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Forum will ask judge to void 2 labor contracts
YOUNGSTOWN — One day after agreeing to a concessionary contract with one of its unions, Forum Health
Trumbull County Fair reschedules races because of rain
BAZETTA — The wet weather this week has caused three of the four auto racing events scheduled for
Woman gets 10-year prison term for her role in 2008 robbery-homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman convicted of complicity to a robbery and homicide in 2008 will spend the next
City buys property to help V&M Star Steel
YOUNGSTOWN — The city purchased two key pieces of property, and is finalizing deals for two others,
Hearing held in case of 11-year-old murder suspect
NEW CASTLE, Pa. – Police questioned an 11-year-old boy about the shooting death of his father’s
Gov. Ted Strickland defends his slot proposal
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland continues to defend his gambling proposal as a way to balance
Two charged in throwing rocks at cars
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati man and a teenager have been charged with felonious assault, accused
Ideal weather predicted for July 4th weekend
YOUNGSTOWN — The Fourth of July weekend weather can be described in one word: Ideal. “It’s looking
Man who committed crimes while out on bond remains free
YOUNGSTOWN — Prosecutors want Joseph Jackson taken off the streets and placed in jail, but he
Expansion plan would give Mahoning Landfill 40 more years
NEW SPRINGFIELD — An East Garfield Road landfill wants to nearly double its size, which would allow
Facebook plans to simplify privacy settings
NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook is overhauling its privacy controls over the next several weeks in an
Pa. lawmaker says laptop computer stolen from his car
OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker from Allegheny County says thieves stole a state-
Peers admonish U.S. chief judge over Web sex files
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A high-ranking federal judge who made sexually explicit material available on
Lawsuit filed in 2007 motorcycle fatal in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a motorcyclist who was killed two years ago in a collision with another
Williams sisters meet in Wimbledon finals Saturday
WIMBLEDON, England — Venus and Serena Williams won in contrasting fashion today to set up their
No decision made after hearing for 11-year-old boy charged with killing his dad's fiancee
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A hearing took place today on evidence against an 11-year-old Lawrence County
Lawrence commissioners move closer to church building purchase
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners expect to finalize their purchase of the former
Two more people plead guilty in Cleveland corruption probe
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two more people have pleaded guilty in a wide-ranging public corruption
Columbus man dies in construction scaffold collapse
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Officials say one man died and two co-workers were hurt when scaffolding
Legislators accuse other legislator of ‘playing politics’
YOUNGSTOWN — State Reps. Robert F. Hagan and Ronald V. Gerberry today said Ohio Senate President
Eastern, Pa., school official charged with raping boy
LEHIGHTON, Pa. (AP) — An eastern Pennsylvania school official has been charged with raping a boy.
Coroner: Cincinnati heat-death victim misread thermostat
CINCINNATI (AP) — The coroner in Cincinnati says the city’s first heat-related death of the summer
Video shows Ohio police chief kissing in cruiser
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The police chief of a northeast Ohio township has retired after a video became
Cleveland Clinic raising pay for its workers
CLEVELAND (AP) — While other employers are cutting pay, the Cleveland Clinic has announced it will
Bridge work under way in Columbiana, Tuscarawas counties
COLUMBIANA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 11 has started work to repair two
467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percent
467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percent
Angels for Animals are going for ice cream
Angels for Animals are going for ice cream CANFIELD — Handel’s has invited Angels for Animals to
Alison Miller, Michael Cline plan marriage
Alison Miller of Struthers Road, New Middletown, and Michael Cline, of Fort Bragg, N.C., are
Khia Moses to wed Chuk Chukudebelu in September rite
The parents of Khia Felicia Moses and Chuk Chukudebelu announce their engagement and wedding plans.
