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After sale, no malpractice insurance at Forum, attorney warns
Community Health Systems, a prospective second bidder for bankrupt Forum Health, has met with
GOP event to honor Clarence Smith
Prominent Ohio Republicans will attend an event next Saturday honoring Clarence Smith, who recently retired as Mahoning County GOP chairman after serving 12 years in that position.
Padres knock off Pirates
Aaron Cunningham’s triple started San Diego on a four-run second inning and the first-place Padres
Meeting aims to ban dog and puppy auctions in Ohio
Several elected officials and animal-welfare representatives will meet next week to review a ballot initiative aimed at banning dog auctions in Ohio.
1080 Media advances to Mack title game
Matt Shelton of 1080 induced Hubbard High School teammate Bo Slemons into a game-ending groundout to
Salem baby's death under investigation
The death of a 7-month-old boy is being treated as suspicious by authorities who routinely investigate all deaths of children.
YSU grad second in Ohio women’s amateur
Anyone who knows Alexandra Casi understands that she hates to lose. The East Palestine High and
YSU announces HOF class
Eight people will be inducted into the Youngstown State Athletics Hall of Fame in October. The
Chamber enters into agreement with Chinese province
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has agreement with Chinese province
Buckeyes’ Pryor says he’s healthy
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor can’t wait for the preseason to start next month. The junior
Governor criticizes Kasich for some of his past votes
Gov. Ted Strickland said he’s not smearing, lying, distorting or telling half-truths about John
2 men convicted of aggravated robbery get lengthy prison terms
2 men convicted of aggravated robbery get lengthy prison terms
Choo back with Indians
The Cleveland Indians have activated outfielder Shin-Soo Choo from the disabled list. Choo has
Authorities probe death of Salem infant
SALEM Authorities are investigating the death of a seven month old boy early today. Derek A.
Union embezzlement brings prison time for Youngstown man
AKRON A federal judge has sentenced a Youngstown man to four months in prison for union
Clothes, school supplies needed for Beatitude House kids
As the homeless and disadvantaged children served by Beatitude House, 238 Tod Lane, prepare for the upcoming school year, they need the help of the community to supply clothing and classroom materials.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Rejection by family has him angry, sad
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: When my widowed father required constant care, I
Ruth Shrine invites public to rummage sale
POLAND Ruth Shrine 64, Poland Masonic Temple, 7685 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road (Route 170), will
HELOISE: Keeping your garage spotless
Dear Readers: With the daily uses of the garage, the floors can get stained with fluids from
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS Gold Wing Road Riders Association will have its monthly meeting Saturday at Yankee
Both Ohio senators now on U.S. Senate appropriations committee
When then-U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine was appointed in 2001, he was the first Ohioan in about 60 years to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee.
New plant hiring first workers
Construction on Reinforcement Systems’ new manufacturing plant has entered the final stages, and the company has started the hiring process for available positions.
First Place upbeat, despite quarterly loss
First Place Financial Corp. posted a loss of $11.9 million for the quarter ending June 30, the company said in a statement released after the markets closed Thursday.
Diverse panel to help select city schools’ chief
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Selection of the city’s next schools
‘B’ League showdown
Rondinelli stays unbeaten, beats 1080 Media By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Struthers The
World traveler likes ‘B’ baseball
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Struthers Baseball has long been considered America’s
V&M repays $6.4M to city
Rail project will be rebid By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN V&M Star paid
Boardman 11-12 team prepares for state title run
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN The excitement of an extra-inning 6-4 victory over
Despite rash of layoffs, Trumbull patrol expands
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Over an 18-month period that saw the Warren Police
Poland wins state crown in softball
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com PORTSMOUTH Aleah Hughes tossed a one-hitter and Arlia Duarte hit
Sen. Brown joins appropriations committee
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WASHINGTON, D.C. When then-U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine was
Parole board: No clemency for Davie
The Ohio Parole Board has unanimously recommended that no clemency be given to Roderick Davie, 38, the former Warren resident convicted of killing two workers at a Warren pet- food warehouse and injuring a third in 1991.
