News for December 31, 2002

NFL 49ers need to recover quickly

After losing Monday to the Rams, San Francisco must prepare for the playoffs. ST. LOUIS (AP) --

GROVE CITY Authorities investigate fire that killed man

GROVE CITY, Pa. -- Authorities say they don't know what caused a fire that killed a Center Street

MUSIC CITY BOWL Gophers upset ranked Arkansas

It was Minnesota's first bowl game win since the 1985 Independence Bowl. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) --

NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Honor Student12.405.203.60 Bold Master(D Ward)12.806.20

'CURES' | From the Web

'CURES' | From the Web Uhttp://curehangovers.com/ -- A man with a plan. Here, you can buy a

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Syndicated episodes of the sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" are shown weeknights

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Hurricanes pack a wallop of a win streak

A victory over the Buckeyes would extend the winning streak to 35. By WENDELL BARNHOUSE KNIGHT

ROAD TO FIESTA Paving perfect paths

Both Miami and Ohio State have been good, and lucky. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Miami and Ohio State

BOWL GAME SUMMARIES

BOWL GAME SUMMARIES MINNESOTA 29, ARKANSAS 14 Arkansas7007--14 Minnesota66710--29 First

TOP 25 MEN 'Bama loses first game; Arizona loses ace

The Crimson Tide was stopped by Utah, while Arizona lost Luke Walton to injury in a win over Boston

Dad accused of abuse gets daughter back

Dad accused of abuse gets daughter back AUSTINTOWN -- Police had to search for an Oakcrest Avenue

MONDAY DRAWINGS

MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-4-9 Pick 4, 0-3-5-7 Buckeye 5, 12-27-30-33-

National Basketball Association

National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New

MAHONING VALLEY State's advice to jobless: Keep filing for benefit extension

More than 1,200 Mahoning Valley residents have been hit so far by the cutoff of federal jobless

Dress up or down by trying various sweater combinations

LOS ANGELES TIMES Baby, it's cold outside. In this kind of weather, you can't have too many

HOLIDAY SALES Bad news from Wal-Mart, Federated

Retailers will face flat sales in 2003, analysts say. NEWSDAY NEW YORK -- Two of the United

LOCAL

LOCAL East Liverpool earns wrestling honors EAST LIVERPOOL -- The East Liverpool High wrestling

TELECOMMUNICATIONS MCI raises some rates, but have customers noticed?

The phone company's parent filed for bankruptcy earlier this year. By JEFF GELLES KNIGHT RIDDER

OHIO STATE Tressel's contract

A detailed look at Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel's contract for the 2002 season: Base

YOUNGSTOWN Court upholds killer's sentence

The next step for the murderer will probably be an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. By BOB

PITTSBURGH Steelers have two faces of good, bad

Pittsburgh has the home-field advantage for Sunday's AFC wild-card game. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- In a

Break-in investigation continues

The intruders fled with thousands of dollars. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM --

SUGAR BOWL Siblings helped Georgia to SEC title, 12-1 mark

The Bulldogs take on Florida Wednesday night. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Terrence Edwards always looked

BOARDMAN No charges in K-9 death

BOARDMAN -- Township police will not press charges against the 17-year-old driver who struck and

Power outage

Power outage SHARON, Pa. -- Problems with a transmission line carrying electricity from a

Concert will benefit ill Youngstown man

Concert will benefit ill Youngstown man BROOKFIELD -- A benefit concert will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 11

SAN MATEO, CALIF. Big year for calendar maker

The leader in the calendar industry offers a variety of themes, including 240 dog calendars. SAN

ORANGE BOWL Hawkeyes worked hard to be No. 3 in country

Iowa was even ranked in the Top 25 at the beginning of the season. By MIKE PHILLIPS KNIGHT

UNIONTOWN, PA. NAACP wants blacks on panels

The boy was shot in the heart while running away from a stolen car. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The NAACP

CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Union leader: no work stoppage

Teamsters have filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the township. By IAN HILL

AT A GLANCE Maurice Clarett

Position: Tailback. Height/Weight: 6-0, 230. Year: Freshman. High school: Warren Harding.

