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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Man killed in two-car crash in Mercer County
MERCER, Pa. — A man was killed in a two-car crash this afternoon on Pa. Route 173 near Sheakleyville
Police investigating armed robbery on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — An armed robbery occurred at a business at 9 p.m. at South and Dewey avenues, police
Negotiated settlement proposed in AG sex harassment complaints
COLUMBUS (AP) — The attorney general’s office has offered to negotiate with two women whose sexual
Boil alert issued for Lordstown until Thursday
LORDSTOWN — The Lordstown Water Department has issued a boil warning because of a waterline break.
The addition of 1,400 jobs at GM Lordstown will have a ripple effect in the local economy.
YOUNGSTOWN — Be prepared for the Mahoning Valley’s economy to ripple with the addition of 1,400 jobs
Woods wins in sudden death
SAN DIEGO (AP) — With a throbbing knee and a pounding heart, Tiger Woods made one last improbable
Armed robbery at Warren elementary school
WARREN — Police are investigating an armed robbery today at Lincoln Elementary School on Atlantic
Section of Fifth Street in Struthers closed to truck traffic
STRUTHERS — Fifth Street between Spring and Creed streets has been closed to trucks with more than
Youngstown gives firefighters retirement/resignation incentive
YOUNGSTOWN —City council is expected to give final approval Wednesday to a retirement/resignation
Meshel wants trustees to scrutinize YSU hiring
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University Trustee Harry Meshel wants the board of trustees to take a
Howland day-camps set for next week
HOWLAND – Painting and drawing and basketball will be the camps scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon June
Liberty to spray for mosquitoes next week
LIBERTY — Township officials have contracted with Alexander’s Pest Control to fog for mosquitoes
Youngstown will study providing water to Campbell and Struthers
YOUNGSTOWN —City council will consider a proposal Wednesday to hire a company for $92,000 to examine
Parade will honor national sports figures from New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City natives Mark Mangino and Jack Zduriencik will be honored during a parade
Latest on Canfield boil-water alerts
CANFIELD — The city has issued a boil-water advisory for residents of South Broad Street between
Worth a Look: Area activities are open to the public
SALES X Henderson Memorial Public Library, 54E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, will have a public book
Father’s Day car show celebrates the classics
Forty-five years ago, things such as bucket seats were viewed by many as luxury items, one car owner
Kucek paces Dave Sugar ‘B’ win
Dan Banna’s four RBIs helped topple Roth; Jared Turocy hit a grand slam. STRUTHERS — Jake Kucek
Ted Toles’ statue available to buy
The 81-year-old former Negro League pitcher also has his own Topps baseball card. WARREN — Ted
Lakers win to extend NBA finals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pack up the championship trophy and book a flight back to Boston, the NBA finals
New Wilson Middle in Youngstown to be gender-specific school
Declining enrollments and cutting costs were cited as reasons for the move. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Sabathia outpitches Maddux as Tribe rolls
Ben Francisco and Grady Sizemore each homered in the 7-3 victory over San Diego. CLEVELAND (AP) —
U.S. routs Barbados in qualifying opener
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The United States couldn’t wait to get started in its qualifying run for the
Groups plan cleanup of neighborhood
Local volunteers say they will continue cleaning up their neighborhood until it’s returned to its
Church program aims to improve Youngstown one youth at a time
The program for 12- to 17-year-olds will focus on learning. YOUNGSTOWN — Pastor Irvin Williams
Award honors Poland victim
Marissa Plakosh’s mother hopes to continue the memorial scholarship through the Class of 2010.
