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Researchers hope to make lifelike limbs for amputees
The effort includes metallurgists, cellular biologists, computer scientists, neuroscientists and
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION -- Ohio: call (800) WILDLIFE or www.dnr.state.oh.us/
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Canfield city and Austintown Township:
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 15, the 350th day of 2004. There are 16 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 15, the 350th day of 2004. There are 16 days left in the year. On this date
hTrains collide; 31 die
hTrains collide; 31 die KHANPUR, India -- Welders cut through metal, and soldiers pulled bodies
FEDERAL RESERVE Interest rates rise fifth time since June
The increase pushed stock prices higher. ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve on
HOLIDAY PREPARATION SIMPLIFY THE SEASON
HE HALLS ARE DECKED, the lights are strung. All that's left to consider is the food -- your favorite
MAHONING COUNTY JAIL Inmates describe lock-down
Worries about 'Canadian terrorists' had an effect on jail conditions, one inmate said. AKRON --
BASEBALL Tribe still wants starter
Matt Clement has exceeded their price range. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Indians have signed a utility
TESTING Results promising for eighth-graders
Some countries continue to outperform the United States in math and science. WASHINGTON (AP) --
BOYS ROUNDUP Liberty's Kershaw is tough in final period
He scored 12 points as the Leopards held off Struthers. LIBERTY -- Edward Kershaw scored 12 of his
MAHONING COUNTY Despite Oles' position, officials will get raises
The raises are retroactive to January. AUSTINTOWN -- Two of three township trustees voted to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board executive committee,
War in Iraq takes toll on volunteer army, reserves
Opinion: War in Iraq takes toll on volunteer army, reserves EDITOR: The day before his arrival in Iraq,
HELOISE Old methods still work for softening brown sugar
Dear Heloise: Help! It never fails -- every time I buy brown sugar, it gets hard in no time. I end
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Mahoning County board begins its vote recount
Trumbull County will begin its recount Monday. YOUNGSTOWN -- It is still to be determined how much
HOW HE SEES IT Congress shouldn't vote on bills blindly
Opinion: By BRIAN BAIRD WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- On Nov. 20 both the House and Senate voted to give
JAMES FARRIOR LB's play worth talking about
He goes about his job quietly, so the average fan may not know about him. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- James
Travel easing on the isthmus
Nations are cooperating to allow freer flow of goods and people. SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) --
MAHONING COUNTY Jail release challenged
YOUNGSTOWN -- A lawyer representing Judge Timothy P. Maloney of Mahoning County Probate Court has
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
INTERNET Google strikes deals with 5 libraries
Publishers worry about the impact on sales as major libraries try putting books online. WASHINGTON
Newspaper theft
Newspaper theft YOUNGSTOWN -- An employee of The Vindicator reported to police that she saw two
Chaz Carr scores 14 as Boston beats Michigan for second year in a row
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Chaz Carr scored 14 of his game-high 16 points in the second half and Boston
AIDS Researcher rewrote study, removed unfavorable data
Documents show U.S.-funded study continued despite known problems. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Springfield Local -- is hosting its 4th annual basketball tournament for boys and girls
BIOTERRORISM Report says most states ill-prepared for attack
States with the best plans have dealt with hurricanes and other natural disasters. WASHINGTON (AP)
AFTER THE HUNT Evaluating a trophy buck
A trophy deer is in the eye of the beholder - an antlerless deer may even be a trophy for some
More companies cut retiree benefits
One company executive said retiree health care coverage 'is kind of a slowly vanishing species.'
Girard asks EPA for money if no extension
Grants for the city might be used elsewhere in the county. WARREN -- Girard is asking the U.S.
A soldier's question catches Defense secretary off guard
Opinion: While half of the members of the Bush Cabinet were asked or encouraged to leave at the end of the
Cops probe roots of fatal kidnapping
The police chief has assigned several special units to the South Side. YOUNGSTOWN -- Anthony Brock
Martinez claims he is a Met
Boston learned it won't have Curt Schilling as quick as it hoped. NEW YORK (AP) -- Pedro Martinez
AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Tuesday's game
MEN Bethany 76, Hiram 70 BETHANY, W. Va. -- Despite missing 12 of its first 13 shots and falling
COST OF LIVING You get more for less in the valley
The survey measured 324 urban areas in the United States and Canada. YOUNGSTOWN -- The cost of
A leader, not a myth
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Right after President Bush nominated former New York Police Department
COST OF LIVING
COST OF LIVING According to The ACCRA Cost of Living Index survey, the cost of living in the
TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE Columbiana controls Diaz
Southern's sharpshooter scored 22 points, but the Clippers prevailed. COLUMBIANA -- It's been
DISTRICT Joe Petro leads W. Reserve pastMineral Ridge
BERLIN CENTER -- Joe Petro scored 26 points and pulled down 15 rebounds, leading Western Reserve
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Rayen at Beaver Local Fitch 68, Mooney 59 Poland 57,
ANGLER TIPS | Jack Wollitz
Anglers' expectations diminish in December as the cold winds whip out of the gray sky and wash
MAHONING COUNTY Union OKs 3-year contract with developmental disabilities board
The board's contracts with all its union employees expires in 2007. YOUNGSTOWN -- Nonteaching
UNITED Airline, pilots reach agreement
An analyst says the pilots' agreement may lead other unions to approve deals. CHICAGO (AP) --
AMATEUR BOXING Twelve fights set for Friday
One bout is still undecided for the show at the Teen Scene. AUSTINTOWN -- The card is nearly set
MEDICAL STUDY Blood pressure drug linked to higher heart disease deaths
MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL MILWAUKEE -- Patients who took a popular class of blood pressure drug
MIKE BRAUN Try your local shops
The rise of the Internet as a place to do holiday and other shopping has given people alternatives
HOW HE SEES IT Trophies no longer special
Opinion: By JEFFREY SHAFFER CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR PORTLAND, Ore. -- Another year has gone by and I
Free trade makes its way to the hair salon
Opinion: By M.J. ANDERSEN PROVIDENCE JOURNAL Editorial writers tend to sit and stew. So it is good that
Who doesn't like brochures with great cookie recipes?
