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HELOISE Advice given on how to clean sleeping bags
Dear Heloise: I have several sleeping bags that are in dire need of cleaning. Is it best to wash
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & amp;A
Q: I received a notice in the mail about direct deposit. Do I have to use direct deposit? A:
CAL THOMAS Time to return to a uniform life ethic
Opinion: It is the 30th anniversary month of the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, which, along
U.S. and Canada work to stop potato virus
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (AP) -- U.S. and Canadian agriculture officials have announced a plan to stem a
PITTSBURGH Steelers hope for 'A' team Sunday
The Steelers are as perplexing and unpredictable as any of the playoff teams. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Holcomb pumped to be in playoffs
It will be Holcomb's fourth pro start, and by far the biggest game of his career. BEREA, Ohio (AP)
COLLEGE BASKETBALL More teams eager to flood floor with guards, not centers
Post moves seem to have all but vanished. By SKIP MYSLENSKI CHICAGO TRIBUNE CHICAGO -- College
REGION
REGION Executive Link sets up networking luncheon BOARDMAN -- Executive Link has scheduled its
DETAILS Downtown project
Details from the memo of understanding between the city and FaulknerUSA on the proposed downtown
WALLED-OFF STREET
Opinion: WALLED-OFF STREET Philadelphia Inquirer: Women make up nearly half the workforce. They make 85
Lawyer blames Air Force
The Air Force is just trying to appease Canadians by holding the pilots responsible, the lawyer
Steelers hope for 'A' team Sunday
The Steelers are as perplexing and unpredictable as any of the playoff teams. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
BEAVER FALLS, PA. 175 soldiers to be mobilized in two Army Reserve units
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) -- Two Reserve units with soldiers from Pennsylvania will be mobilized as
Associated Press
Associated Press JUMPING IN: People brave near-freezing water as they start the new year with a
"The era of anything goes is now gone forever. Government will no longer be run on the whims of
Opinion: "The era of anything goes is now gone forever. Government will no longer be run on the whims of
Summary of police activity in Poland:
Summary of police activity in Poland: Dec. 18 Possible theft: A man reported his cellular phone
AP file photo, 1943
AP file photo, 1943 THE CIRCUS: Joe Foss, fourth from left, stands with members of Joe's Flying
Today is Thursday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2003. There are 363 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2003. There are 363 days left in the year. On this date
AUTO INDUSTRY PROJECTIONS What executives say
Some key findings from KPMG LLP's fourth annual global survey of 100 automotive executives. Nearly
EAST PALESTINE New fire chief settles into job
The fire department's budget is $120,000 less than last year's. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR SALEM
CAPITAL ONE BOWL Auburn holds Johnson in check
The No. 19 Tigers upset No. 10 Penn State, 13-9. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Reggie Torbor figures Larry
49ERS Mariucci deflects contract queries
Rumors in San Francisco say the Niners must win Sunday for the six-year coach to remain. By DENNIS
hBrazil's new president reaches out to Castro
hBrazil's new president reaches out to Castro BRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio
South rejects North's urging
South Korea plans direct Cabinet-level talks with North Korea. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South
SUGAR BOWL Georgia beats FSU, but falls short of ultimate goal
The Bulldogs' hopes of a national championship slipped away two months ago with a loss to Florida.
After being declared dead, woman battles red tape
The woman sued the funeral home. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A cancer victim spent months repeatedly proving
ERIE, PA. Fumes force evacuation of hotel on New Year's Eve
ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- Erie County emergency officials said they may never know what caused the chlorine
Palmer has tough task against Iowa
The Heisman Trophy winner will face the Heisman runner-up in Hawkeyes QB Brad Banks. MIAMI (AP) --
OHIO STATE VS. MIAMI Family's football rivalry: hotter by a few degrees
The mother said her loyalties will lie with whomever she is talking to at the time. By SHERRI L.
