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Operation Christmas Child Saturday at mall
Operation Christmas Child Northeast Ohio will have a community kickoff to ramp up National Collection Week.
Indians win on LaPorta’s homer
Matt LaPorta homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Indians a 7-6
Pirates doubled up by Rockies
Troy Tulowitzki hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two out in the seventh and the Colorado Rockies
Dad jailed after kids report he forced them to use drugs
A man who’s accused of trying to force his children to smoke marijuana had his case bound over to the Lawrence County Common Cleas Court.
Warren man denies assaulting officer during arrest
A Deerfield Avenue Southwest man pleaded innocent in Warren Municipal Court this week to charges related to an alleged assault on a police officer.
Police standoff with machete-weilding man in Austintown
Two men were hospitalized Friday night after a police standoff with a machete-wielding man at 5050 Kirk Road.
Leaders mark anniversary of 1965 Voting Rights Act
Leaders mark anniversary of 1965 Voting Rights Act
Rodemoyer emerges as a leader for YSU football team
YSU senior guard Eric Rodemoyer has been playing college football long enough to have been a
Lawrence Co. woman in satisfactory condition after traffic accident
Lawrence Co. woman in satisfactory condition after traffic accident
Thousands still have no power in eastern Ohio after storms
Thousands still have no power in eastern Ohio after storms
Visiting judge appointed for Oakhill case
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Supreme Court appointed William Herman Wolff Jr., a retired Ohio 2nd District
Ohio man to be tried third time in wife's tub drowning
Ohio man to be tried third time in wife's tub drowining
Scuffle not part of Ohio movie for Corbin Bernsen
Scuffler not part of Ohio movie for Corbin Bernsen
U.S. joins Hiroshima A-bomb memorial for first time
U.S. joins Hiroshima A-bomb memorial for first time
Companies hire at slow pace for 3rd straight month
Companies hire at slow pace for 3rd straight month
Laurie-Packo engagement is announced
MINERAL RIDGE The engagement of Amanda Christine Laurie and Sean Michael Packo, both of Mineral
Wedding planned by Miss Brediger and Mr. Buxman
Wedding planned by Miss Brediger and Mr. Buxman ORRVILLE, ohio The engagement of Lauren
3 Warren teens remain in custody in bat beating case
The three teens charged in the July 21 baseball-bat beating of 15-year-old Verdarell Lowery of Warren will remain in juvenile custody until at least their next hearing.
Breakfast, shoot planned Saturday
Breakfast, shoot planned Saturday salem The Lowell Iden Memorial trap shoot & breakfast will
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
HELOISE: Labeling system eases moves
Dear Heloise: My wife and I just completed our 13th move. But moving doesn’t become any more fun. I
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Protective mother is scared for kids
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: A year ago, my uncle was released from prison after
Poland woman charged with drug trafficking has long criminal history
The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force arrested a 57-year-old woman with a lengthy prison record reaching to the Bronx on drug-trafficking charges.
Steel Valley Cluster Dog Show to attract 1,000 dogs
More than 1,000 dogs are shown each day at one of the largest shows in Ohio.
CHS’ $120M bid wins Forum nod
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CLEVELAND Community Health Systems’ bid of $120 million
Fearsome 5
Transfer Najee Taylor seems to be the favorite at quarterback for Youngstown State, but four others
Reardon slated to appear for booking; Lawyer: Cafaro Sr. will be vindicated
Lawyer: Cafaro Sr. will be vindicated By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Wolford pleased with first day of workouts
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Grinning from ear to ear, new YSU football coach
Eckert’s Interiors closes after nearly a century
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Boardman After 98 years in business, a family-owned
YSU notebook
Pressed for success: All five YSU quarterbacks got reps in Thursday’s opening practice and, as might be expected, their performances were a little uneven.
Scrappers beat Tri-City on sacrifice fly in ninth inning
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Niles A sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning gave
Ex-cop gets three years of probation
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown A former police officer who is convicted of
Bristol gets $2.2 million for fire station
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BRISTOLVILLE U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan stood on the edge of a cornfield
Scrappers notebook || More from Eastwood Field
Youth movement: About 50 area children were guests at Eastwood Field prior to Wednesday’s game between the Valley Scrappers and Tri-City as part of a youth baseball clinic sponsored.
Petitions filed to recall mayor
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Phillip Beer of Newton Falls says the dynasty of power
Poland blanks Mich., plays for Oregon trip
STAFF REPORT CARTHAGE, MO. Ally Deemer’s two-hit shutout of Michigan has the Poland 11-12 Little
B&B Contractors hired to do work at Exal site
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city hired a company for $2.07 million to
Voters will see many tax levies on ballot
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Plenty of political entities and school
SCORN to SHREDS
Bill Botch 24 of Boardman waits in line to destRoy his LeBron memorabilia as Gary Bosley of Protect & Shred, shreds LeBron James Cavaliers apparel before the Scrappers game Thursday night.
Senate confirms Kagan for Supreme Court
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan on Thursday as the Supreme Court’s
Stewart likes Watkins Glen
By Jim Pedley Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service There is a sizable handful of Sprint Cup Series
Despite Will Ferrell ... ‘Guys’ is good, but not great
By Rick Bentley McClatchy Newspapers 111Ferrell plays Allen Gamble, a numbers-crunching New York
Browns like what they see in LB Gocong
Associated Press BEREA Linebacker Chris Gocong isn’t the only one at the Cleveland Browns’
Metro digest || Sharonline reunion
Sharonline reunion The 2010 Sharonline Reunion Weekend begins today and continues through Sunday.
