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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

TODAY

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to


No. 1 LSU 77, North Texas 51

No. 1 LSU 77, North Texas 51 BATON ROUGE, La. -- Seimone Augustus scored 22 points on 11-for-11


LOCAL

LOCAL Columbiana official caught up in storm k COLUMBIANA COUNTY Commissioner Sean Logan is at


CANADA Bush tries to mend relations

A leading irritant in the relationship is the beef ban. OTTAWA (AP) -- President Bush tried


GEORGE F. WILL Greenspan is the man for Treasury

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The White House used the front page of Monday's Washington Post to cashier a Cabinet


PREP FOOTBALL Defense the story behind Mooney run

The Cardinals have allowed just two touchdowns per game all season. YOUNGSTOWN -- It's a general


UConn hammers outmanned FIU

Kentucky also had an easy win in its final warmup for the Tar Heels. ASSOCIATED PRESS STORRS,


Youngstown sex offender gets probation

YOUNGSTOWN -- A city man who enticed a 16-year-old female relative to drink alcohol and then began


Locusts invade but aren't considered threat

MADRID, Spain (AP) -- An estimated 100 million locusts swarmed one of the Canary Islands on Tuesday,


HOW HE SEES IT Anti-depressants carry risks, but have value when used with care

Opinion: By NICHOLAS DeMARTINIS HARTFORD COURANT The debate on the use of anti-depressants in children


Willingham learns 21-15 not good enough for Irish

In his three seasons, Notre Dame lost five games by 31 points or more. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) --


HELOISE Reader doesn't know beans about ingredient

Dear Heloise: I have a barbecue bean recipe that calls for pork and beans, kidney beans and pink


BIG EAST Pitt tries to avoid pitfall against South Florida

The Panthers need a victory over Bulls for a BCS bid, and revenge for 2001. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


South Side woman files Web site complaint

South Side woman files Web site complaint YOUNGSTOWN -- A 52-year-old South Side woman filed a


DIVISION III-IV ALL-OHIO FOOTBALL TEAMS

DIVISION III First Team OFFENSE: Ends--Corey Colander, Dover, 6-1, 185, sr.; John Bonner, Day.


IRAQ November ties the mark for highest troop deaths

It matched April of this year for the deadliest month since fighting began in March 2003.


COLLEGE BOWLS Upset leaves Eagles kicking Continental Tires

Boston College appeared headed to a BCS game until it lost to Syracuse. Associated Press Boston


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Canfield 70, Chaney 35 Canton Timken 65, Wilson 62 Fitch


NFL Great records make for a great many scenarios

Despite their 10-1 record the Steelers remain in a tight race in the AFC. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


ROUNDUP News and notes

Bears: Chad Hutchinson was about to go surfing near his Southern California home two months ago when


HOW HE SEES IT The political economy of anti-Americanism

Opinion: By RUSSELL A. BERMAN HOOVER INSTITUTION Major foreign policy differences, especially regarding


STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .52, 23.4423.95 Avalon Holdings,2.8 3.4 Clear Channel,


PREP BASKETBALL

Strong fundamental ball helped the Falcons bring down Boardman, 51-35. AUSTINTOWN -- You'll have


"If we really want to preserve peace and harmony, if we really want to build a democratic state...

Opinion: "If we really want to preserve peace and harmony, if we really want to build a democratic state...


PENNSYLVANIA

PENNSYLVANIA Turnpike workers settle their contract, return to their jobs k THE PENNSYLVANIA


GAME SHOW What is, he finally lost on 'Jeopardy'?

And the answer is: Ken Jennings, after winning more than $2.5 million. NEW YORK (AP) -- "Jeopardy"


CRIME Assaulting a cop brings jail term

The judge's message was clear: You hit a cop, you go to prison. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ronald Davis of


Hot first half carries Mount Union

Grove City stayed unbeaten with a career-best game from its center. ALLIANCE -- Brett Hershberger


BROWNS Resigned to fate Davis cites 'pressure and scrutiny,' calls it quits

BEREA (AP) -- Cleveland Browns coach Butch Davis resigned under pressure Tuesday, leaving a last-


& lt;B & gt;ANDERSON, & lt;/B & gt;Annie R., 49, of Warren; calling

& lt;B & gt;ANDERSON, & lt;/B & gt;Annie R., 49, of Warren; calling hours Friday


MAHONING COUNTY Judge denies Goldberg's request to be released

A local judge worries about a potential lawsuit if Goldberg is right. YOUNGSTOWN -- Disbarred


Trustees' dispute centers on parks employee

AUSTINTOWN -- A dispute among Trustee Lisa Oles, fellow board members and the township administrator


DEVELOPMENT Ungaro: Wal-Mart is eyeing several Liberty locations

Also on the development front are five new homes on Overbrook Avenue. LIBERTY -- Wal-Mart is in


CRIME Police: Cocaine was found at robbery suspect's home

HERMITAGE, Pa. -- When the FBI arrested Jeremy Clark, a former Sky Bank branch manager, cocaine was


Annie's Mailbox She wants a clean break from dirty family secret

Dear Annie: Do you think ostriches are emotionally healthy? I ask because I want to hide my head in


HOW HE SEES IT Bushies waging revenge campaign

Opinion: By ROBERT SCHEER LOS ANGELES TIMES The bloodletting has begun. I'm not referring to the latest


Anti-bar graffiti must go-(go), city asserts

The lounge filed suit against a resident, saying its patrons are being harassed. YOUNGSTOWN --


NAACP After heading group since 1996, president decides to call it quits

He is credited with guiding the association into stability with corporate-style techniques.


