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BUCKEYES Cooper watching Ohio State's success with a lot of pride
The former coach recruited 18 of the team's 22 starters. COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- As Ohio State
WARREN BUDGET Mayor Angelo considers line-item veto for 2003
The mayor said he hasn't used a line-item veto during his time in office. By DENISE DICK
COLUMBUS Joseph, Detroit blank 'Jackets
The Red Wings' goalie stopped 33 shots in the 1-0 victory. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Curtis Joseph
AMERICAN PAPER GROUP Bidder plans to stay in Boardman
The local operation would be too large to move to Indiana, a suitor says. By DON SHILLING
GERMANY
Opinion: GERMANY Frankfurter Allgemeine, Frankfurt, June 18: Glorious victory, modest victors. France's
Pittsburgh revamps its effort to control ticket scalpers
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The city has gone from a man-to-man coverage to a zone defense in its efforts to
SALEM SCHOOLS Lawyer: No comment about records
The school board is considering using a consultant to help it select a new treasurer. By NORMAN
Echinacea: a doubtful remedy
By SANDRA G. BOODMAN WASHINGTON POST Does it or doesn't it? No one seems to know for sure,
VISITING Dos and don'ts for houseguest stays
Etiquette experts say you should nail down details before the visit. BALTIMORE SUN You agreed to
NFL Browns still clinging to the playoff edge
There are a variety of scenarios that could qualify Cleveland for the playoffs. BEREA, Ohio (AP)
NEW CASTLE School district hires business manager
The new business manager will earn $79,000 per year. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
ENTERTAINING You can host a party like the pros
Two pros agree that simplicity is the key. By CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
PREP FOOTBALL Little movement on SVC expansion
The league voted to stay together in early fall. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF The
POLAND, BOARDMAN Authorities seek residents' help in catching burglar
More than 20 homes have been invaded. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER POLAND --
GIRARD Judge increases costs while lowering fines
The court will take in $80,000 to $85,000 more annually with the new cost structure. By TIM YOVICH
Trustees plan reorganization meeting
Trustees plan reorganization meeting Jackson Township trustees will have their reorganization
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials go over new landfill plans
The landfill has not been put into operation. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS and STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR
WARREN Council approves contract for union
The union approved the contract by a more than 4-1 margin. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Event makes lives bright
The feast provided nutrition, gifts and entertainment for area youngsters. By VERONICA GORLEY
Funds for defibrillator
Funds for defibrillator LIBERTY -- Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 65 has donated $2,700 to the
SHOPPING Discount toy stores offer lots for savvy
Low prices and last-minute shopping draw customers. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF
COLD METAL PRODUCTS Lawyers object to plan for bonus
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO The company proposed executive bonuses that are too high, a union
NATION
NATION McDonald's plans new hamburger recipe NEW YORK -- McDonald's Corp. is tinkering with its
NBA Cavaliers snap losing streak with late win against Miami
Ricky Davis scored 33 points as Cleveland rallied for a 74-72 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) -- After a
ROUNDUP | Monday's games
Bruins 5, Sharks 2 BOSTON -- John Grahame made 25 saves, and the Boston Bruins snapped a six-game
Jail time for man
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A New Castle man and his cousin's former girlfriend will spend at least 10 years
Patrolman fired upon
Patrolman fired upon YOUNGSTOWN -- Shots were fired at Patrolman Jason E. Simon early today when
Associated Press
Associated Press MINUTE DETAIL: Prototype painter Eric Schrelongost paints the head of wrestling
COLD METAL PRODUCTS Lawyers object to planned bonus
The company suggested executive bonuses that are too high, a union lawyer says. By DON SHILLING
It's time to find a solution to Mahoning's justice crisis
Opinion: If justice delayed is justice denied, then a whole lot of accused in Mahoning County are being
SHARON Property taxes to increase
Council gave 3-percent pay increases to nonunion city employees. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
NBA ROUNDUP Monday's Games
Pacers 112, Hawks 97 INDIANAPOLIS -- Al Harrington scored a career-high 40 points and Brad Miller
NHL Lemieux rallies Penguins to 5-2 win over Sabres
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mario Lemieux has shown off his great skill in many places during his Hall of
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL The Baseball School -- will offer five-week camps in March for players age 8-11
GIRLS BASKETBALL Howland stays unbeaten
The Tigers beat Ashtabula Edgewood for their seventh straight win, 68-43. ASHTABULA -- Darcy
GUEST WORK Getting invited back
Maybe this holiday season you'll be staying in someone else's house. Here are some tips for making
CALIFORNIA For Jakks, No. 3 spot in toyland is fine
The small company is growing rapidly by acquiring companies and increasing profits by firing
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 'Bo' Pelini named Nebraska assistant
The Mooney graduate will leave the Green Bay Packers to become the Cornhuskers' defensive
HELOISE Play it safe if you'll be gone for the holidays
Dear Readers: Recently, Sgt. Billy Holbert, retired from the San Antonio Police Department, was a
Bush grants 7 pardons, first of his presidency
Bush grants 7 pardons, first of his presidency WASHINGTON -- President Bush granted his first
MAHONING COUNTY Judges request space
Judges want to consolidate all their administrative offices on one floor. By BOB JACKSON
Top-ranked Alabama cruises past Morehead
It was the Crimson Tide's first game as the No. 1 team in the country. ASSOCIATED PRESS
