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MONTGOMERY GENTRY Duo turns back time with tour
Friday's show at the Civic Center is general admission. CANTON -- There is little hiding the fact
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Liberty wins big
The Leopards didn't give Newton Falls a chance this time around. NEWTON FALLS -- When the Liberty
BOSTON SCANDAL Defrocked priest sentenced to prison for raping a child
Now an adult, victim says he hopes his attacker dies in prison. LOS ANGELES TIMES CAMBRIDGE,
AUTOMOTIVE
AUTOMOTIVE zxxzzx DETROIT -- Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 22,228 Tacoma pickups because the
BOYS BASKETBALL Poland stops Rayen, 80-62 behind Fender, Shurilla
Warren Harding won its 18th game, while Canfield and Ursuline were winners. POLAND -- Chad Fender
RETAILING Merger talks are over between May, Federated
Media reports suggest the two can't agree on price. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Merger talks between May
ON TOUR This week's pro golf events
PGA TOUR Nissan Open Los Angeles Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Riviera Country Club (7,247
MEDICINE Cup o' joe cuts risk of cancer, study says
The findings will lead to more work, an official said. WASHINGTON (AP) -- That hot cup of coffee
CIC Building sale urged by panel
The CIC isn't moving its offices. YOUNGSTOWN -- The sale of three vacant buildings on West Federal
TRUDY RUBIN U.S. must help guide peace in Mideast
Opinion: Should we be hopeful that there is a new opening for peace between Palestinians and Israelis?
BOXING Koval's next fight is set in Germany
The Austintown native will fight March 5 against Alexander Dimitrenko. YOUNGSTOWN -- Chris Koval
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox He's assuming 'Gary' is suicidal
Dear Annie: When I married back in the '60s, I was a workaholic. I had little time for family, and
MAHONING COUNTY Rape case is delayed a while longer
The defendant made news when he helped a cop killer get out of town. YOUNGSTOWN -- After nearly
MAHONING COMMISSIONERS Court space consolidation on agenda
The county spends more than $200,000 a year on rent for the three courts. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning
Fans are now proud owners of 'Fawlty Towers' hotel
LONDON (AP) -- Fans of "Fawlty Towers" have bought the hotel that inspired the show for about $2.8
DIPLOMACY U.S. pulls ambassador from Syria
Secretary of State Rice said the United States will consider other sanctions. WASHINGTON (AP) --
JIM FARBER | Commentary Grammy got it wrong
Sentimental gestures have a sacred place in our lives. And deservedly so. Someone dies, you send
CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE Lawmakers to push for plan to clean up closed lab sites
WASHINGTON (AP) -- While rural police struggle to contain crystal methamphetamine abuse, health
TAC Third-place LaBrae defeats Girard, will face 1st-place Liberty on Friday
GIRARD -- LaBrae High, with its 76-59 victory over Girard Tuesday in a Trumbull Athletic Conference
'THE TONIGHT SHOW' Local man makes strong showing
He can also roll up a frying pan so it looks like a burrito. NEW CASTLE, Pa. - For Steve
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown Board of Education Finance Committee meeting, 4 p.m., board caucus room
Flawed drug bill endangers Medicare; Congress must act
Opinion: President Bush has issued his first serious threat to veto legislation. One might expect, given the
TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
TUESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX--Acquired INF Alejandro Machado
MAC ROUNDUP Buffalo pulls out 77-66 win over Kent
The Bulls rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit to defeat the Flashes. ASSOCIATED PRESS
DIVISION III Girard's Murray overpowers LaBrae
The Indians' senior guard scored 35 points for the unbeaten Indians. ROOTSTOWN -- Cachet Murray
Mourners hold vigil at coffin of U.S. nun
Sister Dorothy Stang, a Dayton native, had been threatened. ANAPU, Brazil (AP) -- Thousands of
NBA Sasha's defensive efforts on Bryant lauded by coach
The first-year Cavalier hasn struggled on the defensive end of the floor. CLEVELAND (AP) -- For
POLITICS Democrats plan to file complaint on Patton
The state rep says he provides assistance to the incubator. YOUNGSTOWN -- A local Democratic
TOP 25 ROUNDUP | Women's basketball
No. 5 Notre Dame 54, No. 25 Boston College 47 BOSTON -- Megan Duffy had all 14 of her points in
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Warren McKinley Baseball and Softball will host winter clinics for 6- to 12-year-old
YOUNGSTOWN POLITICS Bush, Fortune, Rapovy join the race for mayor
There will also be primary contests for Struthers council president and judge. YOUNGSTOWN -- Three
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Struthers 70, Chaney 56 Poland 80, Rayen 62 Ashtabula
TELEVISION Is 'Lost' losing its way with complex stories?
How many mysteries can really be solved in one season? By TERRY MORROW SCRIPPS HOWARD Is
TELEVISION PBS decision about 'Buster' indicates its delicate state
Programming must help local stations, the network chief declares. By LYNN SMITH LOS ANGELES
Struthers needs to make cuts before seeking tax increase
Opinion: Struthers needs to make cuts before seeking tax increase EDITOR: As I read my Feb. 9 Vindicator
TRUMBULL COUNTY Auditor holds up commissioners' plan on funds use
Documentation needed that work is being done for these agencies. WARREN -- The Trumbull County
ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Nuggets 100, Hawks 96 ATLANTA -- Carmelo Anthony's jump shot with nine-tenths of a second to play
HELOISE System keeps refrigerator organized
Dear Heloise: I have found a foolproof way to keep my refrigerator clean and organized. As a full-
SCHOOL FINANCES Levy decision brings feedback from public
One resident suggested printing the salary of every school employee. STRUTHERS -- The Struthers
"He's so high-profile that that puts a big target on his back."
