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THE WRONG WAY
Opinion: THE WRONG WAY Washington Post: Nothing is wrong, in principle, with the Immigration and
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
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.
NFL Parcells still rumored to get Dallas post
ASSOCIATED PRESS Dave Campo is out, along with Tom Coughlin and Dick LeBeau. Meanwhile, Bill
City aims to erase deficit
The finance director expects to eliminate the deficit by midyear. & lt;a
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David M. Kohler, 37, of 4959 Shields Road, Canfield, and Diane
DEFENSE Buckeyes' primary goal is to stop McGahee
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS TEMPE, Ariz. -- In the pick-your-poison dilemma that Ohio State's defense
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball
No. 3 Connecticut 74, Florida State 55 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Diana Taurasi and Ann Strother scored
FIESTA BOWL
FIESTA BOWL Ohio State vs. Miami When: Friday, 8 p.m. TV/Radio: ABC Channels 33, 5 and 5;
BOYS BASKETBALL Canfield surges to 3rd win
Canfield used a pair of spurts to beat West Branch. CANFIELD -- Scoring surges in the second and
REGION
REGION Cold Metal reaches deal in Indianapolis BOARDMAN -- Cold Metal Products, which is looking
Tressel is difference
He's made the Buckeyes embrace his philosophies on football and tradition. By ANDREW BAGNATO
Al-Qaida link suspected in Baptists' deaths
Experts say the shooting could be seen partly as a backlash against the Yemeni government for
STATISTICS
OHIO STATE INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING AttYardsAvgTD Clarett, Maurice19911906.014 Ross,
SEC INVESTIGATION Tyco: Ex-managers didn't break rules
The company calls its accounting aggressive, not improper. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Tyco
BUCKEYES Seeds sown in 2001 led to unbeaten turnaround
Twelve starters returned, but there were gaping holes to plug. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Even though Ohio
Summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown.
Summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown. CANFIELD Dec. 22 Criminal
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
NHL ROUNDUP Monday's other games
Capitals 4, Sabres 3 WASHINGTON -- Dainius Zubrus had a goal and an assist in his return from the
WASHINGTON States file suit against EPA
New rules will increase the number of people suffering respiratory ailments, state officials say.
COLLEGE BOWLS Tradition taking back seat with BCS
Pasadena locals are getting fed up with recent changes. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR In a place
Cougars pulling off charade with Price
The Washington State head coach has already accepted the job at Alabama. By KEITH WHITMIRE THE
TOP CALENDARS | Best sellers
Top-selling 2003 calendars through Dec. 25: 1. George W. Bush, daily boxed 2. Sports Illustrated
Wilhelmcenter of OSU defense
He led the team in tackles and tackles for losses this season. PHOENIX (AP) -- Mention Ohio State
THE RULES Flirting the right way
Make eye contact. Smile. Have fun. It is normal to be nervous. Compliment from the neck and
Young artist draws on talents
This is the second year the Niles boy has exhibited his work at Opening Night Warren. By SHERRI L.
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
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
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,
INSIDE/B2
INSIDE/B2 UBobby Rappach, a second-grader at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Niles, is one of
LINEBACKER Wilhelmcenter of OSU defense
He led the team in tackles and tackles for losses this season. PHOENIX (AP) -- Mention Ohio State
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
QUARTERBACK Krenzel is the glue holding Buckeyes together
His statistics aren't all that impressive except for one -- 13 straight wins. By GEORGE RICHARDS
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
HUBBARD Council passes a reduced 2003 budget
Council will be tinkering with the budget early next year. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
CONTRACT Tressel's bonuses are piling up
The Buckeyes' head coach probably will earn more than $1 million this season. COLUMBUS (AP) --
NBA ROUNDUP | Monday's other games
Magic 112, Wizards 95 ORLANDO, Fla. -- Michael Jordan had 21 points, nine assists and eight
SOCIALIZING Flirting has its own rules
Make contact with your target three times in 45 minutes or less, Susan Bradley recommends. By
LAFARGE CORP. Board delays vote on permit
Neighbors complain that Lafarge's slag dump is dusty and noisy. By STEPHEN SIFF and SHERRI
Miami's experience counts a bundle
The defending national champion Hurricanes have developed new leaders since last year's title-game
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications.
BUSINESS BRIEFS FROM YOUNGSTOWN
BUSINESS BRIEFS FROM YOUNGSTOWN Cold Metal reaches deal in Indianapolis BOARDMAN -- Cold Metal
NEW CASTLE Mother accused of hiding corpse
The woman's husband said she does not belong in jail. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE
A longer road to adulthood
By MARILYN GARDNER CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Adolescence is a period of no-longer and not-yet --
COLUMBUS OSU snares fourth in row; Dials is out
The Buckeyes beat Hampton without Terrence Dials of Boardman, who is injured. COLUMBUS (AP) --
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.
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,
HELOISE Leaving home with dryer running is unsafe
Dear Readers: Drying clothes in a clothes dryer is something almost everyone does without giving it
SALEM Increased costs contribute to bigger budget
About $200,000 is set aside for parks improvements next year. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM
Coming Friday
Coming Friday The Vindicator will publish another special section previewing Ohio State's drive
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
Board angers residents by giving WRI permit
OEPA also may appeal the city health board's decision. & lt;a href=mailto:dick@vindy.com
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
Treating a hangover
Nearly every home hangover cure involves drinking lots of liquids. By LAURA MEYN VINDICATOR
First Night ushers in 2003
All three celebrations offered a broad variety of music, dance and other events. & lt;a
WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Lemieux, Cowher top 2002
Two familiar faces headlined the Western Pennsylvania sporting scene. ASSOCIATED PRESS During an
"It could be total chaos."
Opinion: "It could be total chaos." Michael Boyd A Denver-based airline consultant, on the effect new
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Katie Gillingham and Stephen Baker, 2014 Logan Ave., Youngstown, girl, Dec. 29.
MIAMI HURRICANES ROSTER
NO. PLAYERPOSHTWTCLASSHOMETOWNHIGH SCHOOL 1 Roscoe ParrishWR5-9157FrMiami, FL Miami Senior 2
LOCAL
LOCAL East Liverpool earns wrestling honors EAST LIVERPOOL -- The East Liverpool High wrestling
MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY
MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY RAMS 31, 49ERS 20 San Francisco31403--20 St. Louis00328--31 First
Effort is getting eyesore to heal
Public-private partnerships can mean great things for a community, an executive said. & lt;a
INSIDE
INSIDE A new poll suggests Americans enter 2003 wary about spending, more tax cuts and war. A2
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
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
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
Stoops rebuiltdefense
Youngstown native Mark Stoops has made the Hurricanes secondary one of the best in the nation.
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,
SCOUTING REPORT | Tonight's Fiesta Bowl
Game time: 8:20 Television/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WKBN-AM (570), WBBW-AM (1240).
PENNSYLVANIA Proposal reduces doctors' payments
Rendell called the plan a 'temporary fix' for the doctors, adding that help is on the way.
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
Retirement begins
Retirement begins LIBERTY -- Former Police Chief Michael Pilolli has spent his last days with the
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
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
AUSTINTOWN Police, fire pact talks continue
AUSTINTOWN -- Township officials and union representatives have agreed to extend contract
Cuyahoga commissioners tighten the purse strings
Opinion: Cuyahoga commissioners tighten the purse strings EDITOR: This negative naysayer (other people's
OHIO STATE NOTEBOOK From the Fiesta Bowl
Discounting favorite's talk: Miami defensive coordinator Randy Shannon won't have anything to do
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)
Melfi hopes ruling moves city closer to obtaining Leather Works property
The mayor called the company's appeal a stalling tactic. & lt;a
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
COMING CLOSE Title near misses
1969 Coach: Woody Hayes What happened: Riding a 22-game winning streak and proclaimed by many as
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County
The following people were indicted Monday by a Mahoning County grand jury: Kendall Smith, 29, Rush
Grounded: Clarett upset about missing funeral
The Buckeyes' running back was given the opportunity to return to Youngstown for his friend's
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES ROSTER
NO. PLAYERPOSHTWTCLASSHOMETOWNHIGH SCHOOL 1 Bobby BrittonCB5-11194JrJacksonville, FL Raines 2
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.
AT A GLANCE Maurice Clarett
Position: Tailback. Height/Weight: 6-0, 230. Year: Freshman. High school: Warren Harding.
CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Union leader: no work stoppage
Teamsters have filed an unfair labor practice complaint against the township. By IAN HILL
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
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
SAN MATEO, CALIF. Big year for calendar maker
The leader in the calendar industry offers a variety of themes, including 240 dog calendars. SAN
Concert will benefit ill Youngstown man
Concert will benefit ill Youngstown man BROOKFIELD -- A benefit concert will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 11
Power outage
Power outage SHARON, Pa. -- Problems with a transmission line carrying electricity from a
BOARDMAN No charges in K-9 death
BOARDMAN -- Township police will not press charges against the 17-year-old driver who struck and
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
Break-in investigation continues
The intruders fled with thousands of dollars. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM --
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
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
OHIO STATE Tressel's contract
A detailed look at Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel's contract for the 2002 season: Base
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
HOLIDAY SALES Bad news from Wal-Mart, Federated
Retailers will face flat sales in 2003, analysts say. NEWSDAY NEW YORK -- Two of the United
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
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
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-4-9 Pick 4, 0-3-5-7 Buckeye 5, 12-27-30-33-
Dad accused of abuse gets daughter back
Dad accused of abuse gets daughter back AUSTINTOWN -- Police had to search for an Oakcrest Avenue
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
BOWL GAME SUMMARIES
BOWL GAME SUMMARIES MINNESOTA 29, ARKANSAS 14 Arkansas7007--14 Minnesota66710--29 First
ROAD TO FIESTA Paving perfect paths
Both Miami and Ohio State have been good, and lucky. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Miami and Ohio State
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
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Syndicated episodes of the sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" are shown weeknights
'CURES' | From the Web
'CURES' | From the Web Uhttp://curehangovers.com/ -- A man with a plan. Here, you can buy a
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Honor Student12.405.203.60 Bold Master(D Ward)12.806.20
MUSIC CITY BOWL Gophers upset ranked Arkansas
It was Minnesota's first bowl game win since the 1985 Independence Bowl. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (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
NFL 49ers need to recover quickly
After losing Monday to the Rams, San Francisco must prepare for the playoffs. ST. LOUIS (AP) --