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Chain-reaction wreck sparked by whiteout leaves dozens injured
Recipe for mayhem: wet and snowy roads, sudden squalls and unprepared drivers. WEST MIDDLESEX,
BRIDGE
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LOCAL
LOCAL Kehres named coach of the year ALLIANCE -- Mount Union College football coach Larry Kehres
HELOISE Wine-glass advice stems from reading guides
Dear Heloise: I was just reading an article about the proper way to store wineglasses. I always
NBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games
Raptors 110, Nets 99 TORONTO -- Lamond Murray scored 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter and
COLLEGE BOWLS Second-tier bowls, but first-tier entertainment
The highest-scoring bowl games were played before New Year's Eve last year. By RALPH D. RUSSO
BASKETBALL OSU cruises to easy victory
Boardman grad Terence Dials led the Buckeyes with 20 points. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Three days after
Peyton still 1 TD pass short
He got one, his 47th, in the Colts' 20-10 win over Baltimore Sunday night. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) --
HOW HE SEES IT Kerik flap hurts a Giuliani '08 bid
Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY OK, so Bernard Kerik is history. But how about a man
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS Getting in the right spirit
Couple devotes time and energy to make the holiday season special. Debbie Dashko and Brad Bender
Colts get a deal from city for new stadium
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Colts and the city of Indianapolis have agreed on a deal to build an 63,
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New York1311.542--5-5W-28-35-
COUNTERFEIT FASHION Knockoff designer items go underground in NYC
New York's Chinatown has knockoff designer goods -- but they're top secret. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Religion is replacing science in Georgia classrooms
Opinion: Religion is replacing science in Georgia classrooms EDITOR: There is a court battle going on in
RedHawks can't keep up with SW Missouri
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- Tamarr Maclin scored 14 points to lead Southwest Missouri State to a 69-63
Washington improved to 8-1.
Washington improved to 8-1. ASSOCIATED PRESS SEATTLE -- Will Conroy and Tre Simmons each scored
U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE MOST WANTED Carney McAllister The U.S. Marshals Service Northern Ohio
GEORGE F. WILL Democrats eye Va. governor for 2008
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- An exhortation that echoed here 140 years ago -- "On to Richmond!" -- may soon be
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Odell Eargle leads Rayen against Timken
YOUNGSTOWN -- Odell Eargle led The Rayen School with 23 points and 17 rebounds, as the Tigers won
NFL ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games
NFC Eagles 12, Cowboys 7 PHILADELPHIA -- Dorsey Levens' 2-yard touchdown run with 1:57 remaining
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown Board of Zoning Appeals and the Youngstown Planning Commission, 1:30
DALE McFEATTERS Who will they target?
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Right-wing talk radio is badly in need of a new demon, or, more accurately, a new
'Definitely angels out there today'
A woman was thrown out of her van and pinned by a large paper roll. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- It was
HOLIDAY BUSINESS Nonstop shopping leads to Christmas
A number of area shops opened their door before sunrise. BOARDMAN -- Why leave a nice, warm bed on
Browns shut out
Browns shut out kTHE CLEVELAND BROWNS did little on offense and gave up big plays on defense in
PENGUINS BASKETBALL Youngstown State drops Horizon League opener
Wright State jumped to a big lead in the first half and never trailed. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE
WORTH A LOOK
NIGHTS AT THE RACES XA night at the races will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at Mary Mother of Hope
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S SCORES AREA Mooney 67, Chaney 65 Rayen 52, Canton Timken 46
Annie's Mailbox Apology doesn't admit to guilt
Dear Annie: Yesterday, "Gina," my best friend of 27 years, accused me of looking in her wallet when
NATIONALS BASEBALL Washington D.C. mayor staking his political career on stadium
The city was trying to make the deadline set by Major League Baseball. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mayor
FUEL
FUEL Oil supply increases, gas prices decrease CAMARILLO, Calif. -- An increase in the crude oil
NBA Without Lebron, Cavs succumb to Celtics in overtime
Cleveland's home win streak was snapped in 114-107 loss. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Paul Pierce scored 34
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BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL MEN Top 25 Fared By The Associated Press 1. Illinois (10-0) beat Valparaiso 93-
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SUNDAY Sunday's races were canceled because of adverse weather conditions.
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS 'Christmas crazy' prepares for holiday long before December
The holiday display, totaling 'at least' $25,000, is for the memories. POLAND -- For those who
BENGALS Yet another futile season
Cincinnati guaranteed its 14th straight non-winning season with a loss to Buffalo. CINCINNATI (AP)
Another Brown out
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Those lightning-bolt decals streaking across their helmets have never been more
LATE SATURDAY Vick soars for Falcons in overtime win
Atlanta wrapped up the NFC South with the 34-31 victory. ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons were
"He was in good health and his morale was high and very strong."
Opinion: "He was in good health and his morale was high and very strong." Ziad al-Khasawneh Saddam
Today is Monday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2004. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2004. There are 11 days left in the year. On this date in
Economic summit fell short because it was designed to
Opinion: President Bush was re-elected primarily because he was a wartime president and a majority of voters
PREVIEW \ Bowl capsule
CHAMPS SPORTS BOWL Who: Georgia Tech (6-5) vs. Syracuse (6-5). When: 7:45 p.m. Tuesday Where:
BRITAIN
Opinion: BRITAIN Daily Telegraph, London, Dec. 14: Orange power continued its advance in Eastern Europe
HOLIDAY GIFTS With etiquette rising, it's better to give if you receive
Thank-you notes -- not just generic, preprinted cards -- show true gratitude and graciousness on any
Johnson overcomes tall order, beats Tarver in split decision
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Glen Johnson knows what it's like to put his fate in the hands of boxing judges
DIET Low-carb craze sees sharp decline
Waning interest in the diet is hurting some businesses. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- About a year ago,
WOMEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Sunday's games
No. 5 North Carolina 79, Georgia State 44 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Ivory Latta had 17 points and a
HIGH SCHOOL ALL STARS \ Federal League
FOOTBALL Player of the Year: Ryan Brinson, Canton McKinley Coach of the Year: Neal Kopp, Fitch
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL Patriots not taking hapless Miami lightly
Despite a 2-11 record, the Dolphins seem to have Tom Brady's number. MIAMI (AP) -- Tom Brady
BIG TEN ROUNDUP No. 1 Illinois crushes Valpo, 93-56
Linas Kleiza finished strong to bring Missouri back from a 17-point deficit. ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAHONING COUNTY Green Team gets ready
Thousands of pounds of wrapping paper and trees were collected last year. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Questions for NASA
Opinion: Washington Post: The two astronauts aboard the international space station have been asked to cut
AGRICULTURE AND FINANCE Attorney's role in landmark case could affect civil rights settlement
A California probe has prompted the review of a black farmers' case. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --
WRESTLING Bluejays take tourney title, Dierkes MVP
RICHMOND HEIGHTS -- Senior Nick Dierkes of Jackson-Milton High was named Most Valuable Wrestler,
CITY GOVERNMENT Lawmakers work on interim budget
Budget hearings for city general fund departments begin in January. YOUNGSTOWN -- City lawmakers
Party will be provided for soldiers' families
Party will be provided for soldiers' families AUSTINTOWN -- Santa's Soldiers is providing a party