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PREVIEW \ Steelers vs. Jets
When: 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Heinz Field TV/radio: (27) (19) (2) (WBBG-FM 106.1) Series history:
TODAY
TODAY 7 p.m. (ESPN) Golf: Sony Open. 7:30 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) High school basketball: Poland at
Former treasurer re-indicted
The former middle school treasurer is accused of stealing at least $10,000. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Employees file to join Teamsters
Bids for a big sewer project could be sought in the next two months. NEW SPRINGFIELD --
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Seedings reflect rankings
Roger Federer and Lindsay Davenport are the No. 1 seeds. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Top-ranked
Board OKs used car lot
MINERAL RIDGE -- The Weathersfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved a conditional use
Voters to decide on new levies
HOWLAND -- Township voters will decide on levies for police and fire operations in May that would be
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Leinart's decision expected today
He is wavering about whether to enter the NFL draft. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Heisman Trophy winner
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M.
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$10,500, Maiden Claiming $5,000, 3 yo's & amp;
That's a lot of MoonPies! NFL fines Moss $10,000
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota's Randy Moss was fined $10,000 Thursday by the NFL for
Springfield Twp. trustees approve raises
NEW SPRINGFIELD -- Springfield Township trustees approved raises for township employees during a
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Seeds Men 1. Roger Federer, Switzerland; 2. Andy Roddick, United States; 3.
Cool cats in history: Murphy ranks No. 5
Cool cats in history: Murphy ranks No. 5 kAXEL FOLEY, played by Eddie Murphy in 1984's "Beverly
TeenFusion event
TeenFusion event POLAND -- TeenFusion Ministries will host its second annual event for teens in
SPORTS Baseball gets new steroids policy
Some observers think it's still not tough enough. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- With some of its
Safety inspector sues company over accident
A company official said safety training ensures compliance with regulations. WARREN -- A Twinsburg
HELOISE Removing the handiwork of a budding artist
Dear Heloise: Is there a way to get crayon off of a chalkboard? Tricia, via e-mail Tricia, oh my
NFC PLAYOFFS Atlanta leery of Rams, Bulger
The Falcons beat visiting St. Louis 34-17 in Week 2. ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH FLOWERY BRANCH,
SKIN CARE Perfecta Products completes its move to larger quarters
NORTH LIMA -- Perfecta Products Inc., distributor of Zim's Crack Creme, has completed its relocation
MAHONING COUNTY Officials seek reduced funding requests
Budget hearings begin next week and last until Feb. 2. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County commissioners
3 men shot in little over 12 hours
The three shootings are unrelated. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jason Hewett, 25, of Woodbine Avenue is in
BRIDGETTE SLIKE ROBERT BUYDOS JR.
BRIDGETTE SLIKE ROBERT BUYDOS JR. XBOARDMAN -- Bridgette A. Slike, daughter of Linda Orenic, 9739
Ruling puts sentencing on hold
Federal sentencing guidelines were overturned Wednesday by the U.S. Supreme Court. YOUNGSTOWN --
Steroid policy all bulked up
Baseball players and owners are high-fiving themselves and think they've quieted critics by agreeing
MERCER COUNTY Commissioners approve pay raises
Raises for eligible professional, administrative and daily-rate employees average 3.5 percent.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL MLB--Agreed to terms with the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues on a
STEPHANIE VEZZANI JAMES ROSKO
STEPHANIE VEZZANI JAMES ROSKO XAKRON -- A reception at the University of Akron ballroom honored
Residents decry rental agreements
One resident asked the commissioners to put the sales tax on the ballot. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two
Man gets prison for store robbery
YOUNGSTOWN -- A city man will serve eight years in prison for his role in the robbery of an East
Burress' timely return calms Roethlisberger
The Steelers quarterback is relieved to have his favorite receiver back. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Rookie
THOMAS SOWELL Schools should teach critical thinking
Opinion: My assistant sorts the incoming mail into various categories, such as "critical mail," "fan mail,"
Treasury Dept. explains use of tax break
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Companies thinking about using a new, temporary tax break to cut their tax bills
OBESITY Cutting portions means drop in sales for some
A restaurant chain finds that many consumers don't want to fight the war on obesity at lunch or
NFL PLAYOFFS
NFL PLAYOFFS Divisional Playoffs Saturday FavoritePointsUnderdog PITTSBURGH81/2 (34)Ny Jets
NBA Lakers just happy to be safe after rough flight home
The team went through a scary landing ordeal upon returning from Denver. LOS ANGELES (AP) --
HOW HE SEES IT Putin's stealing raises concerns
Opinion: By PETER A. BROWN ORLANDO SENTINEL Communism's fall in Russia and China improved world stability
KRISTI SCHMIDT SEAN GRAY
KRISTI SCHMIDT SEAN GRAY XCOLUMBIANA -- Married at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Grace United Church of
SPEECH WINNERS Canfield Kiwanis Tournament
Results from the Canfield Kiwanis Speech and Debate Tournament: TOP TEAMS Canfield 75.75
New constitution will not have legitimacy
Opinion: By ADNAN PACHACHI WASHINGTON POST Iraq is now barely two weeks away from scheduled elections,
Patrol deal approved
Patrol deal approved YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County commissioners formally approved a one-year
'SURVIVOR' Show has 20 vying for prize
Most diverse group yet will appear on CBS' reality series. NEW YORK (AP) -- The island is about to
OHIO
OHIO Timkens ups estimate CANTON -- Alloy steel maker Timken Co. said Thursday it is increasing
HOMELAND SECURITY Valley gets $1.2M for programs
Mahoning County is receiving about $400,000 less than last year. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning Valley
Western storm offers start of drought relief to long-parched states
Worst dry spell in 500 years may take several wet years to overcome. RENO, Nev. (AP) -- For
AFC PLAYOFFS Groundskeeper possibly Pats best defense against Manning
FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots are preparing what may be the best defense against
COURT Man who drove over woman hears his release terms
The judge will consider driving privileges after a three-month 'test period.' WARREN -- Anthony
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Mt. De Chantal (W.Va.) 89, Rayen 54 Beaver Local 65,
RETAIL Wal-Mart looks to counter criticism
The retail giant has launched an ad campaign. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. chief
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Neshannock to discuss tax relief act
NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Neshannock Township School District will make an effort to educate taxpayers
PREP ROUNDUP Girard narrowly escapes upset bid
Newton Falls' stall offense approach almost worked. NEWTON FALLS -- Cachet Murray scored a game-
Insecticide to fight spread of malaria in disaster areas
Indonesia is threatening to deport aid workers who don't declare their travel plans. BANDA ACEH,
Culpepper's phenomenal year not lost on teammates
The QB set many team records this season. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Daunte Culpepper has been
Trustees appoint superintendent
BOARDMAN -- Larry R. Wilson, who has worked for the township for nearly 22 years, has been appointed
Police: Jewelry at crash connects driver to break-ins
GOSHEN -- Evidence against a suspect in a string of break-ins on Western Reserve Road will be
Referendum in November would bring casinos to Ohio
Opinion: Referendum in November would bring casinos to Ohio EDITOR: What is the big problem in getting a
BRANDI BOWEN ROBERT HOBART
BRANDI BOWEN ROBERT HOBART XWOODVILLE -- The marriage of Brandi Marie Bowen and Robert Raymond
HOW HE SEES IT Powerful robot will help U.S. troops in Iraq
Opinion: By MICHAEL FUMENTO SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE It's "one of the most amazing inventions of
IRAQ Gunmen kill cleric aide; election delay unlikely
The attacks appear to be an effort to divide Shiites and Sunnis before the Jan. 30 vote.
