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Vindy investigates proposed Campbell steel mill project
When a Pittsburgh company announced its intention to build a multimillion-dollar steel mill where Youngstown Sheet & Tube’s Campbell Works once stood, some local and state officials were quick to laud steelmaking’s return to the Valley.
Funds will continue Lots of Green program in Idora neighborhood
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has received $20,000 from the Youngstown Foundation to continue the development of the Lots of Green program.
Gulf on edge as monitoring continues on new well cap
NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- The Gulf Coast found itself in an odd moment of limbo Saturday: The oil has been stopped, but no one knows if it's corked for good.
Neo-Nazi supporter leading militia patroling Ariz. borders
HOENIX (AP) - Minutemen groups, a surge in Border Patrol agents, and a tough new immigration law aren't enough for a reputed neo-Nazi who's now leading a militia in the Arizona desert. Jason "J.T." Ready is taking matters into his own hands, declaring war on "narco-terrorists" and keeping an eye out for illegal immigrants. So far, he says his patrols have only found a few border crossers who were given water and handed over to the Border Patrol. Once, they also found a decaying body in a wash, and alerted authorities.
Final film on 'Real Dirt on Food' series Thursday
Grow Youngstown will show “The Future of Food” at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cortland Wine Cellar, 5292 Warren Meadville Road.
Crowe’s clutch hit helps Indians top Tigers 4-3
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Crowe singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the seventh inning and
Parents announce date for Rummel, Ruminski rite
Parents announce date for Rummel, Ruminski rite The engagement of Shannon Lynn Rummel of Westlake,
Bush-Orville engagement is announced
Bush-Orville engagement is announced COLUMBIANA Tim and Jane Bush of Columbiana are announcing
Hillis-Boyle engagement is announced
Hillis-Boyle engagement is announced The engagement of Courtney Hillis and Joshua Boyle, both of
Miss Peterson to be bride of Mr. Sandoval
Miss Peterson to be bride of Mr. Sandoval EAST PALESTINE The engagement and upcoming marriage of
Helpful hints ease pain of pet’s death
HELOISE: Hints ease pain of pet’s death Dear Readers: When a pet dies, it can be like losing a
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Unhappy childhood haunts teenager
KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am 16 years old. Right now, I am living with my aunt
New wolf habitat opens today
A new 2-acre wolf habitat opens today at Noah’s Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary.
Siblings raising funds for ALS research in honor of brothr
Youngstown’s Team Bannon, consisting of Breen Bannon and his sister, Lisa, plan to ride for the second-straight year in the 2010 Tri-State Trek, a three-day, 270-mile bicycle ride from Boston to New York City, to raise funds for the ALS-Therapy Development Institute.
Ruling forces YSU to spend $846K on back pay
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It cost Youngstown State University $846,000 to
Homer-happy Indians cruise
Associated Press CLEVELAND Andy Marte and Austin Kearns hit two-run homers, the Cleveland
Police target more in courthouse melee
Charges mount in court-hall brawl By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police
Poland softball set for state
Staff report POLAND Chuck Masluk has coached the same group of girls for the past three years,
As Campbell Fire Dept. shrinks, insurance risks rise
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL The city is struggling to balance a need for an
Astro Falcons win in NABF
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Astro Falcons held off Andy’s 9ers, 4-3 in the NABF
Curious creation
Kids learn environmental lesson at YMCA camp By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN
Cyclones sweep last-place M.V.
Staff report brooklyn, n.y. Kevin Rucker went 2-for-3 and drove in the Scrappers’ lone run in a
Mooney garners TV quiz honors
Cardinals top Niles in ‘Academic Challenge’ Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For the second time in
Astros continue dominance of Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jeff Keppinger homered and had three RBIs, Brett Myers allowed two
Breast-cancer patients to gain strength through Y program
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Breast-cancer surgery patients seeking ways to
Dayton-area teen makes history at Ohio Amateur
Associated Press WILLOUGHBY Michael Bernard never wavered Wednesday to win the Ohio Amateur golf
Ex-law director files lawsuit against Newton Falls officials
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Richard Schwartz, a former Newton Falls law director, has
Man to face charges in Warren crash
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A city man was to be transferred from Forum Health
A ride with pride & purpose
Marc Esposito, 26, top, rides his bike near retired Army aviator Stuart Conant, of Alabama, as they arrive at a ceremony on Pittsburgh's North Shore honoring 17 disabled or previously disabled veteran cyclists traveling from coast to coast. Conant was injured in 2002 in Afghanistan and has used a traditional two-wheel bicycle as well as this three-wheeled hand-powered recumbent model above.
Sports briefs
Canfield swimmer sets new pool record Garret Trebilcock beat his old record in the 15-18 boys fly
Seller of LeBron pendant is suspect
Associated Press WADSWORTH, Ohio A woman who tried to sell a $10,000 pendant stolen from a
Campers explore Mill Creek’s history
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com School books were not required for the hands-on history
Activity nurtures ‘fruits of the spirit’
Vacation Bible School uses fair theme as teaching tool By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com
Accused of assault
Accused of assault boardman An Aravesta Avenue man was in the Mahoning County jail accused of
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 27 Associated Press
The number of people killed in a double suicide bombing against a Shiite mosque in southeast Iran.
Austintown Police Blotter
June 21 Theft: Credit cards were taken from several vehicles at Polaris, 500 Victoria Road.
Boardman Blotter
June 26 Arrest: Columbiana police handed Brad A. Weber, 27, of 526 N. Main St., Columbiana, to
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Makers of homemade wine and beer who are interested in participating in a contest
US analyst, wife sentenced for spying for Cuba
Associated Press WASHINGTON The 73-year-old great-grandson of Alexander Graham Bell was
Auto dealers raise funds for autism
The Automobile Dealers Association of Eastern Ohio presented the Rich Center for Autism with a check
Austintown Library crown guitar heroes
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown Public Library’s activity room walls were
Mooney speech team earns national honors
Cardinal Mooney High School was singled out for special recognition at the 2010 National Forensic
Workout warriors conquer the hill
By the time you were even out of bed this morning, a
Poland briefs
Summer Day Camp offers new events Summer Day Camp at the D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA continues
Sports briefs
Applewood outswims country clubs Applewood swimmers posted a 318 to 164 win over the Trumbull,
Boardman, Fitch students visit Germany
The end of the school year usually means saying goodbye to school friends, teachers, and the usual
Auto dealers raise funds for autism
The Automobile Dealers Association of Eastern Ohio presented the Rich Center for Autism with a check
Austintown Bounce makes a splash
Inflatables are fun, but they are more fun when you add water. Especially when it’s over 90 degrees.
Canfield swimmers win at meet
The Canfield Swim Club’s Swim Team beat Firestone Swim Team 292 to 198 on June 30, 2010 at Firestone
Canfield briefs
Watch out for lane restrictions U.S. Route 224 in Boardman and Canfield townships will have
Civil War re-enactment comes to Canfield
Argus Lodge No. 545 F. and A.M. will host the sixth biannual Civil War re-enactment Saturday and
Soccer camp holds own version of World Cup
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Thanks to the Canfield High School Soccer Boosters, the
Scouts head off to make history
Three scouts of Boy Scout Troop 25 at Canfield United Methodist Church will head off to scouting
MetroParks Farm offers families glimpse of rural life
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Bacon, eggs, sausage and a glass of milk. Where did your
Workout warriors conquer the hill
By STEPHANIE FOLEY neighbors@vindy.com By the time you were even out of bed this morning, a
Mooney speech team earns national honors
Cardinal Mooney High School was singled out for special recognition at the 2010 National Forensic
Canfield to seek school levy in November
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com For the first time in eight years, the Canfield Local School
Volunteers help accomplish the mission
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley has been serving
Cooney retires after 46 years at Mooney
After more than four decades of service, Cardinal Mooney said goodbye to its assistant principal and
Sports briefs
High school soccer officials classes set The Ohio High School Athletic Association has soccer
Cimmento dancers finish season with recital
The Gina Cimmento dancers put on quite a show for family and
Babies bond with books at library
It’s never too early to learn to read. Austintown Library hosted Baby Brilliant’s Bonding with
Elvis coming to Yellow Creek Theatre
Yellow Creek Theatre in Poland will partner with the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club Friday to raise
Aqua not rushing hydrant flushing
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Aqua Ohio officials say that since the company temporarily
Babies bond with books at library
It’s never too early to learn to read. Austintown Library hosted Baby Brilliant’s Bonding with
Boardman briefs
Watch out for lane restrictions U.S. Route 224 in Boardman and Canfield townships will have
Austintown briefs
Vacation Bible School coming this week Redeemer Lutheran Church in Austintown will hold a two-day
Sports briefs
YSU-Penn State tickets to be sold August 9 Youngstown State students can purchase YSU at Penn
Bike ride raises funds to fight multiple sclerosis
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting its 24th annual Bike MS: Pedal to the Point Ride
Poland Idol crowns singing stars
More than 30 contestants participated in Poland Idol during the Celebrate Poland event. The
Austintown Police Blotter
June 21 Theft: Credit cards were taken from several vehicles at Polaris, 500 Victoria Road.
Boardman trustees contemplate November levy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Within the next few weeks, township trustees expect to
Harvard professor buys Poland inn
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com A Harvard University medical school professor is now the
SJIHM parade float takes third in contest
The St. Joseph and Immaculate Heart of Mary School family “Rocked Around the Block” in the 1950s-
Canfield church shows free movies
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Christian Church is getting into the movie
Canfield choir students perform at Disney
Canfield students from all three high school choirs packed their bags and departed June 15 for a
Volunteers help accomplish the mission
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley has been serving
Truck accident ties up I-680 traffic
The driver of a tractor-trailer lost the roll-off waste container attached to the back of the truck
China should free U.S. citizen
Opinion: Kansas City Star: Since its turn to market economics in the 1970s, China has widely prospered and
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Phyllis Diller is 93. Actor Donald Sutherland is 75. Actress-singer Diahann
Time Warner Cable adds free Start Over service to WFMJ
The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN WFMJ Channel 21 has become the first local television station to get
Playhouse planned on site of Shakespeare’s theater
Associated Press LONDON In the middle of London, a plot of earth is dug across with trenches and
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Saturday, July 17, the 198th day of 2010. There are 167 days left in the
voices of faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Is service to God possible without service to humanity? A. Dr.Syed E.
