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CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at
UKRAINE Parliament votes Yanukovych out
Candidate's supporters seek an entirely new election; rival Yushchenko calls for a runoff. KNIGHT
NFC SOUTH Quips and clich & eacute;s sly as Panthers' Fox
Carolina has turned its season around after a horrendous beginning. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- His
WCI STEEL Judge wants to rule on one plan
The judge has heard testimony on competing plans in the bankruptcy case. WARREN -- The federal
Guilty of kidnapping
Guilty of kidnapping WARREN -- A Trumbull County Common Pleas jury has found a Warren man guilty
SPEECH WINNERS Poland High
TOP TEAMS Poland 79 points Howland 74 Boardman 71 Canfield 70 Austintown Fitch 67
'Unfortunate' events are a joy to watch
Visual style and uncommon wit bring stories to life. By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
Lordstown water rates going up
LORDSTOWN -- The village is raising its water rates to consumers, reflecting the increased cost of
Damage estimated at $500,000
A fire captain said the investigation will take a long time. AUSTINTOWN -- When Greg Greenwood got
Art museum gets $5M grant
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Museum of Art has received a $5 million grant from the Cleveland-
BASEBALL MOVES Braves back in arms race
Atlanta's John Schuerholz said he planned to rebuild the pitching staff. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Despite downturn, Notre Dame still demands football excellence
Fighting Irish program has been in decline for nearly a decade. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- The goals
HOT STOVE LEAGUE Pirates deal prospect to K.C. for Santiago
The veteran catcher hit .274 with six homers last season. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Benito Santiago was
WOMEN'S TOP 25
WOMEN'S TOP 25 Thursday 1. LSU (9-0) did not play. Next: at Southwest Missouri State, Saturday.
POLAND FOOTBALL Hulea makes career move
He has decided to go back to school to work on a Master's degree. POLAND -- Nine years ago, Paul
MAC standout a hit with Steelers
Ex-Kent State linebacker James Harrison has made the most of his chance. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox The recommendation was only one possibility
Dear Annie: This is in response to "Worried Grandma," whose 12-year-old grandson, "Zach," was having
"The beautiful thing about an election is that it gets people involved emotionally. Now we have to
Opinion: "The beautiful thing about an election is that it gets people involved emotionally. Now we have to
NATIONALS D.C. mayor vows to get deal done
The D.C. council chair said private financing proposals have come in. WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd--TimeCounter(Myrs)21.806.004.40 Crafty Purchase (Hemsley D.)
SHINY-BRITES Those shiny little globes are back in a big way
The ornaments that once sold for 39 cents per dozen are now closer to $39. KNIGHT RIDDER
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .52, 23.524.06 Avalon Holdings,3.05 3.99 Clear Channel,
CIVIL SERVICE Youngstown OKs pay raises for employees
Union workers and managers will help pay for their health benefits. YOUNGSTOWN -- Some city
SCHOOLS Input on new building sought
Estimated costs for a new building are $22.4 million. GIRARD -- The board of education will hear
EPA should be doing its part to unclog those fuel clogs
Opinion: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: With gas prices what they are, this is probably not what folks wanted to
NFL PREVIEW \ Saturday's games
PITTSBURGH at NEW YORK GIANTS Time: 1:30 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19) (2) (WBBG-FM 106.1) Series
FAMILY CONNECTION Service unites relatives for holidays, in prison
The company transports people to see loved ones serving time. WARREN -- Virginia Holmes saw a
Recount finds little change
Some election critics said the recount is not enough to catch systems' flaws. CLEVELAND (AP) --
Builders group loses director
BOARDMAN -- Mike Wilson resigned after 14 years as executive director of the Home Builders
Patrol captain is now a major
WARREN -- Capt. William Costas of the Ohio State Highway Patrol's Warren District Headquarters has
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE First-place Phantoms face tough schedule
Soo got off to a bad start but has been one of the hottest teams in the league lately. BOARDMAN --
MARATHON MAN Courtney keeps going and going and...
