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Pirates rally to beat Indians in ninth
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hit a game-ending bloop single to score Jack Wilson and give the
Large crowd turns out to discuss North Side crime prevention
YOUNGSTOWN — Break-ins, theft, vandalism and general mayhem prompted dozens of North Side residents
Niles firefighters reject 3-year pact
NILES — Firefighters overwhelmingly rejected a three-year contract with the city containing a wage
Bond sale clears way for Niles school construction
NILES — The Niles School District has sold nearly $18 million in bonds for construction of three new
Casino backers turn in more than 850K signatures
COLUMBUS — Backers of a plan to place casinos in Ohio’s four biggest cities turned in more than
Mahoning commissioners begin sales tax renewal push
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners have taken the first step toward renewal of the county’s
Michael Jackson 1958-2009 ||GALLERY, BIO, TUNES, VIDEOS
In this March 5, 2009, file photo, Michael Jackson announced that he was set to play 10 live concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, which he announced at a press conference at the arena. The singer also stated they would be his final performances in London.
Section of Phelps Street closed until further notice
YOUNGSTOWN — North Phelps Street between Wood and Rayen avenues will be closed to vehicular traffic
Youngstown’s pre-Independence Day bar dash set for July 3
YOUNGSTOWN — The pre-Independence Day bar dash has two goals: to attract people to the city’s
Heat wave to stick around until Monday, NWS says
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley heat wave will stay until Monday, when the temperature is expected
North Lima man gets prison term for stabbing estranged wife
YOUNGSTOWN — A North Lima man who pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a violent confrontation with
Cub Scout Day Camp at Camp Stambaugh
CANFIELD — Being a Cub Scout might be fairly new to 6-year-old Timothy Focht, but traveling the
Library supporters protest potential cuts in Columbus
COLUMBUS — Library supporters continued their efforts today to convince lawmakers and Gov. Ted
Pincham funeral services are set
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown will say its final farewell next week to Edna Pincham, the first black woman
Four arrested in Boardman on drug charges
BOARDMAN — Members of the township police department’s Narcotics Enforcement Unit arrested four
70-year-old woman pistol-whipped in driveway
YOUNGSTOWN — A 70-year-old woman was pistol-whipped by one of two young male robbers and would-be
Firefighter kills pets to avoid kennel fees
COLUMBUS — A Columbus firefighter admitted Wednesday to securing his two dogs in his basement and blasting them with a rifle so he and a girlfriend could vacation without paying to board the animals.
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Dinner is benefit for scholarship fund
Dinner is benefit for scholarship fund YOUNGSTOWN — Spaghetti dinners will be served from 1:30 to
Foundation presents scholarship awards
WARREN — The Trumbull Memorial Hospital Foundation named 22 students the recipients of three
New pacts with nurses, Forum says
Forum has one more union contract to resolve. YOUNGSTOWN — Ratification votes on new contracts
Undefeated mark vanishes as Scrappers lose to Spikes
Mahoning Valley had several opportunities to score but couldn’t take advantage as its winning streak
Thunder’s MacKeown focuses on the positive
The head coach said Mahoning Valley will keep playing hard, even after 11 straight losses.
Valley native Jerri Nielsen remembered
Dr. Nielsen FitzGerald ‘was very smart and adventuresome. Going to the South Pole sounded like
Steel Valley Rumblings/Campbell’s Jake Giuriceo returns home, eyes 3-0 start to pro boxing career
Campbell’s Jake Giuriceo returns home, eyes 3-0 start to pro boxing career
Edna Pincham dies of cancer
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown lost a “trailblazer” and a “community icon” with the death of Edna D.
City council again postpones vote on eliminating judge
A new report shows Youngstown judges’ caseloads are less than half of the statewide average.
Pirates pound Pavano, Indians
Pittsburgh took a 10-1 lead before Cleveland made it interesting in the ninth. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Bridge name will honor Marine
The Poland Marine died in combat in Vietnam in July 1967. POLAND — Marine PFC James H. Spencer
Complex decision for village
If you’re looking for little league action in Lisbon, there’s only one stage in town. But it wasn’t
Company caters to canine companionship
The construction company vice president selected a breed that socializes well with people.
Woman accused of stabbing grandmother indicted
No motive has been reported for the attack. WARREN — Crystal Goodrich, the Leavittsburg woman
Summer Bridge Program encourages freshmen
Participants spent a week at YSU, focusing on academics, socialization and more. YOUNGSTOWN —
Firefighter kills dogs to avoid kennel fees
The man bragged about killing the dogs after he disposed of their carcasses in a trash bin behind
Rafidi resigns from the practice of law
The former attorney was suspended from law practice for six months in 2007. COLUMBUS — The
GM Lordstown on Cruze control
New robotic equipment is being prepared at the GM Lordstown complex for upcoming manufacturing of the new Chevy Cruze.
Theater group, Boardman guild to stage ‘Honk!’
