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Forum Health Area Property
Forum Health owns $117,055,310 worth of property in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Forum Health Letter From Dr. Ghezzi
Forum Health’s Board of Trustees set forth the following principles and priorities ...
MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday's other games
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 4, White Sox 0 DETROIT — Kenny Rogers shut
Blood drives planned
Blood drives planned Police and firefighters in Girard and Liberty are having a blood drives.
Part of Route 170 to close for work
CALCUTTA -- The Ohio Department of Transportation says state Route 170 southbound will be closed
Astronaut reveals name of next transporter
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- The name of the new vehicle that NASA hopes will take astronauts back
Smithsonian links up with other museums
For a fee, some U.S. museums can borrow artifacts to display. WASHINGTON POST WASHINGTON -- The
$4 billion energy facility planned
Similar plants have been built in South Africa and China. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM
Getting some help in the kitchen
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Children can be a real asset. By NADIA LERNER STAMFORD ADVOCATE Debra
Group needs cash to replace stolen band instruments
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Warren Junior Military Band will be forced to hold a fund-raising event to
Cross Country Results
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 CROSS COUNTRY BOYS (At Boardman High School) Team scoring: 1. Boardman
Girard man refiles injury lawsuit
WARREN -- A Girard man has refiled a lawsuit against the Liberty school district and two companies
NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Three-team trade: The Falcons traded running back T.J. Duckett to the
Latest killing in Youngstown demands crime crackdown
Editorial: Youngstown has been here before. It's been outraged by violence and senseless murder, by children
Poincare conjecture: Century-old brain-twister is now deciphered
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 MADRID, Spain (AP) — The Poincare conjecture involves topology, a
Risky anti-Israel rhetoric
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 By JACK EHN SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE Where there's a way, there's a
Traffic deaths climb to highest since 1990
Since 1997, deaths of motorcylists have increased 115 percent. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Traffic deaths
Experts find research lacking in how best to treat bedsores
Treating pressure ulcers in just one patient can cost up to $70,000. SCRIPPS HOWARD American
Defendant: Anfal operation targeted Kurdish guerrillas
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The defense team has insisted that defendants had been coached. BAGHDAD,
New York-Penn League standings
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)3228.533— State
Minus Mario, Crosby leads
No one knows if the teen will be named team captain before the Oct. 5 opener PITTSBURGH (AP) --
Part 9: Just like caged animals
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The captive and her captors were engaged in a war of wills. By JILL
Health care decisions should be our own
Opinion: By RHONDA CHRISS LOKEMAN MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS I bumped into a friend, a cancer survivor.
Walesa leaves party
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Walesa leaves party WARSAW, Poland — Lech Walesa, the charismatic
Add spark to staples
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Let a salad bar do the prep work. By LINDA GASSENHEIMER MCCLATCHY
Teahen's red-hot bat overwhelms Indians
Victor Martinez's throwing error allowed the go-ahead in the Royals' 5-2 win. KANSAS CITY, Mo.
Beacon Journal lays off 40
AKRON (AP) -- The Akron Beacon Journal laid off 40 newsroom employees -- 25 percent of that staff --
SCRIPPS HOWARD
Scripps Howard BLUSH BRUSH: A powdered blush is applied to the cheekbones of Yvonne Namey as she
Israel plans to keep blockade in place
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 A Hezbollah member wants Arab countries to break the blockade. JERUSALEM
CNN special looks at life of bin Laden
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The two-hour special is based in part on a terrorism expert's book. LOS
Russian wins major academic honor
The award is often described as math's equivalent of the Nobel Prize. MADRID, Spain (AP) -- A
Fast food, not so fast (or fat)
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 An author's weight loss spurs investigation into Big Macs and other joys
AGENDA THURSDAY
Agenda Thursday Niles Board of Education, 7 p.m., 411 Brown Street. Struthers Board of
Lasagna doesn't need to be heavy
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Light lasagna takes a bite out of fat and calories. By KATHY MANWEILER
Ex-banker Quattrone settles case, plans to resume his career
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The government abandoned the case after taking it to trial twice. NEW
Romanian oil workers detained
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The Romanian government said the Iranians destroyed one of the cranes.
Motorcycle driver flown to hospital
DAMASCUS -- The Canfield post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an accident in
Park-Porter renovation costs cause clash
Commissioner Polivka was told that renovation estimates exceed $4 million. By ED RUNYAN
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2006. There are 130 days left in the...
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Today is Wednesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2006. There are 130 days
EXPERT ADVICE Tricks of the trade
Makeup artists disagree on the tricks of the trade to diminish wrinkles. But here is some advice
CAMPBELL BLAZE
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 CAMPBELL BLAZE The Vindicator/William D. Lewis BIT OF HISTORY GONE:
Board to seek 9.5-mill levy to cover deficit
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Officials say the district faces a state takeover if the levy fails. By
Company expects deficit of $80,000
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 More events are planned for September. By DAVID SKOLNICK CITY HALL
Fire damages historic six-plex in Campbell
CAMPBELL -- Fire of a suspicious origin damaged three vacant former Youngstown Sheet & amp;
Ryan nets $50G to battle pupil truancy
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The truancy intervention program will benefit 50 Trumbull County pupils.
