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Family mourns soldier killed in Afghanistan
Family mourns soldier killed in Afghanistan ELIZABETH, N.J. -- The family of a U.S. soldier
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Family service agency has money but not coordinators
Job and Family Services is searching for coordinators to administer two family-assistance programs.
PLAYOFF PICTURE 19 teams stay alive in hunt
More than half of the NFL's 32 teams still are eligible for the postseason. ASSOCIATED PRESS In
MEN'S BASKETBALL SCORES
MEN'S BASKETBALL SCORES SUNDAY EAST Boston College 84, Harvard 77 Fairfield 68, American U.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Landfill owners settle
The solid-waste district was seeking $145,000. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF
Many good seats available in Cincy
The last three home games drew the three smallest crowds in Bengals' history. CINCINNATI (AP) --
2002-03 Bowl Glance
2002-03 Bowl Glance Tuesday, Dec. 17 New Orleans Bowl $750,000 North Texas 24, Cincinnati 19
Swallowed cocaine
Swallowed cocaine YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County jail inmate James D. Patton, 26, of Cohasset Drive
AREA
AREA Colucci's 3 goals spark victory BOARDMAN -- Eric Smith scored the game-winning goal with 18
Holiday gifts for job seekers
Does your holiday gift list include someone who is out of work? With the national unemployment rate
OHIO STATE Archie Griffin gets another shot at national title
The No. 2 man in Ohio State's athletic department never played on a national-championship team at
NHL Weekes' 10th career shutout leads Hurricanes past Dallas
The Blackhawks stayed hot with a win over the Kings. ASSOCIATED PRESS RALEIGH, N.C. -- Beating
Car leasing loses fans as deals dry up
The concept of leasing has lost favor with both buyers and lenders. CHICAGO TRIBUNE The world
MEN'S TOP 25 No. 5 Oregon slides past foul-plagued Minnesota
No. 9 Notre Dame crushed Canisius; No. 23 North Carolina beat Florida State. ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTOMOBILE PURCHASES Longer-term loans appeal to more car buyers, not dealers
DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- The thought of a six-year car loan made Sandee Miller of Garland,
King is ready at QB to face Steelers
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Shaun King is ready if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need him. The fourth-year
Associated Press
Associated Press CHRISTMAS BREAK: President Bush waves to reporters as he prepares to leave the
US Airways' reorganization plan depends on a loan guarantee
The US Airways CEO remains optimistic despite the airline's uncertain future. ARLINGTON, Va. (AP)
TRUMBULL COUNTY United Way donations lag behind
The economic downturn is being blamed for sluggish contributions. WARREN -- United Way of Trumbull
AFC Raiders, Titans win titles
Oakland has won three straight AFC West titles and can clinch home-field advantage with a win
Iraq shoots down U.S. unmanned drone
Iraq shoots down U.S. unmanned drone WASHINGTON -- Iraqi aircraft shot down a U.S. unmanned
Tuition increases at YSU should be a last resort
Opinion: Even as Dr. David Sweet, president of Youngstown State University, persuasively argues that he had
Another Couch rally keeps Browns alive
Cleveland's postseason hopes rely on the Steelers losing tonight in Tampa. BALTIMORE (AP) --
Taking treasurer's post
Taking treasurer's post SALEM -- Schools Superintendent Dr. David Brobeck will serve as the
SUNDAY'S BOX SCORES
SUNDAY'S BOX SCORES JAZZ 103, GRIZZLIES 74 UTAH (103) -- Harpring 6-12 5-6 17, Malone 6-7 5-6
HARRISBURG, PA. Former priest resigns post, diocese reports
Church officials didn't say if the victim was a boy or a girl. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A former
SOCIAL SECURITY
Q. I am 62 years old and get benefits on my husband's record. He will be 65 next year and he will
Revisiting history to celebrate spirit of holidays past
Many of today's holiday celebrations can be traced back to German practices. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
TRUMBULL COUNTY United Way donations are lagging
The economic downturn is being blamed for sluggish contributions. WARREN -- United Way of Trumbull
WESTERN RESERVE SCHOOLS She's sewed up a place in fabric of community
By JoANN JONES VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT BERLIN CENTER -- Thelma Hugli, a lifetime doer for
BEAVER COUNTY Judge decides to retire
The jurist has been on the bench for 28 years. BEAVER, Pa. (AP) -- A judge known for his cigar
Coroner to determine cause of infant's death
Coroner to determine cause of infant's death YOUNGSTOWN -- The cause of death of a 31/2-month-old
VIENNA Reservist from 910th takes 4th Air Force job
VIENNA -- Command Chief Master Sgt. Dennis Kirkland, a member of the 910th Airlift Wing for 32
Revisiting history to celebrate spirit of Christmas' past
Many of today's holiday celebrations can be traced back to German practices. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
NASCAR Diversity Program in gear, but black drivers are rare
The last African-American driver to win a NASCAR event was Wendell Scott in 1963. JACKSONVILLE,
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State coach Jim O'Brien acted up and his players woke up.