Samples show how manufacturers generate ideas for using their products. By CATHY THOMAS KNIGHT
ECONOMIC REFORMS Bush to launch new campaign
Some groups are planning a campaign to block the president's Social Security plan. KNIGHT RIDDER
MENS SUMMARY SIENA 79, YSU 78, 4 OT
MENS SUMMARY SIENA 79, YSU 78, 4 OT SIENA (2-7) -- Ryan 3-8 0-1 8, Jordan 5-13 1-1 12, Sniezyk 2-9
HOLIDAY FASHION Proper office-party attire takes work
It's not a 'real' party, it's a business meeting in disguise. SCRIPPS HOWARD Holiday office
SCOTT SHALAWAY The upside down bird, or what a nuthatch does
If you've ever doubted that birds have personality, find a white-breasted nuthatch. Easier said than
Intelligence chief faces a daunting job
The national intelligence director must know how 15 agencies work from the ground up. CHRISTIAN
BOARDMAN TRUSTEES
BOARDMAN TRUSTEES Meeting results The Boardman Township trustees took the following action
BIRDING
BIRDING 101st Christmas count set The 101st Christmas bird count in the Mahoning Valley area
It's Miller's time to set another alpine record
The World Cup leader has won all four disciplines this season. SESTRIERE, Italy (AP) -- The lights
MAHONING COUNTY Man gets prison for theft
The man kept cashing checks made out to his dead mother. YOUNGSTOWN -- Calvin Cole Sr. is on his
BEAVER TWP. Trustees adopt zoning resolution
The new laws balance farmland preservation with more development. NORTH LIMA -- Beaver Township
EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Radio tags can track everyone and everything
The device is also raising privacy fears. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR LOS ANGELES -- Nearly
"What a nightmare. It shouldn't have happened."
Opinion: "What a nightmare. It shouldn't have happened." Ron Grantski Laci Peterson's stepfather,
Cavaliers take the Gooden with the bad
Drew Gooden has been solid on the court, but he tests the coach's patience. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Drew
Celebrities give troops diversion from battle
A sports legend, a model and two comedians spent a day in the Middle East. WASHINGTON POST
76ers 110, Nuggets 102
76ers 110, Nuggets 102 PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson had 31 points and 10 rebounds, and reserve
TCL ROUNDUP Matt Ferguson hot shooter in win
SEBRING -- Matt Ferguson made 10-of-14 shots from the field, finishing with 21 points, to lead
TOP 25 ROUNDUP O'Bannon has 25 in Louisville's easy win
No. 7 Duke cruised past Illinois-Chicago. LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Larry O'Bannon scored a season-high
GOP spent big to help Law
The state GOP made more than $157,000 in contributions to Randy Law. WARREN -- The state GOP
WESTLAKE TERRACE New resource center offers helpful services to residents
The YHMA converted three apartments to accommodate the center. YOUNGSTOWN -- Residents of the
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North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x Q 8 6 3 u K 5 v A Q 5 3 w 6 4 3 WEST EAST
Ferns, Melewski carry Canfield
The Cardinals, Poland and Salem won their conference openers. CANFIELD -- Jordan Ferns and Kyle
MRDD BOARD
MRDD BOARD Other business The Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental
DeBartolo to build in Fla.
TAMPA, Fla. -- DeBartolo Development plans to partner with developer Beat Kahli to build a 1
Forum Health Northside
Forum Health Northside Edward Yurkovich and Billie Jean Benden, 7016 Paxton Road, Boardman, boy,
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES THURSDAY -- 12:34 P.M.
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES THURSDAY -- 12:34 P.M. 2nd--6 Furlongs Surface: Dirt Open Age: 3 Year Olds
MERCER ELECTIONS Ex-director: Position is full time
Commissioners need to be more 'hands on,' a former elections director said. MERCER, Pa. -- The man
Sugar makes cookies into a special treat
The magic of heat and chemistry turns cookies golden. There is nothing more nostalgic than the
Iraq will open proceedings against Saddam's lieutenants
The announcement of the hearings came as a surprise. WASHINGTON POST BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Judicial
ANDRES OPPENHEIMER Money flow south could spell disaster
Opinion: I used to think that the more than $30 billion in family remittances going from the United States to
Board decision lights up school
POLAND -- After more than 30 years, Poland Seminary High School's auditorium will soon be cast in a
GLAD YOU ASKED THAT A bit fuzzy about how critters, varmints differ
By JEFF ELDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Q: Recently while out to dinner with friends (from
FOOD
FOOD Simplify, simplify kWhen making preparations for the holidays, you likely will already have
NHL League, players remain at odds
The players' latest proposal and the league's counteroffer were both rejected. TORONTO (AP) -- The
The warm heart that first impressed her has become an obstacle
Dear Annie: I am a single, successful professional woman in my 40s. I've never had a boyfriend
NEW ORLEANS BOWL Southern Mississippi goes nuts
QB Dustin Almond was responsible for two TDs in the Eagles' 31-10 win. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Dustin