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Flyers defeat Penguins
The Penguins are on a 10-game losing streak. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Peter Forsberg tried to downplay
Victim: Life turned 'upside down'
The robber took $1,000 and a photograph of the victim's deceased father. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
NBA Bryant's 81 was nothing but net
It was the second-best individual performance in league history. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Wilt
Big Ben becoming one of best
DENVER -- The second youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl woke up Sunday morning in the
LaBrae upends Liberty
Champion, Lakeview and Brookfield also came up with wins in the TAC. LABRAE -- LaBrae's Angelica
NHL ROUNDUP Monday's other games
Hurricanes 7, Canadiens 3 RALEIGH, N.C. -- Eric Staal and Justin Williams each had a goal and two
Trustees want details about cars
Removing police take-home vehicles may constitute an unfair labor practice. By DENISE DICK
James skips practice to have MRI
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS CLEVELAND -- LEBRON JAMES SKIPPED CAVALIERS PRACTICE MONDAY AND HAD A
Amy Fisher and Buttafuocos will reunite on television
Fisher and Buttafuocos will reunite on television NEW YORK -- More than a decade after 16-year-old
Liverpool fireman sentenced for DUI
LISBON -- An East Liverpool firefighter said he accepted responsibility for his drunken driving that
Principal to seek Ohio House seat
An appeals court judge is seeking re-election. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Mandy Lepley and Richard Bliss, Youngstown, boy, Jan. 22.
Pollis pleads guilty to weapons charge
Paul Pollis will be required to surrender his firearms to police. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Most children not accustomed to thanking parents for all they have
Dear Annie: My husband and I always rush to help my daughter and son- in-law, no matter the
Summary of recent criminal activities in Canfield city and Austintown Township:
Summary of recent criminal activities in Canfield city and Austintown Township: CANFIELD Jan.
HEALTH Childhood heart repairs may not last, experts say
Few cardiologists have any idea how to care for these special hearts. WASHINGTON (AP) -- One of
Special meeting scheduled to discuss income tax increase
NEWTON FALLS -- City officials have planned a special meeting for 7 p.m. Monday to discuss the
PITT BASKETBALL Krauser has 32 points in win
The Panthers bounced back from Saturday's loss at St. John's to beat Syracuse. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Woman: Stun gun was used in attack
BOARDMAN -- A South Shore Drive woman told police that another woman attacked her with a stun gun
Couple files lawsuit to prevent demolition
WARREN -- A Niles couple has held off the demolition of their fire-damaged house at 163 S. Cleveland
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2216.579--6-4W-112-
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2006. There are 341 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Jan. 24, the 24th day of 2006. There are 341 days left in the year. On this date
Ford restructuring plan brings fear
Carmakers in the United States already have made strides on several fronts. Christian Science
TONY DUNGY Indianapolis coach plans to come back
Players have praised the coach for his rapport, his approach and his beliefs. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --
Chief loses his school position
The removal is the result of an 'obscene gesture' at a recent game. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Officials stay mum about trade rumor
GM Mark Shapiro said he's always looking to make the team better. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland
HDNA TESTS FREE MAN IMPRISONED FOR 24 YEARS
hDNA tests free man imprisoned for 24 years TAMPA, Fla. -- Alan Crotzer stepped into the warm
Kids left alone; mom charged
AUSTINTOWN -- A mother has been charged with child endangerment after her 1-year-old son and 2-year-
RACE RELATIONS
Race relations Toyota is planning to move up to NASCAR's top two stock car series and not
NBA ROUNDUP Monday's games
Hawks 104, Pacers 94 ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks found themselves in a familiar position early in
hExtra-special win for older players
hExtra-special win for older players kAS HAPPY as the Pittsburgh Steelers were to clinch the
NASCAR Toyota to join series in 2007
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Toyota is planning to move up to NASCAR's top two stock car series and not
Culture war taking aim in Hollywood
Opinion: Will Canada and Brazil lead a Western Hemisphere revolt against Hollywood movies, music, video games
Why does Global get its cut off the top of center income?
Opinion: Why does Global get its cut off the top of center income? EDITOR: When I was an accounting
BASEBALL
BASEBALL HIRAM -- HAS A HITTING SCHOOL ON JAN. 28, FEB. 4 AND 11 BEGINNING AT 1 P.M. CALL (330)
2-24-1
summary summary COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov. Bob Taft will focus on making sure high school students are
MONDAY'S RESULTS
MONDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL PENNSYLVANIA POLL CLASS AAAA 1. Harrisburg (3) 15-0 1 2.
No injuries in fire at Warren home
WARREN -- Fire officials are trying to determine the cause of a Monday night blaze at a house at 730
Attacks on Rep. Murtha are an insult to troops, veterans
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Once a backbencher and camera-shy politician, Rep. John Murtha seems to
Man seeks compensation in name-clearing
summary summary CLEVELAND (AP) -- A man has sued the family of a retired autoworker accused of
State auditor Montgomery to announce campaign decision
summary summary COLUMBUS (AP) -- State Auditor Betty Montgomery, one of three GOP hopefuls running
School board to put renewal on ballot
By TIM YOVICH Vindicator Trumbull Staff HOWLAND -- The board of education intends to place
NEW ON HOME-VIDEO Selected releases
"Flightplan" -- Jodie Foster resumes her "Panic Room" routine, this time at 40,000 feet. Foster
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT THOSE WISHING TO VOLUNTEER OR MAKE DONATIONS FOR A MISSION OF LOVE TRIP TO JEAN
Vets are at core of super season
The team's 48-year-old coach is one of those cogs. By TOM WILLIAMS VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
TRANSFERS
TRANSFERS JOHN BERNDT DBA JOHNNY'S, 876 E. MIDLOTHIAN BLVD., YOUNGSTOWN, TO UTOPIA GROUP LTD., DBA
Comments from YSU official deserve further exploration
Editorial: With his future as a key member of Youngstown State University's administration now a topic of
BOYS STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE
BOYS STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE CONF.OVERALL WARREN HARDING4-08-3 JFK3-012-0 URSULINE2-18-4
Doctors, chiropractor get trial date in drug case
By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A trial for two doctors and a
XAustintown Fitch High School Class of 1966 will hold a 40th-year reunion Aug. 26 at Immaculate
XAustintown Fitch High School Class of 1966 will hold a 40th-year reunion Aug. 26 at Immaculate
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Jan. 27 At Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, N.J., Virgil
Boccieri introduces bill to limit demonstrations at vets' funerals
COLUMBUS -- State Rep. John Boccieri, an Air Force Reserve pilot, introduced legislation to inhibit
Allen will appear at Barnes & amp; Noble
BOARDMAN -- Singer-songwriter Ashton Allen will perform a 30-minute set from his debut album
"We don't like to see any jobs go away. We're always in hope that down the road we'll be able to
Opinion: "We don't like to see any jobs go away. We're always in hope that down the road we'll be able to
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES HAWKS 104, PACERS 94 INDIANA (94) -- Jackson 8-16 4-4 21, O'Neal 9-13
China's making deals with devils in Africa
Opinion: By Llewellyn King knight ridder tribune WASHINGTON -- When it comes to China's extraordinary
Drug profits infecting medical studies
Opinion: By John Abramson Los Angeles Times Several of our most venerated scientific journals have
NOTEBOOK YOUNGSTOWN STEELHOUNDS
In the hunt: The SteelHounds earned three of four points last week to pull within seven points of
Panel: Follow our recommendations
The report suggests removing all previous bargaining members on both sides. By HAROLD GWIN
STATE GRANTS | MERCER COUNTY
Pennsylvania grants totaling $200,000 have been approved for several community projects in Mercer
Congress striving to clean up its act
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Old congressmen never die. They just go to the House and Senate gyms and push special
"Law & amp; Order: Special Victims Unit" (10 p.m., NBC): In a repeat airing of one of the
"Law & amp; Order: Special Victims Unit" (10 p.m., NBC): In a repeat airing of one of the best
Questions remain unanswered in development plan
Some council members criticize the law department for not being available. By TIM YOVICH
