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Lakers roll to 15th title
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 15th championship, beating the Orlando
Indians’ Lee three-hits Cardinals
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cliff Lee threw seven innings of no-hit ball before settling for a three-hitter to
Tibbett, Schneider make Phantoms
Two members of the 2008-09 Mahoning Valley Phantoms have been selected to play for the Youngstown
Weathersfield trustees target 16 properties for blight investigation
MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield trustees have approved a list of 16 residential properties that the
Valley bicyclists pedal 3,000 miles to benefit Boardman children’s hospital
Donations will be accepted through July 1. YOUNGSTOWN — “It’s definitely intense — the storms
Valley hospitals hope to break even or gain through proposed franchise fee
The concern is that some hospitals may not get back 100 percent of the franchise fee.
Man convicted of killing wife 17 years ago seeks new trial
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who says he was wrongly convicted of fatally shooting his wife almost 17 years
Army probe of copter crash that killed Hubbard man may take months
HONOLULU (AP) — Army officials say the investigation into the cause of the fatal helicopter crash at
Recession, ‘Youngstown’ take center stage at Springsteen’s Bonnaroo concert
JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) - Bruce Springsteen astonished the
Local Masons elected to receive council awards
Local Masons elected to receive council awards AKRON — During an annual meeting of the Ohio
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE, Niles Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is taking reservations for a trip on Monday to Wheeling
SENIOR CITIZENS MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meeting announced
WEDNESDAY • Youngstown Federation will have a noon luncheon at Harry and Jean’s of Canfield, 6580
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4611 • Members of Youngstown Chapter 4611, AARP, will meet at noon Wednesday at St. Augustine
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY • Ruth Shrine 64 will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. There will be a school of
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY • Columbiana will entertain the Green Thum Garden Club at a luncheon scheduled for 12:30
Romans observe wedding anniversary by renewing their nuptial vows
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Michael Roman, 151 Lowell Ave., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary
GLORIA PURTON | DAVID STACK
GLORIA PURTON DAVID STACK YOUNGSTOWN — David Lee Stack and Gloria Rose Purton were married at 2
DAWN AL-DABBAS | SMITH MANSON
Dawn al-Dabbas Smith Manson NILES — Dawn Marie (Porrazzo) Al-Dabbas and Smith E. Manson, both of
LISA TAMMARO | DONALD STEPHENSON III
LISA TaMMARO DONALD STEPHENSON III WARREN — Living at 7787 Glen Oaks Drive N.E., after a honeymoon
Outdoor event for Palovich 50th hosted by family
SALEM — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Palovich, 12707 Youngstown-Salem Road, is
It’s a sure bet, the Playhouse fundraiser will offer lots of fun
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis JUST THE TICKET: Encouraging patrons to purchase tickets and join
Talent On Display
Spring Sports The best notes, quotes & anecdotes One of the events that made me realize I’m
Phantoms’ Mainhardt is close to roster
Today he’ll know the approximately 25 players for Youngstown’s 2009-10 team. By TOM WILLIAMS
How Many More Titles For Pens?
With their top stars all younger than 25, the prospects seem good PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oh, those
Workers continue travel despite governor’s order
Bracing for a budget crisis back in January 2008 that now engulfs state government, Gov. Ted
Music kicks off summer schedule
The music event kicked off the city’s downtown summer festival series. Nationally acclaimed
Deferred maintenance leaves state parks in desperate need
Volunteers are hard at work at Delaware State Park’s beach, installing donated shingles on the roof
Valley native invents Awesome Auger
What began as a hobby for Youngstown native Tom Motosko has turned him into a nationwide success.
Astro Falcons down Roth, 7-2
STRUTHERS — Jared Turocy tossed six innings and added two hits as Astro Falcons defeated Roth
Browns are in need of answers
At the end of the spring’s final minicamp, there’s a lot of positions with no clear-cut starter.
