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What would you pay to call a play for the 49ers?
Calling a play for the San Francisco 49ers' upcoming season was among the items on the auction block
Lawsuit filed against owners of Salineville tire dump
SALINEVILLE — Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann’s office is seeking a preliminary
Quaker City Raceway sale falls through
SALEM — The sale of the Quaker City Raceway by Dan Swindell to Mark Mazzant has fallen
Atown schools look for new athletic director
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown schools is looking for a new athletic director as Joe Nohra moves on
Consent decree seeks EPA funding for landfill
YOUNGSTOWN — A consent agreement between the Mahoning County Health Board and the owner of the
Calling area Harry Potter fans
If you are a Harry Potter fan, excited about the new movie and book, and would like to be
Police look for naked man in Girard park
GIRARD — Police are asking those who visit Liberty Memorial Park and the Elruth Court area to
Cheese prices hike pizza costs
Filomena Riccioni puts the escalating prices of cheese in terms we can all understand.
Accused bomb maker withdraws plea
YOUNGSTOWN — A former Youngstown man accused of accumulating a large supply of bomb-making
Three men arraigned after standoff.
YOUNGSTOWN — It took a 40 mm rubber bean-bag round — shot into a rump — and the
Infocision plans to hire 120
BOARDMAN —  Infocision Management Corp. will add 120 workers when it opens a call center
I-80 westbound / SR 11 southbound is now OPEN.
I-80 westbound / SR 11 southbound is now OPEN, the Ohio Department of Transportation says.
Commissioners pay large legal bill
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners approved paying legal fees of $99,500 Thursday to
New visitors bleachers on hold in Warren
WARREN—The Warren Board of Education rejected a bid for new bleachers on the visitors
I-80/SR 11 split closed due to tractor trailer crash
Interstate 80 westbound/ State Route 11 southbound is closed at the I-80/SR 11 split due to a
Sharon hospital opens new diagnostic center in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Sharon Regional Health System’s new $10 million diagnostic and imaging
Cheapest gas: $2.81 in Hubbard
The cheapest gas in the Youngstown area is $2.81 at the Flying J on 2226 N. Main Street in Hubbard,
Two Trumbull County men sentenced in Mercer
MERCER, Pa. — Judge John Reed of Mercer County Common Pleas Court sentenced two Trumbull
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 28, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Thursday, June 28 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Strickland to visit YSU to talk budget
YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland will visit Youngstown State University on Friday to discuss the
The smoking ban has businesses rethinking smoking areas.
The smoking ban has businesses rethinking smoking areas. It’s been almost two months since the
Warren City Council to seek permanent tax
One council member said he thought a permanent tax is a bad idea. WARREN — City residents can
Metros edge Pittsburgh Pandas
Roth Brothers won in a Youngstown AA League game. YOUNGSTOWN — Anthony Porter hit two doubles and
Storm causes area power outages
About 5,000 FirstEnergy customers in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys lost power because of a storm
Ways to chill out when the heat is on
Keep an eye on one another this summer, urges the county’s EMA director. YOUNGSTOWN — Get
STANDINGS | New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Williamsport (Phillies)63.667— Scrappers (Indians)54.5561 Auburn
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA New England624222414 New York633212415
More money OK’d to help the needy
The total spending on social service programs is $2.8 million. LISBON — Columbiana County
Furyk now top-ranked player left in Buick Open field
Tiger Woods newborn and Vijay Singh’s injury have thinned the field of top-ranked players. GRAND
SMOKING BAN
SMOKING BAN Requirements Here are some points of Ohio’s ban on smoking in public places:
For more information about the summer youth programs call the township park board line at (330) 549-
For more information about the summer youth programs call the township park board line at (330) 549-
Hold the rumors, Lakers have draft to think about
The team can’t pursue high-priced free agents, but it has the midlevel and minimum exceptions. EL
Cash paces Shock to 77-74 win
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Swin Cash had 18 points and 13 rebounds, and Deanna Nolan scored seven
Zadok Street Art Festival moving from park to downtown Salem
The festival will include a juried art show to ensure quality work is presented. SALEM — The
Dead woman’s husband barred from seeing child
Dead woman’s husband barred from seeing child COLUMBUS — Months before an Ohio police officer was
NBA’s new TV contracts cover future technology
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA’s new television contracts with ESPN/ABC and TNT include rights to
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June 21 Theft: A
The U.S. Census Bureau released estimated population figures for communities nationwide as of July
The U.S. Census Bureau released estimated population figures for communities nationwide as of July
1995 — Chanda Rubin beats Patricia Hy-Boulais in a record marathon match at Wimbledon.
1995 — Chanda Rubin beats Patricia Hy-Boulais in a record marathon match at Wimbledon. Rubin’s 6-7
The Ohio School Facilities Commission has presented the Warren Board of Education with three general
The Ohio School Facilities Commission has presented the Warren Board of Education with three general
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A story and chart in Wednesday’s Vindicator listed the calculations of the costs
YSU campaign receives $500,000 donation
First Place Bank targeted the gift to the university’s new business college. YOUNGSTOWN —
Budget requests seek money Columbiana Co. doesn’t have
The commissioner said officials probably know they won’t get what they want. LISBON —
AT&T stores in Valley gear up for iPhone
Large crowds and long wait times are expected for the launch Friday. Santa won’t be there, but
CANDIDATES Campbell and Sebring
The charters of Campbell and Sebring require nonpartisan primary runoffs on the sixth Tuesday before
After Oden and Durant go, the NBA draft fun will begin
Who’s taken third is a popular guessing game for professional basketball fans. NEW YORK (AP) —
Back-to-back 10th inning homers lead Bucs’ win, 7-5
Xavier Nady and Ryan Doumit connected as the Pirates beat the Marlins. MIAMI (AP) — Xavier Nady
Athletics snap losing skid by pummeling Carmona
The Indians fell behind 9-0 in Wednesday’s 13-7 loss at rainy Jacobs Field. CLEVELAND (AP) — Jack
Weekly Ohio fishing report
Weekly Ohio fishing report COLUMBUS — The weekly fishing report provided by the Division of
PICK ’EM / NBA draft order
First Round 1. Portland 2. Seattle 3. Atlanta 4. Memphis 5. Boston 6. Milwaukee 7. Minnesota 8.
Thrown bottle may have led to E. Side slaying
Two spent shotgun shells were found in the street. YOUNGSTOWN — A glass bottle tossed at a
Who: Scrappers at Batavia Muckdogs First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: The Scrappers
Who: Scrappers at Batavia Muckdogs First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: The Scrappers
NASCAR suspends Musgrave from truck series race
He was also fined after an on-track incident last week with Kelly Bires. With the NASCAR
Penn-Ohio tilt slated Friday
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. — Athletes representing 20 schools will participate for the Pennsylvania All-Stars
The festival for children and adults will be in downtown Salem for three days.
The festival for children and adults will be in downtown Salem for three days. Friday: Free
Beaver Township program kicks off to success
Sixteen kids are participating in the township’s first summer day camp. NORTH LIMA — With his
Student from Champion treated for meningitis
CHAMPION — A 20-year-old student at the University of Cincinnati remains in serious condition in a
Gannon, Mercyhurst join PSAC
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Gannon and Mercyhurst formally accepted offers to join the Pennsylvania State
Dale Testa: (814) 634-5175.
Dale Testa: (814) 634-5175. Carl, 42, is son and great-grandson of Luigi (Louie) Testa.
Two men keep police at bay at South Side home
One of the men began screaming at firefighters for letting a vacant home burn down. YOUNGSTOWN —
Warren board to weigh options for new schools
The board will have a public meeting on school reconstruction next month. WARREN — The board
NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field
Batting average boost: The Scrappers scored 14 runs on 19 hits in Tuesday’s game, lifting their team
Where: Hillcrest Dog Park and Wellness Center (unless otherwise marked, off business Route Pa. 62,
Where: Hillcrest Dog Park and Wellness Center (unless otherwise marked, off business Route Pa. 62,
Treatment Court redirects lives
If participants complete the program, their criminal records are expunged. YOUNGSTOWN — Robin
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
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Number of people in Valley declines
The city of Columbiana gained 143 people in a year. YOUNGSTOWN — Close to 1,000 people who
ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT (15-18s) Classic Division Poland Semach TV 14, Austintown Denny’s 2 — Chris
IAAF-Grand Prix Golden Spike Results
IAAF-Grand Prix Golden Spike Results Wednesday Ostrava, Czech Republic (Race distances in
Recorder will take oath
Recorder will take oath YOUNGSTOWN — Noralynn Palermo, who was appointed to fill the unexpired
U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN TEE TIMES
U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN TEE TIMES At Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club Southern Pines, N.C. June 28-
Ageless Holyfield prepares to fight Savarese
The 44-year-old boxer is hoping for another title shot. ATLANTA (AP) — When Evander Holyfield
POLAND
POLAND This year’s Independence Day celebrations will occur Friday. The events begin at 5 p.m.
NOTEBOOK \ Indians
Roster moves: Cleveland placed left-hander Aaron Fultz on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because
Texan Taylor allows 1 run in first start
But that was enough for a loss as the Scrappers did not score. But until he was drafted by
WOMEN’S NBA
WOMEN’S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit112.846— Indiana103.7691 New York77.5004 1/2
NOTEBOOK | Wimbledon
Ivanovic wins: Ana Ivanovic was quick with a response when a reporter asked, “How do you feel when
MLB ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 4, Yankees 0 BALTIMORE — Roger Clemens was denied his 350th victory by
WIMBLEDON RESULTS
WIMBLEDON RESULTS Wednesday At Wimbledon, England Purse: $22.56 million (Grand Slam)
Here’s a place for pudgy pooches to run
Dog wellness programs will be offered at the park. HERMITAGE, Pa. — Dogs will now have a safe
Ochoa tries — again — for first major title at Women’s Open
The world’s top-ranked player needs a title to validate her status. SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (AP) — In
AMERICAN LEAGUE ATHLETICS 13, INDIANS 7
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The Vindicator
The Vindicator MOTHER GRIEVES: Hazel Napier says her son, Terrance E. Brown, killed in a drive-by
Bus service reconsiders routes
A bus caught in the middle of a turf war shoot-out Monday had bullet holes in two of its windows.
Indians lose big
Indians lose big The Oakland Athletics got home runs from Jack Cust and Shannon Stewart to rout
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted 26 people on felony charges. It also indicted three people
A Trumbull County grand jury has indicted 26 people on felony charges. It also indicted three people
Roddick moves, Connors approves
The best American player had 15 aces to advance to Wimbledon’s third round. WIMBLEDON, England
Church festivals increase security
Fencing around the grounds and an admission fee are planned at one event. BOARDMAN — Church
DON’T FORGET PETS Heat safety
Pets need special consideration during summer. Animal Charity offers these tips. Plenty of fresh
Serena looks ahead as her father grumbles
Richard Williams felt an opponent was given too much advice. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena