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Cincinnati says goodbye to historic Cinergy Field
The 32-year-old stadium was demolished on Sunday. CINCINNATI (AP) -- It took just 37 seconds to
AROUND THE NHL Sunday's other games
Red Wings 2, Stars 2 The Detroit Red Wings and Dallas Stars feel as if they're looking in a mirror
Buckeye corn
Buckeye corn Every 10th row of Ohio corn is sent overseas, and one of every two rows is exported
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 49ers face Rams in meaningless playoff tuneup
St. Louis will miss the playoffs for the first time since 1998. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- It's the end of
TREND Customizing puts personal stamp on style
Monogramming and customizing are popular methods of personalizing one's possessions. ASSOCIATED
Accountant to look at hotel-motel books
The tax brings in about $600,000 a year for marketing Mahoning County. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
ALTERNATIVE FUELS Conservationists boost growth of biodiesel use
One drawback to the environmentally-safer fuel is its cost -- 30 percent more than regular diesel
Tales of wild animals abound
MVSD's grounds are private property and not open to the general public. & lt;a
NFL PREVIEW 49ers at Rams
SAN FRANCISCO (10-5) At ST. LOUIS (6-9) WHEN: 9 tonight. TV/RADIO: ABC Channels WYTV 33, WEWS
Alabama tested by upcoming Xavier games
xxx xxx CINCINNATI (AP) -- No. 18 Creighton. No. 1 Alabama. The next two games will give
OHIO Municipalities find creative methods to cut back on costs
One community has made its own official license plates for police. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Communities in
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL
MEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL SUNDAY'S SCORES MEN EAST Birmingham-Southern 75, Robert Morris 73
NATION
NATION Poll: Users, nonusers appreciate the Internet NEW YORK -- Even the unconnected appreciate
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Xavier rolls against E. Kentucky
The 21st-ranked Musketeers must now play No. 18 Creighton and No. 1 Alabama. CINCINNATI (AP) --
Browns survive goal-line threat
Cleveland earned its first playoff berth since 1994 with a 24-16 victory over Atlanta. CLEVELAND
SUNDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK
SUNDAY IN LIFE & amp;WORK X Retirees find life is different after the stock-market declines of
SEATTLE Boeing suffers setbacks in 2002
Boeing ponders uncertain future after limping through 2002. SEATTLE (AP) -- The year can't end
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey229.710--8-2W-617-15-
Study shows women's figures have changed
Many women are pear-shaped but sizes are based on an hourglass figure. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
HARRISBURG Law sets deadlines for government to respond to requests for records
Under certain circumstances, government officials can deny requests for public documents.
Steelers win, but gain nothing after 34-31 triumph of Ravens
Not only didn't they earn a weekend off, but they had to use their regulars right to the end .
EYE-OPENER FOR NORTH KOREA
Opinion: EYE-OPENER FOR NORTH KOREA Los Angeles Times: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il came away from his
49ers' game meaningless
49ers' game meaningless The San Francisco 49ers have what the St. Louis Rams owned for three
YSU begins league action
YOUNGSTOWN -- Now the war begins. Youngstown State men's and women's basketball teams will open
KIDS AND EXERCISE Never too young?
By MARTIN MILLER LOS ANGELES TIMES NOW, PRESCHOOLERS CAN JUST DO IT too.When Mommy or Daddy hops
City cleanup
City officials are tying blight cleanup to financial help for small businesses. & lt;a
Smoke kills man
Smoke kills man GROVE CITY, Pa. -- A Center Street man died in a fire at his home early today.
