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Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair has been shot and killed. Nashville
Bridal-gown give-away Tuesday
WARREN — The downtown Warren bridal shop Evaline’s is once again giving away free wedding dresses to military brides in honor of Independence Day.
Kiwanis delegates attend convention
Kiwanis delegates attend convention GIRARD — Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County was
Schick-Cook engagement is announced
CORTLAND — Robert and Terri Schick, 3700 Ridge Road, are announcing the engagement of their
Wedding date set by Lisa Ficke and Brent Barkett
MASON — Greg and Carol Ficke, of Mason, and John and Georgia Barkett, of Boardman, are announcing
Funds for mission trip raised by series of projects
Special to The Vindicator MISSION POSSIBLE: Members of St. Nicholas Parish Youth Group washed cars
Samantha DeBlasio to be August bride of Jeffrey Kriebel Jr.
STRUTHERS — The parents of Samantha Lynn DeBlasio and Jeffrey Dale Kriebel Jr., both of Struthers,
NASCAR stars coming to Sharon oval
HARTFORD — NASCAR stars Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne will compete against local drivers at the
New Statehouse Museum aims to educate and engage residents
Work on the $3.5M education center and museum began in early 2008. COLUMBUS —Want to know the
Brooks reunion planned
Opinion: The Kimmel Brooks Housing Project. That name was both a badge of honor for its inhabitants, and
Scrappers get 3-0 win despite 2 hits
NILES — Mahoning Valley manager Travis Fryman will take timely hitting over a grouping of hits any
Niles Army veteran recalls concentration camp horrors
‘I couldn’t believe a human being could be so mean to another human being,’ said Fred Kubli. By
Deadline set for gas deal
HUBBARD — About 4,000 utility customers in the city could benefit from a lower natural-gas price
Pepsi gets 5-year school beverage contract
A school official said the Pepsi deal was better than one offered by Coca-Cola. YOUNGSTOWN —
Roddick back in the final at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in
Police making friends
Residents’ responses have been about 99 percent positive, the chief said. NEW SPRINGFIELD — A
Stadium ready for Akron football
AKRON — The University of Akron football team, which includes seven Valley players, is looking
NFL coaches enjoy first trip to Iraq to visit troops
The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq.
Lifelong memories start at Church Hill day camp
LIBERTY — Children at Church Hill Park Summer Day Camp make memories that last a lifetime. For
Droves dash and discover downtown
Jennifer Wyand, Heather Hanson, Monique McCreary, Krista Humphrey, Tiffany Hanson (with ribbon), and Bobbie Blackson cross Federal Plaza while having a bachlorette pary for Tiffany, a resident of Champion, during the Downtown Dash Friday evening.
Today in history
Today is Saturday, July 4, the 185th day of 2009. There are 180 days left in the year. This is
What’s the tipping point for a revolt?
Opinion: SKEPPARKROKEN, Sweden — How can it be that 70,000 protesters in Leipzig in 1989 tore down the Berlin
Yorktown: The end, and the beginning
Opinion: YORKTOWN, Va. — For that wind-laced tingle that reminds Americans of the measure of sacrifices that
American tradition: National debt
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Founding Fathers left one legacy not celebrated on Independence Day but that
Bucs’ Moss, Vazquez lead in win
MIAMI (AP) — Home runs from two unexpected sources powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-4 victory
Officials prepare for massive crowds at Michael Jackson memorial service
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during
Corrections
• An article June 26 reported that all proceeds from Friday’s Downtown Dash in Youngstown would
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from
Churches collect items
Churches collect items HUBBARD — Six churches in Hubbard sponsored a vacation Bible school at
Qualifying washed out; Stewart placed on pole
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tony Stewart will start from a familiar spot tonight at Daytona
Product pitchman Mays remembered as natural seller
MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) — References to television pitchman Bill Mays’ trademark image were
Gold Cup begins with U.S. against Grenada
SEATTLE (AP) — Leave it to the most experienced international veteran on the U.S. Gold Cup roster to
Youngstown Air Reserve unit wages war against mosquitos
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An Ohio Air Force Reserve unit charged with controlling mosquitoes during
Exit of Palin baffles many
The Alaska governor’s resignation was as sudden as her arrival on the national political scene.
h BIG BANG: Kyle Neuhaus, top photo, and his daughter Aubree, 3, both of Canfield, take a look at a
h BIG BANG: Kyle Neuhaus, top photo, and his daughter Aubree, 3, both of Canfield, take a look at a
SAVE OUR STEEPLE
Fundraising under way at landmark church High winds damaged the bell tower at Ellsworth
‘Warehouse 13’: The lighter side of Secret Service
“Warehouse 13” caretaker Artie Nielsen has devoted his life to chasing down paranormal artifacts and
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Kenneth Timmings v. Liftking Industries Inc. et al, money. City
NAWA, Afghanistan — U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on
NAWA, Afghanistan — U.S. Marines pushed deeper into Taliban areas of southern Afghanistan on Friday,
Syfy explains reasons behind channel’s name change
Cable networks have to work extra hard to establish their brands, unlike broadcast networks whose
History lesson puts sparkle in the 4th
Dear Readers: Happy July 4th! Today is a good excuse to enjoy your family and friends, fire up the
Brad Paisley deals with serious themes on new CD
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — As much as he enjoys singing about the double lives of computer geeks (“Online”)
“Man vs. Cartoon” (10 p.m., TruTV): We are so stoked for “Man vs. Cartoon,”
“Man vs. Cartoon” (10 p.m., TruTV): We are so stoked for “Man vs. Cartoon,” the show that has
What will signal consumers are back? Check spas
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dayne Morris eats out less, cooks at home more. He hunts for online bargains and
Help for repaying student loans
NEW YORK (AP) — Repaying a student loan could soon be a little less painful. Starting this week,
SCHEDULE Last two days
TOday Free admission to veterans with a proper ID 8 a.m.: Admission Gate C 9 a.m.: Open-class
Fourth of July at a good man’s house
Opinion: When I drove by Eddie Gabor’s old house, I was transported back 20 years — back to the wonderful
Companies are expected to hire 30 percent fewer college graduates this year than last year.
Companies are expected to hire 30 percent fewer college graduates this year than last year.
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Scott and Roseanna Harrison, Youngstown, boy, July 3.
Judges announce winners of Garden Forum show
YOUNGSTOWN — Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown sponsored a public flower show June 13 and 14 at the
vacation bible school \ Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Jailed suspect mails anti-abortion materials
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man charged with shooting a prominent Kansas doctor who performed late-term
St. Nicholas youth group plans mission trip
STRUTHERS — The youth group at St. Nicholas Church, 764 Fifth St., along with the Diocese of
Arraignment for Butler postponed till Aug. 18
Arraignment for Butler postponed till Aug. 18 Arraignment has been postponed until Aug. 18 for
Company offers coffins made of banana sheaves
DENVER (AP) — Coffin makers catering to natural burials have offered biodegradable coffins made of
Exponent’s columnist, editor win awards
Catholic Press Association recognizes the Rev. James Walker and Lou Jacquet. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Freedom for all involves tolerance
rev. guy bongiovanni The venerable old bell in Independence Square is not the original Liberty
Declaring our freedom
Opinion: IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America
Warren to address American Muslims
The evangelical pastor will speak at the Islamic Society’s annual convention this weekend. NEW
Obamas are still searching for church
WASHINGTON — Time magazine reported online earlier this week that President Barack Obama and his
Business digest
WORLD U.S. company to build luxury hotel in Bermuda HAMILTON, Bermuda — A U.S. hotel and leisure
Governor losing approval
The squabble over slot machines at race tracks is hurting Strickland’s image. COLUMBUS —
Local topics on TV | Sunday programs
“Community Connections” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): The Ohio Association of Beauticians will hold itsr
Fast facts
Fast facts Address: Corner of Broad and High streets in downtown Columbus. Parking: Parking is
Tiger Woods leads by one shot
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart. Woods
Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras’ Supreme Court rebuffed a personal appeal from the Americas’
Tour de France starts; Armstrong is ready
MONACO (AP) — The Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong, and today’s
Study: Marriage might protect against dementia
Does your spouse sometimes drive you crazy? Think again: A study published in Friday’s edition of
Williams sisters ready for match
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports
Earnhardt eyes Daytona for turnaround
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t know when he’ll end his winless streak, or how
Hunter-Reay bouncing from team to team in IRL
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — A year ago, Ryan Hunter-Reay left Watkins Glen International brimming with
Ohio casinos could mean less money for state
COLUMBUS (AP) — Multimillion-dollar downpayments on racetrack slots proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland
Church Hill Park Summer Day Camp has been a fixture in Liberty Township since 1956. Rosie Rokus
Church Hill Park Summer Day Camp has been a fixture in Liberty Township since 1956. Rosie Rokus
New Zealand airline airs nude safety video
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s national airline has adopted a cheeky way to encourage
Wharmby wins Class B playoff
STRUTHERS — Wharmby Sports broke open a 2-1 contest with three runs in the fifth inning and went on
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Batavia (Cardinals)95.643— Scrappers
Celtics offer Wallace a deal; nothing signed
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Friday 1st—Robyns Re (Oro)7.804.003.20 Fighting Warrior (Pereira)8.205.60
Choo has seven RBIs as Tribe busts out
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo gave his high school baseball coach a fitting tribute. Choo learned
Standoff ends with suspect being subdued
SALEM — What police say started as an attempt to contact a resident about an earlier arrest ended in
Doctors in Germany say Demjanjuk is fit to stand trial in case
MUNICH (AP) — Doctors have determined that John Demjanjuk is fit to stand trial on charges that he
k LOOKING BACK: Fred Kubli, 89, of Niles is a World War II veteran whose unit for a while helped
k LOOKING BACK: Fred Kubli, 89, of Niles is a World War II veteran whose unit for a while helped
Second Harvest Food Bank gets $9,352
YOUNGSTOWN — Second Harvest Food Bank received $9,352 for capital improvements. The donations came
The nation has a record of timing missile tests for the U.S. national day.
The nation has a record of timing missile tests for the U.S. national day. SEOUL, South Korea
Working on bridges
Working on bridges COLUMBIANA — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 11 has started
Malt-O-Meal recall
Malt-O-Meal recall MINNEAPOLIS — Malt-O-Meal Co. is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains
N. Korea marks Fourth with missile firings
The nation has a record of timing missile tests for the U.S. national day. SEOUL, South Korea
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Seattle 8, N.Y. Yankees 4 Chicago White Sox 4, Kansas City 1
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two missiles off it eastern coast Saturday, a
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two missiles off it eastern coast Saturday, a South
Vinegar can help if your pet gets skunked
Dear Heloise: You have printed remedies for removing the odor when one’s pet has had a run-in with a
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