For U.S. team, it's full speed ahead
AFTER THE U.S. whipped Slovenia 114-95 Tuesday night in Japan, a reporter asked LeBron James, above, if he would guarantee a FIBA world championship. James chuckled. "No way," he said. "It's too far away." But after three double-digit victories, the idea of the U.S. winning its first world championships since 1994 isn't far-fetched.
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Just for kicks
A YEAR AGO Joe Bishop took on the Youngstown State Penguins' kickoff duties, in addition to his punting chores. The extra role apparently hasn't affected the senior kicker.
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A real pioneer
in storytelling
DR. REGINA ROSS has always had an interest in oral history. Her knack for storytelling and her commitment to literacy education has garnered her the first William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society Pioneer Award.
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Costs cause clash
THOUGH THE TONE was less confrontational than in past weeks, Trumbull County Commissioners Dan Polivka and Paul Heltzel clashed over cost of the Park-Porter building renovation.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
For U.S. team, it's full speed ahead
AFTER THE U.S. whipped Slovenia 114-95 Tuesday night in Japan, a reporter asked LeBron James, above, if he would guarantee a FIBA world championship. James chuckled. "No way," he said. "It's too far away." But after three double-digit victories, the idea of the U.S. winning its first world championships since 1994 isn't far-fetched.
PAGE C1
Just for kicks
A YEAR AGO Joe Bishop took on the Youngstown State Penguins' kickoff duties, in addition to his punting chores. The extra role apparently hasn't affected the senior kicker.
PAGE C1
LOCAL
A real pioneer
in storytelling
DR. REGINA ROSS has always had an interest in oral history. Her knack for storytelling and her commitment to literacy education has garnered her the first William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society Pioneer Award.
PAGE B1
Costs cause clash
THOUGH THE TONE was less confrontational than in past weeks, Trumbull County Commissioners Dan Polivka and Paul Heltzel clashed over cost of the Park-Porter building renovation.
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Wednesday, August 23, 2006
For U.S. team, it's full speed ahead
AFTER THE U.S. whipped Slovenia 114-95 Tuesday night in Japan, a reporter asked...
