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Fearing exploitation of children, Indonesia steps up restrictions
UNICEF and other groups have warned about gangs. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Fearing child-
TOILETS Boy, 9, impresses company with his plumbing passion
Kohler sent the little plumber a state-of-the-art bulk flush toilet. MASSILLON (AP) -- Nine-year-
Survivors overwhelm hospitals
Cows on a runway forced the closing of a main airport, delaying aid delivery. BANDA ACEH,
CRIME Club boss draws fine, probation
Alcohol and some cash seized by police were forfeited. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jairus Ford, who operated a
ANIMAL CUSTODY Boomerang finally returning to owner
The lion is headed West, the owner's lawyer said. YOUNGSTOWN -- Boomerang the lion is finally
SUGAR BOWL Title hopes dim for 13-0 Auburn
The Tigers believe they deserve a share of the national crown. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Auburn's
Hubbard Twp. keeps officials, fills positions
HUBBARD -- In addition to retaining the township's police chief and road superintendent, trustees
OBESITY Teen twins undergo gastric bypass
Only a few doctors in the country will do the procedure on teens. BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. (AP) -- Sam
Absentee voting for Iraq election is issue in U.S.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Tens of thousands of Iraqi immigrants across the United States who may be
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Browns: The attorney for left tackle Ross Verba denied his client was involved in an alleged sexual
Ravens not satisfied with winning season
Baltimore opened the season optimistic with Super Bowl aspirations. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
BCS considering changes, but not playoffs
BCS is leaning towards a committee selection process. MIAMI (AP) -- With no plans for a playoff,
MAHONING COUNTY A million reasons to love the recorder's office
The recorder's budget request is less than he spent last year. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning County
Robot mixes medications, prepares syringes
CINCINNATI (AP) -- A robot being put into service in the pharmacy at Cincinnati Children's Hospital
IRAQ Five American troops, Baghdad official among latest fatalities
Despite the increased violence, the elections are still on, one official said. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP)
Small grocers say it isn't kosher for the big chains to muscle in
Large companies are seeking competitive advantage by catering to specialty groups. WASHINGTON POST
Tether in betting case
Tether in betting case CLEVELAND -- Todd Yallech, 35, of East Huntington Drive, Boardman, was
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to
HELOISE Oven cleaner loosens labels from glassware
Dear Heloise: How can I remove sticky labels from some glasses I bought? I can't get them off, and
Affidavit: Suspect beat boss then resumed work
CARIBOU, Maine (AP) -- A 19-year-old coffee shop employee kicked his female supervisor in the head
WINTER WEAR Stores are brimming with hats
They look best when worn with flair and attitude NEW YORK (AP) -- The rule about wearing hats is
GIRLS BASKETBALL Third quarter run haunts Ursuline
Mount De Chantal took control in the second half and posted a big win. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ursuline High
MAHONING COUNTY Jury: Tax loss to affect jail
The jail's inmate population far exceeds its capacity. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury
Canada wins junior championship
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) -- Canada won the world junior hockey championships for the first time since
USC zaps Oklahoma to win Orange Bowl
USC zaps Oklahoma to win Orange Bowl k SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA head coach Pete Carroll speaks with
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury secretly indicted four people on drug
Military to shield victims
Seeking medical help will no longer automatically trigger investigation. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2005. There are 360 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2005. There are 360 days left in the year. On this date
TRUMBULL COUNTY Board starts preparing for Feb. 8 special election
The board's punch-card readers need repair. WARREN -- The Trumbull County Board of Elections is
HOW HE SEES IT Public's right to know is under attack
Opinion: By CHRISTOPHER J. DODD WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Imagine that you are an employee at a large
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL TUESDAY'S SCORES AREA Wilson 77, Chaney 66 Youngstown Christian 64, Cornerstone
Styles heat up as temperatures dip
WASHINGTON POST Whether you're shopping for outerwear for work or "play," the trick this season is
HUMAN RIGHTS Abuse suspect nabbed
Arrest marks first use of powers granted by intelligence-reform law. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
LABOR DISPUTE Court upholds the union's view on 6 layoffs
The city was late in appealing an arbitrator's decision. WARREN -- The 11th District Court of
Designers err by ignoring what men like
NEW YORK (AP) -- Men are performance-driven, at least when it comes to their clothes. According to
Tending bar
Tending bar Got a crowd coming over for drinks? TableCraft's Bar Caddy Set gives hosts a
House GOP takes two steps forward, one back on ethics
Opinion: House Republicans backed away Monday from the radical watering down of ethics enforcement that they
PREECLAMPSIA New hope for condition
Research offers the prospect that pregnant women can soon be screened for it. SCRIPPS HOWARD
US AIRWAYS Perception angers baggage handlers
The IAM contends that the number of people calling in sick was comparable to past holidays.
