News for December 29, 2005

Musicians replay a familiar melody

U2, Mariah Carey, Green Day, Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones did well. By JOHN BENSON

Approval of Femara by FDA is expected

The drug is said to prevent breast cancer by blocking the production of estrogen. Associated Press

War over plant sale rages on

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN and KANTELE FRANKO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITERS CAMPBELL -- The Campbell

IBM weakens middle class

Opinion: By JIM HIGHTOWER Minuteman media The internal memo is dated April 2005 and tagged: "IBM

Officer: Theft case is shock

The former acting chief will be back in court Jan. 10. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew R. Davis, 21, of 117 Andrews Trace, New Castle, Pa.,

Civil liberties headed for war casualty list

Opinion: It's ironic that on the day when Christians were heralding the arrival of the Light of the World and

LIBBY FILL | A profile Tamburitzan bucks tradition to keep it alive

Libby Fill has played for presidents, but is most at home in the Mahoning Valley. By L. CROW

DUI checkpoint at busy time draws gripes

Austintown has a problem with alcohol-related crashes, according to one study. By JEANNE STARMACK

Buckeyes go to 9-0; Dials scores 23 points

OSU had just five turnovers and hit 49 percent of its shots. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State coach

Creating the best environment for kids

Opinion: The decision by U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III to bar the teaching of "intelligent design" in

$51.9M budget set for 2006

Mahoning County will not have a budget deficit, the auditor says. By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR

Elections board hopefuls surface

One candidate has surfaced for the Democratic post; five for the Republican. By ED RUNYAN

Ukraine, Russia in a row over gas prices

MOSCOW (AP) -- The energy ministers of Ukraine and Russia failed Wednesday to resolve a politically

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"ABC Extreme Bloopers" (8 p.m., ABC): If you're in the mood for another clips show, take a gander at

SteelHounds' St. Germain is goalie of week

PHOENIX -- Youngstown SteelHounds netminder David St. Germain and Amarillo center Derek Hahn and

Officials back extension request to install a new voting system

By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County officials said they

Private insurers urge inaction

Make the wrong decision and the consequences can be dire. los Angeles Times For millions of

Williams embraces regional idea

The mayor-elect's top focuses are neighborhoods and aggressive demolition. By DENISE DICK

STARS OF TOMORROW 20 acts showcase 10th show

Siblings work together for several of the acts. By L. CROW VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW

Chaney's Smith is ready for finale

The Youngstown quarterback leads the Tigers against South Carolina. By JOHN KOVACH VINDICATOR

Argentine law targets clothing sizes

By JUDIE SCHWARTZ And EVELINDA URMAN Scripps Howard News Service Judie: Time for a year-end

Resnick receives public reprimand

Her drunken driving conviction was her first infraction and she took responsibility. COLUMBUS

Half-court defense big part of win for Niles

Rayen made just 10 of 43 attempts in the 55-30 defeat. By JIM FLICK Vindicator Correspondent

Vinegar, baking soda eradicate shoe stench

Dear Heloise: I heard an ad for your college tour, and the mention of a "stinky sneaker" cure really

SPYING EVIDENCE Defendants want probe

President Bush admits he OK'd domestic spying by the NSA after 9/11. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Lawyers

AP MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Armstrong is first athlete to win the award four times

He won his seventh consecutive Tour de France in July and has retired from bicycling. AUSTIN,

Natural gas rates to fall

YOUNGSTOWN -- Finally, some good news about natural gas rates. On Wednesday, state regulators

8 are killed in shooting at armory

Inmates stormed the facility and one fired indiscriminately, officials said. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --

Judge orders Demjanjuk be deported to the Ukraine

The former automaker was accused of being a notorious Nazi guard. CLEVELAND (AP) -- An immigration

Federal registry finds companies improve medicine-trial disclosure

Registering clinical trials aims to outline a new drug's risks and benefits. Associated Press

Buckeyes' Smith top threat to Irish

OSU's starting quarterback is now a complete player leading the offense. Knight Ridder Newspapers

Act now to prevent genetic discrimination

Opinion: By Susanne B. Haga and Huntington F. Willard Washington Post Cheers to IBM for its recent

hTrain derailment toll

hTrain derailment toll TOKYO -- The death toll in a train derailment in northern Japan rose to

Carousel to stage hilarious musical comedy

Tickets range from $28.50 to $40. AKRON -- Need a cure for the post-holiday blues? Carousel

Police say two men restored utilities

The vice squad found the suspects' thermostats set in the mid-70s. By PATRICIA MEADE VINDICATOR

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NIELSEN RATINGS

NIELSEN RATINGS PRIME-TIME TV PRIME-TIME TELEVISION VIEWERSHIP NUMBERS COMPILED BY NIELSEN MEDIA

Howland's Ellie Shields one shy of tying record

Fitch beat Hubbard, 44-38, and Rayen topped Niles, 53-28. brookfield -- Junior center Ellie

Council adopts budget, makes overtime cuts

By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- City council has adopted a $12.5

boys basketball

boys basketball AREA SCOREs Niles 55, Rayen 32 Kennedy Catholic 61, Blackhawk 51 Johnstown-

Boardman Township trustees meet in a special session at 6:30 tonight to discuss general business at the township government center, 8299 Market St.

Boardman Township trustees meet in a special session at 6:30 tonight to discuss general business at

Deputy prime minister fails to win re-election

A U.N. official angered many Sunnis by backing the Dec. 15 elections. combined dispatches

Panel search gets big applicant results

The panel will decide on use of $2,595,725 in levy money annually. WARREN -- Trumbull County

Both vulnerable. South deals.

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'Blitz' is football for adults

The game is unlicensed and features fictional teams and players. CHICAGO (AP) -- In a gritty new

Quick fix is wrong fix

Opinion: Christian Science Monitor: Last week, New Jersey Acting Gov. Richard Codey ordered the nation's

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox All people are members of same human race

Dear Annie: I am a black physician who was born in Haiti. From my first days in the United States

Wildfire losses

Wildfire losses kWildfires this week in two states killed at least five people and destroyed more

So many movies but so little space

The star of 'Capote' did an Academy-Award-rate job. By CHRISTY LEMIRE Associate Press There

Health plan cost savings reported

The health insurance fund has about a $900,000 year-end carryover. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR

AP file photo

AP file photo DEPORTED: John Demjanjuk, left, is helped by former son-in-law Ed Nichnis as he

GLAM ROCKER PAYS FAMILIES TO DROP SEX-ABUSE CASE

Glam rocker pays families to drop sex-abuse case HANOI, Vietnam -- Former rock star Gary Glitter

Officials pass budget of $74 million for 2006

State law requires passage of a budget by Saturday. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Justices turn down woman's bid for compensation after robbery

Although the woman suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, she was not physically hurt during

Wildfires kill at least 5 people, destroy more than 100 homes

The region is seeing much-below-average precipitation, a weather expert says. CROSS PLAINS, Texas

Indians Media Tour to arrive Jan. 26 at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN -- The annual Cleveland Indians Media Tour and KidsFest returns to the Mahoning Valley on

The Sources

THE SOURCES TICKETMASTER: KAUFMANN'S IN EASTWOOD, SOUTHERN PARK AND SHENANGO VALLEY MALLS; AND

NFL Browns hope to miss history

If Cleveland loses, the team will become the first to go winless in the AFC North. BEREA (AP) --

Oakland will return to 'Greater Tuna'

Oakland will return to 'Greater Tuna' YOUNGSTOWN -- The Oakland Center for the Arts will present

Blue Jackets win, 1-0, thanks to Ducks goal

Anaheim's Teemu Selanne slid the puck into his own net late. COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Columbus Blue

"I apologize to the public that we went on strike, but overall we got what we wanted."

"I apologize to the public that we went on strike, but overall we got what we wanted." James

Rozenblad, Jackson carry Kennedy, 63-51

DARLINGTON, Pa. -- Blair Rozenblad had 22 points and David Jackson added 21 Wednesday as the Kennedy

Republicans push Novello to run against Clinton

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS ALBANY, N.Y. -- REPUBLICANS CLOSE TO NEW YORK GOV. GEORGE PATAKI ARE TRYING TO

Bree hits bottle harder, creator says

NEW YORK (AP) -- Pour another glass of wine for Bree on "Desperate Housewives." Better yet, just

The famed Joe Lovano Sextet will give two shows, at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., at Cleveland's top jazz

Today's birthdays

Today's birthdays Actress Inga Swenson is 73. ABC newscaster Tom Jarriel is 71. Actress Mary Tyler

TRUMBULL ART GALLERY YSU professor's works to kick off exhibitions

Al Bright sees strong links between art and jazz. WARREN -- For its initial exhibition of 2006,

Canfield coach resigns post

CANFIELD -- Canfield High softball coach Fred Mayhew has resigned his position. Mayhew, the

Expect fresh new favorites

The Xbox 360 is expected to have competition from a new Sony game system. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Got

IF YOU GO

IF YOU GO What: Stars of Tomorrow When: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 7 Where: New Castle Playhouse, 212

Carpenter's status not certain for Ohio State in Fiesta Bowl

ASSOCIATED PRESS OHIO STATE OUTSIDE LINEBACKER BOBBY CARPENTER WILL FIND OUT LATER THIS WEEK

URBAN MUSIC

URBAN MUSIC 1."THE EMANCIPATION OF MIMI," MARIAH CAREY. 2."LATE REGISTRATION," KANYE WEST.

hSnow snarls Europe

hSnow snarls Europe VIENNA, Austria -- A storm that dumped heavy snow from the Czech Republic to

Petition submitted to pass smoking ban

Challengers of the petition say it violates election laws. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Backers of a statewide

Chicago's famous Berghoff Restaurant to close

CHICAGO (AP) -- For generations, diners with a craving for apple strudel or a stein of cold German

Show's issues resonate with people, actor says

Despite the title, the series is not religious, the director declares. NEW YORK (AP) -- "I think

A story in the Dec. 26 edition incorrectly identified the original co-owner of Arco Barber Shop. The shop was opened by Dick LoSasso and Charles "Skinny" Giampietro. The story also misidentified

A story in the Dec. 26 edition incorrectly identified the original co-owner of Arco Barber Shop. The

The Amish begin raising money for children's insurance

Only Medicaid children will be covered. AKRON (AP) -- Changes to a state-run program that provides

Growing scandal threatens lawmakers

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- How many rats does it take to spoil the holiday season for a potential boatload of

List of best TV shows for 2005 comes easy

Medical shows 'House' and 'Grey's Anatomy' made it. By SID SMITH and MAUREEN RYAN Chicago

AUDITIONS WHERE TO TRY OUT FOR ROLES

ACTORS "HOLES." YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE YOUTH THEATER, 600 PLAYHOUSE LANE, YOUNGSTOWN. 5 P.M. TUESDAY

LORDSTOWN | PAY RAISES VILLAGE COUNCIL GRANTED 21/2 PERCENT PAY RAISES TO POLICE OFFICERS, DISPATCHERS AND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS FOR 2006 DURING A SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY.

Patrol officers with the most experience will see an increase from $20.78 hourly to $21.30. Full-

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