An objective of 'Star Wars'



An objectiveof 'Star Wars'
k'STAR WARS' creator George Lucas says "Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith" completes what he wanted to do with the prequels: reveal the true foundation of the series was Anakin Skywalker.
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LOCAL
Rememberingour fallen officers
kABOUT 250 people, including representatives from 20 area police departments, took part in a Police Memorial Week observance in Youngstown on Wednesday.
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Columbiana Co. menfall from mountain
kCOLUMBIANA COUNTY twin brothers died in a fall on North America's highest mountain after they had reached the summit, officials said Wednesday.
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NATION
Culkin says Jacksonnever molested him
kACTOR Macaulay Culkin, famous for his roles in the "Home Alone" movies, said Wednesday that he was never molested by Michael Jackson.
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BUSINESS
Lane Funeral Homescontinue expansion
kLANE FUNERAL HOMES are buying three more funeral homes in Trumbull County. The purchase will expand their facilities in the Mahoning Valley to seven.
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OPINION
Strickland's bidto be governor
kTED STRICKLAND'S solid record as a congressman for the Mahoning Valley puts him in good stead for his recently announced bid for next year's Democratic gubernatorial nomination, The Vindicator says.
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HEALTH
Vicks on the feet
kPLACING VICKS Vapo Rub on your feet before sleeping can help relieve coughing, Drs. Teresa and Joe Graedon recommend in their herbal pharmacy column today.
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