Wedding date set by Miss Wagner and Mr. Jozefowski
YOUNGSTOWN — Ronald and Kimberly Wagner, 61 Red Grouse Court, announce the engagement of their
Renee Brownlie, Gregory Kwolek will wed July 25
CANFIELD — Renee Marie Brownlie of Canfield and Gregory Paul Kwolek of Akron are engaged and have
McAleer-Takash wedding to be at Hubbard church
CORTLAND — Sue and Ian McAleer, 2218 Henn Hyde Road, announce the engagement of their daughter,
Hearing next week on execution of Getsy in Hubbard murder
COLUMBUS — The state parole board will conduct a clemency hearing next week
Gymnast Ruse, 16, achieves rare feat
The Poland junior won a national all-around title after breaking her arm.
Salem father recalls his son
About 400 attended a memorial, and a country artist gave a free concert for Dustin on Wednesday.
Creditors thrash Forum Health
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health’s creditors oppose Forum’s request for a four-month extension to file a
Arguello dead, suicide suspected
The first man to defeat Ray Mancini in a pro fight had the Youngstown man’s eternal respect
Allman a bright spot for Scrappers
The undrafted free agent hit a solo home run in Mahoning Valley’s 2-1 loss to the Williamsport
Valley fans celebrate Jackson
People of all ages came to pay tribute to the fallen entertainer. YOUNGSTOWN — Area fans spent
Chisox finish off sweep of hapless Indians, 6-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jose Contreras got a rare road win as the right-hander, shipped to the minors
Only 1 of 3 U.S. judge finalists hails from Mahoning Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — A judicial advisory committee has recommended three finalists to replace U.S. District
Library board OKs asking for higher additional levy
The board of directors delayed action on closing the West Branch library. YOUNGSTOWN —
Cubs beat Pirates, 4-1; Lee and Fukudome hit homers
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derrek Lee and Kosuke Fukudome homered to support Randy Wells’ seven effective
Police probe death of Campbell boy, 10
CAMPBELL — Police are investigating the death of a 10-year-old boy who died at the home of relatives
LPGA’s Farr tourney may not return
SYLVANIA (AP) — The Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic may be the next LPGA tournament to miss the
DeCicco sees revival for Valley
STRUTHERS — It’s going to be hard, Bill DeCicco acknowledged, to walk away from the last 30 years.
Up to 40 apply for MetroParks police chief post
YOUNGSTOWN — The search for a new Mill Creek MetroParks police chief is going well, said Dave
Inventors, innovators focus of this year's Chatauqua
All Chautauqua events are free and open to the public. WARREN — For an hour Wednesday morning,
Sweet pledges to stay on task
YSU to face challenges in president’s last year By HAROLD GWIN YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
For Canfield boy in need, man’s best friend indeed
An assistance dog has helped improve a Canfield boy’s confidence, his mom said. CANFIELD — It
Edna Pincham remembered
Dignitaries, friends and relatives packed Third Baptist Church on Parkhill Avenue in Youngstown Wednesday for the funeral of Edna Pincham, who had a long and distinguished career as a city official, school board member and advocate for the downtrodden.
Clemency hearing set in ’95 Hubbard slaying
The defendant was convicted in a murder-for-hire scheme. COLUMBUS — The state parole board
Nurses OK concession pact
Total savings for Forum will be more than $4.4M, a union leader said. Nurses at Forum Health
Roddick edges ’02 champ Hewitt to return to the men’s semifinals
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — This one meant so much to Andy Roddick. Because of the stakes: a return
Armstrong braces for Tour’s last, tough week
PARIS (AP) — For Lance Armstrong to win an eighth Tour de France, he will not only have to beat the
Some people just don’t see the progress GM has made
Opinion: Some people just don’t see the progress GM has made EDITOR: I am writing this letter to give my
Williams against Williams almost set
Serena and Venus Williams have only to win semifinal matches today at Wimbledon. WIMBLEDON,
Legal challenges mount to Jackson's estate, children
LOS ANGELES — As mourning fans and dueling promoters vetted ideas for a public memorial for Michael
Hossa’s long deal tops busy day around NHL
Just when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian
Obama pitches health-care overhaul
Obama pitches health-care overhaul ANNANDALE, Va. — President Barack Obama wanted to put a human
Tickets still available for Journey-Heart show
Tickets still available for Journey-Heart show YOUNGSTOWN — Single tickets and seats with possibly
Cobalt sales drop 67.2% from 2008
The Pontiac G5 had its best sales month of the year last month. The locally built Chevrolet
The Republicans want to hold hearings to get details on the slot machine plan.
