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Crash near KSU Salem

Crash near KSU Salem LISBON -- The Lisbon post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol was at the scene


Springfield schools to ask voters for tax renewal

The treasurer said the district is not asking for any new money. VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR


HELOISE Spice up recipe of deviled eggs and make an appetizing holiday hit

Dear Readers: After a recent column on deviled eggs, we received some great ways to spice them up,


GOLF Record-tying round helps Love take lead

Davis Love III matched the Target World Challenge record with a 9-under 63. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.


YOUNGSTOWN City jails its first violator under new housing code

The housing code director hopes the new penalties will succeed where fines haven't. By ROGER G.


GIRARD Sewer project funding in works

The engineering consultant is recommending $2.72 million in projects. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR


MAC/TAC Shurilla leads Poland past 'Cats

He missed only one field goal and scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half. POLAND -- Jim


MAHONING COUNTY Cases threaten to swamp courts

A judge and the clerk of courts both say they need more staffing to keep up. By BOB JACKSON


Third suspect arrested in impersonation case

Third suspect arrested in impersonation case BROOKFIELD -- Police said a third suspect was taken


BOYS BASKETBALL Columbiana downs Lisbon for 4-0 mark

Austen Couchenour scored 19 points to lead the Clippers to a 58-49 win. By JOHN BUTERA


NEW YORK 'Lord of the Rings' wins film critics' honor

The epic, the third in a trilogy, is unlike the films the group usually selects. NEW YORK (AP) --


SPACE EXPLORATION NASA focuses on search for life signs

In coming weeks, three spacecraft will set down on Mars. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE As NASA pursues


"As secretary-general, as the U.N., as an organization, we are not going to now turn around and

Opinion: "As secretary-general, as the U.N., as an organization, we are not going to now turn around and


CLEVELAND INDIANS Vizquel's trade to Mariners scratched after failed test

The Gold Glove-winning shortstop will remain with the Indians for now. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Omar


DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN CIC unveils $3M proposal for court of appeals site

The proposal relies on the city's paying $450,000 to remove blighted buildings. By ROGER G. SMITH


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY'S SCORES BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Austintown Fitch 56, Mooney 50 Ashtabula Lakeside 64,


HOCKEY Surovy scores twice as Penguins beat Jackets

Columbus is the only NHL team without a road win this season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Tomas Surovy


HORIZON LEAGUE No. 23 Wisconsin scores 18th straight home win

ASSOCIATED PRESS MADISON, Wis. -- Mike Wilkinson scored 18 points and No. 23 Wisconsin again


New credit cards put the buyer in charge

The new cards send information by radio signal. NEW YORK (AP) -- The familiar process of buying


COLUMBIANA CORNER Inmate loses freedom, but not sense of humor

The Columbiana County jail inmates who perform chores and remodeling projects at the courthouse are


MAHONING VALLEY Gift exchange continues at Crestview, Springfield

Staff and pupils at both schools have embraced the project. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM


WBC RATINGS

WBC RATINGS For December 2003 (American unless noted) Heavyweight (over 190 pounds)


U.S. SCHOOLS Test scores show big cities fall behind in math, reading

Cleveland is one of the cities included in setting the city benchmark. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Pupils


MEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP Louisville beats Florida, 73-65

It was the second loss of the week for the No. 1-ranked Gators. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE, Ky.


NATION

NATION Convergys acquires billing from Alltell CINCINNATI -- Convergys Corp., the Cincinnati-


Candidate to visit

Candidate to visit NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Gary Nolan, a Libertarian Party candidate for U.S.


BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Mechaele Dothard, 420 Emerson Place, Youngstown, boy, Dec. 12. Daniel and Sophia


TOP 25 MEN No. 1 Florida falls to Louisville

It was the Gators' second loss of the week. ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The teacher had


BASEBALL Rangers, Bosox still working on deal involving Rodriguez

If Boston gets Alex Rodriguez, it may trade Nomar Garciaparra. ASSOCIATED PRESS Alex Rodriguez


NHL STANDINGS

NHL STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Div.WLTOLPtsGFGA Philadelphia17381438755 New


TRUMBULL COUNTY Janitorial spending declines sharply

Officials say several people have been secretly indicted in the investigation. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


