
January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
A PR firm hired by the government paid a conservative commentator to promote policy. LOS

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Season high: The Cavs' 67 first-half points were six more than their previous high for a half this

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Dee Brown scored 14 points in the second half to lead Illinois. ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST LAFAYETTE,

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC's "This Week" -- Secretary of State Colin Powell;

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The new general manager took part in a coach's interview on his first day. BEREA (AP) -- Phil

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
SERVICE CLUBS XDowntown Youngstown Kiwanis will meet at noon Friday at Fairview Arts and Outreach

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
In addition to the trip, she'll get a nice chunk of spending money. POLAND -- About a month ago,

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Local Democrats hope to work more successfully with majority Republicans. COLUMBUS -- There's just

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Future casinos will know your favorite game, meal, your car, your needs. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The company received the $3.6 million contract last year. YOUNGSTOWN -- A representative for the

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
An 11-0 second-half run sparked the visiting Tigers. YOUNGSTOWN -- For three quarters Friday night

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The meeting covered a range of Bowl Championship Seriers topics. GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) -- While

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Q. Each time I try to open up a jpeg file on my computer, I get an error notice, "Cannot find

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By ARTHUR MICHELSON LOS ANGELES TIMES American middle school students don't much care that

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
St. Louis won both regular season games against its division rival. SEATTLE (AP) -- St. Louis

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The new bulb has an expected life of 50,000 hours. By STACY DOWNS KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Is there a Social Security crisis or isn't there? How you answer may depend on how old you are.

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON -- On Nov. 21, 1963, speaking in San Antonio the day before he was murdered in Dallas,

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Ten free flowering trees will be given to everyone who joins the National Arbor Day Foundation this

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Cleveland State snapped a seven-game losing streak. CLEVELAND -- The Youngstown State men's

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
CLUBS Cabin Fever event WARREN -- The Newton Falls Sportsmen's Club's third annual fund-raising

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
When messes get out of hand, company can sort trash from treasure. By JANE GLENN HAAS ORANGE

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Refreshing shower k WHEN IT comes to refreshing bathing, a turn of the showerhead can make all the

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
LOCAL New law office in Warren WARREN -- Davis & amp; Young Co. LPA, based in Cleveland,

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
IF YOU GO More information Louis Penfield House: www.penfieldhouse.com Seth Peterson Cottage:

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The airport has everything going for it except consumers. VIENNA -- The Youngstown-Warren Regional

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The 30-year-old is expected to fill the No. 3 spot in the Cleveland rotation. CLEVELAND (AP) --

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
CHICAGO TRIBUNE BANDA ACEH, Indonesia -- In the refugee camp, the young woman named Yunidar sits

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The Packers and Vikings have never met in the postseason. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The Green Bay

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) -- Utility crews continued to work Saturday to clear fallen trees and repair

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
hFuture museum piece BERMEO, Spain -- Workers cut up a fin whale that washed up and died early

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Robert J. Shaffer, 22, Jackson Street, Campbell; aggravated burglary (two counts) and intimidation

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland of Lisbon, D-6th, announced the 18 high school students in

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The library might sell its presidential collection. EAST CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jimmy Carter is there.

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
WILLOUGHBY HILLS, Ohio (AP) -- If Fallingwater is Frank Lloyd Wright's greatest work, then a house

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The items meant to enhance consumers' digital lifestyles. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- The world's premier

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
YEAR IN REVIEW Let's keep coverage fair Fanfare: "The Year in Sports 2004" in (last) Sunday's

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Investigators wearing protective suits and oxygen tanks on Saturday searched

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
TUESDAY XMiriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting and Obligation Night at 7:30 p.m.

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The airline announced a tentative agreement with the mechanics union. CHICAGO (AP) -- United

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
A Michigan man was sentenced to prison as the result of a 'road rage' episode. MERCER, Pa. -- A

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Tech companies enjoy dazzling the crowd LAS VEGAS -- Tech companies dazzled crowds Thursday at the

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
For the women, Jen Perugini is 16th player to reach 1,000 career points. YOUNGSTOWN -- Both

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown is kicking off its winter-spring series of

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Rain throughout the week could make problems worse. ASSOCIATED PRESS The swollen Ohio River

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
An appendectomy won't force the Pirates shortstop to miss spring training. ASSOCIATED PRESS

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Exporting our future EDITOR: To all of the pure capitalists in the United States I say,

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Some small pilots say they won't fly without one. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Canadian rancher Albert

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
A winter place to walk CORTLAND -- The Lakeview Local School District will begin its Project Warm

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (AP) -- Carlos Beltran waited until the final hours Saturday night before telling the

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Palestinians in general expect that the post-Arafat period will yield changes, polls suggest. LOS

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert B. Gaskell, 60, retired, 1190 Summit N.W., Warren, and

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Blood Drives MONDAY Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave., Struthers, 2 to 7 p.m. Drive is on bus.

