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Mahoning County commissioners issue treatment plant contracts
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Commissioners have unanimously awarded $1,043,677 worth of
Struthers scholarship fundraiser set for Saturday
STRUTHERS — The Boundless for Brandon Organization, which honors the memory of a Struthers High
Delphi salaried retirees go to court to save pensions
The Delphi Salaried Retirees Association will meet with the federal automotive task force and has
Pa. turnpike will close for six hours this weekend
NEW STANTON, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Turnpike says an eight-mile stretch of the road will be closed
Money flows to Tim Ryan’s campaign
YOUNGSTOWN — The money to U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s campaign apparently can’t come in fast enough. Just
Long-time fugitive seeks shock probation
WARREN — Judge Andrew Logan of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court is expected to rule in the next
Sale Saturday to benefit Canine Crusaders
YOUNGSTOWN —Thirty vendors will sell items from the trunks of their cars at the Canine Crusaders
Youngstown spends on firefighters’ exercise equipment.
YOUNGSTOWN — Not wanting firefighters to get out of shape or be more susceptible to injury, the
No strike date has been set by Northside nurses
YOUNGSTOWN —The nurses union at Northside Medical Center says it has not established a date for a
JPMorgan 2Q profit jumps 36 pct, topping forecasts
JPMorgan 2Q profit jumps 36 pct, topping forecasts
Jobless claims drop, but clouded by auto shutdowns
Jobless claims drop, but clouded by auto shutdowns
Gas station owner tells police masked gunmen robbed him
YOUNGSTOWN — The 54-year-old owner of an East Side gasoline station and convenience store told
Foreclosures rise 15 percent in first half of 2009
Foreclosures rise 15 percent in first half of 2009
Masonic banquet to be August 8
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — Calumet Lodge 25, F&AM, will have an annual Masonic banquet at 6 p.m. Aug. 8
Golf Classic to benefit Golden String
YOUNGSTOWN — The Lake Club (formerly Fonderlac Country Club) in New Springfield will be the setting
Phillips Chapel sale
Phillips Chapel sale YOUNGSTOWN — Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church will have a yard and bake sale
Little League
Little League Scores and schedules BASEBALL 11-12s Boardman West 7, Campbell 3 Poland 12,
Churches fight to cast out slots plan
Allowing the terminals could send too many people down a slippery slope toward addiction, some say.
Regional Chamber endorses cuts for courts
The chamber’s vote for a smaller municipal court leaves one city judge almost speechless.
Henry born to run bases
Staten Island walloped the Scrappers, 9-1. NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers lost 9-1 to
$20M improvement project to close I-80 entrance at Belmont
LIBERTY — Mosier Road resident Fred Callihan won’t be too inconvenienced by a planned closing of his
Brewer has found ways to contribute
The Thunder are hoping to snap a 13-game losing streak. YOUNGSTOWN — Lost in all the losing
Warren police probe ends with 4 in trouble
Police officers cannot use compensatory time to leave work to attend a basketball game, an internal
Lyell returns to box July 31
The Niles boxer will fight in Charleston, W. Va,, against an opponent to be named. NILES —
Preschool program in danger of failing
The program is in financial limbo, awaiting a decision by state officials. GIRARD — A Cortland
Canfield teen involved in fight opts for jury trial over plea deal
CANFIELD — A city teen involved in a February fight outside his home will return to court for a
CONNIE MACK
CONNIE MACK Today’s games Here’s today’s schedule at the Connie Mack State baseball tournament
Salem officials will ask voters for tax increase
SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford said he will form committees and talk to people to promote a half-
YSU gobbles up former eating, drinking haunts near campus
YOUNGSTOWN — Mighty Moe’s, a restaurant at 315 Elm St. just across from the Youngstown State
United Way prepares to kick off '09 Day of Caring campaign
The official start locally begins with the Mahoning Valley Day of Caring on Sept. 11.
