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Man arrested for second time on weapon charges
WARREN — William D. Cindea, convicted of illegal possession of a firearm for having weapons
China company takeover finalized
EAST PALESTINE — Three men who took over a closed china decorating company last year have
McGee gets 21 years for murder
YOUNGSTOWN — A man convicted of murder with a gun specification, and of being a felon with a
Dog owner arrested on 11 cruelty counts
YOUNGSTOWN — The man authorities say kept 11 malnourished dogs in his South Side home has been
Fire ruled suspcious at vacant Kmart in Neshannock
NESHANNOCK, Pa. — Township fire Chief John DiCola said a fire this afternoon that damaged the
West Glacier Drive in Mill Creek Park closed for repairs
YOUNGSTOWN —  West Glacier Drive, which runs on the west side of Lake Glacier from West
Vacant store torched in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A long vacant supermarket at 802 W. Woodland Ave. was deliberately set on fire
Commissioners OK $75,000 for Oakhill
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have authorized county Prosecutor Paul Gains to
Commission approves levy issue
YOUNGTOWN — The state fiscal oversight commission monitoring city school district spending has
2010 in international spotlight
Youngstown — The city’s widely acclaimed urban plan, Youngstown 2010, appears to be
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 12, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Thursday, July 12 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Aluminum downspouting ripped of Roofers Local 71 building
YOUNGSTOWN — Aluminum downspouting and soffit worth about $1,000 were ripped off a section of
Thursday's cheap gas update
The cheapest gas in the area today is $2.829 at the BP on 310 Boardman Canfield Road in Boardman,
House fire in May on East Side claims life of girl, 12
YOUNGSTOWN — The house fire at 2486 McCartney Road on May 23 has claimed the life of 12-year-
WEDDING NEWS | Couples exchange vows
Check out today's Society Section in <em>The Vindicator</em> and on Vindy.com for these
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS | Former residents share good news
<em>This column is reserved for out-of-town births of local interest. See page A-2 of
Man, teen are victims in East Side shooting
Man, teen are victims in East Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN — A man and a teenager were reported in
Poland little leaguers head back to state
POLAND — The Poland little league softball all-stars won the District 2 championship at Boardman’s
Youngstown Early College gets new dean
The current dean is being reassigned to an elementary school position. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Hands full for Tiger’s teacher
Hank Haney doesn’t expect his time with the famed golfer to conflict with his new duties. HILTON
June’s unordinary storm’s destruction remains
The city is seeking FEMA assistance to address damage from a June 8 storm. YOUNGSTOWN — It was
Results from the 2007 Ohio Amateur
Results from the 2007 Ohio Amateur SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Scores following the second round of the
Tribe keeps Pronk
Tribe keeps Pronk The Indians reached agreement with designated hitter Travis Hafner on a four-
Downtown after 5 videos are big hit
A vibrant downtown is a main goal of Youngstown 2010. YOUNGSTOWN — People dining in
Jones Jr. demoted to world of PPV
He’ll meet Warren native Anthony Hanshaw, who is moving up to light heavyweight. NEW YORK —
The Vindicator
The Vindicator STORM DAMAGE: Pearl Underwood of Rockview Avenue in Youngstown shows the damage to
Cancellara keeps lead; Alps loom
Norway’s Thor Hushovd won Wednesday’s mostly-flat fourth stage. JOIGNY, France (AP) — Fabian
Trumbull enacts new rules for its septic systems
The newest regulations should result in less-costly septic systems. WARREN — The Trumbull
Witness protection not an option in Mahoning
The murder suspect’s probation in a theft case will likely be yanked. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning
Small fires set in abandoned RR building in Niles
NILES — Several small fires were set in an old abandoned railroad building off West Park Avenue, the
Poland man injured in crash on Meridian
AUSTINTOWN — A man was injured in a one-car crash on South Meridian Road near Ferdinand Road. The
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers at Vermont Lake Monsters First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM
Pay-to-play districts on the rise
One school district system in Ohio has adopted a $900-per-sport fee. CLEVELAND (AP) — Budget
911 review board fails to decide on spending
The Niles police chief said public safety is ‘now at stake.’ WARREN — Members of the Trumbull
Niles High School gets new principal
NILES — Michael Notar, who resigned as Brookfield schools superintendent in May, has been hired as
Columbiana County plans to have ’08 budget by Nov. 1
No one appeared for the county’s official budget hearing. LISBON — The Columbiana County
WNBA ROUNDUP Wednesday’s games
Silver Stars 87, Mercury 77 PHOENIX — Becky Hammon scored 10 of her 18 points in the fourth
KnowledgeWorks Foundation of Cincinnati, a financial supporter of the Youngstown Early College, said
KnowledgeWorks Foundation of Cincinnati, a financial supporter of the Youngstown Early College, said
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES
THISTLEDOWN ENTRIES TODAY, 1:05 P.M. 2nd—Purse $6,200, Claiming $4,000, 3 yo's & up, Five
Joe Cvengros leads Girard past P.I.&.I.
WARREN — Joe Cvengros went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs to lead Girard Hardware to an 11-6
All-Star ratings decline by almost 10 percent
NEW YORK (AP) — Television ratings for Major League Baseball’s All-Star game fell almost 10 percent
Struthers’ Depression-era stadium coming down
The demolition launches a four-year, four-phase plan. STRUTHERS — The east stands of Struthers
Lewis heads to Orlando; Hill leaves
Chauncey Billups signed a five-year deal with Detroit. Rashard Lewis went to Orlando, Grant Hill
Rohan triples to trigger R&J’s repeat championship
Rondinelli was swept in the Class B Championship Series. STRUTHERS — Winning baseball
ON VINDY.COM
ON VINDY.COM Letter to the court Dr. Faroq Moonda, nephew of slain urologist Dr. Gulam Moonda,
United Way chief steps down after 8 years
Under his leadership, the United Way raised some $21 million for the benefit of the local community.
Phantoms get chance at revenge vs. Bandits
Mahoning Valley lost to St. Louis in last year’s NAHL championship. BOARDMAN — Nearly six months
Judge upholds deal for Dr. Moonda killer
Donna Moonda told the shooter she was mentally and physically abused by her husband. AKRON —
Hafner to remain with Indians
CLEVELAND — Travis Hafner isn’t going anywhere. According to a report on MLB.com, the Indians’
ATP CAMPBELL’S HOF CHAMPIONSHIPS
ATP CAMPBELL’S HOF CHAMPIONSHIPS At The Intn’l Tennis Hall of Fame Newport, R.I. Purse:
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Optioned RHP Edward Mujica to Buffalo (IL). KANSAS
Will Beckham leave his mark on U.S. soil?
The British phenom makes his American debut with the Los Angeles Galaxy at a practice Friday. LOS
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS Wednesday At Joigny, France Fourth Stage 119.9 miles from Villers-
Follow your nose ... to the Trumbull County Fair
4-H Club members shed tears as they showed their animals. BAZETTA — Be careful not to step in
2007-08 SCHEDULE Mahoning Valley Phantoms
Note: Times to be announced Sept. 19 *Southern Minnesota Sept. 20 *Texas Sept. 21 *North Iowa
Here is a schedule of today’s events for the 161st Trumbull County Fair, 899 Everett-Hull
Here is a schedule of today’s events for the 161st Trumbull County Fair, 899 Everett-Hull Road,
Judge drops Niles, SCOPE from dog-bite suit
WARREN — A judge has dropped the city of Niles and the Niles SCOPE senior citizens center on Main
3 Mahoning Co. sewer plants accused of excessive pollution
The county believes the plants comply with environmental standards. YOUNGSTOWN — The state has
ESPY AWARDS \ Wednesday’s winners
Male Athlete: LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers Female Athlete: Taryne Mowatt, University of
Mahoning Township planning to build sewage treatment plant
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Mahoning Township supervisors authorized Township Solicitor Thomas Leslie on
Season’s second half has signs of races and chases
The Indians face a tough battle with Detroit in the AL Central. Barry Bonds likely will take
A WHOLE LOTTA COW LOVE
A WHOLE LOTTA COW LOVE The Vindicator/Leslie L. Cusano Elizabeth and Diego bring home a win
Youngstown man held on drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Officers responding to a fight at a house on Cambridge Avenue on the city’s South Side
With Aaron’s record in sights, Bonds also wants Giants to win
Most people expect the slugger to break the homer record at home. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)156.714— Staten Island
LOCAL
LOCAL Scrappers postponed The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ game Wednesday against the Vermont Lake
Like XFL, AAFL likely to be DOA
Stadiums across the country are littered with the carcasses of pro football leagues proven not quite
2007 Copa America
2007 Copa America FIRST ROUND Top two teams in each group and two best third-place finishers
Pirates are 40-48, but team is excited
If the progress continues, Pittsburgh is looking forward to an interesting second half.
Beaver Twp. seeks information on buying a new ambulance
Trustees appointed an interim assistant fire chief. NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township is looking
County to aid Baker St. in fighting flooding
A two-phase project is designed to take stormwater away faster. AUSTINTOWN — Mahoning County
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL Tournament scores 11-12s Howland 9, Poland 2 Howland 8, Canfield 4 —
TOUR DE FRANCE \ Fourth stage
A brief look at the fourth stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday: Stage: The week’s final
Canfield city water rates to rise
CANFIELD — City water users will see a rate increase Sept. 1. The increase — 9.5 percent this
Lasorda enters Albuquerque HOF
The former Dukes manager became the first to join the city’s baseball hall. SANDIA PUEBLO, N.M.
Man says he shot wife in defense
No charges have been filed in the ongoing investigation. WELLSVILLE — A man told authorities
Oklahoma must forfeit ’05 wins
The NCAA penalized the school, saying it ‘failed to monitor’ the employment of two former players.
Weathersfield trustees discuss airline grant
Trustees will look into whether sewer bills will increase with water rates. MINERAL RIDGE —
Man, 47, sentenced for 6th DUI
YOUNGSTOWN — A 47-year-old man has been sentenced to four months in a halfway house, followed by
Governor fares well in poll
Strickland’s approval rating rose to 61 percent. COLUMBUS — A majority of Ohioans give Gov.
OSU’s Grabeman leads JFK’s Kokrak
The former Xavier player is two shots behind in the Ohio Amateur. SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Not so long