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Stories published June 15, 2007
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Columbiana County going wireless?
SALEM — A rural county could become a garden spot for development and modern living under a
Canfield woman competes for Miss Ohio
CANFIELD — Elyse Healey, daughter of Chris and JoAnn Healey, is one of 21 candidates competing
Austintown man charged after chase
AUSTINTOWN — Police arrested a man after chasing his motorcycle from Mahoning Avenue to an
Judge orders man to never own a dog bigger than a Chihuahua
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge ordered a Youngstown man convicted of two counts of owning or harboring
Woman won't be charged in store crash
CANFIELD —  A woman who drove through two store fronts in the Hilltop Plaza off U.S.
Tech center doesn't need makeup days
COLUMBUS — The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will not have to make up five days
Water is safe in neighborhood
AUSTINTOWN — Water customers on Norquest Boulevard and one customer on North Kimberly Avenue
Austintown cops probe PTA funds theft
AUSTINTOWN —  Township police are investigating the theft of about $9,000 from the
Suspect in home invasion arraigned
YOUNGSTOWN — Wearing a hospital gown and no longer in critical condition, a 28-year-old
Little league treasurer charged in theft
HUBBARD — The treasurer of a little league football team here is accused of making off with
Man shot on Griffith Street
YOUNGSTOWN — A Berkley Avenue man was in critical condition this afternoon after being shot
Parolee arrested on three counts of rape
YOUNGSTOWN — A 48-year-old Youngstown man on parole for less than four months is being held in
City man arraigned for stealing telephone wires
YOUNGSTOWN — Police charged a 48-year-old man with theft and disruption of a public service
Fathers Day wishes center on family — usually
YOUNGSTOWN — Sunday marks the day fathers and grandfathers are celebrated across the nation
Mahoning OVI checkpoint scheduled
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be operating at a yet undisclosed checkpoint location
No free lunch
BOARDMAN — As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and it was a hard
You might have to find another route to work
AUSTINTOWN — Ah, the dog days of summer. Time for swimming pools, suntans, vacations and
Fact-finder hears police contract dispute
YOUNGSTOWN — Officials with the city and its police patrol officers union presented their
Trumbull coroner rules homicide in Reynolds stabbing death
WARREN — The Trumbull County coroner’s office has ruled the death of 30-year-old Andrea
Suburban Pittsburgh man charged in baby's death
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man was accused of killing his girlfriend’s 13-month-old baby. Ryan
GM Fab plant 'Drive for Dough Road Trip' begins today
Easter Seals Penny the Pig started her "Drive for Dough Road Trip" at the General Motors Fabricating
Cheap gas | $2.699 in Boardman
The cheapest gas in the area today is $2.699 at the BP on 310 Boardman Canfield Road in Boardman,
Ohio jobless rate unchanged in May
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.7 percent in May, unchanged from
New Castle square to get new fountain
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — New Castle City council has agreed to pay G.B. Sand Co. $57,900 to replace
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
<em>Club news is published Friday. Please submit information about upcoming activities to the
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 15, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, June 15 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Crosby named NHL MVP
The 19-year-old Penguin phenom is the league’s youngest MVP since Wayne Gretzky. TORONTO (AP) —
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball & softball
TRI-T COLT Classic Division Warren Gold 11, Austintown Lane Lifetrans 7 Austintown Lane
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Oakmont plays easy; is worst ahead?
