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Animal protection groups awarded funds
YOUNGSTOWN — Seven nonprofit organizations devoted to animal welfare
Edna Pincham, community activist, former school board president, dead at 72
YOUNGSTOWN — Edna Pincham, former Youngstown school board president, community activist, and the
Youngstown council postpones vote again asking for elimination of city judgeship
YOUNGSTOWN — While the city administration and the municipal court judges spar over the need for
Ohio lawmakers promote creation of state livestock board
COLUMBUS — Lawmakers moved quickly to finalize a November ballot issue that would create a
Two men indicted for double homicide in Warren
WARREN — The two men accused of firing the guns that killed Lloyd McCoy Jr., 11, and Marvin J.
Struthers firm submits lowest bid for Petersburg waterline job
YOUNGSTOWN — Rudzik Excavating Inc. of Struthers was the lowest bidder for the Petersburg water
Woman indicted in attack on grandmother
WARREN — Crystal Goodrich, the Leavittsburg woman accused of stabbing her 81-year-old grandmother
Leavittsburg man injured in Canfield motorcycle crash
CANFIELD — A Leavittsburg man is recovering after a motorcycle crash this morning sent him to the
Arrest warrant issued in Campbell shooting
CAMPBELL — Police found a submachine gun and a bulletproof vest after searching 108 Monroe St.,
Boardman veterinarian plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Wilson
BOARDMAN — Dr. Donald K. Allen, who ran last year as a write-in candidate for president of the
METAMORPHOSIS AT LORDSTOWN || GALLERY
The underbody of the Chevrolet Cruze is shown as John Donahoe, plant manager at GM Lordstown, talks about the new vehicle today in Lordstown, where the plant is shut down for retooling.
Suspicious item in Ohio luggage: Pickled mangoes
COLUMBUS (AP) — An Ohio airport summoned a bomb squad to detonate a suspicious item that turned out
Coal miner killed by falling rock in southwestern Pa.
WIND RIDGE, Pa. (AP) — A coal miner is dead after being hit by falling rock inside a mine in
Akron mayor relieved to survive recall vote
AKRON (AP) — The city’s mayor who survived a recall vote says the episode was a reminder that you
Youngstown man gets probation for beating incident at Campbell home
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has ordered a city man to spend the next 12 months on probation for his role in
S.C. Gov. admits to affair in Argentina, resigns as chairman of GOP governors association
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford says he’s been unfaithful to his wife with
Michael Jordan’s son, Jeff, dropping hoops for studies
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Michael Jordan’s son, Jeff, will not be playing basketball at Illinois next
Route 224 bridge in Poland to be named for Marine PFC James Spencer
POLAND — Marine PFC James H. Spencer died nearly 42 years ago, but some community members plan a
Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trials
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. on Wednesday took concrete steps to bring
Report: Woman hurt in Kings Island coaster incident was in ICU
CINCINNATI (AP) — An investigators’ report shows a woman who complained she hurt her head on an Ohio
Pittsburgh braces for G-20 summit headaches
PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was every bride’s worst nightmare — but it happened in a way no one would
Ohio Parole Board rejects mercy for multistate killer
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Parole Board has rejected mercy for a death row inmate sentenced to die
Gov. Strickland gets berated on proposed cuts
COLUMBUS (AP) — Constituencies from libraries to mental health advocates are berating Gov. Ted
Pa. state budget battle heads to TV tonight
HARRISBURG (AP) — The top Democrat and top Republican in Pennsylvania state government are taking
Erie County, Pa., confirms first two swine flu cases
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The Erie County Health Department says tests have confirmed two children are the
Legalization of casino table games eyed in Pa.
