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Scrappers defeat Spikes, 5-4
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Jason Smit doubled and scored on Chun-Hsui Chen’s seventh-inning base hit to
Mixed reviews for rib burn-off
NILES — Vendors at the 25th annual Mahoning Valley Rib Burn Off, which ends its run tonight,
Boutique caters to cancer survivors and friends
BOARDMAN — AwwwMazing Place, a unique boutique for cancer survivors and friends, was created by a
SOCIETY DIGEST
Canine Crusaders sale YOUNGSTOWN — Canine Crusaders will have a Trunk & Treasure Sale from 10
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
1418 Auxiliary • 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Byzantine Center, 3801
ANGELA BESS | DENNIS MILNE
Angela Bess Dennis Milne VALE, N.C. — Angela Paige Bess and Dennis Michael Milne exchanged wedding
McCann 61st is celebrated at family dinner
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCann of Winter Park, formerly of Struthers, celebrated
A family dinner honors Rendas on anniversary
AUSTINTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Carmen J. Renda Sr. of Austintown received congratulations as they
McDougal children host party to mark 50th anniversary
NORTH JACKSON — Mr. and Mrs. Wayne McDougal, 2464 Gault Road, celebrated the 50th anniversary of
Marcos celebrate 50th anniversary at family event
YOUNGSTOWN — Jim and Fay Marco, 451 Brandon Ave., Struthers, celebrated their 50th wedding
Verdineks observe 60th anniversary of their wedding
BOARDMAN — Frank Jr. and Elizabeth Verdinek of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on
Lopresta 50th is celebrated at Niagara Falls
POLAND — Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Lopresta Jr., 820 Southwestern Run, celebrated their 50th wedding
Royals defeat Bucs to avoid sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Zack Greinke didn’t allow a run until making his final pitch before a rain delay
Brazil rallies to beat US in soccer
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Lucio scored a late goal to give Brazil a 3-2 win over the United States and a
Former Indian leads Reds past Tribe
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Phillips celebrated his 28th birthday with another big game against the
New YSU-FOP pact reclassifies nonprobationary officers
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s 21-member Fraternal Order of Police union has a new
Valley agencies devise plans for stimulus funds
Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties’ community action agencies are proposing radically
Despite state cuts, Eastern Gateway finds other means
YOUNGSTOWN — The state may not have any money in its biennial budget plan to launch Eastern Gateway
Professor has different take on causes of unrest in Iran
YSU’s Jalal Jalali says Iran’s young people are concerned about jobs and freedoms. YOUNGSTOWN
Bull-dozed: Giuriceo clobbers Rodas
The Campbell native had a happy homecoming, scoring a second round TKO in the Steel Valley Rumble at
Rain or shine, it’s Trumbull fair time
Fair admission on the weekend is $7 this year, down from $8 in 2008. BAZETTA — Many locals are
Thunder derailed
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON 62, MAHONING VALLEY 47 League’s best team rumbles through Valley By JOHN
Crosscutters score four in second to romp, 6-1
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A four-run second inning propelled the Williamsport Crosscutters to Saturday’s
Stimulus lets area quench its thirst
Water project to help Petersburg residents By DENISE DICK PETERSBURG — When residents turn on
Sam DePizzo puts sandlot hours into prime time
The 87-year-old continues to be a veteran presence coaching with Class B. By JOHN BASSETTI
Hundreds participate in event for epilepsy
AUSTINTOWN — If you found yourself at the Cracker Barrel restaurant Saturday, you probably noticed
Cyclists pedal around to aid building crews
In Youngstown, they’re staying at St. John’s Episcopal Church. YOUNGSTOWN — Bicycle-riding
Rayen-grad Carlson was an advocate for runners
HOUSTON — Randall E. Carlson Jr., a marathoner fond of pizza and running as much as advocating for
The Reds’ Bailey rebounds to defeat the Indians, 7-3
Indians starter Tomo Ohka needed 27 pitches to get one out in the second inning, where the Reds had
Opera star Betty Allen, who grew up in Valley, dies at 82
The mezzo-soprano rose from humble origins in Campbell. CAMPBELL — Elizabeth Louise “Betty”
