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TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES NUGGETS 115, CAVALIERS 103 CLEVELAND (103) -- Boozer 6-10 1-1 13, Newble

BROWNS Green's suspension extended; abyss deepens

The NFL's decision makes it unlikely that the troubled running back will play again this season.

Tuition plan: 8% increase

Officials announced operation of the bookstore will remain the same. By JoANNE VIVIANO

OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

XJames and Amy (Artle) Cuhran of Loveland, Colo., are announcing the birth of their second child, a

Don't be cruel: Keep your pets warm during winter, humane agent pleads

The humane investigator says: Call as soon as you see an animal in distress. & lt;a

COMPANY VISITS Making your guests feel at home

Fill a guest room with items that you and your visitors like. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MYRTLE

AROUND THE NHL Tuesday's other games

Flames 3, Sharks 1 CALGARY, Alberta -- Shean Donovan scored on a penalty shot in the second

STEELERS Washington choice to fill Scott's spot; strategy at the core

This has been Bill Cowher's most disappointing season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Coach Bill Cowher

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY'S RESULTS BASKETBALL, BOYS AREA Mohawk 57, Center 56 Shenango 84, West Middlesex 48

Cowher sticks with veterans

Cowher sticks with veterans Coach Bill Cowher signaled the Pittsburgh Steelers' course for the

McNees sparks win; McKee nets clincher

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Steve McNees, a 6-foot-2 sophomore guard, collected 24 points, seven rebounds,

COLLEGE BASKETBALL North Carolina stays unbeaten with 88-81 victory over Illinois

Kent State defeated Eastern Michigan in their MAC opener. ASSOCIATED PRESS GREENSBORO, N.C. --

NORTH AMERICA NAFTA's effects remain unclear

Both the United States and Mexico have lost jobs after 10 years of NAFTA. MIAMI HERALD REYNOSA,

hBook celebrates decorating with lights

hBook celebrates decorating with lights No more simple balsam wreaths for you. This is the year

HORIZON Wis.-GB unable to handle Hawkeyes

Loyola-Chicago and Illinois-Chiacgo posted victories. ASSOCIATED PRESS IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Brody

TOP 25 On 21st birthday, Walsh is the man for No. 2 Florida

Missouri, Saint Joseph's and Oklahoma also won. ASSOCIATED PRESS GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Matt Walsh

"I have to drive down the road worrying about getting shot."

Opinion: "I have to drive down the road worrying about getting shot." Tiffany Ellis On a series of

LEBRON SET FOR MNF

LeBron set for MNF LeBron James is getting ready for some "Monday Night Football." The Cavaliers'

LIQUOR LICENSES

LIQUOR LICENSES The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers

MORE 'MATRIX': Laurence Fishburne and Jada Pinkett Smith brace themselves for action in "The Matrix

School bus driver's lesson in safety gets her in trouble

NILES -- A bus driver for Weathersfield Local Schools pleaded innocent to charges of child

Trouble in Cincinnati -- again

Opinion: Departments that have a history of conflict between police officers and minority citizens have an

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Top 25 roundup

No 1. Connecticut 69, Siena 45 STORRS, Conn. -- Ann Strother had 14 points, seven rebounds and

NEW CASTLE Council faces budget problems

Some want to let the new council and mayor handle the problem. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW

NHL Decision on Fleury looms as Pens struggle with cash

The deadline for returning the teen to junior hockey is Dec. 11. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- By next week,

YOUNGSTOWN Tax evader's tears fail to sway judge

The inmate's brother, who turned in a congressman, got probation. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

FEDERAL LEAGUE BASKETBALL With Mayes gone, Fitch looks to new go-to guy

Terrell Eargle will be relied upon heavily by the Falcons. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF

ON TOUR | This week's events

PGA OF AMERICA PGA Grand Slam of Golf Schedule: Friday-Saturday. Course: Poipu Bay Golf Course

TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indictments

These people were indicted by a Trumbull County grand jury: Timothy H. Ayers, 41, McClure Avenue,

AGENDA

AGENDA FRIDAY Liberty Board of Education, 6:30 a.m., board conference room, regarding

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials approve dog plan

The program's goal is to reduce the population of stray and unwanted dogs. By NORMAN LEIGH

MAHONING VALLEY State rep won't resign to go to Iraq

The state representative plans to run for re-election next year. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.52 2.65 Bank One,.84,44.8044.80 Clear Channel, 42.90

WASHINGTON Labor Department reports surge in productivity

Improved productivity helps the economy grow without inflation. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The

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

Knight Ridder Tribune

Knight Ridder Tribune WARMING TREND: Keeping the wintry winds at bay this winter is no problem

LAWRENCE COUNTY Panel alters way to fill slots

Restoration work on the county veterans memorial won't start until the spring. By LAURE CIOFFI

