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Routine contact by police turns into standoff; no one hurt
SALEM — What police say started as an attempt to contact a resident about an earlier arrest ended in
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley makes donation
YOUNGSTOWN — Second Harvest Food Bank received $9,352 for capital improvements. The donations came
Fire damages home on the West Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Fire caused an estimated $22,000 damage to a house at 107 Steel Street. The fire was
Sarah Palin will resign governor’s post July 26
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26. Her
Forum rejects labor pacts
The move was not prompted by recent criticism from creditors, Forum says. YOUNGSTOWN — One day
Taking the cover off Boomer’s identity
Anonymity is for amateurs. If the Mahoning Valley Thunder is 100 percent pro, the true identity of
$970M growth plan at steel mill gains ground
‘This is a step in the right direction,’ Youngstown’s finance director says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Awesome Aussie gives Scrappers a lift
Outfielder Jason Smit will play just about anywhere on the field, and he can hit pretty well. By
Mooney coaching tree grows
It pays to be a member of the growing Cardinal Mooney High coaching fraternity. Just ask Matt
New Springfield landfill seeks approval to nearly double size to 109.6 acres
The expansion would enable Mahoning Landfill to operate 40 more years. NEW SPRINGFIELD — An
Shaq's goal: A ring for the King
He has a one-year, $21 million contract, but says he has three more years in the NBA. INDEPENDENCE
Several arrests, but he’s still free
The judge gave the man a stern warning about getting into more trouble. YOUNGSTOWN —
Astro wins 6-2, sweeps OTN in ‘B’ playoffs
STRUTHERS — Trent Vallinger tossed a one hitter with nine strikeouts as the Astro Falcons defeated
Mother of motorcyclist killed in crash sues for $3M
Mother of motorcyclist killed in crash sues for $3M The suit says the deceased’s motorcycle
4-H club activity is the cat's meow
Parents interested in getting a child involved in 4-H can talk to club advisers or the OSU Extension
Mets rally to beat Pittsburgh, 9-8, in 10 innings
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Fernando Tatis’ body was laden with ice bags, Francisco Rodriguez’s right arm was
11-year-old's lawyers want police interview suppressed
The boy is accused of shooting 26-year-old woman as she slept. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police
Meeting to explain New Castle postal center proposal
Meeting to explain postal proposal The number of jobs to be lost at the local postal facility has
Fewer hitting the road for the holiday
Kris Larson, left, and Peter Lopes attach an American flag to a soccer-themed Independence Day parade float in Bristol, R.I., which has marked July 4th every year since 1785, allowing the town to lay claim to the nation's oldest Independence Day celebration. Many Americans are choosing to celebrate their holiday and vacations days at home this year to cope with the ongoing recession.
Keep hands off all fireworks, coalition urges
Pyrotechnics, including sparklers, killed seven people and injured 7,000 last year. State
Madoff can teach us a lesson or two
Opinion: Now that Bernard Madoff seems destined to die in prison, what should we think about the rampant
Mayfield Mess
Rival drivers find entire situtation confusing DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Bump-drafting,
GO & DO WEEKEND
Today Children Family Garden Fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley
Independence Day Local activities
A rundown of holiday activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: An
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph E. Prachick, legal age, 2797 Rosemont Road, North
GM waits for judge’s ruling on sale plan
NEW YORK (AP) — The judge in the General Motors Corp. bankruptcy case adjourned a three-day hearing
Meet the cast of 11th ‘Big Brother’
LOS ANGELES — Chima Simone couldn’t think of a better place to spend the recession than the “Big
‘Fridge’ getting healthy again
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Michael Dean Perry knows the day is coming when his good-natured, gap-toothed
U.S. soldier captured, officials fear
WASHINGTON (AP) — An American soldier is feared captured by insurgents after he walked off his base
HOT TOYS for Summer
Some familiar toys have been reintroduced with a fun twist. By MARGARET WEBB PRESSLER
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS • McDonald Baseball Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens
Sheep in Scotland are shrinking, study finds
Along with polar ice caps and sandy beaches, sheep on a remote Scottish island are gradually
Official: U.S. plans coordinated response if N. Korea fires missile
WASHINGTON — If North Korea fires a missile at Hawaii on or around the July Fourth holiday, as
Today on Centre Court: ‘Andymonium’
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The current edition of Wimbledon is the 23rd Grand Slam tournament since
Old West well-portrayed in 'Call of Juarez'
‘call of juarez’ (Ubisoft) for Xbox 360, PS3, PC Genre: shooter; Rating: M Grade: B The old
Suit to overturn gay-marriage ban on fast track
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge moved Thursday to fast-track a lawsuit that seeks to overturn
Business digest
REGION 2 interior decorators open Consign & Design BOARDMAN — Two interior decorators have
Jackson’s ex-wife shows interest in custody of children
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The future of Michael Jackson’s children was thrown into question Thursday when
Finalist for federal judgeship had local ties
Opinion: The name sounded so familiar to me, but I couldn’t figure out why. When a spokeswoman for U.S.
L.A. Lakers land Artest; Rockets go after Ariza
HOUSTON — Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest’s
Companies recall products linked to Minnesota milk processor
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food distributors across the country announced Thursday they are recalling nonfat
Is Americans’ celebration of 4th of July over the top?
