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HOW HE SEES IT 'I won't back down' perfect fit for Bush
Opinion: By ZEV CHAFETS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS During the presidential campaign, John Kerry vacillated
STATE GOVERNMENT Gov. Taft appoints Lt. Gov. Bradley as new state treasurer
Bradley says the appointment is a step toward restoring the office's image. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov.
NEW CITY SCHOOL Above-ground work started
P. Ross Berry Middle School will open in September 2006. YOUNGSTOWN -- Now that the foundation
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Springfield Local -- is hosting its 4th annual basketball tournament for boys and girls
TRUMBULL COUNTY Youngstown man faces charges of assault, child endangerment
LIBERTY -- A Youngstown man has been charged with assault, child endangerment and resisting arrest
YOUNGSTOWN CONVOCATION CENTER Dozens bid for work on arena
The bid opening process was completed in just over an hour. YOUNGSTOWN -- City and Youngstown
NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE
NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE EastWLTPctPFPA y-New England1220.857393246 N.Y.
COLUMBIANA COUNCIL $10K payment OK'd after being defeated
Remarks were made about the conditions of park and cemetery property. COLUMBIANA -- After
HOW HE SEES IT Support the troops
Opinion: By ANDREW M. BORENE BALTIMORE SUN When I invaded Iraq nearly two years ago, I understood that
NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 107, TIMBERWOLVES 97
NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 107, TIMBERWOLVES 97 MINNESOTA (97) -- Szczerbiak 5-12 2-2 12, Garnett
JUICY COUTURE Success for designer duo just gets juicier
Their brand was founded 10 years ago as an upscale T-shirts line. LOS ANGELES TIMES LAS VEGAS --
NCAA FOOTBALL
NCAA FOOTBALL Today FAVORITELINEUNDERDOG GMAC Bowl Bowling Green4Memphis Wednesday Fort
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League ANAHEIM ANGELS--Declined to offer a 2005 contract to SS David Eckstein.
IRAQ U.S. mess tent hit; 22 killed
President Bush said the soldiers died pursuing a vital mission. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- An explosion
YOUNGSTOWN STATE 76, LOYOLA 62 YSU has early Christmas
The Penguins survived a late run by Loyola to seal their first win in seven games. YOUNGSTOWN --
Mail is back on course
The letters are in the mail -- again. CORTLAND -- Mail for residents in Cortland, Vienna and
Yellow Jackets sting Orangemen, 51-14
Struthers graduate Walter Reyes was hurt in the second quarter. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Maybe
APPEAL Inmate's removal attempt rejected by district court
The man said his constitutional rights were being violated. WARREN -- A man convicted of
Surplus food and clothing
Surplus food and clothing Berean Fellowship Church, 1321 Lansdowne Blvd., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HOW HE SEES IT Should we fear a Master Spy?
Opinion: By JOHN HALL MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who did not
BASKETBALL Shurilla's hot night vexes Struthers; Poland wins 77-49
Lou Coppola and Luke Blangero added 10 points each for the Bulldogs. STRUTHERS -- Poland High rode
HOW THEY SEE IT Old Europe coming to terms with Bush
Opinion: By JOHN MICKLETHWAIT and ADRIAN WOOLDRIDGE LOS ANGELES TIMES "It's a nightmare," Sir Elton
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES THURSDAY -- 12:15 P.M.
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES THURSDAY -- 12:15 P.M. 1st--6 Furlongs Surface: Dirt Open Age: 3 Year Olds
Kiwanis donates $750 to give pupils shoes
McDONALD -- The Girard-Liberty Kiwanis has donated $750 for shoes for needy pupils at Roosevelt
REGION
REGION Pirates offer arbitration to all PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates offered contracts
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New York1312.520--5-5L-18-45-
"You're a religious person, right? Thou shalt not steal. ... And then you stole 3 million votes."
Opinion: "You're a religious person, right? Thou shalt not steal. ... And then you stole 3 million votes."
AUDITS State finds Warren schools complying
Brookfield schools and Western Reserve Port Authority also were audited. WARREN -- A financial
Annie's Mailbox 'Zoe' needs some time to find her own friends
Dear Annie: I am 10 years old. My cousin, "Zoe," just moved to our town and is going to my school.
