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Cavaliers’ Varejao now a free agent
CLEVELAND — Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao did not exercise his option on a $6.2 million
Electrocuted man identified
GUSTAVUS — Investigators have identified the man who was killed at an electrical substation Monday
17-year-old dies in fall at state park in Columbiana County
EAST LIVERPOOL — State police said Dustin Huffman, 17, of Edgewood Avenue, Salem, was killed when
Former Pa. trooper cleared on underage sex charges
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) — A former Pennsylvania state trooper has been found not guilty of soliciting sex
Fed agency probes runway safety at Cleveland Hopkins airport
CLEVELAND (AP) — Federal safety officials are investigating how an air-traffic controller trainee at
Michael Alberini opening restaurant at former Scacchetti’s
BOARDMAN — Local restaurant veteran Michael Alberini has announced the opening of a new Italian-
U.S. trials of paraplegic device under way in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Pennsylvania rehabilitation hospital has started the first U.S. clinical
Nine projects competing for $300,000 in grants
YOUNGSTOWN — Two Mahoning Valley proposals are among nine finalists vying for $300,000 being offered
Ohio Senate says no to climate bill in Congress
COLUMBUS (AP) — Republicans who control the Ohio Senate are joining their counterparts in Congress
State’s top court affirms death sentence for triple murderer
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Supreme Court has affirmed the death sentence of a man who shot and killed three
Illegal fireworks users will probably escape prosecution
YOUNGSTOWN — Those inside the Phantom Fireworks showroom on Market Street legally purchase fireworks
Gangster Floyd’s demise in East Liverpool revisited in new movie
EAST LIVERPOOL — The notorious gangster “Pretty Boy” Floyd met his demise near East Liverpool on
Pa. man guilty of friend’s death at train crossing
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A drunken driver has been found guilty in the death of his friend, who was killed
Venus, Serena Williams reach Wimbledon semifinals
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus and Serena Williams are one round away from meeting in another
Michael Jackson’s death unleashes barrage of online scams
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Minutes after any big celebrity dies, Internet swindlers get to work. They
Oregon man’s wallet returns after 63 years
BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — Bill Fulton doesn’t remember losing his wallet, but its return helped him
Warren woman wins $250K Ohio Lottery prize
HOWLAND — A Warren resident won a second-tier Ohio Lottery prize the day she was training an
Alumni group to pay $6M for Antioch College
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An alumni group from Antioch College has a conditional agreement that will allow
Pittsburgh firefighter charged with firehouse thefts
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh firefighter who is suspended and undergoing drug treatment allegedly
19 seek Weathersfield Schools superintendent post
MINERAL RIDGE — The Weathersfield board of education has received 18 applications to fill the
Pa. House panel advances online legal notices bill
HARRISBURG (AP) — A bill that would let Pennsylvania municipalities and school boards post their
Funeral is Friday in Pa. for TV pitchman Billy Mays
MCKEES ROCKS, Pa. (AP) — The funeral for television product pitchman Billy Mays will be Friday in
Akron using stimulus dollars to hire teachers
AKRON (AP) — Akron city schools will spend $14 million in federal stimulus money to create 73
Gov. Rendell: Pa. budget deal likely won’t come soon
HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell is warning Pennsylvanians not to expect a state budget deal this
Failure to yield charge follows fatal accident
CANFIELD — Police have charged Kenneth Direnzo, 51, of East Main Street, in connection with the
Ohio Supreme Court backs death sentence in triple slaying
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a man convicted of killing
Condemned Ohio killer of 3 says he is innocent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An organization devoted to freeing innocent inmates has gone to bat for a
YSU gets $19,000 donation from building trades council
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has announced a $19,000 donation from the Western Reserve
OBMV: Check with deputy registrars to see if they will be open Friday
COLUMBUS — There are a number of Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicle deputy registrar locations across the
Calling hours for Edna Pincham today; funeral Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Edna Pincham, the first black woman in the mayor’s Cabinet, will be laid to rest
Home prices post 18.1 percent annual drop in April
Home prices post 18.1 percent annual drop in April
Youngstown group offers summer programs