The Grove City runner hasn't missed a day of running in the past 25 years. GROVE CITY, Pa. (AP) --
UKRAINE Security chief cooked toxic meal, Yushchenko says
Viktor Yushchenko accused the government of an assassination attempt. KIEV, Ukraine (AP) --
PITTSBURGH STEELERS Manning showing he's no Roethlisberger
The move to get Eli doesn't look as smart as it did on draft day. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) --
TeenFusion event
TeenFusion event POLAND -- A local chapter of TeenFusion is selling tickets for an upcoming
NBA Pistons shut down Cavaliers
LeBron James was held to a season-low 11 points in the 81-69 loss. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) --
PITT FOOTBALL Wannstedt decides to pull his name from opening
The ex-Dolphins coach said he's not ready to take a job now. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Former Miami
NBA ROUNDUP Thursday's other game
Bulls 85, Bucks 77 CHICAGO -- Kirk Hinrich scored nine of his 28 points in a 15-0 run, and the
CRIME State offers passport cards for victims of identity theft
Ohio ranks 30th nationally for frequency of identity theft. CLEVELAND (AP) -- By January, identity
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& lt;B & gt;BRANT & lt;/B & gt;, Betty J., 74, of Hubbard; calling hours Sunday from
HELOISE Idea sheds light on corroded battery
Dear Heloise: I am a single woman in my 20s, and I travel in my car quite a lot for work. An
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New York1111.500--5-5L-17-34-
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW YORK -- Joyce Gioia would like to get her holiday shopping done. But
YSU BASKETBALL Penguins hope to rebound vs. WSU
Derrick Harris had a career game in YSU's four-overtime loss to Siena. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
ELVIS Lisa Marie will sell rights
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A new king is braced to take over the King of Rock 'n' Roll's estate. Elvis
EMERGENCY RESPONSE Military exercise brings radio operators together
An official said the exercise was 'a big success.' SALEM -- Several local amateur radio operators
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49ERS Erickson adds more distraction
It's difficult to determine how his flirtation with Ole Miss affected practice. SAN FRANCISCO (AP)
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline routs Harding
Tyra Grant has big night and the Fighting Irish are still unbeaten in the SVC. WARREN -- Tyra
UTILITIES College training develops workers
Companies are paying for the education of a new work force. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Jon Odom was an
WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS Educators counteract budget woes with hands-on teaching approach
The superintendent reads to pupils once a week. MINERAL RIDGE -- Superintendent Michael Hanshaw
FLU SHOT Vaccine surplus worries officials
Flu shot restrictions may cause doses to go to waste. ATLANTA (AP) -- Two months after the
HOW SHE SEES IT NASA needs a strong administrator
Opinion: By ALCESTIS C. OBERG LOS ANGELES TIMES When Sean O'Keefe, National Aeronautics and Space
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Chaney 47, Campbell 23 Ursuline 56, Warren Harding 34
DIVISION I-AA CHAMPIONSHIP Montana's game strong as Ochs
Colorado transfer has thrown for 3,436 yards and 30 touchdowns. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- Craig
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Martinez eyes N.Y. challenge
The Mets have been at the bottom of the National League for three seasons. NEW YORK (AP) -- Pedro
MOVIE REVIEW Noted director's 'I Am David' just can't make up its mind
The movie about a boy's escape from a prison camp never quite holds on to momentum. By ROBERT
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Browns: The search for a new general manager and coach is crawling along. President John Collins
POLICE Ex-chief of detectives objects to new duty
The city says it returned a former detective to uniformed patrol duty to save money. GIRARD --
MAHONING COUNTY Treasurer to scale back on mailing tax statements
The service was not required by law. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Treasurer John Reardon will not
LOCKOUT NHLPA, NHL still far apart
The league claims that the union's proposal would cause more losses. NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL
OHIO STATE BASKETBALL Stockman leads OSU over Knight
Texas Tech made a run in the second half, but it wasn't enough. DALLAS (AP) -- Tony Stockman had
JACKSON-MILTON Panel forms to promote bond
The bond issue would raise $12.4 million to build a new school. NORTH JACKSON -- It may be more
A fun new fable of youthful misfortune
A fun new fable of youthful misfortune kJIM CARREY stars as the evil and elusive Count Olaf in
Justice delayed for Pinochet, but at least there's hope
Opinion: Excuse us a we-told-you-so moment, but four years ago we suggested that Augusto Pinochet, the former
HOW HE SEES IT Republicans should save some inaugural cake for the troops
Opinion: By PHILIP GAILEY ST. PETERSBURG TIMES In the spirit of the season, President Bush has called on
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Salem holds off Cards
Sarah Hamilton and Katherine McGarry helped the Quakers remain unbeaten. SALEM -- In a defense-
Colucci sentenced to 18 months in jail
The ex-lawyer owes the IRS more than $320,000. CLEVELAND -- Ex-lawyer Mark S. Colucci told the
A Trumbull County grand jury handed up these indictments Wednesday as well as 10 secret indictments.
A Trumbull County grand jury handed up these indictments Wednesday as well as 10 secret indictments.
TRADING LAWSUITS 'Wife Swap' creators suing Fox
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The British producers of the ABC television show "Wife Swap" have filed suit
THOMAS SOWELL Scott Peterson trial: Law or soap opera?
Opinion: The Scott Peterson murder trial is more than a single criminal case. It is a painful reflection on
LOCAL
LOCAL Gerberry selected for award MUNCIE, Ind. -- Austintown Fitch High graduate Dan Gerberry, a
WOMEN'S ROUNDUP Longhorns rout in-state rival; Hiram wins easily
VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS DENTON, Texas -- Jamie Carey scored a career-high 30 points to lead
Today is Friday, Dec. 17, the 352nd day of 2004. There are 14 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Dec. 17, the 352nd day of 2004. There are 14 days left in the year. On this date in
CHARITY Guilty man sends overdue cash
More than 30 years ago, he raised money for a charity but spent it on himself. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indicts 5 in alleged crack ring
Law enforcement documented numerous sales of drugs. WARREN -- A federal grand jury has indicted
Stock option rules change
NEW YORK (AP) -- The nation's accounting rulemaker decided Thursday that companies will have to
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners expected to OK Phillips tax break
The company also will buy the building it now leases. WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners were
HOW HE SEES IT Taiwan vote offers temporary relief
Opinion: By DANIEL SNEIDER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Policy-makers in both Beijing and Washington are
JAIL LAWSUIT Judge asks for report on sheriff's finances
County commissioners were to hold a second sales tax hearing today. YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. District
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA x-New England1210.923365217 N.Y. Jets940.692260192
BASEBALL TRADES Yankees getting close to deal for Johnson
New York, Arizona and Los Angeles were ready to pull the trigger on a megadeal. NEW YORK (AP) --
LITTLE ALL AMERICA TEAM Mount Union LB on second team
Shaun Spisak was a key contributor on the Raiders undefeated season. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORT