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Deluge soaks Valley, cuts power, floods areas
YOUNGSTOWN — Most parts of the Mahoning Valley received 1 1/2 to 2 inches of rain as of 8 p.m. in
Six take plea agreements in Canfield fight cases || FILE VIDEO
CANFIELD — Six young men involved in a fight at a city residence in February accepted a plea
Replacement recommendation on federal judgeship expected
YOUNGSTOWN — A judicial advisory committee is expected to recommend a replacement for U.S. District
Austintown schools superintendent gets Cleveland Heights post
AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Local Schools will be looking for a new superintendent after it was
Warren, firefighters reach tentative agreement to avert layoffs
WARREN — City officials and union representatives for the Warren Fire Department reached a tentative
Youngstown police investigating two robberies today
YOUNGSTOWN — City police are investigating two early morning armed robberies at different times and
Air show set this weekend in North Jackson
NORTH JACKSON — The Night Hawks and East Ohio Big Wings have scheduled a remote control air show for
Obama spells out major financial rules overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama proposed sweeping new “rules of the road” for the nation’s
Video Athletic League Debuts at Eastwood
Think you’re the toughest gamer in the valley? Then get your game-face on for Madden 2009 at the
South Side man gets eight years in prison for rape of female relative
YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old city man will serve eight years in prison for the 2007 rape of a 12-year-
Pa. governor tells Cabinet about latest cuts
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell’s Cabinet members are digesting his order for more spending
Six northeast Ohio Girl Scout camps closing
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Girl Scout organization serving northeast Ohio is scaling back its camping
Special guest to cheer 34 Soap Box Derby racers
YOUNGSTOWN — The 2009 annual Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby will feature 34 racers and a
Dayton detective hurt after being dragged by vehicle
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Police here say a detective who was questioning a man at a recycling center was
Ohio high court to hear former police captain case
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to review the case of a former Akron police
Phil Mickelson says his wife wants a U.S. Open trophy
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Phil Mickelson has arrived at the U.S. Open with a series of text messages
Man hides in L.A. drain for 12 hours to avoid arrest
Man hides in L.A. drain for 12 hours to avoid arrest LOS ANGELES (AP) — A burglary suspect who
Credit union ATM damaged in effort to steal cash
BOARDMAN — Someone broke into a stand-alone automatic teller machine early this morning, trying to
Mahoning, Trumbull counties now part of Motorcycle Safety Coalition
Mahoning, Trumbull counties now part of Motorcycle Safety Coalition RAVENNA — Despite recent
Lawrence County tax deadline approaching
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County treasurer’s office announced the last day to submit 2009
Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland proposes $2B in cuts
COLUMBUS (AP) — A newspaper reports that Gov. Ted Strickland proposes about $2 billion in social
Pa. cyber school unionizes, union say it is first to do so
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Teachers at a western Pennsylvania-based cyber charter school have voted to
Trumbull coroner testifies in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Ohio taxpayers should not be subsidizing civil lawsuits between private parties, the
No more free tickets for Thunderbirds Air Show at Youngstown Air Reserve Station
VIENNA — The 70,000 free tickets for the Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron shows
AP: Benefits coming for gay partners of government workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, whose gay and lesbian supporters have grown frustrated
Traffic delays expected Friday on Mahoning Avenue over SR 11