HARRISBURG (AP) — Table games are on the table in the Pennsylvania Legislature. The House Gaming
GM shows off preparations for launch of Chevrolet Cruze
LORDSTOWN — General Motors officials today showed off the work being done at the Lordstown complex
Ohio suburb requires yard waste to be put at curb
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — The recession has hit home in a swanky Cleveland suburb where homeowners
3rd Ward public meeting on crime prevention is Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — Councilman Jamael Tito Brown, D-3rd, is having a public meeting for 3rd Ward citizens
Ex-Cleveland cop gets year in prison on sex count
CLEVELAND (AP) — A former Cleveland police officer sobbed as a judge sentenced him to one year in
Come out on Friday, Saturday to Celebrate Poland
POLAND — The annual Celebrate Poland festival begins Friday with a strawberry festival and
Valley native Dr. Jerri Nielsen FitzGerald dies
Valley native Dr. Jerri Nielsen FitzGerald, whose struggle against breast cancer during a winter
Poker run benefit
Poker run benefit LISBON — A poker run scheduled for Saturday as a benefit for Lora Kyser, a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, has its kitchen open to the
Date announced for Miller-Burkey summer wedding
SALEM — Announced by Bob and Linda Burkey, 1922 Countryside Drive, is the engagement of their son,
Lowellville church for Petrock, Cormell wedding
POLAND — Randall and Toni Petrock, 3973 Via Siena, are announcing the engagement of their daughter
Belfast-Arnoto engagement is being announced
YOUNGSTOWN — Jennifer Belfast of Youngstown and Mark Arnoto of Lisbon are announcing their
Khanthawichai, Koliser wedding to be Aug. 15
Eve Khanthawichai of Bethesda, Md., and Richard Koliser of Gaithersburg, Md., are engaged and have
Democrats ask Strickland to consider raising taxes
More than 20 other states have increased taxes to meet their budget deficits. COLUMBUS — A
Perez breaks through; Scrappers stay perfect
NILES — Rookie catcher Roberto Perez of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers is trying to follow in the
Cleveland’s losing streak gone in a Huff
David Huff tossed eight shutout innings, Grady Sizemore returned and the Tribe bullpen survived a
Despite cutbacks, city lists $50K job
Without a court settlement with a federal agency, it’s unlikely the city would fill the vacancy, the
Mayor: Union given every opportunity
Four ranking officers signed up for the early retirement offer so far. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay
Wimble-done: Safin bounced in first round
Against unheralded Jesse Levine, a 133rd-ranked qualifier, Safin ended his always-turbulent
Steelers, Starks ink 4-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Offensive tackle Max Starks has signed a four-year contract that keeps him with
Woman charged with stabbing grandmother; bond set at $1M
The stabbing occurred while a third woman tried to open the door for a police officer. NEWTON
Thunder’s McGee gets NFL tryout
Mahoning Valley’s 24-year-old defensive lineman had a workout with the Buffalo Bills. By JOHN
Official: Public urging kept mail facility open
Commissioners also approved a voluntary unpaid-leave program for county workers. NEW CASTLE,
Lucky 13: Taylor named defensive player of week
CHICAGO — Mahoning Valley Thunder defensive back Brandon Taylor was named the af2’s defensive player
Gunman sought in South Side shooting
The victim is listed in stable condition. YOUNGSTOWN — Police continue their search for the
Trumbull to get mapping system
WARREN — Trumbull County dispatchers will have a better way to pinpoint wireless 911 emergency
Festival planned in McDonald
McDONALD — The 76th annual Homecoming, sponsored by the McDonald Fire Department Social
Commissioners OK street improvements
Drug take-back drive is today at the Austintown police station. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
POLAND ZONING MEETING: Complex decision
Norma Hazelbaker and Stephen Queen stand in the backyard of Hazelbaker’s Marion Drive home in Poland. They are opposed to a plan to build apartment buildings nearby.
It’s a fine line for Obama concerning Iran
WASHINGTON — So much for studied neutrality. Even as he said he wasn’t doing it, President Barack
Now is a berry good time of year
The warmer weather and sun-speckled days signify that summer’s popular berries, such as
“I’m not sure if everyone in the safety system is paying the proper attention that needs
Opinion: “I’m not sure if everyone in the safety system is paying the proper attention that needs to be
Sandberg: Sosa doesn’t deserve to be in Baseball Hall of Fame
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Chicago Cubs star Ryne Sandberg says Sammy Sosa doesn’t belong in the Baseball
Army Field Band to perform at park
The band has appeared in all 50 states and 30 countries since its 1946 formation. BOARDMAN — The
PGs try to stand out in draft loaded with them
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jonny Flynn dragged himself into the New Jersey Nets’ practice facility
District’s payments may be delayed
A delay in receiving state Homestead reimbursement funds could cause a year-end squeeze.
