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Forum Health, TMH service workers reach concessions pact
WARREN — Immediately after its 300-member chapter at Trumbull Memorial Hospital approved a
Tired of the rain? Well, it will be around Friday
Here comes the rain again. Expect a few inches of rain Friday. The Mahoning Valley was pelted
Police looking for man involved in South Side robbery
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the group of men responsible for robbing a 54-year-old South
Pa. Cub Scout worker faces child porn charges
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal prosecutor in Pittsburgh says a man accused of possessing child
McGuffey Centre has summer day-camp registrations available
YOUNGSTOWN — Registrations are being accepted for summer day camp at McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs
Ohio treasurer closes $50M bond deal to improve state’s infrastructure
COLUMBUS — Ohio Treasurer Kevin L. Boyce announced today the completion of a $50 million bond sale
New UPMC vision center in Pittsburgh looks to restore sight
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Cpl. Michael Jernigan’s last memory from a day in August 2004 is patrolling a road
Ohio teen sentenced in alleged noose attack
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio teenager accused of putting a noose around another teen’s neck has
Cuyahoga official in Cleveland defiant
CLEVELAND (AP) — A top Cuyahoga County official has defied political allies and critics in Cleveland
Invention camp spurs kids’ creativity
YOUNGSTOWN — “I’m tired of being late for school,” said Kevin Vaughn, explaining why he decided to
Pilot dies in mid-flight, plane lands safely in N.J.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The pilot of a Continental Airlines flight from Brussels to Newark died over the
Pa. Gov. Ed Rendell defends cuts, pressures lawmakers to act
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell says Pennsylvania’s state budget can’t be balanced without new
Jobless benefits rolls drop sharply to nearly 6.7 million
WASHINGTON (AP) — The total number of people on the unemployment insurance rolls dropped for the
Ohio county wants any profit from DUI bar stool
NEWARK, Ohio (AP) — If an Ohio man sells the motorized bar stool that got him arrested for drunken
Weekend Soap Box Derby cuts access to Fifth Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — Fifth Avenue, between Grant Street and Wood Street, will be closed beginning 5 p.m.
Mahoning, Trumbull communities join forces to get neighborhood stabilization money
YOUNGSTOWN — Nine communities in Mahoning and Trumbull counties are teaming up to seek about $33
Two injured in Edinburg, Pa., crash
EDINBURG, Pa. — Police are investigating a two-car accident resulting in injuries here. Police
Ohio House proposes new panel to address state’s declining auto industry
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House has signed off on the creation of a new lawmaker panel to addresses Ohio’s
Madden 2009 featured at first Video Athletic League event Saturday at Eastwood Mall
NILES — If you think you have the gaming skills to be the best in the Mahoning Valley, you have a
Ohio young offenders camp has arsenic problem
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio officials say a privately run boot camp for youthful offenders has agreed to
Food giveaway Saturday morning at Rising Star Baptist Church
YOUNGSTOWN — Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., will have a food distribution from 10
New Middletown sets up policy to handle flooding complaints
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Village officials are asking residents who experienced flooding problems in their
Report: Closing Ohio budget would be painful
COLUMBUS (AP) — A newspaper reports state agencies’ worst-case budget scenarios see an Ohio at
Chess tournaments end
Chess tournaments end YOUNGSTOWN — The Warriors Inc. Community Chess Tournament has canceled the
Niles Council 130 dedicates Liberty Masonic Complex
Special to The Vindicator NEW home: Among those involved in a ceremony at which a new complex was
Mariann Pallone, Robert Kromer Jr. to wed in August
BOARDMAN — Announced by Geri and Patrick Kirkland, 7644 Huntington Drive, and Joseph Pallone, 4066
Novotny-Glatz wedding to be in park chapel
CANFIELD — Jessica Novotny and Christopher Glatz, both of 280 Blue Moon Crossing, Pooler, Ga., are
Harris-Mansfield engagement is being announced
WARREN — The engagement of Nicole Irene Harris and Robert Michael Mansfield, both of 235 Ridge St.,
Date announced for Ayers-Harper wedding in Niles
Amy Ayers, of 3900 Mercedes Place, Canfield, and Steve Harper Jr., of the same address, are engaged,
Kelly Daugherty to be bride of Michael Chachko
AUSTINTOWN — Don and Helen Warmoth of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter
‘More patient’ Fryman learned along with team
The Scrappers manager is ready to begin his second season at Mahoning Valley. NILES — With
A cool summer idea
Hubbard library offers programs for all ages By LINDA M. LINONIS HUBBARD — Reading informs,
5 teens plead guilty to charges in Canfield fight
Three of the teens involved in the fight decide to go to trial. CANFIELD — Six young men
Thunder still searching for a winning combination
Thunder still searching for a winning combination Davon Vinson is out after throwing 7
Warren native back on AST Tour
Craig Mast has steadily moved up the rider charts in his three years. GREENVILLE, N.C. — Of
21 contend for federal judgeship in Valley
A former Ohio attorney general leads the 17-member panel reviewing the applicants for Economus’
Coach moves on following ‘Albany Horror’
You’ve heard of the Amityville Horror that, supposedly, took place in downstate New York State. And you’ve probably heard of the Albany Horror that took place in upper New York State last Saturday.