MICROSOFT CASE Court ruling requires new Java in Windows
A competitor says Microsoft has been shipping outdated versions of its software with Windows.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jerome F. Tuscano, 46, of 133 Atlantic Ave., Austintown, and
COLUMBUS A day on the farm bonded Buckeyes
Coach Jim Tressel used the trip to Ben Hartsock's family farm as a way to bring the players closer
Valley florists take a bow for those boughs of holly
Florists downplayed the cost of the service, saying prices are more moderate when homeowners provide
Man faces homicide, DUI charges in crash
YOUNGSTOWN -- Shawn D. Mulhall of Canfield was held in Mahoning County jail overnight on charges of
YES, VIRGINIA
Opinion: YES, VIRGINIA EDITOR'S NOTE: The following editorial, among the most famous ever written, appeared
Mount's Pugh, Kern named All-America
Mount's Pugh, Kern named All-America Mount Union, Division III national champs for the third year
MEN'S BASKETBALL Radinovic pours in career-high 19 as Ohio State cruises past Radford
Wisconsin used a second half surge to pull away from Ohio University. ASSOCIATED PRESS
TANGERINE BOWL Kingsbury leads Texas Tech's romp over Clemson
He became the third Division I-A player to top 5,000 yards passing in a season. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)
Salem man pleads innocent to rape
Salem man pleads innocent to rape YOUNGSTOWN -- Joshua Dale Baird, 27, of Salem-Unity Road, Salem,
AN UNINFORMED ELECTORATE
Opinion: AN UNINFORMED ELECTORATE St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Most Americans rank the intricacies of the
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Ghazi's Flight 21.809.2010.40 Our Caribbeanqueen
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these local liquor permit transfers and
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these local liquor permit transfers and
YOUNGSTOWN County avoids fiscal watch
The situation will be reviewed again in the middle of next year, Jim Petro said. By BOB JACKSON
YOUNGSTOWN Lawyers object to bonus plan for Cold Metal
The company proposed executive bonuses that are too high, a union lawyer says. By DON SHILLING
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She's having a hard time trusting 'Charles'
Dear Annie: Twenty-five years ago, my husband, "Charles," confessed he was having an affair and
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Todd and Brenda Sarchet, 29780 King Road, Salem, boy, Dec. 23. Keith and Angela
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
MONDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Columbiana 64, Chaney 33 Howland 68, Ashtabula Edgewood
CANFIELD Township trustee rejects tentative pact 2nd time
A union official threatened to file a complaint. By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
North Korea appears defiant
Opinion: It appears that North Korea, in an effort to appear independent, even defiant, may be overplaying
Indiana coach Davis could be suspended
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana coach Mike Davis could be suspended for up to six games for
TERRORISM Attack on food supply would be relatively easy, researchers say
The report says such an attack likely would result in major losses to agriculture and the national
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-3-2 Pick 4, 8-1-1-1 Buckeye 5, 3-12-18-24-
WARREN RAID Official: Dice game 'is like therapy'
No arrests have been made as a result of the raid by police and the FBI. By STEPHEN SIFF
YOUNGSTOWN Editor speaks to Youth Force Club
More than two-thirds of the students who participate in the program graduate, a coordinator says.
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 24 -- Christmas Eve, the 358th day of 2002. There are seven days left in the
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 24 -- Christmas Eve, the 358th day of 2002. There are seven days left in the
'Burgh the bigger bully
Behind a determined defense, the Steelers beat the Buccaneers to win the AFC North championship.
BASEBALL Cliff Floyd will try to help Mets turn around their offense next season
The slugging outfielder is the Mets' third big free-agent acquisition after the team finished in
NHL AT A GLANCE
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STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.052.15 Bank One,.84,36.9536.96 Clear Channel,
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Dec. 16
INDIANS Anderson returns to Tribe's rotation
The veteran hurler last pitched for Cleveland in the 1997 World Series. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Brian
PGA GOLF Masters invitations are in the mail; Daly, Lehman, Azinger not invited
Jack Nicklaus will wait and see how he feels before committing to the event. By DOUG FERGUSON
EAST PALESTINE Official puts focus on development
By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU EAST PALESTINE -- City Manager Gary Clark hopes people
STEEL INDUSTRY ISG and union tentatively OK innovative pact
Hourly wages would be between $15 and $20.50. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A tentative labor agreement with
Hubbard Eagles roll easily past Lakeview Bulldogs, 73-37
HUBBARD -- Hubbard High used a 21-4 burst to start the game and an 18-4 run at the start of the
NASCAR Blaney's race team adds six to crew
The Hartford native finished 19th in the final owners and drivers standings. MOORESVILLE, N.C. --
ON THE BRINK Browns' playoff hopes
Pittsburgh clinched the AFC North with a win over Tampa Bay Monday night, but the Browns can still
Q: We're having a rather large wedding, and my fiance and I are paying for most of it. No one has
Q: We're having a rather large wedding, and my fiance and I are paying for most of it. No one has
TAC GIRLS Hunkus sparks Girard to 63-50 win over Liberty
The senior led four players in double figures as the Indians improved to 7-1. By GREG GULAS
SALEM SCHOOLS Purchase prompts review of procedures
Among the records seized is an invoice detailing a $781 purchase made in March. By NORMAN LEIGH
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Why we do the things we do
Q. Why are fruitcakes a holiday tradition? A. Modern fruitcake was born with an influx of cheap