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NBA ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Timberwolves hit slump: On a tense night inside the Minnesota Timberwolves' locker room following

Keeping in mind it can't all be good

You can bet traveling has its share of downs to go with the ups. The once-mighty greenback has

'TELLING TALES' With anthology, authors contribute to AIDS cause

Some of the tales focus on life at its most unruly. By MICHAEL UPCHURCH SEATTLE TIMES Look at

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STEELERS Buffalo hopes to hit jackpot

The resurgent Bills need a win over the Steelers to make the playoffs. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) --

YEAR IN REVIEW Broadband becomes the standard

Broadband growth has changed lifestyles online and off. By ANICK JESDANUN AP INTERNET WRITER

REVIEW An intimate look into the Davy Crockett-Alamo myth

The author has been interested in Crockett since the third grade. By SAM HODGES KNIGHT RIDDER

Politicians should be careful in taking sides and in attacking local businessmen

Opinion: EDITOR: I read with great concern Bertram de Souza's column in last Sunday's Vindicator. As the

THE PRESIDENCY Bush has big plans; can he pull them off?

Bedrock programs are on the agenda for change. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS WASHINGTON -- President

Just a ramblin' man

By GARY A. WARNER ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Tales from another year on the road. Twelve months that

'Mother Nature will win when she wants to'

Scientists are struck by the imbalance of power between humanity and creation. KNIGHT RIDDER

LAWRENCE COUNTY District attorney leads efforts to protect women and children

Both changes he supported were enacted into law. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Lawrence County District

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 24.624.61 Avalon Holdings,3.163.25 Clear Channel,

Today is Sunday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2005. There are 363 days left in the year. On this date

CRAWFORD COUNTY, PA. Officials lay out plans for Conneaut Lake Park

For years the amusement park had to borrow money to open in the spring. MEADVILLE, Pa. (AP) --

NBA Can Hornets cure curse?

A spate of injuries and hard luck has New Orleans wondering if a dark force is at work. NEW

Plans announced for Miss Herdman, John Chismar Jr.

XHUBBARD -- Announcement is made by Patricia and David Herdman, 1316 Will-O-Wood Drive, of the

Shawnee Donald, Mr. Frederick plan to marry

XGIRARD -- The engagement of Shawnee Donald and Christopher Frederick, 33 E. Broadway Ave., is being

POLICE ACTIVITY Around the region

Gunfire leads to arrests YOUNGSTOWN -- After a report that Ohio Edison workers were being shot at

THURSDAY DRAWINGS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-0-0 Pick 4, 2-7-7-3 Rolling Cash 11-15-21-31-33 Day

CAL THOMAS Elections affect freedom worldwide

Opinion: Four elections, spanning just three months in three regions of the world, will shape events in this

New officeholders to chart Mahoning County's future

Opinion: If there is a silver lining in the saga of Mahoning County's fiscal crisis, is that the two new

TOP 10

TOP 10 Silver screen travels The greatest travel-inspiring movies, from Budget Travel magazine:

WHAT A VIEW: The skyline is still one reason Pittsburgh is a favorite for locals and tourists alike.

HAIR TODAY Shades of brown

From Hollywood to Main Street, it's the season for brunettes. By LEIGH GROGAN SCRIPPS HOWARD

BROWNS Season of misery draws to a close

Today's game features two teams headed in opposite directions. HOUSTON (AP) -- The Cleveland

SENIOR CITIZENS

55-PLUS MINERAL RIDGE XThe 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St.

YOUNGSTOWN MAYOR Jockeying begins for May primary

At least six people have said they want to be mayor. YOUNGSTOWN -- City voters will select the

YEAR IN REVIEW The big picture ruled in 2004

The Associated Press weighs in on winners and losers of the business world last year. NEW YORK

GATOR BOWL After shaky start, Rix leads Seminoles to win

West Virginia racked up 238 rushing yards in the losing effort. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Nice

The Armstrongs celebrate their 50th anniversary

XYOUNGSTOWN -- A party was held Dec. 19 at Bobby D's on Midlothian Boulevard to celebrate the 50th

CHILDREN

CHILDREN Book on tape delves into ancient Rome DALLAS MORNING NEWS "The Thieves of Ostia" by

CRIME Gunman still at large after two-day manhunt

The man fired twice at deputies, stole a cruiser and held a family at gunpoint, authorities said.

