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Bike trip turns into farm tour
CANFIELD — Alisa Akuszewski and her two children got more than just a bike ride today. The
Two men charged after being injured in Youngstown shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — Two local men were charged with felonious assault after each was treated for gunshot
Men working on car steal $1,900 and government aid check
YOUNGSTOWN — A 23-year-old LaBelle Avenue man said his wallet containing $1,900 in cash and a
YSU honors donors to Williamson project
YOUNGSTOWN — The foundation isn’t even in place yet for the new Williamson College of Business
City schools continue to seek reprieve on debt
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board isn’t giving up on its efforts to persuade Ohio to forgive all or
Indians lose; Wedge safe
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gio Gonzalez pitched six strong innings for his first win of the season and the
Marlins blank Bucs
MIAMI (AP) — Ricky Nolasco struck out 12 in eight innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and
Repaved Mahoning Avenue now has permanent lines
ODOT reps said they’re doing everything possible to keep traffic flowing on Mahoning Avenue.
Rain gardens promise many benefits for home owners
Rain gardens capture and filter storm water and provide wildlife habitat. YOUNGSTOWN — The
$10M athletic-training center for YSU placed on fast track
The university is still raising money to pay for the project. YOUNGSTOWN — An indoor athletic-
SNPJ fest to mark 105th anniversary
SNPJ, Pa. — The Slovene National Benefit Society, better known by its Slovenian initials SNPJ, is in the midst of its 105th anniversary year.
Johnson-Clifford engagement is being announced
MCDONALD — Announced by William and Elizabeth Johnson of McDonald is the engagement of their
Elias-Haselton engagement told, wedding planned
POLAND — Announced by Robert and Theresa Elias, 44 Edgewater Drive, is the engagement of their
Parents announce Wozniak-Francis engagement
HUBBARD — Richard F. and Paula Wozniak and Victor and Joyce Francis, all of Hubbard, are announcing
Caparso-Barnes wedding plans are announced
HENDERSON, Nev. — Announced by Michael and Kimberly (Chako) Caparso, 136 Calm Morning Ave., are the
Rozeski-Nyers wedding to be an outdoor event
COLUMBIANA — Dallas and Cheryl Rozeski, 44217 Kelly Park Road, are announcing the engagement of
Parents announce Davis-Zircher engagement
The engagement of Leigh Davis, 1326 W. 3rd Ave., Columbus, and Chris Zircher, 888 Thurber Drive W.,
Plans announced for Gibbs-White summer wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — Denise Gibbs, 3497 Kiwatha Road, is announcing her engagement to Loren T. White, 712
Helena O’Hara, Stephen Elliott to exchange vows
WARREN — James and Arthea O’Hara of 326 Iddings Ave. SE announce that their daughter Helena O’Hara
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 3104 • Canfield Chapter 3104, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Monday for lunch at A La Cart, 429
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
THURSDAY SBlt Sweetbriar will have a program on “Attracting Butterflies to Our Garden” by Jennifer
Thorpes mark 60th anniversary of their marriage
McDONALD — Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thorpe, 222 Pennsylvania Ave., celebrated their 60th wedding
Kings mark 50th with family at private picnic
LOWELLVILLE — Wayne and Sandra King, 6965 McCartney Road, gathered with family members July 4 at
Hubbard Pool plans free swim day July 11
Hubbard Pool plans free swim day July 11 HUBBARD — The Hubbard Community Pool, 250 Hall Ave., is
The Links presents check for Headstart programs
Special to The Vindicator LINKED: The Links, Incorporated, President Anne R. Cobbin, left, and
Annual sand-sculpture contest July 26
YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks’ annual sand-sculpture contest will be from 1 to 4 p.m. July 26, with prizes ranging from $5 to $100.
Local fireworks accident sends one to hospital, burns house
HERMITAGE — At least one accident involving fireworks occurred in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys on Saturday.