Such a booming business should be legal in Ohio
Opinion: Such a booming business should be legal in Ohio EDITOR: The time is long overdue to change the
Commercial Activities Tax
Commercial Activities Tax Here are some facts about Ohio’s Commercial Activities Tax, which
Dog wardens to canvass Lawrence Co. in July
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Dog wardens will canvass Lawrence County July 13 and 15 looking for unlicensed
Fehr’s legacy: Era of steroids
Maybe the best way to explain Donald Fehr is that he was very good, maybe even too good, at his job.
Marlins club Knights, 10-3, in Warren AA
Caullan Owens homered, Marques Shannon tripled and Joe Vaught went 3-for-5 with a double and two
Board seeks ‘wow’ factor in new superintendent
Austintown school officials expect to narrow the candidate pool after the holiday.
Flying mammals benefit humans
A bat’s wing is made up of fingers encased in a membrane, which gives them great maneuverability.
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott S. Whitaker, 39, of 6348 Tala Drive, Poland, and Lisa M.
TODAY
TODAY 7 a.m. (ESPN) Tennis: Wimbledon. 8:30 a.m. (STO) Baseball: “Indians Minor League Report.”
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“America’s Got Talent” (9 p.m., NBC): Susan Boyle and her fellow British standouts have thrown down
Two arraigned on more charges
Both people were free on bond when the shooting took place. YOUNGSTOWN — A man and woman
Man suspected of writing bad checks
BOARDMAN — Police arrested a man Friday in connection with passing bad checks at two Boardman
Oil industry gets a tax break in GOP-led Ohio budget plan
The plan comes at a time when lawmakers are trying to plug a deficit before July. COLUMBUS (AP) —
TUESDAY drawings
TUESDAY drawings multistate Mega Millions, 12-14-16-31-50 Mega Ball, 9 OHIO Tuesday night:
Sports digest
AREA Yankush cycles to Pa. win PITTSBURGH — Jim Yankush of North Lima won last weekend’s Masters
GM to eliminate 4,000 more white-collar jobs
DETROIT (AP) — About 4,000 more salaried workers at General Motors Corp. will lose their jobs by the
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games Interleague Colorado 11, L.A. Angels 1 Oakland 5, San Francisco 1 National
on area diamonds Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Classic Division Poland Springfield Grille 7, East Liverpool-Beaver Local
Business digest
NATION Judge: GM bondholders don’t need committee NEW YORK — A bankruptcy court judge says that
Wedge’s status uncertain for the slumping Indians
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Eric Wedge talked about center fielder Grady Sizemore’s return from the disabled
Food drive scheduled for Saturday
Columbiana County Organizing for America is having a healthy food drive in conjunction with National
Serena unhappy about food rules
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Wimbledon is awash with food stalls and restaurants, but you can’t bring
HOF baseball writers mull steroids question
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America is taking up the
Revolutionary technologies
Revolutionary technologies Long Island Newsday: It’s too soon to know if what’s going on in Iran
Obama’s misplaced concerns
Opinion: Obama’s misplaced concerns EDITOR: The Obama administration said recently it was overturning a
Fuel-efficient vehicles get jolt from U.S. government
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Cultivating the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles, the Obama
Church leaders urge restoration of funding
Education reform helps ease the financial and learning disparities among Ohio’s school districts,
Nixon tapes reveal behind-the-scenes chats
As President Richard Nixon was negotiating an end to U.S. military involvement in Vietnam in January
Chinese tires provide test case for Obama trade stance
Editorial: Chinese tires provide test case for Obama trade stance Even after the U.S. International Trade
Council will help auto workers get new jobs, Biden says
PERRYSBURG, Ohio (AP) — A new government council will help auto industry workers transition to new
There are ways to keep grilled chicken moist
This flavorful Peanut Butter-chutney Barbecued Chicken keeps the flavor up while reducing fat by
Home sales rise, but recovery being hindered
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nationwide home sales may have finally hit bottom, new data shows, but a host of
Higher education not ‘good thing’ for all
Opinion: Even if the “stimulus” package doesn’t seem to be doing much to stimulate the economy, it is
