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Salem library cuts hours
SALEM — Salem Public Library has announced cuts in its hours and services to make up for a state funding shortage.
Pawz Fest to help Animal Charity
BOARDMAN — Youngstown State University public relations students will host Pawz Fest 2009 at 7 p.m.
Ohio inspector general criticizes improper prison purchases
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state watchdog says the former deputy director of Ohio’s prison system wrongly
Youngstown BOE reappoints 3
YOUNGSTOWN — Stressing the need for continuity in the review of its finances, the city school board
Forum CEO: Recovery plan should be ready in August
HOWLAND — Forum Health has turned its full attention to developing a reorganization plan aimed at
ACT preparation classes will be at Ursuline Center
CANFIELD — The Ursuline Center, 4300 Shields Road, will be the location of ACT college admission
Defendant is cold-blooded killer, says prosecutor in murder trial
YOUNGSTOWN — The murder trial for 27-year-old Anthony M. Caulton got under way with detailed
Time changed for Gov. Strickland visit to Western Reserve HS
BERLIN CENTER — Gov. Ted Strickland will be at Western Reserve High School, 13850 Akron-Canfield
Beaver Township sponsors kids safety day
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township Park Board is sponsoring a Kids’ Fun & Safety Day Friday (July 31) at
Austintown school board to approve new superintendent
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Board of Education will have a special meeting at 7 a.m. Friday to approve
Gov. Ed Rendell willing to sign skeleton Pa. budget
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell says he may sign legislation as early as next week that will allow
Woman accused of running a strip club in her basement
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Police investigating a noise complaint in arrested a 28-year-old woman
Detroit man says stress led him to rob banks
DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit man who said he started robbing banks to pay for his mother’s plumbing was
Boardman chief Berarducci starts Medina top cop job Monday
BOARDMAN — Township Police Chief Patrick Berarducci will start as chief of the Medina Police
Pa. Senate votes to extend unemployment benefits
HARRISBURG (AP) — A bill to add seven more weeks of unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania is a step
Colin Powell to speak at Flight 93 memorial Sept. 11
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will be the keynote speaker at
Akron announces 21 city layoffs, more to come
AKRON (AP) — The Akron mayor has announced the layoff of 21 temporary and part-time city employees
2 Detroit kids killed in Ohio crash
AMHERST, Ohio (AP) — Two children from Detroit have been killed and four people injured in a pre-
Delphi retirees urged to fight for their pensions, health-care benefits
WARREN — About 1,000 Delphi Packard Electric retirees were encouraged to fight for their pensions
Ohio top court refuses to hear foul-ball lawsuit
YOUNGSTOWN — A lawsuit over a foul ball has struck out at the Ohio Supreme Court. The state’s top
Panel of 6 top lawmakers to seek Pa. budget deal
HARRISBURG (AP) — The action in the battle over a new state budget is moving into what’s known as a
Pa. man charged in slaying in front of children
CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) — A south-central Pennsylvania man shot dead in front of his girlfriend and her
Argument in Warren ends in stabbing death
WARREN — A daylong argument between a man and woman over beer and cigarettes on North Park Avenue
Microsoft, Yahoo agree on long-sought search-engine deal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft Corp. has finally roped Yahoo Inc. into an Internet search
Salvation Army seeking school supplies
YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army is accepting backpacks and school supply donations from 8:30 a.m.
Durable goods orders drop 2.5 percent in June
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket durable goods plunged in June by the
NIH stops study in sickle-cell patients
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has stopped a study of a potential treatment for certain sickle-
Stocks fall early tody on economy worries
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in early trading today as investors grow increasingly wary about
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, has its kitchen open to the
Medicus-Tarantino wedding plans are announced
YOUNGSTOWN — Julie Medicus, 4711 Westwood Drive, a daughter of the late Sam and Helen Kallenbaugh,
Drabison-O'Hara fall wedding to be at St. Matthias
Kristen Lynn Drabison, of 2716 S. Schenley Ave., and Dennis Patrick O’Hara, of 1808 Ridgelawn Ave.,
Miss Masternick to be autumn bride of Mr. Stassinis
BOARDMAN — Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Masternick of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their
Halaparda-Lewis wedding date is set for October 10
BOARDMAN — Julie Ann Halaporda and Anthony Allen Lewis are engaged to be married, her parents, Mr.
Kacsandi-Darby engagement is announced
NILES — Announcing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Allison M. Kacsandi of 4 Arms Blvd., and
Retirement planning at Park Vista Aug. 12
Retirement planning at Park Vista Aug. 12 YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas P. Shortreed, a senior financial
Farmdale man dies in tractor accident
FARMDALE — A 28-year-old man died in an accident in woods behind his home on Corinth Court Road, about two miles south of Farmdale and two miles north of state Route 88 in Johnston Township.
Sunday car show will benefit Tabby
BOARDMAN — Calling all cars with the drive to help a family in need.
Can Valley Delphi plants survive reorganizing?
