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IRS, Treasury want cell phone tax repealed
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration asked Congress today to repeal a widely ignored tax on
Borts Pool won’t open this year
YOUNGSTOWN — With the city’s eight-week public pool season opening Wednesday, Borts Pool on the
Boardman police chief will take top cop test in Medina
BOARDMAN — Police Chief Patrick Berarducci is the only candidate from outside of the Medina Police
Youngstown Park Department’s free summer camp begins Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s Park and Recreation Department’s free summer camp begins Wednesday at seven
Ohio agency mishandled checks, says state inspector general
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s inspector general has found a lack of proper oversight and poor management at
U.S. says 14 Ohio counties meet smog standard
CLEVELAND (AP) — Fourteen Ohio counties with a history of too much air pollution now satisfy air
Jury convicts ex-Ohio soldier in killing
AKRON (AP) — A former soldier from Ohio who took back guilty pleas in the killing of his estranged
One plea agreement reached in Canfield assault case
CANFIELD — One of the 11 young men involved in a fight in February at a city residence has reached a
Day camp dedicated in Jackson-Milton
NORTH JACKSON — Judge Theresa Dellick hopes that by planting the seeds of sportsmanship and
Mahoning Co. has second confirmed case of swine flu
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County has its second confirmed case of H1N1 flu (swine flu) — a 41-year-old
Browns Stallworth pleads guilty, gets 30 days in jail for DUI manslaughter
MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth took full responsibility for killing a
Police: Speed, texting before crash killed Pa. teen
DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say the driver of a car was speeding and texting just before a crash
Canfield Township makes big equipment purchase
CANFIELD — While many townships and cities are working to make ends meet, Canfield Township has
Wakeboarding competition Saturday at Lake Milton State Park
LAKE MILTON — Water’s Edge Board Shop will host the third annual Wake Milton wakeboard competition
Blast levels Cleveland house, 1 person hurt
CLEVELAND (AP) — An explosion and fire has destroyed one house and damaged five others in
Woman holds up 3 banks in Akron area within 35 minutes
AKRON (AP) — Ohio authorities say they believe a woman held up three banks within just over a half-
West Side man going to prison for a $10 debt
YOUNGSTOWN — Donald Harshbarger, 49, of Osborne Avenue, will have to serve two years in state prison
Ohio teen who killed over video game gets 23 years
ELYRIA, Ohio (AP) — An Elyria teen who shot and killed his mother and wounded his minister father
AP analysis: Weak security enables credit card hacks
Every time you swipe your credit card and wait for the transaction to be approved, sensitive data
Ohio hospitals study infections from catheter
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s hospitals are using $190,000 in federal money to fight a type of blood
Trumbull Art Gallery Summerfest event opens Wednesday evening
WARREN — The Trumbull Art Gallery, 196-198 E. Market St., gets ready for its Summerfest celebration
Mahoning, Trumbull counties part of Motorcycle Safety Coalition
RAVENNA — The Ohio State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies on Wednesday will
Girard Civil Service Commission meets Wednesday afternoon
GIRARD — Girard Civil Service Commission has scheduled a special meeting for 4 p.m. Wednesday in the
Fake surveyors targeting elderly in western Pa.
VALENCIA, Pa. (AP) — Police in a county north of Pittsburgh say phony property surveyors are luring
More Relays for Life coming up
Cancer survivors and individuals from the community may still participate in upcoming American
Parents announce Dudley-Spanos wedding plans
WARREN — The parents of Laura Dudley, 4564 Rhode Island Drive, Youngstown, and Nicholas Spanos,
Jennafer Giannios, Donald Coppola to wed on July 4
The parents of Jennafer N. Giannios and Donald L. Coppola, both of Boardman, are announcing the
Date announced for Hickenbottom, Magazzine rite
BOARDMAN — Their engagement and plans for their upcoming marriage are being announced by Holly A.
Miss Eberhart to be July bride of Mr. Munger
BOARDMAN — The engagement of Ashley Lauren Eberhart, daughter of George and Virginia Eberhart, 641
Cummings-Lowry wedding plans are announced
YOUNGSTOWN — Announced by Patrick and Rebecca Lowry, 466 Bradley Lane, is the engagement of their
Local 1199 meeting today
Local 1199 meeting today YOUNGSTOWN — Local 1199 retirees are having their monthly meeting at 10
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1959 will have a 50th year reunion in August. Festivities
Muslim prosecutor charges discrimination
Youngstown’s law director strongly denies the claims. YOUNGSTOWN — An assistant city
Summit Academy closes permanently
The school’s former students might get to remain in other Summit schools in the region.
Stress in caregivers can also lead to abuse of loved ones, several speakers at the Valley event
Stress in caregivers can also lead to abuse of loved ones, several speakers at the Valley event
4 vie for Warren chief’s position
There is a chance the city’s next police chief will be a woman. WARREN — Two men and two women
MRDD has forum, work sessions
It is likely the agency’s name will be changed, requiring a strategy to inform the public.
