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BOYS BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL Cleveland St. Ignatius at Boardman, late Ursuline at Massillon, late Minerva
LOCAL
LOCAL No Curbstone meeting The Curbstone Coaches will not hold their weekly noon luncheon Monday
Former clerk accused of stealing $16,000
The store paid for 36 refunds that had not been requested by customers, a detective said. BOARDMAN
hFlorists' book filled with year-round tips
hFlorists' book filled with year-round tips After the holiday decorations come down, there'll be a
U.N. official: U.S. could help penitent Taliban by easing up
Karzai has called for low-ranking Taliban members to make peace and help rebuild Afghanistan.
Fox offers pro-Muslim spots to stations
NEW YORK (AP) -- In response to the portrayal of Muslims on Fox's "24," the network is offering its
Graner sentenced to 10 years in military prison
The reservist from Uniontown, Pa., spoke for nearly three hours as an 'unsworn statement.' FORT
INFORMATION REVOLUTION Technology speeds up pace of life
A scientist examines the impact of communication advancements on personal well-being. By RICHARD
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS | Opinions on the air
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC's "This Week": Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist,
Five feared dead at site of avalanche in Utah
Five feared dead at site of avalanche in Utah PARK CITY, Utah -- Rescue workers spent all day
Knowledge-based economy, demands more from council
Opinion: Knowledge-based economy, demands more from council EDITOR: Once again, I find it difficult to
TOURIST TRAPS
TOURIST TRAPS There's fun to be had No self-respecting native would admit having fun at the
'Winterfest' may make new fans
Accessible and impressive dance pulls you in. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jeffrey Graham Hughes, artistic
Judge orders sanctuary to turn over Boomerang
The lion's owner wants deputies available to make sure he gets the animal. YOUNGSTOWN -- After an
No. 6 Stanford 76, No. 14 Boston College 66
No. 6 Stanford 76, No. 14 Boston College 66 STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- Brooke Smith scored 17
Canfield AARP chapter seats new officers
CANFIELD -- Officers of Canfield Chapter 3104, AARP, for 2005 were installed during a meeting Jan. 3
NFL PREVIEWS \ Sunday's games
MINNESOTA at PHILADELPHIA When: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (17/62) (8) (53) (WBBW-AM 1240) Series history:
Wolfowitz: U.S. can hand over relief work to Indonesia, others
About 3,000 tsunami survivors the equivalent of $3 a day to help with the cleanup. BANDA ACEH,
Remaining Free Agents
REMAINING FREE AGENTS AMERICAN LEAGUE ANAHEIM (2) -- Shane Halter, 3b; Aaron Sele, rhp.
No longer an insider joke
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Golden Globes are the Hollywood awards equivalent of that phrase "famous for
Liberty rallies in 2nd half
CHAMPION -- Edward Kershaw scored 24 points and Mychal Doblanski added 19 for Liberty High, which
Chain evolves from no-frills to espresso, looks westward
The company is accelerating its expansion by adding about 500 shops a year. BOSTON (AP) -- With
Local teams dominate Top Gun tournament
Saturday's quarterfinals included five from Austintown Fitch High. ALLIANCE -- Austintown Fitch
Gaming expansion requires patience
The horse racing commission might act on the new track in March. A word of advice to those anxious
Coconut oil is back in diets
But nutritionists gave the regimen a cool reception. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS The diet has been
Man shot in foot
Man shot in foot YOUNGSTOWN -- Shondale Phifer, 30, of Kenmore Avenue told police he was shot in
Saturday's Bowl Summaries
SATURDAY'S BOWL SUMMARIES GRIDIRON CLASSIC AT LADY LAKE, FLA. North70140--21 South7377--24
The radiant heat relieves tired muscles, eases stress and removes skin blemishes.
The radiant heat relieves tired muscles, eases stress and removes skin blemishes. BY STACY DOWNS
She has trust issues about his ex-girlfriend
Dear Annie: Last year, while recuperating from surgery, my husband, "Ted," had six months of free
Instructor at Fitch is top tech teacher
Instructor at Fitch is top tech teacher kGREG WILSON, industrial technology instructor at
'Dick and Jane' sued
NEW YORK (AP) -- See Dick and Jane. See Dick and Jane get a lawyer. Pearson Education, the
Virtual combat goes from pastime to lucrative career for lucky few
Corporations are putting up cash for big-money tournaments and sponsoring professional gamers.