NUPTIAL PLANS Experts give resolution tips to couples engaged in conflict

How couples resolve issues in wedding plans foreshadows how the marital issues will be handled.

OHIO STATE BUCKEYES ROSTER

NO. PLAYERPOSHTWTCLASSHOMETOWNHIGH SCHOOL 1 Bobby BrittonCB5-11194JrJacksonville, FL Raines 2

Grounded: Clarett upset about missing funeral

The Buckeyes' running back was given the opportunity to return to Youngstown for his friend's

INDICTMENTS Mahoning County

The following people were indicted Monday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Kendall Smith, 29, Rush

COMING CLOSE Title near misses

1969 Coach: Woody Hayes What happened: Riding a 22-game winning streak and proclaimed by many as

National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA New

CANFIELD Police car is hit; DUI suspect arrested

CANFIELD -- Police have arrested a North Jackson man accused of backing his car into a police car

Melfi hopes ruling moves city closer to obtaining Leather Works property

The mayor called the company's appeal a stalling tactic. & lt;a

SEATTLE BOWL Wake Forest wins with air attack

The Deacons beat Oregon to finish with a winning record for the second straight year. SEATTLE (AP)

OHIO STATE NOTEBOOK From the Fiesta Bowl

Discounting favorite's talk: Miami defensive coordinator Randy Shannon won't have anything to do

Cuyahoga commissioners tighten the purse strings

Opinion: Cuyahoga commissioners tighten the purse strings EDITOR: This negative naysayer (other people's

AUSTINTOWN Police, fire pact talks continue

AUSTINTOWN -- Township officials and union representatives have agreed to extend contract

Niles woman returns money, is given ticket to Fiesta Bowl

NILES (AP) -- A woman who returned a lost money clip to a Fiesta Bowl executive has been rewarded

HURRICANES Hurricane's Wilfork looking ahead to some better things

In the last six months he has lost both his parents, but has the Fiesta Bowl and the birth of his

Retirement begins

Retirement begins LIBERTY -- Former Police Chief Michael Pilolli has spent his last days with the

PITTSBURGH Thrashers beat Penguins for first time, 3-2 in OT

Pittsburgh failed on all seven power plays, including one in overtime. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- When the

PENNSYLVANIA Proposal reduces doctors' payments

Rendell called the plan a 'temporary fix' for the doctors, adding that help is on the way.

SCOUTING REPORT | Tonight's Fiesta Bowl

Game time: 8:20 Television/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WKBN-AM (570), WBBW-AM (1240).

MAHONING COUNTY Stat MedEvac to set up local outpost

The company will renovate a building at the airfield into living quarters for a full-time crew,

Stoops rebuiltdefense

Youngstown native Mark Stoops has made the Hurricanes secondary one of the best in the nation.

Ruffled pigeons mistaken for blast in house

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- What an Erie beautician thought was an explosion in the attic of the house where

Returns will always be a part of the shopping process

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The dress is too small. The sweater color is unflattering. You'll never

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2002. On this date in 1879, Thomas Edison

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2002. On this date in 1879, Thomas Edison

INSIDE

INSIDE A new poll suggests Americans enter 2003 wary about spending, more tax cuts and war. A2

Effort is getting eyesore to heal

Public-private partnerships can mean great things for a community, an executive said. & lt;a

MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY

MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY RAMS 31, 49ERS 20 San Francisco31403--20 St. Louis00328--31 First

MIAMI HURRICANES ROSTER

NO. PLAYERPOSHTWTCLASSHOMETOWNHIGH SCHOOL 1 Roscoe ParrishWR5-9157FrMiami, FL Miami Senior 2

St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Katie Gillingham and Stephen Baker, 2014 Logan Ave., Youngstown, girl, Dec. 29.