Priest is silent on claims of of abuse
The bishop of the Youngstown Diocese has spoken to two who reported sexual misconduct.
Boardman cautious on firefighter hiring
BOARDMAN — One of the six township firefighters who returned from layoff after voters passed a
Long shots mingle with the stars at U.S. Open
Tiger Woods is the big name, but the tourney’s charm is in the lesser-known players. FARMINGDALE,
Buckeye Boren is a lock at guard
The transfer from Michigan is a vocal and intense player on the offensive line. COLUMBUS —
Cavs in trade talk for Shaq?
That’s one of the hot rumors going around the NBA this week. CLEVELAND — Another rumor about
Penguins follow Steelers’ parade route as champions
Penguins follow Steelers’ parade route as champions Many of the estimated 375,000 along the parade
11The 12-year old said his uncle, who had been in the Army for several years, shared a few facts
11The 12-year old said his uncle, who had been in the Army for several years, shared a few facts
Drive-through history
Military vehicles retrace route of 1919 cross-country trek
Forum Health Northside Medical Center
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Ebony Ladson and Tyrell Maider, Youngstown, girl, June 13.
Energy freedom’s cry: Drill, baby, drill
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Miguel Cervantes created one of the most memorable characters of literature with Don
Pro golfer Green’s leg amputated
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Champions Tour golfer Ken Green’s lower right leg was amputated Monday
Airline-safety proposal
Airline-safety proposal WASHINGTON — Obama administration officials said Monday they will propose
Police investigate pair of armed robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a pair of armed robberies, one committed by a man on a
Many plan to leave Ohio after graduation
The survey, released Monday, was taken online by about 800 college students. COLUMBUS — More
“Wedding Day” (8 p.m. TNT): This is the latest reality series from Mark Burnett
“Wedding Day” (8 p.m. TNT): This is the latest reality series from Mark Burnett (”Survivor”), and
Ground zero in abortion war
The Wichita (Kan.) Eagle: Nobody asked Wichitans whether they wanted their community to become
Susan Boyle back on tour after taking a break
Susan Boyle back on tour after taking a break LONDON — Internet singing sensation Susan Boyle was
Cuba’s student programs work well
Opinion: The House of Representatives approved a proposal last week to dramatically increase the number of
State Rep. Letson sued by police officer, wife
The parties disagree on when the cruiser’s emergency lights came on. WARREN — A police officer
Surplus food
Surplus food The Greater Youngstown Point Inc., 1555 Belmont Ave., Suite #3, Youngstown, food
Captain America to return for 5-parter
NEW YORK (AP) — Captain America is rising from the grave. The Marvel Comics superhero returns for
‘Superman’ died 50 years ago
“TV’s ‘Superman’ Kills Self,” blared the tabloid headlines 50 years ago this week, after actor
taxation Possible changes
Possible scenarios for raising taxes and making service cuts in Ohio’s two-year budget that starts
ABC to air Obama interview on health care
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC News will present a prime-time interview with President Barack Obama on health-
Famous TV Nurses | Memorable characters
Two new summer cable series — Jada Pinkett Smith’s ‘Hawthorne’ and Edie Falco’s Showtime dramedy
Engvall ‘nervous’ about hosting awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bill Engvall is a comedian, a sitcom star and a member of the Blue Collar Comedy
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield school board, 6:30 p.m., board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth St. The
U.S. fares poorly at Paris Air Show
LE BOURGET, France (AP) — Boeing didn’t score a single jet order and its competitor Airbus didn’t
Mayweather Jr. injures ribs and stops training
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Floyd Mayweather Jr. has damaged cartilage in his ribs and will stop training for
Former top executive plundered retirement funds, AIG says
NEW YORK (AP) — The former top executive of American International Group Inc. plundered an AIG
“Some believed they would win, and then they got angry. It has no legal credibility. It is
Opinion: “Some believed they would win, and then they got angry. It has no legal credibility. It is like the
It’s short-sighted of General Motors to be dropping its top brands
Opinion: With all the rubbernecking surrounding GM’s bankruptcy, you’d think that more time would have been
Italy beats U.S. 3-1 in FIFA event in S. Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Of all the Italian players in the new jerseys, the standout was the
Director of film ‘Imagine That’ also sings on the soundtrack
LOS ANGELES — “Imagine That” director Karey Kirkpatrick had a little more input on the movie’s
Seven sports make pitch for spots in Olympics in 2016
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — With seven sports vying for inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games, Colin
Health care reform needed now
Opinion: We at Wal-Mart believe our nation’s health-care system must be reformed right now and there are some
Both vulnerable. West deals.
