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Police arrest one man, look for another, involved in Tuesday shooting on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — One suspect is in custody and another is being sought in a Tuesday shooting in the 300
Working together, family sees some progress toward Tom Driscoll’s emergence from coma
GREENFORD — Small miracles keep Tom Driscoll Jr.’s family hopeful that he will emerge from a coma.
Ohio man pleads guilty to recommending 17-year-old hooker on Web site
COLUMBUS (AP) — A suburban Columbus man has pleaded guilty to two counts of compelling prostitution
Should Jason Getsy get clemency for 1995 killing of Hubbard woman?
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Adult Parole board is weighing whether to recommend clemency for a death-
Mahoning Co. grand jury indicts man for Feb. 21 homicide
YOUNGSTOWN — A fourth man has been indicted in the shooting death of a 24-year-old city man early
Youngstown police 4th Youth Police Academy begins next week
YOUNGSTOWN — The city police department is having registration for its fourth annual Youth Police
Forum Health won’t ask to postpone bankruptcy court hearing
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health will not ask the federal bankruptcy court to postpone Tuesday’s hearing on
Law enforcement collaborations result in 180 arrests
YOUNGSTOWN — A four-year-old collaboration of federal, state and local law enforcement has resulted
Youngstown police looking for motives, suspects in homicides
YOUNGSTOWN — Police still haven’t established a motive in the slayings of two men, but Capt. Kenneth
Government health plan would compete with private insurance
Though Democrats aren’t united on a health care reform package, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said a vote
Grand jury indicts Boardman restaurant owner on workers’ compensation fraud charge
BOARDMAN — The owner of Youngstown Sports Grille has been indicted on a felony charge of workers’
Krispy Kreme accepts fine at Ohio plant
MONROE, Ohio (AP) — Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has agreed to pay a $40,000 fine for hiring illegal
Some unhappy with Ohio inmate-to-nursing home idea
CLEVELAND (AP) — Some advocates for the elderly in Ohio are upset with a legislative proposal to
Gambling interests swarm Ohio Statehouse
COLUMBUS (AP) — Records show that gambling lobbyists descended on the Ohio Statehouse as the
Mount Carmel Festival begins this weekend
GIRARD —The annual Mount Carmel Festival will be Sunday through July 16 at the Italian Fraternal
Campbell City Fest begins tonight
campbell city fest Schedule of events CAMPBELL — The city’s annual City Fest begins tonight and
City school board, oversight committee at odds over transportation plans
YOUNGSTOWN — The state fiscal oversight commission controlling Youngstown City School District
Youngstown man leads police on a chase through Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — A Youngstown man was arrested after taking police on a car chase through the township.
Canfield won’t hire a high school principal soon
CANFIELD — Canfield High School will take a recess from having a principal for a while. The school
Action-packed Valley weekend is ahead
Best. Weekend. Ever. At least that’s how it’s being billed. But, hype aside, this weekend is
Sen. Cafaro named to Legislature’s auto industry committee
Senate Minority Leader Capri Cafaro was appointed to the Legislature’s Joint Select Committee on the
No motives yet found for two overnight murders
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men died in two separate shootings about two hours apart Wednesday night and this
LOUIE TODAY: Todd, neurolinguistic programming and journalist Peter Lance
Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will rock 'n rant today with Vindy Editor Todd Franko during their regular Thursday gig, and Louie will talk to a London educator who has developed special learning techniques using neurolinguistic programming.
