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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


Judge finds Lindsay Lohan violated her probation

Judge finds Lindsay Lohan violated her probation


Nine cent drop in NEO gas prices

Nine cent drop in NEO gas prices


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

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Luchey-Kutchel engagement is announced

Luchey-Kutchel engagement is announced BOARDMAN Michael and Saundra Luchey of Boardman are

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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


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Monday drawings OHIO night DRAWINGS: Pick 39-1-1 Pick 43-3-9-4 Classic Lotto


Holding his own

Poker player from Valley gains experience, $18,000 in Vegas event By DAN POMPILI


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


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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

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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


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