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One Derby race delayed to Sunday morning
YOUNGSTOWN — Winners of two divisions in Saturday’s Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby— Stock
22-month-old burned in campfire mishap
BERLIN CENTER — A 22-month-old child was burned over 20 percent of his back Saturday morning when
Pirates beat Gaston’s Blue Jays again
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason Bay, Raul Chavez and Jose Bautista each hit two-run homers, helping the
Storm cuts power to 1,200 Ohio Edison customers
A thunder and lightning storm Saturday evening, accompanied by damaging winds and heavy rains in
Thunderstorm holds up decision in Soap Box Derby race
YOUNGSTOWN — Just three of the 45 racers who competed in Saturday’s Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box
Sabathia homers in Tribe’s win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pitcher C.C. Sabathia hit a tape-measure home run and struck out 10, highlighting
Greenville, Pa. woman killed on state Route 80
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — Melenia M. Bierworth, 27, of Greenville, Pa., was killed Friday night in a
Volunteers aim to restore and beautify Wick Park
YOUNGSTOWN — If you’ve been to Wick Park lately, you likely have noticed the freshly planted and
OBITUARY | Detective Sgt. Robert Deichman, 40
STRUTHERS – Detective Sgt. Robert Deichman, 40, of the Youngstown Police Department, died early
Governor’s aides worked to pressure Dann resignation
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland’s legal aides worked behind the scenes to pressure fellow
McDonald school board seeks to fill vacancy
McDONALD — The board of education will accept letters of interest in the vacancy created by the June
Weed and Seed seeks lawnmowers for Youngstown youth
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown North Side Weed and Seed is in search of lawn mowers to provide youth of the
Arts festival in Salem on June 28
SALEM — The Larwen Council for the Arts will have its third Zadok Street Art Festival at the Kent
Public invited to hear Ohio Sen. Wilson speak to Ruritans
COLUMBIANA — Ohio Sen. Jason Wilson, D-30th, will be the featured speaker at the Fairfield Township
Ham radio operators planning field day
NEW SPRINGFIELD — The public is invited when Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association holds its
Two local teens in America’s Junior Miss competition
YOUNGSTOWN — Two local teens are hoping to walk away with thousands of dollars in scholarship money
Work is set to improve Stambaugh windows
The job should take four to eight weeks to complete. YOUNGSTOWN — Work to install windows to
Woman gets 2-year prison sentence for crash that burned patrolman
The defendant thanked the victim for saving her life from the destructive path she was on.
Firefighter incentive deal gets 18 takers
The city expects to save between $1.4 million and $1.6 million during the program’s first two years.
Blaze takes Boardman couple’s home
The fire chief estimates damage at $500,000. BOARDMAN — Frank Fagnano and Stacey Northcutt
Sept. rite will join Erin Rafferty and Andrew Frum
X The families of Erin Elizabeth Rafferty and Andrew Jonathan Frum, both of Columbus, are announcing
Dann defends his questioned costs
Dann offered to reimburse the campaign fund for a spa treatment. COLUMBUS (AP) — Former Attorney
Blue Jackets choose Russian with No. 6 overall selection
Blue Jackets choose Russian with No. 6 overall selection Columbus also traded its other first
Women: Pay close attention to your heart
One in 2.6 female deaths are from cardiovascular disease. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A woman dies
INDICTMENTS
INDICTMENTS Mahoning County The following people have been indicted by a Mahoning County grand
Man gets 8-year prison term
YOUNGSTOWN — Larry T. Burgess, 19, of Pinehurst Avenue is going to prison for a robbery in which he
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Eric M. Senedak, 23, of 6255 New Road, Austintown, and Kira A.
Penny the Pig collects dough
Penny’s summer travels have just begun. LORDSTOWN — It’s a good thing the Easter Seals
Seniors sing from the heart in musical documentary
The average age of the singers is 80, but the group is quite a lively bunch, the film’s director
Police: Girl appeared to be holding rifle
COLUMBUS (AP) — A 16-year-old girl shot twice by a police officer after she refused to drop what
Man pleads guilty to drug charge
The defendant was hospitalized with mental health issues. YOUNGSTOWN — David Klamer Jr., the
Oil pipeline sabotage drops sharply in Iraq
Oil pipeline sabotage drops sharply in Iraq BAGHDAD — A sharp drop in attacks on pipelines has
Do steroids belong in horse racing?
