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Linens & More flagship store opens Friday
Startup national retail chain Linens & More For Less! will debut its first store today at the Eastwood Mall Complex.
2 killed in explosion at smelting plant
Two people were killed in an explosion at about 4:40 p.m. today at Horsehead Industries’ zinc smelting plant in Potter Township near here.
Scrappers lose to Williamsport
Three errors were too much for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to overcome on Thursday as they lost to
Judge: Evidence admissable in case against former DQ owner
A motion to suppress two search warrants used to obtain evidence against Trent Rapp, former Canfield Dairy Queen owner, was denied.
Pirates lose to Brewers 3-2
Yovani Gallardo came off the disabled list and pitched six shutout innings, leading the Milwaukee
Bike & Build cyclist who helped build here in June killed
Paige Hicks, one of four leaders of Bike & Build, which helped build a Habitat for Humanity house here in June, has been killed by a semitrailer’s wide load on a South Dakota highway.
Boardman Little League baseball heads to state tournament
The excitement of an extra-inning 6-4 victory over Poland in the Little League district tournament
Charges reduced for Indians minor-leaguers
Charges have been reduced against three minor-league Cleveland Indians players who police say were
World traveler enjoys baseball in the Valley
Baseball has long been considered America’s national pastime. Cavan Cohoes is out to make sure the
Rondinelli knocks off 1080 Media
The 1080 Media team looked to have a distinct advantage in its Connie Mack tournament game with
Poland girls win state softball title
The Poland Little League 11-12 all-stars defeated Elyria, 6-1, to win the state softball
1 charged with digging up body kept in sister's home
1 charged with digging up body kept in sister's home
No clemency forRoderick Davie, set to die in August
Ohio Parole Board rejects clemency for Trumbull Co's Roderick Davie
Children Services levy on Trumbull ballot
Trumbull County commissioners have agreed to place a 2-mill replacement levy on the November ballot
Boy hit in head with bat in Warren
WARREN A 15-year-old boy was flown by helicopter to Akron Children’s Hospital Wednesday night from
New director for Catholic Charities
James E. Armour is the new executive director of Catholic Charities of Stark County, an affiliate agency of the Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities Corp.
3 honored by Rescue Mission
Keith McCombs, Sandy Hewitt and Debbie Smith received Servant’s Heart Awards, given annually by the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley to volunteers for exceptional service.
Playgroup Pals diaper drive for rescue missions
AUSTINTOWN Playgroup Pals is having a diaper drive from 5-8 p.m. July 30 at Austintown Skate Zone,
HELOISE: Fabric, water softeners do differ
Dear Heloise: What is the difference between fabric softeners and water softeners? A Reader, via
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Family feud has her stuck in middle
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I haven’t seen my sister “Joanne” in six years
Covelli Centre shows surplus, thanks to Elton
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A sold-out Elton John concert along with
Valley coaches favor keeping finals in Stark
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN From 1973-1987, Don Bucci coached Cardinal Mooney in
OHSAA opted to spread the wealth
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com COLUMBUS Long-time Pittsburgh Pirates fans remember how the
Youngstown/Boardman groups consider banding together
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A rash of car break-ins, vacant homes being used by
Fontanez’s double ignites Scrappers
STAFF report sports@vindy.com STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Kevin Fontanez’s third double in two nights
City buys former theater
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city decided to buy a dilapidated downtown
Canfield board places 6.8-mill levy on ballot
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield A 6.8-mill operating levy that will generate $3.8
Mast focused for BMX Open
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com CHAMPION Some 19-year-olds need an attitude adjustment.
Monarchs have a place to rest
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown The Monarchs can smell the MetroParks from miles
Miller places second in Ohio Open
Staff report Concord Township After birdieing the 17th hole to pull within one of the lead at
Mathews board orders plan to cut spending
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Mathews Board of Education voted Wednesday to direct
Rain, then pain
Roth Bros. sidelined from state tournament with 8-5 loss By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com
Muni judge criticizes city for security issues
By David skolnick and ashley luthern news@vindy.com youngstown A Youngstown Municipal
Animal sanctuary opens new habitat
Wolves now roam in their new habitat at Noah's Lost Ark Exotic Animal Sanctuary in Berlin Center. The 2-acre habitat is now home to six wolves. Experts say pack environments are good for the social animals.
