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CAL THOMAS Supreme Court reaffirms right to die
Opinion: On Monday, the same day that thousands marched in Washington in opposition to the Supreme Court's
MAHONING COUNTY Fire engulfs woman's home, possessions
The fire victim has lost her husband and home in less than a year. CANFIELD --The smell of smoke
SCOUTING REPORT \ EOWL Tournament
Fitch: The Falcons could have one of their most competitive teams ever. They return two state
NOTEBOOK \ Australian Open
Instant replay? Count Lindsay Davenport among those who would prefer if tennis stayed away from
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
AUSTRALIAN OPEN WEDNESDAY Men's Quarterfinals Andy Roddick (2), United States, def. Nikolay
Blair: Do more, U.S.
Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac request rich nations to be more charitable. DAVOS, Switzerland (AP)
TRUMBULL COURT Paddling program was too severe, 11th-grader testifies
The defense lawyer made note that the program was voluntary. WARREN -- Richard Woolf says his
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Budget hearings Trumbull County department heads and elected officials are being
TRUDY RUBIN Some Iraqis want U.S. to stay
Opinion: BAGHDAD -- As the Bush administration looks for an exit strategy from this beleaguered country, key
It's all about lifestyle choices
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: We've all read this message: Heart disease claims more American lives than any
SCHOOLS Struthers under fiscal watch because of lack of plan
The district hopes to overcome fiscal problems with passage of a levy in May. STRUTHERS -- The
Study: Health workers don't challenge colleagues' work
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON -- Doctors, nurses and other health-care workers seldom
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
MOVIE REVIEW Stephen King should be flattered by this one
Imaginary friend provides movie's hook. By ROGER MOORE KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Mustn't say
Man shoots himself after chase
BEAVER, Pa. -- State police are investigating officers who shot an East Palestine man in his car
WEDNESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
WEDNESDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS--Agreed to terms with OF
MAC Reimold leads Bowling Green to win at CMU
ASSOCIATED PRESS MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- John Reimold scored 19 points and pulled down eight
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston2022.476--5-5W-214-66-
ZONING Mahoning panel sets changes
The commission also approved two housing developments. AUSTINTOWN -- The Mahoning County Planning
HOW THEY SEE IT Bombing could have saved lives
Opinion: By STEPHEN J. SOLARZ and RAFAEL MEDOFF KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE PHILADELPHIA -- World leaders
LOCKOUT | Impact
LOCKOUT | Impact No sale: The NHL's labor dispute has meant a long, hard winter for thousands of
HELOISE Ceramics-repair hint saved the day for kids
Dear Readers: Recently, when I was at the National Federation of Press Women's conference, I was
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL Clarion University Baseball has announced dates for its annual winter
Pact awarded for waterline project testing
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners on Wednesday awarded a $3,505 contract to test the ground
WEDNESDAY'S SUMMARIES
WEDNESDAY'S SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 114, GRIZZLIES 11 MEMPHIS (111) -- Battier 2-8 5-6 10, Swift 5-9
CRIME Suspect is arrested in thefts from cars
A West Side man is accused of taking items from three unlocked cars. YOUNGSTOWN -- Detective Mike
COUNCIL City OKs contracts with police, others
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city has signed four three-year contracts with its unionized employees. The new
TRUMBULL COUNTY 911 chief: 2005 funding isn't enough
Gladis said he might have to admit the county can't afford the department. WARREN -- Trumbull
Ice Cube stars in family flick
The rapper displays his paternal side in 'Are We There Yet?' By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT RIDDER
Change-of-address form leads to identity theft charge
NESHANNOCK, Pa. -- A 42-year-old New Castle man faces identity theft charges as the result of a six-
Crane metal falls, kills two workers
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) -- A piece of the giant metal frame that once held shipbuilding cranes
WILDLIFE A real hare-raising story: Snowshoes make a return
Ohio's Snowbelt is the Florida of the snowshoe hare range. ROCK CREEK -- After being captured in
Attempted robbery at family restaurant
Attempted robbery at family restaurant YOUNGSTOWN -- Two brothers who stood outside their family
"I've never been given a three-week time frame to set up an election in my life."
Opinion: "I've never been given a three-week time frame to set up an election in my life." John Gattorn
TOP 25 MEN No. 2 Duke suffers first defeat
The Blue Devils went cold down the stretch in a home loss to Maryland. ASSOCIATED PRESS DURHAM,
PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL Freshmen spark Canfield to win
Young lineup produces a 56-35 victory over Howland in the MAC. CANFIELD -- With three freshmen in
JUVENILE COURT BUDGET Judge: Money will help youth
The judge says money is needed to prevent children from committing crimes. YOUNGSTOWN -- The theme
NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games
Wizards 117, 76ers 107 WASHINGTON -- Gilbert Arenas scored 33 points, overcoming a career night
THE INC. Money-laundering charges levied against rap label head
Murder and intrigue are alleged in the label's past. NEW YORK (AP) -- The hip-hop label behind
PREP WRESTLING Wrestlers seek third EOWL crowns
Two Fitch athletes are among the favorites at the tournament. HUBBARD -- A pair of Austintown
CAVALIERS LeBron blocks out pain and Wizards
His ankle injury didn't prevent him from leading the Cavs to victory. CLEVELAND (AP) -- None of
Jeep worker shoots 3, kills self
TOLEDO (AP) -- An employee of a Jeep production plant wounded three workers with a double-barrel
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st-ChinnyChinChin(KashJr)25.4011.406.40 Pine Drive Ceasar(C
PRESIDENTS' ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Grove City hits several marks
Coach Steve Lamie won his 100th game. GROVE CITY -- The scoreboard read "Grove City 65, Thiel 50,"
No appeal set in marijuana case
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Justice Department has decided not to appeal a judge's decision throwing out
IRAQ Deadliest day since war began
An Al-Qaida group is warning people to stay away from the polls. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- A U.S.
Calling all entries for our Oscar Poll
Calling all entries for our Oscar Poll k NOW THAT the nominees for this year's Academy Awards have
CITY GOVERNMENT Struthers sounds alarm about cuts
STRUTHERS -- City council warned Wednesday of cuts in virtually every department -- police, fire,
OHIO STATE Buckeyes extend misery for Penn St.
The loss at Ohio State was the Nittany Lions' 27th straight Big Ten road defeat. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Sports store sales hit ice during hockey lockout
Bars in hockey towns see fewer customers. DENVER (AP) -- Inside a tiny sports apparel store in the
PREP BASKETBALL Defense rules in key SVC clash
Warren Harding turned back Ursuline 49-36 at Gund Arena. CLEVELAND -- In a battle for the top spot
Judge refuses leniency, sentences woman to 3 years for burglary
YOUNGSTOWN -- Tamera E. Dotson, facing sentencing on a burglary charge, asked a Mahoning County
CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL Other matters Youngstown City Council also handled these matters Wednesday:
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES AREA Poland 43, Struthers 30 Canfield 56, Howland 35 Salem
NFL PLAYOFFS
NFL PLAYOFFS Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 8 St. Louis 27, Seattle 20 N.Y. Jets 20, San
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AREA COLLEGE ROUNDUP Wednesday's other games
MEN Bethany 86, Waynesburg 61 BETHANY, W. Va. -- Mike Drahos scored 10 points, including the
ANNIE'S MAILBOX Startled reaction doesn't always imply racism
Dear Annie: As a faithful reader of your column, I'm hoping you can help me get the word out about
BOARDMAN -- Dreams really do come true. At least that's what Kyle Wright, an 8-year-old second-
BOARDMAN -- Dreams really do come true. At least that's what Kyle Wright, an 8-year-old second-
'Foreigner' at Oakland
'Foreigner' at Oakland YOUNGSTOWN -- A band of veteran local actors will take the stage in "The
2 trains derailed by SUV on tracks; 10 killed, 180 hurt; driver arrested
The collision is the nation's deadliest train accident in six years. GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) -- A
Syphilis rise due to cycle
A report says increases are a natural part of the disease. ASSOCIATED PRESS A recent rise in
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Real estate transfers Cari L. Marks to Deutsche Bank Trust Co. Ameritas,
RENOVATION Mentor company to lead Kinsman House project
WARREN -- The city's board of control has awarded the contract for Kinsman House exterior
WOMEN'S TOP 25 ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
No. 6 Notre Dame 72, St. John's 65 SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Crystal Erwin had 14 points and 10 rebounds
Juvenile diabetics receive new advice
Study finds smoking cessation and blood pressure reduction may help juvenile diabetics. ASSOCIATED
MERCURY POLLUTION0 Activists target chlorine factories in East, South
Guidelines place limits on the amount of mercury that power plants can release. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Warren police officer sues state prison inmate
WARREN -- A city police officer and State Farm insurance are seeking to recoup $100,000 from a state
DEVELOPMENTS
Insurgents: U.S. forces killed or captured about 15,000 suspected militants in Iraq last year, the
WOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Wolverines pull away from Thiel
Abby Moose scored 15 points for Grove City. GROVE CITY -- For the first 16 minutes of Wednesday
HORIZON LEAGUE YSU men are 3-16, lose to Loyola
Quin Humphrey scored 20 points in the Penguins' 71-50 loss. CHICAGO -- Youngstown State sophomore
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Serena defeats Sharapova in 3
Serena Williams is in the women's final on Saturday. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Serena Williams
Influential architect dies at 98
The Cleveland native designed the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Calif. NEW YORK (AP) --
MOVIE REVIEW These 'aliens' live here on Earth
Take a three-dimensional ride with James Cameron. By CHRISTY LEMIRE ASSOCIATED PRESS James
MUSIC Toothpick at The Cellar
Young artist hopes to 'super size' his career with song for popular documentary. YOUNGSTOWN --
Stocks gain second day
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks managed to extend their gains into a second session Wednesday as a bright
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION Girard residents get pros, cons on sites
GIRARD -- About 60 residents attended the board of education's third public forum Wednesday
CITY DISTRICT Small schools help students prepare for college, job market
More than 70 Youngstown students are enrolled in The Early College at Youngstown State University.
Senate approves Rice as secretary of state
The Gonzales nomination for attorney general moves to the Senate. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON --
GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Concern over aluminum in antiperspirant
Q. I have read that antiperspirants could be dangerous because the aluminum they contain can be
HOW HE SEES IT Terrorism: 9/11 just the beginning
Opinion: By KEVIN HORRIGAN ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH The Atlantic is a monthly magazine with a circulation
Poland girls top Struthers in MAC contest
POLAND -- Alex Rokicki scored 21 points, as Poland High took control of the game in the middle
BIG TEN ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's other games
Wisconsin-Milwaukee 73, Purdue 68 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Ed McCants scored 11 of his 15 points in
HORIZON LEAGUE Wright State gets 28 from Wood in win
ASSOCIATED PRESS DAYTON -- DaShaun Wood scored 28 points Wednesday night, including a pair of
COURTS Woman sentenced for cafe robbery
A woman was sentenced for forging more than $30,000 worth of checks. MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharon woman
SUPER BOWL Eagles' T.O. not ready to follow doctor's orders
The team trainer said Terrell Owens will do all he can to play. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Terrell Owens
The team's young core is bolstered by Kevin Millwood and other veterans.
The team's young core is bolstered by Kevin Millwood and other veterans. LIBERTY -- There are
LOCAL
LOCAL Imaging center accredited AUSTINTOWN -- Austintown Imaging Center, located in Forum Health
Knockoff artists and buyers are ripping off designers
Opinion: Knockoff artists and buyers are ripping off designers EDITOR: I am writing in response to an
CANDLES, PRAYERS MARK A MONTH SINCE TSUNAMI
Candles, prayers mark a month since tsunami GALLE, Sri Lanka -- Sri Lankans lighted candles and
Today is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2005. There are 338 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2005. There are 338 days left in the year. On this date
MEN'S BASEKTBALL
MEN'S BASEKTBALL TOP 25 FARED WEDNESDAY 1. Illinois (20-0) did not play. Next: vs. Minnesota,