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Medicare drug program is ridiculous
Opinion: By DAVID J. ROBERTS PROVIDENCE JOURNAL CHICAGO -- In response to criticism of the whopping new
Obesity reduces life span for Americans, study shows
Overall impact is greater than all accidents, homicides and suicides, researchers say. SCRIPPS
Officials plead to preserve funding
The cuts would leave $1.1 billion going to the local governments. COLUMBUS -- Representatives of
Canfield teachers get 2 percent pay raises for next school year
Beginning teachers will earn nearly $30,000. CANFIELD -- The roughly 195 teachers and tutors in
State education official explains school funding, deficit process
The district has another levy on the May ballot. BROOKFIELD -- More than 100 people filled
Kent State bows out in OT
The Golden Flashes dropped an 88-80 contest to Western Kentucky. ASSOCIATED PRESS BOWLING GREEN,
Rotary seeks support for revitalization
The club plans to work closely with Wick Neighbors. YOUNGSTOWN -- In celebration of its 90th
Commissioner proposal makes waves
Mayoral candidates debate whether to change water commissioner's appointment. YOUNGSTOWN --
Cherish that fine china, but enjoy it, too
Dear Heloise: I recently married and received some beautiful china. I want to give it the best care
Officer's actions are investigated
Internal affairs officers are reviewing man's arrest after a traffic stop. WARREN -- A police
Teacher hurt in fight
Teacher hurt in fight YOUNGSTOWN -- A 42-year-old teacher at Choffin Career Center on Wood Street
The Sources
The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and
Peterson sentenced to death
Laci Peterson's family vented at the sentencing. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS REDWOOD CITY, Calif.
Bush calls on Congress to provide details of reform
President says he laid out principles for Social Security reform. DALLAS MORNING NEWS WASHINGTON
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Seth M. Kerr, 29, of 7493 Huntington Drive, Apt. 2, Boardman,
Kennedy Catholic girls suffer semifinal defeat
The Eagles were outscored 18-5 over the final eight minutes and lost 53-39. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struthers man recognized for saving girl from fire
He pulled the 6-year-old neighbor from her burning house. STRUTHERS -- Damion DeRobbio doesn't
Teens charged in burglary;
Teens charged in burglary; AK-47, ammunition stolenSTRUTHERS -- Five juveniles ages 14 to 17 are
IRA should surrender guns and go straight
Opinion: St. Patrick's Day is here. But Sinn Fein -- the political wing of the Irish Republican Army -- is
'Chasing Farrah' not good enough to catch
Her life of chaos turns out to be less than charming. HIS SHOW IS A TRUE BLOND MOMENT (or 30 since
FDA ducks abortion reduction initiative
Opinion: BOSTON -- Let me begin by sharing one of the deep dark secrets of columnists everywhere. Much as we
Woman gets six months in assault
YOUNGSTOWN -- An East Side woman has been sentenced to six months in the Mahoning County jail for
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD March 13 Theft: A
Senate votes to open Alaska refuge to drilling
Budget resolution that includes Alaska drilling goes to House. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- A
Miss Barone, Mr. Hake plan spring wedding
XMcDONALD -- The engagement and upcoming marriage of Angelina Barone and Russell Hake, son of
Restitution ruled appealable
COLUMBUS -- Financial restitution imposed as part of a sentence is appealable, according to the Ohio
Evangelicals should stick to saving souls
Opinion: Here we go again! A "core group" of "influential" evangelical leaders is about to try to address
Pro-gambling Ohioans are victims of discrimination
Opinion: Pro-gambling Ohioans are victims of discrimination EDITOR: Excuse me, but do we have gambling in
Man and woman of the year announced at annual banquet
YOUNGSTOWN -- St. David's Society held its 114th St. David's Day banquet Feb. 26 at Western Reserve
Innovations in shape, color
YOUNGSTOWN -- Visit The Butler Institute of American Art this month and you will encounter new
Family sues over surgeon's crash
The plane's equipment was problematic from the start, the suit states. WARREN -- A renowned Warren
Regional tourism strategy looms as only viable option
Opinion: It has been seven months since then Mahoning County Commissioner Vicki Allen Sherlock proposed re-
Proposal sparks debate
Village officials are scheduled to vote on the issue April 18. LORDSTOWN -- A proposed Las Vegas-
Engineers plan spring ceremony in North Lima
XLISBON -- Robert and Patricia Piriak, 42183 state Route 517, are announcing the engagement and
LOCAL
LOCAL Barbone second at lifting meet BERLIN CENTER -- Vince Barbone, a senior at Western Reserve
Former officer fondly recalls canine partner
One bad guy got six months in jail for assaulting Bar. YOUNGSTOWN -- Seeing those alert dark eyes
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Car DVDs expose other drivers to unwanted auto erotica
But a California law to limit porn in the fast lane was defeated. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE You're
Struthers considers outside enrollment
Each pupil would mean $5,200 in state funding, the superintendent said. STRUTHERS -- Children from
"Somebody with a sack of flour has a lot of influence. Somebody with a food parcel can easily enter into an exploitative situation. All of our staff have been trained to be aware that they are not to
Opinion: "Somebody with a sack of flour has a lot of influence. Somebody with a food parcel can easily enter
Budget to run out in fall
Fall could be crunch time for many county operations. WARREN -- Layoffs at Trumbull County 911
Recycling director expected to be hired
Petuch previously has worked for the county's solid waste district. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County
Masters complex to come down to make room for a parking lot
The space could be used for downtown development. YOUNGSTOWN -- The city plans to spend about
Syrian spies pull out of Beirut
CHICAGO TRIBUNE BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Syrian intelligence agents vacated their dreaded intelligence
The blue-gray crocheted poncho with flecks of tan gained instant popularity.
The blue-gray crocheted poncho with flecks of tan gained instant popularity. WASHINGTON POST
MAN, 82, EXONERATED IN SHOOTING OF 'CAREY' ACTOR
Man, 82, exonerated in shooting of 'Carey' actor NEW YORK -- An 82-year-old man who shot and
Minister hopes to mobilize opponents
This is not the pastor's first fight against gambling. WARREN -- North-Mar Church of the Christian
With road work comes delays
A hearing will be set for resident who hasn't cleaned up his property. HILLSVILLE, Pa. --
Count on coconut to help hypothyroidism
Q. Can coconut counter hypothyroidism? I started eating two macaroons daily to control diarrhea
Water, sewer rates going up for many customers
CANFIELD -- Roughly 3,100 city water and sewer customers will see their rates increase in May.
EASTER EGG HUNTS
EASTER EGG HUNTS Area listing Saturday Mill Creek MetroParks Easter Eggstravaganza, 11:30
Fildes-Yoder rite planned for May in Cleveland
XPOLAND -- Dr. Mark D. and Mary Clare Fildes, 8661 Raintree Run, are announcing the engagement of
Sisters fined in televised rampage
Serious charges dropped for Amy and Deanna McCollum. STRUTHERS -- Trumbull County sisters whose
Today is Thursday, March 17, the 76th day of 2005. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St. Patrick's Day. On this date in A.D. 461, according to tradition, St. Patrick -- the patron saint of
Opinion: Today is Thursday, March 17, the 76th day of 2005. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Trustees to vote on rezoning for 142 land parcels
County opposes zoning change for lack of an overall development plan. HOWLAND -- Township trustees