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State legislature fails to pass final budget
Members of the Mahoning Valley’s delegation to the state Legislature say they aren’t happy about
Pa. to begin 7th straight year without a budget
HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state government is poised to begin a seventh straight fiscal year
Ohio tuition freezes in effect — for now
CINCINNATI (AP) — Some Ohio public colleges have announced continued tuition freezes without waiting
Two local banks see their stocks fall
Officials at two local banks are expecting better days ahead after suffering through a stock sell-
Ohio official returns to work after tax problem
COLUMBUS (AP) — An official with Ohio’s economic development department has returned to work after
City woman charged with shooting at 10-year-old girl
YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman is in jail on a $100,000 bond after police said she shot at a 10-year-old
White firefighters win Supreme Court appeal
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled today that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were
Death penalty sought for Pa. man in tot’s slaying
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a northeastern Pennsylvania man
Manny Ramirez drops to seventh in NL All-Star voting
NEW YORK (AP) — Manny Ramirez dropped one spot to seventh place in All-Star voting among NL
Fred Travalena, master impressionist, dies at 66
LOS ANGELES — Fred Travalena, the master impressionist and singer whose broad repertoire of voices
Apple CEO Steve Jobs back at work a few days a week
SEATTLE (AP) — Apple Inc. co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs is back at work after a 5 1‚Ñ2-month medical
Source: Mother of Michael Jackson seeks control of his estate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A person close to the proceedings says Michael Jackson’s mother has moved to take
Playhouse building is back in action as a theater
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse building will return to action as a theater — a little sooner
U.S. Supreme Court takes case over licensing of NFL apparel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed today to decide whether the National Football League and
McDonald school board has executive session Tuesday night
McDONALD — McDonald Board of Education meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the board offices for an executive
Pa. judge rejects mistrial request over use of drug in stabbing death
PITTSBURGH (AP) — An Allegheny County judge refused to grant a mistrial for a man who claims the
Ohio State Highway Patrol: Don’t drink and drive on the holiday
COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is encouraging drivers to think twice before getting behind
Man breaks into home and decides to spend the week there
CINCINNATI (AP) — Police say a man broke into a Cincinnati home and proceeded to stay there for a
San Francisco man to plead guilty in Pa. to credit scam
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A San Francisco man is scheduled to plead guilty this afternoon before a federal
Ohio lawmakers expected to vote on interim budget today
COLUMBUS (AP) — State lawmakers are expected to vote on a temporary budget as they remain at an
Mahoning Co. Educational Service Center board meets Tuesday
BOARDMAN — The governing board of the Mahoning County Educationql Service Center will have a special
Teen stabbed to death at Columbus festival
COLUMBUS (AP) — Columbus police say an 18-year-old teenager was stabbed to death at an outdoor
Rapper wants teachers to cherish rap, not fear it
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum invited recent inductee Darryl
Pa. fisherman finds body part
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A man fishing on the Delaware River near Easton found a human leg. The find
Report: State official warned of possible Cleveland bridge failure
CLEVELAND (AP) — A newspaper is reporting that a transportation official warned in a 2007 funding
Head of Columbus Zoo died
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — The head of the Columbus Zoo has died. Zoo officials told WBNS television
Former Indian Phillips celebrates with Tribe loss
CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon Phillips found the perfect way to celebrate his 28th birthday: beat the
Thunder’s gap against Pioneers slowly falling
YOUNGSTOWN — The numbers are coming down. Those numbers are points given up by Mahoning Valley
Dinner memorializes teacher, benefits her scholarship fund
The scholarship honors the memory of a beloved St. Christine’s teacher. YOUNGSTOWN — They sat
Thunder limits turnovers to keep pace with Pioneers
YOUNGSTOWN — Unfortunately, head coach Chris MacKeown didn’t see much of the fireworks display
Scrappers edge Spikes, 5-4
STATE COLLEGE, PA. — Jason Smit doubled and scored on Chun-Hsui Chen’s seventh-inning base hit to
Boutique offers unique items for cancer survivors, friends
Net profits from store sales help fund the A Way With Words Foundation and ROCcK Children’s Choir.
Niles strives to avoid layoffs
Pact talks threaten ‘sustainable’ budget By JORDAN COHEN NILES — While nearby cities such as
$2.5M acquired for Eastern Gateway start-up
The college doesn’t officially exist yet, but some general-education courses are already being
Networking group to link employers and job seekers
At least 100 young professionals showed up for the inaugural meeting. YOUNGSTOWN — Mastering
Preparing for disaster
YOUNGSTOWN — “You should try cutting off someone’s clothing while wearing three pairs of gloves,”
Rain gives teen Logano first win
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — There were questions about the judgment of team owner Joe Gibbs when he decided
Cardinals make their move early
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Minutes after walking into the St. Louis Cardinals’ clubhouse, Mark DeRosa was
Crash cuts off power
Crash cuts off power WARREN — A car accident caused a power outage in the northeast part of the
Three stars, three stories
Editorial: Three stars, three stories It was a very bad week for entertainment icons. Three entertainers
A piazza, Philly-style, packs ’em in
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A wide-angle photo of the Piazza Navona in Rome is Bart Blatstein’s computer
TV pitchman Billy Mays found dead at Fla. home
The Vindicator recently interviewed the pop-culture icon for a story about the Awesome Auger garden
Royals avoid sweep as Pirates fall, 3-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Beating Zack Greinke and the weatherman in one day proved too difficult for the
U.S. soccer team frightens Brazil in final
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Clint Dempsey sobbed as the Americans walked up to get their second-place
Official warned that bridge was dangerous, paper says
CLEVELAND (AP) — A transportation official warned in a 2007 funding request that a Cleveland bridge
Anti-doping chief vows fairness for Armstrong
PARIS (AP) — When Lance Armstrong and France’s anti-doping agency were at odds last spring over a
She’s sick of seeing husband
Dear Annie: I have been married five years, and my husband has never wanted to work. I am the sole
Lawmakers postpone budget attempt
COLUMBUS (AP) — Lawmakers scrambling to reach a budget deal canceled a meeting planned for Sunday,
‘New GM’ to take on future product-liability claims
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors Corp. has agreed to take on responsibility for future product-
Downtown events to help mark July Fourth
YOUNGSTOWN – The city of Youngstown has two events planned for this weekend to mark the Fourth of
MLS ROUNDUP Sunday’s game
Sounders 3, Rapids 0 SEATTLE — Nate Jaqua had two second-half goals and Fredy Montero scored for
Spain beats S. Africa 3-2 for third at Confed Cup
RUSTENBURG, South Africa (AP) — Xabi Alonso scored on a free kick in extra time Sunday to give Spain
Remaining Indians take responsibility for trade
CLEVELAND (AP) — Mark DeRosa’s three-month stay in Cleveland was much shorter than anybody
Appointments available for help with electric bill
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning/Youngstown Community Action Partnership will schedule appointments for the
Dixon outpaces Franchitti for 19th IRL win
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Scott Dixon grabbed the lead from teammate Dario Franchitti in the only spot he
Iranians yearning to be free — at home
Opinion: Last year, while in Iran producing a documentary for public television, I observed freedom-loving
Nielsen rallies to win Champions Tour at En-Joie
ENDICOTT, N.Y. (AP) — Lonnie Nielsen shot a 9-under 63 on Sunday, passing second-round leader Fred
Jiyai Shin wins Wegmans LPGA by 7 strokes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Jiyai Shin dedicates each one of her golf victories — make that five in 11
Chile should tout passage to ‘first world’
Opinion: By the end of this year, Chile is likely to become the first South American country to join the
Lawyer: Jackson had pulse when found
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when his doctor
Wireless-device users, mind your manners
Shawn Kahandaliyanage learned an embarrassing lesson about the dangers of his BlackBerry obsession.
Grad students help businesses to become green
PHILADELPHIA — For 10 weeks this summer, Ryan Whisnant gets to be the green conscience of SunGard
Crawford wins medal he’ll never need to give back
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — It takes something pretty special these days to surprise Shawn Crawford, a
Federer, Williams resume bids for 6th Wimbledons
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — As Week 1 gives way to Week 2 at Wimbledon, the primary story lines have
Police at YSU will get raises
A reclassification for 10 officers boosts their pay 9 percent over two years. YOUNGSTOWN —
1080 Media earns Class B’s top seed
STRUTHERS — 1080 Media clinched the top seed for the Class B playoffs with Sunday’s 14-6 win over
‘A Capitol Fourth’ to feature Muppets, Manilow and more
Cookie Monster is planning to bake 233 cookies for America’s birthday celebration Saturday — one for
At BET Awards, Jackson’s legacy honored
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards became the official Michael Jackson TV celebration Sunday, with
Kevin Bacon, brother hike Pikes Peak for charity
Kevin Bacon, brother hike Pikes Peak for charity DENVER — Actor Kevin Bacon hiked 14,110-foot
WNBA Sunday’s game
Shock 86, Monarchs 72 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Shavonte Zellous scored 18 points to lead the Detroit
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK J 3 uA Q 7 5 3 v7 5 w10 6 5
Mountaineer Results
MOUNTAINEER RESults Sunday 1st—Return T (Hernandez)3.602.602.20 Alohacat (Bracho)6.604.40
When friends gather, help the local food bank
Dear Heloise: Every time you have people over or get together with friends at a restaurant, ask
AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Classic Division Hubbard Midland 24, Howland Lakeview Lasers 4 Mill
3 teenagers injured
3 teenagers injured BEAVER, Pa. — Three teen- agers were hurt, one critically, in a car accident
GM hopes 2010 LaCrosse draws young buyers
DETROIT (AP) — With only four brands selling far fewer models than in the past, every new car or
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, special meeting, 11 a.m., junior high
Arizona measure would let patrons with permits carry guns into bars
PHOENIX (AP) — There was a time in the Wild West when cowboys had to check their guns before they
Forces ramp up security ahead of withdrawal
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Iraqi security forces bolstered checkpoints and banned motorcycles from the
We’ll come to regret the fix for health care
Opinion: WASHINGTON — “In the beginning,” says a character in a Peter De Vries novel, “the earth was without
Singer says her look is nothing to go Gaga over
NEW YORK — Lady Gaga doesn’t get why some people don’t get her. “I am so often puzzled [by
15% of teens expect to die young, study shows
CHICAGO (AP) — A surprising number of teenagers — nearly 15 percent — think they’re going to die
other holiday fare
other holiday fare Besides “A Capitol Fourth,” televised live from the Mall on Saturday, other
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Philadelphia 10, Toronto 0 St. Louis 5, Minnesota 3 Boston 1,
Official: Afghan drug policy is ‘perfect’
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan’s counternarcotics minister said Sunday that his country’s
Obama adviser not ready to back a 2nd stimulus
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior White House adviser said Sunday the economic stimulus has not yet “broken
Study: Generation gap in U.S. widest since ’60s
WASHINGTON (AP) — American adults from young to old disagree increasingly today on social values
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Gregory Jones The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Counties vary in their approach to stimulus
An economic-development director, a food co-op store and revolving-loan funds are among the
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)72.778— Aberdeen
Talks with Iran still possible, U.S. officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is open to discussions with Iran over its nuclear
Royals defeat Pirates, 3-2
Royals defeat Pirates, 3-2 Beating Zack Greinke and the weatherman in one day proved too
Special parks meeting
Special parks meeting CANFIELD — Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners will have a special
MLB Roundup Sunday’s other games
Interleague Braves 2, Red Sox 1 ATLANTA — Rookie Tommy Hanson threw six scoreless innings
Area man to perform with Air Force band
Sgt. Michael Kane, a 2000 graduate of Boardman High School, will perform with the U.S. Air Force
Obama won’t rule out taxing health benefits, adviser Axelrod says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House left open the possibility Sunday that President Barack Obama might
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Today is Monday, June 29, the 180th day of 2009. There are 185 days left in the year. On this date
Actress Gale Storm dies
Actress Gale Storm dies LOS ANGELES — Gale Storm, whose wholesome appearance and perky personality
U.S. troops in Iraq fade from major cities
BAGHDAD, Iraq — The last American patrol in Baghdad? The 75-minute hike took place Saturday night
Perry’s record 258 wins PGA Travelers
CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Kenny Perry has set a goal of winning 20 times before he leaves the PGA Tour.
Sports digest
area Spartans prevail CLEVELAND — The Cuyahoga County Spartans defeated the Crestview Renegades
Honduran military ousts president
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — President Manuel Zelaya was asleep when the sound of gunshots and
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