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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.

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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.

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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

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Rondinelli knocks off 1080 Media

The 1080 Media team looked to have a distinct advantage in its Connie Mack tournament game with

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Forum Health creditors get memorandums

Forum Health creditors get memorandums


Gov. Strickland plans stop Friday at Lemon Grove

Governor makes campaign stop in Youngstown


Melvin Shaw indicted in killing of teen girl

Grand jury indicts Melvin Shaw


Poland girls win state softball title

The Poland Little League 11-12 all-stars defeated Elyria, 6-1, to win the state softball


Three arrested after shooting on South Side

Three arrested on felonious assault charges


NYC's Naked Cowboy sues Naked Cowgirl

NYC's Naked Cowboy sues Naked Cowgirl


Obama voices regret to ousted Ag Dept. official

Obama voices regret to ousted Ag Dept. official


House set to approve additional jobless benefits

House set to approve additional jobless benefits


1 charged with digging up body kept in sister's home

1 charged with digging up body kept in sister's home


Report: Cincinnati police lied about hitting teen

Cincy cops lied about hitting teen


Soap box derby says no to USA junior luge team

Soap box derby says no to USA junior luge team


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


Valley coaches favor keeping finals in Stark

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN From 1973-1987, Don Bucci coached Cardinal Mooney in


Covelli Centre shows surplus, thanks to Elton

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A sold-out Elton John concert along with


Youngstown/Boardman groups consider banding together

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A rash of car break-ins, vacant homes being used by


OHSAA opted to spread the wealth

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com COLUMBUS Long-time Pittsburgh Pirates fans remember how the


City buys former theater

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city decided to buy a dilapidated downtown

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Fontanez’s double ignites Scrappers

STAFF report sports@vindy.com STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Kevin Fontanez’s third double in two nights


Mast focused for BMX Open

By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com CHAMPION Some 19-year-olds need an attitude adjustment.


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


Miller places second in Ohio Open

Staff report Concord Township After birdieing the 17th hole to pull within one of the lead at

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Monarchs have a place to rest

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown The Monarchs can smell the MetroParks from miles

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Rain, then pain

Roth Bros. sidelined from state tournament with 8-5 loss By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com

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Mathews board orders plan to cut spending

BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Mathews Board of Education voted Wednesday to direct


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.

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Liriano, Twins shut down Indians

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Francisco Liriano is staying positive while most of the Minnesota


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Wis. candidate can’t use controversial description MADISON, Wis. A legislative


Rookie Alvarez stays hot as Pirates crush Brewers

Associated Press pittsburgh Prized Pittsburgh rookie Pedro Alvarez is finally hitting. So are


Rental registration is bad idea

Opinion: Rental registration is bad idea I am writing this letter to let the people of Youngstown and the


Metro digest || Sister fight

Sister fight Youngstown Two sisters were taken to Mahoning County jail after a knife fight late


Creditors ask court to expedite discovery

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health’s creditors have asked the U.S.


VXI call center to add 500 workers

VXI call center to add 500 workers YOUNGSTOWN VXI Global Solutions, a call-center company, has


bridge

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Ford hybrid to be sold at lower price

Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. For the first time, an American automaker plans to sell a


State panel votes down 13.4-mill levy

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The State Finance and Planning Commission overseeing


Brode honored by USA Today

Brode honored by USA Today CANFIELD Canfield High graduate Dustin Brode was named to the All-USA


Officials apologize, offer new position to USDA worker

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House did a sudden about-face Wednesday and begged for


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher M. Durkin, 39, of 1123 Redtail Hawk


City will pay for air packs outright

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city has money problems, but the situation


Board OKs contract with nonteaching employees

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education approved a new


Delays on I-80

Delays on I-80 Girard Motorists can expect delays on Interstate 80 beginning tonight. Both


Finance reform signed into law

Associated Press WASHINGTON Reveling over a new milestone in his presidency, a triumphant Barack


