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STEELERS Willie Parker overcame benching to get a grip

A year ago, the second-year running back wasn't activated for playoff games. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- If


HOW HE SEES IT Let's play 'Political Jeopardy'

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Let's start 2006 with a Washington version of


HERMITAGE Man seeks to recoup money spent in lawsuit

The legal battle started in 2000. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU HERMITAGE,


4 teens stole 27 baby Jesus figures, cops say

SAYREVILLE, N.J. (AP) -- Four teens stole 27 baby Jesus statues from nativity scenes outside


AREA

AREA Struthers/Poland moved ahead POLAND -- Today's Struthers/Poland girls basketball games have


High-tech ups and downs

Opinion: Providence Journal: Technology will continue to accelerate in 2006. Maybe that's good. Has the


hConditions worsen for firefighters battling blazes

hConditions worsen for firefighters battling blazes MAY, Texas -- Vince DeShazer, a U.S. Fish and


NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games

Rockets 123, Wizards 111 WASHINGTON -- The Houston Rockets broke a five-game losing streak with


TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES

TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES ROCKETS 123, WIZARDS 111 HOUSTON (123) -- McGrady 11-24 14-16 38, Howard


MEN'S TOP 25 Unranked Marquette shocks No. 2 UConn

Steve Novak scored a career-high 41 points in his Big East debut. ASSOCIATED PRESS MILWAUKEE --


WOMEN'S TOP 25 Tuesday's games

No. 8 Rutgers 64, Cincinnati 51 CINCINNATI -- Michelle Campbell scored 21 points and Cappie


NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA


NEWTON TOWNSHIP HOMICIDES Second woman charged in case

McKinney was arraigned in Youngstown on 14 counts of felonious assault. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT


IRAQ Airstrike kills family of 12

The U.S. military does not count civilian deaths from American attacks. WASHINGTON POST


The Rose Bowl (8 p.m., ABC): As venerable play-by-play man Keith Jackson likes to say, this one

The Rose Bowl (8 p.m., ABC): As venerable play-by-play man Keith Jackson likes to say, this one


Swingers gathering at same hotel upsets soccer players' parents

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Some teenage soccer players and their parents saw more sights than they wanted


NFL Playoffs

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


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Regional games

Ohio Wesleyan 65, Westminster 50 DELAWARE -- Sophomore guard/forward Emilee Ackerman posted her


JIM LITKE The 'Bush Push' clinched USC's claim to greatness

LOS ANGELES -- Grit was the final ingredient. If Southern California beats Texas in the Rose Bowl


Gov. Trump? No thanks

Gov. Trump? No thanks ALBANY, N.Y. -- The Donald does not want to be the governor. Donald Trump,


Fried tortilla strips used as garnish

LOS ANGELES TIMES This recipe is from Cafe Verde in Pasadena, Calif. Look for ground dried ancho


NFL Heading to playoffs, Bengals stumble

They're not playing well going into Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The NFL's


PITTSBURGH Pirates finalizing deal with Burnitz

Pittsburgh also made a pitch for Eric Byrnes. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Outfielder Jeromy Burnitz was


WASHINGTON More sweating is on tap; Abramoff takes plea deal

The lobbyist will cooperate with prosecutors investigating political players. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE


Four remain buried under collapsed roof

BAD REICHENHALL, Germany (AP) -- Rescuers halted the search Tuesday for four people buried under a


Clerk DeJacimo pleads innocent in tampering case, theft charges

WARREN -- A deputy clerk of the municipal court has pleaded innocent to two felony charges of theft


CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE SteelHounds snap streak with win over Mudbugs

Jeff Christian finished with four points for Youngstown. BOSSIER CITY, La. -- The Youngstown


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Hubbard Board of Education, tax budget hearing, 5:45 p.m.; organizational meeting,


IMMIGRATION Student is jailed, to be deported

Bartsch's grandpa failed to complete his necessary paperwork eight years ago. GILBOA, Ohio (AP) --


'True Life' follows 2 from area as they move to New York City

The pair are seeking a bigger and better life. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER


NFL PLAYOFFS Wild-card Round

Saturday Washington at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m. (ABC) Jacksonville at New England, 8 p.m. (ABC)


BOYS BASKETBALL Solid fourth quarter helps Chaney topple Wilson in SVC game

Antonio Fitzgerald scored 27 points for the Cowboys. YOUNGSTOWN -- A heavy-scoring first quarter


HELOISE Reader needs reprint of monkey bread recipe

Dear Heloise: I've lost the recipe for monkey bread that had been previously published in your


WEST VIRGINIA Sugar win fallout is encouraging

Steve Slaton believes that the Mountaineers can compete for a national crown. ATLANTA (AP) --


Rinsed beans provide base for soup variation

LOS ANGELES TIMES This recipe is from Casablanca Restaurant in Los Angeles. The beans are not


Speed camera stolen in a fast one

The camera had a global positioning system that could help locate it. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator


WARREN REVENUE Income tax coffers grow 5% over 2004

Last year's city income tax collections were up $1,022,018 from 2004. WARREN -- Bolstered by


Penn State edges FSU

Penn State edges FSU xxxx xxxxx xx kIN A GAME marred by penalties and sloppy play by both sides,


Scripps Howard

Scripps Howard ALTERATIONS: Although they may not share the same religion, interfaith couples are


WARREN COUNCIL Officials: Private trash pact is risky

Privatizing refuse collection violates the union contract, a labor leader says. By PETER H.


Most local governments change leadership positions and set their meeting dates at the beginning of

Most local governments change leadership positions and set their meeting dates at the beginning of


SALEM-CAMPBELL Phillips makes impact

The Red Devils also started 9-1 in 2000-01 when they finished 19-4. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR


Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown.

Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD Dec. 26 Theft: M


Orioles reject trade for Manny Ramirez

Baltimore wants more for shortstop Miguel Tejada. The Baltimore Sun The Orioles lost one coveted


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Rondinelli Tuxedo -- will have tryouts for its 18-younger, 16-younger, 15 and 13 teams.


ANNIE'S MAILBOX Man embarrased by his compulsive crossdressing

Dear Annie: I am a 20-year-old male in a rather unusual situation. I have been intrigued by


CAMPBELL Suit seeks validation of water plant petition

The three people who filed the suit all have a connection to city government. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN


Defining what is patriotic and what isn't can be tricky

Editorial: As Congress returns to Washington, there will be less than a month to debate renewal of the Patriot


BROWNS Power struggle ends with Collins losing

Phil Savage will continue as the team's general manager. BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- John Collins joined


More cooks say 'blog app & eacute;tit!'

Food lovers unite online to offer up a tasty stew of opinions. By JENNIFER WOLCOTT CHRISTIAN


SALEM COUNCIL Quaker fire district remains in dispute

A new council began 2006 with a mixed start. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU SALEM


False-report charge

False-report charge NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A Sharon woman has been charged with filing a false police


HOW SHE SEES IT American dream is vanishing

Opinion: By HOLLY SKLAR KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE The American Dream doesn't need to go on a diet in the new


FIESTA BOWL Loss tells Irish there's still work to be done

The offense improved greatly, but it wasn't enough. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Notre Dame showed signs


YOUNGSTOWN Mayor's Cabinet taking shape

The new police chief is a 29-year veteran of the Youngstown force. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL


OHIO Top court will hear Howland school suit

Appellate courts in Ohio have answered the question of liability differently. By ED RUNYAN


INTERFAITH MARRIAGES Plan ahead to avoid religious roadblocks

The engaged couple should have heart-to-heart discussions before the wedding. SCRIPPS HOWARD The


Bolivian official won't visit Washington

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Bolivian President-elect Evo Morales, fresh from a visit with Fidel


FOOTBALL

FOOTBALL NFL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 7 Washington at Tampa Bay,


Official: Wiring caused Sleepy Hollow fire

AUSTINTOWN -- A wiring malfunction ignited a fire that caused an estimated $100,000 worth of damage


Man dies in accident with farm equipment

PANDORA, Ohio (AP) -- A man apparently was trying to clear a jammed belt in a wagon he used to shoot


A 29-yard field goal ended the football marathon.

A 29-yard field goal ended the football marathon. MIAMI (AP) -- This really was one for the ages.


MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES Indiana 115, Seattle 96 New York 140, Phoenix 133, 3OT New Orleans 103,


WEST VIRGINIA Mine search goes on after 1 body is found

Test results found 'discouraging' levels of carbon monoxide in the mine. TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. (AP)


Next Steelers date is Jan. 15

NEW YORK (AP) -- If the Washington Redskins beat Tampa Bay on Saturday in an NFC wild-card game,


COLLEGE BASKETBALL Pitt faces Notre Dame with three freshmen

The Panthers only have only played one away game and one ranked foe. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The most


CONGRESS '06 round of tax cuts benefit the affluent

Critics point out the contrast with cuts in benefits for the poor. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS


"We are praying and hoping for the best. The miners and their families are in our thoughts and

Opinion: "We are praying and hoping for the best. The miners and their families are in our thoughts and


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Jenny Glossen and John Urichko III, East


CORTLAND COUNCIL Water pressure problem needs to be fixed, city says

Low water pressure Christmas Eve sparked concern. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


ROSE BOWL PREVIEW Finally, Hype Night curtain is lifted

The game may actually match its mega-publicity. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Anticipated all


BRIDGE

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NEW YEAR'S EVE First Night officials report celebrations were successful

Disney on Ice brought people into Youngstown, and some stayed for First Night. First Night


HOME VIDEO

HOME VIDEO This week's releases "Wedding Crashers" (DVD, $28.98, New Line): Last year's comedy


Defendant arrested after arriving late

YOUNGSTOWN -- Dion Davis wore a striped shirt and jeans Tuesday morning at Mahoning County Common


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey1712.586--8-2W-89-68-


CAMPBELL Woman reports 3 shots fired into her bedroom

CAMPBELL -- City police are investigating shots fired at an occupied Gladstone Street home, in which