Droughns: Legal issues won't hurt performance
The running back's court case was pushed back to February. BEREA (AP) -- Reuben Droughns was a few
Double duty doesn't faze YSU's Joe Bishop
The senior will serve as punter and also kick off for the Penguins. By PETE MOLLICA VINDICATOR
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Louisiana officials take time to distribute funds
Of the $110 billion designated for recovery, $44 billion has been spent. WASHINGTON (AP) -- State
Baseball Schedule
MONDAY'S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 2, Boston 1 Detroit 7, Chicago White Sox 1
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BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Jami Kather and Richard Jacobs, Youngstown, boy, Aug.
Some banks eliminate ATM use surcharges
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Credit unions and smaller banks are joining surcharge-free networks.
GAME TIME TODAY
GAME TIME Today Who: Jamestown Jammers at Scrappers When: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)
Baseball Notices
BASEBALL BB Rooner Baseball -- will conduct tryouts for the fall program and next summer's team.
2 officials object to charter schools
Public schools are outperforming charter schools, state report cards show. By AMANDA GARRETT
Civil service panel: It's one test
The commission said it scores examinations in accordance with Ohio law. By DENISE DICK
Paying officials' law fees opposed by prosecutor
By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J.
Today in history
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Today is Wednesday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2006. There are 130 days
Scammed investors to get $15.3 million
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 By Peter H. Milliken VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER CLEVELAND — A
Paper's strategy focused on Iraqi media
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Rallies for Jill Carroll's release occurred in many cities in the world.
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week's golf events
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS Bridgestone Invitational Akron Schedule:
Mayor: Let's take city back
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Plans are being made to require security officers at events at city
Women 50 and over take the center stage
They were once an afterthought of the beauty industry. SCRIPPS HOWARD Lynn Jamroz is 51 and
Regional Business Digest
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 REGION Valley jobless rates near year-ago levels YOUNGSTOWN —
IS CROSBY WORTHY OF THE "C"?
Is Crosby worthy of the "C"? Now that Mario Lemieux has retired again, the Pittsburgh Penguins are
Shelton homers for area winners
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The 14-year-old team remains unbeaten in North Carolina. WILSON, N.C.
Commissioners grilled about Oakhill and jail
Officials said Oakhill expenses are about $32,000 per month. By NANCY TULLIS VINDICATOR STAFF
Chaney's Smith makes strides at wide receiver
He's still adjusting to the differences between quarterback and wideout. HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) --
Airport fumes send 19 to hospital
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The arrival later of President Bush was not affected by the problem.
Colleges aren't just about campuses
Opinion: WASHINGTON -- Lists fascinate Americans. Compiling them in fact has become an industry that
McGuffey society honoring storyteller
By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR EDUCATION WRITER R. REGINA REES HAS always had an interest in oral
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Football Schedule
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 31 EAST Temple at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Wagner at La Salle, 7
Terror suspect probed for link to Hamburg
Germans thought they were safe because of opposition to the Iraq war. BERLIN (AP) -- A Lebanese
City could lose pee-wee games
Some teams say they will forfeit before returning to Youngstown. By Harold Gwin VINDICATOR
Mountaineer Results
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—Da Boxer (Parker)12.204.803.20
Study: Herpes infections drop
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 There's a decrease in adolescents' risky sexual behavior, one expert
Dominion East Ohio to raise gas price
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Natural gas rates are headed up for customers of Dominion East Ohio. The
Aerial photos to spot buildings
Another county with this software made its investment back in three weeks. By LAURE CIOFFI
Crestview, Badger secure season-opening victories
Warren JFK's girls defeated Newton Falls, 6-1. NEW WATERFORD -- Greg Bing scored all three goals
Self-absorbed family hogs conversation
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Dear Annie: My son and his wife have become so absorbed in their own
Realini's slam leads Scrappers
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 By CHUCK HOUSTEAU VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT NILES — If Tuesday's
Oil slick sinks, blankets marine life
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Officials say the spill could take as long as a year to clean up and cost
Volunteers sought to serve on tax panel
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 NEW CASTLE, Pa. — New Castle School Board is seeking volunteers to
Women's Nba Playoffs
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 WOMEN'S NBA PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND (Best-of-3) EASTERN CONFERENCE
Iran responds to incentives offered by the West
Critics say Iran wants to make nuclear weapons. TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran said Tuesday it was
Identity search ready to launch
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Canfield graduated several key players from last year's state runner-up
Abuse of elderly is addressed
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Audience members were told to watch out for one another. By VIRGINIA
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"I saw eight to 12 jets ... . There was greenish smoke from the bombs. It was if...
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 "I saw eight to 12 jets ... . There was greenish smoke from the bombs. It
'Two-A-Days' will premiere on MTV
In the documentary, it's not just the football players who are under pressure. By RICHARD HUFF
Market gives up gains on comments
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Wall Street wonders if a Fed official's comments are a 'trial balloon.'
Lebanon war makes U.S. plight even worse
Opinion: If you want to understand the wider repercussions of the war between Hezbollah and Israel, buy a
Local News Digest
Wounded girl goes home YOUNGSTOWN -- A 6-year-old girl wounded when shots were fired into her
For U.S. team, it's full speed ahead
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 For U.S. team, it's full speed ahead AFTER THE U.S. whipped Slovenia
Making cents: Is the penny's luck quickly running out?
One official wants prices to be rounded to the nearest nickel. HARTFORD COURANT Chronically
Chamber to honor Naffah, Kacmar
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The mayors of Youngstown and Warren also will be recognized. YOUNGSTOWN
Diamondbacks send Shawn Green to Mets
Arizona gave New York $6.3 million to help pay the outfielder's salary. NEW YORK (AP) --
Check workers' status, lawyer says
Company owners are facing criminal charges for hiring illegal immigrants. By DON SHILLING
Undefeated U.S. will face test against Italians
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The team has won each of its first three games by double digits.
Under the stars
Opinion: The Providence Journal: As the world cascades into insanity, here's pleasant news for those in need
Youngstown native dreamed up idea for 'Snakes On A Plane'
Dave Dalessandro walked the red carpet behind Samuel L. Jackson. By GUY D'ASTOLFO VINDICATOR
Charter-school pupils fare worse in reading, math, report shows
One official said not to read too much into the study. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fourth-graders in
Porter helps maintain the 'linebacker mystique'
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The team has always been known for a strong defense with standout
Forum in talks to sell all facilities
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Details of the sale are still being worked out with the Tennessee-based
OPEN FOR SPORTS
OPEN FOR SPORTS Special to The Vindicator NEW HUBBARD FACILITY: The new Kerola Field House at
Leinart challenged by losing
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The former USC quarterback won all but two games he started in college.
Here's the real skinny on latest trend in jeans
The newest style in jeans will take you breath away. LOS ANGELES TIMES LOS ANGELES -- In the
Creole Stomp to close summer night season
WARREN -- The 2006 Summer Night Specials season offered by the Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County
Bond raised in manslaughter case
Bond was set at $100,000 for a man accused of robbing a bank. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Ex-director reinstated with tenure
Mosquito spraying will be carried out in three townships Thursday. By MARY GRZEBIENIAK
Chapin brings sense of adventure
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The singer/songwriter loves the local club Cedars. By JOHN BENSON
Tiger's perfect putting puts him back in front
Woods is playing like he did during his magical 2000 season. MEDINAH, Ill. (AP) -- Tiger Woods has
Suitor known to improve hospitals
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 The proposed buyer targets hospitals that are losing patients to other
Chicken recipe from past still holds up
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Dear Readers: Here's a "blast from the past" column that my mother, the
Today on TV and Radio
TODAY 6:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Basketball: U.S. vs. Italy. Noon (FSN Ohio) (FSN Pitt) Basketball:
Giant Motorsports sees rise in profits
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 SALEM — The parent company of Andrew Cycles posted increased
Bucs rally to topple Braves, 5-3
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Atlanta fell 61/2 games behind in the wild card race. ATLANTA (AP)
If Allen's a racist, what about Young?
Opinion: Sen. George Allen, R-Va., was caught on tape referring to a campaign worker for his Democratic
Local News
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 INTERNATIONAL Iran says it's ready for 'serious' talks IRAN SAID
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael E. Nyers, 59, of 4213 Glenwood Ave. #2, Boardman, and
Little League World Series
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES At South Williamsport, Pa. All Times EDT UNITED STATES POOL A --
North-South vulnerable. East deals.
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Prep Preview: Football
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 CHANEY vs. FITCH When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday Where: Fitch Falcon Stadium
NFL Preseason
NFL Preseason FavoritePointsUnderdog Thursday, August 24th. CAROLINA51/2Miami Friday, August
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 FRIDAY XHoly Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church will serve fish dinners
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'Reelin' by the River' focuses on youngsters
WARREN -- The Mahoning River Consortium and co-sponsors, Muskies Inc. and the Fine Arts Council of
Hip-hop world howls at K-Fed's performance at Teen Choice Awards
Hip-hop world howls at K-Fed's performance at Teen Choice Awards NEW YORK -- Kevin Federline's TV
Looks don't make a person a terrorist
Opinion: By MACARENA HERNANDEZ DALLAS MORNING NEWS In the predawn hours after the Sept. 11 attacks, a
170 die in crash of jet that sent distress call
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 An official said the plane was probably struck by lightning during the
City wants first crack
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Youngstown Central Area CIC plans to hire a firm to demolish buildings
Local Sports Digest
YSU Volleyball YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State opens its season Friday at the Dayton Flyer
Officials watching hospital sale
The Warren mayor isn't concerned about the company's nonurban focus. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Boxing Schedule
Wednesday, August 23, 2006 SCHEDULE National TV in parentheses Aug. 25 At Arco Arena, Sacramento,
Fishermen describe ordeal
The three survivors appear to be in remarkably good health. MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Three Mexican