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Sacrifices made by soldiers should not be minimized
Opinion: Sacrifices made by soldiers should not be minimized EDITOR: I am responding to the letter of
DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Bill Murray -- the one and only
Anderson has cemented a working relationship with the temperamental actor. KNIGHT RIDDER
Nugent enjoys status as best
He needs just eight points to become the all-time leading scorer at OSU. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Mike
BOWL SCHEDULE
BOWL SCHEDULE Dec. 14 New Orleans Bowl Southern Mississippi 31, North Texas 10 Dec. 21
GEORGIE ANNE GEYER China grabs the spotlight on world stage
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Especially since 9/11, with the American administration's obsessive focus on democracy
RECORD DEER Goliath, once-burgled buck, dies; foul-play not suspected
The deer was believed to be the largest whitetail bred in captivity. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Goliath, a
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Bengals: Running back Chris Perry, a first-round draft pick who gained only 1 yard this season, will
PREVIEW \ Alamo Bowl
No. 24 Ohio State (7-4) vs. Oklahoma State (7-4) When: 8 p.m. Where: San Antonio TV/radio:
A record that is shared
The big question won't be answered until the playoffs begin and even the NFL's biggest control freak
"The water went back, back, back, so far away, and everyone wondered what it was -- a full moon or
Opinion: "The water went back, back, back, so far away, and everyone wondered what it was -- a full moon or
CARL LEUBSDORF Powell not burning bridges on way out
Opinion: To hear him tell it, Colin Powell is leaving the Bush administration with few regrets. His
Springfield wins in tight Columbiana tilt
Springfield wins in tight Columbiana tilt k AFTER AN EXCITING up-tempo game that featured several
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown man pleads innocent in domestic case
The mother told her son she was tired of being 'second best.' AUSTINTOWN -- Matthew Oles denies
Driver escapes serious injuries after crash pushes vehicle off bridge
MEDINA, Ohio (AP) -- A man escaped with minor injuries after his car plunged 30 feet off a highway
Missile defense: 3-2-1 ... pfft!
Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Here's one for the "If a tree falls in the forest and there's no one around
TRUDY RUBIN Rumsfeld costing troops dearly
Opinion: When I heard President Bush praising Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld last week, my mind strayed to the
NATION Economists predict robust job market in new year
In some key sectors, downsizing has stopped. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NEW YORK -- In
TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT Austintown trustees again explain vote on pay raises for supervisors
One resident pleaded with trustees to get the new year off right. AUSTINTOWN -- Call it the vote
HELOISE Beware of expiration terms on gift cards
Dear Heloise: I agree that gift cards are wonderful for just about anyone, but I want to caution
Mount Union loses in opener of tourney
The Purple Raiders were routed by No. 11 Albion, 74-54. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS PHOENIX --
Shooting victim is ID'd
Shooting victim is ID'd YOUNGSTOWN -- A man shot to death on Rosedale Avenue around 10:40 p.m.
FRIDAY'S GAME
FRIDAY'S GAME Green Bay 34, Minnesota 31 SATURDAY'S GAMES Kansas City 31, Oakland 30 Denver
NBA ROUNDUP Monday's games
Heat 116, Hawks 102 MIAMI -- Shaquille O'Neal scored 31 points wearing protective padding over
REGGIE WHITE'S DEATH Respiratory disease is possible cause
An official determination may take as long as three months. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Reggie White
MORAINE STATE PARK Search to resume today for vehicle in frozen lake
Tire tracks indicate the driver had been spinning the car on the ice. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
BOWL ROUNDUP Toledo routed by Connecticut; Fresno prevails
UConn beat Toledo 39-10 in the Motor City Bowl, its first since moving to I-A. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Divers search for car through ice
PORTERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) -- Emergency divers were searching for a vehicle believed to have fallen
EARTHQUAKE, TIDAL WAVE Deaths, costs, fears mount
Hundreds of Americans remain unaccounted for. GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) -- Bodies washed up on
The Tigers prevailed in overtime against the Clippers.