Opinion: BOSTON — This is probably not the best week to air any reservations about the American passion for
Woman gets 10 years in slaying
YOUNGSTOWN — A woman convicted of complicity to a robbery and homicide in 2008 will spend the next
Abolish the earmarks
Abolish the earmarks Miami Herald: Back in 2006, when she was leading the charge to wrest control
Biden visits troops in Iraq
Biden visits troops in Iraq BAGHDAD, Iraq — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived in Iraq on
Unemployment data send stocks reeling
NEW YORK (AP) — A dour report on job losses in June sent stocks sharply lower Thursday. Major
Tributes spring up in some unlikely locations
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tilesha McClurkin wanted to join other Michael Jackson fans to celebrate his life,
Jobless rate hits 9.5 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June, and the unemployment
SOCIETY DIGEST
Happy 90th birthday BOARDMAN — Joseph Nicolli of Boardman celebrated his 90th birthday recently.
Three share LPGA lead
SYLVANIA (AP) — Morgan Pressel was paired with the world’s top two players in the opening round of
Michelangelo self-portrait?
Michelangelo self-portrait? VATICAN CITY — The restoration of Michelangelo’s frescoes in the
AP unveils trove of historical footage
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press is digitizing and has begun to release a “treasure trove” of
“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” (8 p.m., Fox): Hot dog-eating champ Joey Chesnut
“Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” (8 p.m., Fox): Hot dog-eating champ Joey Chesnut challenges the
FOURTH of July What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Today in history
Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2009. There are 181 days left in the year. On this date in
Kim’s 62 is course record
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Anthony Kim is regaining a lot of his strength and a little of his swagger. He
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “Where we go we will stay, and where we stay, we will hold, build and work toward transition of all
Sister Act 4: Serena to face Venus in final
They’ll play on Saturday for the Wimbledon women’s singles title for the second straight year and
Health measure includes fines
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of
Experts confirm Ohio’s first death caused by swine flu
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Ohio Department of Health has confirmed that a southwest Ohio man is the first
Logano gets first of what’s expected to be many wins
Joe Gibbs didn’t expect his gamble to pay off so soon. The car owner hedged when asked whether he
Can Armstrong win over the French?
MONACO (AP) — For all of Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France victories, he still hasn’t won the hearts
Mennonites protest church exclusion of gays
COLUMBUS (AP) — In a quiet act of defiance, gay and lesbian Mennonites dressed in bright pink
Obama’s foreign policy is inconsistent
Opinion: Help me out here. President Obama immediately “meddles” in the affairs of Honduras, denouncing a
Bush to visit small town in Okla. for Fourth of July
WOODWARD, Okla. (AP) — When the middle-of-nowhere town of Woodward invited George W. Bush to its
Tax revenue drop fuels states’ financial crisis
COLUMBUS (AP) — An across-the-board drop in tax collections, coupled with a prolonged recession, has
Despite photo, Phelps still a hot commodity
Nearly a year after his record Olympics, Michael Phelps still sells. Subway, the sandwich chain,
Older job seekers facing age barrier
WASHINGTON (AP) — Like many unemployed older workers, 64-year-old Allan Kellum fears his age has
Metro digest
Temporary closing AUSTINTOWN — Mahoning County engineer’s office will close Turner Road between
Police departments appeal for $8B in U.S. aid to avert 40,000 layoffs
The first awards from the stimulus program are expected this month. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Around the NHL \ News and notes
Kings: Los Angeles has a four-year deal in place with free agent defenseman Rob Scuderi, who is
Governors need not look far for Fourth food
The idea is to promote the imporance of home-grown products during the holiday. PORTLAND, Maine
After much time and patience, an avocado is born
Dear Heloise: My mother sent me your article on how to grow an avocado tree years ago. I started an
Obama should put off talks with Iran
Opinion: Now that Iran has officially confirmed its tainted election outcome, President Obama must reconsider
Looking for a better way of redrawing political borders
Editorial: Looking for a better way of redrawing political borders Imagine there was a way of minimizing the
U.S. launches most massive drive in Afghanistan since Taliban fall
NAWA, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Marines suffered their first casualties of a massive new military
R. I. town boasts oldest July Fourth celebration
BRISTOL, R.I. (AP) — In July 1785, the citizens of this waterfront town assembled to heap praise on
Wife keeps up friendship with cross-dresser
Dear Annie: Two months ago, I was looking at my wife’s cell phone because I needed a new one and
Trucking company, Teamsters end abbreviated week of talks
NEW YORK (AP) — Trucking company YRC Worldwide Inc. and officials from the Teamsters union have
Chrysler struggling with sales
DETROIT (AP) — The latest numbers on auto sales show that Chrysler needs to quickly figure out how
Volunteers update school playground
POLAND — With a new frame installed earlier this week, the three-year-old mental picture of an
SUZANNE MALONEY | DANIEL BAEHLER
SUZANNE MALONEY DANIEL BAEHLER CAMPBELL — The Rev. Michael Swierz solemnized the marriage of
SONYA FENN | GREG WICKLINE
SONYA FENN GREG WICKLINE HUBBARD — The gazebo at Julia’s Bed and Breakfast provided the setting
REBECCA BILES | MICHAEL MARLATT JR.
REBECCA BILES MICHAEL MARLATT JR. WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — The beach at Sandals Whitehouse Resort
Strickland sees compromise in his slots plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — Onlookers who packed into two Statehouse committee meetings Thursday saw no clear
New form of El Nino may increase storms
WASHINGTON (AP) — El Ni ±o may have a split personality. The warming of the tropical Pacific Ocean
Reps: Delay is politics
YOUNGSTOWN — State Reps. Robert F. Hagan and Ronald V. Gerberry said Ohio Senate President Bill
Forecaster offers sparkling holiday weather conditions
Saturday’s forecast calls for no rain with temperatures reaching the mid-70s. YOUNGSTOWN — The
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