The future of local Packard operations will soon be in the hands of creditors. The future of
Pastor in Boardman faces charges of animal cruelty
Three of the dogs had to be euthanized. BOARDMAN — The pastor of an East Western Reserve Road
Class B clubs both win 2 games
STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo scored 10 runs in the first inning then had to score a run in the
U.S. funds won’t be panacea for police Valley cops
The money will not add any officers to the Youngstown department. Youngstown officials say an
Youngstown judges, mayor mediate with Supreme Court over facilities
The top court’s closed-door mediation procedure can take weeks or months. COLUMBUS —
Scrappers pick up 3-0 win in Batavia
BATAVIA, NY — Mahoning Valley took advantage of two Batavia errors and Brett Brach pitched seven
Salem groups mobilize early for Salvation Army program
Events are scheduled to help raise money for youths in need this Christmas. SALEM — Cruising,
Garko trade means Marte moves up
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Indians sent Ryan Garko to the Giants for Class A left-hander Shawn Barnes
Big 10 trying to fix its rep
CHICAGO (AP) — Between a 1-6 bowl showing last season and some high-profile upsets in recent years,
New Castle PD hopes event helps Canine Corps stay put
New Castle PD hopes event helps Canine Corps stay put A bike run is scheduled for Saturday.
Car show to defray girl’s medical bills
BOARDMAN — Calling all cars with the drive to help a family in need. Sunday is the 31st annual
Raid yields Oxycontin, heroin
LEETONIA — Leetonia Shell Mart, 311 Columbia St., was closed Tuesday after a drug raid by federal
Back to work
After months of unemployment, Dave and Cheryl Bishop of Boardman have found new jobs. Dave is shown at Busy Beaver in Salem where he’s been working for about a month as assistant store manager. Cheryl is training at JCPenney in Southern Park Mall for an assistant store manager job. When her training is complete, she could be assigned to a store anywhere within 250 miles.
Couple no longer wants to be kids’ guardians
Dear Annie: Several years ago, my younger brother, “Ben,” and his wife asked my husband and me to be
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Steven and Melody Ward, Youngstown, girl, July 20. Shane and
Prices for new U.S. homes rise for 1st time since 2006
NEW YORK (AP) — There were fresh signs Tuesday that home prices in much of the country are
GM to put brakes on sponsorship of major pro golf tournament
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. will end its half-century run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf
Mahoning officials place sales-tax levy for permanent collection on fall ballot
The local Democratic Party will back the tax renewal, its chairman says. YOUNGSTOWN —
Metro digest
New traffic signals BOARDMAN — Beginning at 5 a.m. today, various intersections on U.S. Route 224
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 5, White Sox 3
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Pittsburgh casino prepares for Aug. 9
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ballroom won’t be open, neither will the sports bar. But 3,000 slot machines
Girl in Champion died of asphyxia, coroner says
The child was living with foster parents in Champion. WARREN — Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull
Paws for peace
Paws for peace Benefit bike run A group of city residents has organized a bike run to benefit
New Castle man pleads guilty in conspiracy case
Sentencing is set for Oct. 28 in federal court. PITTSBURGH — A New Castle, Pa., man has pleaded
Several hurt in blast at Ohio plant
McARTHUR, Ohio (AP) — At least eight workers were injured Tuesday in a blast at an explosives
Stimulus brightens district’s outlook
Youngstown’s state aid will jump by $3.3 million, thanks to federal stimulus money. YOUNGSTOWN
High court upholds ’06 sentencing ruling
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutionality of a criminal
Warning signs missed in baby-killing case
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The warning signs were there. Otty Sanchez, a schizophrenic with a history of
Youngstown school board member resigns after more than five years
YOUNGSTOWN — City board of education member Shelley Murray has resigned, effective today. Murray
Study: Tanning beds as deadly as arsenic
LONDON (AP) — International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet
Parents tossing training pants
The recession is making life a little messier for some toddlers and their parents. Disposable
Clunkers jump-start sales
NEW YORK (AP) — Car and truck owners looking to junk their gas guzzlers are flocking to dealerships
Nash predicts big things for Cavaliers with Shaq
NEW YORK — One NBA star who has played with Shaquille O’Neal thinks the 37-year-old center will fit
Bengals offense is starting from scratch
CINCINNATI (AP) — Last in the league. Even now, it’s difficult for the Cincinnati Bengals to accept
So far no takers for Michael Vick
If any NFL teams are interested in Michael Vick, they’re not saying. A day after the quarterback
Family uses Internet to relay updates on girl in therapy
GIRARD — Laurie and James Harley of Girard, parents of 8-year-old Annie, who experienced a
Sooners’ Bradford goes for another title
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Sam Bradford found it tough as a teenage Oklahoma fan to watch the Sooners
Newton Falls mayor dispute set for Monday court date
WARREN — An expedited hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. Monday for lawyers representing the two men who
A dog and pony show
Opinion: A dog and pony show EDITOR: Your story on U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s public meeting on health care was
Austintown official touts electric program
AUSTINTOWN — Township residents could save money on future electric bills. Trustee Lisa Oles said
Struthers council, police union OK state report on new pact
The pact talks between the city and the police union began in January. STRUTHERS — The police
Amusement ride inspections taken seriously
The Ohio State Fair starts today and runs through Aug. 9. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily,
“Leverage” (9 p.m., TNT): Season 2 of “Leverage” continues as the team
“Leverage” (9 p.m., TNT): Season 2 of “Leverage” continues as the team attempts to take down a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Government Environmental Planning Advisory
Business digest
REGION GM Lordstown changes schedules for return LORDSTOWN — The General Motors Lordstown
Phelps’ coach threatens to pull his swimmer from meets
ROME (AP) — No bodysuit ban, no Michael Phelps. That was the essence of what the Olympic great’s
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD July 26 Arrest: A
Turning down the heat with cold one?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Three guys, sitting around a picnic table, having a cold one. Beer diplomacy?
