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Living in history
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, Ohio (AP) -- If Fallingwater is Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest work, then a house
COLLECTING Letters to pay for expansion
The library might sell its presidential collection. EAST CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jimmy Carter is there.
18 from 6th District high schools nominated for military academies
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland of Lisbon, D-6th, announced the 18 high school students in
Robert J. Shaffer, 22, Jackson Street, Campbell; aggravated burglary (two counts) and intimidation of a victim in a criminal case.
Robert J. Shaffer, 22, Jackson Street, Campbell; aggravated burglary (two counts) and intimidation
hFuture museum piece
hFuture museum piece BERMEO, Spain -- Workers cut up a fin whale that washed up and died early
'Persistent' storm leaves Eastern Pa. in the cold
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) -- Utility crews continued to work Saturday to clear fallen trees and repair
NFC PLAYOFFS Favre's heroics carry Green Bay
The Packers and Vikings have never met in the postseason. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay
Aid workers face daunting task: helping survivors deal with grief
CHICAGO TRIBUNE BANDA ACEH, Indonesia -- In the refugee camp, the young woman named Yunidar sits
BASEBALL Millwood, Indians finish $7 million deal
The 30-year-old is expected to fill the No. 3 spot in the Cleveland rotation. CLEVELAND (AP) --
WESTERN RESERVE PORT AUTHORITY Destination: Getting ridership to take off
The airport has everything going for it except consumers. VIENNA -- The Youngstown-Warren Regional
Refreshing shower
Refreshing shower k WHEN IT comes to refreshing bathing, a turn of the showerhead can make all the
CLUBS
CLUBS Cabin Fever event WARREN -- The Newton Falls Sportsmen's Club's third annual fund-raising
HORIZON LEAGUE BASKETBALL Radakovich's return not enough for YSU
Cleveland State snapped a seven-game losing streak. CLEVELAND -- The Youngstown State men's
Arbor foundation offers free trees to those who join this month
Ten free flowering trees will be given to everyone who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation this
GEORGE F. WILL President not afraid to 'toss cap over the wall'
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- On Nov. 21, 1963, speaking in San Antonio the day before he was murdered in Dallas,
Responding to a crisis
Opinion: Is there a Social Security crisis or isn't there? How you answer may depend on how old you are.
HOW HE SEES IT Math does make a difference in life
Opinion: By ARTHUR MICHELSON LOS ANGELES TIMES American middle school students don't much care that
Browser can handle pictures
Q. Each time I try to open up a jpeg file on my computer, I get an error notice, "Cannot find
Commissioners meet to discuss altering BCS format
The meeting covered a range of Bowl Championship Seriers topics. GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- While
Rayen pulls out close win on road
An 11-0 second-half run sparked the visiting Tigers. YOUNGSTOWN -- For three quarters Friday night
Steel still hinges on weather
The company received the $3.6 million contract last year. YOUNGSTOWN -- A representative for the
GAMING Casinos looking to get wired
Future casinos will know your favorite game, meal, your car, your needs. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
OHIO LEGISLATURE Lawmakers will tackle a variety of issues this year
Local Democrats hope to work more successfully with majority Republicans. COLUMBUS -- There's just
Make-A-Wish comes through for teen girl
In addition to the trip, she'll get a nice chunk of spending money. POLAND -- About a month ago,
CLUB CALENDAR
SERVICE CLUBS XDowntown Youngstown Kiwanis will meet at noon Friday at Fairview Arts and Outreach
Savage has come full circle
The new general manager took part in a coach's interview on his first day. BEREA (AP) -- Phil
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS | Opinions on the air
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC's "This Week" -- Secretary of State Colin Powell;
Purdue gives top-ranked Illini a scare
Dee Brown scored 14 points in the second half to lead Illinois. ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST LAFAYETTE,
NOTEBOOK Cavs vs. Knicks
Season high: The Cavs' 67 first-half points were six more than their previous high for a half this
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Lawmakers want investigation of pundit payment
A PR firm hired by the government paid a conservative commentator to promote policy. LOS
SUSAN KHALJE | Sewing My resolution: Get that studio shipshape
As the fabrics pile up in my studio, as disorganization reigns, I thought it might be time to make a
Frank Lloyd Wright houses are not an easy sell