The Republicans want to hold hearings to get details on the slot machine plan. COLUMBUS — The
From Mozart to Michael, prodigies have been burned
The curse of the child prodigy is living long enough to become your own ghost. So it was with
Go & Do
The holiday weekend is upon us. Hopefully the rain keeps up (up in the clouds, that is). Outdoor
Local CD rates
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of July 1. All
Today in history
Today is Thursday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2009. There are 182 days left in the year. On this date
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lester Harris, 61, of 192 Morrison St., Struthers, and Peggy
Children don’t see parents’ need to divorce
Dear Annie: How do I talk to my adult children about divorcing their mother? I’ve been a good father
When something’s fishy in cooler, hints help
Dear Heloise: I recently read your column in Good Housekeeping magazine (May issue — Heloise) with
Much-praised Rothbury festival returns
DETROIT — It didn’t take long for Rothbury to make its mark in 2008. In a year widely touted as
if you go
if you go What: Vans Warped Tour featuring NOFX, 3OH!3, Less Than Jake, Underoath, Meg & Dia and
Man gets life for killing 2 in 2007
WARREN — Norris Mills described details about the murder of Andrea Reynolds, 30, and her uncle, John
Zambelli's show
Documentary delves behind scenes at fireworks company By GUY D’ASTOLFO NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Glitches greet new operator of Ohio Lottery
CLEVELAND (AP) — A new company began running the Ohio Lottery’s computer system on Wednesday,
“The Office” (9 p.m., NBC): Michael lets the cat out of the bag, spurring Dwight and
“The Office” (9 p.m., NBC): Michael lets the cat out of the bag, spurring Dwight and Andy to feud
Gingerspittz rises to the occasion as it prepares sophomore album
Berlin Center metal act Gingerspittz is on the rise. Not only is the group’s song “Bad Time” due
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “He wasn’t looking to get high or feel good and sedated from drugs. This was a person who was not on
Suspect to face trial
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A 41-year-old man accused of bludgeoning two teenagers to death with a dumbbell in
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
‘Tea party’ planned in Hanoverton
HANOVERTON — A “tea party” to protest the impact President Barack Obama and Congress are having on
N.Y.-Ohio marijuana ring broken up, authorities say
MALONE, N.Y. (AP) — Eight arrests have broken up a drug ring linked to Russian organized crime that
Study: Bad road design, conditions contribute to deaths
WASHINGTON — If it is your fate to die in an auto accident this holiday weekend, the odds are you’ll