COLUMBIANA Extra income tax revenues go to general, capital funds
COLUMBIANA -- Although the city collected $50,500 more in income tax than anticipated, most of the
James wows Columbus fans in victory over Brookhaven
COLUMBUS (AP) -- LeBron James continues to wow spectators with spectacular dunks, no-look passes and
WORLD Experts: Economy is slowing
Growth projections are lowered as chances lessen for a strong economic rebound. LOS ANGELES TIMES
Tax vote should have assured sheriff's funding
Opinion: Tax vote should have assured sheriff's funding EDITOR: Regarding the cut backs to the sheriff's
HELOISE She studied instances of express-lane abuse
Dear Heloise: This is in response to a pet peeve you printed recently regarding the abuse of express
AROUND THE NBA Sunday's other games
Rockets 97, Hornets 85 HOUSTON -- Cuttino Mobley scored 12 of his 24 points in the fourth period
ISRAEL
Opinion: ISRAEL The Jerusalem Post, Dec. 25: This is a sad Christmas in the Holy Land. Bethlehem, the city
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.102.24 Bank One,.84,36.0936.10 Clear Channel, 36.93
TOP 25 BASKETBALL Terps win in ACC opener
Maryland won its 13th-straight conference game, 84-77, over Georgia Tech. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arab leaders consider pressing Saddam into exile, envoys say
The Iraqi leader will never bow out willingly, his former press secretary said. AMMAN, Jordan (AP)
SUNDAY'S NFL SUMMARIES
BROWNS 24, FALCONS 16 Atlanta0790--16 Cleveland37014--24 First Quarter Cle--FG Dawson 40,
Ohio man dies in crash on I-80 in Pa.
MERCER, Pa. -- Pennsylvania State Police said a Columbus, Ohio, man was fatally injured when the
Buckeyes' throwback has tall task against Miami's Johnson
The Ohio State standout is a rare commodity -- a two-way player. PHOENIX (AP) -- From the moment
NFL | WEEK 17 Sunday's other scores
Minnesota 38, Detroit 36 Washington 20, Dallas 14 Tennessee 13, Houston 3 New England 27,
SBA aid program garners praise
City officials are tying blight cleanup to financial help for small businesses. By ROGER G. SMITH
Today is Monday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2002. There is one day left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 30, the 364th day of 2002. There is one day left in the year. On this date in
Snow place like home for the holidays
Zack Corpier, 18, runs out of the snow fortress he built at his home in Canfield. Corpier said he
PLAYOFF PICTURE Crazy year finally gets sorted out
The Jets and Colts will meet for the first time in the postseason since Super Bowl III. By DAVE
AROUND THE NFL | Sunday's other games
AFC Titans 13, Texans 3 At Houston, Eddie George scored on a 4-yard run with 5:14 to play as the
Prosecutor Herron seeks funds for hiring
Commissioners have yet to finalize the 2003 spending plan. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
City to launch its own channel on cable TV
HARRISBURG (AP) -- Tony Soprano and HBO probably have nothing to fear, but Harrisburg is getting
CONTINENTAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Phantoms suffer loss to red-hot Lightning
Detroit has won 10 straight and 15 of their last 16 games. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
ANNIE'S MAILBOX Intrusive parents used their house during honeymoon
Dear Annie: While on our honeymoon, my new husband, "Fred," insisted that we give his parents a key
PENNSYLVANIA Weather cycles from drought to drenching
A warmer-than-expected El Ni & ntilde;o made for a wet fall for Pennsylvania. HARRISBURG (AP)
NFL PLAYOFFS
NFL PLAYOFFS Wild-card games Saturday Indianapolis at N.Y. Jets, 4:30 p.m. (ABC) Atlanta at
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL GLANCE New Orleans Bowl North Texas 24, Cincinnati 19 GMAC Bowl
YOUNGSTOWN PBS 45/49 plans to lay off 7 workers
The PBS layoff news comes less than a week after another local television station threatened job
WOMEN'S CLOTHING Lack of standard sizes causes fits
Women's sizes are all over the place. You could be a size 8 in one brand but a 12 in another. By
Man charged with firing shots
CAMPBELL -- Police charged Norman Jones, 25, of 3855 Murray Ave., with felonious assault, using
Getting handle on contacts
If you're looking for work, you already know that connections count. Having a guide or mentor counts
with James F. Sutman
with James F. Sutman Age: 30. Hometown: Youngstown. Occupation: Owner-director, Iron and
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Sunday's Top 25 women's games
No. 1 Duke 88, Iowa St. 59 LOS FRESNOS, Texas -- Alana Beard had 26 points and a career-high four
COLUMBIANA CORNER Is task force sending the wrong message?