Sharon resident charged in robbery
SHARON, Pa. -- Police said they arrested Michael King, 38, of Prospect Street about a half-hour
Stanton's still makes the cut
By MARALINE KUBIK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER FTER ANNOUNCING THAT he was closing Stanton's Market
AFC PLAYOFFS Jets' luck changed when QB Pennington took over
The team believes it has earned its playoff spot. HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- No tricks, no magic and no
Now's the time to assess wardrobe
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The gray cold days of winter offer the best opportunities to clean
COTTON BOWL Bad memories motivate Texas in rout
Texas will likely finish in the Top 10 for a second straight year. DALLAS (AP) -- Finally walking
NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
Knicks 95, Raptors 75 NEW YORK -- Kurt Thomas had 26 points and 14 rebounds and Allan Houston
Hurricanes' Romberg leads Big Ugly parade
OSU defensive tackle Tim Anderson will battle Miami's wild lineman. By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR
Interim treasurer job still available
One option available to the school district would be to hire another district's treasurer part time.
NATION Survey: Economists forecast recovery in '03
Government statistics indicate pretax profits in the third quarter were up 12 percent from a year
CELEBRITIES Laying it all online for fans
By MICHELLE MEGNA NEW YORK DAILY NEWS hen Russell Crowe recently became too stressed to tour
AACHEN, GERMANY While praising euro, some cash in memories
Euro notes and coins are a year old, but older currencies live on in the minds of shoppers.
NFL Raiders QB Gannon named MVP
Green Bay's Brett Favre finished four votes behind. ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Rich Gannon insists
NEW CASTLE 2 face charges in New Year's Day killing of man
One man was arrested shortly after the shooting and the other a few hours later. By LAURE CIOFFI
Time to return to a uniform life ethic
Opinion: It is the 30th anniversary month of the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision, which, along
NATION Jobless filings rise by 13,000
Economists expect the jobless rate to climb to 6.5 percent this year. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
OUTBACK BOWL Questionable calls cost Florida
A horrible pass on a reverse ended the Gators' fourth-quarter comeback hopes in a 38-30 loss to
About 65 percent of teens in the Northeast have a savings account, and one in nine has a checking
About 65 percent of teens in the Northeast have a savings account, and one in nine has a checking
Bush speaks boldly, and the world listens
The president's approach to war and terrorism carries weight. By LINDA FELDMANN CHRISTIAN
NORTH DAKOTA Farmers getting more for barley
Beer companies aren't saying whether they'll raise prices to reflect the higher cost of barley.
FIESTA BOWL Ohio State's Hartsock ready for the real thing
Practices have gotten old and the days leading up to the game seems endless. By ROB TODOR
NFC PLAYOFFS Packers try to find blowout bright side
Losing home-field advantage hits this team especially hard. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay
Man faces drug charges
Man faces drug charges AUSTINTOWN -- Police said a Columbus man spit on the inside of a police car
MICHAEL JORDAN United Center return lacks aura
Barring injury, tonight's game won't be his farewell performance to Chicago. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A
Best Bets
Best Bets * Band students from Canfield High School will be among those onstage with River City
Family's football rivalry: hotter by a few degrees
The mother said her loyalties will lie with whomever she is talking to at the time. & lt;a
SALEM SCHOOLS Interim treasurer job still available
One option available to the district would be to hire another district's treasurer part time. By
Taft's warning of difficult economic times troubling
Opinion: While Gov. Bob Taft's state budget forecast must have sent a shudder through cities such as
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Favorite Points Underdog Orange Bowl Pro Player Stadium, Miami Southern
Canfield board pays in-full for part-time work
Opinion: Canfield board pays in-full for part-time work EDITOR: I just finished Ian Hill's article on the
TRANSACTIONS
TRANSACTIONS WEDNESDAY FOOTBALL National Football League ATLANTA FALCONS--Placed FB Bob
Meeting rescheduled
Meeting rescheduled LORDSTOWN -- Council has rescheduled its first meeting of the new year.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE
DEC. 17 New Orleans Bowl $750,000 North Texas 24, Cincinnati 19 DEC. 18 GMAC Bowl
SAN FRANCISCO Owners of ball delay its sale
