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PITTMAN'S CHALLENGE

Pittman's challenge Not even a 1,300-yard season is enough to guarantee Ohio State tailback

Pedestrian fatally struck

GREENVILLE, Pa. -- A pedestrian was killed along Hadley Road in Hempfield Township about 5:30 p.m.

GOLF Late-bloomer Toms shows he can play

David Toms was outstanding as he posted the 12th victory of his career. HONOLULU (AP) -- David

Two churches are accused of illegal political acts

Thirty-one clergymen want the IRS to investigate. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Clergy from nine denominations

COLUMBUS Blue Jackets edge Rangers

They have won four of their last five games. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Upcoming opponents might want to

Grant hits 33 for Irish

Tyra Grant's future coach at Penn State, Rene Portland, was on hand to see the senior's big game.

Award Winners

AWARD WINNERS MOTION PICTURES PICTURE, DRAMA: "BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN" ACTRESS, DRAMA: FELICITY

Phantoms play well in 4-0 victory

Mahoning Valley won for the eighth time in 11 games. By GREG GULAS Vindicator Correspondent

Woman is attacked by chimp at OSU

COLUMBUS (AP) -- A chimpanzee attacked a student at an Ohio State University animal research

Police officers arrest 3rd suspect in kidnapping of Miami student

OXFORD, Ohio (AP) -- Police arrested the third of three suspects in the kidnapping, beating and

Pluto mission years in making

In 1989, the Pluto lobbying effort began. Scripps Howard Pushed by as much rocket power as

Township offers use of park to middle school

AUSTINTOWN -- The township and the school district are talking about letting pupils from the new

Losing Colts search for answers

Despite their season success, the Colts are enduring another early playoff exit. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)

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Petro's gubernatorial running mate quits

Comments have been made that the Petro campaign is in trouble. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Phil Heimlich,

GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA

GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA URSULINE 69, MOONEY 40 BLACKHAWK, PA. 42, BOARDMAN 36

Study: Exercise helps delay onset dementia

The study revealed even light exercise, such as walking, helps. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Older people

Fads in education undermine learning

Opinion: Recent news that school children in Charlotte, North Carolina, had the highest test scores among

Gift-card bill requires they have a 2-year life

Consumers complain about cards' expiring and fees' being added. COLUMBUS (AP) -- People who

National Hockey League

National Hockey League EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA

Best Bets on TV

"American Idol" (8 p.m., Fox): Break out the earplugs! Prime time's musical juggernaut, "American

State works to fix Medicare transition problems

The governor has asked that emergency medication be provided. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The state is

Pursue dream, urge preachers, politicians

This year was the first Coretta Scott King had to miss the church service. ATLANTA (AP) -- This

Beammeupart.com

Beammeupart.com SHUT DOWN: This painting purportedly done by ex-congressman James A. Traficant Jr.

Al Gore: Bush is violating the law

Polling shows Americans remain divided on the issue of spying on citizens. Washington Post

Program to recycle unused drugs lags

There's no liability on the donor's part -- it's built right into the law. CLEVELAND (AP) --

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& lt;B & gt;ALTIERO & lt;/B & gt;, Mary L., 89, of Niles; calling hours today from 6

Woman accused of killing father in dispute over television program

FREMONT, Ohio (AP) -- A woman stabbed her father to death with a steak knife and wounded two

More than necessity makes miners

Opinion: On top of the coat rack in my office sits a red miner's hardhat, trimmed with reflective tape and

Planetarium will offer the first public showing of new system

YOUNGSTOWN -- The public will be offered its first look at the new full-dome projection system in

Body found after fire was homicide victim

GROVE CITY, Pa. (AP) -- A woman whose body was found in the remains of a house destroyed by fire

"I ask for your forgiveness. I feel so miserable that it's difficult even to say sorry."

Opinion: "I ask for your forgiveness. I feel so miserable that it's difficult even to say sorry." Hwang

NHL Canucks deal Penguins seventh loss in row, 4-2

Sidney Crosby is targeted physically because he retaliates and take penalties. PITTSBURGH (AP) --

Teen faces mental tests in beating of homeless

Photos and video of one attack were shown nationwide. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- On Monday, a

Americans don't lack publicity, good or bad

Skier Bode Miller has landed on the covers of Time and Newsweek. By NANCY ARMOUR ASSOCIATED

Web site offering art by Traficant ends sales

Two paintings were bought for much more than the requested low bid. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR

NFL

NFL FavoritePointsUnderdog Sunday, Jan 22nd. Conference Championships DENVER3Pittsburgh

LOCAL

LOCAL Tri-T baseball POLAND -- A meeting for prospective teams in Tri-T baseball will be held

Russia, China join call to halt nuclear action

The West fears Iran is making a bomb. LONDON (AP) -- Moscow and Beijing joined the United States

Northfield Park

Northfield Park Monday's results 1st --Big Bad Buford2.202.102.10 Lf Gulf Made (Cox)4.003.80

ON THE TRAIL Rolling along, enjoying the bikeway

The Vindicator/Heather Cory Roger Bell takes gets in some exercise in the warm weather by riding

Alcoa to drop pension benefits for new hires

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Alcoa announced Monday that it will no longer offer pension benefits to most U.S.

Steelers' road trip continues in Colo.

Steelers' road trip continues in Colo. kBACK when they were 7-5, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew one

Sprinter Williams plans full season

NEW YORK (AP) -- If only the 60 meters event was the premier race in track and field -- Lauryn

No-holds-barred report sent to YSU's president

Editorial: Anyone reading the report of the Labor-Management Review Panel at Youngstown State University will

BASEBALL

Baseball Austintown Community -- will hold registration for boys and girls on Jan. 21 & amp;

CELEBRATION: Dr. Wendy Webb, left, Youngstown schools superintendent, is greeted by Sarah Brown-Clark, Youngstown clerk of courts, at the beginning of Webb's address to those attending the Martin

CELEBRATION: DR. WENDY WEBB, LEFT, YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT, IS GREETED BY SARAH BROWN-

'Walk the Line' cashes in big-time with three awards

'Brokeback Mountain' led the way with four awards. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- The Johnny Cash

NBA ROUNDUP \ Monday's games

Wizards 104, 76ers 76 WASHINGTON -- Gilbert Arenas had 22 points and a season-high 12 assists to

Speaker has tips for King devotees

A speaker asks, 'Where is your dream in 2006?' By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER WARREN

HONOREE: Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams, left, thanks Earl McAlway, chaplain of VFW Post 6488 in Youngstown, after receiving the Trail Blazer Award. Williams received the award Monday during the annual

HONOREE: YOUNGSTOWN MAYOR JAY WILLIAMS, LEFT, THANKS EARL MCALWAY, CHAPLAIN OF VFW POST 6488 IN

Redskins display optimism heading into the off-season

Buoyed by their first playoff in six years, they look forward to next season. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) --

NHL ROUNDUP \ Monday's other games

Capitals 6, Coyotes 1 GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, the second while rolling

Seahawks' Alexander may face the Panthers

The league rushing champ and MVP suffered a concussion in Sunday's win. KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- A

monday's nba summaries

MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES WIZARDS 104, 76ERS 76 PHILADELPHIA (76)--KORVER 0-7 0-0 0, WEBBER 4-12

Eatery dishes up food, memories

Four generations work at the restaurant, which opened in 1945. ELYRIA (AP) -- After 61 years of

AP Sportlight

AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Jan. 17 1971 -- The first Super Bowl under the NFL-AFL

ANTHONY HOPKINS LAUDED FOR CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Anthony Hopkins lauded for career achievements LOS ANGELES -- Anthony Hopkins says he thought

SUPREME COURT Roberts slowly leaves his mark

The new chief justice is more welcoming than his predecessor, some say. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Three

Fire destroys apartment

Fire destroys apartment GIRARD -- A Girard woman who fell asleep with a candle burning on a table

STEELERS-COLTS NFL: Referee made error on pass call

Referee Pete Morelli erred when he overturned Troy Polamalu's interception. ASSOCIATED PRESS The

Allen-Shipman wedding date is announced

XBOARDMAN -- Brent and Lori Allen, 7697 Spring Park Drive, are announcing the engagement of their

Pittman will face challenge

Tailback Antonio Pittman could be tested by high school senior Chris Wells. AKRON (AP) -- Not even

Story on Alito was factual, fair

Opinion: By Clark Hoyt Knight Ridder Newspapers WASHINGTON -- On Dec. 1, Knight Ridder's Washington

TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Monday's games

MEN No. 16 George Washington 88, Stony Brook 60 WASHINGTON -- Omar Williams scored 13 points in

NFC POSTSEASON Carolina loses ball carrier Foster

He suffered a broken right leg in Carolina's playoff win over Chicago. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --

His message lives on, Mayor Williams says

The city is being held hostage by a small group of people, the mayor said. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Chevy Centre profit forecast: $950,000

The original estimate was about $200,000 higher than the updated one. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY

FORMER PRESIDENT FORD TREATED FOR PNEUMONIA

Former President Ford treated for pneumonia RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Former President Ford was

Women's Basketball

Women's Basketball Monday's Scores EAST Alvernia 72, Marywood 64 American International 58,

DOUBLEHEADER INFORMATION HOCKEY NIGHT IN THE VALLEY

When: Saturday Where: Chevrolet Centre Games: U.S. National Under-18 team vs. Mahoning Valley

Today's Birthdays

Today's Birthdays: Actress Betty White is 84. Ballerina-actress Moira, Lady Kennedy (Moira Shearer)

Australian Open Seeds Fared

Australian Open Seeds Fared Monday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Men First Round

Federer sails to win in the opening round

Mary Pierce, the 1995 women's Australian Open winner, also breezed. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) --

An engineering success in India

Opinion: By Sebastian Mallaby Washington Post WASHINGTON -- The classroom of the future will feature

Local teenager wins gig with Christian magazine

The Boardman teenager is writing columns for Brio magazine and its Web site. By LINDA M. LINONIS

NEWS &amp; amp; NOTES AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Davenport has new coach: When Lindsay Davenport was looking for a new coach late last year, she

Boardman girls lose third, 42-36, to Blackhawk

CHIPPEWA, Pa. -- A one-point third quarter doomed Boardman High's girls basketball team in a 42-36

Panel: Fraud in Iraqi election 'very small'

A U.S. helicopter crashed, killing two crew members. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq's

Stolen plates give criminals a hot license

When people don't report stolen plates, thieves get away with other crimes. CANTON (AP) -- When

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2006. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date in 1706, statesman, inventor and editor Benjamin Franklin is born in Boston.

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2006. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date

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