NHL denies Kovalchuk’s deal

Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Ilya Kovalchuk is no closer to figuring out his future than he was


Girard, Liberty and Hubbard police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD July


Senate approves jobless payments to millions

Associated Press WASHINGTON State unemployment agencies are gearing up to resume sending


4th man faces charges in brawl

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Four people have now been charged in the last week’s city hall fight,


Rescue Mission honors volunteers

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Keith McCombs, Sandy Hewitt and Debbie Smith


Creditors ask court to expedite discovery

Creditors ask court to expedite discovery By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN


Extension service prepares for fair

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Ohio State University’s Cooperative Extension


Catholic Charities appoints director

Staff report youngstown James E. Armour is the new executive director of Catholic Charities of


Gathering storm halts oil-well work

Gathering storm halts oil-well work NEW ORLEANS A storm brewing in the Caribbean brought the


Rondinelli Tuxedo wins Babe Ruth title

STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Rondinelli Tuxedo swept past the Astro Falcons to win


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Michael and Patricia Donatelli, Poland, boy, July 12.


PSU AD defends ticket increases

Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State athletic director Tim Curley has been playing the


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Austintown school board, special meeting, 7:30 a.m., board offices, 700 S. Raccoon


Obama shutting media out

Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers In at least one area of political life the spirit of


In Greene’s bid, life imitates art

Opinion: By KATHLEEN PARKER Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON It is often said that there are no


Pa. defends ‘Kate Plus 8’ permits

Associated Press Pennsylvania’s labor department is defending its decision to issue work permits


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


New This Week

New This Week Ramona and Beezus (G) ss Children’s book that focuses on a young girl with a wild


Tom Petty concert rescheduled

CUYAHOGA FALLS The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert originally scheduled for Tuesday at


Don’t pass up Medicare bids

Opinion: Kansas City Star: The Medicare program pays nearly a third more for wheelchairs, oxygen equipment,


WTG

Thursday Fairs, Festivals Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Italian Festival, 5-11 p.m., 343 Via


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Speed the Plow,SDRq at The Oakland Center for the Arts, 220 W. Boardman St.,


‘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


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Garett and Kelly (Herb) Gaydosh of Twinsburg are announcing the birth of a daughter, Laina Maria


The rich get a pass

Opinion: By jim hightower OtherWords Deficit hawks are on the fly in Washington, madly screeching that


DISPELLING MYTHS

Teen boldly speaks out about Tourette syndrome McClatchy Newspapers ORLANDO, Fla. During his


Training sessions

Training sessions CANFIELD The American Cancer Society is offering four speaker’s bureau


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.00 —.55 Avalon


Self-training may help

McClatchy Newspapers Children and teens with Tourette syndrome found help for their tics via


Comic Vecchione is still standing

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Even though Youngstown native Mike Vecchione was cut


Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, hot lunch served


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2010. There are 162 days left in the year.


Expect hits at Morley show

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A feeling of spiritual happiness is what WAR singer-


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


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


Report: 85% of Ohio firms can get tax credit

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Many of the state’s smallest businesses could receive tax credits this


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


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


NIGHTLIFE

Avon Oaks Ballroom, 1401 N. State St., Girard; 330-518-8891. Fri: Ballroom social dance with Mark


Best Bets on TV

“Burn Notice” (9 p.m., USA): We have a Burt Reynolds sighting. On “Burn Notice,” he guest stars as a


Ekoostik hookah maintains steady pace

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Whereas some groups start out with an all-out sprint for


Carol Weakland’s ‘Arthur’ trilogy

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ever since high school, Carol Weakland has


Candidate proposes budget cuts

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Supreme Court Justice Maureen O’Connor, a candidate for chief


Foodies learn art of butchery

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Get out your knives, and prepare to get blood on your clothes:


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Gibson’s ex target of extortion probe LOS ANGELES Sheriff’s detectives in Los


Washington is captive of political tribalism

Opinion: From afar, Washington increasingly looks as if it has descended into tribalism. We’ve always had our


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