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ANNIE'S MAILBOX Coming to terms with daughter's crime

Dear Annie: This past summer, my 19-year-old daughter, "Joy," was arrested for murder. There is no


Merck patent invalidated

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- A federal court invalidated the patent on Friday for Merck & amp; Co.'s


CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,


Arrests made in betting scandal

A German referee claimed he received at least $65,000 to rig games. FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) --


Angela Jordan engaged to wed Mr. Greenawalt

XThe engagement of Angela Jordan of Poland and Dana Greenawalt of Beloit is being announced by their


DISC GOLF 'Ice Bowl' tournament to benefit Salvation Army

The local course was built by volunteers in 1996. CHAMPION -- The eighth annual "Ice Bowl" disc


When you hear 'reform' think 'destroy'

Opinion: By SUSAN JACOBY LOS ANGELES TIMES In a 1946 essay titled "Politics and the English Language,"


HEALTH There's a reason athletes make use of trainers

Expert help is helpful to newbies, too. By JOHN BRILEY WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- So you've


LOTTERY RESULTS SATURDAY'S DRAWINGS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-2-3 Pick 4, 6-8-0-3 Rolling Cash 5: 4-6-10-33-37


INFLATION CHANGES | How it will affect taxpayers

Some tax changes on your 2004 taxes aren't caused by changes in the tax code but result from


Attendance at the unveiling of '2010' plan is impressive

Opinion: If you want to gauge the success of Thursday night's unveiling of the comprehensive plan for the


Central Hockey League

CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Northern Conference Northeast Division WLOTLPtsGFGA Bossier-


Cancer program approved

Cancer program approved FARRELL, Pa. -- The Commission on Cancer of the American College of


AUSTRALIAN OPEN Serena's title erases doubts

Williams answered the critics by winning her seventh major championship. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP)


Anniversary Mass, reception honor Smeskos on 50th

XBOARDMAN -- Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smesko of Boardman were honored Jan. 29 at a Mass at Our Lady of


AREA COLLEGES Raiders steal win at end

Chris Blakely contributed 13 points to the Mount Union win. ALLIANCE -- Mount Union scored the


DECOR Customized litter boxes draw pause

To fit in with the home, owners seek a design for kitty necessity. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Ever


Magazine expands

Magazine expands Attention all snowshoers! Snowshoe Magazine is available online and has been


LITTER BOXES

LITTER BOXES Considerations Before you get too carried away in planning new, stylish


MICHELE WILL ROBERT O'BRUBA

MICHELE WILL ROBERT O'BRUBA XAUSTINTOWN -- The marriage of Michele R. Will of Boardman, daughter


Tressel could get more than $2 million in account

The first payment to the championship account is due Monday. COLUMBUS (AP) -- As the NCAA


Reservists off to Qatar

Reservists off to Qatar VIENNA -- Ten Air Force reservists from the 910th Airlift Wing depart


NFL PLAYOFFS

NFL PLAYOFFS FavoritePointsUnderdog Feb 6 Super Bowl XXXIX Alltel Stadium-Jacksonville, Fla.


HOLISTIC HEALTH Naturopathic doctor seeks to heal whole person

A blood-type diet is one treatment used. There are some who may confuse a naturopathic physician


HELOISE What you don't know can harm family pet

Dear Heloise: We noticed that our cat was lethargic, would go to her food dish but wouldn't eat, and


PennDOT plans work on Mercer Road

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will rebuild state Road 1005


Weekly quiz:

Weekly quiz: Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ 5 4 uA Q 9 8 7 v3 2 wA 10 6 Your left-


IRAQ ELECTIONS Turning point amid the violence

Najaf and Fallujah have contrasting views of the elections. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS BAGHDAD,


P & amp;G bids $57B for Gillette

If approved, the merger would allow the company to expand overseas. NEW YORK (AP) -- Consumer


JACKSON TOWNSHIP Meeting reveals plan for administration building

The addition would have a meeting room and offices for most township functions. NORTH JACKSON --


SATURDAY'S TRANSACTIONS

SATURDAY'S TRANSACTIONS BASEBALL American League NEW YORK YANKEES--Announced an extension of


JAMES AND MORRIS CAREY \ On the House Organized closets create more space

Ample storage space is becoming an important selling feature in new home construction. But those


Flying in face of danger Reservists accomplish a variety of missions

A favorite mission was to airlift donations of chocolate milk to troops in Iraq. BILL


BEST SELLERS Top rankngs

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Broker. John Grisham. Doubleday, $27.95 2. The Da Vinci Code. Dan


ECONOMIC FORUM U.S. commits to growth

Bill Gates says the dollar will continue to fall. DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) -- President Bush's


BIG TEN ROUNDUP Saturday's other games

No. 1 Illinois 89, Minnesota 66 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Roger Powell Jr. scored 21 points and Deron


LIMELIGHT

Award of Excellence YOUNGSTOWN -- Joseph Fiumara, associate director and vice president of


BIG TEN Buckeyes make run to beat Wildcats

Ohio State's coach said the victory was a "team win." EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) -- Ohio State surged as


Fish farming may change the way United States eats, but the effect on the seas is a concern.

Fish farming may change the way United States eats, but the effect on the seas is a concern.


WILD SCHOOL SITES | How to apply

GRANT ELIGIBILITY Public, private or parochial elementary, middle and high schools, school


Roommate doesn't want to be attached at the hip

Dear Annie: I am a college sophomore, and I have a problem with my roommate, "Janie." Janie and I


Broadway show 'Hairspray' opening in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Another Broadway show is heading west. This time, it's the musical "Hairspray,"


BASEBALL Orioles hope to clean up with Sosa in lineup

The slugger is projected to bat fourth for Baltimore if the trade goes through. BALTIMORE (AP) --


ROCK CONCERT Fans rage at lack of U2 tickets

Web site troubles prevent fans from buying. By RANDY LEWIS LOS ANGELES TIMES HOLLYWOOD -- U2's


UW-Milwaukee to test Penguins

The Panthers have won the last nine meetings between the two teams. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown


LOCAL

LOCAL Soil, pest program NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Area vegetable producers are encouraged to


TRUMBULL COUNTY Aide to Rep. Ryan faces speeding, drug charges

The staff member has been involved in several community projects. WARREN -- Willie C. Harris Jr.,


2010 Warren hopes to learn from Youngstown's development plan

There also may be a study of the Warren Police Department's strength. WARREN -- Mayor Michael


'HALLMARK HALL OF FAME' TV film is old-fashioned 'Magic'

Ulrich, Russell deliver quiet, tearful love story. By JONATHAN STORM KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


A rural tradition causes dissension in small towns

WASHINGTON POST Lunch is over and some classes already are at recess when a group of


FUGITIVE OF WEEK Doyle Eugene Jones

The FBI and Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown are asking the public to help them find this


Do the 'nones' matter? They do

Opinion: A few weeks ago, I gave a talk to some people who describe themselves as atheists, agnostics,


Iraqi democracy hits close to home

Opinion: By JOSEPH HANANIA LOS ANGELES TIMES As an Iraqi American living in the United States since I was


CAL THOMAS America has no choice but to export freedom; not to do so is too risky

Opinion: The word "freedom" is used in many contexts, including an inaugural address. Kris Kristofferson


Serena fights to win tourney

Williams rallied from an injury to beat Lindsay Davenport. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Serena


Blood Drives

Blood Drives TODAY St. Jude, 180 Seventh St., Columbiana, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. TUESDAY


SUPER BOWL Eagles fans eager to fly high on victory

Despite having four professional teams, Philadelphia rarely celebrates a championship.


INTER-COUNTY LEAGUE Rockets creep past Tigers

Springfield began the night tied for the ICL lead. LOWELLVILLE -- Lowellville High threw a


RAILROAD Classic train cars take a trip into past

Companies woo travelers with rail cars of yesteryear. CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) -- There's something


PGA

PGA BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC La Quinta, Calif. Scores through Friday's third round: Joe


iPod Shuffles to the front of digital tunes

Apple's diminutive iPod is big on performance and ease of use. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Since Apple


Critics and supporters debate the success of fast-rising PublishAmerica.

Critics and supporters debate the success of fast-rising PublishAmerica. NEW YORK (AP) -- Six


Cameron brings 3-D back to film

'Battle Angel' is scheduled to be released in 2007. ZAP2IT.COM LOS ANGELES -- "Titanic,"


Irish visitation

Irish visitation YOUNGSTOWN -- Irish Bob's Pub will host The Wild Geese, a "six-piece flock" of


friday's summaries

FRIDAY'S SUMMARIES KNICKS 99, CAVALIERS 96 CLEVELAND (96) -- Gooden 7-18 7-11 21, Pavlovic 7-12


Disclosure case stays in federal court

A lawyer refuses to break attorney-client privilege even though the client is deceased. DAYTON


Announcement for Miss Polombi, Mr. Strain is made

XPOLAND -- Nicole Marie Polombi and Thomas Paul Strain Jr., 6252 Diana Drive, are announcing their


ANIMAL RESCUE Night at the races fund-raiser for Second Chance

The fifth annual event will benefit the animals at the shelter. AUSTINTOWN -- The Saxon Club, 710


Burkey-Johnston engagement told in New Springfield

XNEW SPRINGFIELD -- Loralyn and Daniel Burkey, 2874 E. South Range Road, announce the engagement of


Companies embrace married couples who renew vows

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS A current television commercial for a diamond ring centers on an American


Remembering Auschwitz: Lessons still not learned

Philadelphia Inquirer: Snow was falling outside the Polish town of Oswiecim on Thursday, just as it


'Idol' tryout lands in jail

'Idol' tryout lands in jail MOBILE, Ala. -- One of the contestants on the new season of "American


WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Gaudiose's career-best game helps YSU snap 2-game skid

The Penguins rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to beat Wisconsin-Milwaukee. YOUNGSTOWN --


KHAKI Fashion classic gets a makeover for spring

The fabric is being used more like denim. NEW YORK (AP) -- Khaki is getting a makeover. The


Tiffany desk sets -- a single piece -- worth hundreds

Louis Comfort Tiffany is best-known for his stained-glass windows and lamps with leaded glass


Safin gets third shot at Aussie crown

The Russian will meet crowd favorite Hewitt in Sunday's championship match. MELBOURNE, Australia


U.S. TROOPS Photos deliver war to the Web

Soldiers' pictures raise debate on security and reality of war. By PATRICK HOGE SAN FRANCISCO


LIBERTY -- WES JONES STEADIES THE NEEDLE TIP OF THE BUZZING TATTOO MACHINE AND JABS THE OUTLINE OF A FANGED, MYTHICAL DOG.

LIBERTY -- Wes Jones steadies the needle tip of the buzzing tattoo machine and jabs the outline of a


YOUNGSTOWN STATE Trustees OK 9% tuition increase

This is the university's eighth tuition increase in eight years. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State


GDP up 4.4 percent; best growth since 1999

A banker said the year was 'outstanding' amid oil, employment worries. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The


Gubany-Kurka wedding planned for late May

XYOUNGSTOWN -- Carol and Donald Gubany of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their


Study links memories with state of health

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS We've all heard the admonishment, "Think happy thoughts." Recent research


Procter & amp; Gamble Co.

PROCTER & amp; GAMBLE CO. Headquarters: Cincinnati 2004 sales: $51.4 billion Employees:


Thanking trainers is acceptable practice

Q. I recently started my first job at a large corporation and have been trained by various employees


GIRLS BASKETBALL SHOOTING FOR IT ALL

LOWELLVILLE -- Perfect on the court. Perfect in the classroom. Lowellville High senior Amanda


Men's Basketball

MEN'S BASKETBALL TOP 25 SCHEDULE Friday's Games No games scheduled Today's Games No. 1


RESTAURANTS Remote order system tested

At the drive-through, you may be ordering long-distance. DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- When


Today is Sunday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2005. There are 335 days left in the year. On this date in

Today is Sunday, Jan. 30, the 30th day of 2005. There are 335 days left in the year. On this date in


Ursuline dumps Mooney in SVC

Second and fourth quarters were the difference in the Irish's 54-43 win. YOUNGSTOWN -- Jerome


Park of pleasure

ASSOCIATED PRESS THOUSANDS OF VISIT-ors flock to the Old Mill park in North Little Rock, Ark.,


Biographies rule at Oscar time

One-quarter of best-picture winners have been based on real people. By CARRIE RICKEY KNIGHT


MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS WTU plays Texas Hold'em The Mosquito Creek Chapter of White-Tails Unlimited will


GARDENING Begonias, petunias among varieties for 2005

The upcoming season is sprouting a list of new plants. NEWPORT NEWS DAILY PRESS Tired of plain


BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES AREA

BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES AREA Chaney 67, Canton Timken 57 Boardman 55, Fitch 33


YSU

YSU Swimming meet YOUNGSTOWN -- YSU senior Katy Malys won the 50-yard freestyle and was part of


Fitch Boardman big rivalry tonight

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CHURCH POLICY Lutherans recommend status quo on gays

The report will be read closely by other denominations. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS A major study


Hunters unload over deer policies

The owner of a sporting goods store said the economic impact of the program has been quite


ANGLING TIPS Jack Wollitz

If anglers only knew how many fish they pass up, many would give up fishing. Today's fishermen are


Lenny Strollo knows justice when he sees it; just ask him

Opinion: Mobster Lenny Strollo has a very finely tuned sense of fairness -- at least when it comes to how he


Oscar nominees crave box office sales boost

Best-picture nominees will appear in more theaters. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Better hurry. There's just


FISHING GUIDES Father, son chart same career path

The family that guides together fishes together. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS MIAMI -- Clay Harris,


COLLEGE FOOTBALL

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SENIOR BOWL At Mobile, Ala. South30010--13 North06107--23 First Quarter


LIBRARY SCHEDULE | February

YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY "Book Discussion Series." The Diversity Council has


'BEFORE THE POISON'

'BEFORE THE POISON' Marianne Faithfull Anti, sss 1/2 Ever since Marianne Faithfull transformed


Man pleads guilty in mail fraud case

Petrasek has agreed to testify against a former city engineer. WARREN -- Now that Gregory G.


Ogilvie modest after 66

Phil Mickelson follows close behind at the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. ASSOCIATED PRESS LA


Word picture pasting woes easily relieved

Q. I used to be able to copy a picture or text with a picture and paste it into Word. This is handy


Answers to weekly quiz:

Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ 5 4 uA Q 9 8 7 v3 2 wA 10 6


Conservative? Yes; Compassionate? That is the question

Opinion: EDITOR: Over the past several months your desk has probably been covered with letters denouncing


Napster mulls movie plan

Napster mulls movie plan For Napster, the message may be in the movies. The chairman of the


WINNING NUMBERS | Month Jan. 22-28

OHIO Friday 1/28 Night drawings: Pick 3, Pick 4, Buckeye 5, Mega Millions, Mega Ball, Day


HOUSE OF BLUES Gospel brunch feeds soul, spirit with joyful song

Contemporary service provides tasty food and a sermon that entertains. CLEVELAND -- Praise the


Eagles earn tough win over Devils

Despite a losing record, Sharpsville played close game against Kennedy Catholic. SHARPSVILLE --


SCOTT SHALAWAY Do winter robins mean early spring?

Sometimes reader mail serves as my calendar. For example, it must be mid winter because I'm getting


SALEM Economic outlook for industry stays bleak

The speaker forecasts an Ohio boom in research and medical technology. SALEM -- Richard and


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Boston2023.465--5-5L-114-76-


Parents announce Rizer-Gocala engagement

XThe engagement of Kristin L. Rizer, daughter of Lawrence and Jacqueline Rizer, all of 391 Shadydale


Plans revealed for Beck-Pekalla wedding in April

XAUSTINTOWN -- Announcement is being made by Elaine and James Beck, 1708 Laurie Drive, of the


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in


hA planner for families

hA planner for families Joan Goldner came up with a deceptively simple system for keeping track of


Thursday's Games

THURSDAY'S GAMES Detroit 88, Indiana 76 Chicago 101, Charlotte 93 San Antonio 90, Sacramento


Super Bowl of Ink

Super Bowl of Ink k TATTOO chic took center stage Saturday at the Super Bowl of Ink in Liberty.


Chicago likely to send Sosa to Orioles

The potential contract includes a voiding option in case Sosa is traded. NEW YORK (AP) -- The


Niles Scope Senior Center, 14 E. State St., has the following activities available each week:

Niles Scope Senior Center, 14 E. State St., has the following activities available each week:


SALEM BARBERSHOP Few takers for a mullet, but many love the sign

The barber hears more people make jokes about the cut than ask for it. SALEM -- Of all the


ON THE TAPE

ON THE TAPE "Blue Yodel No. 8" "Come See Jerusalem" "San Francisco Bay Blues" "I'm a


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


COURT

The prosecution rested its case against the former Fowler Township police chief. WARREN -- The


COURT 2 get prison for drug sales

People received probation for offenses from retail theft to burglary. MERCER, Pa. -- A woman and a


Poland one victory away from league championship

The Bulldogs' Lou Coppola scored 17 points. POLAND -- The Poland High boys basketball team was


NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY

NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st-Tabby Key(C Smith Jr)60.6022.409.20 Macs Legacy(W Irvine)10.005.60


ROBERT DENERSTEIN | Commentary Let a little reality intrude into Planet Sundance

PARK CITY, Utah -- Come with me to the alternate universe known as the Sundance Film Festival,


US Airways to move Airbus maintenance

Some 600 jobs will be cut when the airline closes other shops. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- US Airways will


HOW HE SEES IT Religious right gets a reality check from president

Opinion: By ELMER SMITH KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS For years, Christian conservatives have backed the GOP


TIPS

TIPS Getting a good night's sleep Your sleeping environment could be keeping you awake. Here


No. 4 Stanford 69, Washington St. 56

No. 4 Stanford 69, Washington St. 56 PULLMAN, Wash. -- Susan King Borchardt, Sebnem Kimyacioglu


NATION

NATION NLRB favors Wal-Mart vote DENVER -- The National Labor Relations Board ruled Friday that


MASONIC GROUPS

TUESDAY XClotilda Club, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a noon luncheon meeting


Chinese airlines buy 60 Boeing jetliners

The purchase helps Boeing's competition with Europe's Airbus. BEIJING (AP) -- Six Chinese airlines


Winter X Games adapt to athlete, viewer demand

Organizers of the games generate interest by changing the games yearly. ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- The


U.S. has eye on ski medals

The women's team has high hopes for an Alpine Skiing World Championship. BORMIO, Italy (AP) -- The


Minn. man donates 1960 Dylan tape

In 1960, a man recorded a then-unknown coffeehouse singer. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- It's not the


Three top al-Zarqawi operatives captured

Some see the captures as a turning point, possibly leading to al-Zarqawi. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS


MUNICIPAL COURT Software will link court records

The new computer system was paid for with court costs and a grant. YOUNGSTOWN -- As it stands,


Spartans pluck Falcons

BOARDMAN -- On Nov. 30 Boardman High's boys basketball team went to Austintown Fitch, where the


PREP BASKETBALL Liberty wins with hot shooting from Cornwell

Bryan Boyce led Hubbard's scoring with six points. LIBERTY -- Brandon Cornwell scored 10 of his


Super Bowl defeat still haunts Marino

The Dolphins QB is expected to be among the next group of inductees in Canton. DAVIE, Fla. (AP)


DeMain-Cole wedding plans are announced

XThe engagement of Jill Marie DeMain of Boardman, daughter of John and Norma DeMain of Youngstown,


Once popular in the '70s, terrariums now appeal to gardeners with little time or space.

Once popular in the '70s, terrariums now appeal to gardeners with little time or space. KNIGHT


Marcy Musguire, Mr. Melanson to exchange vows

XNEW MIDDLETOWN -- Plans for the wedding of Marcy Lynn Musguire, 9728 Deltona Drive, and Edward


Chaplain tribute set

Other events are being planned by a veterans and clergy group. NEWTON FALLS -- City council has


SENIOR CITIZENS

55-PLUS MINERAL RIDGE XThe 55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St.


BRIDGE

Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x A 10 8 5 u 7 4 2 v 9 3 2 w A K 5 WEST EAST x


Lucci gets her star

Lucci gets her star LOS ANGELES -- The conniving Erica Kane, who has had a dozen careers and


TODAY

TODAY 9 a.m. (Golf) European PGA, Caltex Masters, third round (tape-delayed). Noon (WKBN-AM 570)


Pirates GM: Big contracts for free agents hurting game

McClatchy said the owners' spending spree could affect labor negotiations. PITTSBURGH (AP) --


WAR VET MUSEUM History in the making: Curator focuses on barn

An 1810 barn will come to life soon -- as part of the military antiques museum. CANFIELD -- The


AVOIDING ILLNESS \ Tips for when you travel

Avoiding travel-related illness starts with this fact: Most germs come from food and water. The


Today is Saturday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2005. There are 336 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Saturday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2005. There are 336 days left in the year. On this date


Bobcats 101, Raptors 94

Bobcats 101, Raptors 94 CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kareem Rush scored 21 points and the Charlotte Bobcats


Chili Open serves as fund-raiser

The brisk nine holes of golf will raise money for the group's service projects. POLAND -- Poland


If people were all the same, treating them would be easy

Opinion: If people were all the same, treating them would be easy EDITOR: I am writing in response to


Brady's a bargain for Patriots at $30M

Because he's paid less, New England is able to surround him with winning players. By DAVE GOLDBERG


FASHIONS Textile artist creates material for style show

Shibori is an intensive reverse-dye process used to create unique fabrics. KNIGHT RIDDER


NEXT UP This week's schedule

Youngstown State Today: Mens and women's track & amp; field, at Robert Morris Quad Meet, all


MIKE BRAUN Wild sites teach about environment

Most parents would be chagrined to learn that their children were going to a school labeled "wild."


COURT Man gets prison in robbery

One man was sent to prison for causing a hit-skip accident in 2003. MERCER, Pa. -- A Sharpsville


Children's modern problems

The mother of a 28-month-old recently asked my advice concerning toilet training. She ended her


DIAMONDS Women rock on without men

The jewelry market adapts to women who make more money and marry later. By PAUL GRIMALDI SCRIPPS


ACCOUNTING

ACCOUNTING DAMASCUS -- Earl V. Trimmer, certified public accountant, has announced the hiring of


OHIO

OHIO Mega Millions: 2-10-21-25-45 Mega Ball: 22 Night drawings: Pick 3, 6-1-4 Pick 4,


Monopoly tournament contestants needed

Monopoly tournament contestants needed NILES -- Camp Fire USA Northeast Ohio Council is seeking


HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE Owner sued over services

The attorney general said Durkin has violated a previous court order. YOUNGSTOWN -- Ohio Attorney


Eagles receiver catching attention with comments

Freddie Mitchell's words are not appreciated by Patriots players. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Freddie


MEDICAL WARNING The hazards of exotic diseases

Unfamiliar germs in food, water and air can spread. ASSOCIATED PRESS Kevin Keogh spent the


& lt;B & gt;AILES & lt;/B & gt;, Leota Mae, 89, of Cortland; calling

& lt;B & gt;AILES & lt;/B & gt;, Leota Mae, 89, of Cortland; calling hours Tuesday


AUSTRALIAN OPEN

AUSTRALIAN OPEN SATURDAY Women's Championship Serena Williams (7), United States, def. Lindsay


PUBLIC LIBRARY Poland will get wall along creek

A wall will guard the library -- Lord willing and the creek don't rise. POLAND -- A retaining


SEARCH ENGINES Do you know how to Google?

A survey shows most don't know what they're getting from Internet searches. DALLAS MORNING NEWS


SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS | Opinions on the air

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC's "This Week" -- Secretary of State Condoleezza


MERCER COUNTY Retirement board to review portfolio

Taxpayers' subsidies for county retirees are lower in Mercer and Lawrence. Mercer County retirees


SURVEY Experts anticipate attack on Internet

Predictions include computers' continued expansion into education, family and work. RALEIGH NEWS


Hardaway returns, Knicks knock off Cavs

The win ended New York's seven-game losing streak. NEW YORK (AP) -- Penny Hardaway watched from


SEXUALITY STUDY|Summary

Current policy Gay or lesbian people in a same-sex relationship are precluded from ordination.


Bowling

BOWLING YOUNGSTOWN BOWLING ASSOCIATION 73rd annual City Tournament Unofficial standings after


DOWNTOWN Young investors hope to give city a new lease on night life

Since last summer, six bars or nightclubs have opened or plan to open downtown. YOUNGSTOWN -- As