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Federal judge upholds Ohio no-touch strip club law
CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal judge has upheld Ohio’s “no-touch” law for strip clubs. U.S. District
Youngstown board ponders way to balance general fund budget
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown City School District treasurer said the district may have to delay
Montana man caught with Pa. girl pleads not guilty
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A Montana man accused of taking a 14-year-old runaway girl from Pennsylvania to
Group of Ohio Democrats calls for tax hike
COLUMBUS (AP) — A small group of Democratic lawmakers is splitting from Gov. Ted Strickland and
Bond set at $1M for woman charged with stabbing her grandmother
NEWTON FALLS — A 29-year-old Leavittsburg woman is in the Trumbull County Jail on $1 million bond,
Dog wardens to canvass Lawrence Co. for unlicensed dogs in July
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Dog wardens will canvas Lawrence County July 13 and July 15 looking for unlicensed
Despite financial hardships, Youngstown plans to hire treatment plant employee
YOUNGSTOWN — The financially strapped city, looking at layoffs to balance its general fund budget,
Police seek gunman who wounded a South Side man in his home
YOUNGSTOWN — Police continue their search for the gunman who entered a South Side home and fired
Army Field Band to perform July 3 at Boardman Park
BOARDMAN — The internationally acclaimed United States Army Field Band of Washington, D.C., will
Lawrence Co. treasurer extends deadline to pay taxes without penalty
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County Treasurer Richard L. Rapone will extend the date to pay county
Work progresses on Poland schools stadium project
POLAND — Poland schools awarded a $58,800 contract on Monday to pave a parking lot for a new
Be careful who you text, you may go to jail
SALEM, N.J. (AP) — A man who allegedly wanted to buy some marijuana was arrested after he mistakenly
Lucky guy: Georgia man wings big lottery prizes twice in week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- A 62-year-old man struck it big twice in the Georgia Lottery. Earl Fritz won
Beatitude House gets $2,500 grant from Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way
YOUNGSTOWN — Beatitude House has received $2,500 grant form the Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United
Pa. brother, sister die in apparent murder-suicide
YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide of a brother and sister in
Oil industry gets tax break in Ohio budget plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s budget plan would give a tax break to the oil industry at a time when state
Girard Planning Commission meets Wednesday
GIRARD — Girard Planning Commission meets at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the conference room at the mayor’s
U.S. interior secretary to meet with Flight 93 landowners
SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — Interior Secretary Ken Salazar privately met today with landowners to discuss
Reported injury shuts down Kings Island roller coaster
CINCINNATI (AP) — Kings Island amusement park near Cincinnati has shut down its popular Son of Beast
Methodist bishops oppose Ohio slots
COLUMBUS (AP) — Two leaders of the United Methodist Church in Ohio say they’re disappointed that
Pa. high court nominees each raise $250K-plus
HARRISBURG (AP) — The nominees for an open seat on Pennsylvania’s high court are running about even
Akron officials review plan for so-called suicide bridge
AKRON (AP) — The city is moving closer to a safety upgrade meant to deter jumpers from what’s often
Ohio parks eliminate trash cans, waste pickups
WAYNESVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Budget cuts mean at many state parks in Ohio it’s now BYOB: bring your own
Improvement shown in Mahoning Valley unemployment levels
The Mahoning Valley will struggle to return to the low unemployment levels of last year even when
Famous pitchman Ed McMahon dead
From Newsday: Ed McMahon, the greatest second banana in show biz history, died Tuesday in Los
Deadline for police officers’ early retirement approaches
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams said his administration is “trying to give every opportunity” to its
Participants welcome to enter cornhole leagues
Participants welcome to enter cornhole leagues SALEM — Salem Community Center is organizing
Gentile-Weaver wedding planned for July in Canfield
Mary Beth Gentile of Naples, Fla., and Angelo Gentile of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• The Boardman High School Class of 1970 will have its 40-year reunion next year. The banquet will
Wedding planned by Miss Hum and Mr. Maiorana
COLUMBIANA — Robert J. and Marla K. Hum, 44208 Kelly Park Road, are announcing plans for the
Schorsten-Deutsch July 4 wedding to be in Indiana
BOARDMAN — George and Marian Schorsten, 4006 Windsor Road, are announcing plans for the upcoming
YSU taps reserves for new centers
The university decided not to wait for state funding, which could take six years. YOUNGSTOWN —
University hosts forum on energy
The Mahoning Valley connects with researchers working in new forms of energy. YOUNGSTOWN —
Scrappers drop Spikes, stay perfect
Mahoning Valley opened a 7-0 lead en route to a 7-6 win over State College. NILES — After
Official: ‘Premature’ to say unions to pay into insurance
The city of Warren still needs to cut $800,000 more from the 2009 budget. WARREN — Human
Keeping fields ready for dreams
Boardman’s baseball/softball complex thrives as summer’s heart of the community. BOARDMAN —
Library officials brace for news
‘It’s catastrophic; it’s devastating,’ a local library system director says of the governor’s proposed cuts.
