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College player ends career following emergency
SEATTLE (AP) -- Washington guard Kayla Burt ended her college basketball career Monday, four days
Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball Monday's Scores EAST Alderson-Broaddus 83, Shepherd 59 Alvernia 92,
Kimberly Laurie to be bride of Kevin Murnyack
XNEWBURY -- Andrew and Karen Laurie of Newbury are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
A heck of a place
Opinion: Washington Post: No, we aren't making this up: When President Bush visited New Orleans, he really
'Hounds, Phantoms unite for twin bill
The two hockey teams will share the billing Saturday at the Chevrolet Centre. By JOHN BASSETTI
NFC NORTH Bears are gloomy, but Vasher is hopeful
The Bears gave up a season-high 434 yards in a 29-21 loss to Carolina. LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- A
Colts' fans are blue after loss
INDIANAPOLIS -- According to the Colts fans in the hotel lobby, the day following the Colts' 21-18
Champ Bailey is impact player
He and a teammate switched coverages and the game-changing play followed. DENVER (AP) -- The stat
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x K 8 4 2 u 9 8 7 2 v K Q 2 w Q J WEST EAST x Q
GIFT CARDS
GIFT CARDS TWO-YEAR LIFE PROPOSED LAW: GIFT CARDS COULD NOT EXPIRE FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS.
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2006. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date in 1706, statesman, inventor and editor Benjamin Franklin is born in Boston.
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Jan. 17, the 17th day of 2006. There are 348 days left in the year. On this date
Stolen plates give criminals a hot license
When people don't report stolen plates, thieves get away with other crimes. CANTON (AP) -- When
Panel: Fraud in Iraqi election 'very small'
A U.S. helicopter crashed, killing two crew members. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq's
Boardman girls lose third, 42-36, to Blackhawk
CHIPPEWA, Pa. -- A one-point third quarter doomed Boardman High's girls basketball team in a 42-36
NEWS & amp; NOTES AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Davenport has new coach: When Lindsay Davenport was looking for a new coach late last year, she
Local teenager wins gig with Christian magazine
The Boardman teenager is writing columns for Brio magazine and its Web site. By LINDA M. LINONIS
An engineering success in India
Opinion: By Sebastian Mallaby Washington Post WASHINGTON -- The classroom of the future will feature
Federer sails to win in the opening round
Mary Pierce, the 1995 women's Australian Open winner, also breezed. MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) --
Australian Open Seeds Fared
Australian Open Seeds Fared Monday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Men First Round
Today's Birthdays
Today's Birthdays: Actress Betty White is 84. Ballerina-actress Moira, Lady Kennedy (Moira Shearer)
DOUBLEHEADER INFORMATION HOCKEY NIGHT IN THE VALLEY
When: Saturday Where: Chevrolet Centre Games: U.S. National Under-18 team vs. Mahoning Valley
Women's Basketball
Women's Basketball Monday's Scores EAST Alvernia 72, Marywood 64 American International 58,
FORMER PRESIDENT FORD TREATED FOR PNEUMONIA
Former President Ford treated for pneumonia RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Former President Ford was
Chevy Centre profit forecast: $950,000
The original estimate was about $200,000 higher than the updated one. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY
His message lives on, Mayor Williams says
The city is being held hostage by a small group of people, the mayor said. By DAVID SKOLNICK
NFC POSTSEASON Carolina loses ball carrier Foster
He suffered a broken right leg in Carolina's playoff win over Chicago. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --
TOP 25 ROUNDUP \ Monday's games
MEN No. 16 George Washington 88, Stony Brook 60 WASHINGTON -- Omar Williams scored 13 points in
Story on Alito was factual, fair
Opinion: By Clark Hoyt Knight Ridder Newspapers WASHINGTON -- On Dec. 1, Knight Ridder's Washington
Pittman will face challenge
Tailback Antonio Pittman could be tested by high school senior Chris Wells. AKRON (AP) -- Not even
Allen-Shipman wedding date is announced
XBOARDMAN -- Brent and Lori Allen, 7697 Spring Park Drive, are announcing the engagement of their
STEELERS-COLTS NFL: Referee made error on pass call
Referee Pete Morelli erred when he overturned Troy Polamalu's interception. ASSOCIATED PRESS The
Fire destroys apartment
Fire destroys apartment GIRARD -- A Girard woman who fell asleep with a candle burning on a table
SUPREME COURT Roberts slowly leaves his mark
The new chief justice is more welcoming than his predecessor, some say. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Three
ANTHONY HOPKINS LAUDED FOR CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Anthony Hopkins lauded for career achievements LOS ANGELES -- Anthony Hopkins says he thought
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA Jan. 17 1971 -- The first Super Bowl under the NFL-AFL
Eatery dishes up food, memories
Four generations work at the restaurant, which opened in 1945. ELYRIA (AP) -- After 61 years of
monday's nba summaries
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES WIZARDS 104, 76ERS 76 PHILADELPHIA (76)--KORVER 0-7 0-0 0, WEBBER 4-12
Seahawks' Alexander may face the Panthers
The league rushing champ and MVP suffered a concussion in Sunday's win. KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- A
NHL ROUNDUP \ Monday's other games
Capitals 6, Coyotes 1 GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, the second while rolling
Redskins display optimism heading into the off-season
Buoyed by their first playoff in six years, they look forward to next season. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) --
HONOREE: Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams, left, thanks Earl McAlway, chaplain of VFW Post 6488 in Youngstown, after receiving the Trail Blazer Award. Williams received the award Monday during the annual
HONOREE: YOUNGSTOWN MAYOR JAY WILLIAMS, LEFT, THANKS EARL MCALWAY, CHAPLAIN OF VFW POST 6488 IN
Speaker has tips for King devotees
A speaker asks, 'Where is your dream in 2006?' By DON SHILLING VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER WARREN
NBA ROUNDUP \ Monday's games
Wizards 104, 76ers 76 WASHINGTON -- Gilbert Arenas had 22 points and a season-high 12 assists to
'Walk the Line' cashes in big-time with three awards
'Brokeback Mountain' led the way with four awards. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- The Johnny Cash
CELEBRATION: Dr. Wendy Webb, left, Youngstown schools superintendent, is greeted by Sarah Brown-Clark, Youngstown clerk of courts, at the beginning of Webb's address to those attending the Martin
CELEBRATION: DR. WENDY WEBB, LEFT, YOUNGSTOWN SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT, IS GREETED BY SARAH BROWN-
BASEBALL
Baseball Austintown Community -- will hold registration for boys and girls on Jan. 21 & amp;
No-holds-barred report sent to YSU's president
Editorial: Anyone reading the report of the Labor-Management Review Panel at Youngstown State University will
Sprinter Williams plans full season
NEW YORK (AP) -- If only the 60 meters event was the premier race in track and field -- Lauryn
Steelers' road trip continues in Colo.
Steelers' road trip continues in Colo. kBACK when they were 7-5, the Pittsburgh Steelers knew one
Alcoa to drop pension benefits for new hires
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Alcoa announced Monday that it will no longer offer pension benefits to most U.S.
ON THE TRAIL Rolling along, enjoying the bikeway
The Vindicator/Heather Cory Roger Bell takes gets in some exercise in the warm weather by riding
Northfield Park
Northfield Park Monday's results 1st --Big Bad Buford2.202.102.10 Lf Gulf Made (Cox)4.003.80
Russia, China join call to halt nuclear action
The West fears Iran is making a bomb. LONDON (AP) -- Moscow and Beijing joined the United States
Web site offering art by Traficant ends sales
Two paintings were bought for much more than the requested low bid. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
Americans don't lack publicity, good or bad
Skier Bode Miller has landed on the covers of Time and Newsweek. By NANCY ARMOUR ASSOCIATED
Teen faces mental tests in beating of homeless
Photos and video of one attack were shown nationwide. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- On Monday, a
NHL Canucks deal Penguins seventh loss in row, 4-2
Sidney Crosby is targeted physically because he retaliates and take penalties. PITTSBURGH (AP) --
"I ask for your forgiveness. I feel so miserable that it's difficult even to say sorry."
Opinion: "I ask for your forgiveness. I feel so miserable that it's difficult even to say sorry." Hwang
Body found after fire was homicide victim
GROVE CITY, Pa. (AP) -- A woman whose body was found in the remains of a house destroyed by fire
Planetarium will offer the first public showing of new system
YOUNGSTOWN -- The public will be offered its first look at the new full-dome projection system in
More than necessity makes miners
Opinion: On top of the coat rack in my office sits a red miner's hardhat, trimmed with reflective tape and
Woman accused of killing father in dispute over television program
FREMONT, Ohio (AP) -- A woman stabbed her father to death with a steak knife and wounded two
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Program to recycle unused drugs lags
There's no liability on the donor's part -- it's built right into the law. CLEVELAND (AP) --
Al Gore: Bush is violating the law
Polling shows Americans remain divided on the issue of spying on citizens. Washington Post
Beammeupart.com
Beammeupart.com SHUT DOWN: This painting purportedly done by ex-congressman James A. Traficant Jr.
Pursue dream, urge preachers, politicians
This year was the first Coretta Scott King had to miss the church service. ATLANTA (AP) -- This
State works to fix Medicare transition problems
The governor has asked that emergency medication be provided. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The state is
Best Bets on TV
"American Idol" (8 p.m., Fox): Break out the earplugs! Prime time's musical juggernaut, "American
Gift-card bill requires they have a 2-year life
Consumers complain about cards' expiring and fees' being added. COLUMBUS (AP) -- People who
Fads in education undermine learning
Opinion: Recent news that school children in Charlotte, North Carolina, had the highest test scores among
Study: Exercise helps delay onset dementia
The study revealed even light exercise, such as walking, helps. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Older people
GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA
GIRLS BASKETBALL MONDAY'S SCORES AREA URSULINE 69, MOONEY 40 BLACKHAWK, PA. 42, BOARDMAN 36
Petro's gubernatorial running mate quits
Comments have been made that the Petro campaign is in trouble. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Phil Heimlich,
Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published,
Losing Colts search for answers
Despite their season success, the Colts are enduring another early playoff exit. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)
Township offers use of park to middle school
AUSTINTOWN -- The township and the school district are talking about letting pupils from the new
Pluto mission years in making
In 1989, the Pluto lobbying effort began. Scripps Howard Pushed by as much rocket power as
Police officers arrest 3rd suspect in kidnapping of Miami student
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) -- Police arrested the third of three suspects in the kidnapping, beating and
Woman is attacked by chimp at OSU
COLUMBUS (AP) -- A chimpanzee attacked a student at an Ohio State University animal research
Phantoms play well in 4-0 victory
Mahoning Valley won for the eighth time in 11 games. By GREG GULAS Vindicator Correspondent
Award Winners
AWARD WINNERS MOTION PICTURES PICTURE, DRAMA: "BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN" ACTRESS, DRAMA: FELICITY
Grant hits 33 for Irish
Tyra Grant's future coach at Penn State, Rene Portland, was on hand to see the senior's big game.
COLUMBUS Blue Jackets edge Rangers
They have won four of their last five games. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Upcoming opponents might want to
Two churches are accused of illegal political acts
Thirty-one clergymen want the IRS to investigate. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Clergy from nine denominations
GOLF Late-bloomer Toms shows he can play
David Toms was outstanding as he posted the 12th victory of his career. HONOLULU (AP) -- David
Pedestrian fatally struck
GREENVILLE, Pa. -- A pedestrian was killed along Hadley Road in Hempfield Township about 5:30 p.m.
PITTMAN'S CHALLENGE
Pittman's challenge Not even a 1,300-yard season is enough to guarantee Ohio State tailback