-- An update on negotiations --

Dear Readers: On Monday, Nov. 29, at the federal mediators' direction, The Vindicator and


BOYS PREP BASKETBALL Canfield doubles up Chaney, 70-35

Canton Timken knocked off Wilson with a late rally. CANFIELD -- Lance Randall scored 14 points as


GIRLS BASKETBALL S. Range defeats Crestview for 1st win

Youngstown Christian took a halftime lead on the road, but couldn't hold it. NEW WATERFORD --


World Aids Day observances should make us more aware

Opinion: From The Hippodrome in Warren, to the National AIDS Memorial in San Francisco, to countless


BRIDGE

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Rules help you dress with success for reunion

WASHINGTON POST You are home for the holidays and all the memories in your old bedroom are a


Today is Wednesday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2004. There are 30 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2004. There are 30 days left in the year. On this date


ON TOUR This week's events

Nedbank Golf Challenge Sun City, South Africa Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Gary Player


MEDICATION Adderall: a drug kids take in search of higher grades

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR When Paul left home to attend the University of Colorado at Boulder, he


Residents talk about problems

Nearly 75 people attended and stayed even after the cameras stopped rolling. YOUNGSTOWN -- Poverty


Georgia Tech plays like a champ in 99-68 rout

Big Ten teams won just one game in their annual challenge against the ACC. Associated Press


YSU BASKETBALL Freshman can't miss as Penguins falter

Bowling Green shot 52 percent from the floor in a 83-61 victory. BOWLING GREEN -- Kate Achter made


CLEVELAND CAVALIERS Clippers bear smiles and battle scars after win

Los Angeles had their second-best November in team history. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Elton Brand


ANDRES OPPENHEIMER S. American community no pipe dream

Opinion: The chief organizer of 10 South American presidents' plan to announce a European Union-fashioned


NBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday's games

Lakers 95, Bucks 90 MILWAUKEE -- Brian Cook came off the bench to score a career-high 25 points,


Ohio

Ohio Night drawings: Mega Millions: 10-20-22-28-52 Mega Ball: 4 Pick 3, 9-1-9 Pick 4,


OHIO EDUCATION State introduces Third Frontier

Youngstown State University will not be connected to the system at first. By JEFF ORTEGA


Younger Versailles back in title game

Matchup vs. Mooney will feature four 1,000-yard rushers. They had lost three out of four headed


What value stock options?

Opinion: San Jose Mercury News: Six more months. That's the reprieve accounting rulemakers have given tech


OHIO OUTDOORS First day of deer hunt down from 2003 total

Other hunting seasons have seen increases so far this year. COLUMBUS -- Favorable weather


Marshall loses in league opener

The Thundering Herd had five players in double figures. ASSOCIATED PRESS YPSILANTI, Mich. --


NETHERLANDS Hospital carrying out child euthanasia

Opponents contend the Dutch have lost their moral compass. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) -- A


AUTO INDUSTRY Why so many recalls?

Overall quality isn't a problem, analysts said. DETROIT (AP) -- Automakers can claim the dubious


HIGHER EDUCATION OU chief touts scholars program

Students in the program don't have to be 'A' students, the president said. YOUNGSTOWN -- The


Vaccine against ricin to be tested

WASHINGTON (AP)-- Texas researchers will begin clinical trials of a candidate vaccine against the


Balent's 22 pace Jackson-Milton over Lordstown

Lakeview opened its season at home and ran away from Bristol. LORDSTOWN -- Mark Balent scored 22


OHIO DEMOCRATS Logan denies report about letter

The commissioner said changing the party leadership must be done the "right way," but he declined to


BBB warning: Scrutinize bills

Some of the bogus charges appear on people's phone bills. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Better Business Bureau


Sheriff Wellington should take his show on the road

Opinion: Sheriff Wellington should take his show on the road EDITOR: Just wanted to say I have been


Warren kidnapping case goes to grand jury

WARREN -- A Trumbull County grand jury will hear aggravated robbery and kidnapping charges against a


Appeals court rejects lawsuit by police officers against Mentor

Appeals court rejects lawsuit by police officers against Mentor CINCINNATI (AP) -- A federal


Liberty's Bowman tabbed defensive co-player of year

He shares the honor with Versailles' Kevin Paulus, who faces Mooney for a state title. VINDICATOR