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CLUB CALENDAR
POLITICAL CLUBS XGirard Men's Democrat Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Parkwood Youth
INJURY REPORT
NEW YORK (AP) -- The National Football League injury report for this week's games as provided by the
STATISTICS
TOTAL YARDAGE AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass Oakland556113464215 Kansas
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games
Nets 98, Lakers 71 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A rematch of the NBA Finals was nothing like the
COLLEGE SPORTS AT A GLANCE
MEN'S BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES OHIO American Mideast Conference Shawnee St. 78, Ohio
Judicial panel calls for penalty
It is not known when the state Supreme Court will rule. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Another barrier between church and state is breached
Opinion: Having failed to convince Congress that his plan to funnel federal money to faith-based charities
PREVIEW Saturday's games
MIAMI (9-5) at MINNESOTA (4-10) Time: 1:30 p.m. TV: WKBN (27), WOIO (19), KDKA (2). Series
WAR ON TERRORISM | Around the world
The latest developments in the war on terrorism: AL-QAIDA IN YEMEN Yemeni security forces fought
Trustees hire new fire chief
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Brian Hughes, 44, is Springfield Township's new fire chief. Hughes, chief of
MAHONING COUNTY Health board denies 2003 permit for landfill
The OEPA has declared the landfill out of substantial compliance. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Mr. Smith goes to Michigan St., apologizes for leak
News of his hiring overshadowed the GMAC Bowl on Wednesday. ASSOCIATED PRESS EAST LANSING, Mich.
SNEAK PEEK
SNEAK PEEK The buzz on books SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE The stuff you really gotta read right this
Crash kills motorcyclist
Crash kills motorcyclist NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Daniel A. Flowers, 16, of New Springfield, was killed
WARREN Council will do more cutting in 2003 budget
The police chief believes there's too much reliance on the general fund to provide services. By
COSMETICS Use makeup to enhance your own natural beauty
Too often women aspire to looks they can't possibly achieve. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK --
BECKY SHER | Hype Wash away the flu
In case you didn't notice that guy with the hacking cough in your geometry class, we've got news for
Agencies receive $1.45M in federal grants
YOUNGSTOWN -- Seven Mahoning County agencies that provide housing and support services to the
BASEBALL Yankees sign 'Godzilla' to $21 million deal
Catcher Ivan Rodriguez is resigned to playing in Japan next season. NEW YORK (AP) -- On a day of
What do you believe
By AMY SCHNIDMAN KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS AS AMERICANS, WE ARE granted freedom of religion; but
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, various
It's a moral foundation and a source of hope
By GARY ROBILLARD KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Throughout the ages, humankind has wondered how it
NATION
NATION Kmart courts shoppers with more hours, buys DETROIT -- With deep discounts and round-the-
COLUMBUS Blue Jackets keep Flames in check
Calgary returned to Columbus for the first time since March when a 13-year-old girl was struck by a
NATION Cold snap spikes crude oil costs
A loss of crude oil from Venezuela is a big factor in the rising costs. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Christmas and New Year's Day State, county and federal agencies and other
TELL U.S. STORY, OPENLY
Opinion: TELL U.S. STORY, OPENLY Los Angeles Times: The United States has a good story about democracy,
YOUNGSTOWN Park worker faces charge
The woman says she was frightened, at first, to report what happened but did file a complaint in
Coke truck pulls in for holiday visit
It's not hard to pick this vehicle out of a crowd. A huge, bright-red Coca-Cola truck rolled into
ROSTER 2003 Pro Bowl
National Football Conference Offense Wide Receivers -- Terrell Owens, San Francisco; Joe Horn,
Lowellville's girls give gym going-away gift
Danielle Hvisdak had a game-high 19 points as the Rockets went to 7-0 against previously unbeaten
U.S. rejects arms report
The Bush administration will now take its case to the U.N. Security Council and pursue more evidence
Canfield Republican Women seat slate
ELLSWORTH -- Officers were installed Dec. 4 by Canfield Republican Women at a meeting at Diamond
LAWRENCE COUNTY Officials expect to OK new health-care plan
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Most of Lawrence County
The Vindicator/Bruce Palmer and Kristen Shaffer
The Vindicator/Bruce Palmer and Kristen Shaffer Santa makes an early Christmas visit to Overlook
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioner's plan to hire private attorney lacks support
The prosecutor says the commissioner never complained about poor service. By STEPHEN SIFF and
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Travis and Jessi Snow, 195 Chris Ave., Washingtonville, girl, Dec. 19. John and
Browns shut out
