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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Trumbull County needs auditor with credentials

Editorial: If there's one county government position where qualifications must trump politics (even though the


WEB SITES Magazines & amp; entertainment

Some company sites with online magazines and entertainment: Procter & amp; Gamble's Home Made


2006 FIESTA BOWL BY THE NUMBERS

No. 4 OHIO ST. 34, No. 5 NOTRE DAME 20 Notre Dame7067--20 Ohio St.714310--34 First Quarter


Irish offense takes a siesta as OSU 'D' dominates Fiesta

By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR SPORTS EDITOR TEMPE, Ariz. -- Notre Dame had the 10th-highest rated


NFL PLAYOFFS

NFL Playoffs FavoritePointsUnderdog Saturday, Jan 7th. Wild Card Round TAMPA


Mature mindset helps Ben

Roethlisberger isn't as nervous entering this year's postseason. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- He got by last


Author works to preserve Corps history

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is due to open by the end of 2006. CINCINNATI (AP) -- When


"Scrubs" (9 p.m., NBC): The long wait is over. A new season of "Scrubs" finally kicks off with back-

"Scrubs" (9 p.m., NBC): The long wait is over. A new season of "Scrubs" finally kicks off with back-


NHL

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AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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Oscar nomination predictions

The hardest category to pick a winner for is best actor. By RANDY MYERS CONTRA COSTA TIMES The


Advertisers find ways to connect with consumers

P & amp;G expects 10 million to subscribe to its Web site homemadesimple.com. CINCINNATI (AP)


Quake survivors battle winter's cold

Parents are worried about their children and lack of warm clothing. MIRA TANOLIAN, Pakistan (AP)


Did Va. execute an innocent man?

The evidence awaits DNA test arrangements. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- With less than two weeks left in


PITTSBURGH Scientist digs bones in Iraq

'A Case Against Saddam' will air on the Discovery Times Channel. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Joan Bytheway


GRENDELL/DANN BILLS INTRODUCED

Some of the bills introduced in 2005 by state Sen. Tim Grendell of Chesterland, who had 21, and


Time to thwart Iran's nuclear options

Opinion: By Bill Frist Los Angeles Times Iran's ruling mullahs have waged a 26-year campaign to suppress


Bono says he has to limit his time fighting poverty

Bono says he has to limit his time fighting poverty LONDON -- Bono said he feared his commitment


Va. Tech rallies for win over Louisville

The Hokies overcame a 17-10 deficit with a strong second half to win 35-24. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.


Bloomin' offense: Hawkeyes can't handle Gators' spread

Florida quarterback Chris Leak threw for 277 yards in the 31-24 victory. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Chris


Women grabbing the reins of power

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- When we think about women's rights, or women's evolution or progress, in the world,


hFirefighters search for victims of blazes

hFirefighters search for victims of blazes GUTHRIE, Okla. -- Melisa Reimer sorts through debris at


CCA gets high praise from auditing team

The reports said the staff is dedicated and professional. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR STAFF


Snow rituals seem a little flaky

Some kids (and teachers) are always hoping to get a day off from school. ASSOCIATED PRESS When


Irish's Weis hopes bowl's bitter taste motivates players in the offseason

By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR SPORTS EDITOR TEMPE, Ariz. -- In the days leading up to the Tostitos


Rescuers go after 13 coal miners nearly 12 hours after explosion

They are believed to be about 2 miles inside the mine. TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) -- A coal mine


FIESTA BOWL ROUNDUP | News and notes

Holmes to leave: Ohio State wide receiver Santonio Holmes announced after the game he will enter the


TODAY

TODAY Noon. (FSN Pitt) NFL: Bill Cowher press conference. 4 p.m. (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) Boxing.


AREA

AREA Struthers student to sing anthem CLEVELAND -- Candace Campana, a freshman at Struthers High


Roof of ice rink collapses, killing at least 5 people

Authorities fear they'll find more dead in the rubble. BAD REICHENHALL, Germany (AP) -- An ice


Cops: Boy, 3, dies after mother scalds him

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A 3-year-old boy died after his mother held him in a tub of scalding


Want to lose those extra pounds? Walk

Opinion: By DAVID A. MITTELL Jr. Providence Journal Since 2000, I've made 10 trips to the new


Homeland Security seeks shift in grant allocations

The allowable scope would include catastrophes. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Working to further define its


Professor has scale to monitor fatigue levels

Researchers will be able to gauge the intensity of exercise for the youngsters. YOUNGSTOWN --


D'YANNI NIXON 'A GIFT FROM THE HEART'

Who: D'yanni Nixon, 4, of New Castle will visit specialists to help diagnose her medical condition.


Doctor: Iraqi baby likely won't walk

ATLANTA (AP) -- An Iraqi infant brought to the United States for treatment of severe birth defects


Penguins suffer 3-2 overtime loss

Bryan McCabe scored for Toronto early in the extra session. TORONTO (AP) -- Sidney Crosby's NHL


Browns remain bad, but they're not boring

GM Phil Savage's shaky status overshadowed a finale win over Baltimore. BEREA (AP) -- The


A fitting farewell: Alvarez, Wisconsin stop Auburn, 24-10

Brian Calhoun rushed for 213 yards to lead the 21st-ranked Badgers. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Barry


Panel will suggest some changes

Some proposed zone changes are significant. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator Trumbull Staff LORDSTOWN


2006 FIESTA BOWL VICTORY CELEBRATION OSU rolls over Notre Dame, 34-20

Notre Dame suffered its eighth consecutive bowl game loss. By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR SPORTS EDITOR


Coming up roses and rain in Calif.