Experts still unsure about benefits, risks Big Brown, a regular steroid user, skipped the drug
Woods closing in on Nicklaus, but Jack still gives himself edge
Nicklaus leads Tiger by four in the major championship category. DENVER — Jack Nicklaus didn’t
Presidential race Developments
The latest developments on the campaign trail: Barack Obama on Friday dismissed rival John
Scrappers suffer 11-inning loss, 3-2
Batavia scored the game winner on a single, two wild pitches and a sacrifice fly. BATAVIA, N.Y.
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Union Township (Pa.) supervisors said Thursday that a methadone clinic has met
Board votes for teacher’s removal
He told investigators that the images were an ‘X,’ not a cross. COLUMBUS (AP) — The Mount Vernon
‘YOUNG AT HEART’
‘YOUNG AT HEART’ Grade: A- Director: Stephen Walker Rating: PG for some mild language and
Rockies climb out of NL West cellar with 6-3 win over Tribe
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies are finally out of the NL West basement. The defending National
Carter’s shadow is cast on Obama
Citing some of Obama’s policies, McCain has been urging voters not to welcome back Carter. NEW
Reports: Teens made pregnancy pact
The girls are all 16 years old or younger. GLOUCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The girls showed up repeatedly
10th DUI conviction brings 5-year term
The Sebring man was first arrested on a DUI charge in 1977, when he was 16. YOUNGSTOWN — If
Man gets prison time for $99.9M health fraud
Man gets prison time for $99.9M health fraud Eds: UPDATES thruout with comment from Lutz, judge,
monsignor torok Anniversary celebration
Monsignor Dezso Torok is marking the 60th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. He served as
JENNIFER DEVECCHIO ANTHONY STANKO
JENNIFER DEVECCHIO ANTHONY STANKO X POLAND — The wedding of Jennifer L. DeVecchio and Anthony M.
Monsignor Dezso Torok marking 60th anniversary of ordination
EAST PALESTINE — If a new priest asked Monsignor Dezso Torok for some words of advice, the novice
Stocks fall with rising concerns
The Dow closed under 12,000 for the first time since mid-March. NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled
City water report issued
City water report issued YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Water Department recently mailed its
If you know these answers, your pet is lucky
Dear Readers: Here are some commonly asked pet questions. Give them a read and see if you know the
Floods still pose threat, despite receding waters
FOLEY, Mo. — John Young thought he made the real estate deal of his life in 1993 when he bought a
vacation bible school \ Area sessions
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Group talks of boosting Great Lakes economy
The focus of the event was to prompt the three cities to collaborate and renovate the Great Lakes
Rev. Gwen Alexander to pastor Solid Rock
YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Gwen Alexander will be installed as pastor of Solid Rock Interdenominational
Trade ruling pleases Wheatland Tube
Two sets of duties will be placed on Chinese pipe imports. Wheatland Tube and its workers are
Equal care not always preferred way to go
Opinion: I’m always curious when I find incredibly well educated, credentialed people, very often women, who
Junior finally gets monkey off back
Earnhardt Jr. accomplished the feat Sunday, but under a caution flag. On Feb. 15, 1998, an
ROBERT DEICHMAN
ROBERT DEICHMAN Calling hours and funeral Funeral arrangements for Youngstown police Detective
Lil Wayne’s ’The Carter III’ sells 1 million
Lil Wayne’s ’The Carter III’ sells 1 million Eds: APNewsNow. Moving on entertainment and financial
Sept. 20 wedding for Rebecca LaPaze and Timothy Eyler
X ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Rebecca LaPaze and Timothy Eyler, both of 6582 Bermuda Green Court, are
2 face murder charges in death of rapper’s aide
2 face murder charges in death of rapper’s aide CINCINNATI — Two brothers have been charged with
Bark ‘writing’ open to interpretation
Is it a religious sign or a fluke of nature? SKOKIE, Ill. — Something about the sound of the
Social Security should top next agenda
Opinion: The next president and new Congress face a daunting set of challenges come January 2009: Iraq war,
Hope Lafferty and Frank Dota to wed in summer
X Hope Lafferty, 118 N. Raleigh St., and Frank Dota, 582 Evans Run Drive, both in Martinsburg,
Debate continues over Mary vision
A bishop said the Catholic diocese won’t pursue an investigation. ROME CITY, Ind. — She wore a
local topics \ Sunday news shows
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner Cable
Bingo is open to public
Bingo is open to public GUILFORD LAKE — Guilford Lake Ruritan club will have bingo, open to the
PRIESTS’ Assignments \ Diocese of Youngstown
Bishop George V. Murry has made these assignments for priests in the Diocese of Youngstown.
