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Today's Madden video game tournament winners

Today’s winners of the 2009 Madden Tournament.


Today's Soap Box Derby winners

Thirty-four kids age 8 to 17 took part in today’s competition.


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Free computer classes


Greenford Ruritan meeting

Greenford Ruritan meeting GREENFORD — The next meeting of the Greenford Ruritan Club will be at 7


Northern Strut Twirlers earn honors at regional competition

Special to The Vindicator WINNERS: Shown with the trophies they received during the Marching

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Ah, nuts: Thunder squanders lead as losing streak reaches 11 straight

The Wolves bested Mahoning Valley 18-6 in the last 55 seconds for the 59-53 win. By JOHN BASSETTI

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Ex-official: Drop drug charge

The former director of Trumbull County’s JFS has been charged with felony cocaine possession.


Kaimi Mead: Answering the Scrappers' call

Mead’s strong start lifts Scrappers By CHUCK HOUSTEAU NILES — Mahoning Valley Scrapper pitcher

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UA’s Kinsey earns All-American honors at NCAA track & field championships

AKRON — University of Akron junior Daniel Kinsey earned All-America honors in the decathlon at the


Drama guild to present ‘Honk’

Advance tickets are available at www.boardmandramaguild.com. By DENISE DICK You’re probably

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Warren firefighter union accepts concessions

WARREN — By a 75 percent margin, Warren’s firefighter union has ratified a contract covering the

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Bear honored at reunion of Kentucky Wildcats

The coaching legacy of Paul “Bear” Bryant remains alive, some 26 years after his death and after he


Freeze continues for undergrad tuition at YSU; other fees raised

This will be the third year that in-state tuition has been stable. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown


No relief in sight: Tribe blows lead, falls to Cubs, 8-7

CHICAGO (AP) — Sure looked like Kerry Wood would get the day off in his return to Wrigley Field. His


Families of injured soldiers could receive unpaid leave

Employers would have to return workers to their previous positions once the leave is completed.


No rain, but little clarity at Open

The rain-soaked major has a lot of story lines. There are a lot of questions, too. The Washington


Brookfield board hires new superintendent

A search team of board members, faculty, staff, parents and students recommended him.


Man accused of attempting to abduct 14-year-old girl

The defendant told police the girl looked like she needed help, but a witness said the girl appeared


Champ aims to combat falsehoods

Escalating rumors pushed middleweight boxing champion Kelly Pavlik to see a sports psychologist, which he says was definitely helpful.


Dems drop casino lawsuit

The lawsuit has ‘no legal basis,’ a casino committee spokesman says. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning


As expected, YSU president announces retirement

YOUNGSTOWN — The sixth president of Youngstown State University said 2009-10 will be his final year

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High-rise housing sold for $4.9M

The building’s new owners are ‘very impressed with the downtown Youngstown area,’ a spokeswoman

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College world series roundup \ Friday’s game

LSU 14, Arkansas 5 OMAHA, Neb. — Paul Mainieri can’t think of a thing he would change about the


Thursday’s Games

Thursday’s Games National League Atlanta 7, Cincinnati 0 Interleague Toronto 8, Philadelphia


Baseball

Baseball National League Favorite Odds Underdog COLORADO 61‚Ñ2-71‚Ñ2 Pittsburgh Interleague


Workers, residents of motel must vacate facility today

A Canfield motel owner has his properties listed for sale for $1.3 million. CANFIELD — Time is


RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney

RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney Friday’s qualifying: The Hartford native qualified 19th for Sunday’s


Action Physical tops Roth Bros.; 1080 Media rolls

STRUTHERS — Todd Gasier had two hits while Ty Hartman drove home two runs as Action Physical Therapy


MINOR LEAGUES

MINOR LEAGUES International League (AAA) North Division WLPct.GB


ATP World Tour

ATP World Tour Money Leaders Through June 14 1. Rafael Nadal$4,248,648 2. Roger


on area diamonds Youth baseball & softball

TRI-T COLT Classic Division Leetonia LABL Outlaws 16-10, Salem FOP #88 VFW 7-9 —Lance Tullis and


Search set for dogs without licenses

The sweep will begin Monday and run eight weeks. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County dog warden


City agrees to purchase property

Youngstown could finalize a deal soon for the land for a steel-company expansion. YOUNGSTOWN —

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Ex Browns QB Kosar files for bankruptcy

The Boardman native has been dogged by financial woes. MIAMI HERALD MIAMI — Former Cleveland


Richard Childress Racing added to GM cutback list

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Support for General Motors remained strong Friday, even as teams adjust to


Legislation would regulate purchasing

Supporters say the bill would help demonstrate all that Ohio agriculture is. COLUMBUS — State


Today in history

Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2009. There are 194 days left in the year. On this date


Business in brief

NATION Billionaire indicted on fraud charges WASHINGTON — Brash Texas billionaire R. Allen


Obama’s advice for young dads: Be involved in your child’s life

WASHINGTON (AP) — Growing up without a father left a painful hole in his heart, President Barack


Yao Ming: Cleveland move is unknown

Rumors have swirled since Chinese investors signed a deal with the Cavs to become minority owners.


‘I’m not going anywhere’: Bryant to stay in L.A.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Kobe Bryant said he plans to stay with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers


Hundreds mourn slain guard as gentle giant with big heart

FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (AP) — Family, friends and colleagues on Friday remembered a guard who was


CHICAGO (AP) — Storms that moved across the central part of the U.S. caused delays at Chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — Storms that moved across the central part of the U.S. caused delays at Chicago


Web sites could carry county ads

COLUMBUS (AP) — A proposal tucked into the state budget plan would allow cash-strapped county


Helicopter crashes in rescue attempt

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Moments before a helicopter crashed during a mountain rescue attempt, the


Sports on TV

TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: Formula One British Grand Prix qualifying. Noon (ESPN2) Bowling:


Reader has foolproof way to get pet into carrier

Dear Heloise: I read a hint in your column on getting a pet into a carrier. Well, mine is foolproof.


Communications tower

Communications tower A U.S. House bill provides money for a communications tower in Weathersfield


Area vacation bible schools

Who: Church Hill United Methodist Church. What: “Crocodile Dock” is the theme. When: 9 a.m. to


GM to recall workers, restore shift

DETROIT (AP) — A bright spot has surfaced in a sea of negative auto sales statistics for General


sets of favorites \ Ideas for Father’s Day

Stumped about that Father’s Day gift? DVD and Blu-ray sets of TV favorites offer lasting


Black men’s hard work shatters stereotypes

Opinion: At age 92, my dad climbed ladders this spring to a second-story roof to do repairs at the chemical


“BrainRush” (8 p.m., Cartoon Network): Contestants on a roller coaster try to answer

“BrainRush” (8 p.m., Cartoon Network): Contestants on a roller coaster try to answer trivia


Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Sens. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and


MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Derrick E. Stredrick Jr., 28, of 1211 East High Ave.,


Never mind the naysayers, we need health care reform

Newsday: Socialized medicine. Rationing. Robotic bureaucrats in control. Ominous warnings of that


Recession? Not for the U.S. House, which raised office budgets 8%

WASHINGTON (AP) — The recession and rising joblessness has millions of Americans cutting their


Ohio behind in getting E-ZPass technology

CLEVELAND (AP) — Manisha Padhye was surprised Friday driving into the state. She had to make an old-


Defending champ Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Defending champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from Wimbledon on Friday because


Objections made to sale of assets

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of General Motors Corp. bondholders and some of the automaker’s labor unions


State budget cuts will be deep, painful

Opinion: COLUMBUS — Everybody knows budget cuts are coming. Leaders in the Democratic House and Republican


local topics on TV Sunday program

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): June is Elder Awareness Month, and the Mahoning


Leaderboard Day 2

Note: No one finished the second round due to darkness. ScoreThru Lucas Glover-612 Ricky


Nestle recalls all of its cookie dough

There’s a toll to eating raw cookie dough. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers


MacDowell: 40s awkward time for leading lady

MacDowell: 40s awkward time for leading lady SHANGHAI — “Four Weddings and a Funeral” star Andie


Theology studies help take up time

A prison seminary program gives inmates a second chance. PARCHMAN, Miss. (AP) — The graduates


Changes already being made in the way elections are run

Editorial: While it would have been instructive to hear all the details surrounding former Ohio Secretary of


Our lives make a difference in time and even eternity

A very unusual church can be found at the upper level of the Spanish Steps, an architectural


Airlines levy extra fees on bags

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As if charging $15 to check a bag weren’t enough, two airlines are asking for $5


Culture of medicine isn’t good for doctors

Opinion: BOSTON — There will be time to talk about costs and coverage, about public and private plans, about


Weekly Bridge Quiz

Weekly Bridge Quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ 7 6 3 uJ 8 v9 3 wK 10 9 5 4 The


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 16.66 —.17 Avalon


Mom burned out caring for paralyzed teen son

Dear Annie: Two years ago, my then 15-year-old son was paralyzed in a diving accident. I am his


Monks run multimillion-dollar Internet business

LASERMONKS INC. From ink cartridges to dog biscuits, the work supports an abbey in Wisconsin.


Dems’ health-care plan stumbles but still keeps moving

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats got a sobering glimpse of what it would look like if their ambitious


A look at memorable movie dads

Most conversations about memorable movie dads tend to be brief. Why? Because they usually begin and


Comedian bills show as Father’s Day gift to fans

A Father’s Day present to his Northeast Ohio fans is how Frank Caliendo is approaching his upcoming


Worker killed in well-drilling accident

SAEGERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Federal and state officials are investigating the workplace death of an Ohio


Voices of faith

faith q & a Voices of faith: What is the main thing that makes life worth living? The Rev. Duke


MOUNTAINEER

MOUNTAINEER FRIDAY’S RESULTS 1st—Mikes Monster(Barria)6.60 3.40 2.80 Scooby (Houghton)


First Friday Club

First Friday Club BOARDMAN — Maureen Dee will be the featured speaker when the First Friday Club


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Family Birthplace Andrew and Heather Peterson, Lowellville, girl, June 11.


Ohio governor endorses slots gambling amid state’s budget crisis

COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has proposed allowing slot machines at Ohio’s seven horse racing

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Several are indicted on murder-related charges

The grand jury indicted 26 people. YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury indicted several


MLB Roundup Friday’s other games

INTERLEAGUE Reds 4, White Sox 3 CINCINNATI — Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer and a


Iran opposition defies ayatollah

Iran’s opposition Friday called for a major new protest over the disputed presidential election,


Indians’ Wood, DeRosa have bittersweet return

CHICAGO (AP) — Kerry Wood drove the same streets to the ballpark Friday as he had for the last 10


INTERLEAGUE

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So close, yet so far: Woods stumbles late to finish four-over par

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The rain-shortened first day of the U.S. Open meant many players had to play


Sports digest

local Future of bowling to be discussed CANFIELD — The annual Greater Youngstown Bowling


Obama dog’s baseball card available free online

Obama dog’s baseball card available free online WASHINGTON — You don’t have to trade your vintage


Employment conditions deteriorate further

Ohio’s unemployment rate has climbed further, one month after crossing into double digits for the