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Stories published November 29, 2002

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Early birds form lines of duty

With strategies down pat, many say the shopping excursion is as much about fun as it is about saving


Teens have no concept of war

By NICHOLAS LEONHARDT BALTIMORE SUN "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself," proclaimed


Special

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF WARREN -- Special teams are appropriately named.


County should monitor use of government cell phones

Opinion: While we aren't sold on the idea that cell phones are essential to the conduct of government


SYRACUSE, N.Y. Miami trying to finish the job

The Hurricanes must beat the Orangemen and Virginia Tech for a berth in the Fiesta Bowl. SYRACUSE,


Team's late-game heroics have Thom McDaniels within reach of milestone

STAFF/WIRE REPORT WARREN -- Warren Harding football coach Thom McDaniels does not believe in


NHL STANDINGS

NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Div.WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia10560265649


Ohioans wishing to contact the 1-800-WILDLIFE or Turn-In-A-Poacher (TIP) hotlines during the busy

Ohioans wishing to contact the 1-800-WILDLIFE or Turn-In-A-Poacher (TIP) hotlines during the busy


KENYA TERRORIST ATTACKS Israeli victims of blast arrive home

Rockets didn't hit an Israeli plane but came so close that passengers felt a jolt. COMBINED


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv Miami740.6362661905-1-02-3-06-3-01-1-02-2-0


KENYA Hotel blast evokes earlier attacks

Kenyan police are questioning 12 people about the attack on the hotel and an Israeli airliner.


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Profit Seeker (J Veach)7.005.003.20 M A Rose (T


GAIL WHITE Fun meal: $1.99; shoes: $40; kids' smiles: priceless

We had been shopping and it was lunch time, so I took my 4-year-old out to eat. As I placed his


KENYA Hotel blast recalls earlier attacks

Kenyan police are questioning 12 people about the attack on the hotel and an Israeli airliner.


Heard most often

Heard most often "Jingle Bells" was the holiday song played most frequently at shopping malls last


NEIGHBORLY: Above, Del Thompson of Thompson Excavating operates a backhoe while Curt Thompson steps

NEIGHBORLY: Above, Del Thompson of Thompson Excavating operates a backhoe while Curt Thompson steps


NFL Patriots add to Lions' misery

New England has recovered from an early-season skid. DETROIT (AP) -- The New England Patriots


Forum Health Northside

Forum Health Northside Michael and Andrea Gentile, 8227 Struthers Road, Lowellville, boy, Nov. 26.


Next up: No. 1

Next up: No. 1 About all Syracuse has left to play for this season is disrupting Miami's march


POLICE CALLS Girard, Liberty, Hubbard

Summary of police activity: GIRARD Nov. 23 Assault: A woman in the 100 block of South Davis


COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW Saturday's playoff game

WHEATON (10-1) vs. MOUNT UNION (10-0) When: Saturday at noon. Where: Mount Union Stadium in


TURKEY DAY Irresistible smell spurs sidewalk sales

Associated Press Above, Edward Kent, a cook at Ollie's Trolley, hands over a deep-fried turkey to


Elks' memorial service

Elks' memorial service SALEM -- The public is invited when Elks Lodge 305 conducts its annual


GIRLS BASKETBALL Pennsylvania preview capsules

GROVE CITY Head coach: Roger Flynn, 24th year (480-156) 2001 record: 25-6 Returning


WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA Indiana, Washington & amp; Jefferson face tough tests in NCAA playoffs

The Indians play Grand Valley State and the Presidents take on Trinity. ASSOCIATED PRESS Two


PennDOT: Signs are preventing rollovers

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- No tractor-trailers have rolled over on a curved section of Interstate 79 since


Flee from the slots as if your life depended on it

Opinion: Flee from the slots as if your life depended on it EDITOR: "The love of money is the root of all


TROY, MICH. Shareholders group sues auditor of Kmart over financial collapse

More class-action lawsuits are expected to be filed against the accounting industry. KNIGHT RIDDER


BASEBALL

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


WARREN School shows spirit for big game

The undefeated Harding High Raiders need one more win to become state champions. By DENISE DICK


REGION

REGION Jobless rates increase in Lawrence, Mercer SHARON, Pa. -- The unemployment rate in Mercer


"A clear signal is given not only for all Europeans, but for the entire world, that the era when ...

