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Woman evades fraud; be careful
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman who applied for a part-time job with Secret Shoppers received a check for
Downtown Wi-Fi done in Warren
WARREN — Trumbull 100 and the city of Warren announced the completion of the Wi-Fi Internet
Milton works to enforce zoning laws at lakefront
LAKE MILTON — In light of higher population, property values and property taxes on and near
Salem schools need to cut costs by $1M
SALEM — City school officials will meet next month to begin making nearly $1 million in cuts.
At YSU, tuition freeze is official
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University board of trustees approved a $158 million budget
Some in Valley will be paying more for water
MINERAL RIDGE — A court of jurisdiction has allowed the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District to
More iPhone comments
“I’m going to use all the features on it. Why pay so much and only use half of it”
iPhone comments
Here's what people had to say as they waited tonight at the At&T store in Boardman to be among
Hartford's Blaney wins NASCAR pole
Hartford native Dave Blaney finally gave Toyota something to celebrate Friday, winning the pole for
Woman reports 'Secret Shoppers' scam to police
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman who applied for a part-time job with Secret Shoppers received a check for
Treasurer forms foreclosure tax force
LISBON — Columbiana County Treasurer Nick Barborak thinks education can help prevent some home
Classes go on even though a car hit the building
BOARDMAN —   Classes and other business are going on as usual this afternoon at Master
Salem schools start cutting budget
SALEM — Salem school officials will meet next month to begin making nearly $1 million in cuts.
J-M school board reviews district spending
NORTH JACKSON — Jackson-Milton school board officials met today to review district
Car drives into martial arts school
An older woman drove her car into the Master Park Martial Arts Building at 224 Boardman-Canfield
Taco Bell robbed on Belmont Avenue
LIBERTY — Police are investigating a robbery that took place at the Taco Bell restaurant on
Sobriety checkpoint Saturday in Mahoning County
A sobriety checkpoint will be held in Mahoning County from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Members of
Off-duty cop chases robbery suspect
YOUNGSTOWN — The drug store clerk’s head shake at the drive-through window told off-duty
Check out who got indicted in Mahoning County
A Mahoning grand jury indicted the following people: Robert Keller, 50, Garfield, Struthers, three
Youngstown firefighter promoted to lieutenant
YOUNGSTOWN — Donald Price, a seven-year fire department veteran, has been promoted to
Governor discusses budget at YSU appearance
YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted Strickland brought his budget road show to Youngstown State University
Struthers youth missing
STRUTHERS — City police are looking for a 15-year-old male youth who ran away from his
Cheapest gas? $2.799 in Girard
The cheapest gas in the Youngstown area is $2.799 at the Pilot on 2786 Salt Springs Road in Girard,
Warren gets downtown wifi
WARREN — Trumbull 100 and the city of Warren announced the completion of the wifi internet
Library schedules Harry Potter bashes
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is hosting two Harry Potter events before the
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 29, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, June 29 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Campbell Councilman Lewis F. Jackson Jr. filed by Wednesday’s deadline to seek
Maintenance money sought via agreement
The money is needed for a sanitary landfill. YOUNGSTOWN — A consent agreement between the
Headquarters: Akron
Headquarters: Akron Employees: 3,400 Local workers: 1,200 at centers in Boardman, Austintown,
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 5, Rangers 2 DETROIT — Kenny Rogers allowed one run over six innings in
ON THE TRACKS \ This weekend’s events
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP LENOX Industrial Tools 300 Loudon, N.H. Schedule: Today, qualifying (Speed
Bucs’ June swoon continues
Pittsburgh’s 9-7 loss to Florida was the Pirates’ sixth defeat in eight games. MIAMI (AP) — Scott
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Williamsport (Phillies)64.600— Scrappers (Indians)64.600— Auburn
Street Arts Festival
Street Arts Festival SALEM — During this weekend’s Zadok Street Arts Festival, the Salem
BASEBALL
BASEBALL American League CLEVELAND INDIANS—Placed RHP Roberto Hernandez on unconditional release
NO SALE
NO SALE Quaker City Raceway Here’s a time line of events this year in the sale of 50-year-old
Students learn the ropes during Ohio Business Week
The program, taking place at YSU, was started by a former professional baseball player.
History comes to life in Warren
WARREN — Ohio Chautauqua events through Saturday downtown offer local music entertainment, theater
PGA-BUICK OPEN SCORES
PGA-BUICK OPEN SCORES Thursday At Grand Blanc, Mich. Purse: $4.9 million Rocco Mediate32-
Students will now use cards in cafeteria
The Niles school board also accepted the high school principal’s resignation. NILES — After
Mediate’s best score in 4 years nets lead
Rocco Mediate fired an 8-under 64 for a one-stroke lead after the first round. GRAND BLANC, Mich.
Hockey Hall of Fame selects Francis, Messier, three others
TORONTO (AP) — It took only one look for voters to pick this year’s class of Hockey Hall of Famers.
Murder indictment
Murder indictment YOUNGSTOWN — Jeffrey J. Stover, 46, of Concord Avenue, has been indicted on a
Marlins avoid sweep
Marlins avoid sweep Scott Olsen struck out his first five batters and finished with 10, one shy of
Who: Scrappers at Batavia Muckdogs First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Delay:
Who: Scrappers at Batavia Muckdogs First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Delay: Thursday’s
Teenager Park cards 68, leads in first round
Lightning suspended play, allowing only the morning players to finish the round. SOUTHERN PINES,
Labonte’s 33rd-place finish not a total loss
Although his new No. 43 Dodge Avenger ran out of gas, it ran very well. Don’t tell Bobby
Celebrate 60 years of service with park
A former Vindicator publisher donated land to begin the formation of the township park.