Going green: Sports world picks up the environmental pace
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Chris Dickerson remembered cringing as he looked at the excess of
Teen critical after being assaulted with bat
Staff report WARREN A 15-year-old boy was flown by helicopter to Akron Children’s Hospital on
Scrappers’ errors help Crosscutters to victory
Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Three errors were too much for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to
Elections board prepares for move
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s architectural firm
Motion denied in case against ex-DQ owner
Staff report Youngstown A motion to suppress two search warrants used to obtain evidence against
Kids vie for pride at park department’s track and field day
Under the watchful eye of a playground director, Leah Harris, 6, left, and Jalaya Brown, right, both of Youngstown, race to the finish line in the 50-meter dash at the Youngstown Park and Recreation Department’s annual track and field day at Cardinal Mooney High School. Behind Leah is Ana’Lyse Cole, 7, of Struthers. The unidentified director recorded the order of finish Thursday.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Arthur and Merlin: The Making of a King,” 8 p.m.: The first part
Mountain Duel
— Tour de france — Contador closes in on third championship in four years Associated Press COL
Rangel charged with ethics misdeeds
Rangel charged with ethics misdeeds WASHINGTON A House investigative committee has charged New
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 23, the 204th day of 2010. There are 161 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ellwood City, Pa., police win court ruling on tobacco use
Associated Press HARRISBURG A western Pennsylvania police union has won a ruling from the state
Bonfrog Festival Lord of the Yum-Yum is a pop-culture roast
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Over the past five years, musician Paul
Storm forces key ships to leave spill site
Associated Press ON THE GULF OF MEXICO Key ships stationed over BP’s crippled well in the Gulf
Power lines downed in Youngstown neighborhood
YOUNGSTOWN Power and telephone lines and poles were downed, possibly by construction equipment,
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Craig Sewall, 23, Harrisburg, Pa., and Katherine
Browns reportedly sign QB Colt McCoy
Combined dispatches The Cleveland Browns’ top three draft picks remain unsigned on the eve of
Milwaukee salvages series; Gallardo goes six innings
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Yovani Gallardo came off the disabled list and pitched six shutout
Judge orders Demjanjuk to appear in court
Associated Press MUNICH A German judge for the first time ordered John Demjanjuk to appear in
Cooling off at summer camp
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Hot fun in the summertime turned out to be a
Birthdays
Birthdays Radio personality Don Imus is 70. Actor Woody Harrelson is 49. Guitarist Slash of
Delahoussaye ties record with opening-round 62
Associated Press TORONTO Brent Delahoussaye shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday to match the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Slaughterhouse truck flips, freeing 12 cows on highway GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
Three are tied for lead at Senior British Open
Associated Press CARNOUSTIE, Scotland Jay Don Blake shot a 4-under 67 to lead a strong American
Full weekend schedule at Sharon and Mercer
Staff report HARTFORD Sharon Speedway’s 6 PAK Saturday continues with the 410 Sprints, Big Block
Beatitude House seeks donations of school supplies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN As the homeless and disadvantaged children served by Beatitude House,
Linens & More For Less! to open 1st store in Niles
Staff report niles Startup national retail chain Linens & More For Less! will debut its first
Johnson gets GOP attention
Opinion: Bill Johnson is “on the radar” of the National Republican Congressional Committee. Johnson of
Fire damages Howland business, ties up Route 46 traffic
A man carries a board to seal up a hole in Ladybugs Unlimited, 379 Niles-Cortland Road S.E. (state
Tax cuts that are expiring
Tax cuts enacted in 2001 and 2003 are to expire in January unless Congress renews some or all of
Man indicted in death of girl, 17
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted an 18-year-old city man for
Liberty native stands in for Jolie in spy thriller
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Corinne Saffell doesn’t look that much like Angelina Jolie.
4 deputies assigned to JFS, CSEA
Staff report WARREN Four deputies were assigned two months ago to provide security at the
Competitive campers
Kids vie for pride at park department’s track and field day Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN
A tribute to Lucky and his lounge
Opinion: A tribute to Lucky and his lounge Todd Franko’s July 18 article was a fair and balanced report on
Let the legal system work
Opinion: Let the legal system work Los Angeles Times: A federal judge in New York has strengthened the case
Will to win
Gordon aches for another title By WILL GRAVES Associated Press Don’t let the flecks of gray
State commission seeks plan from Campbell
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A state commission that oversees Campbell’s
‘Have at it’ has its limits, boys
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service No, the “Boys, have at it” era isn’t dead.
Ardent Health files memos with court
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ardent Health Services, the firm that wants
Police investigate 2 armed robberies
Staff report Boardman Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for two
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In a story on page A3 of Thursday’s Vindicator, incorrect information was reported in a
High-risk patients to apply for coverage
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohioans with pre-existing health conditions, such as cancer or
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Women’s Ministries of Liberty Assembly of God, 6779 Belmont Ave., Liberty,
Hornets’ Chris Paul requests a trade
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Chris Paul has requested to be traded and the New Orleans Hornets
Bike & Build leader killed
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Paige Hicks, one of four leaders of Bike & Build, which helped build a
Cutting deficit is not easy
Opinion: The two Texans who head the Republican congressional campaign committees showed last weekend that,
Strickland to visit
Strickland to visit YOUNGSTOWN Gov. Ted Strickland is to make a campaign appearance at 3 p.m.
Replacement levy on Trumbull ballot
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners have agreed to place a
First Place posts $11.9M loss in 2nd quarter
Staff report warren First Place Financial Corp. posted a loss of $11.9 million for the quarter
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.35 .35 Avalon
Warren plant begins hiring
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com warren Construction on Reinforcement Systems’ new
A battery-dead idea
Opinion: By Mark J. Perry McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON In the current hype about electric vehicles,
Congress should be working to avoid future Gulf catastrophes
Editorial: Rough seas and the possibility of a tropical storm have brought a temporary halt to work on a
Huntington earns $48.8M in quarter
Huntington earns $48.8M in quarter columbus Huntington Bancshares Inc. reported a second-quarter
Clean energy is key
Opinion: By Michael E. KRAFT McClatchy-Tribune GREEN BAY, Wisc. It is politically fashionable to
Recession forcing Americans to change
Opinion: In another country also called America, there were no credit cards and excessive debt was seen as a