Mahoning Avenue over state Route 11 in Austintown will be reduced to one lane with brief periods of
Registration deadline nearing for Howland Safety Town
HOWLAND — Howland Fire Department is offering a Safety Town for children entering kindergarten in
Settlement made in Ohio lawsuit from 2004 election
COLUMBUS (AP) — A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that alleged constitutional problems with
Baptist college claims bias by education group
CEDARVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A small Baptist university in Ohio says an education group’s criticism of
New system slows Ohio State student aid
COLUMBUS (AP) — A new computer system’s technical glitches are delaying financial aid for hundreds
Nemacolin resort to host some G-20 summit leader
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A posh western Pennsylvania resort that has hosted former presidents Bill Clinton
Judge boots part of Pittsburgh rape suspect’s suit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit filed by the first Allegheny
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
Wednesday • The kitchen at American Legion Post 290 in Columbiana is open to the public Tuesday
Del City, Okla., chosen for Romito, Ford wedding
Francine Romito, 188 Cambridge Drive, Midwest City, Okla., a daughter of Fred and Judy Romito, 278
Parents announce Blair-Zampini wedding plans
The engagement of Lindsay Blair, 215 E. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas, and Michael Zampini, 1680
Horvath-James wedding date to be July 11
NORTH JACKSON — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Ashley Marie Horvath and Ryan Scott James, both
Mercer Chamber honors resident and business
Special to The Vindicator SHARING LIMELIGHT: Following the presentation of awards, from left,
Austintown Rotary features guest speakers
AUSTINTOWN — Two speakers recently enlightened members of the Austintown Rotary Club at their past
Same ol’ rap: Valley economy ranks low on list
The area ranks 90th out of the nation’s 100 largest in Brookings study. The Mahoning Valley
Trumbull stars take sweep of Mahoning
SOFTBALL ALL-STARS Jena Debiec of Howland and Mathews’ Emily Paris hit home runs in the annual
Mahoning’s second case of swine flu is confirmed; 2 others are suspected
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County has its second confirmed case of H1N1 flu (swine flu) — a 41-year-old
Jon Loyte sidelines outdoor game for now to give arena his best shot
The former college tight end has had tryouts with two NFL teams.
Teenager involved in Canfield fight reaches plea agreement
CANFIELD — One of the 11 young men involved in a fight in February at a city residence has reached a
Cuevas back at Ohio Police and Fire Games
The Wilson High graduate, now 34, won three gold medals in dash events at last year’s Games.
Wharmby Sports wins in 11th in Class B League
STRUTHERS — A bases-loaded walk in the top of the 11th inning scored the winning run as Wharmby
Animal welfare society adopts ‘no-kill’ policy
SALEM — The Humane Society of Columbiana County has adopted a new “no-kill” policy for animals. A
Stallworth sent to jail for 30 days after plea
MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth began serving a 30-day jail sentence
Salem gearing up for Steel Valley Super Nats
SALEM — Every year, Salem’s quiet Quaker roots take a back seat to drivers with really loud engines.
Racing pigeon makes pit stop in Youngstown
The bird lost its way from Illinois, an expert said. YOUNGSTOWN — An exhausted and somewhat
Tribe can’t come through in the clutch
CLEVELAND (AP) — Yovani Gallardo won for the third time in four starts despite walking a season-high
Settlement with Dann irks some
The fallout over Marc Dann’s term as attorney general continues. COLUMBUS — A state Senate
Fiscal woes drain Borts
North Side Pool open till Aug. 12 By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — With the city’s eight-week
Cultivating Values
About 35 kids in the Jackson-Milton Summer Day Camp work in the community garden at the Jackson-Milton Community Building on Mahoning Avenue. The camp offers gardening and sports as positive activities to fill two days a week over summer break.
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, June 17, the 168th day of 2009. There are 197 days left in the year. On this
Sports on TV
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) Baseball: “Indians Minor League Report.” 9:55 a.m. (ESPN2) Soccer: Iraq
Texas beats Arizona St., 10-6, in CWS
OMAHA, Neb. — Cameron Rupp’s second home run of the game broke a seventh-inning tie, and Texas
Township police chief considers job change
Trustees want the chief to stay, the chairman says. BOARDMAN — Police Chief Patrick Berarducci
Twins knock off Pirates in series opener
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Glen Perkins won his first start off the disabled list, Joe Mauer backed him with
Salem council will hear mayor’s income-tax plan
The same proposal was defeated earlier this year. SALEM — Council will at least hear Mayor
Nev. senator admits affair
Nev. senator admits affair LAS VEGAS — Sen. John Ensign of Nevada, a leading Republican mentioned
Obama: Nuclear North Korea not inevitable
WASHINGTON — As new sanctions against North Korea take effect, President Obama said Tuesday that he
Salem’s Downtown After Party
The Steel Valley Super Nationals runs Thursday through Monday at Quaker City Raceway. Here are some
House OKs $106B in war funds
WASHINGTON (AP) — War-funding legislation survived a fierce partisan battle in the House on Tuesday,
Business news digest
REGION F.N.B. public offering HERMITAGE, Pa. — F.N.B. Corp. said Tuesday that it has completed
Ochocinco will stay with Palmer family
NEW YORK (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco says he plans to stay with
Canfield takes delivery of backhoe
Township trustees save nearly half on the cost of new construction equipment. CANFIELD — While
Jim Brown impressed with Mangini
BEREA — Once upon a time in Berea, Phil Savage and Eric Mangini squeezed into the kind of offices
Wakeboard competition planned at Milton
LAKE MILTON — Water’s Edge Board Shop will host the third annual Wake Milton wakeboard competition
No testimony from victim’s daughter
TOLEDO (AP) — Jurors weighing a murder charge against a man accused of strangling his wife and
State offers advice for Campbell schools
The auditor recommended some improvements. CAMPBELL — The state auditor’s office has made
Harangody’s return pleases Irish coach
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Mike Brey joked Tuesday that he knows of a surefire way to
New U.S. climate report is dire but offers some hope
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rising sea levels, sweltering temperatures, deeper droughts and heavier downpours
Nothing much changes for Woolley Brothers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Everyone in horse racing knows Chip Woolley has been plenty busy lately. His
Dems look to cut cost of health measure
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jolted by cost estimates as high as $1.6 trillion, Senate Democrats agreed Tuesday
New stars on the barbecue
Nothing says summer quite like a barbecue. While the grill might be the main attraction, it’s
Supreme ruler of Iran calls for unity as protests go on
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of Iranians swarmed the streets of Tehran on Tuesday in rival
Patrick won’t make choice for 2010 until after last race
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Danica Patrick’s likely free agency at the end of the IndyCar Series will make
FDA: Zicam nasal products harm sense of smell
Consumers should immediately stop taking zinc-based intranasal Zicam cold products and discard them
The health care reform battle
The health care reform battle Long Island Newsday: President Barack Obama did two important things
NASCAR says Mayfield expert falsely represented himself
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — An expert witness for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield does not have the
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“The Queen and I” (8 p.m., HBO): A filmmaker forges an unlikely friendship with Iran’s former queen.
Obama’s Cairo speech resonating
Opinion: Two weeks’ vacation in Italy is a great way for a foreign-affairs columnist to escape from regular
Life experience is a factor for all judges
Opinion: Conservatives are in a lather over Sonia Sotomayor’s frank acknowledgment that her thought process
Sotomayor’s behavior on bench suggests pay-back
Opinion: Back when I was on the receiving end of racial discrimination, it was to me not simply a personal
Ohio watchdog: Utility-upgrade costs need controls
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s utility watchdog says she’ll fight for more accountability from giant utility
Saab story
General Motors to sell Swedish unit STOCKHOLM (AP) — Saab Automobile, General Motors Corp.’s
Aid for suppliers rejected
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has turned down a request by auto suppliers for up to $10
Girard, Liberty, Hubbard police blotters:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June 14 Robbery:
Housing starts rebound; inflation stays in check
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fresh signs that the economy is stabilizing — though at very low levels — emerged
Palin accepts apology from Letterman
NEW YORK (AP) — Sarah Palin says she accepts David Letterman’s apology for the joke he made about
Future of America’s cities is a bulldozer
Opinion: There are perhaps dozens of small towns and failing neighborhoods beginning to resemble ghost towns.
To Blackmun, doctors came first
Opinion: As we await the vetting of a new Supreme Court justice and abhor the murder of an abortion doctor, a
Weak economy sends stocks down
NEW YORK (AP) — More signs of a weak economy gave investors a reason to sell stocks for a second
Taylor Swift wins CMT video of year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards
Film pits best friends against each other
Film pits best friends against each other NEW YORK — Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are BFFs in real
Foods that do a heart good
We’re tempted by high-calorie foods, but they should always be an occasional treat, not everyday
Keeping Ohio’s newest assets in Ohio is a challenge
Editorial: Keeping Ohio’s newest assets in Ohio is a challenge There is no arguing that a necessary component
Man to serve 2 years for felonious assault
YOUNGSTOWN — Donald Harshbarger, 49, of Osborne Street will have to serve two years in state prison
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donnell E. Campbell Jr., 21, of 433 Falls Ave., Youngstown,
Plea deal in child rape sparks outrage
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A plea deal that sent an ex-convict accused of raping a 4-year-old girl to jail
Economic study
Economic study Local results How the Mahoning Valley ranked among 100 largest metropolitan
BY THE NUMBERS YSU enrollment
2008: 13,712 2007: 13,497 2006: 13,183 2005: 12,812 2004: 13,101 2003: 12,858 2002:
Military academy applications surge
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Applications have surged at the nation’s three top military academies as tough
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, 6:30 p.m., board room, Jr./Sr. high school, 207 Milton
Serve up a great Father’s Day
Moms and kids can make Father’s Day exciting this year by making Dad some great-tasting treats from
Ariza wants to return to Lakers
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Ariza said Tuesday he would love to return to the Los Angeles
Tiger faces a long, tough test to repeat at U.S. Open
Tuesday he called Bethpage Black the ‘most difficult course we’ve faced from tee to green.’
DIGGING DEEP: Olin Harkleroad, left, and Colton Lockner, 12, a sixth-grader at Jackson-Milton Middle
DIGGING DEEP: Olin Harkleroad, left, and Colton Lockner, 12, a sixth-grader at Jackson-Milton Middle
Enrollment growth at YSU would bring new revenue
A modest 0.6 percent increase would mean about $800,000 in new revenue. YOUNGSTOWN —
Sports notices
AREA Run of the Mill set for July 1 McDONALD — The eighth annual “Run of the Mill” one-mile foot
During recession, consumers should keep insurance
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Barry Miller figured he was saving $100 a month when he scaled back his
Spurned Balsillie not giving up
PHOENIX (AP) — Jim Balsillie seems to have as much determination as he does money. The Canadian
Two killed in crash of pickup truck, cycles
MERCER, Pa. — Two people were killed after a pickup truck crossed the center line and hit their
Free summer camp for kids starts today
Free summer camp for kids starts today YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s Park and Recreation Department’s
Eyesore will be razed
The city hopes to clean up and sell the property. CAMPBELL — A half-burned eyesore on
MAJOR LEAGUES
MAJOR LEAGUES All-Star Fan Voting American League First Base 1. Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox,
30-40 involved in fight at Trussit Ave. home
YOUNGSTOWN — A fight broke out among 30 to 40 people at a house on Trussit Avenue around 8:30 p.m.
Afghan national campaign gets under way
KABUL, Afghanistan — The campaign for Afghanistan’s first national elections in five years got off
Cubs’ Sosa failed drug test in 2003
NEW YORK (AP) — Former slugger Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003,
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “No currency system can be successful if we have financial instruments denominated in just one
Bad news \ Piling up
Bad news \ Piling up Recent rankings of the Mahoning Valley: Today: The Brookings Institution
Mediate still basking in glow of 2008 loss
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Rocco Mediate arrived at Bethpage Black’s driving range Tuesday moments
Thumbs up to mom who restricts texting
Dear Annie: My teenage daughters are good kids, get good grades and don’t drink or smoke pot. The
Authorities: Woman holds up 3 banks in 35 minutes
AKRON (AP) — Ohio authorities say they believe a woman held up three banks within just over a half-
Cocoa and cocoa powder are the same thing
Dear Heloise: Several recipes call for cocoa powder. In fact, one of your coffee recipes calls for
Dogs are all ears while children read
The dogs are trained to deal with loud noises and to remain calm. Books have gone to the dogs
baseball
baseball Columbiana Youth — tournament for players age 7-8 starts July 6. Call (330) 892-0299 or
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