Opinion: "He's so high-profile that that puts a big target on his back." James Pingeon A lawyer at
TRAFFIC CONTROLS Committee hears pitch for cameras
There is no cost to the city for the cameras. YOUNGSTOWN -- Companies that provide and monitor
GIRLS DIVISION IV Tondo, Dolsak score 43 to lift McDonald to win
Youngstown Christian rolled to an early lead in beating Lordstown, 42-21. LIBERTY -- If three
BEAVER VALLEY FirstEnergy seeks extension for nuclear license
AKRON (AP) -- FirstEnergy Corp. wants a 20-year operating license extension from the Nuclear
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
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KIMBLE CASE Suspect pleads guilty to 2 felonies
A charge involving assault on a police officer was dropped earlier. WARREN -- A plea deal brought
TRUMBULL SCHOOLS Education center passes routine audit
Rent and decreasing enrollment loom as concerns. WARREN -- A routine state audit of the Trumbull
HOW THEY SEE IT U.S. right in not ratifying Kyoto
Opinion: By RYAN BALIS and AMY RIDENOUR KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- Most of the world's
It's in the hormones
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus. Is it any wonder that teenagers
NATION
NATION Indian casinos pass Vegas in overall take k INDIAN GAMBLING pulled in $18.5 billion in
NHL LOCKOUT League's final offer is countered by players' union
The two sides are about $7.5 million apart on a salary cap. NEW YORK (AP) -- One more day, one
TRUSTEES PARK 9/11 icons acquired for local memorial project
Soil from the Pennsylvania plane crash site will be used in park. AUSTINTOWN -- The Trustees Park
HOW THEY SEE IT President should fly American
Opinion: By ROB SIMMONS and JAMES P. HOFFA HARTFORD COURANT The level of security surrounding President
LOCAL BOXING Amateur card slates 15 bouts in Warren
"A Night of Future Champions" will be held Saturday at Packard Music Hall. WARREN -- "A Night of
Police seek information on missing man
Police seek information on missing man AUSTINTOWN -- Police are looking for information about a
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COLLEGE HOOPS Wake Forest defenders rescue ACC leaders; Kentucky upset
Connecticut needed two overtimes to defeat Providence. ASSOCIATED PRESS CORAL GABLES, Fla. --
Locke plans to marry high school sweetheart
Locke plans to marry high school sweetheart LOS ANGELES -- "American Idol" third-place finisher
TRUMBULL CO. Burial delay prompts lawsuit
A funeral director was arrested, and a burial could not proceed. WARREN -- A family is suing a
HOW HE SEES IT Law of unintended consequences
Opinion: By ROBERT SCHEER LOS ANGELES TIMES In a heightened display of saber rattling, President Bush,
BOYS BASKETBALL McDonald's Beedle breaks record with 51
South Range bounced Columbiana while United lost at Minerva. McDONALD -- James Beedle set a school
NASCAR GATORADE DUEL
NASCAR GATORADE DUEL THURSDAY'S LINEUPS (At Daytona Beach, Fla.) Race One 1. (88) Dale
AREA COLLEGES St. Vincent cruises to 89-76 victory over Geneva as Washam scores 33
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. -- Tony Washam and Kenny Roberts combined for 26 consecutive points at one stretch
SURPLUS FOOD
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WEST CHALMERS Shot twice, victim tells cops name of gunman
Witnesses say they heard seven shots but saw nothing. YOUNGSTOWN -- Curtis Hardaway passed out
GIRLS DIVISION II West Branch breezes to sectional title, 64-19
The Warriors held Field scoreless in the first quarter. UNIONTOWN -- Defending state champion West
FEDERAL COURT Deputies testify against Budd
An inmate and others recounted events that led to a beating. CLEVELAND -- Tawhon Easterly said he
PREP BASKETBALL Springfield topples Salem to begin busy 7-day stretch
The Tigers beat the Quakers 48-42 and have two more games this week. SALEM -- With four games in
TRUMBULL COUNTY Cutbacks to force jail to transfer prisoners
The sheriff's department layoffs take effect this weekend. WARREN -- The Trumbull County Sheriff's
MAHONING COUNTY New Middetown council hires one part-time cop
Council also dealt with some property issues on East Calla Road. NEW MIDDLETOWN -- One part-time
HORIZON BASKETBALL Penguins hope regular season's final days provide momentum
Youngstown State plays three of its final four games at Beeghly Center. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown
Elegance is more than looking good
NEW YORK (AP) -- Elegance is defined by refinement, poise, good manners and grace, not glamour,
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2005. There are 318 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Feb. 16, the 47th day of 2005. There are 318 days left in the year. On this date
NASCAR Martin gets set for final chance at Daytona 500
The veteran driver has said that 2005 will be his final season on the circuit. DAYTONA BEACH,
SEWING Online fabric advice is always just a click away
By BARBARA GASH KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS It's late at night and you need advice on the best way
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
TUESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES ORLANDO 99, CLIPPERS 94 L.A. CLIPPERS (94) --Simmons 7-17 3-4 20, Brand
BIG TEN Dials helps OSU crush Indiana
The former Boardman High standout scored 14 points in a 57-44 win. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Ohio State
MILITARY MEMORIALS Artistry -- of wars and warriors
YOUNGSTOWN -- Ray Simon might be called a patriot with paint. Widely known in the sports world for
Montana town renews call for accountability
The town and site have been declared Superfund sites, and some cleanup as begun. LIBBY, Mont. (AP)
Chief suspended for week after leaving gun in library
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) -- The police chief will be suspended for a week without pay, a punishment
STATE BUDGET Taft folds OhioReads into other programs
The move combines several reading efforts into one entity. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov. Bob Taft's