The voice of Tigger and Pooh
Youngstown native Jim Cummings has brought to life many Disney and Warner Bros. cartoons. Jim
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Brian K. Bigsby The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking
WNBA Roundup \ Saturday’s games
Sun 83, Dream 68 UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Asjha Jones had season highs with 24 points and 12 rebounds,
‘Free’ health care was a bad idea from the start
Opinion: ‘Free’ health care was a bad idea from the start EDITOR: Thanks for Last Sunday’s article on
The Vindicator
The Vindicator IN CHARGE: Richard Roscoe, president of the Trumbull County Fair Board, discusses
Now is not the time to fill high-paying job in Y’town
Editorial: Mayor Jay Williams must know that paying $50,826.88 for a glorified secretary, even in the
GO & DO
Today Children Summer is Here, 1 to 4 p.m., Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield
Panezich 25th anniversary celebrated at location of their original honeymoon
AUSTINTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Panezich, 5520 London Drive, celebrated their 25th wedding
Members of original wedding party attend Davison anniversary dinner
POLAND —Family members honored Vern and Lois Davison of Poland for their 60th anniversary at a
Tax on soft drinks aimed at ending our fatty ways
Opinion: History, as Franklin Delano Roosevelt once remarked, does in fact repeat itself. Not long after
Indians ship DeRosa to Cards for reliever Perez, another
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians have traded infielder Mark DeRosa to the St. Louis Cardinals for
Making my way downtown
Opinion: A warm smile engulfs the face of Sandy Slanina when she mentions a memory of Strouss’ department
Watch where cuts are made
Opinion: Watch where cuts are made EDITOR: In the first moments after experiencing an injury, we’ve all
JUNE
JUNE TODAY — Sponsors Classic Golf Association (2-man combined net score) pick your partner and
Friday’s Games
Friday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Chicago Cubs 5, Chicago White Sox 4 Cleveland 9, Cincinnati 2
Merritt, Richards ‘stroll’ with ease; Felix, Crawford are tops in 200
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — If only they were all this easy. LaShawn Merritt and Sanya Richards made their
baseball
baseball Columbiana Youth — tournament for players age 7-8 starts July 6. Call (330) 892-0299 or
Family wants second autopsy
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s family wants a private autopsy of the pop icon because of
Sharpton to meet with family on memorial
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Jackson family is considering a series of simultaneous global celebrations
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE 2009, 4:30 p.m., Millcreek Park Community
Cops: Day care hid drugs
Cops: Day care hid drugs NEW YORK — Police shot and wounded an armed man during a brazen robbery
Tax extension
Tax extension NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County Treasurer Richard L. Rapone will extend the date
Pens honor lineage
Pens honor lineage The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrated Father’s Day a weekend late by drafting
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Denise M. White, formerly of Boardman, has received her doctor of medicine degree from
Crew blanks Red Bulls
COLUMBUS (AP) — Chad Marshall scored late in the first half, William Hesmer needed to make only one
Pirates roll to 4th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Delwyn Young homered and drove in a career-high four runs to lead the Pittsburgh
‘They’ aren’t as dumb as ‘we’ think
Opinion: ‘They’ aren’t as dumb as ‘we’ think EDITOR: Normally, I would not comment on an op-ed column
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)62.750— Hudson Valley
MLB Roundup Saturday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Orioles 6, Nationals 3 BALTIMORE — New Castle, Pa., native Nolan Reimold hit a
SENIOR CITIZENS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
Unlike Sanford, most governors are easy to find
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry was raising money at campaign headquarters when an
Senate rejects Strickland’s plan
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland said Saturday the Republican-controlled Senate rejected his
