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Salem council places income tax on ballot
SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford said he will form committees and talk to people to promote a half-percent income tax increase that will appear on the November ballot.
Canfield teen shuns plea deal for jury trial
CANFIELD — A city teen involved in a February fight outside his home will return to court for a final pre-trial hearing at the end of the month.
ODOT will spend $20 million in I-80 work at Liberty, Girard
LIBERTY — Mosier Road resident Fred Callihan won’t be too inconvenienced by a planned closure of his
CRISTIN VIMMERSTEDT | MICHAEL BALALE
CRISTIN VIMMERSTEDTSFlbMICHAEL BALALE CAMPBELL — Cristin M. Vimmerstedt, 8131 Deerpath Drive,
MARYN SCHWEBEL | PAUL BEEN
MARYN SCHWEBEL PAUL BEEN YOUNGSTOWN — Maryn Schwebel, daughter of Dorothy and Paul Schwebel of
MARISA ORTIZ | TODD SANTORE
MARISA ORTIZ TODD SANTORE CAMPBELL — Nuptial vows were exchanged at 1:30 p.m. May 23 by Marisa
Only three now seek Warren police chief post
WARREN — With the withdrawal of Lt. Joseph Marhulik, the ranks of the Warren Police Department
Property tax abatement OK’d for Warren startup company
WARREN — City and Trumbull County officials have approved a 75 percent tax abatement on property
Raids bring arrests, drugs, cash and guns
YOUNGSTOWN — Two separate police raids in the city ended in three arrests and confiscated drugs,
STEPHANIE FRAZZINI | THOMAS RUSHWIN
STEPHANIE FRAZZINI THOMAS RUSHWIN ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church was the
Sales tax collections down in Columbiana County
LISBON — Columbiana County Commissioner Jim Hoppel said Wednesday the poor economy is affecting
Election board errors cause disqualification of candidates
YOUNGSTOWN — A mistake by the Mahoning County Board of Elections cost candidates for Youngstown
Chamber supporting court consolidation
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s board of directors favors a plan to
Polish Happy Hour set for Thursday in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A Polish Happy Hour has been set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at The Basin, 11
Pittsburgh building $12 million riverfront park
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh has broken ground on a $12 million riverfront park, part of the three
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High St., will have a drive-through dinner
Fundraiser canceled
Fundraiser canceled YOUNGSTOWN — The Aug. 1 beer bash fundraiser planned by American Legion Post
Power restored to Five Points area
POLAND — A truck turning in a church parking lot knocked down power line
Search committee appointed for YSU president
The YSU board of trustees has appointed a 22-member search advisory committee to help find a new president of the university by March 12, 2010.
Bottom of the order beats the Scrappers
Staten Island’s 7-8-9 hitters went 6-for-12 and led the way in a 4-0 victory over Mahoning Valley
Warren patrol officers agree to cut pay
The agreement reduces pay to $23.05 per hour and brings back four officers. WARREN — The
AL wins again; Crawford is MVP
The American League again earned home field for the World Series with a 4-3 win. ST. LOUIS (AP) —
Impact of state budget cuts unclear for now
State budget sparks angst for agencies By PETER H. MILLIKEN YOUNGSTOWN — The funding cuts in
The Thunder’s Shane is a no-nonsense guy
There’s no quit in the 25-year-old offensive lineman, who, off the field, shields himself from
Annual tuition jumps $235 for undergraduates at YSU
The state budget resulted in the YSU trustees’ changing plans on tuition. YOUNGSTOWN —
Canfield celebrates roots in tree program
Canfield has been involved with the program for 28 years. CANFIELD — Ohio has taken the idea
Cene Park will be busy next 3 weeks
The Connie Mack state tourney is the first of several events at the baseball complex. By JOHN
Turnberry’s Bunkers Loom
Golf’s big hitters to play it safe at British Open TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) — The sea breeze in
Ospreys make their home on top of radio towers
The birds have been nesting on the station towers for several years. NEW SPRINGFIELD — The
Tour stage is upstaged by earpiece controversy
ISSOUDUN, France (AP) — The tension is clear between teammates Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong.
Pregnant woman loses baby after fight
The woman had been listed in critical condition. YOUNGSTOWN — A fight between two women, one
In Pa., arsonist hits neighborhood again
Residents are trying to fight arson and blight in their neighborhood. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An
Salem council mulls tax for ballot
Voters may have the final say on the income tax increase. SALEM — Council will meet again
Judge OKs more time for Forum
Forum Health CEO Buzz Pishkur said the health system will submit a reorganization plan to bankruptcy court by Sept. 15, and remains committed to emerging from bankruptcy by Dec. 16.
