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GAMESMANSHIP
By JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Two years ago this week, over the lull of
Oil supply fears gaining wider attention
Concerns prompt some to advocate self-sustaining communities. YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) -- Until
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS Summary of recent crime in Liberty: Dec. 28 Domestic violence: A man, 28, was
EU being urged to wink at oppression
Opinion: The European Union's Council for Latin America wants the EU to suspend sanctions imposed against
Expect another nail-biter at Lambeau Field
The Packers and Vikings have a history of close games, including two this season. GREEN BAY, Wis.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Docket entries Sherman Martz Jr. et al vs. Everbrite Inc. et al, settled.
YSU MEN'S HOOPS Penguins fall on the road
Youngstown State led only once at Wisconsin-Green Bay. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE REPORTS GREEN BAY,
BROADWAY Beach Boys tunes get around
They're hoping to have fun, fun, fun, when the show opens on Broadway. By REED MARTIN CHRISTIAN
NAACP Mayor will install branch officers Sunday
WARREN -- Mayor Michael O'Brien will install the new officers of the Warren/Trumbull County Branch
Art and music make better students and better lives
Opinion: Art and music make better students and better lives EDITOR: It has come to my attention, as well
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Boardman 55, Massillon Perry 41 Ursuline 54, Warren JFK
MAHONING COUNTY Prosecutor's office contests reduced prison sentence
An appeals court took more than a decade from the term of a convicted robber. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
CONVOCATION CENTER Director: Steel's tardiness won't affect opening date
A Columbus company is providing the steel. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mother Nature has delayed the arrival of
Sharing the rumor would be asking for trouble
Dear Annie: I have been friends with "Carla" and "Roxanne" for more than 17 years. Now Carla and I
Yates' child-murder convictions are overturned by appeals court
A prosecution expert referenced a nonexistent 'Law & amp; Order' episode in testimony.
MERCEDES CHAMPIONSHIPS
MERCEDES CHAMPIONSHIPS Thursday First Round Vijay Singh34-32--66 Craig Parry31-36--67
Singh grabs early lead at Mercedes
Vijay Singh fired an opening round 66. KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) -- The calendar changed. Vijay Singh
Penn St. 77, No. 18 Iowa 71
Penn St. 77, No. 18 Iowa 71 IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Jess Strom helped Penn State settle down just in
BASEBALL Eckstein fills hole at shortstop for Cards
Anaheim had released the 30-year-old outright in December. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- David Eckstein is
YSU WOMEN Perugini hits mark in loss
The Penguins' Jen Perugini eclipsed the 1,000-point mark Thursday. CHICAGO -- Youngstown State
EASTERN CONFERENCE
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WIRELESS Alltel eyes NW carrier
NEW YORK (AP) -- Alltel Corp., the nation's sixth-largest wireless carrier, is in advanced
GLAMOUR'S OTHER FACE Lipstick fights in war on AIDS
Viva Glam, created by makeup artists, has been doing good for 20 years. NEW YORK (AP) -- Good
St. Joseph
St. Joseph Amy Dukes and Jarrod Ward, Taylor Avenue, Girard, boy, Jan. 5. Norma Bird, Mercer
Arab summit draft raises concerns
Opinion: If the Bush administration was left a little uneasy by South America's rapidly growing ties with
TRUMBULL COUNTY Officials have bleak outlook for budget
The budget commission could determine that more revenue is needed. WARREN -- Two of Trumbull
DRUG BUSTS Police net four men on E. Side
All of them pleaded innocent and will stand trial next month. YOUNGSTOWN -- Four men -- including
AIRLINES US Airways machinists contract canceled
A request to terminate the pension plans for machinists and attendants also was OK'd. ALEXANDRIA,
Authorities seek killer of special-duty officer
The unidentified robber is believed to have been wounded in the exchange of gunfire. COLUMBUS (AP)
What's going on in Burma?
Opinion: Providence Journal: A look at the map makes it seem obvious: In the tsunami that devastated the
BASEBALL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Yankees: Randy Johnson and the Yankees reached a preliminary agreement on a $32 million, two-year
NFL Carroll says no, Crennel next on 49ers' wish list
New England's Romeo Crennel will be the first to officially interview. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
PREVIEW \ Saturday's games
ST. LOUIS at SEATTLE Time: 4:30 p.m. TV/radio: (33) (5) (4) (WBBW-AM 1240) Series history:
Train wreck releases toxic chlorine gas
Eight people were killed and more than 5,000 evacuated from the vicinity of the leak.
