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Williams spent about $10,000 for landslide victory
YOUNGSTOWN — The financial race between the two Democratic candidates for Youngstown mayor is
Gas line mishap closes section of Route 224 in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Emergency crews shut down about 1,000 feet of U.S. Route 224, west of South Avenue this
Ashtabula County's O’Brien to seek secretary of state post
COLUMBUS — A former county auditor and the Republican nominee for state treasurer in 2006 has
Cleveland schools CEO balks at contract extension
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s schools chief says he wants another seven years on the job, but has
Governor touts internships during Warren visit
WARREN — Gov. Ted Strickland took a walk through Ajax Tocco Magnethermic’s Overland Avenue plant
City, hockey team near deal on playing in Covelli Centre
YOUNGSTOWN — A final deal with the city is about a week or two away for the Youngstown Phantoms
Alcoholics Anonymous marking milestones in Akron
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Alcoholics Anonymous is marking two milestones during its three-day Founders Day
This May was a bad month for car sales
New vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley dipped to their lowest total of the year in May, which
Statehouse museum now open in Columbus
COLUMBUS —Want to know the political affiliation of Edward Tiffin, governor of Ohio from 1803-07?
Liberty to spray for mosquitoes
LIBERTY —Alexander’s Pest Control will fog for mosquitoes on June 22 and 23 from dusk to
Police seize house in embezzlement scheme
CANFIELD — Austintown police seized a house this morning on Revere Run Road here in connection with
Four charged in Cuyahoga County kickback scheme
The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND — Three Cuyahoga County officials were accused today of steering jobs
Ohio State football recruit arrested in Florida
MIAMI (AP) — An Ohio State football recruit is facing a drug charge in Florida. According to
Ohio yanks contract in ID-for-immigrants case
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio is shutting down a driver licensing office that processed bogus
Indians fan catches 2 home run balls
CLEVELAND (AP) — A fan is the proud holder of two home run balls caught in the same game this week
Ohio man imprisoned for rape after 25-year delay
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man whose case apparently fell through cracks in the legal system has
Deadline looms for land sales for 911 memorial
SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Today is the deadline set by the U.S. government to get all the land needed
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS • Greater Youngstown Monitoring Association (Scanner Club) will have a picnic at 4
Public flower show at Davis Center in park
Public flower show at Davis Center in park YOUNGSTOWN — The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown
August wedding set by Erin Taylor and Jason Pedicini
The engagement of Erin Taylor and Jason Pedicini, both of 2113 Jervis Road, Upper Arlington, is
Turek-Stelluto wedding planned for mid-August
BOARDMAN — Melissa Turek and Michael Stelluto, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement and
Campbell grads brave a new world
Sharay Lewis is going to Central State University in Wilberforce to major in accounting; Johnny
Library branch stays open, for now
The board also approved placing two levies on the November ballot. BOARDMAN — Patrons of the
Organizers are hoping recycling themes take off
YOUNGSTOWN — Dan and Erin Quinlan, founders of Carbon Racing, organized next month’s Tour of the
Deal OK’d, Dann looks to put case behind him
The ex-attorney general admitted to one violation in a settlement agreement. COLUMBUS — Former
Girard hoops coach not afraid to aim high
GIRARD — Nick Cochran may be taking over a team that went 1-20 last year, but the new Girard High
Austintown district treasurer to retire
Barb Kliner said her colleagues made her career a success. AUSTINTOWN — Barb Kliner,
Game 7 - Can Pittsburgh do it again?
