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Man accused of assaulting Boardman cop
An Aravesta Avenue man was in the Mahoning County jail accused of assaulting a township police officer.
Army food service competition continues Saturday
The Woodlawn-based Support Company, 216th Engineer Battalion, is competing at Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center for regional honors in the 43rd annual Philip A. Connelly Food Service Competition, which recognizes excellence in Army Food Service.
Pirates lose to Astros 5-2
Jeff Keppinger homered and had three RBIs, Brett Myers allowed two runs while working into the
Indians beat Tigers 8-2
Andy Marte and Austin Kearns hit two-run homers to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit
Scrappers swept by Brooklyn
Kevin Rucker went 2-for-3 and drove in the Scrappers’ lone run in a 2-1 loss to the Brooklyn
Astro Falcons win in NABF Jr. Regional
Astro Falcons held off Andy’s 9ers, 4-3 in the NABF Jr. Regional baseball tournament at Cene Park
Poland softball off to state tournament
Chuck Masluk has coached the same group of girls for the past three years, but this is his first as
Vote here for local teens still in running for duct-tape prize
Two local teens are still in the running for $3,000 each for their duct tape prom attire.
Browns sign rookie DB Asante
The Cleveland Browns have signed rookie defensive back Larry Asante to a multiyear contract. Terms
Funding would aid area Tech Belt effort if approved
NILES U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced Friday that appropriations subcommittee bills
Man accused of assaulting Boardman cop
An Aravesta Avenue man was in the Mahoning County jail accused of assaulting a township police officer.
Calif. campus reveals Palin speaking fee: $75,000
TURLOCK, Calif. — Sarah Palin made $75,000 to speak at a fundraiser at California State University
Burglars turn Wash. state store into drive-through
ABERDEEN, Wash. (AP) — Grays Harbor County sheriff’s deputies in Washington state are looking for
NJ parking garage collapses; at least 1 trapped
HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — A glass canopy attached to a high-rise condominium building fell onto a
Study: Significant impacts in Christo Colo project
DENVER (AP) — Federal land managers say artist Christo’s plan to drape fabric over several miles of
Interstate 680 ramps to state Route 193 have reopened
YOUNGSTOWN The Interstate 680 ramps to state Route 193 have reopened, according to the Ohio
Deaths among border crossers in Ariz. soar in July
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Deaths among migrants crossing into southern Arizona from Mexico are soaring
I-680 southbouond closed at state Route 193
YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 announced that Interstate 680 southbound,
Apple: Free cases to alleviate iPhone 4 problems
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple will give free protective cases to buyers of its latest iPhone to
3-story parking garage partially collapses in NJ
HACKENSACK, N.J. (AP) — A glass canopy fell off of a high-rise condominium building and onto a
I-680 exit closed due to crash
Youngstown The entrance from Interstate 680 to the Madison Avenue Expressway, is closed because of
Peter Rabbit hops by Poland library
There aren’t many talking rabbits around, but one of them took a trip to the local library. The
State discus champion ready for next step
Most athletes dream of competing for a state title. Some of these dreams become a reality.
Workout warriors conquer the hill
By STEPHANIE FOLEY neighbors@vindy.com By the time you were even out of bed this morning, a
Obama, family begin weekend getaway in Maine
TRENTON, Maine (AP) — President Barack Obama and his family are in Maine for a weekend coastal
Boardman Rotary is under new leadership
The Boardman Rotary Club welcomed its new Executive Leadership Team for the upcoming year at the
Boardman, Fitch students visit Germany
The end of the school year usually means saying goodbye to school friends, teachers, and the usual
Former martial arts students to gather
Grand Master Moon Park, 9th degree Black Belt, has been instructing men, women and children in a
Marching band freshmen are one step ahead
The season for precise movements, marching in step and dancing Sweethearts is close at hand. The
Boardman native working for Prince Charles
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney alumnus Katie Casanta, 28, is working as an
Workout warriors conquer the hill
By the time you were even out of bed this morning, a group of Valley fitness junkies had already finished a total body workout.
Baby snow leopards make appearance at NJ zoo
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. (AP) — Two baby snow leopards have stepped into the spotlight at a New
NY governor signs law limiting stop-frisk database
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. David Paterson has signed a law that prevents New York City police from keeping
NM man burned by buddies released from hospital
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — A 47-year-old New Mexico man whose pants and prosthetic leg were set on fire
Ohio sex offender nabbed while brother is executed
CINCINNATI (AP) — Officials say a Ohio sexual offender waiting outside prison for word of his
Stocks open down; Bank revenues, Google disappoint
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower after Citigroup and Bank of America reported lower
Earthquake hits Washington, D.C., area; no injuries or damage reported
WASHINGTON (AP) — A minor earthquake shook residents awake in the DC area early today, rattling
BP is encouraged by early results from Gulf well
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP says it is encouraged by results so far from a new cap on its busted oil well
Trumbull land atlas books available
CORTLAND The Trumbull Soil & Water Conservation District has received a shipment of the 2010
Sex offender charged in stabbing death of girl, 14
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police have charged a registered sex offender with the fatal stabbing
Lawyer charged after fight at courthouse
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — An attorney has been charged with assault after authorities say he repeatedly
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: What about Bob? His pass was unwanted
KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: In the past three years, my husband and I have become
Flower show features Japanese designs
Japanese flower designs featured at annual Ikebana flower show YOUNGSTOWN Members of Ikebana
HELOISE: Bathtub cleaning article reprinted
HELOISE: Bathtub cleaning article reprinted Dear Heloise: In a doctor’s waiting room, I was
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. CLASSES
Series of fundraisers to benefit county cats
Series of fundraisers planned to benefit cats WARREN TNR of Warren, Cats are People Too and
Forum ordered to give creditors evidence
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health was ordered by the U.S.
Poland 11-year-old stars celebrate return to state
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Pitcher Dan Klase couldn’t hide his enthusiasm
Child killer gets life sentence, no parole
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Eugene Henderson, the man who fired 27 shots into a house
Ursuline readies for another run at a D5 title
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As defending champs, the Ursuline High football team
GOP chairman blasts Salem council members
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM David Johnson, chairman of the Columbiana County
Yo. Christian promotes Hoelzel to varsity coach
Yo. Christian promotes Hoelzel to varsity coach By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Surgery relieves neuropathy
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Numbness, tingling, excruciating shooting
Rondinelli sweeps titles in Class B, Little b leagues
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Rondinelli Tuxedo defeated Wharmby Sports, 15-6, on
Pa. pike tolls set to rise in 2011
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls are going up again in January
Browns’ Rogers enters program
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland Browns nose tackle Shaun Rogers entered a diversion program
Judges: Brawl verifies safety worries
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A melee in Youngstown Municipal Court’s
Huber Hts. teen poised to win Ohio Amateur
Associated Press WILLOUGHBY Michael Bernard doesn’t look like a 16-year-old. And he certainly
Mahoning residents to vote on 4 levies
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have
Boardman trustees move to place levy on ballot
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Trustees took the first step to place a
Valley ‘Idol’ hopefuls make their pitch
Valley hopefuls and onlookers crowd Eastwood Mall Wednesday night for the American Idol tryouts. The three-judge panel selected a 24-year-old Youngstown singer as the winner.
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth A. Griffin, 51, of 3682 Canfield Road,#1, and
Rider turns Tour into WWE
Associated Press BOURG-LES-VALENCE, France In the frenzied and dangerous mass sprints at the
Parental involvement sought
Opinion: A new, largely overlooked part of the Obama administration’s education agenda is its pitch to get
Cap stops oil from gushing into Gulf
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Oil stopped gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from BP’s broken well
Man indicted on vehicular-homicide charges
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 29-year-old East Midlothian Boulevard man
IDOL TRYOUT RESULTS
RESULTS Winner Shane Golden, 24, of Youngstown. Song: “I Believe I Can Fly” by R. Kelly.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Youngstown Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., will have free
Patrick humbled by stock car struggles
Associated Press JOLIET, Ill. Those who know Danica Patrick mainly for racy photo shoots and
IRL to go with new chassis in 2012
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The IndyCar Series has decided to go with a Dallara chassis for
RORY WOWS ’EM
21-year-old Rory McIlroy brings St. Andrews to its knees with a 63 Associated Press ST. ANDREWS,
Congress OKs tough bank rules
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress on Thursday passed the stiffest restrictions on banks and
oddly enough
oddly enough SC team making US Senate candidate action figures CLEMSON, S.C. Alvin Greene
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v“The Wedding Singer,” 7:30 p.m.: This musical, set in the cheesy
Always colorful, Daly fires a 66
Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland John Daly’s scorecard was the only thing getting more
Salem operations
Salem operations Here are other city government issues that trouble David Johnson, chairman of the
Retailers already feeling shivers about holiday season
Associated Press NEW YORK It may be hot and sticky outside, but stores across the nation already
Argentina legalizes same-sex marriage
Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina Argentina became the first Latin American nation to
Official: CIA paid Iranian $5M for nuclear information
Associated Press WASHINGTON An Iranian scientist who defected to the U.S. returned home amid an
Delonte West pleads guilty in Maryland weapons case
Associated Press UPPER MARLBORO, MD. Cavaliers guard Delonte West pleaded guilty Thursday to
Manufacturing cools in June
Associated Press WASHINGTON New evidence of a slowing economic rebound emerged Thursday in
Archaeologists excavate buried ship at WTC site
Associated Press NEW YORK The ship was buried as junk two centuries ago — landfill to expand a
Racing resumes at Sharon and Mercer this weekend
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com HARTFORD 6 PAK Saturday will be another points battle for the
Delphi retirees keep up the fight
Opinion: Delphi Corp. salaried retirees, who’ve lost up to 70 percent of their pensions, learned the hard way
Group seeks halt to demolition of school
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The asbestos abatement for the former Warren Western
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 16, the 197th day of 2010. There are 168 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
turnpike tolls Current prices
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is raising tolls on the mainline, which begins at the Ohio
Harrison’s six RBIs overwhelm Scrappers
STAFF report sports@vindy.com Brooklyn, N.y. Brian Harrison’s three hits drove in six runs to
Stocks rally late on news of settlement
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks had a late-day turnaround and closed mixed Thursday as traders
Bettencourt leads by 1 at PGA’s Reno event
Associated Press RENO, Nev. If Chris DiMarco keeps playing like this, his 14-year-old son may
Trippy ‘Inception’ shines as mind-blowing dreamscape
This movie has Academy Award potential By Randy Myers Contra Costa Times Finally, the summer
US denies Polanski-case claims
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Federal officials denied Thursday keeping Los Angeles prosecutors
‘INCEPTION’
‘INCEPTION’ Grade: A Credits: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion
At least 20 die in bombings in Iran
At least 20 die in bombings in Iran TEHRAN, Iran Twin bombings killed at least 20 people
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT On page C8 of Thursday’s Vindicator’s Vibe magazine, the list of Marquee Awards
Pardon for the ‘Kid’?
Opinion: By Mark Lee Gardner Los Angeles Times “I expect you have forgotten what you promised me,” Billy
State signals fall opening for Southside Academy
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Education says a new city
OPINION: The excitement of building new cars never gets old
Editorial: We’ve been here several times before since April 28, 1966, when the first Chevrolet Impala rolled
Girl injured in van accident
Girard A traffic accident in the Willow Creek parking lot sent an 8-year-old Girard girl to the
Drug-dealing suspect loses pants, gets shocked
Staff Report Youngstown An accused drug dealer fled police on the city’s East Side but tripped
Senate Dems’ plan cuts $14B in budget
Senate Dems’ plan cuts $14B in budget WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s allies in the Senate
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Redfern: Dems should do well in November
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The success of the Democratic state ticket
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Melissa Lippert and Jeffery Scullen, Campbell, boy, July 13.
Edinburg sewer fees estimated
By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. The monthly user fee for the planned
Salem officials to allow public vote on annexation
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Residents picketing a special council meeting
Suspect drives to police station
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN This time, a suspect practically drove himself straight
Summer day-camp registration available
Staff report BOARDMAN Registrations are still being accepted for summer day camp at the D.D. &
Don’t close Chicago locks
Opinion: Don’t close Chicago locks In a panic, many have suggest- ed that the locks in the Chicago be
The key to living past 100
Opinion: The key to living past 100 Los Angeles Times: The very, very old are different from you and me,
Warren to rehire 2 officers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN City council has approved the transfer of $52,900 for
Worker shocked
Worker shocked YOUNGSTOWN Police said an Ohio Department of Transportation worker driving a
Niles mulls increase in permit fees
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES City Building Inspector Tony Vigorito says the city is
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.00 .09 Avalon
Defense motion in murder case OK’d
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The trial judge in the St. Dominic murder
Keep options open on nuclear Iran
Opinion: Which is more threatening to U.S. security interests: the prospect of an Iran with nuclear weapons
No glitter in gold story
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherVoices Here’s some free advice: Never buy shares in a goldmine from a guy
Education is the key
Opinion: Stop pointing fingers at each other and let’s see to it that our inner city children receive a proper education so they can be helped with the problems of life.
Man arrested in melee due in court today
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 35-year-old Youngstown man arrested after a murder suspect’s
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