ACCESSORIES Fuzzy fabrics help fight season's frigid air

Fend off wintry blasts with stylish hats and gloves. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS DETROIT -- The

WARREN Former city cashier sentenced

She will have to make $26,036 restitution, a judge has ordered. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR

Council members want solicitor of their own

The city code does not allow for council to have its own solicitor. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Some newly

TRUMBULL COUNTY The end is near for ballot machine

Vote recounts confirmed the winners in several races. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

COLUMBUS From Russia with love for Zherdev

Rick Nash scored his 16th goal in 24 games as the Blue Jackets beat Anaheim, 2-1. COLUMBUS (AP) --

School board plans meeting to dedicate gym

McDONALD -- The board of education will have a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the high

City asks for aid to relocate homes

If money is approved, homeowners would move outside the flood plain. & lt;a

Steller class gives Liberty bright future

Seniors Joe Lopez, Bradley Fletcher and Joel Marshall are experienced Leopards. & lt;a

NFL 49ers will stick with Garcia at QB Sunday vs. Cardinals

Coach Dennis Erickson said Jeff Garcia gives the 49ers their best shot. By TOM WILLIAMS

JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House Taillight tickets to fireplace flues -- simple tips

Worried about that fateful night when you will be stopped by a policeman and given a ticket because

GUEST ROOMS \ Special touches

THE BASICS Make sure the bed is bearable. Sleep in it for a night yourself to make sure it's

PROFILE Gordon Gund

Age: 64, born Oct. 15, 1939, in Cleveland. Experience: Chairman and chief executive officer of

PRESIDENT SPEAKS: David Sweet, president of Youngstown State University, said finances will worsen

DECORATING Small tree stands on its merit -- and a table

Tabletop Christmas trees hold many advantages and possibilities. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Before

LOCAL

LOCAL DiCarlo named All-American ALLIANCE -- Jess DiCarlo, a sophomore outside hitter for the

FEDERAL LEAGUE | Boys basketball preview

AUSTINTOWN FITCH Coach: Gary Conroy, eighth season (83-57). 2002-03 record: 14-6, 5-3 SVC.

Could Saddam face war tribunal?

The tribunal could be in place as early as Sunday. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Saddam Hussein and

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeremy F. Pruitt, 28, of 48 Sexton St., Struthers, and Karla

HERMITAGE Settlement firm owner faces fraud charges

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The owner of a real estate settlement firm here has been charged with multiple

Clinics for Niles residents

Clinics for Niles residents NILES -- The city health department will host clinics for city

Cowher says he's sorry for referee remarks

The Steelers coach ripped a 30-year veteran after Sunday's loss. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Steelers coach

BLOOD DRIVES

BLOOD DRIVES MONDAY Grove City College (IM Room), 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, Pa., noon-6 p.m.

AROUND THE NBA Tuesday's other games

Mavericks 97, Wizards 72 DALLAS -- Antawn Jamison scored 21 points and Michael Finley had 16

Gund has clear vision of LeBron James, team's future

The Cleveland Cavaliers' owner, who is blind, has achieved a lot in his life. CLEVELAND (AP) --

EAST LIVERPOOL County, others to finish pay-back

The state ordered the county to repay the rest of the money owed. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR

Summary of police activity for Canfield and Austintown:

Summary of police activity for Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY Nov. 24 Theft: A Winona

BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Dwania Comer, 69 Hilton Ave., Youngstown, boy, Dec. 3. Robert and

NASA needs a new vision

Opinion: Orlando Sentinel: Don't believe the label: There's nothing bold about the policy the Bush

ROAD TO COLUMBUS | Area teams in state tournament

BOYS Rayen: 1923, 24, 34, 41, 81, 82 (2nd), 85 (1st), 86. East: 1938 South: 1927 Fitch: 1930, 31

LEETONIA Village to make police cutbacks

Revenue is down and expenses continue to skyrocket, the chief said. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

HELOISE Reader is not a fan of grocery-store gift cards

Dear Heloise: In a recent column, a reader talked about the advantages of grocery-store gift cards.

Panel OKs tuition increases

By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Expressing frustration today, a

PRODIGIES

The band will play a holiday concert at 7:30 tonight at Stambaugh Auditorium. By IAN HILL

Congress to relax federal labor laws for Amish teens

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congress is poised to relax federal labor laws to let Amish teenagers work near

Salvation Army kettles

Salvation Army kettles YOUNGSTOWN -- The Salvation Army in Mahoning County has launched its annual

2002-03 BOYS BASKETBALL STANDINGS

CITY SERIES LeagueOverall Chaney3-37-13 Wilson3-37-13 Rayen3-35-15 Canton Timken3-34-16

Cause of equipment-shed fire remains unknown

EAST PALESTINE -- The cause of a fire that heavily damaged an equipment shed at the Kentak Products

Restricting rights through constitutional amendment is a perverse use of power

Opinion: Whenever there is serious talk of amending the Constitution of the United States, it behooves us to

BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Salem Elks Lodge -- will have a boys and girls hoop shoot for players age 8-13 at Salem

FirstEnergy announces plans to prevent another big outage

CLEVELAND (AP) -- FirstEnergy Corp., the utility that has taken considerable blame for the nation's

YOUNGSTOWN | Council news and notes

These were among the happenings Wednesday at Youngstown City Council: Clarence Boles, the Democrat

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st--Licenseapproved5.603.602.80 Granat (D.Duys)5.403.60 Penryn

FOOD AND CLOTHING

FOOD AND CLOTHING Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, 12:30

TABLETOP TREES

TABLETOP TREES Some tips Rich Hoffman, co-owner of Christopher Filley Antiques in Kansas City,

Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2003. There are 27 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2003. There are 27 days left in the year. On this date

REGION

REGION Request by Hagan, Dann YOUNGSTOWN -- State Sens. Robert Hagan and Marc Dann are asking

GENERAL MOTORS Saturn and Buick get first minivans

The new minivans are designed to look like sport-utility vehicles. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

David and Cathy Barlett sell animal feed, carpeting, tile, building supplies, coal and quite a few

Associated Press

Associated Press A TEEN, ON SKIS? Evan Schwartz, 13, of Weston, Conn., grinds across a rail at

YOUNGSTOWN YSU plans symposium on Pakistan to honor educator's retirement

YOUNGSTOWN -- A symposium on Pakistan, in honor of the retirement of 35-year Youngstown State

WARREN Gallery's new home boosts art visibility

The gallery hopes to revive the Warren City Schools Art Show. By NANCILYNN GATTA VINDICATOR

AUGUST

AUGUST 1. President Bush declares Mahoning, Trumbull, Portage, Summit and Medina counties federal

Grove City women trim Carnegie-Mellon

PITTSBURGH -- Jocelyn Kempema, Abby Moose and Sandy O'Keefe evenly split 30 points Tuesday as the

Marines to make rounds to collect for Toys for Tots

Last year's program provided about 29,000 toys for 12,540 children. VIENNA -- The deadline for

GIRLS BASKETBALL Poland drops opener in OT

The inexperienced Bulldogs gave a good account before losing to Blackhawk. By JOE SCALZO

YSU Sweet to ask for tuition increases

Trustees also were expected to discuss the university bookstore's future. By JoANNE VIVIANO

TWO OF A KIND: Pop and country singer B.J. Thomas ("Hooked on a Feeling," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On

HOME ENTERTAINMENT Video on demand blames studios for slow business

Cable companies want movies sooner for video-on-demand services. LOS ANGELES TIMES With video on

Rounding third, headed home

Mike Popio started his baseball career in Youngstown, and this is where he'll finish it. Once a

Botanical name: Ginkgo biloba

Botanical name: Ginkgo biloba Attributes: A remarkable large shade tree unlike any other, best

Swearing in officials

Swearing in officials Newly elected Struthers city officials will be sworn in during ceremonies

Council president resigns for new position

As safety service director, William Franklin will earn $73,635 a year. & lt;a

DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Homemade quilt captures the character of Ivy Woods

Since 1984, Donna Oesch has worked at Ivy Woods Manor. At the end of a long, winding drive, off

AUSTINTOWN Judge clears police in death

A judge said the officer had no way of knowing the man had eaten cocaine. AUSTINTOWN -- A federal

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLTOLPtsGFGA

Program aids residents with flooding problems

Program aids residents with flooding problems CANFIELD -- City council is set to create a program

Tuesday's Sports In Brief

Tuesday's Sports In Brief By The Associated Press BASEBALL CHICAGO (AP) -- The Chicago

Lemieux remains in Pittsburgh as Pens begin long road trip

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mario Lemieux, still bothered by a left hip injury, will not accompany the

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Brother-in-law's comments were very crude

Dear Annie: I have been married to "Tom" for three years, and last year was the first time we spent

GAIL WHITE Compassionate Friends lights the way for those lost in grief

On the table in Sonia Young's West Middlesex, Pa., home sits a large picture collage. A little

Russian takes the spotlight in Columbus

Amid complaints by his former team, the 19-year-old made his NHL debut. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Nikolai

RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Dec. 3. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances

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ROOKIE RUMBLE II Game, set, no match

For the second time, Carmelo Anthony and Denver outplayed LeBron James and the Cavaliers. DENVER

Shooting toll rises to 14; car, house hit

The house shooting expands the investigation area east by two miles. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Two more

LOTTERY RESULTS

FRIDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Mega Millions, 1-12-15-18-44 Mega Ball, 42 Night drawings: Pick 3,

Jackson-Milton could be the team to beat

The Bluejays still must overcome four-time defending champ Springfield. By TOM WILLIAMS

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