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Plavix benefits examined

Studies find the drug reduces heart attack dangers substantially. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Adding

Ankiel will try to hit instead of pitch

Hurler once known for his wildness has decided to try it as an outfielder. JUPITER, Fla. (AP) --

PREP BASKETBALL AT A GLANCE

BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY'S SCORES DIVISION II Wooster Triway 71, Poland 47 Akr. SVSM 70, Parma

INDIANS Crisp has earned his starting position

Coming off a breakout season, outfielder likely will be the Tribe's regular leadoff hitter. WINTER

REGIONAL CHAMBER Cost of living is big benefit, officials say

Outside companies notice the low cost of living, one official said. YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning

MISCONDUCT REPORT Sturgeon takes unpaid job leave

Two women say the attorney demanded sex as payment for legal services. YOUNGSTOWN -- Edward G.

NBA ROUNDUP

NBA ROUNDUP Wednesday's games Celtics 95, Hawks 91 BOSTON -- Antoine Walker stole the ball

&amp; lt;B &amp; gt;ABRON, &amp; lt;/B &amp; gt; Mary Sue, 73, of Youngstown;

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Baseball vows to oppose Congress

Seven big-name players have been subpoenaed to testify on performance enhancers. NEW YORK (AP) --

Numbing loss

Triway defenders shackled Poland in a 71-47 victory. CANTON -- The Poland High players shuffled

TELEVISION Peter Bogdanovich to host 'The Essentials' on TCM

Among his selections are a silent film and a foreign one. By BRIDGET BYRNE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trustees raise cemetery costs

POLAND -- The cost of dying has gone up in Poland Township. Township trustees approved the first

Contenders remain in pack

Dave Williams, Ryan Vogelsong and Todd Ritchie are vying to be fifth starter. BRADENTON, Fla. (AP)

PHYSICS OLYMPICS Winners

The 27th Annual Youngstown State University Physics Olympics attracted 250 students from 21 area

Teenage accuser testiﬁes

The boy verified much of the testimony his brother gave earlier in the week. SANTA MARIA, Calif.

ELLEN GOODMAN Actress gets sweet revenge with show

Opinion: BOSTON -- You have to admit that a show named "Fat Actress" is a headline writer's dream. The

Roster gets shaped by salary cap

Restructuring contracts has limited free agent options and forced roster cuts for Pittsburgh.

MAHONING VALLEY Official: Death row could fit at lockup

& Aring; decision on moving death row depends on the budget and a lawsuit. COLUMBUS -- The

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS

SPRING TRAINING STANDINGS AMERICAN LEAGUE WLPct Toronto51.833 Boston42.667 Cleveland42.667

"AARP doesn't care about the children or grandchildren of their own membership, and I think that's very shortsighted."

Opinion: "AARP doesn't care about the children or grandchildren of their own membership, and I think that's

FINANCES Bill would slice bankruptcy protection

The bill would require some people to pay a portion of their debts. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

YOUNGSTOWN REVITALIZATION New business owners tout downtown

Company officials are excited to be part of revitalization. YOUNGSTOWN -- Officials with four

HELOISE Labels keep AC adaptors and appliances straight

Dear Heloise: Through the years, we have purchased many rechargeable appliances and machinery that

May ceremony set for Shiloh Christy, Sean McFarland

XCANFIELD -- Plans for a late-spring wedding for Shiloh Dawn Christy, 4176 Fairway Drive, and Sean

Illinois wants to get back on track

No. 1 team seeks to reclaim momentum after loss to Ohio State. CHICAGO (AP) -- With the conference

TRUMBULL COUNTY Weathersfield to discuss rejoining transit system

A trustee cited low ridership as a reason the township isn't in the system. MINERAL RIDGE --

HUBBARD Magee has plans for city

Fixing sidewalks and building a new park are all part of the mayor's plan. HUBBARD -- All

SCHEDULE Big Ten tournament

At The United Center, Chicago First Round Today Northwestern vs. Michigan, Noon Iowa vs. Purdue.

Hernan-McGee wedding planned at St. Edward

XDECATUR, Ill. -- Announcement is being made by William P. Jr. and Maribeth Hernan, 285 N. Birks

HIP-HOP 50 Cent's beef with The Game helps sell albums

Some worry the controversy will mimic the East Coast-West Coast rivalries of the '90s. By GLENN

COUNTY FINANCES Some offices will run out of money, Tablack says

The county's financial problems will be around for a while, the auditor said. YOUNGSTOWN --

Amy Haug to wed Nicholas Boccieri in May ceremony

XNEW MIDDLETOWN -- The engagement of Amy K. Haug, 6167 E. Middletown Road, New Middletown, and

Cyclist backs Paris' 2012 bid

The Tour de France champion favors the French getting the Summer Olympics. PARIS (AP) -- With the

Hockey labor talks will resume Friday

Gary Bettman and Bob Goodenow are expected at the table. NEW YORK (AP) -- Negotiators from the NHL

CAL THOMAS School adopts cucumber curriculum

Opinion: Now that Justice Anthony Kennedy has ruled that our moral, ethical, even legal framework in the

Thirty Gambino mobsters arrested

NEW YORK (AP) -- The acting boss of the Gambino family and at least 30 other mob figures were

Columbiana library sets writing sessions

COLUMBIANA -- In anticipation of the city's bicentennial celebration this year, current and former

Funding a memorial

Opinion: Washington Post: One blistering hot day last summer, Kelsey Donovan, a rising sixth-grader at

AT A GLANCE Boardman vs. Mount Notre Dame

Boardman (22-3) 64Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary68 51Canfield48 71Hubbard25 58Fitch40 60North Canton

HOW SHE SEES IT Merger mania: Size is the law of the jungle

Opinion: By ROSABETH MOSS KANTER KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS "When elephants dance, the grass gets

Low score would suit Boardman

Coach believes defense should dominate state semifinal game. BOARDMAN -- Count Boardman High

OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-9-7 Pick 4, 1-3-2-1 Rolling Cash 13-22-25-31-36 Super

Spring TV preview

Spring TV preview k SPRINGTIME brings more than the start of rerun season on television. See what

GRAEDONS | People's Herbal Pharmacy Use potent moisturizer after washing hands

Q. I am a teacher, and my fifth-graders catch and spread a lot of colds. To try to stay healthy, I

Weather permitting, Griffey to play today

The Cincinnati slugger is expected to serve as the designated hitter. SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) --

SCHOLARSHIPS Phi Kappa Phi to honor, reward local YSU students

A graduate student also will be honored during the event. YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State

HOW SHE SEES IT Iraqi kidnap victim gets surprise reprieve

Opinion: By TALAR NADIR INSTITUTE FOR WAR & amp; PEACE REPORTING SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq -- Sardar Hama

Today is Thursday, March 10, the 69th day of 2005. There are 296 days left in the year. On this date in 1876, the first successful voice transmission over Alexander Graham Bell's telephone takes place

Today is Thursday, March 10, the 69th day of 2005. There are 296 days left in the year. On this date

BIG EAST TOURNAMENT W. Virginia boosts stock

Kevin Pittsnogle sparked win that enhanced Mountaineers NCAA hopes. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK --

Youngstown air base gets an important endorsement

Opinion: U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich has consistently opposed any effort to delay the Bush administration's

MEDICARE FRAUD Man gets prison, told to repay $7.2 million

Richard A. White was sentenced to 90 months in prison. CLEVELAND -- Youngstown businessman Richard

AUSTINTOWN Trustees to keep forces intact

The chief is expected to return to his township post in April. AUSTINTOWN -- Trustees intend to

MAHONING COUNTY Teen can't identify rapist, but DNA points to suspect

The results of DNA testing were presented in the trial. YOUNGSTOWN -- The victim in the rape trial

Incumbent L.A. mayor to face Hispanic councilman

No Los Angeles mayor has been booted from office in more than 30 years. LOS ANGELES (AP) --

'Superstar' opens run

'Superstar' opens run MEADVILLE, Pa. -- "Jesus Christ Superstar" will kick off Academy Theatre's

Bond, hearings set in two slayings

Bond, hearings set in two slayings YOUNGSTOWN -- A man and a woman charged in separate

INDOOR RACETRACK Commissioners, port pursue second study

The port authority is a co-applicant with the county for the study money. WARREN -- Trumbull

The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and

ENVIROCHEMICAL Salesman pays county $40K for over-billing

The salesman still owes the county $100,000. WARREN -- A salesman with Envirochemical of Bedford

GUND ARENA MAC tournament has no favorite

This season, the league has been tighter than usual. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Forget where teams are

'Star Wars' brain honored

'Star Wars' brain honored LOS ANGELES -- Career-achievement prizes? Maybe for your ordinary, down-

MUSIC Singer stirs early interest

Anticipated debut album set to hit stores next month. By SUSAN CARPENTER LOS ANGELES TIMES

Man sentenced 28 years in prison for killing baby

AKRON (AP) -- A man previously convicted of child endangerment was sentenced Wednesday to 28 years

Clinton not worried over surgery

He and former President Bush golfed in a tournament to aid tsunami victims. HOBE SOUND, Fla. (AP)

Kennedy Cath. works overtime for playoff win

Golden Eagles rallied from eight-point deficit in last minute of regulation. NEW WILMINGTON --

TRUMBULL COUNTY Township leaders plan to pay 911 funds up front

Officials have a long-term plan to help finance the center. WARREN -- Leaders of several Trumbull

U.S. SENATE Committee knocks down Bush environment plan

Republicans were among the senators who denied the policy. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush's top

May wedding set for Miss Kowal, Jeffrey Jones

XYOUNGSTOWN -- John and Karen Kowal, 1299 Townsend Ave., are announcing the engagement of their

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Eagle Heights Academy Board of Education, 5 p.m., auditorium, 1833 Market St.,

Are appearance fees bad?

Players debate issue as lesser field tees off in Honda Classic. PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) --

WEATHERSFIELD Trustees OK copy contract

A trustee may still ask for a ruling on a possible Sunshine Law violation. MINERAL RIDGE --

CINCINNATI ARCHDIOCESE Priests suspended on sex abuse claims

Archdiocese suspends three priests, hands out victim compensation. CINCINNATI (AP) -- The

Bush touts drilling arctic refuge for oil

Bush not planning to tap petroleum reserve to dampen gas prices. COLUMBUS (AP) -- President Bush

Over-30 receivers catch new contracts

Chargers' McCardell, Panthers' Proehl and Vikings' Wiggins sign. ASSOCIATED PRESS It was a good

SENATE Grendell dropped from agency review panel

He was removed for opposing parks fees and Medicaid changes. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A Northeast Ohio

Ex-'60 Minutes' producer ﬁles discrimination lawsuit

Esther Kartiganer says the network used a report as an excuse to fire her because of her age. NEW

Miss Humeniuk to wed Marine this spring

XCANFIELD -- The engagement of Megan Adelaide Humeniuk and Cpl. Fritz Matthew Lowe, both of

HOMELAND SECURITY Senate bill expands police arrest power

Senate ready to pass anti-terrorism bill. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Lawmakers say an anti-terrorism bill

Both vulnerable. South deals.

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Indians' Gonzalez nursing sore hamstring

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) -- Cleveland outfielder Juan Gonzalez has a strained left hamstring. "He

UTILITY PROJECT Boardman hopes for more stormwater work

More than $800,000 in projects have been done or are in the works. BOARDMAN -- The township

TOP 25 ROUNDUP

TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's basketball No. 6 Baylor 70, Missouri 52 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Sophia

MS. BASKETBALL Versatility defines Dayton star guard

Maria Getty has led Chaminade-Julienne to state semifinals for third time. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miss Pratt to wed Mr. Auriemma in spring ceremony

XVIENNA -- Mr. and Mrs. William Pratt of Vienna are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

Senate budget reinstates two-tag requirement

COLUMBUS (AP) -- The Ohio Senate on Wednesday approved the more than $7 billion, two-year

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