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JimBrown appeals lawsuit dismissal
NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown is asking a San Francisco appellate court to overturn a federal judge’s
LeBron James to air decision on Thursday
ESPN is reporting that LeBron James will announce his NBA plans on its network Thursday night at 9
Hamilton homers to lead Rangers over Indians
Josh Hamilton homered to stretch his home hitting streak to 26 games, C.J. Wilson pitched six strong
Rodriguez K’s 10 in Astros win over Pirates
Wandy Rodriguez struck out 10 and allowed four singles in seven innings and the Houston Astros
Scrappers lose in 10 innings
Julio Rodriguez’s infield single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning completed a comeback
Mahoning election board workers to pay more toward their retirement
Mahoning election board workers to pay more toward their retirement
Firework used to damage screen door
YOUNGSTOWN Police said someone used what appeared to be a large type of firework to blow the
Illinois mob shoots fireworks at police, firefighters
ALTON, Ill. (AP) — Authorities say an unruly mob lured police and firefighters to a housing complex
Lohan judge says she won’t consider alcohol report
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A judge at Lindsay Lohan’s probation revocation hearing says she will
Spain shrugs off bad economy, launches bull runs
PAMPLONA, Spain (AP) — Spain shrugged off its economic woes today with tens of thousands of
Obama, Netanyahu agree to focus on peace talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to
‘How’s my tie?’ Blagojevich asks outside court
CHICAGO (AP) — If Rod Blagojevich is feeling sheepish about recent testimony that he spent lavishly
Minn. police stop driver armed with squirt guns
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Police responding to a report of a driver brandishing a gun in southeastern
AP Source: Feds suing to stop Ariz. immigrant law
PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of
Police: Conn. priest stole $1M for male escorts
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest in Connecticut has been arrested on charges he stole
Robert Butler, who coined ’ageism,’ dies at 83
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Robert Butler, an expert on aging who coined the phrase “ageism,” has died in
ISM says service sector growth slows in June
NEW YORK (AP) — An industry trade group says the service sector grew more slowly in June, yet
Byrd burial service today at Arlington cemetery
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Family, friends and employees went to the nation’s most hallowed burial
HELOISE: Useful items fill needs of bereaved
HELOISE: Useful items fill needs of bereaved Dear Heloise: Reading your column regarding food
Annie's Mailbox: Mother should get lessons in Facebook
KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: Over the years, I have made several major moves
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
Boardman High School Class of 1970 is preparing for a 40-year reunion celebration in August. The
Sesaldo-Weaver wedding planned at Fla. church
YOUNGSTOWN Atty. Debra Weaver of Youngstown announces the engagement of her son, Daniel Orrin
Luchey-Kutchel engagement is announced
Luchey-Kutchel engagement is announced BOARDMAN Michael and Saundra Luchey of Boardman are
Cafaro family donates $1 million to YSU project
The Cafaro family has donated $1 million toward the construction of the Watson and Tressel Training
Food orders taken at Crossroads Church in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, will be taking orders for Angel Food Blessings
Citizens can question Youngstown school officials at meeting
The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition has invited Youngstown city school officials to a public question
Traficant out
Jim Traficant, as seen here back in May when he filed petitions to seek his return to Congress.
Sporting a mullet pays off at Pittsburgh Zoo
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mullet conservation efforts are under way in Pittsburgh — the hairstyle, not the
Tar Balls Wash Up on Texas Beach
TEXAS CITY, Texas (AP) — More than two months after oil from BP’s blown-out seafloor well first
Elizabeth plans brief visit to NYC, ground zero
NEW YORK (AP) — The schedule for Queen Elizabeth II’s visit to New York City includes a tribute to
12-year-old killed in . propane explosion
PEN ARGYL, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a 12-year-old boy was killed and his father critically injured
Fireworks mishap that injured 11 ruled accidental
PALMYRA, Pa. (AP) — A state police fire marshal says nothing criminal or illegal occurred at a
LaPorta injured in Cleveland’s win at Texas
Matt LaPorta hit a two-run homer, then later took an accidental elbow to the head and left the game
Armstrong gets caught in spills
Associated Press SPA, Belgium On a day of chaos and crashes, riders tumbled like dominoes in the
Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator
Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator After 46 years as a teacher and administrator at Cardinal
Time to feel old alert! Ringo Starr turns 70 Wednesday, and to mark the occasion, here are five
Time to feel old alert! Ringo Starr turns 70 Wednesday, and to mark the occasion, here are five
Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator
Robert K. Yosay | The Vindicator Ryan Rosati, 21, of Boardman is a 2010 graduate of the Art
‘Angels’ wanted
‘Angels’ wanted NILES The Art Outreach Gallery in Eastwood Mall is looking for community
Clinton to Russia: Honor agreement
Clinton to Russia: Honor agreement tbilisi, georgia U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Officials: BP spill is now hitting all Gulf states
Associated Press TEXAS CITY, Texas Tar balls from the Gulf oil spill found on a Texas beach were
if you go
if you go Who: Joan Armatrading When: July 18 at New Haz-lett Theater, Pittsburgh; and July 24
The heat goes on and on until Friday in the Valley
Staff/wire report YOUNGSTOWN The holiday weekend’s scorching weather was just the beginning of a
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Chase Home Finance LLC v. Jody A. Boyd et al,
Chinese court sentences US geologist
Associated Press BEIJING An American geologist held by Chinese state security agents who stubbed
Greece upbeat on bid to exit from crisis
Greece upbeat on bid to exit from crisis athens, greece Debt-hobbled Greece may see a slightly
New Ohio law requires retention of DNA evidence
Associated Press DAYTON Police departments, sheriff’s offices and crime labs must retain
Arguably two of the best
Poland debate duo places in top 15 in national tourney By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Lambert promises ‘tasteful’ show
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Following in the footsteps of Madonna, Britney and now
Youths, staff blamed for prison problems
Associated Press COLUMBUS Combative youth, how guards restrain them and the guards’ failure to
Widow kept corpses at home
Associated Press WYALUSING, Pa. The 91-year-old widow lived by herself in a tumbledown house on
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health center Lori and John Hvisdak, Lowellville, boy, July 3. Emily and
A man van ... Really?
Opinion: A man van ... Really? Chicago Tribune: Chrysler is getting ready to roll out a manly minivan.
Armatrading returns with new CD, tour
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON England may be singer/ songwriter Joan Armatrading’s home, but
Top Ohio players sticking with OSU
By Doug Lesmerises The Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS The first player in Ohio State’s 2011
Chase may be altered by NASCAR
By JENNA FRYER Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR fans are reluctant to change, even when
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Law Library Resources Board, quarterly meeting, noon, Mahoning
3 European sides in World Cup semifinals
Associated Press ERASMIA, South Africa Germany coach Joachim Loew thinks the only way to beat
Sharon Speedway honors Lou Blaney
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com Hartford While NASCAR fans will flock to Sharon Speedway’s Lou
Mooney stalwart finishes 46 years of service to school
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN James. M. Cooney is pretty straightforward when asked
Oilers ink No. 1 pick
Associated Press EDMONTON, Alberta The Edmonton Oilers signed top overall draft pick Taylor Hall
Summit County man collects 108,000 labels over 55 years King of beer (labels)
By Rick Armon McClatchy Newspapers AKRON Charles Johnson isn’t exactly sure why he started
This battery-charging station will be installed in 700 Delphi locations in California. It’s
This battery-charging station will be installed in 700 Delphi locations in California. It’s made by
Trumbull fair sees rise in attendance
Staff report Cortland Nearly 60,000 people attended the Trumbull County Fair, which ended
Out of the heat at Lake Glacier, into the frying pan later at home
Despite 90-degree temperatures, Mike Fletcher and his wife, Peggy, of Youngstown’s East Side, spent
Who gives peace a chance?
