Jury opts for death as Peterson penalty

Jury opts for deathas Peterson penalty
k A JURY decided Monday that Scott Peterson should be executed for murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, whose disappearance two years ago was the opening act in a legal drama that captivated the nation.
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LOCAL
I'm sorry, Austintown
k AUSTINTOWN Township Trustee Lisa Oles issued a public apology Monday night for her role in a dispute at a recent trustees meeting.
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So long, Joe Angelo
k FRIENDS honored Joseph Angelo Jr. Monday at the Trumbull County Administration Building as the county commissioner gets set to end 20 years of public service.
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BUSINESS
Valley jobs outlook
k MAHONING VALLEY employers expect to hire at a strong pace during the first quarter of 2005, a new survey says.
Tax break for Warrensteelmaker is OK'd
k THE 100-PERCENT tax abatement approved Monday for ISG Warren Inc. to refurbish its coke ovens will likely benefit the steelmaker long beyond the 15-year duration of the tax break, officials say.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Nominationsfor Golden Globes
k "SIDEWAYS," Alexander Payne's offbeat comic romance set in California's wine country, leads this year's field of Golden Globe nominations with seven. The 62nd annual ceremony will be broadcast Jan. 16.
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COMING TOMORROW
k FOOD: Don't aggravate the hustle and hassle of the holiday season in your kitchen. Learn to simplify your Christmas dishes and preparation of them.