Cabbage leaves relieve mastitis pain, swelling
Q. I used cabbage leaves to reduce the pain and swelling from mastitis when I breastfed my children.
Boardman police blotter
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: June 28 Vandalism: A Cook Avenue woman said
Warren seeks wage, benefits concessions in police talks
Layoff notices to eight police officers went out Wednesday. WARREN — The city will continue to
GM mounts final push in court for restructuring plan
NEW YORK — General Motors mounted a final push for its historic restructuring plan, arguing before a
Python strangles girl, 2, in Florida
Python strangles girl, 2, in Florida OXFORD, Fla. (AP) — A pet Burmese python measuring more than
Poland-flooding input
Poland-flooding input POLAND — Joseph Mazur, village council president, wants residents who
Texas agency investigating gay-bar raid that left man injured
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is investigating its joint raid
ARTISTS OF LIBERTY
Residents put their creativity on display at township building By LINDA M. LINONIS LIBERTY —
Mayfield convinces judge to lift suspension
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield
Oscar winner Malden dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor whose intelligent characterizations
CORRECTIONS
GETTING IT RIGHT An article and a caption under a photograph on Page A1 of Tuesday’s edition gave
Rain suspends sandlot playoffs in Class B and Little b at Cene Park
STRUTHERS — The Class B League playoff game between the Astro Falcons and OTN Performance was
Tired U.S. men’s soccer team returns for CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament
TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a
With film career, Warren native keeps pitching
Jonathan Eldell will throw out the first pitch at tonight’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game at
Gwyneth Paltrow says Spain changed her life
NEW YORK (AP) — Gwyneth Paltrow speaks almost perfect Spanish — and she does it with an Iberian
Drug problem in military
In May, the Army’s vice chief of staff, Gen. Peter Chiarelli, issued a memo urging commanders to
Iraqis are one step closer to total control of nation
Editorial: There were no “thank-you” flowers from the people of Iraq for U.S. troops as they withdrew from
DINNER THEATER: Move Over Broadway Productions will present “B-I-N-G-O Spells Murder,”
DINNER THEATER: Move Over Broadway Productions will present “B-I-N-G-O Spells Murder,” an audience-
Race issue continues to baffle America
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Although New Haven’s firefighters deservedly won in the Supreme Court, it is deeply
Tweedy, Wilco revel in rock
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — When it’s remarked to Jeff Tweedy while walking backstage at the recent Bonnaroo
Honduras coup expected
Opinion: The greatest tourist attraction in Central America has always been politics. Diplomats stop by every
Fashion designers look forward to ‘Bruno’
Fashion designers look forward to ‘Bruno’ BERLIN — Austrian fashion designer Lena Hoschek says she
Small towns would welcome Gitmo inmates
Opinion: When Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, and other Republicans proposed the Keep Terrorists Out of America
MOVIE SCHEDULE \ For the week beginning Friday
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
As Dillinger’s girl, actress puts accent on experience
CHICAGO — She is Oscar-winning, French, intense and full of interesting opinions about the quality
Firefighters case shows limits of the law
Opinion: PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Can you break the law to avoid breaking the law? It sounds like a riddle, or a
Indie singer Dia gets Petty, focuses on group’s music
As one-half of indie-pop group Meg & Dia, which is part of the Warped Tour’s Wednesday show at the
Weekend of Independence day celebrations, parades and fireworks
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown Holiday events: An ecumenical service at Austin Log Cabin, 3987 S.
Wayne’s grandson takes role in ‘Angel’ remake
What actor wouldn’t want to star in a movie? Brendan Wayne. He was content to take a supporting
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon area. Casting
Event set on anniversary of death of 'Pretty Boy'
EAST LIVERPOOL — The Lou Holtz/Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame, 120 E. Fifth St., will have a
Biden backs broadband funding in rural Pa.
WATTSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden outlined a $4.7 billion loan and grant program
Obesity to strain Medicare budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mississippi’s still king of cellulite, but an ominous tide is rolling toward the
Panel OKs fees for relying on Pa. police
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania municipalities without full-time police forces would have to pay for
Baseball expands rosters to 33
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Baseball is expanding All-Star rosters yet again. Each league will
Tiger wants to be ‘greedy host’
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — It’s not often that a player is bold enough to challenge Tiger Woods on the
Sharon Regional to expand cancer center
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Sharon Regional Health System will spend $4 million to expand its Cancer Care
‘She was an advocate, mentor and strong supporter,’ Youngstown’s school chief
‘She was an advocate, mentor and strong supporter,’ Youngstown’s school chief said of Edna Pincham
Business in brief
REGION Caf NU opens in Churchill Center I LIBERTY — Caf NU has opened at 300 Church Hill-
Barnette pleads guilty in Clinkscale murder
YOUNGSTOWN — One of three suspects in a November 2007 homicide has pleaded guilty. Tora Barnette,
Chinese buy 38% more GM vehicles in half-year
SHANGHAI (AP) — General Motors Corp. said Wednesday that sales in China jumped 38 percent in the
Fans at Neverland disappointed
LOS OLIVOS, Calif. (AP) — Adoring fans and dozens of news crews poured into this bucolic town near
Trumbull County Fair Schedule
TOday 8 a.m.: Admission Gate C, Junior Fair carcass contest 9 a.m.: Junior Fair contest horse
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