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Air Cowher stuns, wins

The Steelers' passing attack has become a major points producer. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- They are the

EASTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2015.571--7-3W-111-

Surreal cereal

Surreal cereal Love cereal so much you could eat it all day? "The Breakfast Cereal Gourmet"

Jackson planning home, new job in Persian Gulf

Jackson planning home, new job in Persian Gulf DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Michael Jackson

BRIDGE

North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x J 3 u 10 8 4 v A K 8 5 4 w K 7 3 WEST

'Canes rally past Flyers, 4-3, on shootout goal

Carolina rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win on Rod Brind'Amour's goal. By TIM PANACCIO Knight

Traditional sale started out with a simple recipe in 1917

The birth of the Thin Mint occurred in the 1950s. The Girl Scout cookie sale started out in a

BACK TO THE BOOKS

BACK TO THE BOOKS THE VINDICATOR/HEATHER CORY DRY READING: CLASSES HAVE RESUMED AT YOUNGSTOWN

HOW SHE SEES IT Laws alone won't fix 'the scandal'

Opinion: By STAR PARKER SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE There is so much about the breaking Jack Abramoff

Remote control cooking arrives

Appliances are supposed to work for us, right? By Linda Hales Washington Post WASHINGTON -- It

Transactions

Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Agreed to terms with LHP Erik Bedard,

Quakers rally to silence Cards

Salem is tied with Niles atop the Metro Athletic Conference standings. By ERIC HAMILTON

HIGH SCHOOL SCORES, SUMMARIES &amp; amp; SCHEDULES

BOYS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES Salem 46, Canfield 42 Howland 50, Struthers 33 Niles 50, Poland

Simple is smashing at season's opening act

The little back dress was a big hit on the red carpet. Los Angeles Times HOLLYWOOD -- It was

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2006. There are 347 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2006. There are 347 days left in the year. On this date

Parenting workshop to feature expert

The keynote speaker has appeared on national radio and television programs. POLAND -- A workshop

Recipes using cookies

ORIGINAL GIRL SCOUT COOKIES 1 CUP (2 STICKS) BUTTER OR MARGARINE 1 CUP SUGAR 2 EGGS, WELL

"What we do know about this pervasive wiretapping virtually compels the conclusion that the

Opinion: "What we do know about this pervasive wiretapping virtually compels the conclusion that the

'7TH HEAVEN' TV show about Camden family being canceled because of costs

The popular show has become too expensive and will end after its 10th year. PASADENA, Calif. (AP)

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board Community Engagement

MONDAY'S LATE NBA SUMMARIES

MONDAY'S LATE NBA SUMMARIES SPURS 93, GRIZZLIES 83 SAN ANTONIO (93) -- Bowen 2-8 0-0 5, Duncan

EAVESDROPPING Suits seek end to electronic listening

The Justice Department plans to fight both suits. NEW YORK (AP) -- Two lawsuits were filed Tuesday

Try a little 'elder proofing'

Opinion: Try a little 'elder proofing' EDITOR: We go to great lengths, and rightly so, to child proof

Suggestions for a fashionable winter

Q. I bought winter white tuxedo pants. I wasn't sure if there are any rules about wearing thin

Police to charge driver with assault

An off-duty officer chased the driver through yards. AUSTINTOWN -- A township man faces several

City will reverse action and seek demolition bids

A state-of-the-art water park is planned for the site. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL REPORTER

Proposed site sits north of mental health center

The tentative cost of a proposed new building is $6 million. LISBON -- Columbiana County

Planners will study urban-renewal ideas

The commission could consider the plans as early as next month. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL

Council to meet on fire district

The mayor said the fire district will continue to be a 'hot issue' this year. By D.A. WILKINSON

Crews cleaning up acid after train derailment

CSX brought in two contractors to clean up the spill and right the cars. By LAURE CIOFFI

Panthers rely on castaways and unknowns

Carolina was able to make the most out of underrated and rejected players. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --

New York Jets make Mangini, 34, youngest head coach in the NFL

ASSOCIATED PRESS HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Eric Mangini has worked for Bill Parcells and Bill Belichick,

HHIGH WINDS POSTPONE LAUNCH OF PLUTO PROBE

hHigh winds postpone launch of Pluto probe CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- High winds forced NASA to scrub

NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week's releases

"Lord of War": Nicolas Cage nicely plays the heavy as hero, or anti-hero, or bad guy with a heart of

In case you haven't noticed, there's an election up north

Editorial: There's a certain irony unfolding in the Canadian national election next week -- oh, you weren't

fugitive of the week

FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK JOSHUA THOMPSON THE FBI/MAHONING VALLEY VIOLENT CRIMES TASK FORCE IS ASKING

Woman decides to drop appeal over lottery tax

The city changed its tax law, effective in 2003, to tax Ohio Lottery winnings. By ED RUNYAN

TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES

TUESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Bates 68, St. Joseph's, Maine 54 Boston College 63,

BASEBALL | Tuesday's moves

Indians: The Indians traded left-hander Brian Tallet to the Toronto Blue Jays for right-hander

TODAY

TODAY XBoar's Head Ladies of St. John's Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will sponsor

Wells agrees to $4.15 million pact with Pittsburgh Pirates

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Right-hander Kip Wells, the major league leader with 18 losses last season,

BASEBALL

BASEBALL CHAMP PARK BATTING BARN -- ON RACCOON ROAD WILL BE WHERE AUSTINTOWN COMMUNITY BASEBALL

Place nears 1,000th

The Badger graduate is a scoring machine for The Bison. BETHANY, W.Va. -- With 17 points in

GIRL SCOUTS TURN ON THE LIGHTS FOR THE COOKIES

The regional Scout council has set aside a day for people to place their orders. By LINDA M.

SALT LAKE CITY Kirilenko's triple-double powers Jazz past Raptors

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Andrei Kirilenko had Utah's first triple-double since 1999 and the Jazz ended

Killer not as feeble as lawyers had said

It took a second shot of potassium chloride to stop his heart. SAN QUENTIN, Calif. (AP) -- In the

Third teenager charged

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A third teenager was charged with murder Tuesday in a string of

Cowher defends officials' efforts, calls Porter's gripe 'ridiculous'

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Following a trying weekend filled with reversals, replays and reprimands, NFL

Board seeking renewal of levy

Voters will be asked to renew the levy for the fifth time. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR

New Castle board will discuss budget

NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- The New Castle School Board will meet at 6 tonight and 6:30 p.m. Monday to

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

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Killer cost man his brother and a healthy kidney

By DEBORA SHAULIS VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Robert Smith wasn't only Kenneth Smith's

At last: Niles defeats Poland

The teams' coaches can't remember when the last time was that Poland lost to Niles. By PETE

MONDAY'S GAMES

MONDAY'S GAMES WASHINGTON 104, PHILADELPHIA 76 NEW ORLEANS 107, CHARLOTTE 92 MINNESOTA 96, NEW

"The War that Made America" (9 p.m., PBS): This new four-part documentary series that tells the

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Heather Seem and Ronald Humphrey, Canfield, girl, Jan. 16.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

AUSTRALIAN OPEN Wednesday's results At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: $14.6

Council will seek money for park

The state wants to exclude the resurfacing of downtown Main Street. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator

AL-JAZEERA TELEVISION Tape of American hostage airs in Iraq

The journalist's family pleaded for her release. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Hostage American reporter

Dobson, DeJane key Springfield

The Tigers beat East Palestine for the second time for their seventh win. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU

Ex-Dem official to seek seat in 60th District

Only one candidate has filed petitions to run for the state House post. By DAVID SKOLNICK

Doctors allowed to administer lethal drug dose

Since 1997, more than 200 Oregon residents have used the law to end their suffering. Christian

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT U A SATURDAY STORY ON TRUMBULL COUNTY'S PURCHASING PROBE SAID KAREN DELMONT

Kestner, Walton lead Crestview over South Range for eighth win

COLUMBIANA -- Andrew Kestner led four double-digit scorers with a 20-point game as the Crestview

Police investigate Handyman robbery

WARREN -- Police are investigating an armed robbery in which two masked men took $1,300 from

Light up for cookies

Light up for cookies kWANT TO BUY some Girl Scout cookies but don't know any Scouts? Not to worry.

SUPREME COURT Other decisions

Highlights of actions taken Tuesday by the Supreme Court. The justices: Refused to hear an appeal

Injured boy awakens from 3-month coma

He is now undergoing various types of therapy at the Cleveland Clinic. By TIM YOVICH Vindicator

Youngstown State women hope to end skid

The Penguins will play host to Cleveland State on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. By PETE MOLLICA

Visitors criticize the size of employee pay raises

Commissioners say the raises are justified for the employees. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

Time for a thorough House cleaning

Opinion: By MARTIN SCHRAM Scripps Howard News Service It is not enough that The Hammer was nailed,

Broncos seeking ways to retire 'The Bus'

DENVER (AP) -- Every so often over the past 15 years or so, hard-hitting Broncos safety John Lynch

Work on Meander bridges set for spring

The I-80 bridges project is expected to be done in 2009. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR STAFF Writer

Hadzovic leads Howland's 50-33 win over Struthers

STRUTHERS -- Ahead 33-26 after three quarters Tuesday, the Howland High boys basketball team pulled

Magic's Francis issues apology for not playing

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Steve Francis apologized to teammates, coaches and fans Tuesday as he rejoined

Habitat meeting

Habitat meeting Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning County will meet Monday at St. John's Episcopal

Summary of recent police calls in Canfield and Austintown.

Summary of recent police calls in Canfield and Austintown. CANFIELD CITY Jan. 12 K-9 assist:

Jane Lewis, above, of Cortland sews a bunting, an infant garment, at the monthly meeting of Howland Happy Stitchers. They meet at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Warren and are one of eight

Jane Lewis, above, of Cortland sews a bunting, an infant garment, at the monthly meeting of Howland

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