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Stories published November 26, 2002

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR SAN FRANCISCO -- Nicole Hopkins has beaten the holiday crush, but she


Thome offered 5th year

Indians GM Mark Shapiro said the team won't get into a bidding war. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The


Charged in death

Charged in death AUSTINTOWN -- Robert A. Buila, 25, of Tippecanoe Road, Canfield, is free on


WEST MIDDLESEX, PA. Weather delays cleanup at acid-spill site on I-80

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Excavation of soil contaminated by a hydrochloric acid spill along Interstate


Stiff punishment should be swift and sure for OSU rioters

Opinion: For some students, going to The Ohio State University was a dream come true, and for those who were


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT Jeffrey A. Kurz of Poland, who passed the Ohio State Bar Examination, is the son


Government seeks to garnish proceeds of upcoming auction

The former congressman owes nearly $250,000 to the government. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


HEALTH Experts offer ways to curb kids' obesity

Children with abnormally high weight risk early diabetes, kidney failure and even death. By


MEN'S TOP 25 Alabama routs Middle Tennessee

No. 6 Duke beat Davidson for the 16th straight time. ASSOCIATED PRESS TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Erwin


HELOISE Monitoring service wastes your money

Dear Heloise: I received a form from a national chain store offering to maintain a credit-monitoring


FILE Astron Whatley

HONORS MAC Freshman of the Year at tailback in 1994. All-MAC first team running back in 1995-96.


Writer showed no respect for greatest generation

Opinion: Writer showed no respect for greatest generation EDITOR: I couldn't believe what I was reading


TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials: Some will keep cell phones

Employees may have been abusing their airtime, one county commissioner says. By STEPHEN SIFF and


"There is premeditation to target Iraq, whatever the pretext."

Opinion: "There is premeditation to target Iraq, whatever the pretext." Foreign Minister Naji Sabri In a


COLLEGE SPORTS AT A GLANCE

MEN'S BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES EAST Connecticut 67, George Washington 55 Drew 76, Swarthmore


GREENVILLE Mercer County Prison Board wants formal jail pact

The county is looking at adding a modular housing unit to house certain prisoners. By HAROLD GWIN


LAWRENCE COUNTY Pa. Senate considers appointing coroner

It is unclear if the Senate will vote before recessing Wednesday. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW


TRAFICANT TRIAL FBI conducts perjury probe

The investigation could wrap up in six weeks, the FBI says. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


AFC Browns' Davis cautions team about playoffs

Cleveland's coach thinks it's still too early to think about the postseason. BEREA (AP) -- With


YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences 4th man convicted in rape

Jamar Callier's testimony was a critical part of the prosecutor's case against three other


HUBBARD School board

Actions taken Monday by the Hubbard Board of Education: Approved a $23,710 one-year contract with


First Night volunteers

First Night volunteers YOUNGSTOWN -- First Night Youngstown, the family-oriented and alcohol-free


POLICE CALLS Canfield, Austintown

Summary of police activity: CANFIELD CITY Nov. 17 Threats: A resident in the 200 block of


Administrators will be able to access images from in-school cameras.

Administrators will be able to access images from in-school cameras. By JoANNE VIVIANO


E. Palestine shortfall

E. Palestine shortfall EAST PALESTINE -- The city is considering taking money from a trust fund to


REGION

REGION United Community declares dividend YOUNGSTOWN -- United Community Financial Corp.


OSU officials are talking to other universities to find out how they prevent victory celebrations

OSU officials are talking to other universities to find out how they prevent victory celebrations


NFL ROUNDUP News and notes

Packers: Offensive tackle Chad Clifton could be out for the season after injuring his hip when


BASEBALL

BASEBALL The Baseball School -- will offer five-week camps in March for players age 8-11 and 12-


MAHONING VALLEY OSU football victory has fans proud, but rioting leaves them embarrassed

Several OSU fans said the Michigan game was the most emotional victory in Buckeye football history.


ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL TEAMS

DIVISION I First Team OFFENSE: Ends--Devin Jordan, Massillon Washington, 6-foot-3, 195 pounds,


Today is Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2002. There are 35 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2002. There are 35 days left in the year. On this date


NATION Survey says home repair jobs draw consumer complaints

The FTC warns consumers to be wary of repairmen who work door to door. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Roofs


Pirates acquire Simon, ship Burnside to Tigers

The trade gives Pittsburgh a productive player at first base. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh


FURNISHINGS Arrange seating to suit conversation, comfort

Final touches can really pull the look together. By MARGI VORDER BRUEGGE AND GEORGE SNEAD


YOUNGSTOWN Man admits to assault on a friend

The victim, who was beaten into a coma, now lives in Kansas. He does not remember the assault. By


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Make It Cash35.2022.6014.40 Fearnought (D.Whitney)38.8014.40


WARREN Former Harding standout believes Raiders similar to 1990 title team

Astron Whatley was a sophomore on Harding's last state final team. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR


REUNIONS

XThe women of Craiger Street will hold a Christmas party reunion at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at Johnny's on


NILES Vehicular homicide case sent to grand jury

The suspect did not take the stand during the hearing. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL


BUTLER INSTITUTE Guardian of art

After careers as a news reporter and police officer, the head of security at the Butler enjoys the


CURIOUS? Here's the list

Curious George plush doll, made by BRIO Digital Monsters Digimon Bank, Fun-4-All Little Stars


Prep roundups

Prep roundups Renee Farina connected on six 3-point goals and finished with 20 points and Amber


Reaching a milestone

Reaching a milestone Joe Tait's distinct voice has been about the only thing Cleveland Cavaliers


Harding lands four players on All-Ohio squad

Fitch's Davanzo Tate and Chaney's Ed McElroy and Keilen Dykes were also first-teamers. VINDICATOR


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Parents aren't keeping word to newlyweds

Dear Annie: I was married last August. The day after our brief honeymoon, my parents moved in with


NBA ROUNDUP Monday's games

Suns 86, Bucks 81 PHOENIX -- Rookie Amare Stoudemire had his first NBA double-double with season-


REGIONAL AIRPORT Consultant: No luck yet in landing an airline, but Delta talks continue

By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF VIENNA -- Prospects of luring a commercial airline to


National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA


Austintown trustees rent park to Wickliffe group for a dollar

AUSTINTOWN -- Township trustees have unanimously agreed to rent Wickliffe Circle Park in front of


PREP BASKETBALL Newton Falls downs Warren JFK in overtime

Western Reserve improved to 3-0 with a win over Southern. WARREN -- Bolting from a 48-all tie at


SAFETY These toys aren't child's play, group declares

World Against Toys Causing Harm aims to prevent toy-related injuries and deaths. By JOHN JURGENSEN


TIPS For keeping off the weight

Medical experts at KidsHealth offer parents these tips for preventing weight problems in children:


COOK UP A PLAN Here's what to do

With a little planning, the holiday feast won't turn into a fiasco. Here's a few tips to follow:


FOOD INDUSTRY Group: New labels will boost prices

The guidelines involving the labeling of the foods' origins were issued in October. WASHINGTON


GIRARD DAM Mayor talks of valve fix

The mayor is looking to use Niles Water Department equipment to repair the valve. By TIM YOVICH


New Castle baby's death being probed

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Authorities are waiting for the results of an autopsy to determine whether


MR. BUSH AND TOBACCO

Opinion: MR. BUSH AND TOBACCO Washington Post: Organizations that violate U.S. sanctions on Iraq cannot


Having contest in Nigeria was not a beautiful sight

Opinion: The western African nation of Nigeria, as the site of the Miss World pageant, was a riot waiting to


Man critical after fight

Man critical after fight NILES -- A Greenville, Ohio, man was in critical condition this morning


MONDAY'S RESULTS

MONDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Fitch 46, Chaney 23 Leetonia 75, Wilson 22 Boardman


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.20 2.30 Bank One,.84,39.3639.39 Clear Channel, 41.86


TRAFICANT Some items on auction list to go back to government

The auction has run into roadblocks since it was announced last week. By PATRICIA MEADE


MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Detmer sparks Eagles before injury takes toll

Donovan McNabb's replacement was impressive in the 38-17 win over the 49ers. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --


HERMITAGE Budget includes no new taxes

Income-tax revenue is expected to increase by $250,000 next year. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR


COLUMBUS Illness results in delay of murder trial

Hermando Harton Jr. is accused of killing his wife, fleeing police and endangering his children.


3 Oregon firefighters die battling blaze

3 Oregon firefighters die battling blaze PORTLAND -- A fire at an auto body shop in downtown Coos


Weighing impact on bone loss

By LISA LIDDANE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS We've heard for years that exercise can help keep our


YOUNGSTOWN Wedding ring traded for drugs leads to slaying

The man was slain while trying to retrieve his wife's wedding ring. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


MEDICARE Site helps evaluate nursing homes

The Web site is chock-full of information to help consumers choose a nursing home. By SUSAN COBURN


CANFIELD TOWNSHIP Lawyer, Teamsters to discuss contract

Trustees will apply for money to renovate the sheriff's post. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF


LIQUOR CONTROL

LIQUOR CONTROL Paperwork The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David M. Thompson, 36, of 43 N. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, and


U.S.' nuke interests begin to mushroom

Sometimes, only nuclear bombs will do the job, experts say. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR As United


COLUMBIANA CO. Cranmer presses to set up 911 plan

Officials plan to bring the issue before voters in the spring. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM


TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball

No. 3 LSU 88, Florida Atlantic 55 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Seimone Augustus scored 24 points on 10-of-


CORPORATE AMERICA Women in top posts on the rise

Women make up about 16 percent of top-ranking executives at the country's largest companies. NEW


COLLEGES Marhefka wins first for Rock

Ursuline High graduate Greg Foster led Wesminster in a loss to Case Western Reserve. SLIPPERY


SEASON OPENER Bucks hold off Coppin St.

Boardman's Terence Dials had four points and three rebounds in 11 minutes. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Coppin


HELLO? HELLO? Trumbull cell phones

Here's a list of cellular telephones in Trumbull County government by department, compiled in May


LISBON Contempt of court lands Warren attorney in jail

LISBON -- A Warren attorney spent the weekend in the Columbiana County jail after a contempt finding


STEELERS No day off is result of play

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't get Monday off, yet that hardly bothered


Pa. game officials express high hopes for bear season

TARENTUM, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania game officials are hoping for another successful three-day


MAHONING COUNTY Woman who caused fatal crash wins release from prison

The woman will be allowed to return to work while she is under house arrest. By BOB JACKSON


KSU-TRUMBULL Civil rights program is planned

The project focuses on civil rights, the community and law enforcement. CHAMPION -- Kent State


CLEVELAND Cavs to honor Tait for calling 2,500th game

The team will give away 5,000 "Bobble-belly" dolls tonight. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Joe Tait's distinct


PREVIEW YSU basketball

Who: Youngstown State men (0-1) vs. Slippery Rock (1-0). When: 7 tonight Where: Beeghly Center.


OHIO Honda hopes drivers get into their Elements

The company is bringing its first light-truck production to Ohio. EAST LIBERTY, Ohio (AP) -- Honda


Talking turkey about carving

WASHINGTON POST What about the bird? Do you present it a la Norman Rockwell and carve at the


DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Group alleviates a dire plight within our borders

Pine Ridge is the second-largest Indian reservation in the country. It is also one of the poorest


TRAFICANT CASE FBI conducts perjury probe

The investigation could wrap up in six weeks, the FBI says. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR CRIME


MAHONING COUNTY Two men sentenced in slashing

A jury convicted both men of aggravated robbery and felonious assault. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR


St. Elizabeth

St. Elizabeth Mark and Donna Zarlengo, 527 N. Brockway, Youngstown, girl, Nov. 25. Christopher


KIDS' PROJECTS

KIDS' PROJECTS Birthday party beginnings The best way start a birthday party is with a welcome


COLUMBUS Fiesta officials have Ohio ties, but 13-0 record is the magic

Tickets for the bowl will be hard to come by for most fans, unless they are students, employees or


THE WEST COAST Pact OKs technology at ports, but it's not cutting-edge stuff

New contract brings labor-saving measures to West Coast ports. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The new labor


REGIONAL AIRPORT No luck so far in landing an airline

Discussions are continuing with Delta, which could offer service to a hub in Cincinnati, a


YOUNGSTOWN CIC makes 2nd proposal for appeals court space

The proposal won't include a $1 million city subsidy. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER