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Basketball flick's got game

Some of the details have been changed, but much of the story is the same. By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP

Officials fire workers after teen disappears

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Two workers responsible for watching a woman who is developmentally disabled who

Seven to be honored with Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- David Bowie, blues pioneer Robert Johnson and late comedian Richard Pryor are

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"Crumbs" (9:30 p.m., ABC): Fred Savage ("Wonder Years") gets another shot at prime time in the

Julia Dickman to be June bride of Jonathan Chase

XLAKE MILTON -- Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chase of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement of their son,

Collector aims to turn area school into a shop

Robert Godfrey already has about 1,000 trains to open his store. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator

Rebuilding plan draws divisions

Several people see the situation as a racial issue. Knight Ridder Newspapers NEW ORLEANS -- How

Casino to build arena for Pens

Isle of Capri Casinos will pay $290 million if it gets a license in the city. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

Neither vulnerable. South deals.

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Clarett waives hearing; waiting for grand jury

Prosecutors expect to present evidence in the next week to 10 days. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Former Ohio

Cincy police say subject shot officer

CINCINNATI (AP) -- A passenger in a car pulled over for a traffic stop early Wednesday shot and

Precopi-Marcis wedding to be held in Hubbard

XToni Precopi, a daughter of Kenneth and Susan Jones, 8174 Ohio St., Masury, and Mark Marcis, a son

Attempted child rape

Attempted child rape WARREN -- A 34-year-old Girard man was sentenced to two years in Lorain

Poll: Attitudes lighten up toward overweight people

One professor said the findings aren't too surprising. associated press Thin is still in, but

Detroit bishop says priest molested him as teenager

Detroit bishop says priest molested him as teenager COLUMBUS -- A bishop in the Detroit

Howland defeats Struthers for first conference victory

STRUTHERS -- Ellie Shields scored 23 points and Alexa Williams added 19 as the Howland High girls

Driver is bound over in hit-run

The driver pushed the victim off the hood and drove away, witnesses said. WARREN -- A 43-year-old

Roethlisberger says Colts will be tough to defeat in playoffs

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger made a candid admission for the quarterback of a team that has

Universities in Iraq embracing change

Opinion: By Imad Harb Baltimore Sun WASHINGTON -- Iraqis have just undergone a vigorous election campaign

Science should come first

Opinion: Leaf-Chronicle, Clarkesville, Tenn.: Throughout his adult life -- as University of Tennessee

'THE SPITFIRE GRILL' Musical's main character brings out good in all

Good music will help to make this play an audience-pleaser. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Alito brushes attacks aside

The judge's wife became upset at the questioning and left the hearing room. WASHINGTON (AP) --

MLK DAY LOCAL EVENTS

A list of local activities to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MAHONING

Shiite politician seeks God's help to counter insurgency

Six insurgents were killed by U.S. troops in a firefight in Baghdad. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A

WOMEN'S ROUNDUP WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

No. 2 Duke 67, Georgia Tech 59 ATLANTA -- Wanisha Smith scored 13 points and Duke survived its

Plan would regulate building near water

Austintown plans similar action within the next couple of months. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR

MLK Day

MLK DAY WHAT'S OPEN/CLOSED A CHECKLIST OF LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL INSTITUTIONS AND LOCAL

Change orders approved

The $7.3 million MVSD improvement project will likely be completed by June. By TIM YOVICH

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INDICATORS

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INDICATORS MAHONING COUNTY CONSULTANTS FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF

Defense to make changes Sunday

Pittsburgh played almost all nickel defense against the Colts in November. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The

In 'Last Holiday,' a dream comes true

In 'Last Holiday,' a dream comes true kQUEEN LATIFAH, above, stars in "Last Holiday," a comedy

Jolie and Pitt expecting baby due in the summer

Jolie and Pitt expecting baby due in the summer LOS ANGELES -- Angelina Jolie is expecting a baby

Dorothy Bowers' jersey to be retired Saturday

The YSU Hall of Fame basketball star is the school's all-time leading scorer. YOUNGSTOWN --

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& lt;B & gt;ANTENUCCI, & lt;/B & gt; Stella M., 92, of Niles; calling hours Friday

Today is Thursday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2006. There are 353 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2006. There are 353 days left in the year. On this date

Group seeks right to vote on water-plant sale

CAMPBELL -- Flora Hodge said she understands if most residents are in favor of selling the city's

Locked out, then bottom falls out

NILES -- An 89-year-old city man was caught with his pants down after he locked himself out of his

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

'HOODWINKED'

'HOODWINKED' Grade: C. Cast: The voices of Patrick Warburton, Glenn Close, Anne Hathaway, Andy

AUDITIONS WHERE TO TRY OUT FOR ROLES

ACTORS "THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS." NEW CASTLE PLAYHOUSE, 212 E. LONG AVE., NEW CASTLE, PA.; (724)

Trouble triumphs over talent

Lawrence Phillips thought his chances would never run out, until he drove a car into some guys he

Cartoon lampoons beloved fairy tale

This spoof is one the entire family can enjoy. By ROGER MOORE The Orlando Sentinel The Wolf is

Service provider sues over eviction notice

The port authority's lawyer said ReadyAir was being evicted for reasons including failure to pay

YSU PREVIEW | BASKETBALL

MEN Who: YSU (5-9, 2-2) vs. Wright St. (7-6, 3-0) When: Today, 7:35 p.m. Where: Beeghly Center.

Authorities probe New Castle blaze

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Firefighters and the state fire marshall are investigating the cause of a fire

With Cabinet choices made, Williams faces the future

Editorial: Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams is now in his second week of running the city, his Cabinet is largely

Head-on crash hurts 2 drivers seriously

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Two people were seriously hurt in a head-on crash on Bethel Wilmington Road.

Bond spy car, Capone's Caddy hit the auction block

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Aston Martin spy car from the James Bond movies "Thunderball" and

Student requires lesson in Laundry 101

Dear Heloise: Hi! I'm a freshman at a major university, and during a celebration, I got a mixture of

Rules keep task force funded

The agency will be able to retain its current staffing and programs. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR

'Breakfast' shows fight with reality

The main character was abandoned as a child and has been looking for love. By DESSON THOMSON

Officials will seek funds for bike trail

The two phases have a price tag of $1.54 million. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Tommie Peete, 44, of 537 Wilbur Ave., Youngstown, and Nichole

Alito scores on a fumble by Democrats

Opinion: By Michael Goodwin New York Daily News To understand the pain liberals felt during the Samuel

Terminally ill man's abuser gets 24 years

Shannon Irwin says her terminally ill boyfriend 'just got his butt whipped.' By DEBORA SHAULIS

ROUNDUP WEDNESDAY'S OTHER GAMES

Flyers 5, Blackhawks 2 CHICAGO -- Mike Knuble scored on a deflection with 8:33 left in the third

Alexander, Portis in showdown Saturday

They'll lead the Seahawks and Redskins in an NFC playoff battle. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- As someone

Miss Ponigar, Mr. Dobransky are engaged

XThe engagement of Kelly Ponigar, daughter of John and Cheryl Ponigar, 8508 Four Seasons Trail,

NBA ROUNDUP | WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

Jazz 110, 76ers 102 PHILADELPHIA -- Mehmet Okur scored 25 points and Andrei Kirilenko added 23,

Felasco trial to be in Venango County

The treasurer was denied a motion to have all charges dismissed. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS

WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL OHIO Austinburg Grand River 63, Jamestown, Pa. 49

'STEEL MAGNOLIAS' Characters are tough but sweet

The story is about six feisty women who go to the same beauty shop. By L. CROW VINDICATOR

Testimony is heard in suit against Bernard

Doctors testified for both the plaintiff and defendant. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

Negotiator is optimistic about AFSCME contract

Health-care costs and premium sharing are part of the discussion. By HAROLD GWIN Vindicator

AREA COLLEGES| WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

MEN Mount Union 83, Marietta 77 MARIETTA -- Kyle Karpinski and Chris Switzer led Mount Union's

Discount tickets available for Globetrotters game

Discount tickets available for Globetrotters game YOUNGSTOWN -- Discount coupons for the Harlem

Outside relationship may become serious

Dear Annie: My husband and I are friends with a couple I'll call "Rusty and Cathy." We like their

Tsagaris: no heart problems

Tsagaris: no heart problems Trumbull County Commissioner James Tsagaris is again stating that he

'GRANDMA'S BOY'

'GRANDMA'S BOY' Grade: D- Director: Nicholaus Goossen. Running time: 95 minutes. Rating: R

Colts' Manning prepares to answer critics again

He'll lead Indianapolis against the Steelers Sunday in the playoffs. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton

Board mulls ex-coach's fate

Re-applying for the job was poor judgment, a critic said. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR STAFF

Trustees OK regulations to aid flooding

The zoning administrator sees construction on a good pace for the future. By TIM YOVICH

Former police chief steps in as county's assistant prosecutor

Bush is a former city and county assistant prosecutor. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's former police

Cops find wanted man and get bonus arrest

The judge ordered that the sheriff not release the men unless bonds are posted. By PATRICIA MEADE

Forum Health Women &amp; amp; Infants Pavilion

Forum Health Women & amp; Infants Pavilion Chad and Christina Ross, Austintown, girl, Jan.

When is a war considered a just war?

Opinion: When I turned 17 years old there was a war going on. Like many young men of that era, I didn't wait

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: "Steel Magnolias" Where: Youngstown Playhouse, off Glenwood Avenue. When:

'Grandma's Boy' offers few laughs

'Saturday Night Live' alums make expected appearances. By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic If

Eminem and ex-wife apply for marriage license

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) -- Slim Shady and his ex-wife are going to get married again. Kim

XA son, Alan Douglas, was born Dec. 20 at Glens Falls Hospital in New York to Doug and Shirley

If you didn't get a chance to see "Disney on Ice -- 3 Jungle Adventures" during its recent stand at

CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN Indie band burned out as it peaked, member says

The band folded, leaving its fans at the altar. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT You

GRAEDONS | PEOPLE'S HERBAL PHARMACY CURRY SPICE OVERPOWERS GAMBLING COMPULSION

Q. All my life my knees have ached at night. I would use Aleve, arthritis-strength aspirin or

French riots provide important lessons

Opinion: PARIS -- The French have had two months to sort out the lessons of last fall's riots in

Police say suspect targeted the elderly

The Melrose Avenue man is awaiting trial on a similar offense. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF

Reggie White, Troy Aikman top list of finalists

The 15 finalists also include Thurman Thomas and Warren Moon. CANTON (AP) -- Two of the most

Jeff Christian plays well in SteelHounds' victory

Goalie David St. Germain turned back 32 shots in the 3-1 win. By Chuck Housteau Vindicator

Je'Kel Foster leads Ohio St. past Purdue with defense

Boardman High product Terence Dials had 13 points for the once-beaten Buckeyes. WEST LAFAYETTE,

Correction

Editorial: Affordable Housing of Lawrence County paid $88,000 more than the total assessed value of seven homes

NFL needs stiffer penalties

So much for authority and the saying, "Don't do the slime if you can't do the time." It's been two

THE ACTUAL Lead singer hoping to expose the truth about pop rockers

Max Bernstein is following in his father's footsteps. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Grossman is ready for 1st playoff with Carolina

The Bears quarterback has only played in six quarters this season. LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- Rex

Cheri Crytser, Mike Shockey plan February wedding in St. Augustine, Fla.

XORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Richard Crytser is announcing the engagement of his daughter, Cheri Crytser,

Opera's Birgit Nilsson dies at age 87

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Birgit Nilsson, the farmer's daughter who became renowned in the world's

Story lacks a depth of emotion

The tale is tragic enough, but the movie doesn't follow through. By ROGER MOORE Orlando Sentinel

Top-ranked Duke strong in victory over Maryland

No. 14 Michigan State upset No. 9 Indiana, 87-73. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM, N.C. -- One by one,

Sutter had just about given up on HOF chance

He was the only player selected in this year's vote. NEW YORK (AP) -- Bruce Sutter is going into

Blue Jackets have six goals in beating Pens

Pittsburgh suffered its fourth consecutive loss. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Columbus Blue Jackets got a

"This will have an effect of reducing the numbers of Cuban-American voters that would blindly follow

Opinion: "This will have an effect of reducing the numbers of Cuban-American voters that would blindly follow

Additional questions arise about Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing makes money from laundry machines in public housing units. By LAURE CIOFFI

GOP shouldn't stop with Tom DeLay

Opinion: Rep. Tom DeLay's decision to bow to reality and surrender his House leadership cleared the way for

Council approves pact with Aqua Ohio

A new council member wanted the Aqua contract to be sent back to committee. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

Texas' Brown still basking in national spotlight

Even his quarterback's decision to go pro didn't spoil his mood. DALLAS (AP) -- Making the rounds

'Tristan and Isolde'

'Tristan and Isolde' Audiences are getting cheated out of a good cry in the Kevin Reynolds-

'CURIOUS SAVAGE' TNT play is warm, charming

At center is a woman's interaction with asylum residents. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Board appoints officers and foundation trustees

NORTH LIMA -- The South Range Board of Education has appointed Marilyn Weaver board president. At

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