YOUNGSTOWN — Warriors Inc. has announced several summer programs. A financial planning program is
Pa. university student jailed for Tasering police officer
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania university student will serve five to 23 months in
Hospitals warn of job losses if Pa. cuts subsidies
HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pennsylvania hospital association says 13,000 jobs are riding on the spending
Ohio lawmakers ready to pass temporary budget
COLUMBUS (AP) — The state is about to enter its first temporary budget in almost two decades as
Cleveland brothers sentenced in neighbor’s killing
CLEVELAND (AP) — Two Cleveland brothers have been sentenced to prison in the fatal beating of a
Ohio prosecutor seeks to block double-killer’s parole
CINCINNATI (AP) — A prosecutor is asking the Ohio Parole Board to block the release of a man who
SELENA VENABLE | KENNY DAVIS
SELENA VENABLE KENNY DAVIS VIRGINIA BEACH — Selena M. Venable and Kenny Davis were married at 1:30
BRENDA GRAY | OLUFEMI MORGAN
BRENDA GRAY OLUFEMI MORGAN BOARDMAN — Brenda Lee Gray and Olufemi John Joshua-Morgan were united
LERONICA BOLLING | SCOTT MOSES
LERONICA BOLLING SCOTT MOSES BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — The wedding of LeRonica Bolling and Scott
ALLYSON VRABLE | MATTHEW ZUZIK
ALLYSON VRABLE MATTHEW ZUZIK CANFIELD — Matthew Stephen Zuzik and his bride, the former Allyson
Fallen Officers Run will be July 12
Fallen Officers Run will be July 12 YOUNGSTOWN — The 7th annual Our Fallen Officers Memorial Run
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1974 will have its 35th reunion from 6-11 p.m. Sept. 5 at
Yo-Mah-O chapter installs officers, awards scholarships
Special to The Vindicator WINNING SMILES: All smiles as they receive $1,000 scholarships presented
Woman faces assault charges in shooting
No one was injured in the shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman is in jail on a $100,000 bond
Covelli Centre to host WEC show
The mixed-martial arts event will be broadcast live from Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — Top mixed-
Camp of Champions
College coaches offer kids words of wisdom, playing tips at Mooney football clinic By JOHN KOVACH
Man found dead at electrical substation
Authorities suspect the man was killed while attempting to steal copper. GUSTAVUS — An
Playhouse building will return to action
A fundraiser gave the theater company an emotional and financial lift. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Customers complain about e-mail
A Warren woman was so offended, she’s taking her business elsewhere. NILES — A racially
910th heads to Guyana
Such outreach efforts also foster good relations between this country and South America, one
Singletary embraces challenge of 49ers
The San Francisco coach needs to select a quarterback and prepare for a tough division. By TOM
Legislature fails to pass budget
‘Raising taxes is the last thing we want to look at,’ an Ohio House member says. Members of
Banks hit hard by stock sell-off
Institutional investors were forced to sell holdings in two local banking companies. Officials
Speed limit to rise for trucks
The state’s idea is to keep traffic moving in rural areas. SALEM — Will a new speed limit for
Fitch wrestlers finish eighth in national meet
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Austintown Fitch High wrestling team earned All-America status at last week’s
Forbes Field a jewel of a park
The Pirates home for more than 60 years opened on this day a century ago. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
Federer and Roddick among quarterfinalists at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Five-time champion Roger Federer advanced to the quarterfinals on a day
‘Ice Age’ flick: It’s yawn of the dinosaurs
There’s more action and cuddly creatures for kids to love in “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs” than
‘Public Enemies’
‘Public Enemies’ Grade: B- Director: Michael Mann Rating: R for gangster violence and some
Rivera’s 500th save creates little fuss
NEW YORK (AP) — Mariano Rivera has seen all the histrionics by some closers. It’s fine, he said,
Mayfield gets another bid at racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jeremy Mayfield will go head-to-head with NASCAR this week in what very well
Cell phone can help ID relatives in emergency
Dear Heloise: I live alone and decided to make my cell phone helpful to police if something happens
Mother bad-mouths her wonderful son
Dear Annie: I have been married to my true love for 16 years. “Daniel” is a wonderful husband, a
Jackson’s mom gets temporary custody
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s family moved quickly Monday to take control of his complicated
Police investigate two shootings in Youngstown
No one was injured in the gunplay. YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating two separate shootings
City man shot at outside gas station
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man escaped unharmed after being shot at outside a South Side gas station.
Summer looks like a washout for some retailers in the U.S.
NEW YORK (AP) — As consumers get ready to celebrate July Fourth, many merchants already have
SENTENCED IN SCHEME
Madoff gets 150 years in prison NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge rejected Bernard Madoff’s plea for
Company plans to end its Nummi joint-venture with Toyota Motor Corp.
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors Corp. said Monday it is ending its joint venture with Toyota Motor
Business digest
REGION Dominion East Ohio plans to increase rates CLEVELAND — Dominion East Ohio said it is
Rising oil, commodity prices pull stocks up
NEW YORK (AP) — Investors are seeing a jump in oil as reason to snap up stocks in the final days of
Warren Harding’s Byler helps lift Spikes past MV
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Warren Harding High graduate Justin Byler singled and drove in two runs to
1080 Media winner in ‘B’ finale
STRUTHERS — Evan Campbell had three hits while Brad Byers, and Joe Aulizia had two each, as 1080
High court: Whites were victims of hiring bias
WASHINGTON (AP) — Only white firefighters scored well enough on the test to be promoted. No blacks.
Karzai: Guards working for U.S. forces killed police
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — President Hamid Karzai accused Afghan guards working for U.S. coalition
Study charts swine flu’s spread through air travel
ATLANTA (AP) — In a startling measure of just how widely a new disease can spread, researchers
Fans roar as roof is closed for first time
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Rhythmic clapping rang out on Centre Court, accompanied by not-so-staid
Pelini: Character, academics are key
YOUNGSTOWN — Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini said Monday he plans to emphasize the importance of
Concerns hold up busing issue
One company has already told the district it can trim costs by $500,000 a year. YOUNGSTOWN —
West Side gets short shrift
Opinion: West Side gets short shrift EDITOR: I’ve been a library user since I learned to read. I’ve been
A congressional monster
Opinion: A congressional monster EDITOR: Friday night Congress passed a bill that will forever change
Vegas headliner Fred Travalena dies
Vegas headliner Fred Travalena dies LOS ANGELES — Impressionist Fred Travalena, a headliner in
3 workers killed in putrid NYC well
NEW YORK (AP) — Three workers hired to clean out a putrid well at a waste-transfer station on Monday
Ma’am is title you’d use for her mother
Ma’am is title you’d use for her mother (ARCHIVE PHOTOS) McClatchy-Tribune News Service (MCT)
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County trustees, 4 p.m., meeting room,
Marked men: Riders on Tour de France
PARIS (AP) — When the Tour de France starts Saturday, some cyclists may as well wear targets on
World leaders blast coup ousting Honduran president
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Police and soldiers clashed with thousands of protesters outside
Lawmakers taking an extra week on budget
The stumbling block appears to be the issue of slot machines at racetracks. COLUMBUS —
Northern Ohio PGA
Northern Ohio PGA Callaway Series #3 Kirtland Country Club Willoughby, OH Monday’s results
Year missing from coins
Year missing from coins LONDON — Next time you’re in Britain, check your change. The Royal Mint
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)82.800— Aberdeen
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA D.C.538232524 Columbus537222120 Toronto
MLB Roundup \ Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 4, Blue Jays 1 TORONTO— Carl Crawford and Pat Burrell homered and Tampa Bay
Obama reaffirms support for gay-rights activism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Countering criticism that he’s done little on gay rights, President Barack Obama
It’s up to the automakers to decide on dealerships
Long Island Newsday: “Their oversight is just too extreme,” former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca recently
Lawrence Co. coroner says canoeist drowned
The canoeists got into trouble in the swift current. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County
GM seeks court’s OK to become ‘new’ company
NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors Corp., hoping for a quick exit from Chapter 11, today will ask a
Harden pitches Cubs past Pirates 3-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — One good week is all that’s needed to move near the top of the crowded NL Central.