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State coach Jim O'Brien acted up and his players woke up. Sean Connolly
Ready and willing to serve
By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF NILES -- It's a classic scene at the end of the
Bengals stun Saints
Bengals stun Saints With the playoffs only a win away, the New Orleans Saints reverted to fumbling
NEW YORK (AP) -- When Hall of Fame members meet with commissioner Bud Selig to talk about Pete Rose,
NEW YORK (AP) -- When Hall of Fame members meet with commissioner Bud Selig to talk about Pete Rose,
GREENVILLE, PA. Decorations give air of optimism to troubled borough
People are calling the decorations a 'positive' event for the borough. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
SWEDISH DESIGN Keep it light and simple to create a soothing user-friendly style
In a complicated world, people seek out simplicity. By CHRIS CASSON MADDEN SCRIPPS HOWARD One
AROUND THE NFL Sunday's other games
AFC Jets 30, Patriots 17 In Foxboro, Mass., Chad Pennington threw three touchdown passes and
COLUMBIANA CO. Ex-operator pleads guilty
LISBON -- A former Wellsville day-care operator faces up to five years in prison after pleading
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Keith and Rebecca Sturgeon, 908 LaFayette Ave., Niles, twin boys, Dec. 21.
INSIGHT BOWL Oregon State, Pitt clash for first time on gridiron tonight
The Beavers and Panthers were going in opposite directions success-wise when the regular-season
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Net purchases of Christmas trees grow
Who needs tradition? Now Christmas trees can be ordered online. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- So much
SUNDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK
SUNDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK X When is it time to head into retirement? Should you wait for full
Police probe scam
Police probe scam NILES -- Police are investigating a scam after a supermarket manager reported an
HOME INTERIORS Personal vision directs choices in ethnic decor
Decorating with ethnic pieces makes a statement about one's heritage or admiration of another
Parent of two students takes exception to tuition increase at YSU
Opinion: Parent of two students takes exception to tuition increase at YSU EDITOR, As a parent with two
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston189.667--6-4W-211-57-
YOUNGSTOWN Task force director to retire
Dave Allen was shot during a confrontation with three robbers in 1973. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
CRESTLINE, OHIO
CRESTLINE, OHIO Associated Press PROBING ACCIDENT: Ohio State Highway Patrolman Ryan Randall
MIDDLE EAST Burden of proof is on Iraq
The Iraqi leader really doesn't understand the seriousness of his noncompliance, a U.S. official
"How can they jump on him when they're out there repressing, trying to run black voters away from
Opinion: "How can they jump on him when they're out there repressing, trying to run black voters away from
4 family members, 2 others face charges after heroin bust
IRWIN, Pa. (AP) -- A man under house arrest, three of his relatives and two other people face
NATION
NATION Analyst: Gas prices up 3 cents since Dec. 6 CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Gas prices rose nearly 3
WALL STREET FIRMS Probes turn up useful evidence
Documents obtained by state regulators will aid lawsuits against brokers. LOS ANGELES TIMES
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Donald Moody, 24831 Sherman St., Homeworth, vs. Shirley Moody,
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She regrets decision to marry
Dear Annie: My fiance and I have known each other for seven months. Two weeks before he proposed, my
ONE ON ONE | John Horner Episcopalian priest rises to challenge of city ministry
Where did you serve before coming to Youngstown? I was in Philadelphia for the last 14 years, at a
Today is Monday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2002. There are eight days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2002. There are eight days left in the year. On this date
WOMEN'S HOOPS Substitute Johnston keys YSU past Zips
Maggie Johnston, bothered by sore knees, came off the bench to help the Penguins beat Akron, 68-59.
Probe continues into Ohio man's death
ROCHESTER, Pa. (AP) -- A man found dead on a barge on the Ohio River may have died on his way to
NATION Stores pin hopes on late shoppers
Retailers are still facing what could be the slowest holiday season in 12 years. NEW YORK (AP) --
AROUND THE NBA Sunday's games
Jazz 103, Grizzlies 74 MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Karl Malone and Matt Harpring scored 17 points each for
THE GREAT GIFT-HUNT Stashing Santa's sack Sometimes, no matter how carefully Mom and Dad hide presents, the kids find them anyway.
By MARGARET NERY VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Hide-and-seek is a test of parents' ingenuity and
HELOISE Answering machine users sound off
Dear Readers: We had a Sound Off from a reader who complained that her friends and family hung up on
JORDAN
Opinion: JORDAN Jordan Times, Amman, Dec. 16: Barely hours had passed after the submission of Iraq's
WHEELING, W.VA. Steel company files plan of reorganization
Company officials expect the plan to be approved next year. WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) -- Wheeling-
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.052.15 Bank One,.84,37.0437.06 Clear Channel, 38.39
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune ADDING DRAMA: Ratih Sutrisno, 8, left, and her sister, Nanda, 10, play with
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Tangerine Bowl
CLEMSON (7-5) vs. TEXAS TECH (8-5) Today: 5:30 p.m., ESPN. Site: Orlando, Fla. Coaches: Tommy
CINCINNATI No Bungles: Bengals down Aints
New Orleans' playoff hopes took a serious hit with the 20-13 loss. CINCINNATI (AP) -- With the
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
WEEKEND RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Hubbard 58, Warren JFK 56
SIMPLE STYLE How-to steps are easy
Here are some ways you can create some Swedish style in your favorite space: Choose a pale color
with the Rev. John Horner
with the Rev. John Horner Age: 58. Hometown: Mechanicsville, Va.., resides in Boardman.
Rituals keep families stable, study says
Maintaining traditions can help children endure a divorce. By BENEDICT CAREY LOS ANGELES TIMES
COLLEGE WOMEN'S HOOPS Sunday's Top 25 games
No. 3 Connecticut 82, St. Joseph's 48 HARTFORD, Conn. -- Diana Taurasi and freshman Barbara Turner
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY 2nd--Invincible V (Skerrett)9.004.002.60 Eyes in Disguise