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HOW HE SEES IT Bush should beware 'second term hex'
Opinion: By JIM WRIGHT KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "hu-bris" (hyoo'bris), n. excessive pride or self-
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox A simple 'no' doesn't stop inquiries from clueless matchmakers
Dear Annie: I'm gay and have been in a loving relationship for over 20 years. My partner and I are
LOCAL
LOCAL National tournament coming to Trumbull VIENNA -- The Pony National Tournament of Champions
NEW YORK CITY Co-op directors turn dovish on city hawks
After a week of protests, a high-rise board is allowing nesting hawks to return. NEW YORK (AP) --
Same-sex couples strive for recognition of their union
Married with children in Massachusetts, single again in North Carolina. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
"It is nothing less than a brutal murder."
Opinion: "It is nothing less than a brutal murder." Laloo Prasad Yadav India's Federal Railways
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY
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Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County commissioners, 1 p.m., commissioners' hearing room, basement of
YSU Consultant outlines plan for sprucing up mansion
A reopened Wick Pollock Inn would tie in with plans for Smoky Hollow. YOUNGSTOWN -- A consultant
WIRELESS Cell phone merger faces challenges
Sprint is attempting to acquire Nextel in a $35 billion deal. NEW YORK (AP) -- The $35 billion
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .52, 23.6124.14 Avalon Holdings,3.03 4 Clear Channel,
CAMPAIGN REFORM Democrats say bill has truck-size holes
The regulations on money in politics are being debated in the Statehouse. STAFF/WIRE REPORT
MAHONING COUNTY Township cuts off trustee's Internet connection
Is a township trustee an employee of the township? BOARDMAN -- Township Trustee Kathy Miller was
HOW HE SEES IT Bush should seek line-item veto power
Opinion: By BILL WHALEN HOOVER INSTITUTION As the curtain rises on his second term, President Bush
MAHONING COUNTY Sheriff puts off expected layoffs until January
The federal judge will review written closing arguments. AKRON -- Mahoning County Sheriff Randall
SCHOOLS District appoints ombudsman to boost relations with parents
The new position will handle concerns from the public. YOUNGSTOWN -- The board of education has
Cavaliers rout Portland
LeBron James' 25-point night was punctuated by a spectacular dunk. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The wins are
MEDICINE VS. COMMERCE Cleveland Clinic chief wants to boot fast food
A McDonald's in St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown was closed about five years ago.
Supreme Court won't review lion cub case
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will not accept for review a Mahoning
Grand jury indicts man over rampage
WARREN -- A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted Stacey Sellers, 43, of Maple Street on charges
YOUNGSTOWN Taft speaks favorably of city projects
Funds are also sought for Stambaugh Auditorium and the symphony society. BEXLEY, Ohio -- Gov. Bob
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Mahoning County hearings provide insight into finances
Opinion: If you're still not convinced that the loss of the 0.5 percent sales tax in Mahoning County is going
CAL THOMAS American culture shoplifts Christmas
Opinion: In Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Ebenezer Scrooge is surrounded by merriment and acts of
Queen plans new tour
Queen plans new tour LONDON -- The '70s rock band Queen is planning a tour next year with
OIL PRICES Crude futures increase above $44 per barrel
Traders expect a tight supply of oil during the winter. ASSOCIATED PRESS Oil futures prices
Sign up for safety: State patrolman to help Safe Kids Coalition from a billboard perch
BOARDMAN -- On Friday beginning at 6 a.m., Lt. Brian Girts, commander of the Ohio State Patrol's
BALCO SCANDAL Jones files defamation lawsuit against Conte
The sprinter said she has never used steroids and that Conte lied on "20/20". SAN FRANCISCO (AP)
By CHRISTY LEMIRE
By CHRISTY LEMIRE ASSOCIATED PRESS EARLY THREE HOURS later, I still don't understand Howard
NATION Marriage, health linked in survey
More than 125,000 people were included in the survey. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Married people are
BASEBALL CALENDAR
BASEBALL CALENDAR Dec. 19 -- Last day for free agents offered salary arbitration to accept or
ICL-TCL Merger almost finished
The final draft of the constitution will be presented Jan. 5. The proposed merger involving the