The Boardman Drama Guild and Boardman Community Theatre will present “Honk!,” a musical based on
Business digest
REGION First Place Bank to buy 3 AmTrust Bank branches WARREN — First Place Bank said Wednesday
Scrappers wrap up More from Eastwood Field
Toles bobblehead: On Aug. 2, he first 1,000 fans will receive a bobblehead statue of Ted Toles, the
Robbery, home invasion investigated by police
One man was beaten in one of the crimes. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for the individuals
Struthers company is awarded contract
The waterline installation will follow completion of a sanitary sewer. YOUNGSTOWN — Rudzik
LSU tames Texas for CWS title
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — LSU, which two years ago wasn’t good enough to qualify for its conference
Police find weapons at scene of shooting
CAMPBELL — Police found a submachine gun and a bulletproof vest after searching 108 Monroe St.,
Q. How long have you coached?
Q. How long have you coached? A. I’ve coached for the past six or seven years. I started with
It’s never too late to take Vitamin D
Q. I have leg pain when walking and hip pain at night. I have a vitamin D level of 14. Is it too
Poland festival set for this weekend
POLAND — The annual Celebrate Poland festival begins Friday with a strawberry festival and
Different poolside memories
Opinion: Different poolside memories EDITOR: The more I read Monday’s letter concerning Borts Pool, the
Allen plans to run for Congress
BOARDMAN — Dr. Donald K. Allen, who ran last year as a write-in candidate for president of the
Country star John Michael Montgomery keeping it genuine
Hills and valleys are something country singer John Michael Montgomery knows all about. After
Today in history
Today is Thursday, June 25, the 176th day of 2009. There are 189 days left in the year. On this date
Cheap Trick refuses to surrender
When it comes to power pop, it’s hard not to give Cheap Trick its due. Formed more than 35 years
Pro-Iran regime hackers deface school’s site
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hackers defaced the home page of the Ore- gon University System, posting a
Animal organizations get grants
YOUNGSTOWN — Seven nonprofit organizations devoted to animal welfare have received $10,000 each from
AWOL governor admits affair with Argentine
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After going AWOL for seven days, Gov. Mark Sanford admitted Wednesday that he
Dems outline immigration law overhaul
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats outlined plans Wednesday to overhaul the nation’s immigration laws,
More Dems push for tax increase
Senate and House leaders and Gov. Ted Strickland have not supported the move. COLUMBUS — Two
Haiti needs help — now
Miami Herald: As of last week, when Haitian Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis visited Miami, Haiti
Hasselbeck: Plagiarism charge is meritless
BOSTON (AP) — “The View” co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck says a claim that she plagiarized parts of her
Obama tilting at green windmills
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The Spanish professor is puzzled. Why, Gabriel Calzada wonders, is the U.S. president
Black Eyed Peas new CD drops with a boom, pow
NEW YORK — The leader of the Black Eyed Peas has some helpful suggestions about when exactly to
Health-benefits tax remains possibility
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama left the door open to a new tax on health-care benefits
“So You Think You Can Dance? (9 p.m., Fox): The sweet 16? It won’t be for long as two
“So You Think You Can Dance? (9 p.m., Fox): The sweet 16? It won’t be for long as two more
Life support to end for boy beaten on Father’s Day
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A 7-year-old boy who traveled to the state to spend the summer with his
‘Buy American’ bad for Farrell, Pa.
Opinion: There is a steel mill in my Western Pennsylvania county that is struggling due to the AFL-CIO and
‘Jon & Kate’ will regroup, return Aug. 3
NEW YORK (AP) — While Jon and Kate Gosselin begin to sort out the pieces of their broken marriage,
Number of Ford suppliers in trouble more than doubled in past year
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co.’s top executive for auto- parts purchasing said Wednesday the
John Tinsley
“Everything we do centers around the kids. We want them to have a nice, safe place to play and we
Jazz festival to feature region’s best combos
BERLIN CENTER — Mastropietro Winery’s second annual jazz festival Sunday will feature five of the
Citigroup boosts salaries to offset lower bonuses
NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup Inc. is increasing the base salaries of many employees — reportedly by as
24-year employee becomes CEO of Best Buy Co.
CHICAGO (AP) — It was September 1985 when a 24-year-old Brian Dunn knotted his skinny leather tie
Small Ships Revue set for Friday
SHARON, Pa. — The 29th annual Small Ships Revue is ready to set sail Friday at Quaker Steak & Lube.
Factory orders continue to rise
WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for manufactured goods from computers to aircraft surged
“A grave situation is being forged in the Korean peninsula where a nuclear war could happen
Opinion: “A grave situation is being forged in the Korean peninsula where a nuclear war could happen with any
Rockin’ on the Creek concert series to begin
POLAND — A free outdoor concert series titled Rockin’ on the Creek begins July 2 at Yellow Creek
Band enjoys when it gets back to its Roots
NEW YORK — It’s 10 minutes to show time backstage at “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon,” and Ahmir
Oscars raise Best Picture nods to 10
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Academy Awards are doubling the number of best-picture nominees
GM will close Shreveport, La., plant by June 2012
General Motors Corp. will close its assembly and stamping plants in Shreveport, La., no later than
Pa. budget debate takes to television airwaves
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state’s top Democrat and top Republican defended conflicting plans for
Thousands of police crush hundreds of protesters
Thousands of police crush hundreds of protesters TEHRAN, Iran — A flood of security forces using
Canton welcomes world for junior football tourney
NORTH CANTON (AP) — The exhausting 37-hour trip from home was down to its final seconds when New
auditions Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “The Renter.” Actors needed for short film to be shot in Youngstown/Sharon, Pa., area.