On area diamonds Youth baseball/softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Classic Division Struthers Davidson Becker 15, Boardman Boosters 1
Amid Jewish revival, Poland gets openly gay rabbi
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — When Rabbi Aaron Katz walks the streets of Warsaw’s former Jewish quarter,
Anger rises over Obama’s policies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Diane Silver’s blog reflects the sentiments of gay and lesbian Americans in
U.S. makes big shift in Afghan drug policy
TRIESTE, Italy (AP) — The U.S. is shifting its strategy against Afghanistan’s drug trade, phasing
In the cup! Area aces
Randall Ludwiczak of Ellsworth aced the No. 16 hole at Highgrove Golf Course. He used a sand wedge
CLEVELAND INDIANS
CLEVELAND INDIANS Today — Cincinnati, 1:05 p.m. Monday — Chicago White Sox, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday
NATO, Russia to resume military ties
CORFU, Greece (AP) — NATO and Russia agreed to resume military ties Saturday in their first high-
CURRENT PRICES || Antiques and collectibles
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Lordstown’s exciting prospects
Editorial: Lordstown’s exciting prospects Last week’s media tour of the General Motors Lordstown complex
Rebound headaches possible with overuse of pain relievers
Q. I get terrible rebound headaches from anti-inflammatory drugs (both prescription and OTC). My
GARDEN WONDERLAND
This little Alice has her own fantasy world of wonder A garden like this could be planted
Collectors seek unusual, rarely used items
Several museums have “What is it?” exhibits that display unusual items in the hope that someone will
Grogan’s ‘Marley’ is a fetching tale of love
“Marley: A Dog Like No Other” by John Grogan (Harper Collins, 196 pages, with photographs). Ages 8
BET Awards (8 p.m., BET): Jamie Foxx hosts the ninth annual BET Awards, honoring standout
BET Awards (8 p.m., BET): Jamie Foxx hosts the ninth annual BET Awards, honoring standout
More mailroom material
Here’s more material that just arrived in the mailroom at the top-secret underground location of the
MUST-SEE FIREWORKS
Association recommends shows around the country The timing of the holiday has helped the
JIM CUMMINGS At a glance
Jim Cummings, 56, lives in Southern California with his wife, Stephanie, and their two children,
‘techorating’
‘techorating’ Expert advice The latest thing in decorating is combing interior design with
Students ambassadors are up for their trip down under
PEOPLE TO PEOPLE The group of 14 teens will experience life in Australia as part of a local
HOT OFF THE PRESSES \ The best books of Summer 2009
JUNE “And The There’s This: How Stories Live and Die in Viral Culture” by By Bill Wasik (Viking):
Best-Sellers Publishers Weekly
For the week ending June 20: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Knock Out: An FBI Thriller” by Catherine
Industry analysts see Oscar move as prop to boost TV ratings
With last week’s news that in February, the Oscars will field 10 best-picture nominees, the
Disney museum highlights Walt’s life
The facility will open this fall in San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO — He’s the reason adults of a
Grottoes of North America name local Mason as grand monarch
BERLIN CENTER — Edwin Shawver of Berlin Center was elected grand monarch of the Grottoes of North
Governor’s scheme for slots isn’t surprising
Opinion: Early in his administration, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland was lumped in with other prominent Ohio
Verified Identity Pass abruptly shuts down
Verified Identity Pass abruptly shuts down NEW YORK — Verified Identity Pass, a company that
At flower show, Ikebana displays Japanese designs
YOUNGSTOWN — Ikebana Youngstown exhibited Japanese floral designs on June 6 and 7, during its flower
Flying alone \ Tips for kids
NEW YORK (AP) — The incidents involving two girls traveling as unaccompanied minors who ended up on
KidsPost Summer BOok Club Real books for real kids
The Washington Post kicks off its KidsPost Summer Book Club this week. Each week for eight weeks
17-year-old Oudin stuns former No. 1 Jankovic
WIMBLEDON | Saturday’s action WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — As a tyke growing up in Marietta, Ga.,
Kyle Busch races to fifth Nationwide win of 2009
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Kyle Busch figured out a way to win again in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series. After
NHMS trend: No repeat winners
