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Stories published June 22, 2007

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Man who beat mother escapes mental institution

YOUNGSTOWN — Vincent Roberts, 36, who three years ago in a rage severely beat his mother with


Scrappers win!

The Mahoning Valley Scrappers won Friday night's home opener, 8-1, over the Batavia (N.Y.) Muckdogs.


Scrappers Live | Take III

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Jeff Hehr got the first hit for the Scrappers at Eastwood Field in


Scrappers Live | Play ball!

It's 7:11 p.m. and it's a near sellout at Eastwood Field. There's probably about 6,000 people in the


Scrappers Live | It's home opener time

Greetings from Eastwood Field, home of the most media-saturated Class A home opener in existence. In


Nurse held at gunpoint sues prison

YOUNGSTOWN — A nurse at St. Elizabeth Health Center has sued the Northeast Ohio Correctional


Delphi reaches a labor deal with UAW

DETROIT — Struggling auto parts maker Delphi Corp. reached a tentative wage-cutting agreement


Elections board cancels meeting on write-in candidates

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Board of Elections canceled a Monday meeting to determine if


A federal study recognizes a Warren hospital

WARREN — Trumbull Memorial Hospital has one of the lowest death rates among heart-attack


AG not sorry for his potty mouth

<em>YOUNGSTOWN —  Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann doesn’t regret telling a


Brothers nabbed for drugs after traffic stop

BOARDMAN — Two Youngstown brothers are in the Mahoning County Justice Center after police


Drug raids net suspected crack and marijuana

YOUNGSTOWN — Four men were arrested and suspected crack cocaine and marijuana seized in a pair


Career college to open doors this fall

LIBERTY — A Virginia-based chain of career colleges has announced plans to open a branch in a


OVI checkpoint tonight in Mahoning County

The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will be conducting a four-hour sobriety


Brookfield school board meeting is at 1 p.m. Sunday

BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Board of Education will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday in the high school


Boardman police investigate morning robbery

BOARDMAN — Police are investigating an armed robber that occurred in broad daylight at a U.S.


Info meeting set for Sunday in Niles on veterans' benefits

NILES — AMVETS will be offering free assistance to veterans who want to learn more about


Special Poland Council meeting set

POLAND — A resignation by one village official led to another relinquishing his post and will


Kid playing with lighter causes South Side fire

YOUNGSTOWN — A child playing with a lighter started a fire that did $16,000 damage to a house


Polygraph test held up by nerves

YOUNGSTOWN — While the assistant prosecutor handling the Darryl Adams rape case says she


In the limelight

Awards and achievements that have been announced recently: YOUNGSTOWN — The Regional Chamber


Career moves

Recent personnel moves by area companies: STOCKS James P. Stark has joined Butler, Wick & Co.


Bicyclist hospitalized after crash

YOUNGSTOWN — Adam Hixson, 18, of West Myrtle Avenue was in satisfactory condition in St.


Girls fast-pitch league slated for Hubbard

HUBBARD — The Hubbard Community Youth League will be sponsoring a girls fast pitch league.


Former Pa. high school coach pleads guilty to sex charges

WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A former volunteer high school softball coach pleaded guilty to


Mahoning grand jury issues indictments

A grand jury indicted the following people: William R. Lester, 69, Westchester Drive, Austintown,


Toledo teen indicted in cop shooting; faces life sentence

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A 15-year-old boy was indicted on charges of aggravated murder and murder


Lawrence County bridge to reopen

HILLSVILLE, Pa. — The Hilltown Bridge on Churchill Road will be reopened to traffic at 4 p.m.