Ravens fondly remember McNair
BALTIMORE (AP) — Steve McNair played only two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, yet the courage,
Fireworks show sparks energy downtown
One Poland man said he saw ‘tons of people’ on his way to the fireworks show, many of them
A heartfelt tribute to Dustin Huffman
Family, friends describe Salem teen’s ‘awesome’ devotion to helping others By SEAN BARRON
Allman’s 4 RBIs lead Scrappers to romp
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — John Allman drove in four runs to lead the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ celebration
WRTA, Niles hit snag on aid
Transit agencies must agree or lose $3.4M in U.S. funds By DENISE DICK YOUNGSTOWN — If Niles
Little League play set to launch
BOARDMAN — When the Little League District 2 tournaments get under way this week, an experiment will
Pavano pitches Tribe to 5-2 win over Athletics
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carl Pavano earned his first win in five starts, helping the Cleveland Indians to a
Sisters honored for their ideals
The event came together after three of the sisters were hospitalized at the same time.
Armstrong solid as Tour begins
MONACO (AP) — Lance Armstrong put in a solid performance in his comeback at the Tour de France on
Serena dominates older sister
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in
Lawrence Co. commissioners oppose state plan for sales tax
Mercer County officials haven’t decided a position on the tax proposal. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Revised bridge plan gratifies Volant.Village
Merchants were unhappy with the idea that the bridge might close during their busy season.
Mill Creek to host sand-sculpture contest
YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek MetroParks’ annual sand-sculpture contest will be from 1 to 4 p.m. July 26,
28th annual Slovenfest to begin 3-day run Friday
Dancing, ethnic food, polka music and Slovenian culture are on the weekend agenda. SNPJ, Pa. —
Who ya gonna call?
Hermitage ghost-hunter Jared Sparks wears an infra red lowlight camera on his head to help detect paranormal activity.
Juanita Pasley replaces Counts as UMCC director
The new director came to the agency in 1982. YOUNGSTOWN — Juanita Pasley is the new executive
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Book navigates crosscurrents of immigration
“American Passage: The History of Ellis Island” by Vincent J. Cannato (Harper, 487 pages, $27.99)
Federer takes on Roddick and history
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — A year ago, plenty of people were feeling sorry for Roger Federer. They
Mayfield avoids Daytona track; cites attention on legal fight
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Mayfield wasn’t at Daytona International Speedway for Saturday
baseball
baseball Austintown Community — will host its annual youth tournament from July 18-31 for boys 8U,
After big losses, it’s time to rebalance
GAIL MARKSJARVIS Q. I’m 24, and I’ve been investing in a target-date fund in my 401(k). I’ve lost
Should Tiger save world or just par?
Tiger Woods has a lot on his mind these days. For the first time in four years he’s not holding a
Changes in store for TV remotes
DALLAS — In 1955, Zenith introduced the first wireless TV remote control, the Flash-Matic, followed
Tart-cherry crop expected to jump
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) — What a difference a year makes for growing cherries. After an almost total
OPEN HOUSES
OPEN HOUSES at UMCC United Methodist Community Center plans to have open-house receptions at its
One of Tuskegee Airmen dies in Columbus hospital
One of Tuskegee Airmen dies in Columbus hospital COLUMBUS — H.M. Cummings, a member of the
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. Jamestown Jammers. When: 6:05 p.m. today. Where: Russell Diethrick Park,
Yi leads Farr Classic by 4 strokes
SYLVANIA (AP) — No one was more surprised to find Eunjung Yi leading the Jamie Farr Owens Corning
Ex-Titan McNair found dead
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final
N.E. Ohio man makes own covered bridge near home
CHARDON, Ohio (AP) — For more than 20 years, Don Prusha gathered the tall, straight maples that blew
With Fedotenko signed, Pens look to bolster defense
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Turns out more than one player is willing to take a hometown discount to stay with
What’s the criteria for granting immunity?
