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Driver charged in crash that killed 4-year-old
YOUNGSTOWN — A man whose license had been suspended is in the Mahoning County jail, charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in the Friday evening crash that left a 4-year-old girl dead.
Microchip clinic at animal shelter
Microchip clinic at animal shelter CANFIELD — Angels for Animals, 4750 state Route 165, will
AMANDA LOFTUS | JUSTIN JERNIGAN
amanda loftus justin jernigan YOUNGSTOWN — Fellows Riverside Gardens was the setting June 20 for
ASHLEY KANOTZ | PATRICK SCULLI
ashley kanotz patrick sculli YOUNGSTOWN — Patrick John Sculli and Ashley Elizabeth Kanotz were
STACY CLUTTER | RYAN GILLETTE
stacy clutter ryan gillette CELINA — The Rev. William Moorman officiated at 3:30 p.m. April 4 at
LAUREN WOHLGAMUTH | JEFFREY WILSON
lauren wohlgamuth jeffrey wilson CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. — Lauren Wohlgamuth of 4136 Breezewood
Dare to dream? City’s potential noted
The business ranking will help the city promote itself nationally, officials say. YOUNGSTOWN —
Pavlik camp, HBO at work on a fight
There are four distinct possible opponents for the WBC and WBO middleweight champion. By JOE
Victory worth the wait for Mahoning Valley
The Scrappers defeated Oneonta 10-8 after a short rain delay and a game featuring a lot of hits and
Parole board ruling favors Getsy
Killer’s fate now lies with governor By ED RUNYAN COLUMBUS — The state parole board has
Thunder snap 13-game losing streak with 41-39 victory
The win over the Manchester Wolves was just the second on the road for the Thunder in franchise
Library conjures up ‘Harry Potter’ party
The book series has inspired teens to read, library officials said. BOARDMAN — Though many are
Glinatsis recalls Major milestone
The Boardman native made his major-league debut as a pitcher with the Seattle Mariners 15 years
Union chief at YSU says pact may be the best yet
The estimated additional cost of the three-year pact is approximately $1 million. YOUNGSTOWN —
Swap meet marks 17th year in Canfield
One West Coast vendor has ties to the Mahoning Valley. One man’s used car part just might be
Cleveland stopped by Seattle ace, 6-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Of all the impressive numbers All-Star Felix Hernandez is producing this season,
Officer fired, is charged with altering document
An off-duty deputy will answer to a misdemeanor charge Thursday. WARREN — A Trumbull County
Jones hits two HRs for Bucs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Garrett Jones’ homer in the 14th inning, his second of the night and fifth in four
Child, 4, killed in crash on Mahoning Ave.
YOUNGSTOWN — An accident on Mahoning Avenue Friday evening claimed the life of a child and has an
Ryan secures more federal funds
YOUNGSTOWN — Congressman Tim Ryan has secured more than $2 million in federal funds for Mahoning
Metro digest
Baby critical in Akron after severe beating YOUNGSTOWN — A South Side toddler is in critical
Area Reps get no contributions
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s campaign spent more than it raised again. YOUNGSTOWN — Not a single
Did cops pull guns on boy?
Lucky, a large mixed breed, and his owners, Benjamin “Benji” Roberts, 12, Unique Roberts, 14, and their mother, Desiree Johnson, sit on the back stairs of their Kenmore Avenue home. The family alleges city police officers pulled guns on Benji and Lucky. Police say weapons were drawn on the dog only.