GIRLS BASKETBALL Grant scores 21 in Irish win

Ashley Armstrong tied a school record with six 3-pointers for West Branch. ROCKY RIVER -- Tyra


SENIORS

SENIORS Population According to the District XI Area Agency on Aging, here are totals and


AIRPLANE INDUSTRY Boeing program expected to be OK'd

The new CEO has expressed strong support for the 7E7. CHICAGO (AP) -- Twice in the past three


KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Elderly mother is a hazard to herself and others

Dear Annie: My widowed mother is in her late 70s and moved into a nursing home a year ago. The only


Judge Dellick's budget should be challenged

Opinion: There's a word that aptly describes the 2004 budget request submitted by Judge Theresa Dellick of


GEOLOGY Studies boost theory of second asteroid

Meteorite fragments suggest two extinctions from impacts, proponents argue. DALLAS MORNING NEWS


Colin Clemente, Katie Dick top leaderboard

By BRIAN RICHESSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF Colin Clemente flirted with winning an individual


MAHONING COUNTY Cub will remain at Noah's for now

A trial will be in February to determine final ownership of the lion cub. By BOB JACKSON


HOW HE SEES IT Tough climate for centrist Dems

Opinion: By WILL LESTER ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- Times are tough for centrist Democrats. Their


KENT STATE'S CURTIS TO JOIN EUROPEAN TOUR

Kent State's Curtis to join European Tour British Open champion Ben Curtis, a former golf standout


LOCAL

LOCAL The holiday spirit k A GROUP from the Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and


Ice cream creations make for quick, easy desserts

The folks at Velvet Ice Cream sent along some quick-and-easy recipes for holiday entertaining. Maybe


Aces, kills, digs are what make them the best

MAGGIE CASE School/grade: Fitch, senior Statistics/accomplishments: First team all-Federal


Ryan should play hard to get

Opinion: Former Vice President Al Gore's endorsement last week of Howard Dean, the ex-governor of Vermont


ANALYSIS Playoffs should replace the BCS

Former Miami coach Howard Schnellenberger said he favors a playoff system. By RAY McNULTY


Beatitude House seeks donated presents

Beatitude House seeks donated presents YOUNGSTOWN -- Beatitude House, a shelter for disadvantaged


ENTERTAINING Learn to balance the scales when planning a party

Thoughtful hosts provide low-carb alternates at holiday festivities. SCRIPPS HOWARD Don't ask.


Today is Wednesday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2003. There are 14 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 17, the 351st day of 2003. There are 14 days left in the year. On this date


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 5 to


OHIO STATE Tressel ponders Clarett's feelings

Without Maurice Clarett, the Buckeyes' running game changed dramatically. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Through


Bush marks anniversary of 1903 Wright flight

Bush marks anniversary of 1903 Wright flight KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. -- A bald eagle soared into


ANALYSIS Mount Union at head of the class

The Purple Raiders are one win from their fourth straight national title. By MARK W. MILLER


MAHONING COUNTY Flood of cases threatens to swamp court system

A judge and the clerk of courts both say they need more staffing to keep up. By BOB JACKSON


Patched-up Fitch prevails

The flu-bitten Falcons, using two new starters, held off Mooney. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


HARRISBURG State high court rules in lawsuit over fire deaths

The defendants' lawyer said the lighter had child-resistant features. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Making a


Tressel ponders Clarett's feelings

Without Maurice Clarett, the Buckeyes' running game changed dramatically. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Through


GAIL WHITE Send our troops overseas armed with our prayers, support

We first heard of Saddam Hussein's capture on our way to church. My husband wanted to turn around


REGIONAL AIRPORT New carrier has plans to offer resort flights

The port authority will pay up to $125,000 to ensure the company breaks even. By STEPHEN SIFF


DETROIT Red Wings create a tribute to Konstantinov

A construction helmet sits in a dressing room stall as a symbol. THE WASHINGTON POST DETROIT --


ELLEN GOODMAN Saddam's capture unites us -- momentarily

Opinion: BOSTON -- So this is how a regime ends, not with the toppling of a larger-than-life statue of a


HARRISBURG Indian tribes push for bingo parlors

The governor would have to put land into a federal trust, law experts say. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Two