18 states issue heat advisories
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. This heat wave isn’t just stifling — it’s deadly. Extreme
Husband caught cheating on Facebook
Associated Press CLEVELAND Dread of the unknown hung in the air as Lynn France typed two words
Watson — Bubba, not Tom — has lead in Akron
Associated Press AKRON Not even one of his favorite golf courses is much use to Tiger Woods
Good sign for prez
Opinion: By Jaime O’Neill Los Angeles Times Barack Obama turned 49 Wednesday. That makes him a Leo, for
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. When “CSI: Miami” started years ago, there was a
Ambrose relives Sonoma error, still
Associated Press Marcos Ambrose is over it. Almost. Sort of. The affable Australian NASCAR
’60s TV star falls for patient fan
Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Pa. Forty-five years after a Pennsylvania woman sent a fan
BALLOT ISSUES for mahoning, trumbull and columbiana counties | Nov. 2 election
Questions, issues and options for the general election had to be filed with county boards of elections by Wednesday.
Rice, Smith headline HOF inductions
Associated Press Jerry Rice was the 16th name called in the 1985 NFL draft. Emmitt Smith saw 16
Buckeyes hope offensive line jells quickly
By Ken Gordon The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS On the surface, Justin Boren fits the stereotype
Pirates’ newcomer McDonald shuts down Rockies
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James McDonald pitched six shutout innings in his Pittsburgh debut
Report: Medicare fund extended 12 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON A report on the financial condition of the Medicare and Social
Speak out against Oakhillgate
Opinion: Speak out against Oakhillgate As a resident, taxpayer, citizen and voter in the Mahoning Valley,
Bengals’ Odom is anxious to return following injury
Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Ky. Antwan Odom zips around the Cincinnati Bengals’ training camp
Woman is indicted in robbery of neighbor, 84
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 38-year-old woman on a
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. Domico Jr., 35, of Poland and Gina C.
CLARIFICATION
CLARIFICATION A story in Tuesday’s Vindicator said Campbell will try to collect $200,000 in
Pentagon demands return of leaked war documents
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pentagon demanded Thursday that a website that solicits leaked
BP finishes pumping cement into blown-out Gulf oil well
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS BP finished pumping fresh cement into its blown-out oil well
Goodell won’t rule on Roethlisberger just yet
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Ben Roethlisberger got a thumb’s up from NFL commissioner Roger
Ex-car dealer fails to show up for sentencing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The owner of a former city car dealership who was convicted of
oddly enough
oddly enough Federal court bars candidate’s lawsuit over expletive MADISON, Wis. A federal
Sharon Speedway hosts, toasts fans
Staff report Hartford Sharon Speedway’s Fan Appreciation Night is Saturday, featuring general
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vYoungstown Area Community Concert Band, 7:30 p.m.: Directed by
Benefit dinner planned
Special to The Vindicator RAVENNA The family of Jeremy Reynolds will have a benefit dinner
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2010. There are 147 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GO&DO Friday
TOday Dances Ballroom Social Dance with Mark (lesson 6-7:30), 8 to 11 p.m., Avon Oaks Ballroom,
McGloin looks for his shot at QB as Penn St. begins
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The biggest question facing Penn State entering preseason
Beltre’s slam defeats Indians
Associated Press BOSTON Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched eight solid innings and Adrian Beltre hit a
Report: Unions favored in building of schools in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS An official who oversees school-building projects in Ohio abused his
Wars taking a toll
Opinion: Times-Reporter (Dover-New Philadelphia): The story of Marine Staff Sgt. Curtis Long, a 2002 Claymont
Ex-teammate claims Armstrong knew of drug use on Tour team
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Lance Armstrong’s attorney has lashed out at a report that a
US charges 14 in terrorist scheme
US charges 14 in terrorist scheme WASHINGTON The government announced Thursday that it has
West Virginia football accused of six rules violations by NCAA
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia student managers, graduate assistants and other
lisa-ann ishihara | the vindicator
lisa-ann ishihara | the vindicator Dan Robeson holds his LeBron James Cavaliers jersey after it
Corruption case a minefield
Opinion: There’s much to consider and write about the Mahoning County Oakhill corruption indictment.
Benefits of stimulus program merit its speedy extension
Editorial: Eighteen months ago in the dawn- ing days of the administration of President Barack Obama,
It’s the House of Entitlement
Opinion: WASHINGTON My favorite part of the ethics report on Charlie Rangel involves his efforts to “close”
John Ault begins term on OHSAA Board
John Ault begins term on OHSAA Board COLUMBUS John Ault, Athletic Administrator at West Branch
15-year mortgage rates dip below 4 percent
Associated Press WASHINGTON A plunge in mortgage rates is giving homeowners a rare opportunity
Shoppers become choosy again
Associated Press With the economy only limping along, Americans once again are being choosy at
Business digest || Wedgewood Pizza opens in Columbus
Wedgewood Pizza opens in Columbus columbus A franchise of Fernando’s Wedgewood Pizza opened here
Act tough on climate change
Opinion: By Bill McKibben Los Angeles Times Try to fit these facts together: According to the National
TV ads boost media revenue
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans may be fond of the Web, but they are still in love with
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.99 .12 Avalon
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