911 Duzzny: Study of merger needed
County commissioners first must OK any merger plan. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County is not opposed
MEDICAL CARE Iraqi boy prepares to receive prosthetics
Kent-based Palestine Children's Relief Fund brought the boy to Akron. AKRON (AP) -- An 11-year-old
HOW HE SEES IT Don't send dollars to aid victims
Opinion: By DAVID HOLCBERG PROVIDENCE JOURNAL As the death toll mounts in the areas hit by the tsunami in
Giant Eagle, Hormel give hams to charity
Supermarket retailer Giant Eagle and Hormel Foods teamed up to donate 400 hams to Second Harvest
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Making the move comfortable for all
Dear Annie: My 24-year-old daughter, "Diana," and I are very close. This summer she will be marrying
Infection hits Garner
Infection hits Garner LOS ANGELES -- Golden Globe nominee Jennifer Garner is sick. "She has a
A pall over the Mall
Opinion: Washington Post: Were the National Park Service free to do as it wishes, it's quite possible that
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED
STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .52, 23.7923.86 Avalon Holdings,3.23.25 Clear Channel,
1988 MURDER Michael Swiger starts arson term
The Pratt family had objected to the man's release. MERCER, Pa. -- Michael Swiger, convicted in
FINANCE First Place Financial elects board chairman
The new board chairman has been a First Place board member since 2000. WARREN -- Samuel A. Roth
NBA ROUNDUP Tuesday's games
Pacers 116, Bucks 99 INDIANAPOLIS -- Jermaine O'Neal scored a career-high and NBA season-high 55
By JUDY HEVRDEJS
By JUDY HEVRDEJS CHICAGO TRIBUNE YOU'VE GOT TO LOVE JIM CARPER'S ATtention to detail. And his
BOYS BASKETBALL McKinley dunks way to easy win
The Bulldogs played the role of a rude host to Austintown Fitch. CANTON -- It was only a matter of
"It's frustrating for us to learn about destructive waves from a wire report, as opposed to a tide
Opinion: "It's frustrating for us to learn about destructive waves from a wire report, as opposed to a tide
SOCIAL SECURITY Bush eyes proposals that allow investing
The president may again use the 'tax families' strategy to win support. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The
Shifting blame from Bush to liberals is a tired tactic
Opinion: Shifting blame from Bush to liberals is a tired tactic EDITOR: One of the latest in the stream
HOW HE SEES IT Drug company exec speaks out
Opinion: By PETER ROST LOS ANGELES TIMES The U.S. health-care system is the best in the world. Or so we
HOW HE SEES IT USAID's response to crisis swift
Opinion: By ANDREW S. NATSIOS WASHINGTON POST After the most powerful earthquake in 40 years triggered
CRIME Cops have suspect in shooting of cabbie
The injured cabbie was able to call his dispatcher. YOUNGSTOWN -- Hubert Floyd Jr. is suspected of
GENERAL MOTORS Cobalt sales top 4,500 in first complete month
Production is improving, but still short of the goal. LORDSTOWN -- In its first full month of
WEATHER On the horizon: trio of storm systems
Forecasters say the expected onslaught could damage property and cause some deaths. KNIGHT RIDDER
Chief, officer in Niles cleared
The officers put their own lives in jeopardy, the prosecutor said. WARREN -- Niles' police chief
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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP McDonald's early lead holds up
McDonald had a 17-point lead in the first quarter of the Inter-County contest. BERLIN CENTER --
Ed Smart: Family wants speedy resolution
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- The father of Elizabeth Smart says the family wants a quick resolution to the
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Boardman rallies down from six to win as Melquist pumps in 24
BOARDMAN -- April Melquist scored 24 points, including 10 in the second quarter, as Boardman took
Bazetta suit sent back to jury
WARREN -- A Trumbull County jury will determine if Bazetta Township and one of its police officers
State to probe Struthers beating
The mayor wanted to avoid the appearance of 'impropriety.' STRUTHERS -- A state law enforcement