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Blame the tough racetrack, the Car of Tomorrow or simply circumstance. Whatever
Canoers rescued from Shenango River
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Four people fell from a canoe into the Shenango River off state Route 168 in
U.S. excited to have the chance to play Brazil in the final
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Landon Donovan remembers the first time he played the Brazilians, when his
Author acknowledges lifting Wiki material
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of a new book about the wisdom of free products on the Web has
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Season to date: Trumbull County’s Dave Blaney is 40th in the points standings with 551, 41 behind
Goydos leads PGA Travelers by stroke
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Paul Goydos birdied five holes on the back nine Saturday and held a one-
Penguins draft with eye on lineage
NHL Draft Pittsburgh picked Ulf Samuelsson’s son and Andy Bathgate’s grandson. MONTREAL (AP) —
S. Korea’s Shin leads Wegmans LPGA
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — To dispel her jitters, Jiyai Shin reached for a sandwich. The South Korean
Mr. and Mrs. William Stamp Sr. observe the 40th anniversary of their wedding
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. William Stamp Sr. celebrated the 40th anniversary of their wedding at
Game Time
Game Time Who: Scrappers at State College Spikes When: 6:05 p.m. today Radio: WNIO-AM 1390
Summer Fest of Arts is seeking volunteers
Summer Fest of Arts is seeking volunteers YOUNGSTOWN — The Summer Festival of the Arts, July 11
Bad news for recent college graduates
WASHINGTON — The tough economy and tight labor market have tarnished the luster of a bachelor’s
Dems increasingly confident of passing health plan
WASHINGTON — Despite the strains of sky-high costs and public skepticism, the government is moving
MEN
MEN North County Democrats/Riverview Lounge (Knoll Run): Low gross — Bob Kanos 43; Joe Hollabaugh,
Obama: Flexibility or waffling on health care?
WASHINGTON (AP) — The reversals, hints of concessions and politically dicey proposals on health care
Steady Ivanovic reaches 4th round
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ana Ivanovic seems to have rediscovered her old form at Wimbledon, looking
Iran promises ‘crushing’ response to U.S. criticism
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from
Fitch selects Santor as golf coach
AUSTINTOWN — Ed Santor was recently named the new boys golf coach at Austintown Fitch. Santor, who
Vegas wedding was gamble she didn’t mean to take
Dear Annie: Two weeks ago, on the spur of the moment, I went to Las Vegas and married my boyfriend.
Newsmakers
Woodstock exhibit at Rock Hall of Fame CLEVELAND — Peace and love will last a lot longer than
Jackson was also king of the video
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson is forever linked with music, but the King of Pop reigned in a
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert C. Graham, 48, of 762 Gaylord Ave., Masury, and Julia
Today in history
Today is Sunday, June 28, the 179th day of 2009. There are 186 days left in the year. On this date
BIRTHS
FORUM HEALTH NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Lorrie Elchuck and Ian McMurray of Struthers, boy, June 27.
Music reviews
‘The Latest’ Cheap Trick (self-released) Grade: A Maybe it’s Red Bull, or maybe they just took
Don’t raise taxes; make cuts
Opinion: Don’t raise taxes; make cuts EDITOR: I felt compelled to write after reading that Rep. Hagan and
Literary news
STATE Relief for bathroom users CINCINNATI — Roto-Rooter, America’s largest plumbing and drain
Jets’ Smith plans free football camp
The event will be July 11 while Mooney’s camp is set for Monday and Tuesday. Vindicator staff
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 1st—Darcu (Urieta-Moran)9.604.602.60 Viva Chardonnay
Armed forces digest
PROMOTIONS Marine Corps Capt. Owen J. Paris was promoted to his current rank while stationed at
NFL seeks input from high court in antitrust case
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the legal equivalent of running up the score, the National Football League is
AUTO RACING \ NASCAR notebook
Chase opener: At least a handful of the drivers racing in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race in New
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