Shuttle Endeavour begins trip back home
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After 11 days together in orbit, Endeavour undocked from the
Madoff reveals details of scheme to attorney from jail
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme says the financier told him
HEALTH-CARE PLANS IN CONGRESS House, Senate proposals at a glance
A look at health-care legislation taking shape in the Democratic-controlled House and Senate as
CORRECTIONS
In a story on Page B1 in Tuesday’s Vindicator headlined, “Man: Pavlik hit me at bar,” the man who
Nigerian troops surround militant hide-out
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Army troops traded fire with Islamic militants Tuesday and deployed
Obama needs results in coming months
Opinion: In the first six months of his presidency, Barack Obama has launched a broad agenda aimed at
Destroying engines of autos drives some recyclers mad
DENVER (AP) — Not all auto recyclers are relishing the government’s new cash for clunkers program,
Education initiative in Iraq offers hope
Opinion: Given the 130,000 U.S. troops still in Iraq, it’s striking how little attention the media paid to
Putting the sales tax on the ballot was the easiest part
Editorial: Putting the sales tax on the ballot was the easiest part Mahoning County commissioners and all
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2009. There are 155 days left in the year. On this
Flaws decried in data on kids’ well-being
NEW YORK (AP) — Serious shortcomings in national data, including an outdated federal measure of
Green Day is creating a ‘soundtrack to life’
NEW YORK — In an era where downloaded singles far outpace the sales of complete CDs, putting out a
Police: Gunmen kill 8 in Baghdad bank robbery
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Gunmen killed eight security guards and made off with nearly $7 million during
Don’t encourage the ‘birthers’
Don’t encourage the ‘birthers’ Dallas Morning News: A year after then-candidate Barack Obama
Frozen pops rock
Making frozen treats can be easy, creative and fun. When you are sticky with sweat, nothing
15 dead, dozens missing after Haitian boat capsizes
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos (AP) — Rescuers searched by sea and air Tuesday for nearly 70
Lawyer defends song swapper in Massachusetts download case
BOSTON — A Boston University graduate student was “a kid who did what kids do” when he swapped songs
Hogans, wife reach divorce settlement
Hogans, wife reach divorce settlement CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan and his wife have finally
Liberty officials note economical value of garbage-bag program
Township residents who use garbage bags and recycle more will save money. LIBERTY — Township
Biedermann’s win suits him just fine
ROME (AP) — Michael Phelps sure looked out of place. After bending over to accept a medal he
The MIX for summer fun
When it comes to making summer fun, great snacks have to be part of the mix. Campouts, picnics,
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian M. Shapona, 32, of 721 Sable Court, Boardman, and Jena
Favre tells Vikings he will stay retired
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre has handed the Minnesota Vikings one more loss. The 39-year-old
Group’s attack on Ryan over abortion vote is misguided
Opinion: Group’s attack on Ryan over abortion vote is misguided EDITOR: Democrats for Life’s decision to
Tom Watson skips practice round
CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — Tom Watson learned two lessons during his latest trip to Britain: Finish strong
Split vote bodes ill for future nominees
WASHINGTON — The near- party line vote to approve Judge Sonia Sotomayor in the Senate Judiciary
Senators OK billions in cuts to Medicare
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators agreed tentatively Tuesday on a plan to squeeze an
INSIDE DIGEST
LOCAL Sterling House program SALEM — Sterling House Assisted Living, 1916 S. Lincoln Ave., is
Gates’ arrest shows we have a long way to go
Opinion: Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. was arrested two weeks ago after mistakenly being suspected
Confidence drop threatens back-to-school sales
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are looking past the stock market surge and signs of a stabilizing economy
DEA agents search home, office of Jackson’s doctor
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal agents searched the home and office of Michael Jackson’s personal physician
COOKING CLASSES
Demonstrations at farmers’ markets are new events The classes are meant to promote healthful
No-salt seasoning will perk up your taste buds
Dear Heloise: My father wanted me to inquire about a previous article you had on a no-salt seasoning
Afghan election concerns
Afghan election concerns KABUL — Hundreds of polling stations could be closed in Afghanistan’s
mlb roundup Tuesday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 5, White Sox 3 MINNEAPOLIS — Coming off the 18th perfect game in major
Crying racism has benefits
Opinion: Many people hoped that the election of a black President of the United States would mark our
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