Women of Purpose
Women of Purpose youngstown The Women of Purpose Ministry of the Union Baptist Church, 528
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vPig Iron Street Concert, 3-8:30 p.m.: Five bands, a magician and
Surfing for spirituality
ChurchRater.com invites users to review and recommend houses of worship McClatchy Newspapers We
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of Vacation Bible Schools open to the public
Calcavecchia back in the hunt
Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland This year, it’s Mark Calcavecchia doing the old guys
Jobless rate in Ohio drops to 10.5% in June
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state says Ohio unemployment declined to 10.5 percent in June,
newsmakers
newsmakers Bieber’s ‘Baby’ is most-watched video NEW YORK Justin Bieber’s music video for
Loss of confidence could stall recovery
Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumers are having second thoughts about the recovery. Shoppers
Banks eye higher fees as revenues plummet
Associated Press NEW YORK Big banks facing big drops in revenue are looking to Main Street to
Jobs on iPhone: ‘We’re not perfect’
Associated Press CUPERTINO, Calif. A perfect iPhone? There’s no app for that. Apple Inc. will
Contador closes gap at Tour
Associated Press MENDE, France Alberto Contador sent a message Friday to Tour de France leader
Gone With The Wind: Scores soar
Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland Around the loop at the far end of St. Andrews, shots at
Clinics address character
Associated Press NEW YORK Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson led the NFL in rushing the last two
Howard to stay with US soccer
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard is ready to grind out the next four-year
Magic retain J.J. Redick with offer
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith said Friday that the
94 charged in Medicare fraud
94 charged in Medicare fraud MIAMI Elderly Russian immigrants lined up to take kickbacks from
Lisa-Ann IshiHAra | THE VINDICATOR
Lisa-Ann IshiHAra | THE VINDICATOR Instructor Doretta Hegg, right, explains to instructor Lisa
Iroquois lacrosse team out of tourney
Associated Press NEW YORK Time ran out on Friday for a team of Iroquois lacrosse players who
indictments | Mahoning County
Jeanne George, 39, of West Warren Avenue, cocaine possession with a forfeiture specification. Adam
Green Bay’s Jolly is suspended by NFL
Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis. The NFL suspended Green Bay Packers defensive end Johnny Jolly
Byrd’s Senate successor chosen
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Gov. Joe Manchin appointed former chief counsel Carte
Officials, scientists try to make sense of pressure readings
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS In a nail-biting day across the Gulf Coast, engineers struggled to
A flaw in Defense of Marriage Act?
Opinion: By Andrew Koppelman Los Angeles Times Last week, a federal court in Massachusetts held
FIRE-RISK ratings
FIRE-RISK ratings The Insurance Services Office is an independent organization that serves
Boxer likes tag: ‘Pretty in pink’
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Call him pretty in pink and Lenroy “Cam” Thompson will
Patrick going back to basics
Associated Press TORONTO Danica Patrick is going back to basics in the Honda Indy Toronto.
major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 8, Tigers 2 DetroitCleveland abrhbiabrhbi AJcksn cf4120Brantly
Salem’s new income-tax collections to begin Aug. 1
Staff report SALEM City council on Friday gave the third and final reading to an ordinance that
Bills have $7.7M for 17th District
Staff report NILES U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, announced Friday that appropriations
What is the purpose of law?
Opinion: A federal judge in Boston has ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) passed by Congress (427
mlb roundup Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Rays 4 NEW YORK Nick Swisher provided the most fitting tribute to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 18.49 —.51 Avalon
Probe of BP’s role in release of Pan Am bomber justified
Editorial: When Abdel Baset Ali al-Megra- hi, the mass murderer in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over
Bolt beats Powell in 100-meter showdown
Associated Press SAINT-DENIS, France Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt recovered from a poor
Senators look for clues in BP-Lockerbie link
Associated Press WASHINGTON BP’s oil-spill notoriety is reviving unwelcome attention from
Edwards ready for ‘home’ race
By Lee Montgomery Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service It’s hard to figure who is
Strickland shows his support for Lake Erie
Regardless of your politics, it’s comforting for outdoors people to know Ohio’s governor would take
‘Bird detective’ explains martins’ behavior
I met Bridget Stutchbury in the early 1980s at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station. I was
Business digest || McDonald’s cancels free-smoothies plan
McDonald’s cancels free-smoothies plan OAK BROOK, Ill. McDonald’s Corp. is scrapping plans to
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