HELOISE Plastic crates make order out of disorder
Dear Heloise: I have two ideas that I use for those colorful plastic crates. Under the bathroom and
MERCER COUNTY Dog attack nets probation
MERCER, Pa. -- A Greenville woman whose dog attacked a neighbor last summer was placed on one year's
FIRE PREVENTION Safety checks pay off
Apartment owners are urged to have annual inspections. BOARDMAN -- Fire prevention officials say
BAG, BORROW OR STEAL Ever rent a car? How about a handbag? You have the option
From watching family members swap purses, an idea germinated. NEW YORK (AP) -- Handbag enthusiasts
Deer, wolves and bears -- oh my!
Rebounding populations put some animals back in the cross hairs. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Black bears in
Benjamin's career-high 27 points lifts Thiel
PEPPER PIKE -- Thiel shot 54 percent from the field and got a career-high 27 points and nine
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Votaw will step down
The LPGA is in "a lot better shape" since the Salem native took the reins. VINDICATOR STAFF/WIRE
Steelers boost slumping Pittsburgh
City faces financial woes reminiscent of the 1970s, but a resurgent team offers relief. CHRISTIAN
Former state deer management expert says he left position out of frustration
Gary Alt says he couldn't take the PGC anymore. SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) -- Gary Alt, who recently left
Grizzlies 101, Pistons 79
Grizzlies 101, Pistons 79 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Bonzi Wells scored 23 points to help the
The Constitution must apply to all if it is to have meaning
Opinion: It's been two years and eight months since Jose Padilla, an American citizen, was arrested at O'Hare
Private accounts would drain the system
Opinion: By WILLIAM D. NOVELLI KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE WASHINGTON -- In this age of heightened insecurity,
NATIVE CRITTERS
NATIVE CRITTERS On a collision course Returning: Many birds and animals wiped out of their
MEN'S TOP 25 Georgia Tech spoils Miami's ACC opener
The Yellow Jackets were without leading scorer B.J. Elder. ASSOCIATED PRESS ATLANTA -- Will
Today is Friday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2005. There are 358 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Friday, Jan. 7, the seventh day of 2005. There are 358 days left in the year. On this date
BASEBALL Baltimore's Ponson apoligizes
The Oriole pitcher was involved in a fight in Aruba. ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP) -- Baltimore Orioles
CARL P. LEUBSDORF GOP control of the House stronger
Opinion: An internal revolt this week forced House Republican leaders to drop part of an effort to protect
NFL Steelers hit All-Pro trifecta
Pittsburgh also placed three players on the AP All-Pro second team. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Days after
INCOME TAX Aiding rich may tilt system, group warns
Lawmakers say they want to cut tax rates. COLUMBUS -- As state leaders debate reforming Ohio's tax
Kournikova's parents file suit against her
Kournikova's parents file suit against her MIAMI -- Tennis star Anna Kournikova has been served.
OHIO STAR FORGE With 10-year tax break, officials express optimism
The company's Japanese owner still must approve the project. WARREN -- A tax abatement will aid
Leaders say continued aid is critical
The death toll stood at about 160,000 early today. JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- With health
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Petro: Odometers were rolled back
GMAC denounced the suit, saying it was a victim, too. COLUMBUS -- A Columbiana County car dealer
BIG TEN MEN'S BASKETBALL Wisconsin point guard leaves team unexpectedly
Boo Wade started 28 games for the Badgers last season. MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Boo Wade, who had
NFL PLAYOFFS Familiar faces to play this weekend
The NFL postseason will begin Saturday afternoon with St. Louis at Seattle. ASSOCIATED PRESS New
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE A done deal: Savage new Browns GM
With Phil Savage in the fold, the Browns can focus on finding a new coach. BEREA (AP) -- Phil
Democrats challenge electoral vote count
Objections did not derail the certification of Bush and Cheney as election victors. WASHINGTON
PITTSBURGH PIRATES Wilson agrees to $8 million deal
The shortstop had 201 hits in 2004, matching Honus Wagner's 1908 total. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- All-
LECTURE Actor shares experiences in making 'The Passion'
The film started important discussions about faith, the JFK High graduate said. WARREN -- Tom
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: A community reception for "Kilroy Was Here!" will be held from noon to 5 p.m.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Buckeyes claim top-10 tussle
No. 9 Ohio State pulled away from No. 6 Michigan State in the second half. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Continental warns of crisis