Hit enablers, from coaches to owners
Opinion: WASHINGTON — As is often the case with small children who act up, the real culprits are not the
NFL players to make union’s case on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — As NFL owners and players resume talks on a new collective bargaining agreement,
Over the river ... to savings at Camp Grandparents
CHICAGO (AP) — Over the river and through the recession to grandmother’s house they go. The
President Obama goes low with All-Star Game’s first pitch
ST. LOUIS — President Barack Obama was true to his word: He didn’t bounce it. Obama’s ceremonial
Homeland Security to review color-coded terror-alert system
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department will review and possibly replace the often-
Trickle down Obamanomics
Opinion: Trickle down Obamanomics EDITOR: Here is what will happen when all the Delphi and GM salaried
Neighbors remember Gatti as a ‘great kid’
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Boxing trainer Mike Skowronski honed his skills beside Arturo Gatti at
She’s better off married, but would rather be alone
Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I am in my 60s, in good health,
Using salted butter is OK in recipe calling for unsalted
heloise Dear Heloise: Why do so many recipes call for unsalted butter yet still call for salt in
New Army units ordered to Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has created, and ordered to Iraq, four custom-made Army brigades
The ‘cap and tax’ plan is a dead end for U.S.
Opinion: There is no shortage of threats to our economy. America’s unemployment rate recently hit its highest
Commissioner denies MLB teams conspired in 2008
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig denies that teams conspired against free agents
Achievement gap persists between white, black kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite unprecedented efforts to improve minority achievement in the past decade,
Hutton leverages experience, associations in films, TV
Forget Kevin Bacon. You want to play “Six Degrees of Separation,” use Timothy Hutton as your hub.
Stimulus isn’t working
Opinion: Stimulus isn’t working EDITOR: The last stimulus bill has created more problems than it has
Corrections
GETTING IT RIGHT Tony Lariccia of Boardman works at Merrill Lynch. Incorrect information was
Sports on TV
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) Baseball: “Indians Minor League Report.” 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS
MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—One Fine End (Quinones)6.003.802.60 Livingston’s Ghost
States trim small programs in effort to balance budgets
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — South Dakota eliminated grants for mosquito spraying. Illinois stopped paying
Northside personnel costs to drop $2.7M
Northside’s work force has been reduced from 1,390 to 1,250 since the start of 2009.
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Heather McGahan and David Ansevino, Struthers, girl, July 14.
Ex-GM CEO to get more than $10M in retirement
Ex-GM CEO to get more than $10M in retirement DETROIT — Former General Motors Corp. Chairman and
Trucker who went on killing spree executed
LUCASVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Nearly 19 years after he embarked on a bloody multistate killing spree that
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, July 15, the 196th day of 2009. There are 169 days left in the year. On this
Madoff starts term at N.C. prison
BUTNER, N.C. (AP) — Bernard Madoff’s life of luxury is a thing of the past. The disgraced
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
“I will not vote for, and no senator should vote for an individual nominated by any president who
Former plaza director honored for her work
Former plaza director honored for her work The ceremony included a garden dedication and a special
WKBN-TV, WYFX owner files for bankruptcy
The television company, which also operates WYTV, has a deal in place with its lenders. A
Sports digest
YSU Football tickets YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State Athletic Ticket Office will hold a one-
Other leagues support NFL in 2 Vikings’ case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Olympic officials, Major League Baseball and other professional sports
Chrysler Financial: All of $1.5B in loans have been repaid
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Chrysler Financial, the former financing arm of automaker Chrysler
Refugees’ fate tests Pakistan’s rhetoric
Opinion: Despite the exciting events in Iran, Honduras and the Koreas, pay attention to a less-observed drama
Players who pumped up stats must go
Opinion: CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It’s time for the death penalty for baseball’s steroid users. Not literally, but
“Porn: Business of Pleasure” (9 p.m., CNBC): This isn’t smut. It’s a
“Porn: Business of Pleasure” (9 p.m., CNBC): This isn’t smut. It’s a documentary that takes a
Developer eyes new finance strategy
Commissioners want to borrow $1.5 million to buy and renovate a church building. NEW
Ohioans should embrace the promise of Piketon
Editorial: At a time when the United States is in dire need to move aggressively toward cleaner, safer and
Today in history
Today is Tuesday, July 14, the 195th day of 2009. There are 170 days left in the year. On this date
Scooping up summer fun
Summer parties and sunny days just scream for a scoop of ice cream. From banana splits to sundaes,
Ohio racetracks having to retool for video slots
The governor wants to raise more than $900M for the state’s coffers. CINCINNATI (AP) — The
Lazy days of summer alive with local produce
FARM MARKETS You’ll find a bounty of fresh and tasty fruits and vegetables along a country road
Check out these winning recipes
Contest No. 1 Harvest your reward in the “Fresh Taste for the Family” Recipe Contest. Using the
We all have a role in tackling climate change
Opinion: Behavioral economists will tell you that the simple act of placing an electricity consumption meter
Brand’s back as host of the VMAs
NEW YORK (AP) — MTV liked Russell Brand so much, they called him back for more. The British
Youngstown Babe Ruth stars win
MOUNT VERNON — The Youngstown Babe Ruth 13-year-old all-stars defeated Zanesville, 15-5, on Tuesday
GM CEO: July sales appear weaker than a year ago
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — General Motors Corp. CEO Fritz Henderson said Tuesday that July sales for
A kinder, gentler ban?
