Valley seniors react to Medicare plan

Valley seniors reactto Medicare plan
kPAT REEDER of Poland, above, said she's steering clear of the new Medicare Part D program to help pay for prescription drugs. Other senior citizens attending a watercolor class in Youngstown found the new plan confusing and complex.
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Howland reportsviral meningitis case
kA CASE of viral meningitis has been confirmed at Howland Glen Primary School.
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WAR IN IRAQ
Deadly day for U.S.
kFIVE U.S. MARINES were killed in fighting with Al-Qaida-led insurgents near the Syrian border and an Army soldier died of wounds suffered in Baghdad, making Wednesday the second deadliest day for American forces in Iraq this month.
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HEALTH
Decaf & amp; cholesterol
kDECAF, but not caffeinated, coffee may cause an increase in harmful low-density cholesterol, but may also benefit some overweight people, according to a new study.
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OPINION
A chance to putValley in good light
kTHE CAMPAIGNS for state offices of at least three people from the region offer promise for casting a more positive image of the Mahoning Valley throughout the state.
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ENTERTAINMENT EXTRA
A darker Potter
k "HARRY POTTER and the Goblet of Fire" opens this weekend. "Goblet" overflows with menacing monsters and scenes of torture and murder.
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SPORTS
SteelHounds lose
kTHE YOUNGSTOWN STEELHOUNDS suffered their second consecutive loss to the Laredo Bucks Wednesday.
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