Valley businesswoman and former Penguins’ executive Denise DeBartolo York reflects on the first time
Missing elderly couple found safe, again
POLAND — An elderly township couple missing for more than 24 hours was found unharmed in
Penguins seek road warrior mentality as Game 7 approaches
Their task is to defeat many veteran Red Wings who have sipped from Lord Stanley’s Cup. DETROIT
Starting today, TV signals will be digital only
Got your converter box yet? Starting today, viewers who turn on their analog TVs that aren’t
Thunder pursuing elusive victory
The indoor football team has not won since the opening week of the af2 season. Vindicator staff
Trumbull County gaining tourists’ attention
The bureau’s hotel tax revenue is down 3 percent from last year at this time. WARREN—Trumbull
Ohio’s track champions prepare for Midwest Meet
JACKSON, Mich. — Five area track and field standouts, including three state champions, will compete
Singing East High’s praises
It’s not every day that the song you wrote is sung at your own high school graduation. In fact, it
Their day to remember
Chaney, East and Campbell grads gathered for the last time as the Class of 2009 at separate ceremonies Thursday.
Struthers man gets 3 years for break-ins
YOUNGSTOWN — A 28-year-old Struthers man is going to prison for three years for a series of break-
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Damonn L. Dixon, 30 ,of 16 Blackburn St., Campbell, and
Rallying for Delphi pensions
A class-action suit to protect retirees’ benefits is still an option, says a Packard retiree.
Steady attendance slip proportional to slide on the inside (Covelli Centre)
There’s a not-so-surprising correlation between the decrease in attendance at Mahoning Valley
Owner, chef want to get to know every customer’s name
Owner, chef want to get to know every customer’s name A new restaurant offers food and
Suspect in robbery also will face murder charge
The grand jury issued a superseding indictment against Reginald Everson. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Dems in lower-ticket statewide races may face trouble
Opinion: Democrats took majority control of the executive branch of state government in 2006 for the first
Family owes escape from fire to their dog
PIQUA, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman and her teenage son who escaped a house fire say they owe their
MLB Roundup \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 4, Twins 3 OAKLAND, Calif. — Rajai Davis slapped an RBI single in the
Grubb enjoying the top with Stewart
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Darian Grubb made his first good move when he decided to leave the Hendrick
Pirates win to earn split
Pirates win to earn split Andy LaRoche delivered a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning and
It’s up to ‘Cindy’ to tell daughters that boyfriend is part of her life
Dear Annie: I am a 52-year-old single male, never married. Ten months ago, I met the love of my
‘Road warrior’ system saves time and money
Dear Heloise: Maybe some of your readers on the road would like this hint. I often travel to
Richard Petty says economic woes hurt racing
RANDLEMAN, N.C. (AP) — From behind those trademark shades, Richard Petty has seen just about
RACING News & notes
Fans to be celebrated: Most of the time, the crowd at NASCAR races waits impatiently for the
Ohio Constitution
Ohio Constitution Changes Details on efforts to amend Ohio Constitution: 14 statewide issues
Bechtol’s homer helps lift Wharmby past Roth Bros.
STRUTHERS — Ben Bechtol hit an inside-the-park home run and doubled as Wharmby Sports defeated Roth
On area diamonds Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Pony Players Division Conti Corp. 6, Girard K of C 4 McDonald Knightline 9,
Officials gear up for bicycle racing’s Tour of the Valley
YOUNGSTOWN — If you missed the Tour de France, now’s your chance to watch the Tour of the Valley.
Expert: Death was not a suicide
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The forensics expert hired by David Carradine’s family has concluded that the
National Business Digest
NATION GM CEO expects to remain WASHINGTON — General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson says he expects
Suspect charged in bomb threats
The man said he wanted media attention. BOARDMAN — A Meadowbrook Avenue man faces multiple
BIRTHS
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Dan and Melissa Milush, Youngstown, boy, June 10. Chris and
Personal wealth shrinks
Personal wealth shrinks WASHINGTON — The brute force of the recession earlier this year turned
North Korean incident offers more signs of danger
North Korean incident offers more signs of danger Miami Herald: Once again, the communist
Zero tolerance enforcement comes with a twist this year
Editorial: Zero tolerance enforcement comes with a twist this year Youngstown police and the Ohio State
Media under gun in Latin America
Opinion: Here’s the most immediate threat to democracy in the Americas: a concerted move by authoritarian
Danger within an often thankless job
Opinion: Until Wednesday afternoon, many of us probably thought of security guards as annoyances. That’s if
What is the role of judiciary?