Children are the real victims of reality TV
Willow Palin needs your help. Thousands of viewers expressed outrage recently when David Letterman
Where to go for entertainment
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Eco-Art Contest putting its emphasis on green
YOUNGSTOWN — Creating art out of recycled materials has been occurring for years, but the emphasis
Weekend brings ribs, music and bikinis
NILES — The Mahoning Valley Rib Burn Off heads into its 25th year with a new operator, but
Howland native is launch manager for Cruze
An upscale interior, better crash protection and 40 mpg are key features of the car. By DON
Aspenleiter daughte
• Kenneth and Jennifer (Brindisi) Aspenleiter, 5590 Lincoln Center, Blvd., Dublin, are announcing
Ailing health care system demands bipartisan cure
Editorial: Doing nothing about the rising cost of health care in America and the increasing number of Americans
Another young Buckeye set to go in Round 1
COLUMBUS (AP) — John Wooden won 10 NCAA championships at UCLA by stockpiling incredible talent and
Loboy to host Marquee Awards
Jim Loboy, weather forecaster for WYTV-33, will host the 6th annual Marquee Awards, which honor
GAME TIME | Thunder
Who: Mahoning Valley Thunder (1-11) vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (10-2) When: Saturday, 7:05
Metro digest
3rd Ward public meeting YOUNGSTOWN — Councilman Jamael Tito Brown, D-3rd, is having a public
Soccer Shocker
U.S. team stuns No. 1 Spain, 2-0 BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa (AP) — The world will surely take
Several governors have admitted sexual indiscretions
South Carolina’s Mark Sanford is one of several governors who have admitted to affairs while in
Chinese tires rolling across U.S.
Opinion: Last week, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled in favor of a petition presented earlier
Sharapova exits early at Wimbledon; Federer wins
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Give Maria Sharapova credit for honesty. Before Wimbledon began, she
Paleontologists visit Creation Museum
PETERSBURG, Ky. (AP) — In a dimly lit corner of the controversial Creation Museum stands a replica
Even Thabeet, Rubio come with doubts in this draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Hasheem Thabeet realizes his offensive game needs work and understands it will be
Protecting the public
Opinion: Protecting the public EDITOR: Congratulations to the victim who reported his abuse by Father
T.S. Hiscox
“Before the complex was built, we had fields scattered all over the town — from the city parks to
Movie listings
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Butler exhibition: something for everyone
YOUNGSTOWN – When the Butler’s 73rd National Midyear show opens Sunday, Valley residents will have
HOT TICKETS
The sweet smoke of barbequed pork ribs cooking over a charcoal flame will waft over route 422 in
Newsmakers
Hilton not backing down over use of gay slur LOS ANGELES — Perez Hilton isn’t apologizing for
Area CD rates
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of 06.24 .09. All
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andr M. Little, 23, of 1619 Florence Ave. #1, Youngstown,
MLB Roundup \ Wednesday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Brewers 7, Twins 4 MILWAUKEE — Jason Kendall’s two-out double in the eighth inning
Livi Steel holds off Roth in seventh
STRUTHERS — Roth Brothers scored three runs in the ninth inning but couldn’t quite rally as Livi
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June 22 Assault:
GM leaves room for expansion during the Lordstown renovations.
GM leaves room for expansion during the Lordstown renovations. LORDSTOWN — The General Motors
Man gets probation for beating
Others are still waiting to be sentenced for their roles in the beating. YOUNGSTOWN — A judge
Hints make new uses for inexpensive items
Dear Heloise: I have read your column in our local paper (Sacramento, Calif.) for many years and
Daughter wants to improve mom’s chances to walk again
Dear Annie: After a botched operation left her bedridden for months, my mother has to relearn to
The board will again seek voter approval of an $8.4 million bond issue in November.
The board will again seek voter approval of an $8.4 million bond issue in November. MINERAL
Miracle on grass?
Miracle on grass? The United States soccer team stunned the planet’s top-ranked team, Spain, 2-0,
The NBA \ Mock draft
1. L.A. Clippers: Blake Griffin, Oklahoma, PF He’s the only sure thing in this draft; an athletic
TAKING CENTER STAGE
If the Oakland Center for the Arts was a professional baseball team, Robert Dennick Joki would be
Richards returns to reality
NEW YORK — Denise Richards’ reality show is called “It’s Complicated,” but her life seems less
Fueling the future in rural America
Opinion: This is the beginning of the driving season, and with gasoline prices being lower than a year ago,
Best bets in entertainment
TV show gives glimpse of Pavlik in the kitchen YOUNGSTOWN — An episode of “Homeplate with Casey
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