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DRIVING REGULATION Unnecessary roadblock?
One teenager said the federal proposal just wouldn't be fair. By TRACEY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR
CONTRAST IN BLACK AND WHITE
CONTRAST IN BLACK AND WHITE Associated Press INTENSE LOOK: Two Black Angus beef cattle tolerate
NEW CASTLE SLAYING Suspect says he fired to stop fight
The Lawrence County district attorney said his office is considering filing additional firearms
WARREN Grand jury says jail is dangerous
Sheriff Thomas Altiere said he wishes he could control the jail population. By PEGGY SINKOVICH
Phony police stops
Phony police stops CORTLAND -- Police Chief Gary Mink is warning motorists in the city to be
GIRLS BASKETBALL Hubbard routs Harding, 73-49
Lynle Cornell scored 27 points for the streaking Eagles. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
View YSU tuition increase as part of bigger picture
Opinion: View YSU tuition increase as part of bigger picture EDITOR: The opinion you printed Dec. 23
WASHINGTON Army plans to deploy troops to Persian Gulf
U.S. warplanes dropped thousands of leaflets over southern Iraq promoting American propaganda radio
Police arrest 2, find suspected drugs in car
CANFIELD -- Police say they found suspected marijuana, heroin and crack late Thursday in a car
Wizards 107, Bulls 82
Wizards 107, Bulls 82 CHICAGO -- Michael Jordan had the United Center rocking just like the old
FARRELL SCHOOLS Board fights Wheatland's bid to secede
A Wheatland citizens group believes its children would receive a better education at West Middlesex.
Associated Press
Associated Press AMBASSADOR: Choe Jin Su, North Korean ambassador to China, walks past portraits
THURSDAY'S RESULTS
THURSDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Salem 49, Struthers 47 Canton Heritage 74,
"I have no links with any terrorist organization."
Opinion: "I have no links with any terrorist organization." Mohammed Asghar A Pakistani jeweler who says
MERCER COUNTY Woman faces trial in boyfriend's death
Authorities said the victim was shot after he refused to leave the house he shared with the woman.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people under age 19, but many depressed teens shy
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people under age 19, but many depressed teens shy
COLUMBIANA CO. Interim recorder appointed
The new commissioner says he's hopeful improvements can be made in the county department he's
Plan to repair viaduct isn't OK, officials say
The countdown of the 55 days the company has to complete the bridge project began Wednesday.
Canfield whips Lakeview, 75-27
Leetonia junior Jessica Deville pulled down 19 rebounds to give her a school-record 658 caroms.
TRAVEL All's war in airlines' fares, and analysts don't love it
The ailing industry needs fare increases to recover, industry watchers say. KNIGHT RIDDER
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox She stopped during attempted suicide
Dear Annie: A year ago, just after my 16th birthday, I attempted suicide. My life at that time was a
MAHONING COUNTY Doctor contests verdict
Lawyers for the doctor are asking for either a reduced award or a new trial. By BOB JACKSON
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MCI, AT & amp;T will raise long-distance call rates
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- The nation's two largest long-distance providers, MCI Group and AT &
New leader to offer compromise plan
Meetings are set in the United States for Monday and Tuesday. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South
NILES Action will raise pay for officials
Council held off taking an official position in a dispute over Shadowridge construction plans. By
Charged in rape
Charged in rape SHARON, Pa. -- Police arrested Roy E. Trump, 19, of Prindle Street on charges of
Bruce confident of OSU's chances
PHOENIX -- Much has been made this week of Jim Tressel's demeanor, on and off the field. Regardless
"Food-service workers in the service sector are pretty much in the lower end of the scale."
"Food-service workers in the service sector are pretty much in the lower end of the scale." Martin
Fire in motel room in Austintown
Fire in motel room in Austintown AUSTINTOWN -- Fire caused $6,000 in damage to a room at Motel 6
NHL ROUNDUP Thursday's games
Senators 8, Thrashers 1 OTTAWA -- Marian Hossa had a career-high and team-record four goals --
National Fuel to lower bills?
SHARON, Pa. -- Western Pennsylvania customers of National Fuel Gas will see their gas bills drop by
A military solution from the United States would put South Korea in too much danger.
A military solution from the United States would put South Korea in too much danger. CHRISTIAN
Experts to workers: Look at program
The age for receiving Social Security benefits increases this year for the first time. NEW YORK
Plan would raise car fees
The tax force report calls for a two- to five-year phase-in of the proposed fee increases. By JEFF
MAHONING COUNTY Ohio EPA files lawsuit against local developer
The development is about 60-percent occupied. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL This game is - finally - for all the Tostitos
Ohio State will look to stun the country with a win over defending champion Miami in tonight's
LOTTERY RESULTS
THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-7-6 Pick 4, 9-4-8-6 Buckeye 5, 4-24-25-
TRUMBULL COUNTY Indictments
Betty Logan, 47, state Route 305, Burghill, a misdemeanor count of falsification. Jonathan Owens,
HOWLAND Report urges change for police
The chief said the study, which criticized evidence handling and leadership, is what he expected.