The Tigers prevailed in overtime against the Clippers. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- After an exciting up-
Reds sign Eric Milton to three-year deal
CINCINNATI (AP) -- Eric Milton agreed to a three-year deal Monday with Cincinnati, giving the Reds a
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Springfield Local -- is hosting its 4th annual basketball tournament for boys and girls
BOWL PREVIEW Wednesday's other game
Houston Bowl Texas-El Paso (8-3) vs. Colorado (7-5) When: 4:30 p.m. TV: ESPN Coaches: Mike
MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 20-7 victory keeps Rams in playoff race
Philadelphia managed to gain only 155 yards. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Rams desperately needed a win
HOW YOU CAN HELP
HOW YOU CAN HELP Tidal wave, earthquake relief The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red
MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY RAMS 20, EAGLES 7
MONDAY'S NFL SUMMARY RAMS 20, EAGLES 7 Philadelphia7000--7 St. Louis7373--20 First Quarter
BOX OFFICE 'Fockers' sets record at $19.1M
Christmas weekend creates mixed picture. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Millions of Americans went shopping
MAHONING COUNT COURTS Man requests lenience, and judge giv es his OK
The South Side man has no prior criminal record. YOUNGSTOWN -- Frank Whitted asked a judge to give
TMHA Housing vouchers are withdrawn
The withdrawn vouchers are for people looking to rent private housing. WARREN -- Housing
TRUMBULL COUNTY Masury man is arrested after scuffle with deputies
The Masury man is accused of striking two deputies at the jail. WARREN -- A man arrested on a
NFL Sunday
NFL Sunday FavoriteLineUnderdog at New England14 (40)San Francisco at BuffalooffPittsburgh
PA. URBAN LEGENDS Use of coyotes to control deer remains popular state rumor
An insurance company says there are better ways to prevent deer-car crashes. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
YSU
YSU Academics YOUNGSTOWN -- Seventeen student-athletes recorded perfect 4.0 grade-point averages
TRUMBULL COUNTY Girard puts tax levy on May ballot
Council voted to fix a dam when it gets federal money to pay for it. GIRARD -- Girard City Council
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 28, the 363rd day of 2004. There are three days left in the year. On this
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Dec. 28, the 363rd day of 2004. There are three days left in the year. On this
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, 5:30 p.m., council chambers. Columbiana County
TRUMBULL COUNTY ARRAIGNMENTS Warren woman to be in court over fire at storage building
WARREN -- A woman will return to Trumbull County Common Pleas Court early next month on an arson
NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE
NBA STANDINGS EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGB New York1513.536--
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PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA Poland 53, Fitch 31 Boardman 61, Chaney 60 Cleveland
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL YSU goes after second HL victory in Detroit
The Penguins have won four of their last five games. YOUNGSTOWN -- After playing its last five
CONVOCATION CENTER Two Pa. firms win contracts; 2 rebids due
Concrete and masonry work for the arena will be rebid. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city board of control
GIRLS BASKETBALL Grant and Dickson lead Ursuline over Massillon
MASSILLON -- Tyra Grant had 29 points and seven rebounds to lead Ursuline High to a 58-44 victory
Annie's Mailbox New pursuits ease pain of relocation
Dear Annie: I have been married 25 years and love my husband dearly. Three months ago, "Nelson" was
TRUMBULL COUNTY Teen faces multiple charges linked to break-in at Family Court Center
WARREN -- Trumbull County's Family Court Center was broken into Christmas Day by a man who told
TRUMBULL COUNTY Trial slated April 11 for doctor in medication dispensing case
WARREN -- Trial is set for April 11 for a pain management doctor facing multiple charges in
Trustees mull station repairs
BOARDMAN -- Officials expect to decide soon whether it would be more cost efficient to repair the
Steelers promise they won't coast at Buffalo in the finale
The playing status of Ben Roethlisberger wasn't going to be known until noon today. PITTSBURGH
Work continues on $1.5M center
WARREN -- Work is progressing on the new $1.5 million household hazardous waste recycling center for
'NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE' When the show must go on, there's one man for the job
Everybody's No. 1 second choice was Regis. ZAP2IT.COM When it became apparent that Dick Clark's
BROWNS Finally, only 1 week remains
Interim coach Terry Robiskie believes a foundation is in place. BEREA (AP) -- On the 40th
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS MONDAY Monday's races were canceled because of inclement weather.
CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS NORTHERN CONFERENCE
CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE STANDINGS NORTHERN CONFERENCE Northeast Division WLOTLPtsGFGA Bossier-
Youngstown man set for court in hit-and-run fatal accident
GIRARD --A Youngstown man will appear in Municipal Court here Thursday in a fatal hit-and-run