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BakeMark to close here; 15 to lose jobs
Fifteen people will lose their jobs when a national distributor of baked goods shuts down its branch here later this month.
Youngstown BOE rejects proposed contracts with AFSCME, other unions
The city school board, citing uncertainty over district finances, has rejected proposed contracts with its American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union workers and its crafts unions employees.
4rh of July events, closings in Friday's Vindy and Vindy.com
Be sure to check the Vindy or Vindy.com Friday for a listing of community celebrations and events in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana and Lawrence (Pa.) counties for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, which takes place on Sunday this year.
Scrappers shut out Jamestown 3-0
Starting pitcher Owen Dew and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, leading the Mahoning Valley
Pirates beat Phillies 3-2
Daniel McCutchen became the second Pittsburgh rookie in as many days to win for the first time this
Chld-abduction prevention seminar Friday
Next Level Martial Arts, 1330 Seaborn St., Suite 2, is having a child-abduction prevention seminar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. today. It is free and open to the public.
Sharon Farmer's Market open twice weekly through Oct. 21
Downtown Sharon Farmer’s Market, Sharon City Center, will be selling fresh homegrown produce every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon, or earlier if sold out, through Oct. 21.
Winner's lottery check cashed by others
A Youngstown man won an Ohio Lottery contest, but his winner’s check from the Ohio Lottery Commission was cashed at the Huntington Bank in Girard by someone else.
Landlords challenge city’s rental-registration program
A real-estate organization is asking the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to stop the city’s
Indians win again
Justin Masterson took a shutout into the ninth inning, Matt LaPorta homered for the third straight
Area transportation needs are prioritized
youngstowN None of the projects is expected to be reality soon, but Eastgate Regional Council of
Appellate court reverses decision involving Boardman pharmacist
Appellate court reverses decision involving Boardman pharmacist
Kagan on way to Supreme Court confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan appears on her way to confirmation on the
Mass. lawyer: Case thin against client in spy case
BOSTON (AP) The lawyer for a Boston-area man accused of spying for Russia says the only thing his
Obama blames politics for delay on immigration
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama today blamed immigration policy gridlock on “political
Dependent age now increased to 28 for insurance purposes
Dependent age now increased to 28 for insurance purposes
Turning Technologies' new VP expanding educational strategy
Turning Technologies is expanding its educational strategy and programs under the leadership of its new vice president.
Burger King robbers sentenced to 7 years
Two defendants in an armed robbery at a South Side fast-food establishment and in a home burglary that followed have been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Michelle Micco | David Corallo
Michelle Micco | David Corallo NEW CASTLE, Pa. Michelle Micco and David Corallo were united in
Miss Kascsak to be bride of Mr. Ragazzine
Miss Kascsak to be bride of Mr. Ragazzine The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of
Car wash Friday
Car wash Friday YOUNGSTOWN Living Testimony Ministries, 34 Jacobs Road, will be the setting from
Youngstown Junior League adds 10 more members to its ranks
YOUNGSTOWN At its annual dinner, the Junior League of Youngstown voted to add 10 members to its
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She can’t win with brother, his wife
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I recently had a falling out with my brother’s wife,
HELOISE: To find the right bra, try these tips
Dear Ladies: Did you know that most women probably are wearing the wrong bra size? Especially if
Weathersfield BOE creates new state-mandated team
The Weathersfield Board of Education has approved creation of a Family and Civic Engagement Team, which a new state law requires it to establish.
18 Greatest | Jonah has tough words for Salem's No. 4
The Vindicator and Farmers National Bank offered up our 7th hole Tuesday as we march toward our "18 Greatest Golf Holes of the Valley."
Todd Muckleroy is new Canfield coach
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD Todd Muckleroy’s four straight winning seasons,
Traficanti holds firm on reaction to quake
Evacuating Oakhill was ‘right thing,’ official says By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com
WGH grad joins YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After a three-year, 225-mile detour, Pat White
Commissioners endorse application for recall of deputies
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have
Forum creditors seek release of Ardent memos
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The major secured creditors of Forum Health
Giuriceo, Hazimihalis win
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com PITTSBURGH The Heinz Field VIP Tent treated two Mahoning Valley
Licensing law vexes downtown vendor
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Door-to-door salespeople working in Youngstown
Kuhn is winner for Roth Bros.