Washington is captive of political tribalism
Opinion: From afar, Washington increasingly looks as if it has descended into tribalism. We’ve always had our
Foodies learn art of butchery
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Get out your knives, and prepare to get blood on your clothes:
Candidate proposes budget cuts
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O’Connor, a candidate for chief
Carol Weakland’s ‘Arthur’ trilogy
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ever since high school, Carol Weakland has
Ekoostik hookah maintains steady pace
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Whereas some groups start out with an all-out sprint for
Best Bets on TV
“Burn Notice” (9 p.m., USA): We have a Burt Reynolds sighting. On “Burn Notice,” he guest stars as a
NIGHTLIFE
Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-518-8891. Fri: Ballroom social dance with Mark
In Afghanistan and Pakistan, action must follow the words
Editorial: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton this week visited the two most important countries in
Popular arthritis option flames out
Q. My husband and I are in our 50s. We are having much pain from arthritis. His is in his knees. I
Report: 85% of Ohio firms can get tax credit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Many of the state’s smallest businesses could receive tax credits this
Covelli takes it outdoors for three-concert series
Youngstowners like to grab as much outdoor fun as possible in the summer. We’re almost neurotic
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Expect hits at Morley show
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A feeling of spiritual happiness is what WAR singer-
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, hot lunch served
Comic Vecchione is still standing
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Even though Youngstown native Mike Vecchione was cut
Self-training may help
McClatchy Newspapers Children and teens with Tourette syndrome found help for their tics via
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.00 —.55 Avalon
Training sessions
Training sessions CANFIELD The American Cancer Society is offering four speaker’s bureau
DISPELLING MYTHS
Teen boldly speaks out about Tourette syndrome McClatchy Newspapers ORLANDO, Fla. During his
The rich get a pass
Opinion: By jim hightower OtherWords Deficit hawks are on the fly in Washington, madly screeching that
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Garett and Kelly (Herb) Gaydosh of Twinsburg are announcing the birth of a daughter, Laina Maria
‘Motel Kids’ reveals lives of working poor
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A text frame at the beginning of “Homeless: The Motel Kids
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Speed the Plow,SDRq at The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St.,
Don’t pass up Medicare bids
Opinion: Kansas City Star: The Medicare program pays nearly a third more for wheelchairs, oxygen equipment,
Tom Petty concert rescheduled
CUYAHOGA FALLS The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert originally scheduled for Tuesday at
New This Week
New This Week Ramona and Beezus (G) ss Children’s book that focuses on a young girl with a wild
Hampton Inn opens in Union Twp., Pa.
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A new, 74-room Hampton Inn is open for
Pa. defends ‘Kate Plus 8’ permits
Associated Press Pennsylvania’s labor department is defending its decision to issue work permits
In Greene’s bid, life imitates art
Opinion: By KATHLEEN PARKER Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON It is often said that there are no
Obama shutting media out
Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers In at least one area of political life the spirit of
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Austintown school board, special meeting, 7:30 a.m., board offices, 700 S. Raccoon
PSU AD defends ticket increases
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State athletic director Tim Curley has been playing the
Rondinelli Tuxedo wins Babe Ruth title
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Rondinelli Tuxedo swept past the Astro Falcons to win
Gathering storm halts oil-well work
Gathering storm halts oil-well work NEW ORLEANS A storm brewing in the Caribbean brought the
Catholic Charities appoints director
Staff report youngstown James E. Armour is the new executive director of Catholic Charities of
Extension service prepares for fair
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Ohio State University’s Cooperative Extension
Creditors ask court to expedite discovery
Creditors ask court to expedite discovery By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Rescue Mission honors volunteers
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Keith McCombs, Sandy Hewitt and Debbie Smith
4th man faces charges in brawl
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Four people have now been charged in the last week’s city hall fight,
Senate approves jobless payments to millions
Associated Press WASHINGTON State unemployment agencies are gearing up to resume sending
Girard, Liberty and Hubbard police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD July
NHL denies Kovalchuk’s deal
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Ilya Kovalchuk is no closer to figuring out his future than he was
Finance reform signed into law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Reveling over a new milestone in his presidency, a triumphant Barack
Delays on I-80
Delays on I-80 Girard Motorists can expect delays on Interstate 80 beginning tonight. Both
Board OKs contract with nonteaching employees
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education approved a new
City will pay for air packs outright
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city has money problems, but the situation
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher M. Durkin, 39, of 1123 Redtail Hawk
Officials apologize, offer new position to USDA worker
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House did a sudden about-face Wednesday and begged for
Brode honored by USA Today
Brode honored by USA Today CANFIELD Canfield High graduate Dustin Brode was named to the All-USA
State panel votes down 13.4-mill levy
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The State Finance and Planning Commission overseeing
Ford hybrid to be sold at lower price
Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. For the first time, an American automaker plans to sell a
VXI call center to add 500 workers
VXI call center to add 500 workers YOUNGSTOWN VXI Global Solutions, a call-center company, has
Creditors ask court to expedite discovery
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health’s creditors have asked the U.S.
Metro digest || Sister fight
Sister fight Youngstown Two sisters were taken to Mahoning County jail after a knife fight late
Rental registration is bad idea
Opinion: Rental registration is bad idea I am writing this letter to let the people of Youngstown and the
Rookie Alvarez stays hot as Pirates crush Brewers
Associated Press pittsburgh Prized Pittsburgh rookie Pedro Alvarez is finally hitting. So are
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Wis. candidate can’t use controversial description MADISON, Wis. A legislative
Liriano, Twins shut down Indians
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Francisco Liriano is staying positive while most of the Minnesota
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