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Vindy.com for July 18, 2007
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Trials scheduled for 4 men charged with assault
YOUNGSTOWN — Four men who allegedly occupied a car from which shots were fired at seven
Jury selection starts for '01 shooting trial
YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection began this afternoon in the trial of Shon Rankin for the killing
Youngstown returns to 'zero tolerance' patrols
YOUNGSTOWN —  City police will resume the “zero tolerance” special
Seeking National Night Out events
The   20th annual National Night Out will be held   Aug. 7 in more than 10,000 communities
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield cutting 25 jobs here
YOUNGSTOWN —  Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is cutting 25 jobs at its Youngstown
Federal agent wounded on Youngstown's South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — A U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agent was shot in leg
Goodwill store coming to Boardman
BOARDMAN —   Another retail outlet is coming to the U.S. Route 224 strip, one
National Night Out event set in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s 20th annual National Night Out parade and picnic is scheduled
Hostage-holder saga recounted
LIBERTY — A   nine-hour standoff between police and an armed man at the Holiday Inn
Deadbeat Poets to play at Cedars
Something unexpected this way comes. That’s exactly how the Deadbeat Poets members —
Craig Morgan will be at The Wedge on Friday
Like hot dogs and apple pie, combining country music and patriotism is an American tradition. That
Butler's Midyear show runs through Aug. 26
YOUNGSTOWN — The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., is presenting the 71st
Auditions: Where to try out for roles
<strong>ACTORS</strong> <strong> Film “Make Me Popular.”
Serbian Day Picnic will be Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — The 75th annual Serbian Day Picnic will begin at noon Sunday at Holy Trinity
'Philadelphia Story' at film festival
YOUNGSTOWN — WYSU and Youngstown Film will continue the Summer Classic Film Festival with
Motorcycle run benefits children
AUSTINTOWN — The 17th annual Fred Perry Benefit Motorcycle Run for Kids will be held Aug. 19
TAG holds annual exhibition
WARREN — The Trumbull Art Gallery’s 43rd annual juried exhibition will be held in
Youth theater presents 'Three by Three'
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will present “Three by Three”
Man pulls a knife at Hermitage Giant Eagle
HERMITAGE, Pa. — A Sharpsville man was arrested after attacking his mother with a knife in the
Earnings set record at First Place
WARREN — First Place Bank reported record earnings but also some concerns. The Warren-based
It was tear gas, not talk, that ended the Liberty standoff
LIBERTY — Bobby Mock, 40, who was   holding a woman hostage in a room at the Holiday Inn
Liberty hostage situation ends
LIBERTY — Bobby Mock, 40, who was   holding a woman hostage in a room at the Holiday Inn
Four from area in soap box derby finals
The 70th All -American Soap Box Derby Championship Race will take place SaturdayJuly 21at the Derby
Coal company donates money for waterline
NEW SPRINGFIELD — The East Fairfield Coal Company has announced it will donate $100,000  
Liberty hostage situation continues
LIBERTY — Police from several agencies remain in a standoff with Bobby Mock, 40, who’s
Cheapest gas today: $2.829 in Boardman
The cheapest gas in the area today is $2.829 at the BP on 310 Boardman Canfield Road in Boardman,
ANNOUNCEMENTS | Find out who is engaged to be married
Check out the Society Section of today's Vindicator and Vindy.com for the wedding plans of the
Update of the standoff in Liberty
LIBERTY — Police from several agencies are in a standoff with a man and a woman who are in a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Check out local dinners, takeouts
<em>A listing of food sales and dinners is published Wednesday. Please submit information for
Birthday card shower for center resident
BOARDMAN — Helen Tkach, a resident of Boardman Specialty Care and Rehabilitation Center for
Tickets available for food bank benefit
YOUNGSTOWN — The 16th annual Taste of the Valley will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 at
Standoff going on at Holiday Inn Metroplex
LIBERTY — Police from several agencies are in a standoff with a man and a woman who are in a
Ochoa set to play teenager
The HSBC Women’s World Match Play event begins Thursday. NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Top-ranked
Narrow doorway thwarts St. E’s ATM theft
One hospital officer suffered minor injuries trying to stop the suspects. YOUNGSTOWN — They
Animal rabies vaccination begins in western Pa.
Lawrence and Mercer counties are part of the program. HARRISBURG — The annual oral rabies
Drum, bugle corps contest set in Salem
At least 1,000 competitors are expected to be in town for the event. SALEM — Don’t call them
Council nominee takes new position
The candidate would have had to quit the commission post if he were elected. YOUNGSTOWN —
Valley’s brief rainfall Tuesday won’t restore your lawn
The last measurable amount of rain at the airport was June 19. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning
A list of some sports records and how long they lasted.
A list of some sports records and how long they lasted. BASEBALL Career home run record — Babe
For county treasurer, time has come to retire
Michelakis has touted his office manager to finish out the four-year term. WARREN — Trumbull
Acquaintance returns stolen purse, contents
A woman was robbed as she stood at a drive-in window waiting to pay a bill. YOUNGSTOWN —
Boardman to host state Little League event
BOARDMAN —Boardman Community Baseball will host its first Little League state tournament. The
TODAY
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (VS.) Cycling: Tour de France. Noon (STO) (WKBN-AM 570) Baseball: White Sox at
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA New England735262617 Kansas City754252722
TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY
TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY SUNDAY’S RESULTS SUPER SPRINTS (20 Laps): 1. Rod George, 2. Bob Felmlee, 3.
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—Por Favor (Walker)32.009.805.20 Chicken Soup Kid
Obama speaks at fundraiser
CINCINNATI (AP)— Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois came to Cincinnati on Tuesday evening for a fund-
Counties OK’d for Appalachian commission
The House approved adding the counties to the commission two other times. YOUNGSTOWN — The
MONDAY’S GAMES
MONDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 4, Kansas City 0 N.Y. Yankees 6, Toronto 4 Chicago
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)1611.593— Williamsport (Phillies)1414.50021⁄2
Dolphins release Culpepper, give him a fresh start
Trent Green is expected to be the new Miami starter. MIAMI (AP) — Daunte Culpepper finally has
Boardman man gets 10 years for 4 robberies
The robberies were desperate acts of a drug addict, the defense lawyer says. YOUNGSTOWN — A
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston5637.602—z-4-6L-131-1725-2012-6
ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS WILD CARD National Conference June 29: Philadelphia 41, Orlando 26
Girl, 14, reports rape to children services
Girl, 14, reports rape to children services HUBBARD — City police are investigating the reported
Council fills vacant spot
Council fills vacant spot POLAND — Village council Tuesday night selected a retired engineer to
Hubbard council, mayor at odds over recent decisions
The mayor said council is overstepping its authority. HUBBARD — Mayor Arthur U. Magee and some
Garko’s clutch hits rally Indians to win
His ninth-inning homer sent the game to extra innings. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ryan Garko hit a game-
Chandler pitches Poland to state title game
BUCYRUS — Emily Chandler pitched a three-hitter with 14 strikeouts as Poland rolled past
SHE’S SO SHY: Edwards, of North Carolina, tries to befriend Nicole Hoschar’s daughter,
SHE’S SO SHY: Edwards, of North Carolina, tries to befriend Nicole Hoschar’s daughter, Kaylyn,
Kendall excited to be back in NL with Cubs
He waived his no-trade clause with Oakland and flew to Chicago. CHICAGO (AP) — It took Jason
Breathe easier: Valley meets clean air standards
Ozone levels are weather driven. YOUNGSTOWN — People are literally breathing easier in the
Vick indicted on dogfighting charges
The Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three others have been indicted. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Atlanta
Water sale from jail line OK’d
County commissioners are likely to be angered by the move. SALEM — City council split — loudly
Some catch: It was the catch that wasn’t, maybe the best grab Grady Sizemore never made.
Some catch: It was the catch that wasn’t, maybe the best grab Grady Sizemore never made.
WTA TOUR INTERNAZIONALI
WTA TOUR INTERNAZIONALI FEMMINILI DI PALERMO Tuesday At Country Time Club Palermo, Sicily
Some milestones may never fall
Joe DiMaggio’s 56 and Cal Ripken’s 2,632 streaks may last. Babe Ruth’s career home run record
Course makes golfers creative
That’s the reason Tiger Woods loves to play in the tournament. CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — The
Paul Lawrie’s final round in 1999 was memorable
He made up a 10-shot deficit, but nobody remembers. CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Paul Lawrie
Edwards called city’s 2010 plan ‘visionary’
YOUNGSTOWN — Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards praised Youngstown as a “national model”
TOUR DE FRANCE
TOUR DE FRANCE Tuesday’s results At Briancon, France Ninth Stage A 99.1-mile high mountain
Historical ovens could draw tourists
One historian said the site is ‘one of a kind.’ LEETONIA — Officials want to develop a
Both sides confident going into Oakhill trial
The lawsuit trial will be an eye opener, a commissioner says. YOUNGSTOWN — The chairman of
Two local teams alive
Rondinelli Tuxedo can win the title with a two-game sweep today. STRUTHERS — Simon Roofing and
NOTEBOOK \ From Eastwood Field
Hot hitter: Scrappers cleanup hitter Todd Martin went 11-for-23 on the recent six-game road trip and
Soler captures last stage in Alps
Michael Rasmussen still holds a big lead in the overall standings. BRIANCON, France (AP) — A
Trumbull considers financing out-of-county senior transport
The council is exploring ways to provide rides to Cleveland Clinic. WARREN — Trumbull County
OZONE | Fast facts
OZONE | Fast facts Ozone or smog is created by the sun’s causing a chemical reaction in pollutants
Police ask for public’s help in homicide case
Authorities hadn’t received any tips related to the shooting as of Tuesday. YOUNGSTOWN — Police
Unveiling a fresh view
The unveiling shows Youngstown has history other than steel. YOUNGSTOWN — Jack Carlton is
Mahoning Valley, which fell behind early, has lost three of its last four games.
Mahoning Valley, which fell behind early, has lost three of its last four games. NILES — With
ROYAL & ANCIENT GOLF CLUB OF ST. ANDREWS
ROYAL & ANCIENT GOLF CLUB OF ST. ANDREWS British Open Site: Carnoustie, Scotland. Schedule:
Bonds held out again in Chicago
The slugger is showing signs of his age, which becomes 43 next week. CHICAGO (AP) — Exactly a week
BRITISH OPEN TEE TIMES
BRITISH OPEN TEE TIMES At Carnoustie Golf Links Carnoustie, Scotland a-amateur Thursday-
Community considers school building options
Some residents are upset land purchased for new school construction is not being used. WARREN