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Today is Sunday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2003. There are 24 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Sunday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2003. There are 24 days left in the year. On this date in
PAC-10 FOOTBALL USC knows this: It must win today
With a win, the Trojans would have a chance to play for a national title. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
SUPERSONICS Murray not upset on the bench after sizzling start
He scored 20 points or more in 10 of Seattle's first 11 games. SEATTLE (AP) -- Ronald Murray
GIRARD Mayor prepares to cut services
The mayor has closed Girard Lakes to fishing. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD
DOWNTOWN FUNDING Effort begins to undo error
A spokesman denied that DeWine purposely omitted the language from a bill. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Santa entertains at tree-lighting
Santa said the reindeer are in flight training and are watching their waistlines. By NANCY TULLIS
Deer season
Deer season Reports on various aspects of the current deer gun season, as well as other topics,
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Bj Society (R Tharps)8.003.803.60 Quick Dilemma (G
BIG 12 Sooners, Wildcats use different paths to get to title game
Oklahoma is unbeaten, while Kansas State has rallied from a three-game skid. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 9-0-7 Pick 4, 2-3-1-8 Buckeye 5, 6-25-29-31-
What are effects of diseased deer?
Research continues, but questions remain. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL MILWAUKEE, Wis. -- In a
Foster case should not lead to further government secrecy
Opinion: No one ever said that operating an open government would be comfortable for everyone or that it
WOMEN'S HOOPS Top 25 roundup
No. 4 Duke 88, Wake Forest 55 WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Iciss Tillis scored 17 points, and Duke won
PROFILE Gordon Gund
Age: 64, born Oct. 15, 1939, in Cleveland. Experience: Chairman and chief executive officer of
LeBron set for MNF
LeBron set for MNF LeBron James is getting ready for some "Monday Night Football." The Cavaliers'
YOUNGSTOWN Bidders must meet minority, labor rules
Finding qualified minorities made it hard to meet requirements in the past. By ROGER G. SMITH
NHL Boucher's eye injury was bad, and it could have been worse
He was struck in the eye by a puck traveling between 80 and 100 mph. THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
COLUMBUS Jackets' teens spreading cheer
Rick Nash and Nikolai Zherdev provide hope for the future. ASSOCIATED PRESS A pair of 19-year-
PENN STATE Coroner: Student who died after fight choked on his vomit
Mayor of Greenfield John Baal, a 1967 graduate of Youngstown East High School, was elected mayor
Westminster College to host vesper service
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- A holiday tradition continues at Westminster College with the annual
PGA TOUR QUALIFYING SCORES
PGA TOUR QUALIFYING SCORES Saturday At Orange County National Courses p-Panther Lake Course,
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA 2003 bear season may be best ever The 2003 bear seasons may yet become the best
Missing teen girl
Missing teen girl AUSTINTOWN -- Police are looking for a 17-year-old girl who has been missing
STEELERS-RAIDERS Intensity lacking in old rivalry
This game is arguably the NFL's worst of the day. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- There's nothing immaculate
NAIA PLAYOFFS Dearcorn's four touchdowns power Carroll to title contest
The defending champs will play Northwestern Oklahoma State. ASSOCIATED PRESS HELENA, Mont. --
HORIZON Hot-shooting Cleveland State cruises
Butler edged Evansville while Wright State defeated Ball State. ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND --
GOLF Furyk thrives on back-nine putting
He surged to a five-stroke lead in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf. POIPU BEACH, Hawaii (AP) -- U.S.
TRUMBULL COUNTY State investigators request Delmont tax records
County officials say they have no idea what investigators suspect. By PEGGY SINKOVICH and
DIVISION III St. John's, RPI earn semifinal berths
Ryan Keating engineered three touchdowns for the Johnnies. ASSOCIATED PRESS COLLEGEVILLE, Minn.