565K new jobless claims; lowest level since January
565K new jobless claims; lowest level since January
Two die in separate shootings in the city
YOUNGSTOWN — Two men died in two separate shootings about two hours apart Wednesday night and this
Maluso to be honored Tuesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Claire Maluso, the city’s former Federal Plaza director, will be honored Tuesday for
Crews find Pa. girl, 2, lost in ‘hide-and-seek’
GREENVILLE, Pa. (AP) — One northwestern Pennsylvania family has banned hide-and-seek from their
Weathersfield Township will spray for mosquitoes Monday
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township will have Alexander’s Pest Control of Poland spray for
YWCA online auction features works of art
YWCA online auction features works of art YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA is hosting an online auction in
Girl Scouts receive prestigious award
MACEDONIA — Girl Scouts of North East Ohio presented the Girl Scout Gold Award to 77 Girl Scouts
Cycling is more than meets the eye
Cycling is more than meets the eye Strategy and tactics abound for riders during pro events, such
Thunder rookies making impact
Patrick Wells and Ryan Greiser have each started games for the af2 team. YOUNGSTOWN —
Scrappers’ Popham unhittable
He didn’t allow a hit through seven innings. The Scrappers beat Auburn 6-1 with a two-hitter. He
Mooney RB-DB Heard selects West Virginia
Braylon Heard expects to play offense for the Mountaineers, starting in 2010. YOUNGSTOWN —
Buyouts to save city zilch this year
The police reductions are expected to save the city about $500,000 next year. YOUNGSTOWN —
Blackburn Home marks anniversary
When Sylvester Fitch Blackburn died in 1915, he left an endowment of more than $20,000 to establish
In Boardman, athletic complex is taking shape
BOARDMAN — Wrestlers grappling in a warehouse might sound like a movie montage, but it has been
Energy bill in U.S. House includes $6.1 million for Mahoning Valley
The proposed Warren Business Incubator would receive $2.1 million. YOUNGSTOWN — More than $6
YSU buys additional property for $34M Williamson project
Property purchases for the business college building total nearly $1.2 million. YOUNGSTOWN —
Lance still in second at Tour de France
PERPIGNAN, France (AP) — In less than 48 hours, Lance Armstrong will have answered the last
2 Columbiana Co. organizations update equipment
The transit system provided more than 116,000 rides last year. LISBON — The Community Action
Local MRDD chief applauds law that changes name
The name change is not without its challenges and costs. AUSTINTOWN — The superintendent of
Contreras too tough for Tribe
CHICAGO (AP) — Jose Contreras allowed one run over 61‚Ñ3 innings, Jermaine Dye had three RBIs and
Sharon Speedway | Tuesday's Results
SHARON SPEEDWAY TUESDAY’S RESULTS Sprint Feature Finish: Tony Stewart, Cale Conley, Lee Jacobs,
Woman dies of injuries suffered in April fire
The fire at a group home is now being investigated as an arson and a homicide. WARREN — An April
NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE TUESDAY 7th-Happytime (Jo Wengerd) 8.40 3.60 3.40 City Dragon (Ma
Chinese troops fill streets to halt ethnic violence
URUMQI, China (AP) — Thousands of Chinese troops flooded into this city Wednesday to separate
G-8 sets temperature goal
L’AQUILA, Italy (AP) — Group of Eight leaders said Wednesday that they deplored the violence in the
Jewelry maker creates art you can wear
YOUNGSTOWN — Marcie Roepke-Applegate’s studio in the old Ward Bakery Building is spacious, organized
Retailers put their focus on standout items
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are increasingly shopping in their own closets for new looks, so merchants
Ex-defense contractor to plead in kickback scheme
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A former defense-contracting executive from Pennsylvania intends to plead guilty
If kitchen sponges start to smell, take action
Dear Heloise: Our disposable kitchen sponges begin to smell within a few days of use. I don’t
Rock bands unite to raise funds for stricken drummer
The benefit concert will be Friday at Barley’s in downtown Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — Mike Ezzo
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD July 5 Burglary:
This day in history
Today is Thursday, July 9, the 190th day of 2009. There are 175 days left in the year. On this date
Stewart reaches out to Busch after last-lap collision
Tony Stewart called his last-lap dust up with Kyle Busch at Daytona International Speedway last
Ex-booster club member in Ohio charged in theft
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (AP) — Police say a former member of an Ohio high school’s music booster club has
Where 2 go
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church’s Summerfest begins Thursday and runs through Sunday, featuring
Sale of GM assets moves closer to completion
If the sale is not finalized by Friday, GM faces liquidation. NEW YORK (AP) — The sale of most
Festival mixes fun, highbrow entertainment
Youngstown State University’s 11th annual Summer Festival of the Arts is this weekend. At least
Meet Sarah Palin, The Great Pretender
Opinion: BOSTON — It’s probably dangerous to admit to a moment of empathy. I’ll either get disqualified from
Should she ignore husband’s flirtations?
Dear Annie: A few weeks ago, I discovered that my husband had sent a mildly flirtatious e-mail to a
Is Safety Clear? Stricter labeling urged for bottled water
Stricter labeling urged for bottled water Associated Press Consumers know less about the water
Mahoning County Court Filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven R. Harper Jr., 38, of 3900 Mercedes Place #15,
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Disputes delay health-care measure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats edged away Wednesday from their goal of passing ambitious health-
78 turtles crawling on tarmac close airport
78 turtles crawling on tarmac close airport NEW YORK — A runway at John F. Kennedy International
Government care will jeopardize your health
Opinion: Most of us are familiar with the old expressions: Look before you leap; a stitch in time saves nine;
Dog is the real star in Gere’s new movie
Dog is the real star in Gere’s new moviek TOKYO — Richard Gere stars in a Hollywood remake of
Blues, rock duo is electric
Blues guitarist Joe Kubek is an optimistic pragmatist. Even though deep down he knows the odds are
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott: spot on about ’80s rockers?
You don’t need to be bonked in the head by a massive piece of Broadway scenery to figure out that
Use of poison-ivy extract on warts is best left to experts
Q. Several weeks ago, you had a question from someone about using poison-ivy extract to get rid of
Cohen’s ‘Bruno’ can’t fool many
“Bruno,” Sacha Baron Cohen’s shock-and-ach du lieber follow-up to “Borat,” is a miss-or-hit
Today's Sports on TV
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France. 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: Scottish Open. Noon (VS)
Black Crowes use shows to develop new material
When it came time for the Black Crowes to record the follow-up to its 2008 album “Warpaint,” the
Michael Jackson dominating the sales charts
NEW YORK (AP) — Nielsen SoundScan says 800,000 copies of Michael Jackson albums were bought in the
Tax soda to pay for health care, prevention
Opinion: Why tax soda? Obesity is expensive and soda is cheap. To be sure, a lot of factors contribute to
Corrections
An article on B1 in Wednesday’s edition was incorrect in stating that an electricity aggregation
Stepfather charged in sexual assaults of boy
BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) — For years, a man regularly confined his adolescent stepson to a bedroom
Rock band Asleep releasing first new music in five years
Five years removed from its last album, local rock act Asleep is about to give fans a little bit now
Notable and Quotable
Opinion: “It is a troubling philosophy for any judge — let alone one nominated to our highest court — to
Canfield mom endures painful recovery from flesh eating disease
Jenny Enyeart, of Canfield poses with her father, Jim Enyeart and 3-and-a-half month old daughter Hallie Smith. Jenny Enyeart nearly died after a post-birth experience with necrotizing fascitis, more commonly known as the "flesh-eating" bacteria.
Officer fired after kissing chief in cruiser
CANTON (AP) — A part-time police officer in an Ohio township has been fired after a cruiser’s
Iran’s leader faces clerical discontent
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader has imposed his will on the streets with security forces
Obama breaks promise on taxes
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama promised to fix health care and trim the federal budget
Obama’s praise of Putin only sour note in Russia
Editorial: President Barack Obama traveled to Russia with the intention of building a new relationship with
U.S. targets N. Korea as cyber attack suspect
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. authorities on Wednesday eyed North Korea as the origin of the widespread
Studies show drug blocks deadly anthrax
NEW YORK (AP) — An experimental drug helped monkeys and rabbits survive anthrax in a series of
New GM plans to go lean, green
As part of its plan, the automaker plans to shed thousands of additional jobs by year’s end.
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Summer Festival of the Arts Entertainment Schedule
SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Entertainment schedule SATURDAY 10 a.m. Conjunto Rique ±a,
Hail Colombia
Los Angeles Times: President Obama, who withheld his support for a free-trade agreement with
Ralph Stanley, Donna the Buffalo to headline Nelson Ledges festival
GARRETTSVILLE — Three-time Grammy winner Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys and roots act
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS
WEDNESDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Wednesday night: Pick 3, 8-2-1 Pick 4, 9-9-1-8 Rolling Cash 5, 7
Scientists: Human sperm from stem cells
LONDON (AP) — British scientists claimed Wednesday to have created human sperm from embryonic stem
Victorian Players get $20K grant for new roof
Victorian Players get $20K grant for new roof YOUNGSTOWN — The Victorian Players has received a
U.S. strategist helps rival of Afghanistan’s Karzai
KABUL (AP) — A Democratic Party strategist who helped Bill Clinton get into the White House is now
McNamara set a course to be avoided
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The death of Robert McNamara at 93 was less a faint reverberation of a receding era
Stimulus helps create 14,200 jobs in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — President Barack Obama’s $787 billion economic stimulus package will help put 14,200
“Big Brother 11” (8 p.m., CBS): On “Big Brother 11,” a new set of boorish
“Big Brother 11” (8 p.m., CBS): On “Big Brother 11,” a new set of boorish roomies move into what TV
auditions \ Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Forever Plaid.” Pittsburgh CLO Academy, 130 Penn Ave. Place, Pittsburgh. Auditions for
Casey Kasem’s countdowns rocked our worlds
You can divide the world into two kinds of people: those whose hearts cracked a little bit last
Celtic singer McNally-Harris to give free concert
HOWLAND — Celtic music singer Colleen McNally-Harris will be the entertainer at Hillside
Service member killed in battle
Service member killed in battleSFlb KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A U.S. service member was killed on
Raise the Cannon aims as high as band can go
For working musicians, the cover band is often a double-edged sword. Sure, you can seemingly play
Cops close book on case
Sahel Kazemi murdered Steve McNair before turning the gun on herself. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —
Public hearing is set in Poland
POLAND — A public hearing on a request that would allow apartments on East McKinley Way will be at
Neither vulnerable. East deals.
Neither vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xK Q 10 9 6 u5 4 2 vQ 10 8 6 wA WEST EAST x7 5 3
Officials find out state to cut more than $360K
Other county political subdivisions will take a similar funding cut. LISBON — Columbiana
Bucs silenced on 5 hits by Rodriguez
HOUSTON (AP) — Well over 100 pitches after eight innings, Wandy Rodriguez was determined to stay on
German court rejects Demjanjuk’s challenge
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s highest court has rejected an attempt by John Demjanjuk to challenge his
Remembering a public servant, champion of youth
Opinion: Remembering a public servant, champion of youth EDITOR: I write in honor and remembrance of Mrs.
A look at some known international cyber attacks in recent years:
A look at some known international cyber attacks in recent years: —In April, a former U.S.
Phelps wins 2 races at nationals
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Phelps removed his goggles, tore off the two caps he was wearing, tossed
A man standing among children
Opinion: A man standing among children EDITOR: On July 5th, our grieving family lost a beloved husband,
Just buy American
Opinion: Just buy American EDITOR: I recently read an article about American cars in The Vindicator.
US wins on two goals in 2nd half
WASHINGTON (AP) — Santino Quaranta broke a scoreless tie in the 75th minute and Brian Ching followed
Artest ready to work for Lakers
Finally a Laker, Ron Artest won’t guarantee another ring for his new team. Especially not since
Tip nets guns; 2 men are arrested
CAMPBELL — Police recovered two guns at an apartment in the city after an anonymous caller reported
Police: Man wanted in rapes in California is killed in Ohio
COLUMBUS (AP) — Authorities say a man linked by DNA to series of rapes in Los Angeles was shot by
Relay for Life planned in Poland
A luminary ceremony to honor those killed by cancer will be at 10 p.m. Friday. POLAND — The
Fans want to bring back Euclid Beach carousel
CLEVELAND (AP) — Forty years after an amusement park popular throughout the Cleveland area closed,
‘Portable’ circus offers festival fun
‘Portable’ circus offers festival fun CINCINNATI (AP) — You know those stilt-walkers you’ve seen
U.S. Women’s Open starts today
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Play hasn’t started, yet it’s shaping up to be a long week for the players at
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games American League Detroit 8, Kansas City 5 Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 1, 11 innings
Woman accused in beating death of fawn
EUCLID, Ohio (AP) — A woman is accused of beating a fawn to death with a shovel after finding it in
Sports digest
AREA Buckeyes promote Siciliano to QB coach COLUMBUS — The Ohio State University football
Exhibit picks SFA as one of six sites
The Summer Festival of the Arts has been chosen to exhibit the Expressions of Courage: Art in the
Man who fled custody arrested
The man escaped from police custody several days ago. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man police believe
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Joseph and Amy DeSantis, Poland, twins: boy and girl, July 6.
1080 wins Game 1 in B League title series
STRUTHERS — 1080 Media pounded out 15 hits to defeat Rondinelli Tuxedo 11-0 in Game 1 of the Class B
Winner of lunch with Buffett ID’d, had bid $1.68M
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Canadian investment firm paid $1.68 million in last month’s charity auction to
Google’s system targets Microsoft
SUN VALLEY, Idaho (AP) — Google Inc. is hoping to gain greater control over how personal computers
Gallery to display works of two portrait artists
WARREN — Trumbull Art Gallery is presenting an exhibition of portraits by two regional artists:
Nielsen: 31.1 million people watched Jackson memorial
NEW YORK (AP) — Some 31.1 million people in the United States watched the Michael Jackson memorial
Probe to determine punishment in case
Liller faces up to five years in jail for embezzling money from a Liberty company. WARREN — A
Jailed man accused in another incident
BOARDMAN — A man already in the Mahoning County jail accused of scamming elderly township residents
Man charged with assault
The victim was bitten and doused in gasoline. YOUNGSTOWN — What started as a police
City man jailed on multiple charges
With the help of a police dog, police were able to locate the man during their search.
Local playwright bringing second drama to Oakland
YOUNGSTOWN — David Anthony again explores relationships in his second play, “Close 2 U.” The
• Benjamin and Kimberly (Cope) Heeman, 1839 Mohican Place, Kent, are announcing the birth of a
• Benjamin and Kimberly (Cope) Heeman, 1839 Mohican Place, Kent, are announcing the birth of a
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