Pirates hang on to beat Orioles in 10th
Matt Capps pitched a perfect extra inning to save the 5-4 victory. BALTIMORE (AP) — Matt Capps
Man wrecks after fleeing from police
YOUNGSTOWN — Andre Bankston, 20, of the 4000 block of Westchester Drive, Austintown, was in stable
Federer is grass master
It was his 10th grass title, matching the record set by Pete Sampras. HALLE, Germany (AP) — Roger
Earnhardt Jr. snaps winless streak at Michigan Speedway
Little E stretched his fuel and won for the first time in 76 NASCAR events. BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) —
Fit to be tied: Tiger’s final putt forced a playoff
Tiger’s final putt forced a playoff SAN DIEGO (AP) — Tiger Woods wasn’t sure if his left knee
Rallying around paralyzed KFC manager
A spaghetti dinner to raise money will be Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN — The KFC manager paralyzed after
Celtics’ Perkins sits out Game 5
Sunday’s NBA finals contest was not finished in time for this edition. Check www.vindy.com for the
Churches debate policy on gays
Denominations hold various views on the gay issue. Not all area churches share the opinion of
Policy on gays still debated among churches
Denominations hold various views on the gay issue. Not all area churches share the opinion of
Riding With… Dave Blaney
39th: Trumbull County native Dave Blaney (Hartford) finished 39th in Sunday’s Lifelock 400. He
Welcome to the real campaign, Sen. Obama
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Pitching himself to voters as a centrist candidate with a slight adjustment to the left
The Fed faces concerns of a ’70s-type economy
Most prominent economists don’t expect a return to double-digit inflation. WASHINGTON — Not
Audi survives late collision for win
Tom Kristensen recorded his eighth victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. LE MANS, France (AP) — Audi
Six Great Athletes: NCAA
Six Great Athletes Three boys and three girls — including four seniors who will take their
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Coitsville Township, joint meeting with the township board of appeals and zoning
MLB Roundup: Sunday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Yankees 13, Astros 0 HOUSTON — Chien-Ming Wang pitched five scoreless innings before
Hundreds forced to flee University of Iowa area
At least 16 university buildings had been flooded. IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A week’s work of frantic
Mourners remember Sydney Pollack at service
Mourners remember Sydney Pollack at service LOS ANGELES — Friends, family and show business
Car accident kills 1 person
PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP — Police said a fatal car accident occurred at 1:24 p.m. Sunday at Route 18 and
Westwood comes up inches short of joining today’s playoff pairing
The Englishman hung with Tiger Woods right up to the final putt. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Lee Westwood
Freedom center is strapped for cash
The Cincinnati museum has fewer visitors and suffers the financial consequences. CINCINNATI (AP) —
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Chicago Cubs 6, Toronto 2 Detroit 12, L.A. Dodgers 7 Boston 6,
Nascar Notebook: From Michigan
Bad day: Roger Penske and Chip Ganassi have both had some pretty good days at Michigan International
Cooper’s goal lifts Dallas to 1-0 victory over Fire
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Kenny Cooper scored in the 17th minute to lift FC Dallas to a 1-0 win over
“How Life Began” (9 p.m., History): Did life begin with the big bang? This special seeks
“How Life Began” (9 p.m., History): Did life begin with the big bang? This special seeks the answer
Bush enjoys perks of traveling abroad
The president has had some downtime to relax. LONDON (AP) — Tea at Windsor Castle with Queen
‘Heights’ wins Tony as best musical
‘South Pacific’ won seven prizes, more than any other show. NEW YORK (AP) — “In the Heights,” a
Nation News Digest: Many companies have staff that scan e-mail
NATION Many companies have staff that scan e-mail NEW YORK — Next time you’re grumbling about
Renewable energy plans meet opposition
Plans to build alternative energy plants include transmission lines. SAN DIEGO (AP) — It seems
Fresno State, N. Carolina get first-round victories
Rice and LSU dropped into the elimination bracket. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Fresno State team that
World News Digest: Japan
JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, June 7: The world is confronted with an emergency that is worthy of
Forum Health Northside Medical Center births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Carrie A. and Michael A. Morrow, Youngstown, boy, June 14.
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 16, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, June 16, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Aggravated burglary
Aggravated burglary YOUNGSTOWN — Johnny King, 32, of the 900 block of Martin Luther King Jr.
