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Motorcyclists take memorable ride in honor of fallen officers
YOUNGSTOWN — Folks such as Pat and Jane Glasser appreciate any opportunity to climb onto their
ACTION: Gateway plan isn’t enough
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley is getting a community college that will begin offering classes
Niles prepares to begin remote meter readings
NILES — The city has completed its initial phase of a wireless network that will provide remote
Youngstown Playhouse to auction costumes, props to raise funds
YOUNGSTOWN — More than 125 military uniforms, plus accessories, that are part of the Youngstown
Adult businesses in Valley not targeted, police say
The only bust that law-abiding patrons of adult businesses need to worry about are those of the
Spectators revel in Tour of the Valley; hopes run high for return in 2010
YOUNGSTOWN - Dan Quinlan said he would love to bring the Tour of the Valley bicycle race back to the
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
THURSDAY SBlt Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet at TJ’s in the Holiday Inn, Boardman, for an 11:30
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4339 • Austintown Chapter 4339, AARP, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday for a picnic lunch at Grace
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY SBlt Moccasin will have an annual picnic at 6 p.m. Everyone is reminded to take a covered
VERONICA SANJINES | JASON HRADIL
VERONICA SANJINES JASON HRADIL POTOMAC, Md. — Veronica Sanjines and Jason Hradil, both of 407 E.
Gore-Szenborn wedding planned for late September
CAMPBELL — Latonya Gore, 33 Ensley Drive, and Clarence Hudson, 1781 Porter Ave., are announcing the
Gore-Musilli vows to be exchanged in Sept. 26 rite
BARBERTON — Joseph and Helen Gore of Barberton announce the engagement of their daughter Rachel
Lamb-Agler vows will be said at St. Patrick Church
YOUNGSTOWN — William and Lorraine Lamb of Coral Sea Drive announce the engagement of their daughter
Blake anniversary is celebrated at family gathering
POLAND — Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Blake, 208 Sheridan Road, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
Anniversary to be celebrated by the Atwoods
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Richard Atwood Jr., 470 Catalina Ave., observed the 50th anniversary of
Billy anniversary is celebrated with series of events
YOUNGSTOWN — Deacon Donald and Jean Billy of Youngstown have been honored at a series of events
Family hosts dinner party for Joseph 50th
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joseph, 10434 Rapp Road, were honored by family members and
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens preparing for annual summer party
The theme centers around an art exhibit currently on display at the gardens. YOUNGSTOWN — Friends
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Golf classic to be fundraiser for ACS
YOUNGSTOWN —The 11th annual American Cancer Society Tri-County Golf Classic has been planned for
Are pickets picking on Henry?
Local grocer Nemenz feels singled out by a union’s picketing campaign.
Martin holds on in Chicago
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Mark Martin won at Chicagoland Speedway Saturday night, getting the strong jump
A possibly thorny subplot to Forum Health’s bankruptcy
Editorial: A possibly thorny subplot to Forum Health’s bankruptcy As everyone has seen in the recent General
Today’s schedule Activities slated for today at the 11th annual Youngstown State University Festival of the Arts:
10 a.m.: Community worship service at First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.:
Township yard sale proves popular
One person’s trash could turn out to be another person’s treasure. NORTH LIMA — Everything on
Delphi retirees need support
Opinion: Delphi retirees need support EDITOR: For about 3 1/2 months members of this community have asked
Craig, Jackman to star in ‘Steady Rain’ on Broadway
Craig, Jackman to star in ‘Steady Rain’ on Broadway NEW YORK — James Bond and the Boy from Oz are
When good computers go bad
Personal computers are complex devices. We use them every day to do so many things and quite
BIRD WATCHING
Use incentives to attract your favorite songbirds Provide enough food, water and cover, and birds
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
area
area Attention schools: We need information The Vindicator seeks information on varsity football
baseball
baseball Austintown Community — will host its annual youth tournament from July 18-31 for boys 8U,
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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W.Va. Lottery player wins ninth prize
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Brenda Bailey is still on a roll. This week, the 60-year-old South
Chaplain offers help for those stressful times
The priest received training through an international police-chaplain organization. NEW
Privacy a concern with ID chips
Climbing into his Volvo, outfitted with a Matrics antenna and a Motorola reader he’d bought on eBay
tour of the valley Notebook
Busy people: Dan and Erin Quinlan of Carbon Racing, the organizer/promoter, were busy dealing with
Former detainee: I’m no terrorist
KABUL, Afghanistan — Haji Sahib Rohullah Wakil spends his days going from one high-level official
TICKETS
TICKETS World Extreme Cagefighting Tickets for the World Extreme Cagefighting show Sept. 2 at
BREAK TIME: Father Shori, left, talks with Springfield Police Chief Matthew Mohn and Patrolman Gus
BREAK TIME: Father Shori, left, talks with Springfield Police Chief Matthew Mohn and Patrolman Gus
She’s going places with her violin
Natalie Sahyoun of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will attend an international festival in
By the numbers
By the numbers With the recent addition of Italy’s Dolomite mountains, there are now a total of
Not easy to navigate college admissions
Opinion: Here’s a radical notion: How about bringing down college costs by eliminating the tons of glossy-
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Charles C. Richardson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Ohio toughens off-road trespassing law, aiming to prevent damage to farm crops
Ohio toughens off-road trespassing law, aiming to prevent damage to farm crops DAYTON (AP) —
Liturgy at Wick Park
Liturgy at Wick Park YOUNGSTOWN — In support of Youngstown State University’s Festival of the
There is no silver lining in the cloud over Youngstown
Editorial: What’s wrong with this picture: Seven Youngs-town police officers are taking early retirement which
SEAT: Stickley Brothers called this a “settle” in the company’s catalog. The 82-
SEAT: Stickley Brothers called this a “settle” in the company’s catalog. The 82-inch-long seat was
New portable fireplace
New portable fireplace You can warm up in style, indoors or out, with the EcoSmart Fire Tower.