Message means drive may fail soon
Q. I am running a 2 GHz Dell PC with Windows XP. I have divided the hard drive into several
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New York1718.486--4-6L-111-76-
RETAIL Penney's looks to broaden its base
The new chairman says price will be an important focus. DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- J.C.
Healing found in art
When words fail, sometimes art can help. AUSTINTOWN -- When people think of holistic healing,
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& lt;B & gt;BOYLE, & lt;/B & gt;Florence E., 93, of Youngstown; calling hours
FIGHT SCHEDULE
FIGHT SCHEDULE Jan. 14 At Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Ricardo Castillo, Mexico, vs. Edel Ruiz,
TECHNOLOGY Hidden programs are a plague to millions of computer users
Spyware is hard to find and hard to remove. LOS ANGELES TIMES Spyware is brazenly sneaky. In
Interested in going? Check out the Web sites first
If you decide to go, be sure to give yourself plenty of time for each step of the way. KNIGHT
Ohio attorney general sues OfficeMax
The Cleveland Better Business Bureau has rated store as 'unsatisfactory.' COLUMBUS (AP) --
THE KOVELS \ Antiques and collecting Papier-m & acirc;ch & eacute; items, furniture ideas to chew on
Advertisements in the 18th century didn't offer "chewed paper" furniture for sale; instead, the
Deacons down UNC, set free throw record
No. 2 Kansas remained undefeated after beating Colorado, 76-61. ASSOCIATED PRESS WINSTON-SALEM,
The 'ca-ca-can't we just get along' crowd has no sense of history; don't listen to them
Opinion: EDITOR: You recently printed another letter from one of our "peaceniks" carping about Donald
Fiery opposition leader expects to be next premier
She said there are 'no other alternatives.' KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- Ukraine's fiery opposition
PGA SONY OPEN PAR SCORES
PGA Sony Open Par Scores By The Associated Press Friday At Waialae Country Club Honolulu
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st-Tucson Lace(F Harris)10.203.802.80 Jasper Willow(J Perrin)2.802.40
NFL Playoff Glance
NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 8 St. Louis 27, Seattle 20 N.Y. Jets
'Exhausted' Shurilla leads Poland with 19
Canfield rallied in the second quarter, but couldn't keep up in 60-45 loss to the Cardinals.
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& lt;B & gt;ARGIRO, & lt;/B & gt;Mary J., 88, of Edinburg, Pa.; calling hours
Penguins allow UW-Green Bay to escape
YSU senior forward Barb Fabianova scored 17 points in the loss. Youngstown State women's
In the red-carpet rough-up, don't bet against the blonde
In the red-carpet rough-up, don't bet against the blonde By TANYA BARRIENTOS KNIGHT RIDDER
Pilot flies by the book and pays for it
Opinion: By PETER GARRISON LOS ANGELES TIMES Ever heard of Sten Molin? He was the pilot whose
Fiscal crisis in government demands creative thinking
Opinion: While the economic adversity being experienced by Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana county
REMODELING Parents should let kids design their rooms
Parents may be well-meaning, but a room is a child's sanctuary. By CAMILLA A. HERRERA STAMFORD
Lesson learned, JFK rips Cards
Eagles put four players in double figures in a rout over Cardinal Mooney. WARREN - The outcome of
TRAFFIC CONTROL Closing of streets tougher than ever
Security measures are forcing everyone to choreograph their movements with care. WASHINGTON POST
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY XRuth Shrine 64 will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Poland Masonic Temple. Kay
Spring wedding set for Miss Sefko and Mr. Kelty
XPOLAND -- Plans for the spring wedding of Sarah Stefko, 2803 Poland Village Blvd., and Arthur
Interim government vows to provide a secure election
Some residents are stockpiling supplies, saying they don't know what to expect around election day.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE What to do People should sit on a towel so sweat is not directly absorbed into
Fiery crash sends 4 to hospitals
Two helicopters were called to the scene. SOUTHINGTON -- Four people, including a young child,
Australian Open
AUSTRALIAN OPEN DRAW MEN Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, vs. Fabrice Santoro, France
Mahoning county
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in
Poisoning of crows on hold
The bird-killing chemical is not approved for use in Pennsylvania. LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) -- A plan
Farrant seated as Aut Mori Grotto monarch
CANFIELD -- Gary S. Farrant was installed as monarch of Aut Mori Grotto on Jan. 5 at theShangri La
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY XGarden Gate members will plan the 2005 calendar when they meet at 7:30 p.m. Alma Moore is
VACATION SPOTS Florida frets over tourism
Images of past hurricane devastation may make vacationers think twice in 2005. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)
ABU GHRAIB Soldier convicted of prisoner abuse
The Pennsylvania reservist could get 15 years in prison. FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- Army Spc.
Today is Saturday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2005. There are 350 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Saturday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2005. There are 350 days left in the year. On this date
NBA ROUNDUP
NBA ROUNDUP Saturday's game Bulls 86, Knicks 84 CHICAGO -- Eddy Curry's layup with 2.4 seconds
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP Zoning permits A breakdown on the number of zoning permits issued in Howland
SOUTH ASIA Hoping for tourism rebound after tsunami
Many resort areas are already awaiting new visitors in the aftermath. NEW YORK (AP) -- In the two
Abbas urges cease-fire at inaugural
Election officials resigned over irregularities in Palestinian election. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP)
22 pilot whales beached on N.C.coast
MANTEO, N.C. (AP) -- At least 22 pilot whales beached themselves on the coast early Saturday, and at
WINNING NUMBERS | Jan. 8-14
OHIO Friday 1/14 Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-8-6 Pick 4, 6-9-9-7 Buckeye 5, 5-8-10-29-35 Mega
Weekly quiz:
Weekly quiz: Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xA Q 10 8 3 uQ 4 vVoid wK 10 9 8 3 2 The
China, Taiwan agree to allow direct flights
MACAU (AP) -- China and Taiwan agreed Saturday to allow the first direct flights between the rivals
Illinois wining streak hits 18
Indiana edges Purdue in double overtime, 75-73. EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) -- Luther Head scored a
Both vulnerable. North deals.
Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x Q J 4 u A K 9 8 5 3 v 7 w 8 3 2 WEST EAST x 7 3
Officials are still at odds over funding
A major convention is coming to Mahoning County this summer. YOUNGSTOWN -- Suzanne Heino,
In Howland, all signs point to more growth
A sizable project extending Kenyon Drive for commercial ventures is planned. HOWLAND -- Loads of
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S GAMES Houston 94, New Jersey 85, OT Sacramento 107, Utah 93 L.A. Lakers 98,
Jen Perugini aims to close career in style
The Penguins have improved behind the leadership of the senior standout. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Titan probe beams back a low, whooshing sound
The mission has confirmed some long-held theories and produced startling surprises. DARMSTADT,
Poland Garden Club slate seated at party
POLAND -- Poland Garden Club's Christmas party was held Dec. 19 at Bruno's, where Louise Mulderig
KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Take the opportunity to remind veterans they're not forgotten
Dear Annie: Year after year, your generous readers open their hearts to America's hospitalized
Joy, 27, answers to God and goes online to explain via 'The Convent Files'
SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Joy likes to talk to God. A lot. Sometimes
GlenOak hands Boardman first league loss
CANTON -- The Federal Leauge just got a little tighter. Jess Delagrange scored 11 of her 13 points
DNA leads to arrest in '82 murder
The man is facing charges of homicide, aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy, robbery and
TRIBUTE Seeking more life along King streets
At least 730 communities have named streets or portions of streets after the civil rights leader.
Boozer faces former team for first time
The Cleveland front office accused him of backing out of a verbal contract. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) --
NEXT UP This week's schedule
Youngstown State Tuesday: Women's basketball at IPFW, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Men's basketball at
Woman wins $60,000
Woman wins $60,000 YOUNGSTOWN -- A city woman has claimed half of the $120,000 prize from the Ohio
Bush administration wishing upon a star in the Middle East
Opinion: "When you wish upon a star your dreams come true." That line from Jiminy Cricket in "Pinocchio"
Parents announce date for Carr, Ciccone wedding
XPOLAND -- The engagement of Kimberly Carr, 9001 Portage Pointe Drive, Streetsboro, daughter of
DeMartes observe 63rd anniversary in Georgia
XATLANTA -- Mr. and Mrs. Samuel DeMarte of Atlanta will celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary on
A nation of faith, religious illiterates
Opinion: By STEPHEN PROTHERO LOS ANGELES TIMES The sociologist Peter Berger once remarked that if India
Busch Gardens raises daily admission price
Busch Gardens raises daily admission price TAMPA, Fla. -- Busch Gardens has raised daily admission
Council to hear rezoning requests
The 'service district' land is in four distinct parcels. CORTLAND -- The city council will give a
Officials agree: Layoffs loom
Numbers are being reviewed by the county auditor to see if suggested cuts will work. WARREN --
Woman gets her first deer
It was the last hour of the last day of muzzleloading season. Husband-and-wife hunters Tony and
55-PLUS LIBERTY
55-PLUS LIBERTY XThe Liberty 55-Plus Seniors will meet at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Rocco Church
Cruel reality awaits loser
New England's hobbled defense will try to slow Peyton Manning's aerial show. ASSOCIATED PRESS
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Company to end 717 production
An executive said the overall market doesn't support continuation of the model. CHICAGO (AP) --
Anniversary event for the Hoods held in December
XCANFIELD -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Hood, 114 Hood Drive, was
Meszaros 50th is celebrated at family dinner
XNILES -- Mr. and Mrs. George Meszaros, 3040 Niles-Carver Road, were honored at a family dinner on
Diversity breakfast is planned at YSU
Diversity breakfast is planned at YSU YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Diversity
MAC Broncos remain unbeaten in MAC
Mychal Green had 23 points to lead Ohio. ASSOCIATED PRESS BOWLING GREEN -- Levi Rost scored 20
Nations appeal for visitors, but hesitations linger
Countries fear loss of hundreds of millions of dollars from foreign visitors. SINGAPORE (AP) --
YSU names new interim provost
The president hopes to have a search committee for a new provost in place by the end of February.
TODAY
TODAY Noon (FSN Ohio) Women's college basketball: George Washington at Xavier. Noon (FSN Pitt)
Schilb has 16 as Loyola ends winning streak
The Ramblers hold a surprising rebound advantage against Raiders. CHICAGO -- Blake Schilb had 16
ECONOMY Housing market slowing
Housing won't lead the economic expansion this year, economists predict. CHICAGO TRIBUNE
HOWLAND SCOPE CENTER HAS PLANNED THESE ACTIVITIES: JAN. 25, A FREE LECTURE ON FINDING HELP WITH HOME ASSISTANCE FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M. AT THE CENTER, LUNCH IS $5 PER PERSON, CALL THE CENTER TO
Howland Scope Center has planned these activities: Jan. 25, a free lecture on finding help with home
Struggling Penguins still search for right answers
Youngstown State may find relief against IPFW. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State men's basketball
Steelers QB does enough to win
Roethlisberger recovers some early mistakes to bring team back. PITTSBURGH -- Part of Ben
WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY The Best Western Admirals Inn, 5665 Cypress Gardens Blvd., (863) 324-5950,
Outdoor show host's fan base grows
TV host Wayne Hubbard has a reality show with a minority view. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS KANSAS
Vidale scores 15 for Raiders
Ursuline jumped to an early lead and held on for a rare win over Harding. YOUNGSTOWN -- Hustle,
Junes celebrate their 60th anniversary
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis June of Youngstown were honored Dec. 11 at a catered dinner party
JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House Home remodeling requires a designer with the right skills
With a remodel, along with the new, you need to think about the high cost of replacing perfectly
ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz
Berlin Reservoir will be a great place this year to catch largemouth bass and crappie, predicts an
BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES AREA
BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES AREA Canton Timken 66, Wilson 43 Canton GlenOak 83, Boardman 43
UNDERAGE SALES| Clerks cited
MAHONING COUNTY Sheetz Inc., 5499 Mahoning Ave., Austintown. McQuaid's, 11025 Akron-Canfield
HEALTH Nutritionists pleased with new guidelines
But they aren't certain they'll serve much more of a purpose than other recommendations. ST. LOUIS
Remembering King, his dream
