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Poland mayor quits
POLAND — Village Mayor Ruth Wilkes has resigned her position, effective Sunday and in the
Power outages follow path of storm
At its peak, Tuesday’s late afternoon storm left some 9,000 customers without power in Ohio
Testimony: Moonda misled authorities about husband's killer
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Donna Moonda, accused of arranging the Ohio Turnpike shooting death of her
Tougher language pleases council members
YOUNGSTOWN — City council will consider legislation Wednesday with tougher language requiring
Mum's the word on hospitals' fallout
YOUNGSTOWN — There’s no official explanation for why talks about a joint venture for
4th suspect in Martwain Dill shooting arrested
YOUNGSTOWN — City police have arrested a fourth suspect in the November 2006 shooting death of
Analysis points to Early College changes
YOUNGSTOWN —   The Youngstown Early College Program is in need of some modification after
Community college plan hits a snag
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s community college initiative has hit a
Disabled man falls in Shenango River
SHARON, Pa. — A disabled man tumbled into the Shenango River this afternoon after his
Shooting victim is identified
YOUNGSTOWN — Police have identified a man gunned down on Ellenwood Avenue as Charles E. Allen,
OVI checkpoint set Wednesday in Trumbull County
WARREN — An Operating Vehicles Impaired checkpoint will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in
Electronics recycling set Saturday at Canfield Fairgrounds
CANFIELD — The Mahoning County commissioners’ Reuse and Recycling Division — The
Bush nominates Austintown native
YOUNGSTOWN — President Bush nominated an Austintown native to serve in his administration at
Lawsuit says girl got ants in Boardman cafeteria food
YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a Boardman High School student is seeking more than $75,000,
Rings stolen from jewelry store
BOARDMAN — A Southern Park Mall store is out about $30,000 in jewelry after three men
5 lame-duck city lawmakers headed to Nov. confab in Big Easy
YOUNGSTOWN — With about six weeks left in their terms, five outgoing city council members will
Paddling policeman gets no time
WARREN – Retired Fowler Township Police Chief James Martin has been resentenced in a case in
Prescription drug discount cards available in Salem area
SALEM — Roger Hack, president of United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County, announced
Cheap gas: $2.789 in Austintown
The cheapest gas in the area is $2.789 at the BP Dairy Mart on 1821 Mahoning Ave. in Austintown,
Applications being taken for Salvation Army camp
NEWTON FALLS — The Northeast Ohio Salvation Army is having a free camp July 25-30. The camp
Wedding plans revealed for couples
The engagement announcements for these couples can be found in today's
Silver Lining fundraiser to be July 4th event
CANFIELD — The Silver Lining Board of Directors will sell coffee, doughnuts and Gatorade at
Area Kiwanis member to attend convention
CANFIELD — Barb Smith will represent the Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County at the
Girl Scout Camp In to be held at Jacobs Field
CLEVELAND — A limited number of Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to participate in a
Candle sale to benefit patient-care fund
GREENVILLE, Pa. — The UPMC Horizon Oncology Patient Care Fund will hold a candle sale from 6
REUNIONS | Classes, families plan get-togethers
<em>Upcoming reunions are published Tuesday. Please submit information about class and family
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 19, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, June 19, is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
PTA official facing charges
Money was taken over a two-year period, the PTA president says. AUSTINTOWN — The Woodside
Man to serve five years for murder
The defendant could have been sentenced to up to 21 years behind bars. YOUNGSTOWN — A Hudson
PSAC invites Gannon, Mercyhurst to be full members
C.W. Post can participate as an associate member. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania State
SCHEDULE Mahoning Valley Scrappers
JUNE Today — at Jamestown7:05 p.m. Wednesday — at Jamestown7:05 p.m. Thursday — at
Man wanted by police
Man wanted by police YOUNGSTOWN — A Sunshine Avenue man accused of starting a small fire as part
Free agent Busch has offers to consider
Hendrick Motorsports sent him packing to make room for Dale Earnhardt Jr. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
TOD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
TOD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Time line Construction on Tod Babies’ and Children’s Hospital,
Man reports home invasion, being beaten
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said a man who moved into a house in the first block of East Philadelphia Avenue
NBA DRAFT-EARLY ENTRIES
NBA DRAFT-EARLY ENTRIES (Will be updated when the NBA makes official list available) Arron
Galaxy may have one fewer star
David Beckham is nursing an ankle injury that might delay his U.S. debut. LONDON (AP) — After
Tribe’s Lee has control of Phils
Cliff Lee was backed by Kelly Shoppach’s three-run home in a 10-1 rout. CLEVELAND (AP) — Cliff Lee
CHL Changes for 2007-08
Playoff format: Five teams from each conference will qualify for the Central Hockey League playoffs.
ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
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Bengals RB joins arrest parade
Quincy Wilson has been charged with disorderly conduct. HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Cincinnati
SteelHounds extend Kaminski deal
The coach guided the team to the playoffs in his first year. YOUNGSTOWN — Kevin Kaminski has been
Runner-up Ottawa fires GM, elevates coach to top job
John Muckler is out and Bryan Murray is in after Senators lost Stanley Cup. OTTAWA (AP) — Less
WIMBLEDON QUALIFYING
WIMBLEDON QUALIFYING Monday At Bank of England Sports Ground Roehampton, England Surface:
COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES
COLLEGE BASEBALL WORLD SERIES At Rosenblatt Stadium Omaha, Neb. Double Elimination Friday,
Scrappers’ skipper going ‘back to the future’
Tim Laker will begin his career tonight where he started as a pro player. NILES — Nineteen
Tuition freeze proposed at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — For the first time in nine years, undergraduate students who live in Ohio and attend
Man shot in back on city’s South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital just after 9
MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Mets 8, Twins 1 NEW YORK — John Maine took a three-hit shutout into the eighth
Braves’ C. Jones returns to third base, gets three hits
ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones was back at third base for the Braves on Monday night, passing the
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY June 9 Attempted theft: The fence was cut at Miner’s Tractor Sales, 611 E. Main
Earnhardt’s team eyeing apparel pact
His line of ClimaCool wear may make it to major sporting goods retailers. While Dale Earnhardt
Tours give sneak peek into future
The new school will open this fall. AUSTINTOWN — It’s a little imposing, but in a cool kind of
Murder suspect is charged in other crimes
AUSTINTOWN — A man accused of shooting a store clerk to death in a robbery at an Auto Zone in
Officials set to vote on joint fire district resolution
Changes to the final draft will require equal contribution of money. HUBBARD — Township and
Son charged with Wellsville murder
An object found at the house, a tool, appeared to be used in the beating. WELLSVILLE — A
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE SCHEDULE Monday’s Games No games scheduled Today’s Games (Opening
Orioles first to fire skipper: O’s bid adieu to Perlozzo
Joe Girardi, former Marlins’ pilot, is the leading candidate to guide Orioles. BALTIMORE (AP) —
Couple assaulted at North Side traffic light
The male victim said the men dragged him from his car and assaulted him. YOUNGSTOWN — A Hubbard
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Ragozine fires three-hitter in Simon shutout
Sugar, Rondinelli and Wharmby also posted Class B victories. STRUTHERS — Anthony Ragozine tossed a
BB Rooner’s to reopen outdoor deck for Super Nats
The owner credits the fire department with saving the building. SALEM — A bar and restaurant
LOTTERIES
LOTTERIES \OHIO Monday night drawings Pick 3, 2-5-3 Pick 4, 7-7-5-2 Rolling Cash 5, 12-13-24-
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St.
Meet Obama for $1K Mayor to pay but wants a free rally
A YSU professor says the cost might come off as ‘snobbish.’ YOUNGSTOWN — Those living in or
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Work on Y-town mayor’s office nearly done
YOUNGSTOWN — With renovation work nearly complete, Mayor Jay Williams and his staff moved back to
DEERFIELD RACEWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS
DEERFIELD RACEWAY SATURDAY’S RESULTS Micro sprints: 1. Ryan McAndrew, 2. Sean McAndrew, 3. Jomarie
Donna Moonda: Mastermind or naive suburban housewife?
Donna Moonda says her husband knew of her affair and was to give her a $1 million divorce
ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL BABE RUTH (14-15s) Sluggers 14, Line Drive 3 — Joe Aulizia tripled and doubled. Rizer
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
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Lua fires 67 for two-stroke lead
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Tiffany Lua shot a 5-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead after the first
Woods’ success in majors amazing, despite finishing second
He’s no closer to Jack Nicklaus’ record, but he’s putting himself in contention. OAKMONT, Pa. (AP)
Hospitals’ partnership still awaits signatures
The pediatric hospital at Forum Health will cease to exist June 30. YOUNGSTOWN — The proposed
NASCAR’s newest ‘Most Wanted’
NASCAR’s newest ‘Most Wanted’ Now that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has signed on with Hendrick Motorsports,
FAST FACTS | New middle school
Austintown Middle School on Raccoon Road will open this fall. It replaces the old middle school on
Newton Falls to review gaming ordinance
Council discussed enforcing a $100 permit fee for the gaming devices. NEWTON FALLS — The
Irvine eliminates rival in longest WS contest
The 13-inning game lasted almost six hours. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Longtime friends Dave Serrano and
Councilman recalls phone call with victim
The city councilman says his friend didn’t indicate that she felt threatened. WARREN — City
ROSTER
ROSTER Mahoning Valley Scrappers PITCHERS 10 — Kyle Landis (Throws right-handed) 20 — William
JFK grad to star in shows
JFK grad to star in shows PITTSBURGH — Scott Difford, 18, a graduate of Warren’s John F. Kennedy
Malenic, Turner, Carissimi heading into bowling ‘hall’
The Greater Youngstown Bowling Association Hall of Fame dinner is July 1. YOUNGSTOWN — Robert J.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Sports Directions USA — showcase will be held at Flaherty Field in New Castle, June
GAME TIME Tonight
Scrappers at Jamestown Jammers First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Records: Season opener Radio: WNIO-AM
INTERLEAGUE INDIANS 10, PHILLIES 1
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Golf pushes out soccer for Argentina’s interest
For one day at least, Angel Cabrera grabbed front-page headlines. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) —