NEW YORK Architects finalize plan for former WTC site

The squabbling architects had a deadline to compromise on a final design. CHICAGO TRIBUNE


MOBILE, ALA. Despite bowl's low profile, GMAC has colorful history

Thursday's game pits Louisville (9-3) against Miami of Ohio (12-1). MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- The GMAC


VALLEY SENIORS Private agency, public funding

There's no plan yet for the use of the proposed levy funds. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR STAFF


Bush, Europe at odds over the death penalty

The president said the fate of the captured ex-dictator will be decided by Iraqis. WASHINGTON (AP)


Why not take sides?

Side dishes come in many varieties, as local cooks show in the recipes they share. By JoANN JONES


U.S. LAW SCHOOLS Military efforts prompt lawsuits

The suits are a response to a Pentagon policy that can penalize schools. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --


WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW

NORTHFIELD RESULTS SATURDAY 1st--Wholehearted (B Miller)3.802.602.20 Master of The Game (S


YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS Builders group threatens lawsuit over hiring goals

The provision calls only for good-faith efforts to hire minorities, the board says. By PETER H.


DEMOCRATS Rivals turn up criticism of Dean

The front-runner's camp took offense at an attack ad running in key states. KNIGHT RIDDER


HOW HE SEES IT Great racial divide exists in Britain

Opinion: By LLEWELLYN KING KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- It has been said of the Commonwealth,


YOUNGSTOWN Man died of stab wounds

Doctors discovered the victim's wounds. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN


HUBBARD TOWNSHIP Former partners in landfill plan sue to get money back

They say the company's principals committed fraud. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


BIG 12 Missouri's Ricky Clemons still considers coach like a father

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) -- Former point guard Ricky Clemons said allegations he received illegal payments


Don't trample on rights

Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: In the weeks after 9/11, a sobered and purposeful administration pledged to


WARREN Police chief questions funds used for gun deal

The chief says the inquiry 'has little to do' with the Urban League director. By PEGGY SINKOVICH


'LOTR' finale is rousing but long

'Return of the King' is an action film, but it should satisfy Tolkien purists. By DAVID GERMAIN


COLUMBIANA COUNTY Court renovations delayed by officials

A federal loan is making the project possible. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON


Vintage styles help set the wearer apart

Thrift stores and vintage shops are priority destinations for fashionistas these days. You've only


Here comes Japan, again

Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Motor Trend is a magazine for gearheads who like their cars fast and hot.


WAR ON TERRORISM Judge rebukes Ashcroft over gag order

The case involved two immigrants convicted of supporting terrorism. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON


MEN'S BASKETBALL Road weary YSU falls to Pitt

The Penguins managed to stay with No. 20 Pitt before losing, 57-42. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR


SPRING HILL, TENN. Saturn workers approve new labor contract

SPRING HILL, Tenn. (AP) -- United Auto Workers employed by General Motors Corp.'s Saturn division


Bush, Europe at odds over death penalty

The president said the fate of the captured ex-dictator will be decided by Iraqis. WASHINGTON (AP)


ICL/TCL Springfield stages a second-half rally

Marc Russell and Tobey Culler paced the Tigers' 53-38 win over Mineral Ridge. MINERAL RIDGE -- The


Discussion groups provide socialization

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS In recent months, some friends have wished for forums in which to discuss


High-speed rail discussions need to address key issues

Opinion: High-speed rail discussions need to address key issues EDITOR: The article published Nov. 30,


ROUNDUP | Tuesday's other games

Islanders 5, Devils 4 UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Alexei Yashin and Jason Blake scored 30 seconds apart in


GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman defenses Canfield for big win

The Spartans remained unbeaten, forcing 31 turnovers. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


SHARON, PA. Contractor begins bridge reconstruction

The contractor is going through with plans to take the bridge apart. SHARON, Pa. -- There were


In Iraq, perception is reality

Opinion: If there's one thing the Bush administration should have learned by now about the people of Iraq, it


TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO

TUESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-6-0 Pick 4, 8-2-8-9 Buckeye 5, 3-8-14-20-30