OKEMOS, Mich. (AP) -- Imagine having a dream home in a private, peaceful, bucolic setting -- and
SCOTT SHALAWAY Sapsuckers unusual at winter feeders
Every winter I get a few calls about an unfamiliar bird using suet feeders. This particular bird has
BIG TEN BASKETBALL Buckeyes bounce back, handle Iowa
Terence Dials had 22 points to lead Ohio State. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It's been a tough week for No. 14
Cavs throttle NY in style, 104-79
Cleveland wore their striped gold home uniforms from the mid-1970s. CLEVELAND (AP) -- No matter
LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES Welcome to a new generation of illumination
The new bulb has an expected life of 50,000 hours. By STACY DOWNS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
SOUTH ASIA TSUNAMI Hindus, Muslims, Christians band together for relief efforts
Faiths unite amid ruin in a coastal Indian city. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NAGAPATTINAM, INDIA
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 RETIREES XThe executive board of 1418 Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the Local 1331
New Year's resolution: better home
By now you've probably broken all your resolutions: So much for losing weight, exercising, quitting
HOW TO SHOOT | Starting out
If you would like to get your son or daughter some experience with a rifle before the next hunting
Best Design 1st: Boardman Center 2nd: Volney Rogers 3rd: South Range
Best Design 1st: Boardman Center 2nd: Volney Rogers 3rd: South Range Best Journal 1st: West Branch
St. Anthony officers assume duties Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN -- When St. Anthony Senior Club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday in DeMarinis Hall, new officers
Good kid is old enough to decide
Dear Annie: I am a good kid. I'm 19 years old and a freshman in college, planning to be a
U.S. military drops bomb on wrong target in Mosul
Reports vary on how many people died because of it. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The United States
JAIME WELLING ANTHONY SCHIAVONE
JAIME WELLING ANTHONY SCHIAVONE XBOARDMAN -- Jaime Welling, daughter of Nancy Welling, both of
PORT AUTHORITY
PORT AUTHORITY Membership The eight Western Reserve Port Authority members represent Trumbull
Raiders cruise to eighth-straight victory
Columbiana holds off a late Crestview rally in a Tri-County League game. WARREN -- Bruce Allen
HEART FUNCTION AHA's second annual ball scheduled at MetroPlex
Women are asked to wear red to the black-tie event. LIBERTY -- The American Heart Association's
Nero's 20 lifts Lowellville to two-point win
The Rockets trailed 43-37 after three quarters. LOWELLVILLE -- Mario Nero scored 20 points,
Burglar sentenced to probation
The judge gave lenient punishment because of criminal's actions. YOUNGSTOWN -- Christopher
Today is Sunday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2005. There are 356 days left in the year. On this date in 1945, during World War II, American forces begin landing at Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines.
Today is Sunday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2005. There are 356 days left in the year. On this date in
Bee set March 19
Bee set March 19 YOUNGSTOWN -- The 72nd annual Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee will be March 19
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in
Mike Weir finished one shot off the course record.
Mike Weir finished one shot off the course record. ASSOCIATED PRESS KAPALUA, Hawaii -- Vijay
NFC FAVORITES Eagles looking to land in Super Bowl
Terrell Owens will probably miss the entire playoffs. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- New year, another
TOP 25 Tar Heels role past Terps in ACC matchup
Pittsburgh freshman Ronald Ramon scored 21 points in an overtime win. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) --
Recount tally: Bush wins Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Democrat John Kerry picked up 176 votes after a statewide recount of the
Ohio River closes many retailers
Ice and floods forced some to flee their homes and kept others from leaving theirs. ASSOCIATED
Prospect of fare war doesn't bode well
A big question is what impact the price changes will have on profits. NEW YORK (AP) -- Moves by
NLRB RULING Labor board to hear charge against union and bakery
The employee did not want to have union dues deducted from his paycheck. YOUNGSTOWN -- A formal
All about robots
All about robots kABOUT 100 MIDDLE SCHOOL pupils from throughout the region, including Robert
High-technology initiative returns to the front burner
Opinion: Third Frontier, Gov. Bob Taft's initiative to make Ohio competitive with other states that are
Death toll climbs; relief effort gels
Indonesia has lost more than 104,000 people. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Two
SOME COMPETITORS TOOK A RATHER PHILOSOPHIC RESPONSE TO THE OUTCOME.
