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Super Nats promoter: Saturday will be biggest day || GALLERY
Snowmobiles? In June?
YSU tuition stays frozen, but room and board costs rise
YOUNGSTOWN — Undergraduate student tuition at Youngstown State University will remain frozen at
International Towers in Youngstown has new owner
YOUNGSTOWN — The 12-story low-income senior-citizen International Towers in downtown Youngstown has
City making progress on railroad tracks deal for V&M Star
YOUNGSTOWN — The city has an “agreement in principle” to purchase railroad property that is key to a
Ex-NFL QB Bernie Kosar files for bankruptcy
MIAMI (AP) — Former NFL and Miami Hurricanes star quarterback Bernie Kosar has filed for bankruptcy
Ohio sheriff won’t oppose Boehner for Congress
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio sheriff says he’s not going to take on the Republican
Former Trumbull JFS director seeks treatment to avoid drug felony
WARREN — Tom Mahoney, the former director of the Trumbull County Department of Job and Family
FCC to look at exclusive cell phone deals
NEW YORK (AP) — Regulators will investigate whether exclusive cell phone deals, such as the one that
Boardman man jailed on attempted abduction charge
BOARDMAN — An Oregon Trail man was in the Mahoning County jail, accused of trying to abduct a 14-
Canfield Township seeks Tree City designation
CANFIELD — Trustee Randy Brashen wants bragging rights. After hearing about awards and grants
PennDOT driver fraud crackdown worries immigrants
HARRISBURG (AP) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is holding off on a threat to cancel
Ohio State suspends late fees stemming from glitch
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University is assuring students that they won’t be penalized if financial
Mahoning Co. Dems drop suit against committee seeking to open casinos in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Democratic Party dropped its lawsuit today against a committee
Youngstown 7th Ward cleanup set for Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — There will be a cleanup of the Jolly Joe’s parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Colonial Motel in Canfield must be emptied by Saturday
CANFIELD — Time is running out for those who live and work at the Canfield Colonial Motel. Dave
Longtime Canfield educator opts for retirement
CANFIELD — Dr. Abby Barone is graduating from school after more than 50 years. The longtime
Slain Pittsburgh officer given fire courage award
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One of three Pittsburgh police officers killed by a gunman in April has received a
Ohio unemployment rises to 10.8 percent in May
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s unemployment rate has climbed further, one month after crossing into double
Cleveland Plain Dealer workers get pay cut, furloughs
CLEVELAND (AP) — About 500 union workers at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland will take a 12 percent
Vice President Biden in Ohio next week
TOLEDO (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden is planning a visit to a new solar panel maker near here next
Despite hiring freezes, states are hiring away -- Ohio included
State officials say that while some of the thousands of non-emergency hires they have made since then — such as dog wardens or zookeepers — might seem questionable, the employees are necessary to keep basic functions of government running, are required by law, or are necessary to bring in the revenue that states so desperately need.
Ohio man killed in northwestern Pa. drilling accident
SAEGERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Federal and state officials are investigating the workplace death of an Ohio
Ohio bill provides unpaid leave for families of military personnel injured in combat
COLUMBUS — The Ohio House this week passed legislation that would provide unpaid leave for families
Thousands powerless from Ohio storms
COLUMBUS (AP) — Storms with heavy rain and vivid lightning have been sweeping across Ohio, leaving
Black bear rambles across southwest Ohio
MAINEVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A roaming black bear has been spotted twice at a Girl Scout camp in Warren
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS • The McDonald Sideliners will have their monthly meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. in the
Berlin Center yard sale
Berlin Center yard sale BERLIN CENTER — A communitywide yard sale is being planned for Aug. 7 and
Girl Scouts complete work at camp
Special to The Vindicator MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: After completing all the requirement in order to
Couples honored at Temple El Emeth
Special to The Vindicator HONOREES: Couples who have been married between 50 and 71 years and are
Pavlik camp denies rehab report
Kelly Pavlik’s father and co-manager, Mike Sr., vehemently denied an Internet report Thursday that his son is in an alcohol-rehabilitation center.
Trumbull Rumble
25TH JACK ARVIN ALL-STAR FOOTBALL CLASSIC Ben Moody’s MVP performance keys Trumbull’s 12-0 win
Cop ranks to shrink Sunday
The city’s Operations Department and Packard Music Hall will be hit hard with layoffs, too.
Ohio prosecutor: Keep Clarett in prison
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio prosecutor is opposing former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett’s
Villella replacing Timko as head coach of JFK boys varsity basketball team
WARREN — In replacing Bruce Timko as boys varsity basketball coach, Warren JFK High School is
Invention Camp: A test of ingenuity
Invention camp proves useful, fun for students
Thunder is ready to howl at Wolves
Mahoning Valley has a one-game kicker in place of Derek Schorejs, who has another commitment. By
Dad, Bo know baseball pressure
Bo Greenwell grew up in the Boston Red Sox clubhouse, tailing his father, Mike, while scoring
Affordability is the key word for the ’09 season
NILES — Buck Nights are back. Friday fireworks are back. Jim Traficant Night is back. And,
Coach was friend to all
SALINEVILLE — Winners are recognized by the games they win and the people they help. Dan Saling
Sustainable Energy Forum scheduled for next week
YOUNGSTOWN — Representatives of government, industry and academia will get together at Youngstown
Employees asked to take unpaid leave
Lawrence County workers could take 10 unpaid days off per month for six months. NEW CASTLE, Pa.
