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Calling Cleveland home
Calling Cleveland home Of the original 52 players who made up the Browns' opening-game roster
Waste Management to pay penalties
HARRISBURG (AP) -- Waste Management Inc. has agreed to pay nearly $2.5 million in penalties for the
Commissioners raise millage in '03 budget
The no vote was cast by Olivia Lazor, whom one officerholder accused of grandstanding. BY MARY
FEMALE ATHLETE OF YEAR Serena Williams dominates tennis scene
She easily outdistanced second place Annika Sorenstam and figure skater Sarah Hughes. ASSOCIATED
BECKY SHER | Hype Makeup by the Gap? It's simply genius
News flash: Somehow, the Gap has managed to translate its cool, classic style into a brand-new line
DALLAS City sues Ford for data on cruisers
Ford said it would take six months to provide information on the cars' fuel system, so the city
YSU BASKETBALL Penguins take on Niagara Saturday
It will be the final tune-up for Youngstown State before opening Horizon League play. By PETE
YOUNGSTOWN Police, FBI search for man who robbed Home Savings
The robber escaped on foot with about $3,000, including four marked 'bait' bills. YOUNGSTOWN --
New Pa. law targets seniors, drug benefits
HARRISBURG (AP) -- Several new laws signed recently by Pennsylvania Gov. Mark S. Schweiker either
INSIDE Top male athlete
Lance Armstrong knows there's more to winning the Tour de France than just his muscular legs and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Harold M. Clark, 25, of 4420 Melrose Ave., Austintown, and
Today is Friday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2002. There are four days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2002. There are four days left in the year. On this date
WARREN Mayor agrees to sign budget
The mayor says it would have made more sense to appropriate money for road resurfacing from the
UNITED AIRLINES Company seeks court OK to void its labor contracts
Lenders want the financially troubled company to slash labor costs by $2.4 billion annually.
Osama bin Laden as Robin Hood
Opinion: It's difficult to believe that a member of the U.S. Senate could be as fuzzy-headed as Sen. Patty
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune GLAMOROUS: Crystal jewelry, a feather-trimmed bag and satin mules with
LORDSTOWN Council OKs pacts for village workers
Language changes are needed in one ordinance since state law forbids in-term pay raises for elected
PENNSYLVANIA For Three Mile Island plaintiffs, legal action is over, lawyers say
HARRISBURG (AP) -- Attorneys for 1,990 plaintiffs who alleged that their health was damaged by the
YOUNGSTOWN Couple sues church over donation amount
The couple says they contributed to the church but refused to tithe. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
TREND-SETTERS Magazines compile annual list of best-dressed women
Nicole Kidman leads the red-carpet pack. NEW YORK (AP) -- Nicole Kidman is at the top of Vogue's
CAMDEN, N.J. Campbell upgrades its condensed soups
The soup giant is changing its recipes to try to reverse a gradual decline in sales. CAMDEN, N.J.
BEREA, OHIO College aims to avoid slums
The private college is planning to buy nearby homes to protect the neighborhood. BEREA, Ohio (AP)
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS THURSDAY 1st--That's Outrages (Brinkley)7.805.003.60 Line It Up
NFL STATISTICS
TEAM TOTAL YARDAGE AMERICAN FOOTBALL CONFERENCE OFFENSE YardsRushPass Oakland588314824401
WARREN Annual Packard event focuses on Ohio-made motorcycles
WARREN -- The third annual motorcycle show at the National Packard Museum opens Jan. 10. The show,
NEW YORK Lemieux's goal, two assists spark Penguins' 6-1 win
Pittsburgh has now won three straight games after beating the Rangers. NEW YORK (AP) -- Mario
Pitt dominates Oregon St.
The Panthers controlled the trenches against the Beavers. PHOENIX (AP) -- On a chilly night in a
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Southington's Motz, Slater direct rout over McDonald
Southington will play Lordstown for a holiday tournament title Saturday. LORDSTOWN -- David Motz
Meeting change
Meeting change LEETONIA -- Village council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at village hall. This is
January 27, 1976: Fifty-three women graduate from the Choffin School of Practical Nursing. Principal
Opinion: January 27, 1976: Fifty-three women graduate from the Choffin School of Practical Nursing. Principal
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Dec. 26. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
2891612183660 INSTITUTIONDAYDAYMOSMOSMOSMOSMOS Associated School--2.002.252.503.504.50
Browns remain alive for playoffs
Next Friday, nearly all of Ohio will be at a standstill as Buckeye fans come together to watch the
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Ex-E. Liverpool schools chief files appeal to get his job back
The school board's effort not to renew an administrator's contract is invalid, a court appeal
NFL PREVIEW Saturday's games
PHILADELPHIA (12-3) at NEW YORK GIANTS (9-6) Time: 1:30 p.m. Series history: Giants lead 72-
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox He feels guilty about one-time fling that he knows was a big mistake
Dear Annie: I am a 33-year-old man and have been happily married for seven years. My wife and I have
PITTSBURGH The votes are in: Steelers choose Ward, Porter MVPs
The receiver and linebacker have enjoyed strong seasons from start to finish. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's games
SuperSonics 97, Raptors 88 SEATTLE -- Gary Payton scored 35 points -- including 10 in row to help
SEWING Recent scientific study explains effect of hoarding material things
Fabrics may give off pheromones that cause women to purchase ungodly amounts of cloth. KNIGHT
NFL Browns' survivors have witnessed it all
There are only 10 original players left from the 1999 team that won two games. BEREA (AP) --
Human cloning effort
Human cloning effort CARACAS, Venezuela -- A nationwide strike aimed at toppling President Hugo
"If you're safe inside and not on the roads ... then it's going to be a winter wonderland. If you're
Opinion: "If you're safe inside and not on the roads ... then it's going to be a winter wonderland. If you're
ACCESSORIES Make little black dress fit any occasion
The black dress is a great social equalizer that can be personalized with the proper accessories.
GAIL WHITE Year after year, Christmas pageants are miracles
Christmas is a celebration of the miraculous birth of Jesus to the virgin mother, Mary. The re-
GIRARD Ryan, Melfi differ over dam's fate
Mayor James J. Melfi says the congressman-elect's proposal is premature. By TIM YOVICH
'80S ICONS Fashionable once again
By BECKY SHER and DEBRA LEITHAUSER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Remember Strawberry Shortcake and
MERCER COUNTY Board to ask for jail bids
Legal ads for the new jail will run Jan. 2 and 6 in three area newspapers. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Mecca Township trustees will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Monday at the town hall to award a
Mecca Township trustees will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Monday at the town hall to award a
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday's other games
Senators 3, Sabres 2 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Daniel Alfredsson scored the tiebreaking goal in the second
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday's bowl previews
CONTINENTAL TIRE BOWL in Charlotte, N.C. No. 15 WEST VIRGINIA (9-3) vs. VIRGINIA (8-5), 11 a.m.,
Women learn to fight back
By YAEL GRAUER BLUE JEAN ONLINE Someone is being raped as you read this. According to the
LEETONIA Village sets CDBG plans for funds to come in 2003
Much of the money will be used for park improvements. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
State should aid Youngstown in cleaning up industrial sites
Opinion: When the Mahoning Valley was shortchanged this year in the distribution of state dollars for the
NFL INJURY REPORT
SATURDAY PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (12-3) AT NEW YORK GIANTS (9-6) -- Philadelphia Eagles: OUT: DE
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Southington 75, McDonald 55 Lordstown 77, Mineral
Jury to hear case on returning funds
PLUM, Pa. (AP) -- A jury will decide whether a former Plum manager will have to return more than
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth John and Callie Kopp, 558 W. Como St., Struthers, girl, Dec. 24 (correction). Amy
HELOISE Static cling is a real problem in her home
Dear Heloise: I have a lot of static cling in my house. Is there something I can do to get rid of
FRIST'S TASK
Opinion: FRIST'S TASK Washington Post: It was an unusual way for Senate Republicans to elect a majority
Venezuela makes deals to import food, gasoline
Venezuela makes deals to import food, gasoline CARACAS, Venezuela -- A nationwide strike aimed at
No school plus plenty of snow equals fun
Mild temperatures, no school and plenty of snow provided a perfect combination for winter fun for
HIGH SCHOOLS Faraglia adapts to move west
Phil Faraglia Jr. has made a successful transition from Chaney to Palo Verde High. By JOHN KOVACH
February 27, 1976: Three hundred production employees at the Austintown coil Division of General
Opinion: February 27, 1976: Three hundred production employees at the Austintown coil Division of General
ECONOMY Unemployment claims take an encouraging drop
Economists think the worst of the layoffs are over, but companies are still wary of adding staff.
STRUTHERS Council OKs raise for sewage workers
Employees agreed to a health-care cost-containment provision. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR
Favre hints about retirement
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Brett Favre hinted Thursday he might be ready for retirement if the Green
Christmas recycling sites are designated
Christmas recycling sites are designated GREENFORD -- Christmas recycling collection sites have
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL The Baseball School -- will offer five-week camps in March for players age 8-11
LEETONIA Plans to spend CDBG grants
Much of the money will be used for park improvements. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
OSU kicker thinks less, kicks better
Mike Nugent had a near-perfect season for the Fiesta Bowl-bound Buckeyes. COLUMBUS (AP) --
MERCER COUNTY Commissioners increase tax millage in 2003 budget
The no vote was cast by Olivia Lazor, whom one officerholder accused of grandstanding. BY MARY
'I want the truth,' says father of boy shot by police
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- An autopsy Thursday showed that a 12-year-old boy who died after a police
MCDONALD Village clerk resigns post
One administrator said he thinks the resignation caught many people off guard. By SHERRI L.
AFC WEST Oakland not satisfied with production in red zone
The Raiders face Kansas City Saturday in the regular season finale. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Even
Associated Press
Associated Press TASTE TEST: Regina White, a food technologist at Campbell Soup Co., pours out a
SCRANTON, PA. Soaring insurance costs prompt doctors to strike
At least 45 doctors in northeastern Pennsylvania say they'll stop performing surgeries after
Philadelphia gets set to meet much improved Giants team
The Eagles dominated the first meeting back in October. ASSOCIATED PRESS PHILADELPHIA -- The
SURPLUS FOOD
SURPLUS FOOD Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., various commodities, 9 to 11 a.m.
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES XEagles Auxiliary 213 will meet at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at the aerie on South Avenue. The
LOCAL
LOCAL Correction The correct answer to Buckeye Trivia question No. 18 was Dick Worden, not Dick
NHL/NBA Two coaches are fired in Atlanta
Thrashers coach Curt Fraser and Hawks coach Lon Kruger were dismissed only hours apart. ATLANTA
MOTOR CITY BOWL Eagles fly behind St. Pierre's arm
The senior quarterback led Boston College past Toledo with 342 yards and three touchdowns. DETROIT
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Armstrong says luck played part in his success
Cyclist Lance Armstrong, who conquered cancer as well as the Tour de France, beat out Barry Bonds.
BLUE JACKETS Columbus bows to Detroit, 4-2
The Red Wings' fourth line scored two of the team's four goals. DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Red Wing
Buckeyes first to arrive
PHOENIX (AP) -- Ohio State arrived for the Fiesta Bowl still glowing from the memory of an impromptu