GIRLS BASKETBALL Boardman repels Hoover to go 4-0

Two free throws each by April Melquist and Amber Bland clinched the win. By GREG GULAS


The Cleveland District Office of the Small Business Administration, which serves the Mahoning

The Cleveland District Office of the Small Business Administration, which serves the Mahoning


MAHONING VALLEY Area programs begin holiday driving campaigns

Impaired driving kills someone in America every 30 minutes. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR


PREP BASKETBALL Ursuline undone in fourth quarter

Youngstown Christian pounced on Tri-State Christian. ASHTABULA -- Ursuline held a 40-36 lead at


FINANCE Mortgage industry braces for cuts

About 65,000 employed in mortgage lending stand to lose their jobs. LOS ANGELES TIMES With much


BIG TEN Ohio St. exceeds .500 by defeating Samford

The Buckeyes shot 57 percent from the field in an 80-62 win. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Velimir Radinovic


Cub will remain at Noah's for now

A trial will be in February to determine final ownership of the lion cub. & lt;a


TRUMBULL COUNTY EPA, officials: Target Lakeshore sewage problem

A time line to fix county septic problems is expected next week. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


YOUNGSTOWN Take a seat: Stambaugh conducts a drive for reupholstering

Seats will be refurbished and reinstalled in time for a September dedication. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY


Graduates celebrate their big finish

Timothy Oberle, above, clutches his diploma and points skyward during commencement activities at


Record crowd watches Kentucky subdue MSU

The eighth-ranked Wildcats are 5-0 for the first time since 1992-93. ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT --


WEATHER A record year for warmth

Most of the rise in average global temperature has been over the past three decades. SCRIPPS


COLLEGE HOOPS Temple defeats Penn St., 67-56

The Owls led by 17 points at halftime, then played poorly thereafter. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- For


MAHONING COUNTY Tax issue: Share or not to share?

Township officials want the county to keep sharing money. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE


NCAA WOMEN'S DIV. I VOLLEYBALL

NCAA WOMEN'S DIV. I VOLLEYBALL Nebraska Regional First Round Friday, Dec. 5 At Los Angeles


EPA, officials: Target Lakeshore sewage problem

A time line to fix county septic problems is expected next week. & lt;a


HEISMAN TROPHY Sooners' White claims award

He edged Pittsburgh's Larry Fitzgerald by 128 points. NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason White capped a


COLUMBIANA Counselors available after fatal shooting

COLUMBIANA -- Crestview High School officials had counselors available for students this morning


First flight's anniversary closes with re-enactment

First flight's anniversary closes with re-enactment KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. -- A century ago, two


AGENDA

AGENDA TUESDAY Youngstown Board of Education regular meeting, 7 p.m., in the board room of the


Painting immortalizes volcano effects, researchers say

WASHINGTON POST The blood-red sky that appears to frighten the tormented figure in Edvard Munch's


CHAMPION SCHOOLS Longtime board member gets award

John Mahan lost his re-election bid in November. By MIKE VAN CLEAVE VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT


AROUND THE NBA | News and notes

A new low: For those who missed it, the Rockets and Spurs played the lowest-scoring first half in


NEW CASTLE Council input shunned in hiring

Incoming members are miffed at the mayor-elect. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU


Case prepares for Penn State walk-on role

The Austintown Fitch leader is resting up following shin surgery. & lt;a


MOST WANTED

MOST WANTED Jermaine Watson The U.S. Marshal Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force


Prize furniture

Prize furniture kTHE VINDICATOR'S "Read to Win/Home for the Holidays" contest can make you a grand


BILLBOARD HITS

HOT RAP TRACKS 1. "The Way You Move," OutKast (feat. Sleepy Brown). Arista. 2. "Stand Up,"


President Bush signs anti-spam legislation

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- With a stroke of an old-fashioned pen, President Bush


Case of marijuana growers raises eyebrows, questions

Opinion: Just the brazenness of the act would have justified comment. But the case of Kenneth and Rose-Marie


Appeals court rules in favor of marijuana use in medicinal form

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- An appeals court ruled Tuesday that a federal law outlawing marijuana does not


BRIDGE

East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x K 8 6 5 3 u J v J 8 6 4 3 w 7 4 WEST EAST x


