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Academy Awards to be speaker series topic
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Young Leaders Advisory Board of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society is
The buzz on TV
The buzz on TV SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE After 10 years and two hit shows, Matt LeBlanc, the star of
AIRLINE INDUSTRY Southwest plans to exit Bush airport in Houston
Southwest traffic has stagnated at Bush Intercontinental Airport. DALLAS (AP) -- Southwest
NASCAR ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Nicorette steps in: One year after kicking its decades-long cigarette sponsorship habit, NASCAR
POLICE CALLS
A summary of recent crime activity in Hubbard: HUBBARD Jan. 20 Theft: A woman in the 900 block
Mercer County seeks grant to hire archivist
MERCER, Pa. -- Mercer County commissioners are applying for a grant to temporarily hire an archivist
BOXING Heavyweight hopeful has backup plan
Chazz Witherspoon would like to duplicate success of brother Tim. BALTIMORE (AP) -- Four months
Mac mini: tiny price, but monster features
Apple's smallest computer is easy to install and user-friendly. ASSOCIATED PRESS When the
Pistons 88, Pacers 76
Pistons 88, Pacers 76 INDIANAPOLIS -- Chauncey Billups scored 20 points and Tayshaun Prince had 16
Teen collects traffic signs while steering through adolescence
A 14-year-old has a passion for collecting road signs. WARSAW, Ohio (AP) -- Christopher Belt isn't
Area Iraqi: 'Anyone better than Saddam'
A New Castle resident and his wife will drive to Detroit to cast their votes. SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa.
'STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE' Star thinks the show is near the end of the line
Economics, not creativity, proves the key element. By DAVE MASON SCRIPPS HOWARD "Star Trek:
POLAND VILLAGE Community panel takes on flooding concerns
The chairman of the group is worried about bluebells. POLAND -- The symbol of the village's
NASCAR Hendrick rebuilds his life, business
Rick Hendrick works to move past crash that killed 10 of his family, friends. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)
BOXING Chazz beats Yul in battle of Witherspoons
Chazz Witherspoon hopes to follow in the path of his second cousin, Tim Witherspoon. GLEN BURNIE,
THOMAS SOWELL Bush bashers should 'get over it'
Opinion: The enraged speeches and street disorders across the country that accompanied the inauguration of
CRIME Lisbon man sentenced for workers' comp fraud
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation announced a Lisbon man has been sentenced for a
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston2022.476--5-5W-214-66-
'Alone in the Dark' should be just that
'Alone in the Dark' should be just that k TOO STUPID to watch, too loud to nap through, "Alone in
LOTTERY RESULTS THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 3-2-4 Pick 4, 1-3-7-2 Rolling Cash 6-23-30-34-39 Day
Returning from Iraq
Returning from Iraq AUSTINTOWN -- The 141 soldiers of the Austintown-based Company C, 216th
HOCKEY Phantoms continue in top spot
Youngstown will defend its ranking against the U.S. Under-17 Team tonight. BOARDMAN -- On Dec. 4,
SENIOR BOWL Browns GM on lookout for help
Phil Savage is focused on scouting players for draft, search for head coach. MOBILE, Ala. (AP) --
Ga. Tech needs OT to top Wake
Yellow Jackets ended three-game skid by knocking off No. 5 Demon Deacons. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Setting new low for flicks
This is one movie you don't want to see, alone or with somebody. By ROGER MOORE KNIGHT RIDDER
Gonzales' stand on torture
Opinion: Providence Journal: Barring any deeply closeted scandals or undocumented nannies, Alberto Gonzales
BOARD OF HEALTH Radon test kits available
YOUNGSTOWN -- A limited number of radon test kits are available from the Mahoning County District
NOTEBOOK Australian Open
Top rivalry: MELBOURNE, Australia -- It's not quite Martina vs. Chrissy, say, or even Serena vs.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Group to discuss hot spots
AUSTINTOWN -- Township Police Chief Mark Durkin wants 2,500 eyes on his streets this year. That's
Columbiana conservation district taking orders for fish and tree sales
SALEM -- The Columbiana Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its annual tree and fish
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& lt;B & gt;BEDNAR & lt;/B & gt;, Stephen J., 90, of Villa Marie, Pa., formerly of
ROUNDUP Ford is new Mathews leader
Senior Tara Ford became the school's all-time leading scorer. VIENNA -- Mathews High senior Tara
NBA Struggling Nuggets turn to Karl
Veteran coach expected to be on Denver bench tonight in Milwaukee. DENVER (AP) -- George Karl had
Today is Friday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2005. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date in
Opinion: Today is Friday, Jan. 28, the 28th day of 2005. There are 337 days left in the year. On this date in
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M.
NORTHFIELD ENTRIES SATURDAY -- 7 P.M. 1st--$2,000.00, NW200PSCD Trot 1. Devilbedamned, Sturgeon;
MAHONING COUNTY Library expansion just a concept -- for now
'It could happen,' but probably not anytime soon. YOUNGSTOWN -- Even librarians can dream. 4M
SNIFF TESTS How do those perfumes really smell?
What does celebrity smell like? We took five of the latest celebrity fragrances and put our noses to
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL Howland Athletic Club will register baseball and softball players ages 5 and
NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE
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Budget forces officials to discuss possible layoff of county employees
The county has received state money to keep impaired drivers off the road. YOUNGSTOWN -- Budget
TAILGATING Carano optimistic about bill
The legislative intent is to limit the license to Youngstown State University. COLUMBUS -- A state
ELECTRICITY Discounts on bills to continue
YOUNGSTOWN -- The city has taken steps to make sure residents and business owners continue getting
DEMOCRACY Afghan elections may be delayed 2 months
Technical problems could push back parliamentary elections scheduled for May. DAVOS, Switzerland
BONDS Prices slip in quiet trading
NEW YORK (AP) -- Bond prices edged lower in mild trading Thursday, sending their yields somewhat
MAHONING SHERIFF Budget request includes raises
The sheriff warned of a 'tremendous' increase in crime if inmates are released. YOUNGSTOWN -- The
Scrushy fraud trial continues
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- A key witness against Richard Scrushy testified Thursday the fired
MANUFACTURING Procter & amp; Gamble's earnings up 12 percent
Strong sales push the quarter to beat Wall Street forecast. CINCINNATI (AP) -- Procter & amp;
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL THURSDAY'S SCORES AREA Beaver Local 80, Wilson 36 Mooney 62, Warren Harding 36
Right batting is essential to quilting project
By BARBARA GASH KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS In quilting, the hidden essential ingredient is the
LOCAL
LOCAL Frank Cardon to sign with Ashland AUSTINTOWN -- Fitch High senior Frank Cardon will sign a
Rockets still perfect
Lowellville improved to 14-0 by beating Springfield for second time this season. LOWELLVILLE --
Miller is no longer a clear favorite
Last victory was Dec. 13 heading into Alpine Skiing World Championships. BORMIO, Italy (AP) -- A
FEDERAL COURT Woman sentenced for fraud
She was part of a scheme to defraud an insurance company. COLUMBUS -- A federal judge has ordered
OKLAHOMA STATE Plane crash victims honored
Friends, family remember Oklahoma State basketball players who died. STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) --
PITTSBURGH DIOCESE 2 men sue, alleging abuse years ago
One man said the abuse occurred in Butler. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Two more men have sued the Roman
YSU comes out flat, gets beat
The Flames' hot shooting proved too much for the Penguins. YOUNGSTOWN -- A look at Jen Perugini's
Bush discusses health care in Cleveland visit
A White House spokesman said the visit to Cleveland had nothing to do with pushing legislation.
THURSDAY'S SUMMARIES
THURSDAY'S SUMMARIES PISTONS 88, PACERS 76 DETROIT (88) -- Prince 7-10 2-2 16, R.Wallace 6-16
REPORT CARD YSU gets high marks from state
Full-time undergraduate tuition ranks well below the state average. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State
NFL Brady mimics his idol, Joe Montana
Now Tom Brady is compared to the 49ers' quarterback. FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) -- Tom Brady played in
IRAQ ACCIDENT 3 Ohio Marines among dead in chopper crash
One of the dead was scheduled to return home next week. ASSOCIATED PRESS Three Marines from
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& lt;B & gt;COLAIZZI, & lt;/B & gt;Antonio, 87, of Boardman; calling hours Sunday
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Cleveland St. overwhelms Butler with 16-0 start in Horizon game
ASSOCIATED PRESS CLEVELAND -- Raheem Moss had 21 points and five assists, and Cleveland State held
SCHOOLS Niles board recognizes young hero
A fourth-grader was honored for his bravery. NILES -- Congratulations and commendations were mixed
AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY Faulty switch spurs Ford recall
Flawed cruise control mechanisms could cause fire. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- Ford Motor Co. is
PADDLING CASE Teens say program worked as a deterrent
The rules centered on hard work, honesty and community service. WARREN -- Young men continued to
YSU trustees should avoid confrontation with Taft
Opinion: When Youngstown State University trustees meet this afternoon and take up the issue of a tuition
THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS
THURSDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League ANAHEIM ANGELS--Agreed to terms with C Josh
HOCKEY NHL still trying to save year
Small group negotiations may continue today. NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL and the players' association
Recycling success is more than a matter of degrees
Opinion: Recycling success is more than a matter of degrees EDITOR: In response to Tuesday's How We See
REACTION Positive reviews
"I hope the plan is successful, but it will definitely take a lot of hard work to implement."
Tapes allowed in NCAA case
KENT, Wash. (AP) -- A judge rejected an effort Thursday by Rick Neuheisel's lawyers to disallow tape
CELEBRITY SCENTS Smells of success
Stars of TV, movies and music are lending their names to perfumes. By RACHEL LEIBROCK
WINNING NUMBERS | Month Jan. 22-28
OHIO Friday 1/28 Night drawings: Pick 3, Pick 4, Buckeye 5, Mega Millions, Mega Ball, Day
CAVALIERS James' ankle injury not serious
The Cleveland standout could be in the lineup tonight against the Knicks. CLEVELAND (AP) --
ELDERLY CARE Coordinator's pact extended
The judge says the program is a model for the state. WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have
No. 1 Duke 60, No. 20 Maryland 57
No. 1 Duke 60, No. 20 Maryland 57 DURHAM, N.C. -- Monique Currie hit a go-ahead jumper with 41.2
DAN K. THOMASSON The real problem is cost of health care
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The other day the charge for transporting a friend's mother from a nursing home to a
Violence rages in run-up to vote
About 10 percent of eligible voters in the United States signed up to vote during the registration
Housing grant to help people with AIDS
COLULMBUS -- Lt. Gov. Bruce Johnson announced that six Ohio nonprofit organizations, including one
Ogilvie 9-under 63
Defending champion Phil Mickelson and Fredrik Jacobson tied for second. LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) --
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS XBoardman-Canfield Branch of American Association of University Women will meet at
Pleas court asks for less money
The courts are budgeting less money for juror fees this year. YOUNGSTOWN -- Despite increasing
ATTORNEY GENERAL Ashcroft: Nuke threat is still greatest danger
The exiting law enforcement chief stands by his record. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The possibility that
MEN'S BASKETBALL
MEN'S BASKETBALL TOP 25 FARED Thursday 1. Illinois (20-0) did not play. Next: vs. Minnesota,
Roddick, Hewitt set to clash in semifinal
The winner of the match will face Marat Safin in the Australian Open final. MELBOURNE, Australia
hSupporting marriage
hSupporting marriage ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Demonstrators react during a speech at an anti-gay marriage
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES Boston 100, Indiana 86 Miami 111, Toronto 96 Cleveland 114, Memphis 111
Burgess blasts back after 2 major injuries
Derrick Burgess hopes he can carry momentum to the Super Bowl. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Tom Brady must
NFL PLAYOFFS
NFL PLAYOFFS FavoritePointsUnderdog Feb. 6 Super Bowl XXXIX Alltel Stadium-Jacksonville, FL.
TRUDY RUBIN Hopeful signs as election in Iraq nears
Opinion: BAGHDAD -- Back in the days of Saddam Hussein, the Sunni Arab minority ruled, and the majority
HOW HE SEES IT Dems should push for quick exist from Iraq
Opinion: By JOHN B. QUIGLEY KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Democrats would do well to resurrect
"It's very important, you are the last generation that can talk to the survivors. We are every day
Opinion: "It's very important, you are the last generation that can talk to the survivors. We are every day
SOCCER German ref admits to fixing games
Official had been accused of manipulating outcomes of matches he bet on. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP)
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Safin ends Federer's win streak
The defending champion had won 26 straight matches. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Roger Federer was
NATURE'S BLEND Warren plant to bring New York sludge for fertilizer conversion
The city's law department has drafted a tentative contract with the broker. WARREN -- The city
HELOISE Record of belongings kept off the premises
Dear Heloise: We have photographed every item that we own by room and in the attic. This includes
OSU WOMEN Buckeyes turn back Badgers
Jessica Davenport scored 36 points to lead Ohio State to a Big Ten road win. MADISON, Wis. (AP) --