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Leavittsburg woman charged with stabbing her grandmother
NEWTON FALLS — Crystal R. Goodrich, 29, of Leavittsburg, has been taken into custody and charged
Black American art exhibit begins Tuesday at Mill Creek MetroParks
YOUNGSTOWN — A national art exhibit begins Tuesday at Mill Creek MetroParks. The park system will
Graedons appear on Louie Free show Tuesday
Tune in to Louie B. Free’s show “Brainfood from the Heartland” on Tuesday to hear from Joe and Terry
Austintown trustees discuss plan to alleviate township flooding
AUSTINTOWN — Relief may be on the way for township residents who find their homes under water after
McDonald school board sets temporary budget
McDONALD — The board of education approved a temporary 2009-10 budget of $1.9 million to cover
Trial of YSU union president moved to August
YOUNGSTOWN — The trial of a Youngstown State University union president charged with one count of
State Route 558 in Fairfield Township closed Wednesday
COLUMBIANA — State Route 558 in Fairfield Township will be closed Wednesday for a culvert
Salem man struck and killed by train Sunday
SALEM — Police are trying to determine how a 29-year-old man was hit by a train and lost his life
State lawmaker proposes funding for scholarships: Sell or lease Ohio Lottery and turnpike
COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker has proposed selling or leasing the Ohio Lottery and leasing the Ohio
Ohio plans to create statewide board to set livestock standards
COLUMBUS — Statehouse Democrats and Republicans and Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland are backing a
Libraries say they’d suffer from governor’s budget cuts
YOUNGSTOWN — If the governor’s proposed budget cuts are enacted, Mahoning Valley library officials
Director made ‘premature” statement on health care, Warren official says
WARREN — Human Resources Director Gary Cicero’s statement that city’s six unions agreed last week to
Partnership helps senior citizens with income tax credits
YOUNGSTOWN — Five hundred of Mahoning Valley’s low- and moderate-income and senior residents
YSU will fund four Centers of Excellence
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University will tap some of its budgetary reserves to provide seed
Woman in custody after grandmother is stabbed
NEWTON FALLS — A 29-year-old Leavittsburg woman has been taken into custody and charged with
Back to jail for Paul Pollis after probation violation
WARREN — Paul Pollis, the 42-year-old city man sent to prison for a year in 2007 for violating his
Energy experts plug Valley into ‘green revolution’
YOUNGSTOWN — Researchers who specialize in sustainable energy are at Youngstown State University
Trial of YSU union president delayed to Aug. 5
YOUNGSTOWN — The trial of a Youngstown State University union president charged with one count of
WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public
festivals SBlt Leetonia Artisans Festival is accepting applications for food and craft vendors to
Barnes’ lead remains at 1
The rain-delayed U.S. Open continues today. FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Halfway through his third
No more whomp, whomp, whomp: Route 11 repaving smooths journey
Rte. 11 work lets travelers take smoother trip north
Vintage cars, trucks spur supercharged Father’s Day in Beaver
NORTH LIMA - “It’s a labor of love.” That encapsulated John Stephens’ attitude regarding the 11
State award honors Youngstown Police Chief Hughes
The chief called the award one of his top honors. YOUNGSTOWN — Police Chief Jimmy Hughes has
Disappointed Franchitti settles for checkered flag in Iowa
Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves took seventh place in the Iowa Corn Indy 250. NEWTON, Iowa (AP) —
A place to call home
Todd Bacon and his mother, Lindie Bacon, have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity offered by Humility of Mary Health Partners' Guest House in Youngstown while Dan Bacon, Lindie's husband and Todd's father, recovers from car crash injuries.
City schools’ new math: Subtract $2M from budget
Youngstown district officials said they should have a balance equal to two months of expenditures.
Salem’s Amy Scullion is an All-Ohioan in both basketball and volleyball.
Salem’s Amy Scullion is an All-Ohioan in both basketball and volleyball. By JOE SCALZO When
Scrappers continue flawless kickoff
Mahoning Valley sweeps Jamestown By GREG GULAS NILES — Three games do not a season make, but
Anyone can race at Super Nationals
Motorcycles, semitrucks and even snowmobiles pulled up to the starting line. SALEM — The Super
Boardman’s Corey Linsley has excelled in track and football
Vindicator file photo AMY SCULLION OF SALEM SHOOTS FOR TWO ON MARCH 5 AGAINST AUSTINTOWN FITCH.
In Focus: Mahoning County Courthouse
Guided by Lincoln’s ‘right makes right,’ the Mahoning County Courthouse passes the century mark
Economy spurring mayoral recall votes in Akron, Toledo
TOLEDO (AP) — Tough times in two Rust Belt towns are spurring movements to oust the longtime mayors
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “I’m still at the table. I wouldn’t be at the table if I didn’t think there was some hope for it.”
Births for June 22, 2009
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Eric and Candace Berryman, Youngstown, twin boy and girl,
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Chicago Cubs 6, Cleveland 5, 13 innings Detroit 9, Milwaukee 5
Volunteer dog walkers make sure shelter pooches get exercise
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Tails wag whenever Connie Donald walks into the Wood County Humane
Verbal warfare heats up in Iran
Official state-run media reports on Mousavi might set the stage for his arrest today, analysts say.
Rockets hit U.S. base in Afghanistan, 2 troops dead
Rockets hit U.S. base in Afghanistan, 2 troops dead KABUL — A rare rocket attack on the main U.S.
Today in history
Today is Monday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2009. There are 192 days left in the year. On this date
Grass intact, Wimbledon embraces changes that include a retractable top
Venus and Serena Williams remain the top females. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Who says the oldest
Cubs’ Wells earns first win; Indians’ skid extended to 6
Chicago swept Cleveland in the three-game weekend series at Wrigley Field. CHICAGO (AP) — His
Kahne holds off Stewart to win 350 at Sonoma
The victory snapped his team’s 37-race skid. SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — Kasey Kahne gave struggling
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Struthers School Board, 5:30 p.m., board offices, 99 Euclid Ave. Beaver Township
Dave Sugar and Astro Falcons post victories in Class B action
STRUTHERS — Nick Crum tossed a four-hit complete game as Dave Sugar Excavating defeated Roth
Injured man at RR tracks
Injured man at RR tracks SALEM — A 50-year-old Hawley Avenue man was taken to Salem Community
class B League
class B League sunday’s linescores Dave Sugar Excavating 5, Roth Brothers 1 Roth0100000—143
Mountaineer Results
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Chassai La (Houghton)6.603.602.80 Feasible (Feliciano)7.805.00
Trespass, drug charges
Trespass, drug charges YOUNGSTOWN — A Girard man who had just been discharged from Northside
Poll finds receiving line is unpopular
poll A few results NEW YORK (AP) — Planning a wedding and want to make sure your guests are
60-year history of underground weddings to end
HELLERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The owners of an eastern Pennsylvania cave say they can no longer offer
Greener diet cuts cows’ methane burps
COVENTRY, Vt. (AP) — Vermont dairy farmers Tim Maikshilo and Kristen Dellert, mindful of shrinking
There’s a reason attendance was down at Borts pool
Opinion: There’s a reason attendance was down at Borts pool EDITOR: I was very disappointed by the news
SUNDAY drawings
SUNDAY drawings OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 0-5-5 Pick 4, 2-2-6-0 Rolling Cash 5, 3-11-25-
Jobless rate likely to hit record
COLUMBUS — Though Ohio unemployment climbed to 10.8 percent in May — double the monthly rate when
Apple fans prepared for Jobs at part time
SEATTLE (AP) — Five and a half months ago, word that Steve Jobs would only work part-time as he
Columbiana County court filings
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Tammy Frank, Lisbon, v. Garry Frank, 9142 Steubenville Pike
Gilding the tobacco leaf
Opinion: Gilding the tobacco leaf EDITOR: George Will’s penchant for elegant but deceptive prose was
“Make It or Break It” (9 p.m., ABC Family): Something tells us that this new drama about
“Make It or Break It” (9 p.m., ABC Family): Something tells us that this new drama about the
Sports digest
area Renegades prevail COLUMBIANA — The Crestview Renegades’ minor league football team
On ‘Burn Notice,’ Sharon Gless is a scene-stealer
NEW YORK (AP) — Sharon Gless plays women with toughness, drive and, when it counts, a comic streak.
