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Forum Health closing Immediate Care on Elm Road
BAZETTA — Forum Health is closing the Immediate Care and moving WorkMED services located at its Elm
Liberty worries water will stall Wal-Mart
LIBERTY — Township officials have been exuberant about the coming of a Wal-Mart Supercenter, but now
Mahoning and Trumbull counties join Appalachian Regional Commission
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown, Warren, and the rest of Mahoning and Trumbull counties: Meet Oktibbeha,
Proposal: Gibson Field in Youngstown to become Soap Box Derby track
YOUNGSTOWN —The Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby is looking for a new place to call home.
Two Mahoning County deputies fired
YOUNGSTOWN — Two Mahoning County deputy sheriffs involved in a May episode where Boardman police
Youngstown council considers tax breaks for two companies
YOUNGSTOWN —City council will consider giving a $1 million no-interest loan Wednesday to a company
Bristol fire claims one life
BRISTOLVILLE — Fire killed one resident and left another in critical condition when the Pizza
Youngstown Foundation donates $25K to Boardman Park capital campaign
BOARDMAN — The Youngstown Foundation has contributed $25,000 toward Boardman Park’s capital
Chaney High School seeks new dean for ’08-’09 school year
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district is looking for a new dean for Chaney High School. The human
Mahoning townships meet Wednesday to discuss emergency services
NORTH JACKSON — Milton Towship trustees will attend a special emergency meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday
Campbell man gets jail time for drug offense in Mercer Co.
MERCER, Pa. — Judge Francis Fornelli of Mercer County Common Pleas Court recently sentenced Justin
Interstate 80 to have lane restrictions tonight through Sunday night
LIBERTY — Interstate 80 will have lane restrictions eastbound and westbound between U.S. Route 422
Community street festival set Saturday in downtown Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Music, poetry, crafts and theatrical performances is only some of the entertainment
Beaver trustees laud retired fire Chief Gary Borman
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township trustees have recognized former fire Chief Gary Borman for nearly 10
GM to cut salaried workers, truck production and suspend dividend
General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it will lay off salaried workers, cut truck production, suspend its dividend and borrow $2 billion to $3 billion to weather a severe downturn in the U.S. market.
Church will sponsor Smoky Mountains trip
SALEM — St. Paul Church is sponsoring an autumn bus trip to the Smoky Mountains Oct. 5-10. The
Orthodox league chapter conducts election
YOUNGSTOWN — Sts. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church has elected officers for the local
St. Patrick to host benefit golf outing
NEW SPRINGFIELD — St. Patrick Church will sponsor its “Open the Doors Fore the Disabled” golf
Youngstown Club plans summer fashion show
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Club will host “Summer Fling,” a fashion show featuring clothing from
Interactive workshop scheduled at Shine
COLUMBIANA — An interactive workshop, “Developing Your Intuition,” will be the featured event from 1
Easter Seals auction scheduled for July 25
YOUNGSTOWN — “Auction at Margaritaville” is the theme for the third annual auction scheduled by
Trash, treasure sale
Trash, treasure sale CANFIELD —Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., will have a Trash
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to reunite
XCampbell Memorial High School Class of 1954 will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Denny’s on Route 224,
Cut in Chevy ticket tax expected
The admission tax reduction could go into effect as early as August. YOUNGSTOWN — The cost to
Pilot gets 10 days jury duty for disrespect
The pilot says fatigue and stress made him belligerent. YOUNGSTOWN — An airline pilot has
House gives kids a place to relax
The facility is free to young people who want to attend. LIBERTY — What once stood as an empty
Teen athletes chip in for treatment center
Area athletes are showing their character by helping others. EAST LIVERPOOL — On a beautiful
Atty., wife sue OE for $10M over white pines
Power line easements allow tree-cutting, the utility company says. YOUNGSTOWN — A lawyer and
School board votes to fire Farrell High principal
The embattled principal said he’ll appeal his firing. FARRELL, Pa. — In a meeting that lasted
Thunder meets division leader
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has beaten the Thunder twice already this season. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Ursuline’s Clark in running at Penn St.
