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Pupils' decorations win prizes for schools
One hundred and forty-four pupils submitted decorations for a competition. YOUNGSTOWN -- A model
Experts debate intelligence bill's value
Will intelligence reform help head off another attack? WASHINGTON (AP) -- For all the changes in
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Mom went to the grave believing the wrong person sent her to jail
Dear Annie: My oldest sister, "Deb," recently confessed to me that she was the one who turned my
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL This one went to the 'Dogs
Poland defeated Lakeview in a battle of Bulldogs and renewal of a rivalry. POLAND -- Tuesday night
PACIFIC OCEAN Whirlpool romance leads to life
A Giant Pacific octopus doesn't give up on motherhood. ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- It was a May-
HOW SHE SEES IT Fox's failures create vacuum in Mexico
Opinion: By DENISE DRESSER LOS ANGELES TIMES Many Mexicans who voted for Vicente Fox are bewildered.
MONDAY NIGHT Ex-coach returns to Kansas City
Gunther Cunningham is now an assistant with the Titans. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Gunther
TRUDY RUBIN Hawks find goat to blame for ongoing crisis in postwar Iraq
Opinion: As fighting continues in Iraq 19 months after the fall of Baghdad, with more U.S. troops en route,
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Geneva piles up the points in big win
Freshman Zac Northern led the way in a rout of Penn State-Beaver by 79. BEAVER FALLS, Pa. --
SEAFOOD Scientists struggle to boost blue crab population
Chesapeake Bay researchers are growing blue crabs in the lab in hopes of restoring the industry.
Florida's floodgates
Opinion: Providence Journal: Florida voters have approved a bizarre measure aimed at weeding out bad doctors.
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COLLEGE Nowadays, schools hold parents' hands
Today's parents often try to stay involved in college life. LOS ANGELES TIMES SAN DIEGO --
ADVERTISING INDUSTRY Ad spending set to grow in 2005
Forecasters expect the economic recovery to fuel spending by national chains. NEW YORK (AP) --
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 8, the 343rd day of 2004. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 8, the 343rd day of 2004. There are 23 days left in the year. On this date
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL Boardman pulls away in 4th
The Spartans defeated Rayen and Fitch knocked off Wilson. BOARDMAN -- Boardman outscored The Rayen
Verich wins post despite objections
There was no Senate floor vote on Verich's appointment. COLUMBUS -- Democrat Michael G. Verich won
HOW HE SEES IT It is time to face up to the abortion issue
Opinion: By BILL FERGUSON KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS With the election of a Republican president and
Now open for business: Federal Street
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city's 1st Ward councilman said he hopes the reopening of Federal Street will
Calendars for ACS
Calendars for ACS BOARDMAN -- The American Cancer Society Boardman Relay for Life Committee is
CIA must adapt to gain foothold in underworld of terrorist cells
Espionage has changed since the days of the Cold War. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR WASHINGTON --
BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Campbell Memorial soars behind Soares
Red Devils defeated Brookfield to put an end to a two-game losing streak. CAMPBELL -- Trey Soares
FEDERAL STREET
FEDERAL STREET Grand reopening The creation of a pedestrian mall more than 30 years ago closed
MEDICARE Few older and low-income Americans receive new benefits
The poor who would benefit most from the drug discount card are the hardest to sign up. WASHINGTON
FRANCE Case of the missing explosives embarrasses French authorities
Plastic explosives used in a drill could be in any bag in any part of the world. PARIS (AP) --
Steroids: bad for sports, worse for hooked athletes
Opinion: If the record books in professional sports are to mean anything, the use of performance enhancing
DEC. 7, 1941 Senator recalls U.S. resolve after attack
Survivors return to Pearl Harbor 63 years after the attack. PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) -- With
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Boardman 58, Rayen 46 Fitch 71, Wilson 56 Canfield 51,
BASEBALL ROUNDUP Cubs keep Nomar; Red Sox make pitch for Martinez
Garciaparra signed for one year for $8 million; Boston tried to keep its standouts. NEW YORK (AP)
Third parties unconvinced by official tally
The state officially certified Bush as the winner by 118,775 votes. COLUMBUS (AP) -- With support
AFC NORTH QB from MAC attacks again
Ben Roethlisberger will go head-to-head against Chad Pennington. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Having
GODFREY SPERLING Bush can make history in Mideast
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The president now has said that he will make an all-out effort to bring about a peace
INTELLIGENCE BILL House votes to revamp agencies
The legislation would create a new national intelligence director. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The House
Educators would drive us all off the cliff if allowed
Opinion: Educators would drive us all off the cliff if allowed EDITOR: I am getting a little tired of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Public Library of Youngstown & amp; Mahoning County building and sites
AFC EAST Bills now stampeding opposition
Buffalo evened its record at 6-6 Sunday to keep its slim playoff hopes alive. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent crime activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township. CANFIELD Nov. 28
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Louisville: Coach Bobby Petrino said Tuesday he plans to stay with the Cardinals, taking himself off
"We have now left a hard and dark past behind us and today we are opening a new chapter in our
Opinion: "We have now left a hard and dark past behind us and today we are opening a new chapter in our
SAUDI ARABIA Militants hunted Americans during raid on compound
Victims say the terrorists used human shields within U.S. consulate walls. JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia
Man turns in Jeep suspected of involvement in hit and run
Test results of evidence collected may take a month to come back. GIRARD -- A McDonald man
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Is eight enough for MAC? League adds two schools
Campbell Memorial, East Liverpool have joined, and more expansion is possible. YOUNGSTOWN -- Now
TORT REFORM Taft touts lawsuit bill
The governor warns of 'tremendous failure' if the injury lawsuit bill dies. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov.
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS LeBron turns it on
James scored 27 points and had a key assist late in a win over the Nets. CLEVELAND (AP) -- As
Gifts from kitchen
Gifts from kitchen kSHOPPING? That's for folks who don't have recipes. What could be a better
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Dolphins: Receiver David Boston pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges of assaulting a ticket agent at
PETERSON CASE 'I think verdict was a mistake'
Two uncles say they think Scott Peterson is innocent. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Scott and Laci
Sheriff struggles with staffing and money woes
The 2005 budget request allows the department to stay even to where it is now. WARREN -- The
HEISMAN TROPHY CANDIDATE Injury set Leinart's athletic path
The USC star was a standout pitcher in high school before hurting his shoulder. LOS ANGELES (AP)
'Monster' of a burger getting noticed -- for better or worse
Hardee's hopes to have last laugh with newest Thickburger. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- At 1,420 calories and
Pharmacy rates drive up Medicaid spending
Medicaid often pays more for drugs than insurance companies. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Taxpayers could
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
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OHIO STAR FORGE Steelmaker plans upgrade
The expansion would create 11 to 14 jobs. CHAMPION -- Ohio Star Forge is planning $10 million to
FLORIDA 'Swamp' starts to feel like home for Meyer
The new Florida coach toured the campus where he hopes to stay for awhile. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)
BASEBALL'S STEROIDS CONTROVERSY Players agree to tougher testing
Union rep Gene Orza cautioned the two sides still are a ways apart. PHOENIX (AP) -- Baseball
Tanker hit discarded pipe
Tanker hit discarded pipe PHILADELPHIA -- A Greek tanker that spilled almost half a million
STEROID CONTROVERSY IOC investigation may cost Marion Jones a lot of gold
The standout of the 2000 Games could lose her medals. LONDON (AP) -- The IOC opened an
MURDER CASE Anonymous tipster turns down $40,000
The reward will go to a fund named for the victim. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- An anonymous tipster
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS SUNDAY 1st--Militaristic (Schaefer)7.804.804.00 Jachovia (Sierra J.)6.804.60
CHESS N.Y. boy, 16, wins U.S. championship
The teen receives $25,000 for winning the title. LOS ANGELES TIMES SAN DIEGO -- A 16-year-old
HELOISE It's time for do-it-yourself hot chocolate recipe
Dear Heloise: I'm looking for your do-it-yourself instant hot-chocolate recipe. I know it contains