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THONGS Skimpy undergarments eliminate pantylines
Stretch fabrics and clingy clothes have made the undies a necessity. SCRIPPS HOWARD In the
YSU MEN'S BASKETBALL Penguins subdue St. Francis for first victory of the season
Junior Khari McQueen scored a career-high 12 points in the 77-61 win over the Red Flash. By JOE
WARREN Identity-theft victim helps others avoid it
An identity theft occurs once every 35 seconds. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER WARREN --
HOME SECURITY Valuables, safe and sound
Be sure to select the right safe for your protection concerns. By REBECCA SLOAN VINDICATOR
NHL ROUNDUP Sunday's games
Devils 1, Avalanche 1 DENVER -- Colorado's David Aebischer stopped 27 shots and New Jersey's
NOTEBOOK From Heinz Field
Series: The Steelers lead the series, 39-28. Their home record is 23-11. Coming up: The Steelers
YOUNGSTOWN Leads sought in fatal '02 arson
A $5,000 reward is available from the Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee. By PATRICIA MEADE
LORDSTOWN As local plant gets ready, GM to debut Cobalt in LA
Lordstown workers will train next month to prepare for the new model. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR
MAHONING VALLEY School achievement tests introduced
One superintendent expressed frustration over changing requirements. By JoANNE VIVIANO
Warren tree lighting
Warren tree lighting WARREN -- The city's annual tree lighting will be Friday downtown. Santa
Installation set by Liberty Senior Citizens
LIBERTY -- Liberty Senior Citizens will hold a brief meeting at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 10 at St. Mark
STEELERS Black and gold down and out
By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF PITTSBURGH -- For 29 minutes in a second half they
Hunter is shot while dragging deer in woods
HANOVERTON -- Preliminary indications are that the shooting of a hunter during the opening day of
Quotes about Diane Sauer
Quotes about Diane Sauer "She is soft-spoken but very effective. When she makes a commitment,
CRESTVIEW Funding projected for future
The district's last building project was completed in 1996. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
Four criteria determine value of girl's best friend
Consumers should educate themselves on attributes of a good diamond. NEW YORK (AP) -- Whether you
PENNSYLVANIA Cases highlight the flaws in criminal justice system
Innocent people sometimes confess crimes they haven't committed, an expert said. HARRISBURG (AP)
WARREN Officials seek money in case
The former building official remains free on a $25,000 bond. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR
Unofficial accord amid new violence
Unofficial accord amid new violence kEX-PRESIDENT Carter and other Nobel laureates took part
ROAD RUNNING
ROAD RUNNING 2003 SAM TURKEY 5K RUN (At Salem Waterworth Park) 1. Andrew Hodgson, 17:58; 2.
Delay is sought in Koliser case
YOUNGSTOWN -- Lawyers for convicted cop killer Martin L. Koliser Jr. are asking that Koliser's
U.S. inspectors head to Mexico's onion exporters
The inspectors are looking for conditions 'unacceptable by U.S. standards.' MEXICALI, Mexico (AP)
LIKES THE DEAL: Malessa Dack, a painter at Astro Shapes, says the company's contract proposal is a
LIKES THE DEAL: Malessa Dack, a painter at Astro Shapes, says the company's contract proposal is a
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Comic Pride5.403.202.60 Truly Honored (C.Murphy)3.202.40
BOARDMAN Dispute delays vehicle buying
The township has saved money with the state purchasing program. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
YSU Sweet to ask for tuition increases
Trustees also were expected to discuss the university bookstore's future. By JoANNE VIVIANO
OHIO Plan seeks to expand train travel
The passenger rail system would pass through the Mahoning Valley. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2003. There are 29 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2003. There are 29 days left in the year. On this date in
NBA Cavaliers lose 33rd straight road game
Cleveland returns to an extended homestand after losing by 10 to the Clippers. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
NFL MATCHUP Today's game
TENNESSEE (9-2) At NEW YORK JETS (4-7) Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4);
ACHIEVEMENT TESTS | What to expect The Ohio Department of Education is phasing in achievement tests for grades three to 10, which will replace the current proficiency test system by March 2006. Here's
Third- and sixth-graders will take reading and math achievement tests. Fourth- and seventh-graders
ROUNDUP| Sunday's games
Lakers 99, Pacers 77 LOS ANGELES -- Shaquille O'Neal scored 18 of his 23 points in the second half
