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Stories published December 21, 2004

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KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox He feels betrayed by lack of family allegiance

Dear Annie: Ten years ago, I went through a bitter divorce, and now I have minimal contact with my


PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA Chaney 38, Niles 24 Ashtabula Lakeside 68, Wilson 23


INTERSTATE 80 PILEUP Driver, hotel, restaurant came to the aid of others

The hotel manager gave up her day off to help the crash victims. WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. -- Henry Cook


LOCAL

LOCAL Bowling tournament YOUNGSTOWN -- The eighth Youngstown senior singles bowling tournament


HOW THEY SEE IT No easy solution to college drinking

Opinion: By PAUL GRUENEWALD and ROBERT SALTZ CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR BERKELEY, Calif. -- Reports of


MAHONING COUNTY Bond set for man in abduction

YOUNGSTOWN -- Anthony West's bond was set at $500,000 Monday in municipal court on kidnapping


Cold wave gets a grip on much of the nation

The East and South are in a deep freeze as fall fades into bitter cold and snow. ASSOCIATED PRESS


TODAY

TODAY 7 p.m. (WNIO-AM 1390) College basketball: YSU vs. Loyola. 7 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Timberwolves


DRIVING A little black box for the parents

For about $280, mom and dad can track their kids' driving. ST. PETERSBURG TIMES The device


"We really can't go through that ordeal."

Opinion: "We really can't go through that ordeal." Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind. Chairman of the Foreign


DOLPINS 29, PATRIOTS 28

DOLPINS 29, PATRIOTS 28 New England7777--28 Miami73712--29 First Quarter NE--Faulk 31 pass


PACKAGING HINTS Contain your ideas when giving cookies as Christmas gifts

You can make a festive container for your gifts of homemade baked goods. If you're baking gifts


Surplus food

Surplus food Grace Lutheran Food Pantry, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Grace and Walnut streets,


Today is Tuesday, Dec. 21, the 356th day of 2004. There are 10 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 21, the 356th day of 2004. There are 10 days left in the year. On this date


AREA COLLEGES Steding, Miles lead Allegheny to upset

The Gators knocked off Westminster, 60-46. MEADVILLE, Pa. -- Courtney Steding had 11 points and 13


STEPHANIE MILLS Singer found her own way, out of spotlight

Pop-soul performer Stephanie Mills released her latest album herself. By RASHOD D. OLLISON


Company CEO says profits lie around bend

The railroad thinks the Youngstown-to-Darlington line can be profitable. EAST LIVERPOOL -- By its


MONDAY NIGHT Dolphins can finally celebrate

Miami exorcised a lot of demons with a 29-28 upset of the Patriots. MIAMI (AP) -- Tom Brady threw


HOW HE SEES IT U.S. must act against dirty bomb threat

Opinion: By LEE H. HAMILTON KNIGHT RIDDER TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- From time to time since Sept. 11, you may


OHIO STATE Smith won't play in bowl

Justin Zwick will return to the starting lineup. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State quarterback Troy


THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY

THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY Monday's races at Thistledown were canceled because of severe weather.


U.S. MILITARY 'Calm ... courageous': Marine from Poland gets the Flying Cross

Kennedy directed more than 30 strikes against weapons caches of Saddam's Republican Guard.


AMERICAN CONFERENCE

AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayAFCNFCDiv y-New


Mechanicsburg QB leads Class AAA all-star team

ASSOCIATED PRESS Mechanicsburg junior quarterback Zach Frazer didn't make it to the biggest stage


Teen suspects go before judge

Both suspects confessed key elements of the allegations, a detective said. SALEM -- Atty. John


BASEBALL Indians re-sign Ronnie Belliard

The fate of the Washington, D.C., franchise hinges on a vote today. ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND


SCHOOLS Declining enrollment changes building plans

There will be fewer school buildings, but they will be bigger. WARREN -- A review by local and


Can SS be tweaked?

Opinion: Detroit Free Press: Social Security is going broke -- that's the blunt statement often heard these


HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS Steel Valley Conference

FOOTBALL First Team Offense WR--Derrick Stewart, senior, Ursuline WR--Mario Manningham, senior,


HOW THEY SEE IT Adoption game show is disgusting

Opinion: By ADAM PERTMAN and HOLLEE McGINNIS CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW YORK -- In most aspects of


TRUMBULL CO. Girard forum: School is needed

The school district would have to borrow $5.4 million. GIRARD -- About 30 Girard residents who


GIRLS BASKETBALL Champion and Girard rise to the top of TAC

Both the Golden Flashes and Indians are 3-0 in league play. LIBERTY -- Jessica Wood scored 19


WOMEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Monday's games

No. 3 Duke 81, Ball St. 31 MUNCIE, Ind. -- Duke was its usual overpowering self. Mistie Williams


YSU seeks to end six-game losing streak

The Penguins play host to Loyola (Chicago) tonight. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State's men's


NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE

NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New York1311.542--


HOLIDAY COOKIES Author offers recipe for baking success

We all have our preferences for the seasonal sweets. NEWSDAY Most seasoned bakers have their own


SATURDAY'S GAMES

SATURDAY'S GAMES Pittsburgh 33, N.Y. Giants 30 Washington 26, San Francisco 16 Atlanta 34,


Engle, three others enter innocent pleas

Police say they'll arrest individual bettors, if they don't cooperate. ALLIANCE -- Randy Engle,


DISTRICT Griffin, Jones lead Chaney; S. Range defeats Campbell

Columbiana knocked off Crestview in a battle of Tri-County League unbeatens. YOUNGSTOWN -- Kayla


BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x 5 4 2 u 5 3 v A 5 3 2 w 8 7 5 4 WEST EAST


STEELERS Cowher prefers getting bye to earning the home field

Pittsburgh needs a week off to heal before the playoffs. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh


Scots gun down Titans

Wooster, ranked No. 2 in Division III, defeated Westminster, 116-79. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- The


2005 U.S. SOCCER SCHEDULE

2005 U.S. SOCCER SCHEDULE a-Wednesday, Feb. 9 -- vs. Trinidad and Tobago at Port-of-Spain,


MID-AMERICAN CONFERENCE Toledo loses in San Juan opener

Detroit of the Horizon League defeated Eastern Michigan. ASSOCIATED PRESS CAROLINA, Puerto Rico


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BASKETBALL

BASKETBALL Springfield Local -- is hosting its 4th annual basketball tournament for boys and girls


APPEAL Ruling favors Niles police and court

The car passed a truck in the left turn lane, and the driver was cited. WARREN -- Niles police and


MEN'S BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL

MEN'S BASKETBALL ASSOCIATED PRESS POLL RecPtsPvs 1. Illinois (50)10-01,7271 2. Kansas


HELOISE Read fine print before signing on dotted line

Dear Heloise: Please remind your readers of the importance of reading documents before they sign


NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS

NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS North Division WLOTLPTSGFGA YOUNGSTOWN171023610990 US


Wreck on Interstate 80 should be warning to all

Opinion: Even if you don't believe in miracles, you must admit that a 100-vehicle pileup in a winter storm


Arizona St. routs Northwestern with high-scoring second half

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Steve Moore scored 18 points to lead five Arizona State players in double


NBA ROUNDUP Monday's games

Jazz 103, 76ers 101 PHILADELPHIA -- Allen Iverson became only the seventh player in NBA history to


FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS NEW YORK -- The 85 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Jaguars: Running back Fred Taylor had an MRI on his left knee Monday, but coach Jack Del Rio called


PHILADELPHIA EAGLES T.O. to miss remainder of season

The wide receiver may also be lost for the playoffs. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Eagles receiver Terrell


U.S. MILITARY Old soldiers never retire; they now serve in Iraq

In Vietnam, 35 was considered old; in Iraq, 50-somethings are doing their duty. SCRIPPS HOWARD


GIFT IDEAS 'Stylista' on your list knows what she likes

And the things she likes are all exquisite. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Some call her high-


CAVALIERS Snow sorry for outburst at coach

Peace was made between the point guard and head coach Paul Silas. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Eric Snow's


TELEVISION Openings say more than the stars' names

Gone are the days of the 'turn and look' opening. These days the best dramas reach for deeper


Part of the 'undervote' problem could have been voter error.

Part of the 'undervote' problem could have been voter error. MERCER, Pa. -- A half-hour pre-


Boardman man sentenced

Boardman man sentenced YOUNGSTOWN -- A Boardman man has been sentenced to eight years in prison


NBA

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