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MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert D. Manasco, 28, of 205 Alabama Ave., Sebring, and
Brady, Patriots ready for return matchup with Denver Saturday
The Broncos held off a New England rally to win 28-20 back in October. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) --
Colts' James outworks everyone
He hasn't changed his approach in seven seasons with the team. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Edgerrin James
Trustees OK applying for grant to alleviate flooding problems
The township will apply for grants to improve two parks. AUSTINTOWN -- Residents on Ayrshire Drive
EAST SIDE Official's son keeps track of robbery suspect
The 18-year-old suspect is expected to be arraigned on numerous charges today. YOUNGSTOWN -- A
Whither Russia, Mr. Putin?
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Russia's future remains one of those perennial mysteries. The country's
LAWRENCE COUNTY Affordable Housing will meet with officials
The two board members, a consultant and the former president, are attending the meeting. By LAURE
Trustees consider starting plan for North Lima area
A neighborhood plan takes a specific area of a community and focuses on ways to improve it. NORTH
TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
Tuesday's Basketball Scores men EAST Amherst 89, Wesleyan, Conn. 54 Bentley 93, American
GIRARD Chief: I get no respect
The chief said he's had ideas to save money that were ignored. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Police probe thefts at student apartments
One break-in took place on Christmas Day. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University police are
Cowher says team needs to keep composure
He's concerned after he felt the team stepped over the line in Cincinnati. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
COMMON PLEAS COURT Of 2 accused in threats to judges, 1 bargains
Defense lawyers say audio tapes of telephone calls made from jail have been destroyed. By DEBORA
Lawrence County officials must not settle for crumbs
Editorial: The threat of financial retribution seems to have paid off for the Lawrence County commissioners in
BASKETBALL Philips, Soares key Campbell to 11th victory, 61-54
Dominique Peake and Antonio Fitzgerald led Chaney past Rayen. CAMPBELL -- Terrance Philips and
NEW CASTLE Building being disinfected because of staph infection
This is the second case of the infection in the county in the past six months. By LAURE CIOFFI
Cowher to offer condolences to Dungy
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher plans to talk on the field Sunday with
Slocum, Penguins happy to be home
The men's and women's teams will play Thursday night at Beeghly Center. By PETE MOLLICA
Invesco hosts first playoff
The last playoff game Denver hosted was at old Mile High Stadium. DENVER (AP) -- The last time the
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Turkey scrambles to contain outbreak
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Turkey raced to contain an outbreak of bird flu Tuesday, destroying 300,000
Army publishes criticism of war
President Bush lashed out at his Democratic critics. combined dispatches FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan.
Witnesses capture suspect in robbery
Three of these robberies happened during daylight hours. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES Utah 97, Washington 89 Philadelphia 107, Seattle 98 Dallas 104, Boston 102
Barons' move could affect SteelHounds
YOUNGSTOWN -- Next season's relocation of the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League to
City lacks figures for Chevy Centre
City officials haven't had updated financial information since September. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
Pollis to plead guilty in felonies
WARREN -- A 38-year-old man who showed up unannounced at the Howland police chief's house in May is
'Star Wars' proves to be a strong force
Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Garner also won multiple awards. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The force was
DYEING Old gray hair ain't what it used to be
To dye or not to dye, that is the question. By MARLA JO FISHER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS A
Carwash customer suspected of stealing
YOUNGSTOWN -- Police said a man who stopped at Barber's Best Hand Wash at 2509 Mahoning Ave., asking
Agenda Thursday 1/12
Agenda Thursday 1/12 Mahoning County Career & amp; Technical Center Board, 3:30 p.m., board
China's shiny facade hides truth
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- My friends who travel to China these days return with oddly dreamy looks in their
Steelers assistants will interview this week
Russ Grimm and Ken Whisenhunt are head coach candidates. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh assistant
Former Rayen standout earned All-American honors for OSU
The eight-year NFL veteran passed away Saturday. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Land-use study remains in question
The adviser for the project may leave or retire. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
YSU Edwards leads as arts dean
The new dean says he'll focus on continuing and enhancing current programs. YOUNGSTOWN -- Joseph
TODAY
TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: Indiana at Michigan. 7 p.m. (ESPN2) College basketball:
Advocate questions freezing of refunds by IRS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Internal Revenue Service freezes tens of thousands of tax refunds it deems
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
Tuesday's nba summaries Knicks 92, Cavaliers 84 NEW YORK (92) -- Davis 0-2 0-0 0, Lee 2-2 0-0 4,
Associated Press
Associated Press GOING DOWN: Ed Peper, general manager of the Chevrolet Division of General
TRUMBULL COUNTY Dems select Biviano as interim auditor
Barbara Katzenberger joins fellow Democrat Sherron Platt on the board of elections. By ED RUNYAN
ATP-WTA TOUR MEDIBANK
ATP-WTA TOUR MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL TUESDAY AT SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE SYDNEY,
Ex-officer to answer charge
Ex-officer to answer charge Retired Hubbard police officer Kenneth Oyler is free on a personal
J.K. Rowling includes her own experience
J.K. Rowling includes her own experience LONDON -- Author J.K. Rowling said in an interview
Board studies vending deal
By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- New Castle School Board is
WOMEN'S TOP 25 TUESDAY'S GAMES
No. 7 Connecticut 93, Seton Hall 53 SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. (AP) -- Renee Montgomery scored 20 points
Grant leads Ursuline's win
SHAKER HEIGHTS -- Tyra Grant scored 35 points and sparked the Ursuline High girls basketball team to
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY XCroatian Home will hold a pasta dinner from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the clubrooms at 3200
Alito treads carefully on major issues
Bush's nominee portrayed himself as a legal technician. Knight Ridder Newspapers WASHINGTON --
TRUMBULL CO. PLANNING Panel tables matter of Howland proposal
A company wants to develop single-family homes. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN
Tips can lead to a fatter wallet
Chicago Tribune Hold on to your wallets. This winter is shaping up to be a perfect storm of bad
Refrigerated rice is perfect for frying in this easy recipe
By Bill Daley Chicago Tribune With Ms. Visa and Mr. MasterCard about to come a-calling laden
COLLEGE HOOPS Other games
Akron 69, W. Michigan 55 KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Nick Dials scored 15 points, leading four Akron
Bears' Muhammad ready for Panthers
Sunday, the Chicago receiver gets another shot at his former team. LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) --
Summary of recent police activity in Poland village and Boardman Township.
Summary of recent police activity in Poland village and Boardman Township. POLAND Jan 4
Both vulnerable. North deals.
Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x K Q 10 8 2 u K 5 v Q 9 7 4 w 8 7 WEST EAST x 6 x
Salem struggles, but wins 55-48
The Quakers weren't at their best but still defeated Howland. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR
AUSTINTOWN New construction for '05 tops $40M
The township expects to have another good year for building if the economy is strong. AUSTINTOWN
HIGH SCHOOL SCORES, SUMMARIES & amp; SCHEDULES
TUESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Chaney 73, Rayen 66 Campbell 61, Wilson 54
Changing times work against good reporting
Opinion: By Dawn Miller Charleston Gazette Sometimes, I miss reporting. Not last week. Aside from the
Iran could heat up -- or start Cold War
Opinion: By James P. Pinkerton Long island Newsday Here's a safe prediction for 2006: The Mideast will
Drop in pupils threatens scope of school projects
Youngstown has lost more than 3,000 of its pupils over the past several years. By HAROLD GWIN
HELOISE Simple test solves baking-powder problem
Dear Heloise: I've got a problem! Sometimes my cookies, muffins, cakes and biscuits do not rise
IRAN REMOVES NUCLEAR SEALS
Iran removes nuclear seals TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran broke U.N. seals on its nuclear enrichment
Red-hot Knicks stop the Cavs
New York won its fourth straight game, 92-84, in Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Larry Brown's verbal
DeJoe playing hockey in Belgium
CANFIELD -- Paul DeJoe, who once played high school ice hockey for Canfield High, is playing
EASTERN CONFERENCE
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"Red Eye": Air travel just keeps getting worse, what with the long lines, extra security
AUSTINTOWN Board to seek 2 renewal levies
The board addressed a lawsuit about grades. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NFL Divisional playoffs
Saturday Washington at Seattle, 4:30 p.m. (FOX) New England at Denver, 8 p.m. (CBS) Sunday
MAHONING VALLEY No dog illness linked to tainted pet food
The problem was caused by a fungus on corn and other crops. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF
Alito's rulings vary on gay rights issues
Opinion: By Kathi Wolfe knight ridder/tribune Judge Samuel Alito's record is a mixed bag on gay and
"South Beach" (8 p.m., UPN): In this new drama series, a pair of longtime pals (played by Chris
"South Beach" (8 p.m., UPN): In this new drama series, a pair of longtime pals (played by Chris
Man charged in girlfriend's death pleads guilty to manslaughter
YOUNGSTOWN -- A man charged with killing his girlfriend last June has pleaded guilty to voluntary
ROSS CASE Girard officers testify in civil lawsuit
More testimony will be heard today. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF GIRARD --
Former relief pitcher Bruce Sutter only player named to Hall of Fame
Jim Rice and Rich Gossage came close, Pete Rose didn't. NEW YORK (AP) -- After falling short a
Killed pedestrian ID'd
Killed pedestrian ID'd YOUNGSTOWN -- The pedestrian killed as he walked on Interstate 680 was
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2006. There are 354 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Jan. 11, the 11th day of 2006. There are 354 days left in the year. On this date
States try to remedy drug benefit problems
Some states are having no problems with the new program. WASHINGTON (AP) -- At least six states
BOXING Boone to fight Friday in Tampa
The Youngstown middleweight is set to meet Willie Lee. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown middleweight boxer
Robot builders compete for prize
Robot builders compete for prize kTHOMAS FIELDS, an eighth-grader at Hayes Middle School in
Teachers fault less class time
Don't shortchange the students' instruction, the union leader told the board. By PETER H. MILLIKEN
MUCH SORROW: Beverly McIver dabs a tear in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, where her daughter,
MUCH SORROW: Beverly McIver dabs a tear in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court, where her daughter,
"I have witnessed firsthand the unbelievable human suffering that comes from miscommunication."
