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HEALTH Holistic ophthalmology makes the future brighter
Gregory Fagert, a Columbiana eye doctor, has been exploring holistic eye care. By L. CROW
Officials hear debate on car lot
The property in question is the site of a former BP gas station. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR
Class Little B playoffs to begin at Cene Park
STRUTHERS -- The Little b baseball playoffs begin today at Cene Park. The Astro Falcons won the
GEORGE F. WILL Court validates eminent domain
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- The country is bracing for a bruising battle over filling a Supreme Court vacancy, a
Surprise party celebrates Crans golden jubilee
XCANFIELD -- A private celebration was held May 28 at the Holiday Inn, Boardman, to honor Dr.
Wild Waterways meets to improve creeks
The group hopes to meet about six times a year. By VIRGINIA ROSS VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
Valleys celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
XYOUNGSTOWN -- A celebration was held June 18 at Alberini's Restaurant in Niles in honor of the
POLITICAL FORUM 5 mayoral hopefuls offer ideas
The candidates each had up to eight minutes to speak. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS
Britain seeks special role in Europe
Opinion: At the first conference of the European Movement in The Hague, which I covered for The Christian
Sophia Loren's hometown honors 'Neapolitan' stark
Sophia Loren's hometown honors 'Neapolitan' stark POZZUOLI, Italy -- There's no place like home
Announcement made for Rupnik, Cramer nuptials
XThe engagement of Melissa A. Rupnik, 3755 Mercedes Place No. 5, Canfield, to Christopher W. Cramer,
NILES POLICE Arrested
The list of people arrested during this week's drug sweep in Niles. Roger Barnes, 54, of Eastwood
Jones walks off track without competing
Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin was disqualified. CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Marion Jones grabbed
GRAEDONS | PEOPLE'S PHARMACY Making sure your medicine isn't contributing to insomnia
Q. I would like to point out a side effect of allergy medications that contain pseudoephedrine for
Effective discipline: leadership
With rare exception, today's parents believe discipline is all about the clever manipulation of
SENIOR CITIZENS
BROWNLEE WOODS XBrownlee Woods Senior Citizens will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Community
'CHAVEZ RAVINE'
'CHAVEZ RAVINE' Ry Cooder (Nonesuch) ssss It has been a decade since the arrival of an album
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball
Babe Ruth (age 13) Sluggers 5, Rondinelli 4 Line Drive 5, Astro Falcons 4 Babe Ruth (age 14-
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at 11 locations in
FURNITURE Leather, woods require that TLC
Follow the care instructions to preserve your furniture's life, an expert says. KNIGHT RIDDER
CAL THOMAS Moyers just as biased as those he attacks
Opinion: A battle is raging between Kenneth Tomlinson, chairman of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,
CONSTRUCTION New Harding High School to keep connection to past
Actual construction will begin in spring 2006, with an opening slated for fall 2008. WARREN -- The
TRUMBULL COUNTY Hospitals seeking exemption
Trumbull Memorial and St. Joseph hospitals have been partnered with Mobile Meals for 35 years.
Unfamiliar objects may be a mystery without research
Collectors often find objects from the past that are unfamiliar today. Without the proper name to
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Firefighters festival set this week
McDONALD -- The traditional annual McDonald Village Volunteer Firemen's Festival will be from
BLOOD DRIVES The week of June 26-July2
MONDAY St. James Catholic Church, 50 Rosemont Road, North Jackson, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. TUESDAY
Remove the 'rage' from garage
Don't hold onto items you might need but probably won't, an expert says. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS
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& lt;B & gt;Baechly & lt;/B & gt;, Helen Jeanne, 83 of Youngstown; calling hours
A whale of a good time found in the Northeast
A whale of a good time found in the Northeast NEW YORK -- Chicago had "Cows on Parade," San
MEN
MEN Argus (Dogwood) -- Low gross: Tom Couche Jr. 35, Bill Boros 39, Dennis Hawkins, Glen McClain,
h'Shameless Shortcuts' gives easy time savers
h'Shameless Shortcuts' gives easy time savers You can take the easy way out, thanks to "Shameless
Tribute for Orson Welles
A retrospective of his films and career is being presented starting July 2. By MILAN PAURICH
Mount Battie: Located in Camden Hills State Park; (207) 236-3109. Road to the summit is located on U.S. Route 1, north of Camden.
Mount Battie: Located in Camden Hills State Park; (207) 236-3109. Road to the summit is located on
Fragrant new rose breed named after Liv Tyler
Fragrant new rose breed named after Liv Tyler Could there be anything more important than an
No injuries as plant explosion lights St. Louis
All the employees were evacuated safely. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- A blaze at an industrial plant sent
RICH CENTER FOR AUTISM Poland mayor serves as advocate
Ruth Wilkes helps by applying for grants and going to events to attract interest in the facility.
Orphaned birds often public misconception
WARREN -- Since the publication of a story last week in The Vindicator about increased numbers of
China's bid for Unocal isn't its first use of U.S. dollars, and it won't be its last
Opinion: It should come as no surprise that China's state-owned oil company is making a bid to buy Unocal
HOW HE SEES IT Mainliners can learn from evangelicals
Opinion: By WILLIAM McKENZIE DALLAS MORNING NEWS My Scottish Presbyterian spine stiffened when a friend
'NO TAINT OF COMPROMISE' An enriching look at political crisis over slavery
The author taught history at Youngstown State University. Looking back on his narrow re-election
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Way Station welcomes Chernobyl kids
The Columbiana-based organization allows children affected by the 1986 disaster to receive free
HELOISE A few ferret facts before it becomes the family pet
Dear Heloise: I am a ferret owner in Minneapolis. My mom cut out your ferret article for me, and I
MAD COW DISEASE Results confirm second case
Despite the two cases in the United States, the beef supply is safe, an official says. WASHINGTON
COMMUNITY THEATER Group will honor area's top performers
Actors and others will be honored at a community wide awards banquet. YOUNGSTOWN -- The second
Wedding plans set for Miss Fellows, Timothy Schrode
XRod and Gail Fellows, 11185 Beard Road, New Springfield, and Dave and Lisa Lucas, 175 Beechwood
GARDEN PARTY Fund-raiser planned at Mill Creek
YOUNGSTOWN -- Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens will have a garden party, "Flights of Fancy," at
Racers beat the heat as well as the competition
Fifty-two cars were entered in this year's derby. YOUNGSTOWN -- Two "veteran" sisters won a
DALE McFEATTERS Saddam works toward Doritos defense
Opinion: Ever since Saddam Hussein was found hiding under the hovel where he lived in conditions only
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE New social worker brings experience to police force
Once a victim takes the first step, the social service system offers support. By PATRICIA MEADE
'God fixed it': Salem girl, 5, amazes her doctors and family
Support has helped the Enlow family cope with their daughter's rare heart anomaly. By KATIE
Kendra Mitchell, fianc & eacute; planning Jamaican wedding
XBOARDMAN -- Announcement is being made by Alan and Sandra Mitchell, 107 Stoney Creek Court, of the
Eight races are scheduled over as many days.
Eight races are scheduled over as many days. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER HARTFORD
Several elected officials not set to endorse a candidate
Only two Democratic council members endorse Sen. Robert Hagan. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
JULY LIBRARY PROGRAMS
YOUNGSTOWN & amp; MAHONING COUNTY This year's Summer Reading Program "Dragons, Dreams &
50th anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Amatore
XHUBBARD -- A private dinner was held June 11 at Alberini's Restaurant in Niles to celebrate the
Billy Graham crusade
Billy Graham crusade h THE REV. BILLY GRAHAM received a standing ovation from a crowd of 60,000 at
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Today is Saturday, June 25, the 176th day of 2005. There are 189 days left in the year. On this date
Opinion: Today is Saturday, June 25, the 176th day of 2005. There are 189 days left in the year. On this date
BASKETBALL Wildcats bring end to season with win over Pros
STRUTHERS -- Those who like offense saw plenty of it Friday in the final game of the Mahoning Valley
Hardline mayor wins presidency
The mayor of Tehran got nearly 62 percent of the vote. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- The hardline Tehran
"Citizen Kane." 7 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. July 6.