Some competitors took a rather philosophic response to the outcome. YOUNGSTOWN -- These aren't
HELOISE Parakeet favors handmade playthings
Dear Heloise: My little parakeet, Jay-Jay, absolutely loves toys. After buying a couple of expensive
Steelers believe they've learned
Past playoff failures have hardened the team's preparations. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Chargers coach awarded
Bill Cowher finished second in the AP NFL Coach of the Year voting. NEW YORK (AP) -- Marty
Authorities hold out little hope for thousands listed as missing
An accurate count is difficult because of poor records and the vast impact. BANDA ACEH, Indonesia
AREA SCHOOLS MUC edges Heidelberg
Earlham beat Hiram to snap a six-game skid. TIFFIN -- Kyle Karpinski scored 22 points and Chris
Ursuline overpowers Cardinal Mooney
Center James Jones scored 21 points, and grabbed 15 rebounds for Fighting Irish YOUNGSTOWN -- What
GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP Chaney defeats Mineral Ridge as Faison records double-double
YOUNGSTOWN -- Kayla Griffin scored 12 points and Quiana Faison added 10 points, leading Chaney High
Supply and demand
OR THE COBALT DESIGN and production team at Lordstown, it just seemed like the hard part was ramping
SOUTHWEST OHIO Woman still recovering from 'freak' road accident
A steel and plastic road reflector hurled by a snowplow nearly killed her. AMELIA, Ohio (AP) --
MCDONOUGH Pupils' artwork goes on display
YOUNGSTOWN -- The artwork of seven area pupils has been selected for display on billboards in the
Man charged in shooting of taxi driver
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury has returned an indictment against Hubert Floyd Jr., 41,
Pennsylvania to probe electronic vote problems
Only three of eight counties using the machines had difficulties election day. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS
Hearing set for trucker
Hearing set for trucker MERCER, Pa. -- A hearing has been set for 11 a.m. Thursday before District
ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz
Fans of inland walleye fishing should have plenty of fun in 2005 at Mosquito Creek Reservoir, Ohio's
Hiring for 2004 hits 5-year high
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Employers hired workers in 2004 at the fastest pace in five years, with overall
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Been there, done that
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Did you ever have a sense you'd already read something or been somewhere before?
WINNING NUMBERS | Jan. 1-7
OHIO Friday 1/7 Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-7-2 Pick 4, 5-1-2-0 Rolling Cash 5, 4-17-24-27-32
"The Trains of Cortland" and their history will be the topic when Bob Smith addresses SCOPE Lake
"The Trains of Cortland" and their history will be the topic when Bob Smith addresses SCOPE Lake
AFC WILD CARD GAME Broncos expect to see the 'real' Colts
Denver took advantage of beating Indianapolis' backups last week. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton
AUTHOR | Susan Sontag She led an inspiring, uniquely American life
Sontag's life is a testament to democratic meritocracy. By TIM RUTTEN LOS ANGELES TIMES
Allocation saves staff -- for now
The half-cent sales tax could be imposed or put on the May 3 ballot. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning
Despite new U.S. rules, travel to Cuba increases
Despite new U.S. rules, travel to Cuba increases HAVANA, Cuba -- Tourism to Cuba increased 8
Hearing set on fees for parking
Officials say the proposal could raise $3 million in the first year. COLUMBUS -- The public will
TOP 10
TOP 10 Great gardens From the Herb Society of America (www.herbsociety.org), a few not-to-miss
Ambition extends beyond runways
The port authority can operate across county lines. VIENNA -- The Western Reserve Port Authority
First husbands play different spousal role
Men who are married to members of the clergy have different concerns than women married to
Neither vulnerable. North deals.
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LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES -- Micah Grant begins his day under a clock, its hands pointed at
KINGS 100, HAWKS 97
Kings 100, Hawks 97 ATLANTA -- Mike Bibby scored 31 points, including a clinching jumper with 11.7
WORKPLACE Boomer employees, Generation X bosses
Older Americans are increasingly likely to work for someone younger. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
No. 10 Tennessee 68, No. 15 Connecticut 67
No. 10 Tennessee 68, No. 15 Connecticut 67 HARTFORD, Conn. -- UConn's Ann Strother missed two of
Video game competition heats up
ASSOCIATED PRESS Sony Corp. unveiled its new PlayStation Portable in the United States for the
PERFUMER Ex-Parisian loves making scents of New York
In two years, she's captured 21 neighborhoods in bottles. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) --
Proposal would end property tax
Revenue from the state sales tax increase would go into a special fund for schools and local
Children of the tsunami have a right to feel safe
Opinion: Why is it even necessary for the United Nations to issue a warning about the danger of children who
MURDER CASE Teen killers get life
Future district attorneys could oppose commutation of their sentences. MERCER, Pa. -- Two
FUGITIVE OF WEEK Antwon L. Lanier
The FBI and the Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown are asking the public to help them find this
McDonald wins 'ugly' game, 48-45
Blue Devils' James Beedle hit game-winning free throws with 1 second left. MCDONALD -- His team
COBALT SS Fast facts
Base price: $21,995 Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; two-door, five-passenger coupe
Denver seeks its revenge for '04
Indianapolis routed the Broncos 41-10 in last year's postseason. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tony Dungy
Struggling Penguins try to end losing streaks
For the women, Jen Perugini is 16th player to reach 1,000 career points. YOUNGSTOWN -- Both
hMagazine writer pens new book
hMagazine writer pens new book Norman Becker has been answering homeowners' questions in Popular
Fitch falters in third
North Canton rolled to its 34th straight regular season win. AUSTINTOWN -- It hasn't been a happy
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES AREA Rayen 62, Wilson 53 Canton McKinley 85, Boardman 37 North
Week bridge quiz:
Week bridge quiz: Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x8 6 5 uK 4 2 vA Q 8 wA Q 5 3 The bidding
NBA Bowen's 'D' quiets Anthony as Spurs mellow Denver
The Nuggets have lost nine of thier last 10 games. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN ANTONIO -- Bruce Bowen
Electronics makers hawk solid products
The items meant to enhance consumers' digital lifestyles. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The world's premier
PREVIEW \ Sunday's games
DENVER at INDIANAPOLIS Time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19) (2) (WBBW-AM 1240) Series history:
Pillars group to meet
Pillars group to meet WARREN -- Pillars, a women's fellowship group, will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 15
Poland Lodge 766 seats Daley
POLAND -- James S. Daley of Youngstown was installed as worshipful master of Poland Lodge 766, F
New suit filed over allegations of paddling in diversion program
The latest allegations join four other suits over mistreatment in a juvenile diversion program.
MIKE BRAUN Few Ohio hunting rules change, except for otter season
The proposed hunting rules for 2005-06 in Ohio were released this past week by the Ohio Department
RED PANTIES, RED FACE For some, fashion statements are painful
If you're not careful, you might end up wearing the latest in hospital gowns. SCRIPPS HOWARD One
ADRIANA DIMATTEO THOMAS HALL
ADRIANA DIMATTEO THOMAS HALL XYOUNGSTOWN -- St. Christine Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Dec. 4
New director of elections board named
Leadership positions are based on party affiliation. WARREN -- The Trumbull County Board of
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Rendell reverses on raise
The governor accepts two pay increases that raise his pay 7.7 percent. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Gov. Ed
Opposing teams both have issues
St. Louis won both regular season games against its division rival. SEATTLE (AP) -- St. Louis
A variety of workshops will be offered at Warren G. Harding High School.
A variety of workshops will be offered at Warren G. Harding High School. WARREN -- Father George
ENLUX LED FLOODLIGHT
ENLUX LED FLOODLIGHT Life: 50,000 hours Power usage: 22 watts Light output: 300 lumens at 15-
MAHONING COUNTY A rock for the ages? Sebring man thinks so
He says the rock has given him comfort and good luck. SEBRING -- The instant Steven Wolfe picked
Today is Saturday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2005. There are 357 days left in the year. On this date in 1935, rock-and-roll legend Elvis Presley is born in Tupelo, Miss.
