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Video gives areapositive attention
A VIDEO shot in Youngstown is one of five finalists in a nationwide contest sponsored by cable music network MTV2. Local hip-hop artist Suge B is the host of the video. Christopher Moss, Albert Fisher and Sterling Smith of Youngstown and Charles Ellis of Columbus shot and produced it.
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RELIGION
Comfort to children
THEY'RE FABRIC and stuffing, but their faces always seem to have an endearing expression. Children share their secrets with a teddy bear and derive comfort in doing so. The Rev. Dr. D. Larry Kline of Youngstown's Trinity United Methodist Church recognized that and came up with an idea.
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SPORTS
Crennel fires back
AGITATED BROWNS coach Romeo Crennel rebutted reports that quarterback Charlie Frye has a broken right wrist.
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BUSINESS
Luring shoppers
THE NATION'S retailers are pulling out all the stops to hit their holiday sales goals by expanding hours in the final days before Christmas and ratcheting up discounts.
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