"Citizen Kane." 7 p.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. July 6. "The Magnificent Ambersons." 7 p.m. July 3
APPEALS Court rethinks men's sentences
The three men will not be released, but their sentences will be shortened. YOUNGSTOWN -- An
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS FRIDAY 1st--Lavish Lillie(Harper)15.205.004.20 Penne(J Dailey)3.202.80
Finding humor in the aging process
From failing eyesight to failing marriages, thickening waistlines to thinning hair, middle age may
Two sides to every scientific discovery, it seems
The study found problems. LOS ANGELES TIMES First, fish oil was credited with reducing the risk
Dominic Modarelli selects Indiana Tech
Mooney High graduate Curtis Ingram has transferred to Edinboro. Dominic Modarelli, a three-year
Honoring John Cox
Honoring John Cox POLAND -- Friends of John Cox, a former Boardman Township trustee and ex-deputy
Golf outing scheduled in August
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown Symphony Guild will host its golf outing, "Come Play Fore the
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Hubbard: HUBBARD June 16 Arrest: A Hager
Jeb Bush goes too far by meddling in Schiavo case
Opinion: Jeb Bush goes too far by meddling in Schiavo case EDITOR: Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida should
YSU Trustees reduce tuition increase
The revision amounts to $2.1 million. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN --
Cortland Optimist post Warren AA win
WARREN -- Bob Boxler fired a two-hitter as Bazetta-Cortland Optimist posted a 5-1 victory over Lone
AUTO RACING Poland native tries for record
Mike Mavrigian owns and operates Birchwood Auto Group in Creston. By KATIE LIBECCO VINDICATOR
Lucia Cardarelli Justin Bastin
LUCIA CARDARELLI JUSTIN BASTIN XHUBBARD -- Justin Bastin and his bride, the former Lucia
'Run of the Mill' race offers fun for anyone
Age brackets range from 12 and younger to 40 and older for the mile race. McDONALD -- The Fourth
Results confirm second case
Despite the two cases in the United States, the beef supply is safe, an official says. WASHINGTON
Themed dinners will benefit Ashtabula Arts Center
ASHTABULA -- The Women's Service League of Ashtabula County Inc. is sponsoring a series of themed
WINNING NUMBERS | June 18-24
OHIO Friday 6/24 Night drawings: Pick 3, Pick 4, Rolling Cash 5, Mega Millions, Mega Ball,
MEN'S GARDEN CLUB Former Disney horticulturist speaker at celebration
YOUNGSTOWN -- Katy Moss Warner, president of the American Horticultural Society of America and chief
IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One
David Tyburski of Hubbard aced the No. 5 hole at Tamer Win Golf Course in Cortland. He used an
Earnhardt's slump has touched all in the family
Changing drivers most likely isn't an option for this team. LOS ANGELES TIMES SONOMA, Calif. --
Picking perfect presents
WASHINGTON POST Prospective brides and grooms want the basics, apparently. At Crate & amp;
Big inning keys Yo. Metros, 8-0
YOUNGSTOWN -- Thirteen batters went to the plate in the fifth inning as Youngstown Metros scored all
Students, teachers dish up literary treat: 'Choffin Soup'
The book showcases the literary and artistic talents of city students. By L. CROW VINDICATOR
Pair's Web site tackles politics
The two met while visiting family in New Castle. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER
Governor of Hawaii signs pet trust law
Twenty states already have pet trust laws in place. HONOLULU (AP) -- The audience was eager for
AMY LONG SHAWN BREWER
AMY LONG SHAWN BREWER XYOUNGSTOWN -- Shawn Brewer and his bride, the former Amy Long, honeymooned
Bookie Almasy deserves sentence handed down
Opinion: In reading recently that admitted sports bookmaker Kevin Almasy was attempting to renege on his plea
PIRATES Cards launch 5 home runs
St. Louis has won 13 out of 14 recent games against Pittsburgh. ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Former Pirate
Bike trail benefit tour for parks' Greenway
The park district has no paid employees to maintain the Greenway trail. CHAMPION -- Bring the
JUNE 20
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LINDSAY SELL JOSIAH CORRIGAN
LINDSAY SELL JOSIAH CORRIGAN XBOARDMAN -- St. James Meeting House in Boardman Park was the setting
Shrinking man
Shrinking man kA YEAR AGO, his weight was killing him. Now, a Nebraska man is more than 500 pounds
AREA DIAMONDS
AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball Tri-T Pony (ages 13-14) Poland Funny Farm 16, Canfield Bernard
ELLEN FILDES LANCE YODER
ELLEN FILDES LANCE YODER XCLEVELAND -- The marriage of Ellen Fildes and Lance Yoder, both of 2576
Crash investigation
Crash investigation MESOPOTAMIA -- The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car
CLASS B LEAGUE Livi Steel wins with sixth-inning rally
Hayden Johnson starred in Rondinelli's 8-1 victory over Dave Sugar. STRUTHERS -- Livi Steel
Sales taxes to even out next month
The state's sales tax increase is slated to go away. WARREN -- The Ohio Department of Taxation is
Jason Ameen, fianc & eacute;e to wed in mid-August
XHUBBARD -- Announcement is being made by Ronald and Marianne Ameen, 425 Fifth Ave., of the
nonfiction
NONFICTION 'The Edge of Maine' Novelist and biographer Geoffrey Wolff has spent many of his
MOLLY SULLIVAN ALEX BILCHAK
MOLLY SULLIVAN ALEX BILCHAK XYOUNGSTOWN -- The Rev. Timothy O'Neill solemnized the marriage of