Girard police chief to face charges
The chief will be expected to answer the complaint at a meeting Tuesday. GIRARD — City
Gary Roberts
Gary Roberts R sum Background on Gary Roberts, who is retiring from First National Bank of
Rev. Macklin re-elected ministerial alliance leader
Officers will be installed at a later date. YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Lewis W. Macklin II, senior
Ohio leaders call for changes to NAFTA
Ohio and Michigan have lost thousands of jobs because of NAFTA, the officeholders said.
Scholarship aid for students at YSU to increase by $726K
YSU has earmarked nearly $11.8 million for scholarship aid next year. YOUNGSTOWN — There are
Officials catch alligator in Chicago River
CHICAGO (AP) — First there was a wily coyote in Chicago’s downtown. Then an ill-fated cougar on the
Super Nationals to cause traffic problems in Salem
Authorities say to avoid downtown area if possible. SALEM — Authorities have said people can look
Discovery of ice on Mars raises questions
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The apparent discovery of ice near Mars’ north pole has scientists asking: Did
Floods of 2008: Will FEMA, Americans rise to challenge?
Editorial: Floods of 2008: Will FEMA, Americans rise to challenge? The human, property and financial costs
Sugar has easy time in 8-2 win
Action Physical Therapy remained winless with its 19th straight defeat. STRUTHERS — Dave Sugar
‘He was a fantastic father and husband’
The former machinist was hired by the YPD in 1999. YOUNGSTOWN — Robert Deichman liked to
mlb roundup \ Friday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Cubs 4, White Sox 3 CHICAGO Aramis Ramirez is used to playing in front of a wild
Chest discomfort is often the first sign of an attack
Don’t ignore the feeling; get it checked out by a doctor. Knowing your numbers is a big part of
Trust is destroyed by suspicious behavior
Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Nancy” for 18 years. Two years ago, we became involved in youth
F.N.B. president Roberts announces retirement
The next president of First National Bank will be announced Tuesday. HERMITAGE, Pa. — Gary
news shows Sunday lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas;
Making meals at home requires planning, even if only modest planning.
Making meals at home requires planning, even if only modest planning. MAKE A LIST Keep a
Feeling thrifty, the thirsty reach for tap water
Feeling thrifty, the thirsty reach for tap water Eds: CORRECTS that average for tap water is about
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Brandy Walsh and Frank Karcher, Youngstown, boy, June
Regional Network
Regional Network Objectives The Cleveland-Pittsburgh-Youngstown Regional Learning Network’s
Los Angeles Times: When is a worthwhile test for mad cow disease not worthwhile? According to the
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: When is a worthwhile test for mad cow disease not worthwhile? According to the
Olympic roundup \ News and trial results
Gymnastics: Start looking for the passports and the big suitcases, Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin
Today is Saturday, June 21, the 173rd day of 2008. There are 193 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, June 21, the 173rd day of 2008. There are 193 days left in the year. On this date
wCHEAP EATS AT HOME
Plan meals, stick to list, stop impulse buying CORTLAND — Looking over a list of suggestions
Bucs get victory in 12th on error
John McDonald misplayed Jason Michaels’ grounder to allow the game winner. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Lutheran church offers free summer camp
YOUNGSTOWN — Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, will sponsor a free summer day
First Friday Club
First Friday Club BOARDMAN — The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown will meet July 10 at
High gas prices leading to craziness
Opinion: WASHINGTON — During the gas shortages of the ’70s, some states came up with a plan to cut the long
State sees increase of overpass accidents
An I-75 crash on Monday was the state’s 15th overpass accident since June 2007. CINCINNATI (AP) —
Ohio talks of nuclear energy rebirth
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland’s new energy policy calls for Ohio utility companies to develop
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