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Man jailed 14 years in divorce dispute to be freed
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man jailed for 14 years in a divorce dispute is set to be released
Police say triple shooting in Columbus is a homicide-suicide
COLUMBUS (AP) — Investigators say a 62-year-old man in Columbus fatally shot two people and then
Phillies OF Werth, Rangers OF Cruz named All-Star replacements
NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Werth became the latest Philadelphia Phillies outfielder to make the National
Woman sitting on toilet accidentally shot in leg
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities said a bullet from a gun that was accidentally dropped injured a
Widening work closes driveways to Boardman bank, diner
BOARDMAN — Beginning Monday, driveways to the Charter One Bank and the Park Diner will be closed
Adult was in juvenile custody in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — Authorities say a man spent nearly three years in juvenile correctional facilities
Police: Man found hanging in Ohio playground
STOW, Ohio (AP) — Police say two women bringing children to an Ohio park found the body of man
Family, friends mourn Steve McNair’s girlfriend
ORANGE PARK, Fla. (AP) — The woman who killed Steve McNair before turning the gun on herself was
Ohio getting $9.8M to prep for pandemics
COLUMBUS (AP) — Health officials say Ohio will receive $9.8 million in federal funding so the state
Philly club leader defends club against racism allegations
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. (AP) — The head of a private suburban Philadelphia club says safety, not
Penn State trustees approve two tuition-hike scenarios
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (AP) — Penn State’s trustees approved two plans to raise tuition today, and the
Innocent plea made in 1982 Ohio shooting
CLEVELAND (AP) — A man has pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder 27 years after he fired a gunshot
Spending bill would ship $2 million to Ravenna Arsenal
The U.S. House approved a spending bill that includes $2 million to build a new shoothouse at the
Gov. Ted Strickland to authorize slots to break budget stalemate
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland will sign an executive order to authorize racetrack slots
Federal appellate court says Ohio execution can proceed
CINCINNATI (AP) — A federal appeals court today refused to delay Ohio’s execution of a man convicted
City man wounded on East Side; arrest made in West Side shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating several incidents involving gun play in the city with one man
N.I.C. Tool shed loans tools for free
STRUTHERS — You have to go inside the ReStore to find it — an unassuming little cubicle toward the
Free small, minority business seminar will be July 17
YOUNGSTOWN — State agencies will hold a free seminar July 17 to create and expand awareness of
Public’s help leads to arrest of suspected gunman
YOUNGSTOWN — Police say the public responded to a request for information about the suspected gunman
Two Valley efforts compete for Economic Future funding
YOUNGSTOWN — Two Mahoning Valley government collaboration projects are among nine vying for $300,000
22-year-old going back to prison
YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old city man is going to prison for 12 years after pleading guilty as charged
YSU fires union president who’s facing criminal charge
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has fired the president of its Association of Classified
GM chief says company will make money, repay loans
GM chief says company will make money, repay loans
UPDATE: News release from "new" GM
GM officials posted the following news release on the company's Web site this morning:
Mack seeks to provide hybrid garbage trucks to NYC
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Mack Trucks is in a trial run to supply new diesel-electric hybrid garbage
Home of former Reds owner for sale at $3.9M
CINCINNATI (AP) — The suburban mansion and estate of former Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott is on
LOUIE TODAY: Emergency medicine
Dr. Neal Tishman, Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Northside Medical Center, will be on Louie Free today to discuss emergency medicine, Vindy.com's news radio partner.
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic open to 4-women teams
YOUNGSTOWN — Four-women teams of golfers are invited to participate in the American Cancer Society
Murphy-Seidel wedding plans are announced
MINERAL RIDGE — Edward and Janice Seidel, 1945 Farmdale Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
Madden-Terleski wedding to be at park pavilion
CANFIELD — John J. Jr. and Ruth A. Madden and Thomas J. and Dorothy J. Terleski, all of Canfield,
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
Easter Seals fundraiser to feature auction, dinner
BOARDMAN — Easter Seals has scheduled its fourth annual “Cheeseburger in Paradise” auction and
Haviland family reunion in Canada
Haviland family reunion in Canada The 114th Haviland family reunion will be Saturday at Kinsmen
Pavlik waits for payday befitting a champ
NILES — Kelly Pavlik said he’s willing to wait his turn to fight Arthur Abraham, but he’s not
Coma victim’s family prays for miracle
GREENFORD — Small miracles keep Tom Driscoll Jr.’s family hopeful that he will emerge from a coma.