Warren, firefighters reach deal to avert 18 more layoffs
Tentative deals also were reached with all city unions on health-care premiums. WARREN — City
Palmer, McGee in tryouts
YOUNGSTOWN — Former YSU kicker Brian Palmer and Mahoning Valley Thunder defensive lineman Frashon
Boy, 14, offers his wisdom at seminar on black males
The Ursuline student said it’s imperative to surround yourself with people who will help you.
Canvassers to check for dog licenses
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County dog warden’s office is announcing a door-to-door canvass in the
Thistledown avoids shutdown
CINCINNATI (AP) — Ohio’s busiest thoroughbred race track avoided being shut down Wednesday when its
Glub, glub....
Damon Washington sits in his stalled car on Marshall Street, just east of Oak Hill Avenue, in Youngstown while another motorist drives through the flooded area. Washington couldn’t get his car to start, and it had to be towed Wednesday.
Aviation fans swoop on tickets for Aug. 8-9 Thunderbirds shows
A second distribution of a limited number of tickets is being planned. VIENNA — The 70,000 free
’34 winner to welcome derby racers
Saturday’s competition will mark the 75th anniversary of the first Youngstown event. YOUNGSTOWN
Racing makes Salem’s Steel Valley event super
For one fee, racers can compete as many times as they like, then kick back. SALEM — Before
Feb. 4 execution date set for Valley man in ’94 slayings
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has set the execution date for a Mahoning County man convicted in
City police probe 2 armed robberies
The crimes took place within 90 minutes of each other. YOUNGSTOWN — City police are
Youngstown man gets 8 years for rape of girl, 12
The victim’s mother is not happy with the sentence. YOUNGSTOWN — A 27-year-old city man will
GM boss knows nothing about building cars
Opinion: If my very future depended upon selecting a single person to sink just one basketball shot, I’m
Smooth-talking ‘Clark’ drained her savings
Dear Annie: I had been seeing “Clark” for a year, and he told me everything a woman would want to
Mail confirmation ends wondering about gifts
Dear Heloise: I, too, had problems with nonresponses to gifts sent by mail. When the post office
• Joseph and JoAnn (Stryczny) Ventresco of 1499 Tarragon Drive, Marysville, announce the birth
• Joseph and JoAnn (Stryczny) Ventresco of 1499 Tarragon Drive, Marysville, announce the birth of
Business in brief
REGION GM Lordstown sets deadline for buyout offer LORDSTOWN — Hourly workers at General Motors’
Diamond dreams realized
W ith approximately 900 players ages 5-18 playing on 70 teams, Boardman Community Baseball’s Fields
Why is the price of gasoline rising?