Opinion: There is something profound, but also something superficial, about the debate that occurs every time
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “We had to sprint as fast as we could out the door. I thought it was the movie (part of a museum
Jobless number sets another record
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people receiving unemployment benefits has set another record, a
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Mahoning County Educational Service Center, special meeting, 8:30 a.m., MCESC
Drug-Use Prevention Grants Attorney General Richard Cordray
Six Mahoning Valley police departments are among 80 Ohio law enforcement agencies to share in $2.2
Today in history
Today is Friday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2009. There are 202 days left in the year. On this date
Riding with… Dave Blaney
Last week: Trumbull County’s Dave Blaney finished 40th in last Sunday’s Pocono 500. Blaney’s car
City leaders mull how to cope with residency ruling
CLEVELAND (AP) — City leaders have begun looking at their options as they cope with an Ohio Supreme
Rockies select Fitch grad in 40th round
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Forum Health rejects nurses’ latest offer
YOUNGSTOWN — Forum Health has rejected a $4 million concessionary contract package offered by the
Cyclists gear up for tour of Valley
The four-stage event will take place at select venues over the July 10-12 weekend. By JOHN
Friday's Best Bets on TV
“What Not to Wear” (9 p.m., TLC): Talk about a guilty pleasure. “What Not to Wear” comes to the
Man to be sentenced in stabbing death
STAFF REPORT YOUNGSTOWN — After the prosecution dropped a murder charge, the man charged in a
Subourbon Sun shines with jazz-rock
The five-piece band is among the busiest on the local scene. Subourbon Sun rose out of the
Maya Rudolph pregnant
Maya Rudolph pregnant LOS ANGELES — Maya Rudolph is pregnant again, both in real life and on the
Magic’s Stan Van criticizes NCAA
Thursday’s Game 4 of the NBA Finals was not over in time for this edition. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) —
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 4, Royals 3 10 innings Kansas CityCleveland abrhbiabrhbi DeJess
U.N. group declares swine-flu pandemic
GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization declared a swine-flu pandemic Thursday — the first
Wright: Jews keeping me from Obama
HAMPTON, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama’s controversial former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright,
The Web takes on new role in Iranian presidential campaign
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A dozen young Iranians tap away at computers in a headquarters so new the light
Museum shooting signals more racial turmoil, some say
Crazies. Lone nut jobs. Isolated loonies. Those are frequent descriptions of people such as James
Steelers’ Tomlin is critical of himself
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin knows there’s one area where the Pittsburgh Steelers can improve:
Tribe’s win is for the birds: Game-winner hits sea gull
CLEVELAND (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo lined a single off a low-flying sea gull, driving in Mark DeRosa from
Ambulance destroyed
Ambulance destroyed YOUNGSTOWN – An explosion during an ambulance fire early Thursday on the
Mickelson is solid; Castrale leads LPGA event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Phil Mickelson wasted no time firing up fans with birdies on the opening two holes.
on the tracks This weekend’s events
NASCAR SPRINT CUP LifeLock 400 Brooklyn, Mich. Schedule: Today, practice (Speed, 11:30 a.m.-1
Pirates win, split in series
ATLANTA (AP) — Andy LaRoche and the Pittsburgh Pirates started hitting as soon as Javier Vazquez
Agencies tighten oversight of mining
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration on Thursday announced steps to reduce the environmental
Weekend Go & Do
Friday Children Family Garden Fun, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley
Cluster of players at Browns’ camp want new contracts
BEREA (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have a small cluster of players who were happy to show up for new
Trumbull voters to decide on tax
An additional license-tax would enable the county to apply for additional funding. WARREN —
Officials OK purchase of Hazmat vehicle
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have approved purchase of a new, custom-made,
Obama to fire inspector who probes AmeriCorps
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama plans to fire the inspector general who investigates
A family stands up to CSB
Opinion: A family stands up to CSB EDITOR: The McCabe family should receive congratulations and
GM cancels Malibu, Saturn hybrids, works on new system
DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. will stop making Chevrolet Malibus and Saturn Auras with an
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