Group knits for those in need
Some of Saturday’s participants made caps for children in Head Start programs. CANFIELD —
Vets to receive old school property
The veterans group has been trying to get the property for about 10 years. HILLSVILLE, Pa. —
Federal stimulus funds will help the homeless in Lawrence County
The grant will more than double the amount available to help the homeless. NEW CASTLE, Pa. –
Greenville plans heritage day
Last year the July Fourth event drew more than 2,000 visitors and 20 exhibitors. GREENVILLE,
Thunder done in by turnovers against Albany in 62-28 loss
Alvin Ray Jackson of the Firebirds intercepted five passes, returning one for a touchdown, and he
Sanchez hits grand slam in Pittsburgh’s 9-3 win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Getting one home run from the Pittsburgh Pirates is a rarity this season, so
More judicial activism, please
Opinion: WASHINGTON — “We,” said Queen Victoria, employing the royal plural, “are not amused.” “We,” said the
Prosecutor threatens lawsuit over book
CHICAGO (AP) — The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is threatening to sue publisher HarperCollins,
Keep letters coming
john rosemond Some items that recently arrived at the blast-proof underground mailroom at Rosemond
South Range graduates share fondest memories
NORTH LIMA — High school memories for Jared Jennings Ausnehmer are many, but perhaps the ones that
Proposal would tax health benefits
Only elected officials from the Valley are unsure of where they stand on the proposal. The
Experts offer decorating tips for style that lasts
Experts offer decorating tips for style that lasts One of the biggest mistakes you can make is
YSU GRADS CREATE ONLINE GAME
EPICDUEL The game already has 10,000 players worldwide. Grab your Atom Smasher and get ready
SPIRITUAL DESTINATIONS
Pennsylvania retreats cater to mind, body, soul The St. Joseph Institute has attracted about 2,000
class b league
class b league saturday’s linescores Rondinelli 7, Livi Steel 1 Rondinelli4002100—792 Livi
Tsagaris can’t be chuckling these days
Opinion: In September 2005, at the formal announcement by Pan Am Airlines that its regional carrier, Pan Am
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 1st—Camisado (Urieta-Moran)5.404.002.80 Mojave Hawk
Highway
Relief for Route 224 headaches due Nov. 2010 Lane closures remain westbound at Mill Creek, and
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Michael and Kristine Mazzella, Canfield, girl, June 11.
SPEED RACERS: Racer Marcus Timmerman and co-pilot Julia Castner, above, speed down Porter Avenue,
SPEED RACERS: Racer Marcus Timmerman and co-pilot Julia Castner, above, speed down Porter Avenue,
Change is coming to cable television
As appeal wanes and DVR usage rises, programming must evolve. Cable TV is flying high. More
Farm to sponsor annual summer program
MERCER, Pa. — Munnell Run Farm will have its annual summer program series for children on Wednesdays
Indians can’t figure out — or get out —Pujols
CLEVELAND (AP) — Albert Pujols has made a habit of feasting on the American League. Pujols, whose
Fires, clashes in streets mark post-election malaise in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of protesters roamed through Tehran Saturday, waging hit-and-run
Fedotenko revels in Pens’ win at Ice Zone
The Pittsburgh winger returned to town to watch his stepsons take part in Phantoms’ tryouts. By
Arkansas and LSU win opening games of College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. — Andy Wilkins homered and drove in five runs to help Arkansas start off the College
Snapz deadline
Snapz deadline Don’t forget to send in your Snapz entries by July 1 to society@vindy.com. The
9-1-1 bill would block right to know
Opinion: COLUMBUS — A bill introduced by a Cleveland-area lawmaker should raise red flags among public
Web site will promote local bands, models
Web site will promote local bands, models WARREN — Two Valley men have started a Web site with the
City employees free to leave, and they will over time
Editorial: City employees free to leave, and they will over time Do not believe the soothing words of public
Bible trumps a festival
Opinion: Bible trumps a festival EDITOR: Disappointed puts it mildly to read on the front page of Section
“Cool Father’s Day Gift Guide” (1 p.m., DIY): A marathon of “Cool
“Cool Father’s Day Gift Guide” (1 p.m., DIY): A marathon of “Cool Tools” has host Chris Grundy
Queen Latifah to host BET after-party show
Queen Latifah to host BET after-party show NEW YORK — The party won’t stop after the BET Awards
Health care premium co-pay is standard in the workplace
Editorial: Even if Warren city government weren’t imploding financially, even if police and firefighters
Polka community battles loss of Grammy category
A Valley expert says polka bands don’t bother to submit their work because they know they won’t
Dad made Kings game memorable for his son
“Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball: 101 Greatest Hoop Stories From Players, Coaches and
Oakland’s ‘Rabbit Hole’ is brilliant
YOUNGSTOWN — The production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Rabbit Hole”
High annual cost to run central air conditioner
High annual cost to run central air conditioner A big energy hog in the house is the refrigerator,
Gay in lead; Mickelson 10 shots back at St. Jude
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The encouragement came at Phil Mickelson as he spent nearly 30 minutes signing
Magazine ranks top hunting, fishing towns
Magazine ranks top hunting, fishing towns NEW YORK — The Idaho town of Lewiston ranked No. 1 on a
New husband needs to foot the bill or get the boot
Dear Annie: “Ben” and I are in our late 50s and recently married. We intended to sell our houses and
Collectors search for Moxie-related items
Moxie, the soft drink that was introduced as a medicine in a Massachusetts drugstore in 1876, used
HERE’S BEN Biography
Age: 24. High school: Liberty High School Class of 2003. College: Macalester College, St. Paul,
Lakers can finish NBA finals tonight in Game 5
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Like any couple, they’ve had their share of ups and downs. They’ve feuded
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending June 6: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Skin Trade” by Laurell K. Hamilton (Berkley)
Peonies
Peonies A garden classic When the peonies bloom, you know summer can’t be far away. Here are
New electric mower cuts emissions
New electric mower cuts emissions Ariens Co. recently introduced an electric riding lawn mower
New campaign highlights deals
New campaign highlights deals The Cruise Lines International Association is launching a campaign
faux gardens
faux gardens Planting tips Use only artificial versions of plants that would naturally grow if
Exploring how boys become men
“The Way Home” by George Pelecanos (Little, Brown, 336 pp., $24.99) George Pelecanos is a social
Air France jet sent message on rudder problem
Air France jet sent message on rudder problem Eds: RECASTS to raise reference to rudder safety
If homes cost $300K, not $30K, would residency be desired?