Mother of missing pregnant woman says boyfriend is suspect

UNIONTOWN, Ohio (AP) — The mother of a missing pregnant woman said today she has suspicions


Boardman PTA will offer safety tips for kids

BOARDMAN — Boardman Council PTA will present the 16th annual safety village from 9 a.m. to


CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce meetings

<em>Club news is published Friday. Please submit information about upcoming activities to the


Vindy.com News Podcast for June 22, 2007

The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, June 22 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s


ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend’s events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Toyota/Save Mart 350 Sonoma, Calif. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed Channel,


Sign to be dedicated to ex-senator

LAKE MILTON — For his contributions to the betterment of Lake Milton, former state Sen. Harry Meshel


A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD June 14 Assault:


Mahoning ash trees fall victim to insects

A quarantine makes it illegal to transport firewood out of Mahoning County. The larvae of a


MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s games

INTERLEAGUE Rockies 4, Yankees 3 DENVER — Roger Clemens couldn’t hold on for his 350th win and


Bourdais eyes third win in fifth Cleveland race

He won his first two races before placing fifth and then crashing last year. CLEVELAND (AP) — Like


Wheels for the World program gets rolling

The program provides inmates an opportunity to establish a work ethic. YOUNGSTOWN — Helping


Judgeship opening draws 13 candidates

The appointee will have to run in the November 2008 general election. COLUMBUS — State Rep.


ADAM WHITE

ADAM WHITE Outfielder Drafted: Ninth round of 2007 baseball draft. Hometown: Morrisdale, Pa.


Council sponsors WWII exhibit

Warren is one of five cities that the Ohio Humanities Council chose to host the event. WARREN


Man, woman indicted on murder charges

She said she felt threatened, so shot the man, police said. YOUNGSTOWN — Two people were indicted


Beaver Twp. to sponsor summer camp programs

The park board plans to offer week-long day camps for youths. NORTH LIMA — There’s a new thing


NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE STANDINGS

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE STANDINGS Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)4232.568—


School building project downsized

Warren schools face a decrease in pupil enrollment. WARREN — The Ohio School Facilities


‘Red Bull Guys’ keep climbing standings

They started the year at the bottom, but have worked their way up the list. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —


Audit commends MRDD, suggests ways to improve

A state audit says Mahoning County MRDD should charge area schools $1 million more a year.


Beau Mills, the NAIA Player of the Year, led the NAIA in five statistical categories this season,

Beau Mills, the NAIA Player of the Year, led the NAIA in five statistical categories this season,


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The reward offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of five


MAC-TAC MERGER Enrollment figures

Enrollment figures are for grades 10-12. RED DIVISION SchoolBoysGirls Canfield426379


Bridge to reopen

Bridge to reopen Hilltown Bridge on Churchill Road, Mahoning Township, Pa., will be reopened to


GAME TIME Tonight

Who: Batavia Muckdogs at Scrappers First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: Scrappers play


Giambi will talk to investigator

The Yankee will be the first current player to speak to former Senator Mitchell. NEW YORK (AP) —


Scrappers games — more than just baseball

There’s always something going on before, during and after games. NILES — Attending a Scrappers


GM Smith’s main goal: Keep focus on the fans

Ticket prices have stayed the same and Eastwood Field got an upgrade. NILES — When Mahoning


Family raises $10,000 for Springfield relay

The relay runs from 6 p.m. today until 6 p.m. Saturday at Springfield High School. SPRINGFIELD


ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball & softball

BASEBALL TRI-T COLT (15-18s) Classic Division South Range DeChellis Dental 13, Boardman Denman


Mercer OKs contracts for offices, services

None of the contracts increased more than 2.5 percent. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners


Staff scrambles to prep for today’s opener

It’s been a busy week for the Scrappers’ front office team. NILES — A lot of behind-the-


NASCAR NEXTEL CUP

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Schedule and standings Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla.


Stricko returns as head groundskeeper

NILES — In one year Dan Stricko went from selling real estate to taking care of some. Stricko, an


ASH TREES

ASH TREES Spotting damage How to tell if a tree is infested with the emerald ash borer:


Bryan Lachapelle

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Eastwood Field will play host to New York-Penn League action for the ninth season. Tickets remain

Eastwood Field will play host to New York-Penn League action for the ninth season. Tickets remain


Polygraph delayed for rape suspect

If the defendant passes the test, charges will be dropped. YOUNGSTOWN — If Darryl Adams of


Fans support Junior’s move, even if it costs

His switch to Hendrick Motorsports next year won’t cost him any fans. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) —


New school design is under way

The Jackson-Milton school will use geothermal energy. NORTH JACKSON — The schematic design


Scrappers win again

Scrappers win again Mahoning Valley scored all its runs in the first two innings and defeated the


League charter officially approved

The 16 schools in the All American Athletic League will begin play in 2008. Five months ago,


TAG Summerfest activities begin

WARREN — Summerfest 2007 is under way at the Trumbull Art Gallery, for both children and adults.


Man robbed at gunpoint

Man robbed at gunpoint YOUNGSTOWN — A 29-year-old Verona Avenue man told police he was robbed at


AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING

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Chevrolet Centre places 2nd

YOUNGSTOWN — Chevrolet Centre, home of the Central Hockey League’s Youngstown Steelhounds and afl2’s


Dave Sugar gets one hit and still beats Roth, 2-0

Justin Shaffer struck out 10 in pitching a two-hit shutout victory. STRUTHERS — Dave Sugar


A TO Z \ Fans’ guide to Scrappers, Eastwood Field

Alcohol Regulations: All persons purchasing alcoholic beverages must have valid photo identification


Carmany legs out a career

NEW MIDDLETOWN — If it weren’t for the fact that Joe Carmany needed an extra physical education


For Laker, managing was a natural

Mahoning Valley’s new skipper has been involved with baseball the majority of his life. NILES


Kayakers take dip in park’s history

Most of them were new to kayaking. BOARDMAN — As the sun fell on the longest day of the year,


Dave Smith has been involved in minor league baseball for 11 years and he’s enjoyed every

Dave Smith has been involved in minor league baseball for 11 years and he’s enjoyed every minute of


Theft report leads police to Sharon mushroom lab

SHARON, Pa. — The owner of a Meek Street house is accused of growing mass quantities of


INSIDE LOOK SteelHounds trade

Last season’s statistics for the players involved in Thursday’s trade between the Youngstown


TRY KAYAKING Mill Creek Park

Kayakers of all skill levels can join these escorted trips. Single and tandem kayaks are available.


INTERLEAGUE RANGERS 6, CUBS 5

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Super-speedy White hoping for a quick stopover in Niles

To move up, he’ll need to develop his overall baseball skills. NILES — For most of his


FATAL INFESTATION: An emerald ash borer infestation is fatal to an ash tree and is spread easily

FATAL INFESTATION: An emerald ash borer infestation is fatal to an ash tree and is spread easily


Early lead helps key Scrappers to 6-1 win

First round pick Beau Mills had two hits for Mahoning Valley. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Mahoning


Top pick powers his way to Niles

He led Lewis-Clark State College to the NAIA national championship. NILES — By the time he


Sanitary projects win officials’ approval

Petersburg residents will pay tap-in fees of around $3,000 each. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County


Tale of the tape session: Weaver baffles Bucs 7-0

Pittsburgh managed just four hits off the resurgent pitcher. SEATTLE (AP) — Jeff Weaver was mired


Liberty seeks home rule

The home rule issue will be on the ballot in November. LIBERTY — Township officials hope to


Village official to pursue seat

LEETONIA — A visit by two Columbiana County commissioners has prompted village administrator Gary E.


Sosa confident in HOF hopes after homer

He belted his 600th home run on Wednesday and thinks he can hit more. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) —


Board will go statewide to hire new director

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County Housing Authority board of directors rescinded a hiring rule


City OKs purchase of 3 key properties

The city is close to buying an additional property needed for a YSU project. YOUNGSTOWN — The


Good fortune follows Thompson

The eighth-round pick was impressed by Eastwood Field. To suggest the baseball gods have been


STANDINGS New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)21.667— Williamsport (Phillies)21.667— Batavia


Births for 2007-06-22

Area Births


At this concert, audience will pick song list

A Youngstown company’s technology will add to the Donnie Iris concert experience.


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