Opinion: "A clear signal is given not only for all Europeans, but for the entire world, that the era when ...


STEELERS Extra attention leaves Burress extra frustrated

The Pittsburgh wideout has faced double coverage in recent weeks. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Plaxico


Jessica White, Lena Esmail spark Liberty's win over Leetonia

LIBERTY -- Jessica White scored 27 points and Lena Esmail added 11 more as the Liberty High girls


YOUNGSTOWN Habitat prepares to dedicate its eighth completed home

This family will have a new home for the holidays. YOUNGSTOWN -- Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning


GAME TIME Saturday

Who: Warren Harding vs. Cincinnati Elder What: Division I state championship game Kickoff: 8


Traffic blitz planned

Traffic blitz planned YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County Sheriff's Department will conduct a


Modern day reminders of ancient tribulations

Opinion: Some years it is more difficult to celebrate a holiday than others. It is those years when the


WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL Canfield 61, Warren Harding 50 Struthers 80, Campbell 27


Associated Press

Associated Press FROSTY FEAST: Mary Gates, 5, of Avon, Ohio, tastes some snow outside her home.


Group helps low-income homeowners

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER LGA GARCIA STILL LIVES IN THE AYERS Street


NFL Cowboys RB Smith runs rampant over Redskins

Dallas beat NFC East rival Washington for the 10th straight time. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- There's


TIM COUCH Using turmoil as the turning point

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BEREA -- The line of demarcation does not seem clear. It would be hard


WASHINGTON WIZARDS Jordan says he'll retire at the end of this year

The Wizards guard will return to the front office next season. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michael Jordan


NBA ROUNDUP | Thursday's games

Pacers 110, Mavericks 98 INDIANAPOLIS -- Unbeaten no more, the Dallas Mavericks were denied a spot


CLARK, PA. Army corps weighs idea for lake site

Another campground at the lake may not be what the Corps of Engineers wants. By HAROLD GWIN


Early deer archery season numbers up

Early deer archery season numbers up Bowhunters took 36,073 deer during the first six weeks of the


Manning helps Ole Miss recapture 'Golden Egg'

The Rebels' junior quarterback says he's in no hurry to leave for the NFL. OXFORD, Miss. (AP) --


NBA STANDINGS

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic DivisionWLPctGB Philadelphia124.750--


MAHONING VALLEY Residents protest Ga. academy

Three local residents say they'll continue to attend protests until the academy is closed. By IAN


Mahoning campaign given an extension

The local United Way campaign chairman said there is too great a need to quit now. YOUNGSTOWN --


TEEN DRIVING The road to restriction

By DANIEL B. WOOD CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR LOS ANGELES -- For teenagers, it's life's most


MERCER COUNTY | Sentenced in court

Seven people were sentenced this week in Mercer County Common Pleas Court: Joseph Cresswell, 18,


RECEPTION BPJWL to honor 12 seniors as part of its service project

The honorees will receive certificates signed by Gov. Robert Taft. NORTH LIMA -- The provisional


JOCK CITY Westlake's the choice for Cleveland athletes

More than two dozen professionals own homes in the Cleveland suburb. WESTLAKE (AP) -- In this


Shop for gifts at Ohiodnr.com

Shop for gifts at Ohiodnr.com Giving holiday gifts of outdoor fun is easier than ever this year


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL A three-peat? Rochester closing in on a PIAA milestone

The Rams will play for their fourth Class A title in five years. ASSOCIATED PRESS Rochester is


SAN FRANCISCO Napster assets sold

The new owner of Napster isn't talking about plans. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Software maker Roxio


NORTHFIELD ENTRIES

NORTHFIELD ENTRIES SATURDAY--7 P.M. 1st--TROT, NW300PSCD, 3,000, 1 MI Arnie's King, C Wyers;


AUTO INDUSTRY Used-car prices keep dropping as trade-ins flood the market

Dealers say used cars that sold for $12,000 a year ago are moving for $10,000 now. DETROIT (AP) --


Trying for comeback, retailer spruces up

CHICAGO (AP) -- Donna Lucy strolled past a colorful display of Lands' End sweaters just inside


COLUMBIANA Meals on Wheels aims for awareness

The agency will receive $5,000 from the Columbiana Community Foundation. By NANCY TULLIS


It's a season of hope for retailers

To lure buyers to their stores, 'all retailers are discounters right now,' one official said.