HARDCOVER FICTION

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Mitch Albom. Hyperion, $19.95 2. The Da

Bonds: Plan for more of the unexpected

Prices remain firm despite economic trends. NEW YORK (AP) -- The bond market wasn't supposed to

Meyer's farewell game a real Fiesta

The Florida-bound coach led Utah to a 'dreamlike' undefeated season. TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Utah

SOUTHWEST OHIO Teen acquitted of rape still suspended from school

The 17-year-old admitted to having consensual sex with two girls. CINCINNATI (AP) -- A 17-year-old

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in

BLACK TIE OPTIONAL Three little words are a big deal to partygoers

Instead of being helpful, they created uncertainty. HARTFORD COURANT It might be the most

Heating pad ignites fire at Pa. care home

QUAKERTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A fire in a Quakertown care home that injured a 65-year-old woman and

NEW OFFICERS Two organizations

These people were installed as officers of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of

CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,

SUGAR BOWL Also-ran Auburn has something to prove to pollsters

Once again, the BCS leaves a power out of the running for national title. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Poor

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EMILY KUNKEL JOSEPH CAPPUZZELLO

EMILY KUNKEL JOSEPH CAPPUZZELLO XGIRARD -- Emily Louise Kunkel, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William

YOUNGSTOWN HOMICIDES Police chief takes aim at drug trade

The police chief said he will use street patrols more aggressively to enforce a no-tolerance policy.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP News and notes

Petrino withdraws from LSU job: Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino withdrew from consideration

COTTON BOWL Aggies suffer orange crush

Tennessee quarterback Rick Clausen tossed three TDs in the 38-7 drubbing. DALLAS (AP) -- The

Howland SCOPE Senior Center has the following activities planned: free public lectures from 11 a.m.

ORANGE BOWL USC, OU finally face off for No. 1

Deja vu for BCS; undefeated Auburn pines for a place at the table. MIAMI (AP) -- Pete Carroll

Check out whales off San Diego coast

Check out whales off San Diego coast Whale watching becomes true adventure travel from an open

49ERS Patriots trying to improve for playoffs

New England's starters should make an early exit against the lowly 49ers. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) --

HOW HE SEES IT Confessions of a retired military 'felon'

Opinion: I recently read with horror the story of the Ohio soldiers who have been court martialed and jailed

TSUNAMI, QUAKE Rain, floods add to misery

More stories of survival are emerging from the carnage. BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) -- After the

HOLISTIC HEALTH Patients learn how to heal

Homeopathy works with a body's defense mechanisms, instead of against. BOARDMAN -- Homeopathy has

Drive image software worth pric

Q. The hard drive on my 3-year-old Dell Dimension XPS T650 is filled to capacity with music, photos,

Again, 'best city in the world' lies down under

Sydney, Australia, again tops many of the annual travel bests lists. Sydney, Sydney, Sydney. Yawn,

COLLEGE BASKETBALL \ News and notes

RPI goes on the road: Just about a month from now, three letters become a staple of college

CATALOGUE FOR PHILANTHROPY Poor states are most generous

Mississippi ranked No. 1 for charitable giving. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR At this time of the

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox 'Lena' cannot accept new responsibilities

Dear Annie: Three months ago, our son married a 34-year-old girl, "Lena." Lena is obsessively

BENGALS Eagles starters ready for bench

The Bengals hope to seal their second consecutive .500 season with a win. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The

JANET REICHARD ERIC ZEDAKER

JANET REICHARD ERIC ZEDAKER XBOARDMAN -- The marriage of Janet Reichard and Eric Zedaker was

EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION Ministerial alliance, NAACP get together to mark history

Local black groups remember the past while installing a new slate of officers. YOUNGSTOWN -- It

Rose Bowl roundup

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LOCAL

LOCAL Training sessions set by HBA, safety council BOARDMAN--The Northern Ohio National Safety

PREVIEW Sugar Bowl

No. 3 Auburn (12-0) vs. No. 9 Virginia Tech (10-2) Time: 8 p.m. Monday TV/radio: WYTV (33), WEWS

OHIO Center shutdown plan runs ahead of schedule

With the Youngstown center full, patients are being shifted to private care. APPLE CREEK, Ohio

SHANNON PHILLIPS ALBERT BRENNSTEINER

SHANNON PHILLIPS ALBERT BRENNSTEINER XYOUNGSTOWN -- The marriage of Dr. Shannon Phillips and Dr.

