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Browns are main attraction tonight
They play host to the Rams in their first Monday night appearance since 1995. CLEVELAND (AP) --
SWIMMING
SWIMMING Boys Warren Harding 73, Poland 67 200 medley relay -- Harding (Ramey, Kingery, King,
ROUNDUP | Sunday's other games
AFC Patriots 12, Dolphins 0 FOXBORO, Mass. -- New England become the first AFC team to clinch a
SUMMARIES
STEELERS 27, RAIDERS 7 Oakland7000--7 Pittsburgh01773--27 First Quarter Oak--Wheatley 22 run
Bettis' hard running inspires Steelers
He needs 5 yards to pass Franco Harris for eighth place on the all-time list. By TOM WILLIAMS
STRIPES Officiating errors have everyone seeking answers
More instant replay is probably not the answer. By DAVE GOLDBERG ASSOCIATED PRESS The NFL has
NHL Jackets, Flyers play to 1-1 tie
Columbus goalie Fred Brathwaite was perfect until the final minute. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
WPIAL could add 10th football game
WPIAL could add 10th football game The PIAA has approved a proposal that will allow WPIAL
Steelers shrug off struggles for a fun-filled home victory
Players were all smiles in the locker room after dismantling the Raiders. By TOM WILLIAMS
BERLIN CENTER Actress-turned-activist to testify in lion cub case
The cub was 8 days old when it was brought to the sanctuary by a reporter. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Many had little compassion for control freak
Dear Annie: I want to protest your answer to "Exhausted in Virginia," who said her loving mother
GAIL WHITE Storyteller brings enchanting Christmas village to life
I didn't know what to expect when I pulled up to Joyce Glover's home on the outskirts of Girard. A
AFTERMATH Unheard whistle leads to Collins' ankle injury
The New York Giants' quarterback was scheduled for an MRI today. ASSOCIATED PRESS New York
BASEBALL Teams fail to sign Maddux, Rodriguez
Ivan Rodriguez asked for a $40 million, four-year contract from the Marlins. NEW YORK (AP) -- Greg
New Middletown fire department to buy hose tester
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Village council approved the purchase of a portable pressure hose tester for the
The levies would dramatically increase funding for services for the elderly.
The levies would dramatically increase funding for services for the elderly. By STEPHEN SIFF
MEN'S BASKETBALL North Carolina one of five ACC unbeatens
Wisconsin-Milwaukee played its first game against an Atlantic Coast Conference school and lost, 77-
CHRISTMAS Toys 'R' Us guide helps parents shop for special-needs children
Each toy is rated by the skills it will develop: from motor to thinking. By MARY BETH FALLER
YOUNGSTOWN Bidders must meet minority, labor rules
Finding qualified minorities made it hard to meet requirements in the past. By ROGER G. SMITH
FEDERAL FUNDING Local projects
The $820 billion omnibus spending package approved Monday by the U.S. House includes funding for a
ORANGE BOWL Florida State, Miami not thrilled to be selected for rematch
The Fiesta Bowl's choice of Ohio State impacted the Orange Bowl matchup. MIAMI (AP) -- The Orange
Busy baseball weekend
Busy baseball weekend Greg Maddux and Ivan Rodriguez will have new teams next season, and so will
MAHONING VALLEY Flu vaccines dwindling quickly
So far, hospitals aren't seeing an influx of flu cases. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR HEALTH
NFC WEST Welcome home: 49ers rout Cards
San Francisco countered miserable road play with strong work at home. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --
PREP ROUNDUP 'Cats use balance against Beaver
Howland wrestlers were sixth and Canfield eighth at the Potter Classic. BEAVER, Pa. -- Shawn
Let the decorating begin
Zachary Weiner, 11, pulls a 61/2-foot blue spruce as his parents, Lenny and Diane, lend a hand. The
LISBON Board weighs putting levy on ballot
The stadium must be brought up to state and federal codes. By SUE DROTLEFF VINDICATOR
LISBON Union approves of inmates' work
A union official was concerned that the work value was more than $60,000. By NORMAN LEIGH
BROWNS Couch returns to starting lineup
He's willing to restructure his contract in order to keep the job next season. BEREA (AP) -- Tim
Union at Astro files complaint
THE VINDICATOR, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO STRUTHERS -- The striking union at Astro Shapes says it has filed
CORTLAND Slug from hunter's shotgun rips through bedroom
The men were hunting within city limits. CORTLAND -- A slug from a hunter's shotgun crashed
HERMITAGE F.N.B. stock moving to NYSE as spinoff nears
By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR BUSINESS EDITOR HERMITAGE, Pa. -- F.N.B. Corp. stock will debut on
Poinsettia fund-raiser
Poinsettia fund-raiser CANFIELD -- The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center's horticultural
Summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:
Summary of police activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD CITY Dec. 3
WOMEN & amp; WORK Ready. Set. Brag.
By STACY A. TEICHER CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR I'VE NEVER SEEN A ROOMFUL OF adults so excited
NBA ROUNDUP Sunday's games
Timberwolves 96, Clippers 94 LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Garnett made a 20-foot jumper as time expired.
Storm stalls holiday sales
NEW YORK (AP) -- The snowstorm that moved up along the Northeast coast this weekend took a toll on
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,2.512.59 Bank One,.84,44.5744.59 Clear Channel, 42.91
Nurses bid for shifts on Internet
Hospitals say allowing nurses to bid for work reduces their labor costs. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) --
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-8-8 Pick 4, 3-6-2-2 Buckeye 5, 11-12-
HELOISE Gift cards make nice holiday gifts for teachers
Dear Heloise: Instead of knickknacks for teacher gifts this year, some wise room mothers in our area
PREVIEW | Tonight's game
ST. LOUIS (9-3) at CLEVELAND (4-8) When: 9 p.m. TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS (5), WTAE (4), WKBN-AM
MAHONING COUNTY Education service center's future depends on state
The current superintendent, William Hyde, retires in March. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
"Because of the actions of the Congress, the actions of members of both political parties, the
Opinion: "Because of the actions of the Congress, the actions of members of both political parties, the
Salem coasts to fourth win
By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF SALEM -- When Salem High senior Alyson Cotter matched her
GUIDELINES Proper etiquette
A few more guidelines from the butler who did it all: Instead of six or more courses, three
SHARON, PA. Winner reaches settlement with agency
The cost of going after the rest of the money would be more than the bill. THE VINDICATOR
UPS building fire
UPS building fire GIRARD -- Arson investigators continue to search for the cause of a fire that
BIRTHS
Forum Health Northside Curtis and Janey Folte, 3327 Belden Ave., Youngstown, girl, Dec. 9. Forum
It's time nonstudents at YSU shared the financial burden
Opinion: What are we missing? In August, Dr. David Sweet, president of Youngstown State University, contended
HEINZ FIELD Steelers shrug off struggles for a fun-filled home victory
Players were all smiles in the locker room after dismantling the Raiders. By TOM WILLIAMS
Mount Union, Bridgewater to play in semifinal
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) -- Jermaine Taylor scored on a 64-yard fumble return and Brandon Wakefield
Youth involved in drug death should face trial as an adult
Opinion: Youth involved in drug death should face trial as an adult EDITOR: I am Paul Graham II's father.
LIQUOR LICENSES
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and applications
Pittsburgh 27, Oakland 7
Pittsburgh 27, Oakland 7 San Francisco 50, Arizona 14 Atlanta 20, Carolina 14, OT Baltimore
YOUNGSTOWN Decision leaves 6th Ward seat vacant
The councilman-elect said the issue is representation, not seniority. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
WARREN WCI workers, retirees protest $1.49M plan
Salaried staff shouldn't be rewarded with extra pay, union workers say. THE VINDICATOR By DON
THE HOLIDAYS Trim the fat this season
Recording what you eat really helps, research suggests. By SALLY SQUIRES WASHINGTON POST Let
AUSTINTOWN Trustees consider a new ballot issue for police tax levy
The levy won't be on the ballot without the support of Trustee-elect Lisa Oles. By IAN HILL
3rd member of family dies from fire injuries
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- John Pollock, 74, of 18 Old Bedford Road, has died of injuries suffered in a
Jance Construction
Jance Construction NEW BUILDING: This is the drawing submitted by the lowest of three bidders,
ADVICE Butler really did it and now tells how
Arthur Inch claims that Winston Churchill was 'a right handful". WASHINGTON POST Arthur Inch, a
CHARLES B. CUSHWA III, 69 YSU colleagues mourn trustee
Cushwa served as director of the Cushwa Center at YSU for 10 years. By JoANNE VIVIANO VINDICATOR
NEW CASTLE New mayor is astonished council passes on budget
The mayor-elect plans to identify an administrator candidate by Dec. 15. By LAURE CIOFFI
SHARON Applications being accepted for house planned by Habitat
The program helps poor people achieve the pride of homeownership. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
IRAQ Ban on contracts for war critics raises anger
France, Germany and Russia are among those excluded from contracts. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) --
POINTERS Buying special toys
Before you buy a toy for a child with a disability, consider these questions, provided by the
Man hit with bowling ball
Man hit with bowling ball BOARDMAN -- A 21-year-old Struthers man received stitches and other
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN'S SCORES SUNDAY EAST Albright 83, Elizabethtown 78 Cornell 83, New Hampshire 67 Edinboro
MONDAY NIGHT LETDOWN Browns get the boot
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis Cleveland coach Butch Davis signals for a timeout during the final
YSU's solution is simple: Win
The Youngstown State men's basketball team will next play at home on Dec. 18 against Wright State in
WARREN County lawyer seeks missing scrubber
Workers said they do not sell scrubbers. The owner, though, disagreed. By STEPHEN SIFF and
LEETONIA HIGH SCHOOL Baseball players will have new field in the spring
School officials will open bids in January for an eight-lane cinder track. By NANCY TULLIS
NOTEBOOK | From Heinz Field
Series: The Raiders lead the series, 11-10. Steelers coach Bill Cowher is 4-1 all-time against
Associated Press
Associated Press SHIFT BIDDING: Julie Hill, a 42-year-old registered nurse who chooses her own
New board member to speak for Youth Force
YOUNGSTOWN -- Newly elected Youngstown school board member Michael Write will provide a motivational
REVIEW Holiday lights take spotlight
The book features an abundance of photographs. By AMBER NIMOCKS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
President's Challenge to get fit
By LISA LIDDANE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Motivation can be a fit person's worst enemy. It's way
NHL Ex-Penguin Donovan scores three
Calgary defeated Pittsburgh 6-1 Sunday night. CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -- Shean Donovan had a lot of
HERMITAGE, PA. Commission backs plan for Handel's
The commission opposes expanding a general residential/office zone. THE VINDICATOR HERMITAGE,
COLLEGE FOOTBALL 'Bowl Confusion Series' creates mess for title game
The only way to avoid a disputed finish this year is if Michigan (10-2) beats USC. By JOSH DUBOW
STRUTHERS Astro Shapes workers to vote Saturday on tentative contract
A union leader predicted employees would be satisfied with the contract. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
GIRARD City to eliminate ambulance service to reduce deficit
The mayor is negotiating to station a private ambulance service in the city. By TIM YOVICH
Raiders' ills reveal downward spiral
Father Time has caught up with the defending AFC champions. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS
POINSETTIA Reactions are akin to latex allergies
People with latex allergies are warned to be careful about pruning ficus plants, too. By JANE E.
BIG TEN VS. PAC-10 Top-ranked USC settles for Roses against Michigan
The Trojans finished third in the BCS ratings and out of the national title game. LOS ANGELES (AP)
FITZGERALD Pitt WR still not certain on NFL
The Heisman contender is not counting out coming back as a junior next year. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Special Willy8.604.403.60 Rural Road (M.Andrews)8.805.80
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2003. There are 22 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2003. There are 22 days left in the year. On this date in
TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Women's college basketball
No. 8 Penn St. 79, No. 2 Texas 59 STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Kelly Mazzante scored 15 of her 19 points
DOWNTOWN ARENA Effort begins to undo error on funding shift
A spokesman denied that DeWine purposely omitted the language from a bill. By DAVID SKOLNICK