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& lt;B & gt;BARR, & lt;/B & gt; Jane A., 85, of Austintown; calling hours Wednesday
City officials lack performance bonds
A former mayoral candidate pointed out the bond policy failure. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
FORUM HEALTH | FINANCIAL CHALLENGES SOME OF THE MAJOR FINANCIAL CHALLENGES FACING FORUM HEALTH:
High-cost unionized employees: Forum Health spends an estimated $38 million more a year for its
COACHING With Bills, Jauron gets second chance
The former Bears coach promised to bring a winning team back to Buffalo. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)
'West Wing' to end 7-year run
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- NBC's political drama "The West Wing," which briefly made bureaucrats hip
AUSTRALIAN OPEN RESULTS
AUSTRALIAN OPEN RESULTS Tuesday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $14.6 million
YSU offers assistance in financial-aid filing
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is holding a
Health-care proposals seek to shift more of burden to consumers
Critics say the system would most benefit the young, healthy and affluent. Los Angeles Times
Blue Devils strong in right spots
McDonald rallied from a 35-30 deficit to upend Lowellville, 51-41. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR
Monitoring inmates' calls is now possible
Calls between inmates and their attorneys will not be monitored, an official said. By MARY
Super Bowl tickets are available for big bucks
DETROIT FREE PRESS DETROIT -- SAVVY SUPER BOWL TICKET SHOPPERS CAN FIND SEATS FOR LESS THAN
Man shot while walking
Man shot while walking YOUNGSTOWN -- A 36-year-old Oxford Street man told police he was shot in
Forum works on plan of action
Forum is looking into building a for-profit, joint venture hospital. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
ECS approves lease for space
A Niles man said rehiring the former superintendent after his retirement was a 'rip-off.' By ED
Trustees consider seeking renewals
The township tried but failed to pass a police levy 18 months ago. By JEANNE STARMACK VINDICATOR
Judge finds suspect guilty of assault
YOUNGSTOWN -- Judge Maureen A. Sweeney of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has found a city man
Officials seek to avoid lawsuit
Council is looking to submit a plan of action to the ODNR. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR
Mayor wants city back on 'radar screen'
Board members also elected 2006 officers. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF Writer YOUNGSTOWN
County commissioner helps his wife give birth at home
The couple's latest delivery was memorable. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU LISBON
Surplus food, clothing
Surplus food, clothing Grace Lutheran Food Pantry, corner of Grant and Walnut Streets, East
Underdog Seattle is the real thing
SEATTLE (AP) -- Few teams rampage through their schedule the way the Seahawks did this season, only
MONDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
MONDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Baruch 77, William Paterson 70 Cabrini 62, Newman 39
Crestview avenges lone loss
Lisbon saw its championship hopes take a serious hit. By John Butera Vindicator Correspondent
'THE OCTETTE BRIDGE CLUB' | Review Sisters meet to play, learn
You don't have to have siblings to be moved by this show. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
WOMEN'S TOP 25 Monday's games
No. 2 Duke 75, No. Tennessee 53 DURHAM, N.C. -- Second-ranked Duke beat No. 1 Tennessee with depth
Injuries force Nicholson to retire
The 24-year-old defenseman was a solid contributor. YOUNGSTOWN -- Citing injuries, Youngstown
IRAQ Gunmen kill 3, abduct 20; U.S. loses 7 soldiers
There was no word on the fate of kidnapped American journalist Jill Carroll. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
Police arrest 2 in stolen SUV
BOARDMAN -- Police arrested two Youngstown men after finding them in a vehicle reported stolen from
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Hingis reaches quarters as comeback continues
She will face second-seeded Kim Clijsters. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Martina Hingis' comeback
High school student pleads innocent to rape
WARREN -- An 18-year-old McDonald High School student has pleaded innocent to a rape charge and four