Browns shut out Pro Bowl voters ignored the Cleveland Browns, who will not be represented at the
MAKEUP TIPS For the ages
Makeup artist Bobbi Brown says there is no way to stop the aging process, so the best thing to do is
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The 3-percent salary increase approved Tuesday for Weathersfield Township
Declaration includes nuke secrets of past
A former inspector said it appears the Iraqis have resubmitted old reports. COMBINED DISPATCHES
A BREATH OF FRESH AIR
Opinion: A BREATH OF FRESH AIR Philadelphia Inquirer: The Bush administration stood up to industry -- for a
WHERE TO WED Tying the knot at home
The ceremony is the biggest moment of the wedding day. There are many important factors to consider
School charity drive
School charity drive COLUMBIANA -- Sixth- through eighth-grade pupils at Southside Middle School
SCHOOLS Mohawk pupils win first principal's awards
The awards were given at a school assembly on Friday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Baseball is never too far away
A minor league manager carries the responsibility of developing talent, refining skills and teaching
MAHONING COUNTY Health board denies permit
The OEPA has declared the landfill out of substantial compliance. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Gunmen rob delivery man
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Three masked teenagers robbed a pizza delivery driver on Sankey Street. Police
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
Indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Paul A. Tomasic, 55, Market Street, Youngstown;
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher M. Garmier, 25, of 216 W. Ohio Ave.,#105, Sebring,
FARRELL Board OKs parole request
Pinkins would still have to serve one year in a halfway house . By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON
STEELERS Punter Miller may need surgery
Josh Miller has a painful shoulder that could mean the end of his season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
PREP FOOTBALL Harding gets Ursuline's Delbert Ferguson
The junior running back is moving to Warren and plans to play for the Raiders in 2003. By BRIAN
POLICE CALLS
Summary of police activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Dec. 13 Threats: A Gordon
TRUMBULL COUNTY Board delays landfillpermit
Both sides expect their efforts to continue. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
KINDERGARTEN CAPERS
Associated Press HOLIDAY EXCITEMENT: Kindergartner Brittany Neely, right, waves to an audience
MAHONING Panel passes 2003 budget
The sheriff said no decision has been made about layoffs. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE
Associated Press
Associated Press A TOUCH OF SPRING: Abby Bellas, 3, rides her bike as her mother, Nicole Bellas,
HELOISE Keep rugs from moving out of the area
Dear Heloise: How do you keep a throw rug from moving on carpet? I have different-size rugs, and
Today is Friday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2002. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2002. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date in
AGENDA
AGENDA SATURDAY Brookfield Board of Education, work session at 9 a.m., regular meeting at 9:30
INDIANS Bere will serve as starter, leader
He is expected to be a role model for the team's young pitchers. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Searching for a
Park worker faces charge
The woman says she was frightened, at first, to report what happened but did file a complaint in
BOARDMAN American Paper names lead bidder for buyout
The company CEO says potential buyers intend to keep plants operating. BOARDMAN -- American Paper
KMART Holiday sales to be key in decisions on stores
The company filed for Chapter 11 in January. DETROIT (AP) -- With deep discounts and round-the-
YOUNGSTOWN Inmate pleads guilty to reduced charge
The inmate has insisted all along he did not spit on anyone. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL North Carolina snaps two-game losing skid
Illinois-Chicago defeated Northwestern. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Rashad McCants
Council will do more cutting in 2003 budget
The police chief believes there's too much reliance on the general fund to provide services. By
PENNSYLVANIA Report gives mixed view of state's charter schools
Eighteen of the state's 67 counties have charter schools, with most of them in the Philadelphia
Airport to get subsidies
Airport to get subsidies WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have decided to pay the full
PREP CHANGES For Jan. 3 events
The following boys basketball games have been changed due to Ohio State's football game against
U.S. targets ex-rep's family
The depositions are set for next week at the U.S. attorney's office. By PATRICIA MEADE
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury declines to indict men
A police chief wasn't surprised by the decision. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
REGION
REGION American Paper picks lead bidder for sale BOARDMAN -- American Paper Group has selected
Israelis kill girl, Palestinians say