Scrappers beat Auburn in marathon
NILES — There’s going to be some bleary-eyed ballplayers in Batavia tonight. In the 14th inning of
Blaney brothers carry on the family tradition
Blaney brothers carry on the family tradition By JOHN BASSETTI HARTFORD — NASCAR driver Dave
Retired Ursuline sister cherishes her new calling
Retired Ursuline sister cherishes her new calling By LINDA M. LINONIS Sister Mary Ann Coz has
Congress will succeed in crafting health-care reform, Brown vows
The senator expects Congress to meet the president’s end-of-year deadline. Though Democrats
King Of The Cage
Donald Cerrone highlights cage show in the fall in Covelli Centre By JOHN KOVACH YOUNGSTOWN —
Fugitive program deemed a success
Joint approach results in 180 arrests in June By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN — A
First camp for Swish Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — All systems are go for the first Youngstown Swish tryout camp. The new American
Forum’s future unfolds Tuesday
Northside nurses reportedly have discussed giving their union authority to call a strike.
WEC boss: Once you see a show, you’ll be a fan
YOUNGSTOWN — Reed Harris, the founder and general manager of World Extreme Cagefighting, predicts
Weathervane, Oakland get most nominations for theater awards
Marquee Awards officials welcome the inclusion of the Akron theater. The Youngstown
Some good news in a world awash in bad
Opinion: In a chaotic, problem-filled world — compounded by a lingering recession — it is easy to feel
City police: Slaying victims were targeted
Witnesses heard gunfire but didn’t see the East Side shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — Police still
Mayfield case puts spotlight on NASCAR drug policy
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Although NASCAR contends it has the best anti-doping procedures in
Fourth of July parade went by too quickly
Opinion: Don’t look for an analytical column today on the growing tension between the top two Democratic
Edmund will keep playing the field if she allows it
Dear Annie: I am a 60-year-old widow, dating a man I met on the Internet two years ago. We’ve had
Business News in Brief
NATION Rates drop again for 30-year mortgages McLEAN, Va. — Average rates for 30-year mortgages
New GM about to roll off the line
DETROIT (AP) — The new General Motors is about to roll off the assembly line as a leaner, greener
Ohio judge’s change of heart gives convicted man a chance
TOLEDO (AP) — A few month before he died, Judge William Skow told the state parole board he was
Jackson’s vitiligo revealing
Opinion: One thing we can learn from Michael Jackson’s life is a greater awareness of the skin disease he
Phelps gets world record in 100 fly
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Four months after deciding to keep swimming, Michael Phelps took ownership of a
Breaking and entering
Breaking and entering LIBERTY — Jamaal M. Richberg, 27, of Francisca Avenue, Youngstown, was
Inmate-to-nursing-home idea irks some advocates for elderly
CLEVELAND (AP) — Some advocates for the elderly in Ohio are upset with a legislative proposal that
Be sure to check garage doors for safety
heloise Dear Readers: Automatic garage-door openers are nice, but they should be checked to be
4th man indicted in shooting that killed Youngstown man
YOUNGSTOWN — A fourth man has been indicted in the shooting death of a 24-year-old city man early
Cavs sign Varejao to long-term deal
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers and Anderson Varejao — the energetic big man with long,
‘Frenemy,’ ‘vlog’ make the cut in dictionary
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Do you use a sock puppet to secretly keep track of your frenemies? Plan
Sadler expects smoother roads ahead
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Elliott Sadler’s season has been about as bumpy as a lap around Daytona
Why leave town when the Valley has big happenings?
It might be a good idea to cancel that weekend getaway.
Armstrong remains just off lead
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A split second off the lead with the mighty Pyrenees looming, Lance
Police seeking 2nd suspect in Ravenwood Ave. shooting
Police want the public’s help in catching a suspect. YOUNGSTOWN — One suspect is in custody and
Bombs kill nearly 60 people in Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — Bombs killed nearly 60 people in Iraq on Thursday in the worst violence since U.S.
campbell city fest
campbell city fest Schedule of events Campbell’s annual City Fest began Thursday and continues
Canfield High principal post to remain vacant — for now
The superintendent cites decreased revenue as the reason not to hire a new one. CANFIELD —
Are we in midst of a cyber war?
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lot of people are saying this is cyber war. But if the Internet attack on U.S.
Mahoning County Court Filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven J. Reda, 33, of 1847 Mathews Road, Poland, and Breanne
This day in history
Today is Friday, July 10, the 191st day of 2009. There are 174 days left in the year. On this date
Questions & Answers on Ohio gambling law
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland wants the Legislature to approve putting lottery-run slot
Monkeys live longer on low-cal diet; could humans?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eat less, live longer? It seems to work for monkeys: A 20-year study found cutting
Notable and Quotable
Opinion: “We do know that she was clearly sending a message during the last five to seven days of her life
Support group aims to track down more victims of Crum
The conversation brought one woman to tears. BOARDMAN — Allegations of sexual abuse concerning
Authorities work to unravel attacks on U.S., S. Korean Web sites
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. authorities trying to unravel the widespread cyber attacks against government
Defined by war
Defined by war Philadelphia Inquirer: Robert S. McNamara, the former U.S. defense secretary who
U.S. must deal with Iran sans Russia
Opinion: A new poll of 20 nations, with 62 percent of the world’s population, finds that, among global
First ladies ignore calls for boycott
L’AQUILA, Italy — Despite a request for a wives’ boycott of this week’s G8 summit to protest the
Looking at Jackson’s prescription-drug history
Looking at Jackson’s prescription-drug history LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles police chief says
Two security threats, one old and one new
Editorial: Two security threats, one old and one new As if they needed any more, Americans got two more
4 charged in scheme to unearth corpses and resell cemetery plots
ALSIP, Ill. (AP) — Three grave diggers and a cemetery manager unearthed hundreds of corpses from a
Bail denied for surgery technician in hepatitis C scare
DENVER (AP) — A judge denied bail Thursday for a surgery technician accused of swapping out her
China passes U.S. market in first-half 2009 sales
BEIJING (AP) — China surpassed the United States as the world’s biggest auto market for the first
Board’s plan fails to get approval
Some school board members said they might seek to issue the request despite the objection.
Claire Maluso to be honored for service to city
Claire Maluso to be honored for service to city Current and former Youngstown leaders will honor
7th officer accepts city’s early-retirement deal
The city won’t hire officers to replace those taking the buyout offer. YOUNGSTOWN — A seventh
Both vulnerable. North deals.
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Indictment accuses restaurant owner of workers’ comp fraud
BOARDMAN — The owner of Youngstown Sports Grille has been indicted on a felony charge of workers’
Shoppach slams in Tribe victory
Chicago — Catcher Kelly Shoppach, who hasn’t helped himself much with the bat this season, hit a
Mount Carmel Festival offers food, fun, fireworks
The festival will culminate with fireworks Thursday. GIRARD — The annual Mount Carmel Festival
Let’s honor our military men, women
Opinion: WASHINGTON — My childhood friend of 31 years visited my home on base, in Quantico, Va., a few months
Senate Minority Leader Cafaro appointed to industry panel
Ohio Senate Minority Leader Capri Cafaro was appointed to the Legislature’s Joint Select Committee
Philharmonic orchestra fails to speed horses
Philharmonic orchestra fails to speed horses LONDON — Fiery horses and a cloud of dust, but no
Man arrested after police chase
AUSTINTOWN — A Youngstown man was arrested after taking police on a car chase through the township.
Weak retail sales in June raise worries
NEW YORK (AP) — After yet another weak month, retailers are preparing to fight for their share of
“The Assistants” (8:30 p.m., The N): “The Assistants” is a new comedy about
“The Assistants” (8:30 p.m., The N): “The Assistants” is a new comedy about four underlings working
Augustine prospers as track & field coach
Don Augustine is another former Cardinal Mooney High football player who has wound up as a
New claims for jobless benefits drop to lowest since January
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of newly laid-off workers filing initial claims for jobless benefits
Columbiana Co., Salem work on tax issues for November ballot
The county will have hearings on a sales-tax renewal later this summer. LISBON — Columbiana
Teammates remember McNair
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The hit Steve McNair took to his chest in September 2000 had the NFL
Payne won’t play Saturday
A knee infection will keep receiver/kickoff man Quorey Payne out of action this week, but the show
Gambling lobbyists court Ohio legislators
COLUMBUS (AP) — Records show that gambling lobbyists descended on the Ohio Statehouse as the
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