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Cardinals knock off 49ers, 26-20

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals extinguished the San Francisco 49ers'


FUNDRAISERS

FUNDRAISERS The 9th annual Jingle Bell 5k Run will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at Canfield


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.


NFL

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NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLOTPtsGFGA New


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


STANDINGS

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Renovators unearth time capsule at school

HARRISBURG (AP) -- Construction crews doing renovations at Harrisburg High School found themselves


EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Toronto1216.429--5-5L-17-35-


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


TODAY

TODAY 1 p.m. (ESPN) "Monday Night Kickoff." 2 p.m. (FSN Ohio) Golf: "This Is the PGA Tour."


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


JORDAN

JORDAN The Jordan Times, Dec. 17: After a week of near silence during a worsening internal


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.


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