News for December 28, 2002

The first readers, a set of seven, were published in 1836 as an anthology series with topics such as

PHAR-MOR FRAUD Monus seeks freedom now

If Monus wins the appeal, his sentence would be reduced and he would be released from prison. By

Rap's Knight gives a jailhouse interview

Rap's Knight gives a jailhouse interview LOS ANGELES -- Rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight charged

SPEECH WINNERS | Howland tournament

TOP TEAMS Boardman: 94 points. Howland: 86 points. Cardinal Mooney: 81 points. Canfield: 80

OHIO STATE Miami's championship party flier upsets Buckeyes

The Hurricanes said they had nothing to do with the party. PHOENIX (AP) -- Ohio State's players

December 28, 1975: A 30 percent reduction in industrial natural gas and an order against connections

Opinion: December 28, 1975: A 30 percent reduction in industrial natural gas and an order against connections

PHILADELPHIA Rice snaps scoring mark from Wilt's school days

The Strawberry Mansion senior has 2,209 career points. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Wilt Chamberlain's

LOCKHEED MARTIN Poland orders U.S.-made F-16 jet fighters

WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland announced Friday it has chosen Lockheed Martin F-16 jet fighters to

LOWELLVILLE Gym gets sad farewell as Bears drop Rockets

Ryan Dowling led Leetonia with 18 points in the 40-34 victory. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR

GARDEN GROVE, CALIF. Window-cleaning technique is an answer to church's prayers

The Crystal Cathedral is known worldwide for its nearly 11,000 windows. LOS ANGELES TIMES GARDEN

HORIZON Brown's six treys throttle Loyola

Missouri-Kansas City lost while Wisconsin-Green Bay won. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHARLOTTE, N.C. --

DECORATING Problems with angles solved by designers

Interior designers figure out right angles for placing furniture in odd-shaped rooms. By Margi

Protest in Italy

Protest in Italy For the first time in Italy's history, all 77 of the country's university rectors

ROTC unit at SRU gets recognition

This is the third time the unit has received the honor. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- Slippery Rock

MAHONING COUNTY Hearing will decide if court hears issue

A union lawyer says the matter is a contract issue, not one for the courtroom. By BOB JACKSON

COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Women's Top 25 games

No. 1 Duke 92, Detroit 52 LOS FRESNOS, Texas -- Alana Beard had 27 points and eight rebounds, and

PULASKI TOWNSHIP, PA. Officials OK budget, must wait on tax rate

The county has not told municipalities how many properties will receive tax breaks next year. By

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian W. Serrecchio, 23, of 711 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown,

STEELERS Bell rings up plenty of sacks

The second-year Pittsburgh player has four sacks in December. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Barely a month

W-B/Scranton upends Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Brendan Buckley scored the only goal of the game in the third period as the

Cardinal cleared of sex abuse charges

Cardinal cleared of sex abuse charges NEW YORK -- A sexual misconduct allegation against Cardinal

I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?

I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19

YOUNGSTOWN Police impostor is given probation

The defendant failed to appear for a presentence investigation. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

No. 22-rated North Carolina gets capsized by Iona, 65-56

NEW YORK (AP) -- Courtney Fields scored 18 points and Iona beat No. 22 North Carolina 65-56 Friday

WALL STREET Indexes fall in light, post-holiday session

Trading volume is also likely to be low next week because of New Year's Day. NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall

SOCCER

SOCCER Holiday one-day tournaments -- are now registering teams at Tri-County Sports indoor

SUCCESS STORY: Anthony Candel of Niles failed out of Youngstown State University in 1992, his first

Federal judge upholds ruling blocking Cigna

MIAMI (AP) -- A federal judge refused Friday to reverse his decision blocking Cigna from pursuing a

Team donates to needy

Team donates to needy LAKE MILTON -- The Jackson-Milton boys basketball team recently had a

YOUNGSTOWN YSU freshman shot to death in Cleveland

By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Doug Rias was an outgoing person

YSU CENTER FOR STUDENT PROGRESS Programs offered by the center and their success rates:

First-year student services include peer assistance, mentoring and midterm reports. Of the 584

Stanford subdues Arizona St. for seventh win

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Azella Perryman had six of her career-high 23 points during a 9-0 run to

MORE EXPENSIVE: A BP sign in Lexington, Ky., shows even a higher price for gas.

CLUB CALENDAR

CLUBS XYoungstown South Christian Women's Club will hold "A New Year, A New You" luncheon from

PITTSBURGH Storm helps sell personal car plow

The Driv'nPlow by Solotec costs $279 and works on most cars. By CHARLES SHEEHAN ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reserving facilities

Reserving facilities BOARDMAN -- Boardman Township Park District officials are encouraging

ASSOCIATED PRESS Patriots' championship season is top story of year

New England's title run beat out the Major League Baseball labor dispute for the honor. By HOWARD

Quality sheets may need ironing for comfort

A good night's sleep can depend on the quality of the sheets. By JEANNINE STEIN LOS ANGELES

OHIO

OHIO Cinergy Field comes down Sunday CINCINNATI -- Explosives experts who will bring down

CAMPUS NOTES | In the spotlight

THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER Katie Hammond, a Canfield High School graduate, was one of 15 students to

U.S. COLLEGES Schools take various approaches to accepting tainted donations

Alumni are disturbed when universities take donations from and name facilities after less-than-

WARREN Downsize in plan to widen North Road

Original plans called for a center turn lane along the project length. By STEPHEN SIFF and DENISE

Knight Ridder

Knight Ridder VOODOO FASCINATION: Ina Fandrich, a religious studies professor at Louisiana State

NBA Miller's bombs doom Cavs

Reggie Miller sank three 3-point goals within a 56-second span for Indiana in its 113-89 win.