Remembering King, his dream kARIELLE GREEN, 10, of the Archangel Dancers of Youngstown, performs
Preserving heritage
By ELIZABETH LUND CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR IN 1996, JUDITH BART KANCIGor stood between two
Plantation face-lift complete
By DOUGLAS HANKS III KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS I DON'T THINK I HAD EVER seen a hoop skirt in
PGA Maruyama leads Sony, Wie out
The 15-year-old shot a 4-over 74 and missed the cut by seven strokes. ASSOCIATED PRESS HONOLULU
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE FRIDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE FRIDAY 13th-PocketMaidenN(Merr)11.804.203.40 Ron's Lady(K
Cosmetic surgery attractive to teens
KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS From Botox and fat injections to liposuction, cosmetic surgery has soared
Tice's hard-nosed approach helps keep Vikings focused
The coach's personality is needed in this season of controversy. ASSOCIATED PRESS EDEN PRAIRIE,
NFL PLAYOFFS
NFL PLAYOFFS FavoritePointsUnderdog Divisional Playoffs PITTSBURGH9 (35)Ny Jets ATLANTA7
Baxter the kitten is one cute little polydactyl
Dear Heloise: My new kitten has 23 toes! His name is Baxter, and the seven toes on his front right
PITTSBURGH -- THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS STARED STRAIGHT AT DEFEAT SATURDAY; IT WAS JETS' PLACE KICKER DOUG BRIEN WHO BLINKED.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers stared straight at defeat Saturday; it was Jets' place kicker
MARRIAGE What Japanese women want: Western husbands
Many reject the home-bound role of the traditional Japanese wife. By BENNETT RICHARDSON
Task force urges no new gay policies
One official expects the report will generate fireworks. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL CHICAGO -- A
Consent decree sought by judge
The $4 million carry-over into 2005 is for unpaid bills, the sheriff said. YOUNGSTOWN -- A federal
Yushchenko ally criticizes call to raze tent camp
Supporters believe he'll be sworn in by Jan. 19. KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- In a sign of emerging
Judge extends deadline for a consensus plan
The company and its creditors must reconcile competing proposals to bring steel mill out of
Heroes and those others
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: As the historian Kevin Starr has observed, Los Angeles would not be the
Privacy concerns are raised
Anti-terrorism law's demands for driver's licenses stirs privacy vs. security debate. ASSOCIATED
FDA expert committees reject over-the-counter sale of drug
Merck officials said they still haven't abandoned the idea. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON --
Surprise dinner celebrates Halls' 50th anniversary
XYOUNGSTOWN -- The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall, 3860 Eigen St., was
LICENSING Changes in N.C.
Car crash rates declined sharply in North Carolina after lawmakers toughened licensing standards for
GAY MARRIAGE Amendment used in defense against charges of violence
The director of a domestic violence center said the practice could jeopardize people's lives.
Tort reform push is 'phonus balonus'
Opinion: By SIDNEY ZION NEW YORK DAILY NEWS President Bush finally has found real weapons of mass
Many survivors cling tightly to their faith
They try to make sense of the tragedy and cope with what's ahead. BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) --
Ruth Mosher, Justin Panuccio to wed in May
XYOUNGSTOWN -- Dr. Allan and Jennifer Mosher are announcing the engagement of Ruth Elizabeth Mosher,
Too much praise bad as too little
Q. I praise my 20-month-old for specific accomplishments, but I don't make a huge deal out of it
ACCENT LIGHTING
ACCENT LIGHTING Tips When positioning accent lights, make sure they don't shine onto areas where
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State student-athletes were well represented on the Horizon League's 2004 Fall Academic Honor Roll squad which was released on Friday. YSU had 53 student-athletes named to the
YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State student-athletes were well represented on the Horizon League's 2004
REACH OUT AND READ Docs bring books to young patients
One Ohio doctor's idea is helping millions in the United States and abroad. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A
Beedle scores 33; Blue Devils unbeaten in 12
McDonald raced to a 53-24 halftime lead to win its 12th straight game. LOWELLVILLE -- McDonald
MEDICAL TREATMENT Stem cells and hopes lure many abroad
Many foreign clinics advertise varying claims of success with stem-cell therapy. SACRAMENTO BEE
Rain, rain, go away
Sometimes I envy those who live along streams and rivers where ducks, grebes, herons, and
RAWLSES CELEBRATE 1ST YEAR WITH THE BIRTH OF A SON
Rawlses celebrate 1st year with the birth of a son LOS ANGELES -- Grammy-winning R & amp;B
Today is Sunday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2005. There are 349 days left in the year. On this date in 1920, Prohibition begins in the United States as the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution takes
Today is Sunday, Jan. 16, the 16th day of 2005. There are 349 days left in the year. On this date in