DALLAS (AP) -- Continental Airlines Inc., the nation's fifth biggest carrier, said Thursday it must
Tax break OK'd for products company
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city board of control approved a 10-year, 75-percent tax abatement Thursday for a
SCHOOLS Thrice-rejected levy heads to May ballot
The superintendent received a new contract at a lower salary. LIBERTY -- Rejected by voters three
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS XMcDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior
Study offers good news for diabetics
Downhill hiking improved glucose tolerance in participants. NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- If exercise is too
OHIO Cash-hungry ODNR seeks fees to park in state parks
Ohio is among the few states that don't charge. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Visitors would have to pay
HIGH SCHOOL College prospect drawing some big time attention
Pennsylvania's Ben McCauley has already signed . ASSOCIATED PRESS Before the season started,
GUND ARENA Show puts 'Nemo' on ice
Audience members may feel as if they're under water. Adapting a play into a movie, or vice versa,
Younger Spears stars in new series
Britney's sister makes the transition from ensemble member to leading role. LOS ANGELES -- Former
LAWRENCE COUNTY DA launches a tip line for arson information
The new campaign will also include posters at locations of suspicious fires. NEW CASTLE, Pa. --
Reimold's effort leads Bowling Green in win
The Kennedy Catholic graduate made a key play down the stretch. ASSOCIATED PRESS HUNTINGTON,
As cafetorium takes shape, officials visualize the change
The project is expected to be completed in August. POLAND -- Lunches in a cramped, windowless
HORIZON ROUNDUP Wright St. keeps Cleveland St. winless in conference
Wright State's Zach Williams and DaShaun Wood combined for 35 points. ASSOCIATED PRESS DAYTON --
A busy night for girls basketball
A busy night for girls basketball k THE LOWELLVILLE High girls basketball team soundly defeated
Beltran receives Houston's final offer
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Astros said Thursday that they've made their final offer to Carlos
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline improves to 3-0 in SVC
The Fighting Irish have a three-game lead in the conference. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ursuline High reached
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WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES Cleveland 101, Atlanta 85 Boston 84, Golden State 83 Toronto 96, Sacramento
ROUNDUP Brookfield downs Newton Falls, 66-37
Liberty picked up its first TAC win of the season over visiting Hubbard, 46-38. BROOKFIELD --
TRUMBULL ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Murray powers Girard past Champion
Cachet Murray went 12-for-19 from the floor in the first half alone. CHAMPION -- Girard High
A new statistic for college bowl games
Opinion: By ROBERT B. ARCHIBALD and DAVID H. FELDMAN LOS ANGELES TIMES On Dec. 10, in the middle of
EMERGENCY SERVICES Liberty Twp. to consider taking on Girard 911 calls
Police officers got 3 percent pay raises in a one-year contract. LIBERTY -- The township and
HOW THEY SEE IT \ Social Security It's a matter of ensuring a reasonable return
Opinion: By JAMES L. MARTIN KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE ARLINGTON, Va. -- For the sake of our children and
NAHL HOCKEY Phantoms back on ice tonight
The first-place Phantoms will host the Soo Indians twice this weekend. BOARDMAN -- The Youngstown
CRIME Woman's call leads to arrest of teen in break-in
Police are happy that a neighbor notified them first. CAMPBELL -- A city teenager faces charges
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Seahawks: Koren Robinson returned to practice Thursday after a one-day absence to rest a sore right
HPRESIDENTIAL PUPPY
hPresidential puppy WASHINGTON -- President Bush's dog Barney, left, checks out the newest
Lincoln Knolls IGA store to close soon, exec says
Lincoln Knolls IGA store to close soon, exec says YOUNGSTOWN -- Santisi's Lincoln Knolls IGA
Storm spreads white death into the East
After savaging the Midwest, a killer storm headed into the Northeast. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
INDIANS Millwood deal nears completion
The Indians have also begun preliminary talks with outfielder Juan Gonzalez. CLEVELAND (AP) --
HISTORICAL CENTER Exhibit immerses viewers in cultural artifacts of '40s
It's the next best thing to stepping back in time. YOUNGSTOWN -- If you want to immerse yourself
EDUCATION Ohio scores above average on report card
State officials are pleased 'but not satisfied.' No one can accuse Ohio educators of not knowing
SCHOOLS Niles levy committee spells out the details
Money spent for student supplies is way down, the superintendent noted. NILES -- With the Niles
THOMAS SOWELL There's no diversity in bastions of the left
Opinion: Recently, Al Hunt's last column for The Wall Street Journal mentioned how he was recruited by the