Opinion: I know very little about libraries. I know just a little more about Youngstown’s West Side. But
Sotomayor impresses senators in interviews
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has bonded with female senators about her
HEALTH-CARE REFORM Quotes
The federal government is considering taxing some employer-provided health benefits to help pay for
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard City Council, 8 p.m., council chambers, 220 W. Liberty St. Caucus, 7 p.m.
Today is Sunday, June 14, the 165th day of 2009. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag
Today is Sunday, June 14, the 165th day of 2009. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag
‘Lone wolf’ terrorists harder to stop, experts say
WASHINGTON (AP) — An elderly man enters a crowded museum carrying a rifle and begins shooting. A
White rooftops might slow climate change, official says
WASHINGTON — Could climate change be staved off by making the United States look like the set of
Natural-gas leak caused explosion at meat plant
Natural-gas leak caused explosion at meat plant GARNER, N.C. — An explosion that killed three
Surveillance video clears 2, leads to cops’ arrests
NEW YORK (AP) — When undercover detectives busted Jose and Maximo Colon last year for selling
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Alfonso Harrington The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
CLEVELAND INDIANS
CLEVELAND INDIANS Today — St. Louis, 1:05 p.m. Monday — Milwaukee, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday —
to help
to help Getting involved The Courtside Community Neighborhood Watch will meet next at 5:30 p.m.
U.S., Canada challenge Ahmadinejad victory
VIENNA (AP) — The U.S. and Canada challenged Iran’s claims that hard-liner Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won
Kaluza benefit motorcycle run planned
YOUNGSTOWN – Tickets for the Joe Kaluza Benefit Motorcycle Run, sponsored by the Great Lakes
DOCTORATEs
DOCTORATEs Pharmacy Dana A. Pitzulo, a 2003 Canfield graduate, graduated with distinction from
All sects attend Iraqi lawmaker’s funeral
BAGHDAD — Iraqis buried a top Sunni lawmaker Saturday in a state funeral attended by politicians
Suicidal thoughts can be side effect of antidepressants
Q. My 17-year-old son is feeling depressed. He is sad and tired and would sleep all day long if we
Loss, Crosby’s snub leave the Red Wings with bitter taste
DETROIT (AP) — The Red Wings can accept that Pittsburgh is the Stanley Cup champion. Getting snubbed
You missed the best parts
Opinion: You missed the best parts EDITOR: Last Saturday I had the pleasure of taking part in the First
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Billy R. Miller, 24, of 5653 Windsor Mechanicsville Road,
Dale Jr. confident he’ll turn the season around
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — It’s been a long, eventful year since Dale Earnhardt Jr. last visited Victory
Democratic Party is bigger than one man
Opinion: Democratic Party is bigger than one man EDITOR: Recently a news article appeared claiming that
Terrorist can sue over torture memos
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A convicted terrorist can sue a former Bush administration lawyer for
You want cheap, you got it
Opinion: You want cheap, you got it EDITOR: Early last spring our county engineer announced that Mahoning
N. Korea defiant against sanctions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea responded to new U.N. sanctions with more defiance, promising
Will Palin flap give Letterman a boost?
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin would no doubt be horrified by the idea, but there’s a chance she could
700,000 callers phone hot line for help with digital-TV switch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nearly 700,000 calls were received by a federal hot line this week from people
Rain interrupts LPGA tourney
HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. (AP) — As a rookie playing in the third round of the LPGA Championship, Anna
Hospitals wary of plan for Medicare cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Saturday he wants to help pay for his health-care
Nuclear moves tied to succession
SEOUL, South Korea — The widening scope of North Korea’s defiance — a rocket launch, a nuclear blast
Biketown to sponsor Super Run
AUSTINTOWN — The public is invited to participate in an event July 19 to fight homelessness and
National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association NBA FINALS (Best-of-7) Orlando vs. L.A. Lakers Thursday,
Mosquito spraying
Mosquito spraying NILES — Spraying for mosquito control for the city is scheduled for June 24
Staff REPORT
YOUNGSTOWN — More allegations of sexual misconduct have been lodged against a former diocesan
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