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TRAVEL US Airways optimistic about clear skies ahead
The airline hopes to emerge from bankruptcy by June. ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- When US Airways filed
MIDDLE EAST Attack kills 22 Iraqis; kidnappings continue
A roadside bombing killed one U.S. soldier and wounded two others. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --
EAGLES Dejected fans have one cry: 'Next year!'
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Tom Pettit stood with his arms crossed, the cheesesteak hat once so proudly
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT City to study workings of housing court
Cost is one of the key questions that will be discussed. YOUNGSTOWN -- City officials are headed
LOCAL
LOCAL Schedules needed Athletic administrators from area high schools are asked to submit their
New policy levels coverage
Private flood insurance now an option for some homeowners DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK --
WORLD ALLROUND SPEEDSKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
WORLD ALLROUND SPEEDSKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS (At Moscow) MEN 1,500 1. Shani Davis, United
PGA TOUR FBR OPEN
PGA TOUR FBR OPEN (At Scottsdale, Ariz.) Par: 71 Final Round Phil Mickelson, $936,00073-60-
Annie's Mailbox Craving for crayons should be traced
Dear Annie: I am a 35-year-old woman with four children, an advanced degree and no serious health
GEORGE F. WILL Mack will take the knife to tax code
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Asked when he was near death to name things he regretted not doing, Andrew Jackson
SCHOOL FUNDING Report: Numbers show declining aid
Officials say they could have to cut some activities if a tax levy doesn't pass. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Martin's one-man show should have raised questions
Opinion: If it hadn't have been for the paddlings he administered in his unauthorized juvenile diversion
PENNSYLVANIA From murderer to monk -- a tale of redemption
After killing his wife and unborn child, Jim Townsend later found peace with himself. UNIONTOWN,
WASHINGTON CIA leaders on the job Last piece of director Goss' puzzle arrives
John Kringen joins the intelligence agency's leadership today. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Today is Day One
Youngstown police officer injured while chasing suspect
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Youngstown police officer involved in a chase that originated in Pulaski Township,
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VICTORIAN PLAYERS True to its name, troupe offers classic melodrama
Despite a few rusty spots, 'Dirty Work' provides an entertaining foray into an old form of theater.
WORTH A LOOK
BINGO AND CARD PARTIES XDaughters of Sts. Peter and Paul Church will hold a bingo and card party
HANDGUNS Decision to carry is personal one
Safer with a gun? A firearm novice makes her choice. EDITOR'S NOTE -- All but four states allow
POWERS AUDITORIUM Youngstown Symphony scores with all the right notes
Ursula Oppens was the guest piano soloist. The Youngstown Symphony presented an excellent program
SPORTS
SPORTS New Browns coach k NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel has accepted
Aniston, Pitt: still split?
Aniston, Pitt: still split? LOS ANGELES -- Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston seem to be redefining
OSU WOMEN Buckeyes cruise by IU, lead Big Ten
Matter scored 18 as OSU now sits alone atop conference standings. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Indiana chose
hSisters who survived Holocaust are reunited
hSisters who survived Holocaust are reunited JERUSALEM -- Sisters Hannah Katz, 78, left, and Klara
THE HIT FACTORY Music landmark to close forever
The list of artists who recorded there sounds like a Grammy hall of fame. By LARRY McSHANE
HOW HE SEES IT Feds hide data on convicted illegal aliens
Opinion: By MARK TAPSCOTT HERITAGE FOUNDATION WARNING: This column will make you very angry! By law,
Library accepts books
Library accepts books AUSTINTOWN -- The Friends of the Austintown Library will accept books for
Resnik due in court on DUI
Initially, she pleaded innocent, but that is expected to change today. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A state
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SUNDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES ROCKETS 103, LAKERS 102 L.A. LAKERS (102) -- Jones 5-12 5-5 18, Odom 8-18
WORLD ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS
WORLD ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS (At Santa Caterina Valfurva, Italy) WOMEN Downhill 1. Janica
DAYTONA 24 RESULTS
DAYTONA 24 RESULTS (At Daytona Beach, Fla.) FINAL 1. (10) Max Angelelli, Wayne Taylor,
Eighth-grade class with 8 sets of twins has school seeing double
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Being a middle-school history teacher is difficult enough, but Rod Smith
U.S. GOVERNMENT Ryan to get close look at base realignment
The committee was the lawmaker's first choice. YOUNGSTOWN -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has been appointed
Source: Crennel to coach Browns
CLEVELAND (AP) -- New England defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel has accepted an offer to be the
TRUMBULL COUNTY Sludge processing: Start slow, then grow
The Big Apple's solid waste is being transported to a plant in Warren. WARREN -- A New York
MAC ROUNDUP Kent tops NIU, ties for second
Marshall got its first conference win of the season. ASSOCIATED PRESS KENT -- Kevin Warzynski
COLUMBIANA CO. Officials: Spay, neuter program saves dogs' lives
The county pound was the first in the state to require spaying or neutering. LISBON -- Dozens of
TODAY
TODAY 7 p.m. (WNIO-AM 1390) Penguin Playbook. 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball: Connecticut at
IAAF INDOOR FLANDERS
IAAF INDOOR FLANDERS (At Ghent, Belgium) MEN 60--1, Ronald Pognon, France, 6.51. 2, Olusoji
MEMORABLE ADS Will these get people talking?
BEST JANET JACKSON IMPERSONATION: So much for no malfunctioning wardrobes. In this salacious ad for
HELOISE No mailing labels? Try using adhesive paper instead
Dear Heloise: From time to time, I order things from catalogs. When something doesn't fit, it must
Family, boy still await a miracle
The family has exhausted standard treatment options for the 14-year-old boy. BOARDMAN -- Every
WORKERS' COMP Stricter policies force out doctors
The changes are part of a two-year effort to reduce costs. SACRAMENTO (AP) -- Dr. Francis Pecoraro
PENNSYLVANIA
PENNSYLVANIA Steel plant workers dies BRACKENRIDGE, Pa. (AP) -- A steel plant worker was killed
BRIDGE
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Recent criminal activity in Liberty:
Recent criminal activity in Liberty: JAN. 28 Theft: A Warren woman reported a man in his 20s
GOLF ROUNDUP Desert course no sweat for Mickelson
A final-hole birdie capped a five-stroke victory at the FBR Open. ASSOCIATED PRESS SCOTTSDALE,
BRITAIN
Opinion: BRITAIN Daily Telegraph, London, Feb. 2: The American Congress and State Department and the
BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY URSULINE 63, CENTRAL CATHOLIC 44 Ursuline14152014--63 Central
NEW MUSIC Concerts feature premieres of works
Want to be in the audience for first-time public performances? YOUNGSTOWN -- The New Music Society
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY 7th-The Editor(G Grismore)4.804.203.60 Elmo Goes West(T
ECONOMY Lack of inflation spurs market
NEW YORK (AP) -- Wall Street may have found the nirvana it has long craved: economic middle ground.
Gas leak at birthday party in eastern Spain leaves 18 dead
TODOLELLA, Spain (AP) -- Eighteen people gathered in a mountain hostel in eastern Spain for a
DAN K. THOMASSON Bush goes where others would not
Opinion: WASHINGTON --President Bush is embarking on an agenda that will dramatically test his bully pulpit
CIA releases Nazi documents
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The CIA has agreed to release more information about Nazi war criminals it hired
HIGH SCHOOLS Ursuline cruises to victory
Four players scored 15 or more points for the Irish. CANTON -- Terry Vidale and Jerome Jones had
CHAMPIONS
CHAMPIONS Over the years 2005--New England (AFC) 24, Philadelphia (NFC) 21 2004--New England
Study finds children cope well with cancer aftermath
Interviews with children who were in remission found that they were as happy as other children.
Today is Monday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2005. There are 327 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Monday, Feb. 7, the 38th day of 2005. There are 327 days left in the year. On this date in
POPE JOHN PAUL II Pontiff makes public appearance
A cardinal says he hopes the pontiff will be released from the hospital soon. LOS ANGELES TIMES
BASEBALL Ordonez adds power to Tigers
The four-time All-Star was hurt for much of 2004. DETROIT (AP) -- For the second straight year,
Deion Branch was named MVP after tying a Super Bowl record with 11 catches.
Deion Branch was named MVP after tying a Super Bowl record with 11 catches. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
Life in the city disproves unflattering stereotype
Opinion: Life in the city disproves unflattering stereotype EDITOR: I am writing in response to the
PARENT STUDY Most feel they do good job with kids
No. 1 on parents' wish list is to have more time to spend with their children, according to a
ATP MILLENNIUM INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
ATP MILLENNIUM INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (At Delray Beach, Fla.) Singles Championship Xavier
NBA ROUNDUP Pierce's hot 3rd propels Celtics
The guard had a 15-point third quarter as Boston got back to the .500 mark. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young Ohioan to play in pre-award shows
Ohio drummer is going Hollywood with his Grammy celebration gig. CLEVELAND (AP) -- An Ohio teenage
No. 1 LSU 67, Mississippi State 40
No. 1 LSU 67, Mississippi State 40 STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Seimone Augustus had 18 points and LSU
MIDDLE EAST Rice and Sharon meet, discuss peace
The secretary of state is scheduled to meet with Palestinian leaders today. WASHINGTON POST
BOB WOLFLEY 39 reasons to love sports' greatest event
There were exactly 39 observations to make about Super Bowl XXXIX between New England and
CON ARTISTS Talent scams: Industry hopefuls beware
Most legitimate agencies don't have to advertise, a talent manager says. By CAMILLA A. HERRERA
SPECIAL APPEARANCE Former presidents' predictions: Bush said Pats; Clinton balked
Their pregame visit publicized tsunami relief efforts. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Former
MEN'S TOP 25 No. 1 Illini run record to 23-0
The second-ranked Tar Heels won easily at Florida State. ASSOCIATED PRESS CHAMPAIGN, Ill. --
Emergency workers tend to a motorist, above, involved in a crash with a Youngstown Police patrol car
Emergency workers tend to a motorist, above, involved in a crash with a Youngstown Police patrol car
Sen. Hatch plays ethnic card
Opinion: Miami Herald: Regardless of how anyone feels about the nomination of Alberto Gonzales to become
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