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Vindy.com for June 25, 2007
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Trumbull fire departments fight Monday night fire
WARREN —Three fire departments were battling a house fire at 592 Burwell Road in Warren
Scrappers fall to Auburn
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have their first losing streak of the season. Monday night at
Suspected Warren kidnappers in custody
Two held in kidnapping WARREN — A man and juvenile are in custody, charged with the kidnapping
Car break-ins in Canfield
CANFIELD — Police are investigating a rash of car break-ins in the city. Cars were
Canfield, Boardman water customers under boil alert
Water will be shut off at 9 a.m. and restored at 3 p.m. Tuesday for some customers in Canfield and
Copper caper investigated by New Castle police
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City police are investigating a rash of copper thefts over the last several
Kids left in squalor at an Austintown home
AUSTINTOWN — Police have charged four people in a child-endangering case after finding five
Howland voters to see two renewal school levies in fall
HOWLAND — The board of education is expected to place two renewal levies to generate a total
Packard workers wait and wonder
WARREN — Chris Wilson was in a good mood Monday when he heard about a new Delphi Corp. labor
Warren man gets prison term for shooting
xxxxxx WARREN — Carlos Bell, 25, of Niles Road Southeast, was sentenced to two years in prison
Block watch meeting Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Northside Eagle Eye block watch will hold a brief outdoor meeting at 6:30
Two roads, one in Smith and one in Goshen, to close
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Engineer’s Office will close two roads through
Trumbull County home sales up, prices down
Home sale prices in Trumbull County continue to sag. The average selling price for homes in the
Niles Historical Society annual luncheon on July 28
NILES — Niles Historical Society will hold its annual Luncheon on the Lawn on July 28 under a
Dinner, golf outing to raise scholarship funds
BOARDMAN — The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation will hold an annual dinner
Smoky Hollow event registration deadline Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN — Those interested in participating in the fourth annual Smoky Hollow 5K Run and
Shot fired inside a car accidentally hits passenger
YOUNGSTOWN — One of three shots fired from inside a car accidentally struck a 15-year-old
Warren man dies in crash
HOWLAND — A 46-year-old Warren man died from injuries suffered when his sport-utility vehicle
Fundraiser scheduled by Wheatland firemen
WHEATLAND, Pa. — Members of Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department will conduct a water
ABWA chapter awards scholarships
YOUNGSTOWN — The American Business Women’s Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter presented
Yard sale to benefit Montessori School
YOUNGSTOWN — Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, 2008 Lynn Ave., is holding a
Campbell Memorial classmates to meet
BOARDMAN — Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Rummage sale scheduled
POLAND — Holy Family Church, 2729 Center Road, will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mahoning County senior activities planned
Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:
Golf outing to benefit the Nehemiah Project
YOUNGSTOWN — A golf outing has been planned by Highway Tabernacle, 300 S. Raccoon Road, as a
Senior citizens groups plan trips, meetings
<strong>COMMERCIAL INTERTECH</strong> Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon
Lions and Lioness clubs hold joint installation
CANFIELD — A joint installation ceremony was held by the Austintown Lions and Lioness clubs
YWCA names new board, hands out awards
YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA of Youngstown elected a board of directors, recognized new members of
Worth a look: Check out local happenings
<strong>FESTIVALS </strong>St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 220 Walnut St., across
Cheap gas: $2.799 in Struthers
The cheapest gas in the area is $2.799 at the Morgan Oil on 127 Lowellville Road in Struthers,
GED practice test to be given at mall
BOARDMAN — Mahoning County Career and Technical Center is offering the official General
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 25, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, June 25 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
NOTEBOOK \ NASCAR
Robby Gordon frustrated: Road course ace Robby Gordon started second Sunday and led the most laps
Associated Press
Associated Press URBAN REALITY: Loretta Bares, 34, sits on her front porch in Youngstown’s Brier
Trail Blazers fans offer suggestions
Their choices are Ohio State’s Greg Oden and Texas’ Kevin Durant. PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — E-mails
Sprinter Marion Jones is broke
The Olympic champion has been plagued by financial problems since 2003. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seven
Are $3 hot dogs breaking bank, hurting attendance?
