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Dr. Earnest Perry dead at 74

Dr. Earnest Perry of Liberty, a surgeon, community leader and former Youngstown State University trustee, died today.

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Attempted robbery at knifepoint on Midlothian

A 25-year-old Boardman man told police a man tried to rob him at knifepoint on Midlothian Boulevard on the city’s South Side.


Home invasion leaves man in critical condition, woman injured

A home invasion and shooting shortly after 3 p.m. Monday left Richard White, 22, in critical condition in St. Elizabeth Health Center, where another victim, Lakiesha Hill, 31, was treated for cuts and bruises on the left side of her head.


Scrappers shut out by Williamsport, 3-0

With his team in a hitting slump — and a winning slump — Scrappers manager Travis Fryman has tried


Fielder, Weeks homer as Brewers beat Pirates

Prince Fielder and Rickie Weeks each hit home runs for the second consecutive game, Chris Capuano


South Side, Boardman neighborhood groups to meet Wednesday

Community leaders from four neighborhood groups representing the South Side and Boardman Township will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Newport Public Library to discuss common issues related to their respective neighborhoods.


Canfield tops Austintown in 9-10 Little League final

The Canfield 9-10 baseball team has been chanting “I-R-O-N” since the start of all-star practice


Elderly woman sends nearly $4,000 to bogus company

An 84-year-old Plaza Drive Northeast woman reported Saturday morning that she sent a check for $3,964 to a company in Spain that told her over the phone to send the money so she could receive her lottery winnings.


Haviland pitched 1080 Media to opening win

The 1080 Media baseball team scored only two runs in its opening game of the Connie Mack tournament


Super Seniors getting ready for Greatest Golfer in the Valley tournament

Gary Pollock was about 9 years old when he picked up his first golf club. Granted, he didn’t know


McDonald, Brookfield meetings Tuesday

McDonald board of education will meet in special session at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the high school library.


Father Crum defrocked by Vatican

A Catholic priest who was accused of sexual abuse while he taught at Cardinal Mooney High School has been defrocked.


3rd defendant pleads in home invasion

The third of four defendants facing charges stemming from a home invasion has pleaded guilty, and the fourth will have a status hearing on Thursday.


UPDATE: Pavlik-Chavez fight may be off

Pavlik camp seeking new date for Chavez fight.


Report: Daryll Clark signs with Calgary

Report: Daryll Clark signs with Calgary.


U.S. Senate debates being planned

Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher, a Democrat running for U.S. Senate, is challenging Republican nominee Rob


State grants help Youngstown projects

The city is receiving $570,000 from a state grant to clean up a former asphalt plant and demolish a


Ardent is the only Forum bidder, AG says

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said his office expects to complete its review of Ardent


Valley well represented in Akron Derby

Austintown Youngstown could have a new world champion, but not in boxing. Three area teens will


Oil cap kept shut despite seep near ruptured well

Oil cap kept shut despite seep near ruptured well


Cleveland Clinic says it fixed patient-consent issues

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Clinic says it has corrected a problem with patient consent records


Columbus considers buying stretchers for obese

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus fire department is considering buying stretchers to carry


Ohio to test Chia Pet-like sound wall

Ohio plans to test a sound barrier made out of soil and plants in an attempt to develop eco-friendly


Columbus radio disc jockey drowns in Michigan

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A popular disc jockey at a Columbus radio station has drown while on a family


Police: Ohio trucker dumped body at rest stop

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio trucker has been charged with dumping a woman’s body at a rest stop in


Ohio Hugo Boss plant celebrates first suit

BROOKLYN, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and Sen. Sherrod Brown will celebrate the first suit


Highest-ticket areas just outside cities

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Ohio drivers tend to get heavier-footed as they enter rural stretches of highway


Sherman proposal marked by questions, promises

A Vindicator investigation into the Campbell mill project.


Neighborhood benefit planned Tuesday

Neighborhood benefit YOUNGSTOWN The Garden District Neighborhood will have a meeting and Chinese


HELOISE: Messy drips from candles come clean

Dear Readers: Candles are a beautiful accent.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: There’s just one side to this love affair

KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: For the past year, I have been involved with “Mr. H.,”


Judge to Austintown landowner: Clean up your blighted property

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The township zoning department took legal action

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Canfield extends district play to title game

By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN Canfield’s 9-10 softball coach Glenn Griswold said

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Ninth-inning errors cost Scrappers a home victory

Ninth-inning errors cost Scrappers a home victory By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com NILES On

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IN FOCUS: Erie lakeside resort provides a great getaway for families

Geneva-on-the-Lake STORY & PHOTOS By WILLIAM D. LEWIS GENEVA-ON-THE-LAKE For more than a

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Stretch of popularity shows no sign of snapping

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN Daria Wansley enjoys being part of an arms race, but

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OAC commissioner pens book on Steelers

By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As a regular contributor to the Pittsburgh Steelers


Hubbard city, township cops unite to fight drug crimes

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard A proactive approach to combating illegal drug

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Dose of festival fun helps sustain free health clinic

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown It’s the ability to do good for those who can’t

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Tour leaders bide time in Pyrenees

Associated Press AX-3 DOMAINES, France With the Pyrenees all too ready to punish riders, overall


Ohio governor, Senate races revolve around economy

By Mark Niquette Columbus Dispatch ST. PARIS, Ohio Standing outside the shuttered


courts

courts columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Hobart Butcher, 26 Morgan Court, Salem v. Deborah