NATION Prices on used cars expected to flatten out

Used-car prices have been falling 3 to 5 percent per year, but experts say the trend is about to

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--La Patrona (Andrews)32.0011.805.60 Kip Along Molly

FAST FOOD Burger wars leave a bad taste

MIAMI (AP) -- When Richard Steinig opened his first of four South Florida McDonald's restaurants in

NFL PLAYOFFS | Scenarios

AFC East Miami can clinch the division with a win or tie. Miami can clinch homefield advantage

Monus seeks freedom now

If Monus wins the appeal, his sentence would be reduced and he would be released. By BOB JACKSON

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times RIGHT ANGLE: Placing furniture on an angle in a room can only be effective if it

Frankos' continued presence on school board demeaning

Opinion: Earlier this month, Nick Frankos was nabbed in a raid by FBI agents and Warren police on a barbut

Kwanzaa celebration

Kwanzaa celebration YOUNGSTOWN -- Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Kwanzaa

MAHONING COUNTY The third floor of courthouse is popular location

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Another contestant has entered the

BEDCLOTHES Linens can have you waking up to luxury

Higher-end bedding has surged in popularity. LOS ANGELES TIMES Creating a luxury bed used to

MARIE LAVEAU Professor chases the history of an 1800s voodoo legend

Researcher Ina Fandrich is fascinated by tales of Marie Laveau's power, both earthly and magical.

AROUND THE NBA | Friday's other games

Hawks 81, Spurs 79 ATLANTA -- Jason Terry hit a fallaway jumper at the buzzer to give coach Terry

Springfield dunks the 'Cats, 77-40

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Pay attention -- you're about to learn

Lose it or lose it

Opinion: A veteran Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper has been told to lose the excess weight he's been

Lowellville loses again

Lowellville loses again On a night when turnovers were more prevalent than baskets, the Leetonia

TERRY MATTINGLY Bringing good vs. evil to the screen

New York screenwriter Philippa Boyens gets a tired look in her eyes when she recalls the surgery

ANNIE'S MAILBOX She doesn't like dogs licking dinner plates

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently moved to the same state as his mother. We have been invited

BOWL ROUNDUP Kansas State survives Arizona scare

Mississippi edged Nebraska in the Independence Bowl. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO -- The Kansas

CORTLAND Unbeaten Lakeview downs Niles

The Bulldogs utilized good free-throw shooting down the stretch. By DOUG CHAPIN VINDICATOR

Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside Katherine Longtian, 326 E. Pasadena Ave., Youngstown, boy, Dec. 27.

SALEM City treasurer seeks school district post

The school board is just beginning its search for someone to fill the treasurer post. By NORMAN

YOUNGSTOWN Parents vow to watch man who showed porn to kids

Some of the parents shed tears as they pleaded for maximum jail time. By PATRICIA MEADE

GREAT PLAINS Making prophecy reality by reviving the buffalo

The American-Indian-owned herds represent a revival of long-lost spiritual tradition, but also

Browns anticipate finale

Browns anticipate finale Like a giant, dangling carrot, the playoffs are right there in front of

PRE-EMPTING PERIL

Opinion: PRE-EMPTING PERIL Chicago Tribune: For most of its history, the United States' defense policy has

Ingram pours in 32; Mooney goes to 7-0

The Cardinals triumphed in Canfield, 63-49. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CANFIELD --

Authorities probe cause of house fire

Authorities probe cause of house fire YOUNGSTOWN -- Authorities will investigate the scene of an

COLUMBIANA New year will bring sewage plant upgrade

Two projects are planned along state Route 14 for the summer of 2003. COLUMBIANA -- A $13 million

Life becomes an open book

By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Returning to Youngstown in the 1970s

CLEVELAND Browns happy game matters

Cleveland players are excited their final game has playoff implications. BEREA (AP) -- Like a

AP file photo, 1974

AP file photo, 1974 OSCAR WINNER: Film director George Roy Hill displays the Oscar he received for

GIRLS BASKETBALL Howland routs Sharon to stay unbeaten

Darcy Quinlan and Kristina Ferenac supplied a 1-2 scoring punch for the Tigers in a 63-39 win. By

NHL ROUNDUP Washington claims fourth straight

The Senators topped the Canadiens in double overtime. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Jaromir

Anti-gay remarks

Anti-gay remarks BOSTON (AP) -- Two Episcopal bishops say that anti-gay comments from the Vatican

REGION

REGION Salem chamber seeks new director SALEM -- The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is searching

HELOISE Advice sought for dog that scratches

Dear Heloise: I am a true dog lover and have a schnauzer myself. That's why I'm writing you. My dogs

Bachelor's degrees, unless otherwise noted.

Bachelor's degrees, unless otherwise noted. MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford, Ohio North Lima -- David

YSU Center offers programs to help students succeed in college

About 70 percent of students who use the center return in the fall, the director said. By JoANNE

FRIDAY'S RESULTS

FRIDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Canton Timken 88, Chaney 73 East Liverpool 67,

Ryan names top aide for area

The incoming congressman for the Valley also hired an economic development director and a labor

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