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Girard resident’s gift would benefit Boy Scouts
GIRARD — City leaders are mulling over the proposed gift from a resident for a new building for Boy
Court reverses man’s vicious dog conviction
YOUNGSTOWN — An appellate court has determined that the city’s vicious dog ordinance does not define
Girard’s chief to answer charges Tuesday morning
GIRARD — Police Chief Frank Bigowsky says the charges lodged against him by city officials are
SteelHounds GM joins AHL team
YOUNGSTOWN — SteelHounds general manager Joe Gregory has been hired as an executive vice president
Dominion East Ohio billing under debate
Changes to the distribution part of the Dominion East Ohio’s bills are being debated by state
Man charged with public indecency
BOARDMAN — A 36-year-old Liberty man was jailed after Boardman police charged him with public
National Science Foundation director visits YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Arden L. Bement Jr., director of the National Science Foundation visited Youngstown
Niles-Vienna Road closed at state Route 11
VIENNA — The Niles-Vienna Road bridge over state Route 11 was closed to traffic Monday while $1
City ready to finalize Chevy Centre contract
City ready to finalize Chevy Centre contract YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control is to
Man pleads to shooting Glenwood Avenue shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — Shawn Jones, 18, of 130 Halleck Street, has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of
Con man scams Boardman woman
BOARDMAN — An 84-year-old woman was a victim of identity fraud when a “fast talking man” arrived on
Comedian George Carlin dead at 71
LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Carlin, the frenzied performer whose routine “Seven Words You Can Never
Do you need it? Or simply just want it?
Careful evaluations must be made in budgeting. YOUNGSTOWN — If you’re like many people across
Dodgers hold on to avoid sweep
Los Angeles made a critical defensive play in the fifth and beat Cleveland, 4-3. LOS ANGELES (AP)
Johnson, Liukin gain spots
Johnson is the Tiger Woods of her sport. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin are
Pirates place Phil Dumatrait on disabled list
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates placed rookie starter Phil Dumatrait on the 15-day disabled list with
Pens’ Malkin says it isn’t all about money
Lucrative offers from a revamped Russian league aren’t enough. OTTAWA (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins
Scrappers snap losing streak
Mahoning Valley plays the Doubledays in Auburn, N.Y. today. BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley
Teacher to visit Pearl Harbor
The South Range teacher will bring his first-hand account back to his classes. CANFIELD — Paul
A bit of Broadway in Boardman
The summer stock theater is open to any actors age 19 or under. BOARDMAN — Broadway returns to
Local scholar receives fellowship
The accomplished pianist from Boardman chose to follow other family members into teaching.
YSU gears up for reunion
The reunion will coincide with the arts festival and Fort on the Fifty at YSU. YOUNGSTOWN —
Ways to save from the federal government
Airfares 1. Compare low-cost carriers with major carriers that fly to your destination. Remember,
YSU reunion All-alumni event
Youngstown State University will offer a variety of entertainment and information sessions during
Riding with - Dave Blaney
Sunday: The Trumbull County native finished 20th in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Toyota/Save Mart 350
From the American Automobile Association
From the American Automobile Association k Use octane called for by the manufacturer. Check your
Bus companies show increase in ridership
COLUMBUS (AP) — Long-haul bus companies are reporting an increase in passengers between major cities
‘Les Miserables’ set for Boardman stage
‘Les Miserables’ set for Boardman stage kBoardman Community Theatre’s summer stock will stage “Les
Baby sitter training
Baby sitter training YOUNGSTOWN — The American Red Cross Mahoning Chapter is offering baby sitter
U.S. pressure fuels Saudi Arabia’s decision to produce more crude
The country did not, however, specify how much more it would be willing and able to produce.
Best in GP in France is Massa
The Brazilian registered his third F1 victory of the season. MAGNY COURS, France (AP) — Felipe
Conkey’s double gives Roth lift in AA
Sunday’s Class B League games at Cene Park were rained out and will be made up on Thursday.
Prosecutors take advantage of law
COLUMBUS (AP) — Prosecutors around Ohio, citing the ability to pursue harsh punishment without going
Kyle Busch superior at Infineon
It was the driver’s first road course win at the Sprint Cup level. SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Kyle
Meal prices to increase at Weathersfield
The board also added three courses to the high school curriculum. MINERAL RIDGE — The
Hillary should return to the Senate
Opinion: Some of Hillary Clinton’s supporters are huffing, puffing and threatening sad consequences for
Paranoid wife files for divorce
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together four years. During this time, I have been followed by
Today is Monday, June 23, the 174th day of 2008. There are 191 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, June 23, the 174th day of 2008. There are 191 days left in the year. On this date
Cink wins, proves he is a closer
He finished with a career-best 262, five shots better than his 1997 total at the same course.
Graduates need the right degree
Engineering topped the list of the 10 hardest jobs to fill. MILWAUKEE — Mike Borden appreciates
on area diamonds \ Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Classic Division South Range DeChellis Dental 17, Springfield 0 The
Many scaling down vacations
Many families are choosing to stay closer to home when they travel. The days of cheap travel are
Animated movies feature stars’ voices
‘Wall-E’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda’ are the latest examples. LOS ANGELES — Is it not enough that
High corn prices likely to transfer to meat, dairy
The record corn prices are due to heavy flooding that destroyed crops. NEW YORK (AP) — Raging
WIMBLEDON ANYONE?