"It could be total chaos."

Opinion: "It could be total chaos." Michael Boyd A Denver-based airline consultant, on the effect new

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Lemieux, Cowher top 2002

Two familiar faces headlined the Western Pennsylvania sporting scene. ASSOCIATED PRESS During an

First Night ushers in 2003

All three celebrations offered a broad variety of music, dance and other events. & lt;a

Treating a hangover

Nearly every home hangover cure involves drinking lots of liquids. By LAURA MEYN VINDICATOR

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Stepsiblings share a bedroom

Dear Annie: I married "Stan" four months ago. He and his 9-year-old son, "Adam," have moved into my

Board angers residents by giving WRI permit

OEPA also may appeal the city health board's decision. & lt;a href=mailto:dick@vindy.com

NBA Martin sparkles; Nets jar Cavaliers

New Jersey's 102-88 win tied a franchise record for consecutive home victories. EAST RUTHERFORD,

Associated Press

Associated Press THEIR TIME HAS COME: From left, Marc Brown, Wendover Brown and Mike Brown started

Coming Friday

Coming Friday The Vindicator will publish another special section previewing Ohio State's drive

SALEM Increased costs contribute to bigger budget

About $200,000 is set aside for parks improvements next year. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM

HELOISE Leaving home with dryer running is unsafe

Dear Readers: Drying clothes in a clothes dryer is something almost everyone does without giving it

CELEBRATIONS Designated drivers deliver a new year Years ago, police often referred to New Year's Eve as 'amateur night.'

By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME REPORTER ORKS-A-POPPIN'! FOR SOME Independent Taxi riders,

COLLEGE BOWLS | New Year's Day football games

OUTBACK BOWL in Tampa, Fla. No. 12 MICHIGAN (9-3) vs. No. 22 FLORIDA (8-4) Time: 11 a.m.

COLUMBUS OSU snares fourth in row; Dials is out

The Buckeyes beat Hampton without Terrence Dials of Boardman, who is injured. COLUMBUS (AP) --

A longer road to adulthood

By MARILYN GARDNER CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Adolescence is a period of no-longer and not-yet --

NEW CASTLE Mother accused of hiding corpse

The woman's husband said she does not belong in jail. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

BUSINESS BRIEFS FROM YOUNGSTOWN

BUSINESS BRIEFS FROM YOUNGSTOWN Cold Metal reaches deal in Indianapolis BOARDMAN -- Cold Metal

The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.

Miami's experience counts a bundle

The defending national champion Hurricanes have developed new leaders since last year's title-game

LAFARGE CORP. Board delays vote on permit

Neighbors complain that Lafarge's slag dump is dusty and noisy. By STEPHEN SIFF and SHERRI

SOCIALIZING Flirting has its own rules

Make contact with your target three times in 45 minutes or less, Susan Bradley recommends. By

NBA ROUNDUP | Monday's other games

Magic 112, Wizards 95 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Michael Jordan had 21 points, nine assists and eight

CONTRACT Tressel's bonuses are piling up

The Buckeyes' head coach probably will earn more than $1 million this season. COLUMBUS (AP) --

HUBBARD Council passes a reduced 2003 budget

Council will be tinkering with the budget early next year. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF

HURRICANES Miami's Dorsey raises bar at nation's 'Quarterback U.'

Partying doesn't hold many thrills for the team's homebody. By JAY HEATER KNIGHT RIDDER

QUARTERBACK Krenzel is the glue holding Buckeyes together

His statistics aren't all that impressive except for one -- 13 straight wins. By GEORGE RICHARDS

Kenya's problems rooted in government corruption

Opinion: For more than three decades, one party has ruled the East African nation of Kenya and the results

LINEBACKER Wilhelmcenter of OSU defense

He led the team in tackles and tackles for losses this season. PHOENIX (AP) -- Mention Ohio State

INSIDE/B2

INSIDE/B2 UBobby Rappach, a second-grader at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Niles, is one of

New Castle's Young let go by Xavier

New Castle's Young let go by Xavier Senior guard Dave Young, who played at New Castle High School,

BROWNS Postseason is reason for Davis to lighten a little

Cleveland is getting another shot at the Steelers, who beat the Browns twice by a total of six

FAN SUPPORT Buckeye football fever burns bright in Columbus

Ohio State's football team is on a mountaintop awash in hype and hope. By JEFF MILLER KNIGHT

Young artist draws on talents

This is the second year the Niles boy has exhibited his work at Opening Night Warren. By SHERRI L.

THE RULES Flirting the right way

Make eye contact. Smile. Have fun. It is normal to be nervous. Compliment from the neck and

Wilhelmcenter of OSU defense

He led the team in tackles and tackles for losses this season. PHOENIX (AP) -- Mention Ohio State

TOP CALENDARS | Best sellers

Top-selling 2003 calendars through Dec. 25: 1. George W. Bush, daily boxed 2. Sports Illustrated

Cougars pulling off charade with Price

The Washington State head coach has already accepted the job at Alabama. By KEITH WHITMIRE THE

COLLEGE BOWLS Tradition taking back seat with BCS

Pasadena locals are getting fed up with recent changes. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR In a place

WASHINGTON States file suit against EPA

New rules will increase the number of people suffering respiratory ailments, state officials say.

NHL ROUNDUP Monday's other games

Capitals 4, Sabres 3 WASHINGTON -- Dainius Zubrus had a goal and an assist in his return from the

REGION Ohio's advice to jobless: Keep filing for benefit extension

More than 1,200 Mahoning Valley residents have been hit so far by the cutoff of federal jobless

Summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown.

Summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown. CANFIELD Dec. 22 Criminal

BUCKEYES Seeds sown in 2001 led to unbeaten turnaround

Twelve starters returned, but there were gaping holes to plug. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Even though Ohio

SEC INVESTIGATION Tyco: Ex-managers didn't break rules

The company calls its accounting aggressive, not improper. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Tyco

STATISTICS

OHIO STATE INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING AttYardsAvgTD Clarett, Maurice19911906.014 Ross,

Al-Qaida link suspected in Baptists' deaths

Experts say the shooting could be seen partly as a backlash against the Yemeni government for

Tressel is difference

He's made the Buckeyes embrace his philosophies on football and tradition. By ANDREW BAGNATO

REGION

REGION Cold Metal reaches deal in Indianapolis BOARDMAN -- Cold Metal Products, which is looking

BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield surges to 3rd win

Canfield used a pair of spurts to beat West Branch. CANFIELD -- Scoring surges in the second and

FIESTA BOWL

FIESTA BOWL Ohio State vs. Miami When: Friday, 8 p.m. TV/Radio: ABC Channels 33, 5 and 5;

TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball

No. 3 Connecticut 74, Florida State 55 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Diana Taurasi and Ann Strother scored

DEFENSE Buckeyes' primary goal is to stop McGahee

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS TEMPE, Ariz. -- In the pick-your-poison dilemma that Ohio State's defense

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David M. Kohler, 37, of 4959 Shields Road, Canfield, and Diane

City aims to erase deficit

The finance director expects to eliminate the deficit by midyear. & lt;a

NFL Parcells still rumored to get Dallas post

ASSOCIATED PRESS Dave Campo is out, along with Tom Coughlin and Dick LeBeau. Meanwhile, Bill

COLUMBUS Taft set to sign Latell bill

This will be the only Ohio House bill sponsored by the outgoing legislator to be signed into law.

Monster fish must not reach waters of the Great Lakes

Opinion: "The Fish that Saved Pittsburgh" was a weak 1979 comedy, but there's a real-life fish working its

THE WRONG WAY

Opinion: THE WRONG WAY Washington Post: Nothing is wrong, in principle, with the Immigration and

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