YOUNGSTOWN — A family of four attending an event at the Chevrolet Centre could easily spend about
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch meeting, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111
Ryan Antolik pitches gem in Class B League
STRUTHERS — Ryan Antolik allowed just one earned run and struck out nine without walking a batter as
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)42.667— Williamsport (Phillies)42.667— Auburn
Board: Let fund fight blight
The deteriorating structures pose public health and safety concerns. The Mahoning County
GOLF ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other events
Wegmans LPGA PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Lorena Ochoa vanquished the playoff demons. Now the world’s No. 1
INSIDE \ On C4
INSIDE \ On C4 NASCAR: Juan Pablo Montoya demonstrated his road racing prowess again Sunday,
POLAND POLICE
POLAND POLICE Motorcycle stats Here are some facts about the Poland Village Police Department’s
Tracy bests Doornbos, snaps Bourdais’ streak
Paul Tracy won his third Grand Prix of Cleveland and his 31st career race. CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul
The Mahoning County District Board of Health wants to establish a revolving-loan fund for
The Mahoning County District Board of Health wants to establish a revolving-loan fund for
Family home catches fire, boy severely burned
A 19-month-old boy awoke and told his sister, ‘It’s hot. It’s hot.’ CAMPBELL — A 5-year-old Second
Canfield woman ends up in Top 10 for Miss Pennsylvania
The local contestant has four more shots at making the Miss America pageant. Katelyn Koval of
NOTEBOOK Scrappers vs. Muckdogs
How are they doing it? The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are in first place in the Pinckney Division of
2 are charged with aggravated menacing
2 are charged with aggravated menacing YOUNGSTOWN — Two Foster Street residents were charged with
Warren driver, 46, killed in 2-vehicle accident
HOWLAND — A 46-year-old Warren man died from injuries suffered when his sport-utility vehicle was
Angels tip Bucs to sweep series
Erick Aybar singled home the winning run in the 10th for a 4-3 win. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — For the
Police apprehend institution escapee
COLUMBUS — An Austintown man who escaped from a mental health institution was arrested Sunday near
Goddesses of Speed
A Goddess of Speed designed by ‘Tonight Show’ host Jay Leno will be auctioned. WARREN — Large
Franchitti survives Andretti’s late bid
Dario Franchitti persevered to win the inaugural Iowa Corn Indy 250. NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Dario
ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT (15-18) Players Division South Range DeChellis Dental 6, Austintown Denny’s 5
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Mark S. Ritchie
The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help find its Most Wanted
Kathryn Simon, above, places a rose in remembrance of her uncle John Lesko at a Korean War memorial
Kathryn Simon, above, places a rose in remembrance of her uncle John Lesko at a Korean War memorial
NOTEBOOK \ Wimbledon
Federer: Roger Federer wants to emulate Bjorn Borg by winning a fifth consecutive Wimbledon title.
Patience, skill aid Montoya win
The rookie looked like a master winning his first NASCAR Nextel Cup race. SONOMA, Calif. (AP) —
Oregon State wins again
Oregon State wins again Oregon State defeated North Carolina 9-3 Sunday night to win the College
Mahan recovers for playoff victory
Third-round leader Jay Williamson finished second. CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Hunter Mahan watched Jay
Houston Dynamo edges Wizards, 1-0
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Ianni picked a good time to score his first Major League Soccer
Chamber pursues idea of school consolidation
Under the plan, each county would have one central school administration. YOUNGSTOWN — The
1-2 punch subdues Indians, 3-1
Battery mates Jason Simontacchi and Jesus Flores led the Nationals’ win. WASHINGTON (AP) — Jason
MLB ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Mariners 3, Reds 2 SEATTLE — Ken Griffey Jr. capped his Seattle homecoming with two
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Hard-luck Escobar feeling good times for the Angels
Saturday, Los Angeles clobbered the Pirates, 10-1. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — After consecutive starts
NUMBERS DECLINE
NUMBERS DECLINE Mahoning Valley schools Enrollment in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana public
Oregon State repeats as college champion
The Beavers defeated North Carolina again, 9-3, to win the College World Series. OMAHA, Neb. (AP)
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Tonight Who: Auburn Doubledays at Scrappers First pitch: 7:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)
WNBA ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games
Mercury 90, Comets 85 PHOENIX — Penny Taylor scored 13 of her season-high 30 points in the fourth
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Healthy Serena likes her chances
A knee injury kept her out of the 2006 tournament. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Not one to doubt
Motorcycle experience put to use
The officers are excited to patrol by motorcycle. POLAND — With all the motorcycle experience
Bats, rally fail in 4-3 setback
Despite Mahoning Valley’s second defeat, the Scrappers still are tied for first place in their