There’s debate about Roger’s reign Federer blames his slow start this year on a winter bout with
SounDoctrine drummer gets his first movie role
Jere B of Youngstown-based alt-jazz-funk band SounDoctrine makes his acting debut in the film
Wheldon wins Iowa Corn 250
It was a 30th birthday present for the driver. NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Most people think of their
Morgan Hamm joins Paul as U.S. Olympic teammate
The biggest surprise was Sasha Artemev being named an alternate. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Morgan Hamm
Tiger’s absence will add intrigue to the myth
One thought does occur when considering the staggering (no pun intended) story of Tiger Woods. Any
That’s classified!
Opinion: Washington Post: Knowledge is power. But in government, if knowledge isn’t shared between agencies
Philippines storm capsizes boat; at least 700 missing
Philippines storm capsizes boat; at least 700 missing MANILA, Philippines — Rescuers battled huge
Eun-Hee Ji’s first LPGA win comes at leader’s expense
Suzann Pettersen had a three-stroke cushion before crumbling. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Eun-Hee Ji
Bush shouldn’t bind successor on Iraq
Opinion: President Bush has basically left to his successor the difficult job of deciding when and how
MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
Interleague Braves 8, Mariners 3 ATLANTA — Mark Teixeira homered three times, connecting from
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Cincinnati 6, N.Y. Yankees 0 Chicago Cubs 11, Chicago White Sox 7
Anna Nicole’s ex snaps up her lingerie for Dannielynn
Anna Nicole’s ex snaps up her lingerie for Dannielynn LAS VEGAS (AP) — They’re not traditional
ISRAEL
ISRAEL Ha’aretz, Tel-Aviv, June 18: The Basic Law on the Knesset is meant to be a law that is not
Volunteers from across U.S. arrive at city’s Workcamp
Some 400 young people are here on a mission to help. YOUNGSTOWN — A group from Monticello,
McCain adopts new stands on old issues
Opinion: WASHINGTON — My friends, what is up with John McCain? Almost every day he reverses a long-held, if
“Hard Times at Douglass High: A No Child Left Behind Report Card” (9 p.m., HBO):
“Hard Times at Douglass High: A No Child Left Behind Report Card” (9 p.m., HBO): “Hard Times at
REGION
REGION Human resource society to hold dinner meeting AUSTINTOWN — The Society for Human Resource
Your birthday is unforgettable date for appointments
Dear Heloise: Great idea to have a mammogram on your birthday each year. However, I tried to do that
Closing of Borts Pool a recurring nightmare
Editorial: Just as we were about to sing the praises of Youngstown city government after reading the story
“The House and Senate should not be taking up this bill, which effectively guarantees immunity
Opinion: “The House and Senate should not be taking up this bill, which effectively guarantees immunity for
Crime no longer a key issue in election
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Listening to political talk requires a third ear that hears what is not said. Today’s
Opposition pulls out of runoff race
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai pulled out of Zimbabwe’s violence-
‘les miserables’
‘les miserables’ Summer stock Students and graduates from eight Mahoning Valley school districts
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 23, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Monday, June 23, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Berlin Airlift anniversary prompts reflection on German past, future
BERLIN (AP) — Germans who care about their relations with the United States are in an upbeat mood
Ohio prosecutors using new life without parole option
Ohio prosecutors using new life without parole option Eds: Previously moved in advance. With BC-
Blue Jays finally win for Gaston
Toronto beat Pittsburgh, 8-5, to snap a seven-game losing streak. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cito Gaston
Super Stock winner decided in final heat
An awards banquet for this year’s winners will take place Wednesday at The Saxon Club.
Fresno State advances to CWS
Fresno is the first No. 4 regional seed to make the College World Series. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) —
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Angela Wallace, Youngstown, girl, June 22. Shamika Hurst
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Wade Cain, 1983 Cunningham Road, Salem, v. Billie Cain, of
WNBA Sunday’s games
Liberty 105, Mercury 72 NEW YORK — Tiffany Jackson scored a career-high 21 points and the New York
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 2nd—Ohio Lily (Pilares)6.803.802.40 Skylar Kaz (Skerrett)3.002.40
Russia’s policies criticized in report
Freedom House, in its report, said Russia’s ‘growing authoritarianism’ is shaping the country’s
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard Public Library trustees, 5:15 p.m., Schafer Conference Room, 436 W.
Rethinking the ‘latte effect’
Middle-class Americans are looking for ways to save money. NEW YORK (AP) — The “latte effect” of
Lucas film to focus on Tuskegee Airmen
The movie will draw from the oral histories of several of the men involved. MONTGOMERY, Ala. —
Sears, MTV partner to target teens
The store will also add a line of clothing by hip-hop artist LL Cool J. CHICAGO (AP) — First came
In a survey, 35 percent of chief financial officers interviewed cited heavy workloads as the No. 1
In a survey, 35 percent of chief financial officers interviewed cited heavy workloads as the No. 1
NASCAR \ Sprint Cup notebook
Mears’ future: Just two months ago, car owner Rick Hendrick sounded almost certain Casey Mears would