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Oakmont was as easy as it gets. The U.S. Open was as tough as ever. Even with
New addition: Library receives donated statue
A formal dedication will be held in September. HUBBARD — Those planning a visit to the Hubbard
Austintown gets new four-legged officer
Conan will also be an ambassador to the community. AUSTINTOWN — He’s trained to be tough, but
Indians’ Hehr is headed home
When the Mahoning Valley Scrappers first came to town, Jeff Hehr went to a few games as a fan,
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June 12 Domestic
U.S. OPEN SCORES
U.S. OPEN SCORES At Oakmont, Pa. Yardage: 7,230; Par: 70 (35-35) a-amateur Nick Dougherty
WHAT IT COSTS
WHAT IT COSTS Youngstown city schools The city school board will put a tax levy before voters in
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Schedule and standings Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Express beats Livi Steel for first ‘B’ victory
STRUTHERS — Chris Stewart struck out five over five innings to help lead Youngstown Express to its
Stanford returns, aids Tribe
Jason Stanford carried a shutout into the seventh to help the Indians win, 3-2. MIAMI (AP) — Back
JUDGE MALONEY Chronology
December 1980: Elected president of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 28. May 1981: Promoted to
FINALS NOTEBOOK
FINALS NOTEBOOK From Quicken Loans Arena Darfur activist: Cleveland Cavaliers reserve swing-man
Columbiana sheriff in battle over deputies
The sheriff said he needs additional funds for more deputies. LISBON — Sheriff David Smith
Bill would offer choices
Opponents were worried the bill would lead to decreased revenues. COLUMBUS — Lawmakers
Board removes eight from ballot
The state advisory that disqualified the candidates was issued last week. YOUNGSTOWN — Not
1984: Word Of Life Christian Academy is founded. It eventually takes up residence in
1984: Word Of Life Christian Academy is founded. It eventually takes up residence in Believer’s
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight June 15 1901 — Willie Anderson edges Alex Smith by one stroke in a playoff to take
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Junior and Hendrick: Game on — and so is the pressure
No pressure? Who’s kidding whom? Though Dale Earnhardt Jr. said Wednesday his decision to sign a
Cavaliers’ alumni enjoy turnaround of fortunes
The team had tough times with only three winning seasons in its first 17 years. CLEVELAND (AP) —
It’s a boy — again: LeBron James’ second son arrives before Game 4
CLEVELAND (AP) — Maximus was the first name LeBron James wanted for his second son, a nod to the
WTA TOUR BARCELONA KIA
WTA TOUR BARCELONA KIA At Barcelona, Spain Singles Quarterfinals Flavia Pennetta (8), Italy,
MLB ROUNDUP | Thursday’s other games
Yankees 7, Diamondbacks 1 NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez drove in two runs, Andy Pettitte breezed for
Low enrollment closes private school
Donors have offered to help pay off the school’s budget deficit. HOWLAND — A private K-6
Loe is quick learner; Texas blanks Pirates
The injury-replacement starter tossed eight shutout innings for Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) — When
CRITERIUM DU DAUPHINE LIBERE
CRITERIUM DU DAUPHINE LIBERE At Anneyron, France Third Stage 25.3-mile individual time trial
Special night for Jeff Bayuk as Trumbull All-Stars win
The former Hubbard coach likely coached his final game from the home side of the Eagles’ field in
Judge bids bench farewell
The judge insisted on cross-training his staff for multiple jobs. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Timothy
Plant construction slated to start in August
WARREN — Construction could begin as early as August on an $800,000 project to provide a sewer line
Domino effect: Busch’s services sought by teams
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — It won’t take Kyle Busch long to find a new job. Cast aside so Hendrick
Knee injury won’t stop Browns CB
Gary Baxter is hoping that he can overcome two knee injuries and play again. BEREA (AP) —
Judge stays renovations; JFS in limbo
The Oakhill project depends on when the lawsuit ends, a building official says. YOUNGSTOWN —
Donation for greenway
Donation for greenway WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners accepted a contribution of $3,800
The frozen chosen one
The frozen chosen one Sidney Crosby skated away with the Hart Trophy on Thursday night, becoming
DROPPING ENROLLMENTS
DROPPING ENROLLMENTS Nonpublic schools Private-school enrollments have dropped 47 percent in the
Commission instructs BOE to find levy plan
The size of the levy isn’t expected to be less than the 9.5 mills rejected last fall.
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Citizens Bank 400 Brooklyn, Mich. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel, 3
Gaming-machine bill fails to garner support
Games of chance are illegal in Ohio, but not games of skill. COLUMBUS — The top Republican in
Judge vetoes jury visit to Moonda crime site
The judge has set aside an extra room for the press. AKRON — A judge denied a second request
GOODBYE Disqualified candidates
The Mahoning County Board of Elections disqualified eight independent candidates because they voted
Elderly woman crashes vehicle into store fronts
The stores’ owner said they are still open for business. CANFIELD — A car plowed about 10 feet
SPURNED Cavaliers lose late lead as San Antonio completes sweep
CLEVELAND (AP) — The King will have to wait to become real NBA royalty. LeBron James stumbled, not
Report: Ex-Howland chief had problems
COLUMBUS (AP) — The man Attorney General Marc Dann has hired to handle evidence from hundreds of
Hagan bill penalizes corrupt officeholders
Sixteen former public officials from Mahoning County have been prosecuted. COLUMBUS — The Ohio