Coming up roses and rain in Calif. kA MEMBER of the Southwest Dekalb High School Marching Panther


Seven, and counting; NFL vacancies grow

Six coaches have been fired and Dick Vermeil retired from the Chiefs. By DAVE GOLDBERG AP


BOX OFFICE Top 10 movies

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to


New book targets war on terrorism

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new book on the government's secret anti-terrorism operations describes how the


SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES DENVER 23, SAN DIEGO 7 N.Y. GIANTS 30, OAKLAND 21 SUNDAY'S GAMES N.Y. JETS


"But we look at the floods this way: That every 10 years or so, you are forced to clean up and toss

Opinion: "But we look at the floods this way: That every 10 years or so, you are forced to clean up and toss


First-in-nation Medicaid option gives seniors choice to stay home

Other states are looking to Vermont as an example. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BURLINGTON, VT. --


OSU's offense riddled Notre Dame, 34-20

By ROB TODOR VINDICATOR SPORTS EDITOR TEMPE, Ariz. -- Most of the pregame hype was reserved for


Associated Press

Associated Press BITS OF HISTORY: Dick Camp of Cincinnati, who retired from the Marine Corps as a


Northfield Results

Northfield Results monday 1st--Inkee Wille (Merriman)19.805.604.00 He's Fancy


Three days of activities will mark MLK Day

Activities include recognition for humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. YOUNGSTOWN -- The


Neither vulnerable. South deals.

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Today is Tuesday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2006. There are 362 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Jan. 3, the third day of 2006. There are 362 days left in the year. On this date


Russia-Ukraine dispute over natural gas spreads

Russia's president wants to use energy wealth to boost political influence. VIENNA, Austria (AP)


Joe Paterno, Bobby Bowden remain in the spotlight

The two 70-year-old coaches want the game to be about the kids. MIAMI (AP) -- Bobby Bowden and Joe


AROUND THE NBA | MONDAY'S GAMES

Pacers 115, SuperSonics 96 INDIANAPOLIS -- Fred Jones scored 26 points and Stephen Jackson added


Cleveland swears in Jackson as mayor

In the city, 23 percent of residents live in poverty. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Frank Jackson was sworn as


Penguins end long road loss streak

Youngstown State led all the way in beating Loyola, 84-76. CHICAGO -- Youngstown State University


NBA

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Fred Savage returns to acting in 'Crumbs'

The show is about a dysfunctional family. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Fred Savage was thinking about


Problems plague Browns

Problems plague Browns The Cleveland Browns began the new year as winners, but with the same


GIRLS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY SUMMARY SHARON 82, WEST MIDDLESEX 10 SHARON (10-1, 4-0) -- JANINE


Lakefront plan faces uncertainty

Many urge the new mayor to keep the proposal. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Former Mayor Jane Campbell


Trumbull fire unit probes house blaze

Trumbull fire unit probes house blaze FOWLER -- Trumbull Fire Investigation Unit is seeking the


BIRTHS

BIRTHS FORUM HEALTH WOMEN & amp; INFANTS PAVILION DUSTIN AND RACHEL SELLERS, 4008 TRAYMORE


Slayings total 34; 7 victims are teens

A grieving mother pushes for witnesses to cooperate with police. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR


In first 2 days of 2006, city has 2 slayings

Police also are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found on the West Side. By NANCY


Reason to be wary about FBI's spying

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The FBI, it seems, has been keeping an eye on any number of domestic organizations


Civil liberties or safety? It's your choice

Opinion: By James P. Pinkerton long island Newsday 2005 will be remembered as the year in which mass


Independence Air announces it's shutting down

The last day for most of the 2,700 employees will be Thursday. CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) -- Independence


Grendell, Dann sought most new laws in 2005

Liberty Sen Marc Dann came in just behind Sen. Tim Grendell. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Most state senators


Sunnis, Kurds agree on coalition

The main refinery reopened after army protection was promised to tanker drivers. BAGHDAD, Iraq


Sharon girls romp, 82-10

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- The Sharon High girls basketball team jumped out to a 34-3 first-quarter lead


FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL 2005-06 BOWL GAMES Tuesday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl At Lafayette, La. Payout:


SUNDAY'S LATE NFL SUMMARY

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Study: SUVs no safer than cars

An SUV industry spokesman said the vehicles have become less top heavy. BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (AP) --


ROBBERY Maurice Clarett surrenders to authorities in Columbus

STAFF/WIRE REPORTS COLUMBUS -- Maurice Clarett, former Ohio State running back, surrendered to


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Alabama pulls out win on ugly field goal, 13-10

Christensen's kick was low and wobbly with a sideways spin, but it was good. DALLAS (AP) -- As