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LOCAL
Drug conviction
jLYNDAL KIMBLE of Warren was convicted of nine drug counts Thursday. He could serve up to 18 months on each charge.
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English fest winners
kAREA STUDENTS recently competed in the 27th annual Youngstown State University English Festival. Competition categories included Not-So-Trivial Pursuit and Language Games.
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UPNEXT
'XXX' sequel lacks original's appeal
k"XXX: STATE OF THE UNION" has bigger explosions and noisier car chases than the original, but it's not as good as its predecessor.
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HEALTH
Obesity & amp; dementia
kTHE MOST CONVINCING research so far suggests that being fat in your 40s might raise your risk of developing dementia later in life.
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BUSINESS
Wendy's hungry to move past hoax
kWENDY'S officials say sales are beginning to rebound. The restaurant's first-quarter profits were lower, due in part to a woman's claim she found a finger in the restaurant's chili.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Week's movie picks
k"THE INTERPRETER" and "Sin City" each received three "outstanding" votes by movie critics. "Sahara" received "so-so" appreciation.
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SPORTS
Wildcats coach axed
kMAHONING VALLEY Wildcats Coach Rob Spon has been fired in midseason. Former YSU basketball player and assistant coach Andre Smith will replace him.
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