BILL TAMMEUS Saddam's atrocities defy explanation

Opinion: Saddam Hussein, a frightening man whose monumental vanity allowed him to believe only in himself,


NHL ROUNDUP Saturday's other games

Red Wings 5, Capitals 1 WASHINGTON -- Pavel Datsyuk had two goals, including one when his pass was


BEAVER TOWNSHIP Trustees to weigh ban on fireworks

NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township trustees will meet this week to consider an area fireworks company's


OHIO 11th District judge seeks high-court seat

Judge O'Neill says his message is simple: 'Money and judges don't mix.' By JEFF ORTEGA


NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Heat 97, Hawks 79 MIAMI -- Rookie Dwyane Wade shot 15-for-22 and had 32 points and nine assists,


NBA STANDINGS

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Div.WLPctGB Philadelphia1211.522-- Boston1212.500


TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball

No. 8 Purdue 58, UCLA 57 INDIANAPOLIS -- Beth Jones made a 3-pointer from the corner with 1.8


TRUMBULL COUNTY Educational service center honors John Pavlic for 20 years of service

WARREN -- The Trumbull County Educational Service Center's governing board has recognized board


BOWL PREVIEW | GMAC Bowl

Where: Mobile, Ala. Who: Louisville (9-3) vs. No. 14 Miami (Ohio) (12-1) When: 7:30 p.m.


HOW THEY SEE IT Amount of homework is not the real problem

Opinion: By BRIAN P. GILL and STEVEN L. SCHLOSSMAN SPECIAL TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES At the turn of the


After 8-month search, Army's 4th Infantry Division gets its man

The troops are being cautious; they fear the capture will unleash new attacks. SCRIPPS HOWARD


LAWRENCE COUNTY Commissioners agree to delay Hillview debate

The two commissioners-elect did not attend the meeting. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE


'LOTR: THE RETURN OF THE KING' Saruman scenes don't make cut

Fans aren't happy that the wizard, played by Christopher Lee, isn't in the finale. LOS ANGELES


State high court rules in lawsuit over fire deaths

The defendants' lawyer said the lighter had child-resistant features. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Making a


DIVISION III St. John's earns rematch with MU

The Johnnies lost to the Purple Raiders 10-7 in the 2000 title game. COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. (AP) --


TRUMBULL COUNTY EPA, officials: Target sewage problem

A time line to fix county septic problems is expected next week. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR


RETAILERS Stores' big wish: Saddam's capture spurs spending

A snowstorm dampened shoppers' enthusiasm in the Northeast. ASSOCIATED PRESS It was a mixed


Financial activity from Oct. 16 to Dec. 5 for candidates and issues on last month's general election

Financial activity from Oct. 16 to Dec. 5 for candidates and issues on last month's general election


COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

MEN'S BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S RESULTS OHIO Ohio Conference Baldwin-Wallace 95, Wilmington 94


AROUND THE NHL News and notes

Tootoo to stay: Jordin Tootoo will be able to enjoy the successes of the Nashville Predators for at


Associated Press

Associated Press FATAL BLAST: Iraqis stand next to a destroyed vehicle that a suicide bomber


HIRAM COLLEGE Administration hopes tuition guarantee draws students

The 2004-05 tuition is expected to be roughly $21,000. HIRAM -- A new tuition guarantee that will


PENNSYLVANIA The status of the state's symbols

Bills before the Legislature would designate a state dance, cookie and more. HARRISBURG (AP) --


NHL Penguins register second win in row

Konstantin Koltsov and Sebastien Caron keyed a 2-1 victory over the Sabres. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The


HERMITAGE Customers will surely pine for Moore's Christmas Trees

The mom-and-pop operation was selling 1,000 trees a season at one time. By HAROLD GWIN


BOARDMAN Township police probe scams, say to be careful

Police urge shoppers to be cautious. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER BOARDMAN


COLLEGE FOOTBALL Colgate tops Fla. Atlantic, advances to title game

The Raiders will face Delaware, which beat Wofford 24-9. ASSOCIATED PRESS FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.


Majors to appear on show similar to his own

ZAP2IT.COM According to "The Six Million Dollar Man" star Lee Majors, there's a little


ST. LOUIS Tkachuk's OT goal dooms Blue Jackets

The St. Louis Blues came from behind to register a 2-1 win. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Keith Tkachuk found


Car of homicide victim

Car of homicide victim YOUNGSTOWN -- Police found the stolen car of a 29-year-old homicide victim


NEW ORLEANS BOWL Memphis' win validates coach's dream

A 32-year drought is over for the Tigers, who defeated North Texas, 27-17. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --


NBA ROUNDUP Saturday's other games

Knicks 95, Nuggets 88 NEW YORK -- Antonio McDyess scored a season-high 15 points against the team


Beloit woman killed in single-car accident

Beloit woman killed in single-car accident GREENFORD -- A 42-year-old Beloit woman died when she


WCI lenders target pension payments

They want the parent company to make the payment and plan to file a suit. & lt;a


Mary Blige, Kendu Isaacs marry in hushed ceremony

Mary Blige, Kendu Isaacs marry in hushed ceremony NEW YORK -- The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has taken


Innocent plea in billing scandal

The defendant remains free on a $50,000 bond. & lt;a href=mailto:siff@vindy.com & gt;By


DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN CIC unveils proposal for appeals court

The proposal relies on the city's paying $450,000 to remove blighted buildings. By ROGER G. SMITH


GIFT IDEAS Food lovers and cooks will eat these things up

There are hundred of items to choose from. By MARY-KATHRYN CRAFT KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS For


CIC unveils proposal for appeals court

The proposal relies on the city's paying $450,000 to remove blighted buildings. & lt;a


CHESAPEAKE, VA. Jury to consider fate of sniper suspect

The defense argues that the teenager was brainwashed by John Muhammad. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) --


MARTIN SLOANE | Supermarket Shopper Milk case is the cash cow for supermarkets

Dear Martin: Can you explain how a corner 7-Eleven can sell a half-gallon of nonfat milk for 50


OFFICIALS: BIN LADEN TARGETED A U.S. BASE

After targets were approved, the Turkish militants picked new targets. ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) --


WWII SURVIVORS Tracing center links the long lost

One man was connected with the man who saved his life. SEATTLE (AP) -- Nearly 60 years after World


CAVALIERS Paul Pierce scores 41 in Celtics win

He also stole the ball from LeBron James with the outcome still in doubt. CLEVELAND (AP) -- One on


HOW HE SEES IT Dreams can come true

Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE There was something in the air that led the Wright


PBS Show explores life of Charles Dickens

The author was complex and secretive. By JUDITH S. GILLIES WASHINGTON POST There are more


English tradition

English tradition According to Mary Lou Meek, 207 Glenwood Ave., East Palestine, it is an old


WOMEN'S BASKETBALL YSU's losing skid hits six games

The Penguins still couldn't find their offense in a loss to Kent State. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


BASEBALL Red Sox, Foulke reach agreement

J.D. Drew and Juan Encarnacion also found new homes at the winter meetings. NEW ORLEANS (AP) --


Part of I-680 shut down after truck breaks down

Part of I-680 shut down after truck breaks down YOUNGSTOWN -- An overloaded tractor-trailer broke


SATURDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

SATURDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS National League ATLANTA BRAVES--Acquired OF J.D. Drew and C-OF


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Williams lifts W. Michigan to easy win over Fordham

The Broncos put the game away with a 14-0 run in the second half. ASSOCIATED PRESS KALAMAZOO,


Group asks for blankets to distribute to needy families

A goal is to begin the blanket distribution in early January YOUNGSTOWN -- After the success of


BOYS BASKETBALL Timken's comeback trips Rayen

YOUNGSTOWN -- Marcus Hunter scored 17 points and David Gardner 14, as Canton Timken came from behind


Vizquel's trade to Mariners scratched after failed test

The Gold Glove-winning shortstop will remain with the Indians for now. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Omar


WASHINGTON FDA advisers favor over-the-counter morning-after pills

Women need easier access to the pills, proponents say. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Women may soon have an


hSafely stuffed

hSafely stuffed Although it looks like equipment from AutoZone, the Roasting Wand was invented by


LAWSUITS RISING

LAWSUITS RISING Mahoning County Here's the tally for civil lawsuits in Mahoning County courts in