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Auto-parts suppliers in U.S. avert Armageddon
But extended summer shutdowns of car factories make more bankruptcies likely. DETROIT (AP) —
Today is Tuesday, June 16, the 167th day of 2009. There are 198 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, June 16, the 167th day of 2009. There are 198 days left in the year. On this date
Eco-friendly energies battling oil, coal
Opinion: GREEN BAY, Wis. — Climate change is perhaps the greatest environmental and economic challenge of the
P.E. requirements fail in obesity fight
CHICAGO (AP) — The gym at Eberhart Elementary School is bright and spacious — with high ceilings,
Lakers united: They want Jackson back
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The coach stood to the side and watched as his team executed its final play of
Rondinelli scores in seventh to edge 1080 Media in ‘B’
STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning and Drew Fitzpatrick
Financial overhaul unveiled
WASHINGTON (AP) — Aiming for greater limits and more clarity in the nation’s financial system, the
Doctor’s boos show Obama has hard road on health care
WASHINGTON — Barack Obama isn’t used to hearing boos. For all the young president’s popularity,
Controlling board OKs funds for improvements
Two Mahoning County firms will do the work at the parks. COLUMBUS — A state-lawmaker panel has
State mulls various tax scenarios
COLUMBUS (AP) — Combining a one-cent increase in the state sales tax with a delay in planned income
Market’s spring rally stalls
NEW YORK (AP) — Bad economic news and doubts about the market’s ability to rally dealt stocks a huge
Madoff victims tell judge of pain
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100 victims of failed financier Bernard Madoff’s multibillion-dollar fraud
Zoo doesn’t waste its ranking as first in ‘2’
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio zoo is celebrating a No. 1 ranking with a new commercial all about getting
Panel to provide religious programming
COLUMBUS — A state panel has approved about $134,000 to provide Muslim and Jewish religious
Store offers jobs for the disabled
PARMA, Ohio (AP) — Customers at this Cleveland suburb Just-A-Buck store say they like not just
THISTLEDOWN
THISTLEDOWN MONDAY’S RESULTS 1st—Sandestin (Cardoso)$5.80 $3.80 $3.20 Perceptive Friend (Banda
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD June 6 Drug
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Raghanti Jr., 26, of 7466 Oregon Trail, Boardman, and
NCAA tourney star awed by Bethpage
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Bronson Burgoon sprayed a few drives into the gnarly Bethpage Black rough
Obama: Italy to take 3 detainees from Gitmo
WASHINGTON (AP) — Italy has agreed to accept three detainees from Guantanamo Bay, President Barack
NASCAR could be receptive to automakers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Fans cringed and teams shuddered when NASCAR opened its doors to Toyota, the
Money won’t be used for planning
COLUMBUS (AP) — State transportation officials have dropped plans to use some federal stimulus funds
House-sitters report robbery at gunpoint by three intruders
BOARDMAN — Two house-sitters at a Brandon Avenue home reported three men, one with a gun, entered
Organizing for America to sponsor event
Organizing for America to sponsor event YOUNGSTOWN — Organizing for America, a project of the
MAHONING COUNTY MRDD Annual Forum
The Mahoning County Board of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities’ annual public forum
Firefighters respond to 3 blazes
YOUNGSTOWN — City firefighters responded to three suspected arsons in vacant houses, two in the same
baseball
baseball Columbiana Youth — tournament for players age 7-8 starts July 6. Call (330) 892-0299 or
Daughter to testify at trial of 17-year-old murder
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Desiree Andaverde was 3 years old when she told police she watched “daddy put
Youngstown man shot in hip while crossing street
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said an Idora Avenue man was shot in the hip as he walked across the street in
Teacher pleads guilty in sex case
The victim and her family did not want the defendant to go to prison. LISBON — The Columbiana
LSU beats Arkansas, gets a break
OMAHA , Neb. — Mikie Mahtook, Austin Nola and Blake Dean homered and LSU stayed unbeaten at the
MAJOR LEAGUES
MAJOR LEAGUES All-Star Fan Voting NATIONAL LEAGUE First Base 1. Albert Pujols, Cardinals,
Man claims he’s denied mental-health care
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The man charged with killing three Pittsburgh police officers said Monday that he
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games Interleague N.Y. Yankees 15, N.Y. Mets 0 Florida 11, Toronto 3 Baltimore 11,
Iran rioting continues; Obama is ‘troubled’
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In a massive outpouring reminiscent of the Islamic Revolution three decades ago,
Business news digest
REGION Ribbon-cutting ceremony set for men’s spa, salon YOUNGSTOWN — A ribbon-cutting ceremony
Ask police to patrol house while you’re away
Dear Heloise: The hints you suggested for those planning a trip were very good and helpful. I have
Teen girl hopes to connect with mom again
Dear Annie: I’m a 15-year-old girl whose mom is her worst enemy. Mom and I haven’t really connected
In Iran, election critics ask: How can 40M paper ballots be counted so fast?
CAIRO (AP) — How do you count almost 40 million handwritten paper ballots in a matter of hours and
Fielder’s grand slam lifts Brewers over Tribe, 14-12
CLEVELAND — A night after Cliff Lee showed what baseball can look like at its leanest and swiftest,
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