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Racing helps Super Nats draw 20,000 to Salem
Motorcycles, semi trucks and even snowmobiles pulled up to the starting line. SALEM — The
Fathers, others enjoy vintage car display in North Lima
NORTH LIMA - “It’s a labor of love.” That summed up John Stephens’ attitude on the 11 years he
Cubs beat Indians 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Randy Wells pitched into the seventh inning for his first major-league win, Geovany
Rockies defeat Pirates for fifth straight win
DENVER (AP) — Clint Barmes homered, drove in two runs and scored two more as the Colorado Rockies
Route 11 work lets travelers take smoother trip north
VIENNA — The sound of tires flapping as you travel along state Route 11 on the way to a Lake Erie
Guest house for St. Elizabeth’s marks 20 years of care
The guest house opened 20 years ago. YOUNGSTOWN — Humility of Mary Guest House “should be
Youngstown schools brace for more cuts
YOUNGSTOWN —The city school board’s finance committee wants the school administration to come up
www.romeothecat.com helps Angels for Animals
www.romeothecat.com helps Angels for Animals CANFIELD — Angels for Animals, a Canfield animal
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
CMHS CLASS OF 1945 • Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m.
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
WEdnesday SBlt Ivy League will have a picnic with Wanda Brothers and Peggy Hood as hostesses.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
STACY NARD | MATTHEW DENNIG
STACY NARD MATTHEW DENNIG ROHNERT PARK, Calif. — Stacy Nicole Nard and Matthew David Dennig, both
HANNAH KUTSKO | ROBERT BURKEY
HANNAH KUTSKO ROBERT BURKEY BOARDMAN — The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 3:30 p.m. April
MELISSA RUTANA | ERIC ZITKOVIC
MELISSA RUTANA ERIC ZITKOVIC NEW SPRINGFIELD — The Church of God was the setting at 2:30 p.m. May
LINDSAY YOSAY | KYLE MCCALL
LINDSAY YOSAY KYLE MCCALL MONTEVERDE, Fla. — Lindsay Michelle Yosay, a daughter of Robert K. and
Trip is planned in celebration of Molson 50th
CANFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. John R. Molson of Canfield are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their
Campeans plan cruise, dinner to mark their 50th
BOARDMAN — Preparing to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year are John and Mildred
Open house event planned by family for Martin 50th
BERLIN CENTER — An open house celebration has been planned for July 18 in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Weyman prepae to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
COLUMBIANA — Mr. and Mrs. Jack H. Weyman, 336 Parkview Drive, will celebrate their 60th wedding
Derby racers leave their jitters behind
The 91-year-old winner of the area’s first derby in 1934 visited with those in attendance.
Scrappers slam Jammers again
Bo Greenwell had three hits and two RBIs to continue his hot start to the season. NILES —
Video league sponsors tournament
As a cornerback for Youngstown State University, Jarvis Richards has tackled numerous challenges on
For Thunder, close was not quite close enough
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Thunder coach Chris MacKeown didn’t sleep any better Friday night
Barnes finds safe harbor at rainy Open
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Is it possible, in the midst of the puddles and postponements that have marked
Group marks summer solstice
Members of Unity Church Centre said a summer solstice program has helped them better identify with
Lawrence County gets $1M grant
The work includes planting trees and shrubs and the replacement of a bridge. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Woods blows another as Cubs rally
The Tribe closer has blown two saves in his return to Wrigley Field as Cleveland lost 6-5.
NEOUCOM Local graduates
Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rootstown, welcomed Ohio’s newest
Running toward greatness: Father makes son proud
Editor’s note: Colonel Joe Pierson is assigned to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point). He is the
Union Twp. officials set summer paving
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Union Township supervisors bought a $79,212 tractor to replace an aging piece of
NASCAR appears to be running out of gas
SAN JOSE, Calif. — When Jimmie, Tony, Junior and the rest of NASCAR’s good ol’ boys make their
LAUGHING MATTERS
It really may be the best medicine McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Talk turned serious
MILESTONES
LAWYERS Henry Parcinski of East Liverpool received his Juris Doctor degree from Ave Maria
GOING HOME AGAIN
Crossroads of design, emotions Those who buy the family home face a balancing act. NEW YORK
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week William E. Slade The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Poll Web site visitors to see what they want
If you run a Web site, most likely it’s for personal or business use. Personal Web sites typically
Public vs. private: Where does health insurance stand?
American workers' health benefits have changed rapidly in recent years — except for thoe who work for government. Our tax dollars routinely fund better plans than found in the private sector.
Corey Linsley
State discus champ; runner-up in shot put Boardman senior Corey Linsley started his throwing
Ali Tolich
Named All-Ohio in two events Ali Tolich grew up playing soccer, but as a seventh-grader at Mineral
Nicole Pachol
Div. I state 300-meter champion Howland senior Nicole Pachol saw her junior track season wiped out
Todd Kibby
Pitched Tigers into Div. IV state final As an oversized 6-year-old, Todd Kibby spent afternoons in
Robert Salcedo
Spartans’ No. 1 player; qualified for state Robert Salcedo was 5 and his brother Bryant was 7
Area sports schedules
CLEVELAND INDIANS Today — at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Tuesday — at Pirates, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday
Obama to Iran’s leaders: Stop ‘unjust’ crackdown
SAN FRANCISCO — President Barack Obama, taking aim at Iran’s crackdown on post-election protests,
Sports on TV
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) “This Week in Baseball.” 11 a.m. (ESPN2) Drag racing: NHRA. Noon (21)
Don’t fear looking at your 401(k)
If you’re brave enough to open your 401(k) statement, get ready for stock shock. Stock funds have
Bishop Murry has earned community’s appreciation
Editorial: Ever since the American Catholic Church was rocked to its core in 2002 by credible newspaper reports
Workers’ privacy an issue online
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At the Bargain Zone, a freight surplus store in Lee’s Summit, Mo., office manager
Business owners following the tweeter
“With any new topic or hot item, a lot of companies rush to it because they think it’s trendy.”
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
CANFIELD — Theresa Depp, a videographer at Tee Jay Productions in Canfield, has been recognized as a
Retail theft
Stores step up crime-fighting efforts CINCINNATI (AP) — With shoplifting on the rise — including
SUPPLIER in DEMAND
Comprehensive Logistics builds future with GM A Liberty-based company is named one of the best of
Local suppliers
Local suppliers Profile Details on Comprehensive Logistics and Falcon Transport: Headquarters:
Let’s keep it real
Editorial: Let’s keep it real At first glance, the proposal seems so obviously popular that it is difficult
Couples rarely agree on financial planning
SAN FRANCISCO — Maybe they can agree that their savings have been mauled by the worst financial
Casey Lower
Pitcher for Div. III state softball runners-up Ursuline High pitcher Casey Lower will never be a
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 2nd—Stellarton (Martinez)5.402.602.10 My Grecian God
Marquis helps lead Rockies past Bucs
DENVER (AP) — After his masterful mix of sliders enfeebled the Pittsburgh Pirates, the only downer
Ben Moody
State champ in two events; record-setter After three years of trying — and failing — to persuade
Brush removal
Brush removal HUBBARD — City residents are advised that brush and branches should be out on the
baseball
baseball Columbiana Youth — tournament for players age 7-8 starts July 6. Call (330) 892-0299 or
area
area Swish schedules first tryout camp NILES — The Youngstown Swish’s will hold their first open
Reporter escapes Taliban captivity
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A New York Times reporter known for making investigative trips deep inside
Stonehenge to attract 20,000 for the solstice
Stonehenge to attract 20,000 for the solstice STONEHENGE, England (AP) — Thousands of neo-Druids,
Klitschko pounds Chagaev, keeps titles
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Wladimir Klitschko again proved his dominance of the heavyweight
Apple CEO Steve Jobs had liver transplant, paper reports
Apple CEO Steve Jobs had liver transplant, paper reports NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. co-founder and
Doctor shortage expected to grow
WASHINGTON — As the debate on overhauling the nation’s health-care system exploded into partisan
Cleveland aquarium plans vie for backers
CLEVELAND (AP) — The city needs an aquarium large enough to give visitors a satisfying experience
Fiery chaos reigns in Iran
Bloggers and Twitter users said many were killed during Saturday’s protests, but those reports could
State Sen. Schuler dies at 66
