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Cardinals knock off 49ers, 26-20
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals extinguished the San Francisco 49ers'
Steelers eliminated
Pittsburgh converted on only 2-of-14 third-down plays in losing to the Ravens, 31-7. By TOM
SATURDAY'S GAMES
SATURDAY'S GAMES Minnesota 78, Indiana 71 Cleveland 86, Orlando 83 Philadelphia 98, New York
Murvays mark 60th anniversary by renewing vows
BERLIN CENTER -- Mr. and Mrs. John Murvay of Berlin Center celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
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Future of GM Lordstown again poses a challenge
Editorial: If there is a silver lining in the dark cloud hanging over the General Motors' Lordstown assembly
Youngstown has embraced this 'beautiful duet'
Editor's note: Seventh in a series about First Night performers. Opera duet will be part of the
Another downtown jewel
Opinion: Another downtown jewel EDITOR: Mr. Mangie's Dec. 21 letter was right on the money. However, he
Felonious assault
Felonious assault YOUNGSTOWN -- A city woman has been charged with felonious assault after police
Disc jockey shot earlier this month dies
NEW YORK (AP) -- A popular hip-hop disc jockey died Saturday after being shot at least 13 times
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE SATURDAY 7th-Rapport Hanover (Noble)3.802.602.20 Sauble Keith
Riggs skips opening night to be inspirational speaker
Riggs skips opening night to be inspirational speaker MILWAUKEE -- Maybe it was home-state spirit.
Clinton leads Obama by 1% in latest poll
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Two weeks after Sen. Barack Obama's first trip to New Hampshire, a new poll
Indians name white buffalo
The tribes consider white buffalos to be omens of peace and good fortune. FARMINGTON, Pa. (AP) --
First lady says insect bite turned out to be cancer
The cancer was not made public until a month after its removal. WASHINGTON (AP) -- First lady
Three computerized welfare screening and application programs, with the companies that developed them, their states of operations, the number of welfare recipients they have signed up and the value of
Three computerized welfare screening and application programs, with the companies that developed
Renovators unearth time capsule at school
HARRISBURG (AP) -- Construction crews doing renovations at Harrisburg High School found themselves
EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Companies try to connect welfare benefits, eligible
Companies have developed Internet software to make one-stop welfare benefits screening and
Chiefs dig Raiders deeper in ground
Kansas City's slim playoff hopes are still alive. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Another victory over the
ALL-LEAGUE HONORS
All-league honors High school fall sports all-league selections appear today. CX-X
Firefighters downplay heroic rescue
NEW CASTLE, Pa.-- Three of the four city firefighters recently recognized for their heroism agreed
AREA ALL-CONFERENCE SELECTIONS
CITY SERIES FOOTBALL First team offense Quarterback Salvadore Battles, Rayen, Jr. Wide receivers
East Palestine edges S. Range; Jake Harvey sinks 2 free throws
NORTH LIMA -- With seven seconds remaining and his team trailing by a point, Jake Harvey made two
Few coal miners with black lung bother to apply for retraining
The men are too sick to work the only jobs available, all manual labor. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) --
"I don't think it's a matter of money. ... Along the way there have been plenty of markers that show that this is a country that is worth the investment, because once it emerges as a country that is a
Opinion: "I don't think it's a matter of money. ... Along the way there have been plenty of markers that show
ROUNDUP \ Sunday's other games
AFC Patriots 24, Jaguars 21 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- New England may have knocked Jacksonville out
Developing campaign skills for the Net
There's an intense competition for the talents of the most creative geeks in politics. WASHINGTON
Lawsuit gives reprieves to some murderers
Trumbull County's Kenneth Biros is the fourth inmate in the lawsuit. COLUMBUS (AP) -- A lawsuit
Even with a raise, earners struggle
About 14 percent of Ohio's work force get a raise Jan. 1. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Doing the math, Lisa
Q. Vulnerable, as South you hold:
Q. Vulnerable, as South you hold: 9 6 K Q J 6 3 A J 10 5 2 5 The bidding has proceeded:
Group prepares for hoops game
The basketball game has raised about 9,000 in its first two years. YOUNGSTOWN -- The third
Share holidays with singles
Dear Annie: Thank you for suggesting that during the holidays, people remember friends and neighbors
'Bash' is Wednesday at Camelot
BOARDMAN -- Pete Nittoli decided it was time for the area high school bowling teams to hold a
LeBron: Mr. 7,000
In Saturday's win over Orlando, he gave a sellout crowd of 20,562 another night to remember.
SATURDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
SATURDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Buffalo 69, Siena 64 Canisius 80, St. Bonaventure 71
Too much city poses risks to humanity
Opinion: By JEREMY RIFKIN WASHINGTON POST The coming year marks a great milestone in the human saga, a
Werners mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
BROOKFIELD -- Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Werner of Brookfield, who were married Dec. 21, 1956, at Vienna
Enemy tells the Christmas story
Opinion: By MARGARET KIWIET MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS It was the winter of 1944, and a very bad time. That
Sen. Dodd: Withdraw from Iraq
Opinion on what to do about Iraq is generally split along party lines. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen.
Network working hard to be edgy
This year, Showtime received 19 Emmy nominations, the most in its 30-year history. By DAVID
COLLEGIATE BASEBALL
COLLEGIATE BASEBALL PRESEASON TOP 25 TUCSON, Ariz. -- The top 25 teams in the Collegiate
NOTEBOOK
NOTEBOOK Steelers vs. Ravens Season finale: The Steelers close the 2006 season Sunday against
Three groups work together to ensure that the striking neighborhoods will be preserved.
Three groups work together to ensure that the striking neighborhoods will be preserved. By MARY
Familiar face solved the case of lost camera
Dear Heloise: After a visit to the town I grew up in, I discovered I had lost my digital camera. I
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S RESULTS OHIO
BOYS BASKETBALL SATURDAY'S RESULTS OHIO Attica Seneca E. 70, Lakeside Danbury 56 Beavercreek 48,
Utes say good-bye to defensive standout
Utah won, beating Tulsa, which finished a once-promising season with its fourth loss in five games.
Ohio company gets raise to haul bodies
An ex-employee told the paper he sometimes transported five or six bodies in one van. CHICAGO (AP)
Psychiatrist to evaluate biker in 2 deaths
UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- A psychiatrist hired by prosecutors will evaluate a man accused of using his
EFFECTS Regional variables
The effect of raising Ohio's minimum wage is expected to vary by region: MOST AFFECTED 20
Where Randall Godfrey goes, good defenses seem to follow
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS -- Randall Godfrey has played 11 NFL seasons and never made the Pro
SATURDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
SATURDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES CAVALIERS 86, MAGIC 83 ORLANDO (83) -- Ariza 5-7 3-5 13, Battie 2-5 0-0
Layoff days are spent wisely
The team's preparation before traveling to Phoenix reminded one player of preseason camp. TOLEDO
BUCCANEERS 22, BROWNS 7
BUCCANEERS 22, BROWNS 7 Tampa Bay33610--22 Cleveland0007--7 First Quarter TB--FG Bryant 23,
Actor De Niro discusses second directorial outing
The actor spent a lot of time researching the film. By DOUGLAS J. ROWE AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER
Nice catch! But it's no record
The kind of carp the fisherman got doesn't qualify as a recreational game fish. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Vintage metal trees are cool again
Opinion: By EDWARD ACHORN PROVIDENCE JOURNAL Every family has its dark secrets, its shameful episodes it
Islanders puck selves up with good play
Columbus lost Saturday night's game, 4-0. UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) -- The New York Islanders finally
NFL PREVIEW | Today's games
PHILADELPHIA (8-6) at DALLAS (9-5) Game time: 5 p.m., NBC Opening line: Cowboys by 7. Record vs.
Today is Monday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2006. There are six days left in the year. This is Christmas Day. On this date in 1818, "Silent Night," written by Franz Gruber and Father Joseph Mohr, is
Today is Monday, Dec. 25, the 359th day of 2006. There are six days left in the year. This is
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Jan. 3, 2007 At Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo, Japan, Cristian
Clowns do their best to boost holiday spirits of kids around world
Medical clowning can reduce pain and boost the natural immune system. NEW YORK (AP) -- Stephen
Fallen Hero Scholarship tuition will help children of war dead
At least two scholarships will be awarded by the college each year. GREENVILLE, Pa. -- Thiel
Big bucks thanks to Buckeyes
When Youngstown State football coach Jon Heacock made out his Christmas wish list this year one of
Ohio State scores big with shoppers
Winning teams help their school financially when royalties come flooding in. PERRYSBURG, Ohio (AP)
Blaney set for busy season
The driver from Trumbull County gets a fresh start because his team is tied to a new manufacturer.
Bucs get road win; Browns dreadful
The Cleveland Browns (4-11) finished the season 2-6 at home. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jon Gruden joked