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Salem Council discusses putting half-percent income tax on fall ballot
SALEM — Council took the first step needed to place a four-year, half-percent income tax increase on
Four agencies receive fed grants to buy vehicles
YOUNGSTOWN — Eastgate Regional Council of Governments announced that four agencies in Mahoning and
Charges expected next week in hit-skip fatal in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Police say charges could come as early as next week in a car-bicycle accident that took
SEIU at Forum Health is OK with pension plan transfer
YOUNGSTOWN — A Service Employees International Union spokesman says his members don’t oppose having
Youngstown school board finance committee meets Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board finance committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the board
Ohio AG secures concession in GM bankruptcy case
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced today that consumers and automobile
Two men burst into South Side home, shoot resident
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for two men who burst into a South Side home, shooting one resident
Pa. Gov. Rendell says nearly 800 layoffs are pending
HARRISBURG (AP) — As many as 800 Pennsylvania state employees may have to be laid off because of
Forum Health union not opposed to turning over pension to federal government
YOUNGSTOWN — A Service Employees International Union spokesman said SEIU does not oppose the
State budget clips plans to band courthouse falcons
YOUNGSTOWN — Three peregrine falcons hatched on or about June 23 on a Mahoning County Courthouse
A local farewell to the King of Pop
YOUNGSTOWN — Many of Michael Jackson’s loyal subjects remained focused on their television sets as
Third person dies from June 25 accident on Route 164
NORTH LIMA — A third person has died from injuries sustained in a two-car crash on state Route 164
Downtown demolition will mean more parking
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s design review committee approved a plan today to demolish four vacant
Curtain rises on Michael Jackson memorial at 1 p.m.
Curtain rises on Michael Jackson memorial at 1 p.m.
Beaver Township Independence Day program rescheduled
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township will present its Independence Day program featuring the Youngstown Area
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1974 will have a 35th reunion from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 5 at
Historical society picnic, open house
Historical society picnic, open house HUBBARD — Members of the Hubbard Historical Society are
Golf outing will benefit Driscoll family
Special to The Vindicator FAMILY PLAN: With plans completed for a benefit golf outing sponsored
Scrappers beat Jamestown in 11
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Jordan Henry led off the 11th inning with a base hit and came around to score on a
Abuse support group is critical of bishop
Bishop George Murry responds to national support group for clergy sex-abuse victims.
Former dealer exploring options
Bob Frederick II has no interest in acquiring another new car franchise. BOARDMAN — Bob
Mayor says layoffs likely
The two employees fired for violating the city’s residency requirement are back on the payroll.
YEC is open to other districts
Efforts are now focused on launching a YEC middle school feeder system. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Mahoning Valley signs former YSU standouts Zetts, Palmer
Mahoning Valley signs former YSU standouts Zetts, Palmer The Thunder have already had eight former
YSU considers operating museum
The Ohio Historical Society would retain ownership of the steel museum. YOUNGSTOWN —
Forum: Pensions must be terminated
Northside must be turned around by Sept. 15, or it will close or be sold, bankrupt Forum Health
Liberty initiates safety program
Lockboxes containing house keys will allow police and fire personnel to enter homes without breaking
Canfield officials hire city manager
CANFIELD — The city’s two-year-long search for a new city manager has ended. Charles Bowman, 50,
NASCAR to appeal Mayfield decision
The circuit had suspended the driver indefinitely for failing a random drug test. CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Many questions still unanswered
Some of Steve McNair’s closest friends knew nothing of his relationship with Sahel Kazemi.
Tribe players pleased that Wedge will remain
The Cleveland manager will remain in the dugout through the end of the season. CLEVELAND —The
Woods looks to build on victory
Once again, he enters a major tournament fresh off a tour victory. BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Tiger
Clean energy is better for so many reasons
Opinion: Clean energy is better for so many reasons EDITOR: In these challenging times, we are all
Sports digest
ysu Nishani Cicilson to represent Suriname YOUNGSTOWN — YSU sophomore swimmer Nishani Cicilson
Jayhawks reunite with classic lineup
MINNEAPOLIS — Though critics give the Jayhawks credit for helping invent alt-country, co-founder
Robert McNamara, ’60s defense chief, dies at 93
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert S. McNamara, the brainy Pentagon chief who directed the escalation of the
LPGA players want new commish
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A meeting last week of more than a dozen players has resulted in a letter sent
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Lady Dabler, Negley, boy, July 3. Christy Magalotti and
Randy Johnson goes on disabled list
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Randy Johnson is expected to miss at least two starts as the 300-game winner
Mahoning County Court Listings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bryan C. Wynn, 24, of 9316 12th St., North Benton, and
Notable and Quotable
Opinion: “It’s not, in our view, a zero-sum game, that if it’s two points for Russia it’s negative two for
LA braces for Jackson memorial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The stage was set Monday for Michael Jackson’s final act as the world capital of
Suspected crack house stays sealed
YOUNGSTOWN — The doors and windows to a suspected drug house will stay sealed shut for at least two
Police seek man who escaped from hospital
The man faces gun, drug and escape charges. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the man
Wall Street firms aided Jackson’s posh lifestyle
NEW YORK (AP) — Music lovers weren’t the only ones drawn to the King of Pop. Wooed by his global
Cohen’s ‘Bruno’: It’s an equal-opportunity offender
Among the narrowly focused special-interest groups poised to get lathered up over “Bruno” — comic-
From enemy fire to outpost life, Liberty soldier has his hands full
Army Specialist Shawn Bonnema strings a clothesline outside his tent at Combat Outpost Cahill, a small base about 20 miles south of Baghdad. Bonnema, a graduate of Liberty High School, is in the 82nd Airborne Division.
TODAY
TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: “This Week in NASCAR.” 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France.
Wade will stay if Heat in title hunt
MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade will remain in Miami on one condition. He wants the Heat to become a
Possible Madoff ties
Possible Madoff ties VIENNA — U.S. and British investigators have joined Austrian prosecutors in
Battle over transit money is not good for the Valley
Editorial: If the Mahoning Valley is forced to return $3.4 million to the federal government because local
Issues remain in talks in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev confidently committed to a year-end deal
Obama’s spending will need more taxes
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Since the Reagan era, some conservatives have hoped to shrink government by “starving
Obama’s energy policy foolish and ill-advised
Opinion: WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is playing Russian roulette with America’s quest for energy
Canadian Football League
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Wily Armstrong jumps from 10th to 3rd
LA GRANDE-MOTTE, France (AP) — If age is Lance Armstrong’s enemy, then experience is his friend.
Sarah Palin’s political future iffy at best
Opinion: The soon to be former governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, is like one of those souffles my mother
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA Chicago636242320 D.C.539242625
7 American soldiers killed throughout Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Bombs and bullets killed seven American troops Monday, the deadliest day
Kidd to ink 3-year deal with Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS (AP) — Jason Kidd isn’t going anywhere. The free agent point guard has agreed to sign a
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League PHILADELPHIA61‚Ñ2-71‚Ñ2Cincinnati LA Dodgers6-
Phelps ready to test transition to sprints
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Phelps has a sense of how his transformation from greatest middle-
Tour de France Monday’s stage
A 122.11-mile trek from Marseille to La Grande-Motte. Winner: Mark Cavendish of Britain, who won
F1’s Ecclestone dismisses criticism in Hitler flap
LONDON (AP) — Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone dismissed calls for his resignation Monday in the
A $10 billion add-on
Washington Post: Tucked away in the 2010 Defense Authorization Bill just passed by the House is a
Comedian’s half brother indicted on theft charges
Comedian’s half brother indicted on theft charges WOBURN, Mass. — Dane Cook’s half brother has
For Obama, networks, it’s symbiotic
NEW YORK — Even President Barack Obama, a gleam in his eye as he talked at the Radio and Television
“The Great American Road Trip” (8 p.m., NBC): Forget the “staycation” and
“The Great American Road Trip” (8 p.m., NBC): Forget the “staycation” and hitch a ride on this wild
Community Day activities announced by committee
BESSEMER, Pa. — The Bessemer Community Days committee is inviting the public to revisit the ’50s
This day in history
Today is Tuesday, July 7, the 188th day of 2009. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Northern Ohio PGA Juniors
Northern Ohio PGA Juniors FAIRWAYS OF N. CANTON BOYS 16-19 1. Brad Koch (Boardman)37-37—74
Old letters removed from baseball auction
NEW YORK (AP) — A trove of letters to one of baseball’s founding fathers has been removed from an
Business digest
REGION Green Energy shows off new rooftop wind turbine PORT CLINTON, Ohio — Green Energy
Zambelli employee died of neck trauma
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Zambelli Fireworks Internationale says it is saddened by an accident Saturday that
Bucs foiled by Hampton again
HOUSTON (AP) — Mike Hampton pitched seven solid innings, Miguel Tejada and Geoff Blum drove in two
New GI benefits vary widely by state
When the new GI Bill kicks in Aug. 1, the government’s best-known education program for veterans
PepsiCo to invest $1B more in Russia
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Soft-drink and snack maker PepsiCo Inc. announced plans Monday to boost its
Fire at McDonald’s
Fire at McDonald’s AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning Avenue McDonald’s restaurant was closed Sunday for a
Judge approves GM sale plan
NEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge has ruled that General Motors Corp. can sell the bulk of its assets to
Green industry will bring full employment
Opinion: WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s visionary plan to create a thriving “green industry” by
New Warren restaurant opens, awaits a name
WARREN — A new restaurant opened, but it doesn’t have a name. That’s because partners Bob Plizga,
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)117.611— Batavia
Fiat CEO signs agreement with China’s GAC
ROME (AP) — Fiat Group CEO Sergio Marchionne signed an agreement Monday with state-owned Guangzhou
1080 Media to face Rondinelli in finals
STRUTHERS — 1080 Media scored three times in the second and added a pair of runs in the sixth to
Royals acquire Ryan Freel from Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — The Kansas City Royals are hoping that Ryan Freel can provide the speed and
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Oakland 5, Cleveland 2 N.Y. Yankees 10, Toronto 8 Boston 8,
2 face charges of indecency, drugs
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men are accused of acts of indecency, and one faces felony drug charges. Ronald
Defendant’s attorney requests evaluation
Crystal Goodrich’s family said her grandmother’s progress is ‘coming along.’ WARREN — Crystal
Charges dismissed; deputy resigns
The agreement was reached at a pretrial hearing Monday. YOUNGSTOWN — Felony charges against a
She doesn’t want to help fair-weather friends
Dear Annie: Five years ago, my husband and I lost our business. In an effort to keep it going, he
Toss popcorn past expiration date
Dear Heloise: I bought eight packages of popcorn and thought I’d checked the expiration date. I
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD June 20 Drug
’Star bid pays off for Victor Martinez
CLEVELAND — Victor Martinez will be the only Indian going to the All-Star Game on July 14 at Busch
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