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MAHONING COUNTY Local minister organizes fund to assist furloughed deputies
The church pastor said contributions are tax deductible. SALEM -- The Rev. Leo Ugran, who
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Saints: Special teams captain Steve Gleason expects to be fined by the league after being ejected
FLU VACCINE U.S. to buy up to 5 million doses from Canadian, German plants
The facilities passed FDA inspection. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The government is buying as many as 5
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox She doesn't wish to end a lifelong friendship
Dear Annie: My best friend, "Sue," and my fiance, "Sam," don't get along. Normally, I would not
NFC Eagles flying high at the right time
Philly has beaten its last four opponents by a combined score of 151-50. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The
JEWELRY Guys get some options from designer pieces
Whether your man can wear them is another story. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MIAMI -- Let's just
POLITICS Democrats search for their future
Debate centers on how to appeal to red state voters. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WASHINGTON -- After
Roethlisberger looked good on final FG drive
His practice in August paid off on a December night in Jacksonville. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Maybe it's
SUPREME COURT Panel's refusal on case offers sign about terrorism suspects
The Bush administration wants an appeals court to decide the case quickly. KNIGHT RIDDER
HOW HE SEES IT Feds trying to step on states
Opinion: By JAY AMBROSE SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Whether states should allow marijuana to be used for
CARL P. LEUBSDORF GOP partisanship could hurt Bush
Opinion: In the two weeks since collapse of the intelligence reorganization bill, it's become clear that
WHAT ELSE Other actions
The Supreme Court on Monday: Ruled that San Diego officials were justified in firing a policeman
BROWNS Despite drubbing, Robiske optimistic
The interim coach gave the battered team Monday off. BEREA (AP) -- They got drubbed by 27 points
BASEBALL Rockies get rid of Neagle
Pitcher's contract was terminated after he was cited by police for solicititation. DENVER (AP) --
HOW HE SEES IT Opportunity knocking for Beijing in Southeast Asia
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS As geopolitical battlegrounds go, Southeast Asia
BAND AID 20 All these years later, single tops charts
LONDON (AP) -- It was No. 1 in 1984, and it's No. 1 again in 2004. The star-studded re-recording
GAME-BY-GAME Alex Smith
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TRUDY RUBIN U.S. must win over Sunnis in Iraq
Opinion: Those who are wondering when the United States can draw down its troop levels in Iraq should pay
"The appeal we're now making is in rehabilitation. That really means rebuilding water systems,
Opinion: "The appeal we're now making is in rehabilitation. That really means rebuilding water systems,
HOW HE SEES IT Federal disaster aid boondoggle shows need for FOIA
Opinion: By MARK TAPSCOTT HERITAGE FOUNDATION Hurricane Frances made landfall more than 100 miles north
PRISON Sapp paroled after serving 8 months of sex crime sentence
YOUNGSTOWN -- A judge in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court granted judicial release from prison for
NATION Survey: U.S. kids fall short in math
Programs used successfully overseas may be put to use in the United States. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
U.S. STEEL Company to return to historic plant site
The site is now a haven for shoppers and diners. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- United States Steel Corp. will
Growers dream of a green Christmas
A Christmas sales pitch rooted in tradition. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH ST. LOUIS -- Christmas
BASEBALL ROUNDUP News and notes
White Sox: Magglio Ordonez probably has played his last game for Chicago. The White Sox have until
POLITICS Reappointment of Verich to SERB opposed by some
The former Trumbull legislator is up for another six-year appointment. COLUMBUS -- Some Senate
WILDLIFE Bobcat found in Lake County
AKRON -- Kirtland Hills Police discovered a road killed, 28-pound, male bobcat on Interstate 90 in
HELOISE Brochure could be helpful this time of year
Dear Heloise: Every year, I stumble into the post office with armloads of packages for family and
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Newton Falls Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., middle school cafeteria, 905 Milton
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
MONDAY'S SCORES GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA Howland 61, Chaney 23 Campbell 40, Wilson 21 Canfield
MERCER COUNTY Elections director is grilled
The committee came up with more questions than answers. MERCER, Pa. -- An eight-member committee
Family shelter seeking gifts for mothers
YOUNGSTOWN--The Beatitude House, which provides transitional housing to homeless women with
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Arson suspected in fire that destroyed building
Arson suspected in fire that destroyed building YOUNGSTOWN -- City firefighters are investigating
BASEBALL'S STEROID CONTROVERSY Agreement 'close' that would toughen testing
The governor of Colorado said Bud Selig told him a deal could be near. NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball
RECYCLING PROJECT Crafters turn old greeting cards into unique place mats
New and creative ideas are turned into crafts for the holiday season. By KATHY ANTONIOTTI KNIGHT
GRADUATION Center grads pass obstacles to get diplomas
The center is one of 18 in Ohio. WARREN -- Some students who never expected to graduate will
BIG TEN ROUNDUP Georgetown holds off late Penn State run, 66-53
WASHINGTON (AP)-- Brandon Bowman scored 28 points and Jeff Green added 18, helping Georgetown
CHILDREN'S HEALTH Officials try to get a handle on lead poisonings in children
There are ongoing efforts to prevent lead poisoning. YOUNGSTOWN -- Local officials agree lead is
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Four games into season, USC sends Bibby packing
The Trojans promoted assistant coach Jim Saia on an interim basis. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Henry Bibby
CHINA A full-court press on a Nike ad
China banned the commercial, saying it was an insult to national dignity. BEIJING (AP) -- China
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING
CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING Symptoms and prevention Lead poisoning is one of the most common and
BCS doesn't care who it hurts
There are conflicts of interest. And then there's the Bowl Championship Series. The BCS is to
MONDAY NIGHT GAME Julius Jones leads Dallas past Seattle
The rookie from Notre Dame had 198 yards rushing and three touchdowns. SEATTLE (AP) -- Now that
WIN, PLACE & amp; SHOW
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HOWLAND HIGH Wrestler pleads no contest to hazing misdemeanor
The law director complained of a lax investigation by school officials. WARREN -- Court officials
HOMICIDE Shooting victim targeted earlier
The homicide victim had a loaded gun and 50 rocks of suspected crack. YOUNGSTOWN -- The first
REUNIONS
XThe deadline for the $50 deposit for the East High School Alumni cruise to the Bahamas Oct. 16-20,
IN COURT Contempt hearing set
The lawyer said he missed the hearing because his son was in the hospital. YOUNGSTOWN -- A hearing
Who is Ayaan Hirsi Ali?
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: You may never have heard of her, but Ayaan Hirsi Ali is one of the bravest
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
Francisco Bermudez, 30, Grover Street, Masury; attempted murder, felonious assault, improperly
Al-Qaida extremists carried out the deadly raid, Saudi officials believe.
Al-Qaida extremists carried out the deadly raid, Saudi officials believe. JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Monday's other games
MEN Thiel 67, Penn State Altoona 59 GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Thiel's Damien Williams finished with 20
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 7, the 342nd day of 2004. There are 24 days left in the year. The Jewish
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 7, the 342nd day of 2004. There are 24 days left in the year. The Jewish
MEDICARE Drug plan carves U.S. into 34 regions
Preferred provider organizations would operate in 26 regions. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush
Rich neighborhood hit by fires
Environmentalists criticized the development. INDIAN HEAD, Md. (AP) -- Fires set by arsonists
Hail Cardinal Mooney, our state football champs
Opinion: Talent, teamwork, tradition and tenacity played critical roles in Cardinal Mooney High School's
MEDICINE Arthritis drug risks compared
Study says Celebrex is not as risky as Vioxx. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- New research suggests that top-
Butler's art classes for young and old are worth a look
Opinion: Butler's art classes for young and old are worth a look EDITOR: During this season of giving
Museum display traces history of contraception
From condoms to crocodile dung, Dittrick Medical History Center presents prevention through the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Disaster agency looks for a central location
It's the county's responsibility to maintain what's been bought with a grant. WARREN -- Trumbull
EAST PALESTINE FEMA to help fix sewage plant damaged by flooding in May
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide $945,500 to help repair the
SOCIAL WORK Riley contines to help struggling families
New welfare director pledges to keep family impact in mind in tough budget. COLUMBUS (AP) -- As
AFC NORTH Bengals' victory is road-worthy
The win at Baltimore put Cincinnati in playoff contention. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Marvin Lewis