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Some competitors took a rather philosophic response to the outcome. YOUNGSTOWN -- These aren't

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Technology bridges gap between inmates, relatives. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A church-run program is

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
It's a tall order, but progress is being made, an engineer said. DALLAS MORNING NEWS LAS VEGAS

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The companies announced separate deals. NEW YORK (AP) -- Two pairs of companies are developing in-

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
An Iowa community rallies around a kosher slaughterhouse. CHICAGO TRIBUNE POSTVILLE, Iowa --

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Cleveland wore their striped gold home uniforms from the mid-1970s. CLEVELAND (AP) -- No matter

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION -- Ohio: call (800) WILDLIFE or www.dnr.state.oh.us/

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Old-time barbershops featured an elaborate, adjustable barber's chair, bottles of shampoo or

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Terence Dials had 22 points to lead Ohio State. COLUMBUS (AP) -- It's been a tough week for No. 14

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The February editions of two of the top automotive magazines have some complimentary things to say

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Traditional buck-raising is like a fantasy. SCRIPPS HOWARD A well-known children's story, "The

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The rules change means listeners, not 'spins,' will determine a song's ranking. By JOHN GEROME

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
In a September loss to the Jets, San Diego didn't look like a playoff team. SAN DIEGO (AP) --

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The FBI and the Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown are asking the public to help them find this

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
SEATTLE (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams can say they're the first 8-8 team to win in the playoffs. Marc

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
DEBBIE GUERINO MICHAEL NICHOLAS XBOARDMAN -- Living at 176 Creed St., Struthers, following a

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Today is Saturday, Jan. 8, the eighth day of 2005. There are 357 days left in the year. On this date

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
MEN Saturday's scores East American International 81, Merrimack 73 Amherst 88, Williams 78

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
He says the rock has given him comfort and good luck. SEBRING -- The instant Steven Wolfe picked

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Leadership positions are based on party affiliation. WARREN -- The Trumbull County Board of

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
ENLUX LED FLOODLIGHT Life: 50,000 hours Power usage: 22 watts Light output: 300 lumens at 15-

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
A variety of workshops will be offered at Warren G. Harding High School. WARREN -- Father George

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The governor accepts two pay increases that raise his pay 7.7 percent. HARRISBURG (AP) -- Gov. Ed

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
ADRIANA DIMATTEO THOMAS HALL XYOUNGSTOWN -- St. Christine Church was the setting at 2 p.m. Dec. 4

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
If you're not careful, you might end up wearing the latest in hospital gowns. SCRIPPS HOWARD One

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The proposed hunting rules for 2005-06 in Ohio were released this past week by the Ohio Department

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Every winter I get a few calls about an unfamiliar bird using suet feeders. This particular bird has

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The latest allegations join four other suits over mistreatment in a juvenile diversion program.

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
POLAND -- James S. Daley of Youngstown was installed as worshipful master of Poland Lodge 766, F

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Pillars group to meet WARREN -- Pillars, a women's fellowship group, will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 15

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
DENVER at INDIANAPOLIS Time: 1 p.m. TV/radio: (27) (19) (2) (WBBW-AM 1240) Series history:

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The Nuggets have lost nine of thier last 10 games. ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN ANTONIO -- Bruce Bowen

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
OKEMOS, Mich. (AP) -- Imagine having a dream home in a private, peaceful, bucolic setting -- and

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Week bridge quiz: Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x8 6 5 uK 4 2 vA Q 8 wA Q 5 3 The bidding

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
BOYS BASKETBALL FRIDAY'S SCORES AREA Rayen 62, Wilson 53 Canton McKinley 85, Boardman 37 North

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
North Canton rolled to its 34th straight regular season win. AUSTINTOWN -- It hasn't been a happy

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
hMagazine writer pens new book Norman Becker has been answering homeowners' questions in Popular

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Indianapolis routed the Broncos 41-10 in last year's postseason. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tony Dungy

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Blue Devils' James Beedle hit game-winning free throws with 1 second left. MCDONALD -- His team

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Base price: $21,995 Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; two-door, five-passenger coupe

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Past playoff failures have hardened the team's preparations. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Pittsburgh

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Dear Heloise: My little parakeet, Jay-Jay, absolutely loves toys. After buying a couple of expensive

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Future district attorneys could oppose commutation of their sentences. MERCER, Pa. -- Two

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Why is it even necessary for the United Nations to issue a warning about the danger of children who

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
As the fabrics pile up in my studio, as disorganization reigns, I thought it might be time to make a

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Revenue from the state sales tax increase would go into a special fund for schools and local

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
In two years, she's captured 21 neighborhoods in bottles. ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP) --

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
ASSOCIATED PRESS Sony Corp. unveiled its new PlayStation Portable in the United States for the

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
No. 10 Tennessee 68, No. 15 Connecticut 67 HARTFORD, Conn. -- UConn's Ann Strother missed two of

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Older Americans are increasingly likely to work for someone younger. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Kings 100, Hawks 97 ATLANTA -- Mike Bibby scored 31 points, including a clinching jumper with 11.7

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES -- Micah Grant begins his day under a clock, its hands pointed at

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
TOP 10 Great gardens From the Herb Society of America (www.herbsociety.org), a few not-to-miss

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x 6 4 u Q 6 2 v J w A K Q J 10 8 4 WEST EAST x

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Men who are married to members of the clergy have different concerns than women married to

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The port authority can operate across county lines. VIENNA -- The Western Reserve Port Authority

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 7-9-1 Pick 4, 6-8-2-2 Rolling Cash 4-9-22-27-34 Day

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
OHIO Pump failure checked NORTH PERRY -- Government inspectors are checking into a second pump

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Despite new U.S. rules, travel to Cuba increases HAVANA, Cuba -- Tourism to Cuba increased 8

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Officials say the proposal could raise $3 million in the first year. COLUMBUS -- The public will

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The half-cent sales tax could be imposed or put on the May 3 ballot. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Sontag's life is a testament to democratic meritocracy. By TIM RUTTEN LOS ANGELES TIMES

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Denver took advantage of beating Indianapolis' backups last week. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Center James Jones scored 21 points, and grabbed 15 rebounds for Fighting Irish YOUNGSTOWN -- What

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
"The Trains of Cortland" and their history will be the topic when Bob Smith addresses SCOPE Lake

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
OHIO Friday 1/7 Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-7-2 Pick 4, 5-1-2-0 Rolling Cash 5, 4-17-24-27-32

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Los Angeles Times: Did you ever have a sense you'd already read something or been somewhere before?

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
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January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Employers hired workers in 2004 at the fastest pace in five years, with overall

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Fans of inland walleye fishing should have plenty of fun in 2005 at Mosquito Creek Reservoir, Ohio's

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Hearing set for trucker MERCER, Pa. -- A hearing has been set for 11 a.m. Thursday before District

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
TIPS Reducing clutter Realize that clutter keeps you in the past and makes you procrastinate.

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Only three of eight counties using the machines had difficulties election day. STAFF/WIRE REPORTS

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN -- A Mahoning County grand jury has returned an indictment against Hubert Floyd Jr., 41,

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN -- The artwork of seven area pupils has been selected for display on billboards in the

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Earlham beat Hiram to snap a six-game skid. TIFFIN -- Kyle Karpinski scored 22 points and Chris

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
A steel and plastic road reflector hurled by a snowplow nearly killed her. AMELIA, Ohio (AP) --

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
OR THE COBALT DESIGN and production team at Lordstown, it just seemed like the hard part was ramping

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN -- Kayla Griffin scored 12 points and Quiana Faison added 10 points, leading Chaney High

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
An accurate count is difficult because of poor records and the vast impact. BANDA ACEH, Indonesia

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Bill Cowher finished second in the AP NFL Coach of the Year voting. NEW YORK (AP) -- Marty

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Indonesia has lost more than 104,000 people. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Two

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Third Frontier, Gov. Bob Taft's initiative to make Ohio competitive with other states that are

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
A big question is what impact the price changes will have on profits. NEW YORK (AP) -- Moves by

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
All about robots kABOUT 100 MIDDLE SCHOOL pupils from throughout the region, including Robert

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The employee did not want to have union dues deducted from his paycheck. YOUNGSTOWN -- A formal

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Ice and floods forced some to flee their homes and kept others from leaving theirs. ASSOCIATED

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Democrat John Kerry picked up 176 votes after a statewide recount of the

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Pittsburgh freshman Ronald Ramon scored 21 points in an overtime win. CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) --

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Terrell Owens will probably miss the entire playoffs. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- New year, another

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Mike Weir finished one shot off the course record. ASSOCIATED PRESS KAPALUA, Hawaii -- Vijay

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Bee set March 19 YOUNGSTOWN -- The 72nd annual Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee will be March 19

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Faiths unite amid ruin in a coastal Indian city. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR NAGAPATTINAM, INDIA

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Today is Sunday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2005. There are 356 days left in the year. On this date in

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The Rockets trailed 43-37 after three quarters. LOWELLVILLE -- Mario Nero scored 20 points,

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
The judge gave lenient punishment because of criminal's actions. YOUNGSTOWN -- Christopher

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Women are asked to wear red to the black-tie event. LIBERTY -- The American Heart Association's

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Columbiana holds off a late Crestview rally in a Tri-County League game. WARREN -- Bruce Allen

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
PORT AUTHORITY Membership The eight Western Reserve Port Authority members represent Trumbull

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
JAIME WELLING ANTHONY SCHIAVONE XBOARDMAN -- Jaime Welling, daughter of Nancy Welling, both of

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Reports vary on how many people died because of it. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The United States

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: I am a good kid. I'm 19 years old and a freshman in college, planning to be a

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN -- When St. Anthony Senior Club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesday in DeMarinis Hall, new officers

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Best Design 1st: Boardman Center 2nd: Volney Rogers 3rd: South Range Best Journal 1st: West Branch

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
If you would like to get your son or daughter some experience with a rifle before the next hunting

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
By now you've probably broken all your resolutions: So much for losing weight, exercising, quitting

January 8th, 2005 at 12:00 AM
1418 RETIREES XThe executive board of 1418 Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the Local 1331