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YSU BASKETBALL Penguins set for SW Missouri State
The men's team hopes to rebound from last week's loss to Boston University. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Priority for new Austintown chief: Bring in funding
AUSTINTOWN -- School officials and members of the community offered their input as the school
CRIME Government wants cash seized in traffic stop
Officials say a Warren man was using the money to deal drugs. YOUNGSTOWN -- Will a loud muffler
NOTRE DAME Meyer says he's staying at Utah -- for now
Notre Dame reportedly contacted the coach about its vacant position. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) --
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Rayen 66, Warren Harding 56 Chaney 45, Struthers 31
SHOPPING MALLS Security guards on lookout for bombers
A national counterterrorism instructor tells the guards what to look for. MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP)
Tribute to Warren's finest
Opinion: Tribute to Warren's finest EDITOR: I am writing to let you know of my recent experience in
Browns feel better minus Davis
The former coach had lost touch with Cleveland's players in recent years. BEREA (AP) -- Butch
NASCAR Drivers take their victory lap through downtown New York
NEW YORK (AP) -- Welcome to New York City Speedway, the world's busiest, bumpiest race track.
HOW SHE SEES IT Freedom haters rushing to blame America for turmoil in Ukraine
Opinion: By ANNE APPLEBAUM WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Just in case anyone actually thought that all of
Jury of clergy convicts openly gay minister
The lesbian pastor could be defrocked. PUGHTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A jury made up of United Methodist
MAHONING COUNTY Budget short $13M for '05
The county had about $47 million to spend this year. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County's two new
Several thefts reported
Several thefts reported WARREN -- Five city businesses were victims of criminal activity
OUTSTANDING WARRANTS Crime suspect arrested by marshals in Columbus
The man had threatened to shoot any officer who tried to arrest him, authorities said. YOUNGSTOWN
PREP FOOTBALL McKinley right at home in title game
Mooney will try to stop Versailles in its quest for back-to-back crowns. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Three
RYDER CUP After rout by Europeans, U.S. alters points system
The changes are designed to get the hottest players on the American team. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XAlliance Area Retired Teachers Association will have a luncheon and meeting at noon
EXPOS RELOCATION Angelos not convinced but D.C.'s ready
WASHINGTON (AP) -- With or without an agreement with Peter Angelos, baseball appears ready to
Murray leads Girard to a victory
The Indians rolled to 17-3 first-quarter lead. GIRARD -- Cachet Murray scored 29 points and pulled
RACHAEL YAMAGATA Singer-songwriter coming into her own
'Huge door' opened by Norah Jones leads the way for similar acts. By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY
YSU escapes with an ugly win
The Penguins weren't pretty on offense, but they held on to beat Toledo. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
BALCO INVESTIGATION Giambi: Steroid user The Yankee player told a grand jury the drugs didn't make a "huge difference."
NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Giambi's reported testimony that he used steroids might jeopardize his $120
SEN. BILL FRIST Campaign team lost $500,000
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist's campaign committee lost more than
ELLEN GOODMAN The Right targeting higher education
Opinion: BOSTON -- I like the old maxim that aca-demic politics are so vicious because the stakes are so
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Holland's big game powers Rayen victory
The senior scored 30 points and grabbed 21 rebounds against Warren Harding. WARREN -- Senior
MAC TITLE GAME Gradkowski's return helps Rockets blast off vs. Miami
The quarterback's hand injury didn't prevent him from throwing four TD passes. DETROIT (AP) --
MOVIES Rocker's prepared for job
Highly opinionated about movies, Rollin takes leap into role of critic. By JOE NEUMAIER NEW YORK
Dear readers:
Dear readers: How can this get any crazier? First -- even before its first bargaining meeting
The area residents met the president when he visited Youngstown.
The area residents met the president when he visited Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN -- When Cindy Sacco
FAMILY TV Honors go to 'Joan,' 'Raymond'
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- The CBS-TV shows "Joan of Arcadia" and "Everybody Loves Raymond" took
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Old conflicts have now started to reappear
Dear Annie: My cousin, "Steve," is a homosexual. He is very nice and compassionate, but lives far
CRIME SEC files fraud charges against 3 former Kmart executives, 5 others
The company's decline into bankruptcy is being investigated. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators
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Mississippi St. cruises past South Alabama
Lawrence Roberts scored 19 points; Michigan State women upset Notre Dame. ASSOCIATED PRESS
SPRINGFIELD TWP. Petersburg sewer construction expected to begin next year
State and federal grants helped bring the project together. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ground should be broken
PROFILE Ag chief
Name: Michael Owen Johanns Party: Republican Occupation: Governor Age: 54. Born June 18, 1950,
GOLF ROUNDUP Estes flies to lead with nine birdies
His 63 tied the course record in the first round of the Australian PGA. ASSOCIATED PRESS
HEALTH American population steps up prescription drug use
Spending on health jumped more than 9 percent in 2002. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans are cramming
TRUMBULL COUNTY Prince sues over yacht
The lawsuit says the prince made payments of nearly $1 million. WARREN -- A crown prince from
MERCER COUNTY COURT Man sentenced for setting New Year's fire
Another man received a jail term for stealing cigarettes. MERCER, Pa. -- A Hermitage man was
Creative kids get a LEGO up
The program challenges youngsters to find inventive ways to help people's lives. S IT A NASCAR
It was a smokescreen: Williams still retired
The former Dolphin had to agree to drug testing as a condition to return. MIAMI (AP) -- This
Victims of Bhopal tragedy still await compensation
Opinion: "Clouds of Injustice" is the name of the report released Monday by Amnesty International detailing
HELOISE Use only products made to clean silver
Dear Heloise: My mother has an old silver tea service, and I am looking for the best and easiest way
Nov. numbers indicate a struggle for retailers
One analyst said it's too soon to define the holiday season as a disappointment. NEW YORK (AP) --
RECOGNITION Cancer society honors volunteers at banquet
Dinner and an awards ceremony were Nov. 18. BOARDMAN -- The Mahoning County Unit of the American
BIG 12 TITLE GAME Sooners hope not to be Buffaloed
Oklahoma is focused on Colorado, not a potential Orange Bowl bid. BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- At
HOW HE SEES IT President's new team has a Texas feel
Opinion: By WILLIAM McKENZIE DALLAS MORNING NEWS It feels different. The new Bush administration, that
JIM LITKE Juice still will be loose next baseball season
Baseball is about to be offered some much-needed help pulling its head out of the sand. That might
BEAVER TOWNSHIP Emergency professionals given plaques for mock disaster exercise
About 250 people participated in the July event. NORTH LIMA -- Earlier this year, emergency
Mavs win shootout against Rockets
Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki's 53 points out-gunned Houston's Tracy McGrady with 48. DALLAS (AP) -- Dirk
Teens targeted in effort to reduce drugged driving
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Many teen drivers believe it's less dangerous to drive after smoking marijuana
BUSH CABINET Two more tapped for posts
Bush has announced nominees to lead homeland security and agriculture. WASHINGTON (AP) --
DAVIS CUP Roddick expects rough rematch with teenager
This time, the Spaniard plays U.S. ace on clay and in front of a home crowd. SEVILLE, Spain (AP)
Today is Friday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2004. There are 28 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Dec. 3, the 338th day of 2004. There are 28 days left in the year. On this date in
Some national hero
Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: You can't read very much about a scientist called A.Q. Khan without
"There are areas in Iraq where the security situation is very bad. There are areas where no one has
Opinion: "There are areas in Iraq where the security situation is very bad. There are areas where no one has
Marvel Comics does a major revamp
Marvel Comics does a major revamp k "THE NEW AVENGERS" revamps Marvel Comics' 40-year-plus
UNION TOWNSHIP Preliminary 2005 budget passes by a 2-1 margin
The budget does not call for new taxes. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Union Township supervisors passed a
NESHANNOCK TWP. Growth boosts budget
Some sewer rates will increase next year. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Township growth is benefiting
NFL Bad timing for Big Ben After running the offense like clockwork for weeks, the Steelers rookie has struggled to move the ball.
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The big plays don't come as regularly, and neither do the deep pass completions.
Students, teachers and alumni pep up Mooney for title game
The tradition-rich Cardinal Mooney football program goes for another championship today.
NHL Players, owners agree to resume negotiations
Both sides hope the meeting goes well so the entire season won't be put on ice. NEW YORK (AP) --
DALE MCFEATTERS EU's experiment in peacekeeping
Opinion: The European Union embarked on an interesting and possibly far-reaching experiment this week. In a
SEC CHAMPIONSHIP Auburn faces Volunteers and long odds
The Tigers cannot play for the BCS title unless Oklahoma or USC loses. ATLANTA (AP) -- The guys