Jurenovich winner of Junior event
SOLON — Katie Jurenovich of Warren won the 16-18 girls age division championship in the 2007
Higher costs could mean higher pizza prices
Cheese-only pizzas at Pizza Hut now cost the same as one-topping pizzas. Filomena Riccioni puts
ESPN sued over harassment
A makeup artist said she complained of sexual harassment. NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who worked on
Naked man on prowl He was spotted in parts of Girard
The first reported incident occurred about a month ago, police say. GIRARD — Police are
WARREN AA LEAGUE
WARREN AA LEAGUE LATE WEDNESDAY IRISH PUB 7, GIRARD 2 Girard0001100—263 Irish Pub401011x—752
THISTLEDOWN
THISTLEDOWN THURSDAY’S RESULTS 2nd—Whitey's Dream $9.60$2.60$2.40 Shall O Gold (Mailhot P.)
Patrick believes win due
She believes that it’s a matter of when, not if, she will win in the IndyCar Series. RICHMOND, Va.
NBA DRAFT
NBA DRAFT Top 10 picks Here are the first 10 selections made in Thursday’s NBA Draft: 1. Greg
County to pay fees to law firm
The county’s insurance company paid legal fees for one phase of the case. YOUNGSTOWN —
N. Hampshire race has big implications
Contenders for the “Chase” could benefit from a victory this weekend. Titles, nicknames and
Astros’ Biggio is the 27th player to reach 3,000 hits in career
HOUSTON (AP) — Craig Biggio became the 27th player to reach 3,000 career hits on Thursday night with
Pelfrey lost the most in rainout
The pitcher was supposed to be called up to start the second game for the Mets. NEW YORK (AP) —
Warren Board of Education rejects bleacher bid
WARREN — The Warren Board of Education rejected a bid for new bleachers on the visitors’ side of
Hendrick will not appeal penalties to drivers, chiefs
The team owner instead will focus on the internal development of the team. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
Pancake lifts bar higher
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Jennifer Pancake of Boardman is leaving behind a record-breaking legacy with
Quaker City Raceway sale hits bump, falls through
Events last weekend drew thousands of people to the track and to Salem. SALEM — The sale of
ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT (15-18s) Classic Division Austintown Lane Lifetrans 13, South Range Dechellis
Season-ticket sales record set by Penguins
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins set a new season-ticket sales record after making the
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — “GOD MADE ROGER FEDERER.”
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — “GOD MADE ROGER FEDERER.” That sign, white block letters on a dark
Oden is Blazer; Durant a Sonic
Portland opted for the 7-foot Greg Oden and his defense with the No. 1 pick. NEW YORK (AP) — The
Late-night standoff ends in arrest of 3 city men
Three air guns, a rifle and two pistols were confiscated. YOUNGSTOWN — It took a 40 mm rubber
Motorcyclist is ‘critical’
Motorcyclist is ‘critical’ CANFIELD — A motorcyclist was seriously injured Thursday in an accident
Request to rescind plea deal granted
He is accused of possessing materials to make explosives. YOUNGSTOWN — A former Youngstown man
Indians put reliever Hernandez on waivers
CLEVELAND (AP) — Reliever Roberto Hernandez was put on unconditional release waivers Thursday by the
Michaels’ three-run blast sparks Tribe past A’s, 4-3
His sixth homer in the seventh inning lifted Cleveland from a 3-1 deficit. CLEVELAND (AP) — Jason
WIMBLEDON RESULTS
WIMBLEDON RESULTS Thursday At Wimbledon, England Purse: $22.56 million (Grand Slam) Surface:
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP
NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Schedule and standings Feb. 10 — x-Budweiser Shootout, Daytona Beach, Fla.
AP Sportlight
AP Sportlight Compiled By PAUL MONTELLA June 29 1906 — Alex Smith shoots a record 295 to beat
United gains 4-1 triumph
WASHINGTON (AP) — Once the lightning stopped, D.C. United resumed pouring goals down on the Colorado
InfoCision breaks ground, expects to create 120 jobs
The new call center will have fitness and wellness centers. BOARDMAN — InfoCision Management
Astros’ Biggio is 27th to reach 3,000 hits
The 41-year-old player has spent his 20-year career with the Astros. HOUSTON (AP) — Craig Biggio
RIDING WITH \ Dave Blaney
Nextel Cup: Qualifying 19th, the Hartford native had a tough day at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma,
Pa. colleges, coaches union agree
They reached an agreement two days before the current pact was set to expire. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP)
Lawsuit filed against owners of tire dump
SALINEVILLE — Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann’s office is seeking a preliminary injunction to
Austintown school district in need of athletic director
The board will study what to do with some of its buildings. AUSTINTOWN — The school district is
CDBG PROJECTS Mahoning County
Mahoning County commissioners on Thursday released a list of projects they have approved for the
WOMEN’S NBA
WOMEN’S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Detroit112.846— Indiana103.7691 New York77.5004 1/2
Hold believes penalty is sufficient
YOUNGSTOWN — Thunder coach Mike Hold understands how some followers of the af2 wouldn’t mind if Quad
Early 500th homer great for Thomas kin
He blasted his milestone shot in the first inning and later was ejected. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
Safety tests in store for landfill fire
The state hasn’t ruled on whether to renew the landfill’s permit. LISBON — Tests are being
Winning a race was never so disappointing
Aric Almirola started, but never finished the Busch AT&T 250. MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Disappointment,
Army Corps project targets creek bank
They will use rocks to secure 1,400 feet of sewer pipe along the banks. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —