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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Judges should justify court order for space
Opinion: It's no secret that we have long decried the dictatorial powers granted to judges through various
NATION Florida communities attract an influx of black families
Florida tops the list of states with an increasing black population. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Associated Press
Associated Press GROWING: John Scott, left, director of engineering at OraSure, stands outside
HAWAII BOWL Aloha! Tulane stuns Hawaii
The Green Wave's Lynarius Elpheage had two big punt returns, one for a touchdown. HONOLULU (AP) --
"We are capable of fighting two major regional conflicts. We're capable of winning decisively in one
Opinion: "We are capable of fighting two major regional conflicts. We're capable of winning decisively in one
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Husband spends money freely; wants her to economize
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 15 months, and this morning, we had a very
NFC WEST 49ers-Rams outcome could affect seeding
The two teams will collide in Monday's nationally-televised game. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
WARREN Mayor appoints director
The new director has headed WRAP since 1998. WARREN -- Mayor Hank Angelo has announced the
Vienna Twp. boy dies in accident
VIENNA -- The Warren post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash Wednesday that
Venezuela's president still has wide support
Venezuela's president still has wide support CARACAS, Venezuela -- Gasoline pumps are drying up
MILAN PAURICH'S MOVIE PICKS The best and worst of 2002
By MILAN PAURICH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT For a while there, the only movies worth talking and
HARRISBURG Rules for waste haulers take effect
A company running an illegal truck can be fined $10,000 for its first violation. HARRISBURG (AP)
MIDDLETOWN, PA. Husband-father sought in slayings of mom, daughters
A 9-month-old girl was found unharmed in the home. MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A woman and her two
YOUNGSTOWN City seeks studies of long-vacant properties
The properties are back to back, separated by Crab Creek and railroad tracks. By ROGER G. SMITH
Who are the racists? You can be the judge
Opinion: Who are the racists? You can be the judge EDITOR: In response to all the frenzy, hysteria, and
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES FRIDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--TROT, NW200PSCD, 2,000, 1 MI Parkview Queen, J
PITTSBURGH 2 offers come in for TV station
The station to be sold and its sister station have been broadcasting the same programming for
NATION
NATION Holmes out for Raiders game KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Priest Holmes is out for Kansas City's
NFL Steelers' D grows strong
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- It was almost as if someone on the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense with a sense of
The wages of a typical chief executive grew 79 percent from 1989 to 2000, and U.S. CEOs now earn
The wages of a typical chief executive grew 79 percent from 1989 to 2000, and U.S. CEOs now earn
BASEBALL Money market falling for major league players
NEW YORK (AP) -- The bear market isn't just on Wall Street anymore. Just ask baseball's free agents.
NORTHEAST OHIO Storm blamed for death of man
None of the Youngstown-area crashes resulted in life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
HELOISE Question about dirty glasses asked often
Dear Heloise: Our glasses and some dishes seem to come out of the dishwasher with a dirty film on
Sacker Carter recalls 'one that got away'
Although leading the 49ers in sacks, the defensive end realizes he should have more. KNIGHT RIDDER
Conservation district
Conservation district CANFIELD -- Board meetings of the Mahoning Soil & amp; Water
OSU's foreign alumni plan to follow game
Ohio State will have a big following overseas for the national-championship game against Miami.