Medal recipient gets memorial at Pittsburgh grave

Associated Press PITTSBURGH More than a century after a western Pennsylvania teenager became the


McGillis settles in after coming out

By Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. Moviegoers of a certain age remember


Kearns’ hit in 11th rescues Indians

Associated Press CLEVELAND Manager Manny Acta didn’t care that it took 11 hours. He was plenty


Casey sees bright side after Sunday collapse

Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland The tee shot sailed into the prickly gorse, and with it


Use technology as a safety net

Opinion: Use technology as a safety net I read with great dismay, as most did, about the brawl at the


Motorcycle accident

Motorcycle accident CORTLAND A man was taken to the hospital Sunday after losing control of the


Profits get the cold shoulder

wall street Associated Press NEW YORK Profit is so boring. That’s one way to characterize


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball 22-27-35-37-45 Red Ball3 Power Play4 Jackpot in


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside medical center Ciera Cummings and Terrace Hymes, Youngstown, girl,


Replica ship marks anniversary of maiden voyage

Associated Press ERIE, Pa. The U.S. Brig Niagara, a reconstructed 19th- century ship recovered


Gunmen in Mexico kill 17 at party

Gunmen in Mexico kill 17 at party PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico Gunmen stormed a party in northern


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Struthers Board of Education meeting, 5:30 p.m., board offices, 99 Euclid Ave.


Leaderboard

Leaderboard Round 4 The Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland Par: 72; Yardage: 7,305 L.


Bucs’ Maholm blanks Astros

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Everything was working for Paul Maholm on Sunday, including getting


Years Ago

Today is Monday, July 19, the 200th day of 2010. There are 165 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


BP, feds clash on whether to reopen oil well

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS BP and the Obama administration offered significantly differing


Cribbs ready for spotlight

McClatchy Newspapers CLEVELAND Cleveland sports fans are looking for an heir to LeBron James’


newsmakers

newsmakers Bone-marrow drive for ‘Lion King’ star NEW YORK A bone-marrow drive for an 11-year-


At least 48 die in twin suicide attacks in Iraq

Associated Press BAGHDAD A suicide bomber ripped through a line of anti-al- Qaida Sunni fighters


U.S. Marshals Most Wanted

U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help


DiPillo chosen as interim dean of college of education

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mary Lou DiPillo, associate dean of the Beeghly College of Education at


MLB ROUNDUP

MLB ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 9, Rays 5 NEW YORK Alex


Welfare state is a failure

Opinion: By Robert Rector and Charles A. DONOVAN Heritage Foundation To hear Washington politicians tell


Microneedles may make getting flu shots easier

Associated Press WASHINGTON One day your annual flu shot could come in the mail. At least


Study: Cancer in test-tube kids not likely tied to conception

Associated Press CHICAGO For the first time, a large study suggests a higher rate of childhood


Power wins Indy Toronto

Associated Press TORONTO Will Power knew when to be aggressive and when to play it safe Sunday


Fidel who?

Opinion: Fidel who? Chicago Tribune: Flush with Cold War nostalgia, Fidel Castro rose from his death bed


Hamas bans women from smoking water pipes

Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip There are few pleasures left for Gaza’s 1.5 million


Oosthuizen dominates for British crown

Associated Press ST. ANDREWS, Scotland Louis Oosthuizen walked over the Swilcan Bridge toward a


Bettencourt wins at Reno

Associated Press RENO, Nev. Matt Bettencourt chipped in for an eagle on the 11th hole, then held


Judge orders DNA test in case

Associated Press AKRON A judge in Ohio has ordered DNA testing in a 17-year-old murder case


Tribute Carved In Stone

Associated Press MANTUA, Ohio After his father died, Ron Fedor’s mother made a simple request.


4 inducted into aviation hall

Associated Press DAYTON The pilot of the lunar module for the second moon landing is among four


Woman completes 981-mile river swim

Associated Press CAIRO, Ill. A Tennessee woman has completed her 981-mile swim of the Ohio


Paulides skates with Sharks prospects

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forty-eight hours after the most grueling


Wright tours with Ringo

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The Beatles may have broken up nearly four decades ago,


oddly enough

oddly enough Idaho man accused of keeping rattlers MALTA, Idaho An Idaho man who authorities


Puerto Rico holds key for GOP

Opinion: WASHINGTON A Republican governor — a very Republican governor — has an idea for solving one of his


bridge

bridge Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xA 5 4 uQ 9 7 vQ 7 2


Cuisine Crosses Cultures

It’s an assembly line of volunteers in the kitchen at St. Michael Orthodox Church, where members are doing preparation work for a Chinese meal, a fundraiser on Thursdays. From left are Yoanna Gromm, John Kramer, Chris Bundy, Anna Kiddon, Ann Datko and Sandy O’Neill.

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The top five concert tours ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top five concert tours ranked by average box- office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


Gomez tames Tigers for a Tribe sweep

Associated Press CLEVELAND Jeanmar Gomez and Jhonny Peralta were both a bit breathless in the


Justice may yet catch up with serial killer of young women

Editorial: The annals of jurisprudence are full of cases of criminals getting off with light sentences.


Will sanity prevail in 2012?

Opinion: With little public attention, the two national parties are on the verge of restoring some sanity to


President needs downtime

Opinion: I’m hoping President Obama also gets in a round or two of golf soon. I want him to golf. Or play


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