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Police investigating East Side homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a homicide at 1467 Woodcrest Ave. on the city’s
5 kids from filthy house receive care
AUSTINTOWN — Five children taken from a filthy home on Westminster Avenue last week are now in
Scrappers win slugfest
Alex Castillo went 4-for-5 with a grand slam and six RBIs, leading the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to
Hubbard Little Eagles seeking community support
HUBBARD — The fallout following the theft of more than $17,000 from the Hubbard Little Eagles
Columbiana County man killed in car-pedestrian accident
HOMEWORTH — An 88-year-old Columbiana County man was hit by a vehicle and killed today as he
Ytown schools' offers early-retirement buyouts to AFSCME
YOUNGSTOWN — An agreement similar to the early-retirement deal offered to Youngstown school
Bids approved for Struthers football stadium renovation
STRUTHERS — The board of education awarded contracts totaling $285,603 for Phase 1 of the high
Canfield man found guilty on animal cruelty charges
CANFIELD —  A   man originally charged with 13 counts of cruelty to animals pleaded
Canfield annexation proposal not embraced
CANFIELD — A hearing on whether the city will be able to annex 18 acres from the township is
Full jail reopening is delayed
YOUNGSTOWN — Reopening of the misdemeanor jail and last section of the Mahoning County Jail
Sentencing delayed in explosives case
YOUNGSTOWN — A former Youngstown man charged with having a large supply of bomb-making
'Tech-block' project moves ahead
YOUNGSTOWN — A downtown redevelopment agency board authorized its staff to take the initial
Warriors Inc. prepares to roll-over homelessness
YOUNGSTOWN — Faith-based community group, Warriors Inc. is hosting its third annual sport bike
Here's who applied to be Howland school superintendent
The board of education has received 18 applications for the superintendent’s position. The
Niles man gets 3 1/2 years on gun charge
WARREN – A 24-year-old Niles man who took an assault rifle into a crowded Niles bar has been
Louie Free to interview former Gov. Mario Cuomo
Today's guests on Louie Free's radio talk show are former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo and Vindicator
Bus caught in turf war crossfire
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A bus transporting mentally challenged youngsters got caught in the
Pa. state police seek rapist
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are seek help in finding a rapist who has attacked
Pepper spray used to break up girl fight
YOUNGSTOWN — Pepper spray was used to break up a fight between four girls whose punch-throwing
Infocision expands Boardman presence
BOARDMAN — Infocision Management Corp. is building a new call center in Boardman and adding a
Emerald 7s turn lucky for Youngstown man
YOUNGSTOWN — Emeralds and sevens turned out to be the winning combination for a city man.
Mill Creek director to retire Sept. 28
CANFIELD — After 21 years with Mill Creek MetroParks — the last five as executive
A 12-year-old was captured after house burglarized
YOUNGSTOWN — A 12-year-old Erie Street boy was taken into custody after a foot chase by police
Boardman plans 4.1 mill levy
BOARDMAN — Township officials have decided to ask voters in November to approve a 4.1-mill
State makes suggestions for Salem schools' performance
SALEM — The Salem schools could save more than $1 million a year through recommendations in a
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,
Yard sale and outing scheduled on the East Side
YOUNGSTOWN — The Bryn Mawr Block Watch will have its second annual yard sale and outing on
Valley home sales, prices continue to yo-yo
Home sales in Trumbull County are up, but prices are down. In Mahoning County, the opposite is
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 26, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, June 26 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 5, ATHLETICS 2
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No Gatlin, no problem: U.S. team still powerful
The team wants to win more than 25 medals at the world championships. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — No
America’s Cup Challengers
America’s Cup Challengers By The Associated Press Off Valencia, Spain Louis Vuitton Cup
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA June 26 1910 — For the second consecutive year, Hazel
Private Webb back in the hunt
She’s out to prove she’s not washed up at age 32. Karrie Webb never cared for the spotlight
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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STANDINGS | New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Williamsport (Phillies)52.714— Scrappers (Indians)43.5711 Auburn
WOMEN’S NBA
WOMEN’S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit102.833— Indiana103.769 1/2 New York76.5383
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League TEXAS RANGERS—Recalled RHP Scott Feldman from Oklahoma (PCL). Placed
Horford, Conley vie for No. 3 slot
The NBA draft is a mystery after the top two picks. ATLANTA (AP) — The last time Al Horford and
4 charged with endangering 5 children
Two 2-year-old girls were found lying in their own urine. AUSTINTOWN — Police have charged four
Weathersfield board weighs new grade scale
The school board also accepted several donations MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield school board
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT (15-18s) Classic Division Mill Creek Avalon Gardens 11, Boardman Denman Tires
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA New England624222414 New York633212415
Penn State punishes 10 players
Four players were temporarily expelled for their role in an April 1 fight. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP)
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS Mud/Grass Volleyball and Dodgeball —tournament will be July 21 at the Cuyahoga
MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 8, Tigers 3 DETROIT — Marlon Byrd drove in three runs and the Texas
Documentary chronicles USC standout’s struggles
Nick Young overcame adversity to become a probable first round pick. LOS ANGELES (AP) — By all
Bears tank Tank
Bears tank Tank After Tank Johnson’s latest run-in with police in Arizona, the troubled NFL
Township plans to join buying consortium
AUSTINTOWN — To get better deals on products and services, the township is becoming a member of a
NOTEBOOK
NOTEBOOK Wimbledon Gimelstob makes history: In what might have been his last Wimbledon match,
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES TODAY, 7 P.M. 1st—Purse $24,200, Maiden special weight, 2 yo, F (fillies),
Will Big Ten channel shut out fans?
Michigan congressman John Dingell is worried the station won’t be available on cable. WASHINGTON
Minnesota mulls dealing Garnett to Los Angeles
Minnesota would likely get Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum in return. LOS ANGELES — The owners of
5 arrested at church festival in Boardman
One boy was arrested after a gun was found on him during a fight. BOARDMAN — Fights at the St.
Firefighters suffer minor injuries battling blaze at Lowellville home
LOWELLVILLE — Two neighboring fire departments were able to provide enough water to fight a fire
The yo-yo factor comes into play in Valley home sales and prices
Statewide, both home sales and average selling prices were down for the month. Home sales in
LABOR DEAL
LABOR DEAL Contract details Highlights of the tentative contract between Delphi Corp. and United
McDonald schools seeking to renew an operating levy
The district also approved short-term borrowing to meet a ‘cash crunch.’ McDONALD — The board
NORTHERN OHIO PGA
NORTHERN OHIO PGA Callaway Pepsi Stroke Play At Kirtland Country Club Willoughby, Ohio
HOME SALES In the Valley
HOME SALES In the Valley Statistics for the Mahoning Valley in May: AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOMES ON
Scrappers cough up lead; Doubledays rally for win
Auburn scored four runs in the eighth inning to win, 6-5. NILES — The Mahoning Valley
Alcombrack re-signed for 2007-08 season
Jeff Alcombrack has been with the team since 2005. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown SteelHounds re-
Two held in kidnapping of Warren boy, 3
WARREN — A man and juvenile are in custody, charged with the kidnapping of a 3-year-old earlier this
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Tonight Who: Auburn Doubledays at Scrappers First pitch: 7:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)
LAWN ORDER Landscaper overcomes, strives to be a cut above
Kenny Bledsoe is an alumnus of Youngstown city schools’ defunct hearing impaired unit. SOME
TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY
TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY SUNDAY’S RESULTS Super sprints: 1. Rod George, 2. Rob Eyler, 3. Bob Felmlee,
Officer emerges a hero after fire
Gulu climbed a ladder, with the help of a bystander, and carried the 5-year-old down. CAMPBELL
Lawyer to seek new trial in murder-complicity
The defendant allowed himself to be used because he is a ‘big kid,’ his brother said.
Iacobucci leads R&J Trucking past Rondinelli
Mike Barone had four hits to help Simon Roofing pull away from Roth Brothers. STRUTHERS — Joe
Bears release Johnson after another run-in
The player already had been suspended for the first eight games of the 2007 season. CHICAGO (AP) —
Israeli envoy at camp
Her mission is to help American children understand Israeli culture. YOUNGSTOWN — Dressed in
Howland school board expected to ask voters to renew 2 levies
The board filled nearly all teacher vacancies left by 15 retirements. HOWLAND — The board of
Drivers should get the pinch
When six crew members were thrown out of the Daytona 500 for cheating it was suggested that NASCAR
Message delivered: C.C. shuts down A’s
The Indians ace joined Boston’s Josh Beckett as the majors’ only 11-game winners. CLEVELAND (AP)
CLASS B LEAGUE
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Delphi workers cross fingers for deal
The Valley workers wait to see if their contract will match the UAW deal. WARREN — Chris
Copper thefts rise in New Castle
Four people were arrested recently in the thefts of copper and other metals. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
3 departments battle Warren Twp. house fire
WARREN — Three fire departments were battling a house fire at 592 Burwell Road in Warren Township on
Injured bouncer sues ‘Pacman’ Jones, other entourage members
It’s the latest piece of bad news for the embattled NFL cornerback. LAS VEGAS (AP) — A bouncer who
Penn-Ohio game to test new turf
Reeves Stadium will be completely overhauled over the next year. BEAVER FALLS, Pa. — The Penn-Ohio
Two road closings
Two road closings YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County engineer’s office will close two roads through
Serena may be hurt, but she won first round
The American advanced to a second-round match against Alicia Molik of Australia. WIMBLEDON,
American soccer is underdog on road
So far this year, the Americans are 10-0-1, a mark that has vaulted them to 16th in the FIFA
32,000 help Super Nats cruise to success
The events pumped big bucks into Salem’s economy. SALEM — The Steel Valley Super Nationals
Stay out of trouble! Commish cautions rookies on conduct
Roger Goodell wants draftees to be good players and better men. Roger Goodell briefed all 255
Son in court over slaying of father
The chief said he saw bone fragments on the floor from the victim’s skull. LISBON — A man was
The great Gatsby: Federer cruises in first-round match
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — In his five-piece, tailor-made Gatsby getup, Roger Federer looked like a
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