Lawrence County official speaks of impact if Pa. plan fails to pass
Commissioners are to meet with the county’s fiscal team to discuss how they would handle a shutdown.
Lawmaker: Ohio cuts could be ‘painful’
Lawmakers haven’t backed tax increases or expanded gambling options to bring in more revenue.
4 in Canfield rescue man stuck in creek
Jerry DeCamp and Jon Ulicney, of Herbert Road, and an unidentified male pull a young man from the creek under Herbert Road in Canfield Township. The man, who said he was 21 and named Eric, was rafting in the creek during Wednesday evening’s storm when the current pulled him under the bridge.
Duct tape leaves sticky residue
heloise Howdy, Heloise: I am struggling to get duct-tape residue off our front door. Someone used
Is unmarried 19-year-old sure she wants a baby?
Dear Annie: I am 19 years old and in a very committed relationship. My boyfriend and I have been
Business digest
REGION F.N.B. promotes Calabrese to chief financial officer HERMITAGE, Pa. — F.N.B. Corp. said
Forbes divorce may be hedge against penalties
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — The wife of the man responsible for the largest accounting fraud of the
Industry accelerates its spending
HOUSTON (AP) — Oil and gas companies have accelerated their spending on lobbying faster than any
Democrats shouldn’t block investigation of earmarks
Editorial: Democrats shouldn’t block investigation of earmarks There is little question that if the House
U.S. can’t back the protests in Iran
Opinion: Can you hold a dialogue with an Iranian regime that blatantly steals an election as the world
Boycotting Chrysler, GM is a bad idea
Opinion: “I won’t buy a socialist car, which means I won’t be buying a GM or Chrysler car for as long as the
Obama’s dilemma: Embrace protesters and alienate cleric
WASHINGTON — The political unrest in Iran presents the Obama administration with a dilemma: keep
Serve constituents first
Opinion: Serve constituents first EDITOR: A government job’s a good gig if you can get it. But the mayor
Rape suspect arrested in Boardman
BOARDMAN — A Pennsylvania man was arrested by local law enforcement on allegations of sexual
Man pleads guilty to felony charges in Warren deaths
Marcus Yager is expected to testify during the trials of his co-defendants. WARREN — Marcus
Count on more downpours, floods today
Count on more downpours, floods today About 2 more inches of rain is expected in the Valley
Autopsies suggest Air France jet broke up in sky
SAO PAULO (AP) — Autopsies have revealed fractures in the legs, hips and arms of Air France Flight
Alderman wants Daley to explain Olympics money guarantee
CHICAGO (AP) — Mayor Richard M. Daley has taken the plunge in trying to lure the 2016 Summer
On Area Diamonds Youth baseball, softball
TRI-T PONY Classic Division Liberty Gold 11, Boardman Creekside Beverage 7 Liberty Gold 11, Poland
Senate Dems pare back health bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Key Senate Democrats, bidding for bipartisan support on health care, pared back
GM to discontinue Pontiac Vibe
DETROIT (AP) — The Vibe is the latest Pontiac model to be officially killed by General Motors Corp.
Ohio General Assembly panel to study ailing auto industry
Three members from each chamber will be on the committee. COLUMBUS — The Ohio House has signed
Midwest storms spawn apparent tornadoes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Powerful storms that rolled across the Midwest brought heavy rain, strong winds
Game Time
SFlbMahoning Valley Thunder vs. Manchester Wolves Kickoff: Today, Covelli Centre, 7:05 p.m.
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT It was incorrectly reported on A1 of Thursday’s edition that Michael Thomas, 18,
Blackburn’s strong start leads Twins over Pirates
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Coming out of spring training, Nick Blackburn was fourth in the Minnesota Twins’
Pavlik camp denies rehab report
YOUNGSTOWN — Kelly Pavlik’s father and co-manager, Mike Sr., vehemently denied an Internet report
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE GABRHPct. ISuzuki Sea582552889.349 VMartinez Cle662584789.345 MiCabrera
U.S. automakers’ pain equals consumers’ gain
GM sold 20,000 more cars last week than projected. Since January, Robert Walton had kept one eye
Martin’s Back:SFlbWinning races and having fun
The veteran driver is eighth in NASCAR Sprint Cup standings ASSOCIATED PRESS When Mark Martin
Images show Mars had sizable lake
LOS ANGELES (AP) — New images suggest Mars had a sizable lake on its surface billions of years ago,
Many in U.S wonder: Who’ll stop the rain?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mud season has been extended. From North Dakota to Long Island, rain after rain
PAST CHAMPIONS
PAST CHAMPIONS 1939 — Olean Oilers 1940 — Olean Oilers 1941 — Bradford Bees 1942 — Jamestown
Friday's Best Bets on TV
“Chopping Block” (8 p.m., NBC): Things are getting interesting on “The Chopping Block” as the
Facts and figures | New York-Penn League
Facts and figures New York-Penn League Background: The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are members of
Financial oversight plan gets grilling
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s plan to increase oversight of banks and other financial
New Agency
NEW AGENCY Facts, concerns Proposal: As part of sweeping efforts to overhaul the financial
Trumbull Memorial workers OK contract
The reworked contract will save the health-care system some $1 million. WARREN — Immediately
Analysts: Unemployment will stay high into 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the surface, the government seemed to signal Thursday that more Americans are
“Angels & Demons” (C): Blessedly, “Angels & Demons” is more
“Angels & Demons” (C): Blessedly, “Angels & Demons” is more entertaining and less self-serious than
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls school board, regular meeting, 9 a.m., junior high school board
Brehaut is 1 under, but course is under water
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — The first round of the U.S. Open started Thursday. The end is not yet in
Timberlake needles boss
Timberlake needles boss NEW YORK — Justin Timberlake was on hand to pay tribute to his record
EASTWOOD FIELD | A to Z
EASTWOOD FIELD | A to Z In order to get the most enjoyment possible out your visit to see the
‘Prototype’
‘Prototype’ Activision for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 Genre: Action-Adventure Rating: M; Grade: B
'Year One'
YEAR ONE 2 stars (out of 5) Cast: Jack Black, Michael Cera, Olivia Wilde, Hank Azaria, Oliver
Team (MLB affiliation)CityStadium (capacity)
Team (MLB affiliation)CityStadium (capacity) MCNAMARA DIVISION Aberdeen IronBirds
Today in history
Today is Friday, June 19, the 170th day of 2009. There are 195 days left in the year. On this date
Passengers on Continental flight over Atlantic unaware of pilot’s death in cabin
Passengers on Continental flight over Atlantic unaware of pilot’s death in cabin NEWARK,
Web service
Web service The Filter (http://www.thefilter.com) is a Web service that promises to sift through
HOME SCHEDULE AND PROMOS | Giveaways and event dates are subject to change:
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Shtick flick doesn’t tick
‘Year One’ is this summer’s ‘The Love Guru,’ this weekend’s ‘Land of the Lost.’ It’s a
Offspring comes to Cleveland
The band is coming to Cleveland on Sunday. Exactly 15 years after smash-single “Come Out and
stimulus funding FOR FLOOD CONTROL \ Boardman
Boardman Township was approved to receive federal stimulus money administered through the Ohio
Iraqi forces taking over security ahead of schedule
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iraqi forces are successfully filling the security vacuum as U.S. combat
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jeffrey and Lindsey Wolfe, North Lima, girl, June 17.
Music is a family affair for the Stockdale band
It’s a family affair for the Stockdale Family Band, which for the past five years has been traveling
Salary of a federal judge is never-ending
Opinion: While reporting on the process to replace U.S. District Court Judge Peter C. Economus, I learned a
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “I believe it’s discriminatory, I think it interferes with states’ rights, and we will work with
Dignity of self-sufficiency trumps welfare expansion
Opinion: For the first time in more than a generation, a lengthy recession is forcing Americans to deal with
Weekend entertainment
Today Children “Alice in Wonderland,” 7 p.m., Kent Trumbull Theater, 4314 Mahoning Ave. N.W. ,
Street closing for derby
Street closing for derby YOUNGSTOWN — Fifth Avenue between Grant and Wood streets will be closed
Mass protests in Iran show depth of ire
Demands for new election, recall gain strong support TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of
Hiring freezes allow various exceptions, review by AP finds
COLUMBUS (AP) — Financially strapped states that have announced a freeze on all but essential hiring
Iran’s domestic firestorm
Iran’s domestic firestorm Dallas Morning News: By all appearances, the re-election of hard-line
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10
Communication is key to improving CoT racing
The Car of Tomorrow has become the Car of Today. What hasn’t changed about the race car running in
MLB Roundup Thursday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Cubs 6, White Sox 5 CHICAGO — Derrek Lee and Geovany Soto hit consecutive homers to
Pitching In
3 pitchers from the ’08 season return By TOM WILLIAMS In 2008, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Preserve residency rule
Opinion: Preserve residency rule EDITOR: Citizens of Youngstown and Warren must protect the residency
Clinton to have surgery on elbow broken in fall
Clinton to have surgery on elbow broken in fall WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Aussie in the outfield
Crikey! Baseball is an international game. NILES — One of the outfielders looking for playing
High court says convicts lack right to DNA tests
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Thursday that a convicted rapist has no constitutional
Partnership kicks off conservancy plan
Officials collaborated on a 125-year conservation plan for the parks. YOUNGSTOWN — Dave
Browns WR suspended indefinitely by the NFL
NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth was indefinitely suspended by the NFL on
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven Criado, 33, of Lynhaven Road, Austintown, and
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