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Nike giving back James dunk tapes
CLEVELAND (AP) — Nike says it is returning videotapes it confiscated of NBA star LeBron James
ACLU seeks release of 18 jailed without attorneys
READING, Pa. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union is asking the state Supreme Court to release
Tom Noe, convicted of investment fund theft, gets divorced
COLUMBUS (AP) — A former Republican fundraiser convicted of stealing from an Ohio investment fund is
Cincy Bengals, fans settle 2004 lawsuit over tickets
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Bengals will pay almost $250,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by fans
Campbell parents: Get your kids under control or else
CAMPBELL — The police department says parents who don’t adequately supervise their children risk
Mahoning grand jury indicts man for bomb threat, pursuit
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury indicted a Boardman man accused of threatening to detonate
Lake Milton man gets prison term for stabbing death in 2008
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence in a
Police seek suspects in Goshen, Green township burglaries
GOSHEN — Police continue investigating seven burglaries that have occurred in Goshen and Green
Long-drive contest will benefit rescue mission
CORTLAND — Proceeds from today’s qualifying event for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship will
Last check sent to Pa. state workers until budget is passed
HARRISBURG (AP) — The last paycheck for the foreseeable future for tens of thousands of state
Police take home invasion victim to hospital because of threats to kill acquaintance
YOUNGSTOWN — Police took a 54-year-old man who said he was a victim of an armed home invasion to St.
Boardman police chief accepts job in Medina
BOARDMAN — Police Chief Patrick Berarducci has accepted the job as Medina’s top cop. Berarducci
W.Va. principal fired for jumping on students in cafe
BUCKHANNON, W.Va. (AP) — A high school principal who admitted jumping atop a pile of students during
Roller coaster at Kings Island in 6-week shutdown
MASON, Ohio (AP) — It’s been nothing but ups and downs for Kings Island’s Son of Beast roller
Hayes presidential library near Toledo cuts back hours
FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — Hurt by a cut in state funding, the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Springfield Twp. police arrest man on theft-by-deception charges
NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township Police arrested a 45-year-old Petersburg man on warrants
Carpet-wrapped body found in Pittsburgh-area park
WILKINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Allegheny County workers have found the decomposed body of a woman wrapped
Protesters demand Pittsburgh mayor create jobs
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Union members have protested outside Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl’s office
Ohio couple accused of threatening sheriff
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio couple is accused of trying to extort money from a county sheriff.
Victim’s family against clemency for Jason Getsy
CLEVELAND (AP) — Prosecutors and relatives of a slain Ohio woman are pressing Gov. Ted Strickland to
Iron City Beer moves production out of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The last kegs of Iron City Beer will roll of a production line at a Pittsburgh
This could end up being the coldest July on record
YOUNGSTOWN — With only a week separating us from August, many in the Mahoning Valley are probably
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • Gold Wing Road Rider Association, Ohio Chapter M, will have its monthly meeting
Michele Dolenic, Phillip Schaper to wed Aug. 29
BOARDMAN — Announcing their engagement are Michele Lauren Dolenic and Phillip Schaper, both of
Iberis-Schoch engagement is made known
POLAND — Mr. and Mrs. Michael Iberis, 3462 Harvest Run Trail, are announcing the engagement of their
Kirtos-Hartman vows planned for Sept. 25
CANFIELD — The engagement of Pamela Kirtos and Noll Hartman, both of Canfield, is announced by her
Mike Hartzell Golf Outing
Mike Hartzell Golf Outing LOWELLVILLE — The Seventh Annual Mike Hartzell Golf Outing will take
Reunion events await Boardman Class of '59
BOARDMAN — Boardman High School Class of 1959 reunion committee has completed its planning for the
ICED & READY FOR PLAY
Phantoms begin USHL era By JOHN KOVACH YOUNGSTOWN — Fans will be attracted to the new
Forum, 9 unions agree on pacts
If two tentative contracts are ratified, the hospital system will have pacts with all of its
LeBron reveals struggles with fame at SVSM
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James struggled with sudden fame after appearing on Sports Illustrated’s
Program has ties to Valley
There is a strong and historic Youngstown-area connection to the brand new athletic program at Lourdes College, a small private Roman Catholic school in the Toledo suburb of Sylvania.
Salaried Packard retirees express betrayal over transfer of pensions
After the meeting, some retirees headed straight to U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s office. WARREN —
Little League teams get ready for state tourneys
Area teams will compete in the state Little League tournaments starting this weekend and Aug. 1.
Boy, 9, other juveniles and adult arrested in Campbell break-ins
CAMPBELL — An adult and five juveniles have been charged in two break-ins in the past six days.