HIGH FIVE The week's biggest hits

TELEVISION 1. "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS. 2. "NFL Monday Night Football," ABC. 3. "CSI:

2005 will likely have less uncertainty and a slower growth rate than 2004

Stock investors will have to adjust to reality in the new year. NEW YORK (AP) -- It's time for

Audrey L. Nelson is bride-to-be of Andrew Zimbardi

XAudrey L. Nelson, 1570 Meadowbrook Ave., Youngstown, and Andrew F. Zimbardi, 4904 Grover Drive,

Kilroy's here

Kilroy's here YOUNGSTOWN -- Ever wonder about that long-nosed character named Kilroy? Or maybe

ERICA RECORD CHRISTOPHER RYBICKI

ERICA RECORD CHRISTOPHER RYBICKI XGIRARD -- Erica Ann Record became the bride of Christopher

HOLLIES Deck yards all the time

The diversity of the berries make them a good plant for any season. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

PUBLIC ENEMIES New book shows how the FBI was born and managed to erase a brutal cadre of outlaws

'Public Enemies' explores a time when rural outlaws reigned. COMBINED DISPATCHES "Public

Parents set buying standards

Q. Our 15-year-old daughter uses her allowance to buy some of her own clothes. She recently

Queen Mary 2, (800) 7-CUNARD (28-6273) or www.cunard.com.

Queen Mary 2, (800) 7-CUNARD (28-6273) or www.cunard.com. Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Scotland;

Fancy boxes served the rich's sewing needs

Sewing used to be an important job for every woman. The 18th-century woman had to spin and weave

BOOKS Real people make changes in 'A Matter of Choice'

Self-help: 'A Matter of Choice: 25 People Who Transformed Their Lives,' Joan Chatfield-Taylor,

JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House Remodeling requires wise winter planning

The holidays are slowly but surely lagging farther and farther behind us. All the stores are having

The next big thing: TV via your telephone

Telephone companies look to wired and wireless TV. NEW YORK (AP) -- If everything goes as planned,

HOUSE WIRING

HOUSE WIRING Warning signs If your home is more than 30 years old, your wiring may not be

MEN'S ROUNDUP Kansas claws back for OT victory over Georgia Tech

Brent Lawson scored 19 as Minnesota beat Coppin State. ASSOCIATED PRESS LAWRENCE, Kan. -- Keith

PEACH BOWL Hurricanes earn 'state title'

Miami's 'playmakers' helped to thrash Florida, 27-10. ATLANTA (AP) -- Miami center Joel Rodriguez

The world changes in a week

Opinion: Just a week ago, the world was receiving the first sketchy reports of damage and loss of life from

REMODELING Basement system adds living space painlessly and fast

While stick-built basements take a month or more, the finishing system is ready to use in roughly

To those who helped make someone's Christmas merry

Opinion: To those who helped make someone's Christmas merry EDITOR: We thank the people of Mahoning

OUTBACK BOWL 'Dawgs find their way to victory

Georgia QB David Greene passed for 264 yards and two touchdowns. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- As the

District justices are now known as magisterial district justices

ERIE, Pa. (AP) -- The name may be changing, but the job remains the same for magisterial district

h'Stitch' follow-up offers new ideas

h'Stitch' follow-up offers new ideas Your grandma never knitted this stuff. Miniskirts. Fishnet

AREA BOWLING SCORES

300S Boardman: Marty Mayer in Youngstown Steel Mopar. Holiday: Ron Jones in Holiday Variety

GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY XWoodland will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the senior citizens room at the post office building.

CAPITAL ONE BOWL Iowa soars at last second

LSU overcame a 12-point deficit, only to lose on the final play. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Time ran

EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI U.S. increases relief tenfold 121,000 are dead; 5 million are homeless

Colin Powell will be visiting to assess how the United States can help. BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP)

Neff-Greene engagement is announced

XGIRARD -- Mary Ann and William Neff, 1580 Squaw Creek Drive, are announcing the engagement of their

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