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Maintain your brain to delay, avoid Alzheimer's
NORTH LIMA — Most people are probably aware of the positive effects exercise and a healthy
Dems to President: You're accountable for Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats blistered President Bush’s war policy Tuesday night,
The end of health care as we know it
CHICAGO — On Tuesday, President Bush used his bully pulpit to argue that the nation should be
Y-town BOE voices tax demand
YOUNGSTOWN — Some members of the Youngstown Board of Education say they want the $314,383 in
Trumbull libraries eyeing funding split
WARREN — Library directors for the seven library systems in Trumbull County plan to meet soon
4 laws would combat Warren blight
WARREN — City council members are sponsoring four ordinances they say will help Warren take a
Community college wants more area students
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — It’s New Castle versus Union Township in the war of words over
Trumbull MRDD to cut staff
NILES — Cuts in federal funding and higher operating costs will result in staffing and program
Mercer Prison Board OKs Tasers
MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County Prison Board authorized purchase of three Taser electronic
6 decades of Park Vista
YOUNGSTOWN — Park Vista Retirement Community is catching up in age to some of its residents.
Hubbard native continues under Strickland
Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat, retained a Hubbard native as the Ohio inspector general, a position
Mercer commissioners oppose moving Pa. primary
MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County Commissioners Brian Beader and Kenneth Seamans said Tuesday they
Beshara guilty on all charges in Guthrie death
YOUNGSTOWN — A jury found Benjamin Beshara guilty of the kidnapping, aggravated robbery and
Warren woman gets jail time for child endangering
CORTLAND — A Warren woman whose baby fell out of her car last fall will be in jail until at
$1.05 million gift for YSU scholarships
YOUNGSTOWN — A $1.05 million trust established in the names of Robert G. and S. Ann Berich
NE Ohio effort will promote careers in manufacturing
YOUNGSTOWN — Billboards and advertisements promoting careers in manufacturing will start
Boardman cop charged with sex crime
YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman Township police officer has agreed to plead guilty to a charge of
Update on baby death
YOUNGSTOWN — The death of 7 1/2-month-old Kha-Niyah Williams does not mean that the city
and the Oscar nominees are....
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The musical “Dreamgirls” led Academy Awards
Lordstown woman dies in Niles crash
NILES — A Lordstown woman was killed and two others injured in a one-car crash on Robbins
Parcells retires in Dallas
The veteran head coach called it quits after four seasons with the Cowboys. IRVING, Texas (AP) --
Man gets probation in drug case
Members of the Boone family were also charged in the illegal drug enterprise. WARREN --
Boardman school board appoints coaches
BOARDMAN -- The board of education appointed coaches for winter and spring sports Monday. The
Court again sides with Warren man
A federal judge ruled against the plaintiff in a similar case in 2005. By ED RUNYAN VINDICATOR
Taking sport to extremes
The matches take place in bars, and 'alcohol seems to fuel the crowd,' one owner says. By JOHN
Car crashes into house
Car crashes into house NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A car crashed into 841 Beckford St. causing damage to
Trustees OK land swap with schools
Bike Town, Ohio, is in Austintown. AUSTINTOWN -- Trustees agreed Monday to a land trade with the
ODNR chief Logan speaks
Sebring's mayor is the finance/executive committee chairman for 2007. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR
girard ACCIDENT
GIRARD ACCIDENT Special to The Vindicator/Paul Patterson STORE DAMAGED: An 82-year-old Forsythe
Home Savings, UCFC promote 3 key officers
Douglas McKay will remain CEO of the savings and loan. YOUNGSTOWN -- Home Savings and Loan Co. and
NFL PLAYOFFS
NFL PLAYOFFS Wild-card Playoffs All Times EST Saturday, Jan. 6 Indianapolis 23, Kansas City
India will be a big player in S. America
Opinion: NEW DELHI -- When former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos told me once that I should pay more
Students mourn teen
Students attending today's memorial services will be excused from their classes. By VIRGINIA ROSS
Prosecutor opposes release
'Do a shot or I will suspend you,' the ex-superintendent was heard telling one student. WARREN --
President Bush addresses abortion opponents
Bush urged opponents to focus on more than legislative victories. WASHINGTON (AP) -- President
Hubbard tops Lakeview; Brookfield remains on top
Liberty also won a Trumbull Athletic Conference contest. CORTLAND -- The Hubbard High girls
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES
MONDAY'S NBA SUMMARIES MAGIC 90, CAVALIERS 79 ORLANDO (90) -- Turkoglu 3-9 0-0 6, Battie 2-3 0-0
State OKs 5M loan for WCI
The Valley steelmaker plans to invest 36.7 million in the project. By MARC KOVAC VINDICATOR
Ex-bus driver appeals decision
WARREN -- A former Warren school bus driver, fired after a 5-year-old boy was knocked unconscious
ELECTRONIC CONFERENCE ON MACULAR DEGENERATION
Electronic conference on macular degeneration WARREN and POLAND -- Treatments available for the
Proposed law addresses blight
WARREN -- Councilman Robert L. Dean Jr., D-at large, is sponsoring an ordinance that would change
Iranian leaders warn of possible clash with U.S.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran conducted missile tests Monday as its leadership stepped up warnings of a
Ohio native killed by explosive in Iraq
BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio native was killed Saturday in Iraq when an explosive struck his humvee
if you go
IF YOU GO What: Absolute Intense Wrestling When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Youngstown Banquet Center
Health care crisis getting the attention it deserves
Editorial: During last fall's election, Democrats made it clear that the nation's health care crisis would be a
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Dungy, Smith celebrate a coaching milestone
They are the first black head coaches to earn Super Bowl appearances. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- When
Strickland meets with Ohio college presidents
The education leaders said they were impressed by the governor's interest. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Gov.