FIFA’s Sepp Blatter boss praises Confed Cup but problems exist
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — FIFA president Sepp Blatter gave Confederations Cup organizers an encouraging
Today’s Mennonites defy stereotypes
BLUFFTON, Ohio (AP) — Lynn Miller is not a typical Mennonite. He has a beard, but no mustache. He
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Monday 1st—Wild L (Carrero)3.802.402.10 Triple Scorpio (Stokes)3.002.20
Expert: Billy Mays had heart disease
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Television pitchman Billy Mays likely died of a heart attack in his sleep, but
Indians lose again, 6-3, to White Sox and Floyd
CLEVELAND (AP) — Gavin Floyd made 95 pitches, some good ones, some bad ones. However, the strike he
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Cincinnati 8, Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 5, Toronto 4 Atlanta 2,
Today is Tuesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2009. There are 184 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2009. There are 184 days left in the year. On this date
“Better Off Ted” (9:30 p.m., ABC): On the ever-wacky “Better Off Ted,” a
“Better Off Ted” (9:30 p.m., ABC): On the ever-wacky “Better Off Ted,” a toxic ooze forces Linda to
‘Transformers’: Worst-reviewed $400M hit?
LOS ANGELES — After just five days, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” is halfway to $400 million
“I have a strong suspicion of who is responsible for this evil act that was directed at me but
Opinion: “I have a strong suspicion of who is responsible for this evil act that was directed at me but also
Pincham funeral
Pincham funeral YOUNGSTOWN — Edna Pincham, the first black woman in the mayor’s Cabinet, will be
Mother maintains teenage son’s innocence in beating, carjacking
The woman said her son was badly beaten by police. YOUNGSTOWN — The mother of a 17-year-old
Michael Jackson loathed what he saw in the mirror
Opinion: What killed Michael Jackson? This autopsy does not require a scalpel. A mirror will do. “He had
Activist judges come in both political shades
Opinion: Anyone who believes that only “liberal” judges are “activists” should read Justice Clarence Thomas’
Michael Jackson tribute party at B&O
YOUNGSTOWN — A Tribute to Michael Jackson party will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at B&O Station,
‘Public Enemies’ drags but dazzles the eye
LOS ANGELES — With “Public Enemies,” all the pieces would seem to be in place for an epic gangster
‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’
‘Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs’ Grade: C Director: Carlos Saldanha Rating: PG for mild, rude
Mediator should be familiar with Ohio’s judicial system
Editorial: Given the issues involved in the conflict between the judges of the Youngstown Municipal Court and
Young executive says new role is not one to be taken lightly
Jed York serves as president and owner for the San Francisco 49ers
Obama not the first to walk the tightrope
Opinion: The president may be new and different, but the problem Barack Obama sought to deal with last week
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Sara Ahern and Vincent Fusillo, Struthers, boy, June 25. Forum
Corrections
• The John Montgomery concert at the Mahoning Valley Rib Burn Off was Saturday night, and the $7 fee
Iraqis celebrate security takeover
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Iraqi forces assumed formal control of Baghdad and other cities today after
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD June 20 Drug
Buyers of concert tickets to get refunds
LONDON (AP) — More than 750,000 Michael Jackson fans can get full refunds for the pop star’s
Obama should change stance on Iran
Opinion: WASHINGTON — President Obama’s first response to the protests in Iran was silence, followed by a
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph Duganne, 62, of 29 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown, and
Timberwolves appear content to wait on Rubio
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Four days after Ricky Rubio was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves, it appears
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