NCAA DIV. I-AA Wofford thumps 'Toppers
The Terriers jolted the defending national champions to gain a semifinal. ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAC Akron defeats James Madison
Ohio and Western Michigan won while Bowling Green didn't. ASSOCIATED PRESS AKRON -- Jeremiah
Primitive season is time for tradition
The 'blackpowder' deer season is Dec. 27-30. ASSOCIATED PRESS This year's primitive weapon deer
Snowstorm postpones events
ASSOCIATED PRESS The season's first big snowstorm in the Northeast disrupted college basketball
HERSHEY Manheim edges Pine-Richland in OT
A blocked extra-point in overtime was the difference in the Class AAA game. HERSHEY, Pa. (AP) --
Trouble in Cincinnati -- again
Opinion: Departments that have a history of conflict between police officers and minority citizens have an
PIAA FOOTBALL So. Columbia cruises to second-straight title
Manheim Central defeated Pine-Richland 39-38 in overtime. ASSOCIATED PRESS HERSHEY, Pa. --
NCAA WOMEN'S DIVISION I
NCAA WOMEN'S DIVISION I TOURNAMENT Third Round Nov. 21 North Carolina 7, Purdue 0 UCLA 1,
BASEBALL Red Sox in the hunt for A-Rod
The deal would send Manny Ramirez to the Texas Rangers. NEW YORK (AP) -- A-Rod playing alongside
BOXING Richardson eliminated by Howard
Durrell Richardson will fight in the Eastern Olympic Trials. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
Sheriff begins probe of case
The 22-year-old was in a deputy's car when he shot himself, the sheriff said. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
SCORES EAST Colgate 28, W. Illinois 27 Delaware 37, N. Iowa 7 Navy 34, Army 6 RPI 21,
HEINZ FIELD Overwhelmed Steelers face December blahs
A 4-8 start has made the final month meaningless. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A December ago, the
SCRAPPERS G.M. leaves for new club
Dave Smith replaces Andy Milovich for Mahoning Valley. By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS
IBF RANKINGS
IBF RANKINGS EAST ORANGE, N.J. -- The International Boxing Federation official rankings as of Nov.
FREE AGENT SIGNINGS
FREE AGENT SIGNINGS NEW YORK -- The 26 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former
Clothes dryer falls victim to a hunter's stray bullet
DERRY, Pa. (AP) -- Dennis Freeman's clothes dryer is shot. But it could have been worse. A stray
MIKE BRAUN Unfortunately, deer hunters won't rendezvous this year
For the past 17 years, the Deer Hunters' Rendezvous, a special event usually held on the Sunday at
NHL ROUNDUP Friday's games
Thrashers 6, Mighty Ducks 2 ATLANTA -- Marc Savard scored two goals and Byron Dafoe won for the
Today is Monday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2003. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2003. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date in
AUSTINTOWN FINANCES Overstated revenue leads to confusion
The revenue estimates were filed nine months late, the auditor says. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR
No. 14 Oklahoma surpasses No. 5 Michigan State in OT
Illinois and Purdue won while Indiana and Penn State lost. ASSOCIATED PRESS AUBURN HILLS, Mich.
WARREN Council president resigns for new position
As safety service director, William Franklin will earn $73,635 a year. By STEPHEN SIFF and
ICL BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW Jackson-Milton could be the team to beat
The Bluejays still must overcome four-time defending champ Springfield. By TOM WILLIAMS
Pittsburgh cop on leave arrested in firing of shots at tractor-trailer
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A 35-year-old police officer on leave was arrested Friday on charges he peppered
The Penguin Parade committee seeks artists to turn 5-foot-tall fiberglass penguins into public works
The Penguin Parade committee seeks artists to turn 5-foot-tall fiberglass penguins into public works
NCAA DIVISION II PLAYOFFS North Dakota, Grand Valley State gain title game
ASSOCIATED PRESS GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- John Bowenkamp led North Dakota into the NCAA Division II
AFC NORTH Bungles finally become Bengals
Cincinnati has reclaimed its true identity with a magical run. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Ridicule?
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Stoops brothers write final chapter together on Oklahoma's staff
The Oklahoma-Kansas St. game was not completed in time for this edition. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) --
BOYS BASKETBALL Mooney's defense holds back Orange
Rayen and Campbell scored decisive victories. PEPPER PIKE -- The Cardinal Mooney High boys
Spurs-Magic, Box
Spurs-Magic, Box SAN ANTONIO (105) Bowen 2-3 0-0 6, Duncan 19-34 9-13 47, Nesterovic 6-11 0-0
INJURY REPORT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (3-9) AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (5-7) -- Arizona Cardinals: QUESTIONABLE: CB Renaldo
TAC BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW Steller class gives Liberty bright future
Seniors Joe Lopez, Bradley Fletcher and Joel Marshall are experienced Leopards. By PETE MOLLICA
ICE HOCKEY Phantoms edge national team
Joe Federoff, a new face in the lineup, made a difference for Youngstown. By GREG GULAS
ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz
Friday's blizzard put a big exclamation mark to the end of fishing in 2003, which perhaps more than
Browns push Rams to limit in 26-20 loss
By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CLEVELAND -- Cleveland Browns coach Butch Davis finally
MEN'S BASKETBALL Unbeaten Marquette rolls; Iowa stops E. Washington
Northern Illinois slipped past Illinois Chicago, 54-53. ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE -- Travis
AROUND THE NFL News and notes
Bills: Drew Bledsoe is ready to play after shaking off the effects of a blow to the head that
MAC/TAC ROUNDUP Newton Falls soars past Eagles with season-opening 61-51 win
Struthers, Girard, Howland and Lakeview also posted opening victories. By JAMIE TRINA
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES Phoenix 3, Buffalo 2 Toronto 6, Boston 0 Ottawa 4, Tampa Bay 1 Nashville 4,
AUSTINTOWN Fitch routs Wilson with balanced attack
Coach Gary Conroy got consistent play from his entire team. By BILL SULLIVAN VINDICATOR SPORTS
NILES Open house features rare exhibits
NILES -- The Niles Historical Society will host a holiday open house at the Ward-Thomas Museum,
SEC CHAMPIONSHIP This time, LSU hopes there's no spoiler in Georgia
The Tigers are hoping a big win tonight will send them to the Sugar Bowl. ATLANTA (AP) -- Two
GIRARD City asks for aid to relocate homes
If money is approved, homeowners would move outside the flood plain. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS
SCOTT SHALAWAY Visitors from the far north
Of all the winter birds that visit my backyard, tree sparrows are among the least conspicuous. They
MEN'S SOCCER
MEN'S SOCCER NCAA DIVISION I TOURNAMENT First Round Nov. 21 California 2, San Jose State 0
SALEM 57, WOOSTER 48
SALEM 57, WOOSTER 48 WOOSTER (2-1) -- Whitney Taylor 7-2-20, Jen Gabriele 5-0-13, Michelle LaLonde
CAVALIERS 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) --
Eckel's 152 yards, 2 TDs propel Navy to 34-6 victory over Army
The Black Knights became the first team to finish 0-13 in major college history. PHILADELPHIA (AP)
DIVISION I-AA Schnellenberger's Fla.-Atlantic looking to earn semifinal berth
The 69-year-old coach won a I-A title with Miami 20 years ago. BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) -- Players
FRIDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
FRIDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League DETROIT TIGERS--Agreed to terms with INF Dean
MIKE STOOPS On file
Age: 41 Hometown: Youngstown High school: Cardinal Mooney College: University of Iowa
NBA ROUNDUP | Friday's games
Suns 110, Celtics 106 BOSTON -- Stephon Marbury hit consecutive 3-pointers in the final three
Student in blackface unapologetic about act
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- A Penn State University student who wore blackface to impersonate the
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Salem at Chaney, ppd. until today at 6:30 p.m. Rayen 75,
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Duke raises Roof to full-time head coaching job
He was the Blue Devils' interim coach the last five weeks of the season. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Death toll rises to 3 in fire at house in West Middlesex
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The third victim of a fatal house fire has died. A spokeswoman at Akron
BOYS BASKETBALL Boardman is Wired up for season-opening win
A stronger Chris Wire helped the Spartans forget about last year's struggles. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU
PITTSBURGH City, county stressed by flu-vaccine shortage
Some departments have extended their vaccination clinics by weeks. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The flu
YOUNGSTOWN Artists' creativity to take wing in fiberglass 'Penguin Parade'
Funding for the 30 penguins came from the Kennedy Family Foundation. By JoANNE VIVIANO
RAY SWANSON | Keystoner Art Rooney portrayed on stage
Its darkest days were perhaps its brightest days. We're talking about the city of Pittsburgh
WOMEN'S ROUNDUP | Top 25
No. 5 Texas Tech 77, Wyoming 26 LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas Tech coach Marsha Sharp has stressed
THE KOVELS | Antiques and collecting Robots inspired fantasy in the 20th Century
Space travel, rocket ships and robots were among the fantasies of the 20th century. Possibly the
ARMY-NAVY Cadets coach focuses on future
The Army staff expects to be replaced. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Army interim coach John Mumford
NHL Amonte nets game-winner as Flyers defeat Coyotes
Goalie Robert Esche outdueled Sean Burke. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Robert Esche had trouble
Santa visits Youngstown
Santa visits Youngstown Not only did Santa Claus take time out from his hectic schedule to visit