

Commissioners approved the move of $122,000 in unclaimed funds into the general fund. By NANCY

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason L. Reardon, 27, of 38 N. Yorkshire Ave., Austintown, and

YOUNGSTOWN HMHP appoints CEO and president

Shroder helped combine the management staffs of all HMHP entities and create a regional approach to

By JOE SCALZO

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF BOARDMAN -- Twice a week, Boardman High senior swimmer

Associated Press

Associated Press TIGHT RACE: Members of pro-government candidate Roh Moo-hyun's Millennium

HUBBARD Trustees discuss tax on motel rooms

The owner of Truck World Motor Inn doesn't think highly of the anticipated bed tax. By TIM YOVICH

CREATIVE BUDGETING

Opinion: CREATIVE BUDGETING Washington Post: When the House and Senate wrote their budget resolutions last

CLEVELAND Ex-rep's wife, daughter give depositions

The women showed up with folders of documents. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER

Wednesday's other games

Wizards 118, Grizzlies 100 WASHINGTON -- Michael Jordan took over the game early, scoring 18 of

NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday's games

Sabres 4, Bruins 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chris Gratton scored his first goal in nearly a month and

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS WEDNESDAY 2nd--Fancy Fortune 14.604.203.20 Simone Symphony

GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline's Cook helps bake Chanel, 58-39

Mooney (5-1) beat Harding (0-8) and Salem (5-1) won a first-ever meeting with New Philadelphia.

WARREN Man sues councilman in shooting

James 'Doc' Pugh, then a leader of the local NAACP, was never charged with a crime in the 2001

Officials to implement health plan co-pays

The co-payments taking effect next month are in keeping with a suggestion by the state auditor's

WARREN People oppose license for WRI

The vote was delayed but could be taken Dec. 31. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XAlan and Amy (Marton) Cossette, 2085 Creek Run, Brunswick, announce the birth of their first child,

PENNSYLVANIA Death rates dropped at hospitals, data show

The steepest decrease in mortality rates was seen in patients who went into the hospital for

Plea deal stands

Plea deal stands A second opinion put David Kopnitsky's suspicions to rest. Now he's ready to go

TREND Well-shaped eyebrows flatter your face

A natural brow with a strong arch is in vogue. HARTFORD COURANT Each year Americans spend

Mistakes foil Penguins in defeat at Duquesne

YSU's offense fizzled in the waning minutes as the Dukes pulled out a 61-56 win at the Palumbo

MAHONING COUNTY $75,000 to be paid to airport

Mahoning County commissioners don't have the airport budgeted for 2003. By BOB JACKSON

REGION

REGION Stambaugh operator YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal bankruptcy court hearing on whether to replace

Debbie Ritter, top photo, a General Motors community service committee member from Warren, looks

WEST WING LOYALTY: A FINE LINE

Opinion: WEST WING LOYALTY: A FINE LINE Christian Science Monitor: During his father's administration,

Problem-solving pupils seek donations of hair

Problem-solving pupils seek donations of hair EAST PALESTINE -- East Palestine Middle School's

NFL Buccaneers respond to ridicule by Flowers

The Buccaneers are recycling Lee Flowers' words throughout the locker room entering Monday's game.

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox He's not ashamed of being gay

Dear Annie: I am a gay man in my 40s and have been living with my long-term companion for 15 years.

GIRLS BASKETBALL New Castle off to 9-0 start after beating Sharon

For Sharon, Nicole Valentino led all scorers in the game with 14 points, 10 of which came in the

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Bigfoot in Boardman? Maybe it's just the medicine

It is when my holiday do-list is untouched and I HAVE to have a column written that I truly

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

WEDNESDAY'S SCORES GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Mooney 67, Warren Harding 56 Ursuline 58, Bedford

More troopers on duty

More troopers on duty HARRISBURG -- Col. Paul J. Evanko, Pennsylvania State Police commissioner,

PITTSBURGH Alaska teacher gets Carnegie hero medal

A man from Aliquippa, Pa., also was honored. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- An elementary-school teacher from

COLLEGE SPORTS AT A GLANCE

MEN'S BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES OHIO Ohio Conference Baldwin-Wallace 87, Mount Union 83

COLLEGE HOOPS B-W defeats MUC, 87-83

The Yellow Jackets outlasted Mount Union for their sixth win. BEREA -- Thad Davis had 20 points

Politics is like geology: Tension between forces changes the landscape

Opinion: Politics is like geology: Tension between forces changes the landscape EDITOR: The Trent Lott

P.J. Mays named to All-America squad

P.J. Mays named to All-America squad P.J. Mays, the Gateway Conference record-holder for

By POLLY ANDERSON

By POLLY ANDERSON ASSOCIATED PRESS Harold Russell didn't set out to become an actor, but he

AFC NORTH Browns have to stop the run to top Ravens

Cleveland's defense is ranked 28th against the run. BEREA (AP) -- In the AFC's complicated playoff

CANFIELD SCHOOLS Board upholds pay for official

One member thought another shouldn't have voted on paying the associated superintendent's salary.

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Richard and Arlene Pavlock, 6120 Tippecanoe Road, Apt. 1, Canfield, girl,

Today is Thursday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2002. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2002. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date

KICKING UP THEIR HEELS: The Easy Street Dancers will be among many performers in the annual "Miracle

FOOD AND CLOTHING

FOOD AND CLOTHING Friends House Chapel Church, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, 9 to 10 a.m.

BASEBALL Houston acquires Jeff Kent

The Astros gave free-agent Jeff Kent an $18.2 million, two-year contract. NEW YORK (AP) -- Jeff

FBI tests contents of suspicious letter

FBI tests contents of suspicious letter ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The contents of a suspicious envelop

NILES Developer requests sewer line extension

The mayor said the company is ready to develop, which would mean more jobs for the city. By SHERRI

A simple formula

A simple formula In the AFC's complicated playoff scenarios, Cleveland's playoff chances all hinge

YOUNGSTOWN Man decides not to withdraw plea

Officials said it was a mutual misunderstanding, not a lie to entice a guilty plea. By BOB JACKSON

NHL ALL-STAR VOTING

NHL ALL-STAR VOTING To be held: Feb. 2 At the Office Depot Center, Sunrise, Fla. EASTERN

Guns stolen from store

Guns stolen from store AUSTINTOWN -- A shotgun and two rifles were reported stolen this morning

MAHONING COUNTY Judge's budget spurs dispute

Judge Maloney said his budget is not much above the court's budget for 1996. By BOB JACKSON

ROUNDUP | Women's top 25

No. 1 Duke 106, Florida International 58 DURHAM, N.C. -- Alana Beard and Iciss Tillis each scored

DIVISION I-AA Mays: A second-team All-American

Three Eastern Illinois players made the first team -- two on offense and one on defense.

AUSTINTOWN Worker at Japanese Spa faces prostitution charge

Police will work with the county prosecutor's office to determine if the spa should be charged as a

GREENFIELD CASE Judge to decide if charges will stand

Defense lawyers argued that some witnesses may be dead or impossible to find. By STEPHEN SIFF

Billups keys Pistons' win over Cavs in OT

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Chauncey Billups was determined to lead the Detroit Pistons in a rare overtime

Women rise, then fall to Bulls

The Penguins were unable to hold leads in regulation and overtime against Buffalo. By DOUG CHAPIN

MAHONING COUNTY Water company to raise its rates

The increases were negotiated by representatives of the affected communities. By BOB JACKSON

Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland:

Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN Dec. 9 Arrest: Police arrested a

HARD QUESTIONS FOR U.N. NOMINEE

Opinion: HARD QUESTIONS FOR U.N. NOMINEE Los Angeles Times: Under normal circumstances, President Bush's

RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Dec. 18. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances

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