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Stories published December 22, 2004

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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


LOCAL

LOCAL H & amp;H's Hollister tally now at 27 stores completed AUSTINTOWN -- H & amp;H


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


BRIDGE

East-West vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x Q 6 4 u A Q J 8 2 v 3 w J 9 7 4 WEST EAST x


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


TODAY

TODAY 6:30 p.m. (WBBW-AM 1240) College basketball: Marshall at Cincinnati. 7 p.m. (WBBG-FM


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