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Mother and son killed in Fairfield crash
FAIRFIELD —  A woman and her 8-year-old son were killed in a two-car crash on state Route
Dr. Moonda's friend reacts to Donna Moonda conviction
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Donna Moonda’s conviction in the murder for hire of her husband is a
New Columbiana elections board member
SALEM — Patty Colian was nominated to fill a vacant spot on the Columbiana Board of Elections.
11 malnourised dogs euthanized
YOUNGSTOWN — Charges are expected to be filed Monday against a Dearborn Avenue man who kept 11
A new Youngstown court administrator is hired
YOUNGSTOWN — The three Youngstown Municipal Court judges hired the former Alliance clerk of
Strike planned against Time Warner Cable
WARREN —  Union workers at Time Warner Cable in Warren have voted to strike at midnight
Videos to promote downtown Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — When it comes to downtown Youngstown, city officials say, “It’s
Time Warner workers unhappy with wage offer
<p>WARREN — Union workers at Time Warner Cable in Warren have voted to strike at
RTI International Metals makes executive changes
WEATHERSFIELD — RTI International Metals named four new vice presidents and also promoted
Fugitive captured on Cleveland porch
YOUNGSTOWN —   Eyewitnesses told pretty much the same story: A tall man walked over to a
The Free Jimbo movement grows
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert F. Hagan isn’t the only state legislator from the Mahoning Valley
Moonda convicted in murder for hire scheme
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A jury convicted a Pennsylvania woman of murder for hire and other charges
Trumbull OVI checkpoint set for Saturday
The Trumbull Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and
WCI president retires
WARREN — WCI Steel is searching for a new leader after Patrick Tatom retired as president and
Festival of the Arts support
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Convention and Visitors Bureau has allocated $10,000 to help
Cheap gas alert! | $2.75 in Boardman
The cheapest gas in the area is $2.759 at the BP on 310 Boardman-Canfield Road in Boardman,
Electrical arcing causes house fire in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Electrical arcing at a vacant house at 123 Falls Ave. caused a fire in the
Sobriety checkpoint tonight in Mahoning County
A sobriety checkpoint will be held from 9 p.m. today until 1 a.m. Saturday in Mahoning County.
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups busy with activities
<em>Club news is published Friday and Saturday. Please submit information about upcoming
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 6, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, July 6 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Liberty Wal-Mart project may go on hold
LIBERTY — Township officials have received word that the much-anticipated Wal-Mart project may be
Concealed weapon suspect, 26, released
GIRARD — A city man has been released from custody on a personal recognizance bond after police
Roger Federer is no match for weather; Hewitt falls to Serb
Federer’s quarterfinal match with Juan Carlos Ferrero was stopped in the first set. WIMBLEDON,
STANDINGS | New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)116.647— State College (Pirates)116.647—
Bonds homerless in defeat
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bronson Arroyo outfoxed Barry Bonds — and outhomered him, too. Bonds managed
Elections board approves candidates
The board said goodbye to a longtime member. LISBON — Columbiana Board of Elections has
Simon Roofing edges Falcons to even series
STRUTHERS — Anthony Ragozine went the distance, allowing just one earned run while walking three and
Official unfazed by halt of drive
The campaign intended to reform school funding in Ohio. YOUNGSTOWN — Shelley Murray sees the
MAHONING COUNTY Grand jury
A Mahoning County grand jury handed up the following indictments on Thursday: Steven M. Gruden,
Dykes eyes big last year at WVU
The Chaney High graduate is a finalist for three major awards this fall. YOUNGSTOWN — When
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Classic Division Campbell ESO def. Boardman Denman Tire, forfeit Austintown
Work begins on facility for children
The county auditor explains new Homestead Exemption rules. WARREN — Ground was broken
Stabbing suspect, 55, arraigned
LIBERTY — Bond has been set at $30,000 for a Youngstown man accused of stabbing his wife with a
No defending champ, or big names in race
The Tour de France will get underway Saturday under intense pressure. LONDON (AP) — With 2006
Fireworks retailer stays busy as the smoke clears
Many work to keep the fireworks business booming year round. YOUNGSTOWN — What does a
Scrappers rally for win Mahoning Valley scored six times in the eighth inning to beat Jamestown 6-3. BY ERIC HAMILTON VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
NILES — With Mahoning Valley’s Mike Eisenberg and Jamestown pitcher Marc Lewis locked in a good old-
Warren to take building bids
WARREN — The board of education has decided to start the construction bidding for the new Willard
Teen seeking fellow political junkies
This teen has made disagreeing with his parents a money-making venture. BROOKFIELD — A
Another Argentine golfer climbing to top
Eduardo Romero leads the U.S. Senior Open with a 66. HAVEN, Wis. (AP) — Eduardo Romero and Angel
Man is hospitalized after falling from tree
WELLSVILLE — A man who fell 40 to 50 feet from a tree stand was rushed to a hospital in East
Venus Williams near-perfect in win over Kuznetsova to gain semifinals
She’ll face Ana Ivanovic, the No. 6 seeded Serb in today’s semifinal match. WIMBLEDON, England
Hill gives up Magic for Phoenix Suns
The veteran accepted a two-year deal worth nearly $2 million a year. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Grant
Father’s advice is like gold
SHARON — Auston Papay listened to the advice that his father, Al Papay, gave him when he was a
MORE BUCKS FOR THE BANG: Jessica Peterson and Shawn Knauf, both of Greenville, Pa., load up on
MORE BUCKS FOR THE BANG: Jessica Peterson and Shawn Knauf, both of Greenville, Pa., load up on
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE Nextel Cup Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Tony Stewart) Feb. 18 —
Image shuts San Francisco slugger out of lucrative endorsement deals
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Bob Cramer inked several star athletes to lucrative endorsement deals in nearly
Woods’ tourney a bogey for him
His is tied for 77th and seven shots behind in the inaugural AT&T National. BETHESDA, Md. (AP) —
500 home runs not what they used to be; 21 now at that figure
In 1960, only Babe Ruth, Mel Ott, Jimmie Foxx and Ted Williams reached 500. There was a time —
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Pepsi 400 Daytona Beach, Fla. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 4
Carlesimo becomes new head coach of SuperSonics
It’s been eight years since he was fired from his last head coaching job. SEATTLE (AP) — P.J.
3,588 stars, each a soldier who has died
They want to remember soldiers who risked their lives for freedom. COLUMBIANA — “It’s a
Tigers shell Sabathia, Tribe for 12-3 win
The pitcher had his worst game of the year in the Indians’ most lopsided loss. DETROIT (AP) — C.C.
Fireworks cause injury and damage
The peace was also disrupted by gunfire. YOUNGSTOWN — Fireworks shot off on Independence Day did
Ryan outlines bill for aiding veterans
The House bill calls for the largest VA budget increase in the agency’s history. CAMPBELL —
Forum Health joins national effort
The campaign is endorsed by the CDC and the American Nurses Association, among others. YOUNGSTOWN
CLOSING ARGUMENTS
CLOSING ARGUMENTS High points Here are some of the points made by both the prosecution and
SAVING LIVES Campaign plan
Forum Health is committed to working on these interventions as part of its participation in the 5
Eury finds suspension loophole, upsets NASCAR
AYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — When NASCAR suspended crew chief Tony Eury Jr. for six weeks, he figured
Board plans ceremony for groundbreaking
NORTH JACKSON — The Jackson-Milton Board of Education called a special work session Thursday to
Very little tampering will be allowed on COT
NASCAR has made it clear that its boxy new Car of Tomorrow is practically untouchable when it comes
LaRoche leads Pirates to 6-3 win
The first baseman hit two homers as Pittsburgh beat the Brewers again. PITTSBURGH (AP) — This is
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Tonight Who: Scrappers vs. Jamestown Jammers First pitch: 7:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)
2 rape attempts
2 rape attempts NILES — Police are investigating two attempted rapes in the city. A 34-year-old
Moonda’s life now in jury’s hands
Jurors will remain sequestered until they reach a decision. AKRON — Prosecutors contend that
Hagan: Give Traficant a break
COLUMBUS — A Youngstown lawmaker is writing a letter to the president seeking the early release of
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