Staff report STRUTHERS Sean Kuhn pitched a complete-game two-hit shutout to lead Roth Brothers
Pa. police probe boy’s shooting
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. A 14-year-old New Castle, Pa., boy remained in critical condition
MV gets just one base hit in defeat
Staff report BATAVIA, N.Y. One by one, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers came to bat on Wednesday
Cafaro group gives to children’s center
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Flora Cafaro of the Cafaro Family Foundation presented a $100,000 check
Have a cigar! Indians win fourth straight
Associated Press CLEVELAND Aaron Laffey enjoyed his first win in 10 months. It isn’t even
Groups spruce up vacant Brier Hill lot
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If you drive by Oakland and Lafayette avenues in the
Trumbull officials approve levy allocations
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners have approved the recommendations of the
A new course
Cynthia E. Anderson begins her duties today as the seventh — and first female — president of Youngstown State University.
Trumbull County Fair | Calendar of events
Admission prices: daily ticket, $7 (includes rides); senior citizens $3; weekly pass, $18 (does not
No more second guessing
Opinion: Now that the Supreme Court of the United States has decided that the Second Amendment to the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Weathersfield Township trustees, records meeting, 8:30 to 10 a.m., followed by audit
The Cab rides with Warped Tour
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Since the release of The Cab’s debut effort, “Whisper
Vindicator theater reviewer will go backstage next season
Vindicator theater critic Milan Paurich will direct “Speed the Plow” at the Oakland Center for the
Brad Lincoln, two relievers stop Cubs
Associated Press CHICAGO When they play the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates hardly resemble
Sunflower seeds for sleepy drivers
Q. I sleep well at night, wake up refreshed and energetic and rarely feel tired or take naps. But
Lies, laughs reside on ‘City Island’
By Rene Rodriguez Miami Herald After starring in a string of heavy dramas, Andy Garcia lightens
The Fourth is the best of holidays
Opinion: The Fourth is the best of holidays Of all the holidays our country celebrates throughout the
OSU gets first 2012 verbal
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch That Lewis Center Olentangy High School junior Joshua Perry on
Man pleads guilty to distributing crack
Staff report PITTSBURGH A Sharon man faces sentencing in federal court after his admission to
New This Week
New This Week The Last Airbender (PG) sss A savior arrives to reunite a future world at war in
Guys Without Ties benefit show
AUSTINTOWN Guys Without Ties will have a benefit evening for one of the band’s members who is
THE BAR-KAYS: Funk kingpins’ sound keeps coming back
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com No matter how much time has passed since The Bar-Kays
Taking to the gym
Many parents are desperate to get their kids active McClatchy Newspapers WALNUT CREEK, Calif.
NYC suburb on alert after coyote attacks on 2 children
Associated Press RYE, N.Y. The wary but tolerant relationship between humans and coyotes is
PRESIDENTIAL GREETING
PRESIDENTIAL GREETING If you go What: The campus community and general public can greet Cynthia
Serena is favored among women
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Williams vs. Williams won’t happen in this year’s Wimbledon
Valley theater-award nominations will be revealed at event
YOUNGSTOWN The 2009-10 Marquee Awards nominations will be revealed in a public event at 5 p.m.
YSU awaits OK for doctoral program
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees has
It takes a while to get a grip on confusing ‘Last Airbender’
By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) “The Last Airbender” covers a lot of ground in just
SexTon’s ‘Better Forever’ on ‘Rock Band’ song list
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com STRUTHERS SexTon, the rock band, owes its existence to
Best Bets on TV
“Jimmy Buffett & Friends: Live From the Gulf Coast” (8 p.m., CMT): Maybe we’ll see music’s healing
Scorpions return to where it began
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs thinks back to his
Mercer County plant to be restarted
Staff report Greenville, pa. A Cincinnati-based supplier of mechanical connectors has acquired a
NEWS MAKERS
‘Eclipse’ sets record for midnight shows LOS ANGELES “The Twilight Saga” has rung up another
Counseling services
Counseling services AKRON Thanks to federal stimulus money, patients and families impacted by
Obama approval ratings low in Ohio
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans aren’t happy with Barack Obama’s work as
Bulls to go after big three
Associated Press CHICAGO So, King James, would you like to get the royal treatment in your
Buffett band members will sit in at Fins show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN It’s the ultimate tribute to a tribute band.