Bush heads to Steel City
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pittsburgh, the Steel City, is hosting an anticipated $1 million fund-raiser
MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Quarterbacks are focus in title game
Miami's Ben Roethlisberger and B.G.'s Josh Harris have another showdown BOWLING GREEN (AP) -- Ben
STATE COLLEGE, PA. Students report rise in cases of sex assault
Of 29 attacks reported, only six were committed by a stranger. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- Police
LATE SATURDAY Youngstown State falters, drops close game to Elon
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The Youngstown State women's basketball team dropped its third straight road
NFL STANDINGS
SEAHAWKS 34, BROWNS 7 Cleveland0007--7 Seattle710107--34 First Quarter Sea--Mili 2 pass from
AT A GLANCE
FOOTBALL SATURDAY EAST Colgate 19, Massachusetts 7 Delaware 48, S. Illinois 7 Ithaca 33,
Unhappy with strike, workers cross line
The workers say they are enjoying their jobs more now that everyone has pulled together. By DON
PREVIEW YSU basketball
MEN Who: Youngstown State (1-2) at Boston University (0-3). When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Case Gym,
PREVENTION Identity theft Tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft:
Check your credit reports at least once a year. Protect your Social Security number. When possible,
OKLAHOMA Sugar berth a sure thing
Ohio State and Miami will meet in the Orange Bowl, a BCS expert predicts. ASSOCIATED PRESS About
Salem council tables issue of 911 call-taking
SALEM -- City council members are postponing discussion of whether the city's dispatching center
Walk Warm program at Columbiana High
Walk Warm program at Columbiana High COLUMBIANA -- The city school district has resumed its Walk
Financial burden
Financial burden The Los Angeles Kings acquired center Martin Straka from the cash-strapped
FOOTWEAR Styles change but boots remain in vogue
Their comfort and convenience make them a building block of your wardrobe. By SARAH SABALOS
GERMANY
Opinion: GERMANY Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Munich, Nov. 25: Moscow's sway over what goes on in its former
HOWLAND Chief executive to resign from Stoneridge wiring harness maker
The company founder and chairman will serve as interim CEO. By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS
Hunter is shot as gun goes off accidentally
HANOVERTON -- Preliminary indications are that the shooting of a hunter during the opening day of
Associated Press
Associated Press CLOSE CALL: Lynn Baker holds the shotgun that saved his life after he was
IRAQ Insurgents wound 6 at police station
U.S. forces seized weapons as raids on suspected rebel strongholds continue. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
But you get a nifty hat
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: McDonald's, the global purveyor of McNuggets, McGriddles, McValue French Fries
Hunters are out in force as season starts
The first day of deer gun season in Ohio and Pennsylvania brought out plenty of hunters and a few
PITT FOOTBALL Panthers poor finish cost major bowl spot
Pittsburgh will play Virginia in the Continental Tire Bowl on Dec. 27. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A season
REGION
REGION International Steel reports public offering CLEVELAND -- International Steel Group, which
Public needs less deceptive packaged-food labels
Opinion: Detroit Free Press: Fast food is rarely hailed for its nutritional value. But its nutritional
PITTSBURGH Lawyers for hepatitis A victims sue 4 distributors of produce
Lawsuits against Chi-Chi's have been dropped. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A law firm representing a couple
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Tracy Sahli, 55 Elm St., Struthers, girl, Dec. 1. Dr. Paul and Nikki Pagano, 117
Sensible suits survive several seasons
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS A suit, by its very name, has to fit the age and be ageless. This year's
Steelers in need of Christmas miracle
PITTSBURGH -- "Nothing ends." So snapped Steelers coach Bill Cowher when asked if his team's
The blazer is much more than a uniform
WASHINGTON POST There is something incredibly sexy about a man and a blazer. We're not talking
BICENTENNIAL EVENTS Canfield Presbyterian sets holiday home tour
CANFIELD -- Canfield Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a holiday tour of six area homes and the Bond
238 from Vienna air station to be activated
VIENNA -- Members of the Air Force Reserve 910th Airlift Wing's 773rd Airlift Squadron, the 910th
ANNIE'S MAILBOX Grandchildren are being spanked too often