BROWNS Late-game heroics become the norm
Cleveland had 12 games decided in the last minute this season. BEREA -- If playing nerve-racking,
YOUNGSTOWN Police ID suspect wanted in killing
The suspect went to prison in 1994, convicted of aggravated robberies here. By PATRICIA MEADE
HOME DEPOT Earnings estimate declines
Sales at the home improvement chain fell 10 percent in December. ATLANTA (AP) -- The Home Depot
HELOISE She wants to know how to use her disposal
Dear Heloise: Upon moving into a new apartment, I now have a disposal. However, no instructions were
CRAIG KRENZEL Quarterback play is crucial for OSU
The redshirt junior's decision-making has been impressive. By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR SPORTS EDITOR
THE STAKES FOR LIBERTY
Opinion: THE STAKES FOR LIBERTY Washington Post: The past year saw a continuing debate over how sweeping
BIG TEN/HORIZON Layoff doesn't hurt Wisconsin
Michigan evened its record with its sixth straight win. PHILADELPHIA -- A 10-day layoff didn't
NOTEBOOK From the Fiesta Bowl
Difference in philosophy: Miami coach Larry Coker moved his team to a different hotel Thursday
TCL BOYS Goals help in Lisbon's road win
East Palestine's Chad Jones had 24 points in a losing effort. By JOHN BUTERA VINDICATOR
ORANGE BOWL Trojans trounce Iowa
Carson Palmer threw for 302 yards as USC pounded the Hawkeyes 38-17. MIAMI (AP) -- Iowa figured
AFC PLAYOFFS Nothing new for Browns, Steelers
Pittsburgh coach Bill Cowher is 6-2 against the Browns since 1999. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR
Bureaucracy delays abandoned school's demolition
Red tape often conspires to push public works projects into starting months after awarding
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XEastern Ohio Pharmacists Association will meet at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lucianno's
WARREN Safe Streets Now group targets problems in neighborhoods
The committee's first meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Safe Streets Now group targets problems in neighborhoods
The committee's first meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 16. & lt;a href=mailto:dick@vindy.com
BOOK Handbag history is touted
Men used the first purses to hold coins. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Handbags date back to the
Children's Aid Society holds luncheon
MERCER, Pa. -- The Children's Aid Society of Mercer County Auxiliary met Dec. 9 for a meeting and
MEN'S TOP 25 Arizona keeps Oregon from historic win
Jason Gardner had 21 points to lead the fourth-ranked Wildcats. ASSOCIATED PRESS EUGENE, Ore. --
BUCKEYES IN HISTORY Ohio State flirts with No. 1, but keeps coming up short
The Buckeyes' last undisputed national championship came after the 1969 Rose Bowl. TEMPE, Ariz.
YOUNGSTOWN Bureaucracy delays abandoned school's demolition
Red tape often conspires to push public works projects into starting months after awarding
Persistence pays off for former legislator
Opinion: When Anthony Latell first started talking about the problems inherent in having motor vehicles
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Thursday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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HOWLAND Report urges change for cops
The chief said the study, which criticized evidence handling and leadership, is what he expected.
BECKY SHER | Hype In-demand school supplies
It's been a very long time since we got excited about school supplies. After all, it can be tough to
If cloning claim is a hoax, it wouldn't be the first time
Opinion: Did they or didn't they? The Raelians, that is, and the question is whether the religious sect,
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Top 25 Roundup
No. 2 LSU 74, North Texas 43 DENTON, Texas -- Aiysha Smith scored 14 of her 16 points in the first
This game is - finally - for all the Tostitos
The long wait is over as Ohio State and Miami prepare for tonight's national championship game.
GAIL WHITE Hunt for truth proves elusive in these tall tales
For as long as I can remember, my father has hunted. Every year, as each animal comes into season,
LOWELLVILLE Toledo driver arrested in stolen SUV
Police said that when he was on his way to jail, the man admitted making up the stories. By
Today is Friday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2003. There are 362 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2003. There are 362 days left in the year. On this date in
49ERS Webster's status is questionable
Sunday's game will be San Francisco's first playoff game at home in four years. VINDICATOR STAFF
Mother basks in son's success
She talks to him almost every day and attended all but two games this season. By JOE SCALZO
MAHONING COUNTY Man drops suit against officers
The lawsuit was filed after the Youngstown man was cleared of charges that he shot at two police
Judge vacates death sentence, but leaves conviction in place
MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- A Cincinnati man who has been on Pennsylvania's death row since his 1986
LORDSTOWN GM plant's union manages to save jobs, keep work here
The union will keep 140 jobs as it retains the building of instrument panel sections. By DON
Quarterback play is crucial for OSU
The redshirt junior's decision-making has been impressive. & lt;a href=mailto:todor@vindy.com
Web site of the week: NFL Under the Helmet
Web site of the week: NFL Under the Helmet There's more to the NFL than what you see on the field.
Volunteer offers help with genealogy
Volunteer offers help with genealogy A volunteer from Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio
COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR From insurance agency to the NFL
Quarterback Tommy Maddox has been an unexpected star for the Steelers. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Nobody
MERCER COUNTY Plan to repair viaduct isn't OK, officials say
The countdown of the 55 days the company has to complete the bridge project began Wednesday. By
Report urges change for cops
The chief said the study, which criticized evidence handling and leadership, is what he expected.
BOYS BASKETBALL Quakers end MAC losing streak
Salem's 49-47 win over Struthers was its first in the league since Feb., 2001. SALEM -- For the
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL West Branch/United -- Tournament for boys and girls in grades 3-6 will be March 10-24.
COLUMBUS Plan would raise car fees
The tax force report calls for a two- to five-year phase-in of the proposed fee increases. By JEFF
OHIO STATE Healthy Clarett ready to rumble for Bucks
The Buckeyes are counting on a big game from the tailback against Miami. By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR
Survey: Mortgage rates hit new low
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mortgage rates began the new year the same way they ended the old -- by hitting a
Police ID suspect in shooting death of woman
STAFF/WIRE REPORT COLUMBUS -- Police have issued a warrant for a man accused in the death last