Callers who reach the Columbiana County Drug Task Force's telephone answering machine might wonder
Knight Ridder Tribune
Knight Ridder Tribune GO FIGURE: Though their bodies may be different in size and shape, these
ONE ON ONE | James Sutman Agency owner is devoted to his clients, city living
What is it about downtown that led you here? I've always been more of an urban type person. When I
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Chiris (D.McFadden)53.4019.008.60 Bangzoom Birdie
PENNSYLVANIA Gradually, power is restored to homes hit by holiday storm
Some folks in rural Pennsylvania are just recovering power from the Christmas Day winter storm.
AUTO INDUSTRY Production expected to rank 3rd-largest
GM is expected to account for a third of vehicle production in the United States this year.
Ex-Police Chief Moffitt loses discrimination case
The former chief of police contended that the city tried to force his retirement. & lt;a
SUNDAY'S NBA BOXES
SUNDAY'S NBA BOXES SUNS 103, CAVS 84 PHOENIX (103) -- J.Johnson 3-10 2-2 9, Stoudemire 4-12 11-
BETHANY WINS STATEN ISLAND TOURNAMENT
BETHANY WINS STATEN ISLAND TOURNAMENT STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Senior guard Mike Majzun of
BOSTON Red Sox sign relief pitcher Ramiro Mendoza
The former Yankee agreed to a two-year deal. BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox think they have
Douglas leaves the bench after action-filled tenure
Opinion: Newspapers rarely serve as cheerleaders for politicians -- the role of society's watchdog does not
AUSTINTOWN Police chief is chosen to lead prestigious National Guard unit
One National Guard captain described the unit as the most combat-ready in the country. By IAN HILL
NFL PLAYOFFS Wild-card games
Saturday Indianapolis at N.Y. Jets, 4:30 p.m. (ABC) Atlanta at Green Bay, 8 p.m. (ABC) Sunday
MOVIES Thriving business boosts theaters
Not since 1959 have so many flocked to movie theaters. LOS ANGELES TIMES Americans escaped to
ERIE,PA. Tackling standardized tests
Schools review math in gym class to improve test scores. ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Gym class started with
A REVIEW Soul songs woefully miscast in fitness tape
What's missing here? Just about everything you'd want. By HOLLY HANSON KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
That's Amare: Phoenix rookie soars past Cavs
The Cavaliers have the NBA's worst record at 6-26. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Amare Stoudemire made up for
COLLEGE BOWLS Tuesday's football games
HUMANITARIAN BOWL, in Boise, Idaho. IOWA STATE (7-6) vs. No. 18 BOISE STATE (11-1), Noon, ESPN.
Police probe reports of boy's making threats
Police probe reports of boy's making threats AUSTINTOWN -- Police are investigating a report that
Anti-abduction program
Anti-abduction program HUBBARD -- Escape School, a national child abduction program featured on
HARRISBURG Christmas bittersweet for man held 28 years
The man said the highlight of his holidays while in prison was phoning his family. HARRISBURG (AP)
Associated Press
Associated Press SOLUTION: Secretary of State Colin Powell speaks with Tim Russert on NBC's "Meet
AFC EAST Jets get boost from Patriots, then beat Packers
New York rallied from a 1-4 start to a 9-7 record and the division title. ASSOCIATED PRESS A
Study: Testing cuts drug use among high school athletes
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of drug testing at public schools. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) --
Power outage
Power outage CAMPBELL -- Most of Campbell and a section of Youngstown's East Side were without
HOLIDAY RETAIL Analysts put some blame for poor sales on stores
Some analysts say the uncertain economy and the prospect of war could slow retail sales until fall.
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor GETTING READY: Boston's Logan Airport is adding three miles of conveyor
Seahawks coach Holmgren may be asked to quit GM job
SEATTLE (AP) -- Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren will be asked to relinquish his job as general manager,