Today is Sunday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2009. There are 172 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2009. There are 172 days left in the year. On this date
The ailing live in fear
Opinion: The ailing live in fear EDITOR: My parents are self-employed and pay for their own health
Obama stresses Africa’s promise
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — America’s president and Africa’s son, Barack Obama dashed with pride onto the
5-run third inning defeats Scrappers
BATAVIA, N.Y. — Five consecutive hits in the third inning led to five runs that were just enough for
MLB fans frown on ticket prices
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball heads toward the All-Star break with most teams still in contention for a
Time has come for health care reform
Opinion: Over the next several weeks, you will hear a lot about our nation’s health care system. After months
Baghdad bombing kills 4
Baghdad bombing kills 4 BAGHDAD — A car bomb exploded in an alley Saturday in a village in
Answer: The picture was taken July 13, 1956, while T-shirts and other Davy Crockett items tied to
Opinion: Answer: The picture was taken July 13, 1956, while T-shirts and other Davy Crockett items tied to
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games American League Detroit 5, Cleveland 1 Toronto 2, Baltimore 0 Boston 1,
In the cup! Area aces
Cheryl Martinko aced the 100-yard No. 16 at Tippecanoe County Club with a 7-wood. Witnesses were
Rondinelli wins Class B crown
STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo used a pair of five-run innings on Saturday to knock off three-time
State’s deal lifts hold on tuition
The freeze for 2009-10 had been intact through most of the Ohio budget process. COLUMBUS (AP) —
Oregon trucker faces execution in 1991 Ohio murder
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Bible taken from an Ohio victim who was shot and robbed during a multistate
Hawaii wants to add space travel to draws
HONOLULU (AP) — Tourists coming to Hawaii for high-end getaways could someday be launched from the
Husband should not give up on his stepson
Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Susan” for three years. She has a 9-year-old boy from a past
Brother and sister shot in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A brother and sister were shot at the intersection of Lucius Avenue and Rush Boulevard
Task force arrests Warren man on numerous drug charges
WARREN — Investigative work that spanned three months by a law-enforcement task force resulted in
Substitute for sugar may save baby teeth
Squirting the sugar substitute xylitol on infants’ teeth could help prevent tooth decay, a disease
Man released after record prison time for contempt
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania attorney who was released from prison Friday after serving the
“Drop Dead Diva” (9 p.m., Lifetime): In the new comedy-drama, “Drop Dead
“Drop Dead Diva” (9 p.m., Lifetime): In the new comedy-drama, “Drop Dead Diva,” a beautiful but
On area diamonds Youth baseball
BASEBALL (9-10s) Struthers 12, Campbell 7 (11s) Boardman East 14, Boardman West 5 Howland
mlb roundup Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 8, Twins 7 MINNEAPOLIS — Jim Thome drove in four runs for the Chicago
Opera singer comes home to christen reopened house
Jason Budd, a Hubbard native, will play the title role in ‘Don Pasquale.’ SHARPSVILLE, Pa. —
‘Potter’ cast reflects on a childhood at Hogwarts
NEW YORK — When the “Harry Potter” film series is completed, its three young stars — Daniel
Pittsburgh Promise scholarships are saving schools, students
PITTSBURGH (AP) — John Tokarski III maintained a 4.4 GPA in Pittsburgh’s Schenley High School,
Howard homer highlights rally
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning before Paul Bako’s
Why pay to strip homes in Y’town?