Body may be suspected carjacker
STREETSBORO, Ohio (AP) — Investigators believe a man whose body was discovered in a Northeast Ohio
Sun fires up OSHP cruisers
Lt. Mike Orosz of Boardman stands above a solar panel in the back of his patrol vehicle at the Ohio State Highway Patrol post in Lisbon. Solar panels have been installed to lengthen battery life of the vehicles. Orosz has worked for the patrol for 27 years.
Reader testifies to ability of gin-soaked raisins to ease arthritis
Q. I read about the gin-raisin method for dealing with arthritis and decided to give it a try. None
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday McDonald Village Council special meeting, 5:45 a.m., 451 Ohio Ave. XAGENDA runs
Jackson is king of both albums and downloads
Digital downloads make a difference, but fans also seek out albums. In the first few days after
Surplus food Friday
Surplus food Friday Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown. Clothing and food
Jury finds man guilty of trying to abduct girl
He faces up to 18 months in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman township man was found guilty of
220 Ohio inmates will get new parole hearings
CLEVELAND (AP) — About 220 Ohio prison inmates are getting new parole hearings after a court ruling
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
HOT TICKETS
The Hot Air Balloon Quest is from 4 to 11 p.m. at Scotland Meadows Park, 304 S. Scotland Ave., New
SHIFTING ROLES
Auto task force to switch to owner WASHINGTON (AP) — When it brokered the restructuring of
NATION & World digest
Foreclosure numbers soar WASHINGTON — The number of U.S. households on the verge of losing their
Exotic pets are like time bombs
Opinion: A toddler is strangled to death by her family’s pet python. A woman lies in a coma, her face and
More homeless stay at courthouse
CINCINNATI (AP) — The number of homeless who spend the night on courthouse benches or in doorways is
City’s comprehensive plan nearly complete — and in need of a name
WARREN — When city council began a two-night process Wednesday of reviewing the nearly complete
Abatement OK’d for company to build in Warren
Hiring for the new company’s jobs isn’t likely to begin until 2010. WARREN — City and
Warren lays groundwork for street upgrades
“In other cities where it was done, it helped spur private investment.” Warren Mayor Michael
Metro digest
3 remain in race to be next Warren police chief WARREN — With the withdrawal of Lt. Joseph
Area CD RATES
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of July 15. All
‘Poppins’ tour is dream come true for area man
He can’t write. Or at least that’s what Austintown native and 2004 Baldwin-Wallace College
Boardman police blotter
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: July 10 Identity theft: A township
The private health industry’s time is up
Opinion: WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Obama has indicated he wants a health-care bill on his desk sometime
Tuition increases, like tax hikes, should be last resort
Editorial: Tuition increases, like tax hikes, should be last resort Over the years, whenever Vindicator
GOP is in a snake pit, but there’s a way out
Opinion: Six months into the Obama administration, Republicans appear like a den of snakes, hissing about
Casper & the Cookies fits bill as ‘something different’
Sure, Jason NeSmith spent some time working with notable indie underground act Of Montreal, but the
Today in history
Today is Thursday, July 16, the 197th day of 2009. There are 168 days left in the year. On this date
Mathews board mulls millage for bond issue
One board member suggested the district may have to eliminate school lunches to balance the lunch
Study finds risk from popular bypass method
A common method used in heart- bypass surgery spares patients pain and problems upfront but seems to
Strong results at Intel pull stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s big companies are giving investors a reason to restart Wall Street’s
Clinton warns nation on deadline for talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday warned Iran it has only a
Bomb kills 11 in Iraq, highlights security fears
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A suicide bomber killed six people Wednesday, including an Iraqi policeman, in
168 die in crash of jetliner in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A Russian-made jetliner carrying 168 people nose-dived into a field after taking
Soldiers in slayings faced intense combat, Army says
FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) — The psychological trauma of fierce combat in Iraq may have helped drive
Church bells take toll on community, judge rules
PHOENIX — After nearly 20 years on an impersonal commercial strip, the Cathedral of Christ the King
Survey finds Americans split on issue
WASHINGTON — Americans are divided over how they want health care fixed and whom they trust most to
Obama in campaign mode on health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama achieved a milestone Wednesday when a Senate committee
July is deadliest for U.S. forces
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — July is shaping up as the deadliest month of the Afghan war for U.S.-led
“J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life” (8 p.m., ABC): What’s it like to be the
“J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life” (8 p.m., ABC): What’s it like to be the gatekeeper to a fantasy
Pig Iron festival set for Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Pig Iron Street Festival — a free, family-friendly event — will run from 10 a.m. to
Rounding 3rd coming home for one more show
In the seven years it was together, Rounding 3rd was appreciated by its fans for its energy. The
Will ‘MacGyver’ parody work on the big screen?
The question: “MacGruber,” the “Saturday Night Live” parody of the 1980s television series
Judas Priest fan’s listening habit gets him noticed
MAPLE HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — The band’s managers want to meet with an Ohio heavy-metal fan who says he
Canadian act finds its songwriting groove
Theory of a Deadman is spending the summer touring with M ∂tley Cr ºe as part of Cr ºe Fest 2: The
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon, Pa., area.
Oldest woman to give birth dies, leaving toddler twins
MADRID, Spain (AP) — She devoted years to caring for her mother, who died at age 101. Then Maria del
Bass guitar is at the core of The Bad Apples sound
The Philadelphia-based jazz-funk act returns to the area this weekend. In terms of cool or hip
Trey Songz to headline show Saturday at DeYor
Rap concert brings big names to Valley. YOUNGSTOWN – Trey Songz, who most recently co-hosted a
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
“I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do
Newsmakers
Spears cancels concert WARSAW, Poland — Britney Spears’ “Circus” won’t be coming to Warsaw after a
Murtha’s money
Murtha’s money Philadelphia Inquirer: The more federal court documents you read, the less
Trustees in Weathersfield seeking review of U.S. Route 422 zone change
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township trustees have approved a 2009 paving program totaling
Tax boost would break pledge
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats scrambling for ways to pay for overhauling health care would raise
High court: Improve divorce-court efficiency
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court wants changes in the divorce court in Cleveland to improve
United Community reports loss, had set aside more for loan losses
YOUNGSTOWN — The holding company for Home Savings and Loan Co. lost $2.9 million in the second
Many cope well with news of higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, research study shows
ATLANTA (AP) — People who learn through genetic testing that they have a higher-than-average risk
Election-board error costs 2 their eligibility
One disqualified Youngstown council-president candidate is considering a lawsuit against the board.
Endeavour thunders into orbit after 5 tries
Liftoff came on the eve of the 40th anniversary of man’s first mission to the moon. CAPE
Company combines research, product teams in makeover
DETROIT (AP) — The new General Motors Co. began changing its executive ranks and streamlining its
Obama is paying bills owed to labor
Opinion: WASHINGTON — How does the Obama administration love organized labor? Let us count the ways it uses
Sotomayor sidesteps abortion, gun rights
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor determinedly sidestepped volleys of
Sotomayor ready for the big leagues
Opinion: BOSTON — I have long been a collector of sports metaphors, but I never expected such a treasure of
Old GM shares drop in value
DETROIT (AP) — Shares of the old General Motors Corp. lost half their value Wednesday after the
Boardman OKs pacts for renovations to 2 schools
The district plans to pay for the construction with a 30-year, $6 million loan. BOARDMAN —
Business digest
REGION To say thanks, Nemenz will offer refreshments POLAND — Henry Nemenz said he’s received so
Zetts gets baptism under af2 fire
YOUNGSTOWN — Former Youngstown State quarterback Tom Zetts is the lone signal-caller for the
Items confiscated, arrests made in raids
All three individuals are due back in court later this month. YOUNGSTOWN — Two separate police
How can she get ‘Bill’ to pay his share of the bills?
Dear Annie: I am a single mom of two children, ages 10 and 16. I have a good job, can make ends meet
Here’s new wrinkle in steam iron hint
Dear Heloise: As per the letter that appeared in the (San Angelo, Texas) Standard-Times about
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