Sports on TV
TODAY 7 a.m. (TNT) Golf: British Open. 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France. 9 a.m. (33) (5)
Lordstown plant switching to four 10-hour workdays
The change will save the car complex money on utilities. LORDSTOWN — The Lordstown car
Sports schedules
Thursday’s Games American League Cleveland 4, Seattle 1 L.A. Angels 6, Oakland 2 National
Rockne’s to get a new name
BOARDMAN — A restaurant near U.S. Route 224 and Tippecanoe Road will get a new look and a new sign
County seeks sales-tax renewal
County government needs at least a 1 percent sales tax, a commissioner says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Columbiana Co. seeks more broadband service
LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners plan to join a coalition to bring more broadband
Baseball
Baseball National League Favorite Odds Underdog ATLANTA Even-6 NY Mets PITTSBURGH Even-6 San
Sotomayor picks up some GOP support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor won her first public pledges of support from
Afghan bombs kill 12, including British soldier
KABUL (AP) — Bombs killed a dozen people, including a British soldier and five children, in southern
Finch, Leles lead U.S. to 12-0 softball rout of Italy
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jennie Finch and Jenae Leles homered and the U.S. capitalized on some shaky
Source: Obama to host Apollo 11 astronauts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will host the Apollo 11 crew Monday, the 40th anniversary
Strickland signs budget
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland has signed Ohio’s next operating budget, which was held up for
State seminars offer assistance
YOUNGSTOWN — There are opportunities for small and minority- owned businesses to be created and grow
Plastics company plans to expand, hire more workers
NEWTON FALLS — A local plastics company is planning to expand despite the recession that has
3 American soldiers die in attack on base
BAGHDAD (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday that three of its soldiers were killed in the south in
Armstrong remains in third; Leipheimer is out
COLMAR, France (AP) — Lance Armstrong stayed in third place after a wet and chilly ride Friday and
Officials: Blasts not sign of terrorism rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration said Friday a pair of suicide bombings in luxury American
Road restrictions planned
ODOT is working on a $7.3 million project to rehabilitate bridges on U.S. Routes 62 and 422 and
BRIDGE Weekly Quiz
Weekly Quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA K 9 8uA Q J 7 4 vA Q 6 w8 The bidding
Woman faces drug, escape charges
WARREN — A woman charged with a felony drug offense also could go to prison for allegedly running
Gospel play
Gospel play YOUNGSTOWN — “Tamb-ourines to Clara,” written and directed by Dr. Benney J. Pritchett,
Turnabout at Turnberry
Watson, Marino share lead, but Woods is out TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) — Tom Watson leading the
vacation bible school Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Museum focuses on Jewish history
The public has until Aug. 9 to vote on candidates to be highlighted in the ‘Only in America’
Usain Bolt wins the 100 meters comfortably at Areva Meeting
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — World record-holder Usain Bolt comfortably won the 100 meters at the
Marino overshadowed on memorable day at the Open
TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) — Who was on base when Bobby Thomson hit his famous homer? Who doled out
Qin wins 1-meter springboard gold at world championships
ROME (AP) — Qin Kai and Zhang Xinhua of China swept the top two places in 1-meter springboard diving
Corrections
GETTING IT RIGHT George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic will be headlining today only at Nelson
Rondinelli advances with second Mack win
STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo of the Youngstown Class B League scored single runs in the first two
Rodney the chowhound gets his food without hassle
Dear Heloise: We have a big dog (Rodney, a mastiff) who is a chowhound! We buy his food in the
‘Lila’ needs help keeping up with her bills
Dear Annie: I have been living with “Lila” for less than a year. She owns her house, but can’t
Man pleads guilty to Austintown robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man who snatched money from an Austintown Township business and ran off several
Business digest
NATION Delphi’s bankruptcy auction postponed NEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge has postponed
Census to lead Valley topics on Sunday show
YOUNGSTOWN — WFMJ’s “Community Connection” has a full slate of guests on the program at 6:30 a.m.
sunday news shows Scheduled guests
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Pre-empted by British Open golf
Ozark Music Festival caused controversy
SEDALIA, Mo. (AP) — Rock ’n’ roll’s roster of famous and formative festivals is well-established.
Dickinson returns in Hallmark drama
HOLLYWOOD — It would be hard to find many people in Hollywood with better stories to tell than Angie
Walter Cronkite dies at age 92
He was ‘the most trusted man in America.’ NEW YORK (AP) — Walter Cronkite, the premier TV
Sports digest
ysu Track’s Aaron Merrill receives honors YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State senior thrower Aaron
God seeks us out but some people try to hide
In the book of Genesis 3:8-11, the Bible reads, “They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the
Middletown native wins Ohio Amateur by five
DAYTON — If he had saved just one more shot a couple of weeks ago, Alex Martin never would have won
Shuttle, space station link up
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The space shuttle and space station hooked up Friday after a round-the-
Union files grievances against university
The union chief is facing a misdemeanor-menacing trial in municipal court. YOUNGSTOWN — A
ASKING FOR A MIRACLE: Vatican finds enough evidence to continue probe
Vatican finds enough evidence to continue probe The church requires miracles to elevate a person
Movie puts spin on love story
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy tries to win girl back: It’s a tale you’ve
Skateboard ministry spreads the word
Jesus, Snow, Asphalt and Water ministry focuses on ‘boarding’ enthusiasts. MINNEAPOLIS —
Preschool program is eliminated
GIRARD — A popular preschool program has succumbed to state budget cutbacks, but the co-owner of a
Farm Aid scheduled Oct. 4
Farm Aid set Oct. 4 ST. LOUIS — Farm Aid, the longest-running benefit concert in the U.S., will be
Mahoning County court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Evan R. Morris, 57, of 1143 Redtail Hawk Court, Boardman, and
Obama encourages lawmakers on health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, insistent that health-care legislation will still clear
Cruise-ship killing
Cruise-ship killing SAN DIEGO — Court documents allege that a school teacher accused of killing
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