Opinion: At first glance, the city of Youngstown’s “deconstruction” program makes so much sense you wonder
Lightning delays shuttle Endeavour launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA scrubbed space shuttle Endeavour’s Saturday evening launch after
BRIDE DOLLS
Canfield woman’s collection displays wedding history For Stella Camuso, a birthday gift she
Despite rain, art buffs deem YSU festival a masterpiece
More than 60 artists sold original, handcrafted pieces in the marketplace. YOUNGSTOWN — Gray
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Natasha Johnson v. Anthony Metsch et al, personal injury.
Beizer holds Tour lead
COLUMBIANA — Jafer Beizer holds the yellow jersey among Pro Men 1-2 riders after winning Saturday’s
baseball standings
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information
information If you go MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN CIRCUS: At the John and Mable Ringling Museum of
Adoptees get together with siblings, friends
The event was for the dogs and a few other animals. GREENFORD — Toward the end of the fourth
Obama rejects second stimulus program
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Saturday the $787 billion stimulus program must be
Gundam turns 30; robot will live on, creator says
Gundam turns 30; robot will live on, creator says TOKYO — Japan’s most popular robot animation,
Medicine’s super glues: what holds us together
As people age, some joke that their worn, torn bodies are held together by sealing wax and baling
HOLLYWOOD AND SPINE
A guide to books to read before the movies hit theaters Kansas City Star “My Sister’s Keeper” is
match game
match game Birds and food The most effective way to attract a large variety of birds to your
‘Alzheimer Project’ starts July 27
‘Alzheimer Project’ starts July 27 GIRARD — The Greater East Ohio Area Chapter of the Alzheimer’s
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending July 4: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Swimsuit” by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro
if you go
if you go What: “Don Pasquale” When: 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday Where: Pierce Opera House,
furniture
furniture Preventing injuries Each year almost 15,000 kids are brought to the emergency room
2 men to stand trial in slaying of 16-year-old
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — A judge has ordered two men to stand trial in the alleged murder and
Collectors seek settles, settees and sofas
What’s the difference between a settle, settee and sofa? All three evolved from the “bench,” a
Opera star Brownlee to give hometown concert
He is a graduate of East High School. YOUNGSTOWN — Lawrence Brownlee, an international opera
TURNING PAGES into FILM For kids, teens or your inner vampire
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” The book: As Voldemort grows stronger, more mysteries
‘GREATEST SHOW ON EARTHSSRQ
Sarasota is forever tied to the circus The Circus Heritage Trail ties together the bits and pieces
Festival will honor Warren-born rocker
Festival will honor Warren-born rocker WARREN — David Grohl, frontman for the Grammy-winning rock
Man charged in wife’s death seeks bail
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — Defense attorneys are seeking bail for a 75-year-old western Pennsylvania man
‘Wait For Me’
‘Wait For Me’ Moby (Little Idiot) Grade: A It’s been a decade since pint-sized Moby blew up to
CLEVELAND INDIANS
CLEVELAND INDIANS Today — at Detroit, 1:05 p.m. Thursday — Seattle, 7:05 p.m. Friday —
Hatfield-McCoy Trails reopen in W.Va.
Hatfield-McCoy Trails reopen in W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tourism officials say all of the
Children need routine
Q. Under normal circumstances, which are rare, our 4-year-old son goes to bed uneventfully by 7:30
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
east high school Hall of Fame
Here are this year’s inductees for the East High Hall of Fame: Darnell Bracy football Class of
Photo contest set for dying cities
YOUNGSTOWN — Have you taken a photo that shows why Youngstown is a great place to live and/or work?
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Civil Service Commission, 1 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St.
Next month’s Snapz
Next month’s Snapz For our Aug. 2 feature, the focus is summer festivals! There are lots of area
DOCTORATE
DOCTORATE Nursing practice degree Kimberly Hudy Serroka has received a doctorate in nursing
Economy swamps legal-aid societies
WASHINGTON — After years of funding shortfalls, legal-aid societies across the country are being
See doctor about diarrhea after taking antibiotic clindamycin
Q. Your column contained a question regarding diarrhea from the antibiotic clindamycin. You advised
Malone, Walsh denied NCAA entry
The switch from NAIA to NCAA is on hold for Malone and Walsh universities. On Friday, the Stark
JULY
JULY TODAY — Hubbard Lions Club/Breast Cancer Scramble, Bedford Trails. Four-person scramble, $60
‘Barefoot in the Park’ breathes life into Youngstown Playhouse
YOUNGSTOWN — It’s no secret that The Youngstown Playhouse has had a fair share of trouble lately.
British PM defends Afghan mission
LONDON (AP) — The deaths of eight British soldiers in Afghanistan within 24 hours triggered a debate
UFC’s milestone event shows sport’s growth
NEW YORK (AP) — Marc Ratner vividly remembers driving up to the Mandalay Bay Events Center on the
Afghanistan tones down contentious marriage law
KABUL (AP) — Afghanistan’s government has revised a law that stirred an international outcry because
Dozens of cats taken from vacated home
ALBRIGHTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Pennsylvania say animal control workers were
10 workers injured at 2 Ky. mines; probe launched
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — State and federal officials are investigating incidents at two Kentucky coal
Obama’s letting us down
Opinion: Obama’s letting us down EDITOR: It’s time to wake up, America. Barack Obama was elected on his
MEN
MEN Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Knoll Run): Low gross — Jason Collins, Bill DeToro, Jim DeToro, Jerry
Is Turnberry too easy for Open?
Turnberry is defined by great vistas and great champions, quite an identity for only being part of
Despite Pryor’s presence, Graham thinks his style is good fit at OSU
Last month, Taylor Graham barely had the words, ‘I’ve committed to Ohio State,’ out of his mouth
Ex-CIA chief: Surveillance had support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden angrily struck back Saturday at assertions
Seeking the giant Palouse worm
MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — The giant Palouse earthworm has taken on mythic qualities in this vast
Only small crowds able to turn out for president
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The lucky ones saw him waving from behind the bulletproof glass of his passing
Thousands mourn ex-Titans QB McNair
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Titans quarterback Vince Young didn’t expect to speak Saturday during his
Kerr leads by 2 strokes at U.S. Women’s Open
BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Former champion Cristie Kerr scrambled for a 1-over 72 Saturday to take a two-
Armstrong vs. Contador at Tour
SAINT-GIRONS, France (AP) — Lance Armstrong is trying not to let his rivalry with Alberto Contador
TRUMBULL COUNTY Junior Fair
A total of 22 youths participated in the 2009 Trumbull County Junior Fair Dairy Show. The sponsor
Patrol probes several crashes
LISBON — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still investigating several Friday evening accidents, two
Penn State LB Bowman eager for fresh start
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State’s Navorro Bowman trudged up the field with hands on hips, sweat
Walling wins (mostly) friendly duel in Tour
COLUMBIANA — Emily Walling of Dayton won the Women’s 1-3 category Saturday morning after a mostly
Militants free Red Cross worker after 6 months
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Al-Qaida-linked militants in the southern Philippines freed an ailing
Cap change could influence LeBron
Let’s try to quantify what an expected drop in the NBA salary cap next summer means to LeBron James.
More than a coach
More than a coach A new book on Jim Tressel examines how the coach has impacted the lives of his
Stricker vaults into 2nd at John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — Steve Stricker has vaulted into second place at the John Deere Classic, tying a
saturday’s linescores
saturday’s linescores Class Big B Championship Rondinelli Tuxedo 11, 1080 Media 1 (Rondinelli
Canine corps to get help from biker run
Canine corps to get help from biker run By JEANNE STARMACK NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A woman who wants
Tressel’s impact felt in new book
YOUNGSTOWN — When David Lee Morgan Jr. was a student-athlete at Youngstown State in the mid-1980s,
Reimold makes solid impression
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles have a legitimate rookie of the year candidate, only it’s not
Salem hospital eliminates 6 positions
Salem hospital eliminates 6 positions STAFF REPORT SALEM — Salem Community Hospital has
What has America become?
Opinion: What has America become? EDITOR: At a recent gathering of family and friends last holiday
Study commission gets nowhere, calls it quits
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The group charged with looking into an alternative form of county government has
Amid boxing’s big names, ‘The Ghost’ is battling scary scenarios
Opinion: The Kelly Pavlik fight in February at the Chevrolet Centre was a spectacle to behold for the Valley.
Gunmen attack federal authorities in Mexico
MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — Gunmen boldly attacked federal forces across the western state of Michoacan
Heat’s Wade expected to bypass extension
MIAMI — For at least a month, Heat president Pat Riley had the paperwork ready, the fax machine
Pavano keys Indians’ 5-4 win
DETROIT (AP) — Carl Pavano allowed two runs in eight innings, Travis Hafner drove in a pair, and the
Beckham fires back
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — David Beckham said Los Angeles Galaxy teammate Landon Donovan was
standings New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)158.652— State College (Pirates)1210.54521‚Ñ2
Sturm retains WBA belt, could fight Pavlik next
YOUNGSTOWN — Felix Sturm may have taken a step closer to fighting Kelly Pavlik. Sturm retained his
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