COLUMBUS (AP) — Republican state Sen. Robert Schuler, a former city councilman who served in the
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael C. Martof, 34, of 3334 Bracken Fern Drive,
Plight of a one-industry town
Opinion: Plight of a one-industry town EDITOR: Regarding Forbes magazine’s economics ranking of
Literary briefs
LOCAL hMark Peyko launches book about Youngstown BOARDMAN — Metro Monthly Editor Mark Peyko and
Travel attractions for free
Attractions 5 for free NEWTON, Mass. (AP) — Editors at TripAdvisor.com have compiled a list of
Ammonia leak at N.C. plant kills 1 worker, injures 3
LUMBER BRIDGE, N.C. (AP) — Authorities say an ammonia leak at a poultry processing plant in North
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE BASEBALL First team
STEEL VALLEY CONFERENCE BASEBALL First team Pitchers: Drew Fitzpatrick, Mooney; Shawn Roman,
‘24’ moves to New York for season 8
CTU is back. New York City has been added to the cast. And Jack Bauer has recovered. More details
CURRENT PRICES || Antiques and collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Betty White in dual role of naughty and nice
The 87-year-old actress takes nothing for granted. Betty White must have a secret. The
in the cup! Area aces
Karen Churn of Columbiana aced the 120-yard No. 2 hole at Valley Golf Club in Columbiana. It was her
President may need firmer hand to grasp success on health care
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is seeing the downside of his light touch on revamping the
Obama goes up and down in analyzing U.S. economy
The president has talked positively and negatively on the economy at the same time. WASHINGTON
Head’s roll: playing King Uther
Actor prepares by watching other royal roles. PASADENA, Calif. — They say the crown sits
Gallery offers first student retrospective
Gallery offers first student retrospective NILES — The Art Outreach Gallery in the Eastwood Mall
hBaron Cohen appears as a bull in Spain
hBaron Cohen appears as a bull in Spain MADRID — Actor Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest movie character,
Fatherhood continues to be a work in progress
Opinion: I’m with the boys today — Mitch, Max and Maguire. No real plan; no real agenda. Just father and
Montoya won’t push limits in pursuit of Sonoma win
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The first trip to Infineon Raceway was a pressure-packed, must-win race for
‘Ageist’ bumper stickers not wise
The legislature and governor of New Jersey have lost their collective common sense, which is to say
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road, Austintown. New Middletown
“The Eternal”
“The Eternal” Sonic Youth (Matador) Grade: B From cover art courtesy of found-sound guitarist
Conn. officials were warned often that chimp could be dangerous
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials were repeatedly warned about the dangers posed by a
There was no party coup
Opinion: There was no party coup EDITOR: While I appreciate all the hard work Tom Lamb has done on behalf
Chemical compound could transform computing
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Physicists at Stanford University have identified an important new trait of a
Survey: Most patients don’t contact doctors via e-mail
Results from a late-2008 survey released last week by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and
James Joyce’s classic ‘Ulysses’ meets Twitter
James Joyce’s classic ‘Ulysses’ meets Twitter NEW YORK — Forget about Ashton Kutcher. James
“Merlin” (8 p.m., ABC): Banish that image of an old, bearded wizard from your head.
“Merlin” (8 p.m., ABC): Banish that image of an old, bearded wizard from your head. “Merlin”
U.S. publication of book delayed in Salinger dispute
NEW YORK (AP) — A Swedish author’s new book is so similar to J.D. Salinger’s classic novel “The
Spray isopropyl to control mosquitoes
Q. What’s a safe way to kill mosquitoes? We have a cabin on a pond, and the mosquitoes are
Device alleviates acid reflux
Casey Donahoe was no more than 10 when he began experiencing the bitter taste of stomach acid in the
Tank cars full of ethanol derail, explode, kill woman
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — Railroad tank cars holding thousands of gallons of highly flammable ethanol
hRare green blooms focus of book
hRare green blooms focus of book We tend to think of leaves as green and flowers as anything but.
Collectors seek Ed Wiener jewelry
A smart woman created Father’s Day in 1910. Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father, William
Drug companies agree to improve Medicare benefits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The pharmaceutical industry agreed Saturday to spend $80 billion over the next
Truck bomb kills at least 72 people
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A truck bomb exploded as worshippers left a Shiite mosque in northern Iraq on
Childhood playhouse
Childhood playhouse Children need space, so let them have it. With U-Bild’s woodworking plans,
Cookie-dough plant being scrutinized
Federal microbiologists and food safety investigators have descended on the Danville, Va., plant
Murtaugh 60th is celebrated at outdoor event
HUBBARD — Joe and Alberta Murtaugh of Woodland Ave. celebrated the 60th anniversary of their wedding
Roger Federer sets sights on sixth Wimbledon title
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Roger Federer is building something of a reputation as an on-court crier,
Stress of layoff wears on many
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Lora Walker’s small horse farm has been a refuge since losing her job at ABX
LEADERBOARD
LEADERBOARD U.S. Open Through second round: Ricky Barnes67-65-132-8 Lucas Glover69-64-133-7
mlb roundup \ Saturday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Red Sox 3, Braves 0 BOSTON — Josh Beckett allowed just five singles for his first
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday challenged Iran’s government to
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Saturday challenged Iran’s government to halt a “violent
Bill Clinton defends Obama’s economic efforts
Bill Clinton defends Obama’s economic efforts INDIANAPOLIS — Former President Bill Clinton rallied
Turocy’s 4 hits lead Falcons to win, 4-1
STRUTHERS — Jarod Turocy had four hits, including a triple and two doubles to lead Astro Falcons to
Swine flu cases down, bargains up in Mexico
Swine flu cases down, bargains up Chances of contracting swine flu in Mexico are probably at
Diabetes series offered
Diabetes series offered YOUNGSTOWN — A three-week Dining with Diabetes series of classes is
Not all traditions are moral
Opinion: Last weekend, President Obama made it clear that he would not move on the Defense of Marriage Act.
REGION
REGION PALO Creative forms partnership with DRS LEETONIA — PALO Creative, an advertising agency
Climate bill bad for Ohio manufacturing
Opinion: Ohio is at a critical crossroad. It has lost hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs, taking its
Study focuses on language of chickens
Chickens have about 24 vocalizations, research has shown. STORRS, Conn. — For hundreds of hours,
Today in history
Today is Sunday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2009. There are 193 days left in the year. This is
MEN's golf standings
MEN Coitsville (Bedford Trails): Low gross — Joe Miner 33; Ed Romack, Bruce Burns 34; Larry Miner
Vindicator spring All-Stars
See Full profiles Inside on C4 and Videos online at Vindy.com This year’s Vindicator spring All-
Cities can punish ‘foreign workers’
Opinion: Now that the Republican dominated Ohio Supreme Court has told public employees they are free to live
Significance of Father’s Day comes wrapped in a poem
Dear Readers: Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads and father figures in our reading audience. You are
LIKE FATHER LIKE SON
WINNING LOOKS The winners of our Father-Son Look-Alike Contest are Bill Tomory, 39, and his son
The Nevels Sisters bring home a long-awaited gospel concert
Saturday’s concert by the Nevels Sisters will be the first chance for Valley residents to see the
Youngstown police are loyal to the job, not the paycheck
Opinion: Youngstown police are loyal to the job, not the paycheck EDITOR I took offense to the statement
Tony Stewart to race at Sharon Speedway
HARTFORD — NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Tony Stewart will be at Sharon Speedway on July 7 to
Best-sellers Publishers Weekly For the week ending June 13:
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Relentless” by Dean Koontz (Bantam) 2. “Robert Ludlum’s: The Bourne
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