Opinion: Who gives peace a chance? The scope of the votes on peace issues last year during the 111th
Showcase spins web of surprise for Boardman grad
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN For 20 minutes, a Boardman man stood alone at a
Suspicious driver in court today
Staff report LISBON The man with a Ukrainian passport who raised police suspicions with his
Israel eases Gaza closure, but limits remain
Associated Press KEREM SHALOM CROSSING, Israel Israel is easing its blockade of Hamas-ruled Gaza
Delphi center in the Valley emerges as world leader in hybrid-car technology
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com champioN As electrification of the automobile takes the
oddly enough
oddly enough Chihuahua dies saving children RICHMOND, Calif. A Northern California woman says
Coyote study follows animals around Akron
Associated Press TWINSBURG, Ohio Biologists are undertaking a three-year project to track
Stoudemire and Knicks agree on five-year deal
Associated Press NEW YORK Amare Stoudemire is headed to the New York Knicks, and both sides are
No news is … no news
LeBron James offers no comment at his appearance at Skills Academy By Brian Windhorst The
if you go
if you go What: “The Glam Nation Tour” featuring Adam Lambert and openers Orianthi and Allison
Census worker is taken to court for trespassing
Associated Press HONOLULU In these divisive times, Census worker Russell Haas has come to
Travel trainers help Ohioans navigate bus routes
By KAREN FARKAS The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND There’s a Laketran bus stop in front of Mary
Bark For Life to fight cancer
ACS fundraiser Saturday in Niles Staff report NILES It’s going to be a dog-gone fun event,
Holtz firmly supports ND as an independent
By Stu Durando St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS Lou Holtz envisions only one scenario in
Wade returns to Miami with no deal
Associated Press MIAMI Heat fans missed a chance to make their case to Dwyane Wade on Monday.
Today is Tuesday, July 6, the 187th day of 2010. There are 178 days left in the year.
Today is Tuesday, July 6, the 187th day of 2010. There are 178 days left in the year. Associated
Horses dragged driver as he tried to stop
Associated Press BELLEVUE, Iowa The buggy driver whose horses trampled spectators at this town’s
newsmakers
newsmakers Chess icon Fischer’s body exhumed REYKJAVIK, Iceland Authorities in Iceland have
NFL coaches moved by visits with soldiers
Associated Press As Andy Reid visited with injured soldiers in a hospital at Bagram Air Field in
Burnette homers; MV tops Tigers
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com NORWICH, CONN. Chase Burnette hit a two-run homer and Alex
Beware, credit card holders
Associated Press NEW YORK The National Football League’s decision to move its branded credit
BP woes take toll on Ohio pension funds
BP woes take toll on Ohio pension funds COLUMBUS Ohio’s five public-retirement systems and the
Qualifications , experience crucial in filling public posts
Editorial: If there is a silver lining in failure of the Youngstown City Schools System, it is that federal
1st stage of health provisions to start
Associated Press WASHINGTON The first stage of President Barack Obama’s health-care overhaul is
Randy Sumner, Dephi’s director of global hybrid- vehicle development for the
Randy Sumner, Dephi’s director of global hybrid- vehicle development for the electrical/electronic
The really big spill is that of US red ink
Opinion: Put this down on your calendar. Six months from now, we’re either starting finally to control our
World stocks finish lower on US recovery worries
Associated Press LONDON World stocks finished mostly lower Monday amid worries that the
Holocaust: a huge word made small
Opinion: By Marvin Hier Los Angeles Times Over the last few years, U.S. political discourse has been
Toyota recalls cars in Japan
Associated Press TOKYO Toyota on Monday began recalling more than 90,000 luxury Lexus and Crown
France Telecom CEO lays out plan
Associated Press PARIS New France Telecom CEO Stephane Richard on Monday laid out plans to boost
More stimulus spending will create the jobs we need
Opinion: More stimulus spending will create the jobs we need By Mark Weisbrot McClatchy-Tribune
There’s an alternative to predatory lending
Opinion: By Rourke O’Brien Los Angeles Times Many hard-working people need access to short-term credit in
Dems trick GOP every time
Opinion: People who remember the old comic strip “Peanuts” will recall an often repeated situation where Lucy
Takeover spree raises questions
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The world’s largest technology companies have been on a buying