Driver charged in hit-and-run homicide

WARREN -- A 43-year-old man is held in Trumbull County Jail in lieu of $75,000 bond after being


COLUMBUS Attorney general again seeks execution delay for DNA tests

If granted, it would be the third postponement of John Spirko's execution. COLUMBUS (AP) --


AROUND THE NHL Tuesday's other games

Lightning 1, Rangers 0, OT NEW YORK -- Vaclav Prospal jammed the puck past Henrik Lundqvist at


Canfield man faces two drug charges

CANFIELD -- A township man is charged with drug abuse and possession of drug-abuse instruments after


BOARDMAN Trustee seeks start of focus group

Austintown's plan initiated a Celebration Grove of trees. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF


OHIO STATE More balanced Buckeyes foreseen

In September, the Buckeyes must travel to Texas to take on the Longhorns. COLUMBUS (AP) -- After


You better watch out (you know who you are)

Opinion: You better watch out (you know who you are) EDITOR: On Christmas Day I left my Santa hat in the


BROOKFIELD SCHOOLS Pasquerilla proves his residency valid

The complainant didn't like the winner's politics during the campaign. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR


Coitsville Township trustees will have a reorganizational meeting at 7 tonight in the township

Coitsville Township trustees will have a reorganizational meeting at 7 tonight in the township


HOW HE SEES IT New Year's resolutions start with embracing free trade

Opinion: By ROBERT BATTERSON KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Heere's a suggested personal resolutin for the year


WTA TOUR ASB BANK CLASSIC

WTA TOUR ASB BANK CLASSIC Tuesday At ASB Bank Tennis Centre Auckland, New Zealand Purse:


Springfield overwhelms Campbell, 62-26

NEW MIDDLETOWN -- The Springfield High girls basketball team built a 52-16 lead by the end of


WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB Project aims at creating system to allow blind landings of planes

The goal is to land military planes without the need for ground preparation. DAYTON (AP) --


Today is Wednesday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2006. There are 361 days left in the year. On this

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Jan. 4, the fourth day of 2006. There are 361 days left in the year. On this


BONANZA SALES Newlyweds are buying items they didn't get

Stores offer couples discounts on 'unfulfilled' registry items. WASHINGTON POST Within hours of


PALESTINIANS Campaign begins despite tensions

A voting dispute in East Jerusalem symbolizes a larger battle. LOS ANGELES TIMES JERUSALEM --


TODAY

TODAY 4 p.m. (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) Baseball: "Clemente." 6 p.m. (FSN Ohio) College basketball:


URBAN GRANTS Anti-terrorism fund names at-risk cities

The areas must submit proposals to justify how the grant money will be spent. KNIGHT RIDDER


HOW HE SEES IT Is there enough to meet the demand?

Opinion: By BILL McKIBBEN WASHINGTON POST One question naturally arises when you hear that 67 million


NHL Crosby smiles on Montreal

The Pens rookie scored twice in a road victory in Quebec. MONTREAL (AP) -- Sidney Crosby waited


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY XCol. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will hold a


RAIDERS Turner says firing was not a surprise

The Raiders have had three straight losing seasons for the first time since 1963. ALAMEDA, Calif.


Surgery is successful to repair Edwards' knee

An eight-month recovery is expected for the first-round draft pick. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Browns


Sizing up willing U.S. allies

Washington takes inventory of whose troops are left in Iraq. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


Building costs in Champion Twp. totaled $3.1M in '05, official says

CHAMPION -- Building costs in the township totaled $3.1 million for 2005, said Rhonda Fonce,


UNION TOWNSHIP Police contract deemed illegal

The cop pact called for hourly wage increases and gave the chief a raise. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK


HIGH SCHOOL SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULES

BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 91, Wilson 79 Campbell 63, Salem 48 Liberty 69, Howland


Discover a wealth of flavor when you dip into a soup that features tortillas.

Discover a wealth of flavor when you dip into a soup that features tortillas. By BARBARA HANSEN


UNITED NATIONS Nuclear fuel research will resume, Iran says

Iran is determined to resume uranium enrichment. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran told the U.N. nuclear


TRUMBULL COUNTY Liberty uses layoff to improve offense

The Leopards looked sharper in a 69-47 win over Howland. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR


DRUGS Studies say statins don't prevent cancer

Studies show no effect on cancer or cancer death. CHICAGO (AP) -- Two new studies deal a double


WARREN Vote to hire interim auditor divides panel

The move angered Commissioner Paul Heltzel. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --


ANTI-TERRORISM Bush pushes for renewal of Patriot Act

A monthlong extension expires Feb. 3. WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the clock runs on Congress' short-term


Decision nears on state investment report

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The state insurance fund for injured workers was expected to decide soon whether to


Grease fire burns floor, woman's hand

SHARON, Pa. -- A South Dock Street woman was treated at her home by emergency medical services


ROBBERY CHARGES Clarett posts bond; Jan. 12 hearing set

Clarett could face a maximum of 20 years in prison. STAFF/WIRE REPORT COLUMBUS -- Maurice


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