‘Tonight’ sidekick McMahon dies at 86
LOS ANGELES — Ed McMahon, the loyal “Tonight Show” sidekick who bolstered boss Johnny Carson with
ADA has meant freedom
Opinion: June 22 marked the 10th anniversary of a landmark ruling for people with disabilities. The case,
Discover the deep, dark sweetness of molasses
Take molasses out of its traditional role to impart complex flavor to savories as well as to
D.C. visitors play new spy game
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Ohio family of five recently went undercover in the nation’s capital to help
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, executive session at 5:30 p.m., open session at 6
Unsuspecting scammer gets taken for $25,000
Dear Annie: I recently lost my job of 13 years. While checking out various employment listings, I
Hoppel’s Arena brings back rodeo for 2 nights
Hoppel’s Arena brings back rodeo for 2 nights LISBON — Rodeo will return to Hoppel’s Arena next
No garden needed for this lesson on flour
Dear Heloise: What is the difference between plain and all-purpose flour? Both can be purchased at
Computer failure: cause of crash?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Investigators looking into the deadly crash of two Metro transit trains focused
Czechs checking out Sustr for WJHC
RAGUE, Czech Republic — Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Andrej Sustr was invited to the Czech Ice
Study: Women look away more from photos of babies with birth defects
WASHINGTON — Puzzling new research suggests women have a harder time than men looking at babies with
Sports notices
baseball Columbiana Youth — tournament for players age 7-8 starts July 6. Call (330) 892-0299 or
Hurricane Andres forms off Mexico’s Pacific coast
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Andres strengthened into the Pacific season’s first hurricane
Max contract
Max contract Offensive tackle Max Starks signed a four-year contract that keeps him with the
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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NORTHFIELD RESULTS
NORTHFIELD RESULTS LATE MONDAY 4th—Truarc Deal (Ro Hunter) 5.40 3.20 3.00 4-Cruisin Samantha
MEN AT WORK: Paul Hutchison, top left, oversees the removal of the ceiling at a home at 945
MEN AT WORK: Paul Hutchison, top left, oversees the removal of the ceiling at a home at 945
‘Transformers’ packs a lot of brawn, no brain
As big, dumb summer “entertainments” go, they don’t get much bigger or much dumber than
Unemployment to drag in the Valley, official says
The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate dropped just a bit but is still double what it was last
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, June 24, the 175th day of 2009. There are 190 days left in the year. On this
Boardman, Poland police blotters
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman and Poland townships: BOARDMAN June 19
Wal-Mart hopes to hold onto new flock of customers
The recession steered a new type of customer to Wal-Mart — deeper in the pockets and suddenly
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, 10 to 11 a.m.
Griffin confident he can turn around the Clippers
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Griffin heard the doubters who wondered why he was joining a college team
City makes constructive use of deconstruction program
This process allows the reuse of building materials. YOUNGSTOWN — A long-abandoned house on
World’s 65+ population to triple by 2050
WASHINGTON (AP) — The world’s 65-and-older population will triple by midcentury to 1 in 6 people,
Paving contract awarded
Paving contract awarded POLAND — Poland schools awarded a $58,800 contract Monday to pave a
MLB Roundup \ Tuesday’s other games
Interleague Phillies 10, Rays 1 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chase Utley homered and drove in four
Assassination in Pakistan exposes Taliban rifts
Assassination in Pakistan exposes Taliban rifts PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The assassination of the
Iranians learning to stand on their own
Opinion: The drama in Iran marks a turning point in Middle East history — precisely because the United States
U.S. automakers can compete — if field is level
Opinion: Chrysler’s alliance with Fiat, finalized this month, creates a fresh start for the company and for
Intensified crackdown subdues protests
CAIRO (AP) — Overwhelmed by police and left with limited alternatives, Iranian demonstrators
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