Opinion: "I have witnessed firsthand the unbelievable human suffering that comes from miscommunication."
Violence picks up after period of relative calm
There are numerous explanations for the increase in violence. San Francisco Chronicle Despite
HEAVYWEIGHTS Austintown's Koval set to fight Jan. 27 in Miami
He will fight Shannon Briggs of East Orange, N.J. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Suspensions wallop skeleton team
The coach won't be reinstated and the best performer may miss Turin. ASSOCIATED PRESS First, a
Female, 21, admits role in killings
A mother lost a son to a bullet, and her daughter is going to prison. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR
AWARDS THE WINNERS
The complete list of favorites: MOVIES Female movie star: Sandra Bullock. Male movie star:
Knicks down Cavs
Knicks down Cavs Jamal Crawford scored 26 points, 20 in the second half, and New York held
AROUND THE NBA TUESDAY'S OTHER GAMES
Bobcats 111, Rockets 106, 2OT CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Raymond Felton made a running jumper with 20
STAGE LEFT PLAYERS Youths to present 'Charlie Brown'
The original version was written in 1967 and revised in 1998. By L. CROW VINDICATOR
MAHONING COUNTY Treasurer reinstates Tax Installment Plan
The monthly payment program restarts in April. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County residents may resume
AROUND THE NHL TUESDAY'S OTHER GAMES
Sharks 6, Bruins 2 BOSTON -- Joe Thornton was ejected less than six minutes into his first game
Sharon's condition improves
WASHINGTON POST JERUSALEM -- ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER ARIEL SHARON IS NO LONGER IN IMMEDIATE DANGER
New Middletown council welcomes 2 new members
NEW MIDDLETOWN -- Two new members have taken their seats on village council. Harry Kale of
beammeupart.com
beammeupart.com ON THE WEB: Art purportedly done by former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. in
BIRTHS
BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH'S FAMILY BIRTHPLACE LATESHA MOORE AND KUREAM HOWARD, YOUNGSTOWN, BOY, JAN.
Don't give up grilled flavor just because it's getting cold outside.
Don't give up grilled flavor just because it's getting cold outside. By RICK ASA CHICAGO
Residents receive update on waterline, sewer work
Waterline tap-in is optional, but sanitary sewer tap-in is mandatory. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR
PGA TOUR SCHEDULE-WINNERS
PGA Tour Schedule-Winners Jan. 5-8 -- Mercedes Championships (Stuart Appleby) Jan. 12-15 -- Sony
MEN'S TOP 25 TUESDAY'S GAMES
No. 20 North Carolina 64, Virginia Tech 61 BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) -- Freshman Tyler Hansbrough
Keirsey sparks Rams to 10th
His foul shots down the stretch blunted Springfield's comeback. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR SPORTS
After Americans abandon Constitution, what's next?
Opinion: After Americans abandon Constitution, what's next? EDITOR: A recent AP-Ipsos poll indicates
Slumping Penguins lose to Oilers
Shawn Horcoff scored all three goals in the 3-1 win by Edmonton. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Shawn Horcoff
Bank standoff ends
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- A 10-hour-standoff with two armed bank robbers ended Tuesday when police
HOOPS Leetonia hands Wellsville first loss
Andy Kishner led the Bears to a 49-44 overtime victory. LEETONIA -- Andy Kishner scored 15 points
Artwork on eBay said to be by Traficant
High bids on two paintings were more than $200. YOUNGSTOWN -- Artwork purportedly done in federal
Injured Pavlik's fight called off
The Youngstown middleweight was scheduled to fight Jan. 21 in Las Vegas. By BOB ROTH VINDICATOR
MILL CREEK PARK Speaker: Design reflects 1890s style
Part of the park is on the National Register of Historic Places. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR