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Rep. Wilson gets steel caucus position
U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville, D-6th, has accepted an appointment to the Congressional
New streetlights in Union Twp.
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Union Township supervisors approved placement of two streetlights on Winter
No money missing in Fowler
FOWLER — The Ohio Auditor’s office found Fowler Township’s fiscal officer did not
Wean art series on display on Warren
WARREN — A local artist’s works, which depict steel mills from around the world, are on
Mahoning 911 will pinpoint cell calls this year
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners have authorized a $13,950 agreement with a
Brookfield student suspended after remarks
BROOKFIELD — Comments made at a recent school board meeting landed one student in hot water
McDonald seeking sidewalk money
McDONALD — Village officials took a first step toward providing extra safety for pupils in
Compare drug costs on this YSU student's site
MINERAL RIDGE — A freshman computer science student at Youngstown State University has
Trustees compromise on parks workers
AUSTINTOWN —  A trustee who wanted to combine the parks and road departments to save
3rd Canfield station won't be on Herbert Road
CANFIELD — The Canfield Joint Fire District sees a third fire station in the township’s
Brunner: Blackwell left state office in a mess
YOUNGSTOWN —  Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says J. Kenneth Blackwell, her
Sharon names new chief
SHARON, Pa. — Michael J. Menster has been named the city’s new police chief. Menster,
Youngstown can hire engineer for Boardman tank
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a request by the water commissioner to
7 citations, repeat guidance in city's '05 audit
YOUNGSTOWN —  The city had five funds end 2005 with deficits, spent more money than it
Trumbull approves house purchase
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have approved the county Children Services
United Way telethon Monday will offer prizes
YOUNGSTOWN — Five area United Ways in Ohio and Pennsylvania will participate in the Rally for
Warren development group splitting
WARREN — The Warren GROWs group is taking its first steps toward becoming an independent
Keep 'barking,' diversity speaker urges
YOUNGSTOWN — One of the Rev. Kenneth W. Paramore’s childhood memories is of his
Theft auction could net more than $100,000
YOUNGSTOWN — An assistant Mahoning County prosecutor said he expects a Saturday auction of big
Subway robber gets prison sentence
YOUNGSTOWN — The gunman who robbed the Subway sandwich shop on West Rayen Avenue near
YSU pleased with state performance report
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University President David C. Sweet said a 2006 performance
Marijuana sales bring 10 Girard arrests
GIRARD — Ten young people, including three juveniles, were charged Wednesday in connection
Columbia lowers natural gas rates
<span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 13px">COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ Columbia Gas of Ohio has
Art Buchwald dies
<span id="_oneup" style="font-size: 13px">WASHINGTON (AP) _ Columnist and author Art Buchwald,
Trumbull County lists road improvements
Trumbull County commissioners say $1.3 million worth of 2007 county engineer road improvement
Badgers win 14th straight
North Carolina routed Clemson by 22 points in the ACC. ASSOCIATED PRESS MADISON, Wis. -- Michael
Actress Ruth Wilson forms strong opinion of character
The miniseries on PBS is the latest in a long line of film renditions of the novel. LOS ANGELES
Cancer deaths drop for 2nd year in row
Cancer remains the second-leading cause of death in the U.S., after heart disease. WASHINGTON POST
BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC
BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC Wednesday Palm Desert, Calif. Purse: 5 million LaQuinta Country
Theater workshop for high school students
Theater workshop for high school students YOUNGSTOWN -- An opportunity to experience Shakespeare's
Steps must be taken to stop the racism
Dear Annie: I am a 12-year-old girl with a big problem. I am African-American and proud of it, but
YSU Dana School concert series set for DeYor
The series was several years in the making. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER
Study: Ear tubes not needed to promote learning
BOSTON (AP) -- Implanting ear tubes in most toddlers with frequent infections will make no
Runaway boy leads cops on chase
The boy was trying to get back to Dallas, where he used to live, his mother said. LAKEWOOD, Wash.
Small towns, RIP?
Opinion: Sacramento Bee: Small-town America is vanishing -- or not, depending on circumstances peculiar to
Exploding U.S. deficit, debt demands action in Congress
Editorial: Seven months ago, U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, launched a legislative initiative to
Nationwide taps K-Fed for Super Bowl TV ad
Nationwide taps K-Fed for Super Bowl TV ad COLUMBUS -- Britney Spears no longer wants him as her
Groups unite to devise plan
The first phase deals with improving health coverage for children. MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS
Both vulnerable. North deals.
Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH Q J K J 6 3 K J 7 A K 5 3 WEST EAST K 10 8 7
Supplement is cinnamon alternative
Q. I have high cholesterol and diabetes (controlled through diet). I've been using cinnamon to help
Adultery to bring life in prison
The state attorney general confessed an adulterous relationship in 2005. DETROIT FREE PRESS
Associated Press
Associated Press PITIFUL PIGEON: A pigeon slides along the ice in downtown San Antonio. A winter
RATES | Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent. Balances required vary, and some banks offer lower yields if certain balances
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O.A.R. Saxophone lead rocker on a surprising career
Last year, the group had a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. By JOHN BENSON VINDICATOR
Using troops for political gain not new
Opinion: By FRED HIATT WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- Who's using the troops for political purposes? Who
VIENNA Port authority moves on building of hangars
The port authority is likely to approve some airport money to market Allegiant flights. By ED
Police misconduct warrants an open, impartial inquiry
Opinion: Police misconduct warrants an open, impartial inquiry EDITOR: The Boardman Township police have
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Tropical Pirate (Shetler)16.207.804.60 Valentino Express
'THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND'
'THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND' Grade: B+ Director: Kevin Macdonald Rating: R for strong violence,
SURPLUS CLOTHING 1/19
Surplus clothing Eastside Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., Youngstown (old fire station at Oak and
To fight crime, involve kids in neighborhoods
The community activist hopes to make a helpful connection with youths in area. By KATIE LIBECCO
Videotaped beating leads to arrests of 3
NEW YORK (AP) -- A 13-year-old whose videotaped beating was posted widely on the Internet thought
Rite Aid shareholders to vote on proposal
Wall Street is divided on Rite Aid's growth plan. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Rite Aid Corp., which began
Pirates deal for LaRoche
The trade with Atlanta involves left-handed reliever Mike Gonzalez. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- After two
Commanders from U.S. seek more troops
Some U.S. officials say America shouldn't have to fill the demands. CHICAGO TRIBUNE KABUL,
The Mahoning Valley theater season gets back into high gear this weekend, with a number of plays
The Mahoning Valley theater season gets back into high gear this weekend, with a number of plays
TUESDAY'S GAMES
TUESDAY'S GAMES New Orleans 84, Orlando 78, OT Dallas 109, Houston 96 Seattle 101, Cleveland
WEDNESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
WEDNESDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Allegheny 93, Oberlin 68 Army 60, American U. 55
Arsenic unlikely in Napoleon's death
The French leader had lost about 20 pounds within a few months, another sign of stomach cancer.
SELECTED STOCKS
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 22.73 .14 Avalon Holdings,7.31--.10 Clear
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Thursday At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: 15.68 million (Grand
Running backs looking to put forth best effort
Thomas Jones and Cedric Benson are preparing for a Saints team that ranked 23rd against the run.
ROUNDUP Wednesday's games
Sabres 6, Bruins 3 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Brian Campbell and Maxim Afinogenov scored four minutes apart
Snow, freezing rain immobilize Texas
Residents of the Lone Star State are unaccustomed to cold weather. SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Icy
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Vanity Perez and Jiaro Monserrat, Youngstown, boy, Jan.
GM's top official wants diversity in energy supply
The GM CEO called for more government support for alternative fuels. DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) -- With
Leaders of GOP mount offense
Olympia Snowe became the second Republican Senator to come out for the Democratic resolution.
GM barely retains title of largest automaker
Toyota is close to taking the title of world's largest automaker. DETROIT (AP) -- General Motors
Panel of federal judges in charge of wiretapping
Now, all federal eavesdropping must be approved by court order. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Bush
Best Bets on TV Tonight
"Scrubs" (9 p.m., NBC): Always silly and inventive, "Scrubs" outdoes itself with this week's episode
Clijsters' farewell begins well
Serena Williams held her concentration long enough for a 7-6 (4), 6-2 win over Anne Kremer.
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
WEDNESDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES WIZARDS 99, KNICKS 98 NEW YORK (98) -- Jeffries 3-5 0-0 6, Frye 3-8
Buckeyes blast Northwestern, 73-41
The point-guard tandem of Mike Conley Jr. and Jamar Butler did more than pass. COLUMBUS (AP) --
Prime minister says criticism by Bush, Rice likely aided terrorists
An American woman was killed in an ambush in the capital. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD, Iraq --
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& lt;B & gt;BINION, & lt;/B & gt;William W., 70, of Warren; calling hours Thursday
NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE
NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE Wild-card Playoffs All Times EST Saturday, Jan. 6 Indianapolis 23, Kansas
No financial privacy here
Opinion: It's not just the FBI that may be surreptitiously looking at your banking and credit records. The
Boeing blowing Airbus out of the skies
Opinion: CHICAGO -- After an excellent year, Boeing is counting its blessings, which include its competitor.
Montoya scrutinized as newcomer to the scene
The Colombian is trying hard to approach each new day as a learning experience. DAYTONA BEACH,
NBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday's games
Raptors 101, Kings 85 TORONTO -- Morris Peterson scored 22 points and Chris Bosh added 20 to help
Today is Thursday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2007. There are 347 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Thursday, Jan. 18, the 18th day of 2007. There are 347 days left in the year. On this date
NOTEBOOK | From Melbourne
Sampras elected to HOF: As a tennis history buff, Pete Sampras can't wait to walk around the sport's
Venezuela's Chavez is a hit on one campus in India
Opinion: NEW DELHI -- I happened to be giving a talk at the Jawaharlal Nehru University here the day that
Company: Our systems were hacked
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) -- TJX Cos., operator of T.J. Maxx and Marshalls discount stores, said
Regional Business Digest
REGION First Place's growth leads to stand-alone branches WARREN -- First Place Bank is moving
Grimm's chances are good
Neither the team nor coaching candidate would confirm that preliminary contract talks have begun.
PROSECUTORS: SUSPECT TERRORIZED BOY WITH GUN
Prosecutors: Suspect terrorized boy with gun POTOSI, Mo. -- A man arrested after two missing boys
DANA AT THE DEYOR | Concert schedule
Jan. 22: Faculty artist recital with Caroline Oltmanns, piano, 8 p.m. Feb. 4: Dana Chamber
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and new applications.
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control is processing these liquor permit transfers and new
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO Who: O.A.R. with special guest, Gomez. When: 7:30 Saturday. Where: A.J. Palumbo Center,
Time running out for Colts' Manning
The quarterback's career is filled with records, but there's something missing. INDIANAPOLIS (AP)
Accurate math, birdies work in Allenby's favor
PALM DESERT, Calif. (AP) -- Robert Allenby got the benefit of a late-morning tee time and went on a
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf Toronto1921.475--6-4W-211-68-
"We may have to do without guacamole for a while. And we may be drinking our Coronas without limes."
Opinion: "We may have to do without guacamole for a while. And we may be drinking our Coronas without limes."
TOP 25 ROUNDUP Women's college basketball
No. 6 Connecticut 96, Providence 53 PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Tina Charles scored 18 points, Mel Thomas
To fight crime, involve kids in neighborhoods
Maggy Lorenzi is urging citizens on the South Side to work with youths in their neighborhood who are on probation to...
AGENDA FRIDAY1/19YOUNGSTOWN CITY SCHOOLS FINANCIAL PLANNING AND SUPERVISION COMMISSION, 11 A.M., IRENE WARD BLDG. DINING ROOM. FORMAL ACTION MAY TAKE PLACE.
Agenda FridayYoungstown City Schools Financial Planning and Supervision Commission, 11 a.m., Irene