Opinion: One of the main subtexts of the political saga of James A. Traficant Jr. is how the man who admitted
Jude Law will play Hamlet on Broadway
Jude Law will play Hamlet on Broadway NEW YORK — Jude Law will play Shakespeare’s melancholy Dane
Bad economy brings more visitors to zoos
Bad economy brings more visitors to zoos Attendance at the Cincinnati Zoo rose 34 percent in the
Today in history
Today is Sunday, July 5, the 186th day of 2009. There are 179 days left in the year. On this date in
GROWING TASKS for kids
Gardening packs an educational punch for children Mistakes, too, can be turned into learning
If you go
If you go What: “Barefoot in the Park” Where: The Youngstown Playhouse; 600 Playhouse Lane (off
Playhouse returns with ‘Barefoot’
The theater company will return to its building for the first play since last fall. For the
Kids’ high blood pressure often missed
Va’Sean Duvall is a skinny 17-year-old who stays busy with an after-school job, choir rehearsals and
Obama’s trip: A mission to restore U.S. image
WASHINGTON (AP) — Determined to change the way the world views the United States, Barack Obama is
Ink up your tiles
Ink up your tiles Too scared to get a tattoo? Try it on your tile. Tile Tattoos by Mibo are
Area lawmakers
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
Volunteer opportunities
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Ryan Briscoe wins pole at Watkins
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan Briscoe couldn’t help but flash a big smile. A week after spinning
Final college game was at YSU
YOUNGSTOWN — It was the Friday after Thanksgiving, 1994, when Steve McNair stepped on the Dike Beede
Not the time to raise taxes
Opinion: Not the time to raise taxes EDITOR: It is well documented that most government entities in the
Sports digest
area Swish tryouts YOUNGSTOWN — Twenty players have pre-registered so far to try out for the
Jackets’ Nash inks eight-year extension
COLUMBUS (AP) — Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year
N. Korea missile firings trigger condemnation
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles Saturday into waters off its
“Miss Marple: A Pocket Full of Rye” (9 p.m., PBS): In “Miss Marple: A Pocket Full
“Miss Marple: A Pocket Full of Rye” (9 p.m., PBS): In “Miss Marple: A Pocket Full of Rye,” Julia
Widow tries to rid herself of husband’s family
Dear Annie: A few months ago, my husband passed away from cancer. He was only 44 years old. We had
‘wait for me’
‘wait for me’ Moby (Mute) Grade: B Filmmaker David Lynch spoke at the 2008 BAFTA awards about
‘Satchel:’ Ace pitcher was racial trailblazer
“Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend” by Larry Tye (Random House, 392 pp., $26) It’s
Business digest
REGION Banking Home Savings and Loan Co. has hired Matthew Garrity as senior vice president and
Judge blocks publication of Salinger spinoff book
NEW YORK — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a Swedish author cannot publish in the United States
Collectors seek figures of important people
Before there were photographs and television, some of the best likenesses of important people were
“ALLÓÅ≥AMERICAN MEMORIES”
SNAPZ Here’s a star- spangled salute to your past Fourth of July celebrations — enjoyed by the
Police: Jobless mom led sons on robberies
PHOENIX (AP) — Cynthia Mary Roberson is an unemployed mother who police say led her 12- and 14-year-
Calif. man proves he’s got the stomach of a champion
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Chestnut chomped down a record 68 hot dogs, capturing his third straight July
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending June 27: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Finger Lickin’ Fifteen” by Janet Evanovich
Express, 1080 advance
Inside Youngstown Express and 1080 Media swept Class Little b playoff series to advance. C3
KidsPost Book Club | Book 2 Authors spread word to help out the earth
By MARGARET WEBB PRESSLER “Recycle This Book: 100 Top Children’s Book Authors Tell You How to Go
Trash & treasure sale scheduled
Trash & treasure sale scheduled St. Joseph the Provider Church, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell, is
Go ask Alice.com if you want to buy toilet paper
Go ask Alice.com if you want to buy toilet paper NEW YORK — If shopping for household essentials
Don’t take freedom for granted
Opinion: Don’t take freedom for granted EDITOR: Christmas and the Fourth of July have and always will be
Greenbrier seeking fifth star
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The new owner of The Greenbrier resort is going straight to the source to
Be careful what you dredge up
Opinion: Be careful what you dredge up EDITOR: The wheels of government turn very slowly, but of course
Audio tours feature celebs
Audio tours feature celebs NEW YORK — Comics Whoopi Goldberg and Jerry Seinfeld are among the
Digital Entertainer brings PC content to big screen
So there you are with all those videos, photos and MP3 music files, and the only place you can play
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., 345 Oak Hill Drive, Suite 200. Hubbard City
HOT OFF THE PRESSES \ For your summer reading in July 2009
What’s on your summer reading list? Maybe you’ve got it all worked out already. But, if you don’t,
Using alcohol as mosquito spray
Q. I wanted to thank you for a recent Q&A about a safe way to get rid of mosquitoes in the house.
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard J. Muresan, 55, of 616 Kenmore S.E.,Warren, and Kathy
‘The King and I’ at Kent-Trumbull
‘The King and I’ at Kent-Trumbull CHAMPION — Kent State University-Trumbull Campus Summer Stock
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Deandre M. Clyburn The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Awesome wildlife event
Awesome wildlife event SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — The Awesome Spirit of Wildlife, a youth wildlife-
Health-overhaul advocates, foes put stories online
CHICAGO (AP) — When carpenter Greg Douglas crashed his pickup truck, his toolbox hit him and smashed
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 5, Athletics 2 OaklandCleveland abrhbiabrhbi Kenndy 3b5110ACarer
Difference between rewards, feedback
As my regular readers already know, I am not a fan of rewards given for behaving properly. First,
CLEVELAND INDIANS
CLEVELAND INDIANS Today — Oakland, 1:05 p.m. Tuesday — at Chicago White Sox, 8:11 p.m.
Movie director returns to basics
CHRIS COLUMBUS In the annals of ‘local-boy-makes-good’ stories, the Champion native’s saga is
Immunization clinic
Immunization clinic GIRARD — A well-child immunization clinic will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the
A FESTIVE FOURTH
Celebrants flock to Canfield extravaganza The event’s menu included ribs, as well as plenty of
Ramirez homer leads Marlins
MIAMI (AP) — Hanley Ramirez wasted little time in starting a new RBI streak. Ramirez homered and
Blood Drives
Blood Drives TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
In the cup! Area holes in one
Ray Calcagni of Poland aced the No. 14 hole at Yankee Run Golf Course in Brookfield. He used a
Nestor-Zimonjic win men’s doubles crown; Williamses triumph
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Daniel Nestor of Canada and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia won their second
Dirt tracks teem with uninsured drivers
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — The last thing short-track driver Tim McCreadie remembers, he was leading in
mlb roundup Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, Blue Jays 5 NEW YORK — Jorge Posada hit a game-winning RBI single in
Area golf events
JULY MONDAY — Penn-Ohio Polka Pals with sponsor a scramble at the Hickory VFW course in Hermitage
Bridal shop again offers gowns to military brides
Evaline’s is one of two stores in Ohio selected to participate in the giveaway. WARREN — The
Teen girl is 5th victim of S.C. serial killer
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) — A teenage girl shot while helping her father in their family’s small furniture
Canton police: Man killed girl in her home
CANTON (AP) — Police say they arrested a man accused in the fatal shooting of a 2-year-old girl in
Times have changed, and how we address such things as health care must change too
Opinion: EDITOR: I am certainly no expert on health care nor health care insurance but I would like to
Bela Kiraly dead at 97, led Hungary’s revolution
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Bela Kiraly, one of the military leaders of Hungary’s short-lived anti-
Pole vault coach remembered with love
Pole vault coach remembered with love Joe Hammond, the pole vault coach of Austintown Fitch High
Ohio group searches for war graves
TALLMADGE, Ohio (AP) — Some members of the Ohio Genealogical Society are fanning across the state to
MLB pays tribute to Lou Gehrig
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter helped Major League Baseball commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou
How rude to not introduce myself, Hi, I’m Todd ...
Opinion: A call came in this week pitching a nice news story. The message closed with a polite observation:
Court approves unearned bonuses
Opinion: Court approves unearned bonuses EDITOR: On June 19, the bankruptcy judge approved in part the
Deal offered to run ancient Indian site
OREGONIA, Ohio (AP) — A nonprofit group has offered to take over management of Fort Ancient, a
Europe’s state-run health care has problems
LONDON (AP) — As President Barack Obama pushes to overhaul the American health-care system, the role
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 2nd—Speeding T (Oro)3.402.202.10 Katie Wild (Banda)6.404.20
Museum to display soldier’s pink boxers
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The soldier who was photographed fighting the Taliban in his pink boxer
Italy unveils 14 artifacts returned by Ohio museum
ROME (AP) — Italian officials have unveiled 14 artifacts spanning from antiquity to the Middle Ages
Woods, Kim are tied for AT&T National lead
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Tournament host Tiger Woods and defending champion Anthony Kim set the stage
Biden spends holiday with son, other troops in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden spent the Fourth of July with his son and other
Historical items gone from National Archives
WASHINGTON (AP) — National Archives visitors know they’ll find the Declaration of Independence, the
Youngstown Express, 1080 Media advance in Class Little b
STRUTHERS — Youngstown Express and 1080 Media won Saturday playoff games to win their opening round
Swiss reveal plans for giant catamaran
The worst-kept secret in the America’s Cup is official: Alinghi of Switzerland will sail a giant
Moreno’s goal is streak-extender
COLUMBUS — Alejandro Moreno scored the tying goal in the 59th minute and the Columbus Crew pushed
Japanese doctors find swine flu variant that’s Tamiflu-resistant
TOKYO — A person infected with the new flu in Japan’s Osaka Prefecture has been found to have a
Taliban attack kills 2 American soldiers
U.S. plans to send 21,000 more troops to Afghanistan to fight the militants. KABUL (AP) — Taliban
Fireworks explosion in N.C. kills 2, severely injures 3
OCRACOKE, N.C. (AP) — A truckload of fireworks exploded Saturday morning on a dock at a remote North
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 4, Toronto 2 Cleveland 15, Oakland 3 Seattle 7,
words of advice \ Career counselors
Interested in more tips from the job counselors mentioned in the story? Here are a few, along with
Crown of Statue of Liberty opens for Fourth of July
The Big Apple also boasted the nation’s biggest fireworks display. The first visitors allowed
Victims had inflated role in Madoff’s sentence
Opinion: Last week, Bernard Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison for a massive investment fraud,
REGIONAL NEWS DIGEST
LOCAL One hurt by fireworks HERMITAGE, Pa. — At least one accident involving fireworks occurred
Sports on TV
TODAY 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: Open de France. 8:30 a.m. (STO) “This Week in Baseball.” 8:30 a.m.
Valley residents’ support is key to proposals’ success
Editorial: With the economy in the doldrums and taxpayers in a disagreeable mood, you would think that
NY Penn League Standings
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)106.625— Batavia (Cardinals)96.600 1/2
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
YOUNGSTOWN — The Council on Foundations, a national professional association based in Washington,
WALKMAN TURNS 30
Sony struggles to reinvent itself, regain reputation TOKYO (AP) — When the Sony Walkman went on
Career counselors: Do they really help?
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Stop. You were not “laid off.” Your “position” was “impacted” in a “restructuring
CURRENT PRICES: Antiques & collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Ohio Northern University || Area pharmacy graduates
MAHONING Erica L. Lepore, daughter of Donald and Sallie Lepore of Boardman, with distinction. She
MILESTONES
DOCTORS Residency in Toledo Elizabeth Morrison Ford has received her doctor of medicine degree
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