Changes requested over violations
There have been complaints of drug trafficking at the apartments. By AMANDA GARRETT VINDICATOR
MONDAY'S RESULTS
MONDAY'S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL AREA SCORES ayen 70, Chaney 31 Ashtabula Lakeside 82,
Loyalty to U.S. is costly
Opinion: In 1973, President Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger had the CIA instigate an uprising of
"It's simply wrong for any child to lack health care in America. That's where we start."
Opinion: "It's simply wrong for any child to lack health care in America. That's where we start." Sen.
NEW PASSPORT RULES GO INTO EFFECT FOR AIR TRAVELERS
New passport rules go into effect for air travelers The new regulations requiring passports were
Mayor: Girard saw less debt in 2006
GIRARD -- When it comes to the city's financial picture, what a difference a year can make. Mayor
MOUNTAINEER REsults
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS MONDAY 1st--Rustic Ridge (Wilson)86.0042.4024.40 Montana Springs
Address to focus on a few issues
Most Americans are dissatisfied with the direction of the country, a poll shows. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Party leads to multiple charges
Police were tipped off about a party with underage drinking. NEWTON FALLS -- Two men face a number
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth's Family Birthplace Sam and Julie Sargent, Campbell, boy, Jan. 21. Stephanie Cole
Pfizer to cut 10,000 jobs, close at least 5 facilities
The drug maker is at risk of losing 41 percent of sales to generic competition. NEW YORK (AP) --
Protecting our ports
Opinion: The Providence Journal: The decision by Dubai Ports World to give up its planned takeover of several
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
AUSTRALIAN OPEN Monday's results At Melbourne Park Melbourne, Australia Purse: 15.68
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2007. There are 342 days left in the year. On this date in 1968, North Korea seizes the U.S. Navy ship Pueblo, charging its crew with being on a spying
Opinion: Today is Tuesday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2007. There are 342 days left in the year. On this date
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Boardman Township:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Boardman Township: CANFIELD CITY: Jan. 19
Heat 101, Knicks 83
Heat 101, Knicks 83 MIAMI -- Playing without their two All-Stars, the Miami Heat scored a
Deputy director of board to retire
John Payne has been at the election board since 1993. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM BUREAU
Visingardi reveals official differences in college and pro
The Poland resident is a 12-year veteran football official in the MAC. By GREG GULAS VINDICATOR
Big government could get even bigger
Opinion: By JAMES P. PINKERTON LONG ISLAND NEWSDAY How big should the federal government be? Most people
Magic defeat Cavs, snap 5-game skid
Grant Hill and Dwight Howard led Orlando to a 90-79 win in Cleveland. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Once their
Phone problems puzzle schools chief
NEWTON FALLS -- Schools Superintendent David Wilson said Monday that he's looking into recent phone
Emmitt brings dance out of closet for men
'If the great Emmitt Smith can do it, so can I,' some men think. MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Jay Pintor was
The Copa must move
The Copa must move NEW YORK -- The Copacabana, the famed nightclub that entertained the smart set
Mismatch in Miami awaits
CHICAGO -- The worst quarterback in Super Bowl history? I've always had a soft spot for Vince
Tuesdays Best Bets on TV
"American Idol" (8 p.m., Fox): More bad singers! "Ancient Discoveries" (9 p.m., History Channel):
Successful missile test is major victory for China
Only the U.S. and the former Soviet Union have shown the same capability. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL
Manning to have right thumb examined
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is scheduled to have X-rays on his injured
Former cop files lawsuit over firing
His employment status was changed to administrative leave without pay. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Wants a relationship that ends in marriage
Dear Annie: I am a faithful reader and love your matter-of-fact approach, which is why I am writing.
By JOHN BASSETTI
By JOHN BASSETTI VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF YOUNGSTOWN -- There was some discussion before the game
Penguins face road challenge in Dayton
Youngstown State has already matched its best win total in six seasons. By PETE MOLLICA
Tomlin, 34, to succeed Cowher
The former Vikings assistant is the team's first black head coach. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Mike Tomlin,
Car bombs kill at least 88
A video from Ayman al-Zawahri mocks Bush's plan for a troop surge. COMBINED DISPATCHES BAGHDAD,
School yearbooks headed for extinction
Opinion: By LEWIS W. DIUGUID MCCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS The door to the darkroom stays closed in Alice
MONDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES
MONDAY'S BASKETBALL SCORES MEN EAST Alvernia 65, Misericordia 49 Eastern 65, Gwynedd-Mercy
Dreaming of spring, fans mingle with the Tribe
Cleveland Indians infielder Josh Barfield gets a Mahoning Valley Scrappers T-shirt from Scrappers
Accomplice: Beshara ran over Niles woman
The accomplice testified as part of a plea agreement. By PETER H. MILLIKEN VINDICATOR STAFF
NEW ON HOME VIDEO\ This week's DVD releases
"Saw III": The third installment of the blood-and-guts horror franchise arrives in a variety of
Antique and collectible auction to be held Feb. 3
Proceeds from the event will benefit those with disabilities or special needs. YOUNGSTOWN --
National Business Digest
NATION Sun Microsysytems, Intel reach deal on servers SAN FRANCISCO -- Sun Microsystems Inc.
Trustees discuss possibility of township park
Trustees were thanked for offering land for a third fire station. By AMANDA C. DAVIS VINDICATOR
Two men face charges in robbery try, auto theft
One of two robbers was punched in the face by the victim. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL
Man hospitalized after crashing into utility pole
HOWLAND -- A crash on Elm Road N.E. sent a man to Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Hospital late
Rockets win 13th, now 8-0
Wellsville walloped McDonald; United won to remain in first. BERLIN CENTER -- Kristen Pallozzi,
Governor urges support for plant
The proposed plant would make liquid fuel and electricity. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM
North-South vulnerable. North deals.
North-South vulnerable. North deals. NORTH A Q 7 A K J 7 A 10 9 2 K 10 WEST EAST ?
Area's state senators learn committee assignments
The Valley senators each received three committee assignments. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR
HOWLAND | Board of education
The Howland Board of Education on Monday: Authorized the treasurer to advertise for bids to
EASTERN CONFERENCE
EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayConf New Jersey2020.500--8-2W-413-
Telethon raises 108,262 for United Way
YOUNGSTOWN -- Five area United Way organizations in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania raised 108,262 on
East High School Alumni Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Geno's Restaurant in
East High School Alumni Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Geno's Restaurant in
Seminar focuses on kindergarten preparation
BOARDMAN -- Mahoning South Catholic Schools will present a free seminar, "How to Prepare Your Child
Web site entries track a book's journey
Dear Heloise: A way to share a book and continue being entertained by its journey long after you
Smith, Dungy achieve milestone
Smith, Dungy achieve milestone In 12 days, Chicago's Lovie Smith and Indianapolis' Tony Dungy will
AGENDA WEDNESDAY 1/24MAHONING COUNTY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION SERVICES BOARD PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE, 5 P.M., SECOND FLOOR, 20 FEDERAL PLAZA WEST, YOUNGSTOWN.
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board Public Relations
SUNDAY'S GAMES
SUNDAY'S GAMES Dallas 99, Miami 93 San Antonio 99, Philadelphia 85 Phoenix 131, Minnesota 102
Hagan again targets felons, pension benefits
A similar bill introduced by the legislator six years ago went nowhere. By DAVID SKOLNICK
Baby left unattended in tub dies, police say
Baby left unattended in tub dies, police say YOUNGSTOWN -- A 71/2-month-old Youngstown girl who
Youngstown native appointed to treasurer post in Franklin County
COLUMBUS -- The Franklin County Democratic Party has appointed a Youngstown native to serve out the
Gap CEO resigns after poor shopping season
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Gap Inc. Chief Executive Officer Paul Pressler resigned Monday after a
Women's plasma linked to rare, serious lung condition
The culprit seems to be antibodies that women produce when pregnant. WASHINGTON (AP) -- The plasma
Manning's right thumb OK, just bruised
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Peyton Manning's injured right thumb gave the Colts a scare Monday.
SURPLUS FOOD 1/24
Surplus food Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Grant and Walnut streets, East
Associated Press
Associated Press ANTI-ABORTION MARCH: Abortion demonstrators, including a contingent from the
Nadal outlasts tough Murray
Rafael Nadal twice rallied from a set down to advance to quarterfinal play. MELBOURNE, Australia
Crestview defeats Lisbon
Erica Sims became the all-time scoring leader in Lisbon girls basketball. By CHUCK HOUSTEAU