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LeBron, Cavaliers come up a bit short

James missed a free throw in the final second as the Cavs lost their fifth straight. DENVER (AP)

The Sources

THE SOURCES TICKETMASTER: KAUFMANN'S IN EASTWOOD, SOUTHERN PARK AND SHENANGO VALLEY MALLS; AND

'BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN'

'BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN' Grade: A Director: Ang Lee. Starring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal.

ROUNDUP | WEDNESDAY'S OTHERS GAMES

Wild 5, Maple Leafs 3 ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Marc Chouinard had two goals for the Minnesota Wild in a

Mountain of feelings

The film is graced with excellent acting across the board. By KENNETH TURAN Los Angeles Times

NATION Battles over abortion will unfold state by state

Ohio is one of the states getting an F in a national status report. NEW YORK (AP) -- While the

Tow motor backs over, injures worker

SALEM -- A worker was injured when a tow motor backed over him about 10:55 a.m. Wednesday at Quaker

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: Jan. 12 Attempted breaking and

Study: Wed to boost wealth

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Marrying for money, it turns out, works. A study by an Ohio State University

Penguins' Palffy retires with shoulder injury

Pittsburgh's second leading scorer has had surgery twice. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Pittsburgh Penguins

Leetonia board seeks bond issue for new library

LEETONIA -- The Leetonia Board of Education has started the process to put a bond issue for a new

Gruitza says he won't run again

The veteran legislator said he's tired of making the weekly drive to Harrisburg. By HAROLD GWIN

3,200 people still missing after Katrina

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- More than 3,200 people are officially still unaccounted for nearly five months

Why is board opposed to restaurant liquor license?

Opinion: Why is board opposed to restaurant liquor license? EDITOR: Apparently the Canfield Board of

Broncos' early moves starting to make sense

DENVER (AP) -- Maybe it's true that the Denver Broncos have been a team playing under the radar this

"Smallville" (8 p.m., The WB): In the latest tension-filled episode of "Smallville," Lex and Lana

Interview Brokeback Mountain Star Heath Ledger

By STEVEN REA philadelphia inquirer NEW YORK -- "Heath Ledger?" says the manager in the empty

Top amateur player invades The Ice Zone

Defenseman Erik Johnson could be the top draft pick in the NHL next year. SPECIAL TO THE

Firefighters' ratings rise on evaluation

The fire department is raising money to buy ice rescue equipment. By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR

Of the million pieces, how many are true?

Opinion: By Macarena Hernandez Dallas Morning News When did a lie stop being a lie? I've been wondering

Surplus Food

Surplus Food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to

'Super Luc' faces his former team

The former Seahawk will lead Carolina with a Super Bowl berth on the line. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)

Steelers like underdog role again

By TOM WILLIAMS VINDIcaTOR SPORTS STAFF PITTSBURGH -- As the AFC's sixth seed, the Steelers have

High-tech gadgets have their limits

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Once again it looks like the CIA's reliance on electronic gadgetry has done far more

Judge dismisses suit against board

LISBON -- A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against the Leetonia school board and administrators

hCouple in competition?

hCouple in competition? PARIS -- They are France's power couple: He is the Socialist Party boss,

Illnesses, vacations cited for rise in OT

Council voted to give the police chief a pay raise. By SUSAN BENDER VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

CONSTANTINE MAROULIS 'Idol' semifinalist finishing debut album, has sitcom

Constantine Maroulis left his rock group to compete last year. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Agenda

Agenda TONIGHT Yellow Creek Stormwater Advisory Team, Poland Village Hall, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Frank and Julie Antalocy, Canfield, boy, Jan. 17. Mark and

Court gives N.H. chance to save abortion limits

Justice O'Connor wrote the decision on the case, which will likely be her last. WASHINGTON (AP) --

DINNER-DANCE Sounds of Idora Park to be played

BOARDMAN -- Ron Chick's Friends will hold a Valentine's dinner-dance on Feb. 12 at the Grand

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas E. Grilli II, 26, of 558 S. Raccoon Road, Apt. 53,

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XGreg and Lorie (Slanco) Reiking announce the birth of their second child, a daughter, Sarah Lynn,

Amber's legacy: Her slaying inspired a life saving alert

Opinion: Dallas Morning News: It's impossible to fathom the depth of emotion that stirs Amber Hagerman's

Shaun Alexander will play Sunday

The Seahawks running back had a concussion last week against the Redskins. KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP)

Management admits its marketing failures

The facility's executive director admits sales goals were overestimated. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY

'NEW WORLD' This Pocahontas is for real

Q'orianka Kilcher is drawing rave reviews but is staying grounded. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON --

No. 9 Pitt remains unbeaten

Top-ranked Duke pulled away late to upend No. 14 North Carolina State. Associated Press

New Orleans tabs Sean Payton to replace Haslett

The Bill Parcells protege faces a tough job rebuilding in New Orleans. Associated Press NEW

AREA COLLEGES | WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

MEN Washington & amp; Jefferson 108, Westminster 86 WASHINGTON, Pa. -- Sophomore guard

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: "Polish Joke" Who: Staged by Blackbox Productions of Youngstown State

Despite errors, Federer advances to third round

Defending women's champion Serena Williams beat the 130th-ranked player. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP)

'POLISH JOKE' Play will make audience think

By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT YOUNGSTOWN -- Blackbox Productions, Youngstown State

YSU Preview

WOMEN Who: YSU (4-12, 0-5) vs. Cleveland State (3-13, 1-4) When: 7:05 p.m. today Where: Beeghly

Ohio State defeats Wisconsin for 13th victory, 77-67

COLUMBUS (AP) -- Jamar Butler and Je'Kel Foster took turns making critical shots down the stretch to

U.S. halts AIDS study on therapy

The strategy not only didn't control the virus, it worsened the side effects. WASHINGTON (AP) --

Man sentenced in extortion case

CHICAGO (AP) -- A Chicago man who tried to blackmail New York Yankees slugger Gary Sheffield and his

NHL Jackets blanked by Wings, Osgood

The Detroit goalie posted his 42nd career shutout, 4-0. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Detroit coach Mike

NBA ROUNDUP | WEDNESDAY'S OTHER GAMES

Nets 101, 76ers 90 PHILADELPHIA -- Vince Carter scored 31 points and had 10 assists to lead New

YOUNGSTOWN Cedars Lounge helps support local bands

After a two-year hiatus, TiLT 360 is back on track. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Comedian Larry the Cable Guy brings his "Right to Bare Arms" show to the Chevrolet Centre at 7:30

AUDITIONS | WHERE TO TRY OUT FOR ROLES

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

PAKISTAN Agents hunt for bodies

The United States won't talk about the airstrike. PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) -- Pakistani

Expenses cause state panel to drop Route 30 project

The Route 30 project has been worked on since 1956. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF Writer

Careful planning Library committee

The trustees' building and sites committee of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County

MILESTONE MOVIES GAY AND LESBIAN THEMES

1930: "Morocco" -- In her first American film, Marlene Dietrich (right) plays a cabaret singer who

Council won't request liquor-license hearing

The school board has asked for a hearing, even though the city will not. By JEANNE STARMACK

FDA unveils new prescription drug labels

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A major makeover is coming for the little written inserts that accompany

Trumbull's purchasing probe comes to inauspicious end

Editorial: At the very least, it should have been Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins and Special

Trustees discuss sewer time line

Residents of the Lakeshore development are expected to vote on sewers by June. By ED RUNYAN

h Ledger discusses his cowboy role

h Ledger discusses his cowboy role kHeath Ledger, star of Golden Globe Award-winning "Brokeback

Control board to mull new list of change orders

By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's board of control was to consider

Overpayments lead to questions

Auditors are meeting today with school officials. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU

Associated Press

Associated Press PREVIEW: One of the colorful outfits that will be worn during opening and closing

Shatner's kidney stone sells for $25,000

Shatner's kidney stone sells for $25,000 LOS ANGELES -- An online casino has a piece of Capt.

COMEDY CLUB Comic rarely uses an expletive

The Northeast Ohio native got a late start as a stand-up comedian. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR

Woman indicted on theft charges

A city man was indicted on rape charges that carry life imprisonment sentences. By ED RUNYAN

Republicans offer lobbying reforms in wake of Abramoff

The Democratic plan includes some of the same provisions as the GOP's. knight ridder newspapers

Korn, Mudvayne coming to arena

YOUNGSTOWN -- Rock band Korn will headline an April 3 show at Chevrolet Centre, with special guests

Radical Islam is a threat to the West

Opinion: Beginning with the Revolutionary War when British agents and sympathizers attempted to derail

Drug program set

Drug program set Mike Kolic, a drug prevention motivational speaker, has a presentation at 6 p.m.