Joe Paterno has not yet named his starting quarterback. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Daryll Clark did
Ohio Amateur tournament returns to Findlay
FINDLAY (AP) — With Arnold Palmer, John Cook and Ben Curtis among its past champions, the 102nd Ohio
IndyMac customers line up to make withdrawls
Customers with uninsured deposits are worried about their money. PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Hundreds
Salaried workers likely to go next
The company also will focus more on small-car production, a source said. DETROIT (AP) — General
Anheuser-Busch agrees to takeover bid
The new owner of Anheuser-Busch promises to retain its domestic breweries. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP)
Tuxedo suffers 1st Mack defeat
Dave Sugar Excavating remains while Astro Falcons were eliminated. STRUTHERS — J A Baseball scored
Steelers ownership sheds stability image
Only once since 1933 did the Rooney family not own Pittsburgh’s NFL team. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Notebook - Scrappers vs. Hudson Valley
This and that: The Scrappers scored a season-high 13 runs during Sunday’s win over Hudson Valley —
Ohio Supreme Court justice speaks at FOP conference
More than 350 law enforcement officers from across the state attended the conference.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael F. Drenski, 31, of 900 Belmont Place, Metairie, La.,
AST Dew Tour comes to downtown Cleveland
The tour features the top names in skateboarding and freestyle motocross. There’s nothing
Proposal would reduce jail cost
The city is on pace to spend about $1 million to house its inmates at the county jail.
No golf course is complete without a few necessities for the general upkeep and maintenance of the
No golf course is complete without a few necessities for the general upkeep and maintenance of the
Today is Tuesday, July 15, the 197th day of 2008. There are 169 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, July 15, the 197th day of 2008. There are 169 days left in the year. On this date
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUE (12-year olds) Canfield 7, Boardman West 5 LITTLE LEAGUE (11-year olds)
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY July 1
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 15, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, July 15, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Little impact seen with lifting of ban on offshore drilling
A U.S. agency has said that lifting of the ban would raise oil production 7 percent by 2030.
Hubbard church chosen for Sargent, McNany wedding
X The engagement of Loni Marie Sargent of Hubbard, a daughter of Teri Tate-Sargent of Hubbard and
Credit ratings reflect Forum’s problems
Fewer admissions and outpatient procedures, particularly at Northside, are hurting Forum Health.
Parents announce plans for Lape-Hall August wedding
X The engagement of Annie Lape, a daughter of Robert and Loreta Lape, all of 7962 Glenwood Ave.,
A-Rod to Madonna: What’s this ‘kabuki’ thing?
Opinion: Alex and (his wife) Cynthia met in 1996 at a gym. ... “She would come in right after work and get on
“He’s just finishing up with [baseball] All-Stars, so it keeps him busy.” - Brenda
“He’s just finishing up with [baseball] All-Stars, so it keeps him busy.” - Brenda Ferraro, Liberty
Bratt appreciates character’s personal side
As ‘The Cleaner,’ Bratt helps addicts kick the habit. NEW YORK — Benjamin Bratt remembers
Miss USA trips, falls (again) during pageant
Miss USA trips, falls (again) during pageant NHA TRANG, Vietnam — Miss Venezuela was crowned Miss
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT A story published Friday on Page B1 under the headline “Petition aims to keep
Labor CONTRACTS
Labor CONTRACTS Expiration dates Financial analysts say the upcoming contract negotiations
Warren teen aims for pilot’s license
Warren teen takes aim for pilot license VIENNA — Less than two years after becoming legal to
Both vulnerable. South deals.
Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA 9 6 2 uK 7 4 3 v8 6 5 2 w8 WEST EAST
More checks before war
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Perhaps the toughest decision for any president or Congress is whether to go to
Our gas money’s fueling Mideast boom
Opinion: If you want to understand the macroeconomic implications of paying more than $4 a gallon (and
CRIMESTOPPERS
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A search for fugitives is the focus of Crime Stoppers of
Check prescription pills to prevent problems
Dear Heloise: After reading your hints to readers about double-checking prescriptions, I’d like to
Warn uncle a shared secret is no longer a secret
Dear Annie: I’m a high-school student. Recently, my uncle “Joe” and I have been hanging out a lot.
If you go
IF YOU GO What: AST Dew Tour When: Thursday through Sunday (times vary) Where: North Coast
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mathews school board, 4:30 p.m. Board of Education, 4434-B Warren-Sharon Road,
National City Corp. shares plunge
Many bank stocks fell Monday in reaction to the government’s rescue of IndyMac on Friday.
TODAY
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France. 3:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Lacrosse: Denver at Los Angeles,
Sowell uses faulty logic to explain France’s fall
Opinion: Sowell uses faulty logic to explain France’s fall EDITOR: Normally I ignore Thomas Sowell’s
AIR FORCE RESERVE
AIR FORCE RESERVE Open house The Air Force Reserve will be celebrating its 60th anniversary and
August wedding for Stacy Yacopi, Michael Schesler
X AUSTINTOWN — Janet and Alfred Yacopi, 4312 Lake Road, are announcing the engagement of their
Flexible candidates replace gotcha politics
Opinion: Enough already with the “gotcha” game. I don’t believe most voters are interested in playing it.
Major League Baseball All-Star Game (8 p.m., Fox): How fitting that, in its final year, Yankee
Major League Baseball All-Star Game (8 p.m., Fox): How fitting that, in its final year, Yankee
“The administration is doing what they always do, blaming the fire on the person who called
Opinion: “The administration is doing what they always do, blaming the fire on the person who called 9-1-1.”
Parents announce Baird-Smail wedding date
X The engagement of Renee Baird and Matthew Smail, both of 4290 Burkey Road, Austintown, is being
They’re teaching hate in Pakistan
Opinion: Thursday, two teenage American boys finally arrived in Atlanta after being forced to spend four
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 9, Toronto 4 Minnesota 6, Detroit 5 Boston 12,
Fagan-Novicky nuptials planned at Canfield church
X BOARDMAN — Michael and Rosanna Fagan of Boardman announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage
Fire probed as arson
Fire probed as arson YOUNGSTOWN — Fire on Atkinson Avenue damaged four houses and destroyed atruck
Leaders at the G8 summit gobble while many starve
Editorial: Last week’s meeting in Japan of the world’s richest nations will be remembered not for historic
Assault charge dismissed against Henry
The former Bengals wide receiver will apply to the NFL for reinstatement. CINCINNATI (AP) —
NOTEBOOK British Open
Boo’s back: Look out, Britain. Boo’s back. One year after charming the country with his folksy ways,
Ex-union officer sentenced for embezzling $145,675
The East Liverpool woman pleaded guilty and was convicted earlier this year. CLEVELAND — The
af2 STANDINGS
af2 STANDINGS American Conference EastWLTPFPA y-W-B/Scranton1220905534 Manchester770726751
Penn-Ohio Tigers fall 20-12 to Pittsburgh
CANFIELD — The Penn-Ohio Tigers were defeated by the Pittsburgh Colts, 20-12, in a Grassroots
Rescue by government worries some experts
Mortgage losses have topped $400 billion. By comparison, the Iraq war has cost taxpayers $650
Redskins ink quarterback Brennan
Jacksonville signed linebacker Thomas Williams. ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins agreed to
Bruised, aching Australian earns Tour’s yellow jersey
Cyclist Cadel Evans has the lead after racing through the Pyrenees. HAUTACAM, France (AP) —
CBS, Packer part ways; Kellogg now analyst
The college basketball expert has covered the past 34 NCAA Final Fours. NEW YORK (AP) — Billy
OLYMPIC ROUNDUP \ News & notes
Greer makes track roster: Javelin thrower Breaux Greer made the U.S. track and field team for the
Hamilton gets HR record
But he didn’t get the trophy, losing to Justin Morneau in the finals at Yankee Stadium. NEW YORK
Favre asks Packers for NFL freedom
The quarterback says he no longer feels welcome among Cheeseheads. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brett Favre
Lakeview schools to place 3.9-mill levy on fall ballot
The district has made moves to save money since the last levy failure. CORTLAND — After
Brown, firm course awaits British Open
England’s Justin Rose is expected to challenge. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — For a tournament built
Youths removed from Lincoln Behavioral
Among the youths removed from Lincoln Behavioral were three placed there by Mahoning County Children
h Bastille Day in France
h Bastille Day in France PARIS — The leaders of Syria and Israel, countries with a bitter enmity,
Canfield police search for suspects in home invasion and assaults
A 64-year-old man had head injuries and was taken to St. Elizabeth’s. CANFIELD — Police are
Marshals arrest murder suspect in Ga.
YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended Aaron Sherrod on
Newman to leave Penske, may join Stewart’s team
Roger Penske says a replacement will be announced soon. MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Ryan Newman,
GAME TIME MLB All-Star Game
Game time: 8 p.m. today Where: Yankee Stadium, New York Television: WYFX (17/62) Radio: ESPN
Forum, doctor win malpractice case
The lawsuit unsuccessfully sought $500,000 in damages. YOUNGSTOWN — A jury has ruled Forum Health
Man faces several charges
BOARDMAN — A Brookwood Road man who told police he was the superhero “The Hulk” faces several
Pa. turnpike panel plans to use I-80 tolls for $250M in repairs
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on Monday rolled out a plan to spend about
NOTEBOOK \ College football
Louisville: Former receiver JaJuan Spillman pleaded guilty to drug and weapons charges, but won’t
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Staten Island (Yankees)179.654— Hudson
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers at Lowell Crosscutters When: Wednesday through Friday, all games at 7:05 p.m.
NOTEBOOK MLB All-Star Game
At home in Yankee Stadium: Reggie Jackson might be as well known for his Hall of Fame-sized ego as
GAME TIME Thunder
Who: Thunder (3-11) at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (12-2) When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Radio: WBBW-AM
Bonds’ agent doubts slugger will get invite
Baseball’s Home Run King has been indicted for lying to a grand jury. NEW YORK (AP) — Don’t
USA Boxing upholds Yanez ban
The boxer is expected to appeal his punishment. USA Boxing’s judicial committee upheld the
Secretary reinstated at Valley AG office
The worker was accused of misconduct in the office. YOUNGSTOWN — A secretary at the attorney
Poised A-Rod handles curse of his stardom
The Yankees third baseman remained calm during his meeting with the media. NEW YORK (AP) — The
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS Be a pilot The Federal Aviation Administration requires: Pilots must be a least
Allied Waste gets Liberty trash contract
The contract was accepted after a lengthy hearing of residents’ comments. LIBERTY — There will
SDLqI remember the first time;
SDLqI remember the first time; I was sweating and had shaky knees.SDRq Dan Miller 17-year-
Indians’ ace Lee gets American League start
Milwaukee’s Ben Sheets will be on the mound for the National League. NEW YORK (AP) — Cliff Lee of
Obama reiterates responsibility theme to NAACP
Obama said he won’t stop talking about blacks’ responsibilities to their children, despite
Northern Ohio PGA
Northern Ohio PGA Club Car Pro-Assistants Chagrin Valley Country Club Monday Par: 71 1
Passage of foreclosure aid bill expected soon, Rep. Frank says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A foreclosure aid plan that was facing a sluggish trip through Congress has a
Business news digest
NATION Delphi plans to sell its brake business TROY, Mich. —Delphi Corp. said Monday that it has
RENEGADES TAMED
Pickens powers Scrappers to another rout The former Michigan player broke out of a deep slump with
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