New on home video This week’s DVD releases
Available Tuesday: “Confessions of a Shopaholic” (PG, 112 minutes): Is Rebecca Bloomwood the
‘Twilight’ star is OK
‘Twilight’ star is OK NEW YORK — Robert Pattinson, the 23-year-old actor of “Twilight” mega-fame,
Cards manager La Russa wins No. 2,500
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Albert Pujols comes through Kansas City once a season. The Royals wouldn’t
Recession causes rising demand for discount lunches
DAYTON (AP) — Amid Ohio’s struggling economy, school officials are expecting an increased demand for
For Tuesday, June 23, 2009
For Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Happy birthday! In the next year: You are constantly changing and
Regional Business Digest
REGION BC Contracting receives Rockford Steel dealership STRUTHERS — BC Contracting, a family-
SWEDEN
SWEDEN The Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm, June 17: Our Latvian neighbors are really going through a
Obama’s goal for health care plain to see
Opinion: WASHINGTON — To dissect today’s health care debate, the crux of which concerns a “public option,”
Common good key in heath care debate
Opinion: At the Barbara Jordan Conference Center in Washington recently, researchers unveiled a new study
FTC to monitor blogs for claims, payments
Savvy consumers often go online for independent consumer reviews of products and services, scouring
Still at risk of swine flu
Still at risk of swine flu Miami Herald: Don’t throw that mask away just yet. The World Health
Even parked cruisers help
Opinion: Even parked cruisers help EDITOR: I would like to congratulate Salem Police chief Bob Floor on a
Money led GM to woo Chrysler for merger
DETROIT — Last year, when Chrysler LLC approached General Motors Corp. about a possible merger, many
Program aims to get driver into fuel efficient vehicles
Editorial: Program aims to get driver into fuel efficient vehicles “Cash for Clunkers,” the buyer incentive
U.S. upset over Egypt in soccer earns semi
The Americans, who won 3-0, also needed the Italians to lose by at least three. RUSTENBURG, South
Baseball begins new Hall tradition
Bob Feller, 90, and a boy, 11, participated in a new twist on an oldtimers game. COOPERSTOWN, N.Y.
Barnes finds lead easier to grab than hold
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Everything Ricky Barnes accomplished this weekend had magic written all over it.
Longhorns bonded after tough opening
The winningest coach in Division I baseball is grateful to have his job. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Augie
Rockies complete Bucs sweep to finish homestand 8-1
Clint Barmes was Colorado’s catalyst in a 5-4 win in Denver. DENVER (AP) — As the Colorado
Old, outdated garage-sale signs annoy bargain-seeker
Dear Heloise: The garage-sale season is almost in full swing now. I get very excited to see a
Husband’s apathy upsets her
Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I need to know how to deal with my husband’s loss of emotion. He is
Trustee wants Canfield Twp. to be a Tree City
Trustee Randy Brashen cites the township’s new park as a major reason to become a Tree City.
Redbox’s machines take on Netflix’s red envelopes
BELLEVUE, Wash. (AP) — With more subscribers than ever flocking to its DVD-by-mail service, Netflix
Racehorses face bleak retirement
Opinion: Every spring in the United States, as many as 50,000 thoroughbred mares give birth. Perhaps every
Poll: Downturn doesn’t keep wedding guests away
Poll: Downturn doesn’t keep wedding guests away Only 3 percent of Americans said they’d declined
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