Today is Saturday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2005. There are 357 days left in the year. On this date
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO More information Louis Penfield House: www.penfieldhouse.com Seth Peterson Cottage:
DEBBIE GUERINO MICHAEL NICHOLAS
DEBBIE GUERINO MICHAEL NICHOLAS XBOARDMAN -- Living at 176 Creed St., Struthers, following a
SEATTLE (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams can say they're the first 8-8 team to win in the playoffs.
SEATTLE (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams can say they're the first 8-8 team to win in the playoffs. Marc
Collectors have itch for antique shaving mugs
Old-time barbershops featured an elaborate, adjustable barber's chair, bottles of shampoo or
Chargers have made great strides
In a September loss to the Jets, San Diego didn't look like a playoff team. SAN DIEGO (AP) --
Finding, harvesting big bucks nearly an impossible dream
Traditional buck-raising is like a fantasy. SCRIPPS HOWARD A well-known children's story, "The
Record execs can't buy spot on singles chart
The rules change means listeners, not 'spins,' will determine a song's ranking. By JOHN GEROME
What they're saying about the Cobalt SS
The February editions of two of the top automotive magazines have some complimentary things to say
Sirius, Delphi exploring backseat video players
The companies announced separate deals. NEW YORK (AP) -- Two pairs of companies are developing in-
WHAT'S DOING?
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION -- Ohio: call (800) WILDLIFE or www.dnr.state.oh.us/
Kosher meat plant criticized, backed
An Iowa community rallies around a kosher slaughterhouse. CHICAGO TRIBUNE POSTVILLE, Iowa --
CORRECTIONS TV maintains the ties that bind
Technology bridges gap between inmates, relatives. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A church-run program is
ELECTRONICS SHOW The next trend -- digital dialog
It's a tall order, but progress is being made, an engineer said. DALLAS MORNING NEWS LAS VEGAS
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers, 2 to 7 p.m. Drive is on bus.
COURTS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert B. Gaskell, 60, retired, 1190 Summit N.W., Warren, and
PALESTINIANS Election brings hope for change
Palestinians in general expect that the post-Arafat period will yield changes, polls suggest. LOS
Beltran slow in mulling over Astros contract offer
NEW YORK (AP) -- Carlos Beltran waited until the final hours Saturday night before telling the
A winter place to walk
A winter place to walk CORTLAND -- The Lakeview Local School District will begin its Project Warm
Researchers working on design for small jet parachute system
Some small pilots say they won't fly without one. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Canadian rancher Albert
Exporting our future
Opinion: Exporting our future EDITOR: To all of the pure capitalists in the United States I say,
Wilson expects to recover
An appendectomy won't force the Pirates shortstop to miss spring training. ASSOCIATED PRESS
WEATHER Flooding still a risk downriver in southern Ohio
Rain throughout the week could make problems worse. ASSOCIATED PRESS The swollen Ohio River
LECTURE SERIES Jewish center gets ready for winter-spring program
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is kicking off its winter-spring series of
Tech companies enjoy dazzling the crowd
Tech companies enjoy dazzling the crowd LAS VEGAS -- Tech companies dazzled crowds Thursday at the
COURT Burglar sentenced for string of break-ins
A Michigan man was sentenced to prison as the result of a 'road rage' episode. MERCER, Pa. -- A
United loses court ruling on pilots' deal
The airline announced a tentative agreement with the mechanics union. CHICAGO (AP) -- United
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY XMiriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting and Obligation Night at 7:30 p.m.
HOUSEKEEPING Let pros clean up your clutter
When messes get out of hand, company can sort trash from treasure. By JANE GLENN HAAS ORANGE
S.C. TRAIN WRECK Missing worker targeted in search
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Investigators wearing protective suits and oxygen tanks on Saturday searched
YEAR IN REVIEW
YEAR IN REVIEW Let's keep coverage fair Fanfare: "The Year in Sports 2004" in (last) Sunday's