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Man falls 40+ feet in Wellsville
WELLSVILLE — A   man who fell 40 to 50 feet from a tree stand was rushed to a hospital in
Scrappers win
Todd Martin and Nick Petrucci hit homers in the six-run eighth inning to help the Mahoning Valley
Task force checkpoint leads to one alcohol arrest
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force reported it arrested one person...
Liberty Wal-Mart plans are on hold, for now
LIBERTY — Township officials have received word that the much-anticipated Wal-Mart project may
Youngstown signs management deal for 20 Federal Place
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control signed a two-year contract today at $15,350 a
Jury begins deliberations in Moonda case
AKRON — The fate of Donna Moonda is now in the hands of the jury. Jurors got the case at 3:30
Hagan seeks pardon for Jim Traficant
COLUMBUS — A Youngstown lawmaker is writing a letter to the President seeking the early
Trumbull CSB builds new residential facility
WARREN – Ground was broken Thursday for a new $4-plus million Trumbull County Children
Ryan discusses bill to increase VA funding with vets in Campbell
CAMPBELL — Jim Stankish of Youngstown, a retired Marine, wonders how the federal government
Driver uses stolen pickup to smash glass doors at Sparkle Market
YOUNGSTOWN — The driver of a stolen Chevrolet pickup truck lowered the tailgate and then
Out-of-towners with flat tire get robbed in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — The occupants of a disabled car told police they were robbed around 1:30 a.m.
U.S. Route 224 in Ellsworth to close Monday
ELLSWORTH — Beginning Monday, U.S. Route 224 between state Route 45 and state Route 534 here
Motorcyclist charged with street racing in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A 33-year-old Warren motorcyclist charged with street racing was arraigned today
Youngstown woman charged in Campbell vehicular assault
CAMPBELL — A Youngstown woman who allegedly attempted to run over her ex-boyfriend with a car
Niles police investigating two attempted rapes
xxxxxx NILES — Police are investigating two attempted rapes in the city. A 34-year-old woman
Signup Sunday for fallen officers bike ride
YOUNGSTOWN — Sign-up for the annual motorcycle run for fallen police officers is 9 to 11 a.m.
Cheap gas alert! | $2.77 in Hubbard
The cheapest gas in the area is $2.77 at the Flying J on 2226 N. Main St. in Hubbard, according to
NEWLY MARRIED | Couples tie the knot
Check out today's <em>Vindicator</em> and Vindy.com for the wedding announcements for
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 5, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Thursday, July 5 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
WOMEN’S NBA
WOMEN’S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit114.733— Indiana114.733— Chicago88.50031⁄2
Man dies in accident
Man dies in accident BRISTOLVILLE — An 18-year-old man was killed Tuesday night when his vehicle
Russia wins 2014 Winter Olympics
The Black Sea resort of Sochi defeated South Korea’s Pyeongchang, 51-47. GUATEMALA CITY (AP) —
Wier pitches one-hitter for Falcons
The Astro Falcons beat Simon Roofing, 10-0, in a Class B playoff game. STRUTHERS — Matt Wier
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS WEDNESDAY 2nd—Fool's W (Urieta-Moran)3.402.802.40 Boardwalkbillie
TUESDAY’S GAMES
TUESDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 4, Tampa Bay 1 Cleveland 5, Detroit 4, 11 innings
Faith-based initiative gets grant
The money will fund a resource-opportunity center based at Heart Reach Ministries. YOUNGSTOWN
Long ball propels Bucs past Brewers
Adam LaRoche and Ryan Doumit belted two-run homers in a 5-3 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Independence
HOT DOG! A new wiener! Joey Chestnut of San Jose, Calif., wolfed down 66 franks in 12 minutes to beat six-time champ Takeru Kobayashi of Japan in the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog eating contest
NEW YORK —In a gut-busting showdown that combined drama, daring and indigestion, Joey Chestnut
Kinsman troop visits nation’s capital
The troop of 12- and 13-year-old-boys coordinated the trip. KINSMAN — Summer is far from
A little rain on this parade
Boxer Kelly Pavlik served as the parade’s grand marshal. AUSTINTOWN — It may have seemed like
Venus rises, Serena falls in England
No. 1 Justine Henin overcame an injured Serena Williams in three sets. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) —
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB State College (Pirates)115.688— Auburn (Blue Jays)106.6251
ON AREA DIAMONDS
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball TRI-T COLT (15-18) Players Division Boardman
LADY LIBERTY: You don’t have to go to New York City to see the Statue of Liberty. A replica of
LADY LIBERTY: You don’t have to go to New York City to see the Statue of Liberty. A replica of the
Dusty Baker forged connection to Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Before Dusty Baker broke into the majors with Atlanta in 1968, he already had a
FLYING HIGH INC. | What it’s all about
Founder: Jeff Magada is founder and executive director. A former civilian employee with Austintown
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers vs. Jamestown Jammers First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM
ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 6, Yankees 2 NEW YORK — Johan Santana pitched seven crisp innings to win
To Russia with love
To Russia with love Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered the 2014 Olympics to Sochi on
Not their night: Indians fall 6-4
Detroit caught the breaks, ending the Tribe’s six-game winning streak. DETROIT (AP) — Kenny
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Columbiana tournament — for 7-8 players begins Saturday. Call (330) 482-0237. Poland
Scrappers snap five-game skid
Jansy Infante had five hits as Mahoning Valley beat Jamestown 11-6. NILES — Jansy Infante went
His swing’s ugly; his record isn’t
Allen Doyle is trying to be the first player to win three straight Senior Opens. HAVEN, Wis. (AP)
Library keeps kids busy
During the summer, kids may fall behind academically — but they may learn self-reliance. Will
Nadal finally tops Soderling, but raps unfriendly manner
Their animosity contrasted to the genteel setting of the Wimbledon tournament. WIMBLEDON, England
ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS WILD CARD National Conference June 29: Philadelphia 41, Orlando 26
It soon will be time for the silly and the serious to celebrate 7
Saturday is the big day for gamblers, and for tying the knot. YOUNGSTOWN — The number seven.
SCOUTS | Troop 93
The Boy Scouts of America Troop 93 of Kinsman Township: Scouts: Lance Barnovsky, Daniel Hess, Tim
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA D.C. United742232317 New England634222416
America’s ’dog day afternoon
You knew it was going to be a special day when Joey Chestnut first opened his mouth. To talk, that
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. ISuzuki Sea8033357123.369 MOrdonez Det7929866110.369 Jeter
LADY LIBERTY
LADY LIBERTY Her little sisters To see pictures and find locations of other Statue of Liberty
Funny Cide back in winner’s circle to end losing skid
The 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner finally won after six losses. FARMINGTON, N.Y. (AP) —
Replicas persevere in Lawrence Co.
One in Youngstown was stolen in 1965. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — At one time, you didn’t have to travel
Where are the female coaches?
Thirty-five years after Title IX, female coaches are harder to find than ever. FRESNO, Calif. (AP)
Army Band to visit
Ushers will be available to help those with special needs. NORTH LIMA — At least 60 soldiers