Israelis kill girl, Palestinians say GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Israeli tanks entered the town of
PRO BOWL Six 49ers selected; Steelers get 3 and Browns shut out
Jerry Rice of the Raiders was selected for the 13th time. NEW YORK (AP) -- Pro Bowl voters
Mohawk pupils win awards
The awards were given at a school assembly on Friday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
Religion divides more than it unites
The Mideast conflict is only one example of people killing in the name of religion. By GEORGE
SHARON Council avoids layoffs by cutting budget
Council members went over the budget carefully, cutting from nearly every department. By HAROLD
ROUNDUP Thursday's other games
Maple Leafs 2, Lightning 1 TAMPA, Fla. -- Ed Belfour came within 96 seconds of his sixth shutout
CLEVELAND U.S. targets ex-rep's family
The depositions are set for next week at the U.S. attorney's office. By PATRICIA MEADE
East Palestine city council changes income tax rules
EAST PALESTINE -- City residents who work outside the city must decide how they will pay city income
Girard's financial woes becoming less woeful
Opinion: Girard Mayor James J. Melfi was downright giddy as he talked about the city's 2003 general fund
YOUNGSTOWN Trumbull official: Buy city water
Youngstown offered a rate for water nearly 20 percent less. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
New house rises next to ashes
Workers say they expect to have the walls and the roof completed by tonight. By LAURE CIOFFI
WEST BRANCH Tax rate to drop in school district
The treasurer said the state needs to make changes in how school districts are funded. By JoANN
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--PACE, 3000CLCD, 2,200, 1 MI Eric Lance,D Ward;
Officials are surprised by co-pay
Officeholders say the copayment is needed, but they would have liked advance notice. By BOB
WARREN Judicial panel backs penalty
It is not known when the state Supreme Court will rule. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
MAHONING VALLEY Environmental impact study to include health districts
Trumbull County and the Youngstown health departments are participating in the study of
NILES MIDDLE SCHOOL Principal reports on status of building's construction
The board also bought one property and directed that two others be auctioned. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
WOMEN'S COLLEGE ROUNDUP SEC teams prevail vs. unranked rivals
LSU, Arkansas and Mississippi State were all victorious. ASSOCIATED PRESS BATON ROUGE, La. --
WKU getting a second chance against McNeese
The Hilltoppers make their first appearance in a title game when they play top-ranked McNeese St.
LOCAL
LOCAL Game change YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ursuline-Austintown Fitch boys high school basketball game
MCDONALD SCHOOLS School board adopts enrollment policy
Enrollment applications will be available starting Jan. 7. By MARY SMITH VINDICATOR
Kiwanis Club honors members
YOUNGSTOWN -- Legion of Honor awards for perfect attendance were presented to several members when
WARREN Trumbull EMA considers moving offices to airport
Port authority members have not been contacted yet. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and STEPHEN SIFF
Jim Tressel runs a tight ship
The Buckeyes' success story seems to start at the top, where the coach gets the most out of his
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
THURSDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES NETS 98, LAKERS 71 L.A. LAKERS (71) -- Fox 0-4 0-0 0, Walker 3-7 0-0 6,
SEBRING SCHOOLS Board will seek an emergency levy
Leaders of the school district's unions said they would support the tax levy. By SUE DROTLEFF
"There was nothing about the 1948 election or the Dixiecrat agenda that should have been acceptable
Opinion: "There was nothing about the 1948 election or the Dixiecrat agenda that should have been acceptable
Loghurst program to be for young historians
Loghurst program to be for young historians CANFIELD -- A monthly educational program called the
YOUNGSTOWN Family files suit over accident that killed man on snowy road
The man's Blazer went off the road and got stuck in the snow. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
FLORIDA STATE Gambling report spurs denial
A Florida newspaper reported that more players than dismissed quarterback Adrian McPherson took
MAHONING COUNTY Officials are surprised by co-pay
Officials say the copayment is needed, but they would have liked advance notice. By BOB JACKSON
BURGHILL Fire destroys storage facility
There were about 30 vehicles and 15 boats inside. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
BOARDMAN Cold Metal to move headquarters back from Pittsburgh
Lower rent is attracting executives who are trying to save money and bring Cold Metal out of
YOUNGSTOWN ODOT opens project bids for 711 connector Phase I
The project's second phase is slated to start in late 2003 or early 2004. By DAVID SKOLNICK
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON -- The hammer of U.S. military force is almost ready for use
Chain stores taking joy from roadside tree sales
Chain stores are muscling in on roadside sellers to capture a larger share of the Christmas tree