NBA Without Kobe, Lakers still manage to beat Cleveland
LeBron James had 28 points for the Cavs, in a 98-94 loss. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant went
NESHANNOCK TOWNSHIP Liquor license approved for restaurant in plaza
The new owners have invested more than $1 million in improvements for Calls Plaza. NEW CASTLE,
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES Toronto 104, Boston 93 Washington 104, Portland 100 Detroit 90, New Orleans
PREP SPORTS New league is best answer
The ICL and TCL have merged into the ITCL, a 16-team conference. COLUMBIANA -- Nothing's official
SEWING Chain adds final touch to jacket
By SUSAN KHALJE SCRIPPS HOWARD It was Coco Chanel who first popularized the use of a length of
MAHONING COUNTY Officer awaits probe results
A state agency is conducting a criminal investigation of the officer. STRUTHERS -- A city police
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New York1718.486--4-6L-111-76-
Patients' rights to hear English while they're waiting
Opinion: Providence Journal: Common sense won federal approval recently when the U.S. Equal Employment
OHIO CONSTITUTION Conservatives support amendment on spending
Sen. Hagan of Youngstown says lawmakers' decisions are hard enough without the restrictions.
"They trained together, they fought together, they went to war together, they died together. The
Opinion: "They trained together, they fought together, they went to war together, they died together. The
Healthy Pennington returns to practice
The Jets quarterback is expected to play Saturday but Quincy Carter is out. HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP)
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XDistrict 3, Ohio Nurses Association, will have a continuing education and membership
US AIRWAYS Judge backs ATSB deal
Executives said the extension from the ATSB is a sign there's confidence in the airline.
GRANTS
GRANTS Navigation help Trumbull County Metro Parks has received a $484 grant from the state for
HOW THEY SEE IT \ Iraq's election Delay would turn back clock to violence, fear
Opinion: By KARIM KHUTAR ALMUSAWI LOS ANGELES TIMES With only a little more than two weeks to go before
Latest trade deficit numbers should be cause for concern
Opinion: The U.S. trade deficit is on track to increase by 20 percent in 2004 over that of 2003. That's a 20
Prince Harry's Nazi costume provokes national outrage
LONDON (AP) -- Being the son of Princess Diana buys some sympathy, but not enough to get away with
GIRLS BASKETBALL Powerful de Chantal humbles Rayen
Four Lions' players have signed early letters of intent to play Div. I. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mount de
Judge orders removal of stickers on textbooks
Cautionary labels said the idea of evolution was a theory, not a fact. ATLANTA (AP) -- A federal
MAHONING VALLEY Event to honor 8 local heroes
The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross breakfast is Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN -- Patrolman Brad
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR | Annie's Mailbox Her feelings toward John are envy, not love
Dear Annie: My fiancee, "Catherine," has told me that I am overly sensitive. As you might expect, I
Drug robbery draws 5 years
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Liberty Township man was sentenced to five years in prison for robbing another man
h Defense rests its case at Abu Ghraib trial
h Defense rests its case at Abu Ghraib trial FORT HOOD, Texas -- Army Spc. Charles Graner Jr., of
EAGLES Players tired of the no-T.O. issue
Philadelphia hasn't played a meaningful game without Terrell Owens this year. PHILADELPHIA (AP) --
PREVIEW Rams vs. Falcons
When: 8:15 p.m. Saturday TV/radio: (17/62) (8) (53) (WBBW-AM 1240) Series history: Rams lead 46-
GIRLS BASKETBALL Grant is leader in Ursuline win
Tyra Grant tallied 31 points as the Fighting Irish beat rival Mooney. YOUNGSTOWN -- Tyra Grant
Today is Friday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2005. There are 351 days left in the year. On his date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2005. There are 351 days left in the year. On his date in
Single cause unlikely in fatal boat accident
The investigation could range from condition of crew to shape of the vessel. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
AUTO INDUSTRY GM reiterates forecast, warns of lower earnings
Standard & amp; Poor's said it expected an erosion of GM's 2005 earnings because of continued
MERCER COUNTY Balanced offense leads Kennedy
The Golden Eagles downed Greenville by five points. GREENVILLE -- The pre-game hype going into