Opinion: Here we go again. The summer driving season has started, families are readying to take vacations,
9/11 rescue dog cloned, resulting in 5 puppies
9/11 rescue dog cloned, resulting in 5 puppies LOS ANGELES — Scientists in California say they
Iran to U.S.: Stop your meddling
Crackdown on dissent intensifies TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran accused the United States on Wednesday
Consumer prices rise less than expected in May
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices rose less than expected in May and posted the steepest annual drop
After 6 weeks idle, Chrysler to restart 7 assembly plants
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler Group LLC plans to restart seven assembly plants at the end of June after
Tribe rallies, but loses, 9-8, in 11
CLEVELAND — Just when it appeared the Indians’ bullpen was beginning to right itself, the Brewers
Activities to mark summer solstice
LIBERTY — Unity Community Centre, 1226 Naylor-Lloyd Road, will celebrate “The Gathering: A Native
NCAA takes cut of re-sold tickets
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Wednesday’s College World Series game between Arkansas and Virginia was not
Coroner questions use of taxes to cover services in civil suits
Why should citizens have to pay to question public officials? a legislator asked. COLUMBUS —
U.S. seeks to continue dialogue with Iran with Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration will pursue talks with Iran on nuclear and other issues
Terry and O’Reilly were right
Opinion: Terry and O’Reilly were right EDITOR: Your June 4 editorial on the murder of the abortion
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Robert L. Bates, 37, Cortland, three counts, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Donovan F.
Russia, China urge North Korea to return to talks on nuke programs
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia and China urged North Korea on Wednesday to return to the negotiating table on
Man thinks he was boy abducted in ’55
KALKASKA, Mich. (AP) — The same chubby cheeks. The same round face and bright, blue eyes. And, most
7 Ohio counties form coalition to promote motorcycle safety
Mahoning and Trumbull counties are part of the coalition. RAVENNA — Despite recent significant
Killing of U.S. soldier puts onus on Mosul cops
MOSUL, Iraq (AP) — A police investigation of two of their own in the killing of an American soldier
Favre says arm isn’t ready yet
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Brett Favre worked out with a high school football team Wednesday, then said
Ensign shocker is latest GOP setback
WASHINGTON — It’s just about the last thing the beleaguered Republican Party needed: a Christian
Act of Independence
Shippensburg, Pa., woman in door-to-door battle to save town’s Fourth of July fireworks show
Niles firefighters pact proposal includes 3-year wage freeze
NILES — Council gave first reading Wednesday to a new contract with the city’s 29 firefighters,
Chief of schools takes job elsewhere
The township will conduct a statewide search to replace Doug Heuer. AUSTINTOWN — Township
JUDICIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
JUDICIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Members U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, and George V.
Brown: Bill to help Ohio plants go green
The Mahoning Valley has 159 manufacturing companies that could benefit from the money, an
All three local counties see drop in home sales and prices in May
Home sales and average sale prices fell last month in all three local counties. The local and
This week, we look at Gary Lendak, who has managed Mayo Realtors for four seasons in Boardman
This week, we look at Gary Lendak, who has managed Mayo Realtors for four seasons in Boardman
Jury convicts Ohio man of killing wife, hiding body in car trunk
TOLEDO (AP) — A man accused of strangling his wife and stuffing her body into a car trunk nearly 18
Potential suppliers
Potential suppliers Alternative energy Manufacturers that could get involved in supplying
Boardman, Poland police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN June 14 Drug
Rafael Nadal and Dinara Safina are seeded No. 1 for Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Defending champion Rafael Nadal and top-ranked women’s player Dinara
Charter schools aren’t the answer for education’s ills
Opinion: Charter schools aren’t the answer for education’s ills EDITOR: According to a 2004 study, Texas
Gay-rights activists: Obama’s not doing enough
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama signaled to gay-rights activists Wednesday that he’s
Poll: 46% worry about future costs
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Washington considers overhauling the nation’s health-care system, a new poll
Health care reform vexing
Opinion: What’s the single most important priority Congress needs to address vis a vis health care reform?
Summer Concert dates
Youngstown Area Community Concert Band selected the theme “From Classical To Jazz” for its 2009
Reader recommends ginkgo for erectile dysfunction
Q. You recently ran a letter from a fellow who was disappointed in the herbal sex pills he bought.
DERBY divisions Saturday marks the 10th-straight Greater Youngstown Soap Box Derby in downtown Youngstown since the race returned in 2000. Kids age 8 to 17 compete in one of three divisions —
Stock: The objective of the Stock division racer is to provide a simple car for the younger, first-
‘WHATEVER WORKS’
‘WHATEVER WORKS’ Grade: C Director: Woody Allen Running time: 92 minutes Rating: PG-13 for
Closed loop of Iran’s politics
Seattle Times: Iranian politics operate within a closed loop that begins and ends with a dozen
WRPA bylaws to be reviewed
A Trumbull County commissioner raised questions about conflict of interest at the airport in 2006.
Penn no longer a ‘Stooge’
Penn no longer a ‘Stooge’ LOS ANGELES — Sean Penn will not be one of the “The Three Stooges” or
Ohio Gov. Strickland proposes $2B in cuts
COLUMBUS (AP) — A newspaper reports that Gov. Ted Strickland proposes about $2 billion in social
Make SSLqfuelSSRq not war
Youngstown State University and the city of Youngstown will host a free public screening of the
Co-star complements Bullock’s comic timing
Sandra Bullock may be aging out of the years when Hollywood sees her as Miss Congeniality, but not
Stage dedication
Stage dedication LAKE MILTON — The Nature and Arts Stage at Lake Milton State Park will be
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Area musician to perform on ‘Letterman’
Boardman native Anthony LaMarca has struck another chord in his music career. The multitalented
‘Whatever Works’ doesn’t quite work
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The title of Woody Allen’s new comedy, “Whatever Works,” might define what the
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Needed, actors for short film to be shot in the Youngstown and Sharon, Pa.,
Senate off to rocky start on health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping to make history, the Senate set off on its major overhaul of the nation’s
Obama’s transparency goal undermined by opaque acts
Editorial: The Obama administration’s decision not to publicly reveal the names of visitors to the White House
FDA’s regulation of tobacco ill-advised
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Politicians have extraordinary shoulder joints that enable them to pat themselves on
BURNED BY A TOBACCO BILL<
Opinion: BURNED BY A TOBACCO BILL< GEORGE F. WILL WASHINGTON — Politicians have extraordinary shoulder
Today in history
Today is Thursday, June 18, the 169th day of 2009. There are 196 days left in the year. On this date
hubbard public library
ABOUT THE PROGRAM Hubbard Public Library, 436 W. Liberty St., Hubbard, offers a summer reading
Band plays on emotions
YOUNGSTOWN — Technique and skill play key roles in terms of musicians’ abilities. That’s the
Fans are still spending at Open
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — There are fewer corporate hospitality tents at this year’s U.S. Open, but
Obama unveils financial overhaul
WASHINGTON (AP) — From simple home loans to Wall Street’s most exotic schemes, the government would
if you go
if you go What: McKelvy Raygun with Acoustic Juggernaut, Mandrake Project and Deep Wrinkle When:
'The Proposal'
'THE PROPOSAL' Grade: C Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Malin Akerman, Betty White, Craig
“Royal Pains” (10 p.m., USA): The offbeat medical series “Royal Pains” is
“Royal Pains” (10 p.m., USA): The offbeat medical series “Royal Pains” is shaping up as one of the
Success and the road for Dave Matthews, Hold Steady
Dave Matthews Band, always one of the biggest shows on the summer shed circuit, returns this weekend
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities
Inspired Phil Mickelson goes for a trophy at the U.S. Open
His cancer-stricken wife has sent him a slew of messages from their California home. FARMINGDALE,
Authorities rescue man ‘relaxing’ in bay
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A man floating on an air mattress in a Lake Erie bay had to be rescued by the Coast
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Habib Khoury, 32, of Youngstown, and Jamie L. Oberle, 27, of
Movie schedules
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. for the Australian Pink Floyd show at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Benedum
Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. for the Australian Pink Floyd show at 8 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Benedum
Sister-brother team form McKelvy Raygun
Roughly six months have passed since Hubbard native Alex Ahren traded in her dancing shoes for a
BY THE NUMBERS Motorcycle fatalities
BY THE NUMBERS Motorcycle fatalities Last year there were 213 motorcycle fatalities in Ohio. Here
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “We will not tolerate murder, or the threat of violence, masquerading as political activism.”
Ian Snell finally gets win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ian Snell won for the first time in two months and Andrew McCutchen hit his first
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