Alumnus injured in shootings at Kent State in ’70 dies at 58
AKRON (AP) — Robert Stamps, one of nine Kent State students wounded in the Ohio National Guard
Freedom Center
Freedom Center Attendance falls Attendance figures for the Freedom Center, which planners first
U.S. should discontinue ‘Don’t Ask’ rule
Opinion: Pentagon officials evidently trust military inductees with felony rap sheets more than they do law-
“To me, it’s a technical change.”
“To me, it’s a technical change.” Ron Paul Republican presidential candidate, announcing that he
Despite economy’s fall, pay rises for CEOs
The median pay package for CEOs last year was $8.4 million. NEW YORK (AP) — As the American
Segway appeal increases as prices of gasoline soar
Dealers report rising sales of battery-powered Segways. COLUMBUS (AP) — Paul Feeney didn’t commute
Today is Monday, June 16, the 168th day of 2008. There are 198 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, June 16, the 168th day of 2008. There are 198 days left in the year. On this date
Trumbull County: Marriage licenses
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua M. Richards, 25, of 135 Autumn Drive, Warren, and
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xJ 7 4 uA K 10 8 2 vQ 10 8 wA 7
Moms building business at home
Some moms find they can run a business and watch the kids at the same time. Some moms choose to
Keep kids active to fight obesity epidemic
Opinion: Watch your kids’ diets and habits this summer. A childhood obesity epidemic is sweeping across the
Women business owners are nearly twice as likely as men business owners to intend to pass the
Women business owners are nearly twice as likely as men business owners to intend to pass the
The 10 highest-paid CEOs for 2007
The 10 highest-paid CEOs for 2007 at Standard Poor’s 500 companies, including salary, perks,
Sports TV listings: Today
TODAY 12 p.m. (ESPN) Golf: US Open. 1 p.m. (FSN Pitt) “Inside Pirates Baseball.” 2 p.m. (21)
Many cancer doctors avoid saying it’s the end
Research shows that false hope doesn’t help the patients. CHICAGO (AP) — One look at Eileen
Don’t rush instant replay for baseball
Opinion: “Baseball is the only thing besides the paper clip that hasn’t changed.” Bill Veeck
Discovery prompts homicide probe
The garbage bags of human remains had been in a ditch for some time. BAZETTA — Authorities
U.S. Open Leaderboard: Fourth round
At Torrey Pines, South Course Yardage: 7,643; Par: 71 LEADERS Rocco Mediate69-71-72-71—283
U.N. chief: Saudis to boost oil production
One report says the Saudi king thinks oil prices ‘are abnormally high.’ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP)
Area Sports Digest: Boardman’s Liggitt to wrestle at MUC
area Boardman’s Liggitt to wrestle at MUC ALLIANCE — Recent Boardman High graduate Jeff Liggitt
Protests brew over drink tax for Pittsburgh restaurant owners
It’s either a 10 percent drink tax or higher property taxes, the county executive says. PITTSBURGH
Teens can donate blood to fulfill court sentence
CLEVELAND (AP) — Troubled teens convicted of low-level crimes can donate blood to fulfill their
Sugar defeats Roth
Sugar defeats Roth Jake Kucek had three hits as Dave Sugar Excavating knocked off Roth Brothers,
Tony winners: Partial list
Partial list of winners for the 62nd annual Tony Awards: Play (and playwrights): “August: Osage
Columbiana Co. logs its first killing of year
ELKTON — The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that occurred about 5
austintown fitch Class of 2008
Color: Cobalt blue Flower: Tiger lily Class song: “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey Graduation
San Antonio spoils debut of Tamika Catchings
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ann Wauters had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the San Antonio Silver Stars beat
Lieberman’s comments on Obama irk Democrats
Obama’s views on Iran and Israel are prime targets. WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Lieberman is fast
Covering Pavlik colorful duty
A little more than a year ago, as Kelly Pavlik was making the jump from obscurity to stardom, our
Meeting Milestones: Austintown grads urged to strive ahead
Austintown grads urged to strive ahead The Class of 2008 is described as ‘dedicated, determined
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