Justin Byler chases his dream after injury
Justin Byler chases his dream after injury The former Howland and Harding player returned to
Family of hawks halts mail delivery in Liberty
Neighbors hadn’t received mail for about a week because of the birds. LIBERTY — Deborah
Cobalt improves initial quality score
The car finished ninth out of 20 compact cars in initial quality. The Chevrolet Cobalt
Glover holds on for a two-shot win at U.S. Open
Phil Mickelson and David Duval had late surges to create tense final moments. FARMINGDALE, N.Y.
Union chief Fehr retires
He led the baseball players’ association for 25 years. NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Fehr announced his
U.S. team copes minus Bocanegra
RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — The United States has made a run to the semifinals of the
Delivery driver robbed
Delivery driver robbed WARREN — A female pizza-delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint Sunday
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Monday 1st—Mixed Me (Cloninger)4.202.802.40 Quatermain (Martinez)3.802.60
St. E’s to add new facility
Partners for Urology Health, a 13,000-square-foot center, will allow patients to see their doctor
baseball
baseball Columbiana Youth — tournament for players age 7-8 starts July 6. Call (330) 892-0299 or
How can teen girl get friend to report rape?
Dear Annie: I am 16 years old, and my friend “Kelly” is 17. Last week, Kelly went to a party where
Prepaid cards make online shopping much safer
Dear Heloise: I prefer not to use my personal credit card when making donations or purchases online.
Obama signs tobacco law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lamenting his first teenage cigarette, President Barack Obama ruefully admitted on
Assistance saves taxpayers money
The income tax program puts more money in people’s pockets and stimulates the economy.
Today is Tuesday, June 23, the 174th day of 2009. There are 191 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, June 23, the 174th day of 2009. There are 191 days left in the year. On this date
Unrest could hinder Tehran’s regional goals
CAIRO (AP) — Iran has had an impressive run for the past decade — expanding its regional muscle
Bravo’s ‘NYC Prep’ peeks inside world of rich kids
NEW YORK — In the debut episode of “NYC Prep,” Bravo’s new water-cooler reality series about the
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
Officials charged in fire that killed 47 children
Officials charged in fire that killed 47 children MEXICO CITY — Seven state officials have been
Salem man, 29, killed by train; police investigate
Salem man, 29, killed by train; police investigate SALEM — Police are trying to determine how a
“The Superstars” (8 p.m., ABC): On “The Superstars,” celebrities live out
“The Superstars” (8 p.m., ABC): On “The Superstars,” celebrities live out their sports fantasies
Fitzgerald, darling of liberals, strikes out
Opinion: When U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald was investigating the leak of a CIA officer’s name a couple of
Corrections
Richard Farkas, 29, of Hawley Avenue, Salem, was struck and killed by a passing train shortly after
Sports digest
ysu Softball tryouts YOUNGSTOWN — YSU softball coach Brian Campbell will hold walk-on tryouts
Deal for Delphi may face detour
Platinum Equity, the Beverly Hills, Calif., investment firm, is hitting a few speed bumps in its
MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s games
NATIONAL LEAGUE Mets 6, Cardinals 4 NEW YORK — No matter how many All-Stars get injured, the New
TLC’s Jon, Kate say they’re divorcing
NEW YORK — Celebrity parents Jon and Kate Gosselin say they plan to divorce. The co-stars of “Jon
Tiger Woods sees red — just not on leaderboard
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — He didn’t need to hear any more. “Do you beat yourself up over this one,” the
CANFIELD CITY
CANFIELD CITY June 19 Drug abuse: Police arrested a 24-year-old North Canton woman on charges of
The West can huff and puff, but it won’t blow Iran down
Editorial: The political upheaval that has gripped Iran since President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was declared the
Baby boomers: The worst?
Editorial: The Jersey Journal, Jersey City, N.J.: While those who fought fascism in World War II are considered
Small Ships Revue scheduled for Friday
SHARON, Pa. — The 29th annual Small Ships Revue in the downtown area is Friday. The parade will
Gas mandates to help carmakers profit, study says
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. automakers have underestimated the importance of fuel efficiency to consumers,
Kodachrome to be retired
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Sorry, Paul Simon, Kodak is taking your Kodachrome away. The Eastman Kodak
NOTABLE AND QUOTABLE
Opinion: “As long as our country has become a proud nuclear power, the U.S. should take a correct look at
City marks river’s comeback on 40th anniversary of fire
CLEVELAND (AP) — The joke is no longer on Cleveland, with fish, jet skis, kayakers and boaters
Money isn’t curing public education
Opinion: Some people have certain presumptions — for example, that government is better suited to handling
Bleak global economic forecast drags stocks down
NEW YORK (AP) — A surprisingly bleak forecast for the world economy pushed stocks to their biggest
NATIONAL LEAGUE
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Apple’s new-model iPhone hits 1M sales in just 3 days
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple Inc. sold more than a million units of its latest iPhone model in the first
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Classic Division Hubbard Midland 9, Niles Blue 1 Struthers Morgan Oil
Brazil’s foreign policy stinks
Opinion: Brazil, Latin America’s biggest country, has received well-deserved praise in recent years for its
Sectarian fears rise in Iraq as violence flares
Opinion: BAGHDAD — A recent spate of attacks largely directed at Shia neighborhoods in Baghdad is fueling
MAHONING VALLEY SAVES Money advice
The Ohio State University Extension office, in partnership with local agencies and financial
Express defeats Action; Wharmby edges Roth
STRUTHERS — Zack Altmeyer tossed a complete game as the Youngstown Express defeated Action Physical
MONDAY DRAWINGS
MONDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 5-7-9 Pick 4, 0-3-4-0 Classic Lotto, 5-10-12-
Lawmaker proposes sale of Ohio Lottery
The scholarships could be renewed annually. COLUMBUS — A state lawmaker has proposed selling
Chris Brown pleads guilty
Chris Brown pleads guilty LOS ANGELES — Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to one count of felony
Liberty residents will net discount from aggregation
The township is a member of North East Ohio Public Energy Council. LIBERTY — Liberty Township
At least 6 killed as trains crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — One Metro transit train smashed into the rear of another at the height of the
Business news digest
NATION Delphi retirees take action over pensions INDIANAPOLIS — The Delphi Salaried Retirees
Sharapova struggles to advance
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There was a time, not all that long ago, when Maria Sharapova wondered
LSU rallies for 11th-inning victory
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mikie Mahtook singled in the winning run in the top of the 11th inning after DJ
Manny fever hits Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — J.J. Gutierrez, a 15-year-old baseball fan, didn’t mince words when asked
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald E. Kitchen, 40, of Austintown, and Felicia M. Booker,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market
Iranian officials acknowledge irregularities
TEHRAN, Iran — Government authorities stepped up their crackdown on protesters Monday, as Iranian
Youngstown State University Football Players, coaches and staff instructed and mentored children
Youngstown State University Football Players, coaches and staff instructed and mentored children
Mickelson comes up short again
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — There was no smile, just a look of resignation as Phil Mickelson trudged wearily
Girl Scouts honored for achievements
MACEDONIA — Girl Scouts of North East Ohio presented Gold Awards to 77 Girl Scouts at an achievement
U.S. OPEn \ Notebook
What if? No golf tournament ends without a number of players able to say “What if?” over one hole or
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Detroit 3, Milwaukee 2 Chicago White Sox 4, Cincinnati 1 Tampa
Budget puts conservation at risk
The next two-year budget must be cut by upward of $3 billion. COLUMBUS — Last month, just
Early stumble doesn’t stop a Federer victory
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The new roof wasn’t tested. Roger Federer was — briefly. The retractable
LEADERBOARD U.S. Open
LEADERBOARD U.S. Open Lucas Glover69-64-70-73—276 Phil Mickelson69-70-69-70—278 David
Win masks problems for Richard Petty’s team
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — It took eight winless seasons for Richard Petty to realize he was no longer
Flooding problems in Poland Township must be addressed
Opinion: Flooding problems in Poland Township must be addressed EDITOR: Poland Township is known as a
Slumping Phillies eager to hit road
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — When the Philadelphia Phillies return from a much-welcomed road trip, they
Former Pirates skipper gets Rockies rolling
Colorado has won 18 of 23 games since Jim Tracy replaced Clint Hurdle. DENVER (AP) — When former
Principal retires from Canfield
Barone has been involved in the Canfield school district for 35 years.
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Gerald and Jocelyn Mariotti, Youngstown, girl, June 21. Andrew
The problem with Leviticus
Opinion: The problem with Leviticus EDITOR: I was deeply disturbed to read the June 14 letter from a
Rallies nearly net Duval an Open victory
The former number-one player finished tied for second. FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — David Duval walked
Howland man gets more prison time for violation of probation
The original gun charge behind the probation violations involved a visit to the Howland police
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