One of the owners proposed hiring an auction house to sell it. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The two men
DOWNTOWN YOUNGSTOWN City moves toward civic center deal
The city expects to reach a contract by mid-March. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL REPORTER
LUXURY MARKET Student consumers learn how products are developed
The teams from two New York schools get practical experience in how merchandise goes from an idea to
TODAY
TODAY 1 p.m. (FOXSP) Horse racing: The Meadows. 4 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) College football: "Prelude
MERCER COUNTY Ex-tax collector gets time in jail
A South Carolina man will serve time in a Pennsylvania prison for a sex offense. MERCER, Pa. -- A
DALLAS Parcells appears ready to take over
No announcement is scheduled, a team spokesman said. IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Bill Parcells appears
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--M A Rose (T Jones)11.807.403.20 Olson Hanover (D
Blood donations
Blood donations YOUNGSTOWN -- The American Red Cross wants the public to start the new year off
VIDEO GAMES Industry's blind spot: females
Pure market realities are often cited for the oversight. By DAWN C. CHMIELEWSKI KNIGHT RIDDER
NHL ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
Coyotes 2, Capitals 1 WASHINGTON -- Tony Amonte scored with 3:40 left in overtime for Phoenix.
Altercation leaves husband injured
YOUNGSTOWN -- Phillip Albenze, 33, of Eleanor Avenue suffered a gunshot wound to his right arm and
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox His name may have been forged
Dear Annie: I recently moved back to my home state. Before quitting my old job, I gave the personnel
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Avalon Holdings,1.90 2.04 Bank One,.84,37.1837.19 Clear Channel, 37.72
Wolfpack rout Notre Dame; Irish end year on sour note
North Carolina State won a school-record 11 games. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Notre Dame made
Board examines firemen complaint
SALEM -- Ohio's employment relations board is examining a complaint filed recently by the city
BROWNS Holcomb pumped to be in playoffs
It will be Holcomb's fourth pro start, and by far the biggest game of his career. BEREA, Ohio (AP)
City moves toward civic center deal
The city expects to reach a contract by mid-March. & lt;a href=mailto:rgsmith@vindy.com &
MERCER COUNTY Officials look at bridge plan
The county was prepared to impose sanctions. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU MERCER,
Shenango Valley garbage service fees rise
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- The cost of garbage and recycling services is going up in four Shenango Valley
Oklahoma dominates
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- Maybe Mike Price should have expected this disappointing Rose Bowl
Ohio State's Hartsock ready for the real thing
Practices have gotten old and the days leading up to the game seems endless. & lt;a
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE
MAJOR INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Philadelphia143.824--
TENNIS Serena, Blake lead U.S. over Spain
The Americans meet Belgium Friday in Hopman Cup action. PERTH, Australia (AP) -- Serena Williams
DETROIT Auto execs expect slow recovery, study indicates
Executives said automakers will rely more on new models and technology features to lure buyers this
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES Minnesota 4, Anaheim 1 Detroit 5, St. Louis 1 N.Y. Islanders 1, Buffalo 0, OT
Holmes launches trash-talk war
The former Steeler has called his ex-teammates with a warning. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Earl Holmes
OHIO STATE NOTEBOOK From The Fiesta Bowl
Happy New Year: Players from both teams said they were asleep well before the clock struck midnight
Bridge closing
Bridge closing NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Covert's Crossing Bridge in Mahoning and Union townships will be
Relay for Life
Relay for Life NILES -- Anyone interested in having a team participate in the Niles Relay for Life
COLLEGE BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE
MEN WEDNESDAY SOUTH Murray St. 76, Middle Tennessee 64 MIDWEST Minnesota 85, Oral Roberts
WYTV loses power during bowl games
WYTV loses power during bowl games YOUNGSTOWN -- People in the Youngstown area and parts of
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Adam and Heather Myers, 663 Spruce Ave., Sharon, Pa., girl, Jan. 1. Scott and
Valley gets taste of things to come
Opinion: Last week's dedication of the new Federal Building and United States Courthouse showed just how