April Nevels to release second single from CD
TURNERSVILLE, N.J. As a follow-up to her Top 40 single “Krazy Praize,” April Nevels has released
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Oldest US postal worker in California retires at 95 REDLANDS, Calif. It wasn’t
Years ago
Today is Thursday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2010. There are 183 days left in the year. This is
The Great (Free Agent) Race of 2010
The LeBron James sweepstakes begins in earnest today Associated Press This summer’s biggest show
Weathersfield BOE forms family, civic engagement team
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education has approved
We’re surrounded by thousands of Abby Sunderlands
Opinion: By Karin Klein Los Angeles Times A brave teenager came to mind the other day. She is a 15-year-
CNN seeks replacement for King
Associated Press NEW YORK CNN is preparing for a summertime search to find the successor to
Care courses
Care courses YOUNGSTOWN The National Safety Council, Northern Ohio Chapter, 25 E. Boardman St.
S. American sides rule World Cup
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO Across South America, soccer fans are feeling the joy of victory
The 2 Hype Lounge (formerly The Dive), 948 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-395-0080
The 2 Hype Lounge (formerly The Dive), 948 Mahoning Ave., Warren; 330-395-0080 Sat: Youngstown’s
Model to testify in blood-diamond trial
Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands Naomi Campbell and actress Mia Farrow will be summoned
Bar dash, street fest and fireworks will light up downtown
YOUNGSTOWN Two events will keep the Downtown area hopping Saturday before the evening culminates
Robbers receive 7 years in prison
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two defendants in an armed robbery at a South Side fast-food
Report says hiring was weak in June
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON In another sign of tepid growth, U.S. private-sector firms
Warren men indicted on drug charges
Staff report CLEVELAND The three Warren men arrested in a federal drug raid June 17 at six
East Side shooting
East Side shooting youngstown A man was shot on Youngs-town’s East Side on Wednesday night.
YouTube escapes piracy charge
Opinion: YouTube escapes piracy charge Los Angeles Times: Entertainment companies have asked the courts
Hurricane Alex sidelines effort to clean up oil
Associated Press MIAMI Forecasters say the first Atlantic hurricane of the season has made
Bank reform clears hurdle
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The House on Wednesday approved the most sweeping rewrite of
Roger Federer stunned in quarters
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Roger Federer covered his face with both hands, no doubt
Dems push aid for jobless
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unable to deliver more stimulus spending for President Barack Obama,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Michael and Tonia Fusselman, Warren, boy, June 29. Nicholas
Road restrictions
Road restrictions HANOVERTON U.S. Route 30 will have road restrictions today just east of the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.66 .48 Avalon
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary R. Gray, 52, of 13758 South Ave., Columbiana,
HBA extravaganza
HBA extravaganza Hermitage, Pa. The Hermitage Business Association presents its fourth annual
FDA lacks firm rules on when drug is too risky
Associated Press WASHINGTON The arthritis pill Vioxx was withdrawn, but menopause hormones were
Police re-opening Gore investigation
Police re-opening Gore investigation PORTLAND, Ore. Police said Wednesday they are reopening an
Ohio brigade deploying 3,600 to Afghanistan
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio National Guard’s 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team is
Not every kid looks forward to end of school
Opinion: By Algernon Felice McClatchy-Tribune School is out, but that’s not necessarily good news for our
Beyond confidence indicator lies clearer view of economy
Editorial: On its surface, this week’s report from The Conference Board that shows consumer confidence among
Mathews board discusses putting bond issue on ballot
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Mathews Board of Education is expected to return to
Ex-prosecutor: Demjanjuk story is inconsistent
Associated Press MUNICH A former U.S. attorney who prosecuted John Demjanjuk in the United
Lawmakers seek to speed efforts to stop Asian carp
Associated Press DETROIT If a group of lawmakers backing a federal bill introduced Wednesday
Emphasis on education
Staff report youngstown Turning Technologies is expanding its educational strategy and programs
Pre-election rhetoric is getting scary
Opinion: WASHINGTON The campaign video is such a transparent ploy, the temptation is to ignore it. After
Dislocated workers
Dislocated workers washington The U.S. Department of Labor will provide a $1,376,673 grant to
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