HEALTH STUDY Disparity in care: Blacks die, whites live
One health official found the results staggering. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- More than
WALL STREET Santa Claus rally lifts Dow Jones
The Dow rose to a 3 1/2-year high. NEW YORK (AP) -- The stock market barreled higher Tuesday,
MEN'S BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES EAST
MEN'S BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES EAST Buffalo 72, Penn St. 70 California, Pa. 89, Mansfield 79
Hearty holiday
Hearty holiday k CHEF JEFFREY STARR brings the pleasures of his holiday table to yours with his
& lt;B & gt;ASKEY & lt;/B & gt;, Dorothy, 84, of Poland; calling
& lt;B & gt;ASKEY & lt;/B & gt;, Dorothy, 84, of Poland; calling Sunday from 4 to 8
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 23.6824.21 Avalon Holdings,2.983.99 Clear Channel,
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 22, the 357th day of 2004. There are nine days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Dec. 22, the 357th day of 2004. There are nine days left in the year. On this
Rig overturns in Lisbon
Rig overturns in Lisbon LISBON -- A tractor-trailer overturned on state Route 30 west of here
MERIDIAN SERVICES Moliterno selected as new CEO
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Meridian Services Inc. Board of Directors announced the selection of Lawrence J.
The zoo's new blues
Opinion: Washington Post: The National Zoo, one of the Smithsonian Institution's most popular attractions --
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL City reverses decision, baseball headed to D.C.
Ticket and merchandise sales are scheduled to resume today. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Baseball fans in
OHIO NATIONAL GUARD PARTY Charlie Company takes care of its own
The party was for the families of those serving in the military overseas. AUSTINTOWN -- The dining
MONDAY'S GAMES
MONDAY'S GAMES Utah 103, Philadelphia 101 Houston 114, Toronto 102 Chicago 92, Portland 87
FOOD INDUSTRY Diet soda sales getting fat
Sales of diet soda could eclipse regular in a decade, some analysts say. ASSOCIATED PRESS Still
TERRORISM CASES Yemeni native from Ohio hopes ruling will free him
Lawyer hopes ruling frees Yemeni man accused of terrorist ties HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The lawyer
PHARMACEUTICALS Drug imports offer little savings, study suggests
The U.S. surgeon general weighed in on the issue. CBS MARKETWATCH WASHINGTON -- Drug
Burst pipes flood county courthouse
YOUNGSTOWN -- A water pipeline burst Tuesday and caused some flooding to a Mahoning County
Budd trial scheduled for Feb. 14
YOUNGSTOWN -- In an order filed Monday in U.S. District Court, Cleveland, trial for Michael Budd,
STANDARD HEALTH CARE A closer look at race
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health estimates that failure to deliver
Ohio is driving people away
Opinion: Ohio is driving people away EDITOR: It should come as no surprise to many Ohioans that most
EXPLORATION Drilling for cash is a gas, gas, gas
With the price of energy so high even the smallest wells are worth tapping. WILGUS, Ohio (AP) --
Capitol's revolving door breaks down trust
Opinion: As U.S. Rep. Billy Tauzin used the revolving door that now connects Congress to the industries the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County District Board of Health, 8 a.m., 50 Westchester Drive. XAGENDA
MEDICINES Pulled pills stir concerns
Patients are advised to consult with their doctor. WASHINGTON (AP) -- With Vioxx off the market
FEDERAL STUDY Substance abuse among teens continues to drop
Inhalant use, however, is a concern, officials said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Smoking and drug abuse by
MAHONING COUNTY The way this cookie crumbled, local man will head to prison
The judge and the inmate had some light banter about cookies and music. YOUNGSTOWN -- Raymond
NBA 'Agressive' James leads Cavs to win
LeBron James scored 26 points in the 107-97 victory over Minnesota. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The M-V-P
HELOISE Freezer is best place to store pecans
Dear Heloise: Can you recommend the best way to store shelled pecans? I have heard the freezer is a
HIT-AND-RUN Man to face charges in accident
GIRARD -- A Youngstown man will appear in Girard Municipal Court on Wednesday to face charges in a
Sparkling holiday fashions need a little care
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The upcoming holidays may call for sparkling fashions. Don't be
PENNSYLVANIA Drugstore hit by armed robber
It's been about 10 years since there was a robbery in the town. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Authorities
HEALTH CARE Sharon Regional earns accreditation from JCAHO
SHARON, Pa. -- Sharon Regional Health System has earned continued accreditation from the Joint
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