Suspect arrested in baby’s beating
The teen was arrested without incident. CAMPBELL — A routine traffic stop led officers to the
Local woman wins trip to Indy race
BOARDMAN— Renee Underwood is giving new hope to people who say they never win anything. On a whim,
Steelers’ QB denies woman’s claims
Ben Roethlisberger made a short statement and left without taking questions. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
WHEELS for THRILLS
Fairgrounds get in gear for Truck and Jeep Fest Staff ReporT CANFIELD — It’s not quite fair
ODOT gathers input on plans for upgrading I-80 in Liberty
ODOT representatives fielded questions about detours and the length of the disruption. LIBERTY
GO & DO WEEKEND
Today Children Family Garden Fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley
Get cash for your clunker
Your old car could be worth some cool cash, as the government’s new CARS program gives you up to $4,500 if you qualify.
Vets need business ties
Opinion: Pairs of navy blue rhythm sticks were slipped into plastic sleeves before being heat-sealed and
Race made scholar just another suspect
Opinion: I loved living in Cambridge, Mass., except when I didn’t. And when I didn’t was when I had left my
MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert G. Jackson, 49, of 1209 Idaho Road, Austintown, and
Sports digest
ysu Football ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Valley Football Conference will celebrate its 25th season
Don’t cater to unappreciative brother
Dear Annie: Because of the struggling economy, my mom needed to take a full-time position. I now
Top Democrats to attend Betras’ fundraiser
Opinion: David Betras had specific goals in mind when he took over as Mahoning County Democratic Party
channel one, CBS team up
channel one, CBS team up Channel One Network says it will be teaming up with CBS News to produce
3 N.J. mayors among 40 people arrested in probe of corruption
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — An investigation into the sale of black- market kidneys and fake Gucci handbags
Today in history
Today is Friday, July 24, the 205th day of 2009. There are 160 days left in the year. On this date
United States advances to Gold Cup final, beats Honduras 2-0
CHICAGO (AP) — New players, same result for the U.S. men’s soccer team. Clarence Goodson scored at
Second album shows Sparks is growing up
CHICAGO — Jordin Sparks is living a high-decibel life. She’s traveling across the country as a
Job fair next week at West Corp.
NILES — West Corp. is having a job fair next week as it adds 75 workers to its Niles call center.
Mountaineer entries
Mountaineer entries Saturday — 7 p.m. 1st—Purse $12,700, Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, F & M
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30 to
Blizzard downs Iron for Milk Can
Green Bay won a rivalry game in af2 last weekend before heading to the Valley. VINDICATOR STAFF
Kelis has a baby
Kelis has a baby NEW YORK — Kelis has welcomed her first child, a boy named Knight. Her
‘G-FORCE’
‘G-FORCE’ Grade: C- Director: Hoyt Yeatman Running time: 1 hour 29 minutes Rating: PG for some
Changes to BCS 5 years off
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The top administrator of the Mountain West Conference said it could take five
Unemployment claims rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of newly laid-off workers seeking jobless benefits rose last week,
UNION TOWNSHIP Supervisors
Union township supervisors handled these matters at their Thursday night meeting. Announced the
Huff sharp on mound as Indians beat Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Making his first career start as a catcher was just the thing to keep Chris Gimenez
Driver’s family sues his employer
The company began installing warning systems in the months after the accident. WARREN — The
New burst of attention for old doubts about Obama birth
NEW YORK (AP) — Six months after Barack Obama’s inauguration, a persistent and noisy legion of
Circus founder prepares for space
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A former stiltwalker and fire-eater stole NASA’s show Thursday, saying
Colleagues: ‘Racist’ does not describe officer
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The white police sergeant accused of racial profiling after he arrested
Less than stimulating
Less than stimulating Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The midterm election campaign is on. How else to
Minimum-wage boost could threaten jobs
ATLANTA (AP) — A federal minimum-wage increase that takes effect today could prolong the recession,
Unlicensed drivers must be treated as serious criminals
Editorial: Unlicensed drivers must be treated as serious criminals Over the years we have written editorials
Anger: A dangerous weapon to brandish
Opinion: One of the common-sense rules of life can be summed up this way: Don’t Mess With Cops. It doesn’t
Obama urges urgency on health reform
The president hailed the Cleveland Clinic as a model for his key reforms: fewer repetitive tests,
Compactor uses solar power to crush trash
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Is it any surprise that a city known for its love of cheesesteaks, soft pretzels
Obama unrealistic in view of the world
Opinion: If you bought the buzz on Hillary Clinton’s major foreign-policy speech at the Council on Foreign
Relative of Iran opposition leader arrested
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The wife of opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi said Thursday that her 62-
Lawmakers want to appoint successors in case of attack
WASHINGTON — If most members of Congress were wiped out in a catastrophic attack, who would replace
Soft PC sales sink Microsoft profits
SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft Corp. said Thursday its profit in the last quarter plunged 29 percent
Prayers sent via Twitter
Prayers sent via Twitter JERUSALEM — For centuries, people have stuffed prayers written on scraps
Obama takes stand on race
Making his first foray into a divisive racial issue, President Barack Obama sided with Henry Louis
Iraq PM leaves door open to U.S. forces
WASHINGTON (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister left the door open Thursday to the continued presence of
1080 wins opener of NABF regional
STRUTHERS — Nick Crum's two-out single in the bottom of the seventh inning scored the game-winning
Chief has backup plan for broadband service
An official said this area already has fiber-optic lines. LISBON — Tracy Drake, the chief
Season of frustration and futility finally has reward
Little did the Mahoning Valley Thunder know back on an unseasonably warm March 15 that the team’s
METRO DIGEST
Hubbard car show HUBBARD — Greenwood’s Hubbard Chevrolet and the Shenango Valley Corvette Club
“Flashpoint” (9 p.m., CBS): There are times when being a lowly desk jockey doesn’t
“Flashpoint” (9 p.m., CBS): There are times when being a lowly desk jockey doesn’t seem so bad —
Boardman officials ponder cuts to counter projected ’10 shortfall
The projected revenue for 2010 is $15.8 million, down from $16.1 million this year. BOARDMAN —
Few spots open but U.S. basketball players say camp worth attending
LAS VEGAS (AP) — More than 20 players agreed to come to USA Basketball’s minicamp this week, and
Watson trails leader by three
SUNNINGDALE, England — Four days after his heart-rending playoff defeat to Stewart Cink at
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “If we do not reform health care, your premiums and out-of-pocket costs will continue to skyrocket.
Friends, public honor Cronkite
NEW YORK (AP) — Walter Cronkite was remembered as a great newsman, sailor, friend and father during
Niles plant will close next year
GE is in the process of cutting its local operations from four plants to one. NILES — General
Pet project isn’t all that charming
Disney is now offering a 3-D comedy about talking guinea pigs trained as government agents.
April death of girl, 21 months, in Champion ruled a homicide
An ambulance worker saw marks on the girl’s body that did not come from rescue efforts, police said.
Pitcher perfect: White Sox’s Buehrle stifles Rays
Center-fielder DeWayne Wise saved the perfecto with a home-run denying catch in the 9th. CHICAGO
‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’
‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ (Blue Sky/Eurocom/Activision) For: Playstation 3, Nintendo
Hall of Fame nears completion
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The sun reflecting off the silver dome draws your eyes as you approach
Armstrong third after time trial at Tour
ANNECY, France (AP) — Lance Armstrong finds himself in unfamiliar territory at this Tour de France —
Trumbull County home prices fall 23 percent
Home sales dropped in Mahoning and Columbiana counties in June. The average selling price last
Tribe sends Betancourt to Rockies
TORONTO (AP) — Rafael Betancourt has watched teammates come and go during his tenure with the
Business digest
REGION First Place Financial posts loss for first quarter WARREN — First Place Financial Corp.
Officer pleads innocent to gun charges
NEWTON FALLS — A corrections officer at the Trumbull County Jail accused of improperly firing a gun
Youngstown man faces charges in fatal crash
CAMPBELL — Police arrested a man who is charged with vehicular homicide and aggravated-vehicular
Never use cooking spray for squeaky doors
Dear Heloise: I read your hints every day in The Maui (Hawaii) News. Here’s a “don’t” hint I wanted
Radical suits are subject to new rule
ROME (AP) — The swimmers on the pool deck in Rome are ogling each other’s high-tech bodysuits like
State & regional digest
OHIO Cedar Fair land sale in Canada to bring $50M SANDUSKY — Ohio-based amusement-park operator
Jump in home sales boosts Dow
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors celebrated news of another jump in home sales by propelling the Dow Jones
Mainhardt excited about prospects
YOUNGSTOWN — General manager and coach Bob Mainhardt of the new Youngstown Phantoms of the United
Mahoning Co. hires attorney to fight suit by Judge Belinky
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners hired a Cleveland lawyer to defend them from a mandamus
Sentencing delayed 2 weeks in case of attempted abduction
The time will allow for the completion of a pre-sentencing investigation. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Canfield businessman faces child porn, drug charges
A detective describes child pornography images as ‘disgusting and disturbing.’ CANFIELD — The
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