Dear Annie: I am very concerned about my granddaughters, ages 1 and 3. In my opinion, my son and his
YOUNGSTOWN Mom seeks a hearing for early release
The woman asked for early release in September and was denied. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
REUNIONS
XSouth Range High School Classes of 1970-1975 will hold a reunion Nov. 26, 2004, for alumni, parents
NFL hate mail has Youngstown postmark
NFL hate mail has Youngstown postmark The FBI is investigating hate mail sent to current and
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland:
Summary of police activity for Boardman and Poland: BOARDMAN Nov. 17 Auto theft: A 1990
WARREN Officials favor razing houses
Dozens of houses have been condemned, but there isn't money to do the work. By DENISE DICK
YOUNGSTOWN Woman's killer gets life sentence
He must serve at least 15 years before becoming eligible for parole. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR
Turmoil in Afghanistan undermines Bush's plan
Opinion: Afghanistan was supposed to be the shining example of President Bush's nation-building policy with a
Penguins use perimeter; The Rock stops here
Youngstown State tied a school record for 3-pointers made in a game. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
'DOWNSTAIRS, UPSTAIRS' Dynamics of higher education
John A. Flower observes changes in students' attitudes toward college. By THERESA M. HEGEL
Candlelight garden tour
Candlelight garden tour YOUNGSTOWN -- Mill Creek MetroParks will conduct its Gardens by
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY Boeing-Pentagon pact remains in question
Boeing's board persuades former president to return. CHICAGO (AP) -- Boeing Co. is under new
Thanksgiving in Baghdad was a Bush master stroke
Opinion: The simple fact of the matter is that presidents are political creatures. They don't get elected
"Austria was once a second Switzerland, and it's now becoming a second Italy or Belgium or France."
Opinion: "Austria was once a second Switzerland, and it's now becoming a second Italy or Belgium or France."
Man, 19, charged in death of 16-year-old
Man, 19, charged in death of 16-year-old YOUNGSTOWN -- A Glenmont Street man has been charged with
Seahawks rumble, Browns stumble
Seattle rolled up 463 yards in a 34-7 rout of Cleveland. SEATTLE (AP) -- Matt Hasselbeck has the
Another Purple Raider rout: Mt. Union drops W-LaCrosse
The Raiders scored 19 unanswered points in the second half to pull away, 39-14. By MARK W. MILLER
UNION TOWNSHIP, PA. Supervisors will adopt tight budget for 2004
The secretary-treasurer said expenses have been cut. BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK VINDICATOR
NBA Mourning's illness helps create donation awareness
A little celebrity can go a long way in shedding light on life-and-death issues. By KEVIN B.
AFC NORTH Ravens await big test with Bengals
Baltimore and Cincinnati are tied atop the division standings. BALTIMORE (AP) -- The Baltimore
SKINS GAME Surprising Sorenstam places 2nd to Couples
The LPGA standout won $225,000, while Couples won for a fourth time. LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) --
NHL Penguins deal Straka to Kings
Pittsburgh got defenseman Martin Strbak and a minor league forward. DALLAS (AP) -- The Los Angeles
ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games
AMERICAN CONFERENCE Patriots 38, Colts 34 INDIANAPOLIS -- New England's charmed season included
FOOTBALL Nebraska tabs Pelini as interim coach
The Mooney High graduate replaces Frank Solich, who was fired last weekend. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) --
NILES Man's mental health evaluated after violent episode, police say
NILES -- A Mistletoe Road man was being evaluated at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren today after
COLUMBIANA CO. Reward offered to find woman
The woman, who had lived near Rogers, disappeared when she was 24. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY My act of feminism would have made Sadie Hawkins proud
Boardman High's Sadie Hawkins Dance was held recently. My daughter went stag, which I thought was
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WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-0-5 Pick 4, 6-6-8-5 Buckeye 5, 1-4-11-
HELOISE Protect credit-card when paying bills
Dear Heloise: When you are writing checks to pay your credit-card accounts, do not put the complete
Recent additions include pizza and coffee shops and two insurance offices.
Recent additions include pizza and coffee shops and two insurance offices. By ROGER G. SMITH
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Orangemen survive scare, edge Rhode Island, 69-65
Michigan State dropped DePaul in the title game of the Spartan Classic. ASSOCIATED PRESS