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Hannon's 31 not enough in loss
Wooster's 133-110 win over Westminster set a record for most combined points at Wooster's gym.
Report: Bush's policies benefit top fund-raisers
Some analysts wonder if he gives such business executives special treatment. TOLEDO (AP) --
"The first thing we want from the new government is security."
Opinion: "The first thing we want from the new government is security." Hussein Ali Abbas A 66-year-old
Exercising the brain: Gray matter matters
Evidence suggests mental activity reduces the likelihood of senility. By Rob Stein Washington
Bacterium plagues hospitals
Despite its danger, no statewide plan to investigate C-diff is in place. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cases
Penguins may be coming of age
The Youngstown State men's basketball team just might have come of age Saturday afternoon against
SUNDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
SUNDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST BOSTON COLLEGE 80, TEXAS SOUTHERN 53 CONNECTICUT 86, NEW
Happily back on track
New cars were damaged, so historic ones are used. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The clackety-clack is
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS XCLARKS MILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3813 HADLEY ROAD, CLARKS MILLS, PA., WILL
Cincinnati captures AFC North crown
If the Bengals make it to the Super Bowl, they'll return to Detroit's Ford Field. DETROIT (AP) --
Best Bets on TV Tonight
"Deal or No Deal" (8 p.m., Fox): "No tricky questions, no crazy stunts -- just answer the question:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Philadelphia1312.520--5-5W-19-
Fans like Chad Sweet sour about Detroit's failure, demand change
A local sports talk radio station sponsored a pregame anti-Millen march. DETROIT (AP) -- During
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel L. Roberts, 26, of 7131 Ron Park Place, Boardman, and
MAHONING COUNTY PLAYER OF THE YEAR: CANFIELD SENIOR ANGELO BABARO
Mahoning County Player of the Year: Canfield Senior Angelo Babaro By JOE SCALZO
24 toy soldiers represent various elements of area
WARREN -- A new brigade of toy soldiers is watching over visitors to Courthouse Square in the city's
2005-06 BOWL SCHEDULE
2005-06 Bowl Schedule Tuesday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl At Lafayette, La. Payout: $750,000
INDIANAPOLIS No perfection, but little dejection
San Diego's 26-17 win kept the Chargers alive for an AFC wild-card spot. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The
WOMEN'S TOP 25 Sunday's games
No. 3 LSU 66, Kentucky 36 LEXINGTON, Ky. -- LSU coach Pokey Chatman had just learned that her
BUSH SUPPORTERS WHO BENEFITED
Business leaders who raised large sums of money for the Bush administration's 2004 re-election
More killed as violence picks up after elections
Dick Cheney's secret trip to Iraq focused on the election and its turnout. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
GOP lawmakers try to push through agenda items by year's end
Investigations into President Bush's decision on domestic spying were sought. WASHINGTON (AP) --
Calendars make great holiday gifts
Calendars range in variety and make great holiday gifts. By Larry Gierer Knight Ridder
SPEECH WINNERS | HOWLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Results from the 12th annual Amy Lowe Memorial Speech Tournament held Saturday at Howland High
McNally didn't send evidence on Sturgeon
A tip led the bar association to the police report more than a year after the event. By PATRICIA
Easy job depresses woman
Dear Annie: I'm 26, an Ivy League college graduate, and recently married to a loving man. We live in
HFROM SNOW TO DOUGH
hFrom snow to dough Bev Wagner of Faribault, Minn., puts some finishing touches on the Pillsbury
It wasn't pretty, but Jacksonville tops 49ers, 10-9
The Jaguars are concerned about the mediocrity of their wins lately. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) --
2 local BGSU students head south to help out
Students will be helping with hurricane cleanup work in Alabama. By HAROLD GWIN Vindicator
fugitive of the week
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK HORACE LEE ANDERSON THE U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE IN NORTHERN OHIO IS ASKING
Health initiative counters misuse
Not completing an antibiotic prescription can help bacteria become resistant. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
SATURDAY'S RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL AREA Struthers 63, Wilson 39 Akron Hoban 43, Ursuline 42
Children explore traditions
By SEAN BARRON VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Raven Phillips enjoyed participating in
Bush: We are winning war He asked Americans not to despair
He said Iraqi elections signify the growing strength of an ally in fighting terror. WASHINGTON
Troubled park changes system for finances
CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. (AP) -- A financially troubled historic amusement park will use a new accounting
SUNDAY'S NBA'S SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA'S SUMMARIES 76ERS 107, RAPTORS 80 PHILADELPHIA (107) -- Korver 9-15 1-2 23, Webber
NBA ROUNDUP SUNDAY'S GAMES
Mavericks 102, Timberwolves 95 DALLAS -- Josh Howard, Jason Terry and Devin Harris sparked a
Hasselbeck gives Seahawks new life
The Texans may have jeopardized their chances of landing USC's Reggie Bush. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Variety of assaults on facility's staff are up in '05
One guard had to have bone fragments removed from her brain. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Assaults on staff
Safety legislation is only 1st step, says father of boy killed at school
The boy's father says other states should adopt similar laws. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Jarod Bennett has
YSU preview Women's basketball
Who: YSU (2-7) vs. Akron (1-6). When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: Rhodes Arena in Akron Radio: WNIO-AM
Woman continues work for hurricane survivors
Quilts, pillows, jackets and food are the comfort items being distributed. By JEANNE STARMACK
NHL ROUNDUP SUNDAY'S GAMES
Avalanche 2, Rangers 1 NEW YORK -- Joe Sakic scored a pair of goals 19 seconds apart in the second
STATISTICS SINCE MAY
Since as early as May, hospitals and nursing homes have reported increased infection rates from a
Playoff-bound Denver has goal
The team needs a win or a San Diego loss or tie to secure the AFC West title. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.
Work continues on house from 'A Christmas Story'
The man who owns the house bought it in an eBay auction. CLEVELAND (AP) -- The man who bought the
Bill and Melinda Gates, Bono receive honor
More than 700,000 lives have been saved, thanks to the Gates' foundation. NEW YORK (AP) -- Time
Agents seize 52 packages of counterfeit Tamiflu capsules
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Customs agents have intercepted more than 50 shipments of counterfeit Tamiflu,
Today is Monday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2005. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2005. There are 12 days left in the year. On this date in
There are chinks in Republican armor
Opinion: By Fred Hiatt Washington Post WASHINGTON -- Not so long ago the talk was all about the self-
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday December 20 Youngstown Board of Education formal meeting, 6:30 p.m., Board Room
Potluck adds nostalgia with favorite childhood foods
Dear Heloise: We grew up in a family of six kids and two parents, and were checking the Heloise
NFL PREVIEW Tonight's game
GREEN BAY at BALTIMORE Time: 9 p.m. TV/radio: (33) (5) (4) WBBW-AM (1240) Key matchup: Green
Girl escapes fire in room
Girl escapes fire in room GIRARD -- A young girl escaped injury when she work up early Sunday and
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Pitt) NFL: Bill Cowher press conference. 6 p.m. (OXY) Figure skating: World Team
After shootout loss, break is due
Mahoning Valley (17-9-3) won't play again until after the first of the year. By Greg Gulas
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES L.A. CLIPPERS 89, HOUSTON 81 CLEVELAND 115, MIAMI 107 INDIANA 102, NEW YORK
KEY POINTS REQUIREMENTS
Summary of key points in Jarod's Law: The Ohio Board of Health will have 18 months to adopt rules
NFL SUMMARIES
BROWNS 9, RAIDERS 7 Cleveland0333--9 Oakland0700--7 Second Quarter Oak--Moss 28 pass from
AND THE NOMINEES ARE / COUNTY FINALISTS
Boardman: Tyme Hammond (RB/DB) Campbell: Pete Psaris (OL/DB) Canfield: Angelo Babbaro (RB/DB)
MOVE OVER BROADWAY Musical features peace, simplicity
Many of the melodies were unfamiliar yet enjoyable. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT St.
Reporting error perturbs family of soldier who died
A man injured in the blast was from the hometown listed for the Ohio soldier. Associated Press A
Miami still unmatched following Colts' defeat
Several former players said Indy's loss may improve its chances of winning it all. MIAMI (AP) --
& lt;B & gt;BOWMAN, & lt;/B & gt; Henry Ford, 83, of Niles; calling
& lt;B & gt;BOWMAN, & lt;/B & gt; Henry Ford, 83, of Niles; calling hours Tuesday
Browns & amp; Steelers triumph over foes
Browns & amp; Steelers triumph over foes kPITTSBURGH STEELERS Brent Keisel, left, and
Common pleas court is looking to fill court administrator spot
YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Common Pleas Court is advertising for a new court administrator who
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press HONORS: Bill Gates, left, U2 rocker Bono and Melinda Gates were named Time
Despite risks, retention rates increase
The Army, even with a shortfall in new soldiers, is exceeding its targets. Washington Post
Respected Lou Blaney ruled roost of racing
Sunday's event at Yankee Lake ballroom to honor their father was organized by sons Dave and Dale.
ASSAULTS | ATTACKS ON GUARDS
Assaults by inmates in Ohio prisons: Statewide (32 prisons) 2004: Serious physical assaults:
BASEBALL
BASEBALL RONDINELLI TUXEDO -- WILL HAVE TRYOUTS FOR ITS 18-YOUNGER, 16-YOUNGER, 15 AND 13 TEAMS.
World Court goes on trial
Opinion: By Peter A. Brown Orlando Sentinel A Spanish judge's effort to extradite three American soldiers
Surplus Food Tuesday, Dec. 20
Surplus Food Tuesday, Dec. 20 River of Life Ministries, 65 E. Palestine, Boardman, will be
Youngstown's Pavlik set to defend title in January
SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR LAS VEGAS -- YOUNGSTOWN MIDDLEWEIGHT KELLY PAVLIK WILL DEFEND HIS NABF
hHappy with partnership, Elton feels bittersweet
hHappy with partnership, Elton feels bittersweet LONDON -- Elton John said forming a civil
Preserve public's access to courts and information
Opinion: Preserve public's access to courts and information EDITOR: The Vindicator's Dec. 13 editorial,
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x 7 3 u Q J 7 6 3 2 v J 7 3 w 8 5 The bidding has proceeded:
World of opportunity can't turn the corner
Despite plenty of optimism, the NHL franchise struggled from Day 1. WIRE REPORTS MIAMI --
No. 1 Duke too strong for Valparaiso
J.J. Redick had 30 points for the undefeated Blue Devils. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM, N.C. -- J.J.
AFC Late replay reversal gives Browns new life
Cleveland's rookie quarterback Charlie Frye won his first NFL game. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- The
Graduates share goals, ambitions
Brandon Michaels, 56, and his 22-year-old daughter, Kristen, graduated together. By WILLIAM K.
A closer look at Vioxx
Opinion: St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Federal regulators at the Food and Drug Administration dictate which drugs
45-minute police chase nets 2 captures
Thomas Peterson was run over by his own minivan, police said. YOUNGSTOWN -- A chase that started
Charitable giving should be done carefully
Opinion: BOSTON -- The kitchen table was set with the usual utensils for our annual family conference: A mug
JAPAN
Opinion: JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, Dec. 12: Beef imports from the United States and Canada will resume
It was a 'Terrible Towel' afternoon -- mostly terrible for Vikings
In Pittsburgh's 18-3 win, the teams were hit with 25 penalties for 224 yards. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --
Family shares love with tradition
Friends and strangers gather to hang ornaments honoring loved ones. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Silent