'Holiday Christians'

'Holiday Christians'
kAROUND THE COUNTRY, ministers in churches big and small are preparing to welcome the annual rush of visitors who attend only on Christmas or Easter.
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The biblical story
kTHE BIBLICAL ACCOUNT of the first Christmas from the book of Luke.
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Accent on religion
kCHRISTIANS throughout the nation have been waging an aggressive campaign to emphasize the religious aspects of Christmas.
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Shopping, shipping
kTRULY LAST-MINUTE gift-givers were shipping presents off to loved ones Friday. Also, some shoppers did wait to the very last minute.
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LOCAL
Raccoon worries
kRACCOONS are a more common sight in the area in daylight, and police and others are destroying them because of the possibility of rabies.
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SCHOOL
Top inventor
kA YSU SENIOR recently won a gold medal at an international inventors festival.
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RELIGION
Kwanzaa events
kTHE OBSERVANCE of Kwanzaa in the Mahoning Valley begins on Sunday. Check out the schedule of events.
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SPORTS
Rayen's superstar
THE RAYEN SCHOOL'S Taniesha Holland has emerged as a superstar in girls basketball.
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