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The Oakland Raiders are one of four teams this weekend that will play
VENEZUELA With strike, beer supply is drying up
December is usually the peak season for beer sales in the South American country. CARACAS,
Webber has learned
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's nearly seven months later, and Chris Webber still feels the pain from the
Magic 104, Pistons 99
Magic 104, Pistons 99 At Orlando, Fla., Tracy McGrady scored 46 points in his return from a back
FASHIONS Tuxedo shirt is new swashbuckling style
Black tie is no option when wearing an informal tuxedo shirt. LOS ANGELES TIMES Javier Andrade
Summary of police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
Summary of police activity for Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Dec. 21 Burglary: A woman
LOWELLVILLE Rockets look to go out in style
The village's high school gymnasium will see its final action Friday. By BRIAN RICHESSON
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD
MINIPAGE BILLBOARD The RainbowOne day I saw a rainbow, Right in front of me, It started to get
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.052.15 Bank One,.84,37.2037.22 Clear Channel, 39.03
SURVEY Teen drug abuse, smoking decline
One high school senior believes Sept. 11 is a catalyst for the change. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Navratilova set in doubles
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) -- Martina Navratilova will pair with Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova in
CURIOUS: A wild turkey seems to peer into a ground-floor window at Columbiana Manor Apartments in
CURIOUS: A wild turkey seems to peer into a ground-floor window at Columbiana Manor Apartments in
Best Bets
Best Bets Time off over the holidays? Here's your chance to explore Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and
Free agents on hold
Free agents on hold The bear market isn't just on Wall Street anymore. Just ask baseball's free
New Mexico gal plays football
New Mexico gal plays football Katie Hnida became the first woman to play in a Division I-A game
IN THE VALLEY Opening observance
What: Opening day of Kwanzaa, observing umoja (unity). When: 7 p.m. today. Where: New Bethel
MOTOR CITY BOWL BC is not taking Toledo lightly
Boston College believes that the Rockets will be a formidable opponent in today's game.. DETROIT
Today is Thursday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2002. There are five days left in the year. This is
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 26, the 360th day of 2002. There are five days left in the year. This is
Colorado freshman player sent home
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- A freshman tackle for Colorado was sent home and will not be with the team
Re-enactment of fateful action leads to battle for organizers
This year's ceremony didn't include the actual crossing of the river because the weather was bad.
REGION
REGION Test date set for pesticide license exam CANFIELD -- The Ohio Department of Agriculture
Biotech company grows on former steel mill site
OraSure is preparing to expand into a new 50,000-square-foot laboratory and manufacturing facility.
BATTLEFIELD CARACAS
Opinion: BATTLEFIELD CARACAS Chicago Tribune: Holders of a public trust have several ways of knowing when
FOOD
FOOD Commandment Keepers Temple, 1331 Brighton St., Youngstown, 9 to 11 a.m. Friday. Food only;
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times RUFFLED: Sure to attract attention are these casual, ruffled tuxedo shirts,
Candy World break-in
Candy World break-in YOUNGSTOWN -- For the second time this month, someone broke into Candy World
March 26, 1977: The Western Reserve Transit Authority has a cash flow problem so severe it must
Opinion: March 26, 1977: The Western Reserve Transit Authority has a cash flow problem so severe it must
LAS VEGAS BOWL UCLA takes advantage of New Mexico's errors
The Bruins posted a 27-13 win and also blocked an extra point kick by the first woman to play in a
MAHONING COUNTY Tablack: I foresaw financial problems
Auditor George Tablack said the budget crisis that hit the county was unavoidable. By BOB JACKSON
YOUNGSTOWN AREA Goodwill succeeds despite economy
The organization was able to find jobs for between 40 and 50 people this year. YOUNGSTOWN --
SHOPPING Retailers remain hopeful about post-holiday sales
Stores hope gift-certificate sales will boost profits this week. NEW YORK (AP) -- With a mediocre
Crash precedes arrest
Crash precedes arrest SALEM -- Police arrested a Cleveland Street man, saying he fled from them in
These traffic cops have mean looks and feathers
One resident said the birds are hilarious but a nuisance. By ASHLEE OWENS VINDICATOR
"You've got to stop the bleeding. You can't continue to lose money year after year."
"You've got to stop the bleeding. You can't continue to lose money year after year." George
YOUNGSTOWN Area doctors give new shape to vision correction
In mild cases of vision trouble, the lenses can reshape the cornea within hours. By WILLIAM K.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Friday's bowl previews
HOUSTON BOWL SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (7-5) vs. OKLAHOMA STATE (7-5), 1 p.m., ESPN. COACHES: Jeff