A kinder, gentler ban? San Jose Mercury News: Defense Secretary Robert Gates didn’t win any points
Arquette stays in box to aid hungry in the U.S.
Arquette stays in box to aid hungry in the U.S. NEW YORK — Actor David Arquette is raising
Actor had more input on TV wedding than his own
LOS ANGELES — “The Young and the Restless” star Daniel Goddard played it smart and let his wife,
Goldman Sachs’ $2.7B profit shows company’s prowess
NEW YORK (AP) — Goldman Sachs is emerging as the king of post-meltdown Wall Street. The New York-
Contests are fair play for cooks
Entrants in competitions at the Canfield Fair can show of their culinary talents and win money.
GOING TO THE DOGS
All-pet airline takes to the skies NEW YORK (AP) — One trip for their Jack Russell terrier in a
Life’s inequities play out on the court
Opinion: Sometimes, when I hear about “disparities” and “inequities,” I think of a disparity that applied
3 drug convicts seek new trials
CLEVELAND (AP) — Three convicted drug dealers want a judge to grant them new trials because their
Official: Female vets haven’t gotten proper care
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs often fails to provide adequate medical care to
Pakistani refugees return to Swat Valley’s main town
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Thousands more refugees returned Tuesday to the battle-scarred Swat Valley as
Copter downed in Afghan province
The craft carried humanitarian aid; seven people died KABUL (AP) — A civilian helicopter ferrying
Texas mulls ‘Ike Dike’ to help prevent flooding
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — It has been dubbed the “Ike Dike” — a 55-mile barrier, 17 feet high, that
Lawsuits threaten swim club’s existence
HUNTINGDON, Pa. — Racial- discrimination lawsuits against a private swimming club over its revoked
State gets new way of funding schools
COLUMBUS (AP) — School districts across Ohio are evaluating how they’ll fare in the state’s
Southwest checks jet; hole forced landing
DALLAS (AP) — Federal safety officials are investigating how a foot-long hole opened in the top of a
Lucas Murray, former Mount Union golfer, leads at 103rd Ohio Amateur
DAYTON (AP) — Unheralded Lucas Murray birdied the final three holes for a 68 and a one-shot lead
states Comparisons
A look at the achievement gap between black and white students on nationwide reading and math tests
Rondinelli, B League champion, a favorite in Connie Mack event
STRUTHERS — Blessed with outstanding defense, great overall pitching and several power hitters, the
Workers protest ‘payless paydays’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania state employees turned out by the hundreds Tuesday to protest a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., board room, Jr./Sr. high school, 207 Milton
On the record: Perry likes the Open
TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) — Kenny Perry wants to make one thing clear: He’s got nothing against the
Mahoning County Court Filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John Ziccardi Jr., 34, of 2068 Farm Way, Middleburg, Fla., and
Valley spokesmen: Duo home after 3,000-mile ride for charity
Duo home after 3,000-mile ride for charity By HAROLD GWIN Fresh back from a 3,000-mile bicycle
Sotomayor pushes back forcefully on racial-bias charge
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was almost as if the judge were on trial. Answering for her own past
Lowellville festival starts
Lowellville festival starts LOWELLVILLE — The annual Lowellville-Mount Carmel Society Festival
Obama touts plan for 2-year colleges
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — Conceding unemployment will get worse before it gets better, President Barack
Selig: Suspended players shouldn’t get rehab gigs
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Baseball commissioner Bud Selig wants to keep players on drug suspensions from
Hearings captivate nominee’s ex-neighbors
NEW YORK (AP) — Hilda Maldonado is proud that Sonia Sotomayor rose to national prominence “like a
Business digest
REGION Ghossains mark opening of new shop on Route 422 NILES — The Ghossain family had a ribbon-
Truck knocks out electrical service in Poland
POLAND — A truck turning in a church parking lot knocked down power lines, cutting electrical
Chief eyes ex-Mount Carmel School
Local funds would have to be used for improvements to the football stadium stands. NILES —
Ruling favors program, workers
The lawsuit said the plaintiff and a male worker had sex while she was in detention. LISBON —
House health-care plan to boost taxes on the rich
The $1.5 trillion measure seemed unlikely to win broad backing in the Senate. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Department of Justice has inquiry of U.S. attorney
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Department of Justice has launched an inquiry into comments made by
In Valley, auto-sales slump goes on
The auto-sales slump continues in the Mahoning Valley. Sales of new vehicles were down 32 percent
Man charged with robberies at 2 businesses
The man was arrested after a traffic stop. BOARDMAN — A Youngstown man charged with the weekend
Man agrees to deal in murder case
The man will be sentenced in August. YOUNGSTOWN — A city man accused of several felonies,
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