Victim talks of gunfire in South Side area

Victim talks of gunfire in South Side area YOUNGSTOWN -- A Falls Avenue man shot in the leg told

CANADA Election nears; polls surge

The Conservative leader is looking at Ontario and Quebec. TORONTO (AP) -- The Conservative Party,

NORTHEAST Ferocious winds blast trouble into region

A man was killed when a tree fell on his car. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) -- High winds knocked out

Judge dismisses case against six players

The Tennessee-Chattanooga students had been accused of gang rape. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- A

Man gets probation in shooting

Judge Krichbaum called Feagin a 'person of quality.' By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER

Official pleads guilty

The recommended sentence is one year's probation and a $500 fine. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

Surge in violence leaves Iraqis, 2 U.S. civilians dead

Gunmen opened fire on a convoy of a mobile telephone company. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Insurgents

School board votes to lay off employees

Two building principals and the athletics director are on the layoff list. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

KATHRYN EARNHART | The Butler Institute of American Art Artist's work focuses on elemental

Leigh Wen-Cheng's work expresses the power of the elements -- wind, fire, air and earth. She grew up

Branching out: New library opens

The new library has a collection of 14,000 items in 3,514 square feet of space. By NANCY TULLIS

Spartans seeking a new stadium

The Boardman Dugout Club is asking for community help for the project. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

Hockey scouts to visit Showcase

NCAA and NHL scouts will be at The Ice Zone scouting players from six teams. SPECIAL TO THE

$70 million expansion at Exal Corp. gets funding

The company intends to add 118 jobs. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator Trumbull Staff VIENNA -- Exal

CAKE

The program features an eclectic variety of performers. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

Cherry juice may help ward off gout attacks

Q. I have heard that sour cherry juice can ward off gout attacks. Have you heard of this remedy? My

Couple gets 9 years in Wendy's hoax

The woman was involved in a pattern of such behavior, authorities found. SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) --

From round the world, calls urge release of kidnapped American

Christian Science Monitor Calls for the release of kidnapped journalist Jill Carroll poured in

Mercer mourns for slain officer

McLaughlin was in line to become a National Guard battalion commander. By LAURE CIOFFI

Today is Thursday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2006. There are 346 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Thursday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2006. There are 346 days left in the year. On this date

Group will visit YSU, teach 'financial fitness'

Volunteer CPAs will be at YSU on Friday to offer financial advice to students. By HAROLD GWIN

Akron scores 12th win, beats CMU in overtime

The Zips outlasted the Chippewas, 76-69, to stay unbeaten in the MAC. Associated press MOUNT

Picture this: cop replacing speed camera

The camera's operation does not cost the city any money. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

OHIO Residency bill

OHIO RESIDENCY BILL HOW THEY VOTED MAHONING VALLEY STATE REPRESENTATIVES CAST THEIR VOTES THIS

Packard band concert to honor Calderone

Packard band concert to honor Calderone WARREN -- The W.D. Packard Concert Band will hold a free

Bodrick unleashes 1-2 punch for Thiel

The freshman from Cardinal Mooney enjoyed her 11th double-double. By BILL ALBRIGHT Vindicator

Legislation likely to go to courts

The Ohio House approved the measure to abolish residency requirements 66-28. By JEFF ORTEGA

"The favorable ruling by the Supreme Court now permits other states to move forward in replicating

Opinion: "The favorable ruling by the Supreme Court now permits other states to move forward in replicating

Palestinian leader says peace agenda is No. 1

Mahmoud Abbas said he doesn't mind if Hamas joins the parliament. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) --

Dems can learn from Alito misjudgment

Opinion: By James P. Pinkerton long island Newsday Lesson for the day: Don't take political advice from

Team uniforms have stylish, uncluttered look

The layering is important because the weather changes from day to day. NEW YORK (AP) -- Italy and

Auditor opens office to help with tax issues

The office will be open until March 31, which is the deadline to file complaints. By DEBORA

CHEVROLET CENTRE

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LONDON Group disbands after report of plan to kidnap Blair's son

The founder of Fathers 4 Justice said he didn't know about the plot. LONDON (AP) -- A fathers'

Salem bounces Struthers 49-26

STRUTHERS -- Salem's Sarah Ravelli scored 11 points to key a well-balanced attack for the Quakers,

Fitch to honor 'Bear' at Friday's contest

Dave Patrick has served as basketball manager for a quarter of a century. By JOHN KOVACH

WOMEN'S TOP 25 | WEDNESDAY'S GAMES

No. 4 North Carolina 85, Georgia Tech 56 CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Erlana Larkins scored 22 points,

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