OLYMPICS IOC votes to keep ban on city visits

The committee will decide whether to keep baseball, softball and pentathlon. MEXICO CITY (AP) --


UNION TOWNSHIP, PA. Arbitrator rejects one suspension, upholds another

The police chief was not insubordinate, but his conduct was unbecoming an officer, the arbitrator


BECKY SHER | Hype Fragrance suits any situation

The thing about American Eagle's new fragrance, Aura, is that it's always changing. One minute, it


Carolina running back Smith charged with drunk driving

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina Panthers running back Lamar Smith was charged with drunken driving


Officials try to lure vendors to Pitt. subway stops

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh has three underground subway stations, but despite the efforts of the


African culture event

African culture event YOUNGSTOWN -- "Jabali -- The African Cultural Celebration" open house and


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Red Cross auction focuses on reproduction of bike

Other items being auctioned include footballs autographed by Browns and Steelers players. SALEM --


Ralph Lauren remains man of the year

Ralph Lauren is doing something right. He was voted Man of the Year for the second time in GQ


Recalling a dream weekend of football

For a football fan, it doesn't get much better than covering a high school state semifinal game on


THURSDAY'S NFL SUMMARIES

THURSDAY'S NFL SUMMARIES PATRIOTS 20, LIONS 12 New England10703--20 Detroit3333--12 First


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She's tired of tolerating husband's sexual addiction

Dear Annie: My husband, "Ralph," and I have been married for six years. Four months after our


Gunshots fired into home, killing boy

Gunshots fired into home, killing boy TACOMA, Wash. -- A gunman fired through a window into a


What do you think about local regulations for teen drivers?

What do you think about local regulations for teen drivers? Y Way too strict. Y A little too


CLUB CALENDAR

ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens


Blackhawks 4, Coyotes 2

Blackhawks 4, Coyotes 2 PHOENIX -- Alex Zhamnov had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago


WORTH THE WAIT: Robert Comstock, left, and Krystyne Evans await the opening of Best Buy in Boardman.

WORTH THE WAIT: Robert Comstock, left, and Krystyne Evans await the opening of Best Buy in Boardman.


LOCAL

LOCAL Struthers' Eagon inks at Shawnee St. STRUTHERS -- Struthers High School cross-country


TOP 25 ROUNDUP College basketball

WOMEN No. 1 Duke 71, Hampton 34 CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Alana Beard scored 15


HELOISE Make fireplace logs from papers

Dear Heloise: How do I make fireplace logs from newspapers? I read your column daily and have


COLUMBIANA District sets goals for schools

Parents and staff at Crestview want pupils to be more involved in the community. BY NANCY TULLIS


WARREN HARDING

WARREN HARDING In the most critical of times, when the Raiders needed a lift, numerous players


HARRISBURG - The state's second elk season since 1932 produced the largest bull harvest the state

HARRISBURG - The state's second elk season since 1932 produced the largest bull harvest the state


YOUNGSTOWN Church protests bank

The pastor wants inner-city churches to monitor how banks lend money. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR


MUSIC After overseas success, Symphony X comes home

The band of American musicians is on its first U.S. tour after wowing Japan, Europe and South


GIRLS BASKETBALL Vertanen keys Cardinals past WGH

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT CANFIELD -- The Canfield High girls basketball team


Poland Kiwanis mark 50th anniversary

BOARDMAN -- Members of the Kiwanis Club of Poland met Nov. 12 at the Holiday Inn to celebrate the