LYNNKIRK ELEMENTARY Pupils' mission: Treating others
A lesson in pie-making was also a lesson in being a responsible member of a community. AUSTINTOWN
Grease fire damages bar
Grease fire damages bar YOUNGSTOWN -- A grease fire at the Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St., resulted in
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Springfield Local -- is hosting its 4th annual basketball tournament for boys and girls
U.N. weather agency calls 2004 the 4th-hottest year on record
Heat waves and record rains caused devastation around the world. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) --
'SPANGLISH' Sandler connects, but story doesn't
An overdose of issues and roles harms this family-in-crisis comedy. By ROGER MOORE KNIGHT RIDDER
Santa to visit Poland Library
POLAND -- The Friends of the Poland Library will welcome Santa on Saturday in the library's meeting
Time Warner agrees to settlements
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Time Warner Inc. moved Wednesday to resolve two federal investigations into its
HOW HE SEES IT China's actions don't match its words with regard to United States
Opinion: By DAN BLUMENTHAL WASHINGTON POST In contrast to its rejection of traditional U.S. foreign
Today is Thursday, Dec. 16, the 351st day of 2004. There are 15 days left in the year. On his date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Dec. 16, the 351st day of 2004. There are 15 days left in the year. On his date
Warren library goes wireless
New computers will allow the library to upgrade its software and training. WARREN -- The Thomas
MAHONING TWP. Slight property tax increase pays for shared police department
The owner of an $80,000 home will have to pay $14.40 more per year. HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- Mahoning
HOW HE SEES IT Nanny was least of Kerik's problems
Opinion: By ROBERT SCHEER LOS ANGELES TIMES How revealing that the nomination of Bernard Kerik as
Can Fox really revive 75-year-old Popeye?
The show offers a bit of nostalgia for those of us who grew up on the character. By DOUGLAS J.
Ups and downs of Scorsese's 'Aviator'
Ups and downs of Scorsese's 'Aviator' kDESPITE ITS SPECTACLE and stellar acting performances by
Board to consider plans to demolish Dickey, Roosevelt, McKinley schools
WARREN -- The city board of education will have a special meeting at 3 p.m. today at 261 Monroe St.
FCC approves online airlines
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Domestic air travelers could be surfing the Web by 2006 with government-approved
Recount adds votes to Bush, Kerry tallies
YOUNGSTOWN -- The recount of Nov. 2 ballots cast in Mahoning County showed President Bush getting 49
REALITY TV 'Who's Your Daddy' courts controversy
Daughter has to guess the correct identity of her birth father. NEW YORK (AP) -- The Fox network
A lack of civility
Opinion: The Providence Journal: Fistfights between players and fans at a professional basketball game --
Italy investigates report about captive's killing
ROME (AP) -- The Italian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday it is investigating a report that an
Bombing outside shrine kills seven as campaigning for election begins
Wednesday was the final day for candidates to register for Jan. elections. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A
ECONOMY Bush pledges a strong-dollar policy
The president said people can buy more U.S. products if they're worried about the trade deficit.
Woman gets 3 years in jail for death of girl
WARREN -- A 57-year-old Arnold Drive Southwest woman was sentenced to three years in jail for
Sex offender to serve five years in prison
YOUNGSTOWN -- John E. Wolff, 55, of Orlo Lane will serve five years in prison for improperly
INTERNET Challenge to Google's ads rejected
A Google exec said the decision is a victory for consumers. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- Google Inc.
Giant waves raise fears, close beaches
HALEIWA, Hawaii (AP) -- Giant waves crashed onto the Hawaiian coast Wednesday, leaving sand and
HELOISE Formula makes great prewash spray
Dear Heloise: I can't find my clipped column for making prewash spray using liquid dishwashing
'STORY OF A SOUL' Film of Therese Martin's life holds appeal for the devout
But Defilippis' production falls short of his goal of celebrating the nun's life. By KEVIN THOMAS
TRUMBULL COUNTY City gets tough on tax evaders
The effort isn't simply to get money for hiring police, the